Discussion threads on 2004-01

'DVD Jon' to seek compensation
'Exploding' cell phone battery recalled
'Homeless hacker' says he'll accept plea bargain
'Potato' computer scam under investigation
A response to Richard Stallman
Ad chief exits America Online
Adaptec to expand India engineering efforts
Adobe, others slip anticounterfeiting code into apps
Agere makes headway in transistor market
Airline security takes a 'smart seat'
Almost by stealth, the Linux desktop is here
AMD beats estimates on strong sales
AMD expands 64-bit chip line
AMD, Intel put antivirus tech into chips
Antivirus feature creates a burden
AOL launches Netscape ISP
AOL names new sales head
AOL revamps its home page
AOL tests caller ID for e-mail
AOL to offer movie downloads
Apache zooms away from Microsoft's Web server
Apple continues modest move into clusters
Apple offers iBook repair
Apple preps for Macworld harvest
Apple seeks dollars in former freebies
Apple sees jump in revenue
Apple unveils smaller iPod, new software
Are Oracle business apps at a crossroads?
As the Mac turns 20, has the PC caught up?
Ashcroft says surveillance powers should stand
At the cash register, tech rings up change
AT&T sets Wi-Fi aloft in Philly airport
AT&T Wireless cuts calling rates
AT&T Wireless up for sale
ATI puts 3D graphics in cell phones
AtomFilms debuts full-screen video
Aussie group claims SCO demands flout law
Bagel spreads over holiday weekend
Bagle virus spread starts to cool off
Bar code patents thrown out
BEA inks frequent-flier pact with airlines
Broadcom to give wireless networks zip
Building bridges between P2P networks
Burger King drive-thru hacked
Bush immigration plan could affect techies
Bush wants Patriot Act renewed
Cable wiring seen as key to the digital home
California eases up on Net phone rules
California eyeballs VoIP rules
Campaign trail hits Amazon
Campaign trail leads to the Net
Can Java guru regain luster for Sun?
Canadian MP3 player tax challenged
Cast Iron Systems lines up $12 million
CD lock loosened for freer copying
China firms to pay $1.4 billion for networking gear
China's Web surfers swell to 79.5 million
Chinese firm sees magic in minidrive
CIO Jury: Is outsourcing inevitable?
Cisco opens new video gateways
Citrix plans Linux due to Windows' fears
Companies stack PC games in console boxes
Computer virus experts may learn from disease
Computing giants to debut new gear at CES
Congressional leaders promise action on tech issues
Consumer group sues over copy protected CDs
Consumers keep notebook sales on a roll
Controversial Winamp creator resigns from AOL
Convicted file swappers star in Pepsi Super Bowl ad
Court ponders Web site-blocking law
Court: No Microsoft claims via Lindows site
Critical steps for Web services
Critics say Kazaa can stop copyright violations
Culturecom unleashes V-Dragon on Wintel
Danish spammer hit with record fine
Data storage worlds uniting
Davos Man meets Silicon Man
Designs on desktop search
Domain registrars sued over URL patent
Dutch judge blocks Lindows over trademark issue
E-mail scam taps antiterrorist push, says FDIC
EarthLink to outsource call-center jobs
EarthLink tool hunts down spyware
EarthLink wins 'Buffalo Spammer' case
eBay to raise listing fees
EC suspends Oracle decision
ECE acquires Indian call center
Eclipse to split from IBM
EDS touts $100 million in outsourcing deals
Ellison: No need for wall-to-wall Oracle
eMachines tees up Athlon 64 notebook
EMC completes VMware acquisition
EU seen ruling against Microsoft
EU, Microsoft working toward antitrust deal
Ex-Microsoft employee sentenced to prison
Eyeing smart phones, PalmOne trims its staff
Faith in Net's force rises, falls with Dean
