The Best Computing Downloads

NetGuide has located some downloads that can help in making computing a little easier, whether you want to fend off hackers, outwit spammers, or stay connected to America Online even after you've left your computer idle for 10 minutes (yes, there is a utility that does this).

Java Brewing Up a Storm

Java is percolating its way into mainstream applications throughout Corporate America, and proving itself to be big business' cup of tea. Network Computing looks at the state and future of this programming language, developed my Sun Microsystems three years ago, and its role in the network.

Next Generation Internet

We tend to think of the Internet as a seamless, worldwide network of computers that passes information back and forth without complication. In reality, the Internet is a hodgepodge of servers and network devices, and we have no control over how information gets from point A to point B

High-technology has its share of big names: Microsoft's Bill Gates, Apple's Steve Jobs, Oracle's Larry Ellison, Netscape's Mark Andreessen. But who the heck is Linus Torvalds? Torvalds made his name by creating a new computer operating system. It started out as an operating system for his own personal use and was never meant to catch on, but the Linux system sure did.

IBM Continues Freeware Push

Big Blue announced this week it is enhancing the HTTP services in its WebSphere application server to boost performance and security and further support the open source code Apache HTTP server. The announcement is part of IBM's ongoing effort to be a major player in the lucrative Web application server market.

Telecom Aims to Make Services Available on Net

Telecom is preparing a multimillion dollar system designed to allow its customers to serve themselves over the Internet. With a budget informed sources say could be as high as $90 million, the system, Expressnet, will see all corporate, business, and eventually consumer customers accessing some of Telecom's corporate systems over the Internet.