Open Source Development News & More


Study: Open Source Software to Grow by 26 Percent Annually

Partners providing services shouldn't overlook "emerging open source opportunities," analyst says.

Europa a Triumph of Process

Sneak a peak at the process by which the Eclipse Foundation makes possible synchronized project releases.

SnapLogic Offers Open Source Data Integration Beta

Solution aimed at simplifying and standardizing data integration using Web-based protocols.

Dell Starts Selling Linux Computers

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

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

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

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 Supports Rival Office Document Format

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

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.

CodeGear Readies C++ and Ruby on Rails IDEs

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

Microsoft Claims Open Source Patent Infringements

Execs allege 235 violations of Microsoft patents and finger Linux and OpenOffice as culprits.

Vendors Using Survey Tools for SOA

Software companies are reaching out with partnerships and educational efforts to show how service-oriented architecture can improve IT and business processes.

Sun Teams With Ericsson on Java Platform

Ericsson will provide its SIP technology as part of the open-source GlassFish project.

Java SE Development Kit Goes Open Source

Sun announced at JavaOne that the development kit for its Java Platform Standard Edition platform will be available to developers on an open-source basis with GPLv2 licensing.

Oracle's New Dev Tools Rolled Out at JavaOne '07

Oracle had three developer-related announcements at this week's JavaOne event.

Sun Unveils JavaFX Code at JavaOne '07

New product line includes a scripting language and solutions for the device application development market.