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At Macworld Expo, Eskape Labs is demonstrating a beta of its Mac OS X software for its line of video capture and TV tuner devices. Chris Knight, executive vice president of Sales and Marketing, told MacMinute the company hopes to release a final version of the software by March. Furthermore, Knight hinted that Mac OS X opens up new opportunities for the company with regards to hardware and features.

Napster is expected to release a beta version of the software for its new service today, although the test will be limited to 20,000 users and 110,000 independent-label songs. A C|net article offers a thorough look at the revised service, which is expected to cost US$5 to $10 a month for access to 50 downloads.

Napster is expected to release a beta version of the software for its new service today, although the test will be limited to 20,000 users and 110,000 independent-label songs. A C|net article offers a thorough look at the revised service, which is expected to cost US$5 to $10 a month for access to 50 downloads.

Merrill Lynch this morning warned that inventory checks reveal that Apple’s December quarter could be lighter than expected due to product transitions. In particular, the firm pointed out that many consumers may have delayed purchases as a result of the recent hype surrounding Macworld Expo. Merrill Lynch maintained its immediate term Neutral rating on the stock. Shares of Apple have declined more than 10 percent this week following the company’s Monday announcements. Apple will announce its earnings on January 16.

Merrill Lynch this morning warned that inventory checks reveal that Apple’s December quarter could be lighter than expected due to product transitions. In particular, the firm pointed out that many consumers may have delayed purchases as a result of the recent hype surrounding Macworld Expo. Merrill Lynch maintained its immediate term Neutral rating on the stock. Shares of Apple have declined more than 10 percent this week following the company’s Monday announcements. Apple will announce its earnings on January 16.