Tag: mac_os_x

  • Video Skype finally rolled out – PC only!

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    Tom Raftery
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    Skype today launched their Skype 2.0 application, complete with video calling capabilities! I’m a little confused, though because although Skype refer to the application as Skype 2.0 in their press release, it is called Skype 1.4 on the Mac download page. Ok, just downloaded Skype 1.4 Beta for Mac OS X and I can’t find…

  • Intel based Macs to run multiple OSs

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    I see where Apple has applied for a patent that allows the computer maker to protect the installation of Mac OS X so that it can only be used on Apple produced hardware. No real surprise there. However, the patent also describes a method whereby Apple hardware could be used to run other Operating Systems:…

  • New Safari (released version) now passes the Acid2 test

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    The latest release of Safari (v2.02) – released in Mac OS X 10.4.3 today, now passes the Acid2 test – wohoo! Acid2 is a test page, written by the Web Standards Project, to help browser vendors ensure proper support for web standards in their products. Safari is now ahead of every major browser in its…

  • OS X update to 10.4.3 released

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    Tom Raftery
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    The 10.4.3 Update delivers overall improved reliability and compatibility for Mac OS X v10.4 and is recommended for all users. It includes fixes for: – AFP, SMB/CIFS, NFS and FTP network file services – AirPort and Bluetooth wireless access – Core Graphics, Core Audio, Core Image, and RAW camera support – disc recording when creating…