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MyAppleMenu Newsletter

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

90% Windows, 5% Mac, 5% Linux? Not True! (The Register)
<http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/4/19661.html>
As my colleague Jamie McCarthy points out, you could use Gartner Group's logic to say: "100 per cent of babies born in this country had unpierced ears, therefore, pierced ears are a rarity."

A Stroll Through The Apple Store (O'Reilly Network)
<http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/mac/2001/06/12/apple_store.html>
The best thing about the Apple Store is that it finally helps to quash the myths that have dogged the company in the past 20 years. You can see for yourself the speed, power, and ease of use that is Macintosh.

Don't Be Surprised By An Apple Warning (IDEAadvisor)
<http://www.ideaadvisor.com/company/article.asp?aid=11827>
There has been recent weakness in its iMac line.  With no noticeable pick-up in the US economy, sales have continued to remain behind Apple’s targeted growth rates.  Apple is also behind its peers in introducing a portable web access device or handheld system.

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

Poll: 44 Per Cent Of Macworld Readers Using OS X (Macworld UK)
<http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/top_news_item.cfm?NewsID=3034>
The latest Macworld poll shows that 44 per cent of readers are already using Apple’s next-generation operating system, Mac OS X – although few seem to be running X alone just yet.

Book Puts 'AppleScript In A Nutshell' (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0106/13.applescript.shtml>
If you've ever wanted to learn AppleScript, the Mac OS's system-level programming language, you may want to check out a new book, "AppleScript in a Nutshell," by author Bruce Perry.

Orange Micro Ships USB 2.0 And FireWire PCI Board (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0106/13.orange.shtml>

New Ways To Roam The Web, Mac-Style (BusinessWeek)
<http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/jun2001/nf20010613_401.htm>
Three upstart browsers beat Navigator and Explorer when it comes to ease of use. One even takes advantage of OS X's snazzy new features.

Netscape 6.1 beta Release Said To Be Close (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-6260563.html?tag=owv>
Netscape Communications is preparing to release an upgrade to the latest version of its Web browser, a move that comes as it seeks to bolster other parts of its business in the face of evaporating market share.

NetObjects To Support Mac OS X (ASPNews.com)
<http://www.aspnews.com/strategies/companies/article/0,2350,10576_783261,00.html>
Matrix's open, component-based interfaces allow NetObjects to register and integrate third-party Web Services seamlessly into the Web site building and hosting process – giving small businesses the ability to "mix and match" Web Services to create a truly tailored e-business solution.

Hess Memorial Macworld Events/Party List Live (MacNN)
<http://www.macnn.com/news.php?id=7105>

Adobe Upgrade Policy Explained (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0106/12.upgrade.shtml>
The question: is there a time limit on when Adobe software is upgradeable.

BlockBuster DVDs' (In)compatible with PowerBooks? (PowerBook Source)
<www.pbsource.com/features/BlockBuster_DVD_andPBs.shtml>
Some BlockBuster Video stores are using DVD security stickers that seem to make the discs unplayable in slot-loading PowerBooks.

BBEdit Lite 6.1.1: Free Text/HTML Editor (MacNN)
<http://www.macnn.com/news.php?id=7097>

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

Panasonic Beats Apple To Market With Low Cost LCD All-In-One Desktop (Applelinks.com)
<http://www.applelinks.com/articles/2001/06/20010612120016.shtml>
In the plus column, there are lots of ports, PC Card support, analog sound in and out, and I think the white al-in-one case design is reasonably attractive.

Discussion: 1 Wrong 'Space' In Terminal; Lost Everything (MacFixIt)
<http://www.macfixitforums.com/php/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=Forum35&Number=171128>

1984, Round 2 (Low End Mac)
<http://www.lowendmac.com/scope/01/0613.html>
I can honestly say that this might be Apple's last big chance to press forward and gain new users.

90% Windows, 5% Mac, 5% Linux? Not True! (The Register)
<http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/4/19661.html>
As my colleague Jamie McCarthy points out, you could use Gartner Group's logic to say: "100 per cent of babies born in this country had unpierced ears, therefore, pierced ears are a rarity."

Apple May Issue Profit Warning - Analysts (The Register)
<http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/39/19657.html>
She goes on to over-egg the pudding with some statements that are just plain silly and call her conclusions into question.

Education Sales & Mac Journalism (Macinstein)
<http://www.macinstein.com/pressrelease.cfm?ID=974>
After such a long tenure as king, I don't see Apple letting up or giving up.

