Novell virtualises SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

Novell has launched version 10 of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 10 Novell is pushing SLES 10 on a number of fronts. First it includes SLED 10 - the desktop version - along with Novell's AppArmor security product for application-level security. Additionally, SLES 10 boasts virtualisation technologies in the form of the open-source Xen 3. ...more

AJP launches value Sonoma notebook

AJP is hitting the market with a value widescreen Intel Sonoma-based laptop. While many notebook manufactures have taken advantage of Intel's upgrade to its Centrino platform to present heavyweight, full-powered desktop replacements, AJP is taking more of a budget tack. The machine - the Z71A - is priced from ?749 (excluding VAT). ...more

HP backs Open Source with research technology

HP has thrown its weight behind the Open Source movement, making an important part of its R&D available to the world of collaborative development. Emerging from its Cooltown research project, Coolbase will support the building of e-services, whether for embedded or personal systems, as part of HP's vision for pervasive computing. "Cooltown" is a place where, in HP's words, "e-services meet the physical world, where humans are mobile, devices and services are federated and context-aware, and everything has a web presence". ...more

Intel claims quad-core first with new Xeons and Core 2 Extreme chips

Intel has gone quad-core. Specifically, Quad-Core Intel Xeons will address the server and workstation markets while the Intel Core 2 Extreme quad-core processor is aimed at the desktop. The multi-processing enabled by four combined processors will, claims Intel, improve speeds and responsiveness for servers and better power demanding multimedia desktop apps. ...more

Telcos call for EU-wide review of regulations

Telecommunications operators have called upon the European Commission to implement an EU-wide review of the way it regulates the industry. Telcos are concerned that the current rules will not ensure sufficient returns on their investments and have opened the industry up to start-up companies to grab a share of markets. They are particularly worried about revenues from content delivered and sold over their networks. ...more