MacVeritas.com Weekly Podcast #28 - Petition

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You are listening to the MacVeritas Weekly Podcast, Episode #28 for April 23 2008. MacVeritas is a proud member, and the cornerstone of the CraneStudio Podcast Network.

(MacVeritas Yell followed by Intro Music)

Hello and welcome to MacVeritas, I am Dan Crane, resident founder of MacVeritas, and every week I am joined by Damon Blackman, and Declan Fleming, two of my fellow Macheads. As usual, we are here to combat FUD with Facts, and answer questions that listeners may have on using their Macintosh. So sit tight and enjoy the show!

This week on the MacVeritas Weekly Podcast, we are going to discuss:

- Apple Updates its windows Update Software
- Apple Myths in the Enterprise
- Apple files for universal iPhone instant messaging patent
- Will Apple Get Petitoned to Sell Older Versions of it’s OS like Microsoft
- And Other Mac or Apple related news items
It looks like it is going to be another great show, so sit back, relax, and let’s get into a "Macintosh State of Mind".
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Introductions for Declan and Damon

Word of the Week - Petition - Microsoft has been getting petitioned to keep Windows XP around for a few more years, and we were wondering if Apple would ever get petitioned to do the same?

MacVeritas.com News

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Open Topics

Will Apple Get Petitoned to Sell Older Versions of it’s OS like Microsoft?
( http://www.macveritas.com/2008/04/15/will-apple-get-petitoned-to-sell-older-versions-of-its-os-like-microsoft/ )
- There is a petition to get Microsoft to continue to sell WIndows XP beyond the expected June 2008 deadline
- Could this ever happen to Apple?
- Is this lazyness for XP users brought on by fear of change
- Dell Vowed to keep shipping XP until 2012
(http://www.electronista.com/articles/08/04/21/dell.xp.until.2012/)

Apple changes Software Update GUI for Windows
( http://www.tuaw.com/2008/04/18/apple-changes-software-update-gui-for-windows/ )
- Apple has adjusted the way Software Update notifies Windows users or new software - Now, instead of just showing optional software in the same column as updates, Apple has added a seconded column labeled "New Software"
- Is this necessary/warranted?
- Is Apple doing the right thing in eyes of PC users by doing this?

Apple files for universal iPhone instant messaging patent
( http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/04/21/apple_files_for_universal_iphone_instant_messaging_patent.html )
- Published in March
- describes an interface similar to the existing SMS (Short Messaging Service) text messaging interface for the iPhone, but with key changes
- adds features not present in the current iPhone software
- offers a list of suggested words.
- what about the AIM client demonstrated in Feb?

Jupiter Research Analyst: Three Apple Myths in the Enterprise
( http://www.macobserver.com/article/2008/04/14.11.shtml )
- The first myth is that Macs are more expensive than PCs
- The second myth is that there is a lack of software for the Mac
- Finally, the Big Myth, is that the Apple architecture is based on proprietary protocols
- "In many cases, comparable Apple systems are priced similarly or in some cases are even cheaper than their competition," Mr. Gartenberg noted.
- The analyst noted that there is actually an abundance of business software now available for the Mac
- "While that was certainly true in the past, it is not an accurate portrayal of Apple today"
- "Today, Apple is one of the most standards driven operating systems you can purchase."
- Question for Declan, Is Apple becoming more widely accepted in Enterprise IT in your experience?

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Well, thanks to Damon and Declan for your insights and participation on the MacVeritas Weekly Podcast. MacVeritas is a proud member, and the cornerstone of the CraneStudio Podcast Network. Thanks also to our sponsors this week….Air and the Sun, we couldn't do this show without their support and existence.

As usual if you have an questions or comments, feel free to post them on our website or feel free to email us at macveritas@gmail.com and leave us voicemail on skype at MacVeritas or call us at 858.736.9025.

Alright gentlemen, thanks for a great show. We will see you next week! And remember, here at MacVeritas, we give you "The Mac Truth, The Whole Mac Truth, and Nothing But The Mac Truth.

(Finish with MacVeritas Singing)

MacVeritas.com Weekly Podcast #27 - Open

Intro

You are listening to the MacVeritas Weekly Podcast, Episode #26 for April 16 2008. MacVeritas is a proud member, and the cornerstone of the CraneStudio Podcast Network.

(MacVeritas Yell followed by Intro Music)

Hello and welcome to MacVeritas, I am Dan Crane, resident founder of MacVeritas, and every week I am joined by Damon Blackman, and Declan Fleming, two of my fellow Macheads. As usual, we are here to combat FUD with Facts, and answer questions that listeners may have on using their Macintosh. So sit tight and enjoy the show!

This week on the MacVeritas Weekly Podcast, we are going to discuss:

- Psystar releases OpenComputer (formerly Open Mac)
- Analyst reiterates: Apple will sell 45 million iPhones in 2009
- Apple releases Apple TV 2.0.1 update
- Apple says Time Machine over AirPort Disk is unsupported feature
- Walt Mossberg says Apple will release an iPhone in the next 60-days
- And Our Apple/Macintosh FUD of the week

It looks like it is going to be another great show, so sit back, relax, and let’s get into a "Macintosh State of Mind".

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Word of the Week - Open - Psystar released an OpenComputer (formerly OpenMac) which is MacCompatible for $399. Should apple allow this sort of hardware to be made available to the public? Inexpensive, Mac compatible, easily modifyable.

MacVeritas.com News

Item 1 - iTunes feedback is always appreciated, we see the subscriber numbers increasing, so we know somebody is listening. If you get a chance, do a search on the iTunes store for the MacVeritas, find the podcast, and leave some positive feedback for us. We would greatly appreciate it.

Item 2 - As usual call 858.736.9025.

Item 3 - leave feedback at macveritas@gmail.com.

Item 4 - if you go to the website, you will see that we have updated the website with a new look and feel. Using Wordpress and a theme from RevolutionTheme.com. We love the new design, and hope you enjoy it! We have received some very positive feedback on it, but we still appreciate any feedback you give us. Thanks!

