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    One of the world's largest computing grids, capable of streaming the equivalent of three million DVDs a year, was officially launched on Friday in Europe.

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    Australia's competition regulator late yesterday denied an application by Telstra to stop supplying Optus fixed line services within the SingTel subsidiary's cable network footprint.

  • ACTU prepares for Telstra's wrath

    The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) received a day of grace to prepare for legal action from Telstra, which alleged the unions had provided false information to employees.

  • Qld cybersquatter causes mayhem

    A cybersquatter who set up a fake website in the name of Queensland's new political party has taunted staffers trying to shut it down.

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    One week after the Australian launch of Apple's much-anticipated iPhone 3G handset, locals keen to buy the device are still queuing outside the company's only Sydney retail store.

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    Does anyone seriously believe that Australian businesses and government agencies manage security any better than the US or UK?

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    I'm a celebrity, don't back me up

    Celebrity comes with its perks free alcohol, better-looking partners, lots of holiday time and disadvantages constant media intrusions, being forced to appear in films with Eddie Murphy for the long-term good of your career, and having to do mindless radio interviews with angry men who've been awake since 4am.

  • Read the blog post - Angus Kidman

    Why sex scandals are good for data management

    Convincing people of the importance of regular backups and a proper data management plan is a bit like persuading them of the necessity of regular visits to the dentist no-one bothers until they wake up in the morning screaming with pain. But if you can't persuade them with pain, sex often works a treat.

  • Read the blog post - Ella Morton

    The Machine is Us/Ing Us

    A YouTube video has changed my view of the world. And no, this time it didn't involve a monkey or a grievous injury captured on camera.

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    From search to aggregation addiction

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  • Asia's open source hangup

    One of the main draws and selling point of open source technology is its much celebrated developer ecosystem. But, according to an industry expert, this community spirit seems to be lacking in Asia.

  • Joe Biden's tech voting record

    US vice presidential candidate Joe Biden has a mixed record on technology, spending most of his Senate career allied with the FBI and copyright holders. His anti-privacy legislation was actually responsible for the creation of PGP.

  • Fujitsu Design Collection 2008

    Fujitsu shows off some sleek concept designs that never hit the market, and the brand new P series at the de de ce showroom in Sydney.

  • Photos: The history of the transistor

    In the 60 years since its invention, the transistor has shrunk from hulking origins to the point where more than six billion can fit in an area the size of a credit card. Follow the history of the transistor from its humble origins in Bell Labs to its possible quantum future.

  • Top 10 worst IT disasters of all time

    From faulty satellites nearly causing World War III to the Millennium Bug, poorly executed IT has had a lot to answer for over the years

Videos (2)

  • 25 years of GNU with Fry

    The Free Software Foundation is beginning celebrations of 25 years of GNU with the release of a video presented by actor and comedian Stephen Fry.

  • 'Internet van' turns 30

    The Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California, celebrates a nondescript converted bread truck for its instrumental role in developing the first mobile and wireless Internet connection. News.com's Kara Tsuboi introduces the engineers behind a feat that happened three decades ago this month.

Reviews (33)

  • Motorola ROKR E8

    The ROKR E8 looks to be Motorola's stab at the iPhone killer, with a morphing touchscreen display and media focused features.

  • Telstra F165

    Dubbed the "Country Phone" Telstra's F165 sure looks the part. A rugged, rubberised candy-bar form factor with an extendable external antenna masks powerful HSDPA connectivity.

  • LG Prada KE850

    This collaboration between Prada and LG is a luxury triband touchscreen phone that comes with a leather pouch and branded wipecloth.

  • Windows Vista Ultimate

    Windows Vista Ultimate is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.

  • Windows Vista Business

    Windows Vista Business is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.

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