Project Harmony aims to create version of Java desktop software with an open-source license--something Sun has resisted in the past. Martin LaMonica is a senior writer covering green tech and ...

Martin LaMonica is a senior writer covering green tech and cutting-edge technologies. He joined CNET in 2002 to cover enterprise IT and Web development and was previously executive editor of IT ...

While many proprietary project management tools are available on the market, open-source project management software provides an alternative for those who prefer to use free, customizable and ...

Add Sun's Java server software suite to the company's list of open-source candidates. The company on Thursday issued a statement saying, "Sun is considering open sourcing Java Enterprise System, but ...

Open source Java development environment NetBeans has achieved top-level project status at the Apache Software Foundation. NetBeans is the integrated development environment (IDE) associated first ...

JavaFX is a rapidly maturing technology, but its capabilities are still limited. In this installment of Open source Java projects, Jeff Friesen introduces you to JFXtras, utilities and add-ons that ...

The Apache Foundation has proposed creating an open-source version of Java on the desktop, a plan that Sun Microsystems has initially welcomed. Project Harmony, which was formally proposed Friday, ...