Lindows hits the UK

Evesham.com dumps Windows for its entry level PC UK PC manufacturer Evesham.com is offering a PC running the open-source Lindows operating system for ?249. ...more

Microsoft sweetens Licencing 6.0

Software giant Microsoft is looking to sweeten the pill of its Licencing 6.0 contracts by adding extra value through the 'Software Assurance' programme. Redmond has now announced that starting September it will be bundling additional features to the Software Assurance programme, which will include such things as expanded training, technical support and additional product deployment and management tools. ...more

Sony pulls its Cli? range of PDAs out of US and European markets

Sony has announced it intends to pull its Palm-based Cli? range of PDAs out of US and European markets because of declining sales and the launch of its own mobile devices, which will compete in the same space. The move will be a blow to PalmSource, the developer of the handheld operating system. for which Sony is the number two licencee, behind PalmOne. ...more

Nikon takes a new look at eight Coolpix cameras

A new brand and eight new cameras celebrate the tenth anniversary of Nikon's Coolpix line-up The camera-maker, which pioneered the idea of an articulated body for over-the-head shots is launching new models across its whole range, encompassing both high-end and lifestyle models. The new Coolpix P5000 (pictured), positioned for the more advanced user, boasts a 10-megapixel sensor, and 3.5x zoom lens. ...more

PCI Express trained on AMD 64

PCI Express connectivity comes to the AMD 64 platform courtesy of the new VIA K8T890 chipset. PCIe is designed to deliver increased system bandwidth - for example, supporting intensive multimedia demands. VIA expects the chipset to be incorporated into motherboards designed for the latest models of AMD processors including the Athlon 64, Opteron, and Sempron designs. ...more