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Cancer Research Software Helps Death Rates FallThe mortality rate for US citizens with cancer is at an all-time low, and the world's top medical professionals are not letting up in their attempt to lower that number even further. With genetic mapping creating big data in the medical and pharmacy worlds, the need for developers is now.
Why You Should Consider Creating Free Apps

You don’t need to charge for your app to make money. Here’s why.

Lean, Agile, Lean Agile—What's the Difference?Not everyone is going to embrace agile or lean, and even those who do often disagree on their overall definitions. The truth is that each method has its own individual meaning and benefit to your company. When you combine them, you truly maximize their potential.
The Bugs They Wouldn't Fix Are Breaking the InternetZero-day bugs or exploits remain very common, and nearly every major vendor has reported them at various times. Because of security vulnerabilities, we are seeing a thriving black market for bugs, competitions to discover new exploits, and a growing need for security testing.
Windows 8 Software Roundup

Whether you are ready or not, Windows 8 is here, making splashes across the tech media this week. Here's a roundup of the software features of Windows 8, which Microsoft is placing bets will appeal to both tablet and PC users.

Open Source Software Strengthens Its Presence in GovernmentNothing moves fast in government, but embracing open source software is gaining a foothold in many departments in the US. Innovation is being advanced inside of collaborative efforts by scores of developers as the U.S. takes e-Governance to a new level.
HTML5 and jQuery: The Light at the End of the Tunnel

HTML5 and jQuery are tools that can live on any Internet browser that supports them. They can operate across devices—iPhones, iPads, Galaxies, Blackberrys, etc.—unlike an app that can only work on one device, using possibly only one version of an operating system, before an update is required.

Why COBOL Will Never DieDespite the arrival of newer languages and the transition away from mainframes, COBOL has managed to hang around. One reason it can’t die is that there remains a reported 220 billion lines of COBOL code still in use.