SOAP 1.2 becomes a W3C Recommendation

The W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) has issued a new standard for communicating data over the Internet - the specification for SOAP 1.2. Backed by the likes of Microsoft and IBM, SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) uses use XML to present the 'logic' of data across the communication networks. ...more

Self-install ADSL - customer benefits are still unclear

After months of prevarication, the long-awaited launch of BT's self-install ADSL service has taken place. However, the service, which allows users to choose their own third-party ADSL equipment, has already drawn fire from ISPs, who claim it is too expensive to have much benefit for users. Currently available ADSL services require changes to the phone point on the wall of the customer's house, requiring a visit from a BT engineer. ...more

Novell's great Linux giveaway

Novell is exhibiting uncommon largesse: giving away software for free. It's a while stocks last affair and strictly for evaluation purpose only. The products on offer in the Novell Linux Technical Resource Kit include: - SUSE LINUX Standard Server 8. ...more

BBC commits itself to Web services

The BBC is planning to reshape its online offerings into personalised web services and has been highlighting the functionality of its Integrated Media Player (iMP). The future strategy was outlined by the director of the BBC's new media division, Ashley Highfield, who shared a platform with Microsoft boss Bill Gates at the Mix06 conference in Las Vegas. He said the BBC would work with a number of technology firms, such as Microsoft and Apple, to enable content delivery. ...more

LCD prices on the increase

Leading LCD researcher DisplaySearch has published its latest figures on the state of the LCD flat-panel display market and found that prices are on the increase as demand rises. In the third quarter of 2001, LCD monitor module shipments rose 43 per cent, higher than the anticipated 30 per cent rise. As a result DisplaySearch predicts that the end of year fourth quarter (Q4) will see a 27 per cent rise to 6. ...more