Open Topics

Psystar OpenComputer
(http://www.macobserver.com/article/2008/04/14.4.shtml )
( http://www.psystar.com/open_computer_the_apple_alternative.html )
- For your $399, you get:
- a 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 Processor
- 2GB of DDR2 667 memory
- Integrated Intel GMA 950 Graphics
- 20x DVD+/-R SATA drive that is Lightscribe-capable
- Four rear USB Ports.
- $155 for Leopard Preinstalled
- $50 for 2 - port firewire card
- macMini $599 offers a 1.83GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1GB memory, an 80GB hard drive, a FireWire port, all packed into a tiny case.
- HOWEVER It definitely defies the EULA for Mac OS X, which specifies that the purchaser of a legal copy of Leopard is entitled to install the operating system on an Apple-branded computer.
- How Long will Psystar be around?
- Should Apple sue them?
- Should apple Allow Other computer manufacturers to use their OS?
- Wouldn't that lead to the same compatibility problems current windows owners have?
- Does knock off mac hardware make Apple look bad, given their incredible efforts for industrial design and overall compatibility?

Apple begins widespread testing of Mac OS X 10.5.3 Update
(http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/04/15/apple_plants_two_more_mac_os_x_10_5_3_seeds.html )
(http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/03/28/apple_begins_widespread_testing_of_mac_os_x_10_5_3_update.html )
- OS X 10.5.3 Build 9D10, 9D19 adn 9D20
- a pre-release copy of the software update featuring a focus list spanning some two dozen core components
- AddressBook, AppleScript, Audio, Back To My Mac, Dashboard, the Dock, DVD Player, Finder, Graphics, iCal, Mail, Portable Home Directories, Printing, Rosetta, Spaces, Spotlight, Time Machine, and VoiceOver
- listed 75 code corrections that have already been baked into this first external build, including two aimed at critical memory leaks within CoreAnimation and iCal.
- 10.5.0 released 26 Oct 2007
- 10.5.1 released 15 Nov 2007 (approx 3 weeks)
- 10.5.2 released 11 Feb 2008 (approx 3 months)
- 10.5.3 Been 2 months since 10.5.2
- Could see release of this update any time now

Analyst reiterates: Apple will sell 45 million iPhones in 2009
( http://www.macdailynews.com/index.php/weblog/comments/analyst_reiterates_apple_will_sell_45_million_iphones_in_2009/ )
- Gene Munster Piper Jaffray analyst
- In June 2007 predicted, three weeks before Apple even began selling the iPhone, that the company would be shipping them at the rate of 45 million a year by 2009
- Monday released a detailed report to clients in which he lays out the steps by which he expects Apple (AAPL) to hit his target — quadrupling 2008 sales
- By introducing a 3G iPhone within the next 3 to 6 months
- By offering a family of 2 to 3 iPhones — including lower-priced models selling for $200 to $300 — by Jan 2009 at the latest
- By entering new countries, effectively doubling the addressable market every year for the next two years.
- By adding new features, such as games (Tiger Woods Golf, played by swinging the iPhone?) and remote purchases (Starbucks lattes without the wait?) starting in June
- Seems like a large number considering last quarter RIM shipped a record 4.4 million smartphones at an average selling price of $348. The Canada-based company also realized a net gain of 2.18 million smartphone subscribers in the period, raising its total account base to more than 14 million BlackBerry customers
- Now Apple wants to sell 10-million phones in 2008 for a total of 14-million phones.
- 45 million seems like a lot,more than tripling the previous years sales!
- Any impact on the iPod? I think so!
Apple releases Apple TV 2.0.1 and 2.0.2 updates
( http://www.macworld.com/article/132768/2008/03/appletv.html )
- New Genres entry
- Sync podcasts to iTunes
- Plus for Progress - hit plus button to see the progress bar
- Skip when shuffling - enable the ability to skip a track while shuffling on AppleTV

Apple to webcast FY 08 First Quarter Results Conference Call on Tuesday, January 22
( http://www.macdailynews.com/index.php/weblog/comments/16112/ )
- Apple will provide live audio streaming of its FY 08 First Quarter Results Conference Call utilizing Apple's industry-leading QuickTime multimedia software on Tuesday, January 22, 2008, 2pm PST/5pm EST.
- The live audio webcast will be accessible through Apple's website at http://www.apple.com/quicktime/qtv/earningsq108/
- in q4 2007 Apple shipped 2,319,000 Macintosh® computers, representing 44 percent unit growth and 47 percent revenue growth over the year-ago quarter.
- The Company sold 22,121,000 iPods during the quarter, representing five percent unit growth and 17 percent revenue growth over the year-ago quarter.
- Quarterly iPhone™ sales were 2,315,000.
- Lets see how things go this quarter

Apple says Time Machine over AirPort Disk is unsupported feature
( http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/04/08/apple_says_time_machine_over_airport_disk_is_unsupported_feature.html )
- AirPort Disk, the functionality was once a highly touted feature of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
- But in the weeks leading up to the operating system's release last fall, Apple edited its website, removing all such references to the backup solution.
- March 19 2008 Apple posts combo update for AirPort, Time Machine
- Time Machine and AirPort Update 1.0 (10.9MB)
- include compatibility fixes for users hoping to use Time Machine backups with the recently introduced Time Capsule wireless router and its built-in hard drive
- It also includes AirPort wireless driver fixes
- The update is only available for systems running the client version of Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.2 or later
- So why provide the update if they are not going to support it?
- I have used it on my wifes laptop as a time machine backup and have not seen any errors
- Seems to work just fine, although have not had to use it yet.
- This of course presents the likely possibility that Apple will once again disable the feature with a forthcoming update.

