How to mitigate Java Virtual Machine risks
Feature Your company could face a problem of Y2K proportions if you are using versions of Microsoft's Java Virtual Machine affected by its 2001 legal settlement with Sun
US VoIP operators feel grip of regulation
Analysis Internet telephony will suddenly face complying with the same regulations that govern conventional telecommunications, as US states move to impose regulatory frameworks
Microsoft could dominate telephones - report
News The move to Internet-based telephony leaves Microsoft well-placed to snap up a large share of the market
Who's minding the Net?
Comment In the eyes of US authorities, Internet security still occupies the borders of Homeland Security
How to stop spam and viruses
Comment There is but one solution to the problems making today's Internet insecure and unsafe
Small firms rush to sell online
News Spam and viruses are scaring many small companies away from e-business - but a significant number are still eager to begin selling online
Software patent protest to block Web sites
News Several hundred Web sites are to remove their front pages in protest against a European software patents directive, due for a final vote next week
Netgear flaw triggers 'accidental' DoS attack
News A flaw in some Netgear router models is responsible for causing huge denial of service attacks - by accident
Macromedia Studio MX 2004
Buyer's Guide Macromedia has updated its Web developer's suite: we review the key elements -- Flash, Fireworks and Dreamweaver.
Flash MX 2004
Review The grand master of Flash animation programs is now more powerful, requires less programming and includes better help.
CA settles accounting lawsuits
News Computer Associates will pay out 5.7 million shares to settle lawsuits brought by shareholders over its accounting practices
Indie labels test mainstream online waters
News A new alliance hopes to widen the distribution of independent music online
Microsoft plans first peek at Longhorn for October
News Microsoft will allow developers their first look at its forthcoming Longhorn operating system at a conference in October
Symantec arms next Norton with spyware detection
News The latest release of Symantec's flagship antivirus software will include more powerful scanning tools that target security hazards other than viruses
HP takes iPaq down market
News HP will sell a sub-$200 version of its iPaq handheld
Fireworks MX 2004
Review Fireworks MX 2004's simple design and powerful tools make it the best Web graphics application for both novices and professionals.
Siebel chief wary of false starts
News Siebel Systems' chief executive remains guarded about the business software industry's immediate prospects
Intel cuts low-end chip prices
News The chipmaker has reduced list prices for its cheaper Celeron processors to below $100
Japanese scientists want to build robot child
News Japan's Atom Project aims to spend 30 years building a machine with the artificial intelligence of a human child
Lucent wins first Iraq subcontract
News Lucent will be repairing the shattered network of Iraq's dominant telecommunications company
BBC touts free archive
News The BBC's director general has floated plans to make its television content available on the Internet for free download
Hackers take SCO Web site offline
News A denial-of-service attack hit the Web site of SCO, which is fighting a controversial legal battle concerning Unix copyrights
Sobig author 'motivated by money'
News The creator of the Sobig.F will be making a profit from the virus, experts says, making further variants extremely likely



