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Microsoft clarifies Ballmer's claims of massive Windows 8 adoption

Reports earlier this week that Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer predicted unprecedented sales of Windows 8 were wrong on multiple counts, Microsoft and independent analysts agreed.
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ICANN's gTLD application system back in action

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) said its application system for new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) has reopened, more than a month after it was brought down because of a software glitch.

Linux 3.4 released quickly, after smooth development cycle

Just over two months after its last major release, Linus Torvalds has posted the newest version of the open source Linux kernel, which supports new graphics processors from Nvidia and Intel, improves file system functionality and comes with a new security module.

Microsoft dumps 'Aero' UI in Windows 8, 'Metro-izes' desktop

Microsoft is abandoning the 'Aero' user interface with Windows 8, calling the UI that debuted in Vista and continued in Windows 7, 'cheesy' and 'dated.'

EU: Programming Languages Can't Be Copyrighted

Europe's top court has ruled that the functionality of a computer program and the programming language it is written in cannot be protected by copyright.

We're not waiting for Android 5 'Jelly Bean,' developers say

Despite the rumors, developers are focused on making apps -- and money -- from today's Android

Mozilla readies its app marketplace for public beta

Mozilla Marketplace will be online in a few weeks to take on Apple App Store and Google Play Store

Appsbar gives small businesses a simple (and free) template for app building

If you've ever wanted to build a mobile app for your small business but have been intimidated by the cost of hiring developers, Appsbar has a proposition for you.

SAP lays out cloud strategy post-SuccessFactors deal

SAP announced a broad set of plans to become a player in cloud computing, spanning from a "loosely coupled suite" of business applications to data integration and PaaS (platform as a service) Tuesday during the Sapphire conference in Orlando.

Researcher runs IP network over xylophones

Vint Cerf once wore a shirt that read "IP on Everything," a wry comment on the versatility of the Internet Protocol he helped invent, a protocol that underlies all Internet communication. Now a University of California Berkeley researcher has put Cerf's maxim to the test, running an IP network over a set of xylophones, played by human participants.

Microsoft server and tool upgrades demand CIOs' attention

CIOs and IT directors tracking the barrage of major upgrades for Windows and Office also need to stay tuned to the refresh cycle for Microsoft's servers and tools, including Windows Server 2012, SQL Server 2012, System Center 2012 and Visual Studio 11.

How to make PHP apps scale

The most popular language for Web apps, PHP tends to buckle under heavy loads -- unless you opt for cloud scaling and a NoSQL back end

Kenneth Van Wyk: We need more secure mobile devices

As things stand now, all bets are off if you lose your smartphone.

Time to de-Flash your site?

Flash is a problem for iDevices, which makes mobile access to a website problematic. Here's what smart shops are doing about it.

Review: Yahoo Mojito gives server-side JavaScript a lift

Yahoo's open source framework combines YUI on the client, Node.js on the server, and excellent use of MVC design pattern

First look: Visual Studio 11 beta leaner, meaner for Metro

Metro-style development support and monochrome obsession are featured in Microsoft's all-encompassing Windows development tool

Kenneth Van Wyk: The case for Rugged Software

Why this latest attempt to make software more secure might stand a chance.

Governance at the speed of change

The right approach to governance -- using real-time metrics -- can enable more reliable applications, more agile IT, more satisfied business owners and, ultimately, happier customers. Insider (registration required)

Essential browser tools for Web developers

What are the most useful browser add-ons for Web designers and developers? We ask more than 20 professionals to weigh in.

Is Your Outsourcer Agile Enough?

Companies that want to create user-friendly, transparent, quickly evolving enterprise apps are often hindered in their ability to do so by their outsourcers. Here's how to figure out when outsourcing agile development is the right move.