Xandros Linux takes Microsoft's patent protection

Xandros has followed in the footsteps of Novell and signed a deal with Microsoft over intellectual property rights. The deal follows Microsoft's recent claims that free and open-source software infringes 235 of its patents, which were largely dismissed by the open-source community. The move represents something of a risk for Xandros, given the criticism that Novell faced for jumping into bed with Microsoft. ...more

Covers come off Microsoft's Origami

The Origami project is officially revealed as an ultra mobile PC (UMPC), with Microsoft making the announcement at CeBIT. Asus and Samsung are the first manufactures out of the block, promising support (eventually) in the form of the Asus R2H (pictured) and the Samsung Q1. Base specifications provided by Microsoft, to qualify for the UMPC criteria, include running Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 OS, having a 7in display (or smaller), with a minimum 800 x 480 resolution, being WiFi- and Bluetooth-enabled, having an integrated touch panel and weighing approximately 2 pounds. ...more

Creative marches on the lounge

Creative has launched a high-end speaker system equally at home on DVD players and games consoles as on your PC. The Inspire 5.1 digital 5700 speaker system features a 30W SLAM (Symmetrically Loaded Acoustic Module) reinforced, dual chamber subwoofer that adds richness and depth to your audio. ...more

And also today (05-Feb-2001), for the record...

Here, in brief, are some of the day's other stories. A Web bug The Denver-based Privacy Foundation has highlighted the means by which an e-mail message - only HTML formatted e-mail, to be precise - can be "monitored" for any comments that a recipient might add as the message is forwarded to others. JavaScript is the means. ...more

Top candidates pick flexible work over pay

Nearly half of all workers are now working away from the office, and companies will likely be forced to change tack and embrace flexible working if they are to attract the top candidates. According to Microsoft Windows Mobile research, 46.8 per cent of all workers work away from the office, and 41 per cent of men who work out of the office do so for more than 10 hours each week. ...more