Stories by Tom Spring

'Wrong Page, Sucka!'

Error pages don't have to be boring 404 — Webmasters get creative with dead ends.

Hey, where are the post-holiday PC deals?

Maturing PC market could be to blame for lack of post-holiday sales

Is Microsoft's Time Warped?

Does anybody really know what time it is? Apparently Microsoft doesn't.

US ATTACK: Terror, tragedy of attacks ripple to the Net

Cyberspace was rocked Tuesday by the horrific sequence of terrorist attacks, with repercussions that rippled through communications systems, chat rooms, and computer companies.

HP/Compaq: Mega merger could increase PC prices

"What's created is a retail behemoth"

Netscape 6.0 ships as child of open source, AOL

Features include faster rendering, customisable user interfaces

Netscape Revamps Site and Browser Beta

Netscape is unveiling a redesigned Netscape.com, highlighting simpler access to small-business services and applications. Also, many bugs are fumigated from Netscape's third and final preview version of its Netscape 6 browser.

MSN Adds Chat Room Sound Track

When you're pouring on the charm in Microsoft Corp.'s MSN "Blind Date" chat room, a little Barry White in the background couldn't hurt, right? Or maybe you prefer Cher, Britney, or Garth, pardner.

Microsoft, Compaq reveal Internet appliance

Device aimed at 41% of non-PC households

Dragon Dictates Its Last Message

It's the end of an era: The last edition of NaturallySpeaking voice recognition software developed solely by Dragon Systems makes its debut this week.

Netscape Browser Nears Beta

Devotees of the Netscape browser have something to get excited about for the first time in three years. Netscape, now an America Online Inc. subsidiary, announced on Monday that a 6.0 beta version of its once-dominant browser will hit the Internet next month. This will replace the current Navigator 4.x line, which was launched in 1997.

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