Thursday, January 1, 2004
Top Stories
24-Hour Movie People
Could you write, cast, shoot, score, and edit an entire movie in a day?
News
There's Still Time To Turn Your Mac Into A Panther
Those who recently bought an Apple computer that wasn't loaded with the latest "Panther" operating system won't necessarily be forced to pay full price to get the most modern version if they order by Jan. 31.
Opinion
Privacy Glitches, Installation Hitches
From iTunes to Quicken, the fun never ends.
We Really Need To Work On Our Web Site
Have a look at the home page for Mac OS X. Now have a look at the home page for Windows XP Home. Which would you rather buy?
Review
For The Ex-Buccaneer, A Pillage-Free Playlist
We decided to test two services: the iTunes Music Store from Apple Computer, and Rhapsody, from RealNetworks.
The Mouse
If you simply want to upgrade to a better mouse, and cost is not an issue, there are a ton better mice on the market.
Why Not Buy A Mac?
If your new PC behaves badly the moment you plug it in, I have news for you. It's not going to get better. Take it back. Get a Mac.
Sidetrack
RUMORS TODAY : Safari 1.2, available early next year, will probably include features such as keyboard navigation, image blocking, and ability to turn off animation.
iBox, on the ohter hand, is the Apple's version of a hard-drive video recorder that can also burn DVDs, display slide shows with your photographs, and buy music from iTunes Music Store.
Final Cut Express 2.0 ships on MWSF.
This is not the new mini iPod.
Wintel
Longhorn Should Not Be Windows
The time has come for a bold new marketing approach. Not "more of the same old same old."
2004 — The Year Microsoft's Price Bend, Buckle Or Break?
Israel has become the first EMEA country to ask Microsoft for Thai discounts.
New Worm Spreads Via MSN Messenger
Anti-virus experts are watching a new worm that spreads through Microsoft Corp.'s MSN Messenger client. The worm is not harmful to infected machines and has infected only a few PCs at this point, according to an analysis by Trend Micro Inc.