macintosh Articles


Live (sort of) from MacWorld

Well, we stood in line for 1.5 hours and we are stuck in the overflow seating area for the Stevenote. Click through for details. iPod tuner/remote combo - small and allows you listen to FM on your iPod for $49. premier of new iTunes/iPod ad 14M iPods sold …

Watson maker may again compete with Apple

Karelia, the folks who brought forth the popular Watson follow-on to Apple's Sherlock, have posted a fairly interesting background piece on the Watson chronology and the lead up to their latest potential run-in with Apple, Sandvox, a web page creation tool that may compete with the as-yet-unannounced iWeb component that …

Most unexpected pairing of iPod with audio device

Recently, we've seen a growing number of cars and home audio systems that are designed to work with Apple's popular iPod. However, I wasn't expecting CES to yield an entry by Wurlitzer for a full-scale CD jukebox that has a pull-out shelf with an iPod docking connector on it.


Mac Mini "big ideas"

Apple's posted a page called Big Ideas highlighting the use of Macintosh Minis in a variety of interesting places, including automobiles, hosting centers, and a new arts venue in Scotland. Have you got a unique use for a mini? Tell Apple about it.

Apple shipping Aperture

I can't wait to get my hands on this at the Apple Store. Apple's announced that they've begun shipping Aperture, their new professional photo handling package. I've been waiting to see it in the stores before actually purchasing it, and now they're shipping it, so it shouldn't be long now …

First test of Dual-core G5's

A posting on 99mac (Swedish web site about Macs) details some tests performed on the new Dual-core G5's. Based on what they're showing, the DC 2.3's are neck-and-neck with the DP 2.5's... good news for macdom. Also of interest on the same topic is Apple's latest G5 processor …

Apple goes Quad, requires reading glasses

I'm sure you're thinking "Wow! sure took Gaige long enough to write about Wednesday's Apple announcements". You're right... it did. However, Apple definitely is sending the PowerPC out with a bang. (Thanks for the phrasing, Amanda) I have no good excuse, but here's the wrap up: Gone are the Dual-processor …

Apple's marketshare rises in 3Q05

On the heels of a not-so-well-received quarterly report, [IDC has released its 3Q05 report (and 3Q05 report synopsis) that indicates that Apple's market share in the PC space has risen to 4.3% in the US, putting them firmly in 5th in US shipments, slightly behind Lenovo. The numbers also …

Secrets of the new iMac

Cool new features included in the iMac and not played up by the media are numerous. I know that people are talking about the two new programs and the built in iSight camera (and some the lack of a built-in modem), but there are some other changes under the hood …

iPod Video reaction

I haven't seen one yet and I haven't even seen the Steve video from yesterday, but having read the news on about 20 sites, read the anti- hype from CNet, and looked over the tech specs and content available, I have some first impressions on the new iPod. I'm getting …

Apple's 4Q Mac shipments up 48%

Apple's financial climb upwards is continuing apace, with the company landing a $3.68B revenue quarter. The computer maker also announced (more importantly by my standards) that unit shipments in the Macintosh line are up 48% from the same quarter last year to 1,236,000 units. [CORRECTION below] This …

State of the Code I

I know it's been a nearly-inexcusable 50 days since my last posts here, but there's been a lot going on out here in Virginia. Aside from the usual fall stuff, and some family trips, I have been diligently working on my first major new piece of software since I did …

Transitive CEO talks about Macs on Intel

Wired has a short interview with Bob Wiederhold of Transitive, the makers of Apple's Rosetta technology that allows you to run old PowerPC software (built for OS X, not Classic) on an Intel-based Macintosh. Not lengthy, but some interesting commentary, especially in the end about the need to innovate.

More Spamassassin hints for Tiger

SPF tests can be added quickly using a method similar to that used for the DNS tests outlined in my earlier article. By using CPAN to install the package Mail::SPF::Query, and restarting amavisd (detailed in the previous post), you will start receiving additional scoring based on SPF failures …


Apple posts strong revenue growth

Last night after the market closed, Apple released their F3Q05 numbers, surprising many supporters on the street and possibly quieting some of those concerned that the firms future is in doubt, at least for a quarter or two. I have some details in the rest of the article, and the …

Ars' take on the Apple Intel switch

An article from Ars Technica attempts to put a different view on why Apple announced their switch from IBM's PowerPC chip to the Intel brand processors. Whereas the article had some interesting, and probably correct assertions and ideas, I do think that there are some points that are either glossed …

Why should you be a Mac programmer

Not one of my diatribes... one from somebody else. Wil Shipley (now CEO of Delicious Monster and former member of the OMNI Group) gave a presentation to a group of 300 or so people who were brought to the Apple WWDC on scholarship. He's now posted his talk on his …

Secure POP and Tiger Server

It took me a little while to figure out what was going on, but once I did, I was able to get my phone talking to POP on my Tiger Server again. If you're having problems POPing to a Cyrus or Tiger Server using SSL, you may be in need …