Report: Apple Probed on Stock Options
Houston Chronicle - United States
... a report Wednesday that federal prosecutors are investigating whether former Apple Computer Inc ... Shares of the iPod and Macintosh computer maker went on a roller ...
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/fn/4429064.html
Jobs hires lawyer ahead of Apple restatement
Apple CEO Steve Jobs has hired outside legal help to deal with the Justice Department and the SEC, a...
MacNN | The Macintosh News Network - http://www.macnn.com/
Apple
TECH.BLORGE.com - Sydney,Australia
Apple has had some dark years when many pundits questioned whether Apple and its alternative computing platform, the Macintosh, even had a future. ...
http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:%20/2006/12/27/2006-the-year-of-the-apple/
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Parody or not Vista is a rampant copy of guess what?
I met David Pogue a few years ago at one of our Macintosh meetings near Kansas City. He's engaging , is an accomplished musican and writes about technology for the NY Times as well as writing books that I review for. He also likes Macs.
His latest ideas on the new Vista from Microsoft was written up with a video. However it seems many did not understand the parody and the sarcasism of the article etc.But Vista is still a copycat affair. Read on for more.
STATE OF THE ART; Vista Wins On Looks. As for Lacks . . .
By DAVID POGUE
Published: December 14, 2006
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B02EED71531F937A25751C1A9609C8B63&n=Top%2fReference%2fTimes%20Topics%2fPeople%2fP%2fPogue%2c%20David
David Pogue 'proves' Vista is innovative. A new video has surfaced on the NewYorkTimes.com front page featuring columnist David Pogue as he sarcastically ...
www.macnn.com/articles/06/12/14/david.pogue.on.vista/
His latest ideas on the new Vista from Microsoft was written up with a video. However it seems many did not understand the parody and the sarcasism of the article etc.But Vista is still a copycat affair. Read on for more.
STATE OF THE ART; Vista Wins On Looks. As for Lacks . . .
By DAVID POGUE
Published: December 14, 2006
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B02EED71531F937A25751C1A9609C8B63&n=Top%2fReference%2fTimes%20Topics%2fPeople%2fP%2fPogue%2c%20David
David Pogue 'proves' Vista is innovative. A new video has surfaced on the NewYorkTimes.com front page featuring columnist David Pogue as he sarcastically ...
www.macnn.com/articles/06/12/14/david.pogue.on.vista/
Parody or not Vista is a rampant copy of guess what?
I met David Pogue a few years ago at one of our Macintosh meetings near Kansas City. He's engaging , is an accomplished musican and writes about technology for the NY Times as well as writing books that I review for. He also likes Macs.
His latest ideas on the new Vista from Microsoft was written up with a video. However it seems many did not understand the parody and the sarcasism of the article etc.But Vista is still a copycat affair. Read on for more.
STATE OF THE ART; Vista Wins On Looks. As for Lacks . . .
By DAVID POGUE
Published: December 14, 2006
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B02EED71531F937A25751C1A9609C8B63&n=Top%2fReference%2fTimes%20Topics%2fPeople%2fP%2fPogue%2c%20David
David Pogue 'proves' Vista is innovative. A new video has surfaced on the NewYorkTimes.com front page featuring columnist David Pogue as he sarcastically ...
www.macnn.com/articles/06/12/14/david.pogue.on.vista/
His latest ideas on the new Vista from Microsoft was written up with a video. However it seems many did not understand the parody and the sarcasism of the article etc.But Vista is still a copycat affair. Read on for more.
STATE OF THE ART; Vista Wins On Looks. As for Lacks . . .
By DAVID POGUE
Published: December 14, 2006
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B02EED71531F937A25751C1A9609C8B63&n=Top%2fReference%2fTimes%20Topics%2fPeople%2fP%2fPogue%2c%20David
David Pogue 'proves' Vista is innovative. A new video has surfaced on the NewYorkTimes.com front page featuring columnist David Pogue as he sarcastically ...
www.macnn.com/articles/06/12/14/david.pogue.on.vista/
Monday, December 25, 2006
more mac apple news and more
Old People Love Macintosh
OSWeekly.com - Atlanta,GA,USA
(Column) - Apple loves to promote their products to the ... I may be young (not necessarily hip), but that’s not the only reason why Apple products appeal to me. ...
http://www.osweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2426&Itemid=1h
http://www.osweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&Itemid=&task=view&id=2428
PLUGGED IN
Barron's (subscription) - USA
... They were trading around 25 last week. As Dell's personal computer fortunes sputter, Apple's Macintosh computer prospects hum. In ...
Help for holiday gizmos that don't work
Detroit Free Press - United States
... If you have a Mac and can’t find help on the Apple site, try Mac Fix It. ... Here you can find the latest software for Windows and Macintosh computers. ...
Slap, slop, slip
Sydney Morning Herald - Sydney,New South Wales,Australia
... But the real eye-opener came just after April Fool's Day when Apple released its Boot Camp software that let Macintosh machines run Windows. ...
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By info__PROTECT_@macmassmailer.com
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Funny Apple Employee Video
By larry@amacgenius.com (Laurence "amacgenius"...
The above image is from a video made by Apple store employees in ... Technorati Tags: apple, apple store, store, retail, employees, bored, easypay, macintosh, mac, OS X, X, os, intel, PPC, powerPC, what is love, haddaway, credit card.
amacgenius.com - http://amacgenius.com
Old People Love Macintosh
Yes, a lot of younger people are becoming Mac converts for both right and wrong reasons, but they shouldn’t be focused on as being an Apple’s only core segment of the market. Surprisingly enough, a report from MetaFacts shows that ...
digg / dig - http://digg.com/
Old People Love Macintosh
OSWeekly.com - Atlanta,GA,USA
(Column) - Apple loves to promote their products to the ... I may be young (not necessarily hip), but that’s not the only reason why Apple products appeal to me. ...
http://www.osweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2426&Itemid=1h
http://www.osweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&Itemid=&task=view&id=2428
PLUGGED IN
Barron's (subscription) - USA
... They were trading around 25 last week. As Dell's personal computer fortunes sputter, Apple's Macintosh computer prospects hum. In ...
Help for holiday gizmos that don't work
Detroit Free Press - United States
... If you have a Mac and can’t find help on the Apple site, try Mac F
Old People Love Macintosh
Yes, a lot of younger people are becoming Mac converts for both right and wrong reasons, but they shouldn’t be focused on as being an Apple’s only core segment of the market. Surprisingly enough, a report from MetaFacts shows that ...
digg / dig - http://digg.com/
Microsoft and Opera : a Marriage made in Heaven
http://www.osweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&Itemid=&task=view&id=2423
OSWeekly.com - Atlanta,GA,USA
(Column) - Apple loves to promote their products to the ... I may be young (not necessarily hip), but that’s not the only reason why Apple products appeal to me. ...
http://www.osweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2426&Itemid=1h
http://www.osweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&Itemid=&task=view&id=2428
PLUGGED IN
Barron's (subscription) - USA
... They were trading around 25 last week. As Dell's personal computer fortunes sputter, Apple's Macintosh computer prospects hum. In ...
Help for holiday gizmos that don't work
Detroit Free Press - United States
... If you have a Mac and can’t find help on the Apple site, try Mac Fix It. ... Here you can find the latest software for Windows and Macintosh computers. ...
Slap, slop, slip
Sydney Morning Herald - Sydney,New South Wales,Australia
... But the real eye-opener came just after April Fool's Day when Apple released its Boot Camp software that let Macintosh machines run Windows. ...
Puma Video To MOV Converter 2.369
Puma Video To MOV Converter allows you to convert all popular video formats to QuickTime MOV format for playing them on your Apple Macintosh. You can easily convert you videos and movies by several clicks!
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Mac Mass Mailer 1.0 by Ixis Research, Ltd.
By info__PROTECT_@macmassmailer.com
Fully-featured mac mass mailer for Apple Macintosh computer. It offers everything you need to create and maintain mailing lists for different needs and send mass messages directly form your Mac at a very high speed. It uses Apple Mail's ...
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Mac Mass Mailer
by Ixis Research, Ltd. Fully-featured mac mass mailer for Apple Macintosh to work with mailing lists. Page Views: 0 Downloads: 0.
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Funny Apple Employee Video
By larry@amacgenius.com (Laurence "amacgenius"...
The above image is from a video made by Apple store employees in ... Technorati Tags: apple, apple store, store, retail, employees, bored, easypay, macintosh, mac, OS X, X, os, intel, PPC, powerPC, what is love, haddaway, credit card.
amacgenius.com - http://amacgenius.com
Old People Love Macintosh
Yes, a lot of younger people are becoming Mac converts for both right and wrong reasons, but they shouldn’t be focused on as being an Apple’s only core segment of the market. Surprisingly enough, a report from MetaFacts shows that ...
digg / dig - http://digg.com/
Old People Love Macintosh
OSWeekly.com - Atlanta,GA,USA
(Column) - Apple loves to promote their products to the ... I may be young (not necessarily hip), but that’s not the only reason why Apple products appeal to me. ...
http://www.osweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2426&Itemid=1h
http://www.osweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&Itemid=&task=view&id=2428
PLUGGED IN
Barron's (subscription) - USA
... They were trading around 25 last week. As Dell's personal computer fortunes sputter, Apple's Macintosh computer prospects hum. In ...
