Previous DayDell Inspiron 4100
Review With a cutting-edge processor and a high-resolution 14.1in. screen, the Inspiron 4100 is a straightforward two-spindle notebook that will appeal mainly to business users.
European chip sales to fall 33 percent
News Gartner Dataquest says the European market has been hit hard, but has escaped the worst ravages of a tough year
Storage industry split over connections
News Fibre Channel or iSCSI? Just as the idea of attaching storage systems using networks is setting the stage for $16bn in revenues by 2004, the industry can't make up its mind
Google votes to put surfers in charge
News Google is trying out a service where users can rank Web pages according to whether they like them or not, but some fear the system could be open to abuse
Date set for IR35 appeal
News The Professional Contractors Group, which has been fighting the controversial tax rules governing IT contractors, now has a date for its appeal
Email start-up gains key backing
News The chief executive of Hotmail is one of the investors behind a new Internet-messaging company
Microsoft $1bn schools offer 'would inflict great harm'
News The Computer and Communications Industry Association says that if Microsoft's $1bn offer is accepted it would be tantamount to judicially sanctioned predatory pricing
Linux not yet middle-aged, says Torvalds
News UPDATED: Linus Torvalds, who started the Linux kernel project 10 years ago and still oversees its development, says Linux is still developing quickly
Monti promises 'active, not activist' EC competition policy
News As the EC competition commission sizes up Microsoft's operating system monopoly, commissioner Monti calls for 'nuanced' use of law
New Linux application takes Xbox gaming online
News A group of software developers say their Linux-based application will allow Xbox owners to link up over the Internet
Buying Christmas presents online? Check your dates first
News Some online retailers will let you buy a present on Christmas morning for immediate download, but if it's a PC you're after, you'll have to plan ahead
Palm to dump online calendar
News Palm is to cease supporting online access to personal calendars and address books through its MyPalm portal
Relaxed holiday attitudes help BadTrans worm
News Update: BadTrans.B continues to spread, as users mistake it for a Christmas letter
Five years ago: Compaq shears notebook prices, adds 150MHz model
News Compaq has significantly cut prices on its notebook family. Compaq reduced its Armada line by up to 30 per cent and also introduced a new 150MHz model
'Patchwork' security is right for you
Comment Taking a patchwork approach to security may save IT managers many a headache in the long run
Pogo
Review An intriguing mobile Internet device, whose pricing looks competitive. Success will be heavily dependent on the quantity and quality of Flash-based software available.
