Apple Archive

Apple: FW Drives, Spotty LCDs, Jaguar Fixes, Printing, Airport, Java 3D

Submitted by Bascule 2003-11-01 Apple 29 Comments

Apple Computer said Friday that it plans to issue an update to older versions of Mac OS X to fix security flaws that were patched as part of the new Panther. Read on for more Apple news.

Palo Alto Mac OS X Panther Festivities

Eugenia Loli 2003-10-25 Apple 64 Comments

All Apple Stores nationwide last night re-opened their doors at 8 PM for their queued Apple fans to enter. OSNews was present, so check inside for a write up of the event and some pictures.

Apple Buying Guide: Is it Time to Own a Mac?

Eugenia Loli 2003-10-23 Apple 166 Comments

Admit it, you do want to own a Mac. But for some specific reasons --mostly higher prices, especially out of US-- most of the people don't take the big decision to try out Macs. Yesterday Apple released brand new iBooks and updated eMacs, which in conjuction to the existing G4 PowerMacs, come in very affordable prices. Dive in to see some simple feature comparisons between Mac models and prices, which can help you make the big step towards Mac OS X. The time is right, prices are right, feature-set is right too and Christmas is coming soon!

New G4 iBooks, Updated eMacs Released

Submitted by mac guy 2003-10-22 Apple 100 Comments

It looks like the G3's days are over, as Apple announced today new iBooks and eMacs with a range of enhancements, including G4 processors. The new machines also sport Airport Extreme, Bluetooth, USB 2.0, and slot-loading combo drives. All models ship with Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther). The 12" iBook gets a 800Mhz G4 while the 14" models get a choice of 933Mhz or 1Ghz. The eMac is 1 Ghz.

NYT: Apple Supercomputer Update

Submitted by Ikshaar 2003-10-22 Apple 8 Comments

The New York Times has an update on the progress of the Mac G5-based supercomputer at Virginia Tech University. The cluster, made up of 1,100 G5s with 2,200 processors has been successfuly tested in recent days, but final performance numbers will not be released until next month at a supercomputer industry event. Update: Even more news about it.

XServe G5 Claimed on Apple’s XGrid Mailing List

Submitted by Kelly McNeill 2003-10-21 Apple 14 Comments

Ever since Apple introduced G5's towers, many have asked if the company would eventually release an XServe based on the fast new processor. Although Apple hasn't said anything officially, it would appear that the company made them available to select individuals for testing purposes. A support message posted on the new XGrid mailing list is very telling. A brief osViews post has all the details.

Xgrid: Apple to Take on Parallel and Distributed Computing?

Eugenia Loli 2003-10-12 Apple 26 Comments

Apple is developing a distributed/parallel computing solution called Xgrid, according to ThinkSecret. Apple recently put up a mailing list, "xgrid-users". According to the page, the mailing list is for discussion regarding use and deployment of Xgrid. No archived messages exist. The page describes Xgrid as "Apple's solution for parallel and distributed high performance computing."

From Linux to OS X; Dissapointed by the Dual G5; Macs vs PCs

Eugenia Loli 2003-10-10 Apple 78 Comments

Three interesting Mac-related articles on the net today: "Macs vs PCs", "From Linux to OS X" and "A Disappointing Look At Apple’s Dual G5 Tower. Not The Machine I thought It Was" (article updated).

Apple Revives Switcher Campaign

David Adams 2003-10-08 Apple 26 Comments

Apple discontined its "Switcher" ad campaign a few months ago, amid speculation that it was not performing as well as hoped. Though we still may not see anymore stoned girls extolling the virtues of Macs on TV anymore, Apple has posted several new Switcher stories on its web site.

Apple’s Dual 2-GHz G5 by the Numbers

Eugenia Loli 2003-10-05 Apple 66 Comments

"It's clear from two weeks of testing that Apple's new Power Mac G5 dual 2-GHz machine is the fastest thing the company has ever produced. And while you can debate benchmarks until eternity, it certainly appears poised to meet or beat anything now out on the Windows side." Read the review at ComputerWorld. In the meantime, according to sources, Apple plans to offer new iBooks soon.

