Previous DayYou'll be back, says Novell
News Novell hopes companies that deserted it for Microsoft in the nineties may come back to the fold following its acquisition of Suse
First exchange unbundled ahead of BT
News An alternative broadband operator has finally installed ADSL kit in a telephone exchange that BT has not already upgraded
BT woos small firms with backups and wireless
News New services have been launched by BT for customers who have made it onto broadband
UK cold on mandatory security audits
News Government and businesses agree that British companies should not be forced to conduct an audit of their IT security each year
Gigabit Ethernet: a buyer’s guide
Buyer's Guide Want to speed up your home or office network? Now could be the time to consider upgrading to gigabit Ethernet equipment.
Cyberterror: Clear and present danger or phantom menace?
Special Report Is cyberterrorism a real threat or just a distraction from the day-to-day job of maintaining network security?
Patch management: Filling security holes
Special Report Patches are now a major part of any system administrator's life - but what is the most effective way to keep network security up to date without it becoming a full-time job?
Outlawing lax security
Special Report US lawmakers are currently proposing the idea of mandatory IT security audits to force companies to take security seriously but what's the support like for similar legislation in the UK?
Q&A: A two-pronged approach to cybersecurity
Special Report The head of the US government's cybersecurity programme explains why he feels that the public and private sectors are making progress towards achieving security
Microsoft brings CRM to UK small businesses
News Microsoft has launched its CRM application in the UK, but customers will not be able easily to integrate it with other Microsoft business applications until next year
Microsoft drops older products
News In a move related to its legal battle with Sun over Java, Microsoft is to phase out several older products, including Windows 98
Micron pumps up DDR2 memory production
News The PC industry is seen to be moving towards the use of higher-performance memory, and Micron is hoping to be ahead of the game in supplying it
Oracle: UK plc 'needs grid to compete'
News Grids can allow companies to use their computing resources more efficiently - vital in an age of offshore outsourcing and vicious global competition, argues Oracle
McBride reaches for rhetoric in Linux battle
News SCO's chief executive says the licence under which Linux is distributed is 'unconstitutional'
Belated objections may scupper US e-voting
News Last-minute worries about the technology and the political motivations of vendors may set back a US attempt to introduce electronic voting for upcoming presidential primary elections
CRM on demand: A host of problems?
Feature Hosted CRM software promises to be cheaper and more flexible than a locally installed system, but are there any integration issues?
Quarter of SMEs test Linux
News One in four small- and medium-sized enterprises are trialling Linux, with half of them hoping to migrate to the open-source operating system
Web services: Handle with care
Comment Integrating Web services should be a gradual process that improves existing systems, in order to gain the most advantages from the technology
Logitech QuickCam Sphere
Review The QuickCam Sphere is a competent Webcam with useful pan and tilt capability and a built-in microphone. However, its face tracking functionality is frankly disappointing.
IBM opens two Linux centres in Brazil
News IBM has established two Linux centres in Brazil aimed at strengthening the open-source operating system's presence in the region
Yahoo answers IM security flaw
News Yahoo has released an update to its IM software that patches a security hole found last week
Sharman clamps down on Kazaa Lite K++
News The owner of Kazaa has taken action against a hacked version of the file-swapping software, threatening DMCA action against anyone hosting the download
NHS starts desktop Linux tests
News The NHS is to trial a Sun desktop Linux suite, which it says has the potential to save millions of pounds
Linux leader wants quick move to new kernel
News The maintainer of the 2.4 Linux kernel will stop allowing new features in a bid to encourage migration to the upcoming 2.6 kernel
Furore spurs Aussie IT visa U-turn
News Recruitment companies will not be barred from sponsoring potential immigrants, says Australia's federal government
Porn site attracts Thai government's ire to Britain
News A woman living in Britain is being targeted by the Thai government for displaying the Thai flag on her porn site
CA makes Web services entrance
News Computer Associates is about to launch its first Web services management products
IBM wins tactical victory in SCO fight
News SCO must show the Linux code to which it is claiming rights and point out where IBM has infringed them, a judge has ruled
Drive makers ally to push portable data
News Several firms are forming an alliance to push USB flash drives
'Tennis-shoe glue' sticks circuits to chips
News IBM is experimenting with a new 'glue' to cut the cost of creating circuits on semiconductors
