Monthly Archives: December 2007

Weekend Links: December 23, 2007

No Trail log this weekend, just some links that caught my attention.
AppleInsider.com: Mac OS X 10.5.2 to deliver sprawling list of fixes for Leopard - The first rumors I’ve seen about what to expect with OS X 10.5.2 which is expected in early 2008.
ArsTechnica.com: First look: Firefox 3 beta 2 officially released - Ars looks [...]

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Apple Updates Security Update 2007-009

Apple released Security Update 2007-009 v1.1 which resolves an issue Safari has with certain web sites. This update replaces the original update. If you installed the original update this will install over it and require a reboot. The update is available through Automatic Update or as a direct download.
I haven’t experienced any actual Safari crashes, [...]

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Security Quest #14: Apple Releases Security Patches

Apple released Security Update 2007-009 for OS X 10.4.11 Tiger and OS X 10.5.1 Leopard on Monday. The Apple support article lists 41 vulnerabilities that were patched. Patched components include Core Foundation, CUPS, Flash Player Plug-in, Launch Services, perl, python, Quick Look, ruby, Safari, Samba, Shockwave Plug-in, and Spin Tracer. The update requires a [...]

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Centrally Managed iTunes Library on Windows Home Server

I decided to move my iTunes Library to a shared folder on my Windows Home Server. The HP MediaSmart Server does come with the ability to stream songs to any computer running iTunes on your home network. But this only provides streaming ability, which I can already do from my iMac. I wanted to [...]

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Windows Vista Service Pack 1 RC 1 Installed on VMware Fusion

Against my better judgement I decided to installed Windows Vista SP1 RC1 on my VMware Fusion instance of Vista Ultimate. I say against my better judgement because I might have to uninstall before installing the final release as has been the case with earlier betas and release candidates from Microsoft. Also, according the Microsoft [...]

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OS X Leopard Time Machine Notes

I had occasion to use the services of Leopard’s Time Machine backup over the weekend and decided to post some quick notes. None of this is bad, it just might be good to know what to expect going in.
Large Restore
After corrupting my local iTunes library (through a stupid mistake) while trying to get it [...]

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