[MyAppleMenu] Jun 8, 2001

[applesurf at myapplemenu.com]

MyAppleMenu Newsletter

== AppleSurf (Top Stories) ===============

Quaker Valley Teachers, Students Get An Apple (Post Gazette)
<http://www.postgazette.com/neigh_north/20010607digitalnorth2p2.asp>
District officials had narrowed the choice of hardware supplier to Dell and Apple. While the board still must formally award the contract to Apple, it has released some details of Apple's proposal. Under the proposal, Apple will provide the teachers' computers for free.

== AppleSurf (News) ===============

Pilots Document Vietnam War (Apple)
<http://www.apple.com/hotnews/articles/2001/06/vietnam/>
"It was all pretty seamless and out of the box using the Macintosh."

48GB Drive Available For PowerBooks (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0106/07.drive.shtml>
Trans Intl., a company that designs and manufactures computer memory and mass storage products, has announced the online availability of a new 2.5-inch, 48GB, 5400 rpm hard disk drive that can expand the internal storage of PowerBooks.

Sony Intros New Printers With LCD, CD-RW (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0106/07.sonyprinters.shtml>
Sony Electronics has introduced new photo printers aimed at digital photo enthusiasts. The DPP-SV77 sports an LCD display, while the DPP-SV88 sports an integrated CD-RW drive for easy archiving.

Quaker Valley Teachers, Students Get An Apple (Post Gazette)
<http://www.postgazette.com/neigh_north/20010607digitalnorth2p2.asp>
District officials had narrowed the choice of hardware supplier to Dell and Apple. While the board still must formally award the contract to Apple, it has released some details of Apple's proposal. Under the proposal, Apple will provide the teachers' computers for free.

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

Why Mac OS And Linux Users Must Join Together In Common Cause (Applelinks.com)
<http://www.applelinks.com/articles/2001/06/20010607112412.shtml>
Apple is still too corporately beholden to Redmond to mount a full-scale defense of IT freedom. We all need Linux and the Open Source community.

In A Rush To Decide: Cocoa Or Carbon? (Dr. Dobb's)
<http://www.macintoshdeveloper.com/deep/columns/0106fc001.shtml>
Macintosh Developer to the rescue. The MacDev staff compiled, at great expense and mental effort, a list of distinguishing features of Cocoa and Carbon development to aid you in your choice.

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

The New iBook: Head Of The Class (BusinessWeek)
<http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/jun2001/nf2001068_732.htm>
Apple lost a lot of ground in educational markets when good products couldn't overcome botched marketing. The new iBook ought to give it a chance to win schools back. And Windows laptop makers, who see the school and student markets as a potential source for growth, should take a close look at Apple's winning design.

Rogue Spear (Macworld)
<http://www.macworld.com/2001/05/14/reviews/roguespear.html>
Despite its shortcomings, Rogue Spear is a great game that balances strategy and action. If you enjoy playing solo, or exclusively against other Rogue Spear-for-Mac players online, the game delivers.

New Software Makes Great Father's Day Gift (USA Today)
<http://www.usatoday.com/life/cyber/cc.htm>
With this product, the user can create a colorful, customized gift bag that can include Internet photos, images off a CD disc or scanned photos.

New iBook Has Style (Associated Press)
<http://www.latimes.com/business/cutting/techwr/20010607/tCB00V1711.html>
This laptop is light, stylish and cool without looking like a toy. It performs well, is loaded with features and boasts a very competitive price.

== The Wintel Empire (Top Stories) ===============

Ballmer: Would Not Launch MSNBC Again (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-6220781.html?tag=owv>
If Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer had it to do over again, he would keep the software behemoth out of the media business.

Microsoft's Predictable Revenue (Motley Fool)
<http://www.fool.com/portfolios/rulemaker/2001/rulemaker010607.htm?ref=foolwatch>
The common denominator among many of Microsoft's new products and services is that each will be available through subscription. That's a significant shift that provides a more predictable and annuity-like stream of income. It's a positive for the company because it provides greater insight into future results and should help Microsoft weather difficult economic conditions.

== The Wintel Empire (News) ===============

Compaq Waves White Flag In PC Price War (The Register)
<http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/7/19554.html>
Here is an example where determination to deliver short-term shareholder value could harm long-term company success.

Ballmer: Would Not Launch MSNBC Again (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-6220781.html?tag=owv>
If Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer had it to do over again, he would keep the software behemoth out of the media business.

Security Hole Found In Exchange 2000 (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-6217519.html?tag=owv>
Microsoft revealed a security hole in its Exchange 2000 mail server Wednesday that could allow an attacker to target corporate employees with programs that delete their mail.

New Windows XP Feature Can Re-Edit Others' Sites (Wall Street Journal)
<http://public.wsj.com/sn/y/SB991862595554629527.html>
In effect, Microsoft will be able, through the browser, to re-edit anybody's site, without the owner's knowledge or permission, in a way that tempts users to leave and go to a Microsoft-chosen site -- whether or not that site offers better information.

Microsoft's Predictable Revenue (Motley Fool)
<http://www.fool.com/portfolios/rulemaker/2001/rulemaker010607.htm?ref=foolwatch>
The common denominator among many of Microsoft's new products and services is that each will be available through subscription. That's a significant shift that provides a more predictable and annuity-like stream of income. It's a positive for the company because it provides greater insight into future results and should help Microsoft weather difficult economic conditions.

