Previous DayKnoppix slims down Linux Live CD
News The Knoppix Linux Live CD will be split into two editions - a 'light' version for older computers, and a 'maximum' version that has all the Debian packages
Siebel makes e-billing investment
News CRM software maker Siebel has made its first acquisition since changing CEO in May, having agreed a $115m cash deal for the privately held Edocs
NTL resignation fuels Telewest merger rumours
News The cable and broadband provider is on the lookout for a new chief information officer after the departure of Phil Pavitt
Government witholds ID card legal advice
News An open-government request for information regarding the legality of ID cards in terms of human rights legislation has been refused
Five arrested over phishing fraud
News Police in Germany have arrested five men suspected of stealing tens of thousands of euros through cybercrime
The return of the stealth tax
Comment Five years ago ICANN's plans to levy a $1-per-domain charge were foiled, but they're trying it again. Is this right, and is there anything any of us can do about it?
Civil Service denies email foul play
News The Civil Service is claiming that it is deleting millions of emails to save taxpayers' money, not in anticipation of the Freedom of Information Act
Google: We've fixed desktop search tool flaw
News The vulnerability in Google's desktop search application could have compromised users' security
EU delays patent decision
News The EU Council has postponed passing the Computer Implemented Inventions Directive until Tuesday - but opponents say it is pushing the legislation through in a way that 'puts diplomatic procedures...
DRAM market set for 2005 'downturn'
News The memory market has seen big revenue growth in 2004, but is set for a cyclical fall next year
Bridge the digital divide with your old PCs
News Whether you're expecting a new computer for Christmas or upgrading your work PCs, there is an easy and ethical way to get rid of your old kit - thanks to CNET's new campaign with Computer Aid
Cisco reveals security blunder
News Cisco has published advisories on its Web site about several major security flaws in its software which relate to the automatic creation of accounts with default password settings
PalmOne Treo 650
Review Although it has its drawbacks, the forthcoming PalmOne Treo 650 offers solid performance and adds some key features to maintain its reign as the leader of the smartphone pack.
Win one of six Plextor PVRs
News Day three of ZDNet UK's Twelve Days of Christmas mega competition gives you the chance to win one of six DivX-certified personal video recorders from Plextor
ISP awarded $1bn in spam lawsuit
News An Iowa law which allows plaintiffs to claim $10 per spam email has led to a settlement of $1bn - but there are doubts as to whether the spammers will pay up
Hotmail moves to Trend Micro for antivirus
News The email service, with 187 million users worldwide, is to move away from McAfee to Trend Micro for its antivirus scanning and protection
Microsoft anti-spyware buy hits hurdles
News Microsoft's move into the anti-spyware market may be complicated by an agreement between its latest acquisition, Giant, and software company Sunbelt
Critical PHP flaw patched
News The PHP Group has issued updated versions of PHP to fix a number of vulnerabilities, including one which could lead to Web servers being compromised
