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BEA claims that many software developers are worried about using open source software, but JBoss isn't convinced
Bugzilla 2.18 includes Windows support
The popular open source bug tracking system gets improved Enterprise features and is easier to run on Windows.
Linux kernel rewrite claims denied
Open Source Development Labs has reportedly rejected reports it is leading a revision of the Linux Kernel to remove code that might infringe software patents.
Red Hat readies Enterprise Linux 4
Red Hat is taking on rivals such as Novell with the latest version of its Linux distribution for businesses.
Speed improvements expected in KDE 4
The next major version of KDE may run up to 30 percent faster, due to improvements in how its graphical framework uses resources.
PathScale boosts 64-bit Linux clustering
The company has added support for the AMD 64-bit architecture to its compiler suite for Linux clusters
Linux gets warm reception in Chile
Nearly 10,000 computers in Chilean schools will be turned into thin clients running Linux and applications such as OpenOffice.org and Mozilla.
Two million Thunderbirds are go
The Mozilla Foundation's email client has been downloaded two million times, but one analyst is sceptical about its chances - and has also downplayed the excitement around Firefox.
IBM accused of hypocrisy over patent collaboration
Campaigners say IBM is wrong to be lobbying in favour of software patents in in Europe, and claim it's just trying to win friends by opening up 500 patents.
Politicians demand fresh start for patent directive
More than 60 MEPs from 13 countries have asked the EU to go back to the drawing board on the software patent directive.
Firebird database readies SMP release
The open source project, which was created when Borland open sourced Interbase in 2000, is due to release a version of its database with full SMP support allowing enterprises greater scalability.
Firefox flaw sparks a fiery debate
TalkBack: Our article reporting the discovery of a security hole in Firefox had elicited a wide range of opinions - both from fans of the open source browser, and those who are less enamoured with it.
Opera launches 8.0 beta for Linux
Voice commands and improved Web page rendering are now available to users who run Opera on a Linux system.
Firefox phishing vulnerability discovered
A newly discovered flaw in Firefox could allow cybercriminals to take advantage of Web surfers.
Venezuela opts for Linux
The Venezuelan president has decreed that the public administration will switch over to use open source software over the next two years.
vTiger launches open source CRM
The Indian software vendor has released the first production version of its open source CRM application, which is based on SugarCRM.
Migrating to desktop Linux? Take a look at Norway
Microsoft chief Steve Ballmer has demanded evidence that desktop Linux is gaining ground: Norway's second city Bergen has the answer.
Patent intervention gives Poland the popular vote
More than 25,000 people have registered their signatures on a Web site to thank Poland for stopping the EU from ratifying the patent directive last week.
Linux distro tackles spam
Astaro claims to have added sophisticated spam-blocking features in the latest version of its distribution, but security experts say it's nothing new.
Say hello to the UK's 'open source dating agency'
OpenAdvantage, which has received funding from a regional government body, says its remit is to bring together people who provide something in the open source area with people who have software needs