The billion dollar acquisition makes it the largest open source software deal ever and makes Sun the owner of a critical part of the popular LAMP (Linux Apache MySQL Perl/Python/PHP) open source software stack!
This announcement reaffirms Sun’s position as the leading provider of platforms for the Web economy and its role as the largest commercial [...]
Sun acquires MySQL AB
Verizon To Open Its Wireless Network
First it was Google’s Android, now Verizon has joined the bandwagon and is launching an open platform for it’s CDMA powered cell phones. This will allow users with cell phones from other carriers to switch to Verizon without needing to change the handsets. The catch is, only Sprint customers with unlocked cell phones are able [...]
Google’s Android the next big thing for Mobile Technology?
The simple answer is no, however, Linux the open-source OS might get a huge push and even end up becoming the platform of choice rooting out competition like Windows and Palm. Although handset manufactures like LG, HTC, Motorola and Samsung, chip firms such as Qualcomm and mobile networks like T-Mobile and China Mobile have all [...]
Blind Sue Target for not being able to Access Website
Target.com is getting sued, this lawsuit will have worldwide implication for anyone selling anything online. That is scary both as a consumer and a web designer; but issues such as this can be avoided.
There are many ways to include good practice techniques to make your site accessible to the blind; here are a few examples:
Adding [...]
Is Online Social Networking Really Worth It?
The simple answer is “that depends on if you are Internet savvy or not�, but for the millions who log on to sites such as MySpace, the answer could be harder than that. Just today, BBC reported two contradicting stories that’ll both lead you to wonder whether “social networking sites are getting out of control� and [...]








