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'Last Lecture' prof's program to be updated

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Jul 31, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(AP) -- Carnegie Mellon University will release an updated version of the animation-based software developed by late "last lecture" professor Randy Pausch to teach computer programming.


As Oracle readies takeover, Sun's loss widens (AP)

As Oracle readies takeover, Sun's loss widens

Technology / Business

created Apr 28, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- Sun Microsystems Inc.'s loss ballooned in the latest quarter as restructuring charges and a 20 percent drop in sales compounded the financial woes Oracle Corp. is set to inherit by acquiring Sun for ...





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Developers: Expect New Major Language Within Five Years

Technology / Software

created Mar 26, 2007 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (6) | comments 0

A group of software developers said we should expect to see more dynamic languages and possibly a new major language in the next five years.


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Google Go gets going (w/ Video)

Technology / Software

created Nov 11, 2009 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (12) | comments 6

(PhysOrg.com) -- Google has introduced its new experimental programming language Go, which aims to combine speedy application development through simplified coding with high-speed program execution.


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EU reveals probe into Oracle's bid

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created Sep 03, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Business software giant Oracle's 7.4-billion-dollar bid for Sun Microsystems is under investigation under EU merger regulations, the European Commission announced on Thursday.


Researchers develops Java programming tools employing human-centered design techniques

Technology / Software

created Jun 17, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science have developed two new tools to help computer programmers select from among thousands of options within the application programming interfaces (APIs) ...


Sun chairman Scott McNealy hailed the merger of his company with Oracle as "an industry-defining event"

Software giant Oracle buys Java whizz Sun

Technology / Business

created Apr 20, 2009 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Business software giant Oracle announced Monday it was buying Sun Microsystems and its Java programming language for 7.4 billion dollars after IBM abandoned its bid for the struggling tech company.


Bridging the gap between wireless sensor networks and the scientists who use them

Technology / Engineering

created Apr 06, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- A new, simpler programming language for wireless sensor networks is designed for easy use by geologists who might use them to monitor volcanoes and biologists who rely on them to understand birds' nesting ...


Oracle says Justice Dept allows $7.4B Sun deal

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created Aug 20, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- Business software maker Oracle Corp. said Thursday it has received the Justice Department's approval to move forward with its $7.4 billion acquisition of former dot-com-era star Sun Microsystems Inc.


Univision programming will now be allowed on YouTube

Univision coming to YouTube

Technology / Internet

created Nov 16, 2009 | popularity 3.4 / 5 (8) | comments 0

YouTube and Univision announced an agreement on Monday to bring short- and long-form programming from the Spanish-language broadcast network to the video-sharing site.


Software development: speeding from sketchpad to smooth code

Technology / Software

created Jul 30, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- Creating error-free software remains time consuming and labour intensive. A major European research effort has developed a system that speeds software development from the drawing board to high-quality, platform-independent ...


Sun's Gosling: Java Is Open Source and Doing Just Fine

Technology / Software

created May 15, 2007 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (7) | comments 0

Q&A: James Gosling, the father of Java, sits down for a candid interview with eWEEK about the open-sourcing of Java.



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