FUD of the Week - Why OS X costs twice as much as Windows
- There HAS to be sarcasm is this piece...
(http://blogs.zdnet.com/storage/?p=311 )
- 4 released updates to OS X (10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5 (10.1 was free update)
- At $129 a pop your loyal Mac user paid $516 for new OS releases. There is no “upgrade” pricing for OS X.
- Over the same period the steadfast Windows user would have spent a paltry $219
- Less than 2 years after Tigers release, Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO, announced that 67% of the 22 million Mac OS X users were using Tiger. Compare that to Vista’s 15% penetration 14 months after announcement

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Well, thanks to Damon and Declan for your insights and participation on the MacVeritas Weekly Podcast. MacVeritas is a proud member, and the cornerstone of the CraneStudio Podcast Network. Thanks also to our sponsors this week….Air and the Sun, we couldn't do this show without their support and existence.

As usual if you have an questions or comments, feel free to post them on our website or feel free to email us at macveritas@gmail.com and leave us voicemail on skype at MacVeritas or call us at 858.736.9025.

Alright gentlemen, thanks for a great show. We will see you next week! And remember, here at MacVeritas, we give you "The Mac Truth, The Whole Mac Truth, and Nothing But The Mac Truth.

(Finish with MacVeritas Singing)

Special Announcement Unfortunately there is no regularly scheduled podcast this week since Damon, Declan and PC Mike are out of town.

We hope you will come back next week to listen to our regularly scheduled show.

MacVeritas.com Weekly Podcast #26 - Time Part 2 of 2)

Intro

You are listening to the MacVeritas Weekly Podcast, Episode #26 for April 2 2008. MacVeritas is a proud member, and the cornerstone of the CraneStudio Podcast Network.

(MacVeritas Yell followed by Intro Music)

Hello and welcome to MacVeritas, I am Dan Crane, resident founder of MacVeritas, and every week I am joined by Damon Blackman, and Declan Fleming, two of my fellow Macheads. As usual, we are here to combat FUD with Facts, and answer questions that listeners may have on using their Macintosh. So sit tight and enjoy the show!

This week on the MacVeritas Weekly Podcast, we are going to discuss:

- The latest Airport Extreme and Time Machine Updates
- Unlimited Downloads from iTunes?
- Apple using iTunes to install Safari for Windows Users
- Along with Other Apple and Macintosh related topics
It looks like it is going to be another great show, so sit back, relax, and let’s get into a "Macintosh State of Mind".

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Word of the Week - Time - It's about tim that Apple updated the Airport Extreme to allow Time machine backups using a 3rd party USB drive connected to the airport Extreme.

MacVeritas.com News

Item 1 - iTunes feedback is always appreciated, we see the subscriber numbers increasing, so we know somebody is listening. If you get a chance, do a search on the iTunes store for the MacVeritas, find the podcast, and leave some positive feedback for us. We would greatly appreciate it.

Item 2 - As usual call 858.736.9025.

Item 3 - leave feedback at macveritas@gmail.com.

Topics

Apple firmware update enables wireless Time Machine backup via Airport Extreme Base Station
( http://www.macdailynews.com/index.php/weblog/comments/apple_firmware_update_enables_wireless_time_machine_backup_via_airport_ext/ )
- With today's Time Machine and AirPort Updates v1.0, Apple Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard's Time Machine now supports USB hard drives attached to Apple Airport Extreme Base Stations
- an Airport Extreme Base Station (AEBS) with an attached USB hard drive can now function with Time Machine and perform wireless backups just like Apple's Time Capsule
- After applying the Time Machine and AirPort Updates v1.0 and restarting, users should launch Airport Utility (Applications>Utilities>Airport Utility). This will prompt the user to apply the 7.3.1 Firmware Update for their Airport Extreme Base Station

Apple to offer unlimited music download plan on iTunes?
( http://software.macscoop.com/articles/2008/03/20/apple-offer-unlimited-music-download-plan-itunes )
- If the Financial Time's report (subscription required) is to be believed, Apple could already be in talks with music majors so as to offer an unlimited music download plan on iTunes.
- The company could offer this plan with each iPod purchase at a premium price and will give access to iTunes' entire music library, the report says.
- Other Phones already offer this (Nokia -
http://uk.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idUKL0418248320071204 )
- Does this make sense for Apple at this point?
- Is this necessary?

Seagate CEO doesn’t foresee big future for solid state drives - From a Fortune.com report
( http://www.macsimumnews.com/index.php/archive/seagate_ceo_doesnt_foresee_big_future_for_solid_state_drives/ )
9 http://bigtech.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2008/03/17/flash-vs-hard-drive-battle-heats-up/ )
- Seagate CEO Bill Watkins isn’t too impressed with the MacBook Air and doesn’t expect laptops with solid state drives (SSDs) to be very popular
- He thinks SSDs are just too expensive, and will be for a long time
- However, even if prices drop and SSDs take off, Samsung feels that SSD makers like Samsung and Intel are violating the company’s patents
- Seagate and Western Digital, two of the major hard drive makers, have patents that deal with many of the ways a storage device communicates with a computer
- It stands to reason that sooner or later, Seagate will sue—particularly if it looks like SSDs could become a real threat

Apple makes good on its promise to push Safari for Windows through iTunes
( http://blogs.zdnet.com/microsoft/?p=1286 )
- As Apple committed it would do last summer, the company is pushing its Safari for Windows browser via its iTunes distribution mechanism.
- Is this a big deal?
- Even if Safari is NOT loaded on your PC, it offers Safari v3.1 to you anyway
- How would we feel if microsoft did this?
- As with any update offered by the Windows utility, the Safari 3.1 download can be declined by unchecking a box.

