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Friday, March 29, 2002 |
A happy Easter weekend to all!
I plan to be away from my computer and to have limited online access for the next few days, so updates to Mac Net Journal will be sparse. I will resume regular updates to MNJ late Tuesday.
Have a great weekend everyone!
6:18:29 PM 
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Macworld reviews Deneba Canvas 8
MacCentral notes that Macworld has posted a review of Deneba Canvas 8. The verdict: They say the decision to upgrade will be a no-brainer for current Canvas users, and it is a good start for people looking for a graphics package.
5:44:14 PM
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Yahoo screws customers, opens everyone up to Spam
Yahoo users fume over "spam" switch. The Web portal is finding out the hard way that its Web users detest change--especially to policies concerning bulk e-mail pitches. [CNET News.com]
Note to Yahoo: The best way to destroy trust is to pull a stunt like this. I wondered why the amount of Spam in my mailbox had increased so much...
5:38:09 PM
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OS X drivers for MS mice and trackballs coming
Microsoft to ship OS X driver today. Microsoft today announced that it will introduce Mac OS X drivers for its popular line of optical mouse and trackball products today. The much-anticipated software extends programmability options for ... [Meerkat: An Open Wire Service]
5:29:53 PM
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Linux and iBooks are a popular mix
iBooks Love Linux. An iBook turned out to be a great choice for running Debian GNU/Linux. Edd Dumbill explains why, and walks us through the installation process. [Meerkat: An Open Wire Service]
5:28:02 PM
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Linux looks at the PowerPC-based systems as premiere platform
Could the Mac Be the Premiere Linux Platform?. As Pentium clock speeds continue to leap higher, performance has become a question for
Mac users running Linux on their PowerPC-based systems. Terra Soft co-founder and CEO Kai
Staats told NewsFactor that in real-world applications, Motorola's processors are better
equipped for Linux than their Intel counterparts. [osOpinion]
9:05:47 AM
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Bargainpda.com - another resource noted by The Shifted Librarian
New Web Service Connects Consumers with PDA Bargains
"At the heart of bargainpda.com is its price-comparison technology-a fast, reliable engine that searches reputable online stores for the best prices available on any PDA or accessory. The price search, coupled with the site's participation in rebate and exclusive coupon promotions offered by manufacturers and e-tailers, makes bargainpda.com the natural choice for cost-conscious shoppers.
Other websites offer price comparisons. But only bargainpda.com is dedicated to covering the PDA market in depth. In addition to the site's comprehensive, up-to-the-minute price comparisons from more than twenty online retailers, bargainpda.com provides news and reviews about all the latest PDAs and accessories. The community of PDA enthusiasts can also meet at the site to talk, trade tips, and buy/sell/trade their gear." [URLwire] [The Shifted Librarian]
9:01:11 AM
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Predicting where the volcano will flow
Volcanic Eruption: Thar She Flows. While scientists have long been able to predict when volcanoes will blow, they are now learning how to predict the path of destruction. By Julia Scheeres. [Wired News]
While this is definitely not OS X related, it is interesting to me and surely will interest other geology buffs...
8:54:57 AM
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