Software Development

AOL launches AIM 5.5 with streaming video

PC users will be able to establish live video streaming conversations with iChat Mac users

OSDL delivers guidelines on Linux for datacenters

Group's move is aimed at accelerating development, adoption of Linux

Update: J2SE to get a makeover with 1.5 upgrade

New version now available in beta designed for developers' ease of use

EDS posts Q4 loss, blames U.S. Navy contract

Services company posted a net loss of $354 million

ZIPs putting the zap on antivirus products

Mydoom sending e-mails with ZIP files attached

Mars mission may spawn cool new technologies

Technologies that went into project include cutting-edge robotics, and an embedded operating system that is nearly autonomic

University of Rochester cues up free Napster

Deal aims to reduce online piracy

U.S. lawmakers: Worker visa program needs changes

L-1 visa program makes it easy for U.S. companies to move jobs overseas, lawmakers say

StarOffice available for Solaris on x86 systems

Update: Oracle increases PeopleSoft bid

PeopleSoft board advises shareholders to take not action until it meets to consider the $26-per-share bid