The Hindu Business Line : Monday, October 24, 2005

More stork than fish?
When something looks too good to be true, one is generally right to be sceptical. Much like the build-operate-transfer model in the BPO space. It could well be a case of the pool looking inviting but yielding no rich catch. More

HARDWARE

Rebound in sight
For years together, PC offtake in the country has resisted a kickstart. PC penetration has just about groaned and squeaked its way to the 1.5 per cent mark. But it looks like a trigger point has been reached now - and the action is set to unfold o n a livelier note. More

SOFTWARE

Win some, lose some — but learn every time
Zensar Technologies' chief tells eWorld what went wrong, and what went right, with business - and the lessons he's taken to heart to shape the future. More

A clear divide
Does software loaded on to a computer become part of the hardware? No, says this ruling, calling software a `distinct commercial commodity.' Read on for the rationale. More

`There's nothing called a free lunch!'
The human psyche is fascinated by anything available for free or priced lower than the actual price tag. How do companies fight this? Cognizant shares its insight. More

INTERNET

Some `open' muscle-building
Three recent moves by eBay, Google and Oracle are aimed at building global online communities that thrive on open standards. More

It pays to be seen
Online advertisers are realising the potential of the Internet. And in turn, Web site owners are getting their due. A snapshot of the action in cyberspace. More

COMPUTER USAGE

CYBER QUEST

BOOKS

Make spreadsheets yield their secrets
Spreadsheet users looking for `good practices', stop right here. As also auditors "looking for evidence of fraud, such as deliberately concealed data or functionality". Also, read up on Planguage. More

CARTOON