iPhone 2.0 screen shots - From Boygeniusreport.com
( http://www.boygeniusreport.com/gallery/handsets/iphone-20-screen-shots/ )
- Rotated Scientific Calculator ( http://www.boygeniusreport.com/gallery/handsets/iphone-20-screen-shots/?pid=1871#picture_nav )
- Brightness ( http://www.boygeniusreport.com/gallery/handsets/iphone-20-screen-shots/?pid=1877#picture_nav )
- Version 1.2 not 2.0 at this time ( http://www.boygeniusreport.com/gallery/handsets/iphone-20-screen-shots/?pid=1880#picture_nav )
- Notice Parental Conrols ( http://www.boygeniusreport.com/gallery/handsets/iphone-20-screen-shots/?pid=1881#picture_nav )
- Parental Controls Passcode ( http://www.boygeniusreport.com/gallery/handsets/iphone-20-screen-shots/?pid=1882#picture_nav )
- Parental Controls Switches ( http://www.boygeniusreport.com/gallery/handsets/iphone-20-screen-shots/?pid=1883#picture_nav )
- Exchange Email ( http://www.boygeniusreport.com/gallery/handsets/iphone-20-screen-shots/?pid=1885#picture_nav )

TheiPod Air Domain - Not owned by Apple
( http://mikecane2008.wordpress.com/2008/03/24/apple-now-owns-ipod-air-domain/ )
- Click on this: http://www.ipodair.com and watch where it goes! (Apple iTunes website)
- Oddly, this Whois record doesn’t state Apple ownership.

Tip of the Week - Double Clicking to Create New Tabs in Safari
(http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20080319132933761 )
- As of Safari 3.1, double-clicking on a free area in the tab bar opens a new tab
- Make sure the tab bar is already showing !
- This also works in Firefox (try it out)

Closing

Start Exit Music

Well, thanks to Damon and Declan for your insights and participation on the MacVeritas Weekly Podcast. MacVeritas is a proud member, and the cornerstone of the CraneStudio Podcast Network. Thanks also to our sponsors this week….Air and the Sun, we couldn't do this show without their support and existence.

As usual if you have an questions or comments, feel free to post them on our website or feel free to email us at macveritas@gmail.com and leave us voicemail on skype at MacVeritas or call us at 858.736.9025.

Alright gentlemen, thanks for a great show. We will see you next week! And remember, here at MacVeritas, we give you "The Mac Truth, The Whole Mac Truth, and Nothing But The Mac Truth.
(Finish with MacVeritas Singing)

MacVeritas.com Weekly Podcast #25 - Time (Part 1)

Intro

You are listening to the MacVeritas Weekly Podcast, Episode #25 for March 26 2008. MacVeritas is a proud member, and the cornerstone of the CraneStudio Podcast Network.

(MacVeritas Yell followed by Intro Music)

Hello and welcome to MacVeritas, I am Dan Crane, resident founder of MacVeritas, and every week I am joined by Damon Blackman, and Declan Fleming, two of my fellow Macheads. As usual, we are here to combat FUD with Facts, and answer questions that listeners may have on using their Macintosh. So sit tight and enjoy the show!

This week on the MacVeritas Weekly Podcast, we are going to discuss:

- Discussion about the OS Ten operating system turning 7 years old

It looks like it is going to be another great show, so sit back, relax, and let’s get into a "Macintosh State of Mind".

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Word of the Week - Time - It's about tim that Apple updated the Airport Extreme to allow Time machine backups using a 3rd party USB drive connected to the airport Extreme.

MacVeritas.com News

Item 1 - iTunes feedback is always appreciated, we see the subscriber numbers increasing, so we know somebody is listening. If you get a chance, do a search on the iTunes store for the MacVeritas, find the podcast, and leave some positive feedback for us. We would greatly appreciate it.

Item 2 - As usual call 858.736.9025.

Item 3 - leave feedback at macveritas@gmail.com.

Topics

OS X turns VII - from Macworld.com
( http://www.macworld.com/article/132658/2008/03/osxseven.html )
- March 24, 2001, Apple released OS X 10.0, code-named Cheetah
- When Apple released OS X in March 2001, Apple Stores didn't even exist yet; the first pair, in California and Virginia, wouldn’t open their doors until two months later.
- Nobody lined up for 10.0’s release, as they did for more recent versions like Tiger and Leopard.
- The iPod was still in development and wouldn’t be released until October of that year.
- The iPhone wasn’t even a glimmer in Steve Jobs’s eye.
- Apple still relied on PowerPC chips from Motorola and IBM, and the most advanced of those ran at 733MHz on a G4 processor that was already getting a bit long in the tooth
- The G5 wouldn’t appear for another two years.
- The retail version of OS X 10.0 went for $129 which just goes to show you that the more things change, the more they stay the same.
- What is the future for OS X v 11.0 etc, what do we want to see from a next generation Operating System?

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Start Exit Music

Well, thanks to Damon and Declan for your insights and participation on the MacVeritas Weekly Podcast. MacVeritas is a proud member, and the cornerstone of the CraneStudio Podcast Network. Thanks also to our sponsors this week….Air and the Sun, we couldn't do this show without their support and existence.

As usual if you have an questions or comments, feel free to post them on our website or feel free to email us at macveritas@gmail.com and leave us voicemail on skype at MacVeritas or call us at 858.736.9025.

Alright gentlemen, thanks for a great show. We will see you next week! And remember, here at MacVeritas, we give you "The Mac Truth, The Whole Mac Truth, and Nothing But The Mac Truth.

(Finish with MacVeritas Singing)

MacVeritas.com Weekly Podcast #24 - Wager

Intro

You are listening to the MacVeritas Weekly Podcast, Episode #24 for March 19 2008. MacVeritas is a proud member, and the cornerstone of the CraneStudio Podcast Network.

(MacVeritas Yell followed by Intro Music)

Hello and welcome to MacVeritas, I am Dan Crane, resident founder of MacVeritas, and every week I am joined by Damon Blackman, and Declan Fleming, two of my fellow Macheads. As usual, we are here to combat FUD with Facts, and answer questions that listeners may have on using their Macintosh. So sit tight and enjoy the show!

