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Intel (INTC) plans to introduce a PC operating systems for low-end machines. The software is based on Linux, an open source platform that allows developers to create products that are often less...
Microsoft says it will introduce its new search engine within the next few days. The world’s largest software company has called the project “Kumo.” It may change that name before the public...
We are expecting two initial public offerings this week.  On the docket are SolarWinds, Inc. to trade under the “SWI” ticker on the NYSE, and OpenTable, Inc. to trade under the “OPEN” ticker...
Apple’s (AAPL) march to make the iPhone a viable alternative to the business-oriented RIM (RIMM) Blackberry and perhaps netbooks, which are posting surging sales, got a boost from software security...
Oracle Corp. (NASDAQ: ORCL) is already in the process of acquiring Sun Microsystems Inc. (NASDAQ: JAVA).  This morning came an announcement that Oracle was buying a private company called...
It remains true that without global IP theft laws which apply equally in all countries the piracy of software and premium entertainment content will never end. The fact was brought home by new data...
Microsoft (MSFT) said it plans to make its first bond offering to raise an expected $3.75 billion. The move is extremely odd since the world’s largest software company has $25 billion and no debt....
SolarWinds, Inc. has been on the potential IPO docket for more than a year now.  It looks like it is now going to be closer to fruition.  Keep in mind that this Bain-backed company is different...
From 24/7 Wall St. partner Apple Investor News: Aside from the iPhone-Verizon rumor and iPhone apps passing the one billion mark, there were some interesting headlines this week that speak to...
Downloads of Apple (AAPL) applications for iPhones and iTunes have reach one billion. It only took nine months. Most analysts view this as a strategic advantage over RIM’s (RIMM) Blackberry and...
Microsoft (MSFT) just released earnings that were mediocre but not any worse than was expected. It said that the balance of the calendar year would not be much better. In stating that, it is taking a...
Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) will announce its highly awaited earnings after the close today.  Analysts are expecting $0.39 EPS on $14.09 billion in revenues.  That Thomson Reuters consensus number would...
VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW) is down sharply this morning on fairly aggressive selling.  The company’s guidance is the culprit, and that is on top of soft revenues.  Then this morning we have seen...
VMware Inc. (NYSE: VMW) has just posted its first quarter earnings.  The true leader in the emerging field of virtualization reported a non-GAAP earnings of $0.25 EPS and $470.3 in revenue. ...
IBM (IBM) has a standout quarter which would be a surprise except that it happens so often. The firm reported first quarter 2009 EPS of $1.70 per share compared with EPS of $1.64 per share in the...