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A federal judge has dealt a crushing blow to Mac clone maker Psystar by ruling that the Florida company violated Apple's copyright as well as the Digital Millennium Copyright Act when it installed Apple's OS on Intel-based computers. Apple issues week's second patch set, fixes 7 Safari flaws
Apple on Wednesday issued its second security update in three days, patching seven vulnerabilities in Safari, including one in the Windows version that the company fixed two months ago for most Mac users. Microsoft rebukes exec for Mac inspiration comment
Microsoft disowned a company executive who said his company's Windows 7 was inspired by Apple's Mac operating system, calling his comments "uninformed" and "inaccurate." Windows 7 early adoption rate outpaces Vista's
Windows 7 has broken the 4% market share barrier in less than three weeks, a mark that took Windows Vista five months to reach, a Web metrics company said today. Apple fixes data deletion bug in Snow Leopard, blocks Atom 'hackintoshes'
Apple on Monday updated Snow Leopard for the second time, fixing a data deletion flaw and an iMac performance issue, while blocking Atom-based netbooks from running its operating system. Apple delivers mammoth update, patches 58 bugs
Apple patched 58 vulnerabilities in its Mac operating systems today, the most since May 2009, including several in the QuickTime media player that it had fixed separately in early September. Psystar begs judge to rule it's legit
Psystar, the Mac clone maker that's been battling Apple for more than a year in federal court has asked a judge to rule that its business is legitimate, and to stop Apple from saying otherwise. New iMac owners complain about performance problems
Owners of Apple's new iMacs, including the pricier 27-in. model, have reported major performance problems with their machines, including extremely sluggish playback of Flash-based video, according to posts on Apple's support forum. Smackdown: Windows 7 takes on Apple's Snow Leopard
Now that Microsoft has finally released Windows 7 to the public, it's time to take see how it stacks up against Apple's Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. They're both new and shiny, but which one is best positioned for the future? Image gallery: Windows 7 vs. Apple's Snow Leopard
Microsoft's new OS is the best Windows yet. Is that enough? Review: Psystar's Rebel EFI -- Snow Leopard on a PC
Psystar's latest challenge to Apple is a software package that purports to let PC owners install a Mac OS on their systems. But does it really work? Yes and no. Psystar launches Mac cloning tool
Mac clone maker Psystar yesterday started selling a utility that lets owners of generic PCs install and run Apple's Snow Leopard operating system. Apple must upgrade Boot Camp to support Windows 7
Apple said today that it will update its Boot Camp utility before the end of the year to support Microsoft's just-launched Windows 7. Apple introduces its first home server
In addition to retooling the more prominent iMac and MacBook lines on Tuesday, Apple quietly introduced its first small-scale server, a $999 box based on the Mac mini that one analyst called the only significant announcement of the day. Mac clone maker 'happily' agrees to OS X injunction
Apple and Mac clone maker Psystar traded barbs last week in federal court as they simultaneously asked a judge to end the case that began more than 15 months ago. Snow Leopard bug deletes all user data
Snow Leopard users have reported that they've lost all their personal data when they've logged into a "Guest" account after upgrading from Leopard, according to messages on Apple's support forum. Mozilla augments Firefox's plug-in check
As promised, Mozilla has created a page that checks for outdated plug-ins used by Firefox and helps users get the latest ones available. VMware Fusion 3.0 makes Windows look like Mac
A third party is helping to bring about what critics say has been Microsoft's dream all along: To make Windows look like Mac OS X. Psystar spreads Mac clone technology to other OEMs
The Florida company entangled with Apple in two federal courts now plans to license its technology to other clone makers so they could offer Mac knock-offs to their customers. Google leak points to imminent iMac, MacBook refresh
Google posted ads on its search results over the weekend that hinted Apple will soon refresh its iMac, Mac mini and MacBook lines. Judge berates Apple over Snow Leopard timing in Psystar case
A federal judge castigated Apple yesterday in an order that dismissed a motion the company had made in its ongoing legal battle with Mac clone maker Psystar, according to court documents. EU rejects Intel's example of Apple in antitrust dispute
