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Apple II: The computer family from Apple that pioneered the microcomputer revolution. It was widely used in schools and home and still made until 1994. Using an 8-bit 6502 microprocessor...; Full Apple II Definition >>

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Remember LOGO? It still lives at 40!: The first time I ever used a computer was in the third grade. The computer was an Apple II and we had two programs for it: Oregon Trail and LOGO. For those of you who don't remember or are too young to have ever encountered it, LOGO was...; Tags: Apple II, Wired Inc., Programming, LOGO, Development Tools, Productivity, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2007-10-16
Cool Apple II t-shirt: The Chop Shop has created a Mac-based t-shirt that is supremely cool. The t-shirt pictured at right is its an Apple II disassembled into a model template, on the reverse is the re-assembled Mac. If that doesnt get you, each t-shirt comes with a limited edition temporary tattoo. US$15 is...; Tags: General; Blog posts 2007-05-14
Dinosaur Sightings: Computers from the 1970s: Dinosaur Sightings: Computers from the 1970sThis was the first Apple clone. If you look closely...This was the first Apple clone. If you look closely at the Bell & Howell emblem, below it says "Apple Computer, Inc."Apple licensed the Apple II to Bell & Howell (then high-end audio and...; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, computer, Apple Inc., Apple II; Discussion threads 2006-05-26
From Apple II to iPod--Apple turns 30: From Apple II to iPod--Apple turns 30Apple is no AngelI have been jobbed [pun intended] twice by Apple: when they dropped the Apple II and the OS 9 / 10 transition. Never again. What good is buying proprietary technology if the manufacturer is going to treat you like...; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Digital music, Operating systems, Digital media, Distributed Audio Processing, Apple iPod, Apple Inc., Apple II; Discussion threads 2006-03-29
Coming up: Apple turns 30: Coming up: Apple turns 30Happy 30thThe Apple II was one of the first computers I used, mostly because it was just entering the schools in my district, 'round about 1983. Like every computer of the time it came with a programming language. Apples were easy to program, due to built-in...; Tags: Tools & Techniques, Apple Inc., Apple II, software, Terrapin, programming; Discussion threads 2006-03-25

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Howard's happy: Sirius-XM merger (finally) approved; Now the work really begins: The government regulatory debacle known as the Sirius-XM merger has officially ended as the Federal Communications Commission approved the deal after 17 months of deliberation and lobbying from the National Association of Broadcasters. According to the Washington Post and Wall Street Journal the FCC approved the deal...; Tags: Merger, XM Satellite Radio Inc., Radio, Sirius, Howard, Satellite Radio, Digital Music, Advertising & Promotion, Federal Government, Mergers & Acquisitions, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Marketing, Government, Investment, Finance, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-07-26
MobileTechRoundup show #141, jkOnTheRun is aquired, Sony Reader, battery life, and more: I had a good time recording MobileTechRoundup show #141 with the two newest members of the Giga Om Media group, James Kendrick and Kevin Tofel. Don't worry listeners and readers, you will still get the same content from those two and from me here on the podcast for the foreseeable...; Tags: MobileTechRoundup, Sony Corp., Battery, Sony Reader, Kevin, Podcasts, Internet, Matthew Miller; Blog posts 2008-07-25
Gaping holes in RealPlayer patched: Gaping holes in RealPlayer patchedReal is feeling threatened by AppleReal doesn't want to lose its title of "Least Secure Media Platform Ever Released" to QuickTime. How anyone can allow either of these programs on their computer is beyond me. You are practically [b]begging[/b] to get pwned.People still use that piece...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, RealNetworks RealPlayer, Apple QuickTime; Discussion threads 2008-07-25
Mystery solved: Apple's new product is iTablet: Mystery solved: Apple's new product is iTabletI WANT ONE!!Dang, I'd buy it in a heart beat. I already have an iPod Touch love it and getting ready to buy an iPhone.RE: Mystery solved: Apple's new product is iTabletMay sound very nice, but unfortunately, like all Apple things, it will probably...; Tags: Tablets, Notebooks, Apple Inc., tablet, Mystery Solved, iTablet; Discussion threads 2008-07-25
