Application Development Trends' News


Don Ferguson on Changing 'the Fundamental Nature of the Web'

Microsoft's new technical fellow, and former IBM chief software architect, alludes to a "programmable Internet" future.

Dell Starts Selling Linux Computers

Dell adds open source OSes on two desktop models and one laptop model.

Software Plus Services Means Greater Choice, Microsoft Exec Says

deVadoss depicts shifting world, driven by SOA, SaaS and Web 2.0.

'The List': Open Source Advocates Unleash Fury at Microsoft

Redmond's patent claims ignite comments on Web site devoted to open source approach.

Architects Are Key To Improving Business Processes

IT's focus on technology issues misses the point, so it's up to enterprise architects to effect change, The Open Group exec asserts at EAS'07 event.

'Popfly' to Help Bring Silverlight to the Masses

Microsoft releases alpha of app to develop mashups, Web sites and Silverlight-driven content.

ASP.NET Futures Release Showcases New Controls, Capabilities

New tools add support for Managed JScript, server controls for Silverlight and more.

Microsoft Forges Security Alliance With Juniper Networks

Deal assures interoperability of network access security protocols.

An RDP Vulnerability Just Waiting To Happen?

Users of Microsoft's new Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) 6.0 client apparently can bypass server-side security settings.

More Dish on MOICE

Microsoft blogger describes why a security tool was needed to convert Office 2003 files to the Office 2007 format.

Microsoft Pushes Non-Security Security Update

Redmond offers a Windows Installer patch to fix a resource-use problem.

Microsoft To Work With Chinese Org on Office XML Format

Redmond plans to collaborate on a translation project between its Open XML format and China's Unified Office Format.

Microsoft Demos Management App at EAS'07

Attendees at Enterprise Architect Summit 2007 saw a keynote presentation on how Microsoft Services adds value as a consultant to businesses.

Microsoft Supports Rival Office Document Format

Redmond votes to add Open Document Format to ANSI, even as it pushes its OOXML format.

Java SDK for Team Foundation Server in the Works

Product enables Java development for Microsoft's collaboration server.

OpenSEA Alliance Sets Its Sights on LAN Security

A new nonprofit industry group works to push IEEE 802.1x as the basis for open source client-side security.

Track Regulatory Compliance From Within Microsoft Office 2007

Approva's app helps to facilitate Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

It's Official: 'Longhorn' Is Now Windows Server 2008

The rumor turns out to be true with WinHEC announcement.

Gates Details Industry Support for Home Server, Unveils System Builder Edition

Microsoft looks to system builders to create customized solutions for Windows Home Server.

CodeGear Readies C++ and Ruby on Rails IDEs

The Borland subsidiary, moving at a rapid clip, has announced new tools for rapid application development.