European Union (EU) antitrust regulators dismissed Intel's argument that Apple's 2006 switch to Intel processors showed that a free market in microprocessors existed, according to a ruling made public yesterday. Microsoft slashes student price for Windows 7 to $30
Microsoft on Thursday kicked off a Windows 7 promotion that heavily discounts copies of Windows 7 for college students, with the price nearly matching what Apple charges for its Snow Leopard upgrade. Snow Leopard sales roar out the gate
Sales of Snow Leopard during its first two weeks on the shelves far exceeded those of the last two Apple operating systems -- Leopard and Tiger -- a retail research analyst said today. Apple missed security boat with Snow Leopard, says researcher
Apple missed a golden opportunity to lock down when it again failed to fully implement security technology that Microsoft perfected nearly three years ago in Windows Vista, a noted Mac researcher said today. HP adds Snow Leopard printer drivers after customer complaints
Hewlett-Packard has added support for an additional 38 printer models or printer series to Snow Leopard, delivering on a promise made shortly after the release of Apple's new operating system. Apple fixes Flash snafu in Snow Leopard, patches 33 bugs in Leopard
Less than two weeks after Apple launched Snow Leopard, the company today issued the new operating system's first security update. In a separate upgrade, Apple patched 33 vulnerabilities in 2007's Leopard, and about half as many in the even older Tiger. Mac clone maker's lawyer denies spilling Apple secrets
Psystar's lead lawyer said he did not reveal details of the company's case to a prominent Harvard Law School professor, court documents show. But he approved a "circus day" at Psystar's headquarters in August as part of a PR strategy to spin the case its way. Apple patches critical Java bugs, but leaves Leopard users vulnerable
Apple today patched 15 vulnerabilities in three versions of Java used by Mac OS X 10.5, or Leopard, bringing the operating system up to par with fixes that Sun issued a month ago. Snow Leopard 'downgrades' Flash to vulnerable version
Apple shipped an out-of-date -- and vulnerable -- version of Adobe Flash Player with its newest OS, Snow Leopard, security companies have warned. 10 good things about Snow Leopard for IT admins
While Apple didn’t promise much in the way of marquee features with Mac OS X 10.6, there are still plenty of under-the-hood changes and minor additions and enhancements in Snow Leopard to absorb. That’s especially true if you work in IT. Psystar starts selling Mac clones with Snow Leopard
Mac clone maker Psystar isn't waiting for a federal judge to give it allow it to sell systems with Apple's new Snow Leopard OS, according to the company's Web site. Snow Leopard's System Preferences shuffle
As it does in every major upgrade to Mac OS X, Apple has renovated System Preferences in Snow Leopard, reorganizing individual panes and changing the layout of settings within panes. Here are some of the most notable changes. Mac clone maker sues Apple over Snow Leopard
Mac clone maker Psystar last week sued Apple for a second time, charging that it illegally ties the new Snow Leopard operating system to its hardware. Users cite HP printer problems after Snow Leopard upgrade
Mac users who upgraded to Snow Leopard on Friday began reporting problems with Hewlett-Packard printers within hours of Apple launching the upgrade, according to the company's support forums. Image gallery: Snow Leopard vs. Windows 7
The nearly simultaneous release of Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard' means one thing: time for a deathmatch! We pit them head to head in 10 categories. OS deathmatch: Snow Leopard vs. Windows 7
The nearly simultaneous release of Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard' means one thing: time for a deathmatch! We pit them head to head in 10 categories. What's the real deal with 64-bit computing in Snow Leopard?
Apple touts Snow Leopard's 64-bit capabilities as a selling point for the operating system, but bloggers are claiming it's not a true 64-bit OS. Columnist Ryan Faas cuts through the confusion. Snow Leopard doesn't sync with Palm OS devices
Some users of Palm Inc. smartphones are upset that the new Snow Leopard operating system won't sync Apple Inc. computers with Palm OS devices, calling it Apple's payback for the Palm's sync of iTunes to the Palm Pre. Apple launches Snow Leopard, posts support docs
Apple Inc. officially launched Snow Leopard today and started selling the upgrade at its retail stores. Snow Leopard: Which apps, utilities have been left behind?
