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Well it looks like nobody is immune from the market downturn. I was “Let Go’ from my job late last week and now face the daunting task of finding new work. Something i haven’t had to do in 14 or 15 years. I’m not even sure if you still do it the same way. Pounding the pavement handing out resumes may be obsolete for all I know. But I’ll do my best, and hopefully we’ll be just fine.

The 10.4.2 Update delivers overall improved reliability and compatibility for Mac OS X v10.4 and is recommended for all users. It includes fixes for:

• file sharing using AFP and SMB/CIFS network file services
• single sign-on authentication and reliable access to Active Directory servers
• autologin for managed user accounts
• AirPort and wireless access
• Core Graphics, Core Audio, Core Image, including updated ATI and NVIDIA graphics drivers
• Finder updates including finding on Kind and using Slideshow
• synchronizing your iDisk with .Mac
• installation reliability
• managing Dashboard widgets
• Address Book, Automator, iCal, iChat, Mail, Safari, and Stickies applications
• compatibility with third party applications and devices

For detailed information on this Update, please visit this website: http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n301722

For detailed information on Security Updates, please visit this website: http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n61798

A first look at Apple’s Intel Mac (with photos)

Along with running Mac OS X, Windows XP installs without hitch on the Intel-based Mac, just as it would on any other PC, and booted without issue when installed on an NTFS-formatted partition. The only misbehavior sources encountered involved the video card. Initially, Windows refused to budge from an 800×600 setting on a 23-inch Cinema Display. Some prodding managed to get the screen to 1600×1200, but sources were unable to get Windows to take advantage of the entire screen.

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