Help for holiday gizmos that don't work
Detroit Free Press - United States
... If you have a Mac and can’t find help on the Apple site, try Mac F
Old People Love Macintosh
Yes, a lot of younger people are becoming Mac converts for both right and wrong reasons, but they shouldn’t be focused on as being an Apple’s only core segment of the market. Surprisingly enough, a report from MetaFacts shows that ...
digg / dig - http://digg.com/
Microsoft and Opera : a Marriage made in Heaven
http://www.osweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&Itemid=&task=view&id=2423
more mac apple news and more
Old People Love Macintosh
OSWeekly.com - Atlanta,GA,USA
(Column) - Apple loves to promote their products to the ... I may be young (not necessarily hip), but that’s not the only reason why Apple products appeal to me. ...
http://www.osweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2426&Itemid=1h
http://www.osweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&Itemid=&task=view&id=2428
PLUGGED IN
Barron's (subscription) - USA
... They were trading around 25 last week. As Dell's personal computer fortunes sputter, Apple's Macintosh computer prospects hum. In ...
Help for holiday gizmos that don't work
Detroit Free Press - United States
... If you have a Mac and can’t find help on the Apple site, try Mac Fix It. ... Here you can find the latest software for Windows and Macintosh computers. ...
Slap, slop, slip
Sydney Morning Herald - Sydney,New South Wales,Australia
... But the real eye-opener came just after April Fool's Day when Apple released its Boot Camp software that let Macintosh machines run Windows. ...
Puma Video To MOV Converter 2.369
Puma Video To MOV Converter allows you to convert all popular video formats to QuickTime MOV format for playing them on your Apple Macintosh. You can easily convert you videos and movies by several clicks!
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Mac Mass Mailer 1.0 by Ixis Research, Ltd.
By info__PROTECT_@macmassmailer.com
Fully-featured mac mass mailer for Apple Macintosh computer. It offers everything you need to create and maintain mailing lists for different needs and send mass messages directly form your Mac at a very high speed. It uses Apple Mail's ...
Most Popular Shareware & Freeware... - http://www.rebusnet.biz
Mac Mass Mailer
by Ixis Research, Ltd. Fully-featured mac mass mailer for Apple Macintosh to work with mailing lists. Page Views: 0 Downloads: 0.
Download5000.com New shareware... - http://www.download5000.com
Funny Apple Employee Video
By larry@amacgenius.com (Laurence "amacgenius"...
The above image is from a video made by Apple store employees in ... Technorati Tags: apple, apple store, store, retail, employees, bored, easypay, macintosh, mac, OS X, X, os, intel, PPC, powerPC, what is love, haddaway, credit card.
amacgenius.com - http://amacgenius.com
Old People Love Macintosh
Yes, a lot of younger people are becoming Mac converts for both right and wrong reasons, but they shouldn’t be focused on as being an Apple’s only core segment of the market. Surprisingly enough, a report from MetaFacts shows that ...
digg / dig - http://digg.com/
Old People Love Macintosh
OSWeekly.com - Atlanta,GA,USA
(Column) - Apple loves to promote their products to the ... I may be young (not necessarily hip), but that’s not the only reason why Apple products appeal to me. ...
http://www.osweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2426&Itemid=1h
http://www.osweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&Itemid=&task=view&id=2428
PLUGGED IN
Barron's (subscription) - USA
... They were trading around 25 last week. As Dell's personal computer fortunes sputter, Apple's Macintosh computer prospects hum. In ...
Help for holiday gizmos that don't work
Detroit Free Press - United States
... If you have a Mac and can’t find help on the Apple site, try Mac F
Old People Love Macintosh
Yes, a lot of younger people are becoming Mac converts for both right and wrong reasons, but they shouldn’t be focused on as being an Apple’s only core segment of the market. Surprisingly enough, a report from MetaFacts shows that ...
digg / dig - http://digg.com/
Microsoft and Opera : a Marriage made in Heaven
http://www.osweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&Itemid=&task=view&id=2423
OSWeekly.com - Atlanta,GA,USA
(Column) - Apple loves to promote their products to the ... I may be young (not necessarily hip), but that’s not the only reason why Apple products appeal to me. ...
http://www.osweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2426&Itemid=1h
http://www.osweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&Itemid=&task=view&id=2428
PLUGGED IN
Barron's (subscription) - USA
... They were trading around 25 last week. As Dell's personal computer fortunes sputter, Apple's Macintosh computer prospects hum. In ...
Help for holiday gizmos that don't work
Detroit Free Press - United States
... If you have a Mac and can’t find help on the Apple site, try Mac Fix It. ... Here you can find the latest software for Windows and Macintosh computers. ...
Slap, slop, slip
Sydney Morning Herald - Sydney,New South Wales,Australia
... But the real eye-opener came just after April Fool's Day when Apple released its Boot Camp software that let Macintosh machines run Windows. ...
Puma Video To MOV Converter 2.369
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Mac Mass Mailer 1.0 by Ixis Research, Ltd.
By info__PROTECT_@macmassmailer.com
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by Ixis Research, Ltd. Fully-featured mac mass mailer for Apple Macintosh to work with mailing lists. Page Views: 0 Downloads: 0.
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Funny Apple Employee Video
By larry@amacgenius.com (Laurence "amacgenius"...
The above image is from a video made by Apple store employees in ... Technorati Tags: apple, apple store, store, retail, employees, bored, easypay, macintosh, mac, OS X, X, os, intel, PPC, powerPC, what is love, haddaway, credit card.
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Old People Love Macintosh
Yes, a lot of younger people are becoming Mac converts for both right and wrong reasons, but they shouldn’t be focused on as being an Apple’s only core segment of the market. Surprisingly enough, a report from MetaFacts shows that ...
digg / dig - http://digg.com/
Old People Love Macintosh
OSWeekly.com - Atlanta,GA,USA
(Column) - Apple loves to promote their products to the ... I may be young (not necessarily hip), but that’s not the only reason why Apple products appeal to me. ...
http://www.osweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2426&Itemid=1h
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PLUGGED IN
Barron's (subscription) - USA
... They were trading around 25 last week. As Dell's personal computer fortunes sputter, Apple's Macintosh computer prospects hum. In ...
Help for holiday gizmos that don't work
Detroit Free Press - United States
... If you have a Mac and can’t find help on the Apple site, try Mac F
Old People Love Macintosh
Yes, a lot of younger people are becoming Mac converts for both right and wrong reasons, but they shouldn’t be focused on as being an Apple’s only core segment of the market. Surprisingly enough, a report from MetaFacts shows that ...
digg / dig - http://digg.com/
Microsoft and Opera : a Marriage made in Heaven
http://www.osweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&Itemid=&task=view&id=2423
What is a RSS feed?
If ain't broke don'needt fix it. But sometimes you have to do that to
(1) catch up with new technological advanced
(2) Learn new ways to enhance your websites, browswer, applications, computer etc
(3) need to update to make your life, computer and other things better
Well I think I finally know about RSS feeds and what they can do. I already have websites, blogs and more.
So check out what is a feed.
Dr.Eric
http://dreric1macnewsmacsightings.blogspot.com/
**
(from AOL area)
"What is a feed?
A "feed" is a summary of Web content that is updated on a regular basis. It allows users to keep informed of a Web site's latest changes. The feed format that eBay uses is Really Simple Syndication (RSS) 2.0.
Feeds help eBay make content more accessible, and they allow you to easily see new content. A summary or "headline" view lets you quickly scan recent content changes, and headlines are linked to their appropriate content.What does the RSS feed on this page contain?
The search results RSS feed contains items based on the search criteria that you’ve entered. This feed will be updated based on how often you have set your reader to retrieve data from eBay and any restrictions the reader may have on how often it retrieves information. Usually, you will get new listing information every 30 minutes.
Since many readers cache information and poll at most every 30 minutes, listings that appear on the RSS feed will not have an end time less than 15 minutes from the moment the feed was retrieved. Therefore, if your reader requests the feed now, the first item will end in at least 15 minutes.
Initially this feature will not support all search parameters available through Advanced Search pages. In the next few days we will include on this page a full list of unsupported filters. How to subscribe to this feed
Before you subscribe to this feed, you'll need an RSS reader or aggregator to view content in RSS. Several free and commercial RSS readers are available on the Internet. Once you have an RSS reader, right-click on an RSS link, copy the URL, and paste it into your reader to display the content in RSS.
Search Results, eBay Stores, eBay Discussion Boards, eBay General Announcement Board and System Announcement Board are places where content is changing on a regular basis. To make it easy for you to see recent changes and updates on your search criteria, Stores, and boards, consider using eBay's RSS feeds."
(1) catch up with new technological advanced
(2) Learn new ways to enhance your websites, browswer, applications, computer etc
(3) need to update to make your life, computer and other things better
Well I think I finally know about RSS feeds and what they can do. I already have websites, blogs and more.
