Intel to roll out 'Rosedale' WiMax chip today

Intel is expected to launch its 'WiMax' chip today. The new chip - codenamed 'Rosedale' - is hoped to transform wireless communications. Intel is hoping that WiMax, also known as the IEEE 802. ...more

4-11-2000 Essential news of the week

Catch up on the essential news of this week and find out what the movers and shakers of the IT industry have been up to by clicking on the stories below. BT speeds up ADSL services Microsoft unleashes Whistler beta Napster goes legit Intel chops chip prices Comment: Customer confidence in Microsoft at risk Carrera finds a buyer Orange gives away WAP for free And don't forget, we welcome your comments. Just click on a story and go for the 'Comments' link on the right-hand side of the screen. ...more

Works Suite 2004 geared for October launch

Microsoft's Works Suite 2004 is set for launch 3 October, with new editions of every application except Word and Works. Personal productivity app Works 7.0 and Word 2002 remain unchanged in Microsoft's suite of office software for the home, but Money, Encarta, Picture It!, and AutoRoute all come clad in 2004 attire. ...more

AMD reveals new roadmap

AMD is planning to finally break open Intel's grip on the x86 market for desktops and servers. The company plans to introduce new ranges of multicore and multisocket designs and has invited the industry to join it in creating a more open ecosystem based on AMD technology. Chairman and CEO Hector Ruiz told analysts that the company wanted to create a 'more open and innovation-friendly x86-based platform to those who want to collaborate in the development of differentiated, customer-centric solutions'. ...more

Adobe gets all clear for Macromedia buy

Adobe's proposed acquisition of fellow media software company Macromedia appears certain to go ahead after it was approved by US authorities. The decision by the Department of Justice to clear the buy out means that, a few European issues aside, it should go ahead as planned before then end of the year. Shareholders overwhelmingly approved the deal in August, leaving the DoJ as the last major obstacle to be cleared. ...more