Previous DayAll-in-one firewall/DSL modem planned
News Business users get the first combined unit from Swiss company Lightning, but one will follow that is aimed at wires-only DSL users at home
Linux PDA UK launch date set
News The Linux-based Zaurus SL-5500 handheld computer will be widely available at the end of April, said Sharp, but the price could be a sticking point
Focus shifts to Compaq vote
News After the excitement of the Hewlett-Packard shareholder meeting with its vocal opinions, the Compaq vote is likely to be a more straightforward event
Net users still hesitant to pay
News Web surfers are still not keen on paying for music, video and other content that they are used to getting for free
SGI warns of Web server vulnerability
News Apache Web server software running on Silicon Graphics machines may allow remote attackers to gain control of the system
Internal hacking: Stopping the mole within
News With e-commerce fraud constantly occurring, organisations need to have a greater holistic approach to stamping out unethical conduct
Broadband town will be blank slate
News The government insists that sleepy Buckfastleigh will be an excellent guinea pig in the struggle to bring broadband to rural areas - it's just not sure exactly how
IM users hit by widespread 'social hack'
News Hackers are gaining access to tens of thousands of PCs simply by tricking users into downloading malicious software, warn security experts
PC buyers may pay for recycling
News US electronics makers are discussing ways to incorporate the cost of recycling goods into the price of the products to help deal with the problem of e-waste
Second beta of Visual J# released
News Despite a lukewarm reception, Microsoft is pressing ahead with its J# version of Java for Visual Studio .Net - and believes it can side-step the Sun lawsuit
Microsoft plans to ease the way from VB to Visual Studio.Net
News Users will get a roadshow and a CD to help them move to the new developer environment, but Microsoft admits that the next version must have an easier entry point for newbies
Red Hat restructure puts focus on big clients
News The Linux distributor is to increase its focus on enterprise customers and will begin shipping its Advanced Server product in April
Morpheus tracks user surfing habits
News StreamCast Networks has begun installing a Web browser add-on that sends some Morpheus users on an invisible Web detour to track which sites they visit
Oracle price hike irks customers
News Oracle customers are urged not to pay extra fees that the database vendor is trying to levy for large data transfers. In fact Meta Group thinks they should take it to court
HP-Compaq merger: Is there a Plan B?
Comment Carly Fiorina has more than once said that there is no Plan B at HP if the merger doesn't go through, but I don't believe that for a minute.
Want a Windows alternative? Try BSD
Comment Linux isn't the only Unix-based alternative to Windows and Mac OS out there. The BSD OSes - FreeBSD, NetBSD, and OpenBSD - also offer a non-Microsoft, non-Apple option.
Model driven architecture could set the standard
Comment The idea of a standards group bringing harmony to software development is hardly new, but Peter Judge thinks it just might work this time.
Software glitch blocks Yahoo! access
News Yahoo! Mail and My Yahoo! shut out users just two weeks after another software problem closed down the Groups e-mail list service
Cisco faces lawsuit for alleged fraud
News Internet telephony firms Net2Phone and Adir say Cisco seriously mislead them in a business deal - even though Cisco is a part owner of Adir
HP declares victory in Compaq merger
News Carly Fiorina claims a 'slim but decisive' shareholder approval of the merger, but opponents - led by Walter Hewlett - maintain hope
Five years ago: BT Internet introduces £4.70 pcm access
News BT Internet has begun offering a £4.70 per month access plan
Toshiba Pocket PC e570
Review Toshiba's first Pocket PC device is a success, combining a compact and elegant design with effective operation.
