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<h4><a href="/issue/975">TidBITS #975 on 2009-04-20</a><p>This week's issue has an emphasis on security, though in more practical ways than usual. Wondering what the fuss is about the "Mac botnet" stories last week? Rich Mogull explains that it's nothing new and lays out five tips for how to evaluate Mac security stories. For Microsoft Office users, there's a security update that's worth getting, along with the news that Office 2004 will hit its end-of-life date on 13-Oct-09. On the data security side of the fence, Joe Kissell describes the newest online backup service to hit the Mac, Backblaze. We also just released the latest version of "Take Control of Your Wi-Fi Security," co-authored by Glenn Fleishman and Adam Engst. But we're not above having some fun, so we're pleased that Julio Ojeda-Zapata joined us to compare three new Twitter clients: the just-released Tweetie and the still-beta Nambu and Lounge. Interesting software releases this week include Airfoil Speakers Touch, which turns an iPhone or iPod touch into a wireless audio receiver, along with Drive Genius 2.1.1, Server Admin Tools 10.5.6v1.1, iMovie 8.0.2, Aperture 2.1.3, and SpamSieve 2.7.4.</p>
<h4><a href="/issue/974">TidBITS #974 on 2009-04-13</a><p>Apple giveth, and Apple taketh away. In the "giveth" department, Apple last week released an updated Xserve model with improved performance and a fascinating SSD option. On the "taketh away" side of things, Apple removed DRM from all music sold through the iTunes Store, dropped one-size-fits-all music pricing, and announced that the .Mac HomePage Web application would disappear in a few months. Also in this issue, Glenn Fleishman opines that the addition of push notifications to the iPhone could drive a nail into the coffin of usurious SMS message costs, Doug McLean looks at the new features of the DroboPro storage device, and Adam pokes deep within iPhoto '09 to reveal ten important changes that Apple has left undocumented. Notable software releases this week include VMware Fusion 2.0.4, WireTap Studio 1.0.11, WireTap Anywhere 1.0.4, Snapz Pro X 2.1.4, TweetDeck v0.25, PDFpen 4.1.2, HoudahGeo 2.2, and Dialectic 1.4.</p>
<h4><a href="/issue/973">TidBITS #973 on 2009-04-06</a><p>The news was a bit light this week, allowing us to focus on more-practical topics. Glenn Fleishman reports on the new VeriSign Identify Protection app for the iPhone, Matt Neuburg passes on ten somewhat unusual tasks he performs with BBEdit, and guest contributor Jeff Merron explains the utility of the iBagz to anyone who worries about rain damaging an iPod or iPhone. Also this week, Doug McLean continues on his search for utilities to help him avoid distraction, this week focusing on SelfControl, which blocks entire Internet domains for a user-specified amount of time. In the TidBITS Watchlist, we look briefly at the releases of iTunes 8.1.1, Default Folder X 4.2, VMware Fusion 2.0.3, Camino 1.6.7, NeoOffice 3.0, Fetch 5.3.1, WireTap Studio 1.0.9, and Panorama 5.5.2.</p>
<h4><a href="/issue/972">TidBITS #972 on 2009-04-01</a><p>Apple just doesn't stop. Hot on the heels of last week's iLife and iWork updates, the company released General Support Update 2009-001. The company has also launched SecurityCare, a new service-based program that guarantees subscribers a worry-free computing experience. Plus, speculation abounds about a possible meeting between Steve Jobs and ex-Microsoft executive Charles Simonyi. In the iPhone world, it appears that Apple has started purging poorly performing apps from the App Store, though we're sure that the new Invisibility, which alerts you to the presence of unwanted people, will make the cut. In other news, Glenn Fleishman reports on the end of 802.11b, Adam looks at the announcement of a "green" printer from Epson and finds some potential privacy concerns within iPhoto '09, and Jeff Carlson reports on the separate ventures of the now-estranged SmileOnMyMac founders. We also note the release of OmniWeb 5.9.2.</p>
