[MyAppleMenu] Aug 17, 2001
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== AppleSurf (Top Stories) ===============
Apple's Cone Of Silence (Interactive Week)
<http://www.zdnet.com/intweek/stories/columns/0,4164,2804991,00.html>
When does Apple's legendary veil of secrecy begin to stifle - rather than protect - product innovation?
The iMac Turns Three (Macworld)
<http://www.macworld.com/2001/08/16/imac_3years.html>
Not many three-year-olds can claim to have won critical acclaim, to have helped revive a company's fiscal outlook, and to have ushered in a new era of design.
== AppleSurf (News) ===============
The Code Red Worm Can Cause Minor Mac Problems (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0108/17.codered.shtml>
osOpinion (Apple Computer - Strength in Clustered Numbers)
<http://www.osopinion.com/perl/story/12866.html>
Apple has been working toward an ideal of absolute minimum connectivity hassles rather than the mish-mash of cabling that is common on the other side of the computing populace, and already has inexpensive wireless networking capabilities that allow for transfer rates up to 11Mbps. With even greater speeds rumored to be in the works, it is my belief that Apple is preparing the foundation for what will eventually allow for wireless clustering.
AirPort: Gateway To A Wireless World (Apple)
<http://www.apple.com/hotnews/articles/2001/08/onthego/>
Forget the American Express. Don't leave home without your Apple AirPort Card.
What's Up, Mac? (Stuff)
<http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,904186a1899,FF.html>
Ever wondered what Mac computers have going for them? IBM-compatible PCs might dominate the market, but Macs have always had a strong following.
Be-All: The Story Of The OS (ZDNet)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,5095815,00.html?chkpt=zdnn_nbs_hl>
In announcing Thursday that it will sell itself to Palm for $11 million, operating system developer Be wrote the final chapter in its saga of being almost in the right place at the right time.
Quicken 2002 Deluxe For Mac Now Shipping (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0108/16.quicken.shtml>
Quicken 2002 Deluxe for Mac sports native support for Mac OS X. The software remains compatible with Mac OS 9.0.4 or later, as well. The new version also features improved navigational elements and user interface, timesaving features that streamline the process of updating account information and forecasting, and the ability to import brokerage transactions via OFX support.
The iMac Turns Three (Macworld)
<http://www.macworld.com/2001/08/16/imac_3years.html>
Not many three-year-olds can claim to have won critical acclaim, to have helped revive a company's fiscal outlook, and to have ushered in a new era of design.
Palm Buys Old Apple Rival, Be (Macworld UK)
<http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/top_news_item.cfm?NewsID=3364>
Be's board of directors has approved the transaction, and the winding-up of Be's operating business following the closing.
Microsoft Incompatbile Again (Netimperative.com)
<http://www.netimperative.com/technology/newsarticle.asp?ArticleID=11844&ChannelID=3&ArticleType=1>
The most recent versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer do not support Apple’s QuickTime media player, a competitor to Microsoft’s Media Player, though the two companies are working together to fix the problem.
== AppleSurf (Opinion) ===============
Happy 3rd Birthday, iMac! (Low End Mac)
<http://www.lowendmac.com/archive/01/0817.html>
Classic Or OS X, Netscape Is Done (Macinstein)
<http://www.macinstein.com/pressrelease.cfm?ID=1018>
osOpinion (Apple Computer - Strength in Clustered Numbers)
<http://www.osopinion.com/perl/story/12866.html>
Apple has been working toward an ideal of absolute minimum connectivity hassles rather than the mish-mash of cabling that is common on the other side of the computing populace, and already has inexpensive wireless networking capabilities that allow for transfer rates up to 11Mbps. With even greater speeds rumored to be in the works, it is my belief that Apple is preparing the foundation for what will eventually allow for wireless clustering.
Apple's Cone Of Silence (Interactive Week)
<http://www.zdnet.com/intweek/stories/columns/0,4164,2804991,00.html>
When does Apple's legendary veil of secrecy begin to stifle - rather than protect - product innovation?
Apple's Trees Grow Money (CNSNews.com)
<http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewBusiness.asp?Page=\Business\archive\200108\BUS20010816a.html>
Despite the turmoil of the PC markets, Apple remains in solid financial shape with more than $4.2bn in cash. However, we forecast the stock to be dead money, during the next six months.
== AppleSurf (Reviews) ===============
Brakout (Applelinks.com)
<http://www.applelinks.com/reviews/breakout.shtml>
Breakout is hampered by more than a few annoying glitches, obscurities and missing information, but is still an enjoyable game I can highly recommend--even moreso after a bug patch and a more thorough manual came out.
Wireless Logitech Keyboard (Associated Press)
<http://www.nando.com/technology/story/61956p-893072c.html>
Logitech's new Cordless Freedom Optical keyboard and mouse package is worth considering. Because it's wireless.
