Top 10 articles, 17 July 09

Our most popular story this week has also been our most commented: the controversial 118800.co.uk mobile phone directory service crashed soon after its launch, after thousands of users flocked to the site. Sadly for the organisation, this rush was for people desperate to unsubscribe from the service to make sure their mobile number wasn't available to all and sundry.

Also popular was news that the surviving workers from the Bletchley Park cryptography unit are to be honoured, nearly 70 years after the unit was formed. The code breakers were never officially recognised for their work, but military and civilian workers will at long last receive a special commemorative badge from the government in recognition of their vital war work.



118800 mobile number directory crashes

Controversial service overwhelmed by users rushing to go ex-directory



Government honours veterans of Bletchley Park at last

Surviving veterans of the code-breaking facility to receive badge of honour



Steve Ballmer warns Google off Chrome

Microsoft chief says Google may struggle with dual operating systems



Google enhances search to see off Bing

New features added to Google's image and mobile search functionality



Windows 7 pre-order site goes live on Wednesday

Limited volume of discounted copies available, according to Microsoft



Mozilla warns of critical Firefox vulnerability

JavaScript flaw could allow for remote attacks



What does Windows 7 mean for Microsoft?

With the sting of Vista still fresh, Redmond has to make next Windows work



Businesses will get Windows 7 by end of July

Software Assurance customers eligible for upgrade as part of a special promotion



Microsoft revamps software licensing structure

Simplified packages and bundles designed to help firms navigate ongoing contr acts



Six out of 10 firms to shun Windows 7

Survey makes uncomfortable reading for Microsoft