[MyAppleMenu] Mar 29, 2001
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== AppleSurf (Top Stories) ===============
A New Face (And Heart) For The Mac (New York Times)
<http://www.nytimes.com/2001/03/29/technology/29STAT.html?pagewanted=all>
Still, it's a good idea to start getting used to Mac OS X, even if you're not a Mac person, because Apple's advances usually light the way for the rest of the computer industry.
Steve Jobs' New Lesson Plan (Business Week)
<http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/mar2001/nf20010328_888.htm>
Apple's CEO could be quietly preparing a revitalized strategy aimed at schools and universities, the company's biggest market.
Apple At PowerPC Makers' Mercy - Ex-Exec (The Register)
<http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/39/17948.html>
Apple remains at the mercy of its key component suppliers - in particular its processor providers Motorola and IBM - the former head of the Mac maker's European operation has admitted.
New PowerBooks' Classic Glitch (Macworld UK)
<http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/main_news.cfm?NewsID=2691>
The Mac OS 9.1 CD that ships as the Classic environment with OS X will not install on the Titanium PowerBook G4.
== AppleSurf (News) ===============
Value Investors Start To Go Apple (Computer) Picking (Wall Street Journal)
<http://public.wsj.com/sn/y/SB985819219309838520.html>
For the time being, at least, the polish on Apple's shares stems -- yes, indeed -- from their relative safeness.
SuSE Linux 7.1 For Mac Out In April (Macworld UK)
<http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/main_news.cfm?NewsID=2701>
t's based on a new kernel - called Kernel 2.4.2 - which offers "greatly enhanced" USB support. It also supports Advanced Linux Sound Architecture for Power Macintosh, more RAM and can handle larger files.
Apple's New OS X Is The Mac On Steroids (Associated Press)
<http://www.boston.com/dailyglobe2/088/business/Apple_s_new_OSX_is_the_Mac_on_steroids+.shtml>
After looking at Apple's new, long-awaited system - OS X, I'm thinking about buying a Macintosh again.
OS X Update 'Imminent' (Macworld UK)
<http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/main_news.cfm?NewsID=2702>
AOL Beta Testing OS X Services (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0103/29.aol.shtml>
If everything stays on schedule, customers would see a finalized version by early June 2001.
Exhibitor Fair Will return To WWDC (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0103/29.wwdc.shtml>
Developers will be able to showcase their newest products that support Mac OS X and other Apple technologies.
AppleWorks 6.1 Preview Still Out There (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0103/29.appleworks.shtml>
OS X Web Browser Ships (Macworld UK)
<http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/main_news.cfm?NewsID=2699>
A New Face (And Heart) For The Mac (New York Times)
<http://www.nytimes.com/2001/03/29/technology/29STAT.html?pagewanted=all>
Still, it's a good idea to start getting used to Mac OS X, even if you're not a Mac person, because Apple's advances usually light the way for the rest of the computer industry.
Agfa Makes OS X Scanner Move (Macworld)
<http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/main_news.cfm?NewsID=2695>
Two OS X "Docklings" Available For Volume And Audio CD Playback (The Mac Observer)
<http://www.macobserver.com/article/2001/03/28.11.shtml>
Steve Jobs' New Lesson Plan (Business Week)
<http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/mar2001/nf20010328_888.htm>
Apple's CEO could be quietly preparing a revitalized strategy aimed at schools and universities, the company's biggest market.
Windows Media Player 7 Comes To The Mac (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0103/28.media.shtml>
Media Player 7 supports playback of streamed or downloaded Windows Media audio and video files; Windows Media digital rights management; and playback of MP3 files.
Apple Eyes Buffalo, Other Markets For Stores (MacNN)
<http://www.macnn.com/news.php?id=4853>
MS Offers Office 2001 Rebate, Upgrade Deal For OS X (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0103/28.microsoft.shtml>
The company is offering a US$50 rebate (CDN$75) for buyers of Office 2001.
AppleWorks 6.1 Preview Missing In Action (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0103/28.appleworks.shtml>
Apple At PowerPC Makers' Mercy - Ex-Exec (The Register)
<http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/39/17948.html>
Apple remains at the mercy of its key component suppliers - in particular its processor providers Motorola and IBM - the former head of the Mac maker's European operation has admitted.
