[MyAppleMenu] Oct 5, 2001

[applesurf at myapplemenu.com]

MyAppleMenu Newsletter

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

There Goes Jobs' Neighborhood (Wired News)
<http://www.wired.com/news/business/0,1367,47330,00.html>
Apple's new retail outlet in Silicon Valley looks exactly like the other eight stores. The difference here is that workers know Apple CEO Steve Jobs might drop in at any time. Better keep those G4s humming, folks.

Tech Giants Push MPEG-4 Standard (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-7413755.html?tag=lh>
A standards body comprising such tech heavyweights as Apple Computer and Cisco Systems has released a specification for streaming MPEG-4 video and audio via the Web.

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

iBooks Used En Masse For Washington DC Citizens (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0110/05.ibooks.php>

Court To Rule As Apple Turns Sour On Local Variety (Australia Financial Review)
<http://afr.com/it/2001/10/06/FFXKZ0BCFSC.html>
Apple Computer claims in the Federal Court that Apple Communications is breaching its trademark and trade name in Sydney, Hong Kong and the US.

MacApp To Be Put To Rest, Again (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0110/05.macapp.php>
It looks like the gig may finally be up for the venerable application development environment.

Microsoft Starting To Push New Office For Apple (Reuters)
<http://www.iwon.com/home/technology/tech_article/0,2109,173032%7Ctechnology%7C10-05-2001::18:06%7Creuters,00.html>
Microsoft is building steam behind a new version of Office tailored to tap the platform's power.

Apple Sued By Pension Fund Over Disclosures On G4 Cube And iMac (Bloomberg)
<http://search.bloomberg.com/fgcgi.cgi?T=marketsquote99_news.ht&s=AO7z9KxW3QXBwbGUg>
Jobs and executives at Apple told investors the products would sell well in the education market when they knew the products had defects.

There Goes Jobs' Neighborhood (Wired News)
<http://www.wired.com/news/business/0,1367,47330,00.html>
Apple's new retail outlet in Silicon Valley looks exactly like the other eight stores. The difference here is that workers know Apple CEO Steve Jobs might drop in at any time. Better keep those G4s humming, folks.

Apple To Open Palo Alto Store This Weekend (San Jose Mercury News)
<http://www.siliconvalley.com/docs/news/depth/apple100501.htm>
Apple is pushing ahead with the plans, despite an economy that looks increasingly unpleasant for retailers.

Apple To Open San Jose Store Nov. 23 (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0110/05.store.php>

Apple Says Stores Helping Win Back PC Users (Reuters)
<http://biz.yahoo.com/rf/011004/n04139591_1.html>
"We're very pleased with the stores' overall performance and the inroads we're making toward expanding market share."

Current iMac Deals For You (Applelinks.com)
<http://www.applelinks.com/articles/2001/10/20011003151517.shtml>

Gov. Barnes Visits RMS (Walker County Messenger)
<http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?show=localnews&pnpID=730&NewsID=187505&CategoryID=3511&on=0>
What educators and legislators hope to see from this project is students being able to learn more in a year.

Apple Store Set to Open (Business Review)
<http://albany.bcentral.com/albany/stories/2001/10/01/daily46.html>

Tech Giants Push MPEG-4 Standard (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-7413755.html?tag=lh>
A standards body comprising such tech heavyweights as Apple Computer and Cisco Systems has released a specification for streaming MPEG-4 video and audio via the Web.

== AppleSurf (Opinion) ===============

Discussion: SMB Client Doesn't Play Nice With Windows (MacSlash)
<http://www.macslash.com/article.pl?sid=01/10/04/1929239>

Discussion: Where Apple Goeth, The Industry Will Follow (MetaFilter)
<http://www.metafilter.com/comments.mefi/11115>

Wall Street Journal Suggests Apple May Need To Announce Lay Offs (The Mac Observer)
<http://www.macobserver.com/stockwatch/2001/10/04.1.shtml>

The Appeal Of Gigabit Ethernet (ZDNet)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/comment/0,5859,2816139,00.html>
The relevant standards should be completed by mid-2002. If these standards are successfully implemented, Ethernet technology could soon be ubiquitous.