So check out what is a feed.
Dr.Eric
http://dreric1macnewsmacsightings.blogspot.com/
**
(from AOL area)
"What is a feed?
A "feed" is a summary of Web content that is updated on a regular basis. It allows users to keep informed of a Web site's latest changes. The feed format that eBay uses is Really Simple Syndication (RSS) 2.0.
Feeds help eBay make content more accessible, and they allow you to easily see new content. A summary or "headline" view lets you quickly scan recent content changes, and headlines are linked to their appropriate content.What does the RSS feed on this page contain?
The search results RSS feed contains items based on the search criteria that you’ve entered. This feed will be updated based on how often you have set your reader to retrieve data from eBay and any restrictions the reader may have on how often it retrieves information. Usually, you will get new listing information every 30 minutes.
Since many readers cache information and poll at most every 30 minutes, listings that appear on the RSS feed will not have an end time less than 15 minutes from the moment the feed was retrieved. Therefore, if your reader requests the feed now, the first item will end in at least 15 minutes.
Initially this feature will not support all search parameters available through Advanced Search pages. In the next few days we will include on this page a full list of unsupported filters. How to subscribe to this feed
Before you subscribe to this feed, you'll need an RSS reader or aggregator to view content in RSS. Several free and commercial RSS readers are available on the Internet. Once you have an RSS reader, right-click on an RSS link, copy the URL, and paste it into your reader to display the content in RSS.
Search Results, eBay Stores, eBay Discussion Boards, eBay General Announcement Board and System Announcement Board are places where content is changing on a regular basis. To make it easy for you to see recent changes and updates on your search criteria, Stores, and boards, consider using eBay's RSS feeds."
Sunday, December 24, 2006
DrEricMacnews
Macintosh Year-End Bits and Pieces
IT Management - Darien,CT,USA
... deception. Folks, Apple doesn't do this, and they haven't since Jobs took over in the late '90s. ... Yet none of the owners has been Apple. So ...
http://itmanagement.earthweb.com/columns/appleent/article.php/3650516<
Tips to Troubleshoot Your Holiday Gadget Gifts
WNDU-TV - South Bend,IN,USA
... If you have a Mac and can not find help on Apple's site, try Mac Fix It. ... Here you can find the latest software for Windows and Macintosh computers. ...
http://www.wndu.com/news/headlines/4992781.html
Planned home PC purchases surge, Apple Mac looks primed to benefit
MacDailyNews - USA
... The majority, 65%, planned to get a new PC in four to six months. The rest were unsure when they'd buy.". "Interest in Apple's Macintosh computers is surging...
"Interest in Apple's Macintosh computers is surging... Apple has gotten a lot of mileage from its switch to Intel (INTC) processors and the new ability of its computers to run both the Mac and Windows operating systems. Apple also has drawn kudos for the stylish designs and unique features of its Mac desktops and notebooks, analysts say," Seit
...http://macdailynews.com/index.php/weblog/comments/12042/
Apple Ranks Second in Tech Hot Growth List
The Mac Observer - USA
... BusinessWeek had this to say about Apple "Apple Computer, number 2 on the Tech Hot ... iPods in the 2006 fiscal year, as well as 5 million Macintosh computers.". ...
read who is number #1
http://www.macobserver.com/article/2006/12/22.12.shtml
Deciding on the right options for your desktop or laptop
Macworld - San Francisco,CA,USA
... DVD-RAM drives were optional with even fewer Macintosh models in 1999 and 2000 before Apple bowed to public opinion in 2001 and started selling a CD-RW drive. ...
http://www.macworld.com/2006/12/features/tcomac/index.php
Talk of combining phone, iPod crescendos ahead of Apple conference
Pittsburgh Post Gazette - Pittsburgh,PA,USA
... He is more interested in the growth possibilities for Apple's Macintosh computer business, which he believes will be more profitable than any cellphone. ...
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06356/748284-96.stm
Google Blogs Alert for: Apple Macintosh
Mac developers: Initiate Fusion
By Storagezilla(Storagezilla)
I came to MacOS X via NEXTSTEP, so watching Apple claw it's way back from the brink has been very satisfying, indeed in some cases I've been one of the internal noise makers for increased levels of Macintosh support by EMC but for ...
Storagezilla’s blog -
http://storagezilla.vox.com/library/posts/page/1/
The Last iPod Hardware and Software Guide You Will Need
By ACE.Jing
Surprisingly, Apple's biggest competitor in America has turned out to be ... Yet Samsung recently boasted that it was joining Apple, to provide chips for a new ... Music Store both spent their first generations as Macintosh exclusives, ...
MacNN Forums - http://forums.macnn.com
All excited about the Apple iPhone
By Steve Borsch
I'm also enthusiastic enough about Apple that a large percentage of my investment portfolio is in Apple stock...but even I throttle my enthusiasm! I was in Hawaii in November of 1983 when Jobs introduced the Macintosh to the company (I ...
- http://www.iconnectdots.com/ctd/
Apple updates iPod shuffle Reset Utility
Apple today released iPod shuffle Reset Utility 1.0.1 for Mac to restore first-generation iPod shuffles. The restore process entirely erases all music and data on the iPod shuffle, reinstalling the software to version 1.1.5. ...
MacNN | The Macintosh News Network - http://www.macnn.com/
IT Management - Darien,CT,USA
... deception. Folks, Apple doesn't do this, and they haven't since Jobs took over in the late '90s. ... Yet none of the owners has been Apple. So ...
Tips to Troubleshoot Your Holiday Gadget Gifts
WNDU-TV - South Bend,IN,USA
... If you have a Mac and can not find help on Apple's site, try Mac Fix It. ... Here you can find the latest software for Windows and Macintosh computers. ...
http://www.wndu.com/news/headlines/4992781.html
Planned home PC purchases surge, Apple Mac looks primed to benefit
MacDailyNews - USA
... The majority, 65%, planned to get a new PC in four to six months. The rest were unsure when they'd buy.". "Interest in Apple's Macintosh computers is surging...
"Interest in Apple's Macintosh computers is surging... Apple has gotten a lot of mileage from its switch to Intel (INTC) processors and the new ability of its computers to run both the Mac and Windows operating systems. Apple also has drawn kudos for the stylish designs and unique features of its Mac desktops and notebooks, analysts say," Seit
...http://macdailynews.com/index.php/weblog/comments/12042/
Apple Ranks Second in Tech Hot Growth List
The Mac Observer - USA
... BusinessWeek had this to say about Apple "Apple Computer, number 2 on the Tech Hot ... iPods in the 2006 fiscal year, as well as 5 million Macintosh computers.". ...
read who is number #1
http://www.macobserver.com/article/2006/12/22.12.shtml
Deciding on the right options for your desktop or laptop
Macworld - San Francisco,CA,USA
... DVD-RAM drives were optional with even fewer Macintosh models in 1999 and 2000 before Apple bowed to public opinion in 2001 and started selling a CD-RW drive. ...
http://www.macworld.com/2006/12/features/tcomac/index.php
Talk of combining phone, iPod crescendos ahead of Apple conference
Pittsburgh Post Gazette - Pittsburgh,PA,USA
... He is more interested in the growth possibilities for Apple's Macintosh computer business, which he believes will be more profitable than any cellphone. ...
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06356/748284-96.stm
Google Blogs Alert for: Apple Macintosh
Mac developers: Initiate Fusion
By Storagezilla(Storagezilla)
I came to MacOS X via NEXTSTEP, so watching Apple claw it's way back from the brink has been very satisfying, indeed in some cases I've been one of the internal noise makers for increased levels of Macintosh support by EMC but for ...
Storagezilla’s blog -
http://storagezilla.vox.com/library/posts/page/1/
The Last iPod Hardware and Software Guide You Will Need
By ACE.Jing
Surprisingly, Apple's biggest competitor in America has turned out to be ... Yet Samsung recently boasted that it was joining Apple, to provide chips for a new ... Music Store both spent their first generations as Macintosh exclusives, ...
MacNN Forums - http://forums.macnn.com
All excited about the Apple iPhone
By Steve Borsch
I'm also enthusiastic enough about Apple that a large percentage of my investment portfolio is in Apple stock...but even I throttle my enthusiasm! I was in Hawaii in November of 1983 when Jobs introduced the Macintosh to the company (I ...
- http://www.iconnectdots.com/ctd/
Apple updates iPod shuffle Reset Utility
Apple today released iPod shuffle Reset Utility 1.0.1 for Mac to restore first-generation iPod shuffles. The restore process entirely erases all music and data on the iPod shuffle, reinstalling the software to version 1.1.5. ...
MacNN | The Macintosh News Network - http://www.macnn.com/
Saturday, December 23, 2006
Wall Street Journal Best & Worst Ads of 2006
5 Ads make the list of the best and 5 make the worst
Best 5:
Career Builder Monkeys is one of the ones but so is
Apple!!
Client: who elsee Apple Computer, Inc.
Agency: Omnicom Group's TBWA/ Chiat/ Day
Mac man is played by Justin Long (star of movie Accepted). The ads are said to be clever, funny and "handy " (he can communicate with all sortss of different people, and knows how tocome with pictures and music.
