UPDATED: O2 to trial GPRS-based music service

O2 is to trial a new GPRS-based music service. Users will select and store songs, via their handsets, on a proprietary digital music player. mmO2 describes it as the world's first 'music over mobile' service using existing mobile data networks. ...more

New magazine launch for the dedicated modder

Custom PC is aimed at those who are serious about modding, it's everything you want to know about turning your humble PC into a superfast monster. Check out the site at www.custompc. ...more

Netscape launches 6.1 browser

But why bother upgrading? The first 'major' update to Netscape's Internet software suite is now available in the shape of Netscape 6.1. Netscape lists the top reasons to upgrade from 6 and 6. ...more

Compaq unveils its next generation PC

At the Comdex trade show, Compaq has previewed a new design for its Evo business PC range, the Evo D500 Ultra-slim Desktop. The model - to be available early next year - weighs around 11 pounds and its base unit measures 2.72 by 12 inches, making it 75 per cent smaller than the average desktop PC, Compaq claims. ...more

HP indemnifies Linux customers against SCO

In a conference call today, HP has said it would indemnify customers buying Linux against any litigation from SCO. From 1 October, HP customers buying Linux distributions, such as Red Hat, SuSE and Mandrake, running on HP hardware will be able to sign an addendum to the support agreement that indemnifies them against litigious action of the sort currently pursued against IBM by SCO. HP's Vice President for Linux and Enterprise systems, Martin Fink, hosted a conference call today to spell out that HP is 'removing need for Linux licence' from SCO for its customers and that the indemnification is 'a risk we are willing to take'. ...more