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 […]
Day: October 25, 2004
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]