The PC people are modeled after Daily Show comedian John Hodgman (who is decidely less hip, and is always amazed humbled or befuddled by Mac's never ending range of abilities.
Feedback: Other commercials poke fun at other products that it goes up against. However " Apple's knife cuts deep, but by the time rivals feel it, they have already started to bleed."
Ouch. If only PC users really listened to the ads or do they?
Worst includeds the Outback Steakhouse ad in which the guys bites a head off a shrimp and says "Good Night, Sir."
(duhhhhhhh?????)
Best 5:
Career Builder Monkeys is one of the ones but so is
Apple!!
Client: who elsee Apple Computer, Inc.
Agency: Omnicom Group's TBWA/ Chiat/ Day
Mac man is played by Justin Long (star of movie Accepted). The ads are said to be clever, funny and "handy " (he can communicate with all sortss of different people, and knows how tocome with pictures and music.
The PC people are modeled after Daily Show comedian John Hodgman (who is decidely less hip, and is always amazed humbled or befuddled by Mac's never ending range of abilities.
Feedback: Other commercials poke fun at other products that it goes up against. However " Apple's knife cuts deep, but by the time rivals feel it, they have already started to bleed."
Ouch. If only PC users really listened to the ads or do they?
Worst includeds the Outback Steakhouse ad in which the guys bites a head off a shrimp and says "Good Night, Sir."
(duhhhhhhh?????)
Internet Explorer 7 Proves Buggy Already: It's safer, but security holes still affect the new browser.
MSN still can't get it right but those who love Microsoft don't care. Or do they?
Try firefox, opera or another browser and you will be happier.
Plus, a worm in iPods.
(STUART J. JOHNSTON)
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Plus, a worm in iPods.
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She's apples
The Age - Melbourne,Victoria,Australia
... Apple has displayed no ambition in the games market since being ... collaboration called Pippin, a multimedia game machine using Macintosh technology released in ...
http://blogs.theage.com.au/screenplay/archives/004540.html<
Google Blogs Alert for: Apple Macintosh
First CTP of "WPF/E" Released
By Arabinda
It enables the creation of rich, visually stunning and interactive experiences that can run everywhere: within browsers and on multiple devices and desktop operating systems (such as the Apple Macintosh). ...
http://arbehera.blogspot.com
Macworld Names 2006 Eddy Award Wnners
Digitaltrends.com - Lake Oswego,OR,USA
... Macworld being, well, a leading Macintosh print publication, of course Apple hardware and products found its way onto the list, including the company's MacBook ...
http://news.digitaltrends.com/article11903.html<
Podango Adds Advisor
techrockies.com - Salt Lake City,UT,USA
... advise the fim. Bourne is the producer of the iLife Zone Podcast and co-host of MacBreakWeekly, two Apple Macintosh-focused podcasts.
See all stories on this topic
Microsoft Uses Apple Icon To Sell Vista, Hastily Replaces
Wired Blogs - USA
... It's always nice when a competitor steps up and flat-out steals Apple's work in this realm. Ever since the very first Macintosh system, its icons have been the ...
http://blog.wired.com/cultofmac/2006/12/microsoft_uses_.html<
try this very good mac blog too
http://daringfireball.net/<
PC Publications and Macintosh Reviews
The Mac Observer - USA
... There are many, many competent Macintosh experts who can write solid, informative reviews of new Apple models. They'd be all too ...
http://www.macobserver.com/editorial/2006/12/12.1.shtml<
Google Blogs Alert for: Apple Macintosh
Mac Sales 4X faster than Global PC Market; closing in on 3rd Place ...
By jtpratt
Apple's Macintosh unit sales are growing more than four times faster than the global PC market and have Apple closing in on 3rd place in the US PC market. While iPod sales contribute nearly 40% of Apple's revenue, Mac sales still kick ...
The Smorgasbord - technology,... - http://www.smorgasbord.net
Tech' news in brief: Apple iPhone rumour round-up
By Wayne Smallman(Wayne Smallman)
People familiar with ensuing talks say the "real push" behind the device was its extensive integration with Mac OS X and the Macintosh platform. Apple is said to have demonstrated several features that called upon a still unreleased ...
Blah, Blah! Technology -
http://myblah-blah-tech.blogspot.com/index.html
...
MacNN | The Macintosh News Network - http://www.macnn.com/
A Different Kind of Reading List
By rodpaddock
The Apple Macintosh is arguably one of the greatest software/hardware creations of all time. This book (one of my favorites) contains a ton of stories told by the people that created the Apple Macintosh computer. ...
CodeBetter.Com -
http://codebetter.com/blogs/default.aspx<
The Age - Melbourne,Victoria,Australia
... Apple has displayed no ambition in the games market since being ... collaboration called Pippin, a multimedia game machine using Macintosh technology released in ...
Google Blogs Alert for: Apple Macintosh
First CTP of "WPF/E" Released
By Arabinda
It enables the creation of rich, visually stunning and interactive experiences that can run everywhere: within browsers and on multiple devices and desktop operating systems (such as the Apple Macintosh). ...
http://arbehera.blogspot.com
Macworld Names 2006 Eddy Award Wnners
Digitaltrends.com - Lake Oswego,OR,USA
... Macworld being, well, a leading Macintosh print publication, of course Apple hardware and products found its way onto the list, including the company's MacBook ...
Podango Adds Advisor
techrockies.com - Salt Lake City,UT,USA
... advise the fim. Bourne is the producer of the iLife Zone Podcast and co-host of MacBreakWeekly, two Apple Macintosh-focused podcasts.
See all stories on this topic
Microsoft Uses Apple Icon To Sell Vista, Hastily Replaces
Wired Blogs - USA
... It's always nice when a competitor steps up and flat-out steals Apple's work in this realm. Ever since the very first Macintosh system, its icons have been the ...
try this very good mac blog too
http://daringfireball.net/<
PC Publications and Macintosh Reviews
The Mac Observer - USA
... There are many, many competent Macintosh experts who can write solid, informative reviews of new Apple models. They'd be all too ...
Google Blogs Alert for: Apple Macintosh
Mac Sales 4X faster than Global PC Market; closing in on 3rd Place ...
By jtpratt
Apple's Macintosh unit sales are growing more than four times faster than the global PC market and have Apple closing in on 3rd place in the US PC market. While iPod sales contribute nearly 40% of Apple's revenue, Mac sales still kick ...
The Smorgasbord - technology,... - http://www.smorgasbord.net
Tech' news in brief: Apple iPhone rumour round-up
By Wayne Smallman(Wayne Smallman)
People familiar with ensuing talks say the "real push" behind the device was its extensive integration with Mac OS X and the Macintosh platform. Apple is said to have demonstrated several features that called upon a still unreleased ...
Blah, Blah! Technology -
...
MacNN | The Macintosh News Network - http://www.macnn.com/
A Different Kind of Reading List
By rodpaddock
The Apple Macintosh is arguably one of the greatest software/hardware creations of all time. This book (one of my favorites) contains a ton of stories told by the people that created the Apple Macintosh computer. ...
CodeBetter.Com -
Friday, December 22, 2006
Latest Apple Mac news
Adobe Photoshop CS3 beta
Gadgetell - Chesterfield,MT,USA
The CS3 beta includes support for Apple’s Intel-based systems in addition to PCs. ... For Macintosh: Mac OSX 10.4.8 or 10.5, 1 GHz PowerPC G4 or G5 processor ...
http://www.gadgetell.com/2006/12/adobe-photoshop-cs3-beta/<
InterviewBITS: Entering a Parallels Universe
TidBITS - USA
The transition of the Macintosh from PowerPC to Intel processors is ... Power consumption and speed efficiency gains aside, Apple's migration essentially joined ...
http://db.tidbits.com/article/8793
ThinkFree Office Clone Seeks Opportunity From Dissatisfied ...
InformationWeek - Manhasset,NY,USA
... Kang said Apple Macintosh users have signed up for the product "disproportionately" although the majority of users of the Java-based product are Windows users.
http://www.informationweek.com/internet/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=196700674<
Microsoft haters open a window into their views
Houston Chronicle - United States
If you talk to a hard-core techie who's a user of the Linux operating system or one of the zealots who worship Apple's Macintosh, you won't hear many nice ...
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/4411680.html<
New Year's Resolution? Publish a month of Mac bugs
SC Magazine - London,UK
... There's nothing about Macintosh that says ... Researchers' attention is obviously turning to alternative platforms, as evidenced by numerous Apple security updates ...
According to Brian Krebs' Security Fix blog in The Washington Post, the "Month of Apple Bugs" project is aimed at exposing and creating awareness around security holes in Mac OS X that will lead to better future security. The project is being conducted by a researcher who uses the handle LMH and Kevin Finisterre, the former head of research and development at SNOSoft and the publisher of several Mac bugs.
http://www.scmagazine.com/uk/news/article/623223/new-years-resolution-publish-month-mac-bugs/<
Google Blogs Alert for: Apple Macintosh
iBook G4 Ram?
Forum: Apple Macintosh Posted By: DammitJanet Post Time: 19-Dec-2006 at 02:43 AM.
