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Gaming on an Aluminum PowerBook
MacBook Pro Owners Report Hard Drive Lag
Netbooks Hot For Back To School - Apple Misses Boat
"Apple Tablet" Probably A 10" Laptop - Skeptic
Running Windows For Free On Your Mac
Is Apple Plotting A Search Of Its Own?
Toshiba Plans Faster SD Cards For Early 2010
The 10 Most Annoying Things in Internet Comments
Making The Most of Activity Monitor
Goodbye Apple, Hello Music Production On Ubuntu
Apple, Google Still Share Board Of Directors Link
Apple, Google Not Out Of Regulatory Woods Yet
Apple Evaluated 4- To 12-Inch Tablet Screens - Report
5 Features The Apple Tablet Should Have
A Bruising Experience For Apple
Apple And Google: The Best Of Frenemies
Demand For Ultra-thin Notebooks Falling Short Of Expectations
Louisiana's Regulation of Internet Speech By Attorneys Declared Unconstitutional
Summary Judgment Granted in Favor of Wolfe Law Group and Louisiana's Ad Regulations Declared Unconstitutional
The Mac Night Owl: The Operating System Wars: So Who Really Wants Windows 7?
Gaming on an Aluminum PowerBook
Low End Mac's Dan Bashur says:
As a follow up to The Last PowerBooks Have Plenty of Life Left, I would like to elaborate on the least productive (but greatest diversionary) use of your late model Aluminum PowerBook G4. That, of course, would be the simple act of gaming....
In the later years of the PowerPC, there were quite a few impressive ports and releases of games that will simply blow you away (even by today's standards) when running on the heavy hitting G4 processors of any 2005 Aluminum PowerBook G4.
For the full report visit here:
http://lowendmac.com/ed/bashur/09db/albook-gaming.html
MacBook Pro Owners Report Hard Drive Lag
TUAW's Dave Caolo reports:
There's a thread at Apple's Discussion Boards about an issue that's bothering a number of users. Specifically, the current model 17" MacBook Pros seem to be experiencing hard drive lag.....
For the full report visit here:
http://www.tuaw.com/2009/08/03/macbook-pro-owners-report-hard-drive-lag/
Netbooks Hot For Back To School - Apple Misses Boat
Investor's Business Daily's Patrick Seitz predicts that low-cost mini-notebook "netbook" computers will be hot sales items for this year's back-to-school season based on some analysts' projections, although probably not as replacements for desktop PCs or full-size notebooks, but rather for tasks like note-taking in class, use at coffee shops and Internet hot spots and so forth.
The article notes that netbook makers include all the major PC companies except Apple, wich appears to have missed the boat for this year's back-to-school buying binge even if the most optimistic rumors are realized and they get a tablet computer out the door in September.
For more information, visit:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ibd/20090803/bs_ibd_ibd/20090803tech
"Apple Tablet" Probably A 10" Laptop - Skeptic
IntoMobile's Stefan Constantinescu expresses extreme skepticism about the likelihood of an Apple Tablet, and says he's frustrated by media rumors predicting a 10 inch tablet device forthcoming from Apple, and that seem so sure of this fabricated fact that they can not be convinced otherwise.
Backing up his contention Constantinescu chronicles the long, long history of Apple tablet speculation in painstaking, thoroughgoing detail, concluding that "There is no Apple Tablet, there never will be an Apple Tablet, and just in case you were wondering: I am a PC."
For the full commentary visit here:
http://tinyurl.com/nh8cqn
Running Windows For Free On Your Mac
MacFixIt's Topher Kessler says:
Virtualization is one of the most useful features of current computing hardware, allowing you to run multiple operating systems at once on a computer at near-native speeds. Despite its benefits, one of the big problems is that while many people have Windows software, they do not want to pay extra for running it on their Macs
For the full report visit here:
http://www.macfixit.com/article.php?story=20090804111129426
Is Apple Plotting A Search Of Its Own?
The Register's Chris Mellor says:
Could Apple offer its own branded search, to compete with Google, Bing/Yahoo! and every other search engine available through a browser?....
The idea gets its latest traction because Apple has recently ejected Google CEO Eric Schmidt from its board.
For the full report visit here:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/08/04/apple_search_engine/
Toshiba Plans Faster SD Cards For Early 2010
IDG News Service's Martyn Williams reports:
SD memory cards capable of reading and writing data at speeds faster than current cards should be available in less than a year, Toshiba said on Tuesday.
