Apple .Mac IMAP Unavailable

Honestly, I don’t know what is really going on right now. Apple .Mac IMAP has been having problem the whole day. First the SSL connection was refused, and now all IMAP are down. I couldn’t even access .Mac mail through the webmail interface.

I can only hope that Apple is revamping .Mac for the better right now as many of the so called “tech-journalist/analyst” has been saying for the past weeks.

I want to keep the @mac.com email, don’t change it to something stupid like @mobileme.com or even @me.com as rumored.

All I can say based on the information given by the completely made-up and imaginary source who is allegedly working at Apple Cupertino office:

“Great things are coming along. Some of your wishes are coming true. In addition to that, expect great changes in the Apple ecosystem. iPhone, iPhone, iPhone, and Mac.”

OK, I’m sold. Now I want the new iPhone in my hand no later than June 29th, 2008.

Apple Releases Security Updates for Mac OS X 10.4.11

Mac OS X Tiger users are not being left out from the update cycle. Apple has just release updates to Mac OS X 10.4.11 client and server.

05/28/2008
Security Update 2008-003 (PPC72MB) | (Intel111MB)
Security Update 2008-003 is recommended for all users and improves the security of Mac OS X. Previous security updates have been incorporated into this security update.

Security Update 2008-003 Server (PPC88.9MB) | (Universal118MB)
Security Update 2008-003 is recommended for all servers and improves the security of Mac OS X. Previous security updates have been incorporated into this security update.

The updates are available through Software Updates or Apple Support Downloads site.

Apple Updates Server Admin Tools for Mac OS X 10.5.3

Apple releases update to Server Admin Tols for Mac OS X 10.5.3 today.

The Server Admin Tools 10.5.3 update is recommended for remote administration of Leopard Server. This update includes the latest releases of:

– Server Admin
– Server Assistant
– Server Monitor
– Server Preferences
– System Image Utility
– Workgroup Manager
– Xgrid Admin
– Quicktime Broadcaster

For detailed information on this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1283.

The update is available through Software Update and Apple Support Downloads site.

05/28/2008
Server Admin Tools 10.5.364.5MB
The Server Administration Software installer package contains tools for remote serveradministration. These applications require Mac OS X version 10.5 or later.

Apple releases more updates. Enter Logic Express and Digital Camera Raw Update

Apple has been a busy company on this Wednesday, May the 28th, 2008.

After releasing the much predicted Mac OS X 10.5.3 update, Apple also releases Logic Express 8.0.2 and Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 2.1.

Get it from Apple Software Update or Apple Support Downloads site.

05/28/2008
Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 2.12.4MB
This update extends RAW file compatibility for Aperture 2 and iPhoto ’08 for some cameras.

Logic Express Update 8.0.273.7MB
Logic Pro 8.0.2 addresses specific customer and compatibility issues of Logic Express 8.0.

Somewhat Related Update:

05/20/2008
Logic Pro 8.0.2139MB
This update addresses specific customer and compatibility issues of Logic Pro 8.0.

Apple Releases Mac OS X 10.5.3

A little bit ahead of WWDC 2008, Apple releases MAc OS X 10.5.3 update.

The 10.5.3 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac.

For detailed information on this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1141.
For detailed information on security updates, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222.

The update has not yet appeared on Apple Support Downloads site as of this posting.

Mac OS X 10.5.3 Combo Update536 MB
The 10.5.3 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac.

Mac OS X 10.5.3 Update420MB
The 10.5.3 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac.

Mac OS X Server 10.5.3 Combo Update632MB
The Mac OS X Server 10.5.3 update includes general operating system fixes, as well as specific fixes and is recommended all servers running Leopard Server.

Mac OS X Server 10.5.3 Update489MB
The 10.5.3 update includes general operating system fixes, as well as specific fixes and is recommended for all servers running Leopard Server.