Like any new OS, Apple's Snow Leopard has left a few applications behind. We look at some of those that don't yet work, and offer a few alternatives. Reports: $29 Snow Leopard upgrade works on Tiger, too
Although Mac owners running the older Tiger operating system can use the cheapest upgrade to install the brand-new Snow Leopard, doing so is a violation of Apple Inc.'s license agreement, according to reports today on the Web. Angry Adobe users rant about Snow Leopard support
After users fumed over news that Adobe Systems Inc. wouldn't support its Creative Suite 3 (CS3) applications on Apple Inc.'s new Snow Leopard operating system, the company backtracked a step yesterday. Gauging Snow Leopard's speed gains
Apple describes Snow Leopard as a top-to-bottom refinement of existing features. One major goal of those refinements: Improved performance. 11 major new Snow Leopard features
Snow Leopard may be a "minor" update to Mac OS X, but it's got plenty of big new features. Here's an inside look. Apple adds basic anti-malware to Snow Leopard
Apple has expanded a download warning feature in Mac OS X 10.5 to create rudimentary anti-malware detection in the new Snow Leopard operating system due out Friday. Upgrading to Apple's Snow Leopard OS: What you need to know
With its new Snow Leopard operating system, Apple has made the Mac OS X upgrade process as painless as possible. We walk you through the steps. Image Gallery: Apple's Snow Leopard opens door to a fab future
Mac OS X Snow Leopard offers a slew of hidden advances including increased speed and efficiency; plus the combination of OpenCL, 64-bit mode and Grand Central Dispatch lays the groundwork for big advances to come. At $29, it's a steal. Review: Apple's Snow Leopard opens door to a fab future
Mac OS X Snow Leopard offers a slew of hidden advances including increased speed and efficiency; plus the combination of OpenCL, 64-bit mode and Grand Central Dispatch lays the groundwork for big advances to come. At $29, it's a steal. Opinion: What's wrong with Mac OS X Snow Leopard
Snow Leopard's not-quite-enterprise-class support for Exchange 2007 and Cisco's VPN protocol are chief among the disappointments for businesses. Inside Snow Leopard's hidden malware protection
One of the hidden features of Snow Leopard is a built-in system to protect Mac users from malware. Macworld's Dan Moren explains just what this feature entails. Apple's Snow Leopard: Same great UI, refinements under the hood
Apple's next OS, best known as Snow Leopard, is about to emerge from its lair, boasting a slew of hidden, under-the-hood changes and pretty much the same sleek UI as its predecessor. Here's what's known about an OS that's been almost two years in the making. Apple's Snow Leopard regains top two Amazon sales spots
Amazon.com's software bestseller list today has pre-orders for packages of Apple's Snow Leopard Mac operating system ranked No. 1 and No. 2. Apple: Snow Leopard goes on sale Friday
Apple said today it will launch Snow Leopard, its newest operating system, on Friday, beating its earlier announced plans to ship the OS in September. The 7 best features in Mac OS X Snow Leopard
Apple's under-the-hood update includes some surprisingly nice changes for users, including ActiveSync and Exchange 2007 support, Expose integration in the Dock, and automatic location detection. Clue surge points to Aug. 28 launch for Snow Leopard
Mounting clues point toward an Aug. 28 release date for Snow Leopard, the next version of Apple's Mac OS X operating system. Apple online offer glitch hints at early Snow Leopard launch
A mistaken offer in Apple's online store on Wednesday could signal that the company's latest Mac operating system, code-named Snow Leopard, is primed for launch as early as next week. Microsoft to dump Mac Office's Entourage in 2010
Microsoft today promised it will replace the often-hated Entourage e-mail client in its Office for the Mac with a version of Outlook by late 2010. Report: Apple could launch Snow Leopard in two weeks
Apple has wrapped up work on Snow Leopard, the Mac OS X operating system upgrade due out in September, and may release it earlier than expected, according to numerous reports on the Web. 'Dumb' Windows 7 upgrade chart sparks spat
A Microsoft chart Microsoft that spells out which versions of Windows and XP can be upgraded to Windows 7 without a "clean install" is causing a dust-up between bloggers and has Apple users to poking fun at Microsoft's upgrade process. Apple patches 18 Mac vulnerabilities, ships OS X 10.5.8
Apple on Wednesday patched 18 vulnerabilities in Mac OS X, including half a dozen that could let hackers hijack machines, and released Mac OS X 10.5.8. Apple's Snow Leopard OS snares Amazon top sales spots
Pre-orders for Apple's upcoming Snow Leopard OS topped Amazon.com's bestseller list Monday, just days after the online retail giant put Mac OS X 10.6 on its site. Forrester: Vista on 12% of corporate desktops, Mac on 3.6%
The much-maligned Windows Vista operating system runs on almost one out of eight corporate desktops 28 months after its release, according to a Forrester Research report. Chrome OS will push Apple to address failings, analyst says
Apple should be nervous about Google's move into the operating system market, one analyst said today. Others, however, argued that Apple executives won't lose a second of sleep. Review: Apple's 15-in. MacBook Pro now faster -- and cheaper
Apple's new midsize 15-in. MacBook Pro gets an evolutionary upgrade and something that, from Apple, is revolutionary -- a price cut. Here's how the $2,299 model stacks up. Opinion: Is Apple gearing up to enter the enterprise?
