Oracle execs discuss Web 2.0 plans, Fusion's timeframe

A wide-ranging panel discussion at this week's Oracle OpenWorld conference got company executives talking about the company's application, database and middleware technology future.

Microsoft's OneCare 2.0 set to launch soon

Microsoft Corp. is about to release a major update to its Windows Live OneCare security suite, according to online retailers that have already begun taking orders for the software.

Dell to offer Solaris systems under new pact with Sun

Sun has agreed to let Dell run Solaris on selected PowerEdge servers.

Mozilla won't fix 80% of Firefox 3.0's bugs

Mozilla will fix just 20% of the bugs now in Firefox 3.0 before it releases the final version next year, the open-source developer's Web site revealed.

Vista's biggest problem remains Windows XP, survey says

Mac OS and Linux are no competition for Vista in the enterprise; its key rival is Microsoft's own Windows XP, Forrester reports.

Gates holds his last annual meeting as full-timer

Bill Gates and other Microsoft executives addressed questions during the company's annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday.