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(March 31, 2005) Today Freeverse Software released BumperCar 2, the updated version of their web browser designed for children. The program has been significantly rewritten with hundreds of enhancements that focus on speed, stability and compatibility. The homepage that guides kids to appropriate content for education and fun also includes new links to appeal to a greater array of interests. BumperCar 2 requires OS 10.3 or higher and costs $30. Users of BumperCar 1.0 can upgrade for free. Visit www.freeverse.com for more details.
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Freeverse, Inc.
(March 30, 2005) Information Appliance Associates has released PocketMac for PSP, which enables Mac users on OS 10.3 or higher to sync music, photos and contact information to a Playstation Portable (PSP). PocketMac for PSP syncs music from iTunes and photos from iPhoto to a PSP handheld. Since the PSP does not have contact management built in, the PocketMac programs converts contacts from Microsoft Entourage or the OS X Address Book into compact images for viewing on the PSP. PocketMac for PSP users can sync directly over a USB connection or to a Memory Stick to be read on the PSP. A limited introductory price of $10 is being offered now for PocketMac for PSP. Go to http://www.pocketmac.net/psp.html for more information.
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Information Appliance Associates
(March 23, 2005) This week, two popular, free web browsers for Mac OS X, Apple Safari and Mozilla FireFox, were updated to address security concerns. On Monday, Apple released Security Update 2005-003 for OS 10.3.8 (available through Software Update). This update includes a fix to a vulnerability discovered in Safari that allowed certain maliciously registered domain names to appear as legitimate sites. Safari can display Unicode characters in URLs, making it possible for users to see foreign language sites in their native language. Before the update, scam sites used to collect account numbers and other personal information could exploit a vulnerability by using look-alike characters to trick people into thinking they were viewing a website that they really were not. With the Security Update 2005-003, the default list of scripts that can be displayed natively does not include look-alike scripts such as Cherokee, Cyrillic and Greek that could be used to trick people. For more information on this security update, click here.
Today the Mozilla Foundation released Firefox 1.0.2, which patched a bug identified by the security research company Internet Security Systems. Mozilla claims that no known exploits of the bug had been reported and that they were able to provide a quick response to the bug. To download the update, visit www.mozilla.org/products/firefox.
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Apple Computer, Inc. and the Mozilla Foundation
(February 23, 2005) Apple continues to make its iPod line ever more attractive with two new iPod Minis announced today. The new Minis will come in four colors: the silver held over from the previous Minis, as well as the new blue, pink and green colors. The size, design and control system remain the same, however, the minis now advertise up to 18 hours of battery life--increased from the previous 12 hours.
Down from $250, the 4GB iPod Mini (approximately 1,000 songs) now costs $200, and a new 6GB iPod Mini (approximately 1,500 songs) costs $250. Both models include earbuds, a USB 2.0 cable for syncing/charging and a belt clip. Also, if you purchase one from http://store.apple.com, Apple is currently offering free shipping and a free laser engraving.
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Apple Computer, Inc.
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