From applesurf at myapplemenu.com Mon Apr 1 21:05:01 2002 From: applesurf at myapplemenu.com (applesurf@myapplemenu.com) Date: Thu Feb 3 15:10:51 2005 Subject: [MyAppleMenu] Apr 1, 2002 Message-ID: <20020402020501.15876.qmail@voot.pair.com> myapplemenu : newsletter === top ============= Mac OS X Passes 1-Year Test; Big Software Firms Still Studying (Rob Pegoraro, Washington Post) It's now 12 o'clock. Time's up! Blow Out A Candle For OS X (Leander Kahney, Wired News) Apple didn't make a peep about it, and the occasion passed largely unnoticed. With one exception. === news ============= Apple's Bluetooth Technology Preview Release (MacNN) Requires Mac OS X 10.1.3 and D-Link DWB-120M Bluetooth USB Adapter. Future Of Mac OS X To Be Focus Of WWDC (Dennis Sellers, MacCentral) WWDC 2002 sessions will cover various aspects of Mac OS X development. phoenix Apple Store Opens (Dennis Sellers, MacCentral) Laptop Debate Far From Over (Paul Carrier, Maine Press Herald) Key lawmakers say the legislature may revisit the issue next year, when King, who leaves office in January, will not be around to defend it. New Software Controls Macs Remotely (Russell Redman, Asia Computer Weekly) With the addition of remote management software, Apple further polishes its appeal to business users. One-On-One With Guy Kawasaki, CEO, Garage Technology Ventures (Daniel S. Levine, San Francisco Business Times) === opinions ============= Why Mac Users Should Care About Bluetooth (Khan Klatt, osOpinion) If Apple were include a Bluetooth transceiver inside very Macintosh, the first thing to go wireless probably would be Apple's optical mouse and keyboard. === reviews ============= iMac G4 Has Look Of Future (Derrell Proctor, Rocky Maintain News) === internet top news ============= Where Are The Mahirs Of Yesteryear? (Scott Rosenberg, Salon) The Web thrill is gone, according to the New York Times, thanks to a critical shortage of flashes in the pan. Royalties Proposal Casts Shadow Over Webcasters (Amy Harmon, New York Times) A government panel recommended music licensing rates that would force many fledgling Webcasters to pay heavy royalty fees. === internet news ============= Millions Of Free E-Mailers Soon May Pay Fees (Jon Swartz, USA Today) Free e-mail could become an endangered species at major Internet portals. === wintel top news ============= Anti-Unix Site Powered By Unix (Mike Ricciuti, ZDNet) A Web site sponsored by Microsoft and Unisys as a way to steer big companies away from the Unix operating system is itself powered by Unix software. Microsoft's Fumbling Foes Testify (Brock N. Meeks, MSNBC) Evidence shows company's rivals tried to work both sides of antitrust case. === wintel news ============= HP's Booting Of Hewlett Draws Criticism (Ian Fried, CNET News.com) HP's decision not to renominate dissident director Walter Hewlett generated criticism Monday, if little surprise. HP Board To Drop Hewlett (CNN/Money) Board says it was prepared to include son of co-founder until his lawsuit over Compaq proxy vote. === reader : tech ============= Where Are The Mahirs Of Yesteryear? (Scott Rosenberg, Salon) The Web thrill is gone, according to the New York Times, thanks to a critical shortage of flashes in the pan. === reader : life ============= Extra! (Hendrik Hertzberg, New Yorker) What the Sun will be rising from is the dead. Auditioning For That Writing Credit (Michael T. Jarvis, Los Angeles Times) The highlight of "Hollywood Pitch Market: A Screenwriters Conference" is a pitch-a-thon where writers get five minutes to present ideas to movie executives before moving to the next table. Jasper Fforde: A Novelist Who Writes For Himself (Mervyn Rothstein, New York Times) The British novelist Jasper Fforde wrote during time off from his work as an assistant cameraman. Young People Feel A Chill In Japan's Hiring Season (James Brooke, New York Times) Hiring freezes are freezing out a generation. === singapore news ============= Most Remember To Dial '6' First (Straits Times) Three quarters of the calls to fixed lines made before noon yesterday were eight-digit ones starting with '6'. Don't Agree With Government? Speak Up And Be Counted (Straits Times) "Twenty years have been wasted mainly in trying to contain the opposition, instead of spending that time to open up our society and allow more freedom." MPs Voice Concerns On Jobs, Jobs, And Jobs (Straits Times) They speak up for older workers and those desperate to find work, but there are also some who refuse job offers. Singapore Property Sector Shows Signs Of Recovery: Report (AFP) "The increase in activities was mainly due to healthy demand in the residential sector, as well as a return of confidence to the general property market." Singapore Sees Marginal Rise In February Tourist Arrivals (Business Times Singapore) The 0.8 per cent jump reverses a decline reported in January. Sued Singaporean Politician Considers Apology Offer (Reuters) J. B. Jeyaretnam could end a series of law suits brought against him by members of the ruling party with a public apology, the High Court heard on Monday. First Day Of Debate In New Singapore Parliament (Associated Press) The government of this tightly controlled island nation must stop viewing creative outlets simply as a means to spur future economic growth, said Chin Tet Yung. Singapore: No Offer To Half Reclamation (The Star) --- To modify your subscription, go to MyAppleMenu is edited by Heng-Cheong Leong. MyAppleMenu is not affiliated with Apple Computer, Inc., or any other companies in any manner. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, iBook, iPod, and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their registered holders. Copyright (C) 1996-2002 Heng-Cheong Leong. All rights reserved. From applesurf at myapplemenu.com Tue Apr 2 21:05:02 2002 From: applesurf at myapplemenu.com (applesurf@myapplemenu.com) Date: Thu Feb 3 15:10:51 2005 Subject: [MyAppleMenu] Apr 2, 2002 Message-ID: <20020403020502.57086.qmail@voot.pair.com> myapplemenu : newsletter === top ============= Apple Is No. 3 Most Admired In Its Industry (MacNN) Apple's is the No. 9 PC company, but is the No. 3 most admired company and achieved the top spot for innovativeness in its industry. === news ============= AppleWorks Updates Improves Integration (MacNN) StickyBrain 2 Now Available (Dennis Sellers, MacCentral) "One of StickyBrain 2's significant new features is the Sticky Browser, which works like a good Internet search engine." Apple Store Offers 90-Day No Payments (Jim Dalrymple, MacCentral) Apple customers that are approved for an Apple loan can wait until July 2002 to begin payments. Macworld New York Expands Conferences (Jim Dalrymple, MacCentral) === opinions ============= Why I Don't Own A Mac (Cory Watson, Rush Magazine) I don't think Steve Jobs is conerned with Apple making money. Inside Story On Henrico County iBooks (John H Farr, Applelinks.com) "If teachers had been solicited for comments, and a series of pilot programs run, the whole experiment could have been handled far better." Apple Should Not Change Its Advertising Approach (Michael Munger, Mac Observer) When Apple focuses on the hip factor instead of product information, Apple reinforces its lifestyle message. Notebook No Longer A Freakish Alternative (Andy Ihnatko, Chicago Sun-Times) One of the advantages of having lived to see 2002 is that a notebook is a practical choice and not simply a freakish niche alternative. Time To Switch To OS X? Maybe (Stephan Somogyi, ZDNet) While I've been using OS X more and more, I most emphatically have not joined the ranks of its proselytes. The Mac Is A Life-Style Statement! (Race Meider, Macinstein) It's Just A Computer... Not A Lifestyle Statement (Iain S Bruce, Sunday Hearld) At the end of the day ownership of a fringe product means losing the benefits of ubiquity and adding to the expense, and is thus illogical. Readers Talk iMac Supply And Demand (Matthew Rothenberg, eWEEK) === reviews ============= Redesigned iMac: A Flat Out Winner (Macworld) In our latest survey, we asked Macworld subscribers for their impressions about Apple's redesigned iMac. Final Cut Pro (Jim Heid, Macworld) Solid update adds Mac OS X compatibility, limited real-time effects. Protect Your Mac From Hackers And Viruses (Macintosh Security) === internet news ============= Netscape Upgrade Jumps On XP Bandwagon (Matthew Broersma, ZDNet UK) Netscape is touting better integration with Windows XP for the new 6.2 browser, which includes several new features and minor tweaks. Microsoft Web Servers Gain Market Share (Matthew Broersma, ZDNet UK) A survey of Internet computers finds Microsoft gaining ground on Linux, and discovers that many e-commerce sites use potentially vulnerable e-commerce protection. AOL Merger Doesn't Add Up (Jerry Knight, Washington Post) In retrospect, it is clear that nobody had a clue about what was wrong with combining AOL and Time Warner. Microsoft Considers Raising MSN's Price (Jim Hu and Evan Hansen, CNET News.com) Microsoft on Monday said it is evaluating new features and a possible price increase for a pending version of its MSN Internet Access service, due out later this year. === wintel top news ============= Anti-Unix Web Site On The Fritz? (Michael Kanellos, CNET News.com) As of midday Tuesday, the "We have the way out" site displayed either an all-white screen or an "Error 403" authorization message. New P4 PCs: THe Fastest Desktops Yet (John Morris and Josh Taylor, ZDNet) Intel has been claiming for years that the P4 was designed with lots of room to grow. Based on the results of our lab tests of the new 2.4Ghz chip, it looks like P4 is all grown up. MS Security Patch Fails To Work (Thomas C Greene, The Register) If we hadn't tested the Critical Security Update with a live exploit, we'd never have known it was worthless. === wintel news ============= Microsoft Rolls The Dice (Associated Press) Microsoft is using a risky strategy to avoid tough antitrust penalties, legal experts said. Liberate Testifies Against Microosft (Reuters) Liberate Technologies CEO said antitrust sanctions were needed to prevent Microsoft from entering contracts designed to eliminate other set-top interactive TV technologies. Two Office XP Flaws Uncovered (Sam Costello, InfoWorld) Two new security flaws in Outlook and Excel allow attackers to take over a system. Microsoft Web Servers Gain Market Share (Matthew Broersma, ZDNet UK) A survey of Internet computers finds Microsoft gaining ground on Linux, and discovers that many e-commerce sites use potentially vulnerable e-commerce protection. Microsoft Considers Raising MSN's Price (Jim Hu and Evan Hansen, CNET News.com) Microsoft on Monday said it is evaluating new features and a possible price increase for a pending version of its MSN Internet Access service, due out later this year. === linux news ============= Microsoft Web Servers Gain Market Share (Matthew Broersma, ZDNet UK) A survey of Internet computers finds Microsoft gaining ground on Linux, and discovers that many e-commerce sites use potentially vulnerable e-commerce protection. === reader : world ============= The Other War Room (Joshua Green, Washington Monthly) President Bush doesn't believe in polling -- just ask his pollsters. === reader : life ============= Bogus Bias At MIT (John Leo, U.S. News) Gender equity has replaced scientific merit as the value administrators will be judged by. The Music Is The Message (Bronwyn Garrity, Los Angeles Times) Leila Steinberg, an unlikely ambassador of hip-hop, informs and inspires at high schools, detention centers and foster homes. Has Harvey Lost His Way? (Jess Cagle with Jeffrey Ressner, Time) How a wandering mogul took Miramax off course and plans to get it back on track. Code Free Or Die (Andrew Leonard, Salon) A new biography of Richard Stallman looks at how the free software mastermind got to be so single-mindedly stubborn. Ladies Of The Night (Susannah Meadows, Newsweek) For most of its 27 years, 'Saturday Night Live' has been comedy's premier boys' club. But not anymore. Doggy Day Care: It's Barking Up The Right Tree (Andrea Rouda, Washington Post) Pet-sitting businesses fill a howling need for owners. Wyoming Scenery, African Memories (Blaine Harden, New York Times) Surrounded by elk and moose in her handsome home near Jackson Hole, Alexandra Fuller wrote an unblinking memoir about growing up during the war over minority rule in Rhodesia. === singapore top news ============= Malaysia's Reclamation Claims 'Not Logical' (Straits Times) MP hits out at Malaysia and its media for their barrage of criticisms over Singapore's land-reclamation works. Singapore Dream? Some Would Rather Be In New York (Tan Tarn How, Straits Times) Rooting talented young people here is much harder when they're pursuing a Global Dream to work and thrive abroad. === singapore news ============= Why Pick On Civil Servants? (Chuang Peck Ming, Business Times Singapore) A flood of criticisms from MPs must set civil servants pondering. GK Goh Sees 2-Pt Corporate Tax Cut, Hike In GST (Anna Teo, Business Times Singapore) Comfort Ready To Run Public Bus Services (Karamjit Kaur, Straits Times) Already a big player on the private-bus scene, Singapore's top taxi operator wants to compete with SBS and Tibs too. MP Criticises Malaysia For Using Media To Handle Bilateral Disputes (Channel NewsAsia) Mr R Ravindran on Tuesday accused Malaysia of increasingly using its media to handle bilateral disagreements. Hong Kong's Rights Observer Slams Singapore (AFP) A HK rights activist on Tuesday criticised the defamation suits filed against bankrupt politician J.B. Jeyaretnam and urged the island-state to allow for greater freedom of speech. Singapore Politician Ends Legal Battle By Making Apology (Reuters) J.B. Jeyaretnam on Tuesday ended a series of defamation suits brought against him by publicly apologising in the High Court. Freedom Of The Press Comes Under Attack In Asia (Philip Bowring, International Herald Tribune) News organizations have recnetly been under official fire from several Asian countries, including those noted for press freedom. --- To modify your subscription, go to MyAppleMenu is edited by Heng-Cheong Leong. MyAppleMenu is not affiliated with Apple Computer, Inc., or any other companies in any manner. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, iBook, iPod, and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their registered holders. Copyright (C) 1996-2002 Heng-Cheong Leong. All rights reserved. From applesurf at myapplemenu.com Wed Apr 3 21:05:01 2002 From: applesurf at myapplemenu.com (applesurf@myapplemenu.com) Date: Thu Feb 3 15:10:51 2005 Subject: [MyAppleMenu] Apr 3, 2002 Message-ID: <20020404020501.97529.qmail@voot.pair.com> myapplemenu : newsletter === top ============= Apple, Microsoft To Renew Vows (Matt Berger, Macworld UK) Microsoft has scheduled a presentation for April 10 where Kevin Browne, general manager of MacBU, is expected to discuss the future of the group and its products. PC To Apple? (BusinessWeek) Watch out, Bill Gates, our unscientific survey finds a big percentage of PC users would consider switching to a Mac. === news ============= New OS X IntelliPoint Driver Fixes Classic Problem (Peter Cohen, MacCentral) The re-released IntelliPoint software makes a couple of fundamental changes. Drawing On Mac Magic (Apple) "The Mac has made my job so much more creative. It means I can work in totoally new ways, and gain totally new clients." Club Mac To Be Rolled Into MacMall (Dennis Sellers, MacCentral) Direct marketer PC Mall has acquired "substantially all" of the assets of Pacific Business Systems. Apple At Circuit City: Going, Going, Gone (Ian Fried, ZDNet) The end of Macs at Circuit City is adding up to some great deals for those who take the last few machines off the retailer's hands. OmniWeb 4.1 Public Beta 2 Now Available (MacNN) The second public beta adds better Java support, improved JavaScript compatibility, and more CSS improvements. House: Divert Laptop Funding (Grace Murphy, Portland Press Herald) "The message that was sent to the governor from the House of Representatives... was that we have enough votes to override a veto." ATI Takes Radeon 8500 To The Mac (Drew Cullen, The Register) ATI yesterday released a Mac board version of the Radeon 8500, its top performing graphics chip. Apple Eyes Spring Shows (Macworld UK) Apple is exhibiting a range of its hardware and software at three key events in April. Wireless Technology Helps Make Maine Governor's Vision A Reality (eSchool News) Without it, the Maine project would have been too expensive to fathom. Apple To Triple Mac-based Developers (Ravind Ramesh, The Star) Apple hopes to triple the number of developers using Mac OS X to develop software in the Asian region within the next five years. Microsoft, Apple Reassess Their Relationshipo (Matt Berger, IDG News Service) Cooperation on new projects could improve compatibility between Macs, Windows PCs. Cary Lad's Education Of A Different Sort (Dale Gibson, Business Journal) Scandariato was 13 years old at the time, and, like most kids, he figured he'd use that Macintosh for games. === opinions ============= iMac, You Mac, We All Should Mac (Dave Davis, Louisville.com) My god in heaven, I want one. I shouldn't want an inanimate thing this much, but I do. Plucking The Fruit Of iPod Envy (Charles Haddad, BusinessWeek) Even hardened PC users look longingly at Apple's new music player. A Windows version could boost market share, but it won't be easy. A New High In Underhanded Licensing (Bradley F. Shimmin, Network Computing) It appears that with its recent release of Office v.X for Apple Mac OS X, Microosft has come to a very distinct conclusion: Users and administrators can no longer be trusted to comply with the licensing agreement. Publicizing OS X Free Software (MacSlash) === reviews ============= Final Cut Pro 3 (Stephen Schleicher, Creative Mac) New features make program even more valuable for editors. All Notebooks Are Not Created Equal (Sydney Morning Herald) [iBook is] a good choice unless you really must have a Windows notebook. === internet top news ============= The Battle Over Web Radio Continues (Salon) Who benefits from the new rules? Point-counterpoint between the Recording Industry Association of America and an Internet radio pioneer. === internet news ============= In Free Music Software, A Hidden Fee-Based Service (Matt Richtel, New York Times) Users of Kazaa, a popular Internet network that lets people freely exchange music files online, have unknowingly received software that could make them participants in a second pay network. Server Port 80 Plagues Internet Security (Sam Costello, InfoWorld) One major risk factor that will be difficult to address is the way the majority of attacks are being perpetrated. OmniWeb 4.1 Public Beta 2 Now Available (MacNN) The second public beta adds better Java support, improved JavaScript compatibility, and more CSS improvements. Sick Of IE? Then Try A New Web Browser (Robert vamosi, ZDNet) IE is inherently vulnerable because it is so tightly bound to the Windows operating system. Dear Blog, Today I'll Tell All... (Steven S. Woo, Des Moines Register) New web form of sharing personal details is popular among youth. === wintel top news ============= AOL Exec Wants Remedy To .Net Threat (Reuters) A proposed settlement of the antitrust case would still allow Microsoft to protect its Windows monopoly and boost its Internet presense, an executive from AOL testified on Wednesday. === wintel news ============= New OS X IntelliPoint Driver Fixes Classic Problem (Peter Cohen, MacCentral) The re-released IntelliPoint software makes a couple of fundamental changes. Pocket PC: A Handheld Or A Gag Gift? (Stefanie Olsen, CNET News.com) A novelty-gift inventor faced off with Microsoft on Tuesday in an unlikely tussle over the rights to the term "Pocket PC." Microsoft: Kertzman Curried Favor (Reuters) An interactive-television company executive testifying against Microsoft offered to tone down his criticism last year while trying to close a key business deal. Belluzzo Out At Microsoft In Reorganization (Michael Kanellos, CNET News.com) Microsofot President and COO Rick Belluzzo will be leaving Microsoft, the company said Wednesday. Dell Increases Revenue Target (ZDNet) Dell said Wednesday that its current-quarter revenue may be slightly higher than expected, saying it used its low-cost productioin system to win new business. Apple, Microsoft To Renew Vows (Matt Berger, Macworld UK) Microsoft has scheduled a presentation for April 10 where Kevin Browne, general manager of MacBU, is expected to discuss the future of the group and its products. Microsoft, Unisys Trip Moving Web Site To Windows (Gillian Law, InfoWorld) An anti-Unix campaign funded by Microsoft and Unisys went offline on Tuesday, just as the site switched to runon Windows 2000 instead of FreeBSD. Sick Of IE? Then Try A New Web Browser (Robert vamosi, ZDNet) IE is inherently vulnerable because it is so tightly bound to the Windows operating system. Microsoft Wants New Lindows.com Ruling (Seattle Times) Microsoft is asking a federal judge to reconsider a ruling that questioned the validity of its Windows trademark. Competitors Eye Microsoft's CRM Moves (Ben Heskett, CNET News.com) Microsoft says it's aiming for small businesses with its move into the customer relationship management software market. But industry watchers say the software giant will almost surely move upstream. Gates Fails To See Through Windows Prank (Globe and Mail) Microsoft, Apple Reassess Their Relationshipo (Matt Berger, IDG News Service) Cooperation on new projects could improve compatibility between Macs, Windows PCs. A New High In Underhanded Licensing (Bradley F. Shimmin, Network Computing) It appears that with its recent release of Office v.X for Apple Mac OS X, Microosft has come to a very distinct conclusion: Users and administrators can no longer be trusted to comply with the licensing agreement. === linux news ============= Sharp Starts Shipping Linux Handheld (Richard Shim, CNET News.com) Sharp is shipping a Linux handheld, giving that niche market its first major device manufacturer. Why Software Should Be Free (BBC News) Richard Stallman's vision is of software that has no secrets, that people can share freely. Microsoft, Unisys Trip Moving Web Site To Windows (Gillian Law, InfoWorld) An anti-Unix campaign funded by Microsoft and Unisys went offline on Tuesday, just as the site switched to runon Windows 2000 instead of FreeBSD. Microsoft Wants New Lindows.com Ruling (Seattle Times) Microsoft is asking a federal judge to reconsider a ruling that questioned the validity of its Windows trademark. === reader : world ============= Independent Media Centers: Cyber-Subersion And The Alternative Press (Gene Hyde, First Monday) While criticism of corporate media has been growing, Independent Media Centers have actively covered alternative viewpoints, and have successfully used the Web to broadcast news. === reader : tech ============= A Dim View Of A 'Posthuman Future' (Nicholas Wade, New York Times) Francis Fukuyama, the political theorist, warns in a new book that biotechnologists may someday alter human nature. === reader : life ============= The Catholic Man With The Sign: Suddenly People Are On His Side (Alan Cooperman, Washington Post) "Pedophilia: Catholic Clergy's Sordid 'Professional Secret,'" reads the latest version, which he shakes back and forth to catch a driver's fleeting attention, then flips over to deliver a second punch: "Gross and So True." A La Mode (Emily Nussbaum, Slate) Vogue's pathetic attempt at body-type diversity. When PBS Looks Like CBS, I'm Worried (Joanne Weintraub, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Faced with its smallest audience in 23 years and growing competition from cable, PBS has come to look more and more like the commercial networks to which it's supposed to offer an alternative. Cutting Off Oscar (Tad Friend, New Yorker) The test of any technology is the extreme case. For TiVo, the digital video-recording device, it is capturing the wily and elusive Academy Awards broadcast. Is Race Real? How Does Identity Matter? (Danny Postel, Chronicle Of Higher Education) As he leaves Harvard for Princeton, K. Anthony Appiah's scholarship takes a new direction. === reader : expressions ============= Cell 7: The Mocking Of Christ (Angie Estes, Slate) === singapore news ============= Elections Not Fair, Says NCMP (Straits Times) The general election may be over, but political undercurrents persist. Why Are People Cynical About Politics? Are We Missing Something? - Former Speaker Tan Soo Khoon (Straits Times) Open 24 Hours Once, Denny's Now Closed (Krist Boo, Straits Times) Restaurant chain is served winding-up notice after it fails to repay parent company Lam Soon $1 million in loans. iMac Promotion (MacSingapore) Purchase the brand new iMacs and pay in installment, interest free. Time Not Right For An Equal Opportunities Commission: Manpower Minister (Channel NewsAsia) Singapore should stick to mediation between employers, unions and the Ministry to resolve disputes for now. PSA Loses Shipping Gaint Evergreen To Malaysia (Nicholas Fang, Straits Times) Evergreen said that lower costs at PTP were a key factor for making the switch. More Filing Tax Returns On Net (Straits Times) More than 450,000 people, or 25 percent increase over last year, have opted for the paperless option of filing. MP Slams Malaysia Over Land Reclamation Issue (The Star) --- To modify your subscription, go to MyAppleMenu is edited by Heng-Cheong Leong. MyAppleMenu is not affiliated with Apple Computer, Inc., or any other companies in any manner. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, iBook, iPod, and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their registered holders. Copyright (C) 1996-2002 Heng-Cheong Leong. All rights reserved. From applesurf at myapplemenu.com Thu Apr 4 21:05:02 2002 From: applesurf at myapplemenu.com (applesurf@myapplemenu.com) Date: Thu Feb 3 15:10:51 2005 Subject: [MyAppleMenu] Apr 4, 2002 Message-ID: <20020405020502.45320.qmail@voot.pair.com> myapplemenu : newsletter === top ============= Apple Gobbles Up FireWire Company (Margaret Kane, CNET News.com) Apple Computer said Thursday that it has acquired Zayante, which makes chips and software that enable the high-speed data transfer standard known as FireWire. iMacs Arrive In US 'By Truckload' (Dominique Fidele, Macworld UK) "The iMac G4 waiting list is history. Customers have been very patient waiting for these awesome new iMac G4s." === news ============= Adapter Sends Music To FM Radio Without Wires (Brian McDonough, Wireless NewsFactor) For consumers, the new adapter offers a wire-free way to turn the factory-standard FM stereos in their cars into CD or MP3 players. Inside The SuperDrive (Apple) Is it a CD burner? Is it a DVD burner? Yes, it's both. Microsoft Expected To Stay With Mac (Ian Fried, CNET News.com) Kevin Browne, head of Microsoft's Mac Busienss Unit, is expected to reaffirm Microsoft's commitment to the Mac, but the two tech giants are not exepcted to sign a new pact. Apple Tarts Up Nvidia Drivers (Drew Cullen, The Register) Apple today released a new Nvidia driver for iMacs running on OS 9.2.2. USB Device Gives Mac Users Another Wireless Option (Ian Austen, New York Times) A tiny USB device from D-Link and a free software download from Apple now allows owners of newer Macintosh computers to use Bluetooth. They may, however, have trouble finding something to do with the technology. Regulated Chaos Master: Charlie Clouser Defines His Own Place In Sound History (Stephanie Jorgl, Apple) === opinions ============= Apple Ties The Wireless Knot -- Again (Michael Swaine, Dr. Dobb's Journal) Apple is already all over the Wi-Fi wireless standard. Will Apple's iMac Get Copied Again? (Mary Lou Comerford, osOpinion) It will be interesting to see whether PC makers will stand on the sidelines and lose market share, go the copycat route again, or create something unique and different for a change. Top Five Things You Can Do On A PC, But Not On A Mac (Brett Larson, TechTV) I'm a true blue Mac lover, but even I must admit that there are some areas on which a Mac is lacking. Understanding Apple's Technical Support And Customer Service (AppleTechs.com) Be nice. Use your best judgment. What The Heck Was Apple Thinking? (Eric Schwarz, MacWeekly.com) Apple needs to sell computers and win converts from the Wintel world. === reviews ============= iMac's Monitor Bends To User's Will (Rebecca Freed, PC World) Eye-catching Apple is a powerful home computer at a reasonable price. OS X Email Client Showdown (OSXGuide.com) The number of quality email clients available for the OS has gone from zero to a handful or so of very good quality clients. Hands On With The Formac Gallery Display (Dennis Sellers, MacCentral) It's good looking, offers great viewing, is reasonably priced and touts a great three-year warranty. Rip 'N' Roll: A Date With 8 Jukeboxes (Wilson Rothman, New York Times) The iPod is still the best for gloriously seamless interaction with Mac desktops and laptops. All Those Megabytes Fit On A Key Chain (Carlos A Soto, Washington Post) Direct To The Small Screen: Major Studios Try Online Delivery (Mike Langberg, San Jose Mercury News) CinemaNow and Intertainer, two online movie services, are just now providing access to major studio releases. An Online Course In Digital Video (Leonard Fischer, USA Today) === internet news ============= Slow Times For High Speed (Alex Daniels, Washington Post) Only 7 percent of U.S households subscribe to high speed Internet services, still a long way from the point where broadband becomes a standard feature. AOL Pushes For Customisable Windows (CW360) An AOLTW executive support the litigating states' proposed remedy that Microsoft be forced to sell an "unbound" version of Windows, free from software such as its browser and media player. === wintel top news ============= Rick Belluzzo: Microsoft's Odd Man Out (Jay Greene, BusinessWeek) After leading a reorganization, he found that he made his own job superfluous. Probably just as well, considering the two guys above him. Microsoft Says Court Should Not Design Computer Systems (Amy Harmon, New York Times) Microsoft's lawyer said that stripping components out of Windows would prevent a separate set of third-party programs that depended on them from working. The Next Round In The PC Wars (Economist) As the final salvoes are fired in the battle by HP to merge with Compaq, Dell prepares to take on both firms. The contest will be fierce, because the rising cost of components is pushing up computer prices. === wintel news ============= Microsoft Expected To Stay With Mac (Ian Fried, CNET News.com) Kevin Browne, head of Microsoft's Mac Busienss Unit, is expected to reaffirm Microsoft's commitment to the Mac, but the two tech giants are not exepcted to sign a new pact. Why Microsoft President Quit (Michelle Delio, Wired News) Rick Belluzzo was a victim of a restructuring plan designed to ensure that Microsoft can survive both an uncertain economy and a possible breakup of the company. Signs Of 'Trustworthy Computing' (Paul Boutin, Wired News) NEC has announced a trial program in which Packard Bell PCs will be equipped with keyboards that include secure smart-card readers. Gateway Waves Goodbye To Tech Support Firm (Drew Cullen, The Register) AOL Pushes For Customisable Windows (CW360) An AOLTW executive support the litigating states' proposed remedy that Microsoft be forced to sell an "unbound" version of Windows, free from software such as its browser and media player. === linux news ============= Review: Yellow Dog Linux 2.2 (Olivier Reisch, TuxPPC) TerraSoft should just extend their testing period a bit next time to avoid problems like those I encountered. === reader : tech ============= The Inner Savant (Douglas S. Fox, Discover) Are you capable of multiplying 147,631,789 by 23,674 in your head, instantly? Physicist Allan Synder says you probably can, based on his new theory about the origin of the extraordinary skills of autistic savants. Living On Internet Time, In Another Age (John Schwartz, New York Times) Thomas Alva Edison's labs at the Edison National Historic Site in West Orange, N.N., have never stopped innovating. But then, as now, innovation involves starts and stops. === reader : life ============= Small Screen Downplays Big rents (Steve Kerch, CBS Marketwatch) The apartments in New York ought to be considered for an Emmy award. Their performance in a number of popular television shows overshadow a lot of the work by actors int he series themselves. The Quest For A Sense Of Place (Jeannine Stein, Los Angeles Times) A tour explores some of L.A.'s historic districts, which offer respite from tear-down mania. Unearth Bitter History Of Washington's Slaves (Acel Moore, Philadelphia Inquirer) The U.S. Park Service should not be allowed to cover over the glaring contradictions - call them acts of hypocrisy - by this nation's first president. Terps And Perps (Michelle Cottle, The New Republic) You have to wonder why we tolerate -- condone even -- this kind of destructive B.S. from coddled, affluent suburban kids. The Hard News Smackdown (Caryn James, New York Times) The recent coverage of the Arab-Israeli conflict suggests that the network newscasts remain important by default. Off Off Bourbon Street, A Jubilant Revival (William Grimes, New York Times) In New Orleans, a city that loves to be entertained, the dining slump is over. === singapore top news ============= Indonesian Court Delays Hearing Of Libel Suit Against Singapore (AFP) An Indonesian court on Thursday postponed hearing a 100 million dollar libel suit filed by a militant Muslim cleric against the Singapore government after representatives of the island republic failed to show up in court. Singapore May Up GST To Lower Income Tax (Straits Times) Singaporeans may soon have to pay more tax for goods and services in order to keep personal income and corporate taxes low, Lee Hsien Long said. === singapore news ============= Muslim Cleric Calls Singapore's Lee A "Toungue Of The U.S." (Achmad Sukarsono, Reuters) "It's clear that Lee Kuan Yew is a tongue of the United States and it's clear that the U.S. is waging a war against Islam." --- To modify your subscription, go to MyAppleMenu is edited by Heng-Cheong Leong. MyAppleMenu is not affiliated with Apple Computer, Inc., or any other companies in any manner. