Microsoft have registered a new LLC in Delaware, which is starting speculation that a deal is on the cards possibly with Citrix or Yahoo.
Where is .NET nowdays?
Is it just me or has .NET fallen off the face of the Earth? Admittedly I don’t go out looking for .NET news, but I skim through 10 or so different technology news websites daily, and I just realized that I haven’t seen any news about any developments in .NET for a long time. Maybe several months. Is .NET falling out of favor with the Microsoft folk? Is there something new coming along as a replacement?
Sun’s Schwartz says Project Vector may be worlds largest app store (for Java apps)
We haven’t heard much coming out of Sun for a while since they are in negotiations with Oracle over their take over. Jonathan Schwartz recently blogged about a few interesting things though, including mention of Project Vector, which aims to be an apps store for Java apps, similar to the iPhone apps store and all the other branded stores that are popping up on every handheld platform. Sun get an immense volume of traffic coming to their sites looking for info on the Java platform, so this may be a way to stir up come cash flow from their prize jewel technology.
Apple Macs may soon be coming to a WalMart near you?
WalMart is busy upgrading their electronics departments in a move that some say is part of a move to get Apple interest and allow them to sell Macs on their shelves, possible in a style similar to Best Buy with their Apple store within a store approach. WalMart already carry iPhones and iPods, so Macs may be next.