Amazon steals Audible.com away from Apple.

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  Maybe not steal, but it’s a scoop for sure, Audible.com has for a long time been iPod friendly. It’s understood that this is a great vehicle for the Amazon Kindle plans.
  
  The Kindle in its next generation (nick named Spindel) is rumored to also play MP3 files. With it’s WWAN(Wifi) connection, you’ll be able do download text or audio of you’re favorite books, maybe they will even hook in unbox, having the full portable entertainment system!
  
  Apple probably should have bought up Audible.com, and added its catalogue to the already established iTunes audible books section. It’s starting to look like a Amazon – Apple war this year.
  

Kindle Information

Product Overview

• Revolutionary electronic-paper display provides a sharp, high-resolution screen that looks and reads like real paper.
• Simple to use: no computer, no cables, no syncing.
• Wireless connectivity enables you to shop the Kindle Store directly from your Kindle—whether you’re in the back of a taxi, at the airport, or in bed.
• Buy a book and it is auto-delivered wirelessly in less than one minute.
• More than 90,000 books available, including more than 90 of 112 current New York Times® Best Sellers.
• New York Times® Best Sellers and all New Releases $9.99, unless marked otherwise.
• Free book samples. Download and read first chapters for free before you decide to buy.
• Top U.S. newspapers including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post; top magazines including TIME, Atlantic Monthly, and Forbes—all auto-delivered wirelessly.
• Top international newspapers from France, Germany, and Ireland; Le Monde, Frankfurter Allgemeine, and The Irish Times—all auto-delivered wirelessly.
• More than 250 top blogs from the worlds of business, technology, sports, entertainment, and politics, including BoingBoing, Slashdot, TechCrunch, ESPN's Bill Simmons, The Onion, Michelle Malkin, and The Huffington Post—all updated wirelessly throughout the day.
  Lighter and thinner than a typical paperback; weighs only 10.3 ounces.
• Holds over 200 titles.
• Long battery life. Leave wireless on and recharge approximately every other day. Turn wireless off and read for a week or more before recharging. Fully recharges in 2 hours.
• Unlike WiFi, Kindle utilizes the same high-speed data network (EVDO) as advanced cell phones—so you never have to locate a hotspot.
• No monthly wireless bills, service plans, or commitments—we take care of the wireless delivery so you can simply click, buy, and read.
• Includes free wireless access to the planet's most exhaustive and up-to-date encyclopedia—Wikipedia.org.
• Email your Word documents and pictures (.JPG, .GIF, .BMP, .PNG) to Kindle for easy on-the-go viewing.
• Included in the box: Kindle wireless reader, Book cover, Power adapter, USB 2.0 cable

                

Air Ships, Movies on Hold - APPLE take 3?

The Macbook Air started shipping today! Meeting the predicted sale dates.

Apple also announced that the free Apple TV software update enabling movie rentals is not quite finished and will now be available in another week or two.

Delays are nothing new to Apple, but it's better that they launch the update with a solid code release, as the Take 2 Movie rental system needs to be bug free, so Apple can hit the ground running in it's fight to take on Amazon Unbox.

Most iPod users are finding out the the .WMV format needs to be converted to .MP4(h.264) in order to play Unbox movies on thier iPods. Looks like both companies will hopefully end up creating a price war, and heat up the DRM Free issue in the Movie Purchase download arena.

                

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Finally a Windows Movie Editing Software that works well!

Finally!! Movie creation software that starts to compare with what Mac owners have enjoyed for years. It' s new Microsoft Vista interface and the vastly improved editing features make creating home movies far more enjoyable. The countless hours I spent editing and using horribly inadequate transformations are gone. Being able to incorporate far superior DVD menu systems with splashy creative is a plus.

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• A 3 step wizard lets you auto-edit your movie. Then upload to YouTube in one click or put it on DVD.
• Capture and edit HD video and add surround sound playback.
  Record internet radio, batch convert files, backup your iPod and more.
  Enhance photos and video taken on your mobile devices and use them in projects with your other media.
• Certified for Windows Vista and fully supports Windows XP.

                

Laplink turns 25, and still a favorite of mine!

Years ago I got my first Laplink cable and life was never the same!

The point of Laplink is! That you don’t need a network connection to transfer your files. You hook up the cable and run the synchronization application and your settings, files get transferred across the USB cable to your new computer. Years ago it was a serial connection cable, it saved my butt many a time! Why do you need a laplink cable, it provides instant and direct network connectivity between computers. If you have just got a new computer and want to move your files from your old pc, or if you’re doing computer repairs than this can be a huge time saver.

Laplink software packages include PCmover and PDAsync as well as its flagship Laplink software.

More Information

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Laplink Gold 2008 is now compatible with Windows Vista as well as older versions of Laplink. It provides full connectivity between multiple PCs, no matter what version of Windows is being used and no matter where the PCs are located.

“For 25 years Laplink Software has been providing successful solutions to keep your PCs connected, using any connection method, from any location,” said Thomas Koll, CEO and Chairman of Laplink Software Inc. “Our unique solution allows immediate ‘zero-configuration’ access through firewalls and routers across the Internet, as well as almost any other connection you can imagine, including instant USB connectivity.”

Laplink Gold 2008 includes a Laplink Easy Transfer Cable (physical version). The fastest and easiest way to instantly connect PCs for file transfer, synchronization, and remote control. Also included with Laplink Gold 2008 is the full version of Acronis True Image Home, Lavasoft File Shredder, and Laplink Gold 12 (for older versions of Windows).

Laplink Gold 2008 25th Anniversary Edition also includes:
•Multiple PC to PC Connectivity Versatile PC-to-PC connections lets you connect over the Internet, through firewalls and routers, TCP/IP or IPX networks, dial-up networking, Laplink high-speed USB cables, and Laplink serial cables.
•Compatible with Windows Operating Systems Connect PCs running XP and Vista using Laplink Gold 2008; backwards compatible to previous versions of Laplink.
•Acronis True Image Home Complete backup of a PC including data, operating system and applications; a $50 value.
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•Laplink Gold 12 For Windows versions prior to XP; a $90 value.
•5-License Pack to Connect up to 5 PCs Laplink Gold 2008 now allows you to connect up to 5 PCs with the purchase of a single license.
•Available in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian.


About Laplink Software Inc.
Laplink specializes in PC migration, file transfer, remote access and synchronization solutions that simplify connectivity for business and home users. Whether you need to migrate to a new PC, transfer large files, remotely control and access your computer, share files, keep devices synchronized or back up data, Laplink offers an easy and secure application to do the job. The privately held company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington with offices in Canada and Europe.

                

What to do! Find an old episode to watch.

Since the writer strike began, I really didn’t pay much attention, as it gets further into the New Year, I’m starting to understand why the general public is looking for a way to stream television shows of favorite episodes or shows that they hadn’t seen. Why! Because the re-runs on TV are too fresh, just been seen episodes.

I totally understand how people refuse to pay large amounts of money to download from iTunes or Unbox. One would think that if these companies set a monthly fee or a package deal on lets say per 10 episodes, credits lets say. Maybe more people would choose legal downloading over sharing systems.

I’m sure by now everyone’s Tivo needs a break; our wallets are starting to bleed. The TV re-runs are sending us into a coma! Its about time someone thinks that if you can get unlimited TV for a dollar amount with your cable company, maybe there needs to be a section on iTunes or Unbox that allows for controlled fresh content that we could pay a reasonable amount per month. If I watch 3 hours of TV a night on iTunes at approx $2 an hour, I’m looking at $6 a night $42 a week, excuse me… $168 a month (approx). I don’t pay that for cable…

Ok, so if I need a one off episode or movie, I might think about it!

                

Ipod Classic, Get's strong backing!

Yes, an iPod is an iPod. The classic ipod, with it's 80GB and 160GB models get more or a backlift then a facelift.

A new Sleeker design.

Beautiful, durable, and sleeker than ever, iPod classic now features an anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel enclosure with rounded edges.

I know this feels more like a way that Apple can hawk it's engraving service on it's already popular line of ipods. Its still cool that you can now personalize the large capacity iPod. Maybe mine will say iPod Geek 08!

Probably not!

                

Mac release Q1 08 stats, where are the iPhones?

When the AAPL – Apple Investors heard the news on the stats released on sales the biggest question was what happen to all the iPhones that Apple reported sold. It seems that AT&T announced that 2 million of the 4 that apple reported as sales where activated on the network. The question is? Did the other 2 million get bought to be unlocked to work on non AT&T Carriers?

Now it’s more likely that a large amount of iPhones are sitting in inventory shelves right now as the estimates are that only 20% of buyers have the intention to unlock the phone. What is worrisome is that the announcement of the 3G iPhone later this year could create a sell off on current iPhone inventory stock.

I guess this is really only a concern to the shareholders! Actually, what this means is that you’ll probably be able to find amazing deals of current iPhone technology later this year as the 3G model starts to ship. Great for the consumer! Not to mention the eBay resellers!

                

Thin is in! Will Apple set the new laptop trend again?

APPLE AIR - THIN

Apple has be setting design standards with innovative designs for decades, many say that the removal of the floppy drive was initiated by Apples removal of the drive around 1999 when the iBook came out. Over the past few years companies have been scrambling to catch up, let’s look at Dell. This year they have entered into the mass-market chains (Walmart, Best-Buy, Staples, etc.). Their whole campaign and designs are around personalization. Who does that sound like?

Now if you realize that Apple designs are about pushing the envelope (Mind the pun) then Thin is in! With the announcement of the Apple Air, a couple of design standards will need to be re-thought. The Air isn’t just Thin! Light! And about style! What will probably become standard in the next couple of years in all laptop designs; will be the incorporation of a backlit keyboard. Also the removal of the DVD drive to an external resource. It’s also believed that the AIR (Apple naming convention for the wireless components i.e. AIRPORT), is the reason the DVD drive is external, and the move to a large use in Wifi technology is ahead.

Okay, the Apple AIR will probably not sell a huge amount of units in the next few months, but it is attractive as an option for students and business people looking for the compact laptop.

Amazon pre-sales state the AIR will ship around Feb. 1. 2008, and you can already pre-order with them or at the Apple store.

                

Nano goes PINK!

Apple Nano now comes in a new flavor! Pretty in Pink! Just in time for Valentines Day!! I'm sure your special someone will love one, or maybe it's a treat for your self.

                

The Ipod is less traveled than ever before.

It seems that more and more people tend to leave their ipod docked into a clock radio (Philis Clock Radio with iPod Dock (AJ300D) or a bookshelf radio with a built in dock (Sony iPod Dock (ICFC1IPWHT)). Why? I guess it’s that it’s the perfect storage device for all you’re media. With the Sync being installed in the new automobiles for 2008 it shows you that the MP3 Player is how the majority of people want to listen to their music collection.

The systems that house the iPod range from low end market to high end with companies like BOSE, an their Sound Dock (43091) for as low as $399 and Harman Kardon Go & Play.

The ipod isn’t just for the inside of jacket pocket anymore!

We will probably see kitchen cabinet radio mounts for the ipod, or maybe a ipod wifi dock that streams to wifi speakers. As you walk into your house you drop your ipod into a wifi cradle, and now can access it anywhere you have your remote speakers.

                

Putting a DVD onto an Ipod or other Digital Players.

Making a digital copy and watching it on your Ipod or other types of players is fairly simple. What you need is a software package that by-passes the DVDs disc encryption, then takes the VOB files of the movie and converts it to the correct format.

Now bypassing DRM (Digital Rights Management) and Copy Protection on DVD dics may not be legal in your country. If you own the DVD and you are making a copy to play on your device then in some countries this is legal.

Now each digital media player uses a certain type of audio video codecs to encode the file so it’s playable on its video playing software.

Apple Ipod media players use a encoding called a MP4. The MP4 format can be encoded using the MP4 encoding or for the Ipod the H.264 Quicktime video codec with the Apple Audio codec (AAC).

The Zune player uses the WMV (Windows Media) format and uses the WMA(Windows Audio codec) for sound.

Blackberry Video uses the MP4 encoding, Divx 4 encoding, Divx5,6 files are currently not supported.

When you’re looking to convert from DVD to a type of player, it’s important that the software you use goes from VOB to the correct codec types. If a file is coded in the incorrect format, most likely your player will not be able to read the file correctly.

Now each video media player may have a different way of loading the files to the players, both blackberry and zune can be accessed by the different OS file manages as a USB type drive.

The Ipod and Iphones are a different story, these players use Apple’s (Mac) file systems and you’ll need to use a “loading software” (Itunes) to sync the files onto the devices. Fairly easy to do, all you do is import the MP4 file to your Itunes software. Then sync up your device.

The best advice I can give is check your hardware specs, most players play resolutions of 320x240, up to 30 frames per second (fps)

                

Is it the Apple Time Capsule or a waste of time?

It's really up to you! You might find it a waste of money. It a welcomed idea for me.

Why?
The other day, I was sitting around chatting with a friend about how I wanted to put a large external drive mounted on my electrical panel and hook it up to my wifi router to make it accessible to the laptops in my house. The day after the Macworld keynote speech we sat there and kind of snickered about how the timing of the Time Capsule announcement was so close to our conversation.

Now what makes having a wifi enabled external drive so handy, for one thing, backups! I’ve had a few near misses the last few months with losing a large amount of photos. I guess it’s the things that can’t be replaced that are so important not to lose. So the Time Capsule is here! Its two models allow you to have 500GB or 1000GB available for backing up pictures, movie clips. The things that if you lost you would never be able to replace.

I was also thinking that the time capsule will some day make a great storage option for the apple TV. Both have N wifi wireless and Apple TV now pulls from multiple data sources. This makes the extra storage handy to use as a data stream source.
Even though a data copy software will be needed for the Microsoft OS, I’m still extremely happy about this! The announcement wasn't a WOW! Factor at Macworld this year, but its still a welcome tool for many, many people.

                

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FireFox 3 in beta 2, Try Out Firefox 2!

Enjoy a Better Web Experience
Firefox 2 delivers helpful new features to make your online experience more productive.

Stay Secure on the Web
Firefox continues to lead the way in online security, and now includes active protection from online scams to keep you safer.

Personalize Your Browser
Choose from over a thousand useful add-ons that enhance Firefox. It’s easy to personalize Firefox to make it your own.

• Firefox 2 is the next-generation release of the award-winning Firefox web browser from Mozilla.

