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FreeBSD vows to compete with desktop Linux

May 12, 2006 Unix descendent to match Linux on features, with GNOME support expected this year, according to core developer. TAGS: FreeBSD, GNOME, desktop Linux, developer, KDE, Linux, file system, interview, project, Unix, operating system

AIM aims for developers

June 12, 2006 AOL opens AIM up to Linux, Mac and Pocket PC developers and adds support for location-based services and PC-to-PC voice calls. TAGS: AOL Instant Messenger, developer, America Online Inc., Time Warner Inc., Pocket PC, Linux, Apple Macintosh, PC

Debian locks out developers after server hack

July 14, 2006 Linux project pulls access for programmers with weak passwords after discovering an intruder. TAGS: Debian, kernel, attacker, developer, Linux, server, password, security

Second open Linux phone goes on sale

July 9, 2007 FIC's fully hackable Neo1973 handset officially launched for developers; "mass market" launch of its OpenMoko OS to follow.Photos: Neo1973 hackable phone TAGS: Mobile Linux, First International Computer, Linux, sale, open source, developer, smart phone, operating system

Microsoft takes Silverlight beyond Windows

April 30, 2007 The software giant will let .Net and Ruby developers write Web applications for Windows and the Mac.Video: Silverlight in action TAGS: Microsoft Silverlight, MLB, Microsoft .NET, Python, Linux, C# language, language, developer, Microsoft Corp., Adobe Systems Inc., Apple Macintosh, video, Web browser, Microsoft Windows

Vista graphics tools to reach Mac, phones

March 21, 2006 Microsoft to release user interface design software for operating systems other than Vista in the first half next year. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Presentation Foundation, XAML, Microsoft Windows Vista, developer, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Corp., Linux, Microsoft Windows, operating system

Torvalds attacks IT industry 'security circus'

July 17, 2008 Linux creator calls OpenBSD crowd a bunch of "monkeys" and criticizes those who publicize security flaws to gain notoriety. TAGS: OpenBSD, Linus Torvalds, Linux kernel, bug, security flaw, mailing list, monkey, security, developer, creator, Linux, approach, information technology, e-mail, operating system

More heavyweights join mobile-Linux group

February 11, 2008 Orange, Access join the LiMo Foundation to collaborate on its upcoming mobile-Linux platform, which promises more applications for users. TAGS: Mobile Linux, Orange PCS, Mobile World Congress, Linux, Microsoft Access, handset, operator, specification, Barcelona, platform, LG Electronics Inc., Spain, developer, Samsung Electronics, operating system

Key mobile Linux platform out in March

February 4, 2008 The LiMo Foundation's mobile Linux platform will be released next month, but the API is available to developers immediately. TAGS: Morgan Gillis, Mobile Linux, platform, handset, API, consortium, Linux, specification, founder, developer

From Danger's realm come Android's makers

November 12, 2007 Google's Andy Rubin talks nuts and bolts about the Linux-based phone software, the lessons of Sidekick, and the beauty of the iPhone.Google releases Android toolsImages: Software tools for Google A... TAGS: Andy Rubin, alliance, specification, mashup, Linux, Google Inc., SDK, emulator, developer, platform, Apple iPhone, work, cell phone, keyboard, operating system

Ubuntu prepares 'Gutsy Gibbon'

August 24, 2007 Latest alpha release of the Linux distribution shows off some major enhancements planned for the launch in October. TAGS: Ubuntu, GNOME, developer, Adobe PDF, monitor, Linux, security, server

Start-up looks to open source as business model

April 16, 2007 The Collaborative Software Initiative aims to save companies money by coordinating community projects. TAGS: Open Source Development Labs, open source, compliance, developer, Linux, server

Debian delayed as contributors get grouchy

December 19, 2006 Fourth version of Linux distribution is late because of slowdown by key developers linked to a funding "experiment." TAGS: Debian, manager, developer, Linux, blog

Trolltech axes the Greenphone

October 22, 2007 The Linux developer says it will now focus on its Qtopia platform and leave the hassles of hardware to other companies. TAGS: Trolltech, Mobile Linux, Vodafone Group Plc., hardware company, mobile application, open source, handset, platform, community, Linux, developer

Open-source ID project awaits Microsoft's blessing

March 9, 2007 Higgins project developers are creating a tool equivalent to Windows CardSpace but need Redmond's go-ahead for certain features. TAGS: Microsoft Windows CardSpace, open source, intellectual property, developer, Novell Inc., Microsoft Corp., IBM Corp., Linux, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft dallies with open source

May 17, 2006 Software maker is working out the kinks in its interoperability efforts, software exec Bill Hilf says. TAGS: open-source community, open source, software company, open-source software company, open-source software, ISV, JBoss, lab, Unix, developer, Linux, Microsoft Corp.

Adobe ponies up for Apollo

October 25, 2006 Adobe to invest part of $100 million venture fund the downloadable player that lets Web applications appear as desktop programs. TAGS: Kevin Lynch, Adobe Systems Inc., Bruce Chizen, Web application, video feed, company executive, development tool, user interface, developer, Linux, video, Apple Macintosh, Web browser
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