HP breaks new ground with Linux desktop PC
News The hardware maker is now offering Mandrake Linux as an option on its business desktops, creating a new opportunity for the open-source operating system
Implement a flexible shopping basket with XML and ASP
Feature Get trollied with this how-to article, as Edmond Woychowsky guides you through the implementation of an essential part of e-commerce code
Spam-maker sues SpamArrest
News A US manufacturer of canned-meat products is launching a trademark infringement case against SpamArrest
Managing electronic data - a code of ethics
Feature Having a philosophy to back up your data protection strategy eases implementation decisions and in-company education
HP restricts repair to dealers
News Only companies that sell HP consumer PCs will be permitted to service them, HP says
Microsoft defends security track record
News Software designed by humans will always have flaws, says Microsoft, but the company argues that its security record is improving
Slashing software prices 'would not stop piracy'
News The Business Software Alliance says re-education is more effective than discounts
California juggles anti-spam bills
News One bill is thrown out while another progresses to further consideration
Q&A: J.D. Edwards CEO on resisting Oracle
Feature Robert Dutkowsky discusses the enterprise software market, friendly mergers and why Oracle shouldn't be allowed to buy PeopleSoft
Billboard counts down Web music
News Billboard magazine is to chart Internet music downloads for the first time
HP targets small businesses with cut-price PC
News HP has released a PC $50 cheaper than its existing cheapest desktop
Microsoft wants to manage identities
News New software from Microsoft automates the management of user identities on a corporate network
Next Linux beta imminent, says Torvalds
News Linux creator Linus Torvalds says a test version of Linux 2.6 could be out next week
Linux lab hires heavy hitters
News Another top programmer has joined Linus Torvalds at the Open-Source Development Lab
Microsoft plugs Passport hole
News A flaw that allowed hackers entry into some Passport accounts has been corrected, Microsoft says
Local councils fear e-government failure
News Technology firms must help by providing guidance on how best to put public services online
Hackers compete to deface Web sites
News A global hacking contest scheduled for Sunday that awards points for vandalising Web sites has the potential to disrupt Internet traffic, a security company warns
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