24th December 2007 Archive

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AOL plays nice, pays developers

Hard lesson

Remember AOL and the "walled garden"? Today, when you meet what used to be the world's number one, and rather standoffish, consumer internet service provider they are talking about working with others and not re-inventing the wheel. In early 2008, AOL will focus on the company's recent commitments to support Google's …

Software & Security 24 Dec 00:02
IE's Acid trip back to conflict

'nam all over again

On the face of it, rendering a simple smiley on a screen seems pretty straightforward. So Microsoft's excited revelation that the yet-to-launch Internet Explorer (IE) 8 has passed the Acid2 test might seem like a lot of fuss about nothing. The reality is that - assuming Microsoft's claim is genuine - it is quite an achievement …

Software & Security 24 Dec 00:02
Dell's laptop customisation options not very customisable

Memory, all alone in the moonlight

Forward-thinking Dell customers who want to make cash savings on pre-loaded memory cards in the firm's latest range of laptops could be in for a hard time. El Reg reader Paul contacted us after problems he had when attempting to customise a Dell XPS M1530 on the PC giant's website. He was hoping to get a laptop loaded with a …

IT Channel 24 Dec 12:31
Wipro seeks firepower for Capgemini bid

'Hectic negotiations' with bankers

Capgemini shares moved up 11 per cent today on reports that Wipro, the Indian IT services giant, wants to buy the company. Wipro is in "hectic negotiations" with bankers over financing a deal which would value Capgemini up to $7bn, the Hindustan Times reports. A bid for the French IT services firm is expected by the end of …

IT Channel 24 Dec 19:57