Previous DayIs SQL a standard anymore?
Feature For many companies, SQL standard conformity is an important consideration when choosing a relational database management system (RDMS), so why is this standard considered optional for database...
Creating XML from MySQL as easy as PI
Feature MySQL is a popular choice among databases, especially for Webcentric data. Now there's another reason to love this database -- it makes integrating your data into an XML document as easy as pie
Toshiba grows iPod lookalike
News The Japanese manufacturer is the first to copy the sleek design appeal of Apple's music player, but with the Windows PC user in mind
Court throws out Via charges against Intel
News The English High Court finds that Intel did not abuse its market position by refusing to grant Via a Pentium 4 licence
Never mind the ballots
Comment The government's decision to withdraw an amendment to increase the scope of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act is a victory for the people, and the Internet.
Banks not cashing in on e-payments
News While enthusiasm for e-payments is growing, customers prefer to use specialist suppliers and not banks, according to a ZDNet UK/Banner survey
Do you need an application server?
Feature The answer depends on what an application server is, and how middle-tier systems evolve. Sun, BEA and others should tread carefully
Spammer breaks into AOL search engine
News In a sophisticated attack, some of AOL and Inktomi's search results were altered so that they pointed to a Russia-based site
Philips' blue lasers shrink discs
News Philips has used blue-laser technology to develop a coin-sized disc that can store twice as much data as a CD
Sun gets closer to Web services elite
News Sun may yet get to join the Web Services Interoperability Organization on an equal footing with Microsoft - but the political fight continues
Tiny chip turns phones into cameras
News A very small, power-saving camera chip could mean increased digital imaging capabilities for mobile phones
Fireworks MX
Review Unless you're already tied to Adobe’s products, we recommend Fireworks for creating impressive static Web graphics.
Staff training is vital for security
News IT departments must keep other employees aware of security, warns a leading chief information officer, as laziness can put businesses at risk
Can a foreign assignment help your career?
News The advantages of accepting a foreign assignment generally outweigh the difficulties. Find out what you're getting into before you get on the plane
E-policing move reduces bureaucracy
News A new project will give PDAs to officers on the beat, but the big news is integration between applications - which means fewer forms to fill in
Study links mobile emissions to tumours
News A Finnish researcher claims that his research shows that not only does mobile radiation affect the blood-brain barrier, it can also promote tumour growth
Rambus slapped with FTC antitrust suit
News The FTC says Rambus worked with other companies in the industry to adopt a memory-chip standard while secretly applying for patent rights for itself
IBM aims Linux at financial companies
News A £700,000 'competence centre' in Manhattan will seek to lure financial services companies to Linux from Sun Microsystems
Final arguments begin in Microsoft case
News After two months of testimony and 33 witnesses, the antitrust settlement trial is finally drawing to a close
RIM files suit over BlackBerry clone
News Research in Motion is taking on Good Technology in a patent infringement suit, following a pre-emptive strike by Good
Five years ago: Hacker Mitnick to serve 22 months
News Kevin Mitnick, once the FBI's most wanted hacker, is set to be sentenced Monday in Los Angeles to 22 months
