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    Approximately 1 billion PCs have been shipped worldwide since the mid-'70s, according to a recent study released by consulting firm Gartner.

  • New Linux databases draw interest, not commitment

    Despite a torrent of interest in enterprise databases running on Linux, IT plans for rapid deployments amount to little more than a trickle. As IBM, Oracle and Sybase prepare to ship new versions of their high-end databases for Linux this quarter, interest in the upstart operating system as a database platform remains moderate.

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    Not convinced Apple's iPhone is the 'must have' device it's been heralded as? We take a look at a few alternatives that provide some advantages over the iPhone in its current incarnation.

  • Sun, HP prep new top-end Unix servers

    Sun Microsystems and Hewlett-Packard are preparing new higher-end Unix servers for debut near the end of the year, and several other models will spring up from HP before then.

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    Some networking equipment companies are sprucing up their existing products to go after a hot and growing market known as the multiservice edge, but sceptics question whether or not the products are up to the task.

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    A very slick high-end handset with GPS support and BlackBerry's trademark push technology that's let-down by a lack of features now standard in most smartphones.

  • Samsung D600

    Samsung's D500 was voted the best mobile handset of 2005 by the GSM association. Can the upgraded D600 outdo it in 2006?

  • Pocket-sized productivity: 5 PDAs tested

    PDAs are rapidly gaining in popularity, but with new wireless capabilities being added, how can you possibly do without one?

  • Affordable colour on the network

    Networkable laser printers have dropped significantly in price. But it still pays to know what you're after before your organisation goes colour. ZDNet Australia tests five networkable printers.

  • Dell Vostro 410

    Dell claims its Vostro 410 is an energy efficient, high performance PC for small businesses. While Dell's efficiency claims seem to be hot air, the 410 is a sleek, zippy and good value PC.

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