Firefox 3 Beta 2 has just been released.

What's New in Firefox 2.0.0.11

Release Date:

November 30, 2007

Stability Update:

This release corrects a compatibility issue with some websites and extensions discovered in Firefox 2.0.0.10.

Earlier Changes:

For information about previous changes, please see the Firefox 2.0.0.10 Release Notes.

Firefox 2 Features:

For an overview, please see Firefox 2 Features.

Downloading and Installing

System Requirements

Before installing, make sure your computer meets the system requirements.

Downloading Firefox 2

Mozilla provides Firefox 2 for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X in a variety of languages.

Installing Firefox 2

Please note that installing Firefox 2 will overwrite your existing installation of Firefox. You won't lose any of your bookmarks or browsing history, but some of your extensions and other add-ons might not work until updates for them are made available.

Removing Firefox 2

You can remove Firefox 2 through the Control Panel in the Start Menu on Windows, by removing the Firefox application on OS X, or by removing the firefox folder on Linux.

Removing Firefox 2 won't remove your bookmarks, web browsing history, extensions or other add-ons. This data is stored in your profile folder, which is located in one of the following locations depending on your operating system:

Windows Vista	Users\<UserName>\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox
Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003	Documents and Settings\<UserName>\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox
Windows NT	WINNT\Profiles\<UserName>\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox
Windows 98, ME	Windows\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox
Mac OS X	~/Library/Application Support/Firefox
Linux and Unix systems	~/.mozilla/firefox

Any version of Firefox that you install after removing Firefox 2 will continue to use the data from this profile folder.

Extensions and Themes

Extensions installed under Firefox 1.5 may be incompatible and/or require updates to work with Firefox 2. Please report any issues to the maintainer of the extension. When you install Firefox 2 all of your Extensions and Themes will be disabled until Firefox 2 determines that either a) they are compatible with the Firefox 2 release or b) there are newer versions available that are compatible.

Known Issues

This list covers some of the known problems with Firefox 2. Please read this before reporting any new bugs.

All Systems

• Some firewall software may silently block Firefox from running. This often happens immediately after Firefox has been installed or updated from a previous version. There are configuration instructions available for most popular firewall programs to help you ensure that Firefox is allowed to connect to the Internet.


• Dictionaries for several locales can't be packaged with the builds, and must be manually downloaded by right-clicking in a text area and selecting "Add Dictionaries..." from the shortcut menu. New dictionaries are regularly being added to Mozilla Add-ons, so if you don't see the particular dictionary you need, check back later.


• Access key definitions provided by web pages can now be triggered using Alt+Shift+key on Windows, Ctrl+key on Mac OS X, and Ctrl+Shift+key on Unix.


• The Session Restore functionality provided in Firefox 2 will restore connections to services which use session cookies to maintain login state such as GMail. It is recommended that users with concerns about the privacy implications of this behavior change the value of browser.sessionstore.resume_from_crash to false.


• The option for "Shrink to fit" has been removed in Firefox 2. If you wish to change this from the value you had set in your previous version of Firefox, change the value of browser.enable_automatic_image_resizing.


• Software Update will not work if Firefox is installed to a location on your disk to which you do not have write access, since Software Update needs to replace or create files in this location.


• Some financial institutions use port 563 for secure logins, which results in an error message. If you encounter this error, make sure that network.security.ports.banned.override includes 563 in the comma-separated list of banned network ports to override.

Windows & Windows Vista

• The Java Console extension that came with Java SE 6.0u1 (J2SE6.0.01) is incompatible with Firefox as reported in Bugzilla. Java should work as expected, but the menu item "Java Console" will not be available in the Tools menu. This issue has been fixed in Java SE 6.0u2 (J2SE6.0.02) and later versions and is available for download from the Java website.


• Clicking links in some applications (e.g. some instant messaging programs) might not open them in Firefox, even if you have set it as your default browser. To workaround this problem, go to Start -> Default Programs -> Set default programs for this computer, expand custom, select the radio button next to the app you want to set as the system wide default app (e.g. Firefox, etc.), and apply.


• The Windows Media Player (WMP) plugin is not provided by default in all versions of Windows. If you are having trouble playing Windows Media content in Firefox, download and install the Windows Media Player Plugin for Firefox.


• Vista Parental Controls are not completely honored. In particular, file downloads do not honor Vista's parental control settings. This will be addressed in an upcoming Firefox release.


• When migrating from Internet Explorer 7 to Firefox, cookies and saved form history are not imported.


• Use of the install-global-extension and install-global-theme command line arguments have been restricted to only allow installing add-ons that are on local disks or mapped drives. Installing from a network share directly will no longer succeed.

Mac OS X

• On OS X 10.5 (Leopard), there are known problems with some media plugins as well as Add-ons that contain binary components.


• The "Close Other Tabs" action on the shortcut menu of a tab can fail with an error when more than 20 tabs are open.


