IBM launches cloud virtual desktop service

IBM launched its Smart Business Desktop service, a combination of thin client computing, virtualization and the cloud, which is claimed to be the "industry's first public desktop cloud service".

Yahoo Messenger 10 beta: A Skype rival?

The changes may not please everyone uniformly, nor should they incite ire. The features build off Yahoo Messenger 9, emphasize social networking, and improved video calling

WordPress blogs at risk from worm

A worm is circulating that can post malware and spam to some WordPress blogs using outdated versions of the blogging software, according to WordPress

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.4 Released

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.4 now includes full support for the Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) hypervisor on x86_64 based architectures. KVM is integrated into the Linux k...

Microsoft calls for global patents

A senior lawyer at Microsoft is calling for the creation of a global patent system to make it easier and faster for corporations to enforce their intellectual property rights around the world.

Microsoft granted stay of Word injunction