Apple Updates iTools (Architosh)
<http://www.architosh.com/news/2001-03/2001-0328-itoolsupdate.phtml>
iCards now has a series of X-derived cards.
New PowerBooks' Classic Glitch (Macworld UK)
<http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/main_news.cfm?NewsID=2691>
The Mac OS 9.1 CD that ships as the Classic environment with OS X will not install on the Titanium PowerBook G4.
== AppleSurf (Opinions) ===============
Putting X On The Front Burner... And Back Again (The Mac Observer)
<http://www.macobserver.com/columns/fuzzylogic/2001/20010329.shtml>
Programming For Yourself (Low End Mac)
<http://www.lowendmac.com/myturn/010329.html>
So take a risk! Learn something new! You never know what unexpected good will come out of it.
OS X A Temptation From Apple, But Resist It For Now (USA Today)
<http://www.usatoday.com/life/cyber/tech/review/2001-03-28-osx.htm>
I believe the bet ultimately will pay off, though not without some growing pains.
OS X? What's That? Looking At OS X Through Bifocals (The Mac Observer)
<http://www.macobserver.com/columns/firstmac/2001/20010328.shtml>
For the rest of us, there is no reason to rush out and buy it.
Mac OS X Is Only For Programmers -- Not! (MacOPINION)
<http://www.macopinion.com/columns/tangible/01/03/28/index.html>
Wow, this new OS has a lot more potential than I thought!
== AppleSurf (Reviews) ===============
Adobe Premiere 6 (Macworld)
<http://www.macworld.com/2001/05/reviews/adobe.html>
Although the new version still lacks the interface elegance and special-effects prowess of Final Cut Pro, its learning curve isn't as onerous, its price isn't as steep, and its DV and Web support are outstanding.
Toast 5 Vs. Discribe 4 (MacNN)
<http://reviews.macnn.com/reviews/toast5discribe4/toast5discribe4.phtml>
Griffin gPort (Low End Mac)
<http://lowendmac.com/reviews/gport.html>
== The Wintel Empire (Top Stories) ===============
Why I'm Optimistic About Windows XP (Enterprise.com)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/comment/0,5859,2702376,00.html>
I came away impressed with Microsoft's commitment to stability and application compatibility.
Microsoft Storm Warning (Salon)
<http://www.salon.com/tech/col/rose/2001/03/28/hailstorm/index.html>
The HailStorm program will put all your data in one convenient place -- and leave Bill Gates with the keys.
Gateway Shuts 10 Percent Of U.S. Stores (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1006-200-5339230.html?tag=owv>
The store closings happened two days ago, the company confirmed Wednesday. They affect about 500 employees, who will be given the opportunity to take other positions within the company.
Windows Media Shrinks FIle Size (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-5338600.html?tag=lh>
Microsoft released Windows Media version 8 Wednesday, a compression technology that lets companies encode high-quality audio and video into smaller packages.
Gates Plans Invisible, Automatic Updates For WinXP Users (The Register)
<http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/4/17944.html>
Basically, you have to ask yourself if you think the storekeeper is a fit and proper person to be making these decisions for you.
== The Wintel Empire (News) ===============
Why I'm Optimistic About Windows XP (Enterprise.com)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/comment/0,5859,2702376,00.html>
I came away impressed with Microsoft's commitment to stability and application compatibility.
Xbox Gets ADSL Net Channel (The Register)
<http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/50/17964.html>
Microsoft Storm Warning (Salon)
<http://www.salon.com/tech/col/rose/2001/03/28/hailstorm/index.html>
The HailStorm program will put all your data in one convenient place -- and leave Bill Gates with the keys.
Microsoft: Good Drivers Wanted (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1006-200-5342854.html?tag=owv>
With the next version of its consumer Windows operating system, Microsoft is trying to make computers less daunting and prone to crashes. To reach that goal, Microsoft not only needs to clean up its own code, but also all the third-party drivers, little bits of software that help the system communicate with peripherals and other add-ons.