<h4><a href="/issue/971">TidBITS #971 on 2009-03-30</a><p>Major announcements this week come from unexpected sources: Skype and IDG World Expo. Skype is releasing an iPhone app, perhaps by the time you read this, and IDG World Expo has moved Macworld Expo from its traditional early January dates to the middle of February. In other news, we released "Take Control of the Mac Command Line with Terminal" for those who want to know more about the Mac's Unix command line, Jeff Carlson reveals some of the changes that Apple refuses to tell us about in iMovie '09 8.0.1, Matt Neuburg explains how the latest version of KeyCue shows both application and global keyboard shortcuts, David Blatner makes the most of a bad situation by explaining what he learned from having his laptop stolen, and Adam goes deep to learn exactly what Apple puts inside an Xserve's Apple Drive Module. Other software releases this week include Firefox 3.0.8, iLife Support 9.0.2, iWeb Update 3.0.1, iPhoto Update 8.0.2, iMovie Update 8.0.1, iWork '09 Update 1 9.0.1, MacBook Pro Graphics Firmware Update 1.0, Sandvox 1.6, TextExpander 2.6 and Carbon Copy Cloner 3.2.</p>
<h4><a href="/issue/970">TidBITS #970 on 2009-03-23</a><p>Two years ago, who would have thought there would be so much excitement over copy and paste? Apple last week previewed the iPhone 3.0 software, highlighting new features and making iPhone developers realize they won't be sleeping much until the new operating system is released. This issue also focuses on interesting new products: we look at the resuscitated EMC Retrospect 8 and Bare Bones Software's clever WeatherCal. In other news, the latest AirPort firmware may solve lingering Time Capsule problems, Sony receives 500,000 free public domain ebooks from Google, Kodak starts charging for its free service (which may not be as bad as it sounds, according to Glenn Fleishman), and Adam points out Guy Kawasaki's new MyAlltop service. Other software releases worthy of brief mention this week include Espresso 1.0, PDFpen 4.1.1, and Apple's Mini DisplayPort to VGA Firmware Update.</p>
<h4><a href="/issue/969">TidBITS #969 on 2009-03-16</a><p>It's an iPod, iTunes, and iPhone issue this week, thanks to Apple's release of the new 3rd generation iPod shuffle (so small it moves the buttons to the earbud cord) and iTunes 8.1. But Apple also enhanced the App Store so reviews are now associated with application versions, making it easier for iPhone and iPod touch owners to pick good apps. Matt Neuburg also tells the truly silly story of what he had to go through to download an audio book from his local library, and Dennis Wurster passes on a workaround for anyone who needs to print labels from the PayPal shopping cart. Other notable software releases this week include CopyPaste Pro 2.0, Front Row 2.1.7, and NTFS for Mac OS X 7.0.</p>
<h4><a href="/issue/968">TidBITS #968 on 2009-03-09</a><p>Apple took control of the news cycle last week with a massive set of releases, including notable updates to the Mac Pro, Mac mini, and iMac, plus a minor speed bump for the 15-inch MacBook Pro. We have details on all of these updates. Apple also pushed out new AirPort Extreme Base Station and Time Capsule models, and our Wi-Fi expert Glenn Fleishman explains what their new features will mean to you. Joe Kissell wasn't as pleased with the update to AirPort Utility 5.4.1, and you can follow along as he troubleshoots a serious problem and reports the results to Apple. In other news, Amazon released free Kindle software for the iPhone and iPod touch, and Adam and Doug McLean team up for a look at how the App Store encourages iPhone users to remain iPhone users forever. Notable software releases this week include Time Capsule and AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.4.1, AirPort Utility 5.4.1, iLife Support 9.0.1, iPhoto 8.0.1, Firefox 3.0.7, PDFpen 4.1 and PDFpenPro 4.1, AirPort Client Update 2009-001, Apple's Battery Update 1.4, Apple's Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 2.5, Adobe Lightroom 2.3 and Camera Raw 5.3, and Checkup 2.1.</p>
<h4><a href="/issue/967">TidBITS #967 on 2009-03-02</a><p>The big news this week revolves around Web browsers, as Apple releases a public beta of Safari 4, showcasing a new tab interface, the graphical Top Sites view, and Cover Flow for bookmarks and history. Doug McLean looks at what's new in Safari 4, and also passes on the news that the Omni Group has made its OmniWeb Web browser (and three other programs) free. Matt Neuburg reviews his favorite new keyboard, the utterly retro Customizer 104 from Unicomp, designed to feel like IBM's legendary Model M keyboard. Elsewhere in the issue, Adam shares a look at a wonderful site that obsessively documents iPhoto's book themes, and Glenn Fleishman offers a hands-on review of Amazon's new Kindle 2 ebook reader. In the TidBITS Watchlist this week, we look at 1Password 2.9.9, Photoshop 11.0.1, MacSpeech Dictate 1.3, Corel Painter 11, and Cocktail 4.3.1.</p>
