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== AppleSurf (Top Stories) ===============
Updated iBook Is Bound To Impress (USAToday)
<http://www.usatoday.com/life/cyber/tech/review/2001-06-27-ibook-usat.htm>
It's versatile, reliable and obedient — it did just about everything I asked it to do, without complaint or conflict.
Why The Heck Can't I Download Driver (The Register)
<http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/39/19984.html>
Apple used to grumble enough about Microsoft using that line, so there's really no excuse for using itself now. However capacious my hard drive, I don't want it filled up with files I don't need - even if I might do one day.
Apple Has Winner With Its iBook (Newsday)
<http://www.sunspot.net/technology/pluggedin/bal-pl.ibook25jun25.story>
As compared with many products from Sony - a company that Apple loves to one-up - the new iBooks have a significant "comfort" factor: They're comfortable to own, to use, to look at.
== AppleSurf (News) ===============
Microsoft Brings Mac Corporate Users Up To Speed With Outlook 2001 (The Mac Observer)
<http://www.macobserver.com/article/2001/06/27.9.shtml>
Outlook 2001 brings the Mac up to speed for those that need to work in an Exchange Server environment.
17" Flat-Panel Studio Display Wait Reduced (MacNN)
<http://www.macnn.com/news.php?id=7556>
Apple Confirms Hiring Of FreeBSD Co-Founder (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0106/27.apple.shtml>
Jordan will assume the role of manager, BSD technology at Apple, overseeing the BSD Technology Base for Darwin, the UNIX-based core of Mac OS X.
MacCentral Interviews Apple's VP Of Education (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0106/27.interview.shtml>
By this time next year, Mac OS X should have a large presence in schools, Cheryl Vedoe, Apple's vice president of education, told MacCentral in an interview today. She also spoke of the company's education strategy, the value of Apple products beyond total cost of ownership and more.
Sppedy New Wireless Networking (MSNBC)
<http://www.msnbc.com/news/592860.asp?0si=->
If you thought wireless Ethernet was fast, wait till you see what's in store for you in the near future.
Jobs To Keynote Macworld Expo (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0106/27.keynote.shtml>
IDG World Expo today made official what many Mac fans take for granted: the company indicated that Apple CEO Steve Jobs will once again host the keynote address to attendees at next month's Macworld Conference & Expo.
Maxtor Plans 137GB+ Hard Drives (The Register)
<http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/2/19994.html>
Maxtor today set out its stall in the heavy duty hard drive market, saying it planned to surpass the 137GB interface for ATA drives by the end of the year.
All Change For Apple Downloads (Macworld UK)
<http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/main_news.cfm?NewsID=3095>
Apple's Software Downloads pages have been assimilated into the company's Knowledge Base online support area.
Apple 'Will Reach Revenue Target' (Macworld UK)
<http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/main_news.cfm?NewsID=3098>
Analysts at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter are optimistic that Apple will reach its stated revenues target for the second half of the financial year.
The DVD Wars Have Begun (ZDNet)
<http://www.msnbc.com/news/592129.asp?0si=->
Personal computing, the Internet, and home entertainment are on a collision course. This could wind up being that wonderful “synergy” they talk about in those pop-business books, or it could be a train wreck. What happens at PC Expo this week may give us a clue as to which it will be.
Imation Aims For "Hip, Fun" (PioneerPlanet)
<http://www.pioneerplanet.com/tech/ptk_docs/73101.htm>
To prove it, Imation this week is unveiling a barrage of new data-storage devices, optical media and accessories meant to reinvigorate its image as well as its bottom line.
OS X Version Of FaxSTF On The Way (MacNN)
<http://www.macnn.com/news.php?id=7524>
Mac-Compatible Britannica 2002 CD-ROMs, DVDs (MacNN)
<http://www.macnn.com/news.php?id=7515>
Adobe Releases Premiere 6.01 Beta Update (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0106/26.premiere.shtml>
With Premiere, users are able to import digital video, edit it, add special effects, titling, and other changes, then export back out to video or to other formats.
