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RSA Conference kicks off on somber note

Oracle likely to leave mobile Java alone

The cell-phone application platform probably won't be a priority, observers say

OpenSolaris, Linux could merge under Oracle

Analysts said key features of Solaris, particularly DTrace, could be useful additions to Linux

Analyst: Oracle could axe 10,000 jobs after Sun deal

Sales and marketing would be hit hardest, one group predicts

OPINION: The Biggest Loser in Oracle-Sun Deal: SAP

Adobe’s new Flash can stream Internet content to TVs

New development platform for TVs, set-top boxes and Blu-ray players is advancement for digital market

Android faces fight for phone users, despite update plan

Google will soon reinforce the mobile OS with new features. But Android phones likely won't leapfrog rivals.

6 things that could ruin Twitter (and 5 that won’t)

Tech groups praise Obama pick for CTO

Chopra has experience using technology to improve government, supporters say

Forrester: Room for Indian outsourcers to lower prices

Cost cuts by outsourcers may however impact quality of service