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  • Intel's long-awaited Montecito set for debut

    Intel will launch its "Montecito" version of Itanium, the first dual-core version of the processor, on July 18 in the US, sources familiar with the event said.

  • ThinkFree Office 3

    ThinkFree Office 3 is a low-cost alternative to Microsoft Office that lacks advanced tools but offers a free online component that's a handy work in progress for frequent travellers.

  • StarOffice 8

    StarOffice 8 is an impressive upgrade of Sun's bargain productivity suite, and a good buy for small and large businesses since it costs a fraction of the price of its main competitor, Microsoft Office 2003.

  • Sun launches new line of 64-bit computers

    Sun Microsystems VP John Fowler and Sun co-founder Andy Bechtolsheim show off the Sun Fire X4100, part of the new Galaxy family of servers.

  • Archival survival guide

    In this special report, we review six archival options in the market.

  • Thin, but no flakes: 4 thin-clients reviewed

    Last month we looked at thin-client terminals. This month RMIT examines the back end for thin-client setups.

  • Apple-Intel: Winners and losers

    Apple's move to adopt Intel chips will inevitably result in new victors and casualities in the desktop battlefield. Here's a sample.

  • Six thin clients reviewed

    In the first instalment of a two-part review on thin clients, we look at thin-client terminals.

  • NAS for the rest of us: 4 storage solutions

    We test and compare NAS devices designed to suit a specific set of medium-enterprise requirements.

  • Security with bite: 15 technologies tested

    In this special review, we round up the various authentication devices on the market. From fingerprint scanners, to single sign-on software and biometric technology -- we have the authentication market covered.

  • The suite approach: 6 office suites tested

    Developers of alternative office software need to place more emphasis on ease of conversion if they ever wish to de-throne Microsoft.

  • Sun launches free Solaris

    At Sun Microsystems' quarterly event, Sun CEO Scott McNealy delivers details about the new, free version of the Solaris 10 operating system.

  • Making wireless more reliable

    Wireless interoperability in focus at Sun Labs

  • Tech Guide: Wireless glossary

    3G, GPRS, TransFlash, RS-MMC. Don't know what they mean? Check out our glossary of wireless terms.

  • Alternatives to Microsoft Office

    WordPerfect 12 and StarOffice 7.0 aren't the dominant office suite players, but each brings strong qualities to the field, such as affordability and ease of use. But do they have what it takes to stand up to Microsoft Office? Read our reviews to find out.

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