The Metaphysics Of Web Advertising Part Two -- The Ups And Downs Of Donations To Web Sites (Applelust.com)
<http://www.applelust.com/oped/Editorials/Archives/donationn02.html>
Donations put faces and names to the members of a group. The publisher ceases focusing on a group, but (should) start focusing on individuals.

Apple's Image - Good Or Bad? (Terminal 34)
<http://www.terminal34.com/features/editorials/2001/june/12-appleimage.html>
As for me, hearing the word Apple makes me all warm and fuzzy inside.

Larry Ellison Ain't No Mere Apple Polisher (Applelinks.com)
<http://www.applelinks.com/macspirit/061201ellison.shtml>
After all, he has a good track record.

The Mac Web Site Funding Debate (Applelinks.com)
<http://www.applelinks.com/articles/2001/06/20010612120259.shtml>
You can help support your favorite Mac Web sites by not blocking the ads, clicking some of them from time to time, and giving your business to firms that advertise there.

Don't Be Surprised By An Apple Warning (IDEAadvisor)
<http://www.ideaadvisor.com/company/article.asp?aid=11827>
There has been recent weakness in its iMac line.  With no noticeable pick-up in the US economy, sales have continued to remain behind Apple’s targeted growth rates.  Apple is also behind its peers in introducing a portable web access device or handheld system.

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

Wash Away Those Annoying Web Ads (Montreal Gazette)
<http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/pages/010613/5025381.html>
People have been ignoring newspaper ads and muting TV commercials for years. Now, they're tuning into the fact that they can erase Web ads from their computer screens, as well.

Apple Mac OS X (vnunet.com)
<http://www.vnunet.com/Products/Software/1122702>
It needs a few months to smooth out its rough edges, but OS X looks like it has a promising future.

A Stroll Through The Apple Store (O'Reilly Network)
<http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/mac/2001/06/12/apple_store.html>
The best thing about the Apple Store is that it finally helps to quash the myths that have dogged the company in the past 20 years. You can see for yourself the speed, power, and ease of use that is Macintosh.

Winners Of Apple Design Awards (Apple)
<http://developer.apple.com/wwdc2001/designawards/winners.html>

Willow Design's Jacques Pack Titanium G4 Powerbook Backpack (PowerBook Source)
<http://www.pbsource.com/features/Jacques_Backpack_Review.shtml>
Willow Design has created a backpack with the Titanium G4 specifically in mind.

New iBook FireWire Blows Away G4 PowerBook FireWire! (Bare Feats)
<http://www.barefeats.com/fire20.html>
The iBook 2001 reads and writes to FireWire drives much faster than the G4 Titanium PowerBook. Moreover, it is on par with the newest desktop iMacs and PowerMacs.

Number Plane (Macworld UK)
<http://www.macworld.co.uk/reviews/display_review.cfm?ProductID=1494&ReviewID=612>
With three levels of difficulty and an option to reduce or increase levels of play in games, this CD is capable of sustaining a pupil’s progress in maths for a year. The only drawback is its lack of an option for teachers to save and then monitor individual pupil’s lessons.

Pro Tools TDM (Macworld UK)
<http://www.macworld.co.uk/reviews/display_review.cfm?ProductID=1495&ReviewID=613>
If you’re working with surround sound, this upgrade is essential.

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

Microsoft Exchange Bug: Strike Three? (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-6259910.html?tag=lh>
Microsoft's latest software fix for a security hole in the company's Exchange mail server may still be causing problems, CNET News.com learned Tuesday.

Dell Turnaround Still Months Away (Reuters)
<http://www.msnbc.com/news/586361.asp>
Dell Computer Corp. Chief Operating Officer Kevin Rollins said on Tuesday that he does not see any signs of recovery until the fourth quarter.

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

Panasonic Beats Apple To Market With Low Cost LCD All-In-One Desktop (Applelinks.com)
<http://www.applelinks.com/articles/2001/06/20010612120016.shtml>
In the plus column, there are lots of ports, PC Card support, analog sound in and out, and I think the white al-in-one case design is reasonably attractive.

Linux To Challenge Microsoft On TV (ZDNet UK)
<http://news.zdnet.co.uk/story/0,,s2088866,00.html>
Linux is already giving established players a run for their money in the computing world. A new alliance aims to do the same on your television.

Transmeta To Launch 1GHz Crusoe On 26 June (The Register)
<http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/3/19667.html>

90% Windows, 5% Mac, 5% Linux? Not True! (The Register)
<http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/4/19661.html>
As my colleague Jamie McCarthy points out, you could use Gartner Group's logic to say: "100 per cent of babies born in this country had unpierced ears, therefore, pierced ears are a rarity."

