[MyAppleMenu] Mar 19, 2004

Fri Mar 19 13:15:00 EST 2004

MyAppleMenu Newsletter
Friday, March 19, 2004

MyAppleMenu
==================================================
<http://www.myapplemenu.com/index.html>
Mac News for Mac Users

[News]

*** Adobe CEO: Creative Suite Sales Cycle Still Not At Peak
<http://biz.yahoo.com/djus/040318/1725001162_2.html>
by Mark Boslet, Dow Jones
Customers are taking extra time to decide which version of the product to buy and to debate the merits of the suite compared with individual Adobe products. Other customers are still evaluating the move to Apple's OS X.

*** New Logitech Mouse Made For Travelling
<http://www.macnn.com/news/23893>
by MacNN
A compact mouse designed for travellers that features a retractable USB cable.

*** Apple Releases Xserve RAID Admin Tools 1.3
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/2004/03/18/raidadmin/?lsrc=mcrss-0304>
by Peter Cohen, MacCentral
The updated software and its corresponding firmware update fix a number of issues to help improve overall reliability with Apple's rack-mounted Xserve storage system add-on.

*** Lawsuit Alleges Apple Retail Impropriety; Product Invoices Raise Accounting Questions
<http://www.thinksecret.com/news/retailaccounting.html>
by Nick dePlume, Think Secret
"Apple has engaged in unfair and deceptive accounting practices and... have amassed unlawful profits and/or ill gotten gains that need to be disclosed and thereafter disgorged."

*** Express Tracks
<http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/music/article/0,1299,DRMN_54_2725821,00.html>
by Mark Brown, Rocky Mountain News
The Grateful Dead is finalizing a deal with Apple's iTunes to make every live note they've ever recorded available for download.

*** Complete IT Outsourcing Courtesy Of Mac
<http://www.apple.com/business/profiles/vsm/>
by David Levy, Apple
>From digital audio services, to multimedia projects, to website development, to complete IT outsourcing, the Florida technology consultancy VSM have barely lost any of their 400-plus clients to a competitor. And they have remained remarkably loyal to one technology: Macintosh.

*** Henrico County Schools Earn National Magna Award
<http://www.macminute.com/2004/03/18/henricoschools>
by MacMinute
The school system was cited for its Teaching and Learning Technology Initiative, which has placed Apple laptops in the hands of every staff member and student in grades 6 - 12.

*** Google Shows Slight Increase In Mac Traffic
<http://www.macminute.com/2004/03/18/google>
by MacMinute

[Opinion]

*** Favorite Tort Ingredient? Apples (Or So It Seems)
<http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0319/p09s01-coop.html>
by Ron Charles, Chirstian Science Monitor
What is it about the apple? Milton called it "The fruit/ Of that forbidden tree whose mortal taste/ Brought death into the world and all our woe." Not to mention lawsuits.

*** Spoken Interface
<http://diveintomark.org/archives/2004/03/18/spoken-interface>
by Mark Pilgrim
Imagine turning off your monitor (or closing your eyes) and using a Macintosh. Are you there yet? Yeah, it's complicated.

[Review]

*** E-Mail Servers: Four Software Packages For OS X Help You Deliver Your Message
<http://www.macworld.com/2004/03/reviews/emailservers/>
by Michael Genrich, Macworld

*** 20-Inch iMac G4: Larger Display Makes For More Fun -- And More Work
<http://www.macworld.com/2004/03/reviews/20inchimacg4/>
by Jennifer Berger, Macworld
The 20-inch iMac is a great machine, although the huge display may undermine its graceful design. Don't get us wrong -- lots of space to move palettes, toolbars, and data is never bad. Just be sure to weigh your needs carefully before you buy.

*** InMotion: Portable Speakers Turn Your iPod Into A Miniature Bookshelf Stereo
<http://www.macworld.com/2004/03/reviews/inmotion/>
by Henry Bortman, Macworld
Altec lansing has created an impressive product that pairs seamlessly with Apple's docking iPod.

*** I Spy With iSight
<http://www.macworld.com/2004/03/secrets/aprilgeekfactor/>
by Macworld
Whether you're checking on your pets or protecting your business from criminals, you can set up your own sophisticated surveillance system.

*** If You Can Locate An iPod Mini, Grab It Quick
<http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/tech/weekly/2456495>
by Bob LeVitus, Houston Chronicle
After three weeks of intensive use, I've got bad news for my daughter: You can have the iPod mini when you pry it from my cold, dead fingers.

*** Power Mac In The Middle: Speeding Up A Dual 1.8-GHz G5
<http://www.computerworld.com/softwaretopics/os/macos/story/0,10801,91366,00.html>
by Ken Mingis, Computerworld
Installing a second hard drive in one of Apple's new Power Macs is one of the easiest under-the-hood operations I've done.

