BRUSSELS -- Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) will take the next crucial step in a four-year-long battle over software patents within the European Union (E.U.) on Wednesday, when they hold a decisive vote on a proposed E.U. law, or directive, on computer-implemented inventions (CII). The proposal has been dubbed the "software patent directive" by its opponents.
EU will vote on software patents rules on Wednesday
The Tech Zone has posted an article on Internet TV
Another article about AMD's antitrust suit against Intel, this time from CoolTechZone
Hardware Analysis has posted an article on AMD's antitrust suit against Intel
Dan's Data has posted issue 147 of their letters column
The TechZone takes a look at why AMD is suing Intel.
The Tech Zone has a story on an eBay shopping experience.
AMD Board reports that AMD files antitrust complaint against Intel in U.S. Federal District Court
AMD announced today that it filed an antitrust complaint against Intel Corporation ("Intel") yesterday in U.S. federal district court for the district of Delaware under Section 2 of the Sherman Antitrust Act, Sections 4 and 16 of the Clayton Act, and the California Business and Professions Code. The 48-page complaint explains in detail how Intel has unlawfully maintained its monopoly in the x86 microprocessor market by engaging in worldwide coercion of customers from dealing with AMD. It identifies 38 companies that have been victims of coercion by Intel - including large scale computer-makers, small system-builders, wholesale distributors, and retailers, through seven types of illegality across three continents.
AMD Files Antitrust Complaint Against Intel In U.S. Federal District Court
ThinkComputers.org has posted a coverage from the MillionMan LAN 4 LAN party
Google has confirmed that it is developing an online payment system, although it says it has no plans to take on eBay's PayPal service.
Google confirms work on Internet payment service
Taiwanese computer manufacturer Shuttle has launched its first small form-factor PC that supports Intel's dual-core and 64-bit processors.
Shuttle launches small form PC with dual-core system
CoolTechZone reports that desktop DDR3 modules are ready for retail in 12 months
HEXUS has posted a new column - Jon Peddie June 2005: ATI drives CrossFire to market
Intel on Friday unveiled chip technology designed to support all current Wi-Fi standards as well as those expected in the future.
Intel expands its Wi-Fi chip technology
Dan's Data has published issue 46 of their I/O letters column
PC Review has an article outlining some useful tips to help you avoid RSI whilst using your PC.
HEXUS posted exclusive pictures from inside ASUSTeK's R&D Labs in their new Headquarters.
Company is expected to unveil search engine for Web-only video that will let people preview media clips from its Web site.
Google readying Web-only video search
Advanced Micro Devices executives confirmed that the company plans to move to quad-core processors in 2007, adding focused optimizations to manage power and improve throughput.
AMD Details Early Quad-Core Plans
CoolTechZone reports that NVIDIA G70 launch and shipping dates has been confirmed
