1. Microsoft reverses decision on Exchange 2007 support

After notifying customers and partners that Exchange Server 2007 wouldn't be able to run on Windows Server 2008 R2, the Exchange team has reversed its decision.

2. Mozilla: Firefox 3.6 won't be late

The first beta of Firefox 3.6 may have crossed the finish line weeks late, but Mozilla says the final version should still be done this year.

3. Open source needs successful champions

Open source industry needs profitable proponents to illustrate success, attract funding and encourage participation, says Red Hat CEO.

4. Microsoft cuts 800 more jobs

The latest workers to have their jobs eliminated are being notified, in what Microsoft said completes personnel reductions announced earlier this year.

5. Singapore gets Microsoft hosted suite

Country is first in Asia to get Microsoft's Business Productivity Online Suite, already launched in U.S. and Europe, at monthly fee of US$10 per seat.

6. PlayStation Go digital, but not all to follow

Digital downloads can help "lock out" content pirates, but games companies say they will not shift business model solely to online platform.

7. Google opens up Wave federation

Wave servers created by outside developers can now talk with each other through Google's servers, opening up new interoperability possibilities for Wave.

8. Microsoft chops price of its hosted software

Redmond says it's cutting by a third the monthly subscription fee for those using a hosted version of Exchange, SharePoint, and Office Communications Server.

9. Opera: Mini leads cross-platform charge

Browser maker says Opera's reach extended to include devices such as games devices and in-flight entertainment systems, where over 35.6 million people use Opera Mini.

10. Let's kill the OS upgrade disc

Life would be easier if we paid for ongoing OS upgrades the way we pay for other digital assets--by subscription.