Gateway Shuts 10 Percent Of U.S. Stores (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1006-200-5339230.html?tag=owv>
The store closings happened two days ago, the company confirmed Wednesday. They affect about 500 employees, who will be given the opportunity to take other positions within the company.
Microsoft May Delay Online Games For Xbox (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1006-200-5340477.html?tag=owv>
Microsoft's Xbox console won't allow Japanese players to access games over the Internet until its second year on sale, according to a confidential company document.
PC Makers Appeal To Bargain Hunters (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1006-200-5334458.html?tag=owv>
A slew of new low-cost desktop PCs are set to debut in early April, with the introduction of new budget-minded chips from Advanced Micro Devices and Intel.
Microsoft Ready To Unveil Portal Software (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-5338589.html?tag=lh>
Microsoft on Wednesday announced it will soon ship new software for companies to build portal Web sites for its employees.
Windows Media Shrinks FIle Size (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-5338600.html?tag=lh>
Microsoft released Windows Media version 8 Wednesday, a compression technology that lets companies encode high-quality audio and video into smaller packages.
Microsoft Releases Xbox Details (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1006-200-5336373.html?tag=cdshrt>
Microsoft has quietly upgraded the hard drive on its upcoming Xbox video game console. The company's online spec sheet for the console now lists a 10GB drive, rather than the 8GB originally promised.
Windows Media Player 7 Comes To The Mac (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0103/28.media.shtml>
Media Player 7 supports playback of streamed or downloaded Windows Media audio and video files; Windows Media digital rights management; and playback of MP3 files.
Gates Plans Invisible, Automatic Updates For WinXP Users (The Register)
<http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/4/17944.html>
Basically, you have to ask yourself if you think the storekeeper is a fit and proper person to be making these decisions for you.
Microsoft Wants To Conquer E-Government (The Industry Standard)
<http://www.thestandard.com/article/display/0,1151,23165,00.html>
The software company helped the U.K. build its portal. Now it wants the the country's help peddling the concept to other nations.
== Breaking Barriers (Top Stories) ===============
The Fall Of Asia's Internet King (Los Angeles Times)
<http://www.latimes.com/business/cutting/20010329/t000026911.html>
Celebrated Hong Kong exec Richard Li's company has posted a $886-million loss for 2000, and his personal reputation has been tarnished.
AOL Beta Testing OS X Services (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0103/29.aol.shtml>
If everything stays on schedule, customers would see a finalized version by early June 2001.
Study: SF To Lose 80 Percent Of Dot-coms (Wall Street Journal)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,2702185,00.html>
In an ominous sign for this Internet boomtown, the authors of a new study project that about 80% of the remaining dot-com companies in the Bay area will collapse in the next year, wiping out some 30,000 jobs.
Study: Web Sites Ignore Kids Privacy (Washington Post)
<http://www.washtech.com/news/media/8615-1.html>
Almost half of the 162 sites checked don't have prominent links to their privacy policy, and one in 10 had no link at all on their home page in contrary to the 1998 regulations designed to protect kids the Web.
== Breaking Barriers (News) ===============
The Fall Of Asia's Internet King (Los Angeles Times)
<http://www.latimes.com/business/cutting/20010329/t000026911.html>
Celebrated Hong Kong exec Richard Li's company has posted a $886-million loss for 2000, and his personal reputation has been tarnished.
Metallica Blasts Napster Screening As Ineffective (Reuters)
<http://www.msnbc.com/news/551405.asp>
Heavy metal band Metallica has complained to the U.S. District Court in San Francisco that Napster has failed to block access to its music as ordered under the court’s injunction, the band’s lawyer said.
Congress Again Cool To Napster (Wired News)
<http://www.wired.com/news/politics/0,1283,42702,00.html>
Napster shouldn't expect any help from Congress anytime soon.
AOL Beta Testing OS X Services (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0103/29.aol.shtml>
If everything stays on schedule, customers would see a finalized version by early June 2001.
OS X Web Browser Ships (Macworld UK)
<http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/main_news.cfm?NewsID=2699>
Study: SF To Lose 80 Percent Of Dot-coms (Wall Street Journal)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,2702185,00.html>
In an ominous sign for this Internet boomtown, the authors of a new study project that about 80% of the remaining dot-com companies in the Bay area will collapse in the next year, wiping out some 30,000 jobs.
