[MyAppleMenu] Oct 8, 2000

[applesurf at myapplemenu.comapplesurf]

MyAppleMenu Newsletter

== AppleSurf (Opinions) ==============

Apple Alms? (Artificial Cheese)
<http://www.artificialcheese.com/articles/october00/alms/>
Should Apple be charging $30 for Mac OS X beta?  We explain the decision and discuss the benefits of this cost.

== AppleSurf (Reviews) ==============

Tex-Edit Enhancer (Low End Mac)
<http://www.lowendmac.com/misc/2k1009.html>

FireWire iBook (Low End Mac)
<http://www.lowendmac.com/ibook/firewireibook.html>
Benchmark anomalies aside, the iBook remains a lot of laptop for the money. It has adequate speed and a big enough screen for most users. It has great battery life, excellent ergonomics, and even a handle to facilitate transportation. All this and a lower price tag than last year's model.

The Sims (Macworld)
<http://macworld.zdnet.com/2000/11/reviews/sims.html>
The Sims is one of the most compelling games to hit the Mac in years. The next time someone tells you to get a life, get The Sims instead.

Office 2000 For The Mac A Pretty Package Inside And Out (San Jose Mercury News)
<http://www.mercurycenter.com/svtech/news/indepth/docs/081032.htm>
So, if you're one of those old-school Mac lovers who loves to hate Microsoft, it might be time to give it up. Like it or not, it's now indisputable: Next to Adobe, Microsoft is Apple's best friend.

== Breaking Barriers (Top Stories) ==============

Whitehouse.gov No Place For Kids? (Wired News)
<http://www.wired.com/news/politics/0,1283,39334,00.html>
When the White House this summer pledged to abide by strict online privacy standards, officials may have been a little hasty.

== Breaking Barriers (News) ==============

Whitehouse.gov No Place For Kids? (Wired News)
<http://www.wired.com/news/politics/0,1283,39334,00.html>
When the White House this summer pledged to abide by strict online privacy standards, officials may have been a little hasty.

== SingaporeSurf (Top Stories) ==============

Why Not Restore CPF Rate Fully By April 1? (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/analysis/cpe4_1008.html>
Leong Ching: If it is true that Singapore's economy is going through restructuring, and new skills must be acquired to be competitive, it is better to have these reflected truly and transparently in the wages of the workers.

== SingaporeSurf (News) ==============

Virgin Mobile To Offer Services Early Next Year (Business Times Singapore)
<http://business-times.asia1.com.sg/1/news/nsing03.html>
"We have been working very hard to finalise all the terms in the shareholders agreement, trademark licensing and telecoms supplier agreement. We will conclude all these very soon," said Lucas Chow, SingTel Mobile's chief executive.

Why Not Restore CPF Rate Fully By April 1? (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/analysis/cpe4_1008.html>
Leong Ching: If it is true that Singapore's economy is going through restructuring, and new skills must be acquired to be competitive, it is better to have these reflected truly and transparently in the wages of the workers.

Air Hub For 64m Passengers (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/primenews/pri1_1008.html>
Changi Airport's new $1.5 billion Terminal 3 will not only look futuristic, but will also be capable of handling the super-jumbo of the 21st century -- the Airbus A3XX.

== SingaporeSurf (Entertainment) ==============

Joe Augustin Heads For Power (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/life/life3_1009.html>
Power 98FM, that is. But he won't be hosting any programmes there.

A Saucier Mee Pok Man (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/life/life1_1009.html>
Stage version of the movie about a love affair comes with extra spice as the two lead actors agree to show some skin, for the play's sake.