Tag: Snow Leopard

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Snow Leopard Sets for August 28th Release Date.

Apple has made it official, Mac OS X Snow Leopard will officially be released on Friday August 28th, 2009.

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To get Snow Leopard direct from Apple:

To get Snow Leopard from Amazon.com

Based on the overview, a few new features were taken out of the shipping version. For example, the ability to assign application to Spaces through the Dock. As of current it is unknown if Apple would include the “missing” promised features in future updates.

Snow Leopard Refinements

Snow Leopard Universal Access

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Disclaimer:

If you bought anything through Amazon link above, and I get some kickbacks.

“If you buy Mac OS X Snow Leopard or Windows 7, I can buy this Canon Vixia HV40 HDV Camcorder or the Canon Vixia HFS100” to paraphrase the great Robert Schimmel.

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Anticipating Mac OS X Snow Leopard and Windows 7.

I am currently running Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard build 10A432 on my 15-inch MacBook Pro Core Duo. I also have just received Windows 7 RTM a few days ago.

At a glance, both Operating Systems are completely functional and ready for release despite of some of the promised features missing on the current builds. There’s no biggie because those features are not as critical as I thought they would be.

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Now, a lot of people are talking about the possibility of Snow Leopard ship date to be August 28th, 2009. That’s only a few days away from the time-stamp of this post. Apple still says that Snow Leopard will ship sometimes in September 2009. We will all find out if the August 28th date is just a pure speculation. In the meantime, you can still order Snow Leopard direct from Apple and your favorite retailers.

To get Snow Leopard direct from Apple:

To get Snow Leopard from Amazon.com

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Windows 7 is scheduled to be released on October 22nd, 2009. There are plethora of Windows 7 retail packages you can get. For informational purpose Amazon.com links are used to list available retail versions of Windows 7 SKU’s.

I’ll write more about the Windows 7 RTM if time permits.

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Disclaimer:

If you bought anything through Amazon link above, and I get some kickbacks.

“If you buy Mac OS X Snow Leopard or Windows 7, I can buy this Canon Vixia HV40 HDV Camcorder or the Canon Vixia HFS100” to paraphrase the great Robert Schimmel.

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Apple Remote Desktop Adds Support for Snow Leopard

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Apple is inching closer to Snow Leopard release date as Apple Remote Desktop Admin 3.3 and Apple Remote Desktop Client 3.3.1 are released.

August 20, 2009

Apple Remote Desktop 3.3.1 Client | 4.1MB
The 3.3.1 update is recommended for all Apple Remote Desktop clients and addresses several issues related to overall reliability and security.

Apple Remote Desktop 3.3 Admin | 51MB
The 3.3.update is recommended for all Apple Remote Desktop users and addresses several issues related to overall reliability and security.

ARD Client and Admin updates are available as automatic Software Updates and as manual downloads from Apple Support Downloads.

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iPhone App: TomTom is Now Available on iTunes App Store.

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TomTom iPhone App is now available on the iTunes App Store (U.S. Store and Prices):

For more (outdated) info on TomTom for iPhone, go here.

The dashboard mounting kit also functions as charger; sold separately.

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TomTom iPhone App icon courtesy of TomTom International B.V.

iPhone is a product of Apple Inc.

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Apple, Google, Microsoft and Yahoo!

The past week was filled with news about Apple, Google, Microsoft and Yahoo!

Microsoft inked a deal with Yahoo! in the search business. Basically the deal artificially gives Microsoft Bing a boost in the online search engine war. Yahoo! is doing what many agree to call as stupid move. As usual, Microsoft head cheerleader and PR spokesperson with the name that rhymes with “Saul Tour Rot” said that this is good for Yahoo! I don’t believe that for a second. Apparently Microsoft can’t compete fairly.

Does anyone still remember when Google and Yahoo! were working on the web-advertising deal? Some people were quick to cry antitrust!

Well, since the Microsoft and Yahoo! combined are still smaller than Google’s share on the online search business………..

Microsoft is a bully, and they are bullying Yahoo! to give up part of their business. Microsoft does not innovate, they just use their war-chest to buy their way into other people’s territory.

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Let’s get to Apple and Google now.

Eric Schmidt quits Apple Board of Directors amid scrutiny and controversy.

First, Google is (in)directly competing with Apple in the smart-phone space; namely Android. With the announcement of Chrome OS, Google will be competing against Apple in the Operating System space.

Second, came along the Google Voice controversy. Apple has been systematically pulling Goggle Voice related apps from iTunes App Store and rejecting Google’s own Google Voice app. Many believe that AT&T is pulling the strings. AT&T stated that they neither manage nor approve apps for the iTunes App Store. What about the Skype and SlingPlayer Mobile apps, AT&T?

Exclusivity contract is the bane of the iPhone in the U.S. and in other countries. Rather than being a 13-year old like “Screw You” Mike Arrington, consumer should tell Apple what they think.To be honest, most users won’t care or even know what Mike Arrington is talking about.

Tell Apple what you think (U.S. contact info):

I am an iPhone and Google Voice user. I want Google Voice App on the iPhone.

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Some other thoughts.

Apple has the right to say what apps can and cannot be installed on the iPhone. Apple has the right to approve and rejects any apps for the iPhone. Apple has the right to allow and disallow any devices to sync with iTunes. In the end Apple can’t please each and everyone. I am not happy that certain apps are blocked from the Apps Store.

Not a surprise for Leo Laporte to call iTunes + (iPod & iPhone) a monopoly. Leo is wrong!

Maybe I should complain that my PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii are monopoly in their own hardware & software business.

Maybe I should demand Avid to support Final Cut Pro and vice-versa.

Maybe I should demand Sony to support my Samsung remote control with their TV.

Maybe I should stop for now.

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Firefox 3.5.2, Firefox 3.0.13 and GarageBand 5.1.

New updates for Firefox and GarageBand.

Firefox 3.5

FireFox 3.5.2 and Firefox 3.0.13 are released to address some security issues.

For a list of changes and more information, please review the Firefox 3.5.2 Release Notes and the Firefox 3.0.13 Release Notes.

Must update now……

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GarageBand App

Apple releases GarageBand 5.1 update to address several issues:

GarageBand 5.1 | 139.29MB

This update addresses general compatibility issues, improves overall stability, and fixes a number of other minor issues. The issues addressed include:

  • GarageBand track effects and Audio Units can now be added to a guitar track
  • Improved support for Apogee audio interfaces
  • Faster switching to full screen in Magic GarageBand
  • Improved access to audio monitoring settings

This update is recommended for all users of GarageBand ’09

GarageBand ’09 is a part of iLife ’09 suite that requires Mac OS X Leopard.