Windows Home Server: McAfee Total Protection Service

I updated the Windows Home Server today found out the notice for McAfee Total Protection Service Add-ins was ready for install. I decided to test the add-ins and installed it. After the install, I found out that Windows Home Server Console performs a lot slower. No doubt that somehow this add-ins effect the performance of Windows Home Server.

I uninstalled the add-ins and Windows Home Server Console performs normally. I assume that it is the add-ins that causes the slowdown.

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Rants:

What in the ASDF is Microsoft thinking? It’s always saying that the Network is “at risk” regardless of whatever the situation is.

“The Network is at risk because there are some add-ins available.”

What is wrong with you, Microsoft?

Tech Analyst Wanted, Brain is Not Required.

It is too obvious that many “Tech Analysts” are simply spewing gibberish and trying to present them as facts. One year soon will pass to the iPhone day, June 29th, 2008. In the meantime, the “interweb” is filled with more of the same things over and over again. In essence, one site is quoting the other while many bloggers simply did the “cut and paste” plus some personalization to the non-story. Some well known tech-blogs are simply making stuff up based on the available informations.

“The iPhone 2.0 is coming, The iPhone 2.0 is coming!”

Eventually, the “iPhone 2.0” will be released. It is the question of exactly when. Let’s make up a news item right now.

  • The iPhone was originally released on June 29th, 2007.
  • In general, 1 year is a good “round number” between product revisions.
  • This year Apple WWDC will be held in June; June 9th to 13th to be precise.
  • Steve Jobs said that iPhone SDK will be officially released sometimes in June 2008, including the iPhone Apps store.
  • Apparently the iPhone is not available in the Apple Store (Online and Retail locations).
  • People are claiming that they’ve found iPhone 2.0 proof more than Elvis sighting.

“Captain Obvious is calling!”

It doesn’t take genius to put together all the “signs” and come up with some crazy speculations that many people would believe.

In addition to that, there are some “tech-analysts” making some stupid statements regarding the product that does not officially exist yet.

Déjà vu!

It’s June 2007 all over again.

One particular idiotic “tech-analyst” was talking about the iPhone which he didn’t even have. Criticizing the iPhone for its material. Don’t you think that Apple engineers know more than you, Mr. “tech-analyst” extraordinaire. You haven’t had one logically sound statement since the day you called yourself a tech-analyst. In addition to that you are completely biased to the point where the masses believe that you are taking payola from companies. Please shut the ASDF up and get yourself a job at your local fast food establishment.

Then, there’s one or two or more “journalists” who are suffering from the “I know more than you because I’m always right” syndrome. We all know that you are in the pocket of certain corporations, even if you’re actually volunteering yourself to them. How can you say that everyone else is wrong and you know exactly what those companies are thinking. You always bragging that you got all the “internal for-your-eyes-only” memo. You are working for them, and please stop calling yourself a journalist. Call yourself as you are; spokeperson of that particular company.

The other type of “tech-journalist” that should stop whatever they’re doing right now are the ones don’t know anything about technology but pretending that hey do. Because you have some journalism degree? That doesn’t mean a thing. You have been contradicting yourself on record, and still won’t admit it. Being a journalist, you should have been taking a non-partisan stance when it comes to reporting the news. We don’t want to hear your opinions. You admitted that almost everything you touch (use) are somewhat having problems because you generate some kind of magnetic field that disrupts electronic devices. Even with such admissions, you singled out certain products (from certain companies) for being “turd” (pardon the language). You had not even use or even see it in person. Then, after you’re actually using it, you complained that the product was always broken because it’s simply “crappy”. Don’t you remember you said that you are the cause of all the failures in the electronic device you’re using? Please shut the ASDF up. I hope the big company who acquired your employer would fire you.

This rant is getting longer, and I still have a lot more ranting to do. To the point!

Just because you used to work for a huge technology-based company, doesn’t mean that you know everything. You’re a shill! I am not reading your blog, or anything that you’re saying. Please get a real job and stop thinking that you are so important.

I should end this rant because I need to get some sleep. Before that, let me say something that is completely made up:

The second generation iPhone is going on sale on June 27th 2008.

There I said it.