[MyAppleMenu] Nov 3, 2001
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== AppleSurf (Top Stories) ===============
Company Denies Apple Report (Reuters)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1006-200-7762882.html?tag=cdshrt>
No one knows anything about making 600,000 handhelds a year for Apple.
== AppleSurf (News) ===============
Apple Goes After Shoppers (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
<http://enquirer.com/editions/2001/11/03/fin_apple_goes_after.html>
Kenwood Towne Center store opens today.
Apple Releases iTunes 2 (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0111/03.itunes.php>
The update features a new 10-band equalizer together with support for iPod.
Reader: Viewing Trailers Requires QT Pro? (MacNN)
<http://www.macnn.com/news.php?id=10432>
Is Apple getting greedy?
CNET Changes Mind; Awards 'Death Match' Tie (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0111/02.deathmatch2.php>
It's still a violation of the licensing agreement to install multiple OS X copies.
Company Denies Apple Report (Reuters)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1006-200-7762882.html?tag=cdshrt>
No one knows anything about making 600,000 handhelds a year for Apple.
== AppleSurf (Opinion) ===============
Discussion: Is Microsoft Finally Doing things Right? (Metafilter)
<http://www.metafilter.com/comments.mefi/12051>
But Not For Me (MacAddict)
<http://www.macaddict.com/cgi-bin/storypage.cgi?storyid=1004727589,9636,>
iPod reminds me of the Cube.
== AppleSurf (Reviews) ===============
The Best Browser For Newer Macs (Low End Mac)
<http://www.lowendmac.com/macdan/01/1102ek.html>
== The Wintel Empire (Top Stories) ===============
The Agreement: Devil's In The Details (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-7765151.html?tag=owv>
The exceptions and provisions appear to give Microsoft substantial wiggle room.
Computer Makers: "Buy Now, Pay Later!" (Reuters)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,2822063,00.html?chkpt=zdnn_nbs_hl>
Computer makers joined the ranks of automakers and appliance dealders.
Sun Threatens Suit Against Microsoft (Reuters)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,2822143,00.html>
Settlement does not protect competitors.
Security Problems Open Microsoft's Wallet (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-7764433.html?tag=owv>
Key Internet service shut down by Microsoft due to security problems.
Getting Away With It (Salon)
<http://www.salon.com/tech/col/rose/2001/11/02/microsoft_settlement/index.html?CP=RDF&DN=310>
The settlement mocks antitrust law and leaves Microsoft free to ravage new markets at will.
== The Wintel Empire (News) ===============
Discussion: Is Microsoft Finally Doing things Right? (Metafilter)
<http://www.metafilter.com/comments.mefi/12051>
MS: Everybody's Got An Opinion (Wired News)
<http://www.wired.com/news/antitrust/0,1551,48118,00.html>
Read on to find out what Washingtonians are saying, and why.
Microsoft Admits Flaw In Passport (Associated Press)
<http://www.msnbc.com/news/652089.asp?0si=->
Serious design flaw allowed hackers to steal credit card numbers.
The Agreement: Devil's In The Details (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-7765151.html?tag=owv>
The exceptions and provisions appear to give Microsoft substantial wiggle room.
U.S. Vs. MS: It's Almost Over (Wired News)
<http://www.wired.com/news/antitrust/0,1551,48097,00.html>
Wall Street Blase About MS Settlement (ZDNet)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,5099148,00.html>
Buy on the rumor, sell on the news.
Patch thaws Frozen XP Laptops (ZDNet)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,5099162,00.html>
Resolves problem with Pentium III processor and 440MX chipset.
Winamp Makes Its Mark On Microsoft (ZDNet)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,5099172,00.html>
Rivals mount new challenges to strip away Microsoft's control of the PC desktop.
Computer Makers: "Buy Now, Pay Later!" (Reuters)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,2822063,00.html?chkpt=zdnn_nbs_hl>
Computer makers joined the ranks of automakers and appliance dealders.
Deal Won't Weaken Microsoft's Muscle (ZDNet)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,5099166,00.html>
Microsoft will still be the most powerful software company in the world.
Sun Threatens Suit Against Microsoft (Reuters)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,2822143,00.html>
Settlement does not protect competitors.