Back To School Software (Low End Mac)
<http://www.lowendmac.com/pom/01/0816.html>
Now Up-To-Date & Contact 3.9 (Macworld)
<http://www.macworld.com/2000/08/reviews/now_up.html>
Resurrected PIM is still a winner.
== The Wintel Empire (Top Stories) ===============
Dell Loses $101 Million For Quarter (New York Times)
<http://www.nytimes.com/2001/08/17/technology/17DELL.html>
Dell Computer lost $101 million in the second quarter of its fiscal year, largely because of charges related to job cuts and other expenses, the company said yesterday.
Microsoft Slaps Back At Sun In Java Spat (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-6895623.html?tag=owv>
Microsoft described Sun's campaign against Microsoft as "unparalleled hypocrisy," arguing the company "has taken every step possible to prevent Microsoft from shipping its award winning Java virtual machine. They spent several years suing to stop Microsoft from shipping a high-performance Java virtual machine that took advantage of Windows."
Microsoft Tightens Software Security (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-6890727.html?tag=ch_mh>
In an effort to address growing concerns over bugs and viruses that target its software, Microsoft on Thursday released a new patch for its Web server software and said it plans two new tools for customers to assess the security level of their Microsoft software.
== The Wintel Empire (News) ===============
Dell Loses $101 Million For Quarter (New York Times)
<http://www.nytimes.com/2001/08/17/technology/17DELL.html>
Dell Computer lost $101 million in the second quarter of its fiscal year, largely because of charges related to job cuts and other expenses, the company said yesterday.
Beware Migration Myths (Infoworld)
<http://iwsun4.infoworld.com/articles/op/xml/01/08/13/010813oppetreley.xml>
What bothers me most about this prediction of Linux's future is that it ignores the past.
FBI's Early Effort Hinders The Worm (Associated Press)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-6903125.html?tag=owv>
Following a concerted effort to make computer users aware of the viruslike Code Red worm, the FBI said Thursday that the worm's damage will be far less than originally feared when it enters its scheduled "attack mode" this weekend.
Microsoft Slaps Back At Sun In Java Spat (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-6895623.html?tag=owv>
Microsoft described Sun's campaign against Microsoft as "unparalleled hypocrisy," arguing the company "has taken every step possible to prevent Microsoft from shipping its award winning Java virtual machine. They spent several years suing to stop Microsoft from shipping a high-performance Java virtual machine that took advantage of Windows."
Intel Forum Focuses On Consumers (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1006-200-6886079.html?tag=owv>
Intel will demonstrate a mobile version of the Pentium 4, release a 2GHz desktop chip and outline a number of other initiatives at its developer forum later this month, as the high-tech industry moves into the living room.
Analysts Say Microsoft Eyes Cable Deal To Thwart AOL (Reuters)
<http://www.siliconvalley.com/docs/news/svfront/030579.htm>
Having invested $5 billion in AT&T Broadband two years ago, Microsoft could chip in on any deal that would keep the biggest U.S. cable network out of AOL's hands.
Dell Hits Target Amid Profit Slump (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-6894882.html?tag=lh>
Price-cutting continued to pay off for Dell Computer, as the PC maker met second-quarter expectations Thursday, showing sales strength in a dire PC market.
Microsoft Tightens Software Security (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-6890727.html?tag=ch_mh>
In an effort to address growing concerns over bugs and viruses that target its software, Microsoft on Thursday released a new patch for its Web server software and said it plans two new tools for customers to assess the security level of their Microsoft software.
MS Passport: Straight To The FTC (Wired News)
<http://www.wired.com/news/privacy/0,1848,46095,00.html>
Privacy advocates filed an updated complaint with the Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday charging that Microsoft's Passport service harms the privacy and security of "over 100 million" computer users, and that, consequently, it constitutes an "unfair and deceptive" trade practice.
Microsoft Incompatbile Again (Netimperative.com)
<http://www.netimperative.com/technology/newsarticle.asp?ArticleID=11844&ChannelID=3&ArticleType=1>
The most recent versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer do not support Apple’s QuickTime media player, a competitor to Microsoft’s Media Player, though the two companies are working together to fix the problem.
== Breaking Barriers (Top Stories) ===============
Industry Standard, Chronicler Of Dot-Com Boom, Goes Bust (San Jose Mercury News)
<http://www.siliconvalley.com/docs/news/svfront/stand081701.htm>
The news, revealed in a memo distributed to workers Thursday by the board of directors, came as a shock to quite a few employees, many of whom were on a forced one-week vacation intended to cut costs.
Welcome To The Always-On World (Spectrum Online)
<http://www.spectrum.ieee.org/WEBONLY/resource/speaka.html>
It is a world of freedom, but it is also a world of anonymous global forces that ceaselessly rearrange all relationships to their liking.
