Recent articles by David Neal

Microsoft touts its open document credentials

Microsoft touts its open document credentials

Microsoft has made a number of announcements today designed to boost its standing in the open document standards world.
David Neal May 19 2009 6:10AM Software
NEC abandons Japanese supercomputer project

NEC abandons Japanese supercomputer project

NEC has withdrawn its participation in a Japanese government programme to build a supercomputer.
David Neal May 16 2009 9:22AM Hardware
Oracle continues spending spree with Virtual Iron buy

Oracle continues spending spree with Virtual Iron buy

Oracle has added to its virtualisation product line-up with the acquisition of Virtual Iron, which specialises in virtual systems management tools for use in data centres.
David Neal May 14 2009 6:10AM Software
Apple issues raft of fixes in Mac OS X 10.5.7 update

Apple issues raft of fixes in Mac OS X 10.5.7 update

Apple has released the latest version of its Leopard operating system, offering improved performance and fixing a number of bugs and security issues.
David Neal May 14 2009 6:10AM Software
Microsoft tests Windows 7 update with fake patches

Microsoft tests Windows 7 update with fake patches

Microsoft is to test the update mechanism in its forthcoming Windows 7 software by pushing out a number of fake patches to users of the latest release candidate.
David Neal May 12 2009 6:02AM Software
Microsoft outlines Windows 7 anti-piracy measures

Microsoft outlines Windows 7 anti-piracy measures

Microsoft has announced that the Windows 7 operating system will contain a number of piracy 'tweaks' designed to protect its own interests and those of its customers.
David Neal May 8 2009 6:01AM Software
USB device lets PCs run tasks in sleep mode

USB device lets PCs run tasks in sleep mode

Researchers from the University of California and Microsoft have demonstrated a new USB device that will let the user perform basic computing tasks even while their machine is in energy-saving sleep mode.
David Neal May 2 2009 7:25AM Hardware
Apple rumoured to launch chip arm

Apple rumoured to launch chip arm

Rumours are surfacing that Apple is handpicking a team of engineers and semiconductor specialists, as it seeks to create its own computer chip business.
David Neal May 1 2009 5:49AM Hardware
Mozilla launches latest Firefox 3.5 beta

Mozilla launches latest Firefox 3.5 beta

Mozilla has launched a new beta release for the next version of its Firefox web browser, promising a number of new features and performance gains.
David Neal Apr 29 2009 6:04AM Software
First Android netbook due out this winter

First Android netbook due out this winter

The first netbook computer running Google's Android operating system will be released this winter.
David Neal Apr 28 2009 6:08AM Hardware
Google fixes vulnerability in Chrome

Google fixes vulnerability in Chrome

Google has released an updated version of its Chrome browser, fixing a severe security issue.
David Neal Apr 25 2009 8:04AM Security
Updated DB2 boosts analytics while cutting costs

Updated DB2 boosts analytics while cutting costs

IBM has announced new versions of its DB2 database platform and InfoSphere Warehouse package.
David Neal Apr 24 2009 6:29AM Software
Schwartz seeks to reassure staff over Oracle deal

Schwartz seeks to reassure staff over Oracle deal

Sun chief executive Jonathan Schwartz has sent an email to workers at the company to calm nerves over the recently agreed buyout by Oracle.
David Neal Apr 23 2009 6:06AM Software
Mozilla fixes critical Firefox flaws

Mozilla fixes critical Firefox flaws

Mozilla has announced a number of fixes for its Firefox browser, warning that four of the flaws are critical.
David Neal Apr 23 2009 6:06AM Software
Amazon says no to Phorm ad system

Amazon says no to Phorm ad system

Amazon has stated that it will not participate in trials of the Phorm advertising system, after a privacy group called for retailers to opt out.
David Neal Apr 16 2009 11:57AM Telco/ISP
Google previews next version of Android

Google previews next version of Android

Google has released a developer preview of the next version of its Android mobile operating system.
David Neal Apr 15 2009 6:09AM Software
Google updates Gmail for mobiles

Google updates Gmail for mobiles

Google has introduced major changes to its Gmail service for mobile phones to take advantage of the latest browsers, such as those on the iPhone and its own Android-based devices.
David Neal Apr 9 2009 11:09AM Software
Intel celebrates Atom's first birthday

Intel celebrates Atom's first birthday

Intel has used its latest developer event to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Atom processor, while also announcing two new chips pitched at mobile devices.
David Neal Apr 9 2009 5:55AM Hardware
Microsoft releases SQL Server 2008 SP1

Microsoft releases SQL Server 2008 SP1

Microsoft has released the first service pack for its SQL Server 2008 database.
David Neal Apr 9 2009 5:47AM Software
Google close to buying Twitter?

Google close to buying Twitter?

Reports on blog TechCrunch claim that Google is in advanced negotiations to acquire micro-blogging site Twitter.
David Neal Apr 4 2009 9:35AM Financial Services

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