In a recent ZDNET report, analysts say that Dell may be hurting the PC market by undercutting prices. Dell says that it is simply marketing aggressively – and they say the little guys are gonna fall by the wayside.

pkej writes “zez.org: about code has an article by Gunnstein Lye covering 3D graphics using OpenGL and QT.”

keskoy writes “Slackware.com reads “The Slackware Linux Project announces the public availability of the -current tree for the Alpha! This is a port of the developmental tree of Slackware Linux to Alpha-based machines. It is currently available at our ftp site (ftp.slackware.com) under the /pub/slackware/alpha directory. It may also be coming to a mirror near you.””

PC World reports that AMD has won the Best PC Processor prize with its Athlon processor, beating its own Duron processor, Intel’s Pentium 4, and IBM’s PowerPC 750CX.

Network World Fusion reports that Toshiba is shipping sample models of their new 30GB 2.5-inch drives, the highest capacity drives available of that physical size.

Linux Planet suggests that 2001 could be an important year for the progress of Linux, calling Linux a component, rather than a shrink-wrapped product.

Slashdot discusses the issue of using GPL or BSD source code in closed source projects.

ZDNet points out a workaround to Microsoft’s latest copy protection scheme. Under the new system, Microsoft requires Microsoft Office users to register each copy they install before that copy will work. Under their license agreement, only two copies can be installed. By lying, according to the article, you can get a third copy installed.

Computer World reports that the fastest undersea cable line to date will be laid by London-based Cable and Wireless PLC, at 3.2 Terabits per second. The new wiring will have one line going to each of France and the UK.

ZDNet reports that IBM has launched a new weapon in the online music arms race. It would allow music swapping sites to require payment for songs exchanged.