[MyAppleMenu] Wednesday, Nov 12, 2003

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MyAppleMenu Newsletter
Wednesday, Nov 12, 2003

MyAppleMenu : Top Stories
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iTunes Undermines Social Security (Leander Kahney, Wired News)
<http://www.wired.com/news/mac/0,2125,61177,00.html?tw=wn_tophead_2>
Thanks to the ability of Apple's iTunes to share music collections over local networks, it is now possible to judge someone's taste in music -- or lack of it -- in a way that previously required a certain level of intimacy.

Public Schools: Why Johnny Can't Blog (Evan Hansen, CNET News.com)
<http://news.com.com/2009-1023-5103805.html>
At issue is a fundamental question heretical to many who have preached the power of computers in education over the last two decades: Does technology do more to improve learning than traditional teaching methods?

MyAppleMenu : News
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MyTunes Exploits iTunes Windows Playlist Sharing (Jim Darlymple, MacCentral)
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/2003/11/12/mytunes/index.php?redirect=1068649938000>
Bill Zeller, a 20-year-old Trinity College student, wrote and released MyTunes just 10 days after the official release of iTunes for Windows. His Web site claims that the application is intended to enable users "to save music from other computers to your hard drive."

640MB iBook RAM Barrier Smashed (Macworld UK)
<http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/main_news.cfm?NewsID=7260>
Trans' 1GB memory upgrade module allows the main memory of the 800MHz, 933MHz, and 1GHz G4 iBooks to be upgraded to a maximum of 1.15GB.

A Failing For Apple In The Classroom (Alex Salkever, BusinessWeek)
<http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/nov2003/tc20031112_9773_tc056.htm>
Visually impaired students now lack a Mac screen reader. That could hurt school sales -- and put Jobs & Co. on the wrong side of the ADA.

Music ISP Poses iTunes Threat (Karen Haslam, Macworld UK)
<http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/main_news.cfm?NewsID=7252>
Subscribers to the PlayLouder MSP (Music Service Provider) will be allowed to legally share, download and stream, via file-sharing programs such as KaZaA, licensed tracks from labels signed up to the scheme. PlayLouder MSP director Paul Sanders confirmed that the service "will be Mac compatible". He also predicted that the Apple service and his MSP would be able to coexist happily.

iPods Seal Clubbing Fame (Macworld UK)
<http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/main_news.cfm?NewsID=7253>
A new iPod craze has hit clubs in East London -- with DJs using iPods rather than vinyl.

Laptop Expansion For Henrico Pupils Unclear (Nicole Johnson, Times-Dispatch)
<http://www.timesdispatch.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=RTD%2FMGArticle%2FRTD_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1031772056614&path=!news&s=1045855934842>
With a number of board members already expressing reservations about how the iBook program has been administered so far, winning approval for its expansion may not be easy.

EAST Lab Students Report On Training Session To School Board (Josh Troy, Helena Daily World)
<http://www.helena-arkansas.com/articles/2003/11/11/news/news2.txt>
"This is really some great equipment. I can't wait to put it to use for our project."

Apple Opens DJs Stores (Kelly Mills, The Australian)
<http://www.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,7845868%255E15306,00.html>
The new stores within David Jones will be structured differently to Apple's previous, less than successful attempts at selling computers in the department store chain, as well as Harvey Norman. The 'stores' will be Apple branded and staffed by trained Apple employees. 

'Light' Not Quite Right For This Forum (Howard Kurtz, Washington Post)
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A23966-2003Nov10?language=printer>
"In an attempt to encourage a lighthearted moment in this debate, a CNN producer working with Ms. Trustman clearly went too far. CNN regrets the producer's actions."

Williams Elementary School Unveils Wireless Mobile Lab (Larry Kratka, WUPE Radio News)
<http://www.iberkshires.com/story.php?story_id=12569>
Williams Elementary School in Pittsfield is on the cutting edge of technology and will unveil their Ibook Wireless Mobile Lab today. Kindergarten children, who will work in pairs with laptop computers, will use the lab today.

Action Sports Athletes Tour High Schools (Apple)
<http://www.apple.com/hotnews/articles/2003/11/asatour/>

Apple Posts Mac OS X 10.3.1 Updates For Client, Server (MacNN)
<http://www.macnn.com/news/21992>

MyAppleMenu : Reviews
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Griffin Technology's iFire (Macs Only!)
<http://www.macsonly.com/#11121>

Panther Internet Sharing (Wei-Meng Lee, O'Reilly Network)
<http://www.macdevcenter.com/pub/a/mac/2003/11/11/panther_internet.html>
In this article, I'm going to show you how to share an Internet connection using some IP over FireWire (more secure) and AirPort Internet broadcasting (less secure).

Power Mac G5 Dual 2 GHz (Jean-Luc Dinsdale, Inside Mac Games)
<http://www.insidemacgames.com/reviews/view.php?ID=423>
Although the G5s are pricey as simple gaming machines, the fact that today's new, triple-A games require a 700 MHz processor as a minimum configuration mean that getting your hands on a G5 now will ensure that your machine will be able to play the latest and greatest titles comfortably for a number of years to come.

