The Hindu Business Line : Monday, April 17, 2006

One, two, three: Start memorising now!
You have put all your favourite books, films and music on the Internet so that you can enjoy and share them with other people. And one day, your collection is missing: hacked out, lost in a server crash, or simply stopped by law. Now, you have ... More

ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING

Their own window to the world
Small ERP players are tapping value at the bottom of the chain by playing the `domain expertise' and `flexibility' card. More

COMPUTER USAGE

Corrupted Windows Installer Database
3. MS OFFICE 2000 The problem I face is that when I try to open the Visual Basic application, a screen prompts me to locate `Data1.msi." A prompt comes up with the Title "Windows Installer" and the problem is: "The feature you are trying to ... More

INTERVIEW

Make the ride exciting
Tech companies need to keep staff excited on the job to retain talent. More

Tracking the action
Norwest Venture Partners shares its take on the Indian scene. More

SECURITY

Home's no longer safe...
Cyberspace criminals lure children out of their homes. More this week on the burning issue of paedophilia. More

Welcome move
The UK's launch of a brand new criminal investigation outfit, the SOCA, will likely strengthen cyber sleuthing too. More

CYBER QUEST

Quiz
2. What is the name for a software bug that disappears or alters its characteristics when researched? 3. Wilber the coyote is the official mascot of... ? 4. What is HP's ... More

BOOKS

Of exotic semiconductors, nanotubes and quantum dots
Nanotechnology will usher dramatic changes into our lives. Here's an absorbing read. More

NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES

PERSONAL TECH

Hear, hear
Plantronics Inc, the communications headsets player, has unveiled a new wireless headset range comprising the Plantronics Voyager 510, Pulsar 590A, Plantronics Discovery 640 and Plantronics Explorer 320. With this launch, Plantronics has ... More

Small and handy
Imation has come up with the Micro Hard Drive, which is "as small as a matchbox" and can store 4GB of information. It features a USB 2.0 connector that locks back into the drive, forming a handy attachment clip for briefcases, backpacks or belt ... More