[MyAppleMenu] Oct 20, 2001

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MyAppleMenu Newsletter

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

Deflating The Megahertz Myth (Fortune)
<http://www.fortune.com/indexw.jhtml?channel=artcol.jhtml&doc_id=204732>
AMD and Apple are right in arguing that clock speed, measured in megahertz and gigahertz, is generally less important than the amount of productive work the chip can perform.

Apple's New Toy: Portable Music (Wired News)
<http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,1282,47740,00.html>
The device -- called the iPod -- can be synched with the computer using a high-speed cable connection that allows consumers to download their music into a portable system.

Security Update 1.0 For OS X Available From Apple (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0110/19.security.php>
Apple today released Security Update 1.0 -- an important update that provides increased security for application access privileges, according to Apple.

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

Deflating The Megahertz Myth (Fortune)
<http://www.fortune.com/indexw.jhtml?channel=artcol.jhtml&doc_id=204732>
AMD and Apple are right in arguing that clock speed, measured in megahertz and gigahertz, is generally less important than the amount of productive work the chip can perform.

Apple's New Toy: Portable Music (Wired News)
<http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,1282,47740,00.html>
The device -- called the iPod -- can be synched with the computer using a high-speed cable connection that allows consumers to download their music into a portable system.

Apple Enthusiasts, Your New Home Awaits (Arizona Republic)
<http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/breaking/1020applestore20.html>
Hard-core Apple fans finally have a place that cherishes their favorite computer as much as they do.

Microsoft Releases Internet Explorer Security Update (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0110/19.explorer.php>
The Internet Explorer Security Update is recommended for all users of Apple's Mac OS X and Internet Explorer 5.1 for Mac.

OS X Redux (Fortune)
<http://www.fortune.com/indexw.jhtml?channel=artcol.jhtml&doc_id=204731>
Performance is improved, and some of the most vexing problems have been fixed.

Security Update 1.0 For OS X Available From Apple (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0110/19.security.php>
Apple today released Security Update 1.0 -- an important update that provides increased security for application access privileges, according to Apple.

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

Mac Users Need To Be Vigilant Against Newest Contagions (Houston Chronicle)
<http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/story.hts/tech/weekly/1095911>
While Mac-specific viruses and worms are rare, they msot definitely do exist.

Is The G3 Unfairly Getting The Short Schrift? (Applelinks.com)
<http://www.applelinks.com/mooresviews/schrift.shtml>

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

Extending Its Tentacles (Economist)
<http://www.economist.com/business/displayStory.cfm?Story_ID=822234>
As it launches an array of new products, the software giant is changing, and yet its basic instincts are staying much the same.

Competition: Ultimate Challenge To AOL (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-201-7382571-0.html?tag=owv>
Windows XP and .Net are "clearly an effort by Microsoft to emulate the subscription model that has been quite successful for AOL Time Warner in all of its component parts."

Hacker Cracks Microsoft Anti-Privacy Software (CNET News.com)
<http://investor.cnet.com/investor/news/newsitem/0-9900-1028-7590303-0.html?tag=ats>
Microsoft confirmed Friday that the code can strip off protections that prevent a song from being copied an unlimited amount of times.

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

Extending Its Tentacles (Economist)
<http://www.economist.com/business/displayStory.cfm?Story_ID=822234>
As it launches an array of new products, the software giant is changing, and yet its basic instincts are staying much the same.

Competition: Ultimate Challenge To AOL (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-201-7382571-0.html?tag=owv>
Windows XP and .Net are "clearly an effort by Microsoft to emulate the subscription model that has been quite successful for AOL Time Warner in all of its component parts."

Deflating The Megahertz Myth (Fortune)
<http://www.fortune.com/indexw.jhtml?channel=artcol.jhtml&doc_id=204732>
AMD and Apple are right in arguing that clock speed, measured in megahertz and gigahertz, is generally less important than the amount of productive work the chip can perform.