Apple Hires Open-Source Leader (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-6384175.html?tag=owv>
Apple Authoring Support 1.1.2: CD Burning (MacNN)
<http://www.macnn.com/news.php?id=7527>
Apple Retires asu.info.apple.com (MacNN)
<http://www.macnn.com/news.php?id=7529>
Apple has retired asu.info.apple.com, which was used as a source of Apple software updates.
EarthLink Raises Prices, Adds Services (MacNN)
<http://www.macnn.com/news.php?id=7520>
EarthLink, Apple's preferred Internet Service Provider (ISP), is raising the price of its basic, unlimited dial-up Internet service by $2 to $22 per month.
New OS X Games Revisit Classics (Inside Mac Games)
<http://www.insidemacgames.com/news/story.php?ArticleID=3149>
While there is plenty of hype for big-name titles shipping as or being converted to Mac OS X native versions, Apple's new OS continues to inspire programmers to create new (and old) shareware creations as well.
Aimster Public Beta Released (MacNN)
<http://www.macnn.com/news.php?id=7516>
== AppleSurf (Opinion) ===============
Apple's Airbux, Microsoft's Boeing (Low End Mac)
<http://lowendmac.com/scope/01/0627.html>
iCheap (The Mac Mind)
<http://www.themacmind.com/cgi-bin/newspublisher/viewnews.cgi?id=993011908>
I can tell you for a fact that owning a Macintosh can be just as inexpensive as owning any bargain basement PC. I’ll tell you how.
Another Apple Victory In Education: iBooks Galore! (Applelust.com)
<http://www.applelust.com/oped/Editorials/Archives/ed_schools01.html>
He is evangelizing but not a product or for bragging rights, but an idea and way of life, namely, the Apple idea and way of life, which is a perfect fit for education.
Why Apple Is Going Direct, Part 1 (CanadaComputes.com)
<http://www.canadacomputes.com/v3/story/1,1017,6886,00.html?tag=81&sb=124>
There are many advantages of going direct to customers.
== AppleSurf (Reviews) ===============
Updated iBook Is Bound To Impress (USAToday)
<http://www.usatoday.com/life/cyber/tech/review/2001-06-27-ibook-usat.htm>
It's versatile, reliable and obedient — it did just about everything I asked it to do, without complaint or conflict.
Reg Sinks Claws Into OS X Paperbacks (The Register)
<http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/39/20010.html>
Browsing through my favourite bookstore t'other day, I noticed that the once empty Macintosh section was now filled with shiny new titles offering to help anyone and everyone make the most of Mac OS X.
Why The Heck Can't I Download Driver (The Register)
<http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/39/19984.html>
Apple used to grumble enough about Microsoft using that line, so there's really no excuse for using itself now. However capacious my hard drive, I don't want it filled up with files I don't need - even if I might do one day.
Que! M2 FireWire External HD Is Hot (MacSoldiers.com)
<http://www.macsoldiers.com/reviews/2001/010626gm-quem2.html>
Apple Has Winner With Its iBook (Newsday)
<http://www.sunspot.net/technology/pluggedin/bal-pl.ibook25jun25.story>
As compared with many products from Sony - a company that Apple loves to one-up - the new iBooks have a significant "comfort" factor: They're comfortable to own, to use, to look at.
== The Wintel Empire (Top Stories) ===============
Microsoft Sharing Its Wares For .Net (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-6393098.html?tag=cd_mh>
Microsoft said Wednesday that it will share the source code for its newest development tools with hand-picked customers and business partners.
Microsoft's XP: Hardware Changes A Turnoff (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-6387054.html?tag=lh>
The company's new product-activation technology, which locks Office XP or Windows XP to a particular PC hardware configuration, can deactivate unexpectedly, rendering the software useless. The feature could present the biggest headache to people that frequently upgrade or change components on their PCs.
