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Microsoft Patch Tuesday for May 08, 2007

From May 2007 Microsoft Security Bulletin, on May 08 2007 Microsoft will release:

  • Two Microsoft Windows Critical Updates.
  • Three Microsoft Office Critical Updates.
  • One Microsoft Exchange Critical Update.
  • One CAPICOM and BizTalk Critical Update.
  • 1 NON-SECURITY High-Priority Update for Windows on Windows Update (WU) and Software Update Services (SUS).
  • 6 NON-SECURITY High-Priority Updates on Microsoft Update (MU) and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)

More information will be posted.

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Apple: Airport Extreme, QuickTime 7.16, and Mac OS X Security Update

Apple releases updates for Mac OS X (10.3.9 and 10.4.9), Airport Extreme (for Intel Macs), and QuickTime.

QuickTime 7.1.6
Apple patches the QuickTime Zero Day Exploit used in the CanSecWest Conference’s “Hack A Mac” contest.
Quicktime 7.1.6 is available for Mac OS X and Windows.

QuickTime 7.1.6 for Mac – 43.6MB
QuickTime 7.1.6 delivers numerous bug fixes, addresses a critical security issue with QuickTime for Java.

QuickTime 7.1.6 for Windows – 19.1MB
QuickTime 7.1.6 delivers support for timecode and closed captioning display in QuickTime Player, addresses a critical security issue in QuickTime for Java, as well as numerous bug fixes.

QuickTime 7.1.6 delivers numerous bug fixes, addresses a critical security issue with QuickTime for Java and includes support for:

  • Final Cut Studio 2
  • Timecode and closed captioning display in QuickTime Player

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AirPort Extreme Update 2007-003 – 3MB
This update is recommended for all Intel-based Macintosh computers and includes compatibility updates for certain third-party access points configured to use WPA or WPA2 security.

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Security Update 2007-004 v1.1
Apple re-releases Security Update 2007-004 (v1.1) to address the issues with:

AirPort
Available for: Mac OS X v10.3.9
This update corrects an issue where the AirPort connection may be lost after waking from sleep. This issue only affects Mac OS X v10.3.9 with Security Update 2007-004.

FTPServer
Available for: Mac OS X Server v10.4.9
Security Update 2007-004 applied an incorrect ftp configuration file for Mac OS X Server v10.4.9 systems. Users with ftp access, who would normally be restricted to certain directories, may be able to access directories outside the normal scope.

Security Update 2007-004 v1.1 (Universal) – 15.7MB
Security Update 2007-004 v1.1 (PPC) – 9.1MB
Security Update 2007-004 v1.1 (10.3.9 Client) – 36.7MB

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

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Nine Inch Nails: Three More Songs Are Released in GarageBand/Logic Format

Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails) is at it again. As promised, three more songs off “Year Zero” are released in GarageBand/Logic format, following “Survivalism” (CD Single 1 – CD Single 2) which was released on 03.14.2007. The three tracks are also available for distribution in WAVE format for any other applications and distributed via BitTorrent.

Get them here (http://yearzero.nin.com/).

Requirement for GarageBand/Logic file format:

Question about BitTorrent?
Read here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent).

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All the GarageBand/Logic files are hosted by Apple.com

All the torrent files are hosted and tracked by The Pirate Bay.

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Handbrake 0.8.5b1 is Released

HandBrake, an open-source, GPL-licensed, multiplatform, multithreaded DVD to MPEG-4 converter, available for MacOS X, Linux and Windows.

