Microsoft confirmed that it delayed the rollout of Windows XP SP3 because changes to the OS can corrupt data in the company’s retail point-of-sale and store management software. Adobe announced a new initiative, called the Open Screen Project, which opens up access to its Flash technology. Researchers at Hewlett-Packard have developed a memory circuit that could ultimately replace RAM and make computers more intelligent by tracking data it has retained. Microsoft’s board of directors met to decide how to proceed with the company’s bid to acquire Yahoo, although no final decision was reached.Tibco will make a play in the computer hardware space with its new Tibco Messaging Appliance for ultra-low-latency messaging deployments. Software Development