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Investment firm attracted to Palm's software expertise (InfoWorld via Yahoo! News) - One of the main attractions of Palm's business was its software expertise, according to private-equity firm Elevation Partners, which plans to acquire about 25 percent of the struggling mobile device maker.

Competing as Software Goes to Web (New York Times) - In the battle between Apple and Microsoft, two men are in charge of competing efforts to ensure that the PC?s basic software stays relevant in a Web-centered world.

LANDesk offers free software trial through Lenovo (InfoWorld via Yahoo! News) - IT managers in search of software for managing their computer systems, especially those from Lenovo Group, might want to check out a trial version of LANDesk Management Suite for ThinkVantage.

Niche software maker said in buyout talks (UPI) - Software maker Cadence Design Systems Inc. is talking with a least two U.S. private-equity firms about selling the company, a published report said Monday.

IBM, China's Kingdee to seal global software tie-up (Reuters via Yahoo! News) - IBM and Lehman Brothers have agreed to buy a small slice of software company Kingdee (0268.HK), kicking off an alliance intended to help the U.S. firm expand its footprint in a $10 billion domestic market and further the Chinese company's global ambitions.

IBM, China's Kingdee to seal global software tie-up (Washington Post) - HONG KONG (Reuters) - IBM and Lehman Brothers have agreed to buy a small slice of software company Kingdee <0268.HK>, kicking off an alliance intended to help the U.S. firm expand its footprint in a $10 billion domestic market and further the Chinese company's...

Chordiant Software CEO Speaks About His Company (SeekingAlpha via Yahoo! Finance) - On June 4, The Wall Street Transcript interviewed Steven R. Springsteel, President, CEO and Chairman of Chordiant Software, Inc. . Key excerpts follow: TWST: Please begin with a brief historical sketch of the company and a picture of the things you are doing right now.

Catalog Design Software Catalog Builder 4.0 Features Advanced Design Control and Support for Oracle Databases (SYS-CON Media) - Computer Pundits Corporation announcedtoday the release of Catalog Builder 4.0. The software depended upon byhundreds of companies for its automated approach to catalog production nowoffers advanced layout and graphic design control with Adobe InDesign andDocument Builder Modules. Oracle database support is also included,enhancing the catalog software's ability to integrate with ...

The Free Software Foundation's General Public License Draft Looks Good For Novell (SeekingAlpha via Yahoo! Finance) - Larry Dignan submits: The Free Software Foundation published its near final draft of the third version of the General Public License and expects to officially publish the license on June 29.

IBM, China's Kingdee to seal global software tie (Reuters via Yahoo! News) - IBM and Lehman Brothers have agreed to pay nearly US$17 million for 7.7 percent of Kingdee International Software Group Ltd. (0268.HK), aiming to establish an alliance under which Big Blue will help the Chinese software firm re-design its products and expand globally.