[MyAppleMenu] Oct 26, 2001
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== AppleSurf (Top Stories) ===============
Apple The Underdog Tries To Break Out Of Its Niche (Reuters)
<http://biz.yahoo.com/rf/011025/n25300223_1.html>
Apple has trumped Microsoft, in many analysts' view, by releasing its own OS X, a revamped, multimedia operating system about six months ago, beating XP.
== AppleSurf (News) ===============
Myth III 'Weeks Away' (Macworld UK)
<http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/main_news.cfm?NewsID=3715>
iTools Users Get Royalty-Free Music Tracks (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0110/26.freeplay.php>
FreePlay Music available for your iMovies.
High-Tech Overload: Upgrades Bring Stress (Union-Tribune)
<http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/computing/20011024-9999_1n24tech.html>
With each upgrade comes stress for ordinary users.
Apple The Underdog Tries To Break Out Of Its Niche (Reuters)
<http://biz.yahoo.com/rf/011025/n25300223_1.html>
Apple has trumped Microsoft, in many analysts' view, by releasing its own OS X, a revamped, multimedia operating system about six months ago, beating XP.
Apple Postpones Store Opening In Tice's Corner (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0110/25.tices.php>
"The new [Nov 3] date is more inconjunction with the openings of the Apple Store's fellow tenants."
Adobe Responds To Macromedia Lawsuit (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0110/25.adobe.php>
Adobe believes the claims have no merit, and will vigorously defend the suit.
Apple VP Resigns From EarthLink Board Of Directors (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0110/25.earthlink.php>
Phil Schiller resigned to focus more attention on his duties at Apple, according to an EarthLink statement.
Digital Memoris: Stories Of History And Survival (Apple)
<http://www.apple.com/hotnews/articles/2001/10/digiclub/>
"We're delighted with the ability to export for the web directly from iMovie."
XP Draws Fire From Mac, Linux, Even DOS Faithful (Reuters)
<http://news.cnet.com/investor/news/newsitem/0-9900-1028-7661500-0.html?tag=ats>
Users of other operating systems -- even earlier version of Microsoft's -- aren't nearly as excited as Microsoft.
== AppleSurf (Opinion) ===============
Will The Real Apple Please Wake Up (The Mac Observer)
<http://www.macobserver.com/editorial/2001/10/25.1.shtml>
It looks like Apple, talks like Apple, but is definitely not Apple.
Why iPod Doesn't Do Windows (Applelinks.com)
<http://www.applelinks.com/articles/2001/10/20011025115420.shtml>
Not doing Windows, at least initially, is a feature, not a bug.
== AppleSurf (Reviews) ===============
Mac OS X: Apple Is Nifty, But Windows Is More Practical (Detroit Free Press)
<http://www.freep.com/money/tech/mwend26_20011026.htm>
OS X runs circles around XP, but Windows has more software.
== The Wintel Empire (Top Stories) ===============
Microosft Losing Control Of Browsers? (ZDNet)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,5098824,00.html>
Copycats could emerge seek to take over IE, wiping away MS' advantages.
Intel's Barrett Likes XP, But... (Reuters)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,2820504,00.html>
The snazzy new software might not be enough to heal the tech sector.
Microsoft On A Mission (Christian Science Monitor)
<http://www.csmonitor.com/2001/1025/p11s1-stct.html>
The cool features of the new Windows XP system come at a price: your freedom online.
Readers: It's Not Worth The Trouble (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-201-7532682-0.html?tag=owv>
A new technology meant to prevent illegal copying of Microsoft's latest operating system is stopping many people from buying it.
Gates: Hello XP, Goodbye DOS (Wired News)
<http://www.wired.com/news/business/0,1367,47876,00.html>
Gates said the release of XP "marked the end of an ear, the end of DOS and also the end of Windows 95."
Grab A Seat, And Join Me For My Dinner With Bill Gates (ZDNet)
<http://www.zdnet.com/anchordesk/stories/story/0,10738,2820297,00.html>
Microsoft is fiercely competitive, sure, but what Bill Gates is about is turning this vision into reality.
== The Wintel Empire (News) ===============
Mac OS X: Apple Is Nifty, But Windows Is More Practical (Detroit Free Press)
<http://www.freep.com/money/tech/mwend26_20011026.htm>
OS X runs circles around XP, but Windows has more software.
Microosft Losing Control Of Browsers? (ZDNet)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,5098824,00.html>
Copycats could emerge seek to take over IE, wiping away MS' advantages.
Intel's Barrett Likes XP, But... (Reuters)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,2820504,00.html>
The snazzy new software might not be enough to heal the tech sector.