• Some users have reported problems viewing Macromedia Flash content on Intel Mac computers. To work around this problem, users can remove or move the PowerPC version of "Flash Player Enabler.plugin from
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• After installing a new plug-in, Firefox may continue to display information for the older version of the plug-in in about:plugins. If this happens, quit Firefox, delete the "pluginreg.dat" file from your profile folder, and relaunch Firefox.


• Java does not run on Intel Core processors under Rosetta.


• There is no Talkback on Intel-based Macs when running natively or under Rosetta. The Apple Crash report program should launch in the event of application crashes.

Linux and Unix

• If Firefox is installed to a location with spaces in the path, it may not be able to set itself as default browser and may keep prompting at startup. The work around is to install into a path without spaces.


• GNOME integration does not work properly with Fedora Core 3. Users of Fedora Core 3 will need to download and install linc-1.0.3-3.1.i386.rpm. After installing the RPM, perform the following command in the directory in which you installed Firefox (you will need write permission):
  

  
  touch .autoreg
  

  
  The next time you start Firefox, GNOME integration should be functional.
  

Troubleshooting

• Poorly designed or incompatible extensions can cause problems with your browser, including make it crash, slow down page display, etc. If you encounter strange problems relating to parts of the browser no longer working, the browser not starting, windows with strange or distorted appearance, degraded performance, etc, you may be suffering from Extension or Theme trouble. Restart the browser in Safe Mode. On Windows, start using the "Safe Mode" shortcut created in your Start menu or by running firefox.exe -safe-mode. On Linux, start with ./firefox -safe-mode and on Mac OS X, run:
  

  
cd /Applications/Firefox.app/Contents/MacOS/

./firefox-bin -safe-mode


  
  When started in Safe Mode all extensions are disabled and the Default theme is used. Disable the Extension/Theme that is causing trouble and then start normally.
  


• If you uninstall an extension that is installed with your user profile (i.e. you installed it from a Web page) and then wish to install it for all user profiles using the -install-global-extension command line flag, you must restart the browser once to cleanse the profile extensions datasource of traces of that extension before installing with the switch. If you do not do this you may end up with a jammed entry in the Extensions list and will be unable to install the extension globally.


• If you encounter strange problems relating to bookmarks, downloads, window placement, toolbars, history, or other settings, it is recommended that you try creating a new profile and attempting to reproduce the problem before filing bugs. Create a new profile by running Firefox with the -P command line argument, choose the "Manage Profiles" button and then choose "Create Profile...". Migrate your settings files (Bookmarks, Saved Passwords, etc) over one by one, checking each time to see if the problems resurface. If you do find a particular profile data file is causing a problem, file a bug and attach the file.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What can I do to help?
   

   We need help from developers and the testing community to provide as much feedback as possible to make Firefox even better. Please read these notes and the bug filing instructions before reporting any bugs to Bugzilla. You can also give us your feedback through this feedback form.

   
   


2. Why haven't you responded to the mail I sent you?
   

   Use the forums. The Firefox team reads them regularly. We all get a lot of email and your email may get lost.

   
   


3. Where can I get extensions and themes (add-ons)?
   

   Extensions and Themes can be downloaded from Firefox Add-ons.

   
   


4. Who makes Firefox 2?
   

   Lots of people. See Help->About Mozilla Firefox, Credits for a list of some of the people who have contributed to Firefox 2.

   
   


5. Where's the Firefox 2 source code?
   

   A tarball of the Firefox 2 source code is available for download. The latest development code can be obtained by cvs. Firefox-specific source is in "mozilla/browser", "mozilla/toolkit", and "mozilla/chrome". Please follow the build instructions.

   
   


6. Where is the mail client?
   

   Firefox 2 works with whatever mail client is the default on your system. However, we recommend Mozilla Thunderbird, our next-generation email client and the perfect complement to Firefox.

   
   

Localized Builds

Firefox is available in Beta form for the following languages.

• Kurdish (ku) - Windows, Mac, Linux


• Ukrainian (uk) - Windows, Mac, Linux

Contributed Builds

Many localized builds are now produced and distributed by Mozilla.org on behalf of their authors. These are available on the Firefox 2 download page.

Builds that have not yet been certified as official Firefox 2 localizations are available by browsing the FTP site.

These are unofficial builds and may be configured differently than the official Mozilla.org builds. They may also be optimized and/or tested for specific platforms.

