Sun Microsystems has issued a critical security patch to address vulnerabilities in Sun's Java Runtime Environment when it processes graphics interchange format, or GIF, images.
Sun Microsystems has agreed to acquire Aduva, a small company whose products automate the installation of software patches on large numbers of Solaris or Linux computers.
Sun Microsystems issued a patch on Tuesday to address seven "highly critical" flaws in its Java Runtime Environment that could allow a malicious attacker to gain remote control over a user's system.
The digital divide won't get any smaller until technology companies clean up their security act, according to Sun Microsystems CEO Scott McNealy.
Opera Software issued a security patch on Tuesday to protect users against flaws in Macromedia's Flash Player and in some versions of its open-source browser running on Linux or Unix.
A flaw in the software that handles fonts for the desktop interface on Solaris-based workstations and servers could leave the computers open to attack, according to security experts.
Virtual servers have changed the way businesses are run. Now, virtualisation vendors have set their sights on your PC.
The next time you hear either company making a big deal about how easy it is to manage their "nix-based" desktops, read the fine print.
VMware potentially changed the virtualisation software market by announcing that the upgrade to their GSX Server product would be made available for free to anyone that wants it.
Randy Mott used to run Wal-Mart's technology division. Now, at Dell, his unit keeps 53,000 employees, eight manufacturing sites and more than 800 suppliers ticking.
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Collaboration, records management, and workflow are just some of the features in current electronic document management software. We examine your options.
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Developers of alternative office software need to place more emphasis on ease of conversion if they ever wish to de-throne Microsoft.
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