Grokster Service Shuts Down

Grokster Ltd., a leading developer of Internet file-sharing software popular for stealing songs and movies online, agreed Monday to shut down operations to settle a landmark piracy case filed by Hollywood and the music industry, The Associated Press has learned.

Windows, Office Land on Web

Some scoff at Microsoft's software-as-a-service move.

Open-source investing

Data from the National Venture Capital Association confirms what anybody following open-source has already seen: more small companies are launching around open-source products and business models.
Through the third quarter this year, at least 18 companies have received funding, totaling nearly $145 million put into companies with 'open source' as part of their business plan description.

That influx of money has some people wondering whether there are too many open-source companies getting funding.