Technology that makes you go 'aaaah'
Comment When a new technology arrives, the health risks are highlighted. But as soon as it touches people's sense of wonder, the worries seem to disappear.
Next-generation Pocket PC devices on the way
News Several manufacturers are planning to ship Pocket PC devices based on Intel's next-generation processor technology, XScale, in coming weeks
Love: The competition is not Red Hat
News In his first interview since the UnitedLinux announcement, Caldera chief executive Ransom Love explains how the project will work, and why the Red Hat question is in fact a red herring
AMD cuts prices to match Intel
News Intel's price cuts, which were announced a few days ago, have spurred chip rival AMD to make its own products cheaper
FBI to prioritise cybercrime fight
News The law enforcement agency is to reorganise, and put the fight against cybercrime high on its agenda
New e-commerce minister is broadband believer
News Stephen Timms thinks government is the catalyst that can drive new technology and telecommunications in Britain - and he's now got the chance to make it really work
Flat-panel demand lights up LCDs
News Demand is increasing for liquid-crystal displays because of the popularity of flat-screen computers like the iMac, but it could be the beginning of a new boom/bust cycle
HP notebooks: Thin is out, speed is in
News HP prioritises speed over weight as trends indicate that consumers are choosing notebooks in terms of how much speed they can get for how little cash
Novell to play bigger role in Web services
News The networking company has released a new specification designed to tie directory software to Web services
UK shortage of IT skills continues
News A recent review has found that IT skills shortages are half that of 2001, with new skills in demand for 2002
Coding standards 101
Feature Coding standards are a must for any development team. They ensure consistency and simplify the maintenance process with legible code
Preview: Windows XP Service Pack 1
Preview Microsoft has released details about its forthcoming service pack for Windows XP, and the free download will apparently show the first signs of the company's antitrust settlement with the Justice...
Linux vendors move to standard platform
News Four Linux distributors - Caldera, SuSE, Turbolinux and Conectiva - are to back a standard software distribution, as a way of encouraging application development and battling the dominant position...
Microsoft mulls Xbox-PC connection
News Xbox owners have recently been sent a survey that indicates Microsoft is considering releasing a kit to let users link their Xbox to a PC
What's in a name? For FireWire, plenty
News Apple is fighting back against rising competition by beginning to promote the FireWire brand to licensees
MS sounds siren about Exchange hole
News The 'critical' security flaw allows specially coded messages to lock up Exchange servers. Even a reboot can't stop the attack
Nortel cutting more jobs, divisions
News After announcing that revenue might be even lower than forecast, Nortel is to consider selling off a division and cutting more jobs
Dell: Show me the stock options
News The chief executive of Dell got a smaller bonus last year, but made up the difference by accepting a large stock option grant
Five years ago: The Beeb aims to make Web profit
News The BBC will announce eight Web channels next week vowing to set the pace in UK profit-driven consumer Internet sites