Solaris (contributed by SUN Desktop Beijing Team)

README

Tarball format

• firefox-2.0.0.11.en-US.solaris10-i386.tar.bz2
  (cksum)
  


• firefox-2.0.0.11.en-US.solaris10-sparc.tar.bz2
  (cksum)
  


• firefox-2.0.0.11.en-US.solaris8-i386-gtk1.tar.bz2
  (cksum)
  


• firefox-2.0.0.11.en-US.solaris8-sparc-gtk1.tar.bz2
  (cksum)
  

Pkgadd format

• firefox-2.0.0.11.en-US.solaris10-i386-pkg.bz2
  (cksum)
  


• firefox-2.0.0.11.en-US.solaris10-sparc-pkg.bz2
  (cksum)
  


• firefox-2.0.0.11.en-US.solaris8-i386-gtk1-pkg.bz2
  (cksum)
  


• firefox-2.0.0.11.en-US.solaris8-sparc-gtk1-pkg.bz2
  (cksum)
  

Other Resources and Links

The following resources contain useful information about Firefox 2:

• Firefox 2 Project Page


• MozillaZine's Knowledge Base


• Developer Information

                

Which One? Take Two Apple TV or UNBOX Amazon

Apple TV and Take Two

I like the idea of Take Two and its integration with the Apple TV appliance, but then again using Tivo to Unbox is also a nice feature. Since both movie download services are set to go head to head for consumer spending in 2008, we will have to see what shakes out.

Take 2 – Apples new movie download service will be shipped out as part of the new Apple TV units as well as a downloadable client for PC and Mac users. With promises of over 100 titles and more to be added quickly it could make the Apple TV the video appliance everyone wants to own. Again I think that it’s going to depend on what price points Apple, The Movie and TV industry try to set for a digital copy. It’s also been stated that if you only use the Apple TV appliance and not the PC or Mac program to download the media, your media files will be stuck on the Apple TV appliance.

Apple Take Two Media Encoding: MP4

Unbox – Now Unbox right now is limited to the United States, the user billing page doesn’t accept a postal code as instructed and the provinces are missing from the drop down. I’m sure that if it takes off and to compete with Take Two, Unbox will roll out to the rest of the Amazon locations by the end of the year if not sooner.

Unbox, uses the WMV(Windows Media Video) file format and comes with Tivo Support.

So, what do you use, I guess it depends on $$, which is cheaper. What devices you own.

You can always convert from mp4 to dvd or wmv to dvd with video converters.

Apple TV with Take 2, will stream the video from any PC or Mac Video source, so it does make it appealing. Maybe when my current stack of DVD-r and my DIVx player breaks, I’ll look into these two options further.

                

One Converter is all you need!

If you have multiple types of video playing devices, An Ipod, a Divx player, DVD, Apple TV, etc... Then save a bundle and purchase a ALL-ONE convertor.



Cucusofts Utlimate DVD $45.95 + Cucusofts Ultimate Video $49.95 = $91.90
Bundle Price $59.95

Cucusoft Ultimate DVD + Video Converter Suite converts DVD's and videos to play on almost any portable device including iPod, iPod touch, iPod video nano, iPhone, Zune, PSP, video capable MP3 players, video capable mobile phones, and Pocket P.C., etc. Meanwhile, it can also support output almost any audio/video format including Video format(H264, MP4, WMV, AVI, MOV, RM, 3GP, flv, SWF, mpeg-1, mpeg-2, VCD, SVCD, DVD, etc.) and Audio format(AC3, AAC, MP2, MP3, MP4, RA, WMA, etc.). You can enjoy your Audio/Video life with this all in one Ultimate DVD + Video Converter Suite from now on.

Features of Cucusoft Ultimate Converter Series

• The latest version includes three running modes, the first is "Direct Mode", the second is "Batch Mode" and the last one is "1 Click Mode".--"Direct Mode" means that user can directly click the DVD Menu to select the movie they want to rip. This mode is very easy for ripping a movie DVD's.--"Batch Mode" means that user can select the DVD titles/chapters they want to rip via checkbox list. This mode is very easy for batch ripping Music DVD's, MTV DVD's and Episodic DVD's. --"1 Click Mode" means that user just clicks 1 click to open a DVD, then the rest task will be done automatically. This mode is designed for dummies. (New)


• Support for Subtitle Selection, eg. English Subtitle, French Subtitle ....--Under "Direct Mode", through DVD menu.--Under "Batch Mode", through DVD Title list.


• Support for Audio Track Selection, eg. English audio track, French audio track.....--Under "Direct Mode", through DVD menu.--Under "Batch Mode", through DVD Title list.


• Various kinds of video crop mode. eg. 16:9, 4:3, full screen and so on.


• Support almost any video file as input, including DVD, vob, DivX, XviD, MOV, rm, rmvb, MPEG, WMV, AVI, dvr-ms, MP4, TiVo, .mkv etc. to iPod video format.


• Various kinds of video resize mode, eg. "Keep aspect ratio" and "stretch to fix screen". S


• Support splitting output video by DVD chapters, and titles. Fully support MTV DVDs and Episodic DVDs.


• Support customize output video file size and video quality.


• Provide flexible output profiles, user can easily customize the video properties.


• Support Dolby, DTS Surround audio track.


• Support convert DVDs/Video to any audio format, including AC3, AAC, MP2, MP3, MP4, RA, WMA, etc.


