Microsoft has been ordered to pay US$1.5 billion to Alcatel-Lucent in a patent dispute over MP3 audio technology used in Windows.
Michael Robertson -- founder of MP3.com, Linspire and SIPphone, which specialises in Internet telephony -- has been embroiled in a lot of controversies.
Apple Computer's new music service could help shift the battle to control digital media away from Microsoft's proprietary file formats, according to analysts.
Today, even the cheapest notebook computers outstrip the performance needs of the most demanding business users, and you no longer have to settle for a desktop because the notebook is too expensive.
Web services are a dominant theme for the next version of Windows Media Player, making its first preview appearance next month.
Sydney-based start-up Audinate is making traditional analog cabling obsolete in favour of TCP/IP-based networking technology. And it's doing a pretty good job so far, with its technology used by World Youth Day and the Sydney Opera House.
Lenovo is moving away from its business origins with the launch of a new consumer oriented PC line, dubbed the "Idea" range, later this month.
Former Stanford University professor turned technology executive, Craig Barrett believes that it's the duty of every large company to give back to society in some way.
The Acer Aspire 5536 is a little light on battery, but it's a good all-rounder for anyone seeking an affordable laptop with a big screen and keyboard.
LG's touchscreen features class-leading multimedia support, but we're not convinced it makes an excellent phone. Its flashy new interface looks great but tends to make things slower and more difficult.
MSI's EX720 isn't a bad laptop, but it certainly strikes as one with too many shortcuts taken. Still at AU$1,649 it's affordable, and if you're budget and technically minded you'll likely get some decent mileage out of this laptop.
The M50Vm is a great mid-weight laptop, with a few years of longevity in it as well. And at AU$1,999, it's definitely worth a look.
The VGNBZ15GN is Sony's latest business laptop in the Vaio range, and includes the new Centrino 2 platform. A heavy machine with strong performance, but let down by poor battery life.
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