Perl creator Larry Wall: Rethought version 6 due this year

Microsoft fixes IE memory problems 6 things Apple should fix in iOS 9

TechBrief February 11, 2015 Perl creator Larry Wall: Rethought version 6 due this year Despite criticisms such as it having a "cryptic syntax," the Perl language has remained prominent in language popularity assessments, even if popularity has declined and a planned upgrade has been slow to appear. At the recent FOSDEM conference in Brussels, Wall revealed intentions to have the long-awaited Perl 6 release out in a beta version in September and generally available by December. Wall answered some questions from InfoWorld Editor at Large Paul Krill about what's planned for the language and responded to criticisms. Also read: Perl language's popularity hits all-time low And: You say Python, and I say Perl … READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. Microsoft fixes IE memory problems 2. 6 things Apple should fix in iOS 9 3. What Intel's $300 million diversity pledge really means 4. Wi-Fi backers warn about unlicensed LTE while Ericsson claims speed boost White Paper: Kaminario Benchmarking Oracle Database on K2 All-Flash Array Virtualized Oracle servers create an especially demanding blend of I/O traffic for storage infrastructure. Kaminario’s K2 All-Flash Array combines consistent low latency, high throughput and IOPS with a very low price per GB, making it the most cost-efficient primary storage for many virtual and physical environments including Oracle databases. LEARN MORE>> Microsoft fixes IE memory problems Internet Explorer is getting major repairs, as Microsoft has issued 41 patches to fix memory vulnerabilities in its browser. The Internet Explorer patches are part of the company's routine monthly release of security and bug fixes for its software products, called "Patch Tuesday." Microsoft Office and both the desktop and server editions of Windows are also getting fixes in this batch. Also read: Visual Studio patch rollup KB 3001652 causes widespread freezing problems READ MORE 6 things Apple should fix in iOS 9 It's not a shock to learn that Apple is always hard at work on the next big thing. There will always be another iPhone, a lighter MacBook Air, a faster iMac, and new operating systems to run on them. According to its unnamed sources, iOS 9 would focus not on new features, but rather on cleaning up iOS and making sure all the bells and whistles added in iOS 7 and iOS 8 work like they're supposed to, every time. Also read: 10 Android Lollipop features Apple should 'borrow' for iOS 9READ MORE Resource compliments of: DEMO Traction See killer tech from 40 startups One place. One day. Your best chance to see the best tech from a handpicked group of startup innovators. Attend DEMO Traction 2015, April 22 in SF to evaluate products in cloud, mobile, mart data and robotics. Tips on how to use new tech for competitive advantage. Live demos. Deep dives and more.LIMITED-TIME SAVINGS. REGISTER NOW. What Intel's $300 million diversity pledge really means As controversy flares over workforce diversity in tech, Intel's Rosalind Hudnell is working on an ambitious plan to spark change that could forever alter hiring practices at IT companies. Also read: 6 reasons your business needs female leadership READ MORE Wi-Fi backers warn about unlicensed LTE while Ericsson claims speed boost The Wi-Fi Alliance warned that LTE on unlicensed frequencies could interfere with Wi-Fi and said it plans to collaborate with the 3GPP cellular standards group to help prevent that. Mobile operators are starting to explore the use of the unlicensed 5GHz band for LTE even though many Wi-Fi networks rely on those frequencies. Also read: As Wi-Fi calls come to smartphones, networks get ready to carry themREAD MORE White Paper: HP Securing Web Applications Made Simple and Scalable The weakest point in modern networking infrastructures is often not the low-level hardware and software running on the servers, but the web applications that are developed and hosted upon them. LEARN MORE