<h4><a href="/issue/966">TidBITS #966 on 2009-02-23</a><p>There's an undercurrent of keeping your Mac safe throughout this week's TidBITS issue. First, Adam passes on news of a critical vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat, along with suggestions on how to avoid being bitten by the current exploits. Jeff Carlson points out that a part of anyone's backup strategy should be keeping the power on, via a UPS. And Doug McLean shares details about the liquid submersion indicators now built into all iPods, iPhones, and MacBooks. But we're not going all paranoid on you - Adam also dives deep into iPhoto '09 and returns with news that Apple seems to be working on an iPhone application that tracks your location. Jeff also explains how you can get a free Mac.com account for use with iChat, since trial MobileMe accounts expire. And finally, Doug contributes a roundup of his favorite screensavers that go beyond bouncing a picture around your screen. We've also just published "Take Control of Running Windows on a Mac, Third Edition," and our Dutch and Japanese translations could use some more help. Notable software releases this week include ScreenFlow 1.5, MercuryMover 2.0.3, TextExpander 2.5.2, MacBook SMC Update 1.3, WireTap Studio 1.0.8, Things 1.0.4, and the ConceptDraw WebWave plug-in for ConceptDraw Pro.</p>
<h4><a href="/issue/965">TidBITS #965 on 2009-02-16</a><p>When you go on vacation, don't you wish you could leave your laptop at home? Oliver Habicht reviews the compact Photo Safe II, which stores photos and videos from your camera without a portable computer. Elsewhere in this issue, Rich Mogull looks at what has changed in Apple's recent important security updates, Adam highlights a problem in the Finder that could lead to data loss and notes free POP3 Hotmail access in the United States, Glenn informs us about the new Web-based collaborative text editor EtherPad, and Joe Kissell examines the long-delayed capability to share files from one's MobileMe iDisk. By the way, what were you doing on Friday the 13th? Adam has declared every Friday the 13th (another one is coming up in March) as International Verify Your Backups Day. We also note the release of Ted Landau's "Take Control of Your iPhone, Second Edition" and a pair of new Macworld Superguides. This week's TidBITS Watchlist includes Simon 2.5, PasswordWallet 4.4.4, VMware Fusion 2.0.2, Chax 2.2, and Nisus Writer Express 3.2.</p>
<h4><a href="/issue/964">TidBITS #964 on 2009-02-09</a><p>Today's big technology news is the announcement of Amazon's Kindle 2 ebook reader, which adds increased storage, new features, and an improved industrial design, but no changes in terms of what it can display. In addition to looking at the Kindle 2, Adam focuses on the possibility that Kindle ebooks will appear on other devices, and notes iPhone-compatible versions of Safari Books Online and Google Book Search. Google has been busy in other areas, too, tweaking the interface to Gmail and releasing Google Earth 5.0 with information about oceans, Mars, and a neat time travel capability. Also in this issue, Adam unveils our TipBITS feature for sharing staff- and reader-contributed tips, David Weintraub raves about the collaborative benefits of Dropbox, Jeff Carlson reveals 10 secret features of iMovie '09, and Doug McLean looks at Apple's updates to iWork '08. In the TidBITS Watchlist, we note the releases of Things 1.0.3, Firefox 3.0.6, GarageBand 5.0.1, PageSender 4.4, BBEdit 9.1.1, and Twitterrific 3.2.</p>
