Software Sector Still Depressed
Few Software Surprises Ahead [Business Week: Technology] 

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IDC Cuts PC Sales Forecasts
As recently as June, IDC projected growth of 4.7 percent in PC sales for 2002, and 11.1 percent for 2003. Now, the research firm sees total shipments of only 135.5 million in 2002, an increase of 1.1 percent. The projection for 2003 was cut to growth of 8.4.

Researcher Cuts Sales Forecast for Computers Through 2003. Citing growing fears of the effect of a prolonged economic malaise, International Data is scaling back its forecast on personal computer sales for 2002 and 2003. By John Markoff. [New York Times: Business] 

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Cybersecurity: All Hat, No Cattle?
Concerns over IT security have so far failed to translate into increased spending on products and services.

Year After 9/11, Cyberspace Door Is Still Ajar. Despite heightened fears of online security that followed Sept. 11, few have responded with new measures to safeguard their computing systems. By John Schwartz. [New York Times: Business] 

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Windows: Dare To Dream?
Microsoft takes the long view with Windows.

Microsoft's Allchin touts future of Windows server platform. Exec exhorts DevCon attendees to build systems to last for decades [InfoWorld: Top News] 

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.NET Server: Dessert Topping and Floor Wax?
Microsoft pitches 'no separate app server' approach. Windows .Net Server 2003 will be all you need, exec says [InfoWorld: Top News] 

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