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Mozilla tries Firefox recipe with Thunderbird

September 18, 2007 The Mozilla Foundation is funding a subsidiary to improve the open-source e-mail software. Will more plug-ins and a universal mailbox come next? TAGS: Mozilla Thunderbird, Mitchell Baker, Mozilla Corp., Stephen O'Grady, Firefox, corporation, RedMonk, Internet Service Provider, Gmail, Web browser, Netscape Communications Corp., e-mail, open source, Microsoft Outlook, success, Internet service

Se habla open source?

February 16, 2004 While open-source software is still fighting for space on American desktops, it's making surprising progress in developing economies due to native-language translation efforts. TAGS: language, OpenOffice, KDE, open source, open-source software, project, word, Microsoft Corp., software company, Linux, operating system, Web browser, PC

Korea launches a switch to open source

October 1, 2003 The South Korean government says that by 2007 it plans to replace proprietary software with open-source alternatives on a substantial number of its PCs and servers. TAGS: South Korea, open source, Korea, open-source software, government, Linux, operating system, Web browser, server, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows

Firefox browser to hit 1.0 milestone

September 13, 2004 Set for release today, the latest version of the open-source rival to IE promises to work with KDE. TAGS: KDE, Mozilla Corp., Firefox, milestone, quality control, Mozilla Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, open source, security, Microsoft Corp., Linux, PC

Fix in for Firefox bugs

September 21, 2005 Security update to open-source browser patches several flaws. A similar revamp for Mozilla is on its way. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., Mozilla Web browser, Firefox, flaw, Web browser, patch management, Symantec Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, security, open source, bug, Microsoft Corp., PC

Exploit heightens risk from old Firefox flaw

July 6, 2005 Code that takes advantage of a security hole in older versions of the open-source Web browser could help an attacker take control of PCs. TAGS: Firefox, older version, Mozilla Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, security, open source, Microsoft Corp., PC

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: Internet application, scripting language, Java, Sun Microsystems Inc., Java application, development tool, mobile phone, Adobe Systems Inc., Web browser, open source, PC, Microsoft Corp.

Image flaw pierces PC security

August 5, 2004 Six vulnerabilities in a common code that handles an open-source image format could open the doors to intruders. TAGS: PNG, vulnerability, Mozilla Corp., flaw, Linux, Opera Software, open source, security, Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Firefox, image, e-mail, Apple Computer

IBM on the hunt for Firefox programmers

April 13, 2005 Big Blue looks to hire techies to adapt the open-source browser to work well with its server software. TAGS: workplace, Firefox, Mozilla Corp., IBM Corp., programmer, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, Web browser, Linux, server software, open source, project, server, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Google Inc., PC, Microsoft Corp.

Opera 8 aims for simpler browsing

April 19, 2005 New version of browser aims to attract more first-time users, but can it match Firefox's pizazz? TAGS: Opera Software, WAP, open source, Web browser, phishing, Firefox, Mozilla Corp., voice, solution, security, Microsoft Corp., PC

French parliament dumping Windows for Linux

November 27, 2006 Study by technology services company convinces the National Assembly that the switch will be cost-effective. TAGS: technology services company, Linux, open source, France, Firefox, decision, member, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Web browser, server, PC, Microsoft Windows

At the heart of the open-source revolution

January 13, 2005 Lotus founder Mitch Kapor oversees two open-source software foundations. His success could make Microsoft miserable. TAGS: Mitch Kapor, open source, foundation, Time Warner Inc., open-source software, GPL, Firefox, IBM Corp., Netscape Communications Corp., Mozilla Corp., spreadsheet, Web browser, e-mail, Microsoft Corp., PC

Firefox: When is a flaw not a flaw?

January 7, 2005 TalkBack: Fans and critics of the open-source browser give their two cents on reports of a phishing flaw. TAGS: Firefox, reader, flaw, phishing, Microsoft Internet Explorer, vulnerability, Web browser, London, security, electronics, open source, e-mail, PC, Microsoft Corp.

Nokia cash boosts Mozilla

June 18, 2004 IE "killer" comes back from the dead as browser battleground shifts from PCs to devices. TAGS: cell phone browser, Mozilla Corp., Nokia Corp., foundation, Time Warner Inc., cell phone, open source, Web browser, Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., PC

Firefox update squashes security bugs

July 13, 2005 update: Mozilla fixes several security flaws in the open-source browser, some critical. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., Firefox, security bug, Mozilla Thunderbird, attacker, bug, flaw, security, Web browser, open source, Microsoft Corp., PC

BEA transforms mobile apps with Alchemy

May 26, 2004 The server software and tools maker aims to simplify the creation of mobile Web applications that have the same rich graphical user interface as desktop applications. TAGS: BEA Systems Inc., initiative, Governor, wireless network, Web application, development tool, mobile device, XML, open source, server, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows

Novell to release enhanced Linux in fall

August 6, 2004 Upcoming release to fuse Novell technology with that acquired from Ximian and SuSE Linux. TAGS: Ximian, GNOME, Novell Inc., SuSE, Linux desktop, Pidgin, desktop software, SuSE Linux, Linux, Novell GroupWise, KDE, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, fall, brand, server software, Microsoft Exchange Server
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