What is Digital Britain worth to you?

According to the government, we can not rely on the private sector to deliver high speed broadband services to every corner of the UK.

So how should we react to the news of a proposed 50 pence levy on phone lines? A small price to pay for the the 21st century infrastructure we need to compete or a cynical stealth tax? Read more
 

Can Chrome steal Windows’ thunder?

Google has announced a new project to develop a lightweight operating system which could soon be rivalling Microsoft Windows.

The system is called Google Chrome OS and aims to build on the success of its recently launched Chrome browser but the Internet giant says it needs help from the open source community. Read more
 

XP downgrade from Windows 7 could extend to 2011

The life expectancy of Windows XP is on the rise again as Microsoft bows to pressure from businesses and further extends the deadline for XP downgrade rights. 

But this latest stay of execution for the aging operating system seems less specific than previous extensions. Read more

How to buy friends and influence people

As interest continues to grow in the commercial potential of social networking sites such as Twitter, one company asks why you would spend time making friends when you can simply buy them?

Find out how Australian firm uSocial is selling followers to businesses who wish to boost their Twitter audience. Read more