Recent articles by Guy Dixon

Microsoft opens European R&D centre

Microsoft opens European R&D centre

Microsoft has taken the wraps off an R&D centre in Germany as part of a US$75 million worldwide investment programme aimed at squeezing Windows into "smart, connected, service-oriented" devices..
Guy Dixon Feb 28 2008 4:07PM Hardware
Yahoo adds Digg-style 'Buzz' feature

Yahoo adds Digg-style 'Buzz' feature

Yahoo has added Digg-style functionality to its site that will pinpoint popular news stories and blog posts from across the internet based on user votes and search patterns..
Guy Dixon Feb 28 2008 7:20AM Software
Microsoft touts .Net Micro Framework 2.5

Microsoft touts .Net Micro Framework 2.5

Microsoft has announced the availability of .Net Micro Framework 2.5..
Guy Dixon Feb 28 2008 7:20AM Software
Apple updates MacBook and MacBook Pro lines

Apple updates MacBook and MacBook Pro lines

Apple has added three MacBooks and three MacBook Pros to its notebook range, all powered by the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors..
Guy Dixon Feb 27 2008 3:41PM Hardware
EU sceptical on Microsoft interoperability pledge

EU sceptical on Microsoft interoperability pledge

The European Commission has expressed scepticism over yesterday's announcement by Microsoft that it will make its software easier to operate with rival products..
Guy Dixon Feb 25 2008 8:10AM Software
Netscape finally put to the sword

Netscape finally put to the sword

AOL has released its last ever update for Netscape Navigator and is encouraging its remaining users to switch to Flock or Firefox..
Guy Dixon Feb 23 2008 9:56AM Software
Microsoft seeks to replace Yahoo board

Microsoft seeks to replace Yahoo board

Microsoft has taken on a firm of 'corporate action specialists' in a bid to replace the Yahoo board of directors which formally declined the software giant's US$44 billion offer made on 1 February..
Guy Dixon Feb 21 2008 7:21AM Networking
Emerging markets drive IT spending

Emerging markets drive IT spending

IT spending growth in emerging markets is nearly double that of Western economies and is becoming a major factor in GDP growth, according to Gartner..
Guy Dixon Feb 21 2008 7:21AM Software
Dell adds to Linux notebook range

Dell adds to Linux notebook range

Dell has added the Inspiron 1525 notebook to its range of Linux-based Ubuntu products..
Guy Dixon Feb 21 2008 7:21AM Hardware
Software licences 'potentially unfair'

Software licences 'potentially unfair'

The UK's National Consumer Council (NCC) has accused Microsoft and other leading software companies of forcing consumers to sign "unfair" licence agreements when buying software..
Guy Dixon Feb 21 2008 7:21AM Software
Symantec boosts Windows backup products

Symantec boosts Windows backup products

Symantec has unveiled Backup Exec 12 for Windows Servers offering server-to-desktop Windows data protection..
Guy Dixon Feb 20 2008 8:11AM Security
Machines to match human brain by 2029

Machines to match human brain by 2029

A US scientist claims that machines will achieve human-level artificial intelligence within the next 21 years..
Guy Dixon Feb 20 2008 8:11AM Hardware
Self-destruct laptops foil thieves

Self-destruct laptops foil thieves

UK firm Virtuity has come up with a 'self-destruct' technology based on Wi-Fi and radio frequency ID tags that kicks into action when a laptop is moved from its designated space..
Guy Dixon Feb 20 2008 8:11AM Hardware
Tech sector jobs market alive and well

Tech sector jobs market alive and well

Over half of worldwide senior IT executives are more confident about their employment prospects than they were a year ago, according to a survey by Eurocom Worldwide..
Guy Dixon Feb 15 2008 8:14AM Training & Development
IBM spices up storage portfolio

IBM spices up storage portfolio

IBM has fleshed out its range of disk and tape storage products aimed at SMEs and larger organisations..
Guy Dixon Feb 14 2008 7:21AM Storage
Firefox 3 Beta 3 ready for download

Firefox 3 Beta 3 ready for download

Mozilla has made the Firefox 3 Beta 3 available for download, but has warned that it is intended for " testing purposes only" and is aimed at developers rather than "casual users"..
Guy Dixon Feb 14 2008 7:21AM Software
Blu-ray: resistance is 'futile'

Blu-ray: resistance is 'futile'

Toshiba's discounting strategy on its HD-DVD players is a futile gesture in a battle with Blu-ray that is "all but over", according to analysts.
Guy Dixon Feb 4 2008 3:19PM Hardware
EBay sellers to strike over fee hike

EBay sellers to strike over fee hike

EBay sellers have threatened to pull their listings from the auction site in a week-long protest against changes to the company's fee structure.
Guy Dixon Feb 4 2008 3:12PM Software
Pirate Bay four facing jail in Sweden

Pirate Bay four facing jail in Sweden

Four men who run file-sharing site The Pirate Bay have been charged with conspiring to break Swedish copyright law.

Guy Dixon Feb 4 2008 3:11PM Security
Google founders in 20-year pact

Google founders in 20-year pact

The co-founders of Google made a pact pledging to work together for 20 years shortly before the company's IPO in August 2004, according to a report in Fortune magazine..
Guy Dixon Feb 4 2008 7:31AM Financial Services

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