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Apple has seeded Mac OS X 10.3.2 Build 7D20. 7D18 was just seeded on December...

Ain't it Cool News reports that Pixar is starting their own 2D Animation...

MacBidouille claims that Apple resellers will not receive more Apple products until February. The official reason is due to the holidays, but MacBidouille speculates that it fits with new product introductions in...

Last week there were last minute claims that PowerBooks would see revisions on Tuesday. Tuesday came and went without any new releases... which seemed to effectively bury that rumor. But, again, there are again new hints that PowerBooks may see speed bumps this Tuesday... with suggestions of speeds toping out at 1.42GHz 17" PowerBooks with 1.33 GHz 15" PowerBooks. Is this the same old...

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...