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, iBook, iPod, and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their registered holders. Copyright (C) 1996-2002 Heng-Cheong Leong. All rights reserved. From applesurf at myapplemenu.com Fri Apr 5 21:05:02 2002 From: applesurf at myapplemenu.com (applesurf@myapplemenu.com) Date: Thu Feb 3 15:10:51 2005 Subject: [MyAppleMenu] Apr 5, 2002 Message-ID: <20020406020502.87660.qmail@voot.pair.com> myapplemenu : newsletter === top ============= Apple Accepting Orders For New Video Software (MacMinute) Apple is now taking orders for DVD Studio Pro 1.5 and Cinema Tools 1.0 for Final Cut Pro without having formally announced either software title yet. === news ============= Forward Migration: Endless Noise Using Macs For USPS (Dennis Sellers, MacCentral) New iMacs Hit UK Shelves (Dominique Fidele, Macworld UK) All models of Apple's new iMac are now shipping in the UK. Apple Security Update Released For Mac OS X (MacNN) Included are updates for OpenSSH and PHP. Grid Computing: The New Buzz (Geek.com) Grid computing is the use of a homogenous network of computers as the equivalent of one supercomputer. MPEG-4 Group Touts Interoperability (Joris Evers, IDG News Service) Interoperability is important as the multi-vendor model is what distinguishes MPEG-4 from competing coding technologies offered by RealNetworks and Microsoft. Will Apple's FireWire Demolish USB 2.0? (Ben Wilson, NewsFactor) Although Apple embraced the original USB standard and helped popularize it, the company has been reluctant to show support for USB 2.0, which poses a threat to FireWire. Apple Pare A Small Number Of Jobs (Ian Fried, CNET News.com) The cuts, which are the latest in a series of small-scale moves by the Mac maker, came in its sales and support operations. ILM Spawns Tweak Films (Sheigh Carbtree, Hollywood Reporter) "There are still a fw things we are waiting to come to Mac OS X... but we're really impressed with the Unix underpinnings on OS X." === opinions ============= Everything Is Not Easier On A Mac (Adam Robert Guha, Low End Mac) Sorry, Apple, but some things really are easier on Windows. === reviews ============= Apple iPod 10GB (Eliot Van Buskirk, ZDNet) Apple has made a good thing even better, though we still wish the company would include a carrying case and a belt clip. Office Packages For Mac OS X (Damien Gallop, MacWrite) === internet top news ============= Search Engines Home In (Leslie Walker, Washington Post) The drive to create smarter search engines is generating some of today's most significant computer research. === internet news ============= Microsoft Securing Anti-Piracy Locks (John Borland, ZDNet) Microsoft is preparing an upgrade to its anti-piracy technology aimed at bridging the gap that continues to separate online music subscription services and portable devices such as MP3 players. Nothing To Yahoo Over New E-Rules (Michelle Delio, Wired News) The new rules of Internet commerce are becoming increasingly public. As is your privacy. Cuba Tests Online Waters (Thembi Mutch, BBC News) Cuba has been gripped by internet fever. But going online is tighly controlled by the communist government. Microsoft: AOL Trying To Take Over Net (Reuters) A Microsoft attorney sparred with an AOL executive in court on Thursday, each accusing the other of plotting to dominate the Internet. AOL Buddies Up To Increase IM Wingspan (Tiffany Kary, CNET News.com) AOL has struck a deal with a developer that could turn Web sites into vast instant messaging playgrounds, the companies said Thursday. === wintel top news ============= Anti-Unix Site Returns - On MySQL? (Andrew Orlowski, The Register) While Unisys has switched the front-end server to Windows IIS, the most likely explanation for keeping port 3306 open is that the back-end stilli nterfaces to a MySQL database. === wintel news ============= Everything Is Not Easier On A Mac (Adam Robert Guha, Low End Mac) Sorry, Apple, but some things really are easier on Windows. Microsoft Securing Anti-Piracy Locks (John Borland, ZDNet) Microsoft is preparing an upgrade to its anti-piracy technology aimed at bridging the gap that continues to separate online music subscription services and portable devices such as MP3 players. Microsoft Questions Commitment By AOL To Open Technology Standards (Associated Press) Microsoft lawyer produced an internal AOL e-mail suggesting AOL joined a high-profile Internet standards group only after it seemed Microsoft would join first. Dell Says Hewlett Merger Is Opening Doors (Steve Lohr, New York Times) The president of Dell said yesterday that his company had "without a doubt" benefited from the uncertainty among corporate customers about the effect of HP's planned purchase of Compaq. Dell's New Goal: Double In Size (John G Spooner, CNET News.com) Dell plans to remake itself into a bigger, fiercer competitor by selling servers and high-end services to businesses, and by moving into new consumer PC markets around the world. Anti-Unix Web Site Back Online (Michael Kanellos, CNET News.com) Web site is live again after a lengthy outage that brought glee to Unix and Linux programmers. Microsoft: AOL Trying To Take Over Net (Reuters) A Microsoft attorney sparred with an AOL executive in court on Thursday, each accusing the other of plotting to dominate the Internet. === linux news ============= Anti-Unix Web Site Back Online (Michael Kanellos, CNET News.com) Web site is live again after a lengthy outage that brought glee to Unix and Linux programmers. === reader : world ============= Resort That Kindles Korean Relationship (Andrew Ward, Financial Times) A 'Stalinist' theme park in the North is bringing together people from both sides of the divided peninsula. Bush's "Nuclear Offensive" For Peace? (David Corn, AlterNet) Will someone please buy George W. Bush a dictionary? It's not that he needs to expand his vocabulary, but his administration has been misusing common words and, in the process, perverting political discourse. === reader : tech ============= Science Fiction (Chris Mooney, Washington Monthly) After spending half a billion taxpayer dollars, alternative medicine gurus still can't prove their methods work -- how convenient. Few Risks Seen To The Children Of 1st Cousins (Denise Grady, New York Times) Contrary to widely held beliefs and longstanding taboos in America, first cousins can have children together without a great risk of birth defects or genetic disease. === reader : life ============= Tigers In Times Square (Ben McGrath, New Yorker) Models, as tigers, get bare. Oh my. Double Exposure (Valli Herman-Cohen, Los Angeles Times) Identical twin modesl Jaclyn and Kristy Hunt stand out in a crowd, even in Paris. === reader : expressions ============= Of Mystery There Is No End (Leonard Michaels, New Yorker) Traffic might move at any moment. He might still get to the dentist on time, but Nachman was pessimistic and he assumed that he would miss his appointment. === singapore top news ============= Singapore Aims To Cut Dependence On Malaysian Water (Reuters) Goh Chok Tong said on Friday that Singapore should cut its dependence on Malaysian water, a constant source of tension, to improve bilateral relations. Get Ready For Big Changes In Key Areas (Tan Tarn How, Straits Times) Major overhaul coming up will affect how you pay for your flat, save for retirement or even set aside retrenchment money. === singapore news ============= Singapore Uncovers Plane Crash Plot (Edward Harris, Associated Press) A Singapore member of an Islamic militant group linked to al-Qaida is suspected of planning to hijack a plane and crash it into the city-state's Changi Airport. Singapore's All-In-One Electronic Wallet (Reuben Lee, CNETAsia) Sharp and NETS will co-develop a new dual-interface smartcard, having both contact and contactless functionalities. House Leader Explains Why Parliament Takes 5 Months To Convene (Channel NewsAsia) Government needed time to flesh out and think through its strategies to restructure Singapore. No Need To Consult KL On Land Reclamation: Singapore (Business Times Singapore) Mah Bow Tan: The reclamation works that we do are a result of our own need for land. So I do not see why we have to consult Malaysia. Making A Delectable Discovery (Jaime Ee, Business Times Singapore) Renaissance Hotel's Dynasty Restaurant scores with its dim sum done with a twist. Forever Thai (Cheah Ui-Hoon, Business Times Singapore) Get the basics of Thai cuisine right, and you'll have satisfied customers bringing their friends, families and boss's dog for meals, again and again. Corporate, Income Taxes To Be Cut (Chuang Peck Ming, Business Times Singapore) The resulting loss in government revenue would be partially offset by higher indirect taxes like the Goods and Services Tax. KL Waits For A Date With Singaproe For More Talks (Straits Times) Singapore has not fixed a date for a meeting with Malaysia to discuss unresolved issues under the new package deal, Malaysian Foreign Minister Syed Albar said yesterday. Malaysia Should Send A Note, Not Talk Through Media (Straits Times) Singapore too has feelings, reminds MP, urging Malaysia to quit sparring through media on land-reclamation issue. PSA Customers Keep Options Open As PTP Dangles Lure (Nicholas Fang and Rebecca Lee, Straits Times) While the Johor port offers cheaper rates, Singapore is far superior in terms of connectivity, say shipping lines. Panel Sees TV Standards Fall In Ratings Race (Goh Chin Lian, Straits Times) Watchdog report on programming notes more shows of dubious value being aired as the media war here heats up. --- To modify your subscription, go to MyAppleMenu is edited by Heng-Cheong Leong. MyAppleMenu is not affiliated with Apple Computer, Inc., or any other companies in any manner. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, iBook, iPod, and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their registered holders. Copyright (C) 1996-2002 Heng-Cheong Leong. All rights reserved. From applesurf at myapplemenu.com Sun Apr 7 21:05:01 2002 From: applesurf at myapplemenu.com (applesurf@myapplemenu.com) Date: Thu Feb 3 15:10:51 2005 Subject: [MyAppleMenu] Apr 7, 2002 Message-ID: <20020408010501.31194.qmail@voot.pair.com> myapplemenu : newsletter === news ============= One Alternative To Bloated, Pricey Microsoft Office (Rob Pegoraro, Washington Post) Microsoft Office is cheap to use -- until you actually have to buy a copy. Small-Time Cineastes Find Moviemaking Easier Than Ever (Jon Hart, Christian Science Monitor) "It's power to the people. Anyone with an Apple G4 [computer and a digital video camera] can make a movie." School District's Technology Access Being Enhanced (Shawnee News-Star) "They can take an iBook [and] go sit in a corner with it or collaborate with a group of their peers. It allows for more collaboration, more group work." === reviews ============= QuarkXPress Versus InDesign (David Blatner, Macworld) The new versions are out. Which will win the hearts of designers? Mail Revisited (Rob McNair-Huff, Mac Net Journal) Mail knows its audience, caters to those who want a simple mail client, and other than missing a few critical features like more intelligent filtering and poor keyboard navigation, Mail is a solid choice for light use. === internet news ============= Mail Revisited (Rob McNair-Huff, Mac Net Journal) Mail knows its audience, caters to those who want a simple mail client, and other than missing a few critical features like more intelligent filtering and poor keyboard navigation, Mail is a solid choice for light use. === wintel news ============= Court Delays Ruling On Suit Against HP (Reuters) A Delaware court said Sunday it would issue a ruling in the next few days on whether it will throw out a lawsuit filed against HP by dissident board member Walter Hewlett. One Alternative To Bloated, Pricey Microsoft Office (Rob Pegoraro, Washington Post) Microsoft Office is cheap to use -- until you actually have to buy a copy. === reader : tech ============= Lessig's Doomsday Look At Cyberspace (Knowledge@Wharton) The hype is deserved: Lawrence Lessig's "The Future of Ideas: The Fate of the Commons in a Connected World" offers a devastating analysis of how the freedom and creativity originally built into the Intenret are now being built out of it by corporationgs and lawyers with a vested interest in controlling what people do online and deciding who has access to what. === reader : life ============= Press Play To Access The Future (Richard Natale, Los Angeles Times) The DVD format has opened up new ways for audiences and future filmmakers to experience movies -- some intended and some quite definitely not. A Retail Spying Spree (Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times) Known as mystery shoppers and gaining use, they act like typical customers. But what they find can bring a worker praise -- or dismissal. The Last Tsar (Annie Gowen, Washington Post) For a quarter century, James Biedron made his Russian language and history classes the stuff of high school legend. Now that he's retiring, his regime is being tossed on the dustbin of history. Reinventing Trinity (Amy Argetsinger, Washington Post) After years spent struggling as a Catholic women's college, Trinity has been transformed by the students in its own back yard. Decoding The Meaning In The Bush Message (Mark Leibovich, Washington Post) Bush might not have been conscious of any of this -- his clothes, his mannerisms, his setting. But they were still potent signifiers that were embedded in his speech Thursday. Writers Of The World Recite! (Toby Cecchini, New York Times) Musings on the written word, as spoken by its author. The Test Mess (James Traub, New York Times) The prospect is for an increasingly stiff dose of testing; and yet the politics of the situation are by no means obvious. Search Me (Michael Berube, New York Times) Air travel offers every kind of frustration and revulsion and gnashing of teeth -- but the new security apparatus is the least of it. Belly Up (Jonathan Reynolds, New York Times) The pork chop has returned to its former gustatory glory. In Java, The Wayangs Still Hold Sway (Derwin Pereira, Straits Times) For the Javanese villager, the art of the wayang is not simply entertainment. Many stories and wayang figures have a special mystical function. === singapore top news ============= No More Baby Policies For Now (Straits Times) The government will wait before deciding whether to implement new policies to encourage families to have more babies, said Mah Bow Tan. Government To Review CPF, GST Changes 'With Care' (M. Nirmala, Straits Times) DPM Lee said that the ideas for changes were still at an inception stage. Malaysia 'Has Nothing To Lose' (Leslie Lau, Straits Times) Malaysia yesterday reacted coolly to Singapore's intention to rely less on Malaysia for its water supply and said it had nothing to lose if new sources were found. === singapore news ============= Reclamation Victims Urged To Sue Singapore (Straits Times) Legal actuion should be taken as protests made to Singapore had not met any positive response. Going... Going... Gone? (Chang Ai-Lien, Straits Times) Urbanisation could mean the end of two breeds of mammals unique to Singapore, once common in the rainforests here. Up To Singapore, Says DPM (The Star) "It is up to them if they want to look at other sources of water supply. It will not affect us negatively or jeopardise ties between us." Singapore MP Asks Shoppers To Boycott JB (The Star) Johor Baru Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry said the MP's remarks were irrational and emotional, without taking into consideration the close ties among the people on both sides of the causeway. Syed Albar: Protest Letters Were Sent To Singapore Over Relcamation Flap Despite Mah's Denials (Ridzal A. Latiff, New Straits Times) Realism In Diplomacy (New Straits Times) The supply of water is legally immutable in the Water Agreements but not the price or mechanism of it. --- To modify your subscription, go to MyAppleMenu is edited by Heng-Cheong Leong. MyAppleMenu is not affiliated with Apple Computer, Inc., or any other companies in any manner. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, iBook, iPod, and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their registered holders. Copyright (C) 1996-2002 Heng-Cheong Leong. All rights reserved. From applesurf at myapplemenu.com Mon Apr 8 21:05:01 2002 From: applesurf at myapplemenu.com (applesurf@myapplemenu.com) Date: Thu Feb 3 15:10:51 2005 Subject: [MyAppleMenu] Apr 8, 2002 Message-ID: <20020409010501.65473.qmail@voot.pair.com> myapplemenu : newsletter === top ============= Stunning SuperDrive Puts The Latest Apple iMac Over The Top (Hiawatha Bray, Boston Globe) Anybody can hang a DVD burner onto a computer. But Apple's SuperDrive is truly built it, as integral a part of the computer as its keyboard, and almost as easy to use. Drowning In Aqua (Peter Seebach, IBM developerWorks) Apple's new user interface, Aqua, reads like a checklist of things that the classic Macintosh interface got right, and everyone else got wrong. Aqua gets most of them wrong. iPod: Music To Hackers' Ears (Leander Kahney, Wired News) Apple's iPod is the hottest digital music player on the market. And thanks to a small army of hackers, it's being transformed into a general-purpose device that makes the Palm seem quaint. === news ============= Hot Java Revives Mac Programming (Peter Coffee, eWEEK) After years of being infamously unfriendly to casual programmers, the Macintosh has suddenly become the machine of choice for out-of-the-box programmability. New Flat Panel iMac-Based Kiosk Debuts (Peter Cohen, MacCentral) The new termimac IV has been designed to "close the gap" between info terminals and designer pieces. Apple Sings The Praises Of DVD (Joe Wilcox, ZDNet) Analysts expect Apple's early lead to vanish as PC manufacturers jump onto DVD recording. Apple Leads DVD Burning (MacMinute) Apple is leading the industry in DVD burning, with nearly 500,000 SuperDrive-equipped Macs and more than 2 million pieces of blank Apple DVD-R media shipped. FileMaker 5.5 Moves More Than 750,000 Copies (MacMinute) FileMaker 5.5 database software has sold more than 750,000 copies. Laptops Going Home With Students (Tess Nacelewicz, Portland Press Herald) Now that the contentious debate over laptop funding appears settled, a new question is emerging: Should students be allowed to take their Apple iBooks home? Apple Offers iPod Car-Stereo Kit (Macworld UK) The Dr Bott iPod Connection Kit will connect iPod to a car stereo, hi-fi system, radio cassette recorder, and a variety of other devices. Adobe Enhancing FrameMaker Software (David Becker, CNET News.com) Adobe Systems on Monday will announce the release of a new version of its FrameMaker publishing software, which continues the company's push into server programs. Apple, Panasonic Team On Upcoming Products (MacMinute) === opinions ============= What Do You Mean Calling The Cube Low-End? (Rodney O. Lain, Low End Mac) The Power Mac G4 Cube has my vote as the best Mac ever, and I hope that it will have a second chance on the market to prove it. Does Apple Have The Magic Touch? (Erick Schonfeld, ZDNet) I wish more consumer technology companies would be like Apple Computer. === reviews ============= 10 Free POP3 Email Services (Charles W. Moore, Low End Mac) The ALtiVec Difference (Craig Hunter, O'Reilly Network) Icewind Dale (Michael Philips, Inside Mac Games) Icewind Dale is a must have for any RPG fan. === internet top news ============= Google's Toughest Search Is For A Business Model (Saul Hansell, New York Times) Can Google create a business model even remotely as good as its technology? === internet news ============= New Version Of Apache Released - Again (Stephen Shankland, CNET News.com) The backers of Apache, one of the more important open-source software projects, have released version 2.0 for real-world use. 10 Free POP3 Email Services (Charles W. Moore, Low End Mac) Web Surfers Brace For Pop-Up Downloads (Stefanie Olsen, CNET News.com) Web surfers who thought online advertisement were becoming increasing obtrusive may be dismayed about a new tactic: pop-up downloads. === wintel top news ============= Next Big Film Distributor: Microsoft? (Associated Press) Microsoft is moving forward with its efforts to court entertainment industry companies as it tries to move into yet another new market -- movie and television distribution. New Win-NT, 2K, XP Security Holes (Thomas C Greene, The Register) MS not worried - but maybe you should be. === wintel news ============= Microsoft Still Baffled By UNIX (Adam Barr, osOpinion) The flap over the Microsoft-Unisys "We Have the Way Out" web site has overshadowed flaws inherent in the ad campaign itself. Microsoft Brings Developers Deepder Into Its .NET (Matt Berger, InfoWorld) An annual gathering this week for developers who build applications for Windows will provide the chance for a closer look at a set of recently launched development tools designed to further Microsoft's wide reaching .NET initiative. MS Gets Leaked Win2K USB 2.0 Drivers Pulled, Cites DMCA (John Lettice, The Register) Microsoft Revamps Spec For Web Searches (Wylie Wong, CNET News.com) Microsoft is revising a data access specification that will allow companies to more easily search daabases on the Web. Microsoft Hails Halo Success (Ananova) Microsoft says it has sold a million copies of Halo, making it the fastest selling next generation console game in US and Cananda. Microsoft Programmers Focus On Secure Software (John Markoff, New York Times) Stung by a chorus of critics who said that its software code was increasingly buggy and vulnerable to attack, Microsoft began sending its programmers to a special course in writing secure software. The Best Way To Kill MS Messenger (Thomas C Greene, The Register) Check out this little script. Finally, Someone Complains About Microsoft (Anthony Doesburg, Computerworld New Zealand) An echo of the US government's case against Microsoft is being heard in New Zealand with the filing of a complaint against the company last week with the Commerce Commission. What Microsoft's Reorg Means To You And Me (David Berlind, ZDNet) With the possible exception of the Xbox, Microsoft hasn't found any real traction in these consumer markets. So maybe Belluzo's departure signals a return to the drawing board on the consumer front. MS Office For Linux? Nope, Not Quite -- But Close! (David Coursey, ZDNet) CrossOver Office seems to be a viable alternative for Linux devotees -- and Windows users who want to make the OS switch. === linux news ============= MS Office For Linux? Nope, Not Quite -- But Close! (David Coursey, ZDNet) CrossOver Office seems to be a viable alternative for Linux devotees -- and Windows users who want to make the OS switch. === reader : tech ============= Mastering Memory (Benedict Carey, Los Angeles Times) It's normal to grow more forgetful as we age, but research suggests that the brain can stay surprisingly retentive if it's kept stimulated. Games People Play On Computers (Steven Johnson, New York Times) Despite gaming's enormous popularity, most media coverage of computer games has focused on their reputation for gruesome violence. Handhelds Of Tomorrow (Claire Tristram, Technology Review) Think thumb keyboards and protable hard drives -- not the overhyped notions of cell phone Web browsers and "pen-based computing." === reader : life ============= Raging Mom (Dayna Macy, Salon) How do we deal with the ugly furies of motherhood? My Life For Poetry (Michael Kinsley, Washington Post) Friends of the Earth and friends cannot avoid moral responsibility for wrecking people's lives, as they attempt to do, by calling for a "moratorium" on therapeutic cloning rather than an outright ban. Footprints Of Greatness On Your Turf (Frank Conroy, New York Times) Most writers are aware, or become aware, that writing is a curious business, involving odd currents running every which way under the surface. '60 Minutes' And Its Icon Plan For Shift In Generations (Jim Rutenberg, New York Times) The withdrawal of Mr. Wallace, the face of the program since it began, effectively begins a slow and deliberate change of leadership at "60 Minutes" -- the first in its 34-year history. === reader : expressions ============= Take These Mottoes, Please (David Martin, Los Angeles Times) When it comes to state mottoes, it's time for a change. Some are old. Some are boring. Some are even in Latin. === singapore top news ============= Tap-And-Go Fare Card System Starts Saturday (Karamjit Kaur, Straits Times) After a two-week delay, caused by a software glitch, the green light has been given for the launch of the ez-link smart card. === singapore news ============= Government Will Ensure No 'Severe Impact' On HDB Owners (Business Times Singapore) The government will have to make sure those who have bought HDB flats will not be 'severely impacted' by possible changes to the use of CPF savings, said Minister for National Develoment Mah Bow Tan. Debates In The House Just For show, So Why Bother (Seto Hann Hoi, Straits Times) Do not let the interests of the nation be subservient to the interests of a political party. Does Singapore Really Need More Babies? (George Wong Seow Choon, Straits Times) Whhy do we need a large population? More Protection Of Privacy Needed (Kelvin Tan, Straits Times) I am appalled that personal data was offered without the express consent of th eperson whose data was used for what was essentially a direct marketing campaign. Flavour Of The Year - Again (Tee Hun Ching, Straits Times) Two culinary talents here win summit's excellence awards for second year running in a field of 51 contestants. HDB Starts Pulling Out The Stops To Woo Buyers (Straits Times) With 13,700 flats still unsold, walk-in buyers can view show flats, take a bus tour and make a booking on the spot. 'Singapore Was Ready To Go to War' (Shahrum Sayuthi, New Straits Times) "Maybe [Lee Kwan Yew] was just joking, but the point is that the water supply from Johor is very important to them." The Media's Not A Diplomat (Rozi Ali, New Straits Times) Singapore seems to expect our journalists to come from obscure rags that are openly patronised by the Department of Information. Are You Addicted To Sex? (Reuters) In strait-laced Singapore the government is providing its citizens with a website designed to let them find out if their desires have become compulsive. SMRT Launches 'Keep Left' Scheme Islandwide (Channel NewsAsia) SMRT has launched the "Keep Left" scheme islandwide for commuters taking the escalators at train stations after their resounding approval. Characteristics Of Some Districts To Be Preserved (Lydia Lim, Straits Times) Small hubs of activity that have a distinct character will be kept and enhanced under a new "identity plan" announced by National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan on Monday. Consider Protest, Singapore Told (The Star) The works carried in waters around Pulau Tekong and Pulau Ubin by Singapore were not only narrowing the shipping routes but also affecting marine life and the livelihood of Malaysian fishermen. --- To modify your subscription, go to MyAppleMenu is edited by Heng-Cheong Leong. MyAppleMenu is not affiliated with Apple Computer, Inc., or any other companies in any manner. