Apple Posts Security Update 2007-005

Apple posts Security Update 2007-005 to patch 17 flaws. The update is available for Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.9.

Security Update 2007-005 (10.3.9 Client)42.5MB
Security Update 2007-005 (10.3.9 Server)56MB
Security Update 2007-005 (PPC)15.7MB
Security Update 2007-005 (Universal)29.2MB

About Security Update 2007-005 (PPC)
Security Update 2007-005 is recommended for all users and improves the security of the following components:

bind
CarbonCore
CoreGraphics
crontabs
fetchmail
file
iChat
mDNSResponder
PPP
ruby
screen
texinfo
VPN

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

Apple Upgrades 13-inch MacBook (05.15.2007)

Apple has upgraded 13-inch MacBook with Intel Core 2 Duo up to 2.16GHz, standard 1GB (2x512MB) of RAM and up to 200GB hard drive. Starting at $1099.

MacBook 05.15.2007

The new specs:

  • 13.3-inch glossy display
  • 2.0GHz or 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (4MB shared L2 Cache)
  • Standard 1GB (2x512MB) DDR2 667MHz PC5300 RAM (2GB maximum)
  • 80GB, 120GB, 160GB 5400RPM Serial ATA hard drive (optional 160GB and 200GB)
  • Apple Remote with Front Row
  • Built-in iSight camera
  • Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
  • Slot-loading optical drive (Combo Drive or SuperDrive)
  • Built-in AirPort Extreme
  • FireWire 400 and two USB 2.0 ports
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • Bluetooth 2.0+EDR

3 base models:

2.0GHz MacBook White (MB061LL/A)

  • 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4MB L2 Cache
  • 1GB (2x512MB) of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); supports up to 2GB maximum
  • 80GB Serial ATA; 5400—rpm
  • Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
  • $1099

2.16GHz MacBook White (MB062LL/A)

  • 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4MB L2 Cache
  • 1GB (2x512MB) of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); supports up to 2GB maximum
  • 120GB Serial ATA; 5400—rpm
  • 8x SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
  • $1299

2.16GHz MacBook Black (MB063LL/A)

  • 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4MB L2 Cache
  • 1GB (2x512MB) of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); supports up to 2GB maximum
  • 160GB Serial ATA; 5400—rpm
  • 8x SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
  • $1499

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.