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  • Microsoft's JPEG rival to become a standard?

    Microsoft's HD Photo format could soon become a standard, boosting sales of its Windows Vista operating system which includes built-in support for the JPEG alternative.

  • Study: Open source databases going mainstream

    Following in the footsteps of the Linux operating system, open-source databases are moving toward mainstream use and threatening proprietary software alternatives, according to a new survey.

  • Borland to wield tools against Microsoft

    The revived company readies a software suite to compete against Microsoft's popular Visual Studio.Net. But can it really go toe-to-toe with the tech giant?

  • Fujitsu targets software giants

    Japanese industrial giant Fujitsu is using its clout in the computer hardware business to enter the profitable market for e-business software.

  • Java tools effort seeks common ground

    Sun, BEA and other software companies are set to announce an interoperable tools effort called the Java Tools Community--but don't look for Java powerhouse IBM in the mix.

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  • India's licence to open source

    Does anyone really need another open-source licensing model? One of the leaders of India's IT movement says yes.

  • Google vs. Yahoo: Clash of cultures

    As the two giants tussle for domination of online advertising dollars, it's increasingly clear that this tug-of-war is really a test of each company's corporate culture.

  • Tech Solutions' Eclipse: Try it before you buy it

    Eclipse Service Management Software has what busy IT managers need: service call logging, dispatching, billing, SLA management, labour and parts management, purchasing, and more.

  • The best VoIP solution is ...

    The world of enterprise IP telephony is varied and complex. Here's our round-up of the major players and what they can bring to your business.

  • 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.

Reviews (39)

  • A Portable Gaming Powerhouse

    Dell's feature-rich Inspiron 8100 favors speed and expandability over mobility and cost. Particularly since it packs a 1.13GHz Mobile Pentium III-M, the 8100 ranks high as a desktop replacement and a mobile gaming system. A stunning display and colourful palm rest inserts are merely the most visible of the 8100's many appealing features.

  • MSI GT725

    MSI's GT725 is a bleeding fast laptop. There's a number of design and software concerns, however, the price alone allows most of these to be forgiven. If you need a powerful desktop replacement, consider the GT725.

  • The best VoIP solution is ...

    The world of enterprise IP telephony is varied and complex. Here's our round-up of the major players and what they can bring to your business.

  • LG Arena

    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.

  • Dell Inspiron 8500: Mobile media powerhouse

    With its wide-aspect 15.4in. screen, excellent performance and reasonable battery life, Dell's redesigned Inspiron 8500 series is a mobile media powerhouse.

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