Yahoo again rebuffs Microsoft in an open letter, this time stating that it considers Microsoft’s new threat “counterproductive and inconsistent” and insisting that it is open to a deal but only at a higher price. Yahoo’s letter came on Monday morning, after Microsoft on Saturday threatened to engage in a proxy fight if Yahoo does not accept its offer. Borland touts Web 2.0 for lifecycle management. By injecting the Borland Silk 2008 ALM product line with Web 2.0 functionality, the company hopes to break down barriers between business, development and quality assurance. A judge puts a stop to more ‘Vista Capable’ insider e-mails, such as the spate released in February, at least while a court reviews Microsoft’s appeal. Sun refashions Java support options by extending the paid subscription program to 15 years, and reducing the duration for which those opting for the unpaid alternative will receive quarterly updates. And Forrester says that IBM and Microsoft will dominate the ‘information workplace’ fray with respective collaboration applications. But don’t count out Web 2.0 startups, or Google, just yet. Technology Industry