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    Yahoo chief executive Terry Semel, the highest compensated executive in the San Francisco Bay Area last year at more than US$56.8 million, will receive an annual salary of US$1 through 2008, according to documents made public Friday by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

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    The pay gap between male and female tech professionals has narrowed but striking differences remain, according to the latest UK government research.

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    The Australian open source industry generates AU$500 million of revenue every year, according to the inaugural Australian Open Source Industry and Community Census, released today at the NSW Trade and Investment Centre.

  • Is Microsoft a nicer place to work than Google?

    Google pays less than Microsoft, uses tricks to get longer hours out of its employees and 'forgets' about 20 percent projects, according to a former Google employee who joined the search giant as part of its Phatbits acquisition.

  • Aust ICT salary increase hits seven-year low

    Increases in the salaries of ICT professionals have fallen below the national average for the first time since 1995, according to a recent survey released by the Australian Computer Society.

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  • IT salary survey: Australians earn $82,507

    The average annual salary of an Australian IT professional is currently $82,507, according to an extensive survey of the sector recently conducted by ZDNet.com.au.

  • IT pros rein in salary expectations

    Australia's IT professionals are curbing their salary expectations, opting instead to look at ongoing career opportunities when on the job hunt.

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    Dodging the layoff bullet has never been easy. For anyone wondering what you can do to make yourself irreplaceable in your organisation, check out this column on ways to add value to your job.

  • Techies: Long hours reap rewards?

    Most IT staff are putting in significantly more than the 'average' 35 hours a week, but many of their salaries reflect the extra effort, according to a recent survey.

  • Good times roll for Aust IT jobs, salaries

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