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Microsoft to invest $150 million in Apple

August 6, 1997 Unlikely bedfellows Bill Gates and Steve Jobs join to announce Microsoft's $150 million investment in Apple and extensive agreements. TAGS: Dwight Davis, Bill Gates, CFO, Apple Computer, programming language, Microsoft Office, investment, Apple Macintosh, Steve Jobs, Microsoft Corp., Java, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Java update warms to scripting languages

December 11, 2006 Sun releases Java Standard Edition 6, a Java desktop update meant to work better with scripting languages. TAGS: scripting language, Java, Sun Microsystems Inc., Java program, developer, language, Microsoft Corp.

Sun pushes cheaper Java cards

November 17, 2003 Sun Microsystems plans to encourage broader use of its Java Card technology by offering consumers a lower-priced variant. TAGS: JavaCard, Sun Microsystems Inc., smart card, Java, Sun Java, task, server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Microsoft boosts mobile services

February 12, 2007 Live Search comes to Windows Mobile and Java, and Windows Mobile has bundled Lives services. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Live, Microsoft Windows Mobile, mobile device, Java, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Company warns on IE patch

April 15, 2006 IE security update can disrupt Google Toolbar, Java applications and Siebel programs, says maker of patch management software. TAGS: Siebel Systems Inc., Google Toolbar, representative, ActiveX Control, Java, patch management, CRM, Oracle Corp., toolbar, Google Inc., ActiveX, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., Web browser

Microsoft backpedals on programming patent

January 29, 2007 Company says it was a "mistake" to try to patent a programming idea already used in BlueJ Java project. TAGS: patent, programming, object-oriented, Microsoft Visual Studio, blog, Java, Microsoft Corp.

Sun moves into Google orbit

October 4, 2005 Alliance aims to boost Sun's Java and Google's Web-based tools, but could also herald a challenge to Microsoft's hold on the PC. TAGS: Sun Microsystems Inc., Google Inc., alliance, Java, exec, CEO, Microsoft Corp.

Sun settles with Microsoft, announces layoffs

April 2, 2004 update The deal dictates that Microsoft must make $1.95 billion in payments to Sun, which separately says it will cut 3,300 jobs, as its losses mount. TAGS: Sun Microsystems Inc., antitrust, Steve Ballmer, Scott McNealy, layoff, payment, agreement, collaboration, software company, Microsoft Corp., CEO, Java, server, Microsoft Windows

Java goes back to the PC

May 11, 2007 James Gosling, who helped create Sun Microsystems' Java software, is working to bring it back to its desktop computing roots.Making things easy with JavaFX Sun looks to jolt interest in Java TAGS: James Gosling, applet, Java, Sun Microsystems Inc., Stephen Shankland, Java Platform, scripting language, GUI, 2D, Adobe Systems Inc., PC, Microsoft Corp.

Sun tries again with consumer-flavored Java

May 8, 2007 The server and software company comes full circle with Java, releasing a scripting language to ease desktop and device Java development.Video: Sun launches JavaFX TAGS: scripting language, Sun Microsystems Inc., Java, Java application, development tool, mobile phone, user interface, open source, Adobe Systems Inc., Web browser, Microsoft Corp., PC

Azul Systems co-founder becomes COO

July 13, 2006 The Java server maker promotes co-founder Scott Sellers to chief operating officer. TAGS: Azul Systems, COO, co-founder, Java server, server company, Java, Sun Microsystems Inc., Microsoft Corp.

IBM targets Microsoft developers with new tools

November 1, 2006 Big Blue is marketing Lotus Expeditor as an alternative to Microsoft's .Net. TAGS: Lotus, IBM Corp., Microsoft .NET, Microsoft Visual Basic, developer, Java, Microsoft Corp.

Sun expands open-source Java plan

August 15, 2006 Server and software company to release open-source components, open up Java for gadgets this year. TAGS: Sun Microsystems Inc., open-source version, Java, open source, open-source software, programming language, community, software company, Microsoft .NET, IBM Corp., component, server, Microsoft Corp.

Mainsoft brings .Net to WebSphere Portal

May 31, 2006 Company's latest tool allows Microsoft .Net Web applications to run on a WebSphere Portal server. TAGS: Mainsoft, IBM WebSphere Portal Server, IBM WebSphere, Microsoft .NET, portal, portal server, IBM Corp., Java, Web application, server, Microsoft Corp.

Sun puts Java into gear for cars

June 29, 2004 The JavaOne crowd envisions a future with downloadable horn tunes as Sun's Jonathan Schwartz outlines a push to put Java in autos. TAGS: Jonathan Schwartz, JavaOne, Sun Microsystems Inc., Java, horn, handset, Vodafone Group Plc., network service, cell phone, Siemens AG, BMW, automobile company, car, programming, IBM Corp., server

Sun looks to jolt interest in Java

May 12, 2007 With its JavaOne conference under way, Sun aims to capitalize on the growing interest in so-called rich Internet applications. TAGS: JavaOne, Sun Microsystems Inc., Java, James Gosling, open source, Java software, object-oriented, blog, OpenOffice, conference, San Francisco, photograph, cell phone, Apple Macintosh, video, server

Russian phone Trojan tries to ring up charges

February 28, 2006 Malicious software can infect any cell phone that can run Java applications, not just more-advanced smart phones. TAGS: Kaspersky Lab, Java application, malicious software, smart phone, trojan horse, cell phone, Java, threat, handset, mobile phone, antivirus, Microsoft Corp.

Sun bets on free Java tool

November 13, 2003 Developers won't pay a penny for the next version of Java application server, set for release next week, says the company's top software executive in a presentation of Sun's software plans. TAGS: Jonathan Schwartz, application server, Sun Microsystems Inc., Java application, Java tool, Sun Java Desktop System, Java, Java 2, J2EE, pricing, desktop software, Sun Java, server software, server, open source, developer

Ex-Sun exec returns to run software group

May 1, 2006 Rich Green, who left for a start-up in 2004, is expected to be named Sun's software chief, CNET News.com has learned. TAGS: Cassatt Corp., Sun Microsystems Inc., software group, Scott McNealy, Java, Jonathan Schwartz, open source, executive vice president, vice president, open-source software, exec, IBM Corp., CEO, server, Microsoft Corp.
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