Opening Music

Music is Say Anything by Manda and the Marbles

Mandaandthemarbles.com

www.mandaandthemarbles.com

Apple's 007 security update break 64-bit, new update available

Apple's latest security update accidentally installed a 32-bit only LibSystem which disabled 64-bit enabled applications

The issue was first discovered by Wolfram Research makes of Mathematica

www.wolfram.com—index.html

A new version of the update to fix 64-bit support is available

Apple launches Repair Extension program for iMacs

addressing video and power issues related to the iMac G5

Symptoms are scrambled or distorted video, no video, and no power. If your iMac does not display these symptoms, there is no need to contact Apple

Affected were sold from September 2004 to June 2005 with both 17-inch and 20-inch displays and 1.6GHz and 1.8GHz processors.

Get specific serial numbers and more info on Apple's web site

iMac G5 Repair Extension Program

Is Apple trying to temp user to upgrade pre-Intel?

MacObserver is reporting rumors of major new announcements at the Apple Expo in Paris

Dual-Core PowerMac G5 based on the IBM 970MP processors. If the Macs remain dual processor we are looking at "dual dual" 4x machines. Still wanna wait for Intel?

G5 Mac Minis

New G4 PowerBooks based on next generation processors from Freescale Semiconductors running as fast as 2Ghz

Lead times on shipping of PowerMacs and iBooks has increased on Apple's website, usually a sign of a production wind down.

Apple Expo is September 20th.

Apple Retail Store having negative impact on resellers

As Apple's sales increase many independent reseller are reporting major loses in sales, especially in locations with Apple retail stores

Some, like Mac Made Easy in Honolulu, have seen as much as a 50% drop off.

iPodderX now does Windows

Public beta now available

ipodderx.com

Supports Bittorrent, Built-in news reader, displays hyperlinks in shownotes

More OS X for PC Feedback

Most people seem to be in favor of OS X for the common PC

Play comments from Michael

Some others still feel the hardware/software integration is too critical to the stability and quality of the platform

Play comment from Rob (4:19)

Tip: Making a Mightier Mighty Mouse

You can assign various functions, such as a shortcut key input (Command + [)
Customize the scroll-ball
Assign functions per application

USB Overdrive ($20.00 USD)

www.usboverdrive.com

SteerMouse ($20.00 USD)

SteerMouse

Will Apple ever produce a PDA?

Play question from Scott

Apple did it's called the Newton

Wikipedia - Apple Newton

I wouldn't hold your breath. Rumors that Steve Jobs hated the Newton project, plus PDA sales are in a decline

Tip: Never forget to add a mail attachment again

From Cameron

Make sure you add the Mail icon to the dock (there by default)

Drag the attachment onto the Mail icon, Mail will automatically open a new message with the file attached. Then just compose and send.

Music on the MacCast

Play comment from Steve

I get mixed reviews on Music, mostly positive. Hey this is Podcasting, you can always just stop the show. ;)

MacCast Music

www.maccast.com—featured-music

Apple needs a "try it, you'll like it" program

Listener James told me how after switching he now understand how you can get enjoyment from using a computer. We talked about this concept with Amber a bit

Apple stores should give out iBooks and one week loans. They could even have the Geniuses transfer PC data, files and emails and then set up the systems.