MacCentre701: September 2004 archives

September 30, 2004

create your own music with new applications

Logic Pro 7, Logic Express 7, and two new GarageBand Jam packs released by Apple

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more storage for .Mac

.Mac, the popular suite of Internet software and services, now offers both new members and its more than half million existing members 250MB of combined online storage for .Mac mailboxes and iDisk folders, perfect for sharing photos, movies and documents...
(read this article)

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September 28, 2004

play your iPod with the 23hr battery

According to Accelerate Your Macintosh, there's a report of using the third party 2100mAh replacement battery for running 1st and 2nd Generation iPods for 23 hours. "Thanks to your site, I bought the 2100 mAh replacement battery for my 2nd...
(read this article)

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September 27, 2004

send your 15-inch PowerBook back to Apple for white spots fixing.

After months of users complaining, Apple has finally admitted that the 15" tibook, revA 15-inch powerbook, revB 15-inch powerbook and the 15-inch revC powerbook have been known to suffer from "White Spots" on the display and have issued a repair...
(read this article)

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September 25, 2004

Java 1.4.2 Update 2

Apple releases Java 1.4.2 Update 2 for Mac OS X 10.3 users. Java 1.4.2 Update 2 provides improved behavior for applets in Safari and increased stability for desktop Java applications. Java 1.4.2 Update 2 also includes all the improvements from...
(read this article)

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September 21, 2004

Fink 0.7.1 available

To use Unix open source software on Darwin and Mac OS X, a community project is providing a bridge for Unix geeks on Mac OS X. This new release incorporates various fixes to the package manager, and many previously unavailable...
(read this article)

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September 20, 2004

CopyPod 4.0 released

iTunes provides the easiest way to synchronise between your iTunes libraries and your iPod, in most cases the synchronisation is performed automatically when you plug your iPod to your computer via Firewire or USB 2.0 cable. You can manual select...
(read this article)

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September 19, 2004

exclusive SpiderMan 2 game demo

Apple Computer is now offering .Mac members an exclusive free demo of Spider-Man 2 from Aspyr Media, based on the feature film. .Mac members can also purchase the retail copy of the game for US$19.99, (33% off the $29.99 retail...
(read this article)

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September 18, 2004

iCleaner, removes scratches from iPod

Results of using iCleaner on iPod, a quick report.

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September 17, 2004

iChat updates, Security Update 2004-09-16

Security Update 2004-09-16 delivers a number of security enhancements and is recommended for all Macintosh users. This update includes the following component: iChat For detailed information on this Update, please visit Apple Security Updates. This is the third time in...
(read this article)

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September 16, 2004

new iPod TV ads - Saturday Night

Saturday Hip Hop. "Saturday Night" by Ozomatli available in iTunes Music Store, again, you see "PC or Mac" in this Ad. > Apple iPod Saturday Night TV ad...
(read this article)

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iPodDownload

Apple's iPod was designed to combat the music piracy, although Apple have made it very easy and friendly to use, but there might be some inconveniences in certain situations. For example, if you have two Macs (or one Mac and...
(read this article)

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September 14, 2004

Security Update 2004-09-07

A revised version of Security Update 2004-09-07 (v 1.1) is now available. It apparently to address certain issues that arose from the first release....
(read this article)

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September 9, 2004

iTMS Japan, a little more wait

Apple's plan to open a Japanese version of its iTunes Music Store could be scuppered on local music companies' fears that its DRM technology, FairPlay, simply isn't restrictive enough.

(read this article)

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September 8, 2004

Security Update 2004-09-07 available

Security Update 2004-09-07 delivers a number of security enhancements and is recommended for all Macintosh users. This update includes the following components: CoreFoundation IPSec Kerberos libpcap lukemftpd NetworkConfig OpenLDAP OpenSSH PPPDialer rsync Safari tcpdump For detailed information on this Update,...
(read this article)

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display touch switch from display

I was not aware when those options were available in OS X Panther, perhaps it was added in OS X 10.3.5 You can now disable the buttons on the Apple Cinema Displays. Previously, you will need to follow LCD Displays:...
(read this article)

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September 7, 2004

MSN Music

Microsoft joins the music download war. As expected. Earlier, SillyDog701 reported Microsoft joins search engine war, competing with Google, it is still too earlier to call the result. As a Netscape Archive website, SillyDog701 immediately noticed the similarity between the...
(read this article)

