If any of you still regarded software patent as something positive, please consider the fact that the anti-virus specialist company McAfee registered a US patent (nr. 6,732,157) that is very likely to lock the market of anti-spam softwares. Here is the description:
"comprehensive anti-spam system, method, and computer program product for filtering unwanted e-mail messages"
They also describe the methods to fight against spam.
You know resellers haven't had G5s in stock for a few days now and just like the Apple Store, say they'll be available in 7 to 10 days. One of them more precisely states G5s will be in stock from June 4th.
Now, nothing tells us it will be the same or new ones...
Regularly, Apple is updating its tech notes normally reserved to computer technicians.
Apple Insiders has discovered in one of the most recent G5-dedicated tech notes, info which could one more time reveal some features of the upcoming G5 revision before it is officially announced.
On the right you can see the first G5 version, whereas on the left is the new version [No more now for we had to suppress the pictures — (s.) Kalomir].
You can easily identify differences which are not found in any of the current G5 models. The new motherboard is shorter, almost a square shape, but the most striking one is the size of the processor/heatsink block!!
What could be underneath, what processor type is below??
It is absolutely possible that his "new G" is in fact the one which was planned to be released few month ago if IBM was not facing problem to produce the PPC970fx. But then, why having such a huge heatsink block, PPC970fx are 90nm engraved, so they should heat less?
So 2 solutions:
- On Appleinsiders web site there is a scale 1 size photo where it is possible to see that the "new G5" do not have the fan in front of the processor/heatsink block; so it might be that the block is now including fans to improve the cooling of the processor(s) and reduce the noise; or Apple is using such a huge heatsink that processor-dedicated fans are not necessary anymore (but unlikely).
- the other hypothesis is a bit more audacious... instead of PPC970fx, processors could actually be PPC975. Why not? IBM has already announced those Power5-derived processors last year?
Nevertheless, this "new G5" definitely looks like a new model, but it is also not so much surprising since it is about time to release an update for the PMG5, knowing that there are very small stocks of any models (except 1.6GHz), and that due to an expected revision, PMG5 sells are low.
Macway is now shipping the AluICE external hard drives.
The offering is declined in Firewire 400 or Firewire 800 & USB2. The storage capacity ranges from 80 to 400 GB. Currently, only the FW 800 are readily available, the FW400 models will come later this month.
We will soon test the high end model, the 400 GB FW 800.
http://www.macway.com
The worldwide partnership between Sony (with its online music store, Sony Connect) and Fast Food giant McDonald's officially started tonight.
As with the Apple-Pepsi competition earlier this year, one will have the chance to win songs with the purchase of a meal.
This big campain will test the Apple iTMS leadership against real giant competitors.
A new version of the Airport drivers is available through S.U. (not available via Apple's website yet, apparently)
This update provides improved AirPort Extreme wireless networking software and is recommended for all customers with an AirPort Extreme enabled computer.
New functionnalities
Enhanced networking reliability during certain memory intensive operations.
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Source : Clubic (in French)
During the MedPi 2004 expo in sunny Monaco, most Wi-Fi manufacturers showcased their newest technologies boasting speeds up to 125 Mbits/s.
To achieve (in laboratory like environment...) this throughoutput, they do not use 2 cards in parallel, but only one with a very optimized protocol. Headers and packets are smaller. Of course, realworld throughoutput will be well below those levels, but for a start, that's not too shabby. Maybe one day Apple will offer a 125 Mbits/s version of Airport. Well, they would have to find a name that screams better than "Extreme"...
Thank you Bruno for the heads up
I just acquired a card that might very well draw the attention of Macbidouille/Hardmac regulars.
It's a USB2/FireWire/Gigabit Ethernet combo card, but the most interesting part of this card (card manufactured by SIIG) is the price of 90 Euros ! I bought it through the webshop www.pearl.fr
It is not supported officially on OS X, but the USB and Firewire parts are natively supported by the Mac, and, since the NIC part features a Realtek chip, you just need to download and install the appropriate driver from Realtek's website : http://www.realteak.com.tw (The stable driver is for 10.2 but there is a beta driver for 10.3)
Everything works as expected in my AGP G4 Powermac Rev1, as well as in my Beige G3 running 10.3
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