July 2007 Addendum

I’ve been slacking a bit for the month of July. Blame it on the Summer weather and anything that can be associated with it.
Anyway, I’m just compiling stuff in July that I didn’t blog on time, I’ll update this as I look at my own notes.

Mozilla Foundations

Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.6

Apple:

07.12.2007

Firmware Restoration CD 1.322.5MB
The Firmware Restoration CD is used to restore the firmware of an Intel-based Macintosh computer.

MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.31.8MB
This EFI Firmware update fixes a display issue on 2.2/2.4GHz 15-inch MacBook Pro models.

07.11.2007

iTunes 7.3.1 for Mac33.8MB | for Windows47.6MB
iTunes 7.3.1 addresses a minor problem with iTunes 7.3 accessing the iTunes Library.

QuickTime 7.2 for Mac51.4MB | for Windows 19.3MB
QuickTime 7.2 addresses critical security issues and delivers numerous bug fixes.

07.05.2007

iPod Reset Utility 1.0.2 for Mac3.46MB | for Windows2.2MB
Use iPod Reset Utility to restore the following iPod models back to their factory settings.<!–

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/

Apple: 100 Million iPods Sold

Apple announces today that the 100 millionth iPod® has been sold.

The first iPod was introduced back in November 2001 with a $399 retail price. As a matter of fact I still have a working first generation iPod that I pre-ordered the day it was announced (what was I thinking?).

From Apple PR:

CUPERTINO, California—April 9, 2007—Apple® today announced that the 100 millionth iPod® has been sold, making the iPod the fastest selling music player in history. The first iPod was sold five and a half years ago, in November 2001, and since then Apple has introduced more than 10 new iPod models, including five generations of iPod, two generations of iPod mini, two generations of iPod nano and two generations of iPod shuffle. Along with iTunes® and the iTunes online music store, the iPod has transformed how tens of millions of music lovers acquire, manage and listen to their music.

http://www.apple.com/
http://www.apple.com/ipod/
http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2007/04/09ipod.html

As usual, I’ll update this post……. maybe…….. for sure…….

Apple Releases iTunes 7.1.1

Apple updates iTunes again, 11 days after version 7.1 was released.

iTunes 7.1.1 addresses a stability issue and minor compatibility problems in iTunes 7.1.

http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

In somewhat related news, Apple has also re-released iPod shuffle Reset Utility and renamed it to simply iPod Reset Utility. The utility supports 1st and 2nd generation iPod shuffle. (03.15.2007)

About iPod Reset Utility 1.0 for Windows

Use iPod Reset Utility to restore the following iPod models back to their factory settings, when iTunes is unable to do so:
– iPod shuffle (1st Generation)
– iPod shuffle (2nd Generation)

iPod Reset Utility 1.0 for Mac3.4MB
iPod Reset Utility 1.0 for Windows2.2MB

If you’re using Windows Vista and iTunes, please read the following Apple knowledgebase:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305042

Apple Updates iTunes and QuickTime

Apple releases updates to iTunes and QuickTime.

iTunes 7.1 adds support for the Apple TV and also supports a new full screen Cover Flow and improved sorting options.
QuickTime 7.1.5 delivers numerous bug fixes and addresses critical security issues.

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

iTunes 7.1 and QuickTime 7.1.5 are available for Mac OS X (10.3.9 & 10.4.8) and Windows 2000 (SP4)/XP (SP2)

Continue reading “Apple Updates iTunes and QuickTime”

Apple Addresses iTunes and Windows Vista Compatibility

There have been reports regarding problems with iTunes and Windows Vista. Now that Windows Vista is released, Apple is addressing such issue.

iTunes Repair Tool for Vista 1.0

About iTunes Repair Tool for Vista 1.0
The iTunes Repair Tool for Vista 1.0 will repair permissions for important files required by iTunes to play your iTunes Store purchases.

About iTunes and Windows Vista: http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n305042
Apple offers some informations regarding iTunes installations on computers with Vista upgrade and new computers with Vista pre-installed.

Apple also mentions that new updated version on iTunes is on the way.