Previous DayUK visas relaxed for Indian IT workers
News E-commerce minister Douglas Alexander has announced relaxed rules for Indian technology workers, letting them apply for two-year multiple entry visas
Hotmail to dump inactive members
News Hotmail user accounts will be dumped in the trash can if not used at least once a month, says Microsoft
Palm OS 4.0 upgrade 'coming soon'
News Version 4.0 of the PalmOS shipped last month in the latest handhelds, but soon owners of older models should be able to upgrade
How Microsoft's browser lock-out backfired
News MSN's lock-out of people using Netscape and Opera browsers has badly backfired. Find out how it all went wrong for Microsoft
Microsoft, IBM propose new Web standard
News Looking for a company offering a particular kind of Web service? The technology giants say their new standard can simplify the process
Google tests snapshots of Web pages
News A new feature would offer stamp-size pics of sites alongside ordinary search results. But longer page-loading times could mean a thumbs-down for the thumbnails
Intel flattens VIA sales
News The chipset maker, under legal attack by Intel, reports October revenues roughly even with those of the same period last year
Robotics enthusiast forced to pull Aibo-altering code
News Sony has forced the removal of programs that changed the behaviour of its Aibo robot, such as giving it the power to dance along to music
Rival browsers benefit from MSN gaffe
News Opera and Netscape are reaping the benefits as consumers turn away from Internet Explorer after Microsoft's lock-out fiasco
Streaming goes mainstream
News Evidence is mounting that businesses are moving into streaming media, as companies look for ways to save money on travel
Privacy expert resigns to focus on security
News Richard Smith, famous for revealing high-profile privacy flaws in RealNetworks and Microsoft software, is to switch his focus to security
AOL preens ICQ for smiley face-off
News It's face-lift time for ICQ as AOL adds file-sharing and other new features to the instant messaging service. But will it keep up the competition?
Powerpuff DVD spreads 'FunLove' virus
News Warner Brothers has confirmed that the latest Powerpuff Girls DVD has been recalled because the it spreads the 'FunLove' computer virus
DOJ, Microsoft close to antitrust deal
News The Justice Department is looking favourably on a settlement proposal in its landmark antitrust case against Microsoft, according to reports. But as a court-imposed deadline to deal nears, will it...
Dell Dimension 4300
Review A good value mid-range PC that introduces Intel's 845 chipset and SDRAM to the Pentium 4 processor.
