The "A" is for architecture: Real World SOA blogger Dave Linthicum comments on the emerging debate over whether or it's desireable, or even possible, to standardize the SOA stack. He's clearly on the "it ain't gonna happen" side of the fence: "The notion that we can create one approach and one set of enabling technologies is just silly, and those that promote the single stack approach should rethink the core con The “A” is for architecture: Real World SOA blogger Dave Linthicum comments on the emerging debate over whether or it’s desireable, or even possible, to standardize the SOA stack. He’s clearly on the “it ain’t gonna happen” side of the fence: “The notion that we can create one approach and one set of enabling technologies is just silly, and those that promote the single stack approach should rethink the core concept of SOA, and how it’s something you do, not something you buy, nor will it ever be a standard stack.”MS polishes Live Meeting: It’s been a while since the InfoWorld Test Center took a close look at Microsoft Office Live Meeting, but Redmond has been busily building on the Web conferencing product, according to the IDG News Service, with the new version 2007 due out in the third quarter. “The updated software will have a new user interface and allow users to share media files. In addition, users will be able to participate in conferences over either VOIP or regular telephones,” writes Nancy Gohring.Sporty PDA: If a Ferrari sportscar is out of your price range, you might consider hitting the road with a new Ferrari-branded PDA from Acer. “The black PDA has candy-apple red trim and runs Windows Mobile software. It’s officially called the Ferrari Racing Personal Navigator, a reference to its built-in GPS, and bears a strong family resemblance to Acer’s c500 PDA,” writes IDG News Service’s Sumner Lemon. Hopefully it’s more energy-efficient than its namesake. Technology Industry