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Hacked Darwin kernel available for 10.6.2 on Atom netbooks

The kernel is the deep-down part of Mac OS X that generally handles direct communication between the OS and hardware. Speculation swirled that Apple was actively trying to keep Mac OS X from being installed on inexpensive Atom-based netbooks. However, ...

From CHRIS FORESMAN, Ars Technica,  21 Nov 2009

Students get discounts on Exchange-compatible Office for Mac

College isn't cheap these days, even if you're attending public university. In that case, pretty much any discount offered to students is welcome. Microsoft's Mac Business Unit has just announced that it's offering a special discount on the full Office ...

From CHRIS FORESMAN, Ars Technica,  20 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Microsoft Corporation

After Long Wait, Camino 2.0 Finally Hits The Streets

Camino—the Gecko-based browser with native Cocoa interface and more seamless Mac OS X integration—has finally landed an official 2.0 release. The browser uses a much newer version of Mozilla's Gecko rendering engine (the same one used in Firefox) along ...

From CHRIS FORESMAN, Ars Technica,  19 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Google Inc.

Google Earth For IPhone Updated To 2.0 With Map Compatibility

Google announced Wednesday that Google Earth for iPhone has been updated to version 2.0. Though the major version number has incremented, the update is rather minor except for a new ability to connect to your saved Google Maps and view them overlaid on ...

From CHRIS FORESMAN, Ars Technica,  18 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Google Inc.,  Wikipedia

MacGraPhoto App Bundle Targets Graphically Oriented Users

If you work with graphics and are looking for some new tools to add to your collection, you might want to check out the bundle of seven indie Mac apps in MacGraPhoto. The collection of graphics apps is available for a limited time for just $40—a ...

From CHRIS FORESMAN, Ars Technica,  18 Nov 2009

Apple may be building more first-party games for iPhone

Apple has big on a big gaming push lately, specifically when it comes to the iPhone and iPod touch. Even Nintendo is at least acknowledging that the iPhone is a market force, even if the company doesn't believe they are direct competitors. However, a ...

From CHRIS FORESMAN, Ars Technica,  16 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Nintendo

Netbooks Shunned By Official Mac OS X 10.6.2 Release

"So, I can tell you 10.6.2 DOES NOT WORK with the [Dell] Mini10v," wrote MyDellMini forum member Crisu. "OS X tries to start, but it hangs before you can see the Apple and system is trying to boot again... you are in a loop." The back-and-forth caused ...

From CHRIS FORESMAN, Ars Technica,  10 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Intel

Week in Apple: Magic Mouse, ra1n & sn0w, iPhone chicanery

We gave you the lowdown on how well Apple's new Magic Mouse works, told you about a Dutch teen that used port scanning to find vulnerable jailbroken iPhones, showed how less-than-honest iPhone developers claim to have developed others' apps, and how ...

From CHRIS FORESMAN, Ars Technica,  7 Nov 2009

Google aims to "connect" users with shared interests

The new features start off with a several ways to poll users for information about their particular interests. From your Friend Connect account, you can create a poll to ask your users site-relevant questions about what they are into. Then, you can ...

From CHRIS FORESMAN, Ars Technica,  4 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Google Inc.,  Les Paul,  Facebook Inc.,  America Online

Students suspended for racy slumber party pics, file lawsuit

The line between online and offline life continues to blur as yet another lawsuit is being brought against a school that punished students over pictures posted to an online social media website. Two sophomore girls at Churubusco High School in Fort ...

From CHRIS FORESMAN, Ars Technica,  2 Nov 2009

Related Topics: American Civil Liberties Union,  Facebook Inc.,  Harvard University

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