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  9th Security update of '07
    Security Update 2007-009 for both Mac OS X Leopard and Tiger .
    Fixes for security issues that could lead to unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution.
    Adobe Flash Player is updated to version 9.0.115.0 to close hole in iChat where a local attacker could start a video chat without your approval.
    Followed quickly by v1.1
      "addresses an issue introduced in Security Update 2007-009 that may cause Safari to unexpectedly quit when browsing to certain websites."
  Update fixes MacBook keyboard issues
    MacBook, MacBook Pro Software Update 1.1
    Fixes and issue were users experienced a temporary suspension of keyboard input which could last a minute or longer.
    Requires the 10.5.1 update
    One listener said there may be a second similar issue that is not fixed, where the trackpad and keyboard become unresponsive after waking from sleep.
  Lepoard Java 6 on the horizon
    Apple has seeded Java SE 6 Preview 8 for Leopard to developers.
      Sun's Java SE 6 for Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) and includes Java SE 6 version 1.6.0_01.
      Requires 10.5.1 and a 64-bit Intel Mac
    Apple also seeded Mac OS X 10.5.2 (9C7)
      76 bug fixes for memory leaks, various printing issues, SMB support and more.
      rumor: Fixes for stacks and the Dock. List view, view as icon or stack.
      May see 10.5.2 around Macworld.
  Leopard is Apple best OS Launch Ever
    In the first month, unit volume was up 20.5 percent and dollar volume was up 32.8 percent compared to Tiger's launch in May of 2005.
  iPhone Market share shows good growth
    Symbian published report from Canalys that says iPhone is the #2 in the US smartphone market.
      Behind Blackberry, but ahead of all Windows Mobile Smartphones
    NPD released a report that said as of September 2007 Apple sold 1.12 million iPhones, representing 27% of the US market
    iPods also selling well in December quarter
      Looking at early NPD data anaylsts predict Apple sold 24-35 million iPods in October and November
      Gene Munster predicts Apple will sell another 23.5 million in December
  New Firewire spec promises 4x performance
    New S3200 FireWire specification from the 1394 Trade Association will offer transfer speeds up to 3.2 gigabits per second.
    Will use the same connector and cables as the current Firewire 800
    The S3200 spec is set to be ratified in early February.
    Remind me why we use USB2 again?
  Apple and ThinkSecret Settle lawsuit
    Apple originally filed the lawsuit against Nick Ciarelli of ThinkSecret, in January of 2005 alledging misappropriation and disclosure of Apple's trade secrets, a violation of California law.
      This was over a correctly predicited leak about the sub-$500 Mac Mini
    In March 2005 Ciarelli and his lawyers from EFF filed a countersuit and Apple backed off.
    Details of the settlement were not disclosed, but ThinkSecret will cease publishing and Ciarelli is quoted as saying he is "very satisfied" with the deal.
    He began the site at 13 and is now 22 and a senior majoring in Social Studies at Harvard
    The lawyers fell this is really a loss for Apple thinking they settled because they didn't have a case. Plus Ciarelli was able to avoid disclosing his sources.
    In December of 2004 Apple filed similar suits against ThinkSecret, O'Grady's PowerPage and AppleInsider. In those cases a state appeals court ruled that online journalists enjoy the same rights as traditional media reporters to protect the confidentiality of their sources. Apple didn't appeal the decision.
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  A little wireless networking 101
    Listener Michael has a G4 Wired Mac Mini and is adding a new Macbook 802.11n wifi and was wondering about base stations and network compatibly
    Wired vs. WiFi
    LAN, when speed matters
    802.11 and the mixed b,g,n network.
  Sharing Photos and Music
    Turn on sharing in iPhoto and iTunes
      iPhoto->Preferences->Sharing tab
        Look for shared photos
        Share my photos and specify albums. Can even set a username and password
      iTunes->Preferences->Sharing tab
        Look for Shared Libraries
        Share My Library, then specify what to share. Can password protect the share.
    Move iPhoto Library to a shared volume
      Backup iPhoto Library
      Connect an external drive, Get Info, Check ignore permissions on this volume
      Copy iPhoto Library to this volume.
      Hold down option when starting iPhoto, select Choose Library... and select the library on the external. Do for each user.
      Only one user can be accessing the library at a time.
      This tip can also work with a sparse disk image in the /Users/Shared/ folder. You will need to mount the image before launching iPhoto, place in Startup Items
    Move iTunes Library to a shared volume
      Similar to the iPhoto methods with a big gotcha. The iTunes Library and iTunes Library.xml files.
      before moving to shared volume consolidate.
        Preferences-->Advanced. Check"
          Keep iTunes Music Folder Organized
          Copy files to ITunes Music Folder When Adding to Library
        Advanced-->Consolidate Library...
      New files added from different accounts won't show up in other library. Use the Advanced->Consolidate Library or drag the iTunes Music Folder onto the Library in iTunes.
      Play counts, Playlists, etc won't sync.
        Use a tool like Martian Slingshot
        Move the iTunes Library and iTunes Library.xml files to the shared volume and then create symbolic links (from terminal) in the Home/Music/iTunes folder. (Not really recommended)
  Save "broken" old mac with a new battery
    Play comment from Thomas
    Battery used to keep settings in memory like clock settings, also PRAM settings, etc.
    Explain CUDA
    Motherboard batteries can be picked up at RadioShack in the US.
  Apple "refurbished" products
    Listener Scott was wondering about a deal on a new iMac 24-inch 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo on Craigslist for$1550 vs. the same model from Apple as "refurbished" ($1549).
    On Apple store website at bottom left you will find the Special Deals including "refurbished" products.
    I love refurbished. Good savings, same warranty. Has probably had better QA than a new item.
    Each Apple Certified Refurbished Product:
      is fully tested (including full burn-in testing).
      is refurbished with replacement parts for any defective modules identified in testing.
      is put through a thorough cleaning process and inspection.
      is repackaged (including appropriate manuals, cables, new boxes, etc.).
      includes the operating software originally shipped with the unit and the custom software offered with that system.
      is given a new refurbished part number and serial number.
      is placed into a Final QA inspection prior to being added to sellable refurbished stock.
    "Refreshed" products in the Apple retail stores are different.
  Previous system folders and 2nd Application folders.
    Listener Steve has been using Leopard for 2 months and still has the "previous" system folder from his archive and install of Leopard. Everything has been working fine. Can he delete it now?
      Also has a Tiger SuperDuper backup and Time Machine running.
    Also noticed a second "Applications" folder in his Home directory, but with no applications in it. Default one is at the root of the drive with all his apps.
  Holiday Mailing Labels from Address Book
    Brain wanted to use Address Book to print Avery labels for holiday cards.
    Trouble in getting the name field to print all names in a family. John Doe, Jane, and Billy or John Doe and Family.
    Trick is having entries for each family member and then using the "Related Names" field
      Address Book --> Preferences --> Add Field
      Choose 'Related Names', if it is grayed out it is already added.
    Now click edit on the main card "John Doe" and add related names.
      Click the "+" symbol and select the appropriate label like "spouse" and add the entry.
      As long as there is another entry with that name at the same address it will combine the names on the label
      Add "Family' as spouse to get 'John Doe and Family'
    Why Apple can't just let you edit the Address Book printed label template and add the fields you want is beyond me.
    To print the labels choose print if the advanced options aren't visible click the blue expansion arrow next to the printer selector.
      Under the Address Book settings select Mailing Labels as the style
      In the Layout Tab select the mailing label style, such as standard Avery Templates
      In the 'Label' tab you can customize which address to use like home or office. Also change font's and add a label image.
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