This week on the MacVeritas Weekly Podcast, we are going to discuss:

- iPhone SDK downloads
- Apples Latest Sales Figures and marketshare
- Dans Latest Upgrade and Mac related purchases
- Along with Other Apple and Macintosh related topics
It looks like it is going to be another great show, so sit back, relax, and let’s get into a "Macintosh State of Mind".

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Word of the Week - Wager from a story we are going to discuss is that apparently there was a wager at KPCB expected to receive some amount of proposals in one month for the iFund, and that amount was met within 36 hours. Incredible! No idea what that actual number is, but 'm sure we will find out sometime soon.

MacVeritas.com News

Item 1 - iTunes feedback is always appreciated, we see the subscriber numbers increasing, so we know somebody is listening. If you get a chance, do a search on the iTunes store for the MacVeritas, find the podcast, and leave some positive feedback for us. We would greatly appreciate it.

Item 2 - As usual call 858.736.9025.

Item 3 - leave feedback at macveritas@gmail.com.

Topics

Dans Mac Pro Cleanout
- Dan Was having a video issue with screen freeze
- Some info on apple Discussion boards
- Similar but different findings
- Saw recomendations to clean out case using clean air
- I did this and the machine fans dont run as often or as fast
- Screen issue seems to have gone away
- Ordered a UPS in case of accidental power outage, prevent damage to machine
( http://www.amazon.com/APC-BR1500LCD-1500VA-Outlets-BACK-UPS/dp/B000NDA5E0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1205898210&sr=8-1) - Orderd a scanner Canon CanoScan N1240U ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000V2QCQI )

Dan Orders Drive for AppleTV replacement
( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136159)
- 250GB ATA Drive
- 5400RPM
- Going to follow instructions from Macworld
( http://www.macworld.com/article/57079/2007/03/appletvharddrive.html )
- Ordered Macally ECO-250U USB 2.0 2.5-Inch IDE Hard Drive Enclosure
(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MWCJ28 )
- We shall see how it goes!
- Should I try to do a video of it and post it in the podcast feed?

Declans Purchase of Aperature
- $69 on campus
- Background Exporting to Flickr
- USes it instead of iPhoto
- Cleaner interface
- Mixes together metadata projects better
- Other items

Apple signals 100,000 SDK downloads
( http://www.ipodnn.com/articles/08/03/12/100000.sdk.downloads/ )
- "Developer reaction to the iPhone SDK has been incredible with more than 100,000 downloads in the first four days"-PhilShiller VP Product Marketing
- companies planning iPhone software: Intuit, NetSuite to upgrade SuitePhone; Six Apart developing a native iPhone application for TypePad.
- Apple has also revealed that PopCap is porting games such as Bejeweled, Zuma and Peggle to the iPhone platform
- Namco is bringing updated versions of Pac-Man and Galaga.

$100M iFund: KPCB’s first month expectations for iPhone dev business plans exceeded in 36 hours
(http://www.macdailynews.com/index.php/weblog/comments/100m_ifund_kpcbs_first_month_expectations_for_iphone_dev_business_plans/ )
- Executives at venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers had a running bet as they announced a $100 million fund to encourage developers to build tools for Apple's iPhone. The wager was over how many business plans they'd receive in the first 30 days after the Mar. 6 announcement. Kleiner Perkins partner Matt Murphy won't divulge the number, but says it was exceeded within 36 hours," Olga Kharif reports for BusinessWeek.
- Amazing!
- Dan downloaded the Devlopment kit (free developer.apple.com
- 2gb download
- No iPhone Interface builder yet
- Will be available with official 2.0 release in June
- Dan ordered Objective C Books and Cocoa Development for OS X
- Not sure what I'll do with it yet, but it is interesting
Apple introduces 802.11n AirPort Express
( http://www.macworld.com/article/132550/2008/03/airport.html )
- Equipped with the 802.11n
- Five times the performance and twice the range of the previous model.
- The Airport Express also has a combo digital and analog audio connector, so you can connect it to a stereo. You can then wirelessly stream music through the AirPort to the stereo from iTunes on your Mac.
- $99 available immediately

Safari v3.1 released - DAMON
( http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307467 )
- Improves JavaScript performance
- Adds support for CSS 3 web fonts
- Adds support for CSS transforms and transitions
- Adds support for HTML 5 video and audio elements
- Adds support for offline storage for Web applications in SQL databases
- Adds support for SVG images in img elements and CSS images
- Adds support for SVG advanced text
(other see link)

Apple Mac grabs 14% U.S. retail market share in February 2008 - Katie Marsal reports for AppleInsider
( http://www.macdailynews.com/index.php/weblog/comments/apple_mac_grabs_1437_us_retail_market_share_in_february_2008/ )
- Macs accounting for a 14 percent unit share and 25 percent dollar share of all US-based PC retail sales
- represent 60 percent unit growth and 67 percent revenue growth over the same period one year ago
- At the same time, overall US PC retail shipments grew just 9 percent on a 5 percent increase in revenues
- Apple saw particular strength in notebook systems, which rose 64 percent in units and 67 percent in revenues, suggesting strong sell-through of the company's new MacBook Air
- 'Macbook Air sales appear to be additive to total sales, rather than replacing Macbook Pro sales
- Overall, the US retail segment combined for a 20 percent increase in notebook shipments on an 11 percent rise in revenues
- The Mac maker also saw robust demand for its desktop systems, which grew 55 percent on a 68 percent increase in revenues
- Compared to the overall retail segment which saw unit sales decline 5 percent on a 2 percent drop in revenues

Apple TV DVR interface revealed in patent filings
( http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/03/13/apple_tv_dvr_interface_revealed_in_patent_filings.html )
- Originally filed back in October of 2006
- The remote, similar in appearance to second-generation iPod nano
- For example, program data for upcoming programs, e.g., for the next month, can be downloaded and stored on the remote control device
- Note: it would seem logical that this functionality could also be integrated directly into the iPhone or iPod touch
- the Apple TV device itself would feature a more advanced form of an on-screen programming guide akin to those found on today's digital cable boxes or TiVO DVR records
- Apple also included about a dozen tables showing the how the various inputs on the touch-based Apple remote would function differently depending on what content or navigational interface was displayed on the screen
( see article for other info)

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Well, thanks to Damon and Declan for your insights and participation on the MacVeritas Weekly Podcast. MacVeritas is a proud member, and the cornerstone of the CraneStudio Podcast Network. Thanks also to our sponsors this week….Air and the Sun, we couldn't do this show without their support and existence.

