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Hackers play attack a Mac

Dan Grabham

As far as security goes, Apple has had it easy. How Steve Jobs has laughed at Windows' ongoing security woes - not least during those annoying 'Get a Mac' ads.But popularity breeds contempt, so the saying goes. And with Apple's OS X-sporting hardware experiencing growth from the iPod halo effect, there's never been a more appealing time for a hacker to attack a Mac.
FULL article at Tech.co.uk

Electric Rain Releases Swift 3D v5.0 for the Macintosh...

Electric Rain Releases Swift 3D v5.0 for the Macintosh Along With Windows Update to Offer Extensive Support for Papervision3D

BOULDER, Colo., Dec. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Electric Rain(R) is opening new doors for Adobe(R) Flash(R) designers with the release of Swift 3D(R) v5.0 Macintosh and a v5.0 Windows update enabling export to the increasingly popular Papervision3D format. This new feature, alongside an already significant list of upgrades, adds even more export flexibility to the industry leading 3D tool for Flash.Papervision3D is an open source 3D engine for Flash that leverages ActionScript 3.0 and the Flash 9 player to draw true 3D and allow for real- time user interaction. Papervision3D utilizes the XML-based COLLADA file format to define the geometry of the models, and that information is rendered live via the Papervision3D engine within the Flash Player, making that 3D content accessible to over 93% of all web viewers.

Commander - Europe at War Available For Mac OS X

Freeverse and Slitherine are proud to announce the release of Commander - Europe at War for Mac OS X. A grand strategy game that has already garnered rave reviews as one of the top strategy games of the year, players must take control of either the Axis or the Allies during World War II. Commander - Europe at War is a high level turn-based strategy game that offers plenty of depth to satisfy seasoned wargamers while presenting an interface that’s easily accessible to newcomers as well.

Canoo.net Dashboard Widget for Mac OS X Now Available

Basel, Switzerland (PRWEB) December 11, 2007 -- A Canoo.net dashboard widget for Mac OS X is now available.Use this Mac widget to search for a German word in the Canoo.net dictionary.The free widget was developed by Canoo.net user Olaf Marzocchi and can be downloaded from the following page:
http://www.marzocchi.net/Olafsen/Software/CanooNetWidgetA mirror is available on the Canoo.net website at: http://www.canoo.net/services/ueberblick/LinksBookmarklets.html?lang=enInstalling the Canoo.net widget

Dock typing, AirPort, and sidebar tips for Lepoard

Dock typing, AirPort, and sidebar tips for LeopardBy Rob Griffiths

Another Tuesday, another handful of OS X 10.5 tips: Today we’ll learn how to keep our hands on the keyboard more when using the Dock and Stacks, find out more information about AirPort connections, and create sidebar shortcuts from unexpected places.

FULL article at MacWorld

Apple settles iPod lawsuit for $10 million

Apple settles iPod lawsuit for $10 million
By Jim Dalrymple

Apple on Wednesday agreed to settle a patent dispute with Burst.com, ending two years of litigation.

Under the agreement, Apple will pay Burst.com US$10 million and get access to Burst.com’s patent portfolio, ...

FULL artcile at MacWorld

Jumsoft Releases Operation 1.1 for Mac OS X

Jumsoft Releases Operation 1.1 for Mac OS X

Jumsoft has released Operation 1.1, an easy-to-use task management application for home-based or small businesses for Mac OS X. Operation 1.1 helps people organize and manage their projects and tasks. It has all the features required for personal or small business uses.

Operation 1.1 is perfect for those who don't have much time to learn complex project management applications. It is an easy-to-use and yet powerful application that lets you work with projects, tasks, milestones and project team members.

What's New: Compatibility with Leopard.
* New feature: Address Book integration and vcard import.
* Other small bug fixes.

System Requirements
Operation 1.1 requires Mac OS X Tiger 10.4.3 or later. The application is Universal Binary, so it will run on any Intel or PowerPC Mac. A single license of Operation 1.1 is $29.

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A dedicated group of Apple Macintosh experts launched Jumsoft in 2002 with the goal of creating and marketing exciting, easy-to-use and powerful applications for Mac OS X. Jumsoft most recently focused its attention on maximizing the potential of Apple's Keynote, quickly becoming the leading provider of Keynote themes and objects. Fresh small business software solutions are presently being developed for release later this year.

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Security Flaw Hits Apple’s Mac OS X 10.5 Mail. Again

Security Flaw Hits Apple’s Mac OS X 10.5 Mail. Again

An old security flaw that affects Apple Mail has reappeared in the latest version of Mac OS X.

Yesterday, Heise Security revealed that apparently Apple forgot to patch the security problem in Apple Mail that made it possible to inject disguised malignant code.

FULL article at eFluxMedia

Leopard is True Unix OS

Leopard is true Unix OS
Mac OS X recognised as true Unix by standards group
Jonny Evans

Apple's latest operating system, Leopard, has been declared a true breed of Unix by The Open Group.

The group is a vendor- and technology-neutral consortium that focuses on open standards and global interoperability.

It yesterday confirmed both Mac OS X Leopard and Mac OS X Server Leopard to have been awarded a certificate of conformance to the Unix 03 standard.

FULL article at MacWorld UK

Once you go Mac, you never go back

Once you go Mac, you never go back
Mac OS X Leopard should hit CU in fall 2008
Zach Keller

Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Apple stores across the nation release and demonstrate the wonders of Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard.

Leopard is the newest Macintosh server operating system, able to work on any Macintosh computer meeting system requirements found on the Apple Web site.

According to the Apple Web site, "Leopard is packed with over 300 new features, installs easily and works with the software and accessories you already have."

The Leopard comes with many new changes. The desktop is updated with a cohesive look to all of the programs and the hard drive, easier navigation with Quick Look and a handy application called Time Machine. This program keeps deleted programs just in case the user needs them later.

FULL article at The Campus Press