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Fall always brings us a full harvest of tech. books, and trust me we read them all.
Here is what keep our eyes and mind busy this month:

Getting Started with Adobe InDesign CS2 Personal Seminar
by Terry White
From Peachpit Press
ISBN 0-321-33049-8

-This book is not really one; It's more like having a personal tutor by the means of a DVD and a booklet.
Those two tools do not cover the same techniques, they complement each other.
Great concept, super package for the price of a book, this one will not disappoint you.

Mac OSX Tiger Edition The Missing Manual
by David Pogue
From Pogue Press/ O'Reilly
ISBN 0-596-00941-0

-The Original and still the best. We keep on using it as a reference for all we (should by now) know about mastering Tiger.
Nice presentation, Thick Bible concept, with very well organized chapters and index, makes this book a must have for all Tiger Users.

Hillman Curtis on Creating Short Films For The Web
by Hillman Curtis
From New Riders
ISBN 0-321-27891-7

-Great book that reads like a creative, narative technical novel more than a how to guide.
If you want to know what it's like to successfully run a design studio, be tech savvy but still have your creative juice intact, and to do all that just like if you where a intern; then this one of a kind book should please you.

Creating Pages with iWork
Visual Quick Project Guide
by David Morris
From Peachpit Press
ISBN 0-321-35755-8

-Fun project book where by going one step at the time you will create a whole lot of projects that will empower you with Apple's iWork . Fun to do like a week-end seminar, this book is more affordable and the coffee at home is always better.
Projects files can be downloaded from the web. Excellent !

Tool of the Week: AppleJack 1.4.1., Start-up, Clean-up Differently

Hanving problems with your Mac, can't start-up with Tiger Disk, then you are ready for the next stage: AppleJack.
I call this a tool, but it's in reality This is a shell script for cleaning up the mess left by system crashes: disk directory errors, buggy caches, corrupted preferences, etc. It is designed to be run only in single user mode. Just install and re start in single mode user (Command key + S key) at the sound of the openning chime, you are then presented with a verbose mode where you can chose between several "clean-up duty. Perform, and re start . That is it!

Free to download AppleJack 1.4.1 (Accept donations) this "Tool" should be on every Mac.
We give it a well deserve 5* out of 5

You can find Applejack using versiontracker.

iPod with Video pave the Way to new G3-4 second hand market

The New iPod with Video (G5) is the greatest new toy around. Slim, and Sexy it's everyone secret wish.
While most owners are scrambling to get video content in -Something is happening that no one could have predicted;
A second hand market Bonanza for the "older" models (G3).

I for one am selling my faithfull Generation 3 iPod to get myself the new one. The 4th gen. never made me move a inch; Buy another one just to get photo content .... nope or get myself a U2 Model .... I don't think so.

But what as hit me is that if I put a accessory package together (I have no choice most of everything I had purchased to complement my iPod won't fit my new one) I can get a very descent price for it. So close actually that my new one might cost me a few $$ only.

Ok I know I will have to get a new cradle, a descent AV Cable, but all things considered it will be for the sellers as well as the buyer a fair deal.

I Predict that this will be a trend to come specially now right before Christmas.

Here is what the new owner will get for about the same price (I should say about 20% less) than getting a brand new iPod, when he picks up mine : iPod 20 Gig 2nd Gen. in top shape with well over 700 songs (Yes all legit) a Contour Design Black Shockproof Case, Apple Remote, Apple Headphones, a Waterfield (sfbags) accessories case, a replacement battery, a Fantastic BTI "External Cradle Battery Pack" (Anyone who owns a iPod regardless of the model should get this) Christopher Breen Book Secret of the iPod, iTunes software CD, all cables, a car charger, a wireless transmiter and No taxes, or waiting.
No saleman pressure no fake Bull extended warantee.

Who said that iPod don't have a second life ?
Not me !

Quick Bytes

-The Omni Group releases OmniOutliner 3.0.4
The Omni Group today released an update to their outlining and organizational tool, OmniOutliner.

-Apple releases Airport Update 2005-001
Apple today released Airport Update 2005-001 via Mac OS X's Software Update utility.

-Mac OS X 10.4.3 update unseated some pirated copies of Front Row
Alex Tan over at Forever Geek asks, "Did 10.4.3 Mess Up Front Row?" Evidently, the system update put the kibosh on the Applescript that was written to summon the Front Row access screen.

-CommonFlix Offers iPod Video Downloads
CommonFlix launched it's ecommerce features last week, they created a page for video iPod downloads - RSS feed. Most are free. Other content ranges from short clips for 99 cents to feature length documentaries at $19.99. Media producers are encouraged to submit content.

-10.4.3 Update Available
Apple has (finally) posted the 10.4.3 Software Update, which it says 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 and burning media, .Mac sync services, Spotlight indexing and searching, Dashboard widgets: Dictionary, Flight Tracker, Stickies, and Unit Converter, Address Book, AppleScript, Automator, Dictionary, Font Book, iCal, iSync, Mail, and Safari applications, Disk Utility, Keychain Access, Migration Assistant, and Software Update, compatibility with third party applications and devices, previous standalone security updates, and the kitchen sink.

-Napster reveals $13.6m Q2 loss
Revenue and subscribers climb but losses continue. Predicts flat Q3 revenue.

-Nokia ships mobile browser with Safari core
Nokia yesterday released its open-source mobile Web browser that is based on Safari technologies, WebCore and JavaScriptCore.

-iPod 'iPorno' grows its own search engine
iPod porn seems set to be the next new wave of digital content, according to Reuters.

-CBS considers offering shows on iTunes (Wake-up and smell the ... iPod)

-Deal Seals Anti-Apple Coalition
Microsoft forks over huge piles of cash to RealNetworks to settle an antitrust lawsuit. Now the longtime rivals can get down to serious business: taking on iTunes.

Apple stock hits 52-week high

Apple has continued its year-long rise, climbing another US$1.79, or 2.8%, to a 52-week high of $61.74, reports CBS Marketwatch

RadTech taking orders on the STM Cocoon case for iPod nano

RadTech today announced pre-ordering for the STM Cocoon case for iPod nano with the expected shipping to occur in mid-November. Go for it it's a RadTech Product, and it means QUALITY and Innovation.

SPEED DOWNLOAD 3.0.14: TURBO-CHARGED DOWNLOADING FOR MAC OS X 10.4.3!

Yazsoft announces the immediate availability of Speed Download 3.0.14; an important update offering optimized changes to the ultimate download manager for Mac OS X Mac OS X 10.4.3.

Realy fast believe us we have been using this product for more than 5 versions now and we say: Get it!

Google expands online book library

Google Inc. on Thursday said it has added more public-domain books to its Google Print service. The books come from libraries at the University of Michigan, Harvard University, Stanford University and the New York Public Library and can be viewed in their entirety in the Google database.

AOL buys MusicNow, aims for top spot

Looking to boost its presence in the digital music market, America Online Inc. (AOL) has acquired music subscription provider MusicNow from Circuit City Stores Inc., AOL announced Thursday.

PowerBook G4s boost screen resolution, battery life

The latest improvements to the PowerBook line are hardly revolutionary, but they’re all welcome. If you can afford it and don’t mind its size, the 17-inch model remains the best portable computer money can buy.

15-inch PowerBook G4/1.67GHz
17-inch PowerBook G4/1.67GHz

Tunes Music Store Sells One Million Videos in Less Than 20 Days

Apple announced that iTunes) Music Store customers have purchased and downloaded more than one million videos since they debuted on October 12. Customers can choose from over 2,000 music videos, Pixar short films and hit TV shows for just $1.99.