In the keynote presentation at Mix07, Microsoft showcased its new cross-platform AV software, Silverlight, on Macs as well as PCs. The embracing of Apple was intended to punctuate Microsoftis cross-platform commitment, according to CRN. Historically, Microsoft has shown some half-hearted commitment for its software on competing platforms. However, Microsoft is promising that this time will…
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Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #101: Printing, Prefs, Routers, and Rips (and Surround Sound!)
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For Monday, April 30, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of eval(unescape(‘%64%6f%63%75%6d%65%6e%74%2e%77%72%69%74%65%28%27%3c%61%20%68%72%65%66%3d%6d%61%69%6c%74%6f%3a%6d%6a%6f%68%6e%73%74%6f%6e%40%6d%61%63%6f%62%73%65%72%76%65%72%2e%63%6f%6d%3e%4d%69%63%68%61%65%6c%20%4a%6f%68%6e%73%74%6f%6e%3c%2f%61%3e%27%29’))Michael Johnston). Lots of listener feedback answered after the week off, including Printing Defaults, Surround Sound, Ripping DVDs, and mail servers. Don’t miss it! Sponsor: Audio Engine: Audioengine 5 — Real…
Dell's Direct Sales Approach Wilting
The Dell direct sales model has been a big success at Dell. Lately, however, the systems is showing signs of weakness brought on by new customer buying patterns, according to the New York Times. Dell, under pressure from HP and Apple, has found that its traditional direct sales model isnit working as well as it…
Star Wars: Empire at War
Everything but the Midichlorians When I first heard that Aspyr would be porting Star Wars: Empire at War to the Mac, this reminded me as to why I like the company; they may not bring a ton of original content to the Mac, but the stuff you drool over at a friendis house usually sees…
IconBuilder 8.5 Adds Photoshop CS3 Support
IconBuilder 8.5
Parallels Technology Network Launched
Parallels, maker of the Desktop virtualization software for Mac OS X, launched the Parallels Technology Network (PTN) on Thursday. The network is designed to foster communication between users and developers, and helps users get the best software from all OSes on their machines via free, pre-packaged, community-developed virtual appliances. The PTN contains a directory of…
AAPL Breaks $100 In After Hours Trading
The Mac and iPod maker managed to record another record breaking quarter with $5.26 billion in revenue, a profit of $770 million or $0.87 per diluted share. Analysts were predicting Apple would come in lower with $5.17 billion in revenue and $0.66 per diluted share. Apple CFO Peter Oppenheimer commented “We are very pleased to…
IntelliScanner: Asset Tagging For The Rest of Us
mini for Macs (and PCs) is now shipping. The small, handheld device allows the user to scan barcoded property items, generate product information, and transmit the data to a database for personal or business asset tagging. “IntelliScanner miniis five included programs help automatically organize collections and home assets. By scanning the barcode with IntelliScanner mini…
Anderson Fingers Apple CEO in Backdating Scandal
The statement claims that in late January 2001 Mr. Jobs told Mr. Anderson that Appleis Board of Directors had approved an Executive Team grant on January 2. Mr. Anderson “cautioned Mr. Jobs that the Executive Team grant would have to be priced based on the date of the actual Board agreement or there could be…
Apple Board Responds to ex-CFO Claims
The statement from board members Bill Campbell, Millard Drexler, Albert Gore Jr., Arthur D. Levinson, Eric Schmidt and Jerry York stated in part “Steve Jobs cooperated fully with Appleis independent investigation and with the governmentis investigation of stock option grants at Apple. The SEC investigated the matter thoroughly and its complaint speaks for itself, in…
Intuit CEO Apologizes for Tax Day Problems
“We deeply regret the frustration and anxiety this caused our customers. This is not the experience customers have come to expect from Intuit,” he said. “Itis not acceptable to us, and we will do right by our customers who were impacted by this delay.” Intuitis electronic filing server issues prevented about 200,000 users from being…
Crapware Often Key to PC Profitability
PCs exist in a highly competitive, commodity market. Making a profit on a cheap PC depends on the revenue generated from crapware, according to C|Net on Wednesday. While adding all the demo software to PCs, known as crapware, makes money for the PC vendors, the practice is starting to alienate customers. It all started when…
CS3 Installation for Photoshop Beta Users
Hereis how to uninstall Photoshop CS3 beta: Launch the Adobe Creative Suite Installer. Itis in Applications/Utilities/Adobe Installers. Choose Remove to uninstall Photoshop CS3. My installer window may look a little different from yours because I have the full Creative Suite installed.