Security Problems Open Microsoft's Wallet (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-7764433.html?tag=owv>
Key Internet service shut down by Microsoft due to security problems.
Getting Away With It (Salon)
<http://www.salon.com/tech/col/rose/2001/11/02/microsoft_settlement/index.html?CP=RDF&DN=310>
The settlement mocks antitrust law and leaves Microsoft free to ravage new markets at will.
Is Bill Gates' Nightmare Over? (Salon)
<http://www.salon.com/tech/feature/2001/11/02/microsoft_settlement_reacts/index.html?CP=RDF&DN=310>
Experts weigh in on the whimper ending.
== Breaking Barriers (Top Stories) ===============
Dumpster Diving On The Web (Salon)
<http://www.salon.com/tech/feature/2001/11/02/wayback/index.html?CP=RDF&DN=310>
Will copyright laws leave nothing but junk on the Internet Wayback Machine?
== Breaking Barriers (News) ===============
The Next Digital Battle: Ring Tones (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1004-200-7738824.html?tag=tp_pr>
"What happens is that people begin to exploit music."
The Best Browser For Newer Macs (Low End Mac)
<http://www.lowendmac.com/macdan/01/1102ek.html>
Dumpster Diving On The Web (Salon)
<http://www.salon.com/tech/feature/2001/11/02/wayback/index.html?CP=RDF&DN=310>
Will copyright laws leave nothing but junk on the Internet Wayback Machine?
Here Comes Amazon's Virtual Credit Card (Reuters)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,5099145,00.html?chkpt=zdnnp1tp02>
Amazon to launch a customer credit program in order to lure more customers.
== PenguinSurf (News) ===============
Red Hat Chases Mainframe Linux Leaders (ZDNet)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,5099170,00.html>
Red Hat releasing its version of Linux for IBM mainframes.
== SingaporeSurf (Top Stories) ===============
PAP Takes All But 2 Seats (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/breakingnews/story/0,1895,81869,00.html?>
The PAP lost the fight in only Potong Pasir and Hougang and garnered 75.3 per cent of all valid votes.
Reluctant Prime Minister Goh Wins Hearts (Reuters)
<http://sg.news.yahoo.com/reuters/asia-70079.html>
After 11 years, Goh has an image as instigator of a kinder, gentler Singapore.
Minority To Rate Government In Singapore Vote (AFP)
<http://sg.news.yahoo.com/011103/1/1nm3h.html>
PAP, seeking a clear mandate to embark on a restructuring program, will get a verdict that comes from only 33 percent of the electorate.
Chiam: Don't Snuff Light Out Of Opposition (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/singapore/story/0,1870,81665,00.html?>
There will be total darkness if the ruling party gets a clean sweep of votes.
== SingaporeSurf (News) ===============
Singapore's Ruling Party Sweeps To Ninth Term (Reuters)
<http://sg.news.yahoo.com/reuters/asia-70032.html>
Ruling PAP Wins Landslide Victory In General Election (Channel NewsAsia)
<http://sg.cna.mediacorpnews.com/articles/2001/11/04/singaporenews10183.htm>
PAP Takes All But 2 Seats (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/breakingnews/story/0,1895,81869,00.html?>
The PAP lost the fight in only Potong Pasir and Hougang and garnered 75.3 per cent of all valid votes.
Reluctant Prime Minister Goh Wins Hearts (Reuters)
<http://sg.news.yahoo.com/reuters/asia-70079.html>
After 11 years, Goh has an image as instigator of a kinder, gentler Singapore.
Election: Hong Kah (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/ge>
PAP (Yeo Cheow Tong, John Chen, Ahmad Khalis, Ang Mong Seng, Amy Khor) won with 79.7% against SDP (Wong Hong Toi, Lim Tung Hee, Cheo Chai Chen, Bryan Lim, Sarry Hassan) in Hong Kah.
Election: Jurong (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/ge>
PAP (Lim Boon Heng, Yu-Foo Yee Shoon, Halimah Yacob, Ong Chit Chung, Tharman Shanmugaratnam) won with 79.8% against SDP (Chee Soon Juan, Gandhi Ambalam, Mohd Abdul Aziz, Chee Siok Chin, Vincent Yeo) in Jurong.
