Previous Day3D graphics world shaken by patent claims
News The body governing the widely used graphics standard OpenGL faces tough decisions after Microsoft stakes a claim in the technology. Users of Mac OS, Unix and Linux may have a reason to worry
Micron shows first DDR-II memory demo
News DDR-II memory, which looks likely to take pole position as the high speed memory standard in another year or two, got its first outing in London this week
Survey finds execs rethinking IT budgets
News The problem of integrating software is slowing down the rate of application adoption by chief information officers
Developer among nondevelopers
Feature Learning how to thrive as a developer among nondevelopers is a challenging situation. You have the opportunity to make significant contributions to the organisation. Properly handled your career...
Microsoft wants to network your home
News The software giant wants to move into wireless home networking, taking on rivals such as Apple and Hewlett-Packard
Patent fight holds up Web standards
News The issue over the use of patented technology, which may require royalties being paid, in Web standards is threatening to hold up talks about the future of Web design
Moore: Speech recognition - to, two, too far away
Feature While speech recognition will be the next transforming technology, that transformation may take another 50 years, according to Intel co-founder and chairman emeritus Gordon Moore
Tough lessons of the job search
News Finding a new position in the current job market isn't easy, but it's not impossible. It requires patience, diligence, and looking in some unusual places, explains one tech leader currently on the...
Bluetooth set for takeoff
News Revenue from Bluetooth-related products is increasing as the wireless technology grows in popularity
IBM ThinkPad X24
Review The X24 is an accomplished ultraportable that combines good build quality, good ergonomics, decent performance and long battery life. There are some niggles, but on balance the X24 stands up well.
True costs of client antivirus software
Feature There are many inexpensive antivirus solutions that can help you secure your client systems while cutting costs. But rarely do you pay only the price of the software when it comes to antivirus...
Bush security drive could include privacy czar
News The plans for a department of homeland security in the US include a privacy officer to ensure that people's rights are not infringed
Oracle takes on Microsoft on the desktop
News Collaboration software, including email and messaging, is a new market for Oracle - pitting them directly against IBM and Microsoft
Marcelo Tosatti: Big business and the future of Linux
Interview The new Linux kernel maintainer speaks to ZDNet UK about opportunities for Linux in applications big and small, and explains why UnitedLinux is a good idea
Security holds back Web services
News Despite the submission of standards to OASIS, some analysts feel that security concerns are still a major stumbling block for Web services
BT sells services to 'new wave' companies
News BT's salespeople say they have identified a new class of business, which will make up for the dot-bomb failures
Movielink: Bring on the experts
News The movies-on-demand Web company has hired three top executives, pushing forward its launch plans
Australian telecoms hacker charged
News An investigation into a hack attack that allegedly compromised over 400,000 customer passwords has resulted in an Australian man being charged
Consumers buying into pay-for-play
News A study shows that gaming, tracking down school friends, sending greeting cards and other features are attracting subscribers
China: Bursting with brainpower
News China's massive pool of low-cost, highly skilled labour is attacting tech companies, but the country is still short of managers
New security flaw in Outlook, IE
News Microsoft criticises security expert for publicising security risk before a fix is available
Yahoo! earnings back in black
News The dot-com breaks a losing streak of six negative quarters, raising hopes that the online advertising market may be improving
Studios sue defunct $1 movie site
News Film trade association seeks to prevent Film88.com from popping up in yet another variant
