BEA release JRockit 1.4.2
BEA have release their latest version of their high performance JVM implementation, JRockit, certified for Java J2SE 1.4.2. It can be downloaded for free from their website for Windows and Linux.
RedHat to release RH9.0 to RedHatNetwork subscribers
RedHat have announced they will release downloadable ISOs of RedHat 9.0 to subscribers of the RedHat Network, on 3/31/03. From an email notification: “Beginning March 31st, paid subscribers to Red Hat Network will have access to Red Hat Linux 9 ISOs – a full week before retail store and Red Hat FTP availability.” More info …
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Microsoft makes deal with Chinese government to access source code
Microsoft announced today a deal with the Chinese government to give them access to the complete source code for Windows2000, XP Server 2003, and Windows CE.NET. The justification of these deals (also made with Russia, Britain and NATO) is to increase users comfort levels with the security of the products, and to allow governments to …
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Microsoft admits OSS pressure will force price reductions
Microsoft made a statement in its quarterly SEC filing regarding the pressure of Open Source Software on Microsoft’s current business model, and that it may be forced to reduce prices to compete. So does Microsoft finally have a competitor that they are genuinely worried about? At least its a competitor that they can’t buy out …
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