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  • China jails Microsoft counterfeiters

    Eleven counterfeiters have been given jail sentences of between one and a half and six and a half years by a Chinese court after being found guilty of producing fake Microsoft software.

  • Troubled times ahead for tech?

    If you believe the US credit crisis has little to do with the technology industry, think again.

  • Alleged US hackers charged

    Eleven people have been charged with hacking major US retailers, including TJX, and compromising the credit- and debit-card details of over 40 million people.

  • Broadcom billionaire charged over cocaine, fraud

    Broadcom co-founder and former CEO Henry T. Nicholas III is facing two federal indictments that allege conspiracy and securities fraud related to options backdating, as well as numerous drug violations.

  • Structural separation is cheaper way ahead for FTTN

    In a new report commissioned by Optus, analyst group CEG argues that structural separation of any future broadband network would be considerably cheaper to regulate than operational separation.

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  • Will there be life after Microsoft?

    The pressure on Redmond seems to be intensifying, following a week-long string of "Is-there-life-after-Microsoft?" headlines: Gartner declaring Windows' permanent beta status, Ballmer acknowledging StarOffice challenges in Europe, IE-only developers lamenting their futures, plus a lot of pro-Firefox coverage.

  • Q&A: Microsoft's Muglia on thwarting hackers

    Microsoft's Bob Muglia explains why the software giant is emphasising hacking's criminality, and outlines its rejigged approach to plugging security holes.

  • Running Linux with Office XP: Ready for business?

    Linux has made a big impact in the server room, but usability issues and lock-in to Microsoft Office have conspired to hold it back on the desktop. Has that all changed?

  • Management tips: 'Off the record' complaints

    When a staff member approaches you with a specific complaint about a peer and asks that you keep the comments secret, beware the situation that could develop. When anonymity is requested, it's best for managers to be on the defensive.

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  • Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

    Media Center Edition 2005 is the best desktop DVR app out there, but it's not yet ready to play hub for your digital home.

  • Chip talk

    What technologies are chip manufacturers using to create smaller and smaller chips?

  • Running Linux with Office XP: Ready for business?

    Linux has made a big impact in the server room, but usability issues and lock-in to Microsoft Office have conspired to hold it back on the desktop. Has that all changed?

  • Are all-in-one PCs doomed?

    IBM plans to retire its all-in-one NetVista X Series PC after only two years on the market.

  • More about motherboards part II

    For this month's continuation of our motherboard test (last month we looked at Socket 370 motherboards, while this month we concentrate on Socket A models) we have added a little of our own Socket A nomenclature as far as the chipset type is concerned. You will notice in our sidebar we have provided a simple table outlining the features of the VIA Apollo KT133 and KT133A chipsets.

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