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Submission + - The Beginning of the End for PowerPC Mac Software?

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BostonBTS

on Thursday October 26, 2006 @04:11PM

BostonBTS writes: "With yesterday's beta release of their new Soundbooth audio application, Adobe is stepping away from support for the PowerPC chip. Most new Mac software is "Universal" — it will run on both Intel- and PowerPC-based Macs, but not Soundbooth. The multimedia software company said back in February (PDF) that "Adobe has plans to support both Intel and PowerPC microprocessors in the next versions of its creative applications for the Mac OS." However, it looks like new products may be Intel-only. In their Soundbooth FAQ, Adobe answers the question "Will there be a PowerPC version?" this way:

"No. Apple is quickly moving its focus towards Intel Macs, and no longer sells Power PC systems in many places. By focusing on Apple's future, we have been able to bring this powerful application to the Mac platform much more rapidly, and with a stronger feature set.""

Submission + - Adobe Going Intel-Only With New Mac Software?

Submitted by

BostonBTS

on Thursday October 26, 2006 @12:32PM

BostonBTS writes: "With yesterday's beta release of their new Soundbooth audio application, Adobe is stepping away from support for the PowerPC chip. Most new Mac software is "Universal" — it will run on both Intel- and PowerPC-based Macs. The multimedia software company said back in February (PDF) that "Adobe has plans to support both Intel and PowerPC microprocessors in the next versions of its creative applications for the Mac OS." However, it looks like new products may be Intel-only. In their Soundbooth FAQ, Adobe answers the question "Will there be a PowerPC version?" this way:

"No. Apple is quickly moving its focus towards Intel Macs, and no longer sells Power PC systems in many places. By focusing on Apple's future, we have been able to bring this powerful application to the Mac platform much more rapidly, and with a stronger feature set.""

Submission + - New Red iPod Nano Benefits AIDS Charity

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BostonBTS

on Friday October 13, 2006 @09:59AM

BostonBTS writes: "Apple has just released a new special edition red iPod nano. The 4GB iPod is available now for $199 — the same price as the current 4GB lineup. The iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED is part of a line of red credit cards, cell phones, and fashion items that donate a portion of each sale for AIDS work in Africa. Apple will donate $10 from each sale to The Global Fund, an organization that, according to their website, is "a partnership between governments, civil society, the private sector and affected communities." Their purpose is to "attract, manage and disburse resources to fight AIDS, TB and malaria. [The Global Fund does] not implement programs directly, relying instead on the knowledge of local experts.""

Submission + - New Red iPod Nano to Benefit AIDS Work

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Colgate2003

on Thursday October 12, 2006 @09:29PM

Colgate2003 writes: "The Associated Press has an article on on a line of products being rolled out to benefit AIDS work — including a new special edition red iPod nano. The 4GB iPod will be available on Friday and will sell for $199 — the same price as the current 4GB lineup. Apple will donate $10 from each sale to The Global Fund, an organization that, according to their website, is "a partnership between governments, civil society, the private sector and affected communities." Their purpose is to "attract, manage and disburse resources to fight AIDS, TB and malaria. [The Global Fund does] not implement programs directly, relying instead on the knowledge of local experts." The Chicago Tribune has an article with a photo of Oprah and U2's Bono trying out the new iPod at an Apple Store in Chicago."

Submission + - Apple to Give Part of RED iPod Sales for AIDS Work

Submitted by

BostonBTS

on Thursday October 12, 2006 @09:19PM

BostonBTS writes: "The Associated Press just let the cat out of the bag on a special edition red iPod nano. The 4GB iPod will be available on Friday and will sell for $199 — the same price as the current 4GB lineup. Apple will donate $10 from each sale to The Global Fund, an organization that, according to their website, is "a partnership between governments, civil society, the private sector and affected communities." Their purpose is to "attract, manage and disburse resources to fight AIDS, TB and malaria. [The Global Fund does] not implement programs directly, relying instead on the knowledge of local experts." The Chicago Tribune has a photo of Oprah and U2's Bono trying out the new iPod at an Apple Store in Chicago."

Submission + - CrossOver Mac beta now available

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BostonBTS

on Thursday August 31, 2006 @01:52PM

BostonBTS writes: "CodeWeavers has just released a free beta of the Wine-based CrossOver Mac.

From their website: "CrossOver Mac will be the very best way to run your Windows applications on your Intel Mac. It will let you install and run Windows programs as though they were native, all without having to buy or run a copy of Windows itself." The final version is also available for pre-order for US $39.95."

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