Thursday, September 19, 2002
Top Stories
The World Of A Mac User
Daring to be an Apple Computer Inc. devotee in a world dominated by Microsoft Corp.ís Windows may seem quixotic, but just about any Macintosh user will tell you that despite some disadvantages, theyíd never turn to the "dark side."
News
Finding An Opening
As open-source database usage expands, two questions arise. First, how can enterprises effectively utilize open-source databases to gain a competitive advantage? And second, how will open-source databases affect the database marketplace?
Is Apple's Innovation Only Skin-Deep?
"Apple need to transation [innovations] into a compelling, business case justification."
Opinion
Apple, IBM Team On 64-Bit CPU
According to sources, IBM Microelectronics, a division of IBM, is working with Apple on a 64-bit PowerPC processor for use in the latter's high-end desktops and servers.
If You Don't Have .Mac You Don't Have A Mac
Nobody will want a Mac without .Mac.
Review
Blasphemy! Apple Does Windows
The Windows iPod experience might not be as smooth as that of the Mac version, but it does bring the iPod's famous ease-of-use and portability to the other 95 percent of the market.
Why Windows Has The Edge Over The Mac
The iMac does its job well. But it is no more intuitive than Windows XP.
iPod Portable Player Enters The Windows World
The competition is also catching up to Apple in offering featherweight design and high-speed connections.
Mac System Is The Real Thing
Apple's upgrade for the Macintosh features significant utilities, treats and speed.
Data Swells, As Do Ways To Store It
So not only are all kinds of storage options now available, but they also fit more into less space.
Sidetrack
Pot and Kettle Calling Apple Black
To all these web publications that is terming Apple's migration to .Mac a failure because 95% of users didn't sign up ó how many of your readers sign up for your paid subscription or donation?
The common "rule-of-thumb" is that a successful paid-service will sign up about 1% of current readership. (I think Salon has roughly that figure, if I recall correctly.)
With that as context, Apple's 5% is a rather good success.
Random
Rob Fahrni: I don't like being embarrassed by security flaws any more than the next guy, and yes it's embarrassing. That alone will drive us to more secure software.
Just discovered that the carpet here at my office will hide coins easily. Dropped one earlier today, and I still haven't recover it yet.
Wintel
Gateway's Problem Is Microsoft, Not Dell
Trouble is, Gateway controls only the hardware design of its iMac challenger, the Profile series, not the software.
Microsoft Offers Source Code To 2,300 Parties - 150 Say Yes
"The great myth of open source is that everyone wants to look at source code..."
Rivals: Microsoft Not Compllying
Microsoft isn't living up to its agreement with the federal government to allow Windows users to remove access to the company's programs and choose competitors' products, a group funded by Microsoft's rivals said Wednesday.