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Microsoft and Apache - What's the Angle?

A week ago, we discussed Microsoft's contribution to the Apache Foundation. Now, Bruce Perens has written an analysis "exploring the new relationship of Microsoft and the Apache project, how it works as an anti-Linux move on Microsoft's part, and what some of the Open Sourcers are going to do about having Microsoft as a rather untrustworthy partner." In particular, he notes: "...Microsoft can still influence how things go from here on. If they have to live with open source, the Apache project is Microsoft's preferred direction. Apache doesn't use the dreaded GPL and its enforced sharing of source-code. Instead, the Apache license is practically a no-strings gift, with a weak provision against patent lawsuits as its most relevant term. Microsoft can take Apache software and embrace and enhance, providing their own versions of the project's

Microsoft Sponsors Apache Software Foundation

gbjbaanb writes "Ars Technica reports that Microsoft is to sponsor the Apache Foundation to the tune of $100k. From the article: 'I asked him if this could possibly be the beginning of a broader initiative by Microsoft to increase Apache compatibility with .NET web development technologies, but he says it's still too early to guess Microsoft's future plans for Apache participation. ... He doesn't anticipate a confrontational response from the developers working on individual Apache projects ... The response of the broader open source software community, however, is harder to predict.' (In related news, MS also intends to participate in the RubySpec project.)"

Microsoft contributes cash to Apache open source project

At the OSCON open source conference in Portland, Oregon, Microsoft announced that it had become a Platinum sponsor ($100,000 a year) of the Apache Software Foundation, like Google and Yahoo. The move is probably connected with Apache's on-going efforts to support Microsoft Office's new standard Open XML file formats via the Apache POI project.

Apache makes Java fun

Apache says it has released Apache Sling, an open source Web framework intended to make Java development fun again, reports InfoWorld.

Apache Geronimo on Grails

Do you want to build your Web sites faster and cheaper, but still leverage industrial-strength technology? You can do just that using Grails and Apache Geronimo. Grails leverages the power of the dynamic language Groovy to accelerate your development. However, it runs on the JavaŽ Virtual Machine and leverages proven Java technologies. This makes it easy to take your Grails application to the next level by deploying it to Apache Geronimo, the premiere open source Java EE V5-certified application server. In this article, you will see how easy Grails can make Web development and how easy Geronimo can make Grails deployment. You will also see how a Grails application can leverage the resources and services provided by Geronimo.

Microsoft to sponsor the Apache Software Foundation

the Apache Software Foundation (ASF) announced an unexpected new sponsor: Microsoft. The Redmond software giant, which will contribute $100,000 annually to the ASF, joins Google and Yahoo as a platinum sponsor of Apache development.

Microsoft Feathers Apache's Nest

Microsoft has given a nod of recognition to the Apache Software Foundation. The software juggernaut will throw at least $100,000 Apache's way every year, and it will let the organization use a wide range of its protocols in developing projects -- even projects slated for commercial use.

Apache's Second-Quarter Net Income Surges to $1.4 Billion or $4.28 Per Share

HOUSTON, July 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apache Corporation (NYSE, Nasdaq: APA - News) today reported that high crude oil and natural gas prices fueled record quarterly net income of $1.4 billion or $4.28 per diluted common share, a 128-percent increase from $632 million or $1.89 per share in the prior-year period.

Apache's Second-Quarter Net Income Surges to $1.4 Billion or $4.28 Per Share

HOUSTON, July 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apache Corporation today reported that high crude oil and natural gas prices fueled record quarterly net income of $1.4 billion or $4.28 per diluted common share, a 128-percent increase from $632 million or $1.89 per share in the prior-year period.

Oracle WebLogic Apache Connector Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code

Description: A vulnerability was reported in Oracle WebLogic in the Apache Connector. A remote user can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Microsoft gives Apache cash to promote open source

Microsoft on Friday expanded its support for the open-source community by giving money to the Apache Software Foundation, the first time it has given money to the long-standing open-source project.

Microsoft Gives Apache Cash to Promote Open Source

Microsoft on Friday expanded its support for the open-source community by giving money to the Apache Software Foundation, the first time it has given money to the long-standing open-source project.

Microsoft gives Apache cash to promote open source

Microsoft on Friday expanded its support for the open-source community by giving money to the Apache Software Foundation, the first time it has given money to the long-standing open-source project.

Microsoft gives Apache cash to promote open source

Microsoft on Friday expanded its support for the open-source community by giving money to the Apache Software Foundation, the first time it has given money to the long-standing open-source project.

Microsoft gives Apache cash to promote open source

Microsoft on Friday expanded its support for the open-source community by giving money to the Apache Software Foundation, the first time it has given money to the long-standing open-source project.

Microsoft gives Apache cash to promote open source

Microsoft expanded its support for the open-source community on Friday by giving money to the Apache Software Foundation, the first time it has given money to the long-standing open-source project. Microsoft also said it is contributing code to support a PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) project and committing to offer royalty-free specifications for Windows Server and .Net Framework protocols as part of its expanded support for the open-source community.

Microsoft gives Apache cash to promote open source

As part of its move toward greater openness, Microsoft is becoming a platinum sponsor of the Apache Software Foundation

Microsoft gives Apache cash to promote open source

Microsoft Corp. on Friday expanded its support for the open-source community by giving money to the Apache Software Foundation, the first time it has given money to the long-standing open-source project.

Microsoft gives Apache cash to promote open source

(InfoWorld Daily Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Microsoft expanded its support for the open-source community on Friday by giving money to the Apache Software Foundation, the first time it has given money to the long-standing open-source project.

Microsoft gives Apache cash to promote open source

Microsoft Corp. on Friday expanded its support for the open-source community by giving money to the Apache Software Foundation, the first time it has given money to the long-standing open-source project.

Microsoft funds open-source Apache

Microsoft has announced financial backing for the open-source Apache Software Foundation, joining Google and Yahoo.

Microsoft funds open-source Apache

Microsoft has announced financial backing for the open-source Apache Software Foundation, joining Google and Yahoo.

Web services orchestration engine Apache ODE 1.2 Released

that includes many new features, improvements and bug fixes. Apache ODE is a WS-BPEL compliant web services orchestration engine allowing to orchestrate web services execution following a process description written in the BPEL XML grammar.

LinuxWorld.com: Microsoft gives Apache cash to promote open source

Microsoft on Friday expanded its support for the open-source community by giving money to the Apache Software Foundation, the first time it has given money to the long-standing open-source project.

Microsoft supports open source Apache

MICROSOFT wowed the open-source community when it bestowed a gracious US$100,000 donation to the Apache Software Corporation.


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