XP: Neat, Cool But Not Really Necessary (Post-Gazette)
<http://www.post-gazette.com/businessnews/20011025review1025bnp5.asp>
The price tag alone justify a closer look.
Microsoft Glitz Hides Product Activation Climbdown (Computerwire.com)
<http://news.zdnet.co.uk/story/0,,t269-s2098094,00.html>
MMicrosoft has in part conceded to pressure from the very customers it claimed the OS would assist.
WinXP Saves The Planet. Or Not. (The Register)
<http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/4/22489.html>
Microsoft suggested XP will save the world, while analysts believe it won't even revive the industry. Who's right?
Microsoft On A Mission (Christian Science Monitor)
<http://www.csmonitor.com/2001/1025/p11s1-stct.html>
The cool features of the new Windows XP system come at a price: your freedom online.
Readers: It's Not Worth The Trouble (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-201-7532682-0.html?tag=owv>
A new technology meant to prevent illegal copying of Microsoft's latest operating system is stopping many people from buying it.
Windows XP Has Long road To Top (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-7647533.html?tag=owv>
Windows XP will not surpass previous versions of the operating system for at least two more years, market researcher Gartner predicted Wednesday.
XP Accessory: 20 MB Of Updates (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-7661667.html?tag=owv>
People rushing out to buy Windows XP may be surprised by the hefty package of downloads already available for updating the brand-new operating system.
High-Tech Overload: Upgrades Bring Stress (Union-Tribune)
<http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/computing/20011024-9999_1n24tech.html>
With each upgrade comes stress for ordinary users.
Apple The Underdog Tries To Break Out Of Its Niche (Reuters)
<http://biz.yahoo.com/rf/011025/n25300223_1.html>
Apple has trumped Microsoft, in many analysts' view, by releasing its own OS X, a revamped, multimedia operating system about six months ago, beating XP.
"Snow White" DVD Hits Snag With XP (ZDNet)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,5098776,00.html?chkpt=zdnnp1tp02>
Proud owners of Microsoft's new operating system may find that they can't play one of the hottest DVDs of the holiday season on their computers.
Win XP Has Landed -- Now What? (ZDNet UK)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/comment/0,5859,2820251,00.html?chkpt=zdnn_nbs_hl>
Gates: Hello XP, Goodbye DOS (Wired News)
<http://www.wired.com/news/business/0,1367,47876,00.html>
Gates said the release of XP "marked the end of an ear, the end of DOS and also the end of Windows 95."
Microsoft Has A Billion Reasons Why You Should Buy XP (The Globe And Mail)
<http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/RTGAMArticleHTMLTemplate/D,D,D/20011025/wmath25?hub=businessBN&tf=tgam/realtime/fullstory_Bus.html&cf=tgam/realtime/config-neutral&vg=BigAdVariableGenerator&slug=wmath25&date=20011025&archive=RTGAM&site=Business>
Browser Barriers Coming Down At MSN (ZDNet)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,5098823,00.html>
Microsoft did an about-face Thursday by opening the redesigned MSN.com Webs ite to some third-party browsers.
XP Draws Fire From Mac, Linux, Even DOS Faithful (Reuters)
<http://news.cnet.com/investor/news/newsitem/0-9900-1028-7661500-0.html?tag=ats>
Users of other operating systems -- even earlier version of Microsoft's -- aren't nearly as excited as Microsoft.
Grab A Seat, And Join Me For My Dinner With Bill Gates (ZDNet)
<http://www.zdnet.com/anchordesk/stories/story/0,10738,2820297,00.html>
Microsoft is fiercely competitive, sure, but what Bill Gates is about is turning this vision into reality.
== Breaking Barriers (Top Stories) ===============
Devastating Attacks On The Net 'Imminent', Says Report (New Scientist)
<http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99991477>
What's more, there is little chance of preventing it.
Dot-Info Making A Name For Itself (ZDNet UK)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,2820232,00.html?chkpt=zdnnp1tp02>
More than half a million customers have registered a .info domain name during the first 90 days of operation.
Google Mulls Upscale Subscriptions (ZDNet)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,5098826,00.html?chkpt=zdnn_nbs_hl>
Google is considering creating subscription versions of its popular search engine that could target academic and corporate clients, a source said Thursday.
== Breaking Barriers (News) ===============
Devastating Attacks On The Net 'Imminent', Says Report (New Scientist)
<http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99991477>
What's more, there is little chance of preventing it.
Dot-Info Making A Name For Itself (ZDNet UK)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,2820232,00.html?chkpt=zdnnp1tp02>
More than half a million customers have registered a .info domain name during the first 90 days of operation.
