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Apple releases X11 1.1.2 (Update 2006) for Mac OS X

Apple releases X11 1.1.2 for Mac OS X through Software Updates and Apple Support Downloads.

Download X11 1.1.2 from Apple Support Downloads (51MB)
System Requirements

  • Mac OS X 10.4.8 or later
  • X11 1.1 or 1.1.1

From Apple:

X11 Update 2006 

This update addresses several issues in the X11 for Mac OS X package, enabling it to better handle:

GLX stereo visuals
offscreen rendering to GLX Pbuffers and Pixmaps
To tell X11 to take advantage of stereo visuals, enter:

$ defaults write com.apple.x11 enable_stereo -bool true

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Megadeth: “United Abominations” Promo Poster

Megadeth “United Abominations” promo poster.

“United Abominations” is tentatively scheduled sometimes in March 2007 under Roadrunner Records label.

A few titles from “United Abominations”:

  • United Abominations
  • Washington Is Next
  • Gears Of War
  • Out On The Tiles (Led Zeppelin Cover) 

©2006 Megadeth

http://www.megadeth.com/
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/

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Editorial:
The artwork above should be used as the cover artwork for “United Abominations”.

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Apple Releases iTunes 7.0.2 with Second Generation iPod shuffle Support

Apple releases iTunes 7.0.2

From Apple:

What’s New in this iTunes 7.0.2
iTunes 7.0.2 adds support for the Second Generation iPod shuffle and addresses a variety of stability and performance issues found in iTunes 7 and 7.0.1.

http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/itunes702.html

Apple has begun shipping Second Generation iPod shuffle after it was first announced back in September 12, 2006 at the “It’s Showtime” event.

Apple also designated November 3, 2006 as the iPod shuffle Worldwide Launch Date.

Apple’s New iPod shuffle Available Worldwide This Friday
Apple’s new iPod shuffle, the world’s smallest digital music player, will be available in Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers this Friday, November 3. Nearly half the size of the original and priced at $79, the new 1GB iPod shuffle is just half a cubic inch in volume, weighs just half an ounce and features a minimal aluminum design with a built-in clip, making it the most wearable iPod ever. [Oct 31, 2006]
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Apple Releases Boot Camp 1.1.2 beta with Two Finger Scrolling and Right Click

Apple releases Boot Camp 1.1.2 Beta

Two Finger Scrolling and Two Finger Right Click on MacBook (Pro) Trackpad is now enabled for Windows XP.

Boot Camp 1.1.2 beta provides updated driver support Intel-based Macs including the newly released MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo.

Boot Camp 1.1.2 beta weighs in at 143MB while Boot Camp 1.1.1 weighs in at 186MB

From Apple:

Changes in Boot Camp 1.1.2 beta
Boot Camp 1.1.2 beta contains several updates and is intended for all new and previous Boot Camp beta users.

Boot Camp 1.1.2 beta includes:

  • Support for the latest Intel-based Macintosh computers
  • Easier partitioning using presets for popular sizes
  • Ability to install Windows XP on any internal disk
  • Support for built-in iSight cameras
  • Support for built-in microphones
  • Support for the Apple USB Modem
  • Trackpad scrolling and right-click support on Apple Laptops
  • Improved Apple keyboard support including Delete, PrintScreen, NumLock, and ScrollLock keys
  • Improved International Apple keyboard support

Download Boot Camp 1.1.2 beta

Important note:
It is recommended to uninstall the previous “Macintosh Drivers” before installing “Macintosh Drivers 1.1.2 beta”.

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Apple is Rolling Out The New .Mac Webmail Interface

Approximately 6:00PM Pacific Standard Time (PST), I logged on to my .Mac webmail and I was greeted with a message from Apple. I have been using the .Mac webmail the whole day because I was not working on my usual computer where I use Mail.app as the email client.

Apple is officially rolling out the new .Mac Webmail interface.

New .Mac Webmail Interface Message - October 2006
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If you have .Mac account, just log in to your .Mac webmail.

Based on a number of poeple I know, not all of them have their account switched to the new interface yet.

Update (9:00PM PST):

It seems that Apple rolling it out pretty quick. More reports from colleagues and friends; they are getting the new UI.

Get .Mac from Amazon.com (<$80)
Get .Mac from Apple Store

http://www.mac.com/
http://www.mac.com/1/webmail.html

Features of the new .Mac webmail

  • Drag-and-drop functionality
  • A message pane
  • Quick Reply
  • Address Book integration
  • Message previews
  • Message flagging
  • Keyboard shortcuts

List of supported browsers:

Mac OS X

  • Safari 1.2 or later
  • Firefox 1.0.4 or later

Windows

  • Firefox 1.0.4 or later
  • Internet Explorer 6 or later

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MacBook SMC Firmware Update 1.1 to Address Unexpected Shutdown

Apple posts MacBook SMC Firmware Update 1.1 to address issues with unexpected shutdowns.
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/macbooksmcfirmwareupdate11.html
Download MacBook SMC Firmware Update 1.1 (<1MB)

From Apple:

MacBook SMC Firmware Update 1.1

About this update

The SMC Update improves the MacBook’s internal monitoring system and addresses issues with unexpected shutdowns. This update is recommended for all MacBook systems, including those that received warranty repair.

Note:
If your MacBook is running Mac OS X 10.4.6, you won’t be able to install the SMC Update until you update to Mac OS X 10.4.8.

MacBooks running Mac OS X 10.4.7 will be able to download and install the SMC Update, so it is not essential that you update your system software, although Apple always recommends updating to the latest version of the system software.

After this update has completed successfully, your SMC Version will be: 1.4f12.

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