Open warfare

Linux kernel vulnerability found

In today`s tech wrap: a serious vulnerability found in the Linux kernel, RedHat certification at school and spam-fighting makes a serious profit.

MS targets car software market

In today`s tech wrap: Microsoft aims to put its software in every car on earth, the server market shows another positive quarter, and a next-generation DVD format gets industry approval.

IT makes your skin crawl

In today`s world tech wrap: RF credit card implants - doesn`t it make your skin crawl? Video games help sport coaches, storage becoming harder, online shopping early winners, cheap plastic storage, and 2004 a daunting security year.

How to hack iTunes

In today`s world tech roundup: A programmer points the way to iTunes DRM hack, December is make or break for the Net, IE to block pop-ups, and Dell closes Indian call centre.

Debian Project hit by crackers

In today`s world tech wrap: Debian Linux hit by crackers, Mac and PC TCO comparison and developing nations start to embrace Internet commerce.

US tech firms to double offshore services

In today`s world tech roundup: US companies to double offshore services, Intel loses out to Samsung and AMD blasts Centrino.

I know! Let`s have a hackers` union!

In today`s world tech roundup: Security expert wants hacker`s union; Microsoft again explains .Net; pop-up ruled OK; and PostgreSQL fine-tuned.

Another PayPal virus strikes

In today`s tech news wrap: another Mimail variant harvesting personal info; AT&T wireless upgrades its US mobile data network; AMD says its Opteron has marched up the supercomputer ranks; and a `radio station in a box` has been launched.

MS Exchange add-on will not end spam war

In today`s world tech roundup: Microsoft says new Exchange Server will not end spam wars; researcher warns Exchange`s guest account facility makes it vulnerable; Microsoft to join online music market; and Toshiba introduces slate computer you can "page" through.

Microsoft moves in on chip world

In today`s world tech roundup: Microsoft moves in on chip world with Xbox; MS denies discussions with Google; JBoss indemnifies customers; and new additions to the world`s supercomputer list.

Airlines get in-flight Internet

In today`s world tech wrap: Japan Airlines System gets on-board Net; FCC expands wireless spectrums; Linux lab hires lawyers for Torvalds; IBM supercomputer on gaming chip; Nokia battery examination; and Montecito will be a multi-threader.