Microsoft Releases Internet Explorer Security Update (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0110/19.explorer.php>
The Internet Explorer Security Update is recommended for all users of Apple's Mac OS X and Internet Explorer 5.1 for Mac.

Intel Getting Out Of The Gadget Business (Associated Press)
<http://www.usatoday.com/life/cyber/tech/review/2001/10/19/intel-gadgets.htm>
The company said Friday it will shut down its Connected Products Division early next year and no longer produce digital cameras, music players and toys.

Microsoft Gears Up Xbox Marketing Machine (Reuters)
<http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/technology/tech-tech-microsoft-xbox.html?ex=1004241600&en=02a50ede45f85e69&ei=5040&partner=MOREOVER>
The marketing wheels at Microsoft Corp. are grinding into motion as the software giant gears up to launch its Xbox video game console, which it envisions not only as a gaming machine but an entertainment hub for the home.

Hacker Cracks Microsoft Anti-Privacy Software (CNET News.com)
<http://investor.cnet.com/investor/news/newsitem/0-9900-1028-7590303-0.html?tag=ats>
Microsoft confirmed Friday that the code can strip off protections that prevent a song from being copied an unlimited amount of times.

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

Priceline Launch In Asia May Be Delayed (Reuters)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1007-200-7585155.html?tag=owv>
The anticipated launch of the Priceline.com online travel service in Asia by the end of the year may be delayed in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States.

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

PAP Slogan Applies 'Only To Those Who Vote For It' (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/singapore/story/0,1870,78327,00.html?>
"Can the PAP guarantee that it will treat all Singaporeans alike after the election?"

East Meets West In Math Class (Washington Post)
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A9422-2001Oct17.html>
Four schools import curriculum from Singapore.

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

All Steps Taken To Ensure Smooth GE: Kan Seng (Channel NewsAsia)
<http://sg.news.yahoo.com/011020/5/1ku8y.html>
The aim is to make sure the people's ability and inclination to vote is not affected by the atmosphere of heightened security following the terrorist attacks in the US.

Economic Plan Part Of PAP Manifesto (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/primenews/story/0,1870,78354,00.html?>
Goh Chok Tong called on Singaporeans to back his 'tested and experienced team' to see them through the present economic crisis and into the future.

Election Contest Hots Up (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/singapore/story/0,1870,78328,00.html?>
Party leaders engage in a war of words ahead of polls.

Better Homes, Transport If I'm Elected: PAP Man (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/singapore/story/0,1870,78321,00.html?>
Mr Sitoh Yih Pin promises to deliver on these promises if he wins the seat in opposition-held Potong Pasir.

Potong Pasir's Well-Run, Says Chiam (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/singapore/story/0,1870,78320,00.html?>
The estate is well-run, and he has 'worked hard' to meet the residents' needs.

$13,000: Opposition Slams Poll Deposit (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/singapore/story/0,1870,78348,00.html?>
They say it is too high an amount for them to raise and is meant to prevent more people from contesting.

PAP Slogan Applies 'Only To Those Who Vote For It' (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/singapore/story/0,1870,78327,00.html?>
"Can the PAP guarantee that it will treat all Singaporeans alike after the election?"

Election Timing Was Not Surprising (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/forum/story/0,1870,78285,00.html?>
What we need are good leaders who are always ready for the unexpected.

Bazaars A Nuisance To Residents (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/forum/story/0,1870,78266,00.html?>
Why do town councils allow bazaars to be held just below Housing Board flats?

East Meets West In Math Class (Washington Post)
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A9422-2001Oct17.html>
Four schools import curriculum from Singapore.

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

Good Moves In Bad Times (Business Times Singapore)
<http://business-times.asia1.com.sg/whatsin/story/0,2276,25210,00.html?>
The food business is undergoing a shake-up. Some restaurants have moved to new premises and others have taken over their space. Meanwhile, familiar names are re-appearing after an absence.