Mesh Matrix XP 2100+PPC
Review Fast and reasonably priced, this Athlon XP 2100+-powered system is a good choice for power users.
First JDBC 3.0 drivers link XML to SQL
News DataDirect has launched JDBC 3.0 drivers for major databases to link SQL with XML. And the company is working on a database tool for Microsoft's .Net too
CeBIT 2002: Viewsonic's smart monitor gives corporate Wi-Fi connectivity
News The Airpanel 100 uses 802.11b to give remote access to a secure network, and also supports Bluetooth and GPRS
Toshiba tests European i-mode waters
News Better known in Europe as a PC and consumer electronics maker, Toshiba will soon introduce the first European handsets that use Japan's mobile Internet technology
Q&A: What next for Xbox?
News As the Xbox ships in Europe, Microsoft's general manager of the platform talks about what the future holds for the games console
CeBIT 2002: Mira gets rugged and magnetic
News Philips and Tatung are showing off some of the first devices based on Microsoft's Mira tablet concept, with their own enhancements
Hand-to-hand fighting masks bigger issues
Comment Phone-based announcements and demonstrations at CeBIT 2002 are putting flesh on the bones of speculation.
Xbox UK launch prompts mass sickies
News Three out of four people who plan to buy Microsoft's Xbox when it goes on sale in the UK tonight also plan to take a sickie tomorrow. Plus, full coverage of the launch
CeBIT 2002: IBM squeezes eLiza into eight-way server
News The eServer x440 is the first server to use IBM's eLiza technologies, such as redundant memory that allows an entire module to fail without crashing the machine
Walter Hewlett: HP is not a one-stop shop
News Dissident HP director Walter Hewlett argues that HP's plan to become a one-stop shop for corporate customers would instead derail the company
Oracle's woes may extend beyond Asia
News Oracle has blamed its Asian business for results falling short of Wall Street estimates - but analysts feel this isn't the full story
CeBIT 2002: Siemens adds Java to phone mix
News The Siemens M50, unveiled today at CeBIT, is yet another phone that supports Java for downloadable games and applications
AOL wants to lock up its CDs
News AOL is looking for a manager to lead its latest software initiative, taking into the digital rights management arena
Novell makes mobile play at CeBIT
News Novell's iFolder networked-storage product now works with PDAs, but the company still has loose ends to tie up linking its PDA management product with its directory
PC market holding out for recovery
News The fall in orders has slowed down, and Taiwan's PC manufacturers are holding out for a recovery later this year
ISP finds backing in fight with gaming giant
News An ISP threatened by Vivendi Universal for helping individuals host games has found backing from the Electronic Frontier Foundation
Memory price rises set to continue
News After a harrowing year, the memory market looks to be more stable and profitable in 2002, according to analysts, and this could mean higher prices
AMD claws for top with new chip
News The new Athlon launches AMD's latest bid to steal the clock speed crown from rival Intel
Sun vs MS: Lawsuit makes both look silly
Comment So Sun is suing Microsoft, again, this time because MS isn't shipping Java. Last time it was because MS WAS shipping Java. Sun needs to make up its mind, because this latest lawsuit looks pretty silly
Mira device gains new supporters
News More electronics giants sign up to make Microsoft's wireless Web tablet - letting you carry your PC around the house with you
Savouring spam: A true story
Comment What happens if you actually answer one of those 'get rich quick' spams? Rachel Konrad decided to find out...
Compuware lawsuit targets IBM
News The software developer's suit charges Big Blue with stealing and using parts of its copyrighted software code and with anti-competitive practices
Five years ago: Dan won't change after flotation
News Dan Technology last night underlined the reasons behind its intention to float on the stock market
Virtual PC 5.0.1 for Mac OS X/OS 9
Review A useful shot in the Mac user's locker, so long too much isn't expected of it.



