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This article in Computer World looks at how much better off Mac users are than PC users when it comes to handling viruses. It basically comes to the conclusion that since OS X is based on Unix and since Unix has been targeted in the past, there is a chance that the Mac OS can be attacked as well. Full story at: ComputerWorld
Motorola has a new PowerPC chip. In an article with the above title, ZDNet discusses the likely hood of it showing up in an iBook. (Depends a lot on when the G5 is available for notebooks. Full story at: ZDnet.com
Google is by far the king of the hill, with an estimated 77% of the field, including AOL and Yahoo!. However, Yahoo! has announced that it is going to use its own search engine instead and other new comers are appearing on the horizon. One that looks particularly interesting is Teoma. It not only provides a list of links, but it provides a list of links based on an expert's panel of what is best and also a list of refine links to help. Give it a try, I think you will be impressed. After all, you really don't need the most returns, you need the one or two that actually give you want you were searching for.
(BTW in searching for my name: "Lynn Wegley" with the quotes, Google found 49 occurrences of my name and Teoma found 99 using the search for phrase check box.) Teoma is at: Teoma.com
PassMark Security introduced a new online security solution that addresses hoax email (or "phishing") scams. The PassMarks works by showing customers a personalized image when they log in to a Web site ? before asking for a password.
This is an interesting idea, as each image would be unique to the user. Although, it would seem to me to be a problem remembering which image is on which site unless it is handled by a third party and only one is used. But then, That data base would need to be tightly controlled. Full story at: PassMarkSecurity.com
In a move that I hope SBC emulates, Qwest has decided it makes business sense to offer DSL without tying it to a phone line. Of course, this means that cell phone customers don't have to get a land line to connect to DSL. Great idea!! Full story at: RCRNews
It appears that the Itanium doesn't do the job for servers as well as Intel wants us to think. HP is the most recent major server vendor to move to the AMD Opteron 64 bit processor. Read about it at: PC World
Real Software has added Linux application capabilities to its development suite. This move will enable programmers to compile their programs for Mac OS, Windows or Linux without reprogramming the files. This will even allow the importation of programs written in Visual Basic and then compiled for the other OS. Great idea! Full story at: Computer world
In Europe, the anti-trust procedure has entered the penalty phase. And as that probe is winding down, it was announced that Japan has started their investigation over Microsoft's handling of Windows XP in that country. Full story at: Washington Post
This one is describe as being for . However, it is really great for narrowing down searches and covers a good deal of publications that most of us pay a fee to access. This one should help me in my daily activities. Check it out at: Cyber Journalists
Have you noticed lately the tendency for magazines to sell subscriptions by a set fee PLUS a shipping and handling charge? I can't believe that. I mean for most merchandise you have an alternative way to receive it other than by mail. They must feel that we can't add. For example, I just saw an advertisement for Gourmet magazine. It says $1 an issue or $12 a year PLUS a $3 shipping and handling fee. Well, to me that isn't a $1 an issue. Why don't they admit it is $1.25 an issue or $15 a year. After, when you get a subscription you are paying for the shipping and handling by definition. It is pretty hard to get any other type of subscription and be able to enjoy the publication. Please folks, let go back to the traditional way of pricing subscriptions and forget these phony come-ons.
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Fred digests the news each month for subscribed members, we thought his list would interest Info Manager readers: EBay Scam Uses IPods as Bait; rapper Eminem sues Apple, right behind five class-action suits filed by unhappy iPod owners; GarageBand inspires legions of amateurs to create music; Dr. Bull compares iPod to Walkman; Open source spam filters called 'better'; Congress to tax web phones and nab domains with false whois; New 'MyDoom' virus making the rounds; Google pre IPO; Spam money trail; Kazaa raided by authorities; Foiling Laptop Data ThievesRadio tapping directly into your headphonesNew Adware spreads to AOL IM; Critical security flaws in WindowsRead more...
iMsafe 2, the backup tool for Mac OS X makes quick work of backing up your Mac, iPods, Pendrives and remote Macs on the network to your USB or FireWire HD. It even files a detailed backup report for every backup task, making it easy to keep track of backups.Read more...
Ambrosia Software has updated Bubble Trouble X, its popular game for fish of all ages. Bubble Trouble X 1.0.2 contains both enhancements and bug fixes that are recommended for users of previous versions of the game. Of course, Bubble Trouble was created by Andrew Welch, one of the all-time most respected shareware developers in the Mac industry. You can download the new version here: Read more...
Trisection (now in French and Dutch) follows in the grand tradition of Tetris, involving fitting falling pieces into an existing matrix. But in Trisection, you're matching up colors, not just completing rows. And unlike the square blocks of Tetris, Trisection uses a triangular grid and pieces, making it a much more interesting puzzle. Read more...
MacHack has changed its name to Advanced Developers Hands-On Conference. In tandem with the new name they are also changing the hack show somewhat, but the rest of the conference (the contents, the mission, the networking, the fun, the caffeine) all stay the same!Read more...
You've probably heard of things Elements can't do that Photoshop can. But you only thought you couldn't do them because that's what the uninformed keep telling you. Popular "Inside Photoshop" book author Richard Lynch has changed all that with his Hidden Secrets of Elements book and supporting web site... here you learn that you actually can do it with Elements, and can do it very well... Read more...
The Entourage Manipulator Plug-in is the first FileMaker Pro plug-in that allows you to pass data between FileMaker Pro and Microsoft Entourage for Macintosh OSX. Now you can add, delete, save, send, verify, and perform a host of other tasks with your email. The Entourage Manipulator can even send dynamically named attachments... Read more...
AACUG member sends in this item commenting "this is mostly for windows users...but still good common sense.... 10 easy tips for keeping your system safe from attacks. Ed Skoudis is the author of "Malware: Fighting Malicious Code," shows you how to keep viruses, trojan horses, and spyware at bay. He provides a list of actions you can take to prevent attacks on your computer. See: Read more...
The FlashForward conference is the oldest and largest Flash user conference in the world, highlighting the latest in design, development, education and inspiration. This is a prime opportunity to get the latest from experts such as Ben Forta, Phil Kerman, Bill Perry, and Michael Ninness face to face. The Herbst Theatre, San Francisco, California... Read more...
The will feature the biggest and brightest stars in the gaming world. Industry luminaries will lead more than 300 lectures, tutorials, panels and roundtables covering all aspects of the industry for all platforms and all genres. San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, California... Read more...
Tenon's Post.Office Mail server (and list server) is upgraded free for OS X server users. Non-Mac platforms can even daisy-chain their existing Post.Office non-Mac servers with Mac OS X boxes. The SpamAssassin plug-in has been added along with the ability to run McAfee's Virex scripts. In addition, scripts include a number of scanning options like discovering unwelcome file attachments; and file quarantine. Read more...
"When I was kidnapped, my parents snapped into action. They rented out my room."
- Woody Allen
"Speak when you are angry--and you will make the best speech you'll ever regret."
- Laurence J. Peters
"An ignorant person is one who doesn't know what you have just found out."
- Will Rogers
"Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock."
- Will Rogers
"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there."
- Will Rogers
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