Finland's Nokia taps Linux for a tiny tablet aimed at Web surfers, while the Indian government promotes localized versions of Firefox, OpenOffice and other open-source software.
Cell phone maker has diversified with a Linux tablet that uses Wi-Fi but has no phone.
May 25, 2005
New Web-browsing device has a 4-inch horizontal touch screen with zoom capabilities and an on-screen keyboard.
May 25, 2005
To encourage use of computers, government distributes CDs containing localized versions of popular open-source applications.
May 25, 2005
Despite ambitious plans to embed the OS in devices, PalmSource is struggling with market forces and internal upheaval.
May 25, 2005
With Linux pushing its fortunes, Oracle scales to the database peak, Gartner report says.
May 24, 2005
Company announces extension of its academic programs aimed at generating skilled workers in open-source and IBM technologies.
May 24, 2005
Wind River unveils upgrade to developer tools that lets programmers use them to configure MontaVista's Linux and embed it into devices.
May 24, 2005
By making PostgreSQL compatible with Oracle and other databases, EnterpriseDB looks to undercut incumbents on price.
May 23, 2005
Open Source Development Labs, group that employs Linux leader Linus Torvalds, lays off nearly a sixth of its staff.
May 23, 2005 previous coverage
A Microsoft-funded study finds that companies saved money by using Windows database servers over open-source models.
May 20, 2005
Venture fund will take open-source development projects and seek to create businesses around them.
May 19, 2005