[MyAppleMenu] Jan 26, 2007

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Mac news for Mac people

[News]

*** Apple's AirPort Extreme Constrained By UK Laws
<http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/index.cfm?RSS&newsID=17059>
Karen Haslam, Macworld UK

UK bandwidth restrictions will stop Apple's AirPort Extreme achieveing its goal.

*** Apple Cuts Xserve RAID Prices
<http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/index.cfm?RSS&newsID=17050>
Jonny Evans, Macworld UK

Apple has reduced the cost of Xserve RAID systems by up to 8.5 per cent, following the introduction of new high-capacity drives for such systems earlier this week.

*** AirPort Extreme Security Improved For Intel Macs
<http://www.macworld.com/news/2007/01/26/extreme/index.php?lsrc=mwrss>
Peter Cohen, Macworld

The update corrects an issue that could cause system crashes on a wireless network caused by malicious intent, according to Apple.

*** Apple iPhone Spat Reaches Canada With Comwave Claims
<http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601082&sid=aBd8PQzBQW4g>
Chris Fournier and Susan Decker, Bloomberg

Comwave Telecom Inc. has used the iPhone brand since 2004 to sell internet phone service to its customers, and filed documents opposing Apple's motion to take the name, President Yuval Barzakay said in an interview yesterday.

*** Rogers Confirms Exclusive iPhone Contract In Canada
<http://arstechnica.com/journals/apple.ars/2007/1/25/6758>
Jacqui Cheng, Ars Technica

"Rogers is actively working with Apple to launch the iPhone in Canada as soon as possible and will be the exclusive provider of the iPhone in Canada."

[Opinion]

*** Why Apple Can't Send Jobs Packing
<http://news.com.com/2010-1047_3-6153703.html?part=rss&tag=2547-1_3-0-20&subj=news>
Charles Cooper, CNET News.com

As long as investigators can't pin Jobs with any criminal activity, Apple won't climb on the horns of that dilemma. Too much is riding on a happy outcome for the board to send its Teflon CEO packing.

*** Going Windows Because No Mac Meets My Needs?
<http://lowendmac.com/archive/07/0125.html>
Adam Robert Guha, Low End Mac

Apple just doesn't offer what I need right now, all OS preferences aside.

[Review]

*** First Look: ModBook: Third-Party Modifications Turn MacBook Into A Tablet Computer
<http://www.macworld.com/2007/01/firstlooks/modbook_fl/index.php>
Jonathan Seff, Macworld

Those who buy one with its strengths and limitations in mind will have the unique experience of running OS X ona Mac like nothing ever made by Apple.

*** Roxio's Toast 8 Titanium
<http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2007/01/review_roxios_t.html>
Scott Gilbertson, Wired News

Overall Toast 8 Titanium is a solid upgrade and well worth the investment.

*** Use Bookmarks Anywhere: Decode The Web
<http://www.macworld.com/2007/01/features/webprod4/index.php?lsrc=mwrss>
Kirk McElhearn, Macworld

Once you've gathered important bookmarks, how can you use them on your different computers and, if necessary, in different browsers?

The Tomorrow Weblog
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Emerging Technologies. Innovative Applications. New Economy

[News]

*** Newsmaker: Liberty Alliance Is Alive And Kicking
<http://news.com.com/2008-1029_3-6153335.html?part=rss&tag=2547-1_3-0-20&subj=news>
Joris Evers, CNET News.com

In fact, prime time is just around the corner for the Liberty Alliance, according to Roger Sullivan, the group's newly appointed president.

*** Study: Most Don't See Downloading Movies As 'Very Serious'
<http://news.com.com/2100-1025_3-6153472.html?part=rss&tag=2547-1_3-0-20&subj=news>
Dawn Kawamoto, CNET News.com

Most Americans know where to draw the line when it comes to leaving a store without paying for a DVD, but downloading copyright movies is a different matter, according to a study releasd Thursday.

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Life in the city

[News]

*** Joint Military Drill With Singapore Still On
<http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=116320>
TNA

Thailand has no plan to cancel a joint military exercise with Singapore in July, said Thai Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal Chalit Pukbhasuk who is vice chairman of the Council for National Security, which staged the coup in Sept.

*** Singapore Executes 2 Africans For Drugs
<http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/world/wire/sns-ap-singapore-nigeria-execution,0,79787.story?coll=sns-ap-world-headlines>
Associated Press

Singapore executed two Africans on drug trafficking charges Friday despite pleas for clemency by Nigeria's president, the United Nations and human rights groups.

*** Ho Has No Stake In Sentosa IR: Genting
<http://www.todayonline.com/articles/168143.asp>
Lee Ching Wern, Today

But analysts expect thorough probe into background of tycoon with alleged triad links.

*** Thailand To Probe Singapore 'Eavesdropping'
<http://www.todayonline.com/articles/168114.asp>
Today

The diplomatic spat between Singapore and Thailand yesterday showed no signs of abating, with the military government setting up a special panel to probe eavesdropping claims against telecom giant Shin Corp, now owned by a consortium led by Singapore's Temasek Holdings.

*** Headache Over Shifting Sands
<http://www.todayonline.com/articles/168120.asp>
Lee U-Wen, Today

Contractors feel the pinch now, buyers may hurt later.

*** Genting Queried Over Inviting Stanly Ho To Invest In Sentosa IR Project
<http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/254754/1/.html>
Johnson Choo, Channel NewsAsia

Shares of Genting International dropped 9 percent on Thursday on reports that it had been quizzed by the government over its partnership with Macau casino mogul Stanley Ho.

[Opinion]

*** Are We Not All Sons Of Singapore?
<http://simshaddy.blogspot.com/2007/01/are-we-not-all-sons-of-singapore.html>
Life, As I See It...

What are they saying? That in the pursuit of that elusive Olympic gold, there's nothingthat we won't do for you.

*** Ignorance Is Not Virtue
<http://onthereddot.com/ian/2007/01/26/ignorance-is-not-virtue/>
Wonderings, Musings And Happenings From Ian On Singapore

Choice. It is what differentiates the virtuous from the ignorant.

*** It Isn't Enough To Just Build A Ramp
<http://www.todayonline.com/articles/168111.asp>
Leo Chen Ian, Disabled People's Association, Today

Wheelchair users still don't find it easy to reach taxi stands near MRT stations.