Previous DayEDonkey picking up pace in Euro P2P stakes
News The file-swapping market is maturing, with relative upstarts like eDonkey moving ahead of the likes of Kazaa in Europe
AOL plans cheap Internet under Netscape brand
News America Online is working on a discount version of its online service
Microsoft sued over European music downloads
News A small New York company is accusing Microsoft of violating a 20-year-old patent it holds that covers transmitting data to a remote point of sale
Accused hacker denies link to 'elite' group
News The UK teenager accused of hacking a major US port's computer systems claims two hackers hijacked his PC without his knowledge
Fireworks predicted over MS/Vodafone Web services deal
News Industry observers predict that the rest of the mobile industry could see a partnership between Vodafone and Microsoft as an attempt to hijack existing work on mobile Web services
Search payments cause a wave of concern for surfers
Analysis The search industry is moving more and more down the road of paid inclusion in search results - but does this mean that what surfers find may not be all it seems?
Toddler-sized robot dances at debut
News Sony's Aibo has a new sibling that performs aerobics, recognises individuals and makes conversation
Apple will support rival DVD format
News Apple's latest operating system will support several DVD formats, reversing past policy
EMC buys Documentum
News The storage maker is set to buy content management software developer Documentum in a deal valued at nearly £2bn
Steering Microsoft clear of hackers
Q&A Microsoft's Bob Muglia explains why the software giant is emphasising hacking's criminality, and outlines its rejigged approach to plugging security holes
'Taster' pirated copies lure gaming fans
News Games companies are attempting to co-opt piracy for their own ends, by ensuring that illegal copies slowly degenerate
Attackers seek weaknesses inside the firewall - Symantec
News The security firm says cyber-attackers are refocusing their efforts on PCs inside the perimeter of corporate networks
Finding MIMO
Comment Modern wireless networks use fearsomely complicated radio and computing ideas to get their speed up, but something as simple as an extra antenna promises even more bandwidth
Boingo bounces into Britain
News The Wi-Fi access provider has done a deal with The Cloud to add 2,500 UK hot spots to its network
CIOs tip more spending
News New research suggests IT spending will increase 'moderately' during the next year
HP Compaq NX9005
Review The NX9005 has almost everything you need in a business notebook, for a realistic price. One or two aspects could be improved, but this is a respectable offering.
Buying Sun would be 'bad idea' - Ellison
News Oracle's chief executive says he has considered but rejected buying Sun, though other acquisitions are likely if the beleaguered PeopleSoft bid falls over
Linux rivals settle lawsuit
News Two firms selling Linux have resolved legal action over the copyright of open-source software
Developer tools out for new Office
News Microsoft has released a set of developer tools to create customer applications for the new version of Microsoft's Office suite
Internet bugs blight growth
News Although Internet use continues to climb, threats like spam and fraud overshadow the growth, according to VeriSign
Intel crams more memory into mobiles
News New technology from Intel allows more chips to be packed into handsets' limited space, edging cellphones toward computer-like functionality
Personalising Web sites 'wastes money'
News Attempting to personalise customers' online experience is counterproductive, according to new research that suggests many will remain suspicious of requests for information