<h4><a href="/issue/963">TidBITS #963 on 2009-02-02</a><p>Google features heavily in TidBITS this week, thanks to Adam's look at the release of offline access support for Gmail and Doug McLean's article about the inclusion in Google Earth of ultra-high resolution versions of 14 masterpieces from the Prado Museum in Madrid. That's right, you can fly around a painting and zoom in far enough to see cracks in the paint. But don't let Google Earth distract you for too long - Doug anchors this issue with a far more practical article about programs you can use to get your work done while minimizing distractions. Adam also notes that Coinstar machines will turn loose coins into iTunes credit, and Joe Kissell relates how he managed to get one of his current email addresses mentioned in a song recorded 10 years ago. Notable software releases this week include PersonalBrain 5.0.2, Typinator 3.4, iPhone 2.2.1 Software Update, Apple's iLife Media Browser Update, iDVD 7.0.3, HoudahSpot 2.4, and SpamSieve 2.7.3.</p>
<h4><a href="/issue/962">TidBITS #962 on 2009-01-26</a><p>What was the first Macintosh you owned? The computer for the rest of us turned 25, and although Apple isn't marking the occasion, the TidBITS staff reminisces (for some, not very far) back to our first Macs, and Adam explains his potentially controversial choice for the best Mac ever. This week also brings some significant business news, starting with Apple's best financial quarter thanks to $10.2 billion in revenue. Microsoft, however, announced layoffs - but as Glenn Fleishman points out, the numbers may not be as bad as reported. Glenn also notes that the SEC may be investigating Apple and Steve Jobs over how Jobs's health issues have been disclosed to shareholders. In other news, Apple quietly updates the low-end white MacBook, Doug McLean roars about Growl, and Adam comments on why people affected by malicious Trojans in illegally downloaded copies of iWork '09 and Photoshop CS4 really shouldn't be surprised. In the TidBITS Watchlist, we note the releases of Default Folder X 4.1.1, QuickTime 7.6, Mellel 2.6, and Sandvox 1.5.4.</p>
<h4><a href="/issue/961">TidBITS #961 on 2009-01-19</a><p>Macworld may be over, but Jeff Carlson still has photography news to share from the show, and Glenn Fleishman offers our take on the saga surrounding Steve Jobs's medical leave from Apple. Rich Mogull looks at the new Safari RSS security vulnerability, Adam discusses his major transition from Now Up-to-Date to iCal and BusySync, and Jeff Greenberg joins us with a review of the Power Slider for iPhone 3G battery case. We also pass along news of a program that keeps Macs awake when playing video, the arrival of the Talking Moose on Twitter, and a request from Adam for Tristan's 10th birthday. This week the TidBITS Watchlist covers the releases of Script Debugger 4.5.2 and Cyberduck 3.1.</p>
<h4><a href="/issue/960">TidBITS #960 on 2009-01-13</a><p>Welcome to our special Macworld Expo wrap-up issue! As we were desperately trying to finish writing and editing Monday's regular issue, we realized that we could just take out the post-keynote articles and publish them separately, giving you all the information in more digestible chunks and letting us stop working before midnight. So read on for Adam's overview of the show and musings about what IDG must do to keep Macworld going in the future, Glenn's irritation at Apple for comparing the traffic at Apple Stores to attendance at Macworld, and a whole bunch of our traditional superlatives: products, people, and happenings at the show that stood out from the crowd.</p>
<h4><a href="/issue/959">TidBITS #959 on 2009-01-12</a><p>Apple may be pulling out of Macworld Expo, but we've found ourselves with a surfeit of coverage of the show, so much so that this issue restricts itself to our coverage of the keynote announcements and other standard features. A special issue, later this week, will contain our post-Macworld wrap-up content. So read on for what we know of the iLife '09 and iWork '09 updates, what we thought of Phil Schiller's keynote, an overview of the upcoming 17-inch MacBook Pro, and details about the changes to the iTunes Store that make all songs DRM-free (but with variable pricing). In followup news from a previous article, Glenn Fleishman notes a resolution to a recent Quicken problem with online banking. In the TidBITS Watchlist, we glance at the releases of WireTap Studio 1.0.7, Things 1.0, PDF Shrink 4.5, CheckUp 2.0, and FileMaker Pro 10.0.</p>
