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News Archive April 2008

30th April

• Microsoft helps to break its own encryption
• Latest quad-cores creep into consumer desktops

29th April

• AMD quad-core chip hits compatibility snag

25th April

• Microsoft denies XP extension

24th April

• Vista SP1 hits Automatic Update
• New version of Ubuntu closes gap on Windows
• Microsoft to offer web-based data sharing

23rd April

• Yahoo! soaring profits unlikely to affect Microsoft deal
• Ofcom back to drawing board over broadband wireless plans

22nd April

• Intel unveils tool for creating mashups to enhance Web sites
• Microsoft is top for digital sales service performance

21st April

• Ubuntu Linux takes on enterprise server market with new OS
• Microsoft: Finding flaws on our website is OK

18th April

• How Windows XP contributes to global warming

17th April

• A hidden Yahoo acquisition cost for Microsoft
• Security experts split on "cyberterrorism" threat

14th April

• Microsoft patched critical Windows bug in XP SP3 early
• BT's 'illegal' 2007 Phorm trial profiled tens of thousands
• Hackers open new front in payment card data thefts

10th April

• Is online shopping ever secure?
• Yahoo! hits back at Microsoft with Google ad test

9th April

• Criminals invest in crimeware-as-a-service
• Search engines head for EU clash

3rd April

• Microsoft to reveal new security software
• Yahoo battles to win new users despite takeover bid
• VMware launches Lifecycle Manager tool
• Tories issue cyber-crime warning

2nd April

• Centrino Atom devices will run XP and Vista says Intel
• Microsoft's Surface moves beyond demoware
• Internet retail sales

1st April

• Who writes Linux? There are a lot of unknowns
• HP acquires E-discovery software firm