Internet speed record falls to Tokyo University

Both Internet land speed records have fallen. A team from the University of Tokyo has set a new mark for long-distance data transfer using the IPv4 protocol while researchers at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and CERN in Switzerland broke the record for IPv6 transfers. The Tokyo team managed to send data at 7. ...more

Simplifying installations across multiple platforms

In partnership with IBM, InstallShield has developed its Java Edition product into a new multi-platform distribution and installation system. Operating systems covered by the InstallShield Multi-Platform editions include Solaris, Linux (Red Hat, Caldera OpenLinux, SuSE Linux and TurboLinux), AIX, OS/2 and OS/400, as well as Windows. Essentially, the systems are still Java-based, but "Platform Packs" (a combination of specialised Java classes and native code) help realise any platform-specific capabilities. ...more

Origami Project unfolds

The 'secret Microsoft project', which has got the Internet rumour mill abuzz, may not be quite what it seems. Rumours suggest that Microsoft is not planning to publicly release any details tomorrow (Thursday). However, some details are emerging of what Origami will be. ...more

Networks Telecom shows security matters

Showcasing a raft of new products, Networks Telecom Europe 2002 kicked off at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham. Now in its 22nd year, the show is running from today to Thursday 27 June, with around 20,000 people expected to browse their way around the four NEC halls dedicated to networking technology. Based in Birmingham, it's one of the few major tech shows to escape the grip of London. ...more

Skype incorporates video conferencing

Skype has brought out the beta version 2.0 of its Internet voice calling app, which includes a video-conferencing component. The video component can be used full screen or windowed, or the user can choose not use the option at all. ...more