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Archive - 18 Aug 1999

Lycos posts Q4 profit as sales surge

News Lycos reported its first operating profit in a year and a half Tuesday with fourth quarter earnings of $600,000, (£372,000) or a penny a share, on sales of $45.1m.

Internet is Y2K ready... almost

News Unlike US government computers, the Internet infrastructure has no year 2000 readiness oversight.

News Burst: Linux gains on Windows - report

News It's official, Linux is eating its opponents -- IDC says so.

Microsoft to release messenger protocols

News The software giant will release specifications for its messaging system -- putting pressure on AOL.

Dell claims rise in Internet sales - sort of

News UK businesses are taking to ordering their IT equipment over the Internet, but obstacles remain.

Media blamed for consumer online fears

News The dangers of buying online have been exaggerated, says a new report.

Build a killer robot, win cash prizes

News BattleBots offers cash for those who build the best killer robots.

Symantec strategy keeps 'em guessing

News Symantec may unveil its latest move in the cut-throat virus-protection wars.

Sun reveals MAJC secrets

News Sun's next-generation multimedia processor architecture will be used in workstations, thin-client devices.

Dell delivers strong growth, predicts more of same

News Strong growth from Dell may ward off fears that the computer giant is slowing down.

Dell is king of the castle - Analysis

News An excellent quarter for Dell highlights the ongoing PC power struggle across Europe.

Jesse Berst: The hidden cost of free PCs

News There ain't no such thing as a free lunch -- most of the time. Jesse Berst tells you how to get yours.

Compaq takes wraps off 8-processor server

News The No. 1 PC maker aims at the Sun with a new powerhouse server and an e-business strategy.

Lycos opens door to small businesses

News Small business programme is Lycos' latest move to take hassle out of e-commerce.

HP World: HP, Oracle on 'e-speaking' terms

News HP and Oracle team up to promote an online application-building tool.

AOL makes interactive TV move - deal with TiVo

News America Online wants to be big in broadband and interactive TV, analysts say. That's why its TiVo deal is so important.

A Year Ago: Microsoft misinforms users on date bug

News First published: Tue, 18 Aug 1998 15:56:15 GMT

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