Open-source Java could result in port to iPhone

As the first anniversary of open-source Java approaches and Apple prepares to release an SDK for the iPhone, Sun thinks it may have a way to put Java on the popular handheld.

Processing, a language for visual output

An open source programming language and environment for people who want to program images, animation, and interactions

Microsoft ships Vista SP1 release candidate to testers

Microsoft Corp. has delivered a release candidate of Windows Vista Service Pack 1 to some 15,000 invitation-only testers.

OpenWorld: VMware says Oracle licensing, not support, is the issue

VMware says that contrary to reports earlier in the week, companies can continue to expect support from Oracle if they run its software on VMware's virtualization platform -- the problem is all about the licensing, not the mechanics of the thing.