[MyAppleMenu] Jun 8, 2004

Tue Jun 8 13:15:01 EDT 2004

MyAppleMenu Newsletter
Tuesday, June 08, 2004

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Mac News for Mac Users

[Top Stories]

*** Apple's AirPort Adds Home Music Streaming
<http://news.com.com/New+Apple+gadget+streams+music+through+the+home/2100-1041_3-5227844.html>
by Ina Fried, CNET News.com
Apple unveiled on Monday a $129 device that acts as both a portable wireless base station and a way to stream music throughout the home. The AirPort Express, due in July, features both analog and digital music outputs to connect to speakers or sound systems.

[News]

*** How AirTunes Works
<http://www.macworld.com/weblogs/editors/archives/000212.php>
by Jason Snell, Macworld
iTunes doe sthe heavy lifting. You're still using iTunes as your musical interface, and you've got to keep that Mac on and iTunes open in order to keep the music playing.

*** Apple Pumps Music Through Air
<http://www.wired.com/news/mac/0,2125,63751,00.html?tw=wn_tophead_3>
by Leander Kahney, Wired News
"I believe that Apple can capitalize on the fact that it can become synonymous with digital entertainment."

*** Apple Shares Soar On AirPort Express Intro
<http://www.macminute.com/2004/06/07/aapl>
by MacMinute

*** Jobs: Apple Developed, But Did Not Ship Apple PDA
<http://www.appleinsider.com/article.php?id=481>
by Katie Marsal, AppleInsider

*** Jobs: Apple To Grow Without Mergers
<http://www.macminute.com/2004/06/07/mergers>
by MacMinute

*** Apple Security Update Addresses Latest Issues
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/2004/06/07/appleupdate/index.php?redirect=1086619939000>
by JIm Darlymple, MacCentral
Apple issued a security update for Mac OS X addressing a number of issues found in the operating system.

*** Making The Business More Accountable
<http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/06/07/1086460219353.html?oneclick=true>
by Lia Timson, The Age
It took eight years and three accounting packages but stephen Allen, managing director of budding Australian fashion house Vallen, thinks he has finally found an acceptable solution for his accounting needs.

[Opinion]

*** AirPort Express Brings Audio, Portability To Wireless Networking
<http://db.tidbits.com/getbits.acgi?tbart=07695>
by Glenn Fleishman, TidBITS
The portability of the AirPort Express shouldn't be understated.

*** Short And Sweet
<http://daringfireball.net/2004/06/security_update>
by John Gruber
Judging by the changes documented in the release notes, this update closes all the UPI/Launch Services-related vulnerabilities that have been publicized in the last month.

*** A First Take On AirPort Express
<http://www.macworld.com/weblogs/editors/archives/000211.php>
by Jason Snell, Macworld
I suspect AirPort Express will really shine as an additional wireless product.

*** Listen To AirTunes
<http://www.macilife.com/2004/06/listen-to-airtunes-searching-for-way.html>
by Jim Heid
The biggest issue may be reliability. The spectrum used by Wi-Fi devices is a crowded neighborhood.

*** Why Apple's AirPort Express May Unofficially Extend Non-AirPort Networks
<http://www.gizmodo.com/archives/why-apples-airport-express-may-unofficially-extend-nonairport-networks-015834.php>
by Gizmodo

*** Linux Vs. Apple: An Uncomfortable Battle
<http://www.technewsworld.com/story/34271.html>
by Rob Enderle, TechNewsWorld
In the end, Linux represents a threat and an opportunity for every software and hardware company. Apple is once again at the crossroads.

[Review]

*** Tech Tool Pro 4 Joins Our Disk Repair Comparison
<http://db.tidbits.com/getbits.acgi?tbart=07696>
by David Shayer, TidBITS

*** Apple iPod Mini
<http://www.apcmag.com/apc/v3.nsf/0/12010D0A8AACB865CA256EA6000B416B>
by David Emberton, Australian Personal Computer

*** The Office 2004 Report: At The End Of The Food Chain
<http://www.macnightowl.com/newsletters/2004/06/236.htm#chain>
by Gene Steinberg
Sure, applications launch faster, and some functions also seem snappier, but you cannot lose sight of the fact that the whole package remains a lumbering beast that is inclined to take unexpected naps at any moment.

[Sidetrack]

*** Rumor Today: Apple To Refresh Power Mac G5 Product-Line This Week 
<http://www.myapplemenu.com/2004/06/08/#20040608bg000001>
by Heng-Cheong Leong
It's new products week from Apple!

AppleInsider<http://www.appleinsider.com/article.php?id=492>: Certain resellers have been told by their regional Apple representative to expect refreshes to the Power Mac G5 line on Tuesday, June 8th.

*** Rumor Today: Apple's Tablet PC? 
<http://www.myapplemenu.com/2004/06/08/#20040608bg000003>
by Heng-Cheong Leong
Mac Rumors<http://www.macrumors.com/pages/2004/06/20040607193235.shtml>: "Interactive" displays are coming soon from Apple too.

*** Rumor Today: Apple Projects Retail Store Revenue To Double In 2005 
<http://www.myapplemenu.com/2004/06/08/#20040608bg000002>
by Heng-Cheong Leong
AppleInsider<http://www.appleinsider.com/article.php?id=494>: Apple's retail stores are expected to reach over $1 billion in revenue this year and $2 billion next year.

[Wintel]

*** Microsoft, Spend Your Money!
<http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1608027,00.asp>
by John C. Dvorak, PC Magazine
With billions and billions of dollars, why can't Microsoft fix its software?

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Emerging Technology. Innovative Applications. New Economy.

[Top Stories]

*** Why The FCC Should Die
<http://news.com.com/2010-1028-5226979.html>
by Declan McCullagh, CNET News.com
The reason is simple. The venerable FCC, created in 1934, is no longer necessary.

[News]

*** Wireless Content Makes Headway
<http://www.wired.com/news/wireless/0,1382,63658,00.html>
by Staci D. Kramer, Wired News
The reasons for choosing a cell-phone carrier are still price, coverage and quality of service, but entertainment and data services are also a factor for a growing number of consumers.

*** Capturing User Experience Closes The Feedback Loop
<http://www.infoworld.com/article/04/06/04/23FEuser_1.html>
by Jon Udell, InfoWorld
Portable labs offer media-rich developer tools to tap 'beginner's mind'.

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The other things in life

[Life]

*** The Blog-Only News Diet
<http://poynter.org/content/content_view.asp?id=66794>
by Steve Outing, Poynter Online
An experiment in mainstream-media deprivation.

*** Innovation City
<http://www.boston.com/news/globe/ideas/articles/2004/06/06/innovation_city/>
by Scott Kirsner, Boston Globe
Why good ideas are born in Boston -- but don't always stay.

*** Need To Make A Good Decision? Join The Crowd
<http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-oe-surowiecki4jun04,1,2610377.story>
by James Surowlecki, Los Angeles Times
The idea that large groups can be collectively intelligent, let alone more intelligent than the best epxert, seems deeply counterintuitive.

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Life in the city

[News]

*** Singapore Considers Gaming
<http://www.latimes.com/business/la-ft-singapore7jun07,1,1641983.story?coll=la-headlines-business>
by John Burton, Financial Times
The city-state has always frowned on gambling. But Singapore now appears ready to join the rush in Southeast Asia to build casinos as it competes with neighbors to attract tourists.

*** Feedback Cynics And The Vital Loop
<http://www.todayonline.com/articles/20395.asp>
by Lee Ching Wern, Today
"It is not a show," said Dr Wang Kai Yuen, who is starting his third year as chairman of the Feedback Unit.