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Maine Signs Off on $41M Deal With Apple Computer to Extend Laptop Program for Another 4 Years” Which will provide new laptop computers to more than 30,000 seventh- and eighth-graders and their teachers, More …

A press release announces that new television programming from Spike TV, Nick at Nite, TV Land, Logo, MTV and The N is now available on the iTunes Music Store. More …

Apple’s initial release of Mac OS X 10.4.7 updater for Intel-based Macs omitted some files related to OpenGL performance.

“The new package is named:Â MacOSXUpd10.4.7Intel.dmg”

You can download the Mac OS X 10.4.7 for Intel combo updater, which has the files that are missing in the delta (smaller) update.

The delta update now posted to Apple’s download servers is the revised edition.

While Apple’s FireWire (the 1394 protocol) is being strongly challenged by USB 2.0 in computer and peripherals markets, its life in consumer electronics (CE) is improving, In-Stat reported. Digital televisions, cable set top boxes, and DVD recorders are all driving 1394a growth in the CE segment, the high-tech market research firm said. In addition, the High-Definition Audio Video Networking Alliance (HANA) has endorsed FireWire as a transmission medium for high-definition content, a development that may spur adoption of FireWire in home video networks. More …

iPod Updater 2006-06-28 includes:

-New iPod Software 1.1.2 for iPod
-New iPod Software 1.2 for iPod nano
-New iPod Software 1.1.4 for iPod shuffle

iPod Updater 2006-06-28 contains the same software versions as iPod Updater 2006-03-23 for all other iPod models.

Note: If you aren’t sure which iPod you have, and you want to find out if your iPod needs updating, follow the directions below to use iPod Updater 2006-06-28. If the software on your iPod can be updated, the Update button in the updater application will be available.

iPod Updater 2006-06-28 delivers the following software:
Features of iPod Software 1.1.2 for iPod:
-Bug fixes

Features of iPod Software 1.2 for iPod nano:
-Nike + iPod support
-Bug fixes

Features of iPod Software 1.1.4 for iPod shuffle:
-Volume limit
-Bug fixes

Note: iTunes 6.0.5 or later required to set a maximum volume limit for iPod shuffle. For information about how to set the maximum volume limit, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes and Music Store Help.

With iTunes 6, you can now preview, buy, and download music videos, short films, and hit TV programs on the iTunes Music Store and sync your music and purchased videos with iPod to enjoy on the go.

iTunes 6.0.5 allows you to sync your Nike + iPod workout data to nikeplus.com, where you can easily track your progress, set training goals, challenge others, and much more. Visit the Nike Sport Music area on the iTunes Music Store to download workout mixes, Athlete Inspiration playlists, Nike podcasts, and more.

Note: After purchasing music from the iTunes Music Store with iTunes 6 or later, you also need to upgrade your other computers that purchase music from the iTunes Music Store to the latest version of iTunes. Update via Software Update or with a direct download.