3rd December 2003 Archive

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Channel

• ATI's shift to 32-bit precision close, says company chief But forget about 64-bit
• Intel to narrow Q4 sales forecast – analyst To the top end of its previous range, at that

Comms: Mobile

• 3 Italia: one million subscriber target ‘postponed’ Supply problems
• The end of the Wireless access point? Pctel infects the network
• Where is the perfect phone UI? Keeping Clippy the Paper Clip at bay

Comms: Networks

• Tiscali shuts forums following ‘racist’ complaints ISPA involved as allegations fly
• Virgin.net blocks new broadband punters Existing punters asked to 'go easy'

Comms: Wireless

• iPass aggregates Swisscom hotspots Busily testing access points
• The Cloud enables SIM-based hotspot access Pitching for enterprise guest Net access, too

Hardware

• IT outsourcing: manufacturers concentrate on service To compete with offshore rivals

Hardware: Servers

• Sun speeds low-end with UltraSparc, AMD kit Linux desktop moves, too
• Sun's McNealy hit with venom from European vipers We want profits now!

Management

• BT Exact: going further offshore Next phase of outsourcing strategy
• Sybase comes to Mickey Mouse’s rescue John Chen named as new Disney board member

Music and Media

• ‘Anonymous’ P2P users busted in Japan Uncloaked
• HP preps online music store Carly to leap into mosh pit
• MP3.com archive is destroyed No joy for Robertson

Personal

• ATI offers money back FireGL trade-in temptation Up to $85 off when you hand in your old card
• Sony drops PSX features to meet Xmas launch date Slower DVD writing, fewer media formats supported

Personal: Reviews

• Asus Radeon 9800XT/TVD Review Asus' strong ATI debut
• Sony Ericsson P900 smartphone Reg Review The P800 updated at last

Security

• A plague on all our networks Attacks on the up, as clean-up costs soar
• Altiris makes Wise move in patch management $43m deal
• Security rivals settle patent dispute Happy finish

Security: Anti-Virus

• Heavy squalls of blended worms to hit next year Windows malware sweeps 2003 viral charts