The anti-trust show goes on, not back a scene

As ever, mixed developments from the Microsoft anti-trust case. Bad news for Microsoft, but not good news for the Department of Justice. A US federal appeals court unanimously rejected Microsoft's bid to have the case re-examined over the issue of whether it illegally "commingled" IE with the Windows OS. ...more

192 online

Fed up of paying 50-odd pence every time you use the 192 service? www.ukphonebook.com is a free online directory service listing all numbers from BT, Ntl, Cable & Wireless, Tleewest, Kingston Communications Torch and more. ...more

Windows apps CrossOver to Mac

Codeweavers has released a limited beta version of CrossOver Mac, software that enables Windows applications and games to run on Intel Macs. Unlike dual-boot and virtualisation environments that require the purchase and installation of a copy of Windows, CrossOver integrates with OS X to enable Windows apps to run within the Mac operating system. 'CrossOver Mac will be the very best way to run your Windows applications on your Intel Mac,' said Codeweavers' CEO Jeremy White. ...more

IDF Fall 2003: Intel showcases virtual hardware

Intel boss Paul Otellini has formally kicked of IDF Fall 2003. In his opening keynote, the president and COO of Intel acknowledged that there is more to life than gigahertz processor speeds - that Intel must provide users with benefits beyond simple processor speed. Supporting evidence was the showcasing of two new technologies, codenamed Vanderpool and LaGrande. ...more

British students 'not equipped for knowledge economy'

British students are still failing to meet the demands of the emerging knowledge economy it was claimed today. Despite yesterday's announcement of record pass rates in GCSE examinations, the high tech industry pressure group Intellect says that the country will struggle to compete in the information society of the 21st Century. 'The UK hi-tech industry welcomes the news that the overall G. ...more