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For Bill Gates, the next phase begins

August 19, 2008 4:15 PM PDT

The Microsoft co-founder takes the spotlight this week as he puts in his final days of full-time work for the software company.

Turning over a new leaf at Quark

March 28, 2008 11:39 AM PDT

After having dropped off the radar, Quark is set to revolutionize publishing--again. CEO Ray Schiavone explains how.

Adobe plots its path on the Web

October 5, 2007 5:01 AM PDT

Adobe is relying on its Platform division--and Kevin Lynch--to break out of the shrink-wrapped software business.
Transitioning to Web apps

Microsoft: Better software can prevent medical mishaps

September 10, 2007 12:49 PM PDT

Company teams with Britain's health system to come up with a common interface for reducing the thousands of hospital mix-ups that occur annually.

Lotus Notes 8 due for Friday release

August 15, 2007 11:44 AM PDT

It's based on the Eclipse open-source software framework and is built around a new platform called Expeditor.

Apple homeward bound with new iMacs, iLife

August 7, 2007 6:14 PM PDT

It's back to basics at Apple with updated hardware and software for those aiming to organize their digital lives.
Photos: Apple unveils new iMacs, apps
Video: Thinner iMacs take stage

Security start-up Untangle goes open-source

June 25, 2007 9:00 PM PDT

Company already uses others' open-source modules, but its own foundation follows suit in a bid to lure developers and customers.

Intel: Software needs to heed Moore's Law

May 29, 2007 6:20 AM PDT

If software makers want better performance, they'll have to make some big changes in how they write applications.

Microsoft to expand Fargo operations

May 22, 2007 11:05 AM PDT

A proposed new building is just the first step in plans to enlarge the North Dakota facility to one day hold as many as 3,800 workers.

Adobe writes FreeHand obituary

May 17, 2007 7:21 AM PDT

Adobe Systems ends updates for the software, meaning no Vista or Intel Mac support, but offers Illustrator upgrade deal.

Cybercrooks add QuickTime, WinZip flaws to arsenal

May 11, 2007 6:29 AM PDT

Security holes in media player and compression software had not previously been used in cyberattacks, according to Symantec.

PC buyers aim to cut the 'crapware'

April 26, 2007 6:20 AM PDT

Following the lead of businesses, some consumers are wiping their systems clean and starting over, but it's not always easy.

Technology turns camera phones into motion sensors

April 26, 2007 6:09 AM PDT

The company that brought the technology to Sony's EyeToy is now embedding it in mobile handsets.

Microsoft asks EC for more details on licensing fees

April 24, 2007 6:14 AM PDT

Software giant says it wants to continue talks over royalty payments for its Work Group Server protocol technology.

New XenEnterprise boosts virtual Windows

April 3, 2007 6:42 AM PDT

Virtualization software now can run multiprocessor Windows servers, but bigger changes are coming in June.

Virtuozzo gets IBM database nod

March 30, 2007 5:35 PM PDT

SWsoft's Virtuozzo software, which splits Windows or Linux into many virtual instances, is certified to run on IBM's DB2 database.

Adobe to CS2 users: Want Vista? Upgrade

March 22, 2007 9:09 AM PDT

Creative Suite 3, set for release later in the spring, will work with Windows Vista--but the OS isn't recommended for version 2.

What the Tellme deal says about Microsoft

March 22, 2007 6:31 AM PDT

The acquisition could help turn the software giant's talk about services into more than just idle chatter.

IBM, Cisco partner on emergency services offering

March 20, 2007 6:23 AM PDT

Companies' new managed service is designed to serve government and corporate customers as a one-stop shop.

HP technology aims to capture true 'Shrek' green

March 9, 2007 5:12 AM PST

Color calibration technology that HP developed for DreamWorks to be integrated into digital-imaging software and hardware.