In Front
The undesirable Wesley Snipes
Wesley Snipes`s recent troubles with the Department of Home Affairs illustrate some problems with their systems.
Software licensing, costs bug users
Technology buyers think enterprise software is too expensive and licensing programmes inflexible, a survey found.
Data retention is no longer an option
The decision in a recent US court case going against Morgan Stanley cost the investment bank a cool $1.45 billion – all because of mismanaged e-mail archives. Could it happen here?
OS/2 nearing retirement
December 2006 marks the official retirement of IBM`s support for OS/2.
Digital divide bridged to Limpopo farmers
A group of farmers in rural South Africa have a new way to stay in touch with their market.
Broadly speaking: the truth behind broadband in South Africa
South Africans rejoiced at the belated launch of a broadband consumer solution in 2001. Joy soon turned to despair when the reality proved to be a sub-standard, slower-than-dialup service from Telkom.
Apple goes Intel – Sentiments and local opinion
The market`s response to Apple`s announcement two months ago of its intention to ditch the IBM PowerPC processor and go with Intel processors starting next year has been mixed, to say the least.
Road to convergence: destination unknown
December 2006 marks the official retirement of IBM`s support for OS/2.
The twain shall meet
"OSS fan" McKay Motshabi is not likely to preach such ideals once he`s at Microsoft.
What`s up, DOC?
The Department of Communications has presented its strategic plan to parliament.