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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.

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.

Ex-Oracle, SAP exec Wookey to lead 'most' app development at Salesforce.com

Power has shifted within Salesforce.com's development organization, with John Wookey taking on more responsibility at the cloud software vendor as another executive takes a leave of absence, the company confirmed Thursday.

C keeps lead over Java in poll; PHP developer questions results

An important PHP developer dismissed the validity of Tiobe's language survey, which has C continuing to displace Java as the most popular language

Study: Facebook relies on good design to retain users

What is Facebook's secret to keeping the world's largest user base content? Sticking to well-proven software design principles, one study has concluded.

Salesforce.com's Heroku rolls out new cloud database options

Salesforce.com's Heroku division this week rolled out two entry-level tiers for its Postgres-based cloud database service, hoping to cater to applications with lower data-volume requirements as well as helping startup developers make an easier jump into production.

Google simplifies use of Analytics API

Google has developed a tool to automate the creation of custom-reporting dashboards for its Analytics website-usage tracking service, the company said on Wednesday.

Amazon Web Services aims to help ASP.NET developers

Amazon Web Services (AWS) now allows ASP.NET developers to take advantage of Elastic Beanstalk, which has been developed to make it easier to roll out cloud-based applications, the company said on Tuesday.

Google files for new trial on copyright claims in Android suit

Google is seeking a new trial on copyright claims in Oracle's intellectual-property lawsuit against it over the Android mobile OS, according to a filing made late Tuesday in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.

Google tests 'experimental' full-text search API for App Engine

Google is testing a long-awaited full-text search API (application programming interface) for the Google App Engine, the company said on Tuesday.

Microsoft revamps UI on Visual Studio IDE upgrade

Based on feedback from February beta release, revisions affect coloring, icons, and Metro style

New from Dell: An Ubuntu Linux laptop aimed at developers

Dell has taken what you might call an on-again, off-again approach to offering Ubuntu-preloaded hardware over the years, but on Monday the company made an announcement that Linux fans are sure to cheer.