Category Archives: Mac

Apple released Mac OS X v10.3.4 update today. Key enhancements: Improved file sharing and directory services for Mac (AFP), UNIX (NFS), PPTP, and wireless networksimproved OpenGL technology and updated ATI and NVIDIA graphics driversImproved disc burning and recording functionalityiPods connected via USB 2.0 are now recognized by iTunes and iSyncAdditional FireWire audio and USB device compatibilityUpdated Address Book, Mail, Safari, Stickies, and QuickTime applications…

Next month’s Apple Worldwide Developer’s Conference features a bird of a feather meeting on RSS, Web Services and Online Content in Cocoa Apps. I do not have a conference pass, but I will try to attend the exhibits and this BoF. This BoF discussion delves into recent developments in desktop applications that integrate with content and services on the Internet. Such applications include RSS readers like Shrook and NetNewsWire and weblog editing tools like Ecto and Xjournal. Come get answers and share ideas about rich network client design and implementation….

I installed Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac last night. Notice how Microsoft’s site was last updated a month ago, and even though I have the product on my computer and it is selling in stores (#6 top seller on Amazon), I cannot read about the new program features on Microsoft’s own Web site. Bloggers within Microsoft did more to promote the released product than Microsoft corporate! [Update: 10:05 PM] Microsoft Office 2004 for the Mac is now live on Microsoft’s site….

Pearl Jam creates its own live concert DVDs using Apple software and hardware. Apple profiles Pearl Jam’s content production process. I don’t know that there would be three Pearl Jam DVDs if not for this type of technology. It allows people to do on their own what they were previously forced to hire from experts….

Apple will introduce a spoken interface as part of the next major relaease of OS X. (via Jason Kottke)…

Apple today released OS X 10.3.3 via Software Update and standalone installer. Now supports Bluetooth 1.5, AppleTalk Browsing is now on by default, and many more features….