Adobe Questions Microsoft's Silverlight Commitments
Adobeis CEO Bruce Chizen questioned Microsoftis commitment to keep its Flash competitor Silverlight cross-platform, according to Computerworld on Tuesday. In a recent interview in Tokyo, Mr. Chizen cited Internet Explorer and the Windows Media Player as examples of software that Microsoft built for Mac OS X, then later abandoned. Mr. Chizen was happy to suggest…
AmTech Raises Apple Target Price on iPhone Prospects
Mr. Wuis research indicates that AT&T, the sole carrier of the iPhone in the United States, is considering rebates or subsidies between $50 and $150 for iPhone subscriptions to entice buyers into two-year plans. He commented “From AT&Tis;perspective, a rebate is a great marketing tool to entice a customer to sign up for 2-year voice…
Apple Hit With $43K Air Quality Fine
Companies are allowed to run power generators without risk of being fined in cases of emergency or for maintenance under the district regulations. Apple, however, was operating its generators for other unspecified purposes. The district imposes the fines to help enforce the local air quality standard regulations. Larry Greene, district executive director, commented “When a…
Intel Previews Penryn Performance
Intel has provided some projected performance numbers for their new Penryn processor. The projections were provided at the Intel Developer Forum in Beijing. Pat Gelsinger, senior vice present and general manager of the Digital Enterprise Group, provided the performance estimates. “For desktop PCs,” he said “expect increases of about 15 percent for imaging-related applications; 25…
Apple Announces Final Cut Studio 2, Introduces Color
Final Cut Studio 2
Apple Files Annual Salary Report
COO Tim Cook received a salary of $696,880, a $525,000 bonus, and restricted stock valued at $21.6 million. Senior VP of Retail, Ronald Johnson was paid $592,476, earned a $450,000 bonus and was awarded $14.4 million in restricted stock. The company also received several shareholder proposals including a request for the election of seven members…
Delay Is OK
Why? Because Apple announced that they are delaying the release of its much anticipated OS X upgrade, Leopard, until October 2007. Did you feel that? Even when I mention the new release date I can detect a subtle shift in the Earthis gravitational field. Iim being ridiculously melodramatic, of course, but if you listen to…
Iconix Introduces I/O, Remote Package for its HD Camera
has introduced a digital I/O package and remote control system for its HD-RH1, a POV High Definition video camera. “We are very pleased to be able to introduce the digital I/O package and remote control system upgrades so soon after shipping our first cameras,” said Wayne Upton, CTO, Iconix Video. “The HD-RH1 is a high-performance…
The Financial Cost of Security Breaches
A security breach can cost a company anywhere from $90 to $305 per lost record, according to Forrester Research. Forrester based its numbers on a survey of 28 companies that had a data breach. The Register reported the results on Thursday but expressed some skepticism. “Senior analyst Khalid Kark describes its figures from costs as…
Adobe InDesign User Group Comes to Denver
The meeting will be hosted by Erica Gamet, InDesign trainer and contributing writer for InDesign Magazine and Design Tools Monthly, and Brian Reyman, Adobe Certified Expert and Content Development Manager at Aimco. The meeting is free and is scheduled for Tuesday, April 24 at the Front Range Community College Westminster Campus. It will run from…
Apple Says Leopard Delayed Until October
Apple released a statment on Thursday saying that Mac OS X 10.5, Leopard, will be delayed until October 2007. The company cited resources that had been diverted away from Mac OS X to complete iPhone as the cause of the delay. “iPhone has already passed several of its required certification tests and is on schedule…