Athlon Closes The Gap: Why Pentium No Longer Rules The Roost (ZDNet AnchorDesk)
<http://www.zdnet.com/anchordesk/stories/story/0,10738,2773868,00.html>

Microsoft Exchange Bug: Strike Three? (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-6259910.html?tag=lh>
Microsoft's latest software fix for a security hole in the company's Exchange mail server may still be causing problems, CNET News.com learned Tuesday.

WinXP IE6 Spells Death For Doubleclick - And A Boost For MSN? (The Register)
<http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/4/19654.html>
Internet Explorer 6 will spell doom for Doubleclick, and by some strange coincidence will provide a massive boost for Microsoft's own MSN/.NET activities, according to a source at a major international financial organisation.

Sony-Universal Web-Music Service Negotiates For Microsoft Technology (Wall Street Journal)
<http://www.msnbc.com/news/586281.asp>
As Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group named a management team for their joint-venture online music-subscription service, people familiar with the matter said the company is in talks with Microsoft Corp. about using its technology in hopes of boosting the site's audio prowess and consumer base.

AOL-Micrsoft War Is Just Beginning (Industry Standard)
<http://www.thestandard.com/article/0,1902,27089,00.html>
Consumers should expect a big battle between the Net titans over new platforms such as media players and IM services, research firm Gartner says.

Linux Server Share: Gartner Goof-Up Or Microsoft Meddling? (osOpinion)
<http://www.osopinion.com/perl/story/11177.html>
Observers were surprised when Microsoft and Gartner's report on the Linux server market contradicted similar reports by IDC and AllNetResearch.

AOL Chief Downplays Microsoft XP Talks (Reuters)
<http://www.msnbc.com/news/586424.asp>
The head of AOL Time Warner Inc.’s America Online unit said Tuesday that problems in current talks with sometime rival Microsoft Corp. have been ”overstated,” and insisted AOL will not be hurt if its software is not included in Microsoft’s new Windows XP operating system.

Dell Turnaround Still Months Away (Reuters)
<http://www.msnbc.com/news/586361.asp>
Dell Computer Corp. Chief Operating Officer Kevin Rollins said on Tuesday that he does not see any signs of recovery until the fourth quarter.

Evaluating Intel's New Risk (Motley Fool)
<http://www.fool.com/portfolios/rulemaker/2001/rulemaker010612.htm>
While the company will continue to grow in value, it's pursuing, by necessity, a much more complicated strategy. This has made it harder to analyze and more susceptible to changing technology. Investors should adjust their willingness to pay a premium for the company's shares accordingly.

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

New Ways To Roam The Web, Mac-Style (BusinessWeek)
<http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/jun2001/nf20010613_401.htm>
Three upstart browsers beat Navigator and Explorer when it comes to ease of use. One even takes advantage of OS X's snazzy new features.

WinXP IE6 Spells Death For Doubleclick - And A Boost For MSN? (The Register)
<http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/4/19654.html>
Internet Explorer 6 will spell doom for Doubleclick, and by some strange coincidence will provide a massive boost for Microsoft's own MSN/.NET activities, according to a source at a major international financial organisation.

AOL-Micrsoft War Is Just Beginning (Industry Standard)
<http://www.thestandard.com/article/0,1902,27089,00.html>
Consumers should expect a big battle between the Net titans over new platforms such as media players and IM services, research firm Gartner says.

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

Wash Away Those Annoying Web Ads (Montreal Gazette)
<http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/pages/010613/5025381.html>
People have been ignoring newspaper ads and muting TV commercials for years. Now, they're tuning into the fact that they can erase Web ads from their computer screens, as well.

Mobile Phone Industry Adopts New Internet Standard (Industry Standard)
<http://www.thestandard.com/article/0,1902,27110,00.html>
The world's leading mobile phone makers and operators announced on Wednesday an industry-wide initiative they hope will bring true Internet functionality to next-generation cellphones and lay the ghost of past failures.

The Metaphysics Of Web Advertising Part Two -- The Ups And Downs Of Donations To Web Sites (Applelust.com)
<http://www.applelust.com/oped/Editorials/Archives/donationn02.html>
Donations put faces and names to the members of a group. The publisher ceases focusing on a group, but (should) start focusing on individuals.

HK, Singapore And South Korea Lead Asia Home Net Use (Reuters)
<http://sg.news.yahoo.com/010613/3/war7.html>
Hong Kong, South Korea and Singapore top the list of Asia-Pacific nations with access to the Internet at home while Australians and New Zealanders do much of their web surfing at work, Nielsen/NetRatings said on Wednesday.

