SCO halts Linux invoices

SCO has said it has stopped issuing commercial users of Linux invoices for a its licence. PR Director Blake Stowell told us the company was, 'very satisfied with the way things are going, so it's not something we feel we need to do at this point.' He added the caveat that this was not necessarily a permanent decision. ...more

Apple updates RAID storage, software

Apple has increased the amount of storage available in its Xserve RAId system. The 10.5TB capacity comprises 14 750GB Ultra ATA drives as a build to order option and costs an additional ?1,260 (inc. ...more

Google boxes clever for enterprise search

Google has announced that it will introduce a new version of its search technology that will be designed to delve deep into business software applications and databases. The Google OneBox for Enterprise will be a customisable solution built into the search hardware boxes that the company has been selling for the last four years. The software will allow administrators to create organisation-specific searches where employees can use the standard Google interface to search for information such as contacts or calendars and sales or purchase information. ...more

EC anti-competitive ruling challenged by Microsoft today

Microsoft has opened its appeal against the EC ruling in Brussels this morning. The European Commission ruled in March that Microsoft had indulged in anti-competitive behaviour with Windows and set a fine of ?333mn plus orders to produce a version of Windows without the Media Player within 90 days or face further action. Microsoft always intended to appeal, and in a pre-hearing statement, Brad Smith, Microsoft's general counsel, said today: 'We have a lot of confidence in the strength of our case. ...more

Ericsson's hand forced to reveal big loss

And it foresees weak demand in the mobile network market for the coming year. The company yesterday reported a pre-tax loss for the third quarter of almost $550m, and was pessimistic for future conditions in 2002. The release of its results was brought forward from today after the company suspected the figures has been leaked to the media. ...more