256MB of flash memory - in a pen

One for gadget lovers - 256MB of Flash memory in pen form. The Executive Attach? is a flash drive pen with 128MB or 256MB of memory. Twisting off the top half reveals the backup storage. ...more

InDesign plug-ins mark the end for PageMaker

Adobe is to discontinue development of its PageMaker page layout software by offering existing users an upgrade path via new plug-ins for InDesign. The decision will mean the end for the software which was originally developed by the now-defunct Aldus and was central to the desktop publishing revolution of the 1980s. Adobe InDesign CS PageMaker Edition comprises the full version of InDesign CS plus the PageMaker Plug-in Pack, which adds a number of PageMaker tools including: story editor, control palette, PageMaker toolbar, position tool, build booklet, data merge and bullets and numbering. ...more

Apple and Samsung fall out on memory deal

A possible deal between Apple and Samsung to produce NAND flash memory chips has fallen through after Apple reportedly pulled out. The Korea Times newspaper said that Apple decided to withdraw after Korean authorities said they were considering an investigation into allegations of unfair pricing practices by Samsung. Neither party was prepared to say why the discussions were curtailed. ...more

GNU servers hacked

The GNU Project has admitted that its FTP servers have been hacked. The organisation says that the servers were compromised as far back as March but only came to light at the end of July. The Free Software Foundation which is the sponsor of GNU says that a root compromise and a Trojan were found on gnuftp. ...more

Cutting the cost of ASDL installation

ISPs quick to pass on the savings to consumers. From 1 October, for three months, BT Wholesale is to halve the setup costs for IPStream, the broadband service it makes available to ISPs. The installation fee for its USB modem version of ADSL will be cut from ?150 to ?75, enabling ISPs to provide cheaper broadband offerings to the public. ...more