MS Zune to get Universal music

In today's technology roundup: Microsoft Zune to get Universal music, Sun and Ubuntu deepen relationship, Samsung announces three-way device, Apple ready with Core 2 Duo MacBooks, and Nvidia downplays GeForce 8800 glitch.

MigrationWare aids North Dakota Linux conversion

Software AG has selected MigrationWare as a partner to deliver on a contract to re-host the State of North Dakota's mainframe systems.

MS confirms Xbox plan

In today's technology roundup: Microsoft confirms Xbox plan, Microsoft bankrolls Novell, and Disney on Nintendo.

What was Novell thinking?

No doubt Novell thinks that this new era of co-operation will give it a much-needed boost.

MS aiding Linux?

SITA outlines action plans

SITA aims to better manage its relationship with the private sector.

SA needs more ICT graduates

SA must focus its efforts on growing ICT skills using open source in education, says Mark Shuttleworth.

Is the BSA full of BS?

Most of the money paid locally for software licences gets repatriated abroad, widening the country's current account deficit, and not necessarily boosting the local economy.

Red Hat to assist local JBoss adoption

Red Hat will provide the local channel with resources to help it leverage the company`s recent JBoss acquisition.

Ubuntu gets Edgy

Ubuntu 6.10, code-named Edgy Eft, has been released with features for desktop and server users.

Success for IBM Linux competency centres

The Linux Competency Centres that IBM established last year are bearing fruit, it says.

Oracle targets Red Hat

In today`s technology roundup: Oracle targets Red Hat, Vista to go to PC makers late, Seattle gets dual-mode wireless, Big Blue becomes cool, and hacker cracks iTunes protection.