MyAppleMenu : Wintel News
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Next Explorer Breaks Everything (Dana Blankenhorn)
<http://www.corante.com/mooreslore/20031101.shtml#59626>
The next version of Microsoft Internet Explorer, due out early next year, will contain technology that breaks just about everything you're used to on the Web.

More Wintel news at <http://www.myapplemenu.com/wintel/>

MyAppleMenu Tomorrow: News & Opinions
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Defining 'Local' In The Internet Age (Dan Gillmor)
<http://weblog.siliconvalley.com/column/dangillmor/archives/001496.shtml#001496>
The world is changing whether they like it or not.

A Touch Of Gray In Bluetooth's Silver Lining (Sumner Lemon and Stephen Lawson, IDG News Service)
<http://www.idg.com.sg/idgwww.nsf/unidlookup/545003A4117EA79448256DDC000B7608?OpenDocument>
After years of hype that promised seamless, short-range wireless connectivity among handheld devices, Bluetooth is showing signs of having overcome some of the early problems associated with the technology. But are growing adoption and gradual technical improvements enough to save Bluetooth from being overcome by advances in wireless technology?

The Ten Most Violated Homepage Design Guidelines (Jakob Nielsen)
<http://www.useit.com/alertbox/20031110.html>
There are ten usability mistakes that about two-thirds of corporate websites make. The prevalence of these errors alone warrants attention, especially since they appear on sites with significant investment in usable design.

Web Advertising Continues Revival (Matt Hines, CNET News.com)
<http://news.com.com/2100-1024_3-5105533.html>
New research indicates that the U.S. online advertising sector experienced solid growth over the first half of 2003, with ads linked to keyword searches leading the expansion.

Shareholders Approve Microsoft Stock Plan (Ina Fried, CNET News.com)
<http://news.com.com/2100-1014_3-5105626.html>
Microsoft shareholders on Tuesday gave their endorsement to the software maker's plan to start awarding restricted stock to employees instead of granting stock options.

IM Software Makers Talk Compliance (Robert Lemos, CNET News.com)
<http://news.com.com/2110-1012_3-5105971.html>
Instant messaging software provider Jabber announced on Tuesday that it had teamed up with IM management software maker Akonix Systems to help Jabber users comply with new regulations, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

MyAppleMenu Reader: World
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Open-And-Shut Society (Anne Applebaum, Washington Post)
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A28565-2003Nov11.html>
Perhaps in the end we really do have the immigration policy we deserve.

How George Bush Will Ban Abortion (Michelle Goldberg, Salon)
<http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2003/11/12/abortion/index_np.html>
Republicans and the religious right are working to outlaw abortion -- one small step at a time.

MyAppleMenu Reader: Life
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You Can Top This (Emily Green, Los Angeles Times)
<http://www.latimes.com/features/food/la-fo-pizza12nov12,1,1061337.story?coll=la-headlines-food>
Don't let the pizzerias fool you. There's no mystery to making a great pizza.

BYOB: It Can Spell Trouble (David Shaw, Los Angeles Times)
<http://www.latimes.com/features/food/la-fo-matters12nov12185422,1,35721.column?coll=la-headlines-food>
How many times have you brought wine to a restaurant that didn't have a liquor license? Well, it's against the law.

Work Out Or Play The Slots, All Between Flights (Sharon McDonnell, New York Times)
<http://www.nytimes.com/2003/11/11/business/11amenities.html>
Most business travelers loathe airline delays. Not Peter Shankman, if the airport is McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas.

Starbucks At The Airport? How About Lone Star Bucks? (John Kelso, American-Statesman)
<http://www.statesman.com/metrostate/content/auto/epaper/editions/tuesday/metro_state_f30b79070167f0ee002a.html>
The Starbucks folks could implement several design changes to make a coffee shop out at the Austin airport appear local.

MyAppleMenu Reader: Expressions
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Naming Of Parts (Henry Reed, Slate)
<http://slate.msn.com/id/2091025/>

MyAppleMenu Reader: EOF
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TV Guide's Fresh Face (Rick Aristotle Munarriz, Motley Fool)
<http://www.fool.com/News/mft/2003/mft03111101.htm>
So what gives here? Who is TV Guide to hike its retail price?

MyAppleMenu SingaporeSurf : Top Stories
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SPH TV Losing Money (Dow Jones)
<http://sg.biz.yahoo.com/031112/15/3ft6y.html>
The Singapore government will relax its media competition policy to allow local media groups to shut down loss-making operations, Minister of Information Lee Boon Yang said Wednesday.

MyAppleMenu SingaporeSurf : News & Opinions
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Singapore Looks To Move Up ELectronics Food Chain (Tony Santiago, EE Times)
<http://www.eetimes.com/sys/news/OEG20031111S0011>
At its inaugural Global Entrepolis conference, Singapore sought to cement its aggressively self-promoted reputation as a hub for global information and business exchange.

Snow Forecast For Orchard Road (Straits Times)
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/singapore/story/0,4386,219447,00.html?>
Simulated snow showers will be part of the  Christmas festivities, which will also include light-and-sound shows at Heeren Junction.

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