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User group members and leaders attending the O'Reilly Mac OS X Conference are invited to an informal MUG gathering on October 27, from 5 PM - 7 PM at the Westin Santa Clara lobby bar. O'Reilly User Group Program Coordinator Marsee Henon will be hosting the reception for an opportunity to meet old and new friends, swap stories and opinions of the conference, and relax. No RSVP is necessary; just stop by and say hello. The O'Reilly Mac OS X Conference will be held on October 25 - 28 in Santa Clara CA. Featured speakers include David Pogue, Stewart Copeland, Andy Ihnatko, Andy Hertzfeld, and more. conferences.oreilly.com
Sharp Systems of America has introduced the Actius MP30 ultraportable, which will replace its popular Actius MM20 line. This ultralight system looks nothing like its predecessor with a stylish white frame -- looking much more like the Apple iBook G4. Let's see if we hear anything from Apple. Picture Read more...
Microsoft has released Office 2001 for Mac Security Update (9.0.5), which it says addresses several security and stability issues with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Entourage for Office 2001... Read more...
BusinessWeek's Alex Salkever asks if Apple's refusal to open the iPod/iTunes system will jeopardize the future of iPod and iTunes.
"If Apple licenses FairPlay, it could sacrifice some sales and profits from its iPod line in the near term. But over the long haul, sowing the seeds of mass adoption of its DRM standard and its iTunes music software will help ensure that Apple's own future hardware offerings aren't marginalized." Read more...
After recent discussions about Apple's Knowledge Navigator, and the flop of the Tablet PC computer, here comes the OQO. (That's "Oh, Que, Oh") Picture a PowerBook that is 5-inches wide with a 1GHz processor, a 20GB hard drive, 256MB of RAM, a color transflective display, integrated wireless, Fire Wire and USB ports. Nice! Except it runs Windows XP. But wait... read the next post -- there is help! ... see the full story...
A Hawaiian company claims to have developed a $50 software emulator that allows a Windows PC to run Mac OS X. A legal expert says it's likely Apple will have some objections -- but that may be beside the point! Read more...
If you're using Adobe Encore DVD chances are, unless you have experience in production, you'll need help with complex projects. Encore insider Douglas Dixon has released his latest help book that will get you over the worst pitfalls in Encore... ... see the full story...
This week we look into a nifty way to convert Quicktime movies, ways to put Steel in your passwords, and taking command of your Drives. Then visit several more specialized programs including: Drop Your Drawers, Radio Toolbox, Sambucus Time Tracking, SignalScope Real-Time Audio... all in the UGN Shareware department ...
Apple has unveiled its new "mini" retail store featuring stainless steel walls and seamless white floors and ceilings. Here's our pictorial story ...
You know a product has made it when it begins appearing in the pages of your Sunday paper circulars, on the shelves of the local Radioshack, and now, even at Costco. As the iPod inches its way into the realm of consumer household words, a never ending cavalcade of third-party add-ons and gizmos are sure to follow. ... see the full story...
You've heard us talk about Sonnet's great products before, well this one just came out and offers real hope for those held hostage in the realm of OS 9. Read more...
Yes, for the PowerBook... more importantly however are the Touchscreens coming in '05 for the new iMac, making it a self-contained drawing tablet or self-serve kiosk Mac! Great news at last for those wishing to put the Mac into specialized uses! ... see the full story...
Longtime iBook and Powerbook users know that popping keys and worn out labels are common. Follow along as MaMug's Dan East shows you a welcome solution with the iSkin ProTouch keyboard protector
If you are looking to expand the existing wireless coverage of your AirPort base station, wireless router or wireless card, the 11g Antenna Boosters are some of the most powerful options available. These powered amplifiers boost 802.11g/b signals to their limits increasing your wireless network's range and performance. Unfortunately they do not include the antenna ... macwireless.com
Archos has been showing its Gmini XS200 20GB music player, billed as "the world's smallest" 20GB hard drive-based digital audio player. (2.9" x 2.3" x .7") Users can delete, rename, copy and move files, and create folders directly on the device -- without using a computer. It also supports MP3, WMA, WAV, and data storage for $250 [Picture] ... see the full story...
As Apple's iPod moves fast into the mainstream, many users shun the telltale white earbuds. Behold the closet iPod lover, some of whom are not too keen on the growing hordes of plebes with new iPods. See Leander Kahney's Cult of Mac ...
Adobe has announced a series of November seminars targeted at educating Mac users on the benefits InDesign CS, and how to migrate from QuarkXpress. These seminars are perfect for user group members and leaders, not only from an education standpoint, but also as a training session for one or more meeting presentations. Attendees can also win software, printers and training DVDs. Space is limited, so sign up today. or call 1-877-303-9422. www.adobe.com/events/
Apple announced that "Ex-Factor" by Lauryn Hill, purchased by Beth Santisteven from Ignacio, Colorado was the 150 millionth song to be purchased from the online iTunes music store. They should have given her a car or something, but didn't. Apple says iTunes downloads average 4 million songs per week, a rate of over 200 million songs per year... ... see the full story...
Digital photographers have learned the hard way that the better their shots are, the more likely they are to show up elsewhere in unauthorized use. The best solution is watermarking ...
"Every society honors its live conformists and
its dead troublemakers."
- Mignon McLaughlin
Have a great week...
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