Fujitsu and Intel to collaborate on mainframe class Linux computer

Fujitsu has announced it is to build a new generation of mission-critical enterprise class computers based initially on the Intel Xeon processor DP and MP systems available by end of 2004. By the end of 2005, Fujitsu expects to be shipping versions based on the Itanium chips. These systems will scale up to the most sophisticated, 128 processor-capable mainframe-class systems. ...more

AMD launches Sempron for low power notebooks

AMD has released the Mobile AMD Sempron processor 3000+ 'for Thin and Light Notebooks'. The low-power processor is aimed at entry-level notebooks, as opposed to the 3000+ Mobile AMD Sempron Processor for Full-Size Notebooks. As with other Semprons, features include 802. ...more

How conformant are you?

The Internet standards body W3C updates its MarkUp Validation Service. The Internet standards body W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) has updated its MarkUp Validation Service. This is a free service that checks documents like HTML and XHTML for conformance to W3C Recommendations. ...more

Nokia and Siemens stay strong for R&D investment

The top 500 companies in the EU invested a total of €100bn in Research and Development during 2003, new figures from the European Commission reveal, but the figure was down on the previous year. Among the five top spenders were Nokia and Siemens, who each invested between €4bn and €5.6bn during the year. ...more

Apple issues MacBook firmware update

Apple has released a firmware update that addresses unexpected shutdowns on MacBook portables. The update improves the MacBook's internal monitoring system and is recommended for all MacBook systems, including those that received warranty repair. The SMC Update improves the MacBook's internal monitoring system and addresses issues with unexpected shutdowns. ...more