Apple yesterday issued a statement saying the company would not participate in Macworld Expo Boston 2004. IDG told MacMinute in a written statement late yesterday that “Apple remains an important partner for Macworld Conference & Expo, and IDG World Expo has been in communication with Apple officials for some time about the move back to Boston.
Read MoreGriffin Technology has released version 1.5.1 of the software for its PowerMate programmable USB audio and media controller. The update improves upon several features including a new Special Key command, and includes minor bug fixes and usability enhancements. The software is available for Mac OS X.
Read MoreApple captured 3.8% of the PC market in the third-quarter of 2002, placing it fifth among computer makers, according to research firm IDC. Apple’s market share is down 0.3% from the previous quarter and down 0.5% from the previous year. Apple shipped 462,000 units in the quarter, compared to 488,000 units a year ago. IDC notes that sales of higher-end G4 desktops were down nearly 30% although total sales through Apple’s retail outlets jumped 70% from the prior quarter.
Read MorePeachpit Press has released “Final Cut Pro for Avid Editors,” authored by Diana Weynand. The book, which sells for US$31.49, “teaches Final Cut Pro from an Avid Media Composer user’s perspective, using Avid images and terminology as references to guide you through the program’s features and functions.”
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