<h4><a href="/issue/958">TidBITS #958 on 2009-01-05</a><p>Happy New Year! We're in San Francisco for Macworld Expo, and much of this week's issue revolves around Apple's December announcement that Steve Jobs will not be giving this year's keynote and that Apple wouldn't participate in future Macworld Expos. If that weren't sufficiently shocking, there's also Jobs's open letter about his health problems. Nevertheless, we expect a good show, and we're struck by the fact that not one but two documentaries about the world of the Macintosh will be screened at the show. Also this week, Jeff Carlson tells how he pressed his Apple TV into service on Christmas Eve to replace a recalcitrant MacBook, Adam reviews Circus Ponies NoteBook 3.0, and Glenn gets down and dirty with problems surrounding the digital certificates that secure Web-based transactions. In the Watchlist, we look at the releases of Audio Hijack Pro 2.9, Firefox 3.0.5, Camino 1.6.6, Norton Internet Security for Mac 4.0, Snapz Pro X 2.1.3, Hazel 2.2.4, PDFpen 4.0.3, Typinator 3.3, and Lightroom 2.2.</p>
<h4><a href="/issue/957">TidBITS #957 on 2008-12-15</a><p>This is our last issue of 2008, and we're going out with a full slate of great Mac content, plus a Bonus Stories article that links to even more useful pieces on our site. On the backup front, Joe Kissell notes the Mac beta of Backblaze and changes to the pro versions of CrashPlan and Mozy, while Adam examines CrashPlan's new direct-to-disk backup feature. For the holidays, Jeff Carlson enlists the aid of BeLight Software's Labels & Addresses to send his Christmas cards. We also list out where we'll be at the upcoming Macworld Expo, and track the releases of firmware updates for the latest Mac laptops, Mac OS X 10.5.6 (now with nearly instant MobileMe syncing!), the Google Earth Web browser plug-in, the Microsoft Office 2008 12.1.5 and 2004 11.5.3 updates, and a simple task manager in Google's Gmail. In the TidBITS Watchlist, we note the releases of BBEdit 9.1, SOHO Labels 4.0, DiscLabel 5.4.1, Sandvox 1.5.3, Keyboard Maestro 3.5, and PowerMail 6.0. Your next email issue of TidBITS will arrive on 05-Jan-09, but we'll be posting to the TidBITS Web site between now and then. See you next year!</p>
<h4><a href="/issue/956">TidBITS #956 on 2008-12-08</a><p>We asked, you answered, and now we're happy to provide the 2008 TidBITS Gift Guide, a compilation of top-rated gift suggestions by our readers. But as much as the Gift Guide was a ton of work over the last few weeks, it's only a part of this jumbo issue. Rich Mogull talks to Apple about last week's apparent revelation that the company was advising owners to buy antivirus software, and he also examines the new anti-phishing features in Safari. Also, Adam looks in depth at the Dymo DiscPainter CD-labeling printer, comparing it to other disc-labeling technologies he's tried. In other news, Apple lists the top iTunes downloads of 2008, Doug McLean looks into reports of unusual grey lines on MacBook Air laptops, Matt Neuburg solves a longstanding Mac OS X interface annoyance, Glenn Fleishman finds Easy Wi-Fi for AT&T speeds up the process of using AT&T's Wi-Fi network on the iPhone, and The Simpsons pokes fun at Apple. In this week's TidBITS Watchlist, we note the releases of BusySync 2.1.9, Bento 2.0v3 and QuickTime 7.5.7.</p>
<h4><a href="/issue/955">TidBITS #955 on 2008-12-01</a><p>If you're planning to do your holiday shopping online this year, don't pull out that credit card until you've read Rich Mogull's article on ensuring that your electronic purchases are secure. Also in this issue, we detail the enhancements in the iPhone 2.2 Software for the iPhone and iPod touch and look at what's new in the Apple TV 2.3 update. Matt Neuburg returns with a look at Script Debugger 4.5, Glenn Fleishman notes AnchorFree's no-cost VPN for the iPhone, and Doug McLean - the newest member of the TidBITS staff - looks at Google's new SearchWiki service. We wrap up with the release of "Take Control of Syncing Data in Leopard," a DealBITS drawing to win a copy of MacSpeech Dictate, our annual Gift Guide survey to determine what will appear in the 2008 TidBITS Gift Guide, and the revival of the ExtraBITS name for a collection of interesting links from around the Web. Lastly, in this week's extra-large Watchlist, we note the releases of HandBrake 0.9.3, MacSpeech Dictate 1.2.1, Freeway 5.3, Default Folder X 4.1, Adobe Camera Raw 5.2, Safari 3.2.1, DiscLabel 5.4, iTunes 8.0.2, Apple's Pro Apps Updates 2008-004, PopChar X 4.1.1, KeyCue 4.3, OmniFocus 1.5, The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile 4.0.4, Daylite 3.8, AccountEdge 2009, Yum 3.0, Apple's Compatibility Update for QuickTime 7.5.5, and Apple's MacBook/MacBook Pro Trackpad Firmware Update 1.0. </p>
