Brits to pay 70 per cent more for Office 2007

Confidential Microsoft figures reveal the estimated retail price of Office 2007 Ultimate edition in the UK will be a staggering ?600 - 68 per cent more expensive than Microsoft's suggested US retail price, based on current exchange rates. The pricing details, which were meant for internal use within Microsoft UK, reveal similar price hikes are expected for other editions. Professional is priced at ?449. ...more

iPod headphones are a beacon for thieves

The iPod's distinctive white headphones are proving to be a beacon for thieves, according to the Evening Standard. One owner was mugged at knife point by two men, who threw away his phone and kept the music player. Having bought it with acredit card he was insured. ...more

Comment: Would you JUMP into .NET?

Here comes the next move in the ongoing "Java war". Microsoft has outlined a migration path - entitled "JUMP" - for users to move away from Java to its own .NET platform. ...more

Apple launches speedy PowerBooks

Described by Apple as 'faster and more affordable', there are new 12-,15- and 17-inch PowerBooks. Featuring processors running at speeds of up to 1.67 GHz, and priced from ?1,049, the machines are aimed at creative and business professionals. ...more

INTERVIEW: Through the Looking Glass - a perspective on Sun's Desktop Strategy

Sun's Java Desktop has been something of a surprise hit, both for Sun and the Linux desktop arena. With major deals such as 200 million seats sold into China already brokered, it is already proving itself a successful alternative to Windows. With a recent refresh, in the form of JDS2, and much enthusiasm for the three-dimensional Looking Glass desktop, it seemed a good time to get to the bottom of Sun's desktop strategy. ...more