Previous DayOpen is the new closed
Comment Making software open and available has its risks as Microsoft discovered in Malaysia this week but it's a necessary strategy given increased competition from open source platforms and regulatory...
UK lags behind in Europe in IT optimism
News France and Germany are far more optimistic about their IT industries than the UK is, according to an annual European survey by UPS
'Bluejacking' seen as marketing opportunity
News The popularity of Bluejacking is leading companies to investigate Bluetooth as a marketing tool - but could also mean location-based spam
Telecoms staff work hardest - report
News Telecommunications workers are the most productive, according to a study
HP releases multifunction copiers
Video CNET's Patrick Houston takes a look a newly released LaserJet 9055 copier and printer unit, which HP says easily integrates into a network, reduces costs and improves productivity
McNealy dodges crisis talk
News Sun's chief executive refuses to concede that his firm faces tough times
BT extends budget business broadband
News More exchanges across London and the West Midlands will be enabled for SDSL next month, offering an alternative to leased lines
E-commerce minister upbeat on 3G's chances
News The future of mobile services is bright and increasingly wireless, according to Stephen Timms, who is confident of future success for both third-generation mobile networks and Wi-Fi
Onyx withdraws Pivotal offer
News Onyx no longer wants to acquire rival CRM firm Pivotal
PeopleSoft alters pricing structure
News PeopleSoft will introduce a new unified pricing structure, as part of its integration with J.D. Edwards
When work becomes life
Comment Technology is supposed to help make both work and life easier - but is it simply blurring the lines between the two?
Epson Perfection 1670 Photo
Review Epson's Perfection 1670 Photo scanner produces great photo scans for a decent price. It's a solid choice for everyday home use.
HP charts Linux course
Q&A HP Linux vice president Martin Fink says its offer to indemnify customers against SCO's lawsuit is boosting business
Cisco Wi-Fi access point flaw lets snoopers in
News A bug in some Aironet access points could make it a simple matter for an attacker to listen in on corporate networks
Sun puts the pressure on Windows with $25 Java Desktop
News Sun has slashed the cost of its Linux-based Java Desktop and Enterprise Systems in the hope of replacing Windows on the corporate desktop
Sun's Chinese deal 'shuts out Microsoft'
News A deal involving millions of Chinese PCs running Linux on Sun's Java Desktop System will not make much money, Sun admits
Gentoo Linux server compromised
News Hackers have forced the Gentoo Linux project to take a server offline
Sun sets up Scottish RFID test centre
News Sun will open a facility where European companies can test their radio frequency identification systems
HP marks Indian employment milestone
News Hewlett-Packard has become the largest multinational IT employer in India
Japanese telco looks to Linux
News NTT DoCoMo is encouraging its handset suppliers to manufacture Linux-based mobile phones
Another 41 file-swappers face suits
News The RIAA has announced 41 new lawsuits in its ongoing campaign against people illegally trading music online
Sun drops out of Eclipse
News Sun will not join the Eclipse open-source tools project, which is backed by rival IBM
Greatest upheaval yet to come - Gartner
News The IT workforce faces 'massive disruption' during the next five years, according to research firm Gartner
Red Hat unveils discounts for education
News The Linux firm will offer cheaper versions of its software to students and schools
Domain registry site struck by hackers
News The Global Name Registry's .name site was taken offline by hackers last weekend
