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- FastScale Composer™ Suite
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- Discussion threads 2008-07-18
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- Blog posts 2008-07-18
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- GE's Enterprise Collaboration Backbone
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- Blog posts 2008-07-17
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- Discussion threads 2008-07-17
- Torvalds attacks IT industry 'security circus'
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- Discussion threads 2008-07-17
- Data Aquarium Framework for ASP.NET and AJAX (exe)
- Generate ASP.NET 3.5 applications with Microsoft Ajax Control Toolkit and JSON web service in seconds. Handle with ease huge databases in your web applications by changing the data controller descriptors and presentations views in XML configuration files. Full intelli-sense support is available in Visual Studio 2008 or Visual Web Developer...
- Software downloads 2008-07-17
- MB Celtic Ogham Oracle (exe)
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- Software downloads 2008-07-17
- Automation Design Canvas (exe)
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- Software downloads 2008-07-17
- Seven SOA experts explain how to 'just do it'
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- Discussion threads 2008-07-16
- SAP pulls the trigger on higher support costs
- SAP has announced that it plans to transition all customers to its new Enterprise Support offering from January 1st, 2009. SAP is pitching this as a service that adds customer value but in reality it means a cost increase. According to the press release, SAP will incrementally ratchet support costs...
- Blog posts 2008-07-16
- News to know: Apple vs. Psystar; Intel; Microsoft and multicore; Linux kernel
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- Blog posts 2008-07-16
- Hammering at cost with open source
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- Discussion threads 2008-07-16
- Quickbix Integration Suite 2008 (zip)
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- Software downloads 2008-07-16
- Runes, the Ancient Oracle (exe)
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- Software downloads 2008-07-16
- Corel Designer Technical Suite (exe)
- Corel Designer TechnicalSuite X4 provides industry-leading file compatibility, including 3D CAD import, while delivering precision tools for illustrating, diagramming, bitmap-to-vector tracing, and professional photo editing. With its optimized workflow, multilanguage support, and easy network deployment, this comprehensive suite is equipped to meet the needs of companies that demand technical design...
- Software downloads 2008-07-16
- HTC Touch Cruise
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- Product reviews 2008-07-15
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