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What Makes Apple's Power Mac G5 Processor so hot?

58 million transistors can drive incredible Power! Apparently, Apple appreciated the choices IBM processor architects made when designing the 970 family. “Understanding 64-bit PowerPC architecture” provides the 64-bit architecture big picture for the 970 family (a.k.a. the Power Mac G5) and the critical issues in IBM’s 64-bit POWER designs, covering 32-bit compatibility, power management, and […]

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Mac Malware Discovered

ZDNet is reporting on a script-based threat that spies on Mac OS X users: The malware, which has been dubbed Opener by Mac user groups, has the potential to disable Mac OS X’s built-in firewall, steal personal information or destroy data. At the moment, however, it seems to pose little danger. Security experts say those […]

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Newer Technology iPod Battery Lasts 22 Hours

Wired’s Leander Kahney reports on the new iPod battery from Newer Technology: After nearly three years of almost daily use, my trusty old iPod was starting to give up the ghost. But thanks to a new install-it-yourself battery, it has a new lease on life — and it’s even better than new. Wired News tested […]

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The new iBook G4 – Live Wirelessly for Less

Apple has re-opened its online store with new speed-bumped iBook G4s available to order. The three new iBook configurations are: iBook 12-inch 1.2GHz PowerPC G4 512K L2 cache @1.2GHz 12-inch TFT Displays 30GB Ultra ATA drive Combo Drive US$999.00 iBook 14-inch 1.33GHz PowerPC G4 512K L2 cache @ 1.33GHz 14-inch TFT Display 60GB Ultra ATA […]