Apple settles Rendezvous trademark spat

A trademark battle over the use of 'Rendezvous' has been settled by Apple and Tibco Software. An out of court settlement resolves a dispute involving Apple's Rendezvous networking software and Tibco's own data sharing application of the same name, reports Apple Insider. It states that Apple has agreed to phase out its use of the 'Rendezvous' name, and while details of the settlement have not been released, it cites evidence on the Apple website. ...more

Judge slams 'cavalier' SCO

The federal Judge presiding in the case between SCO and IBM has released an order in which he reveals the extent of his frustration at SCO's continued inability to produce any hard evidence of copying. IBM had put in several attempts at having the case moved to a summary judgement - where the judge can rule on the case without a full trial. In his order, Judge Kimball granted none of these, saying that until all the facts were in front of the court, it was too early to do so. ...more

Microsoft signs up ATI for Xbox graphics duties

ATI has officially confirmed a 'technology development' deal with Microsoft. Under the terms of the agreement, ATI will be providing graphics technologies for use in 'future Xbox products and services'. We can reasonably assume this refers to Xbox 2, currently under development. ...more

CD-R prices to skyrocket

One of the big PC success stories in recent years is blank CD media. Using a CD burner, you can easily use it to make audio CDs or efficiently archive your computer data. The honeymoon, however, could soon be over as media prices look set to rise dramatically. ...more

Comment: The curse of the BlackBerry could strike your company

It started with mum spoiling twilight kickabouts by calling you in for tea, and continues today with emails from the boss; the spectre of obligation nagging on our shoulders. In the connected age, though, workplace pressures aren't so easy to shrug off as mum's Findus crispy pancakes; they follow you from office to pub, shadow you all the way home and beep impatiently from your jacket on the banister. The curse of mobile email is hard to escape. ...more