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Linux.conf.au - Australian Special Report

As Perth plays host to Linux.conf.au--one of the world's largest gatherings of technology developers--Builder Australia takes you behind the scenes, in an exclusive special report. Read more »

Torvalds appears at Aust conference

Linux.conf.au delegates can expect a high-profile surprise with the revelation that Linux pioneer Linus Torvalds is attending their conference in Perth this week. Read more »

Black Hat with a Vista twist

Black Hat is not just about breaking and entering this year as Windows Vista and IE7 come under the spotlight. Read more »

Ignore 'fads' when examining OSS: Govt

Federal government agencies must disregard any "novelty value" when assessing open-source software, and use the same metrics as with other ICT solutions, according to a new government procurement guide. Read more »

Big changes ahead for Flash

Macromedia took centre stage at the Flashforward2005 conference on Thursday morning to promise significant changes in its Flash animation software. Read more »

AMP re-thinks secure development

Australian financial services giant AMP has re-thought the way its information technology security team relates to the rest of the business as a result of the industry's increasing reliance on Web applications to deliver services. Read more »

Microsoft attacks potential VMware feature

Senior Microsoft security strategist Steve Riley last week criticised virtualisation rival VMware for an idea that could see virtualised operating system images patched while they were still running in memory. Read more »

Microsoft tries to one-up Google PageRank

Though a distant third place to Google, Microsoft thinks it can teach its rival a thing or two about searching the Internet. Read more »

Microsoft's OOXML bid: No knowledge, no regrets

Microsoft admits it had no knowledge of software standards until deep into its bid to get Office Open XML approved by the International Organization for Standardization -- but there are no regrets over its tactics during the process. Read more »

Apple's WWDC: New iPhone, new OS X, new .Mac?

Expect to hear new details about the future of Apple's Mac OS X and Web business next week at the Worldwide Developers Conference — and we think there might be a new iPhone, too. Read more »

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Features (23)

Special report: MXDU 2005

MXDU 2005, happening on February 17 and 18, is an annual event for developers wanting to learn the latest hints, tips, and ideas on using Macromedia MX technology to build and deliver the best experiences on the web. Read more »

Special report: Tech.Ed 2005

This year Builder AU will be updating all the latest news, blogs, and interviews from Tech.Ed 2005 live from the Gold Coast. Read more »

Borcon 2002 - Australian Special Report

Sydney is set to play host to Borcon 2002 - one of the world's largest gatherings of technology developers. In this exclusive special report, Builder takes you behind the scenes. Read more »

Special report: Linux.conf 2005

Builder AU will be covering the latest news, interviews and blogs from Linux.conf.au 2005 live in this special report from Canberra. Read more »

Conference savvy for the IT pro

Conferences may be a budget line-item you're willing to cut, but they can be a professional boon if you make the most of your opportunities. Read more »

TechEd 2003: Delegates have their say

Event organisers will always claim their event was a runaway success so Builder AU decided to ask the delegates at TechEd 2003 what they thought. Here is what they had to say. Read more »

How the Mac was born, and other tales

Steve Jobs will be the star attraction when the Macworld Conference and Expo opens to the public Tuesday, but many Mac fans might be just as interested in hearing from one of the original Mac's creators. Read more »

Special coverage: Linux.conf.au 2004

Adelaide is set to host Linux.conf.au 2004 --one of the world's largest gatherings of open source developers--Builder AU takes you behind the scenes, in this exclusive coverage. Read more »

An adventure in IT consulting

An outside consultant can provide the voice of disinterested honesty. If the client doesn't like what you have to say, the most you lose is the engagement. If they listen to you and it doesn't work, things could get ugly. You're not part of the protected herd of employees who will be all too happy to blame you. Read more »

Red ring of death is closer than you think

It can seem hard to believe that a company with all the resources of Microsoft can make make a billion-dollar mistake with a small chip-design fault. Yet chip design is not an exact science and Rupert Goodwins, who has been there himself, details how it can go horribly wrong. Read more »

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Blog (4)

LCA Opening Day

Chris Duckett [blogs:betaliving] -- Distro chairs, gentoo, solar cars plus Jonathon Oxer. And that's before things really get going! Read more »

Adobe MAX conference: Sneak Peaks, Sound Treats

Andrew Muller [blogs:nouveauricheinternet] -- To close MAX 2006 Adobe gave delegates at the conference a sneak peek at some upcoming technologies and products. Read more »

Adobe MAX conference day 2: Cumby, Mobiles, and Winners

Andrew Muller [blogs:nouveauricheinternet] -- Today was the second day of the Adobe Max conference in Las Vegas. There was some big news for Flash developers looking to target mobile devices. Read more »

Tech.Ed 06 looking good

Matt Overington [blogs:bricksandmortar] -- I've been down at Microsoft's Tech.Ed 06 conference this week, where 2600 devotees are wandering around, attending sessions and getting up to speed on the latest from Redmond. Oh, and playing a bit of Xbox 360 while they're there. Read more »

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