After years of ignoring the needs of the enterprise, Apple seems to be making a concerted push into the business world. Mac OS X 10.6, Snow Leopard, addresses many of the concerns of business users. Opinion: iPhone 3G S? Let's talk about Snow Leopard instead
While everyone was captivated by the iPhone 3G S bling at Apple's WWDC on Monday, the bigger story was Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard," says Computerworld columnist Dan Turner. What do Snow Leopard, iPhone 3G S, iPhone 3.0 mean for business?
With the arrival next week of the iPhone 3G S and the new iPhone's OS, and the debut in September of Mac OS X 10.6, Snow Leopard, Apple is making moves that should catch the attention of enterprise IT shops, says columnist Ryan Faas. Apple's Snow Leopard beats Windows 7 on price, ship date
Apple executives took potshots at Microsoft's Windows 7 on Monday as they trumpeted the September release of their company's own Snow Leopard operating system and its $29 upgrade price. Opinion: 5 things you should know about Apple's Snow Leopard
For years, Apple has churned out versions of Mac OS X pumped full of new features geared toward the average user. With Snow Leopard, Apple is taking a detour, focusing on performance, under-the-hood improvements, and UI refinements. Snow Leopard more feature-laden than expected
After Monday's Worldwide Developers' Conference keynote, we now know that Snow Leopard will cost Leopard users $29 ($49 for the family pack) when it ships in September. In my pre-WWDC OS X Snow Leopard piece, I'd guessed either free or $20--so I was closer to right than wrong, though still wrong. But what do you get for your $29? Are there more features than the five big ones I covered last week? Apple announces developer preview of Snow Leopard Server
Apple on Monday announced a "Developer Preview" of Mac OS X Server Snow Leopard, a new version of its server software based on the same underpinnings as its next-version Mac operating system release. Snow Leopard Server, like its client counterpart, is expected to be released in September, and comes with a $499 price tag. What business can expect from Mac OS X Snow Leopard
The newest Mac operating system -- Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, due to be released in September -- has two major changes aimed directly at business users and the IT staff that supports them. Apple plans to ship Snow Leopard in Sept. for $29; execs tout new laptops
Apple today announced that it will launch its next operating system, dubbed Snow Leopard, in September, and charge just $29 for the upgrade. Execs also unveiled new laptops at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference. Report: New 'iPhone 3GS' to boast better battery, video
Apple today will reveal its next-generation smartphone as the "iPhone 3GS" and brag about its improved battery life, faster processor and video camera, according to blogger Jon Gruber, who has a solid track record in predicting Apple moves. Preview: What's known, what to expect from Apple's Snow Leopard
At the 2008 Worldwide Developer Conference, Apple promised that Mac OS X 10.6, also known as Snow Leopard, would ship in about a year. Year's up. Here's a look at what's known about Apple's next OS, and what's still uncertain. Opinion: WWDC means Snow Leopard preview, iPhone 3.0 and buzz
Developers at Apple's Worldwide Developers' Conference will get their hands on another preview of Mac OS X 10.6, we'll hear more about iPhone 3.0 software and maybe, finally, get a bead on new iPhones. Dan Turner previews what to look for next week. No tablet, no cheap iPhones from Apple at WWDC, say analysts
Just days before Apple execs take the stage at the company's big developer conference, the rumor mill is in overdrive, with Apple watchers speculating on everything from $99 iPhones to an appearance by CEO Steve Jobs. Don't count on either, say analysts. Apple: Exec team, not Jobs, to deliver WWDC keynote
Apple said today that an executive team will deliver the keynote at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) June 8, but didn't mention CEO Steve Jobs as one of those expected to take the stage. Apple to concede Mac sales shrinkage, analyst predicts
Apple will report on Wednesday that it sold fewer Macs in the first quarter of 2009 than it did in the same period a year earlier, marking the first time in nearly six years that the company will have acknowledged a sales slide, a Wall Street analyst said. Review: Apple's Nehalem-based Mac Pro 'fastest Mac ever'
