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Flock 1.1 Beta is Available

Flock 1.1 Beta is available for download.
Release notes for Flock 1.1 Beta

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I have Flock 1.1 Beta installed and it did not automatically import profile from previous version.

UPDATE: Evan Hamilton from Flock wrote:

Just to clarify: this is a beta and will not use your profile from previous versions of Flock. This is in order to protect your data from potential bugs in this beta. The general release of Flock 1.1 WILL use your profile info from previous versions.

Flock 1.1 Beta is available for Linux, Mac and Windows.

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Pixelmator 1.1.2 Release Notes

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I launched Pixelmator today, and it notified me that there’s an update available. I told it to download the update, and it did. After it finished downloading, it prompted me to update and relaunch the apps. So I did. For some reasons, the update failed and rendered the apps unusable. I downloaded the latest version off Pixelmator web-site and replace the apps in my Applications folder. I noticed earlier that the release notes said that Pixelmator 1.1.2 is dated January 22, 2008. Interesting since I previously I downloaded Pixelmator sometimes in February. Anyway, the release notes can be found here: http://www.pixelmator.com/support/updates/

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Firefox 3 Beta 3

I hate being sick, and I don’t want to spread the cold to other people. I have pretty much sequestered myself at home and do everything through the internet and the phone. I’m lucky enough to have FiOS available in my area and it has been great. The upload speed is much better than any services I ever had at home.

Anyway, I forgot to mention that Firefox 3 Beta 3 is officially out on Tuesday February 12th, 2008. Find out more about Firefox 3 Beta 3, and meet the robot!

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Mozilla Firefox 3 Beta 3 is available for multiple Operating Systems including Linux, Mac and Windows.

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Aperture Compatibility Checker

Along with Aperture 2, Apple also releases Aperture Compatibility Checker. The apps will check if your system and graphic cards meet the minimum requirements for Aperture 2. Download it here.

Aperture Compatibility Checker

Aperture Checker

Minimum System Requirements

One of the following Mac computers:

  • Mac Pro
  • MacBook Pro
  • MacBook Air
  • MacBook
  • Mac mini with an Intel Core Solo or Duo processor
  • iMac with a 1.8GHz or faster PowerPC G5 or Intel Core Duo processor
  • Power Mac G5 with a 1.6GHz or faster PowerPC G5 processor
  • 15- or 17-inch PowerBook G4 with a 1.25GHz or faster PowerPC G4 processor

Memory requirements

  • 1GB of RAM
  • 2GB of RAM for Mac Pro

One of the following graphics cards:

  • ATI Radeon X600 Pro, X600 XT, X800 XT Mac Edition, X850 XT, X1600, X1900 XT, 9800 XT, 9800 Pro, 9700 Pro, 9600, 9600 XT, 9600 Pro, 9650, HD 2400 XT, HD 2600 PRO, or HD 2600 XT
  • ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 or 9600
  • ATI Mobility Radeon X1600
  • NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra, 6600, 6600 LE, 6800 Ultra DDL, 6800 GT DDL, 7300 GT, 7800 GT, 8600M GT, or 8800 GT
  • NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 or FX 5600
  • Intel GMA 950 or GMA X3100

Minimum operating system requirements

  • Mac OS X v10.4.11 Tiger
  • Mac OS X v10.5.2 Leopard

DVD drive for installation

5GB of hard drive space for the application and sample projects

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Microsoft Patch Tuesday for February 2008

Microsoft releases updates for Windows and Office today.

As usual, the updates are available through the Automatic Updates, or through Microsoft update site.
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/updates/bulletins/200802.mspx

Microsoft Office 2004 11.4.0 update for Mac is available (12MB).

Related news:
Microsoft’s workaround for security issues in Microsoft Office 2008 installer.
http://www.officeformac.com/blog/Security-issue-in-Mac-Office-2008-Installer

Microsoft Auto Update

No updates for Microsoft Office 2008.

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Aperture 2, iLife Support 8.2 and AppleTV Take 2

Apple releases Aperture 2, iLife Support 8.2, and AppleTV Take 2 software upgrade today. Alas, no new MacBook Pro today!

Introducing Aperture 2

Aperture 2
Aperture 2 is a major upgrade to Apple’s professional digital photo management. Apple is touting 100+ new feature in Aperture 2. Free trial for 30 days is available.

Aperture Compatibility Checker

iLife Support 8.2 – 9.7MB
This update supports system software components shared by all iLife ’08 applications to improve their stability and performance.
For Mac OS X 10.4.9 or later with iLife ’08 installed.

AppleTV Take 2
Apple has finally released Apple TV Take 2 software upgrade today. This upgrade enables amongst other the movie rental feature, and the “independence” from a computer. Watch AppleTV guided tour here.
(I don’t have AppleTV, so can’t really tell you anything else.)

New MacBook Pro
Still no new MacBook Pro. My imaginary source has gone quiet except with one little note. “It’s coming soon, be patient!”
I want it now!

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Apple Releases Mac OS X 10.5.2 and Then Some

Apple releases Mac OS X 10.5.2 (build 93C1) today, one day early as expected. The combo Update is update is weighing in at 343MB for Mac OS X and 382MB for Mac OS X Server.

Mac OS X 10.5.2 Build 9C31

Side Note: If all the info from the imaginary source *wink-wink* are correct, we shall see new MacBook Pro release on Tuesday February 12th, 2008. My MacBook Pro Core Duo is not as powerful to handle AVCHD movies.

Mac OS X 10.5.2 Combo Update – 343MB – Release Note
This 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 10.5.2 Combo Update – 382MB – Release Note
This update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Server Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your server.

Apple also releases:

Security Update 2008-001 (PPC) – 16.7MB | (Universal) – 28.8MB
Security Update 2008-001 is recommended for all users and improves the security of Mac OS X. Security Update 2007-009 has been incorporated into this security update.

Leopard Graphics Update 1.0 – 48.9MB
Leopard Graphics Update is recommended for all users and improves the stability and compatibility of your Mac.

WebObjects Update 5.4.1 for Mac OS X 10.5 – 153MB
WebObjects 5.4.1 is an update release for the version of WebObjects included in the Mac OS X Leopard tools.