Listener Rick sent in a link to his photo gallery from NAB.

[Click to view Rick’s NAB 2005 Photo Gallery]

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A podcast about Macs done by a Mac geek for Mac geeks. Show 51. Java and JavaScript issues in OS 10.3.9 effect some users, Safari has performance boost in 10.3.9, Adobe to acquire Macromedia, Apple updates 20GB iPod packaging, Nine Inch Nails, ‘The Hand that Feeds’ open to editing, Tiger GOLD master leaked to Internet, whats not in new G5 PowerMacs and Apple announces FinalCut Studio Pro Suite and Shake 4 at NAB. Part 4 of our special report on scanning 35mm negatives and slides. A listener review of NiceCast, how to fix a cracked iPod screen and Darrell’s guide for new Mac geeks #4. New music, Where I Belong by FrontRowCenter. Sound is meant to be heard. Shownotes in HTML or OPML

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In the MacCast forum listener Geoff posting this link to trading cards of the OS X Tiger development team.

View all Tiger Developer Trading Cards

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A podcast about Macs done by a Mac geek for Mac geeks. Show 50. Mac OS 10.3.9 released, Apple updates to iLife and iSight, specs on the rumored new PowerMac, iMac and eMac models, Apple moves up to number 5 in PC Sales for the 1st quarter, explanation of Apple’s renaming of Rendezvous to Bon-jour, Apple will open 8th retail store in Florida, Apple offers free Tiger evaluation copy to educational customers and a “Mac fan” calls Tiger a “minor’ upgrade. Part three of our special report on scanning 35mm negatives and slides, Tiger benchmarks on MacTouch and Bill Gates loves Macs. New Music, Scared (the difference between) by Betablokka. Can you hear me? Shownotes in HTML or OPML

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Hey. I just got in from meeting with my tax preparer and I saw the news. The official release date for Tiger is April 29th at 6 PM. I am going to assume that means 3 PM here on the Pacific coast, not sure how that works internationally. The price is $129.00 USD for a single user and $199.00 USD for a family pack (5 computers). Apple will also have a “bundle” of Tiger, iLife and iWork for $249.00 USD which saves you fifty bucks. System requirements are a G3, G4 or G5 with built-in Firewire and 256MB of RAM. OS X Tiger Server will also be released for $499.00 USD (10 client) and $999.00 USD (unlimited). Server will feature support for 64-bit processors and an iChat server. Tiger Server requires 4GB of hard disk space, wow! I am so excited. Now I need to get the day off so I can hit the Apple Store early. MacCast Tiger Release Edition to follow on May 1st. I know where some of my tax refund is going. ;)

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UPDATE: Listener Craig sent these link for anyone wonder what’s new in Tiger:
The 200+ New Features in Tiger
A comparison of the features in different versions of OS X

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A podcast about Macs done by a Mac geek for Mac geeks. Show 49. Tiger is coming on April 29th, Apple’s earnings beat estimates, iPod is #1 flash player in February, iTMS coming to Japan by year end, HP begins selling iPod photos and will we see new PowerMacs next week? Some concerns about PowerMac cooling systems, MacCast listener offers more evidence of new G5s, OWC offering MacMini upgrades and get $30 off .Mac from Apple. Special Report: Scanning 35mm Negatives and Slides #2, iPod Shuffle armband listener review, Tiger compatibility, listener offers GMail accounts, how to make your PC look like a Mac and The SourceCodeMini podcast promo. Enjoy! Shownotes in HTML or OPML

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Listener Shooby sent me the following info on a program that turns WinXP into OS X, at least visually. It look pretty cool, but it tweeks a lot of stuff, DLLs and registry included so use at your own risk. Also the website is really cool. It looks and operates just like OS X, but in a browser. Amazing.

There’s a program for us PC users who are really into macs or are saving up to get a mac called flyakite. Basically, it replaces DLL’s and other system files to pretty much make your pc like a mac. It’s on version 2.0 right now, and I have to say, IT’S FLIPPING AWESOME! I took a screenshot and attached it for you to see. I’m using it to get used to using a dock and mac interface and stuff before I get my powerbook in June, I suggest all PC mac enthusiasts use it too!

Click here for a screenshot of Shooby’s OS X converted WinXP box.