UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 10, 2006

BORLAND SOFTWARE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-10824	94-2895440
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

20450 Stevens Creek Blvd, Suite 800

Cupertino, California 95014

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(408) 863-2800

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 10, 2006, Borland Software Corporation issued a press release announcing its preliminary results for the three months ended March 31, 2006.

The press release is furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), or subject to the liabilities of that Section.  The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.  The information in this Current Report shall not be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

ExhibitNo.	Description
99.1	Press Release of Borland Software Corporation dated May 10, 2006

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	BORLAND SOFTWARE CORPORATION
By:	/s/ Kenneth R. Hahn
	Kenneth R. Hahn, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Date: May 10, 2006

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release of Borland Software Corporation dated May 10, 2006