Microsoft, Red Hat Set Open-Source Debate (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-6218716.html?tag=cd_mh>
After claiming last month that the open-source model is flawed and "responsible for releasing unhealthy code," Microsoft Senior Vice President Craig Mundie is set to debate the issue at an open-source conference in July.

Intel Stands By Its Earlier Forecast (CNET News.com)
<http://investor.cnet.com/investor/news/newsitem/0-9900-1028-6218777-0.html>
Analyst fears notwithstanding, the second quarter looks the same as it did in April, Intel said Thursday.

Microsoft Antitrust Player's Start-Up Cuts Staff (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-6217517.html?tag=lh>
Despite a promising market and a healthy war chest, Voxeo, a start-up from Microsoft antitrust-trial architect Gary Reback, laid off nearly 20 percent of its 135 staffers amid a drive for new funding.

Microsoft Adds Harvard Business Professor To Board (Reuters)
<http://investor.cnet.com/investor/news/newsitem/0-9900-1028-6216985-0.html?tag=ats>

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

As Online Publishers Trim Fat, They May Cut The Main Course (Wall Street Journal)
<http://interactive.wsj.com/public/current/articles/SB988831596870628967.htm>
Many money-losing Web publishers are slashing editorial staff to cut costs. But they may also be ditching their most powerful weapon in the battle to survive: original content.

New Windows XP Feature Can Re-Edit Others' Sites (Wall Street Journal)
<http://public.wsj.com/sn/y/SB991862595554629527.html>
In effect, Microsoft will be able, through the browser, to re-edit anybody's site, without the owner's knowledge or permission, in a way that tempts users to leave and go to a Microsoft-chosen site -- whether or not that site offers better information.

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

As Online Publishers Trim Fat, They May Cut The Main Course (Wall Street Journal)
<http://interactive.wsj.com/public/current/articles/SB988831596870628967.htm>
Many money-losing Web publishers are slashing editorial staff to cut costs. But they may also be ditching their most powerful weapon in the battle to survive: original content.

Mobile Microbrowser Taps Into Full Web (ZDNet)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,5092332,00.html>
A new browser for wireless devices named "ThunderHawk" is taking flight, making creator Bitstream the latest company to provide a personal computer-style Web browsing experience on mobile devices.

Net Advertising Stabilizes; Doubts Linger (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-6209953.html?tag=owv>
With about a month to go before Yahoo reports its second-quarter results, Wall Street analysts are scurrying to predict when it will be safe for investors to buy stocks of companies that depend on online advertising.

New Windows XP Feature Can Re-Edit Others' Sites (Wall Street Journal)
<http://public.wsj.com/sn/y/SB991862595554629527.html>
In effect, Microsoft will be able, through the browser, to re-edit anybody's site, without the owner's knowledge or permission, in a way that tempts users to leave and go to a Microsoft-chosen site -- whether or not that site offers better information.

Napster To Add Fingerprinting To Filters (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-6214225.html?tag=lh>
As it moves toward a subscription-based model, Napster on Thursday said it is working with digital media company Loudeye Technologies to support its efforts to filter copyrighted material from its popular music file-swapping service.

== PenguinSurf (Top Stories) ===============

Microsoft, Red Hat Set Open-Source Debate (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-6218716.html?tag=cd_mh>
After claiming last month that the open-source model is flawed and "responsible for releasing unhealthy code," Microsoft Senior Vice President Craig Mundie is set to debate the issue at an open-source conference in July.

== PenguinSurf (News) ===============

Why Mac OS And Linux Users Must Join Together In Common Cause (Applelinks.com)
<http://www.applelinks.com/articles/2001/06/20010607112412.shtml>
Apple is still too corporately beholden to Redmond to mount a full-scale defense of IT freedom. We all need Linux and the Open Source community.

Microsoft, Red Hat Set Open-Source Debate (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-6218716.html?tag=cd_mh>
After claiming last month that the open-source model is flawed and "responsible for releasing unhealthy code," Microsoft Senior Vice President Craig Mundie is set to debate the issue at an open-source conference in July.

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

M1 Sale Hits The Rocks Over Price (Business Times Singapore)
<http://business-times.asia1.com.sg/companies/story/0,2276,10834,00.html?>
Faced with below-expectation bids, shareholders may have to consider other exit options.

Hike In Feeder-Bus Fares Against Public Interest (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/forum/story/0,1870,49699,00.html?>
I think the rationale for feeder-bus services is to provide an affordable ancillary transport service from bus interchanges to public-housing estates, since main trunk services do not extend to the labyrinths of such estates.

== SingaporeSurf (Technology) ===============

Are Asians Taking To Cyber Lifestyles? (Business Times Singapore)
<http://business-times.asia1.com.sg/life/story/0,2276,10800,00.html?>
How willing are people to marry someone they meet over the Internet? And whose refrigerator do they want to peek into with a Web cam?

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

Staggering Selection At Fullerton's Sunday Brunch (Business Times Singapore)
<http://business-times.asia1.com.sg/life/story/0,2276,10840,00.html?>
Town restaurant also has a longer time slot unlike the brunches at some top hotels.