FCC fines Fax.com millions for unsolicited ads
FCC urged to make call on VoIP rule
FCC: Broadband top issue in 2004
Feds seek wiretap access via VoIP
Fees come to social networking
Fiorina calls for defense of digital rights
Fiorina reins in $2 million bonus
Flaws threaten VoIP networks
For Gates, a knight to be remembered
Forget Macworld--think Macsnore
Fox News goes broadband
France joins fight against song swapping
FTC eyes network operators in spam battle
FTC proposes adult spam labels
FTC: ID theft on the rise
Gates pushes PC-TV connection
Gates reveals his 'magic solution' to spam
Gates swipes at complacent rivals
Gates unveils new MSN
Gates: It's time for convergence
Gateway makes bid for rival eMachines
Gateway posts wider loss
Gateway readies a business Profile
Gateway warns of revenue shortfall
Geek of the year awards
Getting patently offensive
Global Crossing: 'Pure VoIP' all the talk
Gloomy forecast for MyDoom fallout
Google spawns social networking service
Google, Network Solutions clash
Government planning cyberalert system
Governments vote against Microsoft
Group warns of outsourcing backlash
H-1B visas going fast
Happy New Worm
Hard drive summons up memory power
High court turns deaf ear to Aimster
Hitachi hard drive at heart of new iPod
Hollywood group drops DVD-copying case
Hot-spot developer wins log-in patent
How Amazon puts Linux to the test
How to blow a billion--or two
Howard Dean's 'smart' ID plan
HP back on top of PC market
HP storage packs a protein punch
HP to adopt AMD's Opteron in servers
HP trumpets Linux to woo Sun customers
HP, Apple harmonize on iPod
HP, Dell back Blu-ray technology
HP: Protectionism won't save Europe's jobs
IBM and Philips team on radio tags
IBM lands storage deal in Ohio
IBM plans 64-Xeon server for 2005
IBM pushes Linux on Power processors
IBM retains patent crown
IBM sells supercomputer using AMD chips
IBM shapes up for document fray
IBM to add 15,000 new jobs
IBM to make chips for Via
IBM tops expectations for fourth quarter
IBM trims software group
IBM turns inward with Linux desktop project
IBM, Real forge digital media deal
IBM-Korea bribery charges detailed
IDC rains on Itanium parade
IDC to RFID: Tags, you're it
Image drives fate of flash memory cards
In defense of outsourcing
InDesign adopts orphaned PageMaker users
India lobbies Asia to fight outsource backlash
India to get a look at Windows code?
Infineon adds a little flash
Instrumenting the enterprise
Intel braves new world of WiMax
Intel brings out low-cost laptop chips
Intel chips in on anti-SCO defense fund
Intel enlists Nanosys for memory help
Intel eyes 64-bit chips for desktops
Intel fund to bolster consumer electronics
Intel mulls Linux Centrino support
Intel plans demo of Opteron rival: 'CT'
Intel throws down the TV gauntlet
Intel to chip away at Itanium prices
Intel to delay next-generation mobile chip
Intel updates Centrino with new Wi-Fi part
Intel's future: That's home entertainment
Intel's Prescott chip gets rebuilt for speed
Intel's Prescott makes multimedia play
IT buyers lay out new plans for 2004
It came from CES!
IT firms take heat for 'sweatshop' labor
IT industry watches Iowa
IT industry's best bet is with Uncle Sam
IT services take a front row seat
J.R.R. Tolkien estate wins cybersquatting case
Java runs remote-controlled Mars rover
Java tools effort seeks common ground
Judge protects consumer rants
Judge: Microsoft did infringe on Eolas patent
Justice Dept.: Microsoft's 'fallen short'
Kazaa owner gets OK to sue record labels
Keeping your computer spyware-free
Larry Ellison weds romance novelist
Last week's mini-Y2K: What went wrong?
Lawmakers urge Indian firms to hire in U.S.
