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Alastair Otter

Journalist, Tectonic

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13:40
Web services
Feb 17, 2003

Web services at your service

Over-hyped, misunderstood and misrepresented, Web services are nevertheless starting to gain ground. But until many of the key standards are formalised, Web services are destined to remain behind the firewall and within trusted relationships.

2:30
Computing
Jan 31, 2003

Network Solutions leaks 85 000 e-mail addresses

In today`s technology roundup: Network Solutions leaks 85 000 e-mail addresses, DivX Networks releases compression tools, Linux gets high-end server boost.

1:20
Public sector
Jan 30, 2003

Govt IT officers support open source policy

Government yesterday took another step closer to formulating an official policy on open source software when senior IT officers approved a policy framework advocating its use in public service delivery.

2:50
Computing
Jan 30, 2003

Where to, Microsoft?

The software giant has realised its days of desktop domination are over and it is looking to make inroads into other markets to ensure the Microsoft name continues to live, even if in a vastly different guise.

3:50
Computing
Jan 30, 2003

Sun to focus on phone Java

In today`s technology roundup: Sun to focus on phone Java; Intel processors at 10.2GHz by 2005?; SQL Slammer more widespread than thought; Intel targets handhelds.

2:50
Computing
Jan 28, 2003

BEA aids Java developers with XML

In today`s technology roundup: BEA aids Java developers with XML, Hispanics take to the Web, IBM rolls out new Lotus products, Sun ships unified modelling language.

2:20
Security
Jan 27, 2003

SQL worm slams Internet

A new worm targeting unpatched Microsoft SQL servers hit the Internet at the weekend, bringing service providers to their knees and disrupting bank transactions for part of Saturday.

2:00
Hardware
Jan 27, 2003

Oasis uses XML in `War on Terror`

In today`s technology roundup: Oasis uses XML in `War on Terror`; HP tops server lists, new report; Sony phases out small CRTs.

2:40
Storage
Jan 24, 2003

Braille device opens new area for storage

In today`s technology roundup: Braille device opens new area for storage, UnitedLinux releases developer tools, Cisco to sue Chinese company.

2:50
Hardware
Jan 23, 2003

Confessions of a closet Apple fan

Even after discovering the joys of open source, Unix and free software, the desire to own another Apple is stronger than ever.

3:50
Hardware
Jan 23, 2003

Sun expands Linux offerings

In today`s technology roundup: Sun expands Linux offerings; time is ripe for hosted apps, says Ellison; SCO probes IP infringements; fonts get better for Gnome.

2:40
Computing
Jan 22, 2003

Future bright for Linux, says Meta Group

With a predicted 45% of new Intel servers running Linux by 2006 and Microsoft likely to port its applications to the open source operating system from late 2004, the future looks bright for the upstart system, says Meta Group.