The Industry Standard To Stop Publishing (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-6895482.html?tag=owv>
The Industry Standard has ceased publication and is seeking a buyer, according to editors at the magazine.
== Breaking Barriers (News) ===============
Hollywood Moves To Rent Movies Online (New York Times)
<http://www.nytimes.com/2001/08/17/technology/17STUD.html>
The service, which will be available only to those with high-speed Internet connections, is an attempt to get ahead of piracy problems that have plagued the music industry through services like Napster and which were beginning to be felt in the film industry with newer file-swapping services.
Dot-Biz Won't Mean New Ad Biz (Wired News)
<http://www.wired.com/news/business/0,1367,46117,00.html>
As the Internet advertising slump approaches the one-year mark, industry insiders say Net firms have changed their philosophy when it comes to doing promotions.
New Software Replaces Banner Ads On Popular Sites (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-6897620.html?tag=owv>
"It's like getting Time magazine in the mailbox and somebody has pulled it out and pasted their own ad over the ones inside."
Industry Standard, Chronicler Of Dot-Com Boom, Goes Bust (San Jose Mercury News)
<http://www.siliconvalley.com/docs/news/svfront/stand081701.htm>
The news, revealed in a memo distributed to workers Thursday by the board of directors, came as a shock to quite a few employees, many of whom were on a forced one-week vacation intended to cut costs.
Classic Or OS X, Netscape Is Done (Macinstein)
<http://www.macinstein.com/pressrelease.cfm?ID=1018>
Welcome To The Always-On World (Spectrum Online)
<http://www.spectrum.ieee.org/WEBONLY/resource/speaka.html>
It is a world of freedom, but it is also a world of anonymous global forces that ceaselessly rearrange all relationships to their liking.
The Industry Standard To Stop Publishing (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-6895482.html?tag=owv>
The Industry Standard has ceased publication and is seeking a buyer, according to editors at the magazine.
Analysts Say Microsoft Eyes Cable Deal To Thwart AOL (Reuters)
<http://www.siliconvalley.com/docs/news/svfront/030579.htm>
Having invested $5 billion in AT&T Broadband two years ago, Microsoft could chip in on any deal that would keep the biggest U.S. cable network out of AOL's hands.
== PenguinSurf (News) ===============
Beware Migration Myths (Infoworld)
<http://iwsun4.infoworld.com/articles/op/xml/01/08/13/010813oppetreley.xml>
What bothers me most about this prediction of Linux's future is that it ignores the past.
== SingaporeSurf (Top Stories) ===============
Singapore's Exports Point To Further Weakness (Reuters)
<http://sg.news.yahoo.com/010817/3/1cafz.html>
Singapore's plunge in exports in July kicks the third quarter off to a poor start and makes a full-year economic contraction likely, economists said on Friday.
== SingaporeSurf (News) ===============
Singapore's New Banking Landscape Takes Shape (Reuters)
<http://sg.news.yahoo.com/010817/3/1cam4.html>
Singapore's new banking landscape took shape on Friday with four banks merging into two larger players as government-linked DBS Group focuses on its regional ambitions.
Singapore's Exports Point To Further Weakness (Reuters)
<http://sg.news.yahoo.com/010817/3/1cafz.html>
Singapore's plunge in exports in July kicks the third quarter off to a poor start and makes a full-year economic contraction likely, economists said on Friday.
Use Singapore's Murky Internet Campaigning Rules, Activist Says (AFP)
<http://sg.news.yahoo.com/010817/1/1c8x6.html>
James Gomez, founder of the civil rights group Think Centre and a member of the opposition Workers Party, said he was undaunted by government moves to curb the use of the Internet for election campaigning.
Some Hawkers Quit Maxwell Road Food Centre (Channel NewsAsia)
<http://sg.news.yahoo.com/010816/5/1c48g.html>
Barely three months after the Maxwell Road Food Centre reopened, some hawkers have already called it a day, citing bad business and high rental costs.
UOB 'Garners Up To 70%' Of OUB Shares (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/money/story/0,1870,64717,00.html?>
Bank is expected to extend offer today in a bid to hit the 90% mark,which would enable it to delist OUB.
Time For A New Vision For Singapore (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/singapore/story/0,1870,64593,00.html?>
PM says in a booklet that country has met Vision '99 - goals mapped out by his team in 1984 - and hints at new agenda.
Women's Concerns Trivialised (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/forum/story/0,1870,64641,00.html?>
Lim Hng Kiang's response to Dr Lily Neo's query on the use of Medisave funds for breast screening trivialises women's health concerns and disregards their contributions to society.
== SingaporeSurf (Technology) ===============
Think Centre Shuts Web Forum (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/singapore/story/0,1870,64616,00.html?>
The group disagrees with new law on Internet election advertising, and says that vetting messages posted on the forumtakes time and goes against free speech.
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