Year: 2003

PowerLogix introduces aluminum G4 Cube enclosure

Posted by | Oct 29, 2003 | |

PowerLogix today announced the PowerCube, an aluminum replacement enclosure for the Power Mac G4 Cube. The PowerCube, hand-assembled from 5052 aluminum alloy, offers “superior” cooling over the original Cube case, allowing the system to be safely upgraded with a faster processor and a high-performance video card. Three finishes are available: “G5-style” anodized aluminum, glossy black powder coat, or cool white powder coat. Two optional perforated cooling grilles are offered: anodized aluminum or mirror chrome.

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Griffin ships iFire adapter for Apple Pro Speakers

Posted by | Oct 29, 2003 | |

Griffin Technology said today that it is now shipping the iFire amplifier/adapter for Apple Pro Speakers. “Announced this summer, the Griffin iFire (US$39.99) allows any computer with FireWire or an iPod with its charger to connect and power the popular and stylish Apple Pro Speakers. Previously, only a few select models of Apple computers could use Apple Pro Speakers.

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Apple releases security update for Panther

Posted by | Oct 29, 2003 | |

Apple today released Security Update 2003-10-28 via the Mac OS X Software Update preference pane. According to the company, the update addresses a potential vulnerability in the implementation of QuickTime Java in Mac OS X 10.3 Panther and Mac OS X Server 10.3 that could allow unauthorized access to a system.

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X11 for Panther now available

Posted by | Oct 29, 2003 | |

Apple has released the final 1.0 version of X11, its implementation of the X Window System for running X11-based applications in Mac OS X. The software, which has been in beta version since January 2003 for Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, includes the full X11R6.6 technology including an X11 window server, Quartz window manager, libraries, and basic utilities such as xterm. According to Apple, X11 1.0 requires Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, and is available as an optional install on retail Panther CDs or as a download from the company’s Web site.

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Microsoft settles state antitrust lawsuits

Posted by | Oct 28, 2003 | |

Microsoft said Tuesday that it has settled antitrust class action lawsuits with five states and the District of Columbia. “The six new settlements, with a total value of about $200 million, brings the total number of states that have settled to 10,” reports InfoWorld. “Class action lawsuits against Microsoft for antitrust-related practices continue in five states.

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