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Nokia releases Python for S60 into the open-source wilds

Yesterday, Nokia said it will release the source code for its Python for S60 Platform onSourceForget.net into the hands of open-source software developers.

Covalent announces support for Apache Geronimo 1.0

Open-source solution provider Covalent Technologies will offer full commercial support for Apache Geronimo 1.0, an open-source J2EE application server developed and recently made available by the Apache Software Foundation and distributed under the Apache license.

LogicLibrary's Logidex integrates with Eclipse BI toolkit

LogicLibrary has announced its flagship Logidex solution now integrates with Eclipse's Business Intelligence and Reporting Toolkit (BIRT).

Eclipse shines light on BI and reporting tools

On Monday, the Eclipse Foundation released version 2.0 of its Business Intelligence and Reporting Tools (BIRT) project.

Licensing framework aimed at protecting Java app agreements

jProductivity has released Protection! v. 2.0, a licensing framework for Java that ensures users will adhere to the terms of their application licensing agreements, according to the company.

New study analyzes Sarbanes-Oxley risks associated with Linux

Many companies using Linux for embedded applications may be unwittingly violating the Linux license and even breaking federal securities laws.

Apache releases Geronimo 1.0 Java server

The Apache Software Foundation has released Apache Geronimo 1.0, its Java app server.

ClearNova AJAX platform released as open source

ClearNova is releasing ThinkCAP JX, a visual dev environment for building rich Internet apps with AJAX, as open source.

Business Objects dips into the MySQL well

Business Objects recently expanded its partnership with open-source database vendor MySQL by notching a new OEM referral agreement.

Eclipse Web and J2EE Tools Platform Project rolls out

Project mangers at Eclipse went live with the Web Tools Platform Project last week.

New NetBeans Profiler is add-on technology to open source NetBeans IDE 5

Sun Microsystems announced NetBeans Profiler Milestone 11, the latest release of its Java app profiler, and an add-on to the upcoming open-source NetBeans IDE release 5.

Large orgs saving $3.3 million on average with open-source software, study shows

Open-source software has gone far beyond the Linux operating system.

Business Objects and MySQL offer new BI solutions

Business Objects and MySQL announced the signing of a new OEM referral agreement on Monday.

Red Hat supports certification and production for software stacks

Red Hat said on Tuesday that it has launched a new service to provide certification and production support for open-source software stacks.

Process Is the Rationale for Open-Source Development

For many programmers, Rational Unified Process conjures up images of suits dashing around carrying three-ring binders bulging with forms, templates and checklists.