More Security Holes in Software, Fewer Patches [August 25, 2010] According to IBM's X-Force security research group, vulnerabilities are proliferating, and while companies are getting better about reporting those flaws, the number of unpatched problems continues to rise.
Chip Sales, Revenues Surge Ahead [August 20, 2010] With growth in mobile and servers, respectively, AMD and Intel saw expansion in two different areas key to their business.
Microsoft Claims Android 'Gotchas' Raise Its Cost [September 1, 2010] Google makes its Android software freely available, but Microsoft argues there are other costs related to making the open source software available on mobile devices.
Btrfs Linux Filesystem Nearing Mainstream [August 27, 2010] For at least two years, excitement has surrounded the Btrfs Linux filesystem as a successor to current systems, but new improvements could take it over the top.
Say What? The Week's Top Five IT Quotes [August 27, 2010] Why develop for Android, the battle over 3PAR heats up, the U.S.'s cybersecurity shortcomings, and more.
Red Hat Talks Cloud App Management Tech [August 25, 2010] The Linux player says the cloud should be open and apps able to move between the cloud and the enterprise data center. And it thinks it has the technology that can help.
Microsoft: Developers Flock to Windows Phone 7 [August 24, 2010] Company claims more than 300,000 downloads of the new Windows Phone 7 SDK. Is it a sign that Microsoft's poised for a strong launch?
Microsoft-Backed Open Source Group Talks Plans [August 23, 2010] The CodePlex Foundation describes the role it can play in nurturing open source projects, and its relationship with the proprietary software giant.
Ruby 1.9.2 Casts Long Shadow on Related Projects [August 20, 2010] With the long-awaited release of Ruby 1.9.2, billed as the first "production-ready 1.9 implementation," the Ruby project takes a big step forward.
Chrome OS to Power Google Tablet? [August 20, 2010] Google's not commenting on a reported deal with Verizon to ship a Chrome OS-powered tablet.
Google Tunes Up App Engine for Multitenant Cloud [August 18, 2010] The search giant is out this week with a significant upgrade to its App Engine cloud service, adding features to improve multitenant provisioning of services.
Web Fonts Plan Inches Closer to W3C OK [August 18, 2010] The Web Open File Format (WOFF) nears official approval as a way to enable site designers to use a broad set of fonts supported in major browsers.
Next Ubuntu Release Will Include Multi-Touch [August 16, 2010] A new generation of Linux-powered netbooks and tablets with multi-touch features like Apple's iPad might not be far away.
Has Linux Gone Mainstream? [August 12, 2010] Researchers at LinuxCon say the majority of businesses are using some form of open source software, with the OS leading the way and stealing the spotlight from Unix.
Oracle Dishes on What Linux Can Learn From Unix [August 12, 2010] LinuxCon: With both a Linux distro and Sun Solaris in its grasp, Oracle offers some hints on how it plans to manage the two.
Linux Foundation Tools Aim to Nix License Woes [August 12, 2010] At LinuxCon, the Linux Foundation shows off a new compliance program, tools and resources to help enterprises track and manage open source licensing.
Friction Simmers Between Google Android, Linux [August 11, 2010] At LinuxCon, panelists debate the relationship between Google's Android and Linux, now that the open source operating system is no longer part of the mainline kernel.
LinuxCon: Where's Linux Headed? [August 11, 2010] A panel of key Linux supporters discuss the challenges facing developers as the Linux ecosystem evolves.
LinuxCon to Showcase Future of Linux [August 10, 2010] Major conference in Boston will cast a bright light on where the open source ecosystem is headed on a variety of fronts, including mobile and distribution.
IT Earnings Way Up at Job Site Elance [August 9, 2010] Google App Engine, HTML5, search engine optimization and social media marketing are among the fastest movers on Elance's list of hot job opportunities available online.
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