Mandrake 7.2 Linux released

MandrakeSoft today launched Linux-Mandrake 7.2, the latest in its Red Hat-based Linux distributions. This version, which is available as a free download from the company's Web site, includes an Internet messaging program that is compatible with systems run by AOL, MSN, ICQ and Yahoo. ...more

Orange and 3 bring TV to 3G mobiles

TV broadcast to mobiles has arrived in the UK, as Orange and 3 launch new channels. Big Brother is the flagship product that the operators hope will win them a new audience for their TV channels. Due to start within a week or so, the annual excruciating insight into the lives of the dull and desperate will be available 24/7 on 3G phones running the new TV services. ...more

Microsoft updates Office 2004 for the Mac

Microsoft has released a minor update for Office 2004. The update provides improvements across the entire suite in addition to changes to individual applications. Problems with the display of PICT images in all applications have been fixed, as has the importing of mono scans from Xerox scanners and all-in-ones. ...more

Visual Basic for ever

Microsoft announces its official support policy for Visual Basic (in its traditional, pre .NET incarnation) - and promises a long-term relationship. According to Ari Bixhorn - Product Manger of Visual Studio. ...more

BT warms to Wi-Fi hot spots for VoIP mobile calls

BT is developing a mobile phone that will provide cheap Web-based phone calls from Wi-Fi hot spots anywhere in the world. Like Swedish company Perfect Communications' Phonette WiPhone - introduced last month - BT's phone will combine WiFi with VoIP technology and is a major threat to established mobile operators, not least because, at home, the phone will connect to BTs fixed line network. If Wi-Fi or a home or office connection are not available, the phone will also work as a standard, cell-based mobile. ...more