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New Mac OS X 10.6.2 build restores Atom support
electronista.com — Word that Apple had disabled Atom support in a Mac OS X 10.6.2 beta seed may have been premature, an update from the same discoverer says. A newer build, 10C535, now appears to have brought the feature back and hints that the lack of Atom support may ... (more) New Mac OS X 10.6.2 build restores Atom support
Apple Atom support lives again
Apple Atom support lives again
bit-tech.net — Support for low-power Atom processors - at the heart of many a hackintosh - appears to be back in the latest developer build of Mac OS X 10.6.2 - build 10C525. (more) Apple Atom support lives again
Mac OS update breaks hackintoshes
Mac OS update breaks hackintoshes
bit-tech.net — The latest developer update for Mac OS X Leopard - 10.6.2 - removes support for Intel's Atom processor, preventing 'hackintosh' netbooks running the OS from booting. (more) Mac OS update breaks hackintoshes
Windows 7's share climbs some 40% during launch week
techspot.com — Windows 7's market share climbed almost 40% in the week following its release, according to research outfit Net Applications. During the week after October 22, market share of Microsoft's latest operating system jumped more than 39% from 1.91% to an average of 2.66%. That growth doesn't appear ... (more) Windows 7's share climbs some 40% during launch week
Windows loses market share to Mac OS
Windows loses market share to Mac OS
bit-tech.net — Despite the launch of Windows 7, figures from market watcher Net Applications show Microsoft's Windows OS losing ground to rival Apple's Mac OS X. (more) Windows loses market share to Mac OS
Has Windows 7 Already Lost to Mac OS X?
Has Windows 7 Already Lost to Mac OS X?
maximumpc.com — This one's sure to ruffle a few feathers, but according to the latest data from Net Applications, the launch of Windows 7 hasn't done anything to slow down Mac's record rise in market share. Of course, we're only talking about a 5.27 percent of the OS market, which doesn't come anywhere close ... (more) Has Windows 7 Already Lost to Mac OS X?
Apple to disable Atom support with OS X 10.6.2?
techspot.com — According to OS X Daily, Snow Leopard version 10.6.2 will end support for Intel's Atom processor. This is an unfortunate blow to Hackintosh users who run OS X on netbooks, which are largely Atom-based. Those users will have to stick with an older copy of the Mac operating system, such as 10.6.1 ... (more) Apple to disable Atom support with OS X 10.6.2?
Would You Pay $1,200 for a Mouse?
Would You Pay $1,200 for a Mouse?
maximumpc.com — We're not sure how we would envision a $1,200 mouse, but we're pretty sure it wouldn't resemble the Titanium Mouse by Intelligent Design. Yet that's how much the Dutch outfit says their rodent is worth. So what do you get in exchange for all those ducats? A handcrafted Bluetooth laser mouse, ... (more) Would You Pay $1,200 for a Mouse?
Mac OS game deletes files
Mac OS game deletes files
bit-tech.net — A Space Invaders clone for the Mac deletes a file each time an enemy is killed - but its author claims it is art, rather than malware. (more) Mac OS game deletes files
Windows 7 Performance Guide
Windows 7 Performance Guide
anandtech.com — After nearly a year of serious waiting, the next Windows is here. Its arrival puts a stake in Vista, and may finally be what Microsoft needs to put XP to bed.... (more) Windows 7 Performance Guide
Windows 7 fails to stop Mac's web growth
electronista.com — The launch of Windows 7 in October did nothing to stop an increase in Mac share online, the latest data from Net Applications shows. Although the Microsoft OS was on sale for nine days last month, Windows' combined share of Internet traffic actually ... (more) Windows 7 fails to stop Mac's web growth
Titanium-made ID Mouse Offers Even Smoother Navigation
Titanium-made ID Mouse Offers Even Smoother Navigation
thedesignblog.org — titanium mouse_05 Showcased at Dutch Design Week 2009, the “ID Mouse” from the house of Intelligent-design is a Bluetooth mouse for all who demand perfection at their fingertips. Finished in hand-formed grade 1 titanium and high-quality plastic ... (more) Titanium-made ID Mouse Offers Even Smoother Navigation
[Phoronix] Phoronix Test Suite 2.2 Enters Beta
[Phoronix] Phoronix Test Suite 2.2 Enters Beta
phoronix.com — After a three month development period following the release of Phoronix Test Suite 2.0 , the first beta release of Phoronix Test Suite 2.2 "Bardu" is now available for all of your testing needs on Linux, Mac OS X, OpenSolaris, and BSD platforms. ... (more) [Phoronix] Phoronix Test Suite 2.2 Enters Beta
Users complain of data-wiping bug in OS X Snow Leopard
techreport.com — Apple's new Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard operating system adds a nice layer of polish over the previous release. However, it may also introduce a new, potentially catastrophic bug. As iTWire reports, logging into the "Guest" account then back ... (more) Users complain of data-wiping bug in OS X Snow Leopard
Mac 'Snow Leopard' bug eats user files
Mac 'Snow Leopard' bug eats user files
bit-tech.net — A bug in the Snow Leopard version of Apple's Mac OS X - triggered when logging in as the guest user - can result in the permanent loss of all user files and settings. (more) Mac 'Snow Leopard' bug eats user files
About Boot Camp and Windows 7
support.apple.com — Release date: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:36:00 GMT (more) About Boot Camp and Windows 7
Psystar To Sell Software Enabling OS X Installs On Generic Intel Hardware
Psystar To Sell Software Enabling OS X Installs On Generic Intel Hardware
technologyexpert.blogspot.com — Psystar, obviously not satisfied with the hot water is already in with Apple, has announced it will begin selling the software it itself uses to install the Mac OS X operating system on generic Intel hardware. According to company, the software, called the "Rebel EFI suite," allows users to ... (more) Psystar To Sell Software Enabling OS X Installs On ...
Psystar launches Mac OS install tool
Psystar launches Mac OS install tool
bit-tech.net — Psystar has announced the launch of a commercial software package to ease the installation of Mac OS X Snow Leopard on non-Apple hardware. (more) Psystar launches Mac OS install tool
Already? Apple Skewers Windows 7 With New Ads
Already? Apple Skewers Windows 7 With New Ads
technologyexpert.blogspot.com — Apple isn't wasting any time. It's only been two days, and already they have "Get a Mac" ad all ready to blast Microsoft's just released OS, Windows 7. Naturally, they waited until after the OS was released to spring these on us. There are three, count 'em, three ads. The first is “Broken ... (more) Already? Apple Skewers Windows 7 With New Ads