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Subject: Applelinks Headline News - May 29, 2008
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 16:25:40 -0400
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Applelinks Tech Web Reader - Thursday, May 29, 2008
Posted by Staff on 05/29 at 11:52 AM
? Sorting Through The Mac OS X 10.5.3 Update
? Apple releases 10.5.3 - How The Update Went
? OS X Update Crashed My Macbook Pro
? Knoppix Linux On The Intel-Based Macintosh
? How To Fix A High CPU Usage Issue With Quicksilver
? Apple is BMW
? Ballmer: Apple Is "Fantastically Successful"
? Ballmer and Gates defend Vista, drop Windows 7 hints
? Mozilla Guns For Guinness World Record With Firefox 3.0
? Music Industry Drops Copyright Suit Against Russian Music Site
? RIAA abandons iTuneski suit
? Mac-Using NY Times Readers Give Thumbs Down To Silverlight
? Working with Words on Macs
? Taking Quicksilver For A Spin
? Inside An Apple Store Toilet

http://www.applelinks.com/index.php/more/
applelinks_tech_web_reader_thursday_may_29_2008/



Applelinks Tech Web Reader Laptops Edition - May 29, 2008
Posted by Staff on 05/29 at 11:40 AM
? Intel Centrino 2 delay, Apple impacted?
? Intel Faces Long Not Very Hot Summer - Centrino 2 [Montevina] Starts
Looking Like A Mirage
? What Drives Mac Speed? Hard Disks!
? Next Generation 15-inch LCDs: 15.6 inches and 16 x 9
? Traveling With a MacBook Air
? Lose the Optical Drives in Laptops
? My 4 Favorite PowerBooks
? MacBook Pro: Sleep issues with NitroAV 2-port FireWire 800 card
? Laptops for College Grads

http://www.applelinks.com/index.php/more/
applelinks_tech_web_reader_laptops_edition_may_29_2008/



Google Apps: The Missing Manual - New from O'Reilly
Posted by Staff on 05/29 at 09:40 AM
Google Apps, which includes a word processor, spreadsheet, and other
office productivity programs, gives everyone plenty of bonus reasons to
switch - collaborate on documents with others at the same time, whip up
a web page stocked with downloadable files, and work on it all from any
web-connected computer. About the only thing Google doesnít offer is an
authoritative, reader-friendly guide like Nancy Conner's "Google Apps:
The Missing Manual"

http://www.applelinks.com/index.php/more/
google_apps_the_missing_manual_new_from_oreilly/



nova media Unveils The Missing Link Between OS X And Cell Phones
Posted by Staff on 05/29 at 09:35 AM
nova media announces FoneLink 2.0, their cell phone suite for Mac OS X.
Most cell phone manufacturers do not offer a Macintosh solution, but
nova media bridges the gap with FoneLink 2.0. The cell phone suite
offers a familiar Mac-like solution to exchange files, synchronize data,
manage SMS text messages and to backup and restore cell phone contents

http://www.applelinks.com/index.php/more/
nova_media_unveils_the_missing_link_between_os_x_and_cell_phones/



Toon Boom and FableVision announce Animation-Ish
Posted by Kirk Hiner on 05/29 at 08:24 AM
Emmy award-winning Toon Boom Animation, Inc. and educational publisher
FableVision today announced the release of Animation-Ish, an innovative
software program that allows people of all ages to unleash their
creativity through easy, "do-it-yourself" animation.

http://www.applelinks.com/index.php/more/
toon_boom_and_fablevision_announce_animation_ish/



Elgato Turbo.264 software update adds YouTube support, surround sound, more
Posted by Kirk Hiner on 05/29 at 07:59 AM
Elgato Systems has released Turbo.264 version 1.3, a free update for its
award-winning video encoder in USB stick format. The update includes
many new features for YouTube users, as well as owners of Apple devices
such as video-enabled iPods, the iPhone, and Apple TV. Elgato Turbo.264
now enables YouTube users to convert video to a YouTube-friendly format
and upload the encoded clips automatically. Navigating within Turbo.264-
encoded movies is now easier for users of Apple devices thanks to Turbo.
264's support for DVD chapter markers. The new software also preserves
Dolby Digital audio for playback on surround sound speakers connected to
Apple TV. Furthermore, this update to Turbo.264 version 1.3 supports
QuickTime Broadcaster.

http://www.applelinks.com/index.php/more/
elgato_turbo264_software_update_adds_iphone_support_much_more/



New portable professional USB microphone for Mac and PC
Posted by Kirk Hiner on 05/29 at 07:53 AM
Blue Microphones, a leading innovator in microphone technology and
design, follow on the success of their popular Snowball Professional USB
Microphone with a new portable design, aptly dubbed the Snowflake. The
Snowflake is the first professional quality portable USB mic and
embodies everything Blue has become known for; stylish looks and
exceptional sonic quality. Blue has combined a USB bus powered capsule
with a class compliant design to make the Snowflake truly plug and play
on both Mac and PC.New portable professional USB Microphone for Mac and PC

http://www.applelinks.com/index.php/more/
new_portable_professional_usb_microphone_for_mac_and_pc/



MacSpeech, Inc. Adds 1450 To Distributor Network
Posted by Staff on 05/29 at 01:00 AM
Largest North American Value-added Distributor for Nuance
Communications, Inc.'s Dragon NaturallySpeaking Solutions, Now Offers
Distribution of MacSpeech Dictate

http://www.applelinks.com/index.php/more/
macspeech_inc_adds_1450_to_distributor_network/



Macy's Chooses FileMaker Pro 9 Database Software to Manage Famous Macy's
Thanksgiving Day Parade
Posted by Staff on 05/29 at 12:58 AM
FileMaker Pro 9 has been selected by Macy's Parade & Entertainment Group
as the database software platform to manage the information system for
the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. FileMaker Pro, the
best-selling easy-to-use database software, will be used by the Macy's
Parade & Entertainment Group to manage the myriad of information on the
people, including the thousands of volunteers, and logistics required to
ensure the smooth flow of all the magnificent helium balloons, floats,
singers, dancers, performers and celebrities along the streets of New
York City into Herald Square

http://www.applelinks.com/index.php/more/
macys_chooses_filemaker_pro_9_database_software_to_manage_famous_macys_than/



Apple Security Updater 2008-003
Posted by Staff on 05/29 at 12:56 AM
PPC and Intel, Client and Server versions available

http://www.applelinks.com/index.php/more/apple_security_updater_2008_003/



Apimac Slideshow Adds New Features For Authors Of Slideshows
Posted by Staff on 05/29 at 12:55 AM
Apimac announces Apimac Slideshow '08 Release 2 for Mac OS X, a new
release of their shareware slideshow and presentation tool for
multimedia files. Slideshow '08 now includes new features for authors of
multimedia presentations, portfolios and slideshows as the ability
export any created slideshow to an iDVD project for burning on a DVD

http://www.applelinks.com/index.php/more/
apimac_slideshow_adds_new_features_for_authors_of_slideshows/



Anawiki released Runes Of Avalon v1.2 for Mac OSX: An Epic Puzzle Game
Posted by Staff on 05/29 at 12:54 AM
Anawiki Games has released Runes of Avalon v1.2. Update provides
improved gameplay and chain reactions for spells. The game offers an
unique variation on match-three mechanic, over one hundred levels, three
play modes, and an intriguing storyline. Runes includes high quality art
and music as well as voice-acting for the storyline segments

http://www.applelinks.com/index.php/more/
anawiki_released_runes_of_avalon_v12_for_mac_osx_an_epic_puzzle_game/

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