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Could this be the problem driver? (Apple's sneaky iTunes 8 install)

Could this be the problem driver? (Apple's sneaky iTunes 8 install)Apple Sneaky???How can this be? Apple? The greatest supplier of software "that just works" in the world. Shows me Apple is no different than Microsoft. I have always thought it underhanded that you agree to install X and as a...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Apple iTunes, Apple Inc., sneaky iTunes 8, problem driver, iTunes 8

Discussion threads 2008-09-11

An inside look at Apple's sneaky iTunes 8 upgrade

An inside look at Apple's sneaky iTunes 8 upgradeiTunes ain't done 'til Windows won't run nt.But Ed did you Manage to get the Subliminal messages out of your mind.Ed,While, I agree that there is no reason for apple to install a long list of programs in your computer when you...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Apple Inc., Apple iTunes, sneaky iTunes 8, iTunes 8 upgrade, iTunes 8, Microsoft Windows, REAL PROBLEM

Discussion threads 2008-09-10

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iTunes update 8.2.1 breaks Palm Pre synchronization

iTunes update 8.2.1 breaks Palm Pre synchronizationNot a side effect.The release note states "iTunes 8.2.1 provides a number of important bug fixes and addresses an issue with verification of Apple devices"I wonder what verification issue that might be! I bet......a bunch of people bought the Pre not knowing that Apple...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Smart phones, Pre, Apple iTunes, Palm Inc., Apple Inc., Palm Pre synchronization, Palm Pre, iTunes update 8.2.1, iTunes Update

Discussion threads 2009-07-15

So what is that mystery chip inside the new iPod shuffle's headphones?

So what is that mystery chip inside the new iPod shuffle's headphones?As I understand it...all headphones with controls on the wire that are compatible with the iPhone are compatible with the new Shuffle (the mic would do nothing, obviously). There are more than a few of these on the...

Tags: Digital media, Digital music, headphone, Apple Inc., Apple iPod, Apple iPod Shuffle

Discussion threads 2009-03-16

Apple's sneaky iTunes 8 install

When you update to iTunes 8 on Windows, you may get more than you bargained for, including a Blue Screen of Death. Why? Because it's actually installing five separate programs, plus three system services and a new device driver. All without disclosure or consent. One of those files, it turns...

Tags: Device Driver, Apple Inc., Apple iTunes, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Ed Bott, Apple, Vista, iTunes 8

Image galleries 2008-09-11

News to know: iTunes 8 sneaky upgrade; AMD; CTIA; Text pricing

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily: Ed Bott: An inside look at Apple's sneaky iTunes 8 upgrade. Gallery Tour: Sneaky iTunes install, step by step right Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: iTunes...

Tags: Google Inc., Apple iPod, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Apple iPod Touch, Pricing Strategy, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Apple iTunes, CTIA, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-09-11

An inside look at Apple's sneaky iTunes 8 upgrade

I’m reading lots of complaints about the new iTunes 8 update causing horrific problems on Windows machines, including widespread reports of STOP errors, aka the Blue Screen of Death. So how can a supposedly simple software update cause a fatal crash? Maybe because this isn’t a simple software update. Once...

Tags: Driver, Apple Inc., Apple iTunes, MobileMe, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Ed Bott

Blog posts 2008-09-10

Apple's own version of the WGA fiasco

Apple's own version of the WGA fiascoWe have like 20 other entries at ZDNetC'mon, don't be ridiculous. I'm the only person on ZDNet pointing this out on Apple and we have like 20 other articles and blogs smashing Microsoft for their stupidity in the WGA fiasco. Do you...

Tags: Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows Genuine Advantage, Microsoft Corp., WGA fiasco, fiasco

Discussion threads 2006-07-07