31st January 2007 Archive

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Hardware

• 3Com adds Linux blade to routers Application blade runs open source apps
• Allied Telesis punts low-cost Gig PoE switch Powered Gig Ethernet for £30 a port
• Cisco goes power-crazy New stackable Gig and fan-less switches are all-PoE

Market News

• Intel, AMD jostled for market share in 2006 Win some, lose some
• Oughton to leave OGC Exits in wake of procurement review

PC Builder

• Michael Dell ousts Rollins, back in charge Stalled server growth, exploding batteries, sinking customer service

Reseller

• PC World says death to floppies How to recycle a 3.5in disk. And a PR strategy
• SFO raids Torex addresses Oh dear...

Security

• Script wreaks havoc on MySpace Rains down spam, opens door to users' accounts

Services

• Fujitsu and union in jam over strike Amicus wants, Fujitsu won't
• IT waste extracted from UK.gov Phew! What a stink

Software

• Vista DRM broken already? While Gates closes up on £ for $ pricing
• Vista raises the bar for flaw finders But the battle's not over yet
• Vista sends PC prices sky high Get your desktop computer for just £9,999
• Vista: long-term burn, not short-term sizzle Analysis Talking the talk