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    Avaya has launched phones and software that it claims will make it easier to intelligently route calls in businesses and call centres.

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    The NetBSD Project recently released NetBSD 5.0, the 13th major release of its Unix operating system. If you are not familiar with the BSD mentality, it's a back-to-basics approach. Those familiar with Unix environments will find themselves right at home.

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    Home media buffs will find what they need in this versatile and stable suite for authoring and editing DVDs and CDs, but pros may want more.

  • HP iPAQ rx1950

    The HP iPaq rx1950 offers great features in a sleek package.

  • O2 Xda Atom

    It has Wi-Fi, a 2-megapixel camera and runs on Windows Mobile 5.0, yet shares the same dimensions as the Xda II Mini. Find out what the hype on the Xda Atom is all about.

  • HP iPaq hx2790

    The HP iPaq hx2790 is a PDA for those who are looking for a traditional, businesscentric approach to ultraportable computing and don't mind paying for it.

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