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, iBook, iPod, and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their registered holders. Copyright (C) 1996-2002 Heng-Cheong Leong. All rights reserved. From applesurf at myapplemenu.com Tue Apr 9 21:05:01 2002 From: applesurf at myapplemenu.com (applesurf@myapplemenu.com) Date: Thu Feb 3 15:10:52 2005 Subject: [MyAppleMenu] Apr 9, 2002 Message-ID: <20020410010501.8997.qmail@voot.pair.com> myapplemenu : newsletter === news ============= Apple Remote Desktop 1.0.1 Released (MacNN) The update improves security for "opening and copying applications, folders, and files on a remote client." Get In The Game With CyberExtruder (Brad Cook, Apple) "With the new [iMacs] and Mac OS X, the sky's the limit [for Mac games]." It's All Apples For Intrepid Five's Trip (David Frith, The Barrow) Welcome to the sometimes murky world of IT sponsorship. Microsoft To Detail Mac .NET Plans (Ben Wilson, NewsFactor) Microsoft this week is expected to announce its plans for implementing the .NET platform on the Mac OS. Retrospect 5 Update Fixes OS X Memory Issue, More (Peter Cohen, MacCentral) Recordable DVD Takes Positive Spin (Jefferson Graham, USA Today) The revolution may not be too long in coming. Apple Software Adds Finishing Touches To Films (Hollywood Reporter) Apple's interest in becoming a serious contender in the world of film editing and postproduction became more fully realized. DVD Diaspora: In Search Of A Standard High-Capacity Disc (Neil McAllister, SF Gate) Work on the next generation of DVD technology has already begun, but a tangled morass of competing formats leaves the future of the medium uncertain. Now Up-To-Date & Contact 4.2 Adds Palm Sync (MacNN) === opinions ============= Apple's New Options Grant A Bad Trip (Graef Crystal, Bloomberg) Directors just can't say "no" to monster option grants even if they don't seem to work. .NET For Mac OS X? (Brian Jepson, O'Reilly Network) === reviews ============= Indispensable OS X Wares (Steve Watkins, Low End Mac) Dreamweaver 4 Fireworks 4 Studio (Kirk Hiner, Applelinks.com) Working with any other visual HTML editor just seems a waste of time. Restoring Third Party Capabilities (Adam C Engst, TidBITS) The full Mac OS 9 experience came not just from Apple, but from a vevy of utility developers. A few of the most important utilities have evolvated into the world of Mac OS X. === internet top news ============= Why One Spam Could Cost $50 (Maggie Shiels, BBC News) A US law firm has become the hero of the common people for its decision to take on the spam merchants. Cyberspace And Race (Henry Jenkins, Technology Review) The color-blind Web: a techno-utopia, or a fantasy to assuage liberal guilt? === internet news ============= Sun: Microsoft Worried Over Web Services (Joe Wilcox, CNET News.com) A high-level Sun executive on Tuesday told a federal court that Microsoft feel threatened by the industry's move toward Web services and is hard at work trying to co-opt that trend. Microsoft Rival: Web Needs Guards (D. Ian Hopper, Washington Post) Applications, information and other service sdeliverd over the Internet could threaten Microsoft's desktop operating system monopoly and are therefore worthy of antitrust protections, a Sun executive says. Time Warner: Bandwidth Hogs, Pay Up! (Michael Martin, Network World) The all-you-can-eat bandwidth buffet that cable modem users enjoy may soon come to an end. === wintel top news ============= Anti-Trustworthy Computing (Paul Boutin, Salon) Microsoft's new security drive aims to appease Hollywood, comfort consumers and reinvigorate the PC. But will the price for such safety be too high? Soft Spot At Microsoft: Power Still Revolves Around Gates, Ballmer (rebecca Buckman, Wall Street Journal) For all its market might, Microsoft continues to struggle with the basic task of building a professional management structure. === wintel news ============= HP Gives Staff Details On Post-Merger Jobs (Ian Fried, CNET News.com) Microsoft To Detail Mac .NET Plans (Ben Wilson, NewsFactor) Microsoft this week is expected to announce its plans for implementing the .NET platform on the Mac OS. Sun: Microsoft Worried Over Web Services (Joe Wilcox, CNET News.com) A high-level Sun executive on Tuesday told a federal court that Microsoft feel threatened by the industry's move toward Web services and is hard at work trying to co-opt that trend. Microsoft Rival: Web Needs Guards (D. Ian Hopper, Washington Post) Applications, information and other service sdeliverd over the Internet could threaten Microsoft's desktop operating system monopoly and are therefore worthy of antitrust protections, a Sun executive says. IDA, Microsoft Ink Web-Services Deal (Straits Times) An agreement between the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) and software giant Microsoft kick-starts a two-year venture to promote a range of community-based web services in Singapore. Rick Belluzzo: Why I Left Microsoft (Joe Wilcox, CNET News.com) Microsoft's outgoing president says he wants to be in charge. He tells what it was like to be in the middle - between Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer. Microsoft Sued Over Upgrade Programme (Joe Wilcox and Michael Kanellos, CNET News.com) Microsoft's Software Assurance programme forces users to upgrade more often than they otherwise would, according to a lawsuit filed in New Zealand. Compaq Says It Will Meet Or Beat Estimates (Reuters) .NET For Mac OS X? (Brian Jepson, O'Reilly Network) === linux news ============= Linux Makes Inroads On Desktop (Jason Brooks, eWEEK) Version 3.0 of the K Desktop Environment represents Linux's best shot yet at breaking out of the back office to gain ground on the desktop. Who's Making Money From Open Source? (Lisa Gill, NewsFactor) While the term "open source" to most people has come to mean "free," companies large and small have proven there is money to be made in the open source sector. === reader : world ============= Why Suicide Bombing Is Now All The Rage (Amanda Ripley, Time) Among Palestinians, dying to kill has become a noble calling. Here's how the practice went from extreme to mainstream. End Of Their Rope (Steven Brill, Newsweek) If pretrial hearings and the court papers exchanged so far are any indication, "American Taliban" John Walker Lindh seems destined to join a long roster of infamous defendants in famous cases who prove that the American legal system often won't give the bad guys the punishment most people think they deserve. The Peril Of Too Much Power (Timothy Garton Ash, New York Times) The fundamental problem is that America today has too much power for anyone's good, including its own. === reader : tech ============= Anti-Trustworthy Computing (Paul Boutin, Salon) Microsoft's new security drive aims to appease Hollywood, comfort consumers and reinvigorate the PC. But will the price for such safety be too high? ID Cards For 'Trusted Travelers' Run Into Some Thorny Questions (Matthew L. Wald, New York Times) It is proving extraordinarily difficult to figure out who would qualify for a card that would work as advertised. Getting Used To Life, Long Life, With Cancer (Natalie Angier, New York Times) The stigma of cancer and the inevitable sense of doom may be gone, yet the disease still kills and its status in society remains complex. Cyberspace And Race (Henry Jenkins, Technology Review) The color-blind Web: a techno-utopia, or a fantasy to assuage liberal guilt? === reader : life ============= Onigiri (Andrew Bender, Los Angeles Times) Calling them rice balls is missing the point. These Japanese snacks are full of surprises. Lights Out (Paul Goldberger, New Yorker) The lights have given people the first chance since September 11th to feel that going to the neighborhood of the World Trade Center can be uplifting, not disquieting. Pathways, Offering Inner Peace At $10 Off (Peter Carlson, Washington Post) Pathways celebrates a different variety of Washington-area hustlers -- aura photographers, shamanic healers, spiritual belly dancers, past-life regression therapists and at least one middle-aged woman who bills himself as an "individual sex coach." The Steaming Waters Of Dominica's Boiling Lake (Wayne Curtis, New York Times) Hikes in the mountainous Caribbean island of Dominica lead through emerald forests up to the roiling waters of Boiling Lake. High-Tech Futures (Charles Sheffield, Washington Post) How 'hard sf' keeps the science in science fiction. The Shoes Fit, But Feet Grow Rare (Henry CFhu, Los Angeles Times) Company caters to dwindling numbers of elderly women whose feet were bound. === singapore news ============= Wider Usage For 7m EZ-Link Cards (Christopher Tan, Business Times Singapore) LTA pressing for them to be accepted in taxis, carparks, vending machines, retail outlets. Baby Bonus Not A Reason To Have A Child (Michael Loh Yik Ming, Straits Times) We decided to start our family when we felt we were ready. After Bubble Tea, Now Comes Blended Tonic (Sue-Ann Chia, Straits Times) With local firms rebranding traditional fare, expect a range of tonic drinks, blended with herbs and fruit juices. Visual, Sensual Arts Attack (Suhaila Sulaiman, Straits Times) This year's fest boasts a breathtaking line-up of international artistes, and the chance to pick some of their brains. Film-Rating System Here Is Maturing (Karl Ho, Straits Times) More movies are being given the NC-16 rating these days, thanks to a maturing film rating system. Proposals On Tax Changes Tomorrow (Straits Times) The Economic Review Committee's sub-committee studying policies related to taxation, the Central Provident Fund system, wages and land will release its recommendations on taxation. Singaproeans Ignore MP's Call To Boycott Shopping Acrossing Causeway (Chuah Been Kim, New Straits Times) Johor Tourism Department had observed no change in the number of arrivals from Singapore since Saturday. Average HDB Household Pays $44 To $118 In GST Monthly: Stats Dept (Channel NewsAsia) Mobile Phone Users Want Callers To Pay: Poll (Natalie Soh, Straits Times) About 95 per cent say it is fairer to make callers pay for mobile phone charges than to share the cost with the recipients. IDA, Microsoft Ink Web-Services Deal (Straits Times) An agreement between the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) and software giant Microsoft kick-starts a two-year venture to promote a range of community-based web services in Singapore. Singapore Minister: Keep Clam Over Disputes (The Star) A Singaporean leader has urged political leaders and media in Malaysia and the republic to keep calm and help prevent widening any on-going disputes between both countries. --- To modify your subscription, go to MyAppleMenu is edited by Heng-Cheong Leong. MyAppleMenu is not affiliated with Apple Computer, Inc., or any other companies in any manner. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, iBook, iPod, and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their registered holders. Copyright (C) 1996-2002 Heng-Cheong Leong. All rights reserved. From applesurf at myapplemenu.com Wed Apr 10 21:05:02 2002 From: applesurf at myapplemenu.com (applesurf@myapplemenu.com) Date: Thu Feb 3 15:10:52 2005 Subject: [MyAppleMenu] Apr 10, 2002 Message-ID: <20020411010502.78176.qmail@voot.pair.com> myapplemenu : newsletter === top ============= Sunlight, Camera, Action! (Davin Hutchins, TechTV) Filmmaker makes documentary using solar power, and iBook. Microsoft To Continue Mac Support (Ian Fried, CNET News.com) Kevin Browne said Microsoft is focused on developing Office and Internet Explorer for the Mac, but it would consider adding other titles. Maine Schools Begin To Deploy Wireless iBooks (Apple) "We are going to demonstrate the power of one-to-one computer access in a way that will transform education." === news ============= Aladdin Now Shipping Secure Delete (Mac Observer) Apple Agrees To Environmental Study (Dennis Sellers, MacCentral) realMYST Ships... Really... For Real (Tuncer Deniz, Inside Mac Games) Professor Says Disney, Other Firms Typify What's Wrong With Copyrights (Doug Bedell, Dallas Morning News) Stanford law professor Lawrence Lessig is waging a lonely fight to free Mickey Mouse. FileMaker COntacts On Your iPod (Macworld UK) WWDC Early Bird Registration Ends Next Week (Mac Observer) Mac Gamer Plays Again (Mark Reilly, Business Journal) Porting games to the Mac is worth a few million in annual sales, but creating new titles oculd take a firm to the $100 million mark. MPEG-4 Rival Raises Antitrust Specter (Gwendolyn Mariano, CNET News.com) Video-compression provider On2 Technologies is taking a swing at MPEG-4, complaining that companies cooperating to create a digital media standard may run afoul of antitrust laws. === opinions ============= Impersonal PCs (Charlotte Bauer, South Africa Sunday Times) In an IBM-compatible world, getting around using an iMac is likely to climb Everest in Manolo Blahnik stilettos - glorious, but impractical. === internet top news ============= Don't Buy Hollywood's Broadband Script (Heather Green, BusinessWeek) In the name of copyright protection, the film industry wants to call all the shots in this debate, which could harm consumers. === internet news ============= Microsoft Issues "Critical" Server Fix (Robert Lemos and Joe Wilcox, CNET News.com) Microsoft released a "critical" security patch Wednesday for its Web server software, plugging 10 new holes. === wintel top news ============= Microsoft Chooses Sides In DVD War (Richard Shim, ZDNet) Microsoft has decided to support one of two competing formats for popular DVD recording technology. If Dell Represents The Best Of Customer Service, We're In Trouble (Jeff Gelles, Philadelphia Inquirer) Is this really what counts as premium service in computer business? === wintel news ============= Microsoft Issues "Critical" Server Fix (Robert Lemos and Joe Wilcox, CNET News.com) Microsoft released a "critical" security patch Wednesday for its Web server software, plugging 10 new holes. MS Trial: Judge Blocks States' Maneuver (Reuters) Nine states pursuing the antitrust case against Microsoft suffered a setback on Wednesday when the judge rejected a request to freely introduce transcripts and video of interviews with 18 Microsoft officials, including Bill Gates. Is MS Set For A $38 Billion Spree? (Tiffany Kary, ZDNet) Microsoft could go on a shopping spree to acquire key technologies and services as soon as its legal problems are out of the way. Microsoft To Continue Mac Support (Ian Fried, CNET News.com) Kevin Browne said Microsoft is focused on developing Office and Internet Explorer for the Mac, but it would consider adding other titles. Microsoft: .Net Starting To Take Hold (Wylie Wong, CNET News.com) Microsoft announced new software tools Wednesday in hope of persuading developers to build Web services using its .Net technology. Windows Features Not Vital, Expert Says (Jonathan Krim, Washington Post) Microsoft already produces "modular" versions of its operating system that allow manufacturers to pick and choose applications for various devices. === linux news ============= Lindows Opens New 'Sneak Preview' (Matthew Broersma, ZDNet UK) Lindows.com this week released a second "Sneak Preview" of its Linux-based OS, adding features for streamlining the process for installing new software and for viewing and printing non-Linux file formats. === reader : life ============= Test Scores Don't Say It All (Michael Elliott, Time) U.S. students are taught early to work with technology and in diversity. The Last Gerontocracy (Kurt Andersen, Slate) Why the anchors are so ancient. Louis Rukeyser's Stock On The Rise With CNBC Deal (Lisa de Moraes, Washington Post) Enterprising Louis Rukeyser has found a way to keep doing his financial investment program and stick it to PBS at the same time. Online Sales Of Used Books Draw Protest (David D. Kirkpatrick, New York Times) Authors are rebelling against new efforts by Amazon.com to spur sales of used books, a practice that has become a major source of revenue for Amazon but pays nothing to writers or publishers. A Chef Invents A Lobster Dish, And Pots Start Boiling All Over (Florence Fabricant, New York Times) Thomas Keller's recipe for butter-poached lobster has spread from its original home in the Napa Valley to restaurants across the country. And To Think That I Ate It On Clinton Street (Eric Asimov, New York Times) In a scant few years, Clinton Street on Manhattan's Lower East Side has undergone the equivalent of a whole body transformation. === reader : expressions ============= Tony Takitani (Haruki Murakami, New Yorker) Tony Takitani's real name was really that: Tony Takitani. Sierra Gentians (Jim Powell, Slate) === singapore top news ============= Singapore Economy Ready To Rise (Geoff Hiscock, CNN) Singapore's economy looks to have bottomed out after government figures released Wednesday show a 2.6 percent year-on-year contraction in the March quarter. === singapore news ============= Ez-Link Card On Sale Ahead Of Official Launch On Saturday (Channel NewsAsia) Cable Pact With SingTel Paves Way For StarHub-SCV Merger (Catherine Ong, Business Times Singapore) The merger is one step closer to reality following the removal of a major obstacle involving the lease of Singtel's phone lines. Let People Watch What They Want (Wang Yixing, Straits Times) If the PAC continues to play nanny, an enlightened society cannot develop. E-Filing Tax Returns Takes Too Long (Marcus Tan Teck Wei, Straits Times) I can only conclude that the technological infrastructure of the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore is not efficient enough to handle such a high volume of Internet traffic. Maths In Art You Can Touch (Tee Hun Ching, Straits Times) Children can try making kaleidoscopes and play with geometric puzzles at the Art Museum's Art Educaiton Gallery. Malaysia Airports Makes Overtures To 50 Airlines (Nicholas Fang, Straits Times) Tax breaks and passenger pick-up and drop-off rights are among hte perksit may offer, to lure airlines from Changi. Singapore Seen Keeping Easy Monetary Policy (Katherine Hunt, Reuters) Singapore's fledgling economic recovery will not immediately trigger any official chnage in the government's stance on the Singaproe dollar, its main monetary tool, analysts said on Wednesday. Chee Gets More Time To Secure Lawyers (Straits Times) Chee Soon Juan has more time to apply for two Queen's Counsel to be his lawyers in his legal tussle. Still Awaiting Singapore's Reply (The Star) "We have submitted [the new proposal] and Singapore has asked for time to respond." --- To modify your subscription, go to MyAppleMenu is edited by Heng-Cheong Leong. MyAppleMenu is not affiliated with Apple Computer, Inc., or any other companies in any manner. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, iBook, iPod, and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their registered holders. Copyright (C) 1996-2002 Heng-Cheong Leong. All rights reserved. From applesurf at myapplemenu.com Thu Apr 11 21:05:01 2002 From: applesurf at myapplemenu.com (applesurf@myapplemenu.com) Date: Thu Feb 3 15:10:52 2005 Subject: [MyAppleMenu] Apr 11, 2002 Message-ID: <20020412010501.24943.qmail@voot.pair.com> myapplemenu : newsletter === top ============= Apple To Target 'The Other 95%' (Simon Jary, Macworld UK) Apple is to launch a massive advertising campaign to woo Windows users to the Mac, later this year. === news ============= Microsoft Plans Mac Office Fixes (Ian Fried, CNET News.com) Microsoft plans to offer a modest update in late May or early June, but the company is not saying when it will solve one major shortcoming in its OS X offering: the lack of an e-mail program that can directly share data with a Microsoft Exchange server. When MacWEEK Ruled The Earth (Chuck La Tournous, RandomMaccess) Before there was the web, before there was the "dot com," there was MacWEEK. It was the ultimate Mac publication, not available to just anyone. First Mozilla Release Candidate On The Way (Matthew Borersma, ZDNet UK) The open-source browser's first testing version aimed at a wide user base could arrive as soon as this week, in preparation for the long-awaited release of Mozilla 1.0. Microsoft Entering New Stage With Apple (Jon Fortt, San Jose Mercury News) Despite assurances from the manager of Microsoft's Mac busines unit, everyone is not convinced. Mac Web Browsers Draw Battle Lines (Ben Wilson, NewsFactor) A handful of competitors are battling to claim Mac OS X's fertile user base. Locking Out The Hackers (BBC News) Broadband users worried that their PC is vulnerable will soon be able to buy a new "black box" that watches over their net link to stop viruses and hack attacks. Year Of The iPod? (BusinessWeek) Mac fans certainly think so. Our Reader Survey found that most would have no problem paying over $400 for Apple's snazzy music player. "Total OS X" Sign Of Good Things To Come? (Derrick Story, O'Reilly Network) Total OS X is the first cooperative effort between Macworld and O'Reilly. Our goal was to pool our collective knowledge about Apple's new OS and publish a special 13th issue that was unlike anything already on the streets. === opinions ============= Is Streamed QT Dead? (Ron Carlson, Insanely Great Mac) Why Microsoft And Apple Need To Renew Their Vows (David Coursey, ZDNet) For the time being, I'm taking both sides at their word. But, like the rest of their combined customer base, I still want to see proof. And I want to see it in writing. === reviews ============= Adobe InDesign 2.0 (Cliff Joseph, vnunet.com) A solid upgrade that concentrates on productivity. iMac Is aOK (Dave Bullard, Herald Sun) The specifications make it good value for money. Three Strikes For Zoboomafoo (Larry Blasko, Associated Press) The Learning Company has been belting children's educational software out of the park for years, but its recent offering of Zoboomafoo Creature Quest for the Windows and Macintosh platforms is three called strikes. === internet top news ============= Seeking Profits, Internet Companies Alter Privacy Policy (Saul Hansell, New York Times) Pressed for profits, Internet companies are increasingly selling access to their users' postal mail addresses and telephone numbers, in addition to flooding their e-mail boxes with junk mail. Inventing The Future (Tim O'Reilly, O'Reilly Network) The facilities being pioneered by thousands of individual hackers and entrepreneurs will, without quesiton, be integrated into a standardized platform that enables a next generation of applications. === internet news ============= When MacWEEK Ruled The Earth (Chuck La Tournous, RandomMaccess) Before there was the web, before there was the "dot com," there was MacWEEK. It was the ultimate Mac publication, not available to just anyone. First Mozilla Release Candidate On The Way (Matthew Borersma, ZDNet UK) The open-source browser's first testing version aimed at a wide user base could arrive as soon as this week, in preparation for the long-awaited release of Mozilla 1.0. Mac Web Browsers Draw Battle Lines (Ben Wilson, NewsFactor) A handful of competitors are battling to claim Mac OS X's fertile user base. Make A Million, Lose A Million, Who Cares? (Jeff Beard, Salon) Even in the middle of the dot-com boom, some start-ups weren't just about the money. Microsoft Has Shelved Its Internet 'Persona' Service (John Markoff, New York Times) Microsoft has quietly shelved My Services, a consumer information service that was once planned as the centerpiece of .NET. === wintel top news ============= Are Ads A Gateway To Illegal CDs? (Brad King, Wired News) "Gateway supports your right to enjoy digital music legally." Microsoft Has Shelved Its Internet 'Persona' Service (John Markoff, New York Times) Microsoft has quietly shelved My Services, a consumer information service that was once planned as the centerpiece of .NET. === wintel news ============= Microsoft Plans Mac Office Fixes (Ian Fried, CNET News.com) Microsoft plans to offer a modest update in late May or early June, but the company is not saying when it will solve one major shortcoming in its OS X offering: the lack of an e-mail program that can directly share data with a Microsoft Exchange server. Microsoft Ventures Forth Again In China (Reuters) Intel Froze Exec Salaries, Cut Bonuses (John G Spooner, CNET News.com) Intel froze pay among top executives and slashed bonuses last year, but it increased option grants. Microsoft Entering New Stage With Apple (Jon Fortt, San Jose Mercury News) Despite assurances from the manager of Microsoft's Mac busines unit, everyone is not convinced. Microsoft Corners States' Economist (Reuters) An economist testifying for nine states against Microsoft balked on Thursday at supporting one of the key provisions in the states' plan. Economist: Get Microsoft Under Control (Joe Wilcox, ZDNet) Without stiff controls on its business practices, Microsoft will continue to maintain "an applications barrier to entry" that significantly thwarts competition in the software market, an economist testified Thursday. Microsoft Defends Licensing Plan (Andrea Malcolm, Computerworld New Zealand) Licensing programme designed to make complex process "easier to manage". Why Microsoft And Apple Need To Renew Their Vows (David Coursey, ZDNet) For the time being, I'm taking both sides at their word. But, like the rest of their combined customer base, I still want to see proof. And I want to see it in writing. === linux news ============= Red Hat CEO Named Chairman (Tiffany Kary, CNET News.com) Matthew Szulik replaces Bob Young, a Red Hat founder, who will continue to serve as a board member. MS Office For Linux: Why It Won't Convert The Masses (David Morgenstern, ZDNet) Would it make a difference if you could easily run your essential Microsoft Office applications under Linux? === reader : world ============= In The Mideast Peace Theater, Well-Rehearsed Exits (Mark Leibovich, Washington Post) Previous U.S. negotiators describe thankless role of the go-between. === reader : tech ============= Make A Million, Lose A Million, Who Cares? (Jeff Beard, Salon) Even in the middle of the dot-com boom, some start-ups weren't just about the money. === reader : life ============= Leaping The Abyss (Gregory Benford, Reason) Stephen Hawking on black holes, unified field theory, and Mariyln Monroe. Radio Fliers (Valerie J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times) Re-creating old-style broadcast dramas allow kids' imaginations to take flight. Back In The Saddle (P. Smith, Salon) These days, because I am an airline pilot, people want to know if I'm scared. Of course I'm scared. I would be nervious flying with a pilot who wasn't. Oprah's Book Fatigue (Chris Lehmann, Slate) How fiction's best friend ran out of stuff to read. Relaunching Governors Island (Robert Yaro and Robert Pirani, New York Times) Governors Island can play an important role in the rebirth of Lower Manhattan. Unloading His Books, But Not His Conscience (Fred Bernstein, New York Times) Amazon did well, and I've got money in my checking account. It's the authors I'm worried about. Almost Famous (Lorraine Adams, Washington Monthly) The rise of the "nobody" memoir. === singapore top news ============= Singapore Unveils Tax Changes In Bid To Stay Competitive (Jacqueline Wong, Reuters) Singapore proposed sweeping changes to its tax system on Thursday through cuts in corporate and personal taxes and higher consumer taxes, aiming to boost its competitiveness and growth while maintaining a balanced budget. The proposals were welcomed by businesses and investors, but met with scepticism among lower income earners and job seekers. === singapore news ============= Artistic Dining (Cheah Ui Hoon, Business Times Singapore) Chefs Zhang Jin Jie and Arun Sampanthavivat demonstrate well how food can become an art form. A Savvy Tax Package, But Could It Be Bolder Still? (Vikram Khanna, Business Times Singapore) The need to increase GST is questionable - unless there are new expenditure-heavy policies in the pipeline that we don't know about yet. Is Privacy Protected By Law? (Thomas Teo Chun Nee, Straits Times) There do not seem to be any laws in place aimed at protecting the privacy of citizens. New Life For Anak Bukit (Alicia Yeo, Straits Times) Once bustling with street hawkers, the sleepy enclave along Upper Bt Timah is slated for a makeover. The Late Show (Michelle Ho and Ruby Pan, Straits Times) It's round 'bout midnight and you need a kopi fix. Never fear, there's a kopitiam near. PM Tells How Note From KL Can Help (Narendra Aggarwal, Straits Times) Goh Chok Tong urged KL to send an offiical note spelling out its concerns over land-reclamation work here. DPM Lee To Deliver Singapore Budget On 3 May (Channel NewsAsia) The budget is expected to include the tax changes recommended by the taxation subgroup of the Economic Review Committee. 'I Not Stupid' Grosses $3.6m At Box Office (Channel NewsAsia) 'I Not Stupid' has become the second biggest local film of all time in Singapore. Experts: Project May Lead To More Accidents (Mazwin Nik Anis, The Star) Maritime experts see the recent collision that occurred near Singapore'e Pulau Tekong reclamation area near Pasir Gudang Port as the beginning of more such calamities linked to the project. --- To modify your subscription, go to MyAppleMenu is edited by Heng-Cheong Leong. MyAppleMenu is not affiliated with Apple Computer, Inc., or any other companies in any manner. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, iBook, iPod, and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their registered holders. Copyright (C) 1996-2002 Heng-Cheong Leong. All rights reserved. From applesurf at myapplemenu.com Fri Apr 12 21:05:01 2002 From: applesurf at myapplemenu.com (applesurf@myapplemenu.com) Date: Thu Feb 3 15:10:52 2005 Subject: [MyAppleMenu] Apr 12, 2002 Message-ID: <20020413010501.58776.qmail@voot.pair.com> myapplemenu : newsletter === top ============= WWDC 'Will Be Best Yet' - Kerris (Jonny Evans, Macworld UK) "It's going to the coming of age for Apple and Mac OS X." === news ============= NAB Convention Boon For Apple, Bust For MPEG-4 (Ben Wilson, NewsFactor) PowerBook Adventures (Garry Barker, Sydney Morning Herald) A couple of Titanium PowerBook computers, a video camera and a satellite telephone are among the essential items on board Kijana, the elegant 16.5-metre yacht that has set off on a two-year voyage around the world, captained by a skinny kid with a powerful personality. Formac Shows Off External DVD-RW Drive (Joe Wilcox, CNET News.com) UBS Upgrades Ratings On Apple, Says Co. In 'Unique Position' (Dow Jones) US Warburg doesn't expect Apple to meet March quarter expectations, but that didn't stop the investment firm from raising its rating on the stock to a strong buy from a hold. === opinions ============= A New Age In Personal Computing (Adam Robert Guha, Low End Mac) Is the all-purpose "home computer" dead? === reviews ============= Do-It-Yourself Wi-Fi (Owen Thomas, Business 2.0) How to build a high-speed wireless home network of your own. Teaching Your iPod Some New Tricks (Josh Quittner, Business 2.0) Four crafty ways to expand the horizons of Apple's potent MP3 player. === internet news ============= Why Web Services Will Kill HTTP -- Eventually (Larry Seltzer, ZDNet) Give Your Password To Complete Strangers? No Problem... (Tim Richardson, The Register) AOL Time Warner Stock Hits Post-Merger Low (Geraldine Fabrikant with Saul Hansell, New York Times) Investors have grown concerned about the company's balance sheet, turmoil in its Internet unit, and stock sales by a big shareholder. === wintel top news ============= Microsoft's Mythical Man-Years (Scott Rosenberg, Salon) The company boasts that it's making Herculean security efforts -- but throwing more people at software problems rarely solves them. Microsoft And Trust (Dan Gillmor, SiliconValley.com) Someday, unless Microsoft changes its ways, it will be brought down from a combination of its own arrogance, law enforcement and pure market forces. Then it will learn, too late, that it has no friends. Temporary allies, yes. But no friends. === wintel news ============= Why Web Services Will Kill HTTP -- Eventually (Larry Seltzer, ZDNet) Lots Of No-Shows At Microsoft Conference (Allison Linn, Associated Press) Mexican President Vicente Fox can't leave his country, former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev unexpectedly must return to his, and Microsoft President Rick Belluzzo quit. Microsoft Shifts Web Services Plan Toward Companies (Reuters) Microsoft has reworked its Web-based services strategy, shifting tactics from an initial plan to act as the main gatekeeper for customer data, to providing basic software to let companies built their own versions of such services. Win-XP Search Assistant Silently Downloads Files (Thomas C Greene, The Register) Fo rnow it appears that there' snothing here for users to worry about. But there is a question about MS playing fast and loose with people's Internet connections. === linux top news ============= Wireless Linux: Putting Wireless To Work (David HM Spector, O'Reilly Network) One of the best-supported access points is also one of the first that was available: the Apple AirPort. === reader : world ============= The White Stuff (Paul Krugman, New York Times) The Bush administration has appointed a recorded number of corporation executives to high-level positions, often regulating or doing business with their former employers. === reader : tech ============= Microsoft's Mythical Man-Years (Scott Rosenberg, Salon) The company boasts that it's making Herculean security efforts -- but throwing more people at software problems rarely solves them. Can Technology Foil Hijackers? (Matthew L. Wald, New York Times) Steps that increase security once a plane is in the air may create their own saftey risks. === reader : life ============= Neo Is The One (Bryan Walsh, Time) Singapore's biggest movie star has it all: he's breaking the box office and goofing on the government. Black-Tie Pot Pies (Russ Parsons, Los Angeles Times) Here's what happens when three Southern Califronia chefs dress up an American classic. Checking Out The Checkpoints (Malcolm Gladwell, Slate) The curious irrationality of airport security. Farmer In A Cell? (Garance Franke-Ruta, The American Prospect) Who Jose Bove, the anti-McDonalds vandal and sometime Palestinian liberator, really is. === singapore news ============= Singapore Consumer Tax Hike Worries Retailers (Jacqueline Wong, Reuters) Retailers are hoping that a rush for big items ahead of the changes, and as shoppers get used to the increase after that, will even out the initial losses in business. Hong Kong Mulls Next Move As Singapore Unveils Tax Cuts (Andrea Ricci, Reuters) Tax experts disagree on how big a blow the move would be. Neo Is The One (Bryan Walsh, Time) Singapore's biggest movie star has it all: he's breaking the box office and goofing on the government. Singapore Says Malaysia's Reclamation Worries Unfounded (Reuters) "Mah Bow Tan has assured me that there was no basis whatsoever for the Malaysians' complaints." Full-Time Mother Or Full-Time Career Woman? (Soh Ping Ling, Asahi Shimbun) The biggest different [between Japan and Singapore] is the role of women inraising their children, especially during the period of infancy. --- To modify your subscription, go to MyAppleMenu is edited by Heng-Cheong Leong. MyAppleMenu is not affiliated with Apple Computer, Inc., or any other companies in any manner. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, iBook, iPod, and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their registered holders. Copyright (C) 1996-2002 Heng-Cheong Leong. All rights reserved. From applesurf at myapplemenu.com Sat Apr 13 21:05:01 2002 From: applesurf at myapplemenu.com (applesurf@myapplemenu.com) Date: Thu Feb 3 15:10:52 2005 Subject: [MyAppleMenu] Apr 13, 2002 Message-ID: <20020414010501.87755.qmail@voot.pair.com> myapplemenu : newsletter === top ============= What, We Worry? (David Pogue, Macworld) Don't fret about the little things in Mac OS X -- it'll be fine in the end. === news ============= >From Venerable Mac To iMac: After 15 Years, We Jumped Into The 21st Century (Stephen H. Dumpy, Seattle Times) Stephen Dunphy holds his faithful Apple Macintosh SE. In the background is his new pedestal iMac. He and his wife decided it was time to purchase a new computer. Web Wizardry Keeps Glenwood On Top Of News (Mary T. Robbins, Howard County Times) The webcast is created with software called iMovie, Real Producer, Dreamweaver and Fireworks. Bar Harbor Parents Try Out Laptops, Learn Rules For Use At Home (Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News) Parents saw firsthand how their children are using laptop computers in the classroom. Later this month, pupils will take their Apple iBooks home for the first time. Microsoft Pledges Apple Allegiance (Russell Redman, CRN) Head of software giant's Macintosh unit says joint product pact unnecessary. === opinions ============= Apple And OpenOffice: A Perfect Match (Alex Alexzander, osOpinion.com) Apple can and should show the world that the time for Microsoft to rule the office suite market is truly over. === reviews ============= OIDS 2.0 (Tony Belding, Inside Mac Games) Great gameplay conquers all, and there's no other game that plays quite like OIDS. DoubleClick: Ads Still Weak (Reuters) Internet marketing company DoubleClick on Thursday reported a first-quarter net loss but surprised Wall Street by showing an operating profit even as revenue fell, reflecting aggressive cost cutting. InDesign 2.0 (MacAddict) One of the advantages of joining the Adobe matrix is the seamless integration among its sibling programs. QuarkXPress 5.0 (MacAddict) QuarkXPress 5.0 is a formidable program -- but it's also a mixed bag. Apple's iPod (Matthew Miller, T.H.E. Journal) While the iPod is made for Mac fanatics, it will also impress PC lovers. iMac Vs 800 MHz Tower - Which Machine Gives You More Bang For The Buck, A Performance Report (MacSpeedZone) The iMac turn in close to the same performance as the low-end Tower, and will take up a lot less spaces in your work area. === internet top news ============= Google Tests Search Tools For Developers (Stefanie Olsen, CNET News.com) Google is quietly testing a new service that lets Web developers perform automated searches of its vast Internet database and publish the results on their own sites. === internet news ============= Mozilla Set For A Splash? (Jim Hu, ZDNet) Mozilla is an unlikely candidate for a comeback, given that it is barely sliding out of the box. === wintel top news ============= Microsoft To Make Its Case (Joe Wilcox, CNET News.com) The showdown between nine litigating states and Microsoft moves into its second -- and potentially most tumultuous -- phase Monday, as the plaintiff states close their case and the software giant presents its first witnesses. === wintel news ============= Microsoft's Flaw-Finding Tool Has Its Own Flaw (Dennis Fisher, eWeek) Just days after its release, users are reporting a raft of problems with Microsoft's new vulnerability scanning tool. Gates Is The Star Witness In Microsoft's Turn In Court (Charles Pope, Seattle Post-Intelligencer) Gates is one of 30 witnesses that Microsoft attorneys said they might call in the effort to persuade a federal judge to reject a more stringent settlement. Week In Review: Much Ado At Microsoft (CNET News.com) Microsoft's to-do list was a mile long this week: lend a hand to Macintosh, give a nod to some DVD standard, and get some repairs done on a few software applications. Microsoft Pledges Apple Allegiance (Russell Redman, CRN) Head of software giant's Macintosh unit says joint product pact unnecessary. Wi-Fi "Lite" From Microsoft (Ben Charny, CNET News.com) Microsoft will show off some details of how to lighten the number of tasks routinely given to a Wi-Fi radio, the most expensive of several pieces of Wi-Fi equipment. Apple And OpenOffice: A Perfect Match (Alex Alexzander, osOpinion.com) Apple can and should show the world that the time for Microsoft to rule the office suite market is truly over. === linux top news ============= Hollywood's New Enemy -- Linux Fans (Lisa M. Bowman, ZDNet) Spooked by Hollywood-backed legislation that seeks to regulate technology, Linux geeks plan to launch a political-action committee that fights back. === linux news ============= Red Hat Bitten By Linux's Low Cost (Chrstina Drness, Scripps Howard News Service) Red Hat's search for a business model that works in the world of freely available, open-source software has been difficult. Judging by the company's sliding sales and slumping stock price, it's unclear whether Red Hat has found it yet. Linux Set To Take On Microsoft In India (Bipin Chandran, Business Standard) Caldera is making a major splash in the Indian market. === reader : world ============= Route To Terror (Richard Leiby, Washington Post) On Jerusalem's vulnerable buses, fear rides along. === reader : life ============= Horrors! Girls With Gavels! (Anna Quindlen, Newsweek) What a difference a day makes. And if the boys stay home -- well, there's a lesson there, too. Concern From The Ground Up (Nicolai Ouroussoff, Los Angeles Times) Guidelines for developing the trade center site play it safe. What's needed? A desire to break rules. Power In Your Hand (Sophie Pedder, The Economist) The digital era is supposed to revolutionise television. The way people use it will change, but television will remain mainly a vehicle for mass entertainment. Seeing Greens (Alex Heard, Slate) How to watch the Masters like a pro. On Death's Trail, A Detective Larger Than Life (Seth Mydans, New York Times) Dr. Pornthip Rojanasunand, perhaps the strangest looking pathologist in the world, is a leading voice for social change in Thailand. === singapore top news ============= Singapore To Meet IT Challenge With Review Of Censorship (Business Times Singapore) "The state cannot decide for each child which movie to watch, or what cyber games to play, beyond putting in place some general system of classification to guide or restrict access." Mahathir Insists Objections Are Valid (Straits Times) "If Singapore says it is baseless, then it has to show us how it is baseless." === singapore news ============= Easing The Long Queues For Ez-Link Cards (Arlina Arshad and Krist Boo, Straits Times) TransitLink will recall workers and open more counters to cope with hordes of people buying new card. Workers' Party Slams Proposal To Raise GST (Straits Times) THis will hit the poor hardest and is merely a means to ensure that the government has a steady source of revenue. Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid (Sumiko Tan, Straits Times) If all else fails, perhaps the best way to get singles to marry and have babies is to drum into them the loneliness of being single and childless. Home Affairs Working On Booklet On ISA: Wong Kan Seng (Channel NewsAsia) The aim is to address a lack of awareness about why a person is detained under the ISA and not produced before a court of law. Singaporeans Will Never Go Thirsty: Environment Minister (Channel NewsAsia) The government will do whatever is necessary to ensure there will always be enough water to meet the needs of domestic consumption and industry. Ease Of Selling Informatiion Is Unhealthy (Peter Wee Chee Wan, Straits Times) The ease with which Singapore companies can trade an individual's details for money is surely unhealthy for our reputation as a financial centre. Wider Use Planned For Ez-Link Smart Card (Karamjit Kaur, Straits Times) Users will be able to use the contactless bus and MRT card to pay for carpark and ERP charges and buy things in future. --- To modify your subscription, go to MyAppleMenu is edited by Heng-Cheong Leong. MyAppleMenu is not affiliated with Apple Computer, Inc., or any other companies in any manner. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, iBook, iPod, and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their registered holders. Copyright (C) 1996-2002 Heng-Cheong Leong. All rights reserved. From applesurf at myapplemenu.com Sun Apr 14 21:05:01 2002 From: applesurf at myapplemenu.com (applesurf@myapplemenu.com) Date: Thu Feb 3 15:10:52 2005 Subject: [MyAppleMenu] Apr 14, 2002 Message-ID: <20020415010501.1720.qmail@voot.pair.com> myapplemenu : newsletter === top ============= The Sky's The Limit (Heather Wright, Stuff New Zealand) Behind the marketing is a surprisngly simple system with a FileMaker Pro database key to the company's operations. === news ============= New OS X / UNIX Ad (MacNN) Apple To Reveal Profits Dip (Ananova) Apple is expected on Wednesday to post second quarter profits of 10 cents a share, down from 11 cents last year, amid fears of disappointing iMac sales. === internet top news ============= Old Domain Refrains (Ed Foster, InfoWorld) Allow me to declare this once and for all: VeriSign's domain registration operation is out of control. === wintel news ============= Microsoft Learns Lesson From Unlikely Place: The Competition (Allison Linn, Associated Press) Microsoft has started to allow access of Windows code to some of its biggest corporate customers and some outside technical experts who put together and manage large computer systems. === reader : tech ============= Silicon Valley's Spy Game (Jeffrey Rosen, New York Times) The post-boom high-tech industry has found a new backer -- the Office of Homeland Security. The mission is to help the government track its citizens the way Amazon tracks its customers. === reader : life ============= Conquering The Grand Canyon (Susan Spano, Los Angeles Times) Six determined women make it to the bottom and back on a beginner's trek that fulfills dreams -- and punishes bodies. Escape From Sugarland (Carol Morello, Washington Post) For most families, five servings of fruits and vegetables per day is the impossible dream. Now meet the Gersons. The Light At The End Of The Chunnel (Peter Landesman, New York Times) What was built as a high-speed link for rcih Europeans has become an underground railroad for refugees desperate to make it to England -- no matter how dangerous the journey. Your Life: The Highlights (Matt Richtel, New York Times) Technology, which has long been used to improve our productivity at work, is now helping us make our leisure time more efficient. Literary Stories And All-Out Screamers From Stephen King (Walter Kirn, New York Times) The publication of a new book of stories, "Everything's Eventual," which includes four that appeared in The New Yorker, invites one to reconsider Stephen King. If It's A Musical, It Was Probably A Movie (Peter Marks, New York Times) More and more, Broadway musicals are being adapted from popular movies as producers try to make a risky venture safer. === singapore top news ============= Job Ads Slide Eases In March (Andrea Tan, Business Times Singapore) The number of newspaper job ads continued to slide in March but the 32 per cent year-on-year fall was less severe than the 69 per cent in February. === singapore news ============= Long Queues For Ez-Link Card Continue For Second Day (Channel NewsAsia) Queues remained long despite steps taken to relieve the situation. Ethnic Self Help Groups Have Not Deepened Fault Lines: PM Goh (Channel NewsAsia) Singapore To See Big Jump In PDA Sales This Year (Leo Kee Chye, Business Times Singapore) Due mainly to the government and private sector push to boost PDAs' usage. FairPrice Trying Out New No-Frills Discount Concept (Kalpana Rashiwala, Business Times Singapore) Two outlets, in Woodlands and Hougang, converted to the new format. Reclamation Works Did Not Cause Mishap (Capt Khong Shen Ping, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, Straits Times) Investigations into the cause of the collision are ongoing and, in the interim, baseless speculation is unhelpful. Many Still Flocking To JB To Shop (Natalie Soh, Straits Times) Seafood Joints Set For Battle (Krist Boo, Straits Times) New chain of four eateries at Turf City levies no service charge, giving East Coast restaurants a run for their money. Size Matters In Suburban Shopping (Vladimir Guevarra, Straits Times) Some neighbourhood complexes are feeling the crunch as consmers flock to bigger ones with a wider product range. Proposed Tax Changes Not Instant Fix For Job Market (Straits Times) Assessment of job situation still same, says Minister Lee. Singapore Has 'Right Of Way' To Johor Lighthouse (Brendan Pereira, Straits Times) "We do not know whether they have encroached or not because we have an arrangement for Singapore staff to be on Pulau Pisang to man the lighthouse. And Singapore has opened a path for its use." Tan Soo Khoon Wants To See Singaporeans Speak Up More Freely (Channel NewsAsia) While Parliament is one place for such frank opinions, he said, it has to go beyond the confines of the Parliament House for it to be effective. 'We Have Right To Voice Concern' (Mazwin Nik Anis, The Star) Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar said Kuala Lumpur has always emphasised the importance of forging good relations with its neighbours but the friendly attitude should not perceived as being weak. Country Needs To Get More Aggressive (Mardupi Ismail, New Straits Times) Malaysia does not seem to have a medium- or long-term game plan of how to compete in this new world of globalisation and the looming economic behemoth of China. Singapore, of course, has it all figured out. Neighbourliness The Bett erPolicy (John Teo, New Straits Times) It can be safely argued that proportionately many more Malaysians feel hard done by Singapore than the other way round. the onus has to be on Singapor ebeing seen to be making amends. Long Queues At Sales Counter As Ez-Link Card Offiically Launched (Channel NewsAsia) While the Ez-link card may be easy to use, it is not so easy to buy. --- To modify your subscription, go to MyAppleMenu is edited by Heng-Cheong Leong. MyAppleMenu is not affiliated with Apple Computer, Inc., or any other companies in any manner. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, iBook, iPod, and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their registered holders. Copyright (C) 1996-2002 Heng-Cheong Leong. All rights reserved. From applesurf at myapplemenu.com Mon Apr 15 21:05:01 2002 From: applesurf at myapplemenu.com (applesurf@myapplemenu.com) Date: Thu Feb 3 15:10:52 2005 Subject: [MyAppleMenu] Apr 15, 2002 Message-ID: <20020416010501.33018.qmail@voot.pair.com> myapplemenu : newsletter === top ============= Apple Pictures Growth (Alex L. Goldfayn, Chicago Tribune) Company tempts Windows users with year-long parade of products. Adobe Ships Photoshop 7.0 (Remy Davison, Insanely Great Mac) Adobe has commenced shipping its OS X-native version of Photoshop. === news ============= The Microsoft Macintosh (John D. Ruley, Byte) "[Microsot] said they're fully committted to building a lot of neat stuff for the Mac -- but they aren't going to tell us how they're doing it." 4D v6.8 Native For Mac OS X (Dennis Sellers, MacCentral) Jobs To Keynote WWDC, Demo Mac OS X "Jaguar" Upgrade (MacMinute) A Top-Secret, One-Of-A-Kind Mac (Leander Kahney, Wired News) A private computer museum in an old barn may have the rarest Mac ever: an apparently unique computer evidently made for a spy or military agency. It's so secret, no one knows anything about it. How To Hack An iPod (Chris Taylor, Time) Owners of Apple's MP3 player opened it up and added all sorts of bells and whistles. You can too. === reviews ============= Six Months With A TiBook (John C Welch, Workingmac.com) The only reason I went for a TiBook instead of an iBook is because I need dual monitors. The extra speed is not worth [the] thrice-daily cable struggle. Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds (Michael Phillips, Inside Mac Games) Bottom line, Star Wars Galactic Battlegrounds will be an ountstanding RTS for our platform and a gem for all Star Wars fans. === internet top news ============= AOL Slips As It Tries To Get Grip On Market (Saul Hansell, New York Times) Everything that the critics said about America Online turned out to be true -- years later. === internet news ============= Microsoft-IBM Web Conspiracy? I Don't Think So (David Coursey, ZDNet) Why? Because the marketplace won't let it happen. === wintel top news ============= How Microsoft Conquered Washington (Jeffrey H. Birnbaum, Fortune) By spending lots of money -- of course -- but also by doing lots of creative lobbying you don't know about. === wintel news ============= Government Examining HP Vote (Margaret Kane and Ian Fried, CNET News.com) Analyst: Xbox May Miss Sales Targets (Reuters) Sales of Microsoft's Xbox game console have slowed to the point that sales estimates for both the software giant and its manufacturing partner could be adversely affected, a financial analyst said Monday. Change In Microsoft's Licensing Prices Attracts Some Colleges And Worries Others (Florence Olsen, Chronicle Of Higher Education) New leasing option saves money in the short term but might limit choices later. The Microsoft Macintosh (John D. Ruley, Byte) "[Microsot] said they're fully committted to building a lot of neat stuff for the Mac -- but they aren't going to tell us how they're doing it." Intel To Pay In Chip Patent Dispute (Ian Fried, CNET News.com) Intel has agreed to pay at least $300 million to settle a long running legal dispute with Intergraph, which at one time developed its own microprocessor for high-end workstations, the companies said in a joint release. Intel Cuts Prices To Pave Way For New Chips (Michael Kanellos, CNET News.com) Intel cut prices on Pentium 4 and Pentium III chips for desktops and on several low-voltage mobile chips on Sunday to make way for new processors that will appear over the next few weeks, the company said. Microsoft's License To Confuse (Gavin Clarke, ComputerWire) Microsoft has blamed confusion over forthcoming changes to its licensing model for sparking a revolt among enterprise customers, who are threatening to throw out Windows operating systems and applications for cheaper alternatives. Microsoft-IBM Web Conspiracy? I Don't Think So (David Coursey, ZDNet) Why? Because the marketplace won't let it happen. Will Dell Click In Asia? (BusinessWeek) The PC maker is going all out to win a bigger piece of the pie. === linux news ============= Linux For The Masses (Gary Krakow, MSNBC) Installation a snap with Desktop/LX from Lycoris. === reader : world ============= Seize The Night (Richard Leiby, Washington Post) In Jerusalem's dance clubs, young Israelis party like there's no tomorrow. Take The DNA Kits Off The Shelves (Bob Herbert, New York Times) There is now an effort in Congress to bring a greater degree of professionalism, order and efficiency to the collection and processing of DNA evidence in rape cases. === reader : tech ============= In Defense Of Copyright (Damien Cave, Salon) A top intellectual property lawyer argues that the Supreme Court's decision to review the Sonny Bono Copyright Extension Act is plain wrong. Guys And Digital Dolls (Bob Thompson, Washington Post) What's not to like about an ingenious computer game that tries to imitate real life? A skeptical parent's guide to The Sims. Tue Futristic Segway Scooter Is A Publicity Success (Teresa Riordan, New York Times) The importance of "It" may have as much to do with the scooter's future engine as with the scooter itself. === reader : life ============= Don't Mention It (Calvin Trillin, New Yorker) The hidden life and times of a Greenwich Village restaurant. "Smells Like Teen Spirit" (Jamie Allen, Salon) Was Nirvana's angry, culture-shifting 1991 anthem really a revolution? Maybe not. But it changed my life. Twisting Arms & Talking Heads (Howard Kurtz, Washington Post) Every week, the White House plots strategy for dealing with the Middle East, Afghanistan and the Sunday talk shows. Comforts In New Mexico's Rugged Landscape (Kathryn Jones, New York Times) North of Sante Fe, an elegant inn sits amid dramatic rock formations that inspired Georgia O'Keeffe. Celebrities With Sobering Stories To Tell (Janet Maslin, New York Times) There are celebrated authors, and then there are authors who happen to be celebrities. Can't Beat The Buffet (Jon Filson and Jennifer Bain, Toronto Star) There's an old joke -- "The food is bad, but at least there were lots of it" -- that pretty much sums up every buffet that ever was. === singapore top news ============= Why The Malaysian Media Clamour Over Tekong? (Lee Kim Chew, Straits Times) Pulau Tekong's reclamation is not the only instance of biased reporting in the Malaysian media. === singapore news ============= Where Do Ez-Link Deposits Go? (Ong Seh Bin, Straits Times) This seems to be a clear example of conflict of interest, or of how government agencies are making money where they shouldn't. Broadcasters Have Final Say On What TV Shows To Air (Eddie C.Y. Kuo, Programme Advisory Committee, Straits Times) The PAC is purely an advisory committee. In the end, it is up to the broadcaster to decide what programmes will be aired, and up to the viewers to make their choice. Farecard Refund Claims Causing Delays (Straits Times) Long delays are common at sales counters because of customers who claim refunds for their old farecards while buying the ez-link cards. Chee Says QCs Will Defend Him For Free (Straits Times) Baby Blues Or Bonus? (Tee Hun Ching, Straits Times) Four married ocuples - two with children and two without - tell why birth pangs give them joy, or the jitters. Time For Good Faith And Sincerity (Editorial, New Straits Times) Shorn of diplomatic dressing, Singapore's recent actions and its posture appear as little more than a heavy-hearted concession to fateful regional geopolitics. Singapore's Trade Minister To Visit Malaysia (Straits Times) George Yeo will visit Malaysia from Tuesday to Saturday to 'reaffirm and strengthen' business ties and explore opportunities. Port Technology Makes Singapore Model Of Efficiency (Alexa Olesen, Associated Press) --- To modify your subscription, go to MyAppleMenu is edited by Heng-Cheong Leong. MyAppleMenu is not affiliated with Apple Computer, Inc., or any other companies in any manner. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, iBook, iPod, and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their registered holders. Copyright (C) 1996-2002 Heng-Cheong Leong. All rights reserved. From applesurf at myapplemenu.com Tue Apr 16 21:05:02 2002 From: applesurf at myapplemenu.com (applesurf@myapplemenu.com) Date: Thu Feb 3 15:10:52 2005 Subject: [MyAppleMenu] Apr 16, 2002 Message-ID: <20020417010502.72189.qmail@voot.pair.com> myapplemenu : newsletter === top ============= Mac OS X Server 10.1.4 Available (MacMinute) Version 10.1.4 offers improved SMTP relay exchange for sending mail to certain email addresses and allows delivery of mail from remote hosts which do not specify a name. Apple Offers Developer Assistance Through ADC (Jim Dalrymple, MacCentral) The Apple Developer Connection (ADC) is doing more to help new developers bring their products to the Mac platform than ever before. === news ============= Microsoft Internet Explorer X 5.1.4 Released (MacMinute) Microsoft Offers Network Security Updates For Office X (MacMinute) no More Microsoft IE Support For Mac? (Kelly McNeill, osOpinion) Analysts are asking whether something significant should be read into the subtle message Apple has delivered by way of its recent print ad. Email Client Update From Bare Bones (Mac Observer) Mac OS X Drivers Available For Microsoft Hardware (Jim Dalrymple, MacCentral) Users can download drivers for the Office Keyboard, Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer, Natural keyboard Pro, Internet Keyboard Pro and IntelliMouse Optical. Aladdin, Opera Forge Promotion Deal (Macworld UK) A Use For Bluetooth -- Goofing Off During Boring Meetings (Henry Norr, San Francisco Chronicle) More than a year after Bluetooth products began shipping, there's still not a lot you can do with the technology. New Book Documents iPhoto Features And Quirks (Adam C. Engst, TidBITS) While writing about iPhoto and seeing the discussions taking place about it online, it became blindlingly obvious that Apple was likely to update iPhoto soon, with a July release being the latest we could imagine. Mac OS X: Apple's Key To The Enterprise Door (Ben Wilson, NewsFactor) If Apple begins to seize a larger piece of the enterprise market because of OS X, interoperability with established platforms will be a prime issue. ThinkFree Office 2.0 For Mac (MacSlash) === opinions ============= Discussion: Apple's Response To Microsoft: Unix Ads? (Slashdot) Is Apple's IE Exclusivity Ending? (Dave Buse, osOpinion) While Apple is not abandoning IE - quite the contrary - the company once again seems to be advocating software alternatives with which UNIX users are more familiar. === reviews ============= Speak Your Mind To Your Mac (Troy Dreier, PC Magazine) It's fine for dictation but falls short in offering complete comptuer control. Dual 1-GHz Makes The Fastest Apples Yet (Troy Dreier, PC Magazine) The speed and configuration of the dual 1-GHz Mac are sure to please Mac fans and may even win over new users. Sorting Out PowerBook G3 Series Model Confusion (Charles Moore, MacOPINION) How Fast Does PhotoShop 7 Run On The Fastest G4 Power Mac? (Rob ART Morgan, Bare Feats) === internet top news ============= Netscape, Not IE, Put On New CompuServer (Jim Hu, CNET News.com) AOL on Tuesday fired the first shot in what may signal the rekindling of a Web browser war against Microsoft. The Engine Stalls At AOL (Frank Gibney Jr and Daniel Eisenberg Dulles, Time) Steve Case's online giant was supposed to take Time Warner to new heights, not lows. Business Pros Flock To Weblogs (Martin Wolk, MSNBC) Increasingly professionals in many fields are adopting a technology that until recently was considered to be largely th eprovince of insomniac teen diarists and technology geeks. === internet news ============= Microsoft Internet Explorer X 5.1.4 Released (MacMinute) Email Client Update From Bare Bones (Mac Observer) Google Protects Its Search Results (Gwendolyn Mariano, CNET News.com) This month, about 100 Comcast subscribers were temporarily shut out of Google when the search company charged the high-speed Internet access provider with hosting some accounts that had abused its terms of service by performing "automated queries." Apache 2.0 Beats IIS At Its Own Game (Jim Rapoza, eWEEK) The new version is written as a native Windows application and is recommended by the Apache Software Foundation for productionuse. And, based on our tests, we agree. Is Apple's IE Exclusivity Ending? (Dave Buse, osOpinion) While Apple is not abandoning IE - quite the contrary - the company once again seems to be advocating software alternatives with which UNIX users are more familiar. === wintel top news ============= U.S. Says Dissenting States Can Pursue Microsoft (Amy Harmon, New York Times) In a setback to Microsoft, the Justice Department said today that the nine states dissenting from its antitrust settlement with the company had the legal authority to pursue tougher penalities on their own. === wintel news ============= Microsoft: Innovation Key To PC Profits (Stephen Shankland, CNET