We provide the commentary on a bruising eight-round battle between Vista and Tiger.

Major improvements for designers and developers alike.

Google browser open to 'carpet bomb' attack, other flaws.

With so many factors to consider, choosing a motherboard can be a bewildering exercise. We put 11 models through their pace to find the ultimate in performance, flexibility and value

A questionable interface redesign and greater-than-ever complexity lead to a half-baked feeling.

Leigh Dyer shows how virtualisation technologies could change the server market.

Leigh Dyer infuses a cheap standalone router with the power of Linux.

Macromedia Flash (May 2002, page 60), Dreamweaver, Fireworks and FreeHand (Studio MX, November 2002, page 71), have all been given the MX treatment, and now it's Director's turn.

Mike MacCana ponders the wine industry, rants online, and discovers a neat tip for intra-server messaging...

The Internet is booming again, but this time it’s very different. PC Authority brings you up to speed with the global Web 2.0 phenomenon.

The lack of a separate status LCD is annoying, but the 400D is great value and capable of great quality

Market developments pushing technologies in different directions.

SpamPal is a mail classification program that can help separate your spam from the mail you really w...

Again, SharePoint and XML support separate Access 2003 from its predecessors, and Access can now import and export XML data using custom Schemas. Exports can employ XSLT transforms to match data formats to other custom Schemas, and you may include related data such as look-up tables so you export structured data.

This two-CD set is loaded with five separate programs. Sierra Home Architect will help you design and decorate your dream home in 3D.

Useful utility when recording music

The A7N8X Deluxe features dual-LAN ports, which allows you to connect to a broadband service and share it without the need for a separate PCI network card.

The kicker? Among the proposed plans is a regular telephone service without line rental.