As usual if you have an questions or comments, feel free to post them on our website or feel free to email us at macveritas@gmail.com and leave us voicemail on skype at MacVeritas or call us at 858.736.9025.

Alright gentlemen, thanks for a great show. We will see you next week! And remember, here at MacVeritas, we give you "The Mac Truth, The Whole Mac Truth, and Nothing But The Mac Truth.

(Finish with MacVeritas Singing)

MacVeritas.com Weekly Podcast #23 - Delivery

Intro

You are listening to the MacVeritas Weekly Podcast, Episode #23 for March 12 2008. MacVeritas is a proud member, and the cornerstone of the CraneStudio Podcast Network.

(MacVeritas Yell followed by Intro Music)

Hello and welcome to MacVeritas, I am Dan Crane, resident founder of MacVeritas, and every week I am joined by Damon Blackman, and Declan Fleming, two of my fellow Macheads. This week we are joined by Special Guest PC Mike. As usual, we are here to combat FUD with Facts, and answer questions that listeners may have on using their Macintosh. So sit tight and enjoy the show!

This week on the MacVeritas Weekly Podcast, we are going to have:

- iPhone 2.0 beta breakdown and discussion
- iPhone SDK discussion
- And Other Mac and Apple related topics

It looks like it is going to be another great show, so sit back, relax, and let’s get into a "Macintosh State of Mind".

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Word of the Week - Delivery on MArch 6 2008 Apple delivered to developpers a Software Development Kit (SDK) which is the same kti that Apple uses to create its applciation on the iPhone curently, adn they previewed iPhone 2.0 software due in June

MacVeritas.com News

Item 1 - iTunes feedback is always appreciated, we see the subscriber numbers increasing, so we know somebody is listening. If you get a chance, do a search on the iTunes store for the MacVeritas, find the podcast, and leave some positive feedback for us. We would greatly appreciate it.

Item 2 - As usual call 858.736.9025.

Item 3 - leave feedback at macveritas@gmail.com.

Topics

- iPhone 2.0 Email Features (also applies to iPod touch)
( http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9067438&pageNumber=1 )
- MS Exchange
- Push email
- Push Contacts
- Push Calendar
- More VPN
- Spotlight icon seen in contacts page for search? (MacDaily News)
- Final version will be available in "Late June" ( can you say June 29)

- iPhone 2.0 App Store (also applies to iPod touch)
- Demoed AIM
- Demoed Salesforce (My father said now he has to get an iPhone ;) )
- Demoed Games
- Download Apps from iPhone or iTunes
- Apple takes 30%, delivery, marketing, storage, pays developers each month
- Updates show automatically on iPhone screen

- iPhone SDK
- There are limitations to what apple will "allow"
- No Porn (Apple as moral decision maker...could this be an issue?)
- No Bandwidth hogs
- No Malicious programs
- $99 sign up at this time to get it on iPhone Developer Conenction (shows people are serious)
- Includes a simulator to be run on the computer
- Other?

- iFund
( http://www.kpcb.com/ifund )
- KPCB
- $100-Million in Venture Capitol for iPhone 2.0 developers

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Well, thanks to Damon and Declan for your insights and participation on the MacVeritas Weekly Podcast. MacVeritas is a proud member, and the cornerstone of the CraneStudio Podcast Network. Thanks also to our sponsors this week….Air and the Sun, we couldn't do this show without their support and existence.

As usual if you have an questions or comments, feel free to post them on our website or feel free to email us at macveritas@gmail.com and leave us voicemail on skype at MacVeritas or call us at 858.736.9025.

Alright gentlemen, thanks for a great show. We will see you next week! And remember, here at MacVeritas, we give you "The Mac Truth, The Whole Mac Truth, and Nothing But The Mac Truth.

(Finish with MacVeritas Singing)

MacVeritas.com Weekly Podcast #22 - iPhone SDK

Intro

You are listening to the MacVeritas Weekly Podcast, Episode #22 for March 5 2008. MacVeritas is a proud member, and the cornerstone of the CraneStudio Podcast Network.

(MacVeritas Yell followed by Intro Music)

Hello and welcome to MacVeritas, I am Dan Crane, resident founder of MacVeritas, and every week I am joined by Damon Blackman, and Declan Fleming, two of my fellow Macheads. Declan is not with us tonight, but we we are joined tonight by our special guest PC Mike Ritchie. We are here to combat FUD with Facts, and answer questions that listeners may have on using their Macintosh. So sit tight and enjoy the show!

This week on the MacVeritas Weekly Podcast, we are going to have:

- Facts and Speculation on the Upcoming iPhone SDK event
- What makes a mac user a mac user
- Other Mac and Apple related topics

It looks like it is going to be another great show, so sit back, relax, and let’s get into a "Macintosh State of Mind".

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Word of the Week - Apple plans iPhone SDK event on March 6, announcing "some exciting new enterprise features,"
- Apple's invitation depicts a roadmap beginning with "Enterprise," leading to "SDK" and eventually arriving at "Software Update."
(http://www.ipodnn.com/articles/08/02/27/apple.meeting.on.iphone/ )

MacVeritas.com News

Item 1 - iTunes feedback is always appreciated, we see the subscriber numbers increasing, so we know somebody is listening. If you get a chance, do a search on the iTunes store for the MacVeritas, find the podcast, and leave some positive feedback for us. We would greatly appreciate it.

Item 2 - As usual call 858.736.9025.

