'Bin Laden' virus spreading in China
News A virus that sends abusive messages about the US president through email and across ICQ instant messaging is spreading in China, according to reports
Chip sector shows some growth
News Positive signs emerge from the semiconductor industry, with orders growing in the last month
Fees fly; foes done
Comment Sometimes the truth really is stranger than fiction - especially where software giants are concerned.
Chip designer tests IPO waters
News Magma's IPO has been successful so far, and could indicate a new appetite for high-tech stocks
New Mozilla beta hits the Web
News The open-source browser hits another milestone on its way to a full release, including bug fixes and new features
DIY ADSL? It's not as cheap as you think
News After trumpeting the lower cost of do-it-yourself broadband installations, ISPs now say consumers will have to buy their own ADSL modem
Linux PDA can give you what you want
Comment Guy Kewney explains why he really, really wants a new Sharp Linux PDA.
Bug secrecy vs. full disclosure
Comment Bruce Schneier takes a look at the issues surrounding the disclosure of security vulnerabilities
Real competitors could go for gold
News Subscription services are launching throughout the Web as companies seek to replicate the success of RealNetworks' GoldPass
HarperCollins and Palm to offer e-books
News Consumers are now able to download and read e-books from HarperCollins on their Palm and Pocket PC handhelds
ISPs left in the dark over ADSL crash
News Not only did BT keep users in the dark when a fault cut off the UK's ADSL users, but it didn't tell ISPs what was happening either
Tracking money trails with technology
News Technology is set to play an increasing role in the fight against terrorism, by tracking the money used to fund illegal activities
Music publishers file latest lawsuit
News Action is being taken to protect music creators from 'flagrant piracy', says the publishers' representative
Email is 'a choke point'
News Email overload is becoming a common problem - and may well increase as more Web-enabled devices come onto the market
IBM says Amdahl migration plan is old hat
News Amdahl and Sun are enticing mainframe users to move to Solaris, but IBM believes they will stay put
VA Linux adjusts to vanishing server sales
News The company, in the midst of restructuring its business, is still getting over the shock of departing the server business
Palm preparing to slash staff
News Hundreds of jobs could be cut as soon as next week, as Palm struggles with a sluggish market and intense competition
Microsoft releases details of new settlement
News Microsoft's proposed settlement of more than 100 private antitrust cases would cost the company £700m - but could it also boost Windows market share?
Internet regulator considers anti-paedophile powers
News The self-regulatory body is looking for new ways to force ISPs to act on illegal newsgroups
Sony VAIO PCG-GR215SP
Review A fast, well-equipped and elegantly designed notebook that'll handle demanding applications with aplomb. But there are cheaper alternatives that perform as well or better.