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

Easy Listening - And MP3 Playing (Dallas Morning News)
<http://www.dallasnews.com/technology/personal_technology/stories/487193_gadgets_27per..html>
I was stunned by how easy it was to use Rio One with iTunes on my Mac.

The Wait Is Over: OS X 10.1 Easily Lives Up To Its Promise (Houston Chronicle)
<http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/story.hts/tech/weekly/1074685>

Grab The Mac Upgrade (Dallas Morning News)
<http://www.dallasnews.com/technology/personal_technology/stories/487194_macOSreview_04.html>
This upgrade is such a remarkable improvement over OS X that it should be considered by anyone running a Mac with the minimum hardware requirements.

Oh What A Difference A .1 Makes (Los Angeles Times)
<http://www.latimes.com/technology/la-000079251oct04.column?coll=la%2Dheadlines%2Dtechnology>
Mac OS X may have debuted in March, but it arrived last Tuesday.

StuffIt Deluxe 6.5 (ATPM)
<http://www.atpm.com/7.10/stuffit.shtml>
The main attraction of this release is Magic Menu for OS X.

Mac OS X Finally Ready For Prime Time (Associated Press)
<http://www.nj.com/newsflash/index.ssf?/cgi-free/getstory_ssf.cgi?f0179_BC_TechTest-MacOS&&news&newsflash-financial>
It's fast. There's more software available. And it plays nicer with other PCs.

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

HP Engineers Get Choice: Go To Intel Or Else (San Jose Mercury News)
<http://www.siliconvalley.com/docs/opinion/wiretap/pd100501.htm>
Some of those transferred had worked at HP for more than a decade, and not all were happy to leave.

Microsoft Eases Costly License Change (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-7420976.html?tag=lh>
Bowing to customer pressure, Microsoft has backed off a controversial licensing provision that forced some customers to pay twice for the software they purchased.

Should Intel Stick To Its Day Job? (BusinessWeek)
<http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/oct2001/nf2001104_8790.htm>
Declining profits have investors wondering if the company would be better off curtailing its venture-capital investments.

The Microsoft Conundrum (New York Times)
<http://www.nytimes.com/2001/10/05/technology/05SOFT.html>
The two sides still see the case so differently.

Experts: Microsoft Settlement Still Doubtful (Reuters)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,2816395,00.html>
Despite strong exhortations to settle from U.S. District Court Judge, Microsoft executives may still conclude they are better off holding out for a final ruling from the judge than making major concessions to the government.

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

HP Engineers Get Choice: Go To Intel Or Else (San Jose Mercury News)
<http://www.siliconvalley.com/docs/opinion/wiretap/pd100501.htm>
Some of those transferred had worked at HP for more than a decade, and not all were happy to leave.

Microsoft Plans Java Counterpunch For .Net (The Register)
<http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/4/22076.html>
Microsoft's foray signals a shift in its approach to the Java community, but risks re-opening a fresh round of litigation.

Microsoft Starting To Push New Office For Apple (Reuters)
<http://www.iwon.com/home/technology/tech_article/0,2109,173032%7Ctechnology%7C10-05-2001::18:06%7Creuters,00.html>
Microsoft is building steam behind a new version of Office tailored to tap the platform's power.

Microsoft Eases Costly License Change (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-7420976.html?tag=lh>
Bowing to customer pressure, Microsoft has backed off a controversial licensing provision that forced some customers to pay twice for the software they purchased.

Microsoft Offers Hosting Service Through XP (ITWorld.com)
<http://www.idg.net/crd_idgsearch_2.html?url=http://www.itworld.com/Net/3946/IDG011005MicrosoftXP/>
Users of Windows XP wil be able to store a variety of files, from songs to documents, in an online storage bin hosted by a Microsoft partner, which should allow users to access their files from any computing device with an Internet browser.

WinXP Activation Harmless, Cuddly, Says MS Chief. Again. (The Register)
<http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/4/22073.html>

Should Intel Stick To Its Day Job? (BusinessWeek)
<http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/oct2001/nf2001104_8790.htm>
Declining profits have investors wondering if the company would be better off curtailing its venture-capital investments.

