Open Source Development News & More


European Commission Slaps Microsoft With $1.3 Billion Fine

EU cites overpricing for "interface documentation" on work group servers.

First Look: PostgreSQL 8.3

New version adds additional functionality to an easy-to-use open source database.

Sun Plans Open Source Buying Spree, Completes MySQL Deal

Exec describes Sun plans to acquire open source companies whose products have "broad distribution" and community support.

Adobe Releases AIR Runtime for the Desktop, Opens Flex

The rich Internet application development platform for Windows and Macintosh was released, with a Linux version expected later this year.

Microsoft E-Mails Employees Regarding Yahoo Acquisition

Letter suggests that the Yahoo acquisition may close by the second half of 2008, if approved by regulators.

.NET Developers Applaud Microsoft's Open Moves

Redmond's stated policy shift suggests better interoperability with open source solutions may happen, some say.

Microsoft Takes Bold Steps Toward Open APIs and Publishing Tech Specs

CEO Ballmer described a company shift toward promoting open connections, data portability, standards and community engagement.

NetBeans Giving Away $100K+ in Open Source Grants

The funds will be offered to teams that can demonstrate IDE improvements.

Red Hat's JBoss for Enterprise SOAs Coming This Month

The open source solution provider plans to offer a "comprehensive" SOA product.

Ingres and Pentaho Partner on Open Source BI

The two companies are planning integration and marketing efforts.

Microsoft Open Source Project To Enable OOXML Conversion

A beta version conversion tool, starting with Microsoft Word, is expected at the end of June.

IBM Partners With UCLA, N.C. State on Web Development

Colleges will get support from IBM on the use of some open programming tools.

Alfresco Survey Polls Enterprise Stack Practices

Respondents said they are using a mixture of open source and proprietary solutions.

Google, Microsoft, IBM, VeriSign and Yahoo Join OpenID Board

In a move that could help deliver single sign-on to the masses, Google, Microsoft, IBM, VeriSign and Yahoo have joined a consortium that backs a common federated identity specification.

GlobalLogic Expands, Offers R&D Dev Support

Outsourcing firm initiates new service to support startups and others needing software engineering expertise.