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  • Windows XP plan won't stop theft

    Microsoft's product activation scheme for Windows XP is likely to backfire, encouraging software piracy instead of preventing it.

  • Software licensing: Ready for hardball?

    The Internet is forcing software vendors to come up with a variety of new licensing models. Here are strategies to help you, the buyer, get the most bang for your buck.

  • Commander customers face uncertain future

    The IT support functions of several large federal and state government agencies face an uncertain future in coming weeks as Commander Communications' receivers attempt to find buyers for the IT services company.

  • Vista licence options make Macs look cheap

    A UK property asset management company is examining Apple Macs and Linux desktops to cut its dependency on Microsoft in the wake of the software giant's aggressive licensing options.

  • Microsoft buys virtualisation player Kidaro

    Microsoft said on Wednesday that it has bought Kidaro, a company that helps businesses manage their collection of virtual machines.

  • OpenSocial Foundation open for business soon

    Google, Yahoo, and News Corp's MySpace announced on Tuesday that they have formed the OpenSocial Foundation, a nonprofit group to support the OpenSocial initiative that Google kickstarted last year to promote a universal standard for developer applications on social networking sites.

  • Sun looks to GPL v3 for Java, Solaris

    When it comes to open sourcing Solaris and Java, patents and politics are leading Sun toward a change of heart.

  • IT unit survives WA Justice dept split

    Western Australia's Department of Justice (DoJ) may have split into two separate divisions back in February, but the group's IT unit has come through the process intact.

  • University of WA and what AU$16m can buy

    The University of Western Australia has flagged plans for a number of large new technology projects as it continues to standardise core ICT services. The institution has a total ongoing annual IT spend of around AU$16 million, excluding major projects.

  • New Microsoft licences may increase costs

    Microsoft has revamped its software licensing program for most business customers, effectively raising the cost of upgrades by as much as 107 percent, analysts have said.

  • Netstar charts on-demand network management

    Some might already be accustomed to buying their customer relationship management applications on-demand style, but the software-as-a-service delivery model could also be starting to make headway in network management circles.

  • BBC prepares to put TV archive on Web

    The BBC has given a major boost to the Creative Commons movement this week by revealing how it plans to open up its archive of broadcasting material to UK Internet users.

  • Sun: Shame on us if we can't grow

    Sun Microsystems' current advantages mean it should be able return to revenue growth and profit, Chief Executive Scott McNealy said on Wednesday in his latest attempt to restore Wall Street optimism about the server and software company.

  • Hiking the price -- with no complaint?

    SQL Server 2005 will cost more but why aren't customers complaining?

  • Apple makes bid for One.Tel's HK assets

    Australian unlisted company, Apple Communications has made an offer to buy the Hong Kong business and customer base of One.Tel.

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