Tech Support Guy Forums -
http://forums.techguy.org
The Ten Best Applications for the Apple MacIntosh
Parallels for Mac - run Windows on an Apple
By techcastweekly@gmail.com (PikeMall Tech)
Technorati Apple/Macintosh, coherence, Computer Knowledge, computers, os x, parallels, windows, Windows/MicrosoftApple/Macintosh, coherence, Computer Knowledge, computers, os x, parallels, windows, Windows/Microsoft.
TechCast Weekly | Computer help... -
http://www.techcastweekly.com
Apple adds Sudoku, Royal Solitaire to iTMS
Apple today made two new iPod games available via its iTunes Music Store. The games -- Sudoku and Ro...
MacNN | The Macintosh News Network:...
http://www.macnn.com/
System Preferences Appearance Pane
By Dan
Open the System Preferences under the Apple Menu, and then click on the Appearance pane. From here you will have several options. Watch the video to see how they affect your computer. Technorati Tags: Apple, Macintosh.
Learn to Mac -
http://www.learntomac.com
Gadgetell - Chesterfield,MT,USA
The CS3 beta includes support for Apple’s Intel-based systems in addition to PCs. ... For Macintosh: Mac OSX 10.4.8 or 10.5, 1 GHz PowerPC G4 or G5 processor ...
InterviewBITS: Entering a Parallels Universe
TidBITS - USA
The transition of the Macintosh from PowerPC to Intel processors is ... Power consumption and speed efficiency gains aside, Apple's migration essentially joined ...
http://db.tidbits.com/article/8793
ThinkFree Office Clone Seeks Opportunity From Dissatisfied ...
InformationWeek - Manhasset,NY,USA
... Kang said Apple Macintosh users have signed up for the product "disproportionately" although the majority of users of the Java-based product are Windows users.
Microsoft haters open a window into their views
Houston Chronicle - United States
If you talk to a hard-core techie who's a user of the Linux operating system or one of the zealots who worship Apple's Macintosh, you won't hear many nice ...
New Year's Resolution? Publish a month of Mac bugs
SC Magazine - London,UK
... There's nothing about Macintosh that says ... Researchers' attention is obviously turning to alternative platforms, as evidenced by numerous Apple security updates ...
According to Brian Krebs' Security Fix blog in The Washington Post, the "Month of Apple Bugs" project is aimed at exposing and creating awareness around security holes in Mac OS X that will lead to better future security. The project is being conducted by a researcher who uses the handle LMH and Kevin Finisterre, the former head of research and development at SNOSoft and the publisher of several Mac bugs.
Google Blogs Alert for: Apple Macintosh
iBook G4 Ram?
Forum: Apple Macintosh Posted By: DammitJanet Post Time: 19-Dec-2006 at 02:43 AM.
Tech Support Guy Forums -
http://forums.techguy.org
The Ten Best Applications for the Apple MacIntosh
Parallels for Mac - run Windows on an Apple
By techcastweekly@gmail.com (PikeMall Tech)
Technorati Apple/Macintosh, coherence, Computer Knowledge, computers, os x, parallels, windows, Windows/MicrosoftApple/Macintosh, coherence, Computer Knowledge, computers, os x, parallels, windows, Windows/Microsoft.
TechCast Weekly | Computer help... -
http://www.techcastweekly.com
Apple adds Sudoku, Royal Solitaire to iTMS
Apple today made two new iPod games available via its iTunes Music Store. The games -- Sudoku and Ro...
MacNN | The Macintosh News Network:...
http://www.macnn.com/
System Preferences Appearance Pane
By Dan
Open the System Preferences under the Apple Menu, and then click on the Appearance pane. From here you will have several options. Watch the video to see how they affect your computer. Technorati Tags: Apple, Macintosh.
Learn to Mac -
http://www.learntomac.com
Thursday, December 21, 2006
" Can anybody Catch Itunes?"
Wall Street Journal 11/27/2006
The Technology report R1
article " Can anybody Catch Itunes?"
Concerning legal digital music,Microsoft, Yahoo and others are not going after Apple and iTunes but the part of the market that has not signed up yet (for a variety of reasons).
No2 Emusic wants to get people who still shop for CDs by offering CD like packages. The other companies are trying to go indirectly to thwart Apple. iTunes has 72% of the online song market (makes Apple #4retailer of music in any form) while eMusic has 10%. Apple owns 75% ofthe mp3 player market.At 3% tie for 4th in digital musicmarket.
Realnetworks , Sandisk Corp and Best Busy are 1,2,3.
Download sales have been lackluster. Other companies can only download with software that is non Apple which has its own (copy protection scheme) software which Apple does not let others use.
eMusic sells unprotected music which can be played on any mp3 player including the iPod. The lack of protection means that eMusic cannot carry major music label artists which Apple garnered with groundbreaking deal with its Music store.
Other companies on the hunt are yahoo music, Napster, Realnetworks Rhapsody and Microsoft Zune ( mixed reviews lately with it being bulky, and can't use television shows and movies like iTunes. Microsoft and Zune are trying to capitalize on the music sharing capability which it says that is the personal element that has been lost with Apple.
(We shall see. But I don't agree with that statement. What makes music personal is that people can make their iPod their own mp3 player and a flexible one at that . The imix and being able to let people "see " their mixes, people can see and buy what others people like. I do not like the subscribe by monthly addition that some of these companies use (don't continue to pay you lose the music). Now if Apple had a monthly prescription that would be great. But I don't buy that many CDs in a year or a month. What does everyone else think?
Dr. Eric Flescher, Olathe, KS(dreric1kansas@aol.com): DrEric1MacNews/Macsightings Blog : http://dreric1macnewsmacsightings.blogspot.co
The Technology report R1
article " Can anybody Catch Itunes?"
Concerning legal digital music,Microsoft, Yahoo and others are not going after Apple and iTunes but the part of the market that has not signed up yet (for a variety of reasons).
No2 Emusic wants to get people who still shop for CDs by offering CD like packages. The other companies are trying to go indirectly to thwart Apple. iTunes has 72% of the online song market (makes Apple #4retailer of music in any form) while eMusic has 10%. Apple owns 75% ofthe mp3 player market.At 3% tie for 4th in digital musicmarket.
Realnetworks , Sandisk Corp and Best Busy are 1,2,3.
Download sales have been lackluster. Other companies can only download with software that is non Apple which has its own (copy protection scheme) software which Apple does not let others use.
eMusic sells unprotected music which can be played on any mp3 player including the iPod. The lack of protection means that eMusic cannot carry major music label artists which Apple garnered with groundbreaking deal with its Music store.
Other companies on the hunt are yahoo music, Napster, Realnetworks Rhapsody and Microsoft Zune ( mixed reviews lately with it being bulky, and can't use television shows and movies like iTunes. Microsoft and Zune are trying to capitalize on the music sharing capability which it says that is the personal element that has been lost with Apple.
(We shall see. But I don't agree with that statement. What makes music personal is that people can make their iPod their own mp3 player and a flexible one at that . The imix and being able to let people "see " their mixes, people can see and buy what others people like. I do not like the subscribe by monthly addition that some of these companies use (don't continue to pay you lose the music). Now if Apple had a monthly prescription that would be great. But I don't buy that many CDs in a year or a month. What does everyone else think?
Dr. Eric Flescher, Olathe, KS(dreric1kansas@aol.com): DrEric1MacNews/Macsightings Blog : http://dreric1macnewsmacsightings.blogspot.co
Monday, December 11, 2006
How to bring schools into 21st century
This article just came out. What I like it about
includes
(1) Knowing more about the world.
(2) Thinking outside the box
(3) Becoming smarter about new sources of information
(4) Developing good people skills
I have taught K-college and presently am a gifted education consultant/ teacher at a High school near Kansas City. These 4 ideas are for all students.
With (1), students should use the internet all resources including TV to learn about the world. On 12/11/2006 there was an interested Discover program on killer jellyfish. I saw these lethal Box jellyfish when I was in the Aquarium in Capetown , South Africa. I knew about these creature but I learned more. They "sleep"and swim faster then humans!I learned more when I looked up further information on Wikipedia (valuable).Our Enigma projects , they have to separater Fact from Opinion. And you need to write notes about what your learning on the internet, not copy it.
With (2) I have students try acivities that stress what I call CFC (Creative, Futuristic and Critical ) Thinking. I expect them to try the activities the best they can and try , try , try. Since many of the activities are nearly all impossible to get, they get credit for trying too.
Number (3) relates to the use of technology and information. I always use Google but Ask has some good information. It is important to use keywords to trim you list of words to activitate and have them in order or importance to find better article, websites and more. And I show the students how to use The utility Trackstar which can find good webistes which have already been selected by teachers. Cuts down on their "fishing for websites " and wasting time.
And (4) I am always learning too. I wish some of my students would say "please " and " thank you " more often. Look up emotional intelligence articles for more insights into more about this too.
Well the article is below. Enjoy.
Dr. Eric Flescher, Olathe, KS(dreric1kansas@aol.com)
***
How to bring schools into 21st century
POSTED: 9:38 a.m. EST, December 10, 2006
http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/12/10/time.cover.tm/index.html
Editor's note: The following is a summary of this week's Time magazine cover story.
