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Linux 3.4 released quickly, after smooth development cycle

(Joab Jackson) — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:02:00 GMT

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

gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:45:00 GMT

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

(Jennifer Baker) — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:00:00 GMT

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

(Paul Krill) — Fri, 18 May 2012 10:09:00 GMT

Despite the rumors, developers are focused on making apps -- and money -- from today's Android

Mozilla readies its app marketplace for public beta

(Paul Krill) — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:12:00 GMT

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

(Brad Reed) — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:31:00 GMT

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.

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