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16th August 2005 Archive

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  • Apple patches OS X security flaws

    Patching time is here

    Apple has posted its latest Mac OS X security update, which addresses a number of potential vulnerabilities in the operating system. Included among the patches are repairs to AppKit which prevent malicious users exploiting buffer overflows with carefully crafted .rtf and .doc files, executing malware stored within those files …

    Software & Security 16 Aug 2005, 09:28

  • Intel brings forward 90nm dual-core Xeons

    Have the 65nm versions been delayed?

    Intel has confirmed claims made last week that it plans to bring forward the release of dual-core Xeon processors. Describing development work on the chips as running "ahead of schedule", the chip giant last night said 'Paxville', the 90nm dual-core Xeon MP part will ship "later in 2005" instead of Q1 2006, as originally …

    PC Builder 16 Aug 2005, 09:35

  • AMD, IBM to 'extend' chip R&D partnership

    Out to 2011, and into 32nm, 22nm

    AMD and IBM are to co-operate on the development of 32nm and 22nm process technologies. So claims a report (registration required) in yesterday's San Jose Mercury News, which notes the agreement between the pair will stretch through to 2011. According to the paper, the two chip makers will jointly work on research into new …

    IT Channel 16 Aug 2005, 10:28

  • AMD rolls out faster mobile processors

    Sempron, Athlon 64 lines extended

    AMD today rolled out a handful of mobile processors, extending its Mobile Sempron and Mobile Athlon 64 product lines. So, in comes the Mobile Athlon 64 4000+, a $382 chip aimed at "full-size notebooks", as AMD puts it. The same sort of kit is targeted by the Mobile Sempron 3300+, priced at $125. For thin and light machines …

    PC Builder 16 Aug 2005, 10:30

  • Gateway ends losing streak

    But cuts FY2005 sales, earnings forecast

    Gateway went back into the black during its second quarter, the PC maker reported yesterday, ending its 13-quarter run of loss announcements. For the three months to 30 June 2005, Gateway sold $873m worth of kit, up 4.2 per cent on both the year-ago quarter and the previous three-month period, which both yielded revenues of $ …

    IT Channel 16 Aug 2005, 10:48

  • NTT preps 3D web browser

    Not quite cyberspace

    Japanese software company NTT will release its three-dimensional web browser in October, the company revealed last week. The ¥30,000 ($275) SpaceBrowser package works with Internet Explorer to render information in a 3D space. The example NTT uses is a wine store where the prices of the various cuvées on offer are arranged as …

    Software & Security 16 Aug 2005, 11:58

  • WinDVD developer sues Dell

    Hands off our instant-playback patent, firm says

    WinDVD software developer InterVideo has sued Dell, claiming the PC giant has infringed one of its patents. The developer yesterday said it had filed a formal complaint with the US District Court of Northern California. The patent in question, number 6,765,788, details a "method and apparatus for integrating personal computer …

    PC Builder 16 Aug 2005, 13:16

  • Sun's Linux killer shows promise

    Review Solaris 10 on x86

    If Sun gets very serious about Solaris 10 on x86 and the Open Solaris project that it hopes will nourish it, Linux vendors had better get very worried. That's because, in the many areas where Linux is miles ahead of Solaris, Sun stands a good chance of catching up quickly if it has the will, whereas in the many areas where …

    Software & Security 16 Aug 2005, 23:23