eWeek.com reports that “[i]n a surprising move, Microsoft and Linux distributor Xandros announced on Aug. 15 a messaging protocol license and collaboration agreement that will allow Scalix e-mail servers interoperability with Microsoft mobile- and PC-based e-mail applications. […] The companies stated that by both companies' commitment to protocol licensing and [...]
The New York Times has an interesting article on a talk recently given by Apple’s first “evangelist” Guy Kawasaki in which Mr. Kawasaki claimed that it is easy to become an Internet millionaire as long as you have a good idea. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that, according to a [...]
Internetnews.com reports that “[t]he GPL version 3 has been out for six weeks, and the debate about whether to adopt it remains heated. Adding her voice to the anti-GPL version chorus is lawyer Heather Meeker of legal firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Meeker isn't just any lawyer, though. Her firm's clients [...]
Reuters reports that, according to a major European Commission survey, “[c]hildren in Europe are aware of the risks of illegal downloading, but often rationalize their act by saying that everyone -- including their parents -- is doing it. […] Other excuses included: the download is for personal and private purposes; [...]
The Register points out that “[o]pen source server and desktop companies in and around Silicon Valley are now being captained by executives who are either hardened by years of pushing the Linux cause for slow returns or who see the advantages of interoperating with Windows and tapping into the company's [...]