Simon Aughton
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Gmail set for offline access
By Simon Aughton published
News Integration with Google Gears technology will make offline access to Google’s webmail service easier, as well as adding offline support to other Google Apps products.
Snow Leopard changes Apple’s enterprise spots
By Chris Green, Simon Aughton published
News Next version of Mac OS X reveals long-overdue enterprise functionality including native Exchange support and improved multi-core processing support.
EU hits Microsoft with new record fine
By Simon Aughton published
News European regulators hit the Windows maker with another €899 million fine for failing to comply with its demands, bringing the bill to well over £1.6 billion.
Russia wants Cyrillic web
By Simon Aughton published
News Russian government wants to introduce Cyrillic version of the internet.
AOL pulls plug on Netscape browser
By Simon Aughton, Tim Danton published
News The browser that brought the web to prominence is set to be killed off, as current owner AOL wields the axe as users dwindle.
UK iPhone users report connectivity problems
By Simon Aughton published
News Early-adopters of Apple's iPhone smartphone are reporting problems with signal and connection quality, but network operator O2 insists it is not at fault, batting complaints back to Apple.
Linux gains popularity on the desktop
By Simon Aughton published
News The Linux Foundation's latest research shows that the open source OS is gaining momentum in the desktop world.
Hotmail founder launches Live Documents
By Simon Aughton published
News Live Documents brings office applications to the web and, according to its creators, "does for documents what Hotmail did for email."
Microsoft fires CIO
By Simon Aughton published
News Following an internal investigation, Stuart Scott is dismissed for 'violation of company policies'.
Google enhances Gmail with IMAP support
By Simon Aughton published
News The company has added IMAP support to its Gmail service as well as improving AdSense management tools and introducing a new translation engine.
BT and FON aim for giant Wi-Fi community
By Simon Aughton published
News The communications giant wants its customers to share Wi-Fi.
New version of Palm OS set for next year
By Simon Aughton published
News Palm boss insists delayed new version of Palm's own operating system is critical for the business, despite the success of its Windows-based models.
Losses for Palm despite high Treo sales
By Simon Aughton published
News Analysts point to iPhone effect as record Treo smartphone sales not enough to boost Palm.
Unlocking an iPhone will damage it, Apple claims
By Simon Aughton published
News Unlocking programs may "cause irreparable damage" to both the software and hardware, but is it just a scare tactic?
SEC asks Steve Jobs for deposition in Apple shares case
By Simon Aughton, ITPro published
News Apple chief to give evidence in SEC share options case examining former general counsel Nancy Heinen's role in the backdating scandal.
Dell to offer encryption option on business Latitude laptops
By Simon Aughton published
News New laptops combine hard drive encryption with user and password management and pre-boot authentication.
Microsoft talks up Parlano acquisition plans
By Simon Aughton published
News The company plans to add group chat software to its Office Communications server and client products.
Dell unveils energy efficient OptiPlex 755
By Simon Aughton published
News The latest member of Dell's family, the new OptiPlex 755, will reduce desk-side service visits by more than half, according to the company.
Windows Server 2008 to support Exchange Server 2007
By Simon Aughton published
News The release of service pack 1 in the fourth quarter means Exchange Server 2007 will be supported by Windows Server 2008 and Vista.
Laser printers as unhealthy as smoking
By Simon Aughton published
News A study by Australian scientists shows some models of laser printers give off the same amount of particulate pollution as a smoker.
OFT to probe Tiscali's Pipex buy
By Simon Aughton published
News ISPs asks Office of Fair Trading to investigate Tiscali's £210 million Pipex acquisition.
Web developer pay rockets by 26 per cent
By Simon Aughton published
News A shortage of Web 2.0-savvy IT graduates contributes to soaring salaries.
LaCie launches 1TB biometric drive
By Simon Aughton, Rene Millman published
News New external drive boast biometric security for up to five users.
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