For the full report visit here:
http://www.macworld.com/article/142081/2009/08/toshiba_sd.html
The 10 Most Annoying Things in Internet Comments
OS News's Thom Holwerda says:
We all have our little pet annoyances when it comes to other people's comments. Fixed expressions or comment styles that annoy the living daylights out of you.
Thom's top ten peeves (your editor shares most of them) are:
"My 2 cents"
"I recently ditched Windows and..."
"80% of users use only 20% of the functionality"
"I'm not a fanboy..."
A lack of punctuation
A lack of paragraphs
Staccato comments
"What's the point of this operating system?"
"I have a MAC." - Please, for the love of the gods: the correct abbreviation of "Macintosh" is "Mac"
"Why is this on OSNews?"
You can check the full exegesis out at:
http://tinyurl.com/my73nl
Making The Most of Activity Monitor
AppStorm's Henry Bennett says:
Many Mac users likely haven t even opened this application before, and those that have were probably scared off by all the numbers and confusing words. I certainly was. But if you understand how it works and what it can be used for, Activity Monitor can be a great way of keeping an eye on what s going on inside your computer.
This how-to will explain all the ins and outs of Activity Monitor, and how to get the most out of it. It will also give you some tips on how to speed up your computer a bit.
To read more, click here.
http://mac.appstorm.net/how-to/os-x/making-the-most-of-activity-monitor/
Goodbye Apple, Hello Music Production On Ubuntu
slashdot's kdawson posts:
Adam Wrzeski notes a piece up at Create Digital Music by musician Kim Cascone (artist's bio) on switching from Apple to Linux for audio production....
For the full report visit here:
http://tinyurl.com/pxjrv7
Apple, Google Still Share Board Of Directors Link
Appleinsider's Slash Lane reports:
Even after Google chief executive Eric Schmidt stepped down from the Apple Board of Directors due to anticompetitive concerns, both companies remain under scrutiny from the Federal Trade Commission because of another commonality.
Arthur Levinson, former CEO of Genentech, serves on the boards of both Apple and Google. If federal scrutiny continues, he may be forced to resign from one of his positions in order to satisfy the FTC.
For the full report visit here:
http://tinyurl.com/l6zad9
Apple, Google Not Out Of Regulatory Woods Yet
The Register's Kelly Fiveash reports:
The US Federal Trade Commission is continuing to probe whether overlapping board seats between Google and Apple might somehow stifle market competition, despite the fact that Eric Schmidt has now resigned.
For the full report visit here:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/08/04/federal_trade_commission_apple_google/
Apple Evaluated 4- To 12-Inch Tablet Screens - Report
Appleinsider's Neil Hughes says that Apple has reportedly purchased a number of screens - ranging from 4 inches to 12 inches in size - over the last few years, as it explores its possible entry into the tablet and sub-notebook market, according to a financial analyst.
For the full report visit here:
http://tinyurl.com/mnlq6b
5 Features The Apple Tablet Should Have
ChannelWeb'sBrian Kraemer thinks an Apple Tablet should have:
1. Premium Content Viewing Experience
2. Cocktail Needs To Deliver
3. Built-In Wireless Sync
4. Better Screen Technology
5. Tablet-Specific Apps
You can check it out at:
http://tinyurl.com/mle3kt
A Bruising Experience For Apple
The Guardian's Bobbie Johnson says kicking Eric Schmidt off the board of Apple is an embarrassing end to Steve Jobs's botched alliance with Google.
For the full commentary visit here:
http://tinyurl.com/nzr3kz
Apple And Google: The Best Of Frenemies
The Telegraph's Claudine Beaumont says: the decision by Eric Schmidt, Google's chief executive, to step down from the Apple board, signals the start of hostilities between the two companies.
For the full commentary visit here:
http://tinyurl.com/ktqf7c
Demand For Ultra-thin Notebooks Falling Short Of Expectations
DigiTimes' Monica Chen and Joseph Tsai report
Notebook players originally expected demand for ultra-thin notebooks to heat up in July and August of 2009, but the Windows 7 upgrade coupon promotion is stimulating limited demand while first-tier makers such as Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Dell will not enter the market until September. As a result consumers are still taking a wait and see attitude, according to industry sources.
For the full report visit here:
http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20090804PD206.html
Louisiana's Regulation of Internet Speech By Attorneys Declared Unconstitutional
[Press Release]
On Monday, federal Judge Martin Feldman declared unconstitutional Louisiana's new regulations of attorney advertising on the Internet.
