Worldwide PC shipments for 2003 projected to grow

The research company Gartner has become more bullish about PC sales for the final three months of 2003. Estimating PC shipments of 47.2m units, an increase of 3 million, it now predicts a 12. ...more

Yahoo! and BT team up for broadband bonanza

Yahoo!, one of the Internet's most conspicuous brands, is to make its first UK foray into broadband services following a deal with BT announced today. The deal means BT Broadband customers will receive Yahoo! UK Plus, though when it will be available has not yet been announced. It will also be available to other broadband users, at a price. ...more

BPI forces ISPs to provide file sharer details

The BPI has begun a second wave of lawsuits against alleged illegal file sharers. The UK music industry body has been granted a High Court order compelling ISPs to provide the names and addresses of 31 individuals. ISPs now have 14 days to identify the individuals, based on IP addresses and log-on times provided by the BPI. ...more

Parallels simplifies installation for Windows-on-a-Mac software

Parallels has added a new installation assistant to its Desktop for Mac software that enables Macs to run PC operating systems at the same time as OS X. The assistant provides an 'Express Windows OS Installation Mode' for Windows XP and Windows Vista, which automates the virtual machine set-up and Windows installation processes. Users select which Windows version they plan to use, enter their name, company information and Windows activation key and then installation is completely automated, requiring no user interaction. ...more

IDF Fall 2003: Winners of Innovative PC Awards revealed

The winners of Intel's Innovative Awards have just been announced here at the IDF Fall 2003. Winners include a PC designed to look like an alien's head, very tough notebooks and an icube Play@TV digital media adapter.. ...more