(Time.com) -- -- American schools aren't exactly frozen in time, but considering the pace of change in other areas of life, our public schools tend to feel like throwbacks.
Kids spend much of the day as their great-grandparents once did: sitting in rows, listening to teachers lecture, scribbling notes by hand, reading from textbooks that are out of date by the time they are printed.
includes
(1) Knowing more about the world.
(2) Thinking outside the box
(3) Becoming smarter about new sources of information
(4) Developing good people skills
I have taught K-college and presently am a gifted education consultant/ teacher at a High school near Kansas City. These 4 ideas are for all students.
With (1), students should use the internet all resources including TV to learn about the world. On 12/11/2006 there was an interested Discover program on killer jellyfish. I saw these lethal Box jellyfish when I was in the Aquarium in Capetown , South Africa. I knew about these creature but I learned more. They "sleep"and swim faster then humans!I learned more when I looked up further information on Wikipedia (valuable).Our Enigma projects , they have to separater Fact from Opinion. And you need to write notes about what your learning on the internet, not copy it.
With (2) I have students try acivities that stress what I call CFC (Creative, Futuristic and Critical ) Thinking. I expect them to try the activities the best they can and try , try , try. Since many of the activities are nearly all impossible to get, they get credit for trying too.
Number (3) relates to the use of technology and information. I always use Google but Ask has some good information. It is important to use keywords to trim you list of words to activitate and have them in order or importance to find better article, websites and more. And I show the students how to use The utility Trackstar which can find good webistes which have already been selected by teachers. Cuts down on their "fishing for websites " and wasting time.
And (4) I am always learning too. I wish some of my students would say "please " and " thank you " more often. Look up emotional intelligence articles for more insights into more about this too.
Well the article is below. Enjoy.
Dr. Eric Flescher, Olathe, KS(dreric1kansas@aol.com)
***
How to bring schools into 21st century
POSTED: 9:38 a.m. EST, December 10, 2006
Editor's note: The following is a summary of this week's Time magazine cover story.
(Time.com) -- -- American schools aren't exactly frozen in time, but considering the pace of change in other areas of life, our public schools tend to feel like throwbacks.
Kids spend much of the day as their great-grandparents once did: sitting in rows, listening to teachers lecture, scribbling notes by hand, reading from textbooks that are out of date by the time they are printed.
Microsoft Office makes encouraging strides ("but who cares? is my comment)
I saw this article. I still use Office but with OS9. I will not pay for a Microsoft product. I know people will go ahead and upgrade but the reason is why?
Dr. Eric Flescher, Olathe, KS (dreric1kansas@aol.com)
Microsoft Office makes encouraging strides
USAToday
By Edward C. Baig
Pros
"New ribbon user vinterfaces makes it easier to find command. Live preview options let you change bfore you apply them.
Cons
Pricey. Learnign curve for existing Office customers (high?). Potential confusion over new file formats. No compelling reason to upgrade for folks comfortable with status quo."
http://floridatoday.gns.gannettonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061130/TECH01/609070439/1001/TECH
Dr. Eric Flescher, Olathe, KS (dreric1kansas@aol.com)
Microsoft Office makes encouraging strides
USAToday
By Edward C. Baig
Pros
"New ribbon user vinterfaces makes it easier to find command. Live preview options let you change bfore you apply them.
Cons
Pricey. Learnign curve for existing Office customers (high?). Potential confusion over new file formats. No compelling reason to upgrade for folks comfortable with status quo."
Sunday, December 10, 2006
Apple MacIntosh news to share
I thought there was ome interesting ideas out there to share.
My two favorites quotes
By Oleg(Autumn)
As you probably already know, I’ma big fan of ‘all things Apple’, like fruits, trees, orchards, Apple Macintosh, and many others… And both favorite quotations of mine are somehow connected to this passion. ...
LUMES 2006 -
Andy Hertzfeld at Google New York
By alexey
Andy Hertzfeld, one of the main designers of the original Apple Macintosh computer and now a Google software engineer, addresses over 200 people at Google’s New York office on March 15th. The video is 1:15 hrs in length. Video is here. ...
Best Tech Videos On The Net -
Get your Mac some iGlasses
By CJ
If you use an iSight camera, you should really buy this application. It only costs $8 and all updates are free. I wish Apple would build this functionality into Leopard. This truly is insanely great software. Asides, iSight, Macintosh ...
Chris Legend.net -http://nanopolitan.blogspot.com/index.html>
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My two favorites quotes
By Oleg(Autumn)
As you probably already know, I’ma big fan of ‘all things Apple’, like fruits, trees, orchards, Apple Macintosh, and many others… And both favorite quotations of mine are somehow connected to this passion. ...
LUMES 2006 -
Andy Hertzfeld at Google New York
By alexey
Andy Hertzfeld, one of the main designers of the original Apple Macintosh computer and now a Google software engineer, addresses over 200 people at Google’s New York office on March 15th. The video is 1:15 hrs in length. Video is here. ...
Best Tech Videos On The Net -
Get your Mac some iGlasses
By CJ
If you use an iSight camera, you should really buy this application. It only costs $8 and all updates are free. I wish Apple would build this functionality into Leopard. This truly is insanely great software. Asides, iSight, Macintosh ...
Chris Legend.net -
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Thursday, December 7, 2006
Think Secret
also
Think Secret
new info buzz from /about Apple Macintosh
http://www.thinksecret.com">http://www.thinksecret.com>
Think Secret
new info buzz from /about Apple Macintosh
The Microsoft Zunis suck eggs
Million Zunis by June 2007 (so big deal)
versus To date, Apple has sold more than 67 million iPods, and should sell about 82 million by the end of the year.
versus To date, Apple has sold more than 67 million iPods, and should sell about 82 million by the end of the year.
While not a splash, Zune makes positive debut
USAtoday by jefferson Graham
While not a splash, Zune makes positive debut
By Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY Thu Nov 30, 8:16 AM ET
The Zune, Microsoft's much-hyped answer to Apple's trend-setting iPod, had a good first four days of sales, says a leading research firm. But consumer electronics analysts don't think Apple has anything to worry about.
Amazon's daily chart of best sellers Ipod dominated with tZune 17th
Sales clerks still don't know much about he Zune
Consumer Tech critics know the restricted wirless music sharing capabiltiy.
"unless you have a grudge against Apple , it is hard to see why anyone would buy a Zune over and iPod
http://68.142.194.21/s/usatoday/20061130/tc_usatoday/whilenotasplashzunemakespositivedebut
While not a splash, Zune makes positive debut
By Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY Thu Nov 30, 8:16 AM ET
The Zune, Microsoft's much-hyped answer to Apple's trend-setting iPod, had a good first four days of sales, says a leading research firm. But consumer electronics analysts don't think Apple has anything to worry about.
Amazon's daily chart of best sellers Ipod dominated with tZune 17th
Sales clerks still don't know much about he Zune
Consumer Tech critics know the restricted wirless music sharing capabiltiy.
"unless you have a grudge against Apple , it is hard to see why anyone would buy a Zune over and iPod
Saturday, December 2, 2006
MacIntosh on the Seas
MacIntosh on the Seas
In June 1973, I journeyed with 2000 other people from all over the globe , for my 2nd total eclipse of the sun. I did this on the new way on a ship (the 2nd of its kind) aboard the British Canberra. Not only did I witness a spectacular 5 min 30 seconds eclipse, I saw the spectacular Hawaiian like scenery of the Canary Islands and the interesting city of Dakar, Africa (western most part of Africa). met interesting people, ate interesting foods and much more.
Part of the result of that I started to build and present slide presentations.In 2001, 28 years later I was able to finally realize my dream of putting together a video of the total eclipse, from the time the shadow started coming in and we could see from 40 miles away until the end with all the sights and sounds of what is called " nature's greatest spectacle." And technology, my videocameras and my Macintosh hardware and software helped make this come about.
Since then I have been a travel consultant/host for three eclipse travel tours (1 on sea and 2 on land) and they all combined travel, seeing new sights, eating new foods, meeting new people and learning new and exciting things. Now since 2000, a new breed of ocean going travelers have gone to sea.
In The Wall Street Journal (12/2-3/2006)
Hackers of the Caribbeans (to sample themed cruises, we join geeks at sea; skipping sunset for Mac times)
by Steve Stecklow
The article talks about people trying the "Geek cruises" to learn more about macintosh, programming and more. This session has Macintosh activites, lectures and presentation and workshops and draws doctors, dermetaologists, programmers and other to learn from Apple pros. Andy Ihnatko, a mac specialist, lectured for 2.5 hours on "Why Mac Rules."
While there are other theme cruises (art, comedy, Military, poker, mystery) this one is computers. There are other people on board this ship, the MS Veendam, who don't take the classes but 100 are here for what is called MacManiaV . They pay $1650 to improve their computer skills, listen and learn from Apple notables and improve their technology skills.
