Low End Mac Archive for December 8

December 8 in Low End Mac History

Enough memory, Adam Robert Guha, Apple Archive. More memory not only lets you run more programs, it also makes PowerPC models faster.
Some old dogs already know the new tricks, J.S. Garrison, My Turn. Internet appliances are nothing new; the old "compact Macs" did that and more over a decade ago.
Classic Mac games updated, Brian Rumsey, Low End Mac Gaming. Old favorites such as Quake, Shadow Warrior, Duke Nukem, Marathon, and others have been updated with better than ever 3D performance.

Another WallStreet tale, free WordPerfect for Mac, dictation software, and more, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings. Where to get Wacom tablets, a PowerBook petition, wireless networking, replacing a Performa, and more.

Internet sharing and printer sharing for your Macs, Evan Kleiman, Mac Happens. Sharing your Internet connection and USB printer is easy, with wires or without.
Apple's $549 eMac, Dan Knight, Mac Musings. Refurbished eMacs, from $549 to $799, really do compete against the low-end PCs of the Windows world.

Innovative Macintosh System 1.0, Andrew Conachey, Classic Mac Nostalgia. The first Mac OS brought a graphical user interface to the masses, and a lot of it looks familiar to long-time Mac users.
Entourage, the best overall email software on the market, Michel Munger, iBasics. Microsoft's email client is easy to use, integrates with Office, is sluggish, and can only be purchased as part of Office.
Oboe puts your iTunes on the Internet, first iPod compatible bed, unleash iPod's extended capabilities, and more, iPod News Review. Also iPod diluting Apple's focus on the Mac, Carleton University offers courses through iTunes, Sonnet iPod battery review, compact AC charger from Griffith, free online video service, and much more.
January Macintel debut or not, PowerPC and Linux in Apple's future?, Intel's 8-core CPU plans, and more, The Macintel Report. Also how Apple could combat OS X hacking, Yonah performance preview, Intel's codename plans end Pentium, and more.

Does Zune improve the DRM landscape or just increase confusion?, Nathan Thompson, Embracing Obsolescence. Microsoft has forsaken backward compatibility with its own PlaysForSure standard to take on the iPod. Won't that just further confuse potential customers?
12" MacBook Pro rumored, useful MacBook freeware, Core 2 provides 'brisk improvements', and more, The 'Book Review. Also MacBook Pro production halted, Sony "should have been quicker" with battery investigation, Quicky WiFi transciever now supports iBook, bargain 'Books from $209 to $2,199, and more.
DiskWarrior 4.0 universal binary, dual- and triple-display support, cable-free USB, and more, Mac News Review. Also LaCie's Huby USB/FireWire hub, Apricorn's tiny 80 GB hard drive, and FastMac expands iPod repair program to cover 4G iPods.

Logitech diNovo Edge Bluetooth Keyboard complements modern Macs, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings. Logitech's diNovo Edge isn't just a well built Bluetooth keyboard. It brings some new features to the Mac and looks great next to glass and aluminum hardware.

My New Mac: Snow Leopard Edition is a great introduction to the Mac, Charles Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings. If you're new to the Mac or know someone who is, this project-based book can help you get up to speed with OS X quickly.

All I want for Christmas is a new iPod touch, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing. Why John Hatchett wants a 4G iPod touch, and two gift giving suggestions for iPod and notebook users.
Telcos seek to bill Apple, Google, and Facebook for wireless network improvements, Dan Knight, Mac Musings. Although smartphone users are already paying for the bandwidth they use, telcos are proposing a double-dipping system where content providers would also pay for bandwidth.

When Is Your PowerPC Mac Too Old?, Dan Knight, Mac Musings. Apple abandoned PowerPC Macs with OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard in mid 2009. How much longer will they remain useful?