Open source would not have prevented VW problems
Not enough checkers in the universe
The recent VW emissions scandal has led many to suggest that such software should be open source to prevent car makers getting away with this sort of thing.
Nintendo’s results weaker than expected
But 3DS sells well
Nintendo has reported a weaker-than-expected operating profit for the July-September quarter but there are signs that things are picking up.
Windows 10 has 53 million installs
About the population of South Africa
Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system has been getting some good take-up despite people having loading problems, and the software treating privacy in the same way as a compulsive peeping tom.
IBM cornering the cloud patent market
Cloudfinger
Just like Goldfinger attempted to corner the supply of Gold, it seems that Big Blue is attempting the same thing with cloud patents.
Windows 10 downloaded 14 million times
Redmond overwhelmed
Software king of the world Microsoft has said that its new OS, Windows 10, was downloaded 14 million times in its first 24 hours, according to Microsoft.
Magazine accidentally shows how Windows 10 will slow PC market
Windows 10 on a 7-Year-Old Acer Aspire One is Flawless
A magazine which is showing how flawless the new Windows 10 is on a seven year old Aspire One is probably unaware that he is showing what will put the PC market to sleep.
Oracle releases Java mega patch
One already being exploited
Oracle has just fixed 25 vulnerabilities in its aging Java platform, including one that's already being exploited in attacks.
Linux tools infested by huge bugs
Security nightmare
The Core Infrastructure Initiative (CII) has been talking about its efforts to figure out what Linux projects need support now, instead of waiting for them to break.
Windows PowerShell gets OpenSSH
Microsoft even closer to Linux
Microsoft is taking steps to give its Powershell more control over Linux machines by adopting OpenSSH.
Apple bans iWatches from telling the time
Apple mean time only
Fruity Cargo cult Apple believes that only it has the right to tell its users the time of day. Apple has updated its App Store Review Guidelines to prevent developers from creating Apple Watch apps that display the time.