2004 -- The Year in Tech

It may be 2005, but folks are spending plenty of time talking about the year that just was -- and what kind of technological impacts, trends and challenges we faced (or feared).

Over at Geek.com, they're offering several Malware Top 10 lists for 2004.

Jump over to CNN, where their editors present their 2004's top stories in technology.

Not to be outdone, MSNBC pitches their top tech stories for 2004 -- aka "The good, the bad -- and iPods for everyone."

Meanwhile closer to home, our friends at VARBusiness highlight the people behind the technology with their Top 50 Innovators Of 2004. Our amigos at TechWeb have their own list -- the biggest surprises in five major industry sectors during 2004.

Of course, when you're done reminiscing about the past, don't forget to take a look towards the future -- namely the brand new year. Our Survivor's Guide to 2005 will start you on the right path to IT success during the next twelve months.