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Lithe Integration has announced the release of iTunes Remote, a little application which allows you to control the operation of iTunes from a floating window. It is fully customizable and supports iTunes 1 or 2 under MacOS 9 and MacOS X.

iTunes 2, the latest version of Apple’s music player that got off to a rocky start upon its release last weekend with a nasty installation bug that left some Mac OS X users with empty or hidden hard drive partitions, has received mixed reactions from the Mac community. continued…

Apple will be hosting Developer Kitchens focusing on icon design and creation for Mac OS X, according to MacCentral. Instruction topics will include tips and tricks in Photoshop, how to model real world materials, and how to create shadows. The kitchens—taking place from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Tuesday, November 13; Tuesday, November 27; and Tuesday, December 11—will be held on the Apple campus in Cupertino, California.

Freeverse Software has released its new 2D role- playing/adventure game, Atlas: The Gift of Aramai. Starring a diplomat named Jarreck on a mission to eradicate the roots of evil, Atlas features 850 non-player characters (NPCs), 150 unique items, multiple quests, and a vast game world with a story that unfolds as the game progresses. The game sells for US$19.95 and requires only a Power Mac with 10 MB RAM running System 7.5.5 or later.

Apple dealers are expected to begin receiving iPod shipments this week, earlier than anticipated, although dealers are being advised not to sell or deliver the product to customers before the official launch date of November 10. Some dealers contacted by MacMinute confirm receiving limited iPod quantities in the past few days, despite being told by Apple that the wait could be three to four weeks. New orders being placed at the Apple Store are being given a 10 day estimated ship time.