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Tech Giants Woo Developers Seeking JavaScript Turf

The software tools war is getting more interesting as Microsoft-Google square off with Volta vs. GWT and Adobe seeks to preserve its dominance in dynamic app development technology.

Record Data Breaches in 2007, Groups Say

The loss or theft of personal data soared to unprecedented levels in 2007, and the trend isn't expected to turn around anytime soon.

[Distribution] Drilling Down

For Peter Boit of the Microsoft Enterprise and Partner Group, success with partners in 2008 depends on transparency and two-way communication.

Microsoft: No Evidence in States' Claim

States pressing for continued scrutiny of Microsoft Corp.'s business practices failed to support their argument with evidence.

AOL Pulls Plug on Netscape Web Browser

Netscape Navigator, the world's first commercial Web browser and the launch pad of the Internet boom, will be pulled off life support Feb. 1 after a 13-year run.

Microsoft Launches New Security Blog

Patch Tuesday releases promise be a lot more interesting in 2008.

Windows Home Server Causing File Corruption

Microsoft is facing its first crisis with Windows Home Server, which is causing file corruption when used with certain programs -- most of them from Microsoft itself.

Browser Wars Resume as Microsoft, Firefox Prep Updates

Firefox 3 Beta 2 hits in time for the holidays; Microsoft queues up IE 8 beta for first half '08.

Internet Explorer 8 Passes Acid2 Test

Internet Explorer has been a source of chagrin to many Web developers over the years due to less-than-perfect W3C standards support. This problem was pervasive with Internet Explorer 6, considering how badly the aging 2001-era browser renders modern CSS-driven layouts.

NetSuite Shares Surge 36 Pct in Debut

NetSuite Inc.'s shares surged more than 36 percent in their stock market debut Thursday as investors latched on to the online business software service backed by billionaire Larry Ellison.

Microsoft Releases Stopgap Fix for Flawed IE Patch

Automated workaround replaces manual Windows Registry reset, which elicits mixed response from security experts.

Microsoft Primed for a 'Hyper' 2008

Like a kid who's overdosed on Christmas cookies, Microsoft looks like it's going to have a hyper 2008.

Cisco Changes Management Structure

A "development council" composed of several executives will replace Cisco Systems Inc. CEO heir-apparent Charles Giancarlo, who has resigned.

Szulik Relinquishes Red Hat CEO Slot

Matthew Szulik stunned analysts by announcing that he's stepping back from Red Hat CEO slot. Jim Whitehurst will step in as president and CEO while Szulik will remain chairman.

Group Says Yahoo China Loses Piracy Suit

An industry group says it has won a new round in a court battle with Yahoo Inc.'s China arm, which is accused of helping online music pirates.

Losing All Contact

Love Outlook's address autocomplete feature? Then remember the N2K file when you migrate upward.

Sanbolic Brings Clustered File System, Volume Management To Hyper-V

Sanbolic bolsters Microsoft's virtualization game plan with Melio clustered file system and LaScala Volume Manager.

Regulators Clear Google-DoubleClick Deal

U.S. antitrust regulators approved Google Inc.'s $3.1 billion purchase of DoubleClick Inc., clearing the way for a formidable combination in the burgeoning online advertising sector.

New Exploit Targets Web 2.0 Technologies

Just when you thought life couldn't get any riskier for Web app developers, a new species of malicious code is poised to begin oozing onto our networks. Dubbed "Trojans 2.0" by Web security vendor Finjan, this new Web-borne threat leverages Web 2.0 technology -- RSS feeds, social networks, blogs and mashups -- to provide crackers with easy and scalable command-and-control schemes.

Hijackers Keep Working 24/7

Plus: Microsoft updates without your knowledge; deactivating Vista; e-mail as private data.

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