Monthly Archives: June 2004
Utility Computing: Back to the Future
PromiseThe ROI for the utility computing model is a no-brainer. But not even the vendors pushing the concept think its ready for prime time.IBM...
Yahoo Plays Favorites with Some Adware
When it comes to blocking intrusive Internet software, Yahoo Inc.s new Anti-Spy gives adware the benefit of the doubt.
The beta version of the spyware-fighting...
ZoneAlarm Security Suite 5
ZIFFPAGE TITLEAt a GlanceCompany:Zone Labs Inc., www.zonelabs.comPrice:$69.95 direct (includes one year of updates, support, and service); $24.95 a year thereafter.Pros:Enhances existing firewall, outbound program...
Computex Vendors Push IP Telephony with VOIP Gateways
TAIPEI, Taiwan—The networking companies at the Computex show here are not touting IP phones extensively this year, but IP telephony is getting a bit...
Opera CEO: Browser Ready for Its Next Act
For browser maker Opera Software ASA, 2004 has been a busy year. The Norwegian company went public on the Oslo Stock Exchange, synced up...
Analysts: Sonys Clié Pullback Jibes with Forecasts
Industry analysts said they werent surprised by Sonys announcement Tuesday that it will halt production of all Clié handhelds in the United States for...
SCO, BayStar Bury the Hatchet
In a surprise announcement, The SCO Group Inc. on Tuesday announced that it has entered into an agreement with BayStar Capital II LP to...
Sun Updates Java Enterprise, Desktop Systems
Sun Microsystems Inc. will make a number of product announcements at its quarterly Network Computing Webcast in California and its SunNetwork Conference 2004 in...
CA Stirs up MySQLs World
Imagine youre a little open-source database company from Sweden named MySQL. Things are going pretty good for you. Instead of competing directly with the...
Sun, Fujitsu to Merge SPARC Development Efforts
Sun Microsystems Inc. and Fujitsu Ltd. will jointly develop and market a line of SPARC/Solaris systems that will hit the market by the middle...