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 Intel CEO warns new Windows 8 isn't fully ready

Microsoft is eager to get Windows 8, the first version of its flagship software designed for touch tablets, into computers next month to help it vie with Apple Inc.'s iPad during the holiday shopping season. Releasing the operating system before it's fully baked is the right move, and Microsoft can make improvements after it ships, Intel's CEO said.

 Financials, forecast drive Red Hat shares down nearly 5%

Red Hat revenue of $322.6 million tops expectations but the company reduced slightly its forecast for the fiscal year. Shares dropped as much as 4.8 percent in after-hours trading.

 Red Hat's executive vision will accelerate growth, analyst says

Analysis: Customers should take note of Red Hat's targeted acquisition strategy; it is technology driven and aimed at maximizing feature and functionality advances within the Red Hat portfolio. Technology Business Research sees Red Hat, with cloud, virtualization and management products at its disposal, as an attractive partner for cloud-minded companies.

Analyst: Acquisitions key to Red Hat success

 Microsoft releases Windows Server 2012

Microsoft released the first major update to its server operating system since 2009 on Tuesday, a prelude to releasing Windows 8 to consumers next month.

 Open Invention Network adds more than 50 companies

The consortium works with firms to provide access to Linux open source developers to share intellectual property.

Open Invention Network

 New Mac operating system goes on sale Wednesday

Apple is planning to release "Mountain Lion" on Wednesday, with features borrowed from mobile devices and a tighter integration with online file storage.

 Microsoft unveils Office focusing on tablets, touch features

"We are taking bold steps at Microsoft," Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer says. "The new, modern Office will deliver unparalleled productivity and flexibility for both consumers and business customers. It is a cloud service and will fully light-up when paired with Windows 8."

 Microsoft Windows 8 will hit shelves in October

New versions of Windows typically come out every three years, but this update is the most widely anticipated overhaul of the software since 1995.

Screen shot of new Windows 8 start screen

 Red Hat CEO: 'Componentization' to drive innovation

In his keynote address at the annual Red Hat summit, Jim Whitehurst sees the breaking of software into separate pieces will drive next wave of change. The Hatters are offering a new consulting practice to help clients embrace and capitalize on the trend.

 HTC leaving; Lenovo adds space; 3DS bigger screen

Inside the Bulldog blog: HTC is leaving Durham; Lenovo secures more office space; Nintendo to offer bigger 3DS screen.

 Red Hat shares drop than 6%; CEO remains optimistic

"We see a very strong pipeline for us," Jim Whitehurst tells The Street.com. "The spending outlook for the rest of the calendar year is very strong for Red Hat. Operating cash flow grew 38 percent year-over-year, the core metrics look fantastic, and we continue to be optimistic."

 Linux inventor shares Millennium Technology Prize

The development of Linux as an alternative to proprietary solutions such as Microsoft Windows led to the launch of Linux-based companies such as Raleigh-based Red Hat, now the world's largest provider of Linux-based solutions and services.

Red Hat Jim Whitehurst, left, and Linus Torvalds

 Lenovo's Bollywood star; new CFO at Motricity; Fedora targets cloud; Epic and Wii?; Cisco tablets out

Inside the Bulldog Blog: Lenovo lands a top Bollywood star as its ambassador in India; Motricity names a new CFO; Fedora's latest release targets cloud; will Epic's new game engine embrace Wii?; Cisco drops Cius tablets.

 NCSU researcher takes fight against Android malware global

The Android Malware Genome Project is designed to help mobile security researchers combat invasions of Android smartphones, says NCSU's Xuxian Jiang.

Android Malware Genome Project

 Red Hat aims to rule in 'cloud computing' era

At a 10th birthday celebration of its flagship Red Hat Enterprise Linux product, Hatter executives lay out belief they will prevail in cloud computing world.

 IBM acquires data firm, launches Linux, Red Hat servers

Big Blue blog: IBM is buying Vivisimo, which focuses on "big data" analytics. Plus: A new line of servers ties in with Red Hat.

 Red Hat gives formal blessing to OpenStack 'cloud' project

The Hatters have been a very active contributor to the OpenStack project - but behind the scenes due to concerns about the governance of the project. Those concerns have been addressed, Red Hat's CTO says.

OpenStack's plan

 Review: HP's webOS platform is ready

Technology Business research Inc. finds that HP's competitor to Android and Windows 8 could become a player in the mobile device landscape.

 Red Hat Q3 results expected

Red Hat is scheduled to announce its third-quarter results after the markets close Monday. The company currently is a darling among analysts.

 Vaccine developer Medicago raises $11M from Philip Morris investment

Biotechnology company Medicago, whose technology makes vaccines from tobacco leaves, now has an additional $11.1 million from an investor who knows a thing or two about the golden leaf: Philip Morris