Previous DayHP, Microsoft reaffirm .Net ties
News HP will continue to add new features to Microsoft's Visual Studio development toolset, the two companies said in a statement.
192 dial tone rings dead
News BT's 192 directory enquiries code has been replaced by six digit numbers beginning with 118, as other companies vie for market share
BT Retail swallows Openworld, but rules out full merger
News There will be no place on the board for BTopenworld, but Pierre Danon, head of BT Retail, says the ISP still has a future
Six basic tips for securing wireless networks
Feature Wireless networks offer opportunities for hackers. But it doesn't have to be that way
Bag yourself a notebook
Buyer's Guide If you're getting a new notebook for Christmas, make sure you check out our 13-product roundup of carrying bags: we'll point you at the best-made, best-looking, least-stealable and best-value...
E-tailers creak under Christmas rush
News Online Christmas shopping has got off to a good start this year, however some British sites are cracking under the pressure
What does 2003 hold for contractors?
News Research points to 'cautious optimism' next year for contractors hit by lower rates and wide scale cuts
Yahoo! launches Web hosting services
News Continuing in its quest to find new sources of revenue, the Web portal brings together tools and services to help small businesses promote themselves online
Spam fails to quash appetite for email
News Spam isn't destroying enthusiasm for email among US workers, according to a new study on email use in the workplace
Linux shoot-out: Red Hat 8.0 v SuSE 8.1
Buyer's Guide Installing 'desktop' Linux used to be far too technical for the majority of Windows users. But things have changed. We examine the two most user-friendly Linux distributions after LindowsOS -- Red...
Dell looks to serve small fry
News The computer maker has launched a new program to help small businesses manage computer networks, offering them on-site tech consultants and support for gear from other manufacturers
Red Hat Linux 8.0 Professional
Review Red Hat remains a solid Linux contender, but Windows switchers or dual-booters should choose SuSE for its easier installation.
Crime 'more serious online than off'
News At the opening of first e-crime congress, delegates are told that high-tech crime should be treated as an aggravated version of the real-world equivalent
Here's what I think the next Windows will look like
Comment David Coursey: I hope Microsoft doesn't release its next OS until the software is really ready - and here's what I hope to see in it.
The truth about nanotechnology
Comment Daniel Leff: Nanotechnology is still maturing as a science, let alone a technology. Only a handful of companies with nanotechnology-based products have been profitable.
Data-loss bug afflicts Linux
News After a two-week lag, programmers have fixed a flaw in the latest Linux kernel that could cause systems to lose data. New bug-tracking efforts should button up the patch process in future
Microsoft: IE hole worse than reported
News Did Microsoft downplay the latest security flaw in Internet Explorer just so it could avoid more bad press? Some experts think so
SuSE Linux 8.1 Professional
Review SuSE Linux 8.1 is an extremely friendly choice for Windows users. If you're switching or dual-booting, make this distribution your first choice.
IBM unveils world's smallest transistor
News IBM is unveiling what it says is the world's tiniest working transistor, with an electrical pathway that is 1,000 times smaller than the width of a human hair
Wi-Fi - racing to the next level
News Q&A:The 'Father of Wi-Fi,' Vic Hayes, says wireless will revolutionise our lives - but only when the need for speed is satisfied. It may come sooner than you think
Storage market still hibernating
News The storage industry continues to limp along, and market researcher IDC says no rebound is imminent. HP maintains the lead in market share, followed by IBM
