Microsoft confirms plans for potential iPod rival (USA Today)
Microsoft has confirmed it's working on music and entertainment products that are expected to compete with Apple Computer's wildly popular iPod and iTunes music service. Microsoft is planning a series of hardware and software products with the first expected to be available this year. The products will be called Zune.

Linux gains traction in software market (Chicago Tribune)
IBM's backing helps add more followers When IBM introduced a version of Lotus Notes that runs on the desktop computers using the Linux operating system this month, it was a sign of confidence that open-source software is gaining market traction.

Electronic Medical Record Companies
A large number of companies sell electronic medical record software. While some companies offer a range of products to suit medical practices of different sizes and with different needs, some offer niche products only. Types of services offered may also differ from company to company. Some offer on-site software, while others offer off-site software based on the Application Service Provider model that is accessible to practices via the Internet.