Apple’s New Powerbook Shines

David Adams 2003-09-30 Apple 103 Comments

Here is our review of the new 1.25 GHz 15" Powerbook G4.

Steve Jobs: Apple Would Like More Market Share; Panther Gets Closer

Eugenia Loli 2003-09-21 Apple 108 Comments

"Apple would like more market share, but making the 'best personal computer' is top goal", Apple CEO Steve Jobs said recently. Additionally, the Mac OS X 10.2.8 update was released internally late last week, sources confirmed to ThinkSecret. Sources also speculated that the update will be provided to users Monday or next week. Separately, Apple seeded build 7B72 of Panther Server to developers on Thursday, posting two installation discs as well as a Server Admin CD.

PC Magazine Reviews Dual 2 GHz G5

Kevin05 2003-09-20 Apple 55 Comments

PC Magazine has reviewed Apple's new dual 2 GHz G5 PowerMac. They say that the performance of Apple's new top of the line workstation is "generally as fast as the best Intel-based workstations currently available". Read the review over at PC Magazine.

Apple Upgrades its Lineup

Submitted by James Alcasid 2003-09-16 Apple 79 Comments

In the Apple conference in Paris, Jobs spoke of the new 15" Powerbook, the updated 12" and 17" Powerbooks, the new Bluetooth keyboard and mouse and he re-iterated that Panther will be out before the end of the year and that G5 will reach 3GHz by the end of next summer.

IBM Intranet Post States Apple Had Considered Switching to Intel

Submitted by charles 2003-09-13 Apple 30 Comments

Yesterday IBM published a story on their Intranet promoting their Technology Group and their relationship to Apple with regard to the PowerPC 970. This article has been made available to MacRumors. The item offers some unique insight into Apple, and their relationship with IBM as well as Apple's thoughts on the alternative, Intel.

MacWorld: Dual 2GHz Power Mac G5 is New Mac Speed King

Eugenia Loli 2003-09-12 Apple 84 Comments

"Macworld Lab's first test results are in on all of Apple's new Power Mac G5 towers. We've tested all three models, and found them be clearly faster than the previous generation of Power Macs. The two single-processor models are generally as fast or faster than the top-of-the-line dual-processor 1.42GHz Power Mac G4, and the dual-processor 2GHz Power Mac G5 is clearly the reigning Mac speed king by a wide margin." Read it at MacWorld.

Who Killed Apple Computer?

Submitted by Chris Van Buskirk 2003-09-12 Apple 40 Comments

In a weblog sponsored by the Apple Computer History website, a former Apple marketing director admits that he, assisted by everyone who worked at Apple with him, "killed" the company. He cites a culture of "individual brilliance and group stupidity." A Wired News article has more details and responses from some of his Apple contemporaries.

InfoWorld: Moving to a Mac

Eugenia Loli 2003-09-07 Apple 65 Comments

Chad Dickerson, CTO at InfoWorld, takes a ride with a forgotten 450 Mhz G4 Mac on his workplace and moves it home. Soon, he would be so impressed that the Mac would replace his Linux home server and one of his two Windows PCs. Last week, Chad gave us his opinion regarding Linux too.

Apple Corporate Briefing: $4.5 Bn in Cash

Eugenia Loli 2003-09-05 Apple 28 Comments

Apple CFO Fred Anderson yesterday led a corporate update at the Smith Barney Citigroup Tech Conference. Anderson said that Apple was in an incredibly strong financial position with over $4.5 billion in cash and only $300 million in long-term debt, which is due in February of next year. Apple has managed to survive the downturn by using innovation, he said.

Apple Shooting for Supercomputer Heights

Eugenia Loli 2003-09-02 Apple 40 Comments

The company lands a big customer for its Power Mac G5: Virginia Tech, which will use 1,100 G5s as part of a cluster designed to make the list of the world's largest supercomputers. In the meantime, Apple delays the shipping of its dual-processor Power Mac G5 to individual consumers, opting instead to send the first of the fast desktops to schools, Europe and selected customers.