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Hot Topics in TidBITS Talk/04-Oct-04

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Digital Negative archival photo format -- Adobe has just released a new digital file format, Digital Negative (DNG). Learn how it differs from other lossless image formats (such as TIFF), and why the RAW format is a good basis for DNG. (5 messages)

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Using remote control software for support -- Is it possible to use remote control software such as Apple Remote Desktop or VNC to troubleshoot a family member's Mac remotely? Or more accurately, is it easy enough for anyone to implement? (7 messages)

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MacOS 10.3.5 - error when trying to play a DVD -- Watching a DVD on an external monitor brings up an unexplained error - but is easily solved by switching to display in thousands of colors. (3 messages)

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Save on .Mac Renewals -- Apple wants to charge $100 to renew .Mac service, but you can purchase the boxed version for less and save some money. (5 messages)

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