[MyAppleMenu] Oct 21, 2001

[applesurf at myapplemenu.com]

MyAppleMenu Newsletter

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

Apple Stores Open In Chandler And Northridge (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0110/20.stores.php>
Not surprisingly, there was a lot of interest in Apple's Titanium PowerBook G4 and iBook at stores today.

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

Art Goes Global With Wireless iBooks (Apple)
<http://www.apple.com/education/k12/imagine/cyberart/>
"As soon as the first iBook was released, we saw its potential for improving students' creativity."

Macromedia Claims Patent For Photoshop In Lawsuit (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0110/20.lawsuit.php>
In addition, Macromedia also claims to own patents for the technology used in Adobe GoLive.

Apple Stores Open In Chandler And Northridge (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0110/20.stores.php>
Not surprisingly, there was a lot of interest in Apple's Titanium PowerBook G4 and iBook at stores today.

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

Using Hard Drive To Turn Videotape Into DVD Won't Drain Your Brain, Just Your Finances (Cox News Service)
<http://www.fosters.com/special_sections/online/articles2001/1009c.htm>
While prices are coming down, these drives that allow you to record (or burn) your own DVDs still aren't cheap.

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

Why We Should Chuck XP Out The Windows (The Observer)
<http://www.guardian.co.uk/Columnists/Column/0,5673,577767,00.html>
XP is a Trojan horse that enables Mr Gates and a horde of even less welcome folks to invade your privacy, exploit your computer and empty your wallet.

As PC Industry Hangs Hopes On XP, Can Jim Allchin Lift Microsoft, Computer Sales? (Seattle Times)
<http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/134356967_windowsxp21.html>
Early anticipation of an XP-led renaissance has dimmed as Microsoft and PC makers realize the depth of the economic slump.

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

Why We Should Chuck XP Out The Windows (The Observer)
<http://www.guardian.co.uk/Columnists/Column/0,5673,577767,00.html>
XP is a Trojan horse that enables Mr Gates and a horde of even less welcome folks to invade your privacy, exploit your computer and empty your wallet.

As PC Industry Hangs Hopes On XP, Can Jim Allchin Lift Microsoft, Computer Sales? (Seattle Times)
<http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/134356967_windowsxp21.html>
Early anticipation of an XP-led renaissance has dimmed as Microsoft and PC makers realize the depth of the economic slump.

Upgrading To Windows XP Can Be A Nail-Biter (Chicago Tribune)
<http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/printedition/chi-0110210303oct21.column?coll=chi%2Dprintbusiness%2Dhed>
Upgrading operating systems never was for the faint of heart, and that remains the case with Windows XP.

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

Singapore's Tiny Opposition Links Up For Election (Reuters)
<http://sg.news.yahoo.com/reuters/asia-76280.html>
Singapore's small coalition of viable opposition parties has agreed to avoid three-way fights in the November 3 election but the move, an old strategy, may not be much help, analysts said on Sunday.

Opposition To Contest 51 Seats, PAP May Not Be Returned On Oct 25 (Channel NewsAsia)
<http://sg.news.yahoo.com/011020/5/1kudt.html>
If on Nomination Day the opposition field candidates in all the constituencies as identified on Saturday the People's Action Party will not be returned to power.

SM Lee Calls On Chiam, Low To Run IN A GRC (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/singapore/story/0,1870,78519,00.html?>
Opposition MPs should assemble GRC tgeam if they are serious about forming viable alternative to PAP, says SM Lee.

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

Singapore's Tiny Opposition Links Up For Election (Reuters)
<http://sg.news.yahoo.com/reuters/asia-76280.html>
Singapore's small coalition of viable opposition parties has agreed to avoid three-way fights in the November 3 election but the move, an old strategy, may not be much help, analysts said on Sunday.

Opposition To Contest 51 Seats, PAP May Not Be Returned On Oct 25 (Channel NewsAsia)
<http://sg.news.yahoo.com/011020/5/1kudt.html>
If on Nomination Day the opposition field candidates in all the constituencies as identified on Saturday the People's Action Party will not be returned to power.

SM Lee: Election Will Be A Crucial Milestone (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/primenews/story/0,1870,78485,00.html?>
It will take place amid heightened uncertainty, but then the government can focus on changes over next 10 years.

Top Civil Servants Look Set To Run For PAP (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/primenews/story/0,1870,78508,00.html?>

SM Lee Calls On Chiam, Low To Run IN A GRC (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/singapore/story/0,1870,78519,00.html?>
Opposition MPs should assemble GRC tgeam if they are serious about forming viable alternative to PAP, says SM Lee.

Government Sceptic Who's Still His Own Man In Party Ranks (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/singapore/story/0,1870,78475,00.html?>
While some may decry his move as 'selling out', the chief executive of Singapore General Hospital maintains that he remains true to the ideals he has espoused over the years.