Year: 2006

Final Draft AV 2.5.1 released

Posted by | May 12, 2006 | |

Final Draft, Inc., today announced the availability of Final Draft AV 2.5.1, an update to its dedicated multi-column script processor specifically designed for writing commercials, corporate videos, documentaries, presentations, DV shorts, and more. This release includes many improvements to product stability. Current Final Draft AV 2.5 users can download the 2.5.1 update for free. Registered users of previous versions of Final Draft AV may upgrade to Version 2.5.1 for US$49.00. Final Draft AV 2.5.1 is priced at $199.00.

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Apple posts Security Update 2006-003

Posted by | May 12, 2006 | |

Apple has released a new security update for the Mac via its Software Update utility and on the Web. Apple says Security Update 2006-003: “is recommended for all users and improves the security of the following components: AppKit, Bom, CFNetwork, CoreFoundation, CoreGraphics, curl, Finder, Flash Player, Plug-in, ImageIO, LaunchServices, Mail, Preview, QuickDraw, Ruby, Safari, and securityd.

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Apple releases QuickTime 7.1

Posted by | May 12, 2006 | |

Apple has released QuickTime 7.1 via its Software Update utility and on the Web. Of the update, Apple says: “QuickTime 7.1 delivers numerous important bug fixes and addresses critical security issues. This update is highly recommended for all QuickTime 7 users.” In addition, “Installation of QuickTime 7 will disable the QuickTime Pro functionality in prior versions of QuickTime, such as QuickTime 5 or QuickTime 6.

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Cyber Crime & Identity Theft presentations May 13

Posted by | May 11, 2006 | |

On Saturday May 13, the San Diego Macintosh User Group (SDMUG) is hosting a dual-presentation event featuring experts in the battles against computer crime and identity theft. The first presentation is “State of the Hack” by Ted Lindsey, a Computer Scientist with the FBI. He will discuss securing a home network and offer valuable computer and Web surfing tips. Lindsey will also demonstrate an actual hacking attempt by launching an exploit and taking control of a remote system. See what a hacker can see.

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France amends copyright bill

Posted by | May 11, 2006 | |

The French Senate has amended its controversial copyright bill to give some relief for companies such as Apple regarding its digital rights management (DRM) technology, reports Macworld UK. “The text of the bill approved by senators on Wednesday retains the principle of DRM interoperability, but opens a loophole allowing companies to keep their technology secret, which should please Apple, but may not leave consumers as happy,” notes the story.

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