Open source, from Apache to Zimbra
In the software business, you can't just sit around--there's always a new feature to add or the Joneses to keep up with.
In the software business, you can't just sit around--there's always a new feature to add or the Joneses to keep up with. Here's what the open-source crowd is up to these days.
perspective Attorney Eric J. Sinrod explains the ramifications of a recent case on the future of open-source software.
November 22, 2006
Integrated presence and an expanded offline Web client are also on the development schedule for the open-source software company.
November 16, 2006
images Take a look at the 10 extensions Download.com editors say are must-haves for Firefox 2 users.
November 15, 2006
The open-source Java effort Apache Harmony has graduated to a full-fledged Apache project.
November 14, 2006
If Sun switched its Unix version to the General Public License, it could permit code-swapping with Linux.
November 14, 2006
blog Open-source development team says deal forces users to agree to "coercive" license agreements.
November 14, 2006
blogma Time magazine's European edition includes Linux creator in its "60 Years of Heroes" tribute.
November 14, 2006
Company is creating a council with other technology vendors in an effort to sort out product interoperability problems.
November 14, 2006
Volunteer "citizen cartographers" are aiming to create a free, open-source, wiki-style map of the planet.
November 13, 2006
blog IBM is urging Sun to participate in existing open-source Java projects at the Apache Foundation rather than start new ones.
November 13, 2006
After years of requests and debates, Sun is ready to release Java source code under a Linux-friendly license.
November 12, 2006
Taiwanese hardware manufacturer introduces a smart phone that runs a Linux-based environment called OpenMoko.
Photos: FIC's Linux handset
November 9, 2006
How GPL fits in with the future of antitrust regulation
perspective Attorney Eric J. Sinrod explains the ramifications of a recent case on the future of open-source software.November 22, 2006
Zimbra to add instant messaging to Web mail
Integrated presence and an expanded offline Web client are also on the development schedule for the open-source software company.November 16, 2006
10 best extensions for Firefox 2
images Take a look at the 10 extensions Download.com editors say are must-haves for Firefox 2 users.November 15, 2006
Apache project keeps pace with Java changes
The open-source Java effort Apache Harmony has graduated to a full-fledged Apache project.November 14, 2006
Sun considers GPL for Solaris
If Sun switched its Unix version to the General Public License, it could permit code-swapping with Linux.November 14, 2006
Samba group sour on Novell-Microsoft deal
blog Open-source development team says deal forces users to agree to "coercive" license agreements. November 14, 2006
Linus Torvalds officially a hero
blogma Time magazine's European edition includes Linux creator in its "60 Years of Heroes" tribute. November 14, 2006
Microsoft starts a group for software harmony
Company is creating a council with other technology vendors in an effort to sort out product interoperability problems.
November 14, 2006
Open-source project treads on Google Maps turf
Volunteer "citizen cartographers" are aiming to create a free, open-source, wiki-style map of the planet.
November 13, 2006
IBM cool to Sun's open-source Java plan
blog IBM is urging Sun to participate in existing open-source Java projects at the Apache Foundation rather than start new ones.
November 13, 2006
Sun picks GPL license for Java code
After years of requests and debates, Sun is ready to release Java source code under a Linux-friendly license.
November 12, 2006
Second open Linux handset unveiled
Taiwanese hardware manufacturer introduces a smart phone that runs a Linux-based environment called OpenMoko.
Photos: FIC's Linux handset
November 9, 2006