IT Forum 2004: Microsoft revises TechNet 2.0

Microsoft has rejigged its TechNet support offering. While version 2.0 of TechNet Plus 2. ...more

Epson gives digital cameras a PC mask

Epson has announced two new cameras that incorporate a processor, enabling them to act as a computer and print directly to an Epson printer. The PhotoPC Engine utilised in the new PhotoPC L-200 and L-300 digital cameras establishes a host client relationship with Epson printers so that the cameras can talk directly through a USB wire. The L-200 and L-300 cameras house a 2megapixel and 3megapixel CCD respectively and offer 3x optical zoom and Epson's PIM (Print Image Matching) II technology to help ensure the final print accurately reflects the original image. ...more

Music industry backs down in face of malicious prosecution lawsuit

The RIAA has withdrawn a lawsuit against two alleged file sharers after being accused of malicious prosecution by their attorney. Barry and Cathy Merchant's lawyer, California attorney Merl Ledford III, accused the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) of causing emotional distress to the couple, and of violating legal rules. 'The lawsuit filed by your office and your letter arrive at a particularly inappropriate time in Barry and Cathy Merchant's life. ...more

AllofMP3 speaks out against victimisation by music industry

AllofMP3.com has stepped up its media offensive, telling an online press conference that it is a legitimate, tax-paying business. Vadim Mamotin, director general of Mediaservices, which runs the Russian digital music service, said that in addition to contributing to the state coffers, it also pays 15 per cent of every sale to the Russian Multimedia and Internet Society, a rights collecting agency. ...more

Anti-Real-petition petition calls on Real to drop anti-Apple campaign

Real Networks online petition calling on Apple to 'open up' the iPod - www.freedomofmusicchoice.org - now has a rival. ...more