Android 2.0 and SDK
Oct 28, 2009Google has brought its Linux-based operating system for mobile devices to version 2.0, with corresponding developer tools on hand.
more »OpenThinClient 0.4.5 Supports Touchscreens
Oct 27, 2009OpenThinClient, a Linux-based thinclient solution is available in version 0.4.5. The numerous enhancements to the open source suite include support for touchscreens.
more »Obama Blogs via Open Source: Drupal
Oct 26, 2009The White House has announced that it will be using the free Drupal document control system for its whitehouse.gov website.
more »Open Source Time Management Adds Break Policies
Oct 22, 2009The TimeTrex company has released version 3.0.0 of its payroll and time management business software with new hourly rate and break policy settings.
more »Open Search Server 1.1 with Synonym and ODF Support
Oct 21, 2009Open Search Server, the free Web and document search engine, is now available in version 1.1.
more »IBM Promotes Ubuntu-Based Cloud Solution in U.S.
Oct 21, 2009To coincide with the Windows 7 launch, IBM issued a press release yesterday promoting its Ubuntu-based IBM Client for Smart Work solution.
more »Sun To Cut 3000 Jobs
Oct 21, 2009Sun Microsystems, recently bought by Oracle, have announced plans to cut 3000 jobs in the near future.
more »Open-Xchange and SugarCRM Partnership Established
Oct 20, 2009Groupware solutions expert Open-Xchange and customer relationship management (CRM) provider SugarCRM are partnering to mutually integrate their solutions.
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