Pick A Hobby, And There's A Web Site (New York Times)
<http://www.nytimes.com/2001/06/13/technology/13POLL.html>

New Ways To Roam The Web, Mac-Style (BusinessWeek)
<http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/jun2001/nf20010613_401.htm>
Three upstart browsers beat Navigator and Explorer when it comes to ease of use. One even takes advantage of OS X's snazzy new features.

WSJ Site Mulls Rate Increase (Internet.com)
<http://www.internetnews.com/ec-news/article/0,,4_782891,00.html>
The online edition of the Wall Street Journal, one of the few Web sites that has been able to lure a sizable number of paying readers, is considering asking for more money from its viewers.

AT&T Gets Verbal With The Wireless Web (ZDNet)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,5092593,00.html>
AT&T Wireless on Tuesday joined a growing number of American telephone service providers using "voice portals," which let people surf the mobile Web using only verbal commands.

New AltaVista App: Too Invasive? (Wired News)
<http://www.wired.com/news/privacy/0,1848,44461,00.html>
A new line of business software introduced Tuesday by AltaVista will let workers scour corporate networks, e-mail accounts and personal computers by stitching together valuable and sometimes embarrassing information scattered on far-flung office systems.

Netscape 6.1 beta Release Said To Be Close (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-6260563.html?tag=owv>
Netscape Communications is preparing to release an upgrade to the latest version of its Web browser, a move that comes as it seeks to bolster other parts of its business in the face of evaporating market share.

NetObjects To Support Mac OS X (ASPNews.com)
<http://www.aspnews.com/strategies/companies/article/0,2350,10576_783261,00.html>
Matrix's open, component-based interfaces allow NetObjects to register and integrate third-party Web Services seamlessly into the Web site building and hosting process – giving small businesses the ability to "mix and match" Web Services to create a truly tailored e-business solution.

WinXP IE6 Spells Death For Doubleclick - And A Boost For MSN? (The Register)
<http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/4/19654.html>
Internet Explorer 6 will spell doom for Doubleclick, and by some strange coincidence will provide a massive boost for Microsoft's own MSN/.NET activities, according to a source at a major international financial organisation.

Sony-Universal Web-Music Service Negotiates For Microsoft Technology (Wall Street Journal)
<http://www.msnbc.com/news/586281.asp>
As Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group named a management team for their joint-venture online music-subscription service, people familiar with the matter said the company is in talks with Microsoft Corp. about using its technology in hopes of boosting the site's audio prowess and consumer base.

AOL-Micrsoft War Is Just Beginning (Industry Standard)
<http://www.thestandard.com/article/0,1902,27089,00.html>
Consumers should expect a big battle between the Net titans over new platforms such as media players and IM services, research firm Gartner says.

AOL Chief Downplays Microsoft XP Talks (Reuters)
<http://www.msnbc.com/news/586424.asp>
The head of AOL Time Warner Inc.’s America Online unit said Tuesday that problems in current talks with sometime rival Microsoft Corp. have been ”overstated,” and insisted AOL will not be hurt if its software is not included in Microsoft’s new Windows XP operating system.

BBEdit Lite 6.1.1: Free Text/HTML Editor (MacNN)
<http://www.macnn.com/news.php?id=7097>

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

Is BSD Getting Lost Amid The Open Source Salvos? (Linux.com)
<http://www.zdnet.com/enterprise/stories/main/0,10228,2772296,00.html>
The ambivalence of the BSD crowd to Microsoft's attacks is due, I think, to the fact that while they may be put off by the overall attack, they agree with Microsoft's complaints about the GPL.

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

Linux To Challenge Microsoft On TV (ZDNet UK)
<http://news.zdnet.co.uk/story/0,,s2088866,00.html>
Linux is already giving established players a run for their money in the computing world. A new alliance aims to do the same on your television.

90% Windows, 5% Mac, 5% Linux? Not True! (The Register)
<http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/4/19661.html>
As my colleague Jamie McCarthy points out, you could use Gartner Group's logic to say: "100 per cent of babies born in this country had unpierced ears, therefore, pierced ears are a rarity."

Linux Server Share: Gartner Goof-Up Or Microsoft Meddling? (osOpinion)
<http://www.osopinion.com/perl/story/11177.html>
Observers were surprised when Microsoft and Gartner's report on the Linux server market contradicted similar reports by IDC and AllNetResearch.

