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The Omni Group has released OmniWeb 4.0.6, a new version of its popular Web browser for Mac OS X. Version 4.0.6 primarily fixes a number of crucial incompatibilities with Mac OS X 10.1 and later, as well as adding broader language support and a number of bug fixes. OmniWeb 4.1, which introduces a new JavaScript engine and faster rendering speeds among other significant enhancements, is expected to be released by Macworld Expo San Francisco 2002.

An eWeek article discusses Motorola’s PowerPC G5 processor, as per the company’s PowerPC roadmap that was updated late last week. The article offers interesting insight into some of the technologies that the G5 will feature, as well as Motorola’s other PowerPC plans.

Palm has reduced the price of its m125 handheld from $249 to $199. The company attributes passing cost savings onto the customer for the reduction, although the overall weak market for handhelds is also a likely factor. Palm’s also dropped the discontinued (although still available) Vx from $249 to $199.

FirewireDirect.com has begun shipping its FireWire/USB 2.0 combo PCI card, which features three external FireWire ports, one internal FireWire port, and two external USB 2.0 ports. The card is available for $99.95.

Ligatur Design has released two fonts from its commercial collection—Superfuthark and TenSeven—as free downloads. Ligatur Design also offers a handful of free desktop pictures.