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September 1, 2004

Virtual PC 7 Mac with Win XP available

According to the Microsoft's Mactopia, the Virtual PC 7 (Mac Edition with Windows XP Professional) is now available, as well as Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac. Virtual PC 7 Mac Edition with Windows XP Pro is US$249. Microsoft Office 2004...
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(forum) search search MacInfo701:	September 30, 2004 create your own music with new applications Logic Pro 7, Logic Express 7, and two new GarageBand Jam packs released by Apple (read this article) Posted by Antony at 3:25 PMjust this entry and comments (0) more storage for .Mac .Mac, the popular suite of Internet software and services, now offers both new members and its more than half million existing members 250MB of combined online storage for .Mac mailboxes and iDisk folders, perfect for sharing photos, movies and documents... (read this article) Posted by Antony at 3:19 PMjust this entry and comments (0) September 28, 2004 play your iPod with the 23hr battery According to Accelerate Your Macintosh, there's a report of using the third party 2100mAh replacement battery for running 1st and 2nd Generation iPods for 23 hours. "Thanks to your site, I bought the 2100 mAh replacement battery for my 2nd... (read this article) Posted by Antony at 3:57 PMjust this entry and comments (0) September 27, 2004 send your 15-inch PowerBook back to Apple for white spots fixing. After months of users complaining, Apple has finally admitted that the 15" tibook, revA 15-inch powerbook, revB 15-inch powerbook and the 15-inch revC powerbook have been known to suffer from "White Spots" on the display and have issued a repair... (read this article) Posted by Antony at 4:33 PMjust this entry and comments (1) September 25, 2004 Java 1.4.2 Update 2 Apple releases Java 1.4.2 Update 2 for Mac OS X 10.3 users. Java 1.4.2 Update 2 provides improved behavior for applets in Safari and increased stability for desktop Java applications. Java 1.4.2 Update 2 also includes all the improvements from... (read this article) Posted by Antony at 12:31 PMjust this entry and comments (0) September 21, 2004 Fink 0.7.1 available To use Unix open source software on Darwin and Mac OS X, a community project is providing a bridge for Unix geeks on Mac OS X. This new release incorporates various fixes to the package manager, and many previously unavailable... (read this article) Posted by Antony at 12:04 PMjust this entry and comments (0) September 20, 2004 CopyPod 4.0 released iTunes provides the easiest way to synchronise between your iTunes libraries and your iPod, in most cases the synchronisation is performed automatically when you plug your iPod to your computer via Firewire or USB 2.0 cable. You can manual select... (read this article) Posted by Antony at 7:36 PMjust this entry and comments (0) September 19, 2004 exclusive SpiderMan 2 game demo Apple Computer is now offering .Mac members an exclusive free demo of Spider-Man 2 from Aspyr Media, based on the feature film. .Mac members can also purchase the retail copy of the game for US$19.99, (33% off the $29.99 retail... (read this article) Posted by Antony at 1:41 AMjust this entry and comments (3) September 18, 2004 iCleaner, removes scratches from iPod Results of using iCleaner on iPod, a quick report. (read this article) Posted by Antony at 6:57 PMjust this entry and comments (17) September 17, 2004 iChat updates, Security Update 2004-09-16 Security Update 2004-09-16 delivers a number of security enhancements and is recommended for all Macintosh users. This update includes the following component: iChat For detailed information on this Update, please visit Apple Security Updates. This is the third time in... (read this article) Posted by Antony at 11:22 AMjust this entry and comments (0) September 16, 2004 new iPod TV ads - Saturday Night Saturday Hip Hop. "Saturday Night" by Ozomatli available in iTunes Music Store, again, you see "PC or Mac" in this Ad. > Apple iPod Saturday Night TV ad... (read this article) Posted by Antony at 5:58 PMjust this entry and comments (2) iPodDownload Apple's iPod was designed to combat the music piracy, although Apple have made it very easy and friendly to use, but there might be some inconveniences in certain situations. For example, if you have two Macs (or one Mac and... (read this article) Posted by Antony at 1:22 PMjust this entry and comments (0) September 14, 2004 Security Update 2004-09-07 A revised version of Security Update 2004-09-07 (v 1.1) is now available. It apparently to address certain issues that arose from the first release.... (read this article) Posted by Antony at 6:35 PMjust this entry and comments (1) September 9, 2004 iTMS Japan, a little more wait Apple's plan to open a Japanese version of its iTunes Music Store could be scuppered on local music companies' fears that its DRM technology, FairPlay, simply isn't restrictive enough. (read this article) Posted by Antony at 1:41 PMjust this entry and comments (1) September 8, 2004 Security Update 2004-09-07 available Security Update 2004-09-07 delivers a number of security enhancements and is recommended for all Macintosh users. This update includes the following components: CoreFoundation IPSec Kerberos libpcap lukemftpd NetworkConfig OpenLDAP OpenSSH PPPDialer rsync Safari tcpdump For detailed information on this Update,... (read this article) Posted by Antony at 4:11 PMjust this entry and comments (0) display touch switch from display I was not aware when those options were available in OS X Panther, perhaps it was added in OS X 10.3.5 You can now disable the buttons on the Apple Cinema Displays. Previously, you will need to follow LCD Displays:... (read this article) Posted by Antony at 2:05 AMjust this entry and comments (0) September 7, 2004 MSN Music Microsoft joins the music download war. As expected. Earlier, SillyDog701 reported Microsoft joins search engine war, competing with Google, it is still too earlier to call the result. As a Netscape Archive website, SillyDog701 immediately noticed the similarity between the... (read this article) Posted by Antony at 12:23 AMjust this entry and comments (0) September 1, 2004 Virtual PC 7 Mac with Win XP available According to the Microsoft's Mactopia, the Virtual PC 7 (Mac Edition with Windows XP Professional) is now available, as well as Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac. Virtual PC 7 Mac Edition with Windows XP Pro is US$249. Microsoft Office 2004... (read this article) Posted by Antony at 3:43 PMjust this entry and comments (0) > complete MacCentre701 news listing
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