World Wide Web words

If you often find yourself stuck for words, or simply don't understand what's really going on with the Internet, DON'T PANIC! Some of the more obscure words being bandied about are now featured in the Penguin New English Dictionary. Some of those featured have already made it into the news recently. Tony Blair has been a victim of pagejacking, when hackers replaced images of the PM with a Spitting Image-styled caricature. ...more

Comment: Transport systems down the tubes

Comment: With Britain's transport system on the verge of collapse, technology hasn't actually improved matters The Tube drivers are revolting ('Ooh I know,' titters the Carry On fan) over proposed privatisation measures, and the ensuing strikes have brought transport wrangles to the fore once again. Every time London's Tube drivers strike, someone of the Telegraph-reading mentality suggests automated trains on London's Underground. 'Let's face it,' they say, 'all they have to do is press go and stop - it's not as if they can get lost or have to deal with congestion. ...more

US CIOs still cautious

US IT Managers still expect budgets to grow a little this year, although less than they said six months ago. Spending is also concentrated on justifying current spending. These are the results of IT market analysts Aberdeen Inc's six monthly survey into trends among 150 CIOs in the US. ...more

Firefox 2 beta 1 sees light of day

Mozilla has released the first beta of version two of the popular Firefox browser. The beta features an anti-phishing tool that is turned on by default. In the same vein as Microsoft's upcoming Internet Explorer 7, the technology checks URLs against a list of known phishing sites. ...more

Bristol to expand city centre Wi-Fi network

Bristol City Council has announced a major extension to the city centre wireless network that was first installed in 2004. The area covered by the free WiMax network will be expanded fourfold to include key business areas, transport routes and several 'disadvantaged' communities. The council said that the extension will once again make Bristol's network the largest of its kind in the UK, providing wider coverage with free access. ...more