New and Noteworthy: FSF plans Anti-Apple DRM rallies; Wibree to challenge Blutooth; Steve Jobs will give keynote speech at Macwo

FSF plans Anti-Apple DRM rallies eWeek reports that the Free Software Foundation members plan to descend on flagship Apple stores in New York and London on Oct. 3 to protest the company's embrace of that technology. 'As consumer frustration grows over the DRM technology imposed by Apple through its popular iPod and iTunes store, 10,000 technologists are preparing to take direct action to raise public awareness of the larger threats posed by DRM, with more than 200 'actions' planned across the globe on Tuesday, Oct. 3,' FSF Executive Director Peter Brown said in a statement Oct. 2." More.

Wibree to challenge Blutooth ExtremeTech reports that mobile phone market leader Nokia unveiled a new short-range wireless connection on Tuesday that is smaller and more energy-efficient than current Bluetooth technology and can be used in devices such as watches. The new radio technology, dubbed 'Wibree', can work alongside Bluetooth short-range wireless connections but use just a fraction of the power." More.

Steve Jobs will give