Latest Mac Update, Thoughts on Mac vs. Windows
[Archived in Dvd Player Compatibility, Dvd Player For Pc, Dvd Player Mac, Dvd Player Pc, Entry, Mac Dvd Player, Mac Os X Dvd Player, Pc Dvd Player, Usb Dvd Player]
Arcterex on 2004/03/16:
„This isn't a complete list of course, just what's on the Apple webiste, and it has Apple spin on what it's doing, but it's what people see when they click on the software update to see why it's a recommended install. + network volumes are now available in the Finder sidebar and Desktop for convenient access * improved file sharing and directory services for Mac (AFP), UNIX (NFS) and PC (SMB/CIFS) networks improved PostScript and USB printing + updated Disk Utility, DVD Player, Image Capture, Mail and Safari applications + additional support for FireWire and USB devices * improved compatibility for third party applications * previous standalone security updates and Bluetooth Update 1.5 So it looks like you get a 50/50 mix of "stuff fixed" and "stuff added" based on the press release. Some other bug fixes are no doubt hidden in there, but you get some nice new features as well. Now lets look at the latest of this month's security updates from Microsoft .“
http://arcterex.net/blog/archives/2004/03/.../ latest_mac_update_thoughts_on_mac_vs_windows.html - Cached - Similar Pages
See Technorati for links to this blog,
Some slightly related:
„I'm a total PC guy, and won't be switching to Mac for the same reason I won't switch to xNix any time soon: I'm a creature of habit. But, hopefully this will be that kick Intel needs to bring out those next gen chips which are done, but they've been putting on the "profit cycle shelf" (ie: until someone does something better, they let each chip bring in maximum dollars).“http://www.ensight.org/archives/2003/06/24/ mac_worlds_fastest_desktop.html - Cached - Similar Pages
„Mac OS X isn't even shipping yet. And before it ships we will have a freeupdate that takes care of the Mac OS X issues. What's the big deal Thomas?“http://www.realsoftware.com/listarchives/realbasic-betas/.../ msg01151.html - Cached - Similar Pages
„As a digital-lifestyle provider, Apple no longer considers itself a computer -- or even software -- company. Where Microsoft fits in the new landscape is less clear, and may not even matter to its long-standing rival. By Paul Andrews (Seattle Times via MyAppleMenu)“http://www.stargeek.com/item/109701.html - Cached - Similar Pages
„January 1, 2004; Colourfull Creations releases Maxi Bidder update for Macintosh OS X and Macintosh OS 9. Colourfull Creations updates Maxi Bidder the popular eBay snipe tool for Macintosh eBay Bidders. The update includes a New Bidding Engine, New Error Messages, Completed auctions are now marked, Fixed a problem when adding a completed auction to the snipe list, New timed bidding engine, Added an Auto-Update of auction items added to the snipe window, fixed several cosmetic problems, and Fixed a problem with time sync converting from 2003 to 2004.“http://www.stargeek.com/item/75083.html - Cached - Similar Pages
„Apple 'iTunes Producer' : MacMinute reports on a Billboard Bulletin article that reveals Apple is in the process of launching new utility for the iTunes Music Store.“http://ibn.com/~hdiwan/news.html - Cached - Similar Pages
„You can get to it by clicking on "The Resistance" in the index column or copy this link...http://www.b2g2.com/boards/board.cgi?&user=SundabcerName: janniEmail: janni518@optonline.netDate: Mon Feb 10 14:07:48 EST 2003Excellent webiste. Obviously a“http://www.freewebs.com/equilibrium-movie/ guestbookarchive1.htm - Cached - Similar Pages
Posted at March 17, 2004 09:11 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)