Microsoft joins 'patch DNS now' chant; Apple patch missing: Microsoft joins 'patch DNS now' chant; Apple patch missingI couldn't make this stuff up if I triedSeriously, I'm not that creative.[url=http://talkback.zdnet.com/5208-12691-0.html?forumID=1&threadID=48138&messageID=898138] Apple fan explains why Apple isn't responsible for PWN2OWN vulnerability [/url][i]A Perl exploit isn't an Apple bug, anymore than the Flash exploit on the Vista machine was a Microsoft...; Tags: Apple Mac OS X, Domain names, Apple Mac OS, Operating systems, DNS, Microsoft Corp., Apple Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-07-25
Microsoft joins 'patch DNS now' chant; Apple patch missing: On the heels of the release of weaponized exploit code for the DNS cache poisoning vulnerability, Microsoft has joined the chorus of security pros pleading with DNS server providers to immediately apply patches to protect users from malicious attacks. The Redmond, Wash. security...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, DNS, Vulnerability, Apple Inc., Exploit Code, Microsoft Corp., Attack, Dan Kaminsky, Domain Names, Apple Mac OS X, Networking, Security, Internet, Operating Systems, Software, Apple Mac OS, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2008-07-25
Mystery solved: Apple's new product is iTablet (updated): Previously I speculated about the mysterious "product transition" that Apple's Peter Oppenheimer CFO mentioned no less than seven times in the Q3 2008 Earnings conference call with analysts. Some of his quotes from the call: We are working to develop new products that contains technologies...; Tags: Apple Inc., Tablets, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-07-25
Gateway stops selling PCs direct: Gateway stops selling PCs directHow does this save money?I mean won't part of the sale have to go to the outlet? While a direct sale Gateway gets it all? Also can we stop this name game thing. Gateway is not longer Gateway it's Acer. I remember...; Tags: Desktops, PC, Gateway Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-07-25
iPhone 3G availability tracker mashup: Looking for an iPhone 3G? Apple provides an iPhone 3G availability application on their retail Web page that lists iPhone availability by store location. The app appears to be offline as of press time. The problem is that Apple's availability application forces you to drill down store...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Apple iPhone 3G, Mashup, Chris Barnes, 3G, Collaboration, Cellular Phones, Wireless, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-07-25
Rumor Mill: iPhone to get copy, paste and better navi in firmware 2.1: The most exciting thing around the watercooler today is the rumor that Apple has seeded iPhone firmware 2.1 to developers. MacNN sources tell them that they've found references to cut, copy and paste in the Localizable.strings entry under English.lproj. Woot! According to the story the...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Radio, Apple Inc., Firmware, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-07-25
IDA Disassembler on the iPhone? Yep.: Ilfak Guilfanov has reported that IDA has been ported to the iPhone. Unbelievable? Yes. Is it useful? Who cares! IDA on the iPhone is hot! Don't act like you don't want IDA for your iPhone, you know you do. ...; Tags: Apple iPhone, IDA, Blogging, Internet, Nathan McFeters; Blog posts 2008-07-25
Microsoft may need an IBM moment of clarity: Microsoft may need an IBM moment of clarityBingo! ntnt"insanely profitable"Yes, IBM retained those parts of its business in which it was possible to obtain a huge markup and not worry as much about performance compared to alternatives.Microsoft already has part of that approach, as witness the markup on software. ...; Tags: Tools & Techniques, Microsoft Corp., IBM Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-07-25
10 essential gadgets for students: 10 essential gadgets for studentsImpressive...A laptop with the same specs as a laptop! Wow!Only 2 are "essential"Out of the list of 10 only #1 is "essential" for students. If in college #10 is also needed, but the other 8 are nothing but luxuries and two are just plain useless....; Tags: Scanners, Digital music, ONLY 2, essential gadget, Digital Pen, phone, laptop computer; Discussion threads 2008-07-25
Cisco acquires Pure Networks, home networking software: Cisco acquires Pure Networks, home networking softwareThis could be greatHopefully they can suceed where Microsoft IMHO is failing and Apple for some reason refuses to go!; Tags: home networking software, Pure Networks, home networking, Cisco Systems Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-07-25
News to know: 'Spam king' dead; Microsoft's cloud; Dell;: Notable headlines: Ryan Naraine: Escapee 'Spam King' dead in apparent murder-suicide CBS Denver Video: 'Spam King' Inmate Dies Along With Wife, Daughter Mary Jo Foley: Ozzie foreshadows 'Zurich,' Microsoft's elastic cloud Microsoft to get more 'Apple-like' in PC,...; Tags: Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-07-25