Is BSD Getting Lost Amid The Open Source Salvos? (Linux.com)
<http://www.zdnet.com/enterprise/stories/main/0,10228,2772296,00.html>
The ambivalence of the BSD crowd to Microsoft's attacks is due, I think, to the fact that while they may be put off by the overall attack, they agree with Microsoft's complaints about the GPL.

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

"We Can Run Feeder Bus Services Better, Cheaper" (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/primenews/story/0,1870,50924,00.html?>
When contacted by The Straits Times, a PTC spokesman said: 'A formal application would have to be made and its merits would then be considered.' He added: 'We would have to worry about congestion if we added new buses on the road. Any operator would have to add value and increase service quality.'

Opposition Stakes Out Seats (Project Eyeball)
<http://eyeball.asia1.com.sg/Eyeball/Story/0,1381,18150,00.html?>
The Opposition has begun carving up the nine highly prized single-seat constituencies - where Opposition members stand their best chance - with the National Solidarity Party (NSP) the first to stake its claim.

A New Frontier, A New PAP? (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/singapore/story/0,1870,50675,00.html?>
The People's Action Party can reap great benefits from its foray into the Internet, but only if it presents the public with a more realistic party face.

Private Bus Operators Ready To Ply Feeder Routes (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/forum/story/0,1870,50767,00.html?>
If SBS and Tibs find that the operation of feeder-bus services is not profitable, we are ready to run them and charge lower fares - subject to the Public Transport Council's approval.

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

"We Can Run Feeder Bus Services Better, Cheaper" (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/primenews/story/0,1870,50924,00.html?>
When contacted by The Straits Times, a PTC spokesman said: 'A formal application would have to be made and its merits would then be considered.' He added: 'We would have to worry about congestion if we added new buses on the road. Any operator would have to add value and increase service quality.'

Why No Response To Readers' Letters? (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/forum/story/0,1870,50946,00.html?>
Instead of relying on some mysterious criteria and statements about cost increases, the PTC should publish facts and determine what are the 'service' improvements.

Wheelchairs From StarHub (CNET Singapore)
<http://singapore.cnet.com/news/singapore/story/0,2000027481,20087424,00.htm>
StarHub Pte Ltd marked the first anniversary of its IDD Empowerment Fund today by donating 437 wheelchairs to 21 community associations here.

Fishy Business (The Guardian)
<http://www.guardian.co.uk/gallery/image/0,8543,-10504202716,00.html>

Opposition Stakes Out Seats (Project Eyeball)
<http://eyeball.asia1.com.sg/Eyeball/Story/0,1381,18150,00.html?>
The Opposition has begun carving up the nine highly prized single-seat constituencies - where Opposition members stand their best chance - with the National Solidarity Party (NSP) the first to stake its claim.

Private Bus Operators Ready To Ply Feeder Routes (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/forum/story/0,1870,50767,00.html?>
If SBS and Tibs find that the operation of feeder-bus services is not profitable, we are ready to run them and charge lower fares - subject to the Public Transport Council's approval.

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

HK, Singapore And South Korea Lead Asia Home Net Use (Reuters)
<http://sg.news.yahoo.com/010613/3/war7.html>
Hong Kong, South Korea and Singapore top the list of Asia-Pacific nations with access to the Internet at home while Australians and New Zealanders do much of their web surfing at work, Nielsen/NetRatings said on Wednesday.

Last 3G Licence Issue Under Review (Business Times)
<http://business-times.asia1.com.sg/news/story/0,2276,11334,00.html?>
Addressing reporters on the sidelines of a conference on 3G technologies, he said that there is a moratorium not to issue the remaining licence till one year from the 3G tender in April. IDA has also not decided whether it will definitely issue a fourth licence, he said.

One In Two Singaporeans Lost In Cyberspace (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/primenews/story/0,1870,50715,00.html?>
53% don't know how to shop online, e-file tax returns or do Net banking; and 8% of them are IT professionals.

A New Frontier, A New PAP? (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/singapore/story/0,1870,50675,00.html?>
The People's Action Party can reap great benefits from its foray into the Internet, but only if it presents the public with a more realistic party face.

Weblogs: A New Way To Log-On (Project Eyeball)
<http://eyeball.asia1.com.sg/html/Eyeball/others/webathome/0106weblogs/>

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

SCV Worked With IDA To Solve Problem (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/forum/story/0,1870,51006,00.html?>
IDA would like to acknowledge that SCV and the foreign parties have worked closely with IDA to expedite the resolution of the interference. We thank the letter-writer for the interest shown.

Overseas Signal Caused Disruption, Says SCV (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/singapore/story/0,1870,50688,00.html?>
Cable operator says poor quality on some channels was not due to failure in its network but an unknown source.

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