December 2000

2000: the year Linux invaded Wintel's wonderland

The year began with a whimper in place of a much-feared bang. But there were still plenty of surprises in store. Nicholas...  Continue Reading

Java toolkit out for beta testing

A Java toolkit that allows developers to build Web- based applications that can handle Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG), a...  Continue Reading

Microsoft grabs great plains - what now for Sage users?

Karl Cushing surveys the impact of Microsoft's acquisition of Great Plains late last year  Continue Reading

Keeping IT confidential

On-line recruitment site, ConfidentialIT.com went live last month, promising users an impartial, discrete and 'highly effective' job finding...  Continue Reading

Parting is sweet sorrow with Divorce-Online

An internet information service for people going through the processes of separation and divorce has been launched.

Developed in association with...

IT pervert re-offends

A computer expert and former Hackney Borough councillor jailed for four months last year after downloading child porn from the internet, including images...  Continue Reading

ATSCo and Jobserve fall out

ATSCo, the trade association for IT recruitment agencies, has threatened Jobserve with legal action if the job site refuses to continue posting its...  Continue Reading

Computer engineer shoots himself

A computer engineer who thought he'd infected his company system with a virus became so wracked with guilt that he telephoned the emergency services to...  Continue Reading

Hewlett Packard tightens its belt

Amid gloomy economic news in the USA, computer giant Hewlett Packard has told staff in the USA that it will delay annual pay rises by three months, saving...  Continue Reading

Microsoft acquires SME software company

Microsoft has acquired Great Plains, a software company specialising in business management apps for small firms. Great Plains...  Continue Reading

Streaming media giant issues profits warning

Real Networks, the streaming media software company has joined the profits warning club. It’s Q4 revenues were predicted to be around $59m. Despite 33%...  Continue Reading

CityJobs now offering Web-based training

On-line recruitment service CityJobs.com is offering its users easy access to a comprehensive selection of web-based training courses through a link on its...  Continue Reading

Tech suppliers hit by stock slump

Technology shares crashed to their lowest level since the summer of 1999 yesterday in what was the seventh biggest point slide in the Nasdaq composite index's...  Continue Reading

Speaker slams political cyber tricks

The speaker of the House of Commons has ordered political parties to end "dirty tricks" campaigns being fought over the Internet between political...  Continue Reading

New appointment at Parity

IT recruitment agency, Parity Resources has appointed Jeff Brooks as its resourcing services director.

Brooks, who has 30 years experience in the...

Ginny jumps for charity

Capital Software employee Ginny Smethurst recently raised £500 for Mencap (the Royal Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults) after...  Continue Reading

Icann names some names

Will the new top-level domain names free up or foul up the unity of the Internet?  Continue Reading