Apple's newest Mac Pro takes a significant step forward with the move to Intel's new Nehalem processor and an infrastructure that should be able to squeeze the utmost out of the upcoming Mac OS X 10.6. Apple slates June dates for WWDC, touts Snow Leopard, iPhone 3.0
Apple announced today that its Worldwide Developers Conference will begin June 8, which had previously been pegged as the most likely launch date for the company's next operating system, dubbed Snow Leopard. Opinion: Looks or brains -- Windows 7 and Apple's Snow Leopard
Microsoft is looking for a way to bury Vista with Windows 7, while Apple flat out tells you that its next OS, Snow Leopard, is short on flash and long on under-the-hood changes. Dan Turner takes a look at who's making the smartest move. Report: Apple to launch Snow Leopard OS June 8
Look for Apple to roll out Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" on June 8, according to a report based on openings at the Moscone Center. Apple frequently books the facility for its developer conference. The incredible shrinking operating system
The computing center of gravity appears to be shifting away from the traditional massive operating systems of the past. Analyst: Apple making smart moves with next OS, Snow Leopard
Apple has reportedly delivered a prerelease build of Snow Leopard that includes developer tools to mimic the iPhone's location-sensing skills and boost the multitouch function of the company's laptops. Apple's 5 biggest moments in 2008
From the iPhone 3G to 'unibody' MacBooks, 2008 was a standout year for Apple. Ryan Faas names the most important products and announcements of the year. Will OpenCL endow 'Snow Leopard' Macs with supercomputer-like speed?
The OpenCL tech standard could allow software developers to tap into the processing power of graphics chips -- transforming regular Macs into veritable supercomputers, at least for certain applications. Opinion: What's coming in 2009
Five predictions about what the new year will hold in the world of technology and IT. Don't wait for Snow Leopard: 10 ways to slim down and speed up your Mac now
Apple has indicated that its upcoming operating system, Snow Leopard, will be sleeker and faster. But with a few simple steps you can get at least some of those results with your current version of Mac OS X. Image gallery: Slim down and speed up your Mac now
Apple has indicated that its upcoming operating system, Snow Leopard, will be sleeker and faster. But with a few simple steps you can get at least some of those results with your current version of Mac OS X. Apple's Snow Leopard OS: Ahead of schedule?
When Apple first announced Mac OS X Snow Leopard in June, it said the OS would ship in about year. But a slide shown by an Apple employee at a recent conference suggests the upcoming operating system may be ahead of schedule. Mac OS X Snow Leopard vs. Windows 7
Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled Windows 7 at its annual Professional Developers Conference. Windows 7 is the successor to Windows Vista, while Snow Leopard will replace Apple's current OS next year. A closer look at Snow Leopard Server
Address Book Server helps manage a company's contacts, and ZDS is an IT-hearty, next-generation file system, Macworld's John C. Welch says. Opinion: Apple's Snow Leopard -- an OS without any new features?
Apple's next operating system, Snow Leopard, is due out in about a year, and it won't bring with it any major new features. Columnist Dan Turner explains why that may just be a good thing. New Mac OS X Server backs iPhone clients
Snow Leopard Server's new 64-bit kernel technology allows a server to theoretically have up to 16TB of memory, which Apple says can boost system performance and allow for more network connections. Apple confirms Snow Leopard as next Mac OS X
Apple confirmed that it is working on a new version of its Mac OS X dubbed "Snow Leopard." Due to be released in about a year, it's designed to offer better stability and speed than previous Mac OS X operating systems. FAQ: Speculation swells as Apple's WWDC '08 nears
Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference begins on Monday. But the speculation about just what's going to be announced has been going on for months. We round up the latest.
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