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  • OOXML just a Microsoft 'marketing tool'

    The developer of XML and a former ISO committee chair have both claimed that Microsoft was interested in having Office Open XML accredited as an international standard in order to forward the company's wider interests.

  • Another Mac OS X hack challenge launched

    A university systems engineer in Wisconsin is giving hackers until Friday to break into his Mac.

  • Challenge to big Microsoft settlement dismissed

    A California appeals court gave a nod earlier this week to a historic US$1.1 billion settlement in a case against Microsoft, dismissing a challenge by a plaintiff in the class-action case over the terms of the deal.

  • Mac OS X flaw raises serious concerns

    An unpublished security vulnerability in Apple's OS X operating system which first came to light after a hacking competition has sparked concern in the user community.

  • Ozzie memo: 'Internet services disruption'

    Last week, Microsoft announced its plans for two new online services: Windows Live and Office Live. However, it is clear that Microsoft sees more work ahead as it tries to catch up with rivals offering free, ad-supported products. Chief Technical Officer Ray Ozzie, who is leading the services push, outlined the challenge in a memo he penned late last month.

Blogs (14)

  • Read the blog post - Angus Kidman

    The $5 budget challenge

    The ever-decreasing cost of storage might look like a useful development for the cash-strapped IT manager, but in fact the falling bucks per gigabyte figure can carry a hidden sting in the tail.

  • Read the blog post - Chris Duckett

    What kind of company is Oracle?

    As Oracle gets bigger and bigger, one question remains unanswered: what type of company is Oracle?

  • Read the blog post - Brad Howarth

    Start-up outlook: A national disgrace

    The fact that Australia won't be represented at either of the globe's pre-eminent showcases for emerging tech companies should be considered a national disgrace.

  • Read the blog post - Chris Duckett

    No paper, no promotion

    It comes at no surprise to learn that HR people use IT certifications to choose between candidates when hiring, but in some organisations it can also inhibit career advancement.

  • Read the blog post - Brad Howarth

    Biarri's massive maths mission

    Aussie start-up Biarri reckons it has found a way to give even small businesses access to some of the most powerful mathematical modelling tools available.

Features and Case Studies (635)

  • The hacker challenge

    Security systems continue to get more sophisticated--and so do the hackers who are seeking to break through them. How can you best combine your defences to protect your company networks?

  • Can Microsoft be trusted on OOXML covenants?

    Developers wanting to use Microsoft's Office Open XML specification will need to brush up on their legal skills.

  • Microsoft opens up: Everything you need to know

    The software company has made a big show about opening up its APIs, but has it really changed its stance towards open source?

  • Gates talks about the future before farewell

    For years, Bill Gates has been trumpeting software's ascent from the lowly PC to everything from mobile phones to home entertainment. In this interview before his farewell speech, Gates talks about competitors, the future of DVD, and why all of those seamless connections between digital devices exist only in keynote speeches.

  • India to make US$50bn from tech in 2007/8

    Industry association Nasscom has predicted that India's booming tech economy will grow around 25 percent during 2007/8, which will push revenues past the US$50 billion mark.

Reviews (239)

  • PC army tackles Xbox security code

    A growing army of PC owners is hoping to use the power of the masses to crack the main security code of Microsoft's Xbox and claim $100,000 in the process.

  • System Mechanic 7 Professional

    System Mechanic 7 Professional goes beyond its original greatness, morphing a system utility suite into a kind of grand security suite. As such, it comes up short.

  • Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006

    In this review, we take a look at BizTalk Server 2006 and how well it fits as an EAI (Enterprise Application Integration) and workflow tool for the enterprise.

  • Hiking the price -- with no complaint?

    SQL Server 2005 will cost more but why aren't customers complaining?

  • Fast fixes for pesky PC problems

    Hijacked Web browsers, slow bootups, lost shortcuts, choppy video -- we've gathered 10 easy, inexpensive solutions for these and other common computing problems.

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