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ResExcellence has posted the second theme file for Mac OS X, entitled “Glass”. It features a polished metal look designed by Michael Rabe. This file will allow you change the look of the Mac OS and is in no way sanctioned by Apple Computer.

An Associated Press article discusses the “DVD Recorder Battle” at PC Expo, outlining the new product offerings and standards as well as what it all means for consumers.

Macromedia today announced that it expects to report an operating loss of 15 to 20 cents per share for its first quarter, which closes June 30. Analysts had been expecting a profit of 13 cents per share. The company expects to post revenues of $85 million to $90 million. “While our products continue to maintain leading market share, the web professional development tools market is down 20-30 percent year on year this quarter,” said Macromedia Chairman and CEO Rob Burgess.

Corel today posted a US$2.3 million profit for its second quarter on revenues of $36 million. Corel, which has overcome many of its financial difficulties from last year, attributed some of its success, and future success, to the Mac. “Today’s results confirm that we are ahead of schedule in executing our new corporate growth strategy…

MacCentral has published an interview with Cheryl Vedoe, Apple’s VP of Education. The interview touches upon Apple’s Mac OS X strategy in education, as well as its views of education and technology.