MarchFirst Shares Grind To A Halt (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1007-200-5337468.html?tag=owv>
The Nasdaq Stock Market put a freeze on the shares of MarchFirst on Wednesday and said trading will not be resumed until the beleaguered Internet consultant complies with a request for information.
Want to Be Yahoo's Next CEO? (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-5337664.html?tag=owv>
No Deal! Amazon Nixes Cheap RAM Sales (ZDNet)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,5080300,00.html>
Amazon does not plan to ship any of the approximately 2,000 orders it received, company spokesman Justin Osmer said.
Study: Web Sites Ignore Kids Privacy (Washington Post)
<http://www.washtech.com/news/media/8615-1.html>
Almost half of the 162 sites checked don't have prominent links to their privacy policy, and one in 10 had no link at all on their home page in contrary to the 1998 regulations designed to protect kids the Web.
Napster's Million Download March (Wired News)
<http://www.wirednews.com/news/politics/0,1283,42676,00.html>
Napster Pushed To Step Up Efforts (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-5322820.html?tag=ch_mh>
Napster's efforts to filter copyrighted music from its file-swapping network have failed, and the company must modernize its screening system or transform its trading system altogether, record companies told a federal court Tuesday.
Microsoft Ready To Unveil Portal Software (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-5338589.html?tag=lh>
Microsoft on Wednesday announced it will soon ship new software for companies to build portal Web sites for its employees.
Microsoft Wants To Conquer E-Government (The Industry Standard)
<http://www.thestandard.com/article/display/0,1151,23165,00.html>
The software company helped the U.K. build its portal. Now it wants the the country's help peddling the concept to other nations.
== PenguinSurf (Top Stories) ===============
SuSE Linux 7.1 For Mac Out In April (Macworld UK)
<http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/main_news.cfm?NewsID=2701>
t's based on a new kernel - called Kernel 2.4.2 - which offers "greatly enhanced" USB support. It also supports Advanced Linux Sound Architecture for Power Macintosh, more RAM and can handle larger files.
Linux Shakeout Coming (Computer Weekly)
<http://www.computerweekly.co.uk/cwarchive/daily/20010328/cwcontainer.asp?name=C2.HTML&SubSection=6&ct=daily>
"There are over 150 Linux distribution companies in the world and the world doesn't need that many."
== PenguinSurf (News) ===============
French Industry Minister Rejects Patents, Backs Linux (The Register)
<http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/4/17960.html>
The minister in charge of patent policy, industry secretary Christian Pierret, last week stated that he opposed them, and that they "would kill innovation and promote judicial terrorism" by multinational companies against startups.
SuSE Linux 7.1 For Mac Out In April (Macworld UK)
<http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/main_news.cfm?NewsID=2701>
t's based on a new kernel - called Kernel 2.4.2 - which offers "greatly enhanced" USB support. It also supports Advanced Linux Sound Architecture for Power Macintosh, more RAM and can handle larger files.
Linux Shakeout Coming (Computer Weekly)
<http://www.computerweekly.co.uk/cwarchive/daily/20010328/cwcontainer.asp?name=C2.HTML&SubSection=6&ct=daily>
"There are over 150 Linux distribution companies in the world and the world doesn't need that many."
Peace, Love, Linux And IBM (IT-Director.com)
<http://www.it-director.com/article.asp?id=1684>
== SingaporeSurf (News) ===============
SingTel's Next Target: Nets (Business Times)
<http://business-times.asia1.com.sg/4/news/nfrnt04.html>
Exactly how much is at stake is not known for sure, but what's clear is that we're not talking about revenues from the domestic market alone, but what it can earn from the potentially billion-dollar world of e-commerce.
== SingaporeSurf (Technology) ===============
Singapore IT Firms Join Layoff Frenzy (Asia Computer Weekly)
<http://www.asiacomputerweekly.com/ViewArt.cfm?Magid=1&Artid=8106&Catid=2&subcat=19>
Adding to the recent financial gloom, more technology firms have announced cost-cutting measures, ranging from job cuts to closure of manufacturing plants.
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