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Gary McKinnon set to face extradition after Crown Prosecution Service ruling

Gary McKinnon set to face extradition after Crown Prosecution Service ruling

Hacker Gary McKinnon is set to face extradition to the US following a Crown Prosecution Service ruling.
Dan Raywood Feb 27 2009 10:06AM Security
Nokia looking to build laptops

Nokia looking to build laptops

Nokia is “looking very actively” at getting into the laptop market, according to the company’s chief executive Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo.
Iain Thomson Feb 27 2009 9:40AM Hardware
Researchers make programming breakthrough

Researchers make programming breakthrough

Researchers have developed a software tool which makes the translation of code for global markets faster.
Nick Farrell Feb 27 2009 6:22AM Software
Gary McKinnon dealt new blow by CPS

Gary McKinnon dealt new blow by CPS

British hacker Gary McKinnon's hopes of being tried in the UK were dealt a massive blow today, after the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced it would not bring charges against him.
Phil Muncaster Feb 27 2009 6:14AM Security
Pirate Bay 'not directly linked' to industry damage

Pirate Bay 'not directly linked' to industry damage

Lawyers acting for BitTorrent tracker The Pirate Bay have argued that there is no connection between illicit downloads and lost sales in the music industry.
Rosalie Marshall Feb 27 2009 6:04AM Software
Security chiefs urged to take joined-up approach

Security chiefs urged to take joined-up approach

IT security needs to be more closely aligned with other corporate security functions, with an individual role co-ordinating and monitoring converged enterprise risk, according to a new benchmarking study by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
Phil Muncaster Feb 27 2009 6:04AM Security
Juniper Networks foresees single data centre fabric

Juniper Networks foresees single data centre fabric

Juniper Networks has laid out its roadmap for future plans to develop a next-generation data centre fabric, including hardware, software and technology infrastructure.
Ian Williams Feb 27 2009 6:04AM Networking
Bushfire victims offered broadband guarantee

Bushfire victims offered broadband guarantee

Victims of Victoria's devastating bushfires and recent floods in Queensland may be eligible for the Australian Broadband Guarantee, according to Senator Stephen Conroy, Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy.
Brett Winterford Feb 26 2009 3:52PM Telco/ISP
Telstra targets PSTN revenue revival as usage drops

Telstra targets PSTN revenue revival as usage drops

Telstra said it will try to increase calls terminating on its PSTN network in an effort to counter declining volumes as people cut their usage to save money.
Ry Crozier Feb 26 2009 3:12PM Telco/ISP
Conficker worm gets an upgrade

Conficker worm gets an upgrade

The Conficker worm, which infected large numbers of PCs last month, has received an upgrade which makes it much more effective.
Iain Thomson Feb 26 2009 3:02PM Security
Microsoft fixes IE 8 for new Windows

Microsoft fixes IE 8 for new Windows

Microsoft has issued a fix for Internet Explorer 8 contained in the Windows 7 beta.
Shaun Nichols Feb 26 2009 2:25PM Security
Microsoft fixes IE 8 for new Windows

Microsoft fixes IE 8 for new Windows

Microsoft has issued a fix for Internet Explorer 8 contained in the Windows 7 beta.
Shaun Nichols Feb 26 2009 1:50PM Software
HP and Sun ink Solaris deal

HP and Sun ink Solaris deal

Sun and HP have agreed to a new deal which will see the Solaris software platform offered on HP's servers.
Shaun Nichols Feb 26 2009 1:50PM Hardware
Steve Jobs on target to return to Apple

Steve Jobs on target to return to Apple

Apple directors have said that Steve Jobs is expected to return to his leadership of the company in June as scheduled after his six month break.
Iain Thomson Feb 26 2009 1:50PM Software
Microsoft files patent case against Linux-based TomTom

Microsoft files patent case against Linux-based TomTom

Microsoft has filed a patent infringement notice against the Dutch manufacturers of the popular Linux-based TomTom GPS device.
Brett Winterford Feb 26 2009 1:07PM Software
Nokia and Vodafone cut jobs

Nokia and Vodafone cut jobs

Mobile giants Nokia and Vodafone have both announced job cuts in an effort to adapt to the challenging economy.
Rosalie Marshall Feb 26 2009 11:19AM Hardware
Server revenue tumbles as recession deepens

Server revenue tumbles as recession deepens

Blade servers have emerged as the one shining light in an otherwise bleak report from market research firm IDC, which said that IBM, HP, Dell and Sun Microsystems have all seen a plunge in yearly and quarterly server revenues.
Sylvie Barak Feb 26 2009 11:19AM Hardware
Protection of data should be a priority for businesses

Protection of data should be a priority for businesses

Companies should focus on protecting data rather than fixing holes, according to one vendor.
Dan Raywood Feb 26 2009 11:08AM Security
Microsoft fixes problem in disabling AutoRun

Microsoft fixes problem in disabling AutoRun

Microsoft has fixed a problem that prevents users from selectively disabling AutoRun features in an effort to stop the Conficker worm from spreading.
Dan Kaplan Feb 26 2009 11:04AM Security
Adobe questioned over critical patch update for Flash Player

Adobe questioned over critical patch update for Flash Player

Adobe has rushed a patch to cover a potential vulnerability in its Flash Player.
Dan Raywood Feb 26 2009 11:02AM Security

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