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This page lists all the files that are changed in the Mac OS X 10.3.2...

As noted on Slashdot, Microsoft is starting to charge licensing fees for the FAT file system that they hold Patents on. The two licenses described are for solid state media manufacturers and consumer devices -- such as portable digital audio players. As Apple's iPod uses the FAT32 format for Windows support... but it's entirely unclear the effect of this licensing program will have on ...

Virgin Entertainment Group is launching its own online music service in early...

The New York Post reports on Hollywood speculation that Steve Jobs might be under consideration for a spot on Disney's board of directors... or more. Eisner, however, does not like Jobs, and Pixar and Disney are currently in negotiations for future movie production/distribution...

An unverified report claims new PowerBooks... Tuesday (Dec 2). The PowerBooks are not particularly due for a release, so unclear what an update would bring. Update: Apparently, this was not true. ...

An unreleased Griffin Technology product? The Sight Light? [Pix Removed from Griffin's Pages] Here's a Mirror....

AppleInsider claims that 750VX from IBM will provide Apple with a replacement for Motorola's G4. The 750VX is said to be a G3 varient with Altivec technology. Earlier rumors of the 750VX appeared in May 2003 with similar claims. ...

ThinkSecret reports that Apple is working on firmware updates to the PowerMac G5 which should provide some minor enhancements. The update is to be available for download when...

Steve Jobs is rumored to appear at the Premiere of Lord of the Rings: Return of the King. The Premiere is to take place in New Zealand on December...

An unconfirmed report suggests that we may see a low-end/cheaper 5GB iPod introduced from Apple as early as the November 28th, 2003 In-Store Apple event. It has already been revealed that the event will bring 10% discounts on current iPods and music-related purchases. Steve Jobs has previously expressed interest in creating a cheaper iPod, but claimed "We just don't know how to do it...

Amazon is offering 3 deals with the purchase of a new Mac. Free Airport Extreme card with iMac purchase Free iBelkin FreePort II backpack with iBook Free iSight Webcam with PowerBook. Link: Gifts from Apple! ...

This post on Spymac claims that based on conversations with a Griffin rep at Mac Expo, Griffin is planning on introducing a new product to be called the "Griffin Tech iTalk". According to the post, the new product will be similar to the recently released Belkin Voice Recorder. However, the design and quality is said to be improved as well as the addition of a Line-In connector to allow the ...

Apple has released a new Mac OS X 10.3.2 build to developers. Changes include File sharing, directory services, font management, FileVault, USB, Graphics drivers, networking, AFP Server, WebDAV, PostScript printing and International text. ...

Mac OS X 10.3.2 7D12 has been seeded to Apple Developers. MacNews.net.tc lists changes in USB, Graphics Drivers, AFP server, WebDAV and international...

From the "what if?" department.... At least one report claims that we'll see a 20" iMac as early as tomorrow (Nov 18th). Whether this design would incorporate the rumored case redesign or simply a top-heavy version of the current iMacs is not clear. Previous rumors have pointed towards 19" iMacs... but have not yet materialized. Last week, there were rumors that significant...

Amazon is offering discounts on new iPods. Free shipping. 10GB iPod - $284.84 20GB iPod - $379.84 40GB iPod - $474.84...

With the final Top-500 Supercomputer rankings to be released on Sunday, The New York Times reports that IBM has built a dishwasher-sized prototype computer with 512 PowerPC 440 processors that ranks 73rd in the world. The computer is part of an ongoing project to build a a new supercomputer for the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories. This project is targeted to be completed by 2005...

According to an anonymous report... In light of the ongoing difficulties in incorporating desktop-class processors (such as the PowerPC 970) into the PowerBook, Apple and IBM have laid the foundation for an architectural revamp of the PowerPC to produce an ultra low power 64-bit mobile processor. According to this report, the upcoming mobile PowerPC will be part of a 300 series of...