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Oracle to limit backward compatibility from Java 9 to Java 8

Merges of code lines between releases would be halted after JDK 9 is initialized from JDK 8

Christmas 2013 marks the end of the PC’s dominance

Predictions of tablet domination are coming true, as Black Friday's holiday shoppers show

Windows XP migration window is closing fast

The clock is ticking on Microsoft's hugely popular OS; make sure your company isn't caught unprepared at XP's end

Microsoft simplifies volume licensing for businesses

Microsoft Products and Services Agreement replaces existing purchasing terms and conditions for three programs

U.S. antitrust regulators approve Microsoft-Nokia deal

Thumbs-up from the EU is expected Wednesday

Windows 8.1 keeps climbing, at its own rate

Windows 8.1's adoption rate parallels Windows XP's numbers, but Windows 7 leaves both in the dust

Startup announces SaaS solution to manage Amazon Web Services resources

2nd Watch's 2W Atlas enables IT professionals to quickly create, deploy, and monitor cloud architectures

The latest move to kill bad patents divides tech industry

Patent trolls have succeeded in one thing: Every industry is riled up and wants something done

Akamai to buy DDoS protection specialist Prolexic

Content delivery specialist Akamai wants to expand its services and provide customers with the technology needed to protect Web and IP infrastructure

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