For years, the government has sought a "golden key" that can unlock our devices. Now it's pushing Apple to make one

The tech industry's desire to hire more autistic workers promises paternalistic treatment and exploitation

Was the ruling too hard on Microsoft? Plus: Is David Duke right about immigration? Housekeepers need jobs, not middle-class guilt.

Ten years in, Facebook has its eye on world domination, but one tricky hurdle stands in the way: People hate it

Advertisers flee over the platform's tolerance of hate speech and disinformation. Is Zuckerberg about to cave?

- Revenue Increases 119% Over Prior Quarter and 193% Over Year-Ago Quarter
- Traffic Surges 79% Over September 1999 and 423% Over December 1998 to 3.4 Million Unique Visitors in December 1999
- Advertiser Base Swells to Over 325

Microsoft is being realistic about the future of its mobile offerings

Desktop open-source operating systems are ready for prime time and available from Wal-Mart. But if they look and act just the same as software from Redmond, what's the point?

He was considered a possible heir apparent; his departure is bad news for the software giant

Steve Ballmer is going out with a bang, but absorbing the pride of Finland into the one-time Borg is no sure thing

A complete guide to Salon Technology's coverage of Microsoft, Bill Gates and the antitrust trial.