<h4><a href="/issue/954">TidBITS #954 on 2008-11-17</a><p>The iPhone and virtualization software hold sway in this issue, with Rich Mogull sharing the story of how he used his iPhone to avoid sleeping on an airport floor, Chris Pepper passing along methods of sending SMS messages for free, and David Strom comparing five applications for transferring files to an iPhone. On the virtualization front, last week saw both the release of Parallels Desktop 4.0 and our latest ebook, Joe Kissell's "Take Control of VMware Fusion 2." The rest of the issue is a grab bag: Glenn Fleishman looks at a new laptop recovery utility and the release of Safari 3.2, and Adam explains how he figured out how to make VoiceOver read an important button in the Take Control cart. In the TidBITS Watchlist, we cover Firefox 3.0.4, Coda 1.6, PDFpen 4.0.2, iLife Support 8.3.1, and NeoOffice 2.2.5 Patch 3. Finally, please welcome our latest sponsor, MacSpeech, and note that the next issue of TidBITS will appear 01-Dec-08.</p>
<h4><a href="/issue/953">TidBITS #953 on 2008-11-10</a><p>Perhaps we're secretly paranoid, but security is on our minds again this week. Glenn Fleishman reports on a weakness in WPA that opens a vulnerability in wireless connections, and he analyzes its actual threat level. Joe Kissell is more proactive with his review of PGP Whole Disk Encryption, which finally brings the capability to encrypt an entire startup disk - but with some important caveats. Fortunately, Kevin van Haaren isn't paranoid at all (as far as we know), and is more than willing to share his experiences replacing his old Palm Zire with an iPod touch as a personal digital assistant. And in this week's TidBITS Watchlist, we note the releases of Nisus Writer Pro 1.2, Sandvox 1.5.2, Envision 1.2, Apple's Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 2.3, HistoryHound 1.9.6, and PopChar X 4.1. Finally, as Thanksgiving approaches, we're giving away copies of "Take Control of Thanksgiving Dinner" with any other ebook purchase.</p>
<h4><a href="/issue/952">TidBITS #952 on 2008-11-03</a><p>The big news this week is that TidBITS publisher Adam Engst survived the New York City Marathon on Sunday, ensuring that there will be future issues. Turning to the stuff we really cover, AT&T is now offering free Wi-Fi to iPhone users, Apple has opened iPhone developer forums, and LogMeIn is testing a tool that lets you control remote computers via an iPhone or iPod touch. Returning to the world of the Mac, Adam relates at how it's possible to put 6 GB of RAM in a MacBook or MacBook Pro, and Doug McLean reports on the unveiling of Netflix's Mac-compatible Watch Instantly player. Also this week, Glenn Fleishman examines the ground-breaking legal settlement that will keep Google Book Search going. In the TidBITS Watchlist, we cover the releases of Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac 12.1.4 Update, iKey 2.3.1, TextExpander 2.5, SpamSieve 2.7.2, and Fission 1.6. </p>
<h4><a href="/issue/951">TidBITS #951 on 2008-10-27</a><p>Apple racked up impressive numbers for its fourth financial quarter of 2008 - $7.9 billion in revenue and $1.14 billion in profit - but that's only half of the story - literally. Those numbers nearly double when you account for iPhone revenue received, which we explain this week. Also in this issue, Joe Kissell celebrates the release of Mail Act-On 2, Jeff Carlson suggests a way to import video from a FireWire-equipped camcorder to the new MacBook that no longer includes FireWire, Glenn Fleishman notes the release of Google's Android code as open source, and Adam weighs in on rumors of a tablet-sized device from Apple and looks at the new Google Earth for iPhone. In Take Control news, we announce the release of Joe's new ebook, "Take Control of MobileMe." And in this week's TidBITS Watchlist we note the releases of iPhoto 7.1.5, BBEdit 9.0.2, Lightroom 2.1, Adobe Camera Raw 5.1, DiscLabel 5.3, Cocktail 4.2, AirPort Extreme Update 2008-004, Aperture 2.1.2, InDesign CS3 5.0.4 Update, InCopy 5.0.4 Update, and Suitcase Fusion 2.0.</p>
