Yahoo! has bought Konfabulator, the popular software which displays a ton of information without the need for a web browser. I wonder if this now means that Konfabulator will be a free download? [ed. Yes, Konfabulator is now free - not only that, but if you've purchased version 2.0, they'll refund your money]

"The deal, finalized late last week for an undisclosed price, gives Yahoo access to a toolbox of mini-applications -- known as widgets -- that have built a cult following since Palo Alto-based Konfabulator first introduced them for Apple Computer Inc.'s Macintosh in 2002."