Year: 2010

CopyCatX 5 ready for Snow Leopard

SubRosaSoft.com has released CopyCatX 5.0. for Mac OS X (http://subrosasoft.com/OSXSoftware/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=200&products_id=7). This updated version of their drive duplication software offers faster performance, file and folder copying, a streamlined and easier-to-use interface, and compatibility with Mac OS X 10.6 (“Snow Leopard”).

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Data Robotics develops integration between Drobo FS, Time Machine

Data Robotics has announced integration of Drobo FS (http://www.drobo.com/drobo-fs), the Drobo designed for expandable file sharing, and Apple’s Time Machine, an automated backup solution. The new Drobo FS with Time Machine integration offers Mac users a highly efficient and scalable shared storage and backup solution, according to Mark Fuccio, senior director of products and markets at Data Robotics.

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Report: DRM must evolve or die

A new report from Arthur D. Little’s — a global management consultancy specializing in strategy and operations management, serving major corporations and organizations worldwide — examines the current state of play in Digital Rights Management (DRM) and concludes that systems must evolve to deliver both acceptable content protection for owners and maximum interoperability for users, otherwise DRM may be abandoned altogether.

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Study.Net confirms iPad plans

Study.Net Corp. (http://www.study.net) has confirmed plans to extend the company’s services to the iPad for use during the fall academic term.  These actions reinforce the company’s commitment to enhance education and collaborative learning through the use of technology, says Jay McGoodwin, president and CEO.

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Greg’s bite: Could Apple’s iTunes Store fix buying an airline ticket on-line?

By Greg Mills

I just finished buying airline tickets for my wife, daughter and myself to fly to Florida for my sister-in-law’s wedding. I hate the tricks, extra fees and taxes that get tacked on after you think you have a good deal. Apple has a way of fixing the most egregious tasks we face and making it as close to fun as spending money can be.  

The current system for buying airline tickets on-line is nuts. You have tons of web sites that claim to be the cheapest all, clamoring to sell the same seats, all at different prices. It has

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