Michael Jardeen: ...mac, x and mecomments and articles related to the macintosh and os x(Untitled)- January 28, 2004 Gates takes a side-swipe at Apple, Linux security As the MyDoom virus spread rapidly across the Internet on Monday, Bill Gates extolled the value of such attacks and warned against other operating systems' complacency ... "A high volume system like Windows that has been thoroughly tested will be by far the most secure," Gates told the audience at the Developing Software for the future Microsoft Platform conference at London's Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre. "To say a system is secure...http://radio.weblogs.com/0100258/categories/macXAndMe/2004/01/28.html#a944 (Untitled)- January 24, 2004 Apple's core: The Mac turns 20 Despite Microsoft's dominance, Apple fans remain loyal Its dedicated users are so passionate they're often described as religious about their love for the machine. Twenty years ago, on January 24, 1984, Apple Computer launched the Macintosh. It contained virtually unknown features, including simple icons, and an odd little attachment called a mouse...more CNN 20 years ago today computers were turned from machines without personality, to machines you could...http://radio.weblogs.com/0100258/categories/macXAndMe/2004/01/24.html#a941 (Untitled)- January 16, 2004 Dancing to oblivion the M$ way... Last year Microsoft made three decisions that it will come to see as the beginning of it's fall from dominance. The little things are what kill you in the end. Makes me think of the second level manager who said it isn't the last sick day that cost you the job, it's the 1st day you just stay home because you don't feel like going to work. One event was it's decision to expose it's source code to the Chinese government in a failed attempt to stave off Linux...http://radio.weblogs.com/0100258/categories/macXAndMe/2004/01/16.html#a936 (Untitled)- January 11, 2004 So what's the big deal Are you wondering about the big HPApple iPod deal You should be. It was the big deal that didn't get done in time to spin our heads at the Macworld keynote. It's a huge deal that trumps Dell, and deals a blow to M$'s desire to own the music market with it's pathetic Windows Media Format. For a great insight into the deal go check out bill palmer's commentary. Stay tune...mjhttp://radio.weblogs.com/0100258/categories/macXAndMe/2004/01/10.html#a934 |