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Microsoft Claims Android 'Gotchas' Raise Its Cost
Google makes its Android software freely available, but Microsoft argues there are other costs related to making the open source software available on mobile devices.

Btrfs Linux Filesystem Nearing Mainstream
For at least two years, excitement has surrounded the Btrfs Linux filesystem as a successor to current systems, but new improvements could take it over the top.

Say What? The Week's Top Five IT Quotes
Why develop for Android, the battle over 3PAR heats up, the U.S.'s cybersecurity shortcomings, and more.

Red Hat Talks Cloud App Management Tech
The Linux player says the cloud should be open and apps able to move between the cloud and the enterprise data center. And it thinks it has the technology that can help.

Microsoft: Developers Flock to Windows Phone 7
Company claims more than 300,000 downloads of the new Windows Phone 7 SDK. Is it a sign that Microsoft's poised for a strong launch?

Microsoft-Backed Open Source Group Talks Plans
The CodePlex Foundation describes the role it can play in nurturing open source projects, and its relationship with the proprietary software giant.

Ruby 1.9.2 Casts Long Shadow on Related Projects
With the long-awaited release of Ruby 1.9.2, billed as the first "production-ready 1.9 implementation," the Ruby project takes a big step forward.

Chrome OS to Power Google Tablet?
Google's not commenting on a reported deal with Verizon to ship a Chrome OS-powered tablet.

Linux Distros Wrestle With Security Vulnerability
A seven-year-old flaw in Linux has just been uncovered, but it may still take time for many popular distros to deal with it.

Microsoft's LightSwitch Beta Shows Up Early
The software giant releases a beta of the Visual Studio tool for business experts a bit early.

IBM Builds Out Rational Power Appliance Family
Big Blue releases new turnkey application development appliances for IBM Power Systems.

Google Tunes Up App Engine for Multitenant Cloud
The search giant is out this week with a significant upgrade to its App Engine cloud service, adding features to improve multitenant provisioning of services.

Web Fonts Plan Inches Closer to W3C OK
The Web Open File Format (WOFF) nears official approval as a way to enable site designers to use a broad set of fonts supported in major browsers.

HP Buys Fortify to Boost Application Code Analysis
With an eye toward merging static and dynamic code analysis tools, HP snaps up a partner.

Next Ubuntu Release Will Include Multi-Touch
A new generation of Linux-powered netbooks and tablets with multi-touch features like Apple's iPad might not be far away.

Oracle: Google's Android Infringes Sun Java Patents
The database giant files a lawsuit to clamp down on what it claims is infringing technology in Android's use of Java.

Has Linux Gone Mainstream?
Researchers at LinuxCon say the majority of businesses are using some form of open source software, with the OS leading the way and stealing the spotlight from Unix.

Oracle Dishes on What Linux Can Learn From Unix
LinuxCon: With both a Linux distro and Sun Solaris in its grasp, Oracle offers some hints on how it plans to manage the two.

Linux Foundation Tools Aim to Nix License Woes
At LinuxCon, the Linux Foundation shows off a new compliance program, tools and resources to help enterprises track and manage open source licensing.

Friction Simmers Between Google Android, Linux
At LinuxCon, panelists debate the relationship between Google's Android and Linux, now that the open source operating system is no longer part of the mainline kernel.