Leading the forces of Linux
Level 3 wants access charge exemption
Lexmark sales top company record
LG leaps into Blu-ray for high-definition TV
Lindows offers software for free over P2P
Linux brings in $2.5 billion for HP
Linux developers compete for 'dream'
Linux gives a competitive edge
Linux guidelines get an upgrade
Linux penguin waddles to GameCube
Linux threat behind Microsoft reversal
LinuxWorld: Novell's debutante ball
Lycos to silence chatting
Macromedia lends helping hand
Macrovision sues DVD-copying firm
Matcheroo puts social networking to work
Media Player flaw flays PC security
Membrane could rev up fuel cell industry
Microsoft abandons Smart Display effort
Microsoft ad campaign digs at Linux
Microsoft ad campaign takes aim at rivals
Microsoft buffs up its Media Center
Microsoft courts Lotus developers
Microsoft donates $25 million in IT learning grants
Microsoft earnings top expectations
Microsoft extends business intelligence ambitions
Microsoft faces off with Linux fans
Microsoft gets verbal about voice-activation program
Microsoft holds off on Eolas-based tweaks
Microsoft hops on the RFID bandwagon
Microsoft loses round in display patent case
Microsoft offers reward for MyDoom.B leads
Microsoft patches latest Word
Microsoft previews digital TV update
Microsoft publishes program to blast MSBlast
Microsoft readies new Mac Office
Microsoft retail project taps into RFID
Microsoft seeks XML-related patents
Microsoft sees sales hurdles ahead
Microsoft sets date for Office revamp
Microsoft settles music download suit
Microsoft shines more light on Longhorn
Microsoft stuck with Mikerowesoft mess
Microsoft takes on Linux with free tools
Microsoft teams on Web services spec
Microsoft to change protocol licensing
Microsoft to issue security patch for IE
Microsoft to tweak XP's music link
Microsoft unveils MSN toolbar beta
Microsoft unveils security server beta
Microsoft wants home jury for Real antitrust case
Microsoft warns of three flaws
Microsoft-U.N. deal aims to wire poor nations
Microsoft: We took MikeRoweSoft too seriously
Microsoft: XML patent moves are no big deal
MikeRoweSoft settles--for an Xbox
Mississippi man denies Best Buy blackmail
MIT start-up has wireless glow
Monster plans fee-based job networking site
Motorola licenses Wheels of Zeus for electronics
Music downloads decline after RIAA lawsuits
Music site tries floating price tags
Muslim Web sites play dual role
MyDoom variant targets Microsoft
MyDoom virus declared worst ever
MySQL and JBoss cozy up
MySQL database coming to Itanium 2
MySQL expands open-source database
Napster fills in the blanks with CD deals
Napster's Fanning has Snocap-ped vision
Napster's Fanning has Snocap-ped vision
Nasty e-mails raise blood pressure
Net flight bookings--a terror casualty?
NetGear plugs Wi-Fi into hi-fis
Netopia pushes Wi-Fi cordless phones
Netscape, Playboy settle search trademark case
Network Associates fights spyware
New age dawns at Eclipse
New malware package targets PayPal
New Mimail mixes tricks for PayPal scam
New virus hitting in-boxes
New worm draws Sobig comparisons
New worm eats into Kazaa
No longer a loner--Mac turns 20
No more sequels in DVD hacking case
No new VoIP regulations necessary
Nokia loosens reins for developers
Nortel beats targets, takes heart from VoIP
Nortel close to outsourcing deal
Novell advocates open source
Novell offers legal protection for Linux
Offshoring--a hot 2004 campaign issue?
Older Windows versions win renewed support
On the outsourcing hot seat
Oops! They're doing it again
Open-source databases gaining favor
Open-source group gets Chinese member
Open-source shifts spell an end for UnitedLinux
Oracle CFO to leave post, become chairman
Oracle names potential PeopleSoft directors
Oracle: DOJ decision by early March
OS-enabled phones to shake up mobile market
Ouch! New tech gadgets let you feel the pain
Overture signs deal with Gator
P2P companies say they can't filter
Panasonic gives 'life' to its product plan
Patent owner stakes claim in Net ad suit
PC viruses spawn $55 billion loss in 2003
PeopleSoft cuts hosting prices
PeopleSoft tops revenue expectations
PeopleSoft wants to interview Oracle executives
Philips broadcasts Internet-ready TV
Philips, Visa advance wireless pay cards
Playboy wins Net search trademark dispute
Portable memory format gets set for launch
Porting problems put carrier swaps on hold
Privacy--a right or a privilege?
