Trojan code targets Word 2000 vulnerabilities

Security companies are warning of a spate of new Trojan code targeting unpatched vulnerabilities in Word 2000. Security companies are warning of a spate of new Trojan code targeting unpatched vulnerabilities in Word 2000. Symantec said over the weekend that it had unearthed evidence of malicious code exploiting a previously unknown flaw in the Microsoft software. ...more

Dell delivers AMD-based Inspiron 1501

Hot on the heels of news that Dell has teamed up with AMD to deliver a business-oriented Latitude notebook, the computer giant has mirrored its actions for the consumer and small business arena. The Inspiron 1501, which comes in a silver and white coat, comes with up to 2GB of shared DDR2 memory and a hard drive with up to 80GB storage capacity. It is the first entry-level notebook to feature a standard three-in-one media card to enable users to more easily transfer their MP3 or photos digitally from their original location. ...more

Google turns to Europe to flesh out Book Search

In its mission to build the world's largest library of printed works, Google is expanding its controversial Google Book Search programme in Europe with an aim to scan every page of hundreds of thousands of non-English language books on library shelves and in publisher's archives. But the megalithic search engine is treading with a rare bit of caution. Stung by lawsuits in the United States from authors and publishing houses who claim the programme violates copyright protections, Google is still weathering questions about its intentions for the 18-month old initiative. ...more

Kodak recalls 'shock' cameras

Kodak is recalling around 75,000 CD5000 Zoom digital cameras after customers received electric shocks. Kodak heard from 12 customers who were shocked whilst changing batteries or installing or removing the memory card or USB cable. There have been no reports of injuries. ...more

Microsoft denies Tablet PC dive

Microsoft has said it has no reports of sales figures in decline for Tablet PCs, despite Canalys figures showing that shipments were down 23 per cent. The Canalys report showed shipments of Tablet PCs had taken the hit this quarter, and total shipments since launch had yet to reach 100,000. Even so, Microsoft has told us that however many products are shipping into the channel, sales for Tablet PCs have increased sequentially since launch, both globally and here in the UK. ...more