When not doing computer stuff, they are snorkeling, visiting the sights like Mayan ruins and more
Geek Cruises — Educational Cruises & Education for Consumers
Educational cruise events for those who have an intense special interest. Geek Cruisers tend to enjoy learning interactively and look at education as a ...
www.geekcruises.com/
MacMania 4 Cruise
Price or Book a Cruise Now, PC Paradise (2007/02/03 -> 2007/02/10), Photoshop Fling 4 (2007/02/03 ... Request a printed brochure. About Geek Cruising ...
www.geekcruises.com/top/mm04_top.htm
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In June 1973, I journeyed with 2000 other people from all over the globe , for my 2nd total eclipse of the sun. I did this on the new way on a ship (the 2nd of its kind) aboard the British Canberra. Not only did I witness a spectacular 5 min 30 seconds eclipse, I saw the spectacular Hawaiian like scenery of the Canary Islands and the interesting city of Dakar, Africa (western most part of Africa). met interesting people, ate interesting foods and much more.
Part of the result of that I started to build and present slide presentations.In 2001, 28 years later I was able to finally realize my dream of putting together a video of the total eclipse, from the time the shadow started coming in and we could see from 40 miles away until the end with all the sights and sounds of what is called " nature's greatest spectacle." And technology, my videocameras and my Macintosh hardware and software helped make this come about.
Since then I have been a travel consultant/host for three eclipse travel tours (1 on sea and 2 on land) and they all combined travel, seeing new sights, eating new foods, meeting new people and learning new and exciting things. Now since 2000, a new breed of ocean going travelers have gone to sea.
In The Wall Street Journal (12/2-3/2006)
Hackers of the Caribbeans (to sample themed cruises, we join geeks at sea; skipping sunset for Mac times)
by Steve Stecklow
The article talks about people trying the "Geek cruises" to learn more about macintosh, programming and more. This session has Macintosh activites, lectures and presentation and workshops and draws doctors, dermetaologists, programmers and other to learn from Apple pros. Andy Ihnatko, a mac specialist, lectured for 2.5 hours on "Why Mac Rules."
While there are other theme cruises (art, comedy, Military, poker, mystery) this one is computers. There are other people on board this ship, the MS Veendam, who don't take the classes but 100 are here for what is called MacManiaV . They pay $1650 to improve their computer skills, listen and learn from Apple notables and improve their technology skills.
When not doing computer stuff, they are snorkeling, visiting the sights like Mayan ruins and more
Geek Cruises — Educational Cruises & Education for Consumers
Educational cruise events for those who have an intense special interest. Geek Cruisers tend to enjoy learning interactively and look at education as a ...
www.geekcruises.com/
MacMania 4 Cruise
Price or Book a Cruise Now, PC Paradise (2007/02/03 -> 2007/02/10), Photoshop Fling 4 (2007/02/03 ... Request a printed brochure. About Geek Cruising ...
www.geekcruises.com/top/mm04_top.htm
Dr. Eric Flescher, Olathe, KS(dreric1kansas@aol.com): DrEric1MacNews/Macsightings Blog : http://
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Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Intels newer faster chips
Intel to make even smaller chips
The chip maker is developing new techniques to make chips run faster and use less power.
11/27/06 06:27 PM, EST
Intel Corp. said Monday it is making prototypes of computer processors using new manufacturing techniques that further shrink circuitry, making the chips run faster and use less power.
FULL STORY
http://money.cnn.com/2006/11/27/technology/bc.intel.manufacturing.reut/index.htm?section=money_email_alerts
The chip maker is developing new techniques to make chips run faster and use less power.
11/27/06 06:27 PM, EST
Intel Corp. said Monday it is making prototypes of computer processors using new manufacturing techniques that further shrink circuitry, making the chips run faster and use less power.
FULL STORY
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
how does Apple get away without paying royalties to the record companies?
how does Apple get away without paying royalties to the record companies?
Dr.Eric Flescher
**
http://money.cnn.com/2006/11/09/technology/microsoft/index.htm
Zune: Music industry's new BFF
Company breaks from Apple with promise to pay music producers a royalty for each music player sold.
By Grace Wong, CNNMoney.com staff writer
November 9 2006: 12:51 PM EST
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Microsoft is opening up its arms to the music industry as it launches its new portable music player against rival Apple's iPod.
Microsoft (Charts) has agreed to pay Universal Music Group a cut from the sales of its new Zune portable music player, a Universal spokesman confirmed Thursday.
Microsoft will pay Universal Music a royalty on each Zune device it sells.
VideoMore video
Microsoft figures out a way to download TV. CNN's Andy Serwer is 'Minding Your Business'. (November 7)
Play video
Under the terms of the deal, first reported by The New York Times, Microsoft will pay Universal a flat fee for each $250 Zune it sells.
Universal, a unit of Vivendi (Charts), wouldn't disclose the amount it will receive, but the Times reported it's likely to be more than a $1 per device.
Microsoft also will pay royalties on songs bought through Zune Marketplace, its new music download service.
Microsoft's concession could give song producers more leverage as they continue to negotiate music licensing deals with digital music services.
Apple (Charts), in particular, could encounter more resistance: CEO Steve Jobs has so far refused to share revenue from iPod sales with record companies. And Apple's licensing deal with the music industry is up for renewal soon.
"It shows that part of the Zune strategy isn't only to win the hearts and minds of consumers but the hearts and minds of record companies as well," said Michael Gartenberg, research director at Jupiter Research.
Until now, music companies have received royalties only on songs sold on music services like iTunes and not on the actual devices themselves.
Zune vs. iPod, round 1: Holiday shoppers
But digital music sales haven't been growing fast enough to offset the declines in CD sales, according to Michael Goodman, senior analyst at The Yankee Group.
The revenue shortfall has made music executives anxious to find new ways to increase their slice of the digital music pie.
Microsoft too is eyeing the market with the launch of Zune and its online music service Zune Marketplace. Although this isn't Microsoft's first foray into digital song downloads, this is the first time that it's rolled out an MP3 player meant to compete directly with the iPod.
But Microsoft faces a tough battle. Apple has a lock on 75 percent of the market for portable music players, according to market research firm NPD Group.
"Zune has to differentiate itself from the iPod and one of the ways they're trying to do this is create a groundswell of support from industry and artists," Goodman said.
Universal promised to share its Zune royalties with its own artists, which include Black Eyed Peas and U2.
If other music labels like Sony BMG and Warner Music (Charts) follow suit, then other music player makers like Apple could find themselves in a tough position, industry experts said.
Just how much leverage, if any, the record labels will gain from Microsoft's move won't be known for awhile, these experts added.
"This is a way for Microsoft to drive a wedge between labels and Apple, but it doesn't give music companies leverage against Apple until Zune gets market share," Gartenberg said.
**
http://money.cnn.com/2006/11/07/technology/zune/index.htm
Zune vs. iPod, round 1: Holiday shoppers
Microsoft is getting ready to tackle the digital music market, but analysts aren't expecting Zune to be a holiday sensation.
By Grace Wong, CNNMoney.com staff writer
November 8 2006: 1:21 PM EST
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The big splash Microsoft is determined to make in the digital music player market this holiday may end up being a flop.
Five years after Apple (Charts) launched its first iPod, Microsoft (Charts) is taking aim at the digital music market with its Zune player, which goes on sale Tuesday.
Microsoft's Zune goes on sale Nov. 14.
ZUNE SPECS
Capacity
30 GB - Up to 7,500 songs, 25,000 pictures or 100 hours of video.
Colors
Available in black, white or brown.
Features
Ability to send songs and pictures to other Zune users. FM transmitter lets users tune in to local radio stations.
Price and Availability
$249.99. In stores Nov. 14.
Industry experts, however, aren't convinced the company will be able to take a bite out of Apple, which has a 70 percent share of the market for portable music players.
"I'm very skeptical about its ability to take hold in a market that already has a dominant player. It doesn't feel disruptive enough to gain a foothold," said Ted Schadler, an analyst at Forrester Research.
Microsoft has played up features that differentiate Zune from just being another "me-too" product, including the ability for users to wirelessly send songs and pictures to each other - a capability the iPod doesn't have.
But many analysts aren't buying into the idea of "community" that Zune is built around.
The idea of connected communities has caught on like wildfire - just consider the viral growth of video sites like Google's (Charts) YouTube and News Corp.'s (Charts) MySpace.
Music for the MySpace generation
But communities don't just spring up - there has to be something immediately valuable to users in order for them to take hold, Schadler said.
One of the reasons why YouTube is so popular is because anyone can post a video and share it with everyone immediately. In contrast, before a Zune user can share music, they have to find a friend who also owns a Zune player.
"That's going to be a slow transition," said Shawny Chen, a research analyst for Current Analysis.
She expects Zune to win over some consumers but doesn't expect it to attract a huge following this season, partly because of the sharing feature, but also because Microsoft is targeting a narrower audience.
Whereas Apple offers a range of music players - from its $79 shuffle to its higher-end video iPod - there's only one Zune option, and it's aimed mainly at college-aged buyers, she said.
To be sure, the iPod isn't flawless. Some consumers have been frustrated by its battery life while others have complained that some screens scratch too easily.