• Support convert DVDs/Video to any video format, including H264, MP4, WMV, AVI, MOV, RM, 3GP, flv, SWF, mpeg1, mpeg2, VideoCD, SuperVideoCD, DVD, etc.


• Support convert DVDs/Video to any (portable) device including iPods(iPod video, iPod touch, iPod video nano), Zune, PSP, iPhone, Apple TV, PPC, PDA, PS2, PS3, Xbox, Xbox 360, etc.


• Support customize your own (new) device profiles.

Minimum Requirements of Cucusoft Ultimate Converter Series

Software requirements:

• Windows 9x, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows, Vista, Windows 2003 Server, etc.


• DirectX 8.0 or later.


• Hardware requirements: MMX-enhanced CPU or more powerful 32 MB RAM or more Any VGA card
  

Input DVD specification of Cucusoft Ultimate Converter Series
Support any video DVD disc that can be played on your PC/DVD player properly.

                

Is it a Ipod or a Iphone - Macworld 2008 Update

IPOD TOUCH GETS SAME FEATURES AS IPHONE - But no phone!

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Steve Jobs has announced that all ipod touch units will be getting software os that resembles the iphone os. Ipod Touch applications will include eMail, Maps,Stocks, Notes and Weather to it's application list.

With all new iPod Touch units shipping with the new upgrade, current iPod Touch owners will need to shell out $20US on iTunes to download the upgrade.

Sadly, more applications mean that you're almost non-exitstant hard drive will have enough space free to install the upgrade. - my only peeve with the touch is hard drive size!

Watch Keynote Speech

                

Jobs Keynote wears THIN! Macworld Update

I guess with a Macworld 2007 ( Iphone Reveal) nothing was going to show a wow factor! So far it seems that this years macworld won't be making any people rush out to get the must have mac gadget of macworld 2008.

Unless something else is in the mix, looks like a super thin notebook and backup device will be this shows headliners.

For all the iphone users, you'll be getting a OS upgrade!

Other than that "Yawn" maybe next year we will see something cool again.

                

Graboid 1.0 Released

Graboid 1.0 Just Released!

Graboid Coupon Information!

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Remember, That yes Graboid is a free service but has a subscription only section to it's service. You not only get access to HD content, you'll also get faster downloading speeds. Graboid free is extremely fast... but you'll be amazed at what you'll get in the SILVER membership package!

Goto Graboid.com

                

MyVu Shows off style at CES

The computer electronics show for MyVu was all about style for 2008. Myvu personal media viewer now comes with two new lines to choose from.

Crystal 701 and Shades 301 now give you more choice!

The Myvu Media viewers have now been certified to work with the iPhone and Ipod Touch. With these two new products being released in the next couple of months, you can pre-order now and save.

                

Iphone Malware. Must read for hacked Iphone Users

Site Resource: http://tech.yahoo.com/news/cmp/205601608

If you have a hacked - UNLOCKED Iphone. Please read this bulletin, it looks like even the smart phones now that they have wifi and browser capabilities are targets for SPYWARE and MALWARE. I've never understood the hacker community when it came to attacking peoples computers, phones.. etc... But I guess a bunch of 12 year olds had nothing better to do.

It's in the form of an update, do not download the 1.1.3 upload installer it is a virus. Make sure that any firmware upgrades you get, are directly from apple. Yes apple did have a bad upgrade previously that did toast some iphone that had been unlocked, but it also toasted normal iphones as well.

                

The Apple Store launches all-new Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac, Mac Pro, and Xserve!

Now even more powerful—yet significantly easier to use. Office 2008 boosts your efficiency with its streamlined interface, advanced design tools, and greater compatibility with the Windows-based 2007 Microsoft Office suite.

Apple Store launched 3 exciting new products today.


Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac.
New Mac Pro featuring 8-core processing power in the standard configuration.
New Xserve with 8-core processing. Important:


Next week is Macworld! Historically, this has been a very exciting time for Apple - the iPhone was announced last year. The keynote given by Steve Jobs will be Tuesday, January 15th, so stay tuned for possible exciting announcements.

                

AVS Video & DVD Tools

Making Backup Copies of your DVD's!

Don't get stuck with you're DVD no longer playable due to scratches or chips, make a backup and put your original away!

AVS DVD Copy is a most convenient and demanded software to make DVD copies.
Create DVD discs for home DVD Players and perform other burning tasks.
Copy genuine movies in the original, Hollywood-like quality, give new life for corrupted DVD discs, write Blu-Ray/DVD/CD data discs.
Make ISO Image of your movies and burn it later whenever you want, as many times, as you need.

AVS DVD Copy supports wide range of media types (CD-R/RW, DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW, DVD-RAM, Double/Dual Layer DVD and the latest Blu-ray technology BD-R and BD-RE) and CD/DVD drives. With simple and intuitive interface you can perform all tasks quickly and easily.

