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# Funambol acquired Zapatec, an AJAX web 2.0 frameworks vendor.
# The top ten issues facing open source users, according to Mark Radcliffe.
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[Read more]Larry Ellison promises funds for MySQL, commits to community. The “open source vendor” debate in a nutshell. And more.
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# Larry Ellison promised MySQL will receive more money for development and research, while Oracle maintained that it is committed to Java and open source developer communities.
# GroundWork raised $5m series D funding from Canaan Partners, Mayfield, JAFCO Ventures and SAP Ventures.
# InformationWeek reported that Motorola has vacated …
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OIN aims to cut the FAT
# The Open Invention Network announced plans to review the Microsoft FAT
patents at the center of its recent skirmish and settlement with TomTom. have been placed for
prior art review on the Post-Issue …