Record industry claims success for campaign against illegal music file sharing

European record industry bodies are claiming success in the early stages of their campaign to stop illegal music file sharing. According to a survey by the IFPI, 68 per cent of UK consumers now accept that peer-to-peer music sharing is illegal, a rise of six per cent since December. Surprisingly perhaps, 50 per cent said they would back legal action against file sharers. ...more

IBM touts email/messaging for 'deskless' employees

'Deskless' employees who so far have escaped the tyranny of email are to be dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st Century. IBM has launched a new product Lotus Workplace Messaging, a Web-based system which gives staff who don't need a computer access to company email and messaging. Lotus Workplace Messaging is aimed at factory floor workers, sales staff and others who do not have access to e-mail, yet who might benefit from access to company bulletins and who may need to send or receive the occasional email. ...more

UPDATED: Legal woes block UK online ink cartridge reseller

UK online ink cartridge reseller Recharge has agreed to stop selling Epson-compatible cartridges after facing legal proceedings. Epson claims that Bolton-based Recharge Inkjet Technologies Limited, which trades under the name CartridgeMonkey.com, will pay it a 'substantial settlement payment' and promise 'not to infringe Epson's patents and registered designs'. ...more

Intel waxes as AMD wanes

According to the latest market research, Intel has gained market share worldwide for PC processors. The chip giant has seen its share of the market grow by two per cent, reports the New York Times, while AMD's share has declined by a similar margin. This is all according to figures produced by the market research firm Mercury Research. ...more

Feds chalk up first victories in p2p piracy

The US Justice Department has chalked up its first convictions against those who use peer to peer networks to distribute pirated material. Two men have pleaded guilty to copyright infringement. The men, William Trowbridge, 50, of Johnson City, N. ...more