[Sidetrack]

*** Rumor Today: G5 iMac 
<http://www.myapplemenu.com/2004/03/19/#20040319bg000002>
by Heng-Cheong Leong
AppleInsider<http://www.appleinsider.com/article.php?id=394> speculates that the iMac will go 1.6GHz G5 processor, together with a redesign.

[Wintel]

*** New Bagle Worms Crawl Through Old MS Hole
<http://www.infoworld.com/article/04/03/18/HNBaglehole_1.html>
by Paul Roberts, IDG News Service
Because variant doesn't use file attachments, it can easily slip past security products.

*** MS To Appeal Against EU Ruling
<http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/main_news.cfm?NewsID=8222>
by Macworld UK
Microsoft's chief lawyer has confirmed that the software company will appeal following the break down of talks with the EU over alleged antitrust abuse.

*** Microsoft Awaits Punitive EU Judgment
<http://news.zdnet.co.uk/business/legal/0,39020651,39149410,00.htm>
by Michael Parsons and Andy McCue, ZDNet UK
A landmark legal ruling looms next week.

*** EU's Statement On Microsoft
<http://news.com.com/2100-1014_3-5175160.html>
by CNET News.com
Microsoft and regulators have failed to reach a settlement ahead of an antitrust deadline next week.

The Tomorrow Weblog
==================================================
<http://www.myapplemenu.com/tomorrow/index.html>
Emerging Technology. Innovative Applications. New Economy.

[Top Stories]

*** Why Software Still Stinks
<http://www.salon.com/tech/col/rose/2004/03/19/programmers_at_work/index_np.html>
by Scott Rosenberg, Salon
Programming must change -- but how? At a reunion of coding pioneers, answers abound.

*** How Do I Love Thee, TiVo?
<http://www.nytimes.com/2004/03/18/technology/circuits/18tivo.html>
by Eric A. Taub, New York Times
Since the introduction of TiVo in 1999, digital video recorders have attracted a growing base of fans who say the devices have altered more than their viewing habits. TiVo, they say, has changed their lives.

See Also : TiVo Clears Way To Raise More Cash
<http://news.com.com/2110-1041_3-5175787.html>
by Richard Shim, CNET News.com
TiVo filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a registration to sell $74.4 million in debt securities, stock and warrants.

[News]

*** The Free Lane On The Information Highway
<http://www.nytimes.com/2004/03/19/opinion/19CONL.html>
by Dalton Conley, New York Times
WiFi holds the promise of bridging America's much discussed digital divide -- if we make it ubiquitous and free to use.

*** Notebook Users Get Easier E-Mail Access
<http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,4149,1550918,00.asp?kc=EWRSS03119TX1K0000594>
by Jeffrey Burt, eWeek
Mobile PC users can access their e-mail without having to boot up the operating system.

[Linux]

*** SCO Can't Slow Open Source
<http://news.com.com/2030-7344_3-5175675.html>
by Forrester Research, CNET News.com
Despite the furor surrounding the SCO's lawsuits over Linux, companies have not been deterred from adopting open-source technology.

MyAppleMenu Reader
==================================================
<http://www.myapplemenu.com/reader/index.html>
The other things in life

[Life]

*** Who Needs An Agent? You Do!
<http://chronicle.com/free/v50/i28/28b00501.htm>
by Rachel Toor, Chronicle Of Higher Education
The real question is not why would anyone want an agent, but how could you expect to reach a broad audience without one?

SingaporeSurf
==================================================
<http://www.myapplemenu.com/singapore/index.html>
Life in the city

[Top Stories]

*** Childcare Conundrum
<http://www.todayonline.com/articles/16164.asp>
by Ng Shing Yi, Today
MOF may need to review a decision made last year that saw the rentals paid by childcare centres in government buildings jumping frm nominal dollar or two a month to as much as $15,000.

[News]

*** Last Of Food-Van Operators Want Out
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/storyprintfriendly/0,1887,241135,00.html?>
by Tan Hui Yee, Straits Times
The 11 remaining troopers are thinking of calling it a day.

*** In Wealthy Singapore, Maids Push For Protection
<http://www.reuters.com/locales/newsArticle.jsp?type=topNews&locale=en_IN&storyID=4602165>
by Jason Szep, Reuters
After years of reported abuse, Singapore is taking steps to strengthen protection of housemaids.

*** Not Up To Govt To Direct Rail Operators To Merge
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/forum/story/0,4386,240948,00.html?>
by Lim Bee Khim, Ministry for Transport, Straits Times
These decisions were based on objective assessments, and it would not have mattered, either then or in the future, whether SMRT or SBS Transit runs NEL.

Editor's Notes : Is that so? Is MOT saying that the duplication of manpower -- which was widely reported and wasn't denied -- didn't matter in determining the fare? I find that hard to believe.