News.com) To revive flagging PC profits, the industry must focus on building improvements compelling enough to persuade customers to part with their money, Microsoft exhorted business partners Tuesday. Netscape, Not IE, Put On New CompuServer (Jim Hu, CNET News.com) AOL on Tuesday fired the first shot in what may signal the rekindling of a Web browser war against Microsoft. Microsoft Internet Explorer X 5.1.4 Released (MacMinute) Microsoft Offers Network Security Updates For Office X (MacMinute) no More Microsoft IE Support For Mac? (Kelly McNeill, osOpinion) Analysts are asking whether something significant should be read into the subtle message Apple has delivered by way of its recent print ad. Microsoft's Shaky 'Shared Source' License (John Campbell, osOpinion) GPL software represents some of Microsoft's strongest competition, so a 'punishment' that does not help GPL developers is no punishment at all. Microsoft Witness Sought Favor From Gates (Reuters) Microsoft's first witness admitted in court on Tuesday that he asked for a favor when Bill Gates called seeking his testimony. Microsoft Witness Says He Never Read Proposed Microsoft Penalties (D. Ian Hopper, Associated Press) The first defense witness in the Microsoft antitrust case said Tuesday that he agreed to testify as a personal favor to Bill Gates, without knowing anything about the penalties proposed by nine states. Mac OS X Drivers Available For Microsoft Hardware (Jim Dalrymple, MacCentral) Users can download drivers for the Office Keyboard, Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer, Natural keyboard Pro, Internet Keyboard Pro and IntelliMouse Optical. AMD Chief Raps Proposed Microsoft Remedy (Joe Wilcox, CNET News.com) AMD CEO Jerry Sanders said that the remedy of requiring Microsoft to sell a stripped-down version of Windows "would have harmful effects on AMD, the computer industry as whole, the U.S. economy and consumers worldwide." U.S. To MS: We Won't Help You Kill Case (Reuters) The U.S. government on Monday declined to back Microsoft's effort to throw out claims that nine states have made against it on grounds that a proposed antitrust settlement has already been reached with the federal government. Microsoft Expo Tunes Into The Home (Stephen Shankland, CNET News.com) The Engine Stalls At AOL (Frank Gibney Jr and Daniel Eisenberg Dulles, Time) Steve Case's online giant was supposed to take Time Warner to new heights, not lows. Apache 2.0 Beats IIS At Its Own Game (Jim Rapoza, eWEEK) The new version is written as a native Windows application and is recommended by the Apache Software Foundation for productionuse. And, based on our tests, we agree. MS Trial: A Call For A New Office (Robert Zarate, Wired News) An economist testifying against Microsoft on Monday supported a proposal to create a version of Microsoft Office that runs on alternative operating systems such as Linux. Discussion: Apple's Response To Microsoft: Unix Ads? (Slashdot) Will Microsoft's Xbox Be The Ex-Box? (Harry Rider, osOpinion) Unlike Sony and Nintendo, Microsoft has had only marginal success at convincing manufactuers to create games solely for the Xbox. === linux news ============= Microsoft's Shaky 'Shared Source' License (John Campbell, osOpinion) GPL software represents some of Microsoft's strongest competition, so a 'punishment' that does not help GPL developers is no punishment at all. MS Trial: A Call For A New Office (Robert Zarate, Wired News) An economist testifying against Microsoft on Monday supported a proposal to create a version of Microsoft Office that runs on alternative operating systems such as Linux. === reader : tech ============= Triumph Of The Mod (Wagner James Au, Salon) Player-created additions to computer games aren't a hobby anymore -- they're the lifeblood of the industry. Laser Scanner Takes Measure Of Miss Liberty (Kenneth Chang, New York Times) To document the precise shape of the statue's exterior copper skin, the Naitonal Park Service has enlisted researchers at Texas Tech University and a high-tech laser instrument. Anomalies Hint At Magnetic Pole Flip (New Scientist) If the anomalies continue to grow at the same rate, the Earth's dipole will disappear within just two millennia. Of Early Writing And A King Of Legend (John Noble Wilford, New York Times) Egyptologists from Yale have discovered what scientists think is the earliest writing, perhaps earlier than Sumerian writing. === reader : life ============= The Final Push (Michael Lewis, Slate) What a father does in the delivery room. Australian Chefs Broaden London's Culinary Horizons (Nina Simonds, New York Times) A group of chefs from Australia and New Zealand have imported their refreshingly open-minded philosophy of using local ingredients and interweaving elements of East and West to create their own unique style of cooking (but please don't call it fusion). Jeff Bezos' Open Letter On Used Book Sales (Tim O'Reilly, O'Reilly Network) Anyone who cares about books and authors hsould be applauding Amazon's expansion into the used book market, which is a real boon for consumers, and frankly, even for authors. The Art In The Popular (Paul A. Cantor, The Wilson Quarterly) I can hear the howls of protest: "You're comparing a TV critic talking about Gilligan's Island to Socrates discussing the Iliad and the Odyssey: Shame on you!" === singapore top news ============= Apologise For Privacy Violation (Wong Kar Hong, Straits Times) Instead of issuing more and more official double talk, the only honourable thing to do is apologise and pledge not to do it again. Politicians Try To Calm Trade Jitters Over KL-Singapore Row (Business Times Singapore) The businessmen spoke out at a meeting in KL between Malaysia's Trade Minister and her visiting Singapore counterpart. === singapore news ============= Was Charity Show Just A TV Ratings Booster? (Ng Ti-Lui, Straits Times) Please do not use the kindness of Singaporeans to boost ratings. Esplanade Starts Dress Reherasals In July (Alicia Yeo, Straits Times) The Theatres On The Bay development will be inviting members of the public to watch performances while it fine-tunes its systems. Another Round Of Petrol Price Hikes Coming? (Straits Times) Caltex upped its prices last night, a month after the last hike. Singapore - A Garden City (Korea Times) It's easy to see why Singapore is known for its clean, green, tropical environment. Merlion's Move Delayed (Straits Times) Singapore Tourism Boad, citing 'technical developments', has postponed the move to next week. Sweeping Tax Cuts Not Enough For Singaproe: Bank (Business Times Singapore) Pervasive government influence in the private sector and investor pessimism about Southeast Asia could weigh down Singapore's efforts to remain competitive dspite its announcement of sweeping tax cuts, a report said today. Singapore Denies Reclamation Caused Collision (The Star) Singaproe Buying Less Camerons Greens (The Star) Singapore has reduced the purchase of vegetables from Cameron Highlands and is turning to Thailand, the Cameron Highlands Indian Farmers Association said yesterday. Mahathir Seeks To Resolve Reclamation Dispute With Singapore Peacefully (Associated Press) Mahathir acknowledged Singapore's right to conduct the reclamation work within its territorial waters, but said that it should not be allowed to change the depth of the seabed and that study of its potential impact was required. --- To modify your subscription, go to MyAppleMenu is edited by Heng-Cheong Leong. MyAppleMenu is not affiliated with Apple Computer, Inc., or any other companies in any manner. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, iBook, iPod, and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their registered holders. Copyright (C) 1996-2002 Heng-Cheong Leong. All rights reserved. From applesurf at myapplemenu.com Wed Apr 17 21:05:02 2002 From: applesurf at myapplemenu.com (applesurf@myapplemenu.com) Date: Thu Feb 3 15:10:52 2005 Subject: [MyAppleMenu] Apr 17, 2002 Message-ID: <20020418010502.16865.qmail@voot.pair.com> myapplemenu : newsletter === top ============= Flat-Panel iMacs Lift Apple Earnings (Ian Fried, ZDNet) Buoyed by strong demand for the new flat-panel iMac, Apple's second-quarer earnings were in line with what the company had forecast in January. Apple Publicly Betas Mac.com Webmail Service (Peter Cohen, MacCentral) Th new service enables you to check and manage your Mac.com e-mail account online, using a secured connection through a Web browser. Apple Releases Mac OS X 10.1.4 (Peter Cohen, MacCentral) Changes to Mac OS X include improved network, security and additional disc recording device support. Apple Polishes Up For Earnings (Joanna Glasner, Wired News) After a difficult year for technology shares, Apple's stock remains in better shape than most of its PC-industry rivals. The company's upcoming quarterly earnings report is expected to offer some insights into whether that trend will continue. Mac-Gaming Enters New Era (Jonny Evans, Macworld UK) UK technology firm Coderus has announced its innovative games-development solution, MacDX, bringing DirectX support to the Mac. Apple Presses The Emotional Buttons (Simon Sholl, The Times) "I like it -- I want it -- what is it?" === news ============= Apple Stores Should Be Profitable Before Year's End (Dennis Sellers, MacCentral) SuperDrive Now BTO Option For Power Mac/800 System (Dennis Sellers, MacCentral) Apple Reports $40 Million Profit (Jim Dalrymple, MacCentral) Apple 1 Goes Up For Auction (Rupert Goodwins, ZDNet UK) Motherboard for sale: no graphics, no hard disk, 8K memory. $50,000 ONO. Apple Books MacExpo 2002 (Jonny Evans, Macworld UK) Apple UK has confirmed it will be a major presence at MacExpo 2002, the show's organizers confirmed today. The Secret Of Steve Jobs's Survival (Charles Haddad, BusinessWeek) Whenever Apple loses its way, the CEO's inspired innovations help it surge ahead of the PC pack. The latest example: DVD technology. Is Apple's QuickTime King Of The Digital Media Hill? (Ben Wilson, NewsFactor) According to analysts, the key to the success of any streaming media format is the support of third-party developers. Security Flaw In Microsoft Office For Mac (Robert Lemos, CNET News.com) Microsoft acknowledged on Tuesday that its popular Office applications for the Macintosh have a critical security flaw that leaves users' systems open to attack by worms and online vandals. === opinions ============= The All-Purpose Home Computer Is Alive And Well (Jesse Mathewson, Low End Mac) Grading Steve Jobs (BusinessWeek) Apple's fortunes seem to have mirrored those of its co-founder and guiding spirit, Steve Jobs. How do you rate his performance? === reviews ============= Entourage Or Palm Desktop On OS X? (Evan Kleiman, Low End Mac) Apple: Give Me Back My Pixels (And Fix The Finder) (Stephan Somogyi, ZDNet) Aqua feels like a mudle of new interface elements thrown together with the primary goal of looking maximally different, both to minimize comparisons with Mac OS 9 and to engender lots of oohing and aahing about its eye candy-ness. Software Shootout: OS X Mail Clients (MacSlash) The IDEs Of Mac (Daniel H. Steinberg, O'Reilly Network) In this article, I'll look at JBuilder, IDEA and a few other IDEs. There's a bigger issue here that I'll address in the Pre-ramble: look at the number of choices you have for developing in Java on Mac OS X. === internet news ============= Another Big MS Browser Hole Found (Michelle Delio, Wired News) Internet Explorer users who click their browser's back button open the Windows operating system to a malicious hack attack. Apple Publicly Betas Mac.com Webmail Service (Peter Cohen, MacCentral) Th new service enables you to check and manage your Mac.com e-mail account online, using a secured connection through a Web browser. More Static For 3G (Jim Erickson, Time) A cheaper, faster technology might give third-generation cellular networks a run for the money. === wintel top news ============= Another Big MS Browser Hole Found (Michelle Delio, Wired News) Internet Explorer users who click their browser's back button open the Windows operating system to a malicious hack attack. Survey: MS Passport Required, Not Wanted (Joe Wilcox, ZDNet) Microsoft has doubled the number of people signed up for its Passport authentication service, but the majority of people are doing so because of product requirements rather than the allure of new features, Gartner said Wednesday. === wintel news ============= AMD Trots Out Athlon XP 'Throughbred' (John G. Spooner, ZDNet) The chiopmaker launched its line of new Mobile Athlon XP processors. Test Time For Microsoft's Wireless .Net (Matt Berger, InfoWorld) Microsoft on Wednesday is expected to release the first public beta version of a software product that will help extend it .Net initiative to mobile devices and to elaborate on its strategy for bringing .Net services and applications to wireless users. Microsoft Preparing For High-End Windows (Stephen Shankland, CNET News.com) Microsoft is builidng a high-end feature into Windows for speeding up data access in multiprocessor servers &madsh; a feature that to date has been available only in high-end Unix servers, the company said Tuesday. Security Flaw In Microsoft Office For Mac (Robert Lemos, CNET News.com) Microsoft acknowledged on Tuesday that its popular Office applications for the Macintosh have a critical security flaw that leaves users' systems open to attack by worms and online vandals. Intel Meets Q1 Forecasts But Future Still Foggy (James Niccolai, InfoWorld) Intel reported first-quarter earnings Tuesday that matched analysts' predictions but saw net income decline from a year earlier thanks partly to continued weak spending on IT products in both Europe and the U.S. The Microsoft Penalty That Isn't (Bruce Perens, ZDNet) Let the U.S. Department of Justice and the nine U.S. states that want to settle with Microosft know that you won't tolerate a sham. The remedies in the antitrust case must not exclude Microsoft's only real competitor. === linux news ============= Linux Kernel Captain Deported (James Middleton, vnunet.com) Marcelo Tosatti, the 18 year-old Brazilian Linux kernel hacker and Linus Torvalds's right hand man, was deported from the US last week because of visa problems. The Microsoft Penalty That Isn't (Bruce Perens, ZDNet) Let the U.S. Department of Justice and the nine U.S. states that want to settle with Microosft know that you won't tolerate a sham. The remedies in the antitrust case must not exclude Microsoft's only real competitor. === reader : world ============= My Man Pervez! (Walter Shapiro, Slate) How Bush makes foreign policy too personal. Broadcasting The War (Max Rodenbeck, New York Times) The new power and reach of the Arab media has taken the graphic imagery of Israel's reinvasion of the West Bank into millions of Arab households. === reader : life ============= Magic Pots (C. Thi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times) Yixing or Gaiwan? The right choice can make tea sipping an adventure. Sexy Specs (Charles Taylor, Salon) Glasses, like small breasts, seem to be one of those things that women automatically assume men find unattractive. Sweathing Through Spring's Mercurial Mood Swings (Phil McCombs, Washington Post) A couple nights there last week you wanted the heat on, and Tuesday it was a record 92 degrees on the Mall and kids were having to eat their ice cream, like, really FAST. An Asian Odyssey In Los Angeles, Seconds From The Freeway (R. W. Apple Jr., New York Times) Here in the San Gabriel Valley, northeast of downtown Los Angeles, more than 500 Chinese restaurant vie for your business. Lost On 'Mulholland Drive' (Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times) We have finally met defeat. A film ahs resisted our efforts to pound it into submission. === reader : expressions ============= The Performance (Arthur Miller, New Yorker) Harold May would have been about thirty-five when I met him. With his blondish hair parted in the exact middle, and his horn-rimmed glasses and remarkably round boyish eyes, he resembled Harold Lloyd, the famous bespectacled movie comic with the surprised look. The Famous Poet Lives Secretly Next Door (Bryan Narendorf, Slate) === singapore top news ============= Why PM Goh Did Not Receive His Baby Bonus (Susan Long, Straits Times) Was anyone surprised that the Singapore stork failed to bite the Baby Bonus bait? === singapore news ============= Lowering Land Costs: Governemnt's Dilemma (Jeffrey Ho Loon Poh, Straits Times) If the committee is serious about coming up with bold measures to reduce business costs, it should look at ways to reduce high land costs. Let Me E-File By Apple Mac (Paul Huang, Straits Times) The Interne tis ubiquitous and end users should not be forced to use a particular platform or device. Why Do Ez-Link Card Buyers Have To Give NRIC? (Felix Ser Cherk Yen, Straits Times) One-Cent Coins to Go to Charity (Straits Times) Singapore mint wants to collect one-cent coins to give to charity. Queueing For Four Nights, To Get Flat Of Choice (Neo Hui Min, Straits Times) The process begins only on Saturday but early birds have been camping outside the Sengkang HDB office since Tuesday. Catch-All Centre For The Arts (Tan Shzr Ee, Straits Times) Regional arts research gets a boost with the formation of the new Contemporary Asian Arts Centre. Budget Day: All The News, Before 5pm (Ignatius Low, Straits Times) The entire budget statement will be delivered when financial markets are still open - allowing investors to react immediately to market-sensitive announcements. 'Malaysia And Singapore Can Lead The Way' (The Star) Singapore and Malaysia, with its experience and know-how, can together penetrate the Asean market. Getting To The Root Of Declining Singapore Demand (The Star) "It so happens that the recent drop in demand seemed to coincide with the strained Malaysia-Singapore relations over the reclamation issue but the connection between the two factor shas yet to be proven." Gurkhas Guard Singapore From Terror (Maria Golovnina, Reuters) There days, Nepalis not Singaporeans guard some of the city's most sensitive sites. Wrong Target (Barry Wain, Far Eastern Economic Review) The US has returned to Southeast Asia in search of villians but is finding itself involved in local disputes that may have little to do with international terrorism. More Static For 3G (Jim Erickson, Time) A cheaper, faster technology might give third-generation cellular networks a run for the money. --- To modify your subscription, go to MyAppleMenu is edited by Heng-Cheong Leong. MyAppleMenu is not affiliated with Apple Computer, Inc., or any other companies in any manner. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, iBook, iPod, and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their registered holders. Copyright (C) 1996-2002 Heng-Cheong Leong. All rights reserved. From applesurf at myapplemenu.com Thu Apr 18 21:05:02 2002 From: applesurf at myapplemenu.com (applesurf@myapplemenu.com) Date: Thu Feb 3 15:10:52 2005 Subject: [MyAppleMenu] Apr 18, 2002 Message-ID: <20020419010502.75831.qmail@voot.pair.com> myapplemenu : newsletter === top ============= How A Windows Guy Learned To Love The Mac (David Coursey, ZDNet) I don't think the iMac is perfect. But with the improvements I know are coming for Office and suspect are coming for OS X, I can live with its limitations. === news ============= G3/OS X Lawsuit Amended, Goes Before Judicial Review (Peter Cohen, MacCentral) Apple updated its online information about support for these older systems. The Coming Battle For DVD-Burining Dominance (Ben Wilson, NewsFactor) Apple's 23-inch flat-panel display, Final Cut Pro software and some of the fastest MPEG-2 encoding times in the industry have given it the upper hand - for now. Apple Performance -- Steady As She Goes (Philip Michaels, Macworld) Analysts praise 'superb' management, stellar products. Macs, Lies & DV Tape (Joe Cellini, Apple) The Mac Show (Live) Is Dead! Long Live Your Mac Life! (Ron Carlson, Insanely Great Mac) Increasing Number Of Apple Badges Popping Up At CompUSAs (Dennis Sellers, MacCentral) 150 out of 200-plus CompUSA s have Apple badged employees, Fred Anderson said. Brighter Picture For LCD Maker (Dan Nystedt, Taipei Times) Chunghwa Picture Tubes expects to earn a profit this year as demand for its flat-panel displays grows stronger. Apple Walks Tightrope, Begins Jaguar Hype (Andrew Orlowski, The Register) Some interesting sidenotes emerged from Apple's analyst call yesterday. Yahoo! Messenger Comes To Mac OS X (MacNN) The Beige Box Fades To Black (Steve Lohr, New York Times) The beige-box desktop PC seems headed toward extinction at last. Apple Talks Various Uses For New Remote Desktop (Dennis Sellers, MacCentral) The product is targeted mainly to educators, but also has applications in the business world and, heck, even in homes. Apple Down Slightly In After-Hours (MacMinute) === reviews ============= No Room To Update To 10.1.4 (Dan Knight, Low End Mac) Maybe Apple can change things so the updater puts the temporary files on another partition if there's insufficient space on the current partition. Sheep (Brian Rumsey, Inside Mac Games) If you were a Lemmings fan, I certainly recommend that you check out Sheep. === internet news ============= Web Consortium Officially Recommends P3P 1.0 (Dennis Sellers, Comptuerworld) Microsoft Urges Support For New IP (Stephen Shankland, CNET News.com) Microsoft is lobbying the computing industry to start moving the Internet to the next-generation underpinnings that will lay the groundwork for much richer networking. Yahoo! Messenger Comes To Mac OS X (MacNN) === wintel top news ============= Did XP Woes Hurt Microsoft Earninngs? (David Becker, ZDNet) Microsoft on Thursday reported a substantial gain in revenue for its third fiscal quarter but appeared to have missed Wall Street estimates for earnings, due to slow-than-expected Office XP and Xbox sales. === wintel news ============= Microsoft Witness Defends Passport (Joe Wilcox, CNET News.com) A key Microsoft executive was scheduled to take the witness stand late Thursday in the continuing antitrust case, setting the stage for a potential showdown over the company's plan in the emerging Web services market. Advanced Micro's Founder Is Departing On A Losing Note (Chris Gaither, New York Times) W. J. Sanders III released his 119th, and last, earnings report as chief executive of Advanced Micro Devices, the chip maker he founded 33 years ago. Microsoft Cuts Xbox Price In Europe To 299 Euros (Reuters) Microsoft Urges Support For New IP (Stephen Shankland, CNET News.com) Microsoft is lobbying the computing industry to start moving the Internet to the next-generation underpinnings that will lay the groundwork for much richer networking. Microsoft Backs Bluetooth With Hardware (Stephen Shankland, CNET News.com) Microsoft will put its muscle behind the Bluetooth wireless networking technology later this year, selling keyboards and mice that connects to PCs. The Beige Box Fades To Black (Steve Lohr, New York Times) The beige-box desktop PC seems headed toward extinction at last. Independent Counters Say HP Approved Compaq Deal (Brian Bergtein, Associated Press) The shareholders appear to have narrowly approved the bitterly contested acquisition, though the result still is not final. Sanders: Microsoft Testimony Not A Favor (Michael Kanellos, CNET News.com) AMD CEO Jerry Sanders countered charges that he testified on behalf in the antitrust trial to get the software giant to support an upcoming chip from his company. Microsoft Keeps Battling Back (Robert Zarate, Wired News) An economist defended Microsoft in federal court on Wednesday, charging that proposed antitrust sanctions against the embattled software company would prove detrimental to consumers. === reader : world ============= What's The Big Idea? (Eric Alterman, MSNBC) PoliSci 101: Carving a grand theory about the war on terror. === reader : tech ============= Battle.net Goes To War (Howard Wen, Salon) Is an open-source version of Blizzard Entertainment's online gaming service an illegal copyright violation, or just a good example of how the Internet works? === reader : life ============= Lost In The Magic Kingdom (Richard Todd, The Atlantic Monthly) On being kissed by a chipmunk and othe rperplexities of travel in Disney World. Rock Solid (Ben Greenman, New Yorker) The future of rock and roll, with the White Stripes, the Strokes, and the Hives. Why Quitting Is Back (Rob Walker, Slate) Employee disloyalty is back -- or that it never went away. The most important reason is that in the last 15 years or so we've all learned how great it is to quit. The Fine Art Of Packaging (Martin Arnold, New York Times) Why are first literary novels -- the hardest sell in book publishing -- afforded the most expensive hardcover start? Because so many book reviewers are snobbish about things literary and get nervous about reviewing even trade paperbacks, a format they tend not to take seriously. Of Canvases And Coefficients (Scott McLemee, The Chronicle Of Higher Education) New book uses statistical methods to analyze avant-grade art. === reader : expressions ============= Who The Meek Are Not (Mary Karr, The Atlantic Monthly) August Walk (Rosanna Warren, The Atlantic Monthly) === singapore top news ============= Singapore To Grow 3.2% This Year, 5.1% In 2003 (Raju Chellam, Business Times Singapore) The International Monetary Fund said it expects Singapore's economy to grow a firm 3.2 per cent this year, in line with projections by private sector economists and other multilateral institutions. Port Of Tanjung Pelepas Not A Threat To Singapore: Yeo (M. Hamzah Jamaludin, New Straits Times) Singapore has never regarded the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) in Johor as a threat to its seaport but more as rivals in a healthy competition. === singapore news ============= Giving Pho A New Twist (Geoffrey Eu, Business Times Singapore) Nam Quoc Nguyen, named most promising chef at the World Gourmet Summit, tells how he has refined the dish. Open Up Access To Local ATMs If Competition Needed (Burton Ong, Straits Times) Artistic Differences (Tan Shzr Ee, Straits Times) Hongkong and Singaproe may have many similarities but both their arts festivals have developed in their very own distinct directions. Kedah Matches Perak's Business-Park Offer To Singapore (Reme Ahmad, Straits Times) George Yeo welcomed the keen competition between the states and said this would boost Malaysia's growth dynamics. Hong Kong Activist Can't Be Lawyer For Singapore Opposition Leader (AFP) Chee said Judicial Commissioner Tay Yong Kwang dismissed his petition on grounds that the case against him was not complex enough for him to engage a Queen's Counsel. Campaign To Get Singaporeans To Speak Proper English Launched... Again (AFP) Singapore authorities on Thursday launched a national campaign to urge its citizens to speak proper English for the third year running, maintaining it was vital for economic competitiveness. Singapore Environment Group To Shame Shark Eaters (Planet Ark) Environmentalists have recruited an award-winning underwater film maker to try to help weane people off shark fin, considered a delicacy in Asia. Pay For Shopping, Cab Fare Via Your Cellphone (Straits Times) Paying your Citycab fare or shopping bills in Suntec City can now be done with your mobile phone. Singapore's Last Unique Animals Face Extinction (Reuters) Singapore's only unique wild animals -- one of the world's largest squirrels and a monkey that lives high in the forest canopy -- are perilously close to extinction, a researcher said Thursday. --- To modify your subscription, go to MyAppleMenu is edited by Heng-Cheong Leong. MyAppleMenu is not affiliated with Apple Computer, Inc., or any other companies in any manner. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, iBook, iPod, and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their registered holders. Copyright (C) 1996-2002 Heng-Cheong Leong. All rights reserved. From applesurf at myapplemenu.com Fri Apr 19 21:05:02 2002 From: applesurf at myapplemenu.com (applesurf@myapplemenu.com) Date: Thu Feb 3 15:10:52 2005 Subject: [MyAppleMenu] Apr 19, 2002 Message-ID: <20020420010502.25177.qmail@voot.pair.com> myapplemenu : newsletter === top ============= Why Do New iMacs Surf So Slowly? (Paul Boutin, Wired News) User complaints confirmed by an independent test maintain the new flat-screen iMacs are really slow on the Web. Seems the problem is an operating system legacy issue. === news ============= Music Player Takes On New Guises (Jon Wurtzel, BBC) With all the hacks its devoted fans have developed for it, the iPod is practically morphing into a personal digital assistant. Cocoa API Reference Browser (James Davidson, O'Reilly Network) This program provides an easy way to browse the Cocoa libraries by class and method. Apple Tests Web-Based E-Mail (Ian Fried, CNET News.com) === reviews ============= Games Play Better Than They Look (Reuters) I don't think I've seen so much advanced educational material packed so discreetly in a child's game. === internet top news ============= Deep Linking Returns To Surface (Michelle Delio, Wired News) Hyperlinks, the little bits of code that quickly whisk Web surfers from one site to another, may soon be forced to detour around legal and technical "No Trespassing" signs. === internet news ============= IBM: We Won't Seek Patent Plan Royalties (Wylie Wong, ZDNet) IBM on Thursday said it will not seek royalties on patented technology that is part of an e-commerce Web standard. Why Do New iMacs Surf So Slowly? (Paul Boutin, Wired News) User complaints confirmed by an independent test maintain the new flat-screen iMacs are really slow on the Web. Seems the problem is an operating system legacy issue. SOAP? Blah! What's Wrong With /bin/sh? (Edd Dumbill, O'Reilly Network) What a waste of space for something that can be done in one line of shell script! Apple Tests Web-Based E-Mail (Ian Fried, CNET News.com) === wintel top news ============= Feds Might Use Microsoft Product For Online ID (Brier Dudley, Seattle Times) Forget about a national ID card. Instead, the federal government might use Microsoft's Passport technology to verify the online identity of America's citizens. === wintel news ============= MS Witness Takes A Java Break (Robert Zarate, Wired News) The CTO of Autodesk, a Microsoft witness, complains on the stand about the company's decision to nix Java from its operating system. Microsoft Warns That 2003 Earnings Will Disappoint (Ananova) SOAP? Blah! What's Wrong With /bin/sh? (Edd Dumbill, O'Reilly Network) What a waste of space for something that can be done in one line of shell script! Microsoft Defends Passport Privacy (Lisa M. Bowman, CNET News.com) What if technology that could track your every move was embedded in your cell phone, your smart card and your laptop? === reader : life ============= Yodeler Tells Yahoo: I'll Sue You-Hooo! (Lisa Girion, Los Angeles Times) A cowboy-singer-poet from a town called Dusty is accusing Internet giant Yahoo Inc. in a lawsuit of rustling his signature vocalization in thousands of commercials. Buying Into Hometown Style (Booth Moore, Los Angeles Times) Veteran retailer Shauna Stein goes in search of local talent and is pleasantly surprised at some of what she finds. Penthouse To Bite The Dust? (Lee Quarnstrom, Salon) A former Hustler editor reminisces about the days when you could write about a man who "landed his throbbing 747 of lust in her velvet runway of love." Will Internet porn have writing like that? What's So Bad About Good Sex? (Amy Benfer, Salon) "Harmful to Minors" author Judith Levine talks about why American parents are afraid of their teenagers' sexuality, says kids know the difference between coercion and consent -- and blasts critics who say she advocates pedophilia. === singapore news ============= Chinatown Congestion To Be Free From Saturday (Karamjit Kaur and Goh Chin Lian, Straits Times) When Chinatown merchants wake up on Saturday, it would be to a new neighbourhood, free of congestion and construction. Parents To Sue Singapore Government (The Star) Four fathers whose daughters were suspended from school for wearing the tudung in Singapore will be filing legal action against the Singapore government and its Education Ministry. Singaporean Tourist Arrivals In Malacca On The Rise (Chrstina Tan and Nik Naizi Husin, The Star) "I believe Singaporeans are a matured lot as they will not allow diplomatic conflict to affect them." --- To modify your subscription, go to MyAppleMenu is edited by Heng-Cheong Leong. MyAppleMenu is not affiliated with Apple Computer, Inc., or any other companies in any manner. