Some observers say that as Microsoft develops the next-generation desktop OS, code-named Longhorn, ownership of the desktop may be in play again. This time it is Linux that could pose a challenge to Microsoft's world.
Editor-in-Chief Mike Bucken recently visited Chris Stone, Novell’s vice chairman, office of the CEO, in his Waltham, Mass., digs. Stone, has been charged with driving Novell forward, with Linux as its main weapon
Without a good architectural foundation, projects lack the support they need and tend toward failure.
Pervasive Software focuses on bringing a broader but still interrelated product set under one roof.
When we as an industry look for the next big thing, we should also look at what is already here, working and shifting the paradigm. XML is such a thing.
A look at software tools and technologies on the market.
Increasingly, the barriers between development and data are blurring, and the designer often acts as the focal point of communication between the two camps. Useful tools are only part of the equation when pursuing success.
Despite confusion about its definition, BPM is a vital piece in the effort to optimize the execution of business strategy.
Simon Yates, senior analyst at Forrester Research, summarizes some of the features of Longhorn.
This shareware text editor is just the ticket for small jobs. Now it sports a flexible macro language and a nice find and replace in files capability.
Microsoft's initial foray into Web reporting from SQL Server is a credible entrant in the market.
Lowered pricing and new features make this solid source code control system a real winner.
Review offers truly spiffy middleware technology, piping data between spreadsheets, browsers, and other applications with near-perfect transparency.
In the inaugural column of this series, Greg Robinson muses about his love of code and his history in the field.
This commercial unit-testing tool for .NET applications is far ahead of the free alternatives in several critical areas.
A rare combination of open source and ASP code, this application provides a good starter intranet for the small service firm.
Merant offers a rebranded suite of integrated tools, descending from the well-known PVCS tools.
Want to bring your left brain and right brain together in the same room? This add-in for MindJet's MindManager turns your brainstorming diagrams into Gantt charts with live updates.
The fast-rising operating system continues to attract vendor interest. Tools to improve management capabilities are coming on line.
Combining the flexibility of a wiki with the desktop orientation of Notepad, wikidPad offers an ideal way to organize all of your miscellaneous scraps of information.