PC Sales Or No, Intel, AMD Flaunt Chips (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-6385646.html?tag=lh>
With the midpoint of the year upon them, PC chipmakers Intel and Advanced Micro Devices will fill out their product lines and hope for the best in the second half of 2001.
Win XP Gets $1B Marketing Blitz (ZDNet)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,5093281,00.html>
Microsoft and Intel alone will spend $500 million to market Windows XP, which is slated for an Oct. 25 launch, with PC makers and retailers spending another $500 million.
== The Wintel Empire (News) ===============
Microsoft Sharing Its Wares For .Net (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-6393098.html?tag=cd_mh>
Microsoft said Wednesday that it will share the source code for its newest development tools with hand-picked customers and business partners.
Intel To Develop Plastic Memory Prototype (Computerwire.com)
<http://news.zdnet.co.uk/story/0,,s2090126,00.html>
A joint development effort with Opticom ASA could see a polymer memory that is ten times faster than current flash memories.
Dell Says To Aggressively Market PCs With New Chip (Reuters)
<http://news.cnet.com/investor/news/newsitem/0-9900-1028-6393686-0.html?tag=ats>
Dell Computer Corp the world's top selling personal computer company, said on Wednesday it will agressively market machines with the new Intel Pentium IV microprocessor in the face of flagging PC sales.
Compaq Preps Back-To-School PCs (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1006-200-6394447.html?tag=cd_mh>
Compaq Computer on Wednesday announced three new models of Presario desktops, starting around $550. The company also will ship several new notebooks in the next month.
Alpha Proved Too Costly For Compaq (eWEEK)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,2780645,00.html?chkpt=zdnn_rt_latest>
The Alpha processor proved a costly investment that was increasingly difficult to justify, a senior Compaq Computer Corp. executive said this week.
Microsoft Brings Mac Corporate Users Up To Speed With Outlook 2001 (The Mac Observer)
<http://www.macobserver.com/article/2001/06/27.9.shtml>
Outlook 2001 brings the Mac up to speed for those that need to work in an Exchange Server environment.
First Release Of Content Management Server Slated For Q3 (ENT)
<http://www.entmag.com/breaknews.asp?ID=4630>
Microsoft Corp. plans to ship its first content management server in the third quarter, a company official told attendees at the TechEd 2001 developer show.
Microsoft's XP: Hardware Changes A Turnoff (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-6387054.html?tag=lh>
The company's new product-activation technology, which locks Office XP or Windows XP to a particular PC hardware configuration, can deactivate unexpectedly, rendering the software useless. The feature could present the biggest headache to people that frequently upgrade or change components on their PCs.
PC Sales Or No, Intel, AMD Flaunt Chips (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-6385646.html?tag=lh>
With the midpoint of the year upon them, PC chipmakers Intel and Advanced Micro Devices will fill out their product lines and hope for the best in the second half of 2001.
InterTrust To Use Patent Against Microsoft (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-6384428.html?tag=lh>
InterTrust on Tuesday said it has received a new patent that it will use against Microsoft in a closely watched intellectual property dispute that could affect the way consumers access music and other digital content.
Good News For Windows Shops (Meta Group)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-201-6385181-0.html?tag=lh>
A stronger focus on services by Compaq could benefit end users with large Windows environments and global support needs.
Why Microsoft Fears Open Source (osOpinion)
<http://www.osopinion.com/perl/story/11551.html>
It's simple economics.
Win XP Gets $1B Marketing Blitz (ZDNet)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,5093281,00.html>
Microsoft and Intel alone will spend $500 million to market Windows XP, which is slated for an Oct. 25 launch, with PC makers and retailers spending another $500 million.
