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CA launches Vet $10 Y2K test

Computer Associates has released to market a $9.99 Y2K-compliance test for PCs, which will be sold by retailers including Mobil Service stations

Microsoft confirms Windows NT security flaw

Microsoft has acknowledged a security flaw in its Windows NT operating system that could allow a person to access protected files on a workstation or even deny users access to a Windows NT server

80GB disks for desktop PCs likely in two years

Analysts at an Asia-Pacific disk drive conference predict that standard desktop PCs will come with 80GB hard drives within two years. They also predict that by 2001, 3.5in disks will store 80GB and will cost the same as today's mainstream drives

Some Intel mobile chips dispense ID numbers

Intel has begun to issue a patch for some of its mobile Pentium II and mobile Celeron processors following the discovery that a bug lets servers obtain an identification number from them.

Web site promises "Razor Prices"

A new Australian Web site is making the job of finding the best hardware deals on the Net just that little bit easier.

Share one Net connection between two PCs

Two PCs and one ISP account? StarTech's Internet Splitter may be just the thing for you . . .

MS downplays reported DoJ settlement talks

Microsoft is downplaying a report that it has stepped up negotiations with the US Department of Justice to settle its antitrust case

New pricing for Cable & Wireless Optus

Cable & Wireless Optus is making a concerted effort to push its Internet business launched last year, announcing a number of new pricing schemes and packages for families and small business

Communicator gets chatty in new version

The new version of Netscape Communicator promises greater stability and security, says Netscape Communications, and brings enhanced chatting with an upgrade of AOL's Instant Messenger