And while Apple dominates the market for portable music players, a survey conducted by technology firm ABI Research early this month suggests iPod users could be won over by rival products.
Fifty-eight percent of iPod users planning to purchase a MP3 player said they would consider buying Zune, according to the survey of 1,725 respondents.
"Our conclusion is that iPod users don't display the same passionate loyalty to iPods that Macintosh users have historically shown for their Apple products," ABI research analyst Steve Wilson said in a statement accompanying the survey.
Drawing up long term battle plans
As the battle plays out, one thing's for sure: Microsoft is in the digital music business for the long haul.
Robbie Bach, president of Microsoft's entertainment and devices division, said at the company's analyst meeting earlier this year that Microsoft plans to invest "hundreds of millions" in Zune over the next few years.
That's part of the company's big push to build its overall entertainment division. Microsoft recently announced a plan that would allow Xbox 360 owners to buy or rent movies and TV shows through its online Xbox Live Marketplace.
"Video, games and music are becoming a larger part of the PC experience. The ability to provide the right software and framework is important for Microsoft's overall strategy," said D.A. Davidson analyst Alan Davis.
Rent or buy movies through your Xbox
**
what do you think?
http://money.cnn.com/2006/11/09/technology/pluggedin_lewis_zune.fortune/index.htm
Microsoft takes on iPod
The new Zune lets music lovers swap songs. Too bad Microsoft does better with the hardware than the software, says Fortune's Peter Lewis.
By Peter Lewis, Fortune senior editor
November 9 2006: 1:44 PM EST
NEW YORK (Fortune) -- Microsoft has finally presented a challenger to Apple's ubiquitous iPod digital music players. It's bigger and heavier and more difficult to use.
But the 30-gigabyte, one-size-fits-all Zune, which is due to hit stores this month priced at about $250, was actually invented in Redmond, Wash., and for that reason Apple (Charts) should be quaking in its designed-in-California boots, even though it owns the digital music business.
Dr.Eric Flescher
**
http://money.cnn.com/2006/11/09/technology/microsoft/index.htm
Zune: Music industry's new BFF
Company breaks from Apple with promise to pay music producers a royalty for each music player sold.
By Grace Wong, CNNMoney.com staff writer
November 9 2006: 12:51 PM EST
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Microsoft is opening up its arms to the music industry as it launches its new portable music player against rival Apple's iPod.
Microsoft (Charts) has agreed to pay Universal Music Group a cut from the sales of its new Zune portable music player, a Universal spokesman confirmed Thursday.
Microsoft will pay Universal Music a royalty on each Zune device it sells.
VideoMore video
Microsoft figures out a way to download TV. CNN's Andy Serwer is 'Minding Your Business'. (November 7)
Play video
Under the terms of the deal, first reported by The New York Times, Microsoft will pay Universal a flat fee for each $250 Zune it sells.
Universal, a unit of Vivendi (Charts), wouldn't disclose the amount it will receive, but the Times reported it's likely to be more than a $1 per device.
Microsoft also will pay royalties on songs bought through Zune Marketplace, its new music download service.
Microsoft's concession could give song producers more leverage as they continue to negotiate music licensing deals with digital music services.
Apple (Charts), in particular, could encounter more resistance: CEO Steve Jobs has so far refused to share revenue from iPod sales with record companies. And Apple's licensing deal with the music industry is up for renewal soon.
"It shows that part of the Zune strategy isn't only to win the hearts and minds of consumers but the hearts and minds of record companies as well," said Michael Gartenberg, research director at Jupiter Research.
Until now, music companies have received royalties only on songs sold on music services like iTunes and not on the actual devices themselves.
Zune vs. iPod, round 1: Holiday shoppers
But digital music sales haven't been growing fast enough to offset the declines in CD sales, according to Michael Goodman, senior analyst at The Yankee Group.
The revenue shortfall has made music executives anxious to find new ways to increase their slice of the digital music pie.
Microsoft too is eyeing the market with the launch of Zune and its online music service Zune Marketplace. Although this isn't Microsoft's first foray into digital song downloads, this is the first time that it's rolled out an MP3 player meant to compete directly with the iPod.
But Microsoft faces a tough battle. Apple has a lock on 75 percent of the market for portable music players, according to market research firm NPD Group.
"Zune has to differentiate itself from the iPod and one of the ways they're trying to do this is create a groundswell of support from industry and artists," Goodman said.
Universal promised to share its Zune royalties with its own artists, which include Black Eyed Peas and U2.
If other music labels like Sony BMG and Warner Music (Charts) follow suit, then other music player makers like Apple could find themselves in a tough position, industry experts said.
Just how much leverage, if any, the record labels will gain from Microsoft's move won't be known for awhile, these experts added.
"This is a way for Microsoft to drive a wedge between labels and Apple, but it doesn't give music companies leverage against Apple until Zune gets market share," Gartenberg said.
**
http://money.cnn.com/2006/11/07/technology/zune/index.htm
Zune vs. iPod, round 1: Holiday shoppers
Microsoft is getting ready to tackle the digital music market, but analysts aren't expecting Zune to be a holiday sensation.
By Grace Wong, CNNMoney.com staff writer
November 8 2006: 1:21 PM EST
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The big splash Microsoft is determined to make in the digital music player market this holiday may end up being a flop.
Five years after Apple (Charts) launched its first iPod, Microsoft (Charts) is taking aim at the digital music market with its Zune player, which goes on sale Tuesday.
Microsoft's Zune goes on sale Nov. 14.
ZUNE SPECS
Capacity
30 GB - Up to 7,500 songs, 25,000 pictures or 100 hours of video.
Colors
Available in black, white or brown.
Features
Ability to send songs and pictures to other Zune users. FM transmitter lets users tune in to local radio stations.
Price and Availability
$249.99. In stores Nov. 14.
Industry experts, however, aren't convinced the company will be able to take a bite out of Apple, which has a 70 percent share of the market for portable music players.
"I'm very skeptical about its ability to take hold in a market that already has a dominant player. It doesn't feel disruptive enough to gain a foothold," said Ted Schadler, an analyst at Forrester Research.
Microsoft has played up features that differentiate Zune from just being another "me-too" product, including the ability for users to wirelessly send songs and pictures to each other - a capability the iPod doesn't have.
But many analysts aren't buying into the idea of "community" that Zune is built around.
The idea of connected communities has caught on like wildfire - just consider the viral growth of video sites like Google's (Charts) YouTube and News Corp.'s (Charts) MySpace.
Music for the MySpace generation
But communities don't just spring up - there has to be something immediately valuable to users in order for them to take hold, Schadler said.
One of the reasons why YouTube is so popular is because anyone can post a video and share it with everyone immediately. In contrast, before a Zune user can share music, they have to find a friend who also owns a Zune player.
"That's going to be a slow transition," said Shawny Chen, a research analyst for Current Analysis.
She expects Zune to win over some consumers but doesn't expect it to attract a huge following this season, partly because of the sharing feature, but also because Microsoft is targeting a narrower audience.
Whereas Apple offers a range of music players - from its $79 shuffle to its higher-end video iPod - there's only one Zune option, and it's aimed mainly at college-aged buyers, she said.
To be sure, the iPod isn't flawless. Some consumers have been frustrated by its battery life while others have complained that some screens scratch too easily.
And while Apple dominates the market for portable music players, a survey conducted by technology firm ABI Research early this month suggests iPod users could be won over by rival products.
Fifty-eight percent of iPod users planning to purchase a MP3 player said they would consider buying Zune, according to the survey of 1,725 respondents.
"Our conclusion is that iPod users don't display the same passionate loyalty to iPods that Macintosh users have historically shown for their Apple products," ABI research analyst Steve Wilson said in a statement accompanying the survey.
Drawing up long term battle plans
As the battle plays out, one thing's for sure: Microsoft is in the digital music business for the long haul.
Robbie Bach, president of Microsoft's entertainment and devices division, said at the company's analyst meeting earlier this year that Microsoft plans to invest "hundreds of millions" in Zune over the next few years.
That's part of the company's big push to build its overall entertainment division. Microsoft recently announced a plan that would allow Xbox 360 owners to buy or rent movies and TV shows through its online Xbox Live Marketplace.
"Video, games and music are becoming a larger part of the PC experience. The ability to provide the right software and framework is important for Microsoft's overall strategy," said D.A. Davidson analyst Alan Davis.
Rent or buy movies through your Xbox
**
what do you think?
http://money.cnn.com/2006/11/09/technology/pluggedin_lewis_zune.fortune/index.htm
Microsoft takes on iPod
The new Zune lets music lovers swap songs. Too bad Microsoft does better with the hardware than the software, says Fortune's Peter Lewis.
By Peter Lewis, Fortune senior editor
November 9 2006: 1:44 PM EST
NEW YORK (Fortune) -- Microsoft has finally presented a challenger to Apple's ubiquitous iPod digital music players. It's bigger and heavier and more difficult to use.
But the 30-gigabyte, one-size-fits-all Zune, which is due to hit stores this month priced at about $250, was actually invented in Redmond, Wash., and for that reason Apple (Charts) should be quaking in its designed-in-California boots, even though it owns the digital music business.
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