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    Music is Say Anything by Manda and the Marbles
    Mandaandthemarbles.com
News
  Java and JavaScript issues in OS 10.3.9 effect some users
    After updating to Mac OS X 10.3.9, some systems may have issues with Java applications and Java-enabled websites when using Safari.
    Apple Computer acknowledged the problem late on Monday and posted a workaround to its Web site
    Apple said the problem can be fixed by reinstalling two earlier security patches: Java 1.4.2 Update 2 and Security Update 2005-002
  Safari has performance boost in 10.3.9
    According to the developer pages load 35% faster in new version.
  Adobe to acquire Macromedia
    All stock buyout valued at $3.4 billion
    Subject to approval of both board of directors and the government
    No details on fate of the products
  Apple Updates 20GB iPod Packaging
    Brings it inline to match the new iPod Photo packaging
    Black box with silver writing. 20GB iPod without 'Photo'
    No longer has silhouettes and replaces them with image of the iPod.
  Nine Inch Nails, 'The Hand that Feeds'
    Trent Reznor released Nine Inch Nails' new single, The Hand That Feeds, as a 70MB stuffed DMG file containing the entire song in Garageband format.
    Let's your play with, remix, change tempo, etc with his music.
  Tiger GOLD master leaked
    The 2.5 GB disk image of Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger build 8A428 started showing up on file sharing networks
  Whats not in new G5 PowerMacs
    Internal expansion slots will remain the same. No PCI-X 2.0 or PCI Express slots.
    Sources have indicated that the speed-bumped Power Mac G5 system will not feature SuperDrives with Blu-Ray support, and currently indications suggest that the towers will continue to use the single-core PowerPC 970FX processor.
  Apple announces FinalCut Studio Pro Suite, Shake 4
    Includes updated versions of Final Cut Pro, Motion and DVD Studio Pro and a new app, Soundtrack Pro.
    Suite will sell for $1299 USD, FinalCut Pro users can upgrade for $699 USD and Production Suite owners can upgrade for $499 USD
    All products will also be available separately
    Shake 4 was also announced.
Thoughts, Comments, Emails and Feedback
  Special Report: Scanning 35mm Negatives and Slides #4
    From listener Ara. 4 Part report on his experience converting photos and slides to digital. (3:15)
    Check out Ara's HDTV Podcast at htguys.com
  NiceCast Review
    Chris from Insanely Great Apps (3:13)
    NiceCast from Rogue Amoeba
  Cracked iPod Screens
    Listener 4th Gen iPod screen cracked
    Apple wants $250.00 to repair
    I found this site which offers replacement for $160 USD
  Darrell's Guide for New Mac Geeks #4
    Play guide (1:31)
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