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  • Alex Oughton
    For many users of Windows XP on the Intel Mac, Mediafour's MacDrive makes all the difference to the experience, providing seamless access to Macintosh-formatted hard disks and removable storage devices.
     
    Unfortunately, the current version of MacDrive is not compatible with Windows Vista, which went to RTM recently, and is due to hit retail in January 2007.
     
    I recently contacted Mediafour regarding availability of a Vista-compatible version, and one of their support representatives had this to say:
     
    ¨We understand that customers would like a Vista-compatible version of MacDrive as soon as possible, and we anticipate that we will release Vista-compatible versions of Mediafour software about the time for the consumer retail release of Windows Vista, which is scheduled for January 30, 2007. This is currently planned to be a free update.¨
     
    So, good news for all those planning to upgrade their Boot Camp installations to Windows Vista at launch!
     
     
    edit: I've just received *another* email from their team, stating that the update will in fact *NOT* be free, but will be part of their next major release, involving a paid upgrade.
  • cavemonkey50
    It's time for yet another round of Intel bug squashing. Today, Apple has released EFI firmware updates for every Intel Mac. The documentation for the updates are pretty vague. All that's known is that the EFI firmware apparently addresses issues with Boot Camp and sleep issues on notebooks. So, go download the firmware update for your Mac Pro, MacBook Pro, MacBook, iMac, or Mac mini, and enjoy whatever the heck Apple fixed.
     
    It should be noted that Apple has provided a handy recovery CD should something go wrong. To me, that says there is no reason not to update. Good luck updating (and may you never need to use the disk)!
     
    Let us know your experiences with the updates here!
  • REVENGE
    You were probably expecting this. Vista RTM has been taken from the MSDN download site and leaked to the public torrent sector. For those who can't wait for the build to hit shelves in January, you can install and test this build for a trial period of 30 days; after that, you'll just have to wait to obtain a legit key in order to continue using it. There are also rumors of a crack to enable use of RC1 and RC2 keys - obviously we can't confirm this as we haven't tested them.
     
    As always, we don't encourage you to steal. In fact, we strongly discourage it. Don't steal.
     
    On a side note: Office 2007 is on MSDN, but has yet to be leaked. (Updated: Man, they're fast... Office 2007 is now available as well.)
     
    UPDATE: I will confirm that the Office 2007 RTM build is 12.0.4518.1014. This is the ENTERPRISE edition, not ULTIMATE.
     
    On another interesting sidenote, it appears that NO Office 2007 edition will be available with all the programs of the new Office 2007 family. Specifically, the most complete editions are Ultimate and Enterprise, which are missing Office 2007 Communicator and Office 2007 Outlook with Business Contact Manager respectively. And to clarify, Enterprise WILL have Outlook 2007, just without the "Business Contact Manager". While Communicator 2007 is a neat application that lets you collaborate in real time with others on Office projects, I've yet to discover what the "Business Contact Manager" for Outlook is.
     
    UPDATE: I know what it is, but...just read for yourself: it is what it's called.
  • sHARD>>

    Leopard leaks... again.

    By sHARD>>, in OSx86,

    ADC would make a terrible boat...
     
    We've recieved word that the latest build of Leopard has leaked. Perhaps the fastest leak we've seen, it clearly demonstrates Apple's failure to quell ADC members' rather bold flaunting of regulations. Or perhaps it's all part of the battle plan. At any rate, it's an interesting reversal from the massive legal effort during the Tiger beta cycle.
     
    Oh, and I officially appologize for the terrible pun above.
     
    More information, as always, can be found in our highly-active Leopard forum.
  • sHARD>>

    Apple Changes APSL License

    By sHARD>>, in OSx86,

    In an attempt to out-maneuver OSx86 kernel hackers, Apple has changed their APSL open-source license. Semthex, who has worked on a few of the more popular hacked kernels himself, found this passage in their new license:
     
    "This file contains Original Code and/or Modifications of Original Code as defined in and that are subject to the Apple Public Source License Version 2.0 (the 'License'). You may not use this file except in compliance with the License. The rights granted to you under the License may not be used to create, or enable the creation or redistribution of, unlawful or unlicensed copies of an Apple operating system, or to circumvent, violate, or enable the circumvention or violation of, any terms of an Apple operating system software license agreement."
     
    While the license only applies to source posted after this license modification, it will cover all sources beyond those associated with OS X 10.4.8. Another clever security change from Apple.
  • Colonel

    Vista: Complete

    By Colonel, in OSx86,

    After years of waiting, Windows Vista has finally been completed. Yesterday, Microsoft gave a press release announcing that Windows Vista has been finished and released to manufacturing. As planned, we will (hopefully) be seeing Vista on January 30th, 2007. Microsoft has more info on the RTM:


    Release to manufacturing signifies the completion of our development work and the start of the next phase for Windows Vista. Windows Vista is the highest-quality version of Windows that we’ve ever produced. We’ve had more people test more builds than previous development cycles, and the result is that we received more feedback than ever before.
     
