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Mozilla refreshes its open-source backboneWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:47PMTen years on, Mozilla has concluded that its open-source underpinnings are due for a refresh.

Mozilla To Update the Mozilla Public License, Invites InputWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:18PMAll Mozilla projects (the major ones at least, I didn't check them all up) are licensed under the Mozilla Public License, version 1.1. It's already over a decade old, and the Mozilla Foundation believes it is time to overhaul the license, with a focus on modernising what they believe to be outdated wording.

Noted cryptographer on SSL, encryption and cloud computingWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:43PMCryptographer, Taher Elgamal of Axway Inc., the inventor and initial driving force behind SSL, explains how applications may be better adapted to defend against attacks.

Mozilla to overhaul its open-source licenseWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:29PMThe Firefox backer wants to modernize and simplify the Mozilla Public License and sets an ambitious November deadline.

15 SxSW 2010 Parties and Meetups You Can't MissWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:26PMSouth by Southwest is a serious event; people from all walks come to Austin, TX for a long weekend of panels, politics, and persuasion. After all that hard work, everyone wants to unwind and get loose. Here are 15 parties that you can't miss if you're in Austin this weekend: 15. Mozilla SxSW Happy Hour - http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=310283178032 Whenever ...

Patches Highlight Problems in Maintaining Older SoftwareWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:51AMMicrosoft on Tuesday released two security bulletins to fix eight bugs in its Windows and Microsoft Office software. Both bulletins are rated important, but analysts said many of the vulnerabilities could potentially be more severe if exploited.

You must have JavaScript enabled to view this eBookWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:04AMThe following instructions describe how to enable JavaScript in your browser. If your browser isn't listed, please consult its online help pages. 1. Select Tools from the top menu.

Does HTML5 Really Beat Flash? The Surprising Results of New TestsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:59AMWith the impending launch of the Apple iPad , the Cupertino-based company's shunning of Adobe Flash technology has been brought to the forefront of technological discussions. While it was one thing to forgo Flash on a small, mobile device such as the iPhone or iPod Touch, some are questioning whether lack of Flash support is going to be a make-it-or-break it feature for the new slate devices ...

Six tips for using the Dock efficientlyWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:14AMAre you taking advantage of all the ways the Dock can make your work easier? Here are some tips for using the Dock efficiently—whether you're quickly accessing files, folders and applications or turning on and off your tunes.