The way people behave on mailing lists is seldom anything like they would at dinner parties, which is why, so often, offence is taken.

Last week saw further Microsoft anti-trust positioning allegations.

From bank-stealing Trojans and Web services that leak information to the Google desktop search tool, innovation in the Internet age is taking on a whole new meaning.

Cellular operators are punting HSDPA as an ADSL alternative, but unreasonable billing structures are unlikely to foster adoption.

Last week Oracle bought Sleepycat, an open source software vendor, and Sweden-based HotSip, a provider of telecommunications infrastructure software.

Last week`s RSA Conference in San Jos'e generated considerable activity across the news wires, with vendors pulling out all the stops to make sure they get a slice of the security limelight.

WiMax technology is ideal for development in Africa, but it seems SA will lose out as long as government`s cash cows are alive.

Does 'new media` mean everything has to travel over a data channel, including interviews exclusively via e-mail?

It`s astonishing to learn that the hottest content being downloaded onto video iPods is pornography.

Last week Software AG and Trend Micro posted excellent numbers, while Borland, Cisco, McAfee and Telstra disappointed.

Kama Sutra, it seems, was a case of much ado about nothing. The worm came and went and conquered none. Other good news this week is that not all worms are created equal - some may even be used to protect your PC.

The time-honoured tradition of television is on its way to a cellphone near you, but will this latest craze in mobile technology change the way we watch what`s on the box?

When you`ve finally invested in a digital camera, all the functionality and choice can sometimes cause photography paralysis.