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  • Yahoo shifts to open-source coding

    With an eye toward its bottom line, Yahoo has decided to jettison its own proprietary scripting language in favor of the open-source alternative PHP.

  • Linux hacker: The battle for the desktop

    Part II: Linux Kernel hacker Alan Cox explains why the world needs open source software on the desktop and why Linux was perfect for Iceland.

  • Open-source iTunes rival launches

    A San Francisco start-up released an early test version of its open-source Songbird music software on Wednesday, with which it ultimately hopes to undermine the dominance of Apple Computer's iTunes.

  • Internet Explorer 8: Features & benchmarks

    With Internet Explorer 8, Microsoft is looking to stem the loss of market share to rivals like Firefox, Safari, Chrome and Opera. The browser has had a serious revamp, but has Microsoft done enough?

  • Ballmer: Google wants special treatment in IE

    Google seems to want special treatment on Internet Explorer, according to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.

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  • Sun's open-source gamble

    Company president Jonathan Schwartz has ordered an open-source makeover. Can it put Sun back on the right course after continuous periods of revenue decline?

  • Feature: Ad-supported software

    How feasible is it that you could escape paying hefty licensing fees by using software subsidised by advertisements?

  • Linux hacker: The battle for the desktop

    Part II: Linux Kernel hacker Alan Cox explains why the world needs open source software on the desktop and why Linux was perfect for Iceland.

  • An open-source rival to Google's book project

    When it comes to digitising books, two stories appear to be unfolding: One is about open source, and the other, Google.

  • Top alternatives to Microsoft Outlook

    If you're using a Microsoft Windows operating system there is also a good chance that you use Office and Outlook as your email client. But is this really a choice?

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Reviews (2)

  • Real looks to tame media player circus

    RealNetworks has introduced a new digital media player that supports all the major file formats and expanded its subscription programming to include US college sports.

  • Should You Set Your Sights on Windows XP

    Microsoft's Windows XP has received a fair amount of hype in the lead up to its release-Matt Lake and Josh Mehlman assess its usefulness for businesses.

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