Get Off Microsoft

Controversy about privacy swirled briefly around Apple’s latest iTunes update, which turns on a new feature that transmits listening habits back to Apple.

Intel-based Macs introduced at Macworld Expo run faster but are still pricey and don’t yet offer the ability to run Windows.

Macworld Expo in S.F. in early January is more than just a rally for Mac users. Apple’s Steve Jobs typically trots out something totally new and cool for the faithful. The buzz focuses on two important areas: Macs with Intel chips, and a new video delivery system.

Apple will never be like the Evil Empire. The iPod/iTunes combination does not hamper innovation the way the Windows/Office monopoly does.

If the record companies don’t come to their senses and stop fussing over DRM, they’ll most likely hand the keys to their kingdom to Apple and Microsoft. What would the open source community do in response?

The Sony BMG protection scheme for music CDs has no effect on Mac OS X or Linux systems — the CDs function as ordinary audio CDs.