James Niccolai

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Security flaw makes GPG crypto vulnerable

Developers of the open-source GnuPG encryption software have reported a security flaw that could allow an attacker to sneak malicious code into a signed e-mail message.

MySQL buys small firm, bigwig

Open-source database company My SQL AB has acquired a small Web application technology company and in the process hired its founder, Jim Starkey, a noted database software architect, MySQL announced.

Oracle beefs up Enterprise Manager

Oracle Corp. has released several plug-ins that extend its database and applications management tools to cover a wide range of Microsoft Corp. products, including its SQL Server database, Oracle announced.

Baring records betrays trust, Google argues

Google Inc. has argued that turning over more than a million of its search records to the U.S. government would undermine users' trust in its service and compromise its trade secrets.

Baring records betrays trust, Google argues

Google Inc. has argued that turning over more than a million of its search records to the U.S. government would undermine users' trust in its service and compromise its trade secrets.

IBM breathes new life into chip-making technique

IBM Corp. may have figured out a way to extend the life of a popular method for manufacturing semiconductor chips, potentially deferring for several years the costly transition to newer production methods, it said.

ObjectWeb revamps to target enterprise

The ObjectWeb consortium is giving itself a makeover this year to make its open-source software more suitable for business use and to help it expand further outside Europe.

Programs playing role of DJ

Most people find new music on the airwaves, in magazines or from friends. Software may provide another avenue, by analyzing the music you like and recommending tunes, even from groups you

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