Encarta 2002 - preview

Microsoft has given us a sneaky peak at Encarta 2002, so we thought we'd give you one too. The Reference comes on a single DVD or 4 CDs and unsurprisingly is the complete one stop knowledge shop it was in 2001. More than 650 people work on the product across eight teams producing localised editions, with a dedicated team for the UK. ...more

Firefox readies 1.0

The Mozilla Organisation expects to make the first preview release of Firefox 1.0 available tomorrow. In preparation, the 0. ...more

eBay ranked top for privacy

eBay has topped a poll of consumers to identify the company most trusted for privacy, reports Reuters. According to the news agency, the American survey identified the online auctioneer as the most trusted company in that respect. Other technology companies figuring high in the list include Amazon. ...more

Freeserve subscription flaw detected

A bug has been detected in the sign-up page for Freeserve's unmetered access service. When users upgrade to Unlimited Freeserve Time they are emailed a link to a web page that alters the settings on their browser software so that you automatically dial into the new number. However, Microsoft Outlook Express will need to be changed manually otherwise it will continue to dial the old number and you will be charged local rates. ...more

Gates memo: security is the new priority

Has Bill Gates finally been woken by recent security alarms? In what resembles a wake-up call over security issues, Bill Gates has urged his company to give greater priority to the security of the software it produces. In a memo sent to all Microsoft employees - which was released to the media yesterday - he urged them to 'choose security' when considering adding new features or resolving security issues. With the subject title of 'Trustworthy Computing', Gates says that 'it has become clear that ensuring . ...more