This easy to use One-step DVD copy software makes backing up a snap!

                

Warner Bros, Puts nail in Toshiba HD-DVD coffin!

The International Consumer Electronics Show turns out to be a celebration party for Blu-ray, the high-definition format that Sony Corporation backed, and the funeral for rival movie-disc technology HD-DVD by Toshiba Corp.

On Friday Warner Bros. Entertainment, became the last major studio to put out movies in both formats.

It announced it was ditching HD DVD and from May on, would only publish on Blu-ray and traditional DVD.

The decision puts a strong majority of the major studios, five vs two, in the Blu-ray format.

Looks like SONY lost the beta-max war, but will win it's BlueRay campaign.

                

Iphone and Ipod Touch, Use the same video format and settings.

Iphone and Ipod Touch use the same video format settings.

Video Specs:

H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second.
H.264 video, up to 768 Kbps, 320 by 240 pixels, 30 frames per second.
MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second

Audio Specs:

Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats

If you try to use the MP4 videos that you converted for your IPOD classic or an other device, the video will probably be shown on half the viewing area with green pixel ghosting on the other half. This is because your Ipod Touch or your Iphone play movies widescreen 16:3 and the other devices play 4:3.

Recommended Conversion Software: Cucusoft Iphone conversion suite. This will allow you to convert DVD to Iphone/Ipod Touch, as well as converting AVI,DIVX,MPEG to Iphone/Ipod Touch format. Get Trial Here

                

Access your Cable TV anywhere, anytime!

Now you can access you're recorded show's anytime and anywhere in the world.

Meet Slingbox

Website:www.slingmedia.com
Price Range: $130-$199 Models AV,SOLO,PRO

Think about this, you are on vacation and you are stuck in a airport cafe, you are waiting for your flight, it's delayed and now you're killing time watching new clips from the tv in the corner of the room. With Slingbox you could be accessing you're recorded shows at home, across the hotspot wifi connection, direct to you're phone, laptop, etc...

It gets even better!

The Slingbox™ PRO allows you to watch and control up to four video sources—including your HD content (when used with HD Connect)—from anywhere in the world on your laptop or cell phone. That means you can virtually take your entire home theater with you, including your DVR, digital cable, satellite receiver, and DVD player. With the Slingbox PRO, you’ll be at home wherever you roam.

HD Compatible
Connects to any of your high definition sources.*

Multiple Inputs
Connect and control up to four video sources, including your DVR, digital cable, satellite receiver, and DVD player.

Built-in Cable Tuner
Features an integrated analog tuner for access to your basic cable line-up without changing your set-top box channel on your home TV.

SlingPlayer
SlingPlayer™ is the software that works hand-in-hand with the hardware inside the Slingbox to bring your entire living room TV viewing experience to your laptop, desktop or mobile device.

No Monthly Fees
Watch and control your TV and its programming on your compatible cell phone, PDA, laptop or desktop with no monthly subscription fee.

Slingbox is available at many different retail locations and online retailers.

Models include: Slingbox AV, Slingbox SOLO, Slingbox PRO, Slingbox Mobile

Pro's:

1. Streams home Audio Video sources to any broadband-connected Mac, Windows PC, Windows Mobile, or Palm Treo device in the world.
2. No host PC or monthly charges required.
3. Simple, straightforward setup.
4. Excellent, easy-to-use software.
5. Pass-through AV jacks compatible with standard and HD video
6. Controls almost all cable and satellite boxes and DVRs
7. Excellent video quality over LAN, good video quality over the Internet.

Cons:

1. Cell phone/PDA viewing software costs extra
2. No built-in wireless networking support
3. Monopolizes the attached device during viewing.

Overall:

The Slingbox Solo remains an excellent way to stream your home TV programming content and other household AV devices to an increasingly wide variety of broadband/Wifi -connected computers and smart phones.

                

Re-Use! Or just get it! Ipod Converter

Can I use a converter I already have to Convert MP4 files for my IPOD?

The answer is yes, if you already own a MP4 Converter program, and want to convert the video. You'll need to make sure you get the Video and Audio Codecs and convert the video using the proper resolution and fps for your IPOD

Most Ipods use a max res of 600x480 with 30 frames per second (fps), others use 320x240. You will need to check the hardward specifications for the model you own.

The codecs you need will also depend on the specifications.

Audio - AAC (Apple Audio Compression) Codec is needed for Audio.
Video - Quicktime 7 H.264 video codec, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second.

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You can install both codecs with the Quicktime 7 installation, or search google for the stand alone codec installations of both.

You will need to specify in the advanced settings of your MP4 converted the Audio,Video Codecs to use, plus the resolution and fps to be able to create a IPOD playable video file.

If you don't own an IPOD converter. We recommend the CUCUSoft's Video Conversion Bundle, it will allow you to rip DVD to IPOD files and AVI,MPG to IPOD with one-click operation.

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