Handbrake - http://handbrake.m0k.org/

HandBrake 0.8.5b1 is released. Changes in this version:

  • User presets (Mac)
  • AppleTV and PS3 support
  • Anamorphic, even in QuickTime
  • Surround sound (both AAC 5.1 and Dolby Pro Logic II)
  • Chapter markers (QuickTime-style)
  • Official support for the Windows GUI
  • PPC Linux support
  • High profile H.264

HandBrake 0.8.5b1 is available for:

HandBrake Project
http://handbrake.m0k.org/

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Mac OS X Dashboard Widget: iStat Pro 4.0

iSlayer’s iStat Pro

iSlayer's iStat Pro Dashboard Widget version 4.0

Dashboard Widget
Version: 4.0
Release Date: April 21st
File Size: 752kb
Requirements: OS X 10.4
License: Free

iStat pro is the ultimate system monitoring widget, consisting of nine sections which can be shown or hidden.
It features highly detailed information on CPUs (up to 8 cores), memory, hard drives, IP and external IP, bandwidth, battery, wireless keyboard and mouse battery, uptime, temperatures, and fans. You’ll know exactly what’s going on inside your Mac!
Not for the faint-hearted or anyone with a small screen.

This is one must-have Dashboard Widget for Mac OS X, especially for portable Macs (iBook, PowerBooks, MacBook, and MacBook Pro).

iStat Pro 4.0 new features

Please consider donating to the developer if you like this application.

http://islayer.com/index.php?op=item&id=7

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Apple Releases Security Update 2007-004 and Aperture 1.5.3

Apple Releases Security Update 2007-004 and Aperture 1.5.3
04.19.2007

Security Update 2007-004
Security Update 2007-004 (10.3.9 Server) – 54.1MB
Security Update 2007-004 (10.3.9 Client) – 37.6MB
Security Update 2007-004 (PPC Mac OS X 10.4.9) – 9.3MB
Security Update 2007-004 (Universal 10.4.9 Client and Server) – 16.1MB

Security Update 2007-004 is recommended for all users and improves the security of the following components:

AFP Client
AirPort
CarbonCore
diskdev_cmds
fetchmail
ftpd
gnutar
Help Viewer
HID Family
Installer
Kerberos
Libinfo
Login Window
network_cmds
SMB
System Configuration
URLMount
Video Conference
WebDAV

For detailed information on this update, please visit this website:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61798

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Aperture 1.5.3 Update – 129.5MB
Aperture 1.5.3 addresses issues related to overall reliability and performance.
Apple ID and valid Aperture serial number is required for manual download

What’s New in this Version
Aperture 1.5.3 addresses issues related to overall reliability and performance in a number of areas, including:

  • Generation of thumbnails for adjusted images
  • Entering and exiting Full Screen mode
  • Working with large sets of keywords in the Keywords HUD
  • Restoring from a vault

Among the specific issues that have been addressed:

  • Previews now update properly when images are sent to an external editor.
  • Leaf Aptus 22 and Aptus 75 images are now imported with the correct orientation.
  • When folders are imported as projects, the folder structure is now correctly preserved when identically named subfolders are included in the hierarchy.
  • Reconnecting referenced images that have been externally edited now works more reliably.
  • Setting the ColorSync profile in the Aperture Print dialog now correctly suppresses color management settings in the Mac OS X Print dialog.

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

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Apple Unleashes Final Cut Studio 2 and Final Cut Server

April 15th, 2007.

Apple annouces Final Cut Studio 2 and Final Cut Server at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show in Las Vegas.

Final Cut Studio 2

Apple’s professional audio and video production suite, consists of six applications:

Final Cut Studio 2 pricing (U.S. market):

  • New – $1,299.00
  • Upgrade from Final Cut Studio* – $499.00
  • Upgrade from Final Cut Pro or Production Suite* – $699.00* The upgrade version requires a valid serial number from a commercial version of Final Cut Studio, Production Suite, or Final Cut Pro 1, 2, 3, or 4. Academic and not-for-resale versions are not eligible for this upgrade.

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Final Cut Server

Apple’s new media asset management and workflow automation software, to ship in Summer 2007. Final Cut Sever catalogs and provides search tools for media files stored locally and remotely.

Note: The Final Cut Server video showcase features KCBS/KCAL TV stations.