Public flocks to Bush, Dean sites
Push into living room is a gamble
Qualcomm taps Linux for wireless wares
Real offers new tech, song store
Red Hat offers software warranty
Red Hat plans Linux push in China
Red Hat raises $600 million with bond
Red Hat releases Linux update
Report: China's next-generation DVD faces hurdles
Report: IP networks easy prey for cyberattackers
Report: More want less in a handheld
Report: Spam claims two-thirds of e-mail
Researcher tests open source
Restructuring costs hurt Sony profit
RIAA embarks on new round of piracy suits
Rights issue dogs CD protection
Routers, phones dialing in VoIP
Salesforce.com builds links to Microsoft
SAP reports revenue drop
SCO braces for MyDoom onslaught
SCO issues bounty for MyDoom creator
SCO sues Novell over copyright claims
SCO takes Linux licenses global
SCO takes Linux licensing overseas
SCO, Novell publish Unix disputes
Search may be Microsoft's next target, court told
Security 2004--the battle continues
Security a work in progress for Microsoft
Security experts give e-voting thumbs down
Security firm warns of new IE flaw
Security firms put up 'Personal Firewall Day'
Security flaws force Linux kernel upgrade
Security pros question flaw find
Security will ride shotgun with data in 2004
Senator wants VoIP to be regulation free
SGI announces narrower loss
SGI to release midrange Linux server
Sharp attuned to bigger LCD displays
Shhh... Don't mention the 'O' word!
Show and tell for Microsoft
Simplifying application development with AOP
Sites match voters, candidates
Software lessons from Mars
Software makers patch Zip tiff
Software makers team on Asian Linux
Some Dell PowerEdge servers die after smoking
Something's phishy at Citibank
Sony handhelds get FCC nod
Sony to release handheld game player
Sony unveils music store, gadgets at CES
Spanish police raid Windows XP pirates
Sprint makes about-face on VPN technology
Sprint to offer video, 3D games for cell phones
Stars bash pirates
Start-up DreamFactory conjures up new tools
Start-up reprises MP3.com music licensing
Study: Billion-dollar outsourcing on the rise
Study: Costly shortcoming--IT planning
Study: Desktop's days on the decline
Study: Desktop's days on the decline
Study: Ethernet in the city cuts carrier costs
Study: Linux use undeterred by SCO suit
Study: Outsourcers need industry savvy
Study: Small businesses wary of Microsoft
Study: U.S. getting hooked on high-speed Net
Study: Web users ditch the browser
Sun beats Wall Street expectations
Sun lands Orion software customer
Sun lays off workers in factory shuffle
Sun makes bid for data center hardware
Sun office gets thin with desktop-free diet
Sun plans Linux software push
Sun readies StarOffice subscription plan
Sun sunsets Cobalt
Sun tells IBM: Go Linux with us
Sun urges Eclipse to unify Java world
Sun's Opteron charge to begin in February
SuSE to announce Linux security certification
SuSE wins Linux a new security badge
SuSE, IBM in retail equipment alliance
Symantec slams the door on LiveUpdate flaw
Tech firms fail to squelch database bill
Tech giants lock down wireless content
Tech mergers kick off New Year
Telecoms, ISPs partner in spam fight
The Mac at 20: What's in store for the future?
The very real limitations of open source
The wonders of RFID
Time Warner Cable leans more heavily on voice
Tiny drive makes more room for storage
TiVo debuts new wares, predicts healthy 2004
TiVo sues EchoStar over DVR patent
Torvalds updates Linux kernel
Total surveillance becoming reality
Tracking the seeds of destruction
Transmeta: Time for PCs to get personal
Treasury breaks word on e-mail anonymity
Twenty years of free software: What now?
U.K. bank sees browserless future
U.K. music industry eyes song swappers
U.S. agency urges revocation of EDS contract
U.S. creates cyberalert system
Ultrawideband set for launch next year
Unexpected twists in Internet law
Upstart's all-in-one PC less than 3 inches thick
VeriSign chosen to run RFID tag network
VeriSign's dead certificates 'knocked out Norton'
Verizon details fiber plans
Verizon plugs into satellite cable
Verizon Wireless puts $1 billion on broadband
Verizon, Vodafone team on transatlantic 'texting'
Virginia Tech racks up supercomputer upgrade
Visa program may aid foreign companies
VoIP holes remain open
Watch your backup
Wavecom lays off workers in U.S., France
Web services shakeout looming
Week in review: Copyright fights
Wi-Fi rides into Amtrak rail stations
Wi-Fi testing finds weak links
Wind River joins Linux group
Windows 98 support shifts to CD
Windows 98 support to shrink to a CD
Windows sequel gets set to entertain
Wireless gear boosts NetGear's optimism
Word password tool not for security
Xombe Trojan poses as Microsoft warning
Yahoo studies up on search
Yahoo tests syndication technology for MyYahoo
Yahoo, Google primed for search war
You say 'bagle,' I say 'beagle'