A Canadian university is teaching a class on the art of coding viruses. The responsibility and morality of this will probably be debated for weeks. Have we gone completely insane?

The question of salary reviews in these financially risky times is a serious debate that is fraught with danger.

Microsoft regularly adds grist to the mill of those who love Microsoft-bashing. The other day it was an on again/off again plan for an Internet-enabled toilet. This time, it was a security update so secure nothing got through.

Last week saw several local black economic empowerment (BEE) deals take place.

As the completely computerised home of the future takes shape, those who don`t know ROM from RAM ponder the hidden dangers that could lurk in these supposed technological marvels.

Last week saw good financial results from Dell that defy most trends, as well as the Johnnic unbundling.

As usual, Computer Faire took time to get through, and as usual, the trip revealed some good technology, and some not so mind-blowing.

The IT industry is known for its promises. They are often overstated to the verge of dishonesty, but apparently that`s how we all like it.

Computer Faire may be focused purely on business, but this year`s event feels more like a funfair than a sombre corporate event.

There has been much speculation circulating about Sun Microsystems and its possible acquisition by a major company such as Dell, HP or IBM.

You have to admire the IT industry. It has been browbeaten for so long you`d expect it to be cowed. But then it comes up with the definitive futuristic vision.

A word of advice for those who have risen too high, too fast on the career ladder and find themselves taking on more than they can handle and living beyond their means.

There are too many questions raised by the new SNO licensing process for the public to be confident it will not go down the road of endless delays, in much the same way as the third cellular licence process did.