    That being said, Windows Vista’s journey is not yet done. PC makers, device manufacturers and software developers can finalize work on their products and applications to ensure great customer experiences when Windows Vista becomes available -- to our volume license customers this month and consumers on January 30, 2007. So now that Vista is out (well, kinda), what's Apple's next move: a surprise release at Macworld or those "top secret" features Steve mentioned?
  • Swad

    Core 2 Duo Macbook released

    By Swad, in OSx86,

    Its big brother got the upgrade - now little bro wants it too.
     
    Apple announced today the introduction of the Core 2 Duo Macbook, which includes the 64-bit processor and options for a dual-layer SuperDrive, 4MB of shared L2 cache, a 120 gig HD, and the same 'ole Intel GMA 950. The marketing-speak for the upgrade:


    Delivering a significant leap in performance, MacBook now ships with Intel’s next-generation processor. The Intel Core 2 Duo. A powerhouse processor, the Core 2 Duo brings 64-bit execution to the MacBook and offers performance that’s up to 25% percent greater than previous models. It looks like all other components are the same as the previous model, although prices have been favorably adjusted. Complete specs can be found on Apple's site.
     
    Who plans to get one?
     
    [Thanks to sandmanfvrga in Reader News for the tip!]
  • kevin_4e
    With the release of Transmission .7B, there's absolutely no reason not to give it a spin. Loaded with many new features and an improved interface, it's definitely worth a download... If your Mac could lose a few pounds around the edges, then go ahead and put it on a diet with Xslimmer. Xslimmer is able "to remove the code inside of an app that doesn't match your computer's architecture..." We all remember the introduction of the Sony MacBook, but did we expect a whole lineup of Apple remakes from Sony? The release of the Sony MacBook Pro has us wondering... Also, with the introduction of the MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo, you know you have a deep desire to pull it apart and take some snapshots. If you're interested, take a look at iFixit's story packed with tons of pictures and documentation.
     
    Want to learn one more way to trick out your Safari? Then check out one of our newest blogs, Travis's Mac Tips and Tutorials?... Although there is no official winner (yet) of our iAnnoyance challenge, check out the progress made. There you can find lostgame's Applescript to enhance icons on the desktop. Good work! And finally, if the new iPod Shuffle has got you breaking more than a few of the Ten Commandments, take SNL's satirical warning of upcoming Apple products to heart. After all, who doesn't want a Pequeño?
  • REVENGE
    In an unexpected breakthrough, Omni released on November 1st a special kext codenamed "Titan" that enables 10.4.8 original NVIDIA kexts to properly detect and accelerate QE/CI on PC NVIDIA video cards. Implications include being able to use a wide range of PC NVIDIA graphics cards with both "Hackintoshes" and "Macintoshes", and possibly even ATI drivers in the future based on the same method. The kext itself is NOT a modification of the original NVIDIA 10.4.8 kexts, but rather something that enables the PC cards to be initialized properly (full technical explication on Omni's site). Note that this kext will only "officially" work with new 10.4.8 hackernels (currently, only Intel SSE3 is available), although some users have reported success with older kernels by moving over the 10.4.8 NVIDIA kexts.
     
    UPDATE: Just a reminder that various 10.4.8 AMD SSE3 kernels are also in beta staging right now. They are stable enough to be deployed and used, though deployment is still a hassle because no ppf patch has been released. If you have a Geforce graphics card and an AMD processor (like me), you can head on over to our genius bar and try to get a new kernel working to install Titan/Natit. Good luck!
     
    Current version: Titan Novermber 4th Release
     
    Thanks to Simania NL for posting this in Reader News!
     
    A preliminary HCL has been setup here.
     
    UPDATE: NeoPheus, creator of the easy-to-use installers for the Borisbandenov ATI driver and the DaemonES Realtek driver, has created a new installer for dm_webd's Titan clone "Natit".
     
    NeoPheus "Natit" Installer
     
    "Natit" by dm_webd support thread
     
    UPDATE: Our wiki now has an info page with HCL on Titan
     
    Try it folks and post your results!
  • other
    For those of you who can't get enough RED in your life, you can now upsize your Nano to 8 GB. Twice the storage. Twice the excuse to pick one up. Apple had this announcement:


    In response to outstanding customer demand, Apple today announced a new 8GB model of the iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition. The new model holds up to 2,000 songs and is available for $249, joining the 4GB model priced at $199. Apple will contribute $10 from the sale of each iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED to the Global Fund to help fight HIV/AIDS in Africa.


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