The first link for each thread description points to the traditional TidBITS Talk interface; the second link points to the same discussion on our Web Crossing server, which provides a different look and which may be faster.

What's happening to our favorite GUI? iTunes 5 introduced a slightly different look to Apple's applications, leading to a discussion of whether the Aqua human interface guidelines are being tossed out the window or evolving. (8 messages)

<http://db.tidbits.com/getbits.acgi?tlkthrd=2704>
<http://emperor.tidbits.com/TidBITS/Talk/557/>

Voice recognition software in 2005 -- Despite a promising start years ago, the state of speech-recognition software such as iListen and ViaVoice on the Mac has fallen behind its Windows competitors. (5 messages)

<http://db.tidbits.com/getbits.acgi?tlkthrd=2707>
<http://emperor.tidbits.com/TidBITS/Talk/559/>

iPod nano -- The name "iPod nano" has a few different meanings in Japanese, but really, we all know the name came from Mork & Mindy: nano nanoo! (4 messages)

<http://db.tidbits.com/getbits.acgi?tlkthrd=2709>
<http://emperor.tidbits.com/TidBITS/Talk/561/>

iTunes 5 random shuffle -- iTunes 5 introduced a new feature to make the shuffle mode more random. What's going on? Apparently, "random" to a computer isn't as random as you might think. (4 messages)

<http://db.tidbits.com/getbits.acgi?tlkthrd=2711>
<http://emperor.tidbits.com/TidBITS/Talk/562/>

Permanent article URL: http://db.tidbits.com/article/8256
This is a specially formatted version of this TidBITS article that removes colors, and optionally removes images; it's designed to minimize the use of ink and paper.
Unless otherwise noted, this article is copyright © 2005 TidBITS Publishing, Inc.. TidBITS is copyright © 2008 TidBITS Publishing Inc. Reuse governed by this Creative Commons License: http://www.tidbits.com/terms/.