An eco-friendly webserver

We've had PCs in briefcases and PCs made of wood but here comes a computer project that will test even those of you with superior soldering abilities. Yes, one fellow has managed to create a portable webserver that is powered by a crank! Pierre Philippe Coupard is the individual in question who has come up with the "uCdynamo", a webserver that has been adapted using one of those rechargeable lanterns made by Freeplay. Pierre chronicles his experiences on his site here, and tells how the Freeplay FPSL generates enough voltage to keep a Lineo uCdimm activated. ...more

Dell profits up 30 per cent as it grows and grows

Dell continues to grow and grow. The Texas-based company has published its second quarter financial figures and has again reported a significant increase in revenues, up 20 per cent to $11.7bn. ...more

HP and Dell indifferent to stripped version of Windows XP

The worlds two largest PC makers have reacted with profound indifference, to the imminent availability of a version of Windows Media Player. Dell said it has no plans to offer it at all, while HP said that it will be an option but that it does not expect it to be in great demand. Microsoft has been ordered to provide Windows XP Home and Professional Edition N - as the WMP-free versions are known - as part of the penalties imposed by the European Commission for antitrust violations. ...more

Californian Senate limits Google Gmail service

The California Senate has passed a bill limiting Google's freedom of action over what it can do with the personal information contained in emails processed by its nascent Gmail service. The Bill, which was passed 24-8, carried sufficient amendments to allow Gmail to go ahead under the original plan. There were fears that the Bill would curtail Google's proposals so much that the company would have to rethink the whole project. ...more

Everyclick.com searches for all UK charities

'Search the Web and benefit the charity of your choice.' This is the slogan of Everyclick.com, the charity-oriented search engine, which is trumpeting progress on two fronts. ...more