Previous DayRow erupts over software patent directive
News Critics say the European Commission is being less than truthful about the effect of a new directive broadening European patent law, and point to evidence of irregular access by business interests
With simplicity comes complacency
News News analysis: SNMP is an essential part of normal network operations, but people everywhere have been lax in maintaining its security. Nobody can claim they weren't warned
Grid computing luring mainstream backers
News IBM and Microsoft are two of the major companies backing grid computing, but there are still difficulties in persuading corporate buyers to invest
Virgin looks to cash in with SMS gaming
News A two-player game of mobile chess with Virgin Mobile's latest phone could easily cost £4 per player. No wonder the network operators are keen on interactive gaming
Palm Bluetooth card cuts wires
News The long-awaited Bluetooth expansion card finally arrives, boosting Palm's wireless strategy for Europe
Windows Media: Watching you watching DVD
News Microsoft has updated Windows Media Player's privacy policy after it was revealed that the software keeps track of the DVDs that are viewed
Google: You have to pay to play
News The Web favourite begins auctioning ad-sponsored links on its search results pages, drawing fire from consumer groups and trademark holders
Temp workers could get equal rights
News Planned legislation will look at a range of benefits schemes for workers across the European Union
IBM's future lies in grids, says new chief exec
News Sam Palmisano has outlined his vision for IBM's future, and complex networks are the key
Security comes of age at RSA conference
News At the RSA Security Conference in San Jose, forensics software used to decrypt information on the computer belonging to Richard Reid gets an airing. A ZDNet UK News Focus
Ban looms for online racist material
News Under a draft protocol published this week, sending racist messages by email or posting such material online would become a criminal offence
Nokia launches 'always-on' PC card
News Nokia's D211 aims to be the only device users need for mobile data services and wireless email
Study: Ability to invent inspires engineers
News The survey aims to dispel stereotypes of techies as introverted geeks
Microsoft preps Windows security scanner
News The software will scan Windows for missing patches, weak passwords and other vulnerabilities
HP merger opponent gains support
News Prudential analyst agrees with Walter Hewlitt's criticism of the deal, adding steam to attempts to derail HP's merger with Compaq
