Apple on Thursday released a batch of support documents for Leopard, including some new problems with Boot Camp. It appears that some UI changes in the new version of Mac OS X may need some extra explaining to customers.
Following Apple's calling it quits on the Xserve in January, Mac managers have by necessity been creative to fill the void. A tip shows that it's possible to build a Redundant Array of Independent Servers (RAIS) that takes advantage of the new Mac mini's ThunderBolt port and the Target Disk Mode long built into the Mac OS.
Amiable Technologies Inc. plans to incorporate PostScript 3 into a new version of PhotoPrint, its stand-alone RIP software for wide-format printing, and PhotoPrint Server, a new high-performance RIP server.
Information Presentation Technologies Inc. next week expects to release TurboRIP, its new PostScript 3 RIP server.
Lupin Software recently updated its Let'er RIP PostScript download utility and server. Version 2.
Apple officially called an end to its server line on Tuesday and it's a bitter pill for some Mac stalwarts in the data center. Part of the problem is that enterprise customers have a comfort-level problem when it comes to living with questions about Apple's product and strategic plans like the rest of us.
Allegiant Technologies Inc. heated up Web server scripting this week when it unleashed Flamethrower, a CGI tool for its SuperCard environment.
Keeping multiple Macs in sync with iCal calendar file and Address Book contacts can be a pain. Of course, there are third-party tools and cloud services that support synchronization with your Mac, such as Apple's MobileMe or Google's Calendar application.
Apple keeps upping the specs on its Mac mini. Last spring, it gave it near parity with the iMac desktop. With its fall update, the hardware combined with Snow Leopard Server sounds just right for small businesses and workgroups, according to a recent review.
A recent article points to traction in the goverment market by a Mac-based surveillance system vendor. Despite the resistance from PC-centric IT managers, the Mac's performance and easy support appears to be winning contracts.