Firefox 1.5 reaches release candidate 1

The first release candidate version of Firefox 1.5 is now available from the Mozilla Organisation. The release adds nothing bar bug fixes to previous beta releases. ...more

Don't be a Goner

A recently discovered virus that has already spread throughout the US and Europe can disable antivirus software, leaving victims susceptible to further attacks. The virus, known as Goner, is believed to have been created in Europe, and arrives as an email attachment with the .scr (screensaver) file extension and a message: 'How are you? When I saw this screensaver I immediately thought of you. ...more

EU 'happy' over Redmond rehab

Microsoft and the EU are edging towards an agreement over Windows interoperability with competitors' server software. Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer says the company has made 'significant concessions' towards meeting its obligations under the ruling in March 2004 which found that Microsoft had unfairly locked rivals from properly operating with the Windows desktop operating system. For its part, the European Commission is to take Microsoft's concessions and will 'market test' them with the industry to get feedback before final agreement. ...more

GNER takes Wi-Fi Net access further down the tracks

Train operator GNER has announced that its entire fleet will have onboard Wi-Fi Internet access by August 2006, nine months ahead of schedule. GNER began testing the satellite-based towards then end of 2003, extending the trial in 2004 to include ten of its rebuilt Mallard trains. Chief executive Christopher Garnett said that the service is proving popular and versatile. ...more

Google 'plans desktop search tool'

Google is planning to release a search tool for desktop computers according to the New York Times. If the report is true, and Google has not commented, it would put the company on a collision course with Microsoft. Google already has a stated aim of deploying its famous search engine technology wherever it can applied. ...more