Dot-com share dealers to escape criminal charges

We return once again to the question of 'Where did the dot-com money go?'... ...more

Memorex flags the new flash-based floppy

Memorex has introduced a new flash-based storage medium that it believes can be a true successor to the floppy disk. FlashDiscs hold 16MB and connect via USB. Nothing new in that, but unlike USB flash drives that are widely in use, these are designed to be cheap enough to make them a cost-effective and easy way to pass files around. ...more

Nokia and Sony start communicating

Nokia and Sony have announced they will work together to develop an open and common middleware platform to achieve interoperability between mobile handsets and consumer devices. The aim of the cooperation is to look at various technologies, including new user interfaces, content downloading, multimedia messaging, open digital rights management and IPv6 compatibility. Jorma Ollila, Chairman and CEO of Nokia, said: 'Nokia and Sony share a vision of a future in which many types of devices work together exchanging data and content in a seamless and interoperable way. ...more

.NET to be Linux friendly

News is emerging regarding Microsoft's plans to extend the .NET framework beyond its Windows-based heartland. InfoWorld. ...more

Opera covers Linux

Opera Software has released a Linux version of its Opera 5.0 Internet browser, arguably the fastest browser available. The company claims that Opera 5. ...more