Tech companies welcome software written by outsiders

November 27, 2007

Sony (SNE), Apple (APPL) and other tech companies want more computer programmers to write software for their products — even if the programmers aren't employees.

Their goal: boosting sales by increasing the number of games and other applications that run on a single device. "There are more companies doing this today than ever before," says Matt Thompson, a senior director with computer-maker Sun Microsystems (JAVAD).

By Michelle Kessler, USA TODAY

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