Scott Wolfe Jr. and Wolfe Law Group, who practice construction law in New Orleans, Louisiana, challenged the new lawyer advertising regulations as they applied to the Internet. Wolfe argued the regulations failed to consider the differences between television and Internet advertising, and regulated Internet ads without a need.
The court not only noted that states must have a reason to regulate Internet speech, but it also recognized that the Internet media is different from broadcast media, and is entitled to unique protection.
same Rules as those developed for television, radio and print ads. Internet advertising differs significantly from advertising in traditional media.
"Louisiana didn't have a reason to regulate Internet ads, and they didn't understand how attorneys actually use the Internet to advertise," Wolfe said. "As a result, the rules were incompatible with the realities of Internet advertising."
The United States Louisiana Eastern District Court agreed, stating in its 39-page opinion that "the Internet presents unique issues related to advertising, which the State simply failed to consider in formulating this Rule."
"This is a very important ruling," Wolfe adds. "The court not only noted that states must have a reason to regulate Internet speech, but it also recognized that the Internet media is different from broadcast media, and is entitled to unique protection."
Certain other components of the new Louisiana lawyer advertising regulations were upheld, including restrictions on ads that promise results, portray a judge or jury or contain a celebrity endorsement.
While these regulations were upheld, the court noted that the "same Rules as those developed for television, radio and print ads" could not be simply applied to Internet advertising. Judge Feldman based this on a finding that "Internet advertising differs significantly from advertising in traditional media."
Wolfe, who advertises exclusively online, argued that if the rules took effect an attorney's participation in legal blogs and social networking sites would be unreasonably restricted. Further, Wolfe argued that Google ad campaigns could costs thousands in administrative evaluation fees.
Wolfe's lawsuit was filed in the United States Eastern District Court of Louisiana, docket number 08-4994. Read a copy of Judge Feldman's order at JDSupra. The plaintiffs were represented by Ernest Svenson of the Svenson Law Firm, and pro-se by Wolfe Law Group.
For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release, contact Jessica Reiser or visit Wolfe Law Group's online media center:
http://media.wolfelaw.com
Summary Judgment Granted in Favor of Wolfe Law Group and Louisiana's Ad Regulations Declared Unconstitutional
[Press Release]
New Orleans, Louisiana, August 4, 2009 - On Monday, federal Judge Martin Feldman declared unconstitutional Louisiana s new regulations of attorney advertising on the Internet.
Scott Wolfe Jr. and Wolfe Law Group, who practice construction law in New Orleans, Louisiana, challenged the new lawyer advertising regulations as they applied to the Internet. Wolfe argued the regulations failed to consider the differences between television and Internet advertising, and regulated Internet ads without a need.
Louisiana didn't have a reason to regulate Internet ads, and they didn t understand how attorneys actually use the Internet to advertise, Wolfe said. As a result, the rules were incompatible with the realities of Internet advertising.
The United States Louisiana Eastern District Court agreed, stating in its 39-page opinion that the Internet presents unique issues related to advertising, which the State simply failed to consider in formulating this Rule.
"This is a very important ruling," Wolfe adds. "The court not only noted that states must have a reason to regulate Internet speech, but it also recognized that the Internet media is different from broadcast media, and is entitled to unique protection."
Certain other components of the new Louisiana lawyer advertising regulations were upheld, including restrictions on ads that promise results, portray a judge or jury or contain a celebrity endorsement.
While these regulations were upheld, the court noted that the same Rules as those developed for television, radio and print ads could not be simply applied to Internet advertising. Judge Feldman based this on a finding that Internet advertising differs significantly from advertising in traditional media.
Wolfe, who advertises exclusively online, argued that if the rules took effect an attorney s participation in legal blogs and social networking sites would be unreasonably restricted. Further, Wolfe argued that Google ad campaigns could costs thousands in administrative evaluation fees.
Wolfe s lawsuit was filed in the United States Eastern District Court of Louisiana, docket number 08-4994. Read a copy of Judge Feldman s order at JDSupra. The plaintiffs were represented by Ernest Svenson of the Svenson Law Firm, and pro-se by Wolfe Law Group.
For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release, contact Jessica Reiser or visit Wolfe Law Group's online media center:
http://media.wolfelaw.com
The Mac Night Owl: The Operating System Wars: So Who Really Wants Windows 7?
If you can believe some of the reviews out there, Windows 7 is all that Vista should have been. It's fast, reliable and has a solid interface. However, when CNET's own tests of the RTM (release to manufacturing) version failed to provide evidence of any significant speed improvement, other than the shut down process, you have to wonder what some of these people are smoking or drinking before they write their stories.
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