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, iBook, iPod, and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their registered holders. Copyright (C) 1996-2002 Heng-Cheong Leong. All rights reserved. From applesurf at myapplemenu.com Sat Apr 20 21:05:01 2002 From: applesurf at myapplemenu.com (applesurf@myapplemenu.com) Date: Thu Feb 3 15:10:52 2005 Subject: [MyAppleMenu] Apr 20, 2002 Message-ID: <20020421010501.44724.qmail@voot.pair.com> myapplemenu : newsletter === top ============= Reviving A Family's Lost Past (Apple) When it came to finding a cost-efficient, practical, and fun solution to his quest to restore the antiquated reels, he needed to look no further than his Power Mac G4. === news ============= Apple Needs A New Core Strategy In India (Prashant L Rao, Express Computer) Apple is still lagging behind its competitors and its strategy still has several missing links. Bluetooth Gets Real (Arik Hesseldahl, Forbes) If ever there was a time to get started with Bluetooth technology, this is it. Inside Scoop On Mac Home Journal (John H Farr, Applelinks) Mac Home Journal Sold, What's Next? (John H Farr, Applelinks) Lucky Few Primary Schools Capture Their Science Projects On Digital Video -- And Edit On Computer (mary Conroy, Tuam Herald) The Fionn project is giving all participating schools a swish iBook laptop Apple computer and a digital camcorder to record their experiments before being placed on the Internet. Apple And Sony On Converging Paths (Ben Wilson, NewsFactor) Gartner: iMacs Priced Too High (Ben Wilson, osOpinion) Apple may have led the pack with its price increases, but Gartner said it also should be among the first to reverse the trend when component costs drop. Mac Connects To Wireless Network At WinHEC While Windows Portables Can't (Mac Observer) Windows conference, Windows laptops, Windows gurus, and the only person able to surf the Internet with the wireless network is using a Mac. === reviews ============= A Day In The Life: Setting Up A Wireless Home Network With Apple's AirPort (Jay Station, AnyWhereYouGo.com) There are some people who will argue that Apple pioneered the WLAN market by being the first major producer to ship all of its machines with built-in 802.11b antennas. I like to think of Apple as a happy homemaker. Gigabyte Players Mature (Matthew Fordahl, Associated Press) In simplicity and size, the iPod is the player to beat. OS X Puts All File-Transfer Procedures In One Place, Although Few Users Find It (Glenn Fleishman, Seattle Times) The syntax is obscure, but easy to follow. Nostromo n45 GamePad (Ricardo Chavarria, Inside Mac Games) Overall a good Gamepad, comfy, good gripping material, good handles, and best of all, I didn't get tired after extended periods of use. === wintel top news ============= Our Next Witness -- Bill Gates (Joe Wilcox, ZDNet) Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates is scheduled to make his first appearance on the witness stand next week as part of the continuing antitrust trial, the company said Friday. === wintel news ============= Will Price Cuts Make Xbox A Winner? (Robyn Weisman, osOpinion) The real question is how the Xbox and PlayStation 2 will fare during the fourth-quarter holiday season, when the majority of game consoles usually are sold. Microsoft's Super Stupor (Mostley Fool) Is Microsoft in trouble? Mac Connects To Wireless Network At WinHEC While Windows Portables Can't (Mac Observer) Windows conference, Windows laptops, Windows gurus, and the only person able to surf the Internet with the wireless network is using a Mac. === reader : tech ============= How Does a Photo Decide Where to Go? That's the Quantum Mystery (Peter Parnell (Excerpt), New York Times) Schoolbook physics! This is what they teach! But it's wrong! Well, not wrong. It's true, but it's not the whole truth! === reader : life ============= Reading And Revelation (Wendy Lesser, Chronicle Of Higher Education) Something old wasn't necessarily outdated, used up, or overly familiar. The Day The Music Died (James Bowman, Wall Street Journal) Public radio sells out. Man In Tights (Eric Konigsberg, New Yorker) The writer Andrew Sullivan does Shakespeare. Coloring the News at CNN (Stephen F. Hayes, The Weekly Standard) An e-mail reveals a disturbing example of the way CNN views race in America. In Milan, Beauty Is as Beauty Does (Linda Hales, Washington Post) Milan's design week revolves around the world's most influential furniture trade show. But furniture was not the only currency. === singapore top news ============= Changing Tax (Tom Holland, Far Eastern Economic Review) The government is hoping a new tax plan will help right the economy. It may not be enough. It's Not Privacy But What You Do With The Data (Andy Ho, Straits Times) When bureaucrats use quantifiable and classifiable data about us to make decisions, even if they have no sinister motivation, they may define us wrongly or unfairly by ignoring contextual details that could make all the difference. === singapore news ============= Singapore Businessman Wants Differences Thrashed Behind Closed Doors (Marina Emmanuel, New Straits Times) Difference between Singapore and Malaysia should be resolved behind closed doors, as these "barrages" may give global investors a different perception of both nations and impede the flow of foreign direct investments. Toast To A Good Match (N K Yong, Business Times Singapore) Various vintners and chefs combined their talents at this year's World Gourmet Summit to produce a commendable pairing of wine and food. PAP's Libel Actions Make People Afraid To Speak Up (Ng Aik Kwang, Straits Times) This type of punitive behaviour is not healthy for a maturing democracy. Singapore Attracts Investors With Quality, Not Price (Kevin Seah Kian Hock, Straits Times) Singapore will never have the luxury of cheap land due to its small size. Chinese TV: 'Make It More Educational And Less Lurid' (Samuel Lee, Straits Times) With extra channel in the picture, quantity's up but not necessarily quality, says advisory committee. Flower Power (Michelle Ho, Straits Times) British Peter O'Bryne's deep fascination with orchids has taken him around South-east Asia to scour for the flora and compile a book on his findings. --- To modify your subscription, go to MyAppleMenu is edited by Heng-Cheong Leong. MyAppleMenu is not affiliated with Apple Computer, Inc., or any other companies in any manner. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, iBook, iPod, and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their registered holders. Copyright (C) 1996-2002 Heng-Cheong Leong. All rights reserved. From applesurf at myapplemenu.com Sun Apr 21 21:05:01 2002 From: applesurf at myapplemenu.com (applesurf@myapplemenu.com) Date: Thu Feb 3 15:10:52 2005 Subject: [MyAppleMenu] Apr 21, 2002 Message-ID: <20020422010501.55377.qmail@voot.pair.com> myapplemenu : newsletter === opinions ============= Discussion: What's The Best Developer Oriented Magazine? (MacSlash) === internet top news ============= How Does AOL Fit In The Grand Plan Now? (Lorne Manly, Jim Rutenberg and Seth Schiesel, New York Times) The men at the helm of AOL Time Warner do not yet agree on just how the America online Internet service -- one of the company's biggest divisions -- should evolve or on just how quickly it can grow over the next few years. === reader : world ============= Japan Braces For A 'Designed In China' World (James Brooke, New York Times) Spurring the moves are the low wages of Chinese engineers, a growing Chinese market for computer chips and the hope that China's entry into the World Trade Organization will bring protection for patents. === reader : life ============= Peanut Butter And Justice (Jeanne Marie Laskas, Washington Post) Crime and punishment at the mega discount warehouse store. Mourning My Miscarriage (Peggy Orenstein, New York Times) When the author's pregnancy ended in Japan, thousands of miles from home, she discovered a culture willing to acknowledge her loss. Florida: America In Extremis (Michael Paterniti, New York Times) Maybe the feng shui of the place is a little out of whack, recalling a time in the 60's and 70's when California was the site of our concen, with its odd crimes and laissez-faire lack of accountability. Where Here Sees There (George Packer, New York Times) In some ways, global satellite TV and Internet access have actually made the world a less understanding, less tolerant place. === singapore top news ============= Government Recognises Need For Data Protection (Lim Cheun Ni, Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts, Straits Times) The government works with the private sector to promote industry self-regulation. Singapore To Deal With Malaysian Media 'Calmly' (Tan Tarn How, Straits Times) Singapore cannot be chasing after every allegation and falsehood in the Malaysian media because it has learnt that some of them are not interested in the truth, said Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong. === singapore news ============= NRIC To Track Ez-Link Subsidies (Chan Miang Boon, Transit Link, Straits Times) The identity numbers are not individually linked to each card issued. PAP Not Sending Threatening Signal On Speaking Up (Jason Lee Boon Hong, Straits Times) Anyone who is not able to justify his accusations would have to be prepared to face rebuttals, among other actions, from the PAP. Few Takers For Pay TV Licences (Denesh Divyanathan, Straits Times) Only SingTel shows firm interest in entering the $200m market when SCV loses its monopoly in June; analysts cite small market as main deterrent. High Court Tells Government Departments To Cut Jargon (Tan Ooi Boon, Straits Times) Confrontation Not The Best Way To Solve Tudung Issue: Yaacob (Straits Times) Goh: Some Malaysian Newspapers Creating Mischief (The Star) Some of the newspapers were not interested in the facts and had not published replies by Singapore. What Happened Next? (Dee O'Connell, The Observer) Rogue trader Nick Lesson relives being jailed in Singapore and contracting cancer. Singapore Digs Up The Dead (News24.com) Is Jalan Leban Too Laid-Back? (Koh Boon Pin, Straits Times) The Urban Redevleopment Authority wants to protect some old neighbourhoods from disappearing. One name it mentioned recently was Jalan Leban. But is this slice of history worth saving in modern Singapore? Parkway Remade (Karl Ho, Straits Times) A makeover and fresh retailing blood may be just what 19-year-old Parkway Parade needs in order to rejuvenate itself. Singapore Can Still Succeed Despite Competition (Tan Tarn How, Straits Times) Some firms have moved their operations out but Singapore still has the ability to pull in foreign investments, says PM Goh. --- To modify your subscription, go to MyAppleMenu is edited by Heng-Cheong Leong. MyAppleMenu is not affiliated with Apple Computer, Inc., or any other companies in any manner. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, iBook, iPod, and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their registered holders. Copyright (C) 1996-2002 Heng-Cheong Leong. All rights reserved. From applesurf at myapplemenu.com Mon Apr 22 21:05:01 2002 From: applesurf at myapplemenu.com (applesurf@myapplemenu.com) Date: Thu Feb 3 15:10:52 2005 Subject: [MyAppleMenu] Apr 22, 2002 Message-ID: <20020423010501.17925.qmail@voot.pair.com> myapplemenu : newsletter === top ============= UT Want Apple In Students' Laps (Erik Rodriguez, American-Statesman) Beginning this fall, the University of Texas will require students entering its teacher preparation programs to have laptops, and if they can't get the right machine, they'll have to buy it from Apple Computer Corp. === news ============= IBM, Motorola Paths Diverge For Future Microprocessors (David Read, MacCentral) Motorola and IBM are competing more closely in the embedded space, but with each company targeting different goals. Quark: OS X Not Ready For Prime Time (Ben Wilson, NewsFactor) The Aqua interface of Mac OS X has been praised for its slick animations and gorgeous icons but has been criticized for its monopolization of the processor. 'Black Mac' Shrouded In Gray Area (Leander Kahney, Wired News) A mysterious Tempest-shielded computer is thought to have been built for black-ops. Or maybe it was for testing other Apples. Or maybe it belonged to Bill Gates. Or maybe drug smugglers... The mystery continues. RealBasic Magazine Set For Launch (Macworld UK) Real Software plans to launch a magazine for its developer community this summer. Disney, Pixar Plan Three More Films (Peter Cohen, MacCentral) Pixar, as you'll recall, is Steve Jobs' other company. Wireless LAN Security: A Short History (Matthew Gast, O'Reilly Network) How the security problems affect you depends on your goals and hte type of network you are building. Chimera, Alternative Mac OS X Browser, Updated (MacMinute) Apple Gets Poor Grades From Barron's (MacMinute) Although Apple posted better-than-expected second quarter earnings last week, a report card from financial weekly Barron's gave the Mac-maker poor grades for overall stock performance. === reviews ============= AeroMouse (John Nemerovski, David Weeks, MyMac.com) I'm happy using this cordless mouse, except for the scroll wheel, which has too much friction for my taste. A Prescription For Your USB Woes: Dr. Bott's USB gHub Reviewed (Don Engstrom, MacReviewZone) The gHub handled everything I threw at it with aplomb. Mac OS X Works Rock-Solid On Macintosh System (Mark Kellner, Washignton Times) The ease of use is a hallmark of the Mac environment and of most Mac applications. Adobe PageMaker 7 A Mixed Bag For Mac Users (Mike Swope, MacReviewZone) Why can't Adobe offer the additional enhancements found in the Windows version? Sheep, Myth III: The Wolf Age, Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone (Peter Cohen, Macworld) Whether you're in the mood for some lighthearted fun, a hard-core strategy-game challenge, or a 3-D action adventure, this month's column is sure to please. === internet top news ============= Google Runs Into Copyright Dispute (David F. Gallagher, New York Times) Legal experts say the episode highlights problems with the law that can make companies or individuals liable for linking to sites they do not control. Want Privacy? Take Action (Dan Gillmor, San Jose Mercury News) For those who believe in privacy, these are tough times. Don't give in, and don't give up. === internet news ============= Chimera, Alternative Mac OS X Browser, Updated (MacMinute) === wintel top news ============= XP Means Extra Pain (Stewart Alsop, Fortune) Microsoft Windows XP promised to usher in an era of computing in which users suffer less. Aspirin, anyone? Microsoft Comedy Of Errors (Henry Norr, San Francisco Chronicle) You have to wonder whether Microsoft is getting its money's worth from its high-priced legal beagles. Gates Says Penalties Would Hurt Windows (Associated Press) The additional penalties would devalue the Windows operating system, reduce its ability to handle thousands of pieces of computer hardware and software in the marketplace and frustrate Microsoft's incentive to innovate. === wintel news ============= Microsoft Misunderstands The GPL (Aaron Fransen, osOpinion) Microsoft's misunderstanding of GPL'd software is that someone may try to force the company to open-source its core products. This, of course, is sheer nonsense. Xbox Co-Creator Leaves Microsoft (David Becker, CNET News.com) Seamus Blackkey, the co-creator of Microsoft's Xbox and one of the company's most prominent spokesmen for the game machine, has resigned from Microsoft. Microsoft's Chance To Promote Privacy (Jane Black, BusinessWeek) Its new corporate server software can gather all kinds of personal data, putting Gates & Co. in a position to ensure it's used properly. Intel Slashes Mobile PIII Prices (Drew Cullen, The Register) The axe fell today, establishing clear blue water between the top of the line parts, and the new P4-Ms. Growing Scepticism Over The Microsoft Story (Leo Lewis, Independent) Not everything in this world always goes Bill Gates's way. === linux news ============= Microsoft Misunderstands The GPL (Aaron Fransen, osOpinion) Microsoft's misunderstanding of GPL'd software is that someone may try to force the company to open-source its core products. This, of course, is sheer nonsense. The Commercial Salvation Of Linux (Larry Seltzer, ZDNet) As bad things would ever get for them, companies like IBM are into Linux too dep to let it languish. === reader : tech ============= Building On Ambition (Terence Chea, Washington Post) It is a remarkable project given that Human Genome Sciences Inc. has lost $520 million over the past decade, generates little revenue and will not have a product on the market for at least several years. After An Age Of Digital Hubris, Wired's Editor Is Still A Believer (David Carr, New York Times) Wired magazine is one of the digital revolution's most cherished tribal artifacts. But in the smoldering aftermath of that revolution, is it still necessary? === reader : life ============= The Empire Bounces Back (Devin Gordon, Newsweek) 'The Phantom Menace' was a smash -- and a mediocre buzz kill. For 'Attack of the Clones,' a wiser George Lucas has been wooing back fans and building a better blockbuster. Dark Victory (Richard Corliss and Jess Cagle, Time) An inside look at the new Star Wars episode: how the young Darth vader fell in love and George Lucas rediscovered the heart and soul of his epic series. GetOut (Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle) The giant sundial in Ingleside Terrace is getting more accurate by the day. Why Drug Tests Flunk (Janelle Brown, Salon) If the Supreme Court rules in favor of drug testing in public schools, will students come clean? Kids at schools in Indiana, where durg tests rule, say no way. I On The News (David Montgomery, Washington Post) With digicam and laptop, 'independent' journalism rewrites the rules, if not its reporting. In Paris And Moscow, A Novelist Finds His Time And Place (Alan Furst, New York Times) A few months after I published my fourth book, I decided to become a writer. What mattered most of all was that I'd found something I wanted to write about. === singapore top news ============= Ez-Link Subsidy? What Subsidy? (Wong Chiong Teck, Straits Times) Not when one pays $13 for a card with a total value of $13. === singapore news ============= malaysia's Berita Harian Takes Aim At Singapore (Brendan Pereira, Straits Times) The grumbling goes on and on. Film Fest Goers See Red (Samuel Lee, Straits Times) Air-con no enough, say Film Festival-goers watching their movies at Prince 1. Taiwan To Issue Final Report On SQ006 Crash On Friday (Young Ming, Channel NewsAsia) Merlion To Move On Thursday (Ginnie Teo, Straits Times) Two cranes will lift the statue over the Esplanade Bridge. --- To modify your subscription, go to MyAppleMenu is edited by Heng-Cheong Leong. MyAppleMenu is not affiliated with Apple Computer, Inc., or any other companies in any manner. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, iBook, iPod, and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their registered holders. Copyright (C) 1996-2002 Heng-Cheong Leong. All rights reserved. From applesurf at myapplemenu.com Tue Apr 23 21:05:02 2002 From: applesurf at myapplemenu.com (applesurf@myapplemenu.com) Date: Thu Feb 3 15:10:52 2005 Subject: [MyAppleMenu] Apr 23, 2002 Message-ID: <20020424010502.18025.qmail@voot.pair.com> myapplemenu : newsletter === top ============= Put Up Your Digital Dukes! (Steve Morgenstern, Popular Science) This Year, iMac Is Apple Of His Eye (Chris Cobbs, Orlando Sentinel) Apple's iMac is the most talked-about computer of the year for a good reason -- it shows how bad PC design has been. Avid Eyes Cut Of Apple Video-Editing Market (Tom Witkowski, Boston Business Journal) Market shifts in the technology used to edit films are turning up competition in the lower-priced software side of the market for one local company, and has caused another local firm to change its strategy completely and try to carve a new niche in the industry. === news ============= Apple's AirPort Wireless Standard Takes Off (Ben Wilson, NewsFactor) Apple popularized the 802.11 wireless networking standard with its AirPort wireless LAN transceiver, and the standard has come to dominate the industry. Apple Offers $100 Off iPod Promo (Jim Dalrymple, MacCentral) To qualify you need to purchase any iMac, iBook, Power Mac, or PowerBook and an iPod. Free Love And Selling Macs (Leander Kahney, Wired News) During the late 1980s, the biggest dealer of Apple computers in Northern California wasn't a computer megastore. It was a free-love commune in San Francisco's hippie Haight-Ashbury district. USB 2.0 Catches Up To Apple's Speedy FireWire (Hiawatha Bray, Boston Globe) FireWire retains one big advantage: a large base of compatible consumer devices. Teacher's Study Gives Pupils A Taste For Higher Technology (Kami masemer, Gettysburg Times) "What excites me... is watching the students use a word processing program, publishing program, or art program to create an original piece of work on their own." === opinions ============= Can Macs And PCs Really Get Along? (David Morgenstern, ZDNet) Isn't it about time for the enterprise to consider accommodating alternate computing platforms? A Large What? (Doc Searls) Years ago Jamie Zawinski told me that exactly one company had figured out e-commerce: Amazon.com. I'm sure the number is a little higher now. But Apple's still got a ways to go before it's in the same league. === reviews ============= Dual 1 GHz Power Mac: Desktop Envy (Ben Wilson, NewsFactor) Although still battling the 'megahertz myth,' Apple flexes Motorola's G4 muscle in the dual-processor configuration. === internet news ============= Who Cares What You Think? Blog, And Find Out (Howard Kurtz, Washington Post) The arena has produced fresh, clever, idiosyncratic, real-time musings by all kinds of people whose voices would otherwise be heard only at the local Starbucks. === wintel top news ============= Gates: Remedies Would Bar Behavior (Joe Wilcox, CNET News.com) Although he's highly critical of the remedies proposed by nine states and the District of Columbia in his company's antitrust trial, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates acknowledged Tuesday that some of the restrictions would have prevented the company from engaging in behavior that an earlier court deemed illegal. Intel To Debut Speedy 2.4GHz Xeon Chip (Michael Kanellos, ZDNet) Intel will debut a new version of its Xeon chip on Tuesday in what will be a major day for processor releases. Bill Gates Versus Truth (Dan Gillmor, SiliconValley.com) The idea that Windows is the "epicenter of innovation" is an insult to true innovators. Microsoft's innovations have been almost solely in business practices, and they've been found to be illegal. Intel Breathes Life Info Moore's Law (John G Spooner, CNET News.com) Chipmaker Intel has ordered a test version of a new tool it says will allow the company to hurdle an impending industry-killing roadblock and continue to punch up chip performance. === wintel news ============= Put Up Your Digital Dukes! (Steve Morgenstern, Popular Science) Feel My Pain! - Mapping The Mind Of Chairman Bill (Andrew Orlowski, The Register) Gates Gamble Pays Off For Microsoft (Joe Wilcox, ZDNet) Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates redeemed himself as a witness on Monday, repeatedly rebuffing attacks made by states' attorney Steven Kuney in the latest phase of the 4-year-old antitrust case. Gateway Line Undergoes Mac-Like Redesign (ExtremeTech) Gateway Inc. is redesigning its PC line in a style reminiscent of Apple Computer Inc.'s PowerBook notebooks. Intel To Launch New Mobile Chips Tuesday, Source Says (James Niccolai, InfoWorld) Intel is set to roll out a faster version of its Pentium 4 processor for notebook users on Tuesday. === linux news ============= Gentoo PPC Linux (TuxPPC) Gentoo Linux is rather unique on the PPC platform. Red Hat Updates Web Server Software (ZDNet) Linux sales and service company Red Hat has released a new $995 version of its Stronghold software designed for large businesses. === reader : world ============= Ashcroft's Faith In Death (Richard Cohen, Washington Post) Although ostensibly a conservative, and therefore determined to limit Washington's reach, Ashcroft has slowly been nationalizing the death penalty. === reader : tech ============= Fast Forward To VCR's Future (Benny Evangelista, San Francisco Chronicle) Digital recording devices threaten its reign. === reader : life ============= The Baby Panic (Joan Walsh, Salon) Sylvia Ann Hewlett says young women should start husband-hunting in their 20s if they don't want to end up childless and sad. But she's as clueless about balancing work and family as the career-first feminists she decries. For Writer Ameen Rihani, A Postscript And An Introduction (Philip Kennicott, Washington Post) They spent two days resurrecting, analyzing and praising the writings of a man they called "the father of Arab American literature." It was a love feast -- but with political implications. The Right Way To Read (Barbara Kantrowitz, Newsweek) In the old days, preschoolers had no more pressing business than to learn how to play. New research shows that they benefit from instruction in words and sounds. PBS Vs. The History Channel (Virginia Heffernan, Slate) A study in counterprogramming. Heard On The Fairway: The Whisper Of Shorter Hems (Ginia Bellafante, New York Times) It is fair to suggest that golf's sex wars are being fought most visibly through fashion. Who Cares What You Think? Blog, And Find Out (Howard Kurtz, Washington Post) The arena has produced fresh, clever, idiosyncratic, real-time musings by all kinds of people whose voices would otherwise be heard only at the local Starbucks. Reporter Follows Her Instincts And Scoops Local Media On Street Speech (Lillian Swanson, Philadelphia Inquirer) In unguarded moments, reporters will tell you that the most coveted desk in a newsroom is behind a pillar, as far as possible from their editor's desk. Pity the newcomers. Evolution, Alienation And Gossip (Kate Fox, Social Issues Research Centre) The role of mobile telecommunications in the 21st century. === singapore top news ============= Admin Service Draws Few Private Sector Executives (Lydia Lim, Straits Times) Six years after a government drive to recruit private-sector executives to the elite Administrative Service, their number remains low. === singapore news ============= First Episode Of TV Series Pulled Out (Straits Times) Mediacorp pulled out the first episode of its new True Files TV series at 8.30 last night on ritual killer Adrain Lim, after Singapore Broadcasting Authority received unfavourable feedback from the public. No Lah, Cock's Not Too Chicken To Mock (Helmi Yusof, Straits Times) Despite its flaws, the movie is worth seeing simply because of its no-holds-barred take on Singaporean foibles. Censorship Review Committee Likely To Relook Film Classificiation (Channel NewsAsia) The general consensus is that for films, censorship is likely to liberalise further -- leaving the decision to judge whether a movie is watchable to the viewer. Singaproe Rescues Merlion From Obscurity (Reuters) "We really want to clean it up and once it's on its new site, restore it to its original glory." Singapore's CPI Fell 0.9% In March From Year Ago (Chan Hwa Loon, Channel NewsAsia) This is the fifth consecutive month in which prices have dropped year-on-year. SMRT Pulls Trains From Airport Route (Straits Times) Singapore Mass Rapid Transit removed 21 new trains from service on Tuesday because of mechanical problems. The problem will cause delays to passengers coming from Changi International Airport. IT Savvy Supreme Court Wins Infocomm Award (Tan Ooi Boon, Straits Times) Scientific Back-Up For Malaysian Claim (The Star) "If we were to make generalised comments on the issue, then Singapore would issue generalised comments also." Singapore Land Plan Irks Malaysia (Mangai Balasegaram, BBC) In recent weeks, the relationship has become increasingly strained by a series of trade disputes. Singapore Military Ties Now A 'Threat' (Associated Press) A DPP legislator says Taiwan should end military cooperation with Singpaore if the city-state also wants to train in China's Hainan Province. --- To modify your subscription, go to MyAppleMenu is edited by Heng-Cheong Leong. MyAppleMenu is not affiliated with Apple Computer, Inc., or any other companies in any manner. