Yahoo said Tuesday it's releasing BrowserPlus software as open-source software. BrowserPlus and Gears are aimed at improving browsers' native abilities so Web applications can better match those ru read more » DiscussBury
"Open-source middleware maker Continuent has launched a database scale-out stack called Tungsten, which supports open-source databases like MySQL as well as proprietary ones from the likes of Oracle." writes Chris Kanaracus. read more » 1 CommentBury
"When stolen proprietary software is used by consumers, that's a lost opportunity for open source software makers to get their own software onto the computer hard drives of new users." Governments read more » DiscussBury
Chris Kanaracus reports, "The Software Quality Observatory for Open Source Software (SQO-OSS) project has released an alpha version of Alitheia Core, an open-source software quality-checking tool." read more » DiscussBury
Ryan Paul reports on a new microblogging site called identi.ca which separates itself from the crowd by offering its base as open source and encouraging interoperability between micro-sites rather than creating a "walled garden." read more » DiscussBury
"As rumored earlier, Facebook will indeed be announcing an open-source project for its developer platform. The social network released a statement Tuesday to clarify the gossip..." read more » DiscussBury
"A Facebook spokesperson has confirmed to us that the social networking company will announce an open-source initiative around its Facebook Platform sometime today or tomorrow..." read more » DiscussBury