Item 3 - leave feedback at macveritas@gmail.com.

Item 4 - I will no longer be using my studio microphone. the sound quality is to unpredictable at this time to continue to use it.

Topics

-What makes a mac user want to use macs? Why not PC's?
- Is it Hardware?
- is it Software?
- Is it the hardware with the software?
- What made us not want to use windows anymore?
- What about the cost differences?
Should the iTunes store be the only legitimate method for getting programs on iPhone/iPod touch?
- Better guard against fraudulent / malicious apps
- safeguard installation
- will there be a fee to Apple?
- will there be any free apps, yes!
Rumor - Source: Apple may not restrict free iPhone apps
( http://www.electronista.com/articles/08/02/29/apple.and.free.iphone.apps/ )
- the company may loosen those restrictions for free programs
- the new contact claims that free applications are not subject to the same rules that will guide paid software downloads. In this model, free software is unlikely to be subject to much if any scrutiny by Apple.
- This system will change substantially for paid apps as Apple will reportedly take a portion of the cost of each app

Oklahoma Christian University gives students opportunity to trade in Windows PCs for Apple Macs
( http://macdailynews.com/index.php/weblog/comments/16553/ )
( http://www.oc.edu/apple/ )
- This summer, all faculty and all new students attending New Student Orientations will be issued a new Apple MacBook
- In addition to the MacBook, the University will be able to offer students an option of either an Apple iPhone or iPod touch
- The vision of incorporating instructional technology tools into teaching and learning is critical to our future success and the success of our graduates

Rumor - 3G iPhone to surface within four months?
( http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/03/04/3g.iphone.in.four.months/ )
- Rich Garder came to the conclusion based on input from several industry sources, which he claims confirms a 3G version of the iPhone during the second quarter

From Last Week
Mac at Microsoft, Why Not
( http://brandonlive.com/2008/02/08/macs-at-microsoft-why-not/ )
- Many run Vista on the macs (Laptops)
- "I think it’s important to know what “the other side” is doing, and to understand what users are talking about when they make comparisons "
- "Little tidbit on that note: One day a friend of mine on the team printed off a couple dozen screenshots of Leopard, showing off various tasks the user can do in OS X, and hung them on one of our hallways. Across from it are pictures of the same tasks in that incredibly well-kept secret of a project that we’re working on. There are post-it notes and markers next to each wall where passersby leave comments / questions. I wonder if any hallways in Cupertino have something like that? "
From Last Week
College handing out iPhones to freshmen
( http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/02/26/iphones.for.freshmen/ )
- " Abilene Christian University will be delivering an Apple iPhone or iPod Touch to all members of its incoming class in 2008"
- "In Mid-2007, Abilene Christian University announced plans to explore "campus-wide benefits of converged, mobile devices like the Apple iPhone in higher education."
- ""The creation of Apple's iPhone – which offers many popular services in one device – has made what we see as the first really compelling solution"

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Well, thanks to Damon and Declan for your insights and participation on the MacVeritas Weekly Podcast. MacVeritas is a proud member, and the cornerstone of the CraneStudio Podcast Network. Thanks also to our sponsors this week….Air and the Sun, we couldn't do this show without their support and existence.

As usual if you have an questions or comments, feel free to post them on our website or feel free to email us at macveritas@gmail.com and leave us voicemail on skype at MacVeritas or call us at 858.736.9025.

Alright gentlemen, thanks for a great show. We will see you next week! And remember, here at MacVeritas, we give you "The Mac Truth, The Whole Mac Truth, and Nothing But The Mac Truth.

(Finish with MacVeritas Singing)

MacVeritas.com Weekly Podcast #21 - Update Tuesday

Intro

You are listening to the MacVeritas Weekly Podcast, Episode #21 for Feb 27 2008. MacVeritas is a proud member, and the cornerstone of the CraneStudio Podcast Network.

(MacVeritas Yell followed by Intro Music)

Hello and welcome to MacVeritas, I am Dan Crane, resident founder of MacVeritas, and every week I am joined by Damon Blackman, and Declan Fleming, two of my fellow Macheads. This wek we are joined by our special guest, PC Mike. We are here to combat FUD with Facts, and answer questions that listeners may have on using their Macintosh. So sit tight and enjoy the show!

This week on the MacVeritas Weekly Podcast, we are going to have:

- Apples latest Hardware and Software Updates
- PC Mikes trip to Cupertino
- MacVeritas Tip of the week
- Other Mac and Apple related topics
It looks like it is going to be another great show, so sit back, relax, and let’s get into a "Macintosh State of Mind".

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Word of the Week - "Update Tuesday" - Every week since the beginning of the year, it seems like Apple has been providing new products or making announcements for new products. Lets hope the streak continues.

- Does having an update every week make announcements seem less special?
- Can Apple sustain this for the rest of the year?
- Still to come iPhone SDK updated cinema displays, OS updates every 6 to 8 weeks or so,
- Not much hardware left to update, iPhone w/3G, Cinema displays, iMacs?
- For hardware product info checkout ( http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/ )
MacVeritas.com News
Item 1 - iTunes feedback is always appreciated, we see the subscriber numbers increasing, so we know somebody is listening. If you get a chance, do a search on the iTunes store for the MacVeritas, find the podcast, and leave some positive feedback for us. We would greatly appreciate it.

Item 2 - As usual call 858.736.9025.

Item 3 - leave feedback at macveritas@gmail.com.

Item 4 - Note that in the podcast, if you right click on the podcast episode that you have downloaded and look at the description, it contains the show script.

item 5 - Note on how we have been recording and editing the podcast (using actual audio files instead of just Skype recorded. Each person send me the recorded file which sounds clean, no static etc. Then I combine them all. Gives a cleaner richer sound.