Microsoft, NBC Merge Finance Sites (Associated Press)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-6383278.html?tag=lh>
Microsoft and NBC on Tuesday officially merged their financial Web sites, MoneyCentral.com and CNBC.com, about two months after announcing the partnership.
== Breaking Barriers (Top Stories) ===============
2 New Internet Suffixes Join Dot-Com Crowd (Los Angeles Times)
<http://www.latimes.com/business/cutting/20010627/t000052925.html>
Two new Internet suffixes--.biz and .info--will join the familiar .com, .net and .org today when the Internet Corp. for Assigned Names and Numbers, or ICANN, adds them to the Net's computer inventory system. However, new Internet addresses ending in .biz and .info won't be widely used until the fall.
== Breaking Barriers (News) ===============
First Release Of Content Management Server Slated For Q3 (ENT)
<http://www.entmag.com/breaknews.asp?ID=4630>
Microsoft Corp. plans to ship its first content management server in the third quarter, a company official told attendees at the TechEd 2001 developer show.
Yahoo's CEO Reaches Out To Hollywood (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-6386913.html?tag=owv>
Some high-ranking Yahoo executives have taken on new roles at the Web portal, as newly appointed Chief Executive Terry Semel settles into his 2-month-old job with a little help from his friends in Hollywood.
EBay Fraud Law: Any Takers? (Wired News)
<http://www.wired.com/news/politics/0,1283,44831,00.html>
2 New Internet Suffixes Join Dot-Com Crowd (Los Angeles Times)
<http://www.latimes.com/business/cutting/20010627/t000052925.html>
Two new Internet suffixes--.biz and .info--will join the familiar .com, .net and .org today when the Internet Corp. for Assigned Names and Numbers, or ICANN, adds them to the Net's computer inventory system. However, new Internet addresses ending in .biz and .info won't be widely used until the fall.
Encryption Flaw Allows E-Mail Tricks (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-6384176.html?tag=owv>
Common encryption standards that allow users to digitally sign their e-mail have a well-known flaw that could allow the message to be surreptitiously forwarded to another person, a researcher plans to announce Thursday at a technical conference.
EarthLink Raises Prices, Adds Services (MacNN)
<http://www.macnn.com/news.php?id=7520>
EarthLink, Apple's preferred Internet Service Provider (ISP), is raising the price of its basic, unlimited dial-up Internet service by $2 to $22 per month.
Napster Finds Old Space Crowded (Wired News)
<http://www.wired.com/news/mp3/0,1285,44808,00.html>
The two biggest names in file sharing continue to move toward security-wrapped subscription models even as free alternatives continue to appear.
Microsoft, NBC Merge Finance Sites (Associated Press)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-6383278.html?tag=lh>
Microsoft and NBC on Tuesday officially merged their financial Web sites, MoneyCentral.com and CNBC.com, about two months after announcing the partnership.
Aimster Public Beta Released (MacNN)
<http://www.macnn.com/news.php?id=7516>
== PenguinSurf (Top Stories) ===============
MS To Blow Imaginary $1bn On Hyping Win XP To Stardom (The Register)
<http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/4/19997.html>
You see, dear reader, this sort of money is not real; you could maybe refer to it as fluffybucks.
How To Test Drive Linux (Gannett News Service)
<http://technology.cincinnati.com/cgi-bin/technology/techwrapper.pl?URL=http://www.gannettonline.com/e/helpadvice/10001241.html&AFFIL=CIN>
Linux is harder to use than Windows or the Mac OS, but it does have some advantages.
== PenguinSurf (News) ===============
Linux Based Terminal Server Released For Schools (LinuxNews.com)
<http://www.linuxnews.com/stories.php?story=01/06/26/3893222>
MS To Blow Imaginary $1bn On Hyping Win XP To Stardom (The Register)
<http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/4/19997.html>
You see, dear reader, this sort of money is not real; you could maybe refer to it as fluffybucks.
