Previous DayGroup tackles OpenOffice desktop spec
News An array of companies working on Web services specifications is calling for a new open-source standard to handle desktop application documents
BT signs up BEA for web services
News The telco has announced another major partner to enhance its Web services credentials -- BEA
Would you put your life in Microsoft's hands?
News The software giant is developing a system which enables individuals to store their photos, home videos, emails and letters on the Net, like a 'virtual shoebox'
LinuxWorld to hit UK
News Birmingham will host the latest European LinuxWorld event next year as UK interest in open source software grows
Disabled jobseeker initiative gets European recognition
News A Web site aimed at finding jobs for disabled people has received two European awards.
Auctioneer to play Napster's last waltz
News The failed song-swapping company follows the lead of Excite@Home and Webvan, as its computers, furniture and other memorabilia head for Dovebid's auction block
ISPs must learn from 11 September
News Though the Internet sustained little damage from terrorist attacks that crippled lower Manhattan's communications networks, researchers warn ISPs to be prepared
Patch slip-up raises security questions
News Following a recent debacle over a widespread software vulnerability, administrators are worried security is taking a back seat to secrecy and money
US homeland security to police the Net
News A new bill has been passed in the US which gives the government watchdog powers over the Net
Mobile phone alliance marches ahead
News An organisation led by Microsoft and Nokia which promotes open standards for mobile phones has gain the support of three more industry groups
Sony Music sets sights on mobile market
News The record label has snapped up a small New York wireless entertainment company to expand its products for mobile phones
Jumping from satellite to mobile and back
News A London-based company has announced its subscribers will be able to jump from satellite to a mobile setup, simply by removing an identity module card from their mobile phone and plugging it into...
Big Blue desktops gain speed
News IBM says it has added speed to its NetVista desktop PC line and launched new management software that can save companies money
HP tops estimates, plans more job cuts
News HP has been trying to make the case that it has finished the bulk of its merger-related integration, six months after completing its acquisition of Compaq
IDC: Tech to hit bottom in 2002
News The worldwide IT industry will suffer its largest decline ever in 2002, but this year could mark the end of the high-tech hangover, according to the research company
Sony offers fix for DVD rewritable drives
News Many owners of Sony's latest DVD rewritable drives will get an error message and won't be able to record when they try to use low-quality discs
Millions vulnerable to Microsoft Web flaw
News The vulnerability could allow an Internet attacker to take over a Web server, spread an email virus or create a fast-spreading network worm
Dell ups handheld ante with price cut
News In an email, Dell challenges PDA competitors by offering a 10 percent discount and a £35 mail-in rebate on its newly-introduced Axim products
Bush aide: Tech to lag in US revival
News Comdex: Carlos Bonilla outlined, using charts and graphs, what many in the audience have experienced firsthand: The economic recovery has been slow and halting
Physicist remakes universe in computer's image
News Comdex: Stephen Wolfram believes the universe is composed not of particles and waves, but of simple tiny programs