Election: Bukit Timah, Potong Pasir (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/ge>
Wang Kai Yuen (PAP) won with 77.4% against Robin Tong Meng Chye (SDA) and Tan Kim Chuang (Independent) in Bukit Timah. Chiam See Tong (SDA) won with 52.4% against Sitoh Yih Pin (PAP) in Potong Pasir.
Election: Tampines (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/ge>
PAP (Mah Bow tan, Yatiman Yusof, Ong Kian Min, Sin Boon Ann, Irene Ng) won with 73.3% against SDA (Christopher Neo, Yip Yew Weng, Foo Kok Wah, Abdul Rahim Osman, Sebastian Teo) in Tampines GRC.
Election: Jalan Besar (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/ge>
PAP (Lee Boon Yang, Lily Neo, Loh Meng See, Heng Chee How, Yaacob Ibrahim) won with 74.5% against SDA (Rahizan yaacob, Sin Kek Tong, Howard Ng Kee Hong, Desmond Lim, Reno Fong) in Jalan Besar.
Election: Nee Soon Central, Nee Soon East (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/ge>
Ong Ah Heng (PAP) won with 78.5% against Ling How Doong (SDP) in Nee Soon Central. Ho Peng kee (PAP) won with 73.7% against Poh Lee-Guan (WP) in Nee Soon East.
Election: Joo Chiat, Hougang (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/ge>
Chan Soo Seen (PAP) won with 83.5% in Joo Chiat against Ooi Boon Ewe (Independent). Low Thia Khiang (WP) won with 55.0% in Hougang against Eric Low (PAP).
Election: Ayer Rajah (Channel NewsAsia)
<http://ge.channelnewsasia.com/>
Tan Cheng Bock (PAP) won with 87.96% in Ayer Rajah against Tan lead Shake (DPP).
Election: MacPherson, Chua Chu Kang (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/ge>
Matthias Yao (PAP) won with 83.7% in MacPherson. Low Seow Chay (PAP) won with 65.3% in Chua Chu Kang.
Singapore Opposition Hope For Poll Lifeline (BBC)
<http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/world/asia-pacific/newsid_1635000/1635078.stm>
Few Singaporeans want to change the leadership which has made tehir city-state one of the wealthiest parts of Asia.
A Tale Of The Unexpected (The Guardian)
<http://education.guardian.co.uk/higher/columnist/story/0,9826,586299,00.html>
In contrast with the region's economic woes, the news at many Asian campuses remains decidedly upbeat.
Police Arrest 16 In Riot After Election Rally At Lavender St (Channel NewsAsia)
<http://www.channelnewsasia.com.sg/articles/2001/11/03/singaporenews10097.htm>
SDP's Wong Disappointed Over Chiam's Change Of Mind (Channel newsAsia)
<http://sg.news.yahoo.com/011102/5/1nhcm.html>
Minority To Rate Government In Singapore Vote (AFP)
<http://sg.news.yahoo.com/011103/1/1nm3h.html>
PAP, seeking a clear mandate to embark on a restructuring program, will get a verdict that comes from only 33 percent of the electorate.
PAP Seeks Decisive Mandate (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/primenews/story/0,1870,81762,00.html?>
The stronger the better to singal confidence in government.
Opposition Call: Break PAP's Hold (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/primenews/story/0,1870,81752,00.html?>
PM Goh Plans Alternative PAP Voice In Parliament (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/singapore/story/0,1870,81658,00.html?>
20 MPs to challenge government policies if PAP makes clean sweep.
PAP Slams SDP Solution To Economic Woes (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/singapore/story/0,1870,81761,00.html?>
Key to growth is secure environment, not attracting investmenets from countries with economic hardship.
Chiam: Don't Snuff Light Out Of Opposition (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/singapore/story/0,1870,81665,00.html?>
There will be total darkness if the ruling party gets a clean sweep of votes.
WP, SDP To Skip Assembly Centres (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/singapore/story/0,1870,81653,00.html?>
Lucky You, Who Cast Your Vote In Singapore (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/singapore/story/0,1870,81646,00.html?>
What is important is that Parliament remains the highest domain of credible politics empowered by the meaningful vote.
Singaporeans To Blame For Poor Opposition (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/forum/story/0,1870,81735,00.html?>
We owe it to ourselves to cultivate the kind of political entity we want Singapore to be.
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