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, iBook, iPod, and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their registered holders. Copyright (C) 1996-2002 Heng-Cheong Leong. All rights reserved. From applesurf at myapplemenu.com Wed Apr 24 21:05:02 2002 From: applesurf at myapplemenu.com (applesurf@myapplemenu.com) Date: Thu Feb 3 15:10:52 2005 Subject: [MyAppleMenu] Apr 24, 2002 Message-ID: <20020425010502.71475.qmail@voot.pair.com> myapplemenu : newsletter === top ============= The Art Of Compression (Nathan Segal, Streaming Media World) When you view movie trailers from the Apple site on your computer, they look beautiful and perfect, with high quality imagery and sound. But creating those trailers involves a lot more than meets the eye. === news ============= The CG Wizard Of Harry Potter (Barbara Gibson, Apple) "We're intrigued with what Final Cut Pro allows you to do, and with all the stuff you can do on a Mac these days." Notes From Apple Shareholders' Meeting (Think Secret) MPEG-4 At Vanguard Of Streaming Media Conference (Jonny Evans, Macworld UK) MPEG-4 will be high on the agenda as major streaming media companies begin to announce their support for the standard. Jay Chiat, Legendary Advertising Executive, Dies At 70 (Gary Gentile, Associated Press) Chiat, whose agency created the Orwellian "1984" television ad that introduced Apple Computer's Macintosh to the world, died of cancer at his Marina del Rey home, according to Jeremy Miller, a spokesman for the ad agency TBWA-Chiat-Day. OmniWeb Bumped To Version 4.1sp71 (Rob McNair-Huff, Mac Net Journal) Macs Behind "The District" (Stephanie Jorgl, Apple) "I picked up an iMac and one of those tape converters, and was able to stream all of the tapes into the iMac, fire up iMovie, learn the program in five minutes and cut my own design reel from all of those tapes. How cool is that?!" US Robotics Cloud The Mind Of Reporters (Glenn Fleishman, 802.11b Networking News) US Robotics clouded the mind of the reporter on this piece who makes it sound as if poor old Texas Instruments was ostracized by the IEEE. === opinions ============= Will Apple Follow Polaroid Into Bankruptcy? (Gregg Eshelman, Low End Mac) Polaroid was always fiercely protective of their innovation of instant photography -- so protective that they never allowed anyone else to produce cameras compatible with their film or film compatible with their cameras. More In Store? (Scott Kelby, Mac Design Magazine) Is the answer to the future of Apple's retail stores right under their noses? Grading Steve Jobs (BusinessWeek) Apple's CEO could hardly be more highly regarded -- at least according to the folks who responded to our survey. Jobs And Gates: The Odd Couple Endures (Charles Haddad, BusinessWeek) Whether or not they renew their cooperation pact, the two bosses know that their companies' fortunes are intimately linked. Should Apple And Microsoft Stay Hitched? (BusinessWeek) Their five-year agreement is nearing its end, raising quesitons about this mutually beneficial but tumultuous relationship. Hello Photoshop, Goodbye Classic (James Davidson, O'Reilly Network) Classic is a remarkable achievement. The team that worked on it deserve all the kudos that you can give them. However, the disjoint User Interface experience between OS X and classic was never satisfactory. === reviews ============= Bridge Baron 12 (Erica Marceau, Applelinks) Bridge Baron continues to be a great series if you want to improve your Bridge game and you don't mind the poor graphics and lack of online play. The Road Warrior Guide To iBook: 1999 - 2002 (Charles Moore, MacOPINION) Hewlett-Packard Photosmart 1315 (James L Kim, TechTV) Built-in features make this printer digital photo friendly. === internet top news ============= Clay Shirky: What Web Services Got Right... And Wrong (Richard Koman, O'Reilly Network) The technological case for Web Services is really quite strong. The business case for Web Services is more limited right now, in part because they run under the same difficulties that the application service providers and B-to-B marketplaces did. Pay Features Gather Steam On Web (Bob Tedeschi, New York Times) All across the Web, consumers are buying newly offered information and services. === internet news ============= Study: Government Sites "Sophisticated" (Margaret Kane, CNET News.com) Treating citizens more like customers has helped governments around the world become "increasingly sophisticated" in their use of the Web, a new study has found. Nokia, IBM Set Sights On Public WLANs (Laura Rohde, InfoWorld) IBM and Nokia, the world's largest mobile-phone maker, have agreed to jointly pursue the public wireless LAN market with the hope that in combining their strengths, they can add extra momentum to the spread of WLAN networks, the companies announced Monday. The Battle For The Web Continues (Dave Winer, Scripting News) Microsoft clearly doesn't have any vision for the Web other than owning and controlling and freezing it. The Welch Report - Go Publish Yourself (Matt Welch, EPN World Reporter) What journalists and editors can learn from the weblog phenomenon. OmniWeb Bumped To Version 4.1sp71 (Rob McNair-Huff, Mac Net Journal) Intel Wants Wireless 'Hotspots' Near You (Dan Neel, InfoWorld) A world sprawling with wireless communication "hotspots" htat provide access to the Internet is Intel's vision for the futur eof wireless mobile computing. === wintel top news ============= Gates Says He Might Have To Dump Windows (David Teather, The Guardian) Bill Gates told a federal court in Washington that he might be forced to pull the Windows operating system off the market if the penalties sought by nine US states are imposed. Intel Ships Dualie Xeon 2.4GHz Parts (Drew Cullen, The Register) Intel yesterday took the wraps off the 2.4GHz dualie Xeon, its fastest low-end server processor to date. Skeptics Ask: Did Gates Lie? (Cydney Gillis, East Side Journal) "When Gates gets up and says it's not, every engineer with a mind now has to say he either doesn't understand drivers or APIs or he's lying." === wintel news ============= Microsoft: Layoffs, Changes In TV Groups (Richard Shim, CNET News.com) Microsoft confirmed Wednesday that it is in the process of laying off employees in its television division and UltimateTV service group. The company also said it's expanding its television software to work with low-end set-top boxes. States To Gates: Here's Custom-Made Windows (Reuters) Bill Gates was pressed by a lawyer for the states to say whether the Windows XP "embedded" program demonstrated that a similar home program could be built. Bill Gates Becomes The Star Of His Own Show (David Coursey, ZDNet) The states haven't been able to portray Microsoft as the bogeyman. And the company itself has managed to avoid big trouble. Germany Blames Microsoft For Porn (Expatica.com) The pictures, each a photo-montage of Steffi Graf's head on another person's torso, were posted by a user in Germany of MSN. States Say Gates Interpretation Of Antitrust Penalties Is Extreme (D. Ian Hopper, Associated Press) Connecticut and the eight other states suing Microsoft Corp. tried Tuesday to show that company chairman Bill Gates is too extreme in his interpretation of proposed antitrust penalties against his company. Q&A: Why Xbox Creator Left Microsoft (ZDNet UK) I'm just a gamer -- the reason I was doing all the press and talking to all the developers, and the reason we made the Xbox is because I'm a gamer and a game developer. Fears About Microsoft Return, In Mexico (Graham Gori, New York Times) A government initiative to bring Internet access within reach of 9 of 10 Mexicans has drawn criticism because to many it smacks of handing Microsoft a de facto monopoly. Hewlett-Packard Is Accused Of Misleading Holders (Steve Lohr, New York Times) Lawyers representing the dissident director Walter B. Hewlett delivered a sweeping attack on the integrity and credibility of the management of Hewlett-Packard. Jobs And Gates: The Odd Couple Endures (Charles Haddad, BusinessWeek) Whether or not they renew their cooperation pact, the two bosses know that their companies' fortunes are intimately linked. Is Bill Gates Doing Himself Any Favors? (Dan Carney, BusinessWeek) He's poised and confident on the stand, a far cry from his deposition during the antitrust trial. But maybe he shouldn't be there at all. The Battle For The Web Continues (Dave Winer, Scripting News) Microsoft clearly doesn't have any vision for the Web other than owning and controlling and freezing it. Intel Wants Wireless 'Hotspots' Near You (Dan Neel, InfoWorld) A world sprawling with wireless communication "hotspots" htat provide access to the Internet is Intel's vision for the futur eof wireless mobile computing. === reader : world ============= Attack Of The Superstore (Jim Erickson, Time) Local retailers are threatened, governments are worried, but foreign chains are taking over in Asia. === reader : life ============= Can You Riverdance For Me, Honey? (Meera Atkinson, Salon) At New York's fetish salons, it's all about fantasy -- some guys want to sniff you and others want to watch your feet move in clogs. The Double-Standard Excuse (Mark leibovich, Washington Post) For women, 'more family time' has a ring of truth. Cooking In The Kitchen Of My Favorite Critic (Eric Asimov, New York Times) My mother taught me some vital kitchen skills. Planning ahead wasn't one of them. Musician To Napster Judge: Let My Music Go (Damien Cave, Salon) A 1960s-era recording artist says he can't get Sony to pay royalties, so his psychedelic pop might as well be free. === reader : expressions ============= When He Fell (Carol Muske-Dukes, Slate) === reader : eof ============= Mating Toads, Not Mutants (Jeff Gould, Metrowest Daily News) Looks can be deceiving. It's as simple as that. To the untrained observer, two toads enjoying a romantic moment together could easily be mistaken for an exotic, two-headed mutant. === singapore top news ============= Junk Mail From Mindef, What Next? (Harminder Singh, Straits Times) The incident illustrates how important it is for the Infocomm Development Authority to focus on the responsibilities of government agencies and to restrict them in the way they use our personal details. Lower CPF For Over-40s? (Sue-Ann Chia, Straits Times) Reduced rate may make them more employable, says labour chief. === singapore news ============= Mock Exercise In JC Taken For Real (Straits Times) An emergency evacuation exercise in Yishun Junior College yesterday spooked residents and parents of students who took the mock explosions for the real thing. Pure And Happy Angels (Elisabeth Gwee, Straits Times) That's how Singapore-born shutterbug Leslie Kee tries to make people look like in his photographs. Maybe that's why celebs from Naomi Campbell to Ayumi Hamasaki adore him so. Hong Kong Loses Out To Singapore In Best Business Survey (Dominic Lau, Reuters) Hong Kong slipped from top spot to second due to concern over its growing deficit, openness to competition, and the adaptability of its labour force. Singapore Politician Faces Bankruptcy, Vows To Fight (Reuters) Singapore opposition politician Chee Soon Juan vowed to press on even as defamation suits brought against him by the island's two most senior leaders threaten to push him into bankruptcy and bar him from elections. Arts Group Want Greater Transparency In Licensing (Hwee Goh, Channel NewsAsia) Artistes and arts groups want to see greater transparency when it comes to licensing of the arts, and even within the arts community. Singapore Sets up Body To Oversee Aviation Security (Business Times Singapore) Singapore has set up a committee to oversee and implement security measures at its airports, the government said today, after an alleged militant was thought to have been planning to crash a plane into the country's international airport. Study: Government Sites "Sophisticated" (Margaret Kane, CNET News.com) Treating citizens more like customers has helped governments around the world become "increasingly sophisticated" in their use of the Web, a new study has found. Officials Deny Singapore Story (Taipei Times) Senior officials of the Ministry of National Defense have denied media reports that Singapore will scale down its military training cooperation with Taiwan. --- To modify your subscription, go to MyAppleMenu is edited by Heng-Cheong Leong. MyAppleMenu is not affiliated with Apple Computer, Inc., or any other companies in any manner. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, iBook, iPod, and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their registered holders. Copyright (C) 1996-2002 Heng-Cheong Leong. All rights reserved. From applesurf at myapplemenu.com Thu Apr 25 21:05:01 2002 From: applesurf at myapplemenu.com (applesurf@myapplemenu.com) Date: Thu Feb 3 15:10:52 2005 Subject: [MyAppleMenu] Apr 25, 2002 Message-ID: <20020426010501.9089.qmail@voot.pair.com> myapplemenu : newsletter === top ============= DVD Lovers Burn Out (Julio Ojeda-Zapata, Knight Ridder Newspapers) The bottom line: If you're buying a computer for DVD authoring, consider making it a Macintosh. Apple I Computer Sells For $14,000 (Ian Fried, CNET News.com) The cost to buy a piece of computing history isn't what it used to be. === news ============= Apple's Cinema Tools Wins 2002 Vidy Award (MacNN) Real: Licenses Could Kill MPEG-4 (Stefanie Olsen, CNET News.com) Proposed licensing fees for MPEG-4 could mean its early death on the personal computer, RealNetworks CEO Rob Glaser said in a press conference Wednesday. Reader: MS Pulls Plug On Project 4 For Mac (MacNN) ComputerEdge Magazine Lists Top 10 In Techies: Jobs At #3, Gates At #8 (Bryan Chaffin, Mac Observer) "In many ways, Jobs has been the driving vision and soul of the personal computer revolution, actively leading the leaders of personal computing." iMovie Launches Animated Career (Apple) "iMovie performed brilliantly! The editing went very quickly... and I got an 'A' in the Art exam." Apple CEO Fred Anderson Files To Sell 100,000 Shares Of Apple Stock (Bryan Chaffin, Mac Observer) Apple Computer Retail Site Planned For Mall In Novi (Neal Haldane, Detroit News) Apple Computer is planning to open its first retail outlet in Michigan at Twelve Oaks Mall, possibly by this summer. The Workaround: 32 Steps To Frustration (Peter Meyers, New York Times) Some software companies often don't even try to fix what is wrong with their product. They say it's up to you to "work around" the problem. Nvidia Vs. ATI: The Struggle For Mac Graphics Dominance (Ben Wilson, NewsFactor) Graphics card firm Nvidia has taken over Apple's desktop line from competitor ATI - and is aiming to make it a clean sweep with the portable line. === opinions ============= Why We Love Our Macs (Kevin Webb, Low End Mac) Only Apple builds computers which capture the imagination of users. === reviews ============= Black And White (Bill Stiteler, Applelinks.com) I found the game so incredibly aggravating that I had to leave my apartment so I would have more space in which to swear. Windows Lover Asks Burning DVD Question (Jim Coates, Chicago Tribune) Anybody who absolutely needs to get into burining home DVDs should move over to Macintosh. XP On The PowerPC (Derrick Story, O'Reilly Network) Some Windows users have been looking at the new iMac and iBook alongside traditional PC hardware offerings. Why not? === internet top news ============= The Browser That Roared (Lev Grossman, Time) Enter Mozilla, Web-surfing software by the people, for the people. Has Microsoft met its match? Hav U 4Gotten IM? (Steve Outing, Editors & Publisher) Instant messaging is promising publishing tool. === internet news ============= Viacom Loses Claim Over MTV Domain Name (Straits Times) Viacom failed in its bid when the dispute resolution sole panelist found that the word 'MTV' used in the domain name is descriptive and generic and the company was unable to prove it has 'clear or unequivocal' exclusive rights over the word. Google's Gaffe (Paul Prescod, O'Reilly Network) Google's choice was technologically poor, compared to that of eBay and Amazon. Kicking Out The Cuckoo (Edd Dumbill, O'Reilly Network) Despite the name, web services have increasingly little to do with the Web as we know it, and those at the forefront of its development seem to have little fondness for the W3C or its technologies. .Net Seen Gaining Steam In Dev Projects (Daniel Sholler, Meta Group) Global 2000 organizations will have heterogeneous application environments indefinitely, but .Net share will increase to 30 percent of enterprise development projects as J2EE use stabilizes at 40 percent by 2004. === wintel top news ============= Inside The Xbox (Dennis McCauley, Salon) Sales have been disappointing, and the co-creator of Microsoft's game console jus tquit his job -- a day before a book portraying him as a hero hit the bookstores. === wintel news ============= Xbox Game Sales Wilt In March (Reuters) The console ended up barely registering in the top 20 for the full month. Gates Vs. States: Who Came Out On Top? (Joe Wilcox, CNET News.com) Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates clearly dominated the courtroom during his three days on the witness stand, legal experts said. But states' attorney Steven Kuney still managed to give the judge in the antitrust case a plan for achieving many of the trustbusters' goals. Reader: MS Pulls Plug On Project 4 For Mac (MacNN) Windows Developer Combats Code Critics (Reuters) Using a personal computer would turn into a confusing and frustrating experience under antitrust sanctions sought against Microsoft by nine states, a Microsoft executive testified on Thursday. Intel's New Bag Of Chips (John G Spooner, CNET News.com) Optimism was the main message from Intel CEO Craig Barrett during the company's shareholder meeting Thursday, as he and other executives introduced plans for new chips and improved chipmaking processes. Microsoft: How To Catch A Linux Migrator (Peter Galli, eWEEK) Microsoft is ratcheting up efforts to catch companies migrating from Unix to Linux before they make the switch. AMD Gets Microsoft Support On New Chips (Michael Kanellos, CNET News.com) AMD confirmed Wednesday that it will collaborate with Microsoft to tune Windows to run on its upcoming family of Hammer chips. The Workaround: 32 Steps To Frustration (Peter Meyers, New York Times) Some software companies often don't even try to fix what is wrong with their product. They say it's up to you to "work around" the problem. Trust Microsoft? You Say: No Way! (David Morgenstern, ZDNet) With the Trustworthy Computing encyclical in their hands, Microsoft's brass now must translate its message into doctrine, as well as actual products. Their sermon of warning--to expect slow, slow progress--fell on mostly deaf ears. Windows .Net Server Now Due In Mid 2003 (Juan Carlos Perez, InfoWorld) The middle of next year is Microsoft Corp.'s latest target release date for its new server operating system, called Windows .Net Server, as the company focuses on the product's security, a Microsoft official said Wednesday. Fiorina Denis Merger Memos Mislead Shareholders (Associated Press) Sighing several times in exasperation, Fiorina said Neal was drawing the wrong conclusions about the meaning of the charts because they were taken out of context, as if someone looked at selected snapshots instead of "the whole movie." Gates: Custom Windows Could Run On PCs (Joe Wilcox, CNET News.com) Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates acknowledged Wednesday that an existing version of Windows for ATMs and other specialized machines that lets companies drop included components such as a browser could be configured to run on everyday computers. Microsoft Keeps Low Profile At Conference (Stefanie Olsen, CNET News.com) It seemed like more than just a sign of the times when Microsoft failed to field a booth at the Streaming Media West conference here this week--especially since the software big-leaguer has been relentlessly pushing its latest, greatest (and as yet unreleased) media technology, Corona. .Net Seen Gaining Steam In Dev Projects (Daniel Sholler, Meta Group) Global 2000 organizations will have heterogeneous application environments indefinitely, but .Net share will increase to 30 percent of enterprise development projects as J2EE use stabilizes at 40 percent by 2004. XP On The PowerPC (Derrick Story, O'Reilly Network) Some Windows users have been looking at the new iMac and iBook alongside traditional PC hardware offerings. Why not? === linux news ============= Microsoft: How To Catch A Linux Migrator (Peter Galli, eWEEK) Microsoft is ratcheting up efforts to catch companies migrating from Unix to Linux before they make the switch. === reader : world ============= United In Denial (Robert J. Samuelson, Washington Post) Nobody's facing the realities of an aging society. === reader : tech ============= Can Computer Books Be Well Written? (David Pogue, New York Times) Thank heaven for Web sites like Amazon, where customers write reviews of books they've bought, warning you away from the turkeys and directing you toward the winners. New 'Smart' Galleries, Wireless And Web Friendly (Karen Jones, New York Times) Hand-held computers have many uses -- but who would have thought they could take art home from a museum? Banned In Dulles (Mickey Kaus, Slate) >From now on, alas, no discussion of European social democracy, however lascivious, will be mature enough to alarm AOL's algorithms. === reader : life ============= Cone Head (Stephen King, New Yorker) And this is how I found myself unemployed and with a criminal record a month shy of my twenty-third birthday. Art Of Destruction (Jesse Hamlin, San Francisco Chronicle) Nostalgia, relief greet final stages of demolition for old de Young building. The New York Sun's Not-So-Bright Debut (Eric Boehlert, Salon) Its support for Israel is unwavering -- but New York's just-launched paper is a little shakier when it comes to editorial fundamentals. One Ring To Rule Them All (Heather Havrilesky, Salon) >From post-"Bridget" fiction to ABC's frightening "The Bachelor," the wedding porn genre mates emasculated Mr. Rights with soulless, life-size Barbies. A Little Wisdom Goes A Long Way For Quote Collector (Don Oldenburg, Washington Post) Forging famous people's words into little quote books, those miniature page-turners you see at every checkout counter, Criswell Freeman has spread the wisdom of Texas, Florida, California, New England, girlfriends, gardening, salesmen, cowboys, country music, teachers -- and God. A Muse Full Of Dormers (Roland Merullo, New York Times) The best-selling author Anita Shreve says that a white clapboard mansard-roof house on the coast of Maine has inspired three of her novels. Lawrence Summers And His Tough Questions (Martin Van Der Werf, The Chronicle Of Higher Education) In taking on sacred cows, will Harvard's new president change the university and redefine higher-education leadership? === singapore top news ============= Case Of Indonesian Militant Vs Singapore Postponed (Reuters) South Jakarta's court postponed the hearing into Abu Bakr Bashir's complaint against Singapore until May 16 as no Singapore officials turned up for a second time. === singapore news ============= Tuck Into Gourmet Sandwiches (Jaime Ee, Business Times Singapore) Bad sandwiches may be a thing of the past if Moomba restaurant's new offshoot - The Moomba Tuckshop - maintains the high quality of its menu. MPH Reviewing Corporate Branding (Grace Tan, Business Times Singapore) MPH Limited has embarked on a branding review to develop a new name and brand identity for its corporate structure. This will not affect the MPH Bookstores retail businesses which will continue to use its bookshop name. Chee Plans Rally Outside Istana (Straits Times) Opposition leader Chee Soon Juan is planning to hold a People Against Poverty rally outside the Istana on Wednesday to mark Labour Day. Malaysia Catching Up Singapore In Business-Hub Game (Kim Sung-Jin, Korea Times) The fruition of Malaysia's global competitveness as an investment destination can be witnessed in the multinational corporations' relocation of their regional headquarters from Singapore to Malaysia. Goldman Says Singapore Pension Review Fears Overdone (Reuters) Goldman Sachs analysts said the Singapore government could achieve its stated aim of increasing retirement savings in the pension scheme without negatively impacting real estate affordability. Viacom Loses Claim Over MTV Domain Name (Straits Times) Viacom failed in its bid when the dispute resolution sole panelist found that the word 'MTV' used in the domain name is descriptive and generic and the company was unable to prove it has 'clear or unequivocal' exclusive rights over the word. New Viaduct To Ease Traffic At Telok Blangah (Straits Times) Singapore Visitor Arrivals Fall 3.5% In January To March (Business Times Singapore) Indonesia remained the largest source of travellers. Internet Banking Up 23% In Singapore (Business Times Singapore) A surveyby ACNielsen.Consult said 52 per cent of the Republic's 750,000 adult Internet users are using online banking services. E-Mail Offered On Singapore Airlines (Bloomberg) --- To modify your subscription, go to MyAppleMenu is edited by Heng-Cheong Leong. MyAppleMenu is not affiliated with Apple Computer, Inc., or any other companies in any manner. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, iBook, iPod, and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their registered holders. Copyright (C) 1996-2002 Heng-Cheong Leong. All rights reserved. From applesurf at myapplemenu.com Fri Apr 26 21:05:02 2002 From: applesurf at myapplemenu.com (applesurf@myapplemenu.com) Date: Thu Feb 3 15:10:52 2005 Subject: [MyAppleMenu] Apr 26, 2002 Message-ID: <20020427010502.40707.qmail@voot.pair.com> myapplemenu : newsletter === news ============= Apple Adds Bluetooth Session To WWDC (Jim Dalrymple, MacCentral) Apple Distributor Declares $265.4m Loss (George Chidi Jr, Macworld UK) Ingram Micro announced a net loss of $265.4 million yesterday, attributed primarily to a $280.9 million charge against earnings in accordance with new, post-Enron accounting rules. Computers With Every Cadaver (Helen Pearson, Nature) With fewer hours for dissection, the medics hav ebeen forced to add computers to their corpses. Each cadaver now comes with an iMac. GenArts Releases Sapphire Plug-Ins For Shake (Elina Shatkin, Videography) === reviews ============= Mozilla Loaded Up For Browser Wars (Rex Baldazo, ZDNet) If Mozilla cleans up its act before the final release, it may actually best its two most powerful competitors. Harmoni G3 (James Galbraith, Macworld) With a little technical know-how, you can use the Harmoni G3 to increase the processor speed of and start using FireWire peripherals with your older iMac. What it won't do, though, is turn your iMac into the equivalent of a newer one. After Effect 5.5 (Ben Long, Macworld) Adobe has done well with After Effects 5.5. The new 3-D effects and huge assortment of interface changes make this an obvious upgrade for regular After Effects users. OS X users should also be pleased with the program's introduction to this OS, if a little leery at the program's lack of plug-in compatibility. === internet news ============= Mozilla Loaded Up For Browser Wars (Rex Baldazo, ZDNet) If Mozilla cleans up its act before the final release, it may actually best its two most powerful competitors. Study: Users Aren't Buying Online ID Hype (Joe Wilcox, ZDNet) Microsoft and other technology makers struggling to define new Web services business models have another obstacle: consumer distruct of online authentication systems. Hotmail At Risk To Cookie Thieves (Brian McWilliams, Wired News) MSN Hotmail users, guard your cookies. A simple technique for accessing Microsoft's free e-mail service without a password is in the wild and apparently being exploited. SOAP Wars (Marc Hedlund, O'Reilly Network) If Amazon and Google use two different design models for their services, that's excellent -- it allows us to see how their respective services develop over time. There's A Lot Of SOAP Backlash These Days (Joel Spolsky) The real problem with SOAP is that it's the poster boy for Web Serices, which are just the next step in a long line of technologies that has been way overhyped. === wintel top news ============= Micorosft To Dump Windows? Good Idea! Here's Why (David Coursey, ZDNet) Tossing out Windows would give Microsoft a chance to build a real OS for the 21st century, instead of an OS that is still, at its heart, the descendant of MS-DOS. There's A Lot Of SOAP Backlash These Days (Joel Spolsky) The real problem with SOAP is that it's the poster boy for Web Serices, which are just the next step in a long line of technologies that has been way overhyped. === wintel news ============= Study: Users Aren't Buying Online ID Hype (Joe Wilcox, ZDNet) Microsoft and other technology makers struggling to define new Web services business models have another obstacle: consumer distruct of online authentication systems. Sitting On A Microsoft Fix (Los Angeles Times) Although Gates' demeanor was more stylish, his insistence that Microsoft had not tried to squash competition was no more believable than three years ago. MS Word Runs Malicious E-Mail Scripts (Thomas C Greene, The Register) If you've chosen MS Word for your e-mail editor in Outlook 2000 or 2002, you'll need to patch a flaw which enables script execution when a malicious memo is replied to or forwarded. Hotmail At Risk To Cookie Thieves (Brian McWilliams, Wired News) MSN Hotmail users, guard your cookies. A simple technique for accessing Microsoft's free e-mail service without a password is in the wild and apparently being exploited. Microsoft Seeks (And Finds) A New Market To Dominate (Brian E. Taptich, Red Herring) Microsoft's announcement that it would enter the market for customer relationship management (CRM) software--applications that help companies track information about customers--was met with the obligatory volley of choreographed public relations responses. Hewlett's Chief Scoffs At Accusation Of Coercion (Steve Lohr with Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times) The chief executive of Hewlett-Packard, Carleton S. Fiorina, returned to the witness stand here today to explain what she meant when she told a major institutional investor that a vote in favor of the company's merger with Compaq Computer was "of great importance to our ongoing relationship." Executive Testifies Microosft Must Be Able To Alter Windows (Amy Harmon, New York Times) A Microsoft executive told a federal judge today that the company should be allowed to make changes in its Windows operating system that impair the performance of other programs so long as the company believes it is acting in the best interest of Windows users. Flaws Found In MS Office's HTML Tools (Brian Morrissey, Internet.com) SOAP Wars (Marc Hedlund, O'Reilly Network) If Amazon and Google use two different design models for their services, that's excellent -- it allows us to see how their respective services develop over time. Bill Gates, Software Saviour (Economist) Bill Gates's witness-box message: hurt Windows, and you hurt the world. === reader : tech ============= A Law To Protect Spyware (Chris Wenham, Salon) Sen. Fritz Hollings is pushing a bill that supposedly safeguards online privacy -- but actually gives intrusive marketers a green light. The Next Generation (Joel Garreau, Washington Post) Biotechnology may make superhero fantasy a reality. === reader : life ============= Getting The Goods (A.R. Torres, Salon) Eight months after Sept. 11, I thought I'd buried all of my husband. Finding more of him has meant granting Eddie one last wish. The Filming Of Philip K. Dick (Alexander Star, Slate) Dick has a great deal to offer the filmmaker, and Hollywood has responded by making a number of movies from his vast repetoire. But are these movies convincing? Telling Complex Stories Simply (Rick Lyman, New York Times) "God knows, this is a thin age for storytelling," said the director Barry Levinson, prompted to this melancholy assessment by a midafternoon screening of Elia Kazan's "On the Waterfront." === singapore news ============= Report Gets Mixed Reaction From Crash Relatives (Reuters) "Pilot's fault? Weather's fault? How about you, Taiwan side? You're so sure that your side didn't make a single mistake?" Singapore Anger At Taiwan Crash Report (BBC) Singapore has criticised the Taiwanese investigation into the October 2000 crash, saying it "glossed over" problems at the airport. Hollywood-Style Theme Park For Johor (Carol Murugiah, New Straits Times) Universal Studios has finalised an agreement with Johor to set up a Hollywood-scale theme park near Second Link. No Immediate Need For Malaysia To Take Control Of Airspace Managed By Singapore: Dr M (Abdul Razak Ahmad and Sharanjit Singh, New Straits Times) The government could get the same returns without having to make large investments in equipment needed to manage air traffic control of the airspace. SQ006 Crash Final Report Carries Little Weight In Legal Suits: Lawyers (Sharon Tong, Channel NewsAsia) "[The report] does not assign legal responsibility." Merlion Crosses Esplanade Bridge As Part Of Move To New Home (Fiona Tan, Channel NewsAsia) Over a hundred people sacrificed their sleep to follow the Merlion's move early Thursday. Pilot Group Says SIA Pilots Should Not Be Prosecuted (Straits Times) Mr Paul McCarthy, executive vice-president of the International Federation of Airline Pilots' Association, feared that other airports might not bother to make their airports safer because they might think they can just blame crashes on pilot errors. Singapore Blasts Findings Of Taiwan Crash Probe Team (Business Times Singapore) Jaspal Singh, deputy secretary of Singapore's Mnistry of Transport, said Taiwan's final report did not provide a "full and balanced picture". Taipei Crash Report Cites Pilot Error (William Foreman, Associated Press) Pilot error was the chief probable cause, and confusing runway markers and broken taxiway lights had contributed to the crash of Singpaore Airlines Flight SQ006. Singapore Bets On Human Resources (Kim Mi-Hui, Korea Herald) DID Reveals Scope Of Simulation (Sim Leoi Leoi, The Star) The Drainage and Irrigation Department has revealed guidelines for its computer model study on the effects of Singapore's land reclamation project in the Straits of Johor. --- To modify your subscription, go to MyAppleMenu is edited by Heng-Cheong Leong. MyAppleMenu is not affiliated with Apple Computer, Inc., or any other companies in any manner. