Some OpenGL files are MIA in latest OS update for Intel Macs

AppleInsider brings news that Apple will soon release an updated version of the 10.4.7 software update for Intel machines. According to the company, certain files pertaining to OpenGL performance are missing from the 10.4.6 to 10.4.7 updater package; all other packages including combo updates shipped with the files the first time around. The revised update is not yet available on the Apple website or through Software Update, but it is safe to assume that MacOSXUpd10.4.7Intel.dmg will show up sometime later today. No word yet on whether or not users who already applied the first updater will have to re-run the installer, or if they will receive a patch with the missing files.

10.4.7 v. 2 for Intel – The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)

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New IM Client from Yahoo

Yahoo! Messenger releases Mac IM 3.0

The Yahoo! IM team just released the 3.0 version of Yahoo! IM for Mac. Yahoo! Messenger for Mac was last updated in September, 2003. Its feature set is interesting, but it appears to lack two of the PC version’s most compelling qualities: VOIP and the growing library of plugins built on the recently released software development kit. It’s hard for me to imagine using any single IM client on my Mac when I can use Adium and connect with all major IM systems at once.

Here’s what it does have:

• A new interface built in Cocoa, very OS X looking.
• Avatars and animated emoticons, which I’m sure will appeal to a wide audience.
• Webcam support, compatible across PCs and Macs – though I personally IM when I don’t want to communicate intimately.
• Custom stealth settings, eg. everybody but my ex-girlfriend can see that I’m available if I don’t want to talk to her.
• Visual notifications using the Growl system.
• IM alerts for Yahoo! Calendar, Mail and Personals. Good idea on their part, but IM alerts for any RSS feed would be even better.

Coming soon: chat with Windows Live (MSN) users. It will be a beautiful day if even the smallest amount of forward progress towards IM compatibility appears.

I’ll be very curious to see if the VOIP and plug-ins available to PC users are included in the future features the company promises.

Yahoo! Messenger

iTunes/Coke Promotion Coming Soon

Abandoning Pepsi, Apple has extended the olive branch to Coca-Cola. According to Digital Bulletin, Coke and Apple are currently wrapping up the details on a “…substantial iTunes promotion.” Word has it the deal will put Coke-generated content into the iTunes Music Store (much like the gig with Nike).

The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW):

Avid Xpress Pro 5.5, Avid Mojo SDI now shipping

I know most of us are big Final Cut Pro users and fans, but this is a significant update to a world-wide standard piece of software. Avid’s “Open Timeline” is a huge feature and the implementation of multicam is really quite nice. Avid also leverages a greater support for Core Video technology than is currently present in Final Cut. -TG

June 28, 2006 – 10:26 EDT Avid Technology today announced the worldwide availability of version 5.5 of its Avid Xpress Pro software as well as the newest member in Avid’s line of Digital Nonlinear Accelerator products, Avid Mojo SDI. Avid Xpress Pro 5.5 delivers HD capabilities for both Mac and Windows-based systems. Avid Mojo SDI, which works with Avid Xpress Pro and Media Composer software, provides high-quality, advanced analog and digital SDI (Serial Digital Interface) I/O connections for professional video and audio projects. Avid Xpress Pro 5.5 is priced at US$1,695 and Avid Mojo SDI is priced at $2,495. Existing Avid Xpress Pro v4 or v5 customers can upgrade to Avid Xpress Pro v5.5 for $49.95

Avid Xpress Pro 5.5, Avid Mojo SDI now shipping | MacMinute News:

Mariner Software Updates Entire Product Line

Minneapolis, MN – June 28, 2006 – Mariner Software, developers and
publishers of professional and personal software for the writing and
creativity markets, today announced the simultaneous update of each
of their five products, making the entire product line Universal Binary
supported.

The latest versions introduce several bug fixes and some enhancement
additions for each of the products. Updates and trial copies of Mariner
Write, Mariner Calc, MacJournal, Desktop Poet, and the latest public
beta release of the upcoming screenwriting package for the Mac OS X,
Montage, can be found on the Mariner downloads page:

Mariner Software:

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BeLight Software releases Swift Publisher 1.3

June 28, 2006 – 09:21 EDT BeLight Software today announced the release of Swift Publisher 1.3, an update to its popular page layout application for designing and printing flyers, newsletters, brochures, and more. Version 1.3 delivers 20 new designs, improves picture import from iPhoto and Finder, adds Spotlight support and more. Swift Publisher is priced at US$39.95 for the CD edition ($34.95 for download), and requires Mac OS X 10.3 or later.
BeLight Software releases Swift Publisher 1.3 | MacMinute News:

Adobe updates Flash Player, Flex tool

Flash Player 9 for Windows and Macintosh, available as a free download, has been rewritten to improve the performance and “expressiveness,” or interactivity, of Flash applications, said Sydney Sloan, group product marketing manager of Adobe’s enterprise and developer business.

Sloan said Adobe will release a Linux version of Flash Player 9 but didn’t specify a date.

In tandem with the Flash Player 9 release, Adobe is making its Flex 2 product line available, including a free, entry-level Flex 2 Software Development Kit meant to encourage development of more Flash applications.

Adobe updates Flash Player, Flex tool | CNET News.com:

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Apple Mac OS X Update 10.4.7 Combo PPC

This looks like an important update. I’ve installed in on one machine so far without problems. Please note there are two different versions of this update: one for PowerPC and one for Intel-based processors so choose correctly. Of course, you could (and should) use the built-in Software Update feature on your Mac and let it do it’s thing!

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Apple – Support – eMac Repair Extension Program

The eMac Repair Extension Program for Video and Power Issues applies to eMac computers that exhibit a certain video or power-related issue as a result of a specific component failure. These computers were sold between approximately April 2004 and June 2005. If your eMac is exhibiting any of the symptoms listed below and your computer’s serial number is within the noted ranges, your computer may be eligible for repair, free of charge. If Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) determines that your eMac computer is eligible as part of the program, the repair will be covered by Apple for up to three years from the original date of purchase even if your eMac is out of warranty. This is a worldwide Apple program.

Apple – Support – eMac Repair Extension Program for Video and Power Issues:

Apple technology brings World Cup updates to millions

Chances are if you’re watching highlights from the FIFA World Cup matches on television, you are seeing Apple technology hard at work. Highlights from the world’s most popular sport are being prepared using multiple Apple products and technologies.

Macworld: News: Apple technology brings World Cup updates to millions: