Linux fans rejoice! Netbooks have boosted Linux adoption worldwide, except inside the US. What's with the American market?

We take a look back at the tech products that were so overdone by marketing hype, that by the time they were released, most failed to meet expectations.

Things that make you go aaaargh, including Vista, Bluetooth and other things that may or may not make you mad

Repairs to cost millions.

Available to all on Thursday - SP2 contains improved support for Bluetooth devices, an updated Windows Search tool, support for Blu-Ray devices and a host of other tweaks..

Most would work longer hours for less pay.

Movers and stinkers from the world of business

Subscription rates soar by more than 600,000 per cent in 10 years.

Vint Cerf's creation comes to life.

And wages are rising fast.

Take up of free applications has not troubled market leader.

Latest release offers Mac and document support.

Intel has officially launched the Core i7 processor, formerly codenamed Nehalem, which it claims is the fastest on the planet.

Bipartisan bill to be introduced in January.

Last week, we looked at the geeks who created iconic technologies. This week, we examine the executives who pushed those technologies into becoming the basis of some of the largest businesses in the world.

Google is to start selling a voice activated search application for the iPhone..

Shut down city traffic during union battle.

They say that behind every great man there’s a great woman, although these days it could just as well be the other way around..

Ever wondered which of your favourite Sci-fi films still holds up? Ian Thomson and Shaun Nichols looked at classics such as Jurrassic Park, War Games and The Matrix and found a few surprsies..

Even as Labor argues the merit of an Internet filter, opposition parties, businesses and ISPs warn that the plan will hurt Australia’s economy.