Firefox 3 download stampede sets world record
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The launch of the Firefox 3 browser this week was a huge success for Mozilla. Not only did it set a world record for day one browser downloads, its servers buckled under the weight of demand for the new browser. The thing is – will Firefox 3 be any good?
Should British hacker Gary McKinnon be extradited to the US to face charges of hacking US government systems? If he fails in his latest appeal and is convicted, he is being threatened with up to 45 years in prison, and allegedly “would fry”. It sounds extreme considering we are none the wiser whether McKinnon is a master criminal or just an idiot.
Asus has announced an update to the Eee PC 900, adding Intel’s Atom chip to the popular cheap laptop.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown calls for investment in technology to help fight terrorism. Is this a serious call to action or just a cynical soundbite from a struggling and unpopular politician – we discuss.
And finally, Nokia has launched two new business handsets, one of which has serious iPhone-killer potential. We tell you all about it.
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