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Software users must fight for open source

Software users must fight for open source

Software users must fight for the right to modify and redistribute open code and its resulting products in light of recent vendor squabbling, analyst firm Gartner warned today.
Robert Jaques May 17 2007 1:00PM Software
Telescope spies dark matter

Telescope spies dark matter

A team of astronomers has revealed that the 'Hubble Space Telescope' has provided the best evidence yet for the existence of dark matter in the form of a "ghostly ring" around a galaxy cluster.
Robert Jaques May 17 2007 11:13AM Oddware
AMD warms up developers for the multi-core age

AMD warms up developers for the multi-core age

Next-generation compilers optimised for parallel processing.
Tom Sanders May 16 2007 2:51PM Software
Microsoft taps mobile tech for developing world

Microsoft taps mobile tech for developing world

Microsoft is betting on mobile phones to bring computing to developing countries.
Shaun Nichols May 16 2007 11:18AM Software
JBoss calls for SOA reality check

JBoss calls for SOA reality check

Service oriented architectures are not about building a grand software vision, says JBoss.
Tom Sanders May 15 2007 4:19PM Software
US brands milked for phishing emails

US brands milked for phishing emails

Seventy-three per cent of all phishing attacks namecheck US brands.
Matt Chapman May 15 2007 4:16PM Security
ISPs rush to enable online spies for police

ISPs rush to enable online spies for police

Today is the last day for American ISPs, cable companies and some universities to install equipment that will make it easier for the police and intelligence agencies to monitor surfers' web habits.
Iain Thomson May 15 2007 12:34PM Telco/ISP
Sun touts UTI certificates for Java phones

Sun touts UTI certificates for Java phones

Move aims to enhance uptake of mobile Java.
Robert Jaques May 14 2007 4:28PM Telco/ISP
UK IT pros enjoy salary boost

UK IT pros enjoy salary boost

IT recruiters point to modest increases in the past year.
Clement James May 14 2007 2:33PM Training & Development
Intel taps Red Hat for next-generation vPro

Intel taps Red Hat for next-generation vPro

Intel shifts to Linux foundation for enterprise platform.
Tom Sanders May 11 2007 4:56PM Software
EBay falls for StumbleUpon in US$75M deal

EBay falls for StumbleUpon in US$75M deal

Two companies reported to be in negotiations.
Matt Chapman May 11 2007 2:21PM Software
Analyst sounds death knell for DRM

Analyst sounds death knell for DRM

Digital rights management is dead, according to an industry trend analysis report.
Matt Chapman May 11 2007 2:06PM Software
Intel partners with PGP for storage encryption

Intel partners with PGP for storage encryption

Data security 'for the masses'.
Clement James May 11 2007 11:44AM Storage
Training for quick privacy wins

Training for quick privacy wins

A survey of privacy managers at an Open Compliance and Ethics Group (OCEG) event in January revealed that more than two-thirds are seeing moderate to material increases in external scrutiny - with almost half reporting material increases.
Ted Frank, May 8 2007 4:49PM Security
BT holds top spot for internet performance

BT holds top spot for internet performance

Telco offered the fastest FTP and HTTP download speeds.
Matt Chapman May 7 2007 4:51PM Telco/ISP
Social networking presents new challenges for business

Social networking presents new challenges for business

The popularity of online streaming videos, social-networking and shopping sites have created new attack vectors for hackers to spread malicious code that could wreak havoc on company networks.
Brett Schechter, May 7 2007 3:07PM Security
Game acquires Gamestation for A$179m

Game acquires Gamestation for A$179m

Stores to maintain separate identities.
Staff Writers May 7 2007 1:51PM Hardware
Aussies call for RateMyTeachers ban

Aussies call for RateMyTeachers ban

Legal action may be launched to close teacher rating site.
Matt Chapman May 7 2007 12:19PM Software
Trojan posing as 'Microsoft piracy control' message

Trojan posing as 'Microsoft piracy control' message

Symantec has spotted a realistic-looking trojan claiming to be from "Microsoft piracy control" that shuts down PCs if users don't comply with attackers' demands.
Frank Washkuch May 7 2007 10:05AM Security
Boffins join quantum dots for cheaper solar panels

Boffins join quantum dots for cheaper solar panels

US scientists produce 'mega-molecules' of semiconducting materials.
Robert Jaques May 4 2007 2:39PM Hardware

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