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Apple today introduced Apple Remote Desktop for Mac OS X, “the easiest way for teachers and administrators to support Mac users in the classroom and remote workgroups.” The software allows teacher and administrators to monitor up to 250 screens, perform group demonstrations, and offer help to individuals with real-time screen-sharing and text chat. Apple Remote Desktop is available now in a 10-client edition for US$299, or an unlimited client version for $499.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted today to classify cable Internet service as an “information service” rather than a telecommunications service, ensuring that cable Internet providers would not be forced to share their access lines with competing providers, as reported by the The Associated Press.

TQworld has released Tranquility 5.0 forMac OS X, a new version of its 3D Internet game where players mustcarefully navigate columns of rising geometric objects. Version 5.0 adds anew particle system, a new soundtrack with 200 voices and eight musicarrangements, eight levels of motion blur, a choice of three backgroundgrids and four color modes, and additional improvements. tranquility 5.0sells for US$24 for a lifetime subscription; previous one-year subscribershave been automatically upgraded to a lifetime subscription.

J.R. Hill & Co. has released its new iMac Display Sleeve, which protects the iMac’sLCD screen from dust, debris, and scratches. The sleeve slips over the topof the screen, and has an opening in the back that allows it to wrap aroundthe area where the neck meets the back of the screen. The iMac DisplaySleeve is available in either vinyl (US$19.99) or leather ($39.99).

Tim Bajarin, in a special report for ABCNews.com, reports that while he has been primarily a Windows user for the past seven years, the combination of Apple’s PowerBook G4 Titanium, Mac OS X, and Apple’s iMovie, iTunes, and iPhoto applications have lured him back to the platform for handling his multimedia needs.