Apple Struggling to Fix Enterprise Mac Issues

Researchers have discovered a flaw in the UNIX BIND software that translates human readable domain names into IP addresses. Microsoft and Cisco have released patches, but so far Apple has not. In addition, Mac OS X 10.5.3 and 10.5.4 have broken the BSM auditing system critical for some government installations. The vulnerability in the BIND…

Absoft Announces Fortran Fx3 Debugging with Xcode 3.1

Absoft has announced that users will now have significantly improved Fortran debugging capability with the combination of the their Fx3 debugger and Xcode 3.1. Absoft said on Tuesday that “this improved functionality is the combined result of the updated development tools included with Appleis new Xcode 3.1 and the advanced debugging capabilities of Absoftis latest…

MCE Ships Recordable Blu-ray For Mac: $499

MCE Technologies, LLC announced the immediate availability of its 6X Blu-ray recordable drive for PowerMac and Mac Pro on Monday. Unlike previous drives, it is natively recordable with Mac OS X 10.5.2 or later and can record data directly from the Finder with no additional software required. The MCE 6X Blu-ray Recordable Drive is capable…

Two New Take Control Books Explain Mac Backups

Take Control Books has published two books for new and experienced Mac Users on backups. “Take Control of Easy Backups in Leopard,” covers fastest and easiest way to create a complete Leopard backup system while “Take Control of Mac OS X Backup,” in its third edition, takes the experienced user beyond Time Machine with more…

Mariner Releases MacGourmet Deluxe 1.0

Mariner Software released MacGourmet Deluxe 1.0 on Wednesday, ultra-modern recipe and wine management software for OS X. “MacGourmet Deluxe brings recipe collection and organization into the digital age. Users are able to create, edit and share recipes; make wine and cooking notes, and easily import recipes found on the Web and expand their collection. Recipes…

Logitech Announces Mac HD Webcam Compatible with iChat, Skype

Logitech announced Tuesday the Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro, a webcam for the Mac platform that supports up to 720p resolutions, and will work with both iChat and Skype for video communications. The device also includes Logitech’s LightRight 2 technology, which allows the image from the webcam to adjust itself to dimly lit or harsh lighting…

TMO Quick Tip - Go, Go Finder Menu

Mac OS X is a powerful operating system loaded with features we use every day. There are so many features, in fact, that it can be easy to forget about the little time savers — like the Finder’s Go menu. The Go menu gives you quick access to several common locations on your hard drive,…

Computing with Bifocals - Bento: An Easy to Use Database App

When my son comes across something he really likes, his usual response is whoo-hoo. In this instance I would like to borrow from that younger generation and declare whoo-hoo for a new database product on the market called Bento. Company: FileMaker Product: Bento List Price: U.S. $49 (single license) $90 (family license) Minimum Requirements: Mac…

IQLeague: Mac Safari Users Smartest on the Web

The rankings can change as more people take the online test, and as of early Monday afternoon, Firefox users on Windows 95 were showing a score of 103.13. Earlier in the day, Windows 95 users werenit appearing in any of the top 20 slots. Previously, Firefox users on PowerPC-based Macs were holding the top slot…

Macnification Manages Digital Electron Microscopy Workflow

announced the launch and immediate availability of Macnification on Tuesday. The new software allows the scientist to import, organize, find, annotate, analyze, adjust, compare, visualize and publish microscopic images. “All major image file formats can be imported into Macnification, in addition to many proprietary formats including e.g. Gatan Digital Micrograph (dm3), JEOL SEM images (tiff…

IBM Confirms Internal Mac (and Linux) Migration Project

IBM has engaged in an internal research project to evaluate Macs and Linux systems and compare them to the PCs theyire using now for potential migration. Currently, itsi just a pilot, research project, according to IBM. On Thursday Daniel Dilger at Roughly Drafted discussed the research project, and suggested that the program was designed to…

Apple Posts Session Details for 2008 WWDC Mac, iPhone, IT Tracks

Apple has posted detailed descriptions of 150 WWDC sessions on three tracks, iPhone, Mac, and Information Technologies. The Apple Worldwide Developers Conference is in San Francisco, June 9-13. To see detailed descriptions of each session, go to the WWDC08 sessions page and under the session track tabs, select the radio button for Descriptions: on.

Pimping a Mac mini

The thrill of a new computer, unpacking it and setting it up is well known to technologists. However, when thatis not an option, itis still possible to get some of that New Computer Smell by engaging in a fix up project, according to William Mize on Monday. Thatis what he did with his Mac mini…

Flying Mac Intros FarFinder Remote File Access

Flying Mac announced the immediate availability of FarFinder 1.0 on Friday. FarFinder is an application that lets users access the files on their Mac from anywhere via a Web browser, and it also includes an iPhone-specific interface. FarFinder includes user-specific URLs so you don’t have to remember your Mac’s Internet address, and supports file downloads,…

Analyst: Apple to Show Strong 2Q MacBook Sales

The firm is estimating Apple will report 2.11 million Macs shipped during the quarter, up from its earlier 1.97 million prediction. 2Q profit estimates are up, too, at US$1.09 from $1.05 a share. Analysts raised their 2008 EPS from $4.94 up to $5.04, as well. Appleis second quarter earnings report is scheduled for Wednesday, April…

Apple Ships Final Cut Server

“Whether producing a 30-second spot, the nightly news or a major motion picture, Final Cut Studio is the choice of editors around the world,” Rob Schoeben, Appleis vice president of Applications Product Marketing, said in a statement. “With the introduction of Final Cut Server, collaboration just got a whole lot easier for millions of editors,…

The demise of the optical drive?

Last week, I read Dan Frake’s intriguing column describing his re-evaluation of the MacBook Air. Essentially, after extended time using an Air while on vacation, Dan found that he did not miss the Air’s lack of traditional features nearly as much as he had anticipated. This reminded me of a question I have been thinking…

Mac Gains Internet Browsing Market Share at Expense of Microsoft

Over the last year, the percentage of people using a Mac to access the Internet has risen from about 6.5 percent to 7.5 percent while the Windows market share has dropped by the same amount, according to Net Applications on Wednesday. The iPhone has passed all other OSes except Linux and has gained fourth place…