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Archive - 14 May 1999

Dixons to dabble with online share dealing

News Customers of Dixon's free ISP service will be able to dabble in online share dealing after the company took a stake in GlobalNet Financial.com.

DVD it's a revolution

News Still watching the snow on VHS? DVD is here and if the experts are to be believed you'll be watching your first DVD movie sooner than you think

DVD technology explained

News Know the difference between your RAMs and your ROMs? What about the RW? Jane Wakefield explains it so your mum will understand...

Bank eyes up iris scan ATMs

News Iris scanning ATMs are being introduced in the US in a move that could removed the need for PIN numbers altogether.

SGI, HP, Oracle embrace Linux

News Several more big technology companies are stepping up commitments to use Linux, the free operating system that has become a cult favourite in the computer industry.

DVD - on the TV or the PC?

News The debate over whether the TV or the PC will become the focus of entertainment in the home takes centre stage as DVD players vie with PC drives to bring DVD movies to our screens.

M'Learned Web: the MP3 debate

News MP3 is causing a stir. Not least among record company big wigs. So what's all the fuss about? Is it illegal? Why are artists and record companies so worried? Robin Bynoe explains...

The hunt for ET via the Net begins...

News Software that searches for signs of extraterrestrial intelligence is ready for prime time, with Windows and Mac versions coming out Monday.

UK DVD sales catching the US

News Why has America got a bigger DVD movie library than us? Ok, so we're used to being second place for film releases, but it may surprise you to know that the U.K. is now racing ahead with the technology

Are you paying too much for DVD movies?

News Online DVD retailer DVDplus has accused the high street stores of exploiting customers with inflated prices.

Nuggets: USB gets power hub with fruity lid!

News Nuggets, twice a day, every day (well, we do our best!). Software, hardware and every gadget we can get our mits on...

Bloody games don't breed violence

News A trade show full of game and entertainment executives were told Thursday they are not responsible for the teen violence displayed in such places as Littleton, Colorado.

Serbia fears for its Net access

News War-torn Web hubs concerned that U.S.-based ISPs are about to pull the plug.

Graphics wars heat up

News Creative Labs strikes back at 3dfx, using a new technology that will let its boards run 3dfx-enabled games.

Linux spurs Ballmer tech tease

News Microsoft president echoes earlier theme, says company is weighing open-source development.