How To Test Drive Linux (Gannett News Service)
<http://technology.cincinnati.com/cgi-bin/technology/techwrapper.pl?URL=http://www.gannettonline.com/e/helpadvice/10001241.html&AFFIL=CIN>
Linux is harder to use than Windows or the Mac OS, but it does have some advantages.
Why Microsoft Fears Open Source (osOpinion)
<http://www.osopinion.com/perl/story/11551.html>
It's simple economics.
== SingaporeSurf (Top Stories) ===============
A Last Look (Project Eyeball)
<http://eyeball.asia1.com.sg/html/Eyeball/web/>
But at the end of day, money talks. And we're not bringing in the moolah. But that's the way the world works.
GE Unlikely Before Year-End (Project Eyeball)
<http://eyeball.asia1.com.sg/Eyeball/Story/0,1381,18565,00.html?>
Signs show that September's too early, since election machinery has yet to start humming.
== SingaporeSurf (News) ===============
A Last Look (Project Eyeball)
<http://eyeball.asia1.com.sg/html/Eyeball/web/>
But at the end of day, money talks. And we're not bringing in the moolah. But that's the way the world works.
Taxi Drivers Call For Lower ERP Charges (Channel NewsAsia)
<http://sg.cna.mediacorpnews.com/articles/2001/06/27/singaporenews64466.htm>
Taxi-drivers have called for the lowering of ERP charges if the economic slowdown drags on.
SPH Suspends Project Eyeball (CNET Singapore)
<http://singapore.cnet.com/news/singapore/story/0,2000027481,20088972,00.htm>
After months of speculation, Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) announced that it will be suspending its integrated print and Internet publication, Project Eyeball.
Call For More Information On COE Open Bidding (Channel NewsAsia)
<http://sg.news.yahoo.com/010627/5/16kq0.html>
Jimmie Tay called Channel NewsAsia to say that he could not make an informed decision to revise his bid as the LTA did not release the distribution of the bid amounts.
GE Unlikely Before Year-End (Project Eyeball)
<http://eyeball.asia1.com.sg/Eyeball/Story/0,1381,18565,00.html?>
Signs show that September's too early, since election machinery has yet to start humming.
Are Tibs And SMRT In Alliance Talks? (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/money/story/0,1870,53748,00.html?>
Rail operator keeps mum while the share price of the bus operatorhas jumped by 20 cents in two days.
Hawkers Hit Hard As Fewer People Eat Out (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/singapore/story/0,1870,53666,00.html?>
Such belt-tightening is one sign of a slowdown, and the present one could last a long time.
Tibs Taxis Available At All Times (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/forum/story/0,1870,53690,00.html?>
Any of our drivers caught abusing "Changing Shift" and the 'On Call' sign will be subjected to strict disciplinary action, leading to possible termination of service.
IBM, Compaq Advance Server Designs (CNET News.com)
<http://investor.cnet.com/investor/news/newsitem/0-9900-1028-6386004-0.html?tag=ats>
Compaq Computer and IBM announced dueling dual-processor servers Tuesday, with IBM trumpeting its models' self-healing abilities and Compaq boasting of major improvements to its computer memory subsystem.
== SingaporeSurf (Technology) ===============
StarHub, SCV Already Making Plans Ahead Of Proposed Merger (Channel NewsAsia)
<http://sg.cna.mediacorpnews.com/articles/2001/06/27/business64455.htm>
StarHub's president and chief executive officer, Terry Clontz, says that the two parties have already come together and are expected to roll out a number of new services upon the successful completion of the merger.
== SingaporeSurf (Entertainment) ===============
Have A Girls' Night Out On Wednesdays (Project Eyeball)
<http://eyeball.asia1.com.sg/Eyeball/Story/0,1381,18548,00.html>
Encouraged by China Jump Bar & Grill's successful Babe Central on Wednesday nights, where ladies get free drinks and entry to the club, entertainment enclave Chijmes is launching its own ladies' night, too.
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