Hacking for human rights

Reuters reports that a group of hackers known as Hactivismo has announced the near completion of a software program that would allow access to censored sites for human rights workers. The Peekabooty software will circumvent filters designed to block access, and it's putting the frighteners on the likes of Saudi Arabia, China and North Korea, all of whom have decided to prevent their citizens accessing sites they deem unsuitable. The announcement was made at the recent Defcon conference in Las Vegas and nearly 30 volunteers are working on the project. ...more

HP heralds green PC with five-year lifecycle

HP is attempting to cash in on the current obsession with green technology with the launch a new energy efficient business PC range. The HP rp5700 Long Lifecycle Business Desktop PC range is fitted with an 80% efficient power supply, which the company claims is up to 15% more efficient than standard supplies. This reduces both energy consumption and waste heat emanating from the small form-factor PC. ...more

CA draws a line under financial troubles

CA is hoping to draw a line under its financial troubles, finally filing its late 10k and appointing a new CFO. The management software company has seen a fifth of its market value wiped out this year as it underwent an internal investigation into financial irregularities that brought to light stock awards made several years after they were granted, as well as errors in accounting for its subscription revenues prior to 2006. Its 10k form filed today noted 'material weaknesses in its financial controls . ...more

20-01-2001 Essential news of the week

Brought neatly together and presented on a plate, here is a roundup of some of the week's main news stories from the world of IT. Toshiba develops all-in-one video chip Intel reports harder times ahead for PC industry BT unveils phones of the future The next-generation Internet, from the people at CERN Hitachi launches DVD camcorder Intel buys Xircom Mobile AMD Duron processors moving into position Nokia and Symbian steal a march on Microsoft and Palm HP philanthropist bows out Don't forget, we welcome your comments. Just click on a story and go for the 'Comments' link on the right-hand side of the screen. ...more

Putting the user at the centre of "Hailstorm"

Don't adapt to the myriad of technologies that surround you, let them cater for you. That is the beguiling user-centric notion behind "HailStorm", the newly unveiled services that mark phase 2 of Microsoft's .NET rollout. ...more