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Why would he want this? Something like 20% of the market says that they don't have any need for broadband and never will. Hopefully this means that prices will come down. We could all use a break in our living expenses. And for some of us, broadband is a necessity. Full story at: computerworld.com
Not that it makes much difference now but following up on a complaint from Dell, the National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus, commonly known as NAD has recommended that Apple stop comparative ads. Specifically they are talking about Apple's ads on the introduction of the G5 saying that it was the first 64 bit personal computer ever. Apple said that the advertising campaign was complete, but would be mindful of NAD's views in the future. Read more...
Writing in Mac Observer, John Kheit writes about Apple's application and suggests that they should have patented the Mac GUI in 1984. If they had, things would be much different today. Read the article at: Macobserver.com ... or Read more...
Silicon.com also mentioned the patent application and called it smart, however, they had nastier things to say about comments an Apple person made about iPOD headphones being a mugger magnet. The specific comment was "People would rather be robbed than wear something less stylish." Read more...
UGN News Editor Fred Showker cites his favorite news items from the Wired News service: IPods, Music Group Sue, Congress to Criminalize P2P, Gates, Comcast Buys TechTV, Topica, Outcrawl Google, Privacy vs. Profit, new MP3 format LWDRM, CIA Hackers, Virus Era, Spam and the U.N., Net Hoaxes, and USB Ports. UG Net News Department
The catch here is that each message you receive will contain advertising to "match" the message. That is Google's bot will search your messages for keywords and then add advertising to them. Guess there is a price to pay for "Free". Read Google's side at: Google Press and Siliconvalley.com
Google also posted a notice of job openings coming up for their Lunar facility planned in the not to distant future. Of course, that one was a joke. Makes me think their IPO will be successful. Read more...
Our friends at MacMinute.com are reporting that until Friday, April 9th, the iTunes Store will be selling books for up to 90% off. Titles include "Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them" by Al Franken, "Atkins for Life" by Robert C. Atkins, "Live at Carnegie Hall" by David Sedaris, "Benjamin Franklin" by Walter Isaacson, "This American Live: 20 Acts in 60 Seconds" and more. Check it out via your iTunes software. Read more...
It was a $1.6 billion legal settlement, but Sun and Microsoft have buried the hatchet and promise further cooperation. They are now going to pay each other royalties. Of course, Sun also cut 3,300 jobs. So it may have been more to Microsoft's advantage after all. See what Apple started. Read more...
Many people ask "Which is best: Photoshop or Elements? $800 vs. $89? This is an appropriate question to ask. Photoshop and Photoshop Elements guru Richard Lynch sorts it out and puts this long-run debate to rest. ... which IS best?
How much do you understand about what you can download and use in the classroom, or business? Do you know what fair use is? Find out the issues, ethics and procedures . . .edu-cyberpg.com
FileXaminer is the File/Folder information utility for Mac OS X that allows you to modify file and folder attributes that the Finder cannot (Type/Creator Info, UNIX permissions, etc.) FileXaminer is powerful and easy to use - making it the best "Get Info" application for Mac OS X. For many operations it eliminates the need to use Terminal -- making the changing of attributes on files/folders a breeze. FileXaminer 2.0
Feel like you need more range for your AirPort equipped PowerBook? QuickerTek has launched new external PowerBook antennas which easily double and triple the signal strength. This new external PowerBook antenna includes detailed installation instructions that will make it easy for most users to quickly improve wireless signals.
Here's an easy-to-use solution for quickly and effortlessly installing and utilizing the popular, open source "The GIMP" software, offering an extensive set of tools developed for photo retouching, image composition, image authoring and advanced online batch processing. Read more...
If you ever wanted to administrate your own Mac web server -- and with today's broadband speeds you certainly could -- Tenon has the package for you. Their new "iTools" represents state of the art web server, mail and DNS sofware. Read more...
For $99 a year membership, you can now get next-day turnaround on in-store repairs and no waiting at the Genius Bar with an advanced reservation and free setup and transfer of files to your new Mac. Also Free workshops, special discounts on selected items and a price match guarantee. If you already have the ProCard from the online Apple store, you can get a free ProCare membership until July 31. Read more...
The original "Photoshop Tips & Tricks" zine has opened a blog sister site with lots of Photoshop help including the long-running FAQ. This month's features include "Pixels to Pencil Drawings" with Mark Clarkson, author of "Photoshop Secrets of the Pros" showing you how to convert a photo into a nice Colored Pencil Drawing; and a good tutorial on creating photo montages -- it's all at: Photoshop 911 dot com
The User Group Network salutes the Arkansas Apple and Macintosh Users Group (AAAMUG), serving Fort Smith, and surrounding areas. Laura Wattles, AAAMUG Public Relations Officer and Larry Purcell, Ambassador, steer this group to help members through meetings, newsletter, and special programs. AAAMUG is a full service Community group, open to anyone, no dues required! Wattles comments: "We're a casual group, and we love to get together and visit and learn. We try to offer something for everyone!" If you're in the Fort Smith Arkansas area check out AAAMUG
Macworld Conference & Expo makes it's official return to Boston in July, poised to write another exciting chapter in its 20-year history. As with past shows, the special interest areas are going to be a focal point ... a hot spot of the latest Mac offerings ... for the Macworld BOSTON 2004 show. If you plan to display, you have until Monday, May 31, 2004 to save US $1000 off a Pavilion Package. Regular station package pricing ($3995 US) will resume June 1, 2004. Get the full story
At the price of these fabulous patterns and textures -- delivered nicely on CD-ROM (NOT web downloads) you should never want for graphic resources again. The Plug-In Site is one of those creative developers who have wowed Photoshop users for years. This new collection wows us again!
Once again, arrangements have been made to get MUG members free access to the showroom floor and discounted tickets to the conferences. Register on the expo web site by May 7 for a free pass. The discounts are available until June 18 and will get you 15% off the normal rates. See your MUG leader for the discount code. (Can't publish it here.) BTW - the Expo is July 12-15 and will be here before you know it. ... MacWorld Expo
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(They taught me all I knew);
Their names are What and Why and When
And How and Where and When."
- Rudyard Kipling
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