CNET: Computer criminals “are not only clever in how they invade servers; they are also devious in how they disguise their attacks.”

Transmeta, under fire from some critics for chips seen as underpowered, hopes
to eradicate that complaint with its next-generation Crusoe 2.0, reports ZDCOUK.

After less than a year in the market, the startup chipmaker is already at work
on its next processor, with the aim of continuing to reduce power consumption
while pushing the envelope on performance.

Network World Fusion reports that Microsoft last week released the second beta-test version of
Office 10, which adds security controls, voice recognition and
replication technology to the suite.

Starting next week, Dell will offer two Dimension Pentium III-based 4100 systems with the THX certification, says David Bowes, Dell’s marketing manager for information appliances. The company will also soon ship a Pentium 4 system with the THX certification, he says.
From PCWorld.com.

The Register reports:
Although the giant halls at Las Vegas are supposed to be individually themed, every one lists “Information Appliances” on its menu. The term is becoming as ubiquitous as “uses electricity”… and is probably about as redundant. Well… if they aren’t information appliances what are they supposed to be doing, heating the room? In which case what are they doing at Comdex? We’ll give you the full rundown of webpads later but first honours should go to the Ericsson device, which will be the first to reach the UK.

From the Bangkok Post: “BeOS claims to use less of your computer resources while still giving the ‘point
and click’ operation of Windows. Basically, what it offers is better performance
and stability from your computer. Better performance means more speed, and we
all want that. After one exceptionally bad Windows day, I found myself staring
at the BeOS web site.”

From ZDNET: Eazel’s 0.5 Preview2 Release of Nautilus and the
services that will be offered through it provide a
feature-complete glimpse of good things to come.
However, Eazel must optimize performance and add
support for more platforms before its “graphical shell” can
become the default file manager in GNOME 1.4,
expected Q1 2001.

For a fee of $29.99, IBM will accept all manner of PC parts
through its IBM PC Recycling Service, reports the Chicago Tribune. The fee includes
shipping costs, so consumers need only to box the equipment
and send it via United Parcel Service to Envirocycle, a
Hallstead, Pa., recycling firm. Consumers can sign up for
IBM’s program at the time of purchase or by contacting IBM.

Infoworld reports that MP3.com has been ordered by a federal judge to pay $53.4 million in damages to Universal Music Group to resolve a copyright infringement case.

LinuxPR says the two companies have signed a Memorandum of
Understanding outlining their intent to pursue cooperative efforts in the provision and
support of Linux solutions worldwide.