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, iBook, iPod, and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their registered holders. Copyright (C) 1996-2002 Heng-Cheong Leong. All rights reserved. From applesurf at myapplemenu.com Sat Apr 27 21:05:01 2002 From: applesurf at myapplemenu.com (applesurf@myapplemenu.com) Date: Thu Feb 3 15:10:52 2005 Subject: [MyAppleMenu] Apr 27, 2002 Message-ID: <20020428010501.53613.qmail@voot.pair.com> myapplemenu : newsletter === top ============= What You Get When You Buy A Modern Mac (Al Fasoldt, Post-Standard) If you've tried to get your Windows PC to behave itself lately, you know that nobody is actually in charge on the Windows side of things. Dell blames Microsoft, Microsoft blames Gateway, and the store where you bought the Windows PC blames you. Apple Bobs Up On Tide Of iMacs (John G Spooner, ZDNet) Apple Computer saw its worldwide and U.S. market position inch up during the first quarter of 2001, thanks to sales of its new iMac. === opinions ============= An Apple/Microsoft Support Story (Dan Gillmor, San Jose Mercury News) Mac OS X is fundamentally a fine operating system, but it does need some improvements, and not just in the fit and finish. How Serious Is Intuit About Quicken: Mac? (Remy Davison, Insanely Great Mac) Discussion: Which Ports To Leave Open? (MacSlash) === reviews ============= DeBabelizer Pro 5 (Ben Long, Macworld) If you're a Web or game designer who needs to modify and and manage custom palettes and image optimizations, DeBabelizer is the only program you should consider for these chores. Final Cut Pro 3 (Jim Heid, Macworld) Final Cut Pro 3 is a first-rate sequel, and the only choice for day-in and day-out video production. Latest iMac Design Playful, Inviting And A Joy To Use (Dwight Silverman, Houston Chronicle) This computer is so friendly, stable, easy to use and fun, I think anyone who is in the market should take a serious look at it. Palm Desktop 4.0 (Adam Robert Guha, Low End Mac) Palm Desktop 4.0 is a real pleasure to use. After Wait, New Adobe Products Prove Worth (Bob LeVitus, Houston Chronicle) Although Adobe single-handedly delayed millions of Mac OS X upgrades with its procrastination, all is now forgiven. Grammatica Bilingual Spelling And Grammar Checker (Charles W. Moore, Applelinks.com) Grammatica is a powerful little program with a lot of features, and plenty of potential, but still some rough edges that need polishing. Apple's iPod As A 'Digital Wallet' (Stephen O'Hear, Stage4) The iPod is far more than an mp3 player. Ignore the music for a moment and what do we have? Another Polished Apple (Larry Magid, CBS News) It comes as no surprise that Apple is enjoying brisk sales for its new iMac. The company clearly has a winner on its hands. === wintel news ============= An Apple/Microsoft Support Story (Dan Gillmor, San Jose Mercury News) Mac OS X is fundamentally a fine operating system, but it does need some improvements, and not just in the fit and finish. Dell Gains In Servers At HP's Expense (Stephen Shankland, CNET News.com) HP and Compaq have said that their proposed merger will strengthen both outfits, but for now the two seem to be losing ground to Dell in key markets. Microsoft: Call The Next Witness (Joe Wilcox, CNET News.com) Microsoft on Friday released its witness list for the coming week, but it appears to lack the star power seen earlier in the courtroom. Microsoft Rethink (Tom Yager, InfoWorld) Hailstorm is not dead, it's merely in stasis until Microsoft can sort out some issues -- like issues, such as whether it's possible to make money selling piecemeal Web services to end-users, or whether Microsoft can sell direct-to-user services without alienating major partners. Bill Gates Is Right: Component Architectures Don't Help Consumers (Kelly McNeill, osOpinion) If Microsoft is forced to adhere to penalties proposed by the states, adopting a noncomponent business model would allow the company to ignore most of the restrictions put on it. === linux news ============= SuSE 8.0 Arrives Without StarOffice (Matthew Broersma, ZDNet UK) The German Linux distributor has built many new features into its latest software, but has left out StarOffice 6.0 because of new licensing terms from Sun. === reader : tech ============= Spyware Vs. Anti-Spyware (Damien Cave, Salon) The author of Ad-Aware, a program that removes sneaky software, explains what happened when his own program was zapped by the enemy. === reader : life ============= >From Weddings To Football, The value Of Communal Activities (Virginia Postrel, New York Times) The need for common knowledge means a wedding is more than exchange of vows by two individuals. Walk Tall (The Economist) If you want to be president of the United States, it is a good thing to grow up tall. Erin Brockovich, The Brank (Austin Bunn, New York Times) Two years after the release of Soderbergh's cinematic folk tale, the 41-year-old Brockovich has arrived on shelves, stage and the small screen. === singapore top news ============= Singapore Airlines Disaster Reports Prove Contentious (China Post) Investigators in Taiwan and Singapore yesterday expressed ambivalent views on the probable causes of the fiery crash of a SIA jumbo jet. To Ban Or Not To Ban (Tan Shzr Ee, Straits Times) Censorship has become more complex with the Internet and globalisation. As a new committee sets out to review guidelines, some are calling for more consistency and transparency. === singapore news ============= Turn Drab Town Centres Into Places That Inspire (Tan Tarn How, Straits Times) Let the mayors live up to their names and make them accountable for the town centre facelifts. No Need To Miss Saigon (Michelle Ho, Straits Times) More people are waking up to the crisp fresh flavours of Vietnamese food, as many trnedy eateries open, but is this just another foodie fad? Taiwan Says Singapore Gave 'Erroneous' Info On SQ 006 Crash (Lawrence Chung, Straits Times) Taiwan's Civil Aeronautics Administration accused Singapore Airlines and Singapore's Ministry of Transport of giving 'errroneous' information, to 'confuse the public' over the cause of the SQ 006 crash. Taiwan Defends Investigation Into Plane Crash (Ananova) Officials have dismissed criticism from Singapore, saying the nation just wants Taiwan to share more of the burden of compensating victims. Singapore Filmmaker Launches Campaign To Save Local Patois (Associated Press) A Singapore filmmaker Saturday responded to a government push for citizens to speak proper English with a campaign of his own -- to save the local patois known as Singlish. SMRT Unsure When Trains To Changi Airport Will Be Reinstated (Sean Au, Channel NewsAsia) The SMRT says it does not know when its through train service from Boon Lay to Changi Airport can be reinstated. Singapore Cries Foul Over Crash (Taipei Times) Hardly had Taiwan's report, blaming pilot error for the crash, been released than Singapore officials claimed it was biased and inadequate. Singapore Says Bets Are On For World Cup Soccer (Reuters) The government-run Singapore Pools said on Friday that it would offer betting on foreign football matches from May 3. Let's Hear More Views On CPF Cuts: Boon Heng (Vince Chong, Business Times Singapore) "These are only initial reactions so over the next few days, weeks, we will hear from Singaporeans how we should solve the problem of the unemployment of older workers." Ez-Link Deposits Comprise Card Fee, Travel Deposit (Silvester Prakasam, EZ-Link Pte Ltd, Straits Times) The interests earned go towards defraying the operational expenses of EZ-Link but are insufficient to cover all the costs. Skills, Not CPF Rate, Key Factor (Chen Siew Foong, Straits Times) Being cheap is not a sustainable solution, but going up the value chain is. International Experts Point Out Unfairness (Lawrence Chung, Straits Times) Instead of singling out pilot error, the ASC should have at least given due weight to the deficiencies of the airport. Wait Goes On Due To Faulty MRT Trains (Straits Times) Commuters will have to continue waiting longer for trains and take the shuttle MRT service from Tanah Merah station to Changi Airport for an indefinite number of weeks. Taiwan And Singapore Issue Reports On Crash Of Jumbo Jet (Keith Bradsher, New York Times) Air safety agencies in Taiwan and in Singapore issued conflicting reports today on the causes of the deadly crash of a Singapore Airlines jumbo. --- To modify your subscription, go to MyAppleMenu is edited by Heng-Cheong Leong. MyAppleMenu is not affiliated with Apple Computer, Inc., or any other companies in any manner. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, iBook, iPod, and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their registered holders. Copyright (C) 1996-2002 Heng-Cheong Leong. All rights reserved. From applesurf at myapplemenu.com Sun Apr 28 21:05:01 2002 From: applesurf at myapplemenu.com (applesurf@myapplemenu.com) Date: Thu Feb 3 15:10:52 2005 Subject: [MyAppleMenu] Apr 28, 2002 Message-ID: <20020429010501.62595.qmail@voot.pair.com> myapplemenu : newsletter === news ============= Surviving By Design (Allan Drury, Portland Press Herald) It's an example of how some small technology-based businesses continue their fight for success even as so many other tech enterprises have blown up. Corporate Tribalism -- Just Can't Do It (David Lazarus, San Francisco Chronicle) "You can spend $1,400 for an Apple or get a Dell that runs faster for just $700." NMU May Allow iBooks On Campus (James Lake, The Mining Journal) Now that Northern Michigan University has two years of experience in its laptop program, the TLC committee is considering offering Apple iBooks to Art and Design students. === reviews ============= Lexmark Z-65 And Z-55 (Dennis Sellers, MacCentral) My main complaint with the printers is that they make a terrible racket when starting a print job. GoLive Gets Interesting (Derrick Story, O'Reilly Network) The current incarnation of this venerable Web design and management tool is unique to Adobe offerings because it incorporates a number of "tweakable" open source components within an integrated publishing environment. === internet news ============= AOL Instant Messenger Is Hacked (David Cassel, Salon) Three 17-year-olds take credit for inserting pornographic images into America Online's widely used chat service. === wintel news ============= Microsoft Mulls ITV Digital Bid (BBC) Microsoft is considering launching a rescue bid for the cash-strapped broadcaster ITV Digital, reports say. === reader : world ============= The 14-Year-Old Hit Man (Eliza Griswold, New York Times) Tiny has always been just that. He's 14 years old and about four feet tall. That's one of the reasons Tiny -- as his street name is translated -- makes an effective assassin. === reader : life ============= Can't Live With Them. Can't Live Without Them... (Nick Compton, The Observer) It's official. There's never been a better time to be a single man. But do these men have it all, or are they simply commitment-phobic loners? It's Time For The Truth About Golf -- It's A Game, Not A Sport (C.W. Nevius, San Francisco Chronicle) Clearly, golf is the dumbest game ever. It is pointless, time-consuming and infuriating. I try to play as often as possible. Kissing Cousins (Ann Patchett, New York Times) Popular mythology often takes the place of science. 'Star Wars' Fan Films Come Tumbling Back To Earth (Amy Harmon, New York Times) The tension between Mr. Lucas and his filmmaking fans may underscore a digital-age conflict that transcends the letter of the law. For Yo-Yo Ma, All The World's A Band (Evan Eisenberg, New York Times) The earth is our mother, and her songs, whatever their dialect, belong to all of us. Such is the ideology of "world music." Wittgenstein's Curse (Jay Tolson, The Wilson Quarterly) Display the jargon -- feminist, neo-Marxist, postcolonialist, deconstructionist, whatever -- and you're in, you're one of us, we want you on our tenure track. === singapore news ============= The Challenge Of Keeping Overseas Singaporean In The Fold (Tan Chi Chiu, Singapore International Foundation, Business Times Singapore) SIF supports call to sustain the newfound solidarity and camaraderie among overseas Singaporeans. NTUC Co-Ops To Absorb Part Of Planned GST Hike (Angela Tan, Business Times Singapore) Details as to how much of the GST would be absorbed and for how long are expected to be worked out after Friday's Budget Day. Bt Panjang LRT Down For 2.5 Hours (Straits Times) Trains stopped running last night from about 5.15 pm until 7.50 pm, because of a computer breakdown. Crowd Rains On Stefanie's Sun (Suzanne Sng, Straits Times) While the homegrown pop sensation shone in her first solo concert here with nifty footwork and flawless vocals, the self-conscious audience was a wet blanket. Are You Getting Your SMS In Time? (Steve Dawson, Straits Times) There is currently no operating standards guideline to check SMS. Merlion Gets New Home, With A View (Straits Times) Almost 30 years after it first stood at the mouth of the Singapore River, a Singapore icon settled yesterday into its new home, one with an unubstructed sea view. PowerMac G4 Trade-In Promo (MacSingapore) Malacca Eyes Singapore Students As Tourists (The Star) Najib For Talks With Rumsfeld (The Star) Describing the republic as "only a small island", Defence Minister Datuk Seri najib Abdul Razak said Malaysia need not take offensive steps against Singapore. Crash Report Gets Support Of US Expert (Chang Yu-Jung, Taipei Times) Former chairman of the US National Transportation Safety Board, Jim Hall, yesterday called for respect for the Taiwanese investigation report of the October 2000 crash of Singapore Airlines flight SQ006. Safra Urged To Move Golf Course To Save Kranji Marshes (Channel NewsAsia) The Nature Society has suggested that Safra's new Kranji golf course be partially moved inland or resited in order to protect the area's marshland habitat. Transport Minister Says ASC Report Falls Short In Analysis (Asha Popatlal, Channel NewsAsia) "This is not a time to protect one's reputation. This is a time to reach out for the truth. So that we can learn from the accident and how to prevent further such accidents because lives are involved." SQ006 Episode Will Not Mar Singapore-Taiwan Ties: DPM Lee (Hasnita A Majid, Channel NewsAsia) "Both sides have multi-faceted, good relations and this is a separate issue." --- To modify your subscription, go to MyAppleMenu is edited by Heng-Cheong Leong. MyAppleMenu is not affiliated with Apple Computer, Inc., or any other companies in any manner. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, iBook, iPod, and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their registered holders. Copyright (C) 1996-2002 Heng-Cheong Leong. All rights reserved. From applesurf at myapplemenu.com Mon Apr 29 21:05:01 2002 From: applesurf at myapplemenu.com (applesurf@myapplemenu.com) Date: Thu Feb 3 15:10:52 2005 Subject: [MyAppleMenu] Apr 29, 2002 Message-ID: <20020430010501.11234.qmail@voot.pair.com> myapplemenu : newsletter === top ============= Apple Announces New Titanium PowerBook (Jim Dalrymple, MacCentral) Apple today unveiled a new titanium PowerBook with an all-new, high-resoulution display, faster G4 processors, the industry's first integrated Digital Visual Interface (DVI) port and the industry's only integrated Gigabit Ethernet in a notebook. Apple Unveils The eMac All-In-One Computer (Jim Dalrymple, MacCentral) Targeted towards the eduation market, Aple today unveiled the eMac, an all-in-one 17-inch CRT with a 700MHz PowerPC G4 processor. === news ============= Apple's eMac Attack In Schools May Pinch Margins (Tish Williams, TheStreet.com) "Why are they being hurt so bad on the margins? Now you know why: because they are being aggressive." Fetch FTP Client Updated (MacMinute) Pogue's Many Hats (Pioneer Press) Apple's New eMac Sports 17-Inch Screen (Ian Fried, CNET News.com) Apple has a good reason to use a flat CRT monitor. They typically cost less than LCDs and cost is all-important in the cash-strapped education market. Apple, which virtually created the education market, is now chasing Dell Computer. Apple Released DVI To ADC Adapter (Jim Dalrymple, MacCentral) Apple today released a DVI to ADC Adapter, which enables customers to use the company's all digital, flat-panel displays with the new PowerBook G4 announced earlier this morning. Dreamweaver MX For Mac OS X Announced (Jim Dalrymple, MacCentral) "Dreamweaver MX is a tremendous new release, especially for the Mac community." Macromedia Unveils Studio MX Suite (Dennis Sellers, MacCentral) Macromedia Studio MX is a new integrated family of tool, server and client technologies for creating rich Internet applications. === opinions ============= What Makes Apple So Delicious? (Mike Banks Valentine, osOpinion) I'd hate to see enterprise software and business users influence Apple to focus on that lucrative market and forget what made it a succes in the first place: lack of jargon, intuitive commands and pleasing, fun-to-use computers. === reviews ============= Inspector Gadget: iMac Desktop (Rob Murray, Telegraph) === internet news ============= Why I Trust Microsoft More Than My Bank (David Coursey, ZDNet) I think that if people really knew about all the security gaps and gaffes that financial services companies routinely hide, they'd either find it easier to trust Microsoft and AOL (like I do), or they wouldn't trust anyone (also a reasonable response). === wintel top news ============= Customized Windows: Why Not? (Charles Cooper, ZDNet) It may not lead to the second coming of Xywrite, but it would be a fresh start for a software market nowadays slouching toward mediocrity. XP Updates Start To P.O. Users (Michelle Delio, Wired News) The plethora of patches for Microsoft's new operating system has left many users wondering whether the hard drives are big enough to handle "Trustworthy Computing." Why Gates Won't Apologize (Amy Harmon, New York Times) Whatever the outcome of the Microsoft trial, don't expect Bill Gates to say he's sorry. === wintel news ============= Microsoft Denies Windows Incompatibility (Reuters) A Microsoft executive on Monday denied charges that the company tries to gain advantage by making its Windows operating system incompatible with rivals' software. It's TIme To Rein In Microsoft (Henry Norr, San Francisco Chronicle) Gates might well be right that at this point it wouldn't be easy to disentangle its "middleware" from the standard version of XP... But if that's true, let's not have any illusions about why it's true, or accept his protestations that there's no alternative. Lindows And High-Tech Trademark Troubles (Doug Isenberg, ZDNet) An elementary principle of trademark law says that generic terms cannot be protected. Why I Trust Microsoft More Than My Bank (David Coursey, ZDNet) I think that if people really knew about all the security gaps and gaffes that financial services companies routinely hide, they'd either find it easier to trust Microsoft and AOL (like I do), or they wouldn't trust anyone (also a reasonable response). New Microsoft Security Chief To Juggle Tech, Policy (Elinor Mills Abreu, Reuters) Meet Microsoft's new tough cop: a security czar who says he will draw heavily on his government background to shore up the holes in Microsoft's software that make it a popular target for hackers -- one of the company's top missions for the year. === linux news ============= SuSE Looks To Stailize Linux (Matthew Broersma, ZDNet UK) SuSE is increasingly trying to insulate its corporate customers from what many see as a core trait of open-source software: its changeability. Lindows And High-Tech Trademark Troubles (Doug Isenberg, ZDNet) An elementary principle of trademark law says that generic terms cannot be protected. === reader : tech ============= Comforts Of Home Yield To Tyranny Of Digital Gizmos (Katie Hafner, New York Times) Of all the forces that permeate daily life, perhaps nothing has become more of a tyranny than the bits and pieces of technology that are meant to help one get through the day more easily, but instead are a source of frustration. The Invention Factory (Evan I. Schwartz, Technology Review) nathan Myhrvold created Microsoft's research group and left with a vast fortune. Now he's created his own organization to keep innovation humming. === reader : life ============= The Holiday Inn Sign (Andrew Nelson, Salon) Exploding with color, optimism and razzle-dazzle, the now-extinct Holiday Inn "Great Sign" was a true design landmark of the American century. A Vow Is Kept, A Void Is Left (Blaine Harden, New York Times) Jack Loeffler remembers his friend Edward Abey who loved words, women, beer and the desert. On Hanoi Menus, Spring Rolls And Profiteroles, Too (Florence Fabricant, New York Times) Eating out goes on around the clock in Hanoi. And it's not just Vietnamese food. === reader : expressions ============= Autobiography As Haiku (Todd Kaufman, Washington Post) I'm the 60-minute dad. === singapore top news ============= Cost Pressures May Weaken Singapore Recovery, PM Says (Reuters) Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong said on Monday cost pressures could weaken Singapore's recovery from recession and that unemployment was expected to remain high this year. === singapore news ============= One Charity Call Cost 3 Times More Than Other (Alex Ho Kin Cheng, Straits Times) What additional effort is required to administer such a number? No Shortage Of Phone Numbers In Singapore (Ho Hwei Ling, Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore, Straits Times) Mobile service providers are required to recover and re-use discarded mobile numbers so that the nation's overall number resource pool continues to be not only sufficient but optimally-used as well. Where Have All The Four-Room HDB Flats Gone? (Lydia Lim, Straits Times) Fewer on the market because take-up rate was not as badly hit by the Asian financial crisis as the five-room flats. For Film Studio, Thai's The Limit (Straits Times) For Raintree Pictures, there's nothing to lose in making a Thai movie. Singapore Defends Own SQ 006 Report (Karen Wong, Straits Times) Transport Ministry says it has a right to conduct separate crash analysis after criticism from Taiwanese investigator. NUS To Set Up Two New Campuses (Sandra Davie, Straits Times) Plans for a proposed fourth university took on a new slant yesterday, when the NUS said it would be setting up two more campuses by 2010. Singapore Rapped Over Income Gap (AFP) Chee Soon Juan crticised the government for doing little to narrow the gap and being insensitive to Singaporeans hit by the country's worst ever downturn. LRT Service Disruption Caused By Breakdown Of 2 Computers (Fiona Tan, Channel NewsAsia) The two-and-a-half-hour disruption to the Bukit Panjang LRT on Sunday evening was caused by the failure of both the main and standby computers, the first time this has ever happened. Police Tell Chee To Hold Rally Indoors (Straits Times) The police have rejected Chee Soon Juan's application for a permit to hold an exhibition and rally outside the Istana on May Day, advising him to re-apply a licence to hold the event at an indoor venue. Go-Ahead For Kranji Golf Course (Straits Times) Nature lovers and golfers have reached a compromise over National Service Resort and Counrty Club's new golf course in Kranji. PAS Reports Sand Use In Reclamation (The Star) The Johor PAS Youth movement has lodged a police report calling on the authorities to conduct investigations on certain quarters believed to be supplying sand for Singapore’s reclamation works. Tok Mat: Handle Singapore Issues Rationally (The Star) The on-going war of words and economic rivalry between Malaysia and Singapore must be handled with care and rationally to ensure mutual growth, said Pulai Umno division chairman Tan Sri Mohamed Rahmat. --- To modify your subscription, go to MyAppleMenu is edited by Heng-Cheong Leong. MyAppleMenu is not affiliated with Apple Computer, Inc., or any other companies in any manner. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, iBook, iPod, and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their registered holders. Copyright (C) 1996-2002 Heng-Cheong Leong. All rights reserved. From applesurf at myapplemenu.com Tue Apr 30 21:05:01 2002 From: applesurf at myapplemenu.com (applesurf@myapplemenu.com) Date: Thu Feb 3 15:10:55 2005 Subject: [MyAppleMenu] Apr 30, 2002 Message-ID: <20020501010501.60779.qmail@voot.pair.com> myapplemenu : newsletter === top ============= Grads Want To Study On EMacs, Too (Farhad Manjoo, Wired News) Some Macintosh fans took in the eMac news with exasperation: Being long out of school, they're blocked from buying the eMac and they're not happy about it. === news ============= ATI Confirms Radeon Problems On Beige Macs (Daniel Miller, Mac Observer) Apple Offers Adobe Software With G4s (Macworld UK) Chimera Web Browser Gets New Pre-Release Version (Dennis Sellers, MacCentral) Chimera, a project focusing on delivering a best-of-breed browser for Mac OS X, has been updated to version 0.2.6. === opinions ============= So Where's The eBook? (Remy Davison, Insanely Great Mac) Dump the G3 already. === internet top news ============= Make The Web WOrk For Your Newsroom (Dan Suwyn, Poynter.org) Deliver what readers need, when they need it. === internet news ============= Chimera Web Browser Gets New Pre-Release Version (Dennis Sellers, MacCentral) Chimera, a project focusing on delivering a best-of-breed browser for Mac OS X, has been updated to version 0.2.6. Your Right To Link Threatened (Steve Watkins, Low End Mac) Deep-linking goes to the very heart and soul of the Internet. Final Mozilla Browser Beta Readies Attack (Scarlet Pruitt, InfoWorld) Widespread testing of the browser is under way in anticipation of its final release, as over 200,000 users have downloaded the latest version of Mozilla from the Mozilla.org. The Story Of '.us' Has Its Critics (David McGuire, Washington Post) NeuStar said to neglect public interest in not setting aside some domain names. === wintel news ============= Should Microsoft Dump Windows? Yah, Right! (David Morgenstern, ZDNet) How strong is your imagination? Testimony Challenged In Microsoft Case (Reuters) An executive from Qwest Communications International defended the Microsoft Corporation today, telling a federal judge that Microsoft would not be able to thwart emerging competition in the Internet services business using its monopoly power. Microsoft Shortens Witness List (Joe Wilcox, CNET News.com) Microsoft chopped eight people off its witness list Monday, potentially speeding the close of testimony in its remedy proceeding. Microsoft, Nvidia At War Over Xbox (Andrew Orlowski, The Register) Microsoft wants to pay less than was agreed in the original deal. === reader : tech ============= "The Long Boom" Is Back! (Katharine Mieszkowski, Salon) Recession? What recession? A coauthor of 1999's infamously optimistic screed says hte future is still bright. Fads And Figures (Robert Matthews, Telegraph) Scientific theories shouldn't be treated like last year's fashion. === reader : life ============= Faith In America (Jeffery L. Sheler, U.S. News) It's as important as ever, no matter what you believe. The New Yorker: Add Hard News, Hold The Glitter (David Carr, New York Times) Four years after he was plucked from the ranks of staff writers at the magazine by S. I. Newhouse Jr., owner of Advance Publications, Mr. Remnick is not only the man who edits The New Yorker, he sits more comfortably upon the throne, which only four other editors have ever occupied. === singapore top news ============= Families Living In City Centre To Go Up 4 Times To 120,000: Mah (Asha Popatlal, Channel NewsAsia) "The future of our city has to go beyond meeting functional needs of business community. A bustling city needs a large live-in population base." === singapore news ============= SQ006 Final Report Does Not Vindicate Taipei Airport: Saftey Council (Young Ming, Channel NewsAsia) CAA should not have the false impression that the CKS airport had no role in the accident. Singapore Most IT-Savvy Country: Survey (Tan Ooi Boon, Straits Times) In a global survey of 75 countries by the World Economic Forum (WEF) and Harvard University, Singapore came out tops as the nation which has the most wired Government and the most effective in promoting the use of IT among its citizens. Taiwan Says Singapore Report On Crash "Misleading" (Reuters) "It would be a waste of the huge investigation effort that has been expended on this accident, if blame and liability became the focus of attention instead, of safety improvement for the benefit of the whole of the traveling public throughout the world." --- To modify your subscription, go to MyAppleMenu is edited by Heng-Cheong Leong. MyAppleMenu is not affiliated with Apple Computer, Inc., or any other companies in any manner. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, iBook, iPod, and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their registered holders. Copyright (C) 1996-2002 Heng-Cheong Leong. All rights reserved.