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Open Source Project Management Software Review_

We’ve put together this review of open source project management apps based on our ten years of experience designing and building web sites and web-based applications.

Motorola offers Baidu search on China smartphones (AFP)_

AFP - Motorola said that China buyers of its Android-driven smartphones can opt for local search engine Baidu instead of Google, the Internet giant behind the mobile software platform.

Hacker Enables Multitouch on Nexus One Browser (PC World)_

PC World - The Google Nexus One has drawn some criticism for its lack of multitouch support, especially as the omission seems to be arbitrary. But the open nature of the Android operating system allowed a hacker to enable multitouch capabilities on Google's flagship device.

Agile software development is now mainstream (InfoWorld)_

InfoWorld - Agile software development processes, in which software is built in short iterations rather than mapped out fully in advance, have joined the mainstream of development approaches, according to a Forrester Research report released this week.

Oracle exec admits affair with billboard woman (AP)_

AP - A co-president of software maker Oracle acknowledges he had an affair with a woman he was shown snuggling with on billboards in New York, Atlanta and San Francisco.

Windows 7 Bolsters Holiday Software Sales_

But can it keep the steam roller going?

HP, Microsoft Team on Cloud, Datacenter Work_

The effort will center on Windows Azure, and aims to claim a bigger piece of the growing action in cloud computing.

Jaspersoft Refreshes BI Platform_

Latest release includes 25 feature enhancements including expanded in-memory analysis capabilities.

Linux Foundation CTO Leaves for Google_

What's next now that his two-year stint as CTO is up?

Longtime Microsoft Exec Says Goodbye_

Bill Veghte, longtime SVP responsible for launching Windows 7, is leaving at month's end.