Topics

PC Mikes Trip to Cupertino
- Deciding to use Keynote vs MacOffice Powerpoint
- Using Keynote
- Seeing Uncle Steve
Apple's New Penryn MacBook Pro
( http://www.anandtech.com/mac/showdoc.aspx?i=3240 )
( http://www.macworld.com/article/132255/2008/02/macbookair.html )

MacBook Pros
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2GB memory
200GB hard drive1
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NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 256MB
Ships: 1-3 business days
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2.5GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
2GB memory
250GB hard drive1
Double-layer SuperDrive
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 512MB
Ships: 2-4 business days
Free Shipping
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2.5GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
2GB memory
250GB hard drive1
Douple-layer SuperDrive
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 512MB
Ships: 2-4 business days
Free Shipping
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MacBook
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2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
1GB memory
120GB hard drive1
Combo drive
Ships: Within 24 hours
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2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
2GB memory
160GB hard drive1
Double-layer SuperDrive
Ships: Within 24 hours
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$1,299.00
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2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
2GB memory
250GB hard drive1
Double-layer SuperDrive
Ships: Within 24 hours
Free Shipping
$1,499.00
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AOL unvels Xdrive, 5GB backup plan for Macs
( http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/02/25/aol.xdrive.5gb.backup/ )
- Competes with .mac
- .mac offers 10GB storage for email and files ($99/yr)
- AOL 5GB for Free or 50GB for $99
- XDrive is an adobe AIR app ( http://www.xdrive.com/desktop-lite/ )
- Dan jsut used .MAc to backup 2.5GB of personal docs
- It took about 12-hours to upload it all
- I used Backup program offered free to .Mac subscribers
- Also use i to backup files to an external drive

Passwords
- I found "Make-a-Pass" Dashboard Widget
(http://andrew.hedges.name/widgets/index.html#makeapass )
- How do you select your passwords?
- Do you use any strange characters?
- How long are they generally
- Do you ever use password generators?
- Does work require that you change your passwords?
- Do you have a bios password or just use OS password

Mac Tip of the week
- Making a desktop Printer to drag and drop documents
- Open Preferences
- Open up Print & Fax"
- Drag printer icons on the left into Leopard
- Now you can drag a document and print it to that printer! Not bad!

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Well, thanks to Damon and Declan for your insights and participation on the MacVeritas Weekly Podcast. MacVeritas is a proud member, and the cornerstone of the CraneStudio Podcast Network. Thanks also to our sponsors this week…. we couldn't do this show without their support and existence.

As usual if you have an questions or comments, feel free to post them on our website or feel free to email us at macveritas@gmail.com and leave us voicemail on skype at MacVeritas or call us at 858.736.9025.

Alright gentlemen, thanks for a great show. We will see you next week! And remember, here at MacVeritas, we give you "The Mac Truth, The Whole Mac Truth, and Nothing But The Mac Truth.

(Finish with MacVeritas Singing)

MacVeritas.com Weekly Podcast #20 - Integration

Intro

You are listening to the MacVeritas Weekly Podcast, Episode #20 for Feb 20 2008. MacVeritas is a proud member, and the cornerstone of the CraneStudio Podcast Network.

(MacVeritas Yell followed by Intro Music)

Hello and welcome to MacVeritas, I am Dan Crane, resident founder of MacVeritas, and every week I am joined by Damon Blackman, and Declan Fleming, two of my fellow Macheads. We are here to combat FUD with Facts, and answer questions that listeners may have on using their Macintosh. So sit tight and enjoy the show!

This week on the MacVeritas Weekly Podcast, we are going to have:

- Are Mac Users Snobs

- Is your Mac Rosetta Free

- Mail and iCal should they be combined?

- Other Mac and Apple News items

It looks like it is going to be another great show, so sit back, relax, and let’s get into a "Macintosh State of Mind".

Word of the Week - Integration - The newest article on the website is on the possible combining of iCal and Mail.

MacVeritas.com News

Item 1 - iTunes feedback is always appreciated, we see the subscriber numbers increasing, so we know somebody is listening. If you get a chance, do a search on the iTunes store for the MacVeritas, find the podcast, and leave some positive feedback for us. We would greatly appreciate it.

Item 2 - As usual call 858.736.9025.

Item 3 - leave feedback at macveritas@gmail.com.

Topics

*Are Mac Users Snobs?
http://www.thestreet.com/video/index.html?bcpid=1078966384&bclid=1137812485&bctid=1420178886

• Mac users more likely to use teeth-whitening products
• Mac users bought on average five new pairs of sneakers in the last year
• More likely to buy organic food
• More likely to frequent Starbucks
• More likely to own a hybrid car
• Mac users are perfectionists
• More likely to use notebooks
• Prefer to drive station wagons
• More likely to pay more for green products
• More likely to pay for downloaded music

Imagine This - Apple to Combine Mail, iCal and Addressbook -Apple Mail
- LeopardMail
- MailCal
- Incorporate iCal into main and contacts
- Thunderbird 3 Mail and Calendar integration
(http://groups.google.com/group/mozilla.dev.planning/browse_thread/thread/5d412c95e2f04a73/b300a4e3be26db25 )

Is your Mac Rosetta Free?
- Open Activity monitor
- Select "All Processes"
- Look at the column called "Kind"
- If you see Rosetta then there are old PowerPC programs,
- Do you have any Rosetta processes running?

Closing

Start Exit Music

Well, thanks to Damon and Declan for your insights and participation on the MacVeritas Weekly Podcast. MacVeritas is a proud member, and the cornerstone of the CraneStudio Podcast Network. Thanks also to our sponsors this week….Air and the Sun, we couldn't do this show without their support and existence.

As usual if you have an questions or comments, feel free to post them on our website or feel free to email us at macveritas@gmail.com and leave us voicemail on skype at MacVeritas or call us at 858.736.9025.

Alright gentlemen, thanks for a great show. We will see you next week! And remember, here at MacVeritas, we give you "The Mac Truth, The Whole Mac Truth, and Nothing But The Mac Truth.

(Finish with MacVeritas Singing)