PC World has posted a list of the first 100 “.com” domains registered. Symbolics.com was the first. Xerox was # 7. Adobe, #42. Apple, #64. Microsoft isn’t on the list.
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A Sick Steve Means a Sick Apple?
My health is a private matter. Your health is a private matter. Steve Jobs’ health is not a private matter. Steve Jobs’ health is Apple’s health. When Jobs, a pancreatic cancer survivor, shows up gaunt in public or acknowledges that he is not going to show up in public at all, the company’s stock price dives.
… Apple’s record of being less than forthcoming has left us to wonder: Is Jobs too sick to attend the January show? Are Apple strategists concerned that he could become too sick by then, or even look too sick by then? Would they rather not deal with the questions and speculation should he show up healthy, but with the sniffles or looking thin or tired?
Apple Interactive Television Box on eBay
Ever heard of the Apple Interactive Television Box? Wikipedia:
The Apple Interactive Television Box was a set-top box developed by Apple Computer (now Apple Inc.) in partnership with a number of national telecommunications firms, including British Telecom and Belgacom amongst others. Prototypes of the unit were tested in parts of the United States and Europe from 1994 to 1995, but the product was cancelled shortly thereafter, and was never mass produced or marketed.
Lenovo Launches Dual-Screen Notebook
And it got beat to death with an ugly stick. I don’t see this going anywhere. The thing is 11 pounds and $3,600. And somewhat pointless.
Mac Mini Rumors Abound
The Mac mini is an oddball. Some people view it as the “ Starter Mac,” (fueled by Apple’s BYODKM concept) while others use the tiny desktops as servers. The unit has fans all over the place (myself included), but Apple hasn’t updated the machine since August 2007. It is the only Mac left with 802.11g instead of 802.11n. This has lead to many people claiming the Mac mini was dead or dying.
However, in the last few weeks, rumors have been popping up across the Internet that the Mac mini is about to get a refresh. Macenstein has posted two images of the next-generation Mac mini. Fake or not, I think they’re close. Apple’s new “unibody” construction system would work well on the Mac mini, which is now comprised of two major parts- the outer case, and the guts, which are built on the foot. Having everything built into the case would not only allow for a smaller Mac mini, it would be far stronger- right now, the top can flex with weight on top of the unit.
Dell Attacks Apple’s "Green" Ads
Dell:
We wish Apple would be more bold in making a difference rather than making ads. If they do both, then fantastic, run all the ads you want. But don’t forget what this is all about.
Yikes. In the same post, Dell outlines what they’re doing to make their products more environmentally friendly. The company’s efforts are praiseworthy, but picking on another company just comes across as childish. And yes, that includes these guys.
Mac User to Give Apple Silent Treatment
For 25 years, a very loyal and passionate Mac community has descended upon the halls of Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA to see, hear, and learn more about the computers they love. By announcing their departure from this beloved show hosted by IDG, Apple is sending a message to the entire community–professionals, hobbyists, media, Mac User Groups, and even IDG themselves–that they care nothing for the community who supported them through thick and thin.
Some Historical Context, Re: Macworld
Later on, Sculley confided to me and to my partner, Bart Rhoades, that the first Macworld Expo had saved Apple. He complained that Jobs and his team were so burned out from getting the Mac out the door that they had accomplished virtually nothing since. Users were clamoring for more memory, a hard drive, faster boot-up, a color monitor and other enhancements. Macintosh sales had started off with a bang, thanks to the 1984 Super Bowl commercial and to the Mac’s ease of use and graphic capabilities, but by 1985, sales had slowed considerably.
Mac Plus + G4 Cube = Awesome
Flickr user charles_mangin:
Transplanting the innards of a G4 Cube into the body of a Mac Plus.
It’s as awesome as I hoped it would be.
[Via Newton Poetry.]
Mactini: All the Apple Netbook You’ll Need
British comedian Peter Serafinowicz has come up with the “Mactini.” [Via Gizmodo.]
Parallels 4.0 for Mac Gets Reviewed
I don’t want to seem like I’m completely ripping Parallels Desktop 4. There is no doubt that this is a great program feature-wise, and in a few months, when the code is polished, it will be an easily recommendable upgrade. As it stands, though, I just can’t suggest that people make the jump unless they are prepared to deal with some problems. It really is a shame that the bugs are so significant, since the Parallels programmers managed to get quad-core working for non-server Windows clients where VMware couldn’t. But launching too early has obviously come at a steep price.
Auto Industry Not Only Guys Hurting in Detroit
Beset by falling revenue, Detroit’s newspapers announced Tuesday that they plan to offer only three days of home delivery and will push their online editions instead, making the city the largest in the nation to have its daily papers undergo such a makeover.
“We’re here because we’re fighting for our survival,” Hunke said at a news conference. “We’re also here because we have an absolute resolve to not only save but rethink and rebuild two of the greatest newspapers in this country.”