The biggest stories of 2007

2007 has produced its share of exciting news – from Labor’s political win that got everyone talking about broadband, to the battle between AMD and Intel in the processor market. Check out the major events and hot topics of 2007 and see how they have shaped the Australian and international IT industry.


January


1) Internode launch new broadband services

2) Adobe flaw may be 'worst' bug of 2007

3) Dell pays dearly for strategy change

4) AAA Computer Tech shuts up shop

5) Open-source encryption utility frustrates phishers



February


1) CRN Interview: AMD CEO Hector Ruiz

2) Partners report 10 annoying Vista problems as conflicts dampen debut

3) A look at Microsoft Office alternatives

4) Vista Home Editions Won't Run On Mac, Linux Virtual Machines

5) Apple patents point to iPhone lockdown



March


1) Microsoft adds keyboard, mouse bundle for Windows Vista

2) Internode suspends regional broadband services

3) Frustrated Symantec partners seek antivirus alternatives

4) Microsoft unveils phone system for small business

5) Apple and Microsoft users differ on age and bias



April


1) Intel launches new Centrino, UltraMobile PC platforms

2) Microsoft loosens grip on Vista Enterprise licensing

3) Intel, AMD ready steep price cuts

4) Consumers gagging for Apple's iPhone

5) Red Hat's cash flow forecast beats expectations



May


1) Linux hacks rare as hens' teeth, says survey

2) Intel road map stretches from quad cores to mobile Internet

3) Hardware vendors struggle with Vista

4) Business adoption of Windows Vista is wide, but not deep

5) 12 Essential iPod Gadgets



June


1) Report says broadband not crucial

2) Linux says touch one of us, fight us all

3) Major antivirus vendors fail quality test

4) Engin brings TiVo down under

5) Ingram Micro in United Electrical deal



July


1) Microsoft facing US$1.15bn Xbox 360 repair bill

2) Dell pushes for better Linux drivers

3) Emails with PDF attachment form new spam campaign

4) Harry Potter and the spoiler of secrets

5) Ripping and replacing Vista



August


1) Google Phone: Revolutionary or evolutionary?

2) Microsoft's open-source strategy coming into focus

3) Emails with PDF attachment form new spam campaign

4) Sony recalls 350,000 digital cameras

5) Synnex hits the road



September


1) Computer crime is slicker than you think

2) How can resellers crack managed services?

3) Intel readies research papers on programmable multicore architecture

4) Telstra brings wireless broadband up to speed

5) ASUS in laptop market attack



October


1) Cover feature: Wireless Broadband

2) Intel vs AMD: The battle for market dominance

3) Red Hat calm in face of Microsoft's renewed patent claims

4) Sony plans to release OLED TV display in December

5) Crazy John: The life behind the name



November


1) Spot yourself at the CRN Channel Champion Awards

2) UPDATED: CRN raises $70,000 for Cancer Council at inaugural Channel Champion Awards

3) Can Naked DSL force Telstra to loosen its belt?

4) Asus $499 laptop to hit Australian shores

5) Asus chooses Myer as its Eee PC reseller



December


1) Spot yourself at the PC Authority R&S Awards

2) Microsoft partners: MinWin could soothe Vista headaches

3) Australian reseller giant formed after merger

4) Coote walks away from Commander

5) Microsoft wants One Laptop Per Child system to run Windows XP

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