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Microsoft to release more source code?

Microsoft is considering the release of source code for a popular tool used to build Windows programs. Read more »

Apache eyes open-source Java project

The Apache Foundation has proposed creating an open-source version of Java on the desktop, a plan that Sun Microsystems has initially welcomed. Read more »

GNOME: We've overtaken Windows, bring on Apple

An upgraded GNOME desktop environment for Linux and Unix is due for release this Wednesday, with its authors pitching enhanced features for end-users and a commitment to make hardware "just work". Read more »

Adobe tools put desktop apps in the browser

Adobe is preparing to open source development tools that will enable existing desktop and server software to run in Web browsers, according to reports. Read more »

Sun picks GPL for Java code

After years of requests and debates, Sun is set to release Java source code under a Linux-friendly licence. Read more »

Google Gadgets now work on Linux

Google Gadgets — mini-applications that can be placed anywhere on the desktop — have, until now, only been compatible with Windows and Mac. Read more »

YouTube opens APIs, gets tough on terms of service

YouTube has released application programming interfaces allowing its content to be embedded into other Web sites, desktop applications, video games and mobile devices. Read more »

VMware Fusion beta for Macs goes public

VMware has made available a public beta of its desktop product that lets Windows operating systems run in a virtualised environment on Mac OS X. Read more »

Nessus security tool closes its source

The source code of one of the world's most popular free security tools will no longer be available to all, with its creator stating its open source licence was fuelling competition against his company Read more »

A sneak peak at Longhorn

A more advanced test version of Windows XP's successor has leaked onto the Web, and analysts say it indicates that Microsoft has stepped up work to deliver the new operating system. Read more »

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Windows Application Verifier can help you build better code

If you're building an application, it's likely that you'll want it to play nice with Windows. Microsoft's Windows Application Verifier can ensure that your application will work with current and future versions of Windows. Read more »

.NET: A guide for managers

Here's an overview of .NET for managers who may not have had the opportunity to dive into Microsoft's integration framework. Read more »

.Net develops advantages over Java

Developers have a number of reasons for favouring one programming environment over another. For those attracted by good technology, .NET is worth a look. Read more »

Adobe AIR brings the Web to the desktop

The Adobe Integrated Runtime (AIR) lets developers build Web applications with a rich user interface that mimics desktop applications. Read more »

Desktop RSS with Adobe AIR

Adobe AIR (Adobe Integrated Runtime) is currently in public beta; it allows developers to build dual platform applications for the desktop with existing Web 2.0 technologies including Flash and Ajax. Read more »

MAX 08: Adobe lays out future directions

At Adobe's MAX conference this year -- Adobe CTO Kevin Lynch identified three trends that Adobe will address: client and cloud computing, devices and desktop computing, and social computing. Read more »

Build an AIR application for your website

Adobe AIR brings web technologies to the desktop through the integration of the Webkit rendering engine in a Flash-style desktop-based runtime. AIR applications running on HTML, CSS and Javascript can interact with the local file system, manipulate local SQL databases and even use AJAX on any domain. Read more »

RIFE with possibilities

Developing a web-based application is never a small undertaking. At the very best it's a lot of work just to develop the code that does whatever it is your application is supposed to do but before you even get to the point of writing your application's code, you have to decide what you going to write it in. Read more »

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Build Web applications once, run everywhere with OpenLaszlo

OpenLaszlo provides a platform for building rich Internet applications that may mimic desktop application functionality. This article looks at OpenLaszlo's features, architecture, language, and development environment. Read more »

Starting with Spry

Spry is intended to be a way of easily implementing Ajax; designers with entry level HTML, CSS and JavaScript experience should find Spry an easy way to integrate content. Read more »

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Microsoft's PDC Potpourri

Chris Duckett [blogs:betaliving] -- While not game-breaking in their own right, these little titbits complete the picture from Microsoft's recent PDC conference at Los Angeles. Read more »

Opera Widget SDK released

Staff [blogs:syslog] -- Opera has announced the release of Opera Widgets SDK beta, that allows Web developers to create Web applications capable of running on all devices. Read more »

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  • Staff A first look at Windows 7 beta

    In this week's Roundup we show you a preview of Windows 7 beta, cover news from the annual Macworld and more. Read more »

    -- posted by Staff

  • Staff Opera's new SDK: Better browsing on the Wii?

    Opera has thrown a little more love at device developers by announcing an updated version of its software development kit on Wednesday at CES. Read more »

    -- posted by Staff

  • Staff 2008: Time to call stumps

    It's another year down but some things never change. That was shown this week as Internet Explorer remained under fire from yet another zero-day exploit. In other news, we set a hard drive on fire and Apple cans its involvement with MacWorld. Read more »

    -- posted by Staff

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