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Ozzie now key Microsoft software architect (AP via Yahoo! News) - Ray Ozzie's elevation Thursday to replace Bill Gates as chief software architect at Microsoft Corp. reflects the deep respect Ozzie enjoys in the computing industry and his expertise in online services — a hotly competitive field Microsoft is still trying to master.

Motorola joins Linux-based software group (International Herald Tribune) - Motorola said Thursday that it would ally itself with companies including Vodafone Group and NTT DoCoMo to develop Linux-based software to run mobile phones, a move that could present a challenge to Symbian and Microsoft.

Ozzie Now Key Microsoft Software Architect (ABC News) - Ray Ozzie Takes Over As Microsoft's Chief Software Architect

Video: Will new mapping software send Google Maps running? (CNET) - Video: Will new mapping software send Google Maps running?. CNET's Rafe Needleman was on hand for the Under the Radar: Digital Media Conference in Mountain View, Calif., on June 14, 2006, and spoke with Skyline, a company that creates 3D Earth visualization software. Take a look at how live video is integrated into the 3D maps.

Mapping software maker granted new patent (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance) - MapInfo Corp. of North Greenbush, which makes mapping software, announced that the United States Patent & Trademark Office has granted a U.S. patent for the company's international geocoding software engine.

VBI, EML Research launch simulation software for modeling biochemical, systems biology networks (EurekAlert!) - Blacksburg, Va., June 16, 2006 – EML Research and the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute (VBI) at Virginia Tech today announced the launch of the COPASI simulation software.

Agile Software Company Launches Open Source Initiative (Linux World) - Digital Focus, a Command Information company, launched an Open Source Initiative to help professionals and companies worldwide improve and customize technology programs to their individual needs. Open Source Software (OSS) responds to real business needs because it is developed, tested, and improved through public collaboration.

Around Asia's markets: In India, software stocks eye comeback (International Herald Tribune) - Shares of the Indian software makers Infosys Technologies and Wipro have tumbled along with the country's markets.

Applix Acquires Analytics Software Maker Temtec (TechWeb) - Applix has acquired Temtec International B.V., a maker of analytical software for non-technical business users.

Wavecom Buys France's NexGen Software (AP via Yahoo! Finance) - Wavecom S.A., a maker of wireless communications technology for automotive, industrial and mobile professional applications, said Thursday it acquired software developer NexGen Software S.A. for 400,000 euros cash.