Sun releases J2EE 1.4 SDK

Java Today reports that Sun has published version 1.4 of its Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition SDK (software development kit), i.e. ...more

Microsoft confirms Zune player launch

Microsoft has confirmed that it will release its rumoured 'iPod and iTunes killer' later this year, under the Zune brand. Chris Stephenson, general manager of market for entertainment and services at Microsoft, declined to elaborate, and would not say what interest had been shown in the portable music player and accompanying digital music service. It is widely reported that the company has already demonstrated the products to music industry executives. ...more

SiS, ALi to feature non-Springdale products at IDF

With technology licensing issues over the new Springdale platform still not settled, Silicon Integrated Systems (SiS) and ALi Corporation (formerly Acer Laboratories) are expected to put the spotlight on their current Pentium 4 chipsets and peripheral-use chips at this year's Intel Developer Forum (IDF), which will kick off on February 18 in San Jose. Intel's change in Springdale specifications last November made all three Taiwanese chipset designers fall behind in the launch schedule of their new P4-supporting chipsets. Though SiS and ALi are said to have no problem producing their Springdale-based chipsets at the moment, the two companies are not planning to display the chip samples at IDF due to the concern about the licensing issue. ...more

Microsoft adds PC-to-phone service to MSN Messenger

Microsoft and US phone giant MCI have signed a deal to enter the fast growing computer-to-phone VoIP service. The snappily titled 'MCI Web Calling for Windows Live Call' will be available through Windows Live Messenger, the replacement service to MSN Messenger. The service is currently being tested by MCI and Microsoft as a beta programme to subscribers within the US. ...more

PC Pro: JAL upgrades Silent PCs group test winner

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