Google intros desktop search tool

The long-rumoured Google desktop search is now available for download from desktop.google.com. ...more

Microsoft delays Xbox launch

The launch of Microsoft's first gaming system, the Xbox, has been delayed. The US launch date is now officially 15 November, a week later than originally planned. Microsoft had previously denied reports that production problems existed, supposedly with the Intel motherboards. ...more

Enterprise-level database primed for the Mac

A leading enterprise-level database package will be released for Mac OS X in the early part of 2003. InterSystems' Cach? is exactly the type of application that will attract large companies to the Mac platform and the Xserve. Cach? is an advanced object database capable of serving data, applications and WEb applications. ...more

SCO pulls IBM's Unix licence

SCO has filed an injunction against IBM, revoking its right to use or sell its AIX Unix-based operating system. The injunction also contains an amendment that seeks damages with regard to revenues IBM earned from sales of AIX post the 100-day deadline that expired last Friday. 'IBM has chosen to continue the actions that violate our source code and distribution agreements,' said Darl McBride, President and CEO of The SCO Group. ...more

Apple gets legal green light to pursue rumour sites

A US judge has granted Apple permission to pursue the legal action necessary to secure the source of leaks about future Apple products. Judge James Kleinberg of Santa Clara County Court, California dismissed the PowerPage website's attempt, backed by the Electronic Frontier Foundation, to win a protective order that would prevent Apple from subpoenaing PowerPage's email provider for its records. On the 19, 22 and 23 November 2004, the judge noted, PowerPage contained an 'exact copy of a detailed drawing' of 'Asteroid, a FireWire breakout box for its GarageBand software. ...more