AMD Blames Intel For Earnings Miss (CNET News.com)
<http://investor.cnet.com/investor/news/newsitem/0-9900-1028-7416713-0.html?tag=ats>
AMD said Friday that fierce price competition from Intel took its toll on the company's third quarter, which will fall well below anlysts' expectations.

Security Vendors Fear Death By XP Monopoly (Silicon.com)
<http://www.silicon.com/bin/bladerunner?30REQEVENT=&REQAUTH=21046&14001REQSUB=REQINT1=47992>

Compaq Recalls Firery Laptop Adapters (The Register)
<http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/54/22059.html>
Compaq has issued a recall and replace notice for 1.4m faulty laptop AC power adapters, after five caught fire.

Microsoft XP Users To Get Online-Support Chat Feature (Newsbytes.com)
<http://www.washtech.com/news/software/12867-1.html>
The real-time chat facility, which will be available during normal office hours on weekdays, will allow users to interact in real time with an XP support professional.

The Microsoft Conundrum (New York Times)
<http://www.nytimes.com/2001/10/05/technology/05SOFT.html>
The two sides still see the case so differently.

Survey: MS Licensing Rankles Customers (ZDNet)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,5097851,00.html>
Most corporate customers are unhappy with looming changes in Microsoft software-licensing programs, and many would consider switching to competitors' products, according to a survey released Thursday.

Experts: Microsoft Settlement Still Doubtful (Reuters)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,2816395,00.html>
Despite strong exhortations to settle from U.S. District Court Judge, Microsoft executives may still conclude they are better off holding out for a final ruling from the judge than making major concessions to the government.

Here's The Pocket PC: What's New? (Wired News)
<http://www.wired.com/news/gizmos/0,1452,47323,00.html>
The new handheld devices are faster, have longer battery life, more memory and applications. But they're really only a "minor improvement" to the Pocket PCs that line store shelves today, analysts say.

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

Leading Anonymity System To End (Wired News)
<http://www.wired.com/news/business/0,1367,47337,00.html>
Pioneering privacy firm Zero-Knowledge Systems is pulling the plug on the Internet's most famous anonymity service.

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

Leading Anonymity System To End (Wired News)
<http://www.wired.com/news/business/0,1367,47337,00.html>
Pioneering privacy firm Zero-Knowledge Systems is pulling the plug on the Internet's most famous anonymity service.

AOL Cookies, Web Bugs To Track Advertising (Los Angeles Times)
<http://www.latimes.com/technology/la-000079627oct05.story?coll=la%2Dheadlines%2Dtechnology>
AOL says the files would not be used to follow surfing habits.

There's Room For Both Amazon And eBay (Gartner Viewpoint)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/comment/0,5859,2816398,00.html>

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

Mahathir To Discuss Rail Tunnel Plan With Singapore (Business Times Singapore)
<http://business-times.asia1.com.sg/news/story/0,2276,23572,00.html?>
He denies reports that tunnel, for JB-Kranji trains, has been shelved.

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

Mahathir To Discuss Rail Tunnel Plan With Singapore (Business Times Singapore)
<http://business-times.asia1.com.sg/news/story/0,2276,23572,00.html?>
He denies reports that tunnel, for JB-Kranji trains, has been shelved.

Another 400 Taxis Soon (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/primenews/story/0,1870,74706,00.html?>
The move followed requests from taxi companies.

LRT Down Again, Hours After Warning (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/singapore/story/0,1870,74690,00.html?>
Just hours after the government reiterated that penalties for Singapore Light Rail Transit breakdowns could be stiffer, services were disrupted along the line for 30 minutes yesterday when a train broke down.

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

A Welcome Facelift At Salut (Business Times Singapore)
<http://business-times.asia1.com.sg/life/story/0,2276,23640,00.html?>
Gone is the restaurant's opulence and romantic feel.

Some Hits And Misses In L'Aigle d'Or's New Menu (Business Times Singapore)
<http://business-times.asia1.com.sg/life/story/0,2276,23600,00.html?>
Though it must be said that with a list of nearly 30 items, diners shouldn't have a problem finding something they like.

Bubbles And Babes At This Tea Shop (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/primenews/story/0,1870,74703,00.html?>
A bevy of beauties in bikini tops have become a hit in the heartland, selling bubble tea at a shop in Woodlands Street 31.