Suppression Stifles Some Sites (Wired News)
<http://www.wired.com/news/business/0,1367,47835,00.html>
While the people pulling the informational plug say their actions are in the country's best interests, free speech advocates say the trend is chilling and anti-democratic.
Ad Slump Spurs Slashdot To Experiment (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-7658208.html?tag=owv>
Slashdot.org said this week that it plans to use larger ads and offer a subscription service.
Google Mulls Upscale Subscriptions (ZDNet)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,5098826,00.html?chkpt=zdnn_nbs_hl>
Google is considering creating subscription versions of its popular search engine that could target academic and corporate clients, a source said Thursday.
Apple VP Resigns From EarthLink Board Of Directors (MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0110/25.earthlink.php>
Phil Schiller resigned to focus more attention on his duties at Apple, according to an EarthLink statement.
eBay Extends To Singapore (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1007-200-7653195.html?tag=cdshrt>
Online auction giant eBay announced the launch of eBay Singapore in an effort to enter new international market.
Browser Barriers Coming Down At MSN (ZDNet)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,5098823,00.html>
Microsoft did an about-face Thursday by opening the redesigned MSN.com Webs ite to some third-party browsers.
== PenguinSurf (Top Stories) ===============
Linux Upgrades Could Woo New Audience (ZDNet UK)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,5098799,00.html?chkpt=zdnnp1tp02>
New versions of three major commercial Linux distributions also hit store shelves this week.
== PenguinSurf (News) ===============
Linux Upgrades Could Woo New Audience (ZDNet UK)
<http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,5098799,00.html?chkpt=zdnnp1tp02>
New versions of three major commercial Linux distributions also hit store shelves this week.
XP Draws Fire From Mac, Linux, Even DOS Faithful (Reuters)
<http://news.cnet.com/investor/news/newsitem/0-9900-1028-7661500-0.html?tag=ats>
Users of other operating systems -- even earlier version of Microsoft's -- aren't nearly as excited as Microsoft.
== SingaporeSurf (Top Stories) ===============
PM To Mull Shadow Cabinet If PAP Loses Less Than 2 Seats (Channel NewsAsia)
<http://sg.cna.mediacorpnews.com/articles/2001/10/26/singaporenews9211.htm>
The system will create more alternative views in Parliament.
== SingaporeSurf (News) ===============
Parties Responsible For Nomination Papers - Elections Dept (Channel NewsAsia)
<http://sg.cna.mediacorpnews.com/articles/2001/10/26/singaporenews9207.htm>
Election officials cannot offer any advice or assistance.
SDA Criticises Ministers' Salaries, Foreign Talent Policy (Channel NewsAsia)
<http://sg.cna.mediacorpnews.com/articles/2001/10/26/singaporenews9214.htm>
PM To Mull Shadow Cabinet If PAP Loses Less Than 2 Seats (Channel NewsAsia)
<http://sg.cna.mediacorpnews.com/articles/2001/10/26/singaporenews9211.htm>
The system will create more alternative views in Parliament.
Political Parties To Hold Rallies At Six Locations On Saturday (Channel NewsAsia)
<http://sg.news.yahoo.com/011026/5/1l7s7.html>
Two each for PAP and SDA, plus WP and SDP.
Singapore Airlines Profit Slumps 88.2 Percent (Reuters)
<http://sg.news.yahoo.com/reuters/asia-68301.html>
The full brunt of the fallout from the U.S. attacks would be felt in the second half.
Shareholders Call Off Sale Of M1 (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/money/story/0,1870,79684,00.html?>
Theyc ite volatile market valuations an dthe weakening global economy for the decision and pledge to support the telco.
Ling Easier To Beat, Says Ong Ah Heng (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/singapore/story/0,1870,79645,00.html?>
Chee Slams PAP's 'Spend And Spend' Policy (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/singapore/story/0,1870,79631,00.html?>
Dr Chee cited Singapore Telecom's foreign acquisitions and asked whether the telco had overpaid for them.
No MRT Fare Rebates, Says Operator (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/singapore/story/0,1870,79638,00.html?>
SMRT Corp yesterday said it will not give fare rebates to commuters as it did not benefit much from the business relief package the government announced recently.
== SingaporeSurf (Technology) ===============
eBay Extends To Singapore (CNET News.com)
<http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1007-200-7653195.html?tag=cdshrt>
Online auction giant eBay announced the launch of eBay Singapore in an effort to enter new international market.
== SingaporeSurf (Entertainment) ===============
Adventurous Shev Shev (Business Times Singapore)
<http://business-times.asia1.com.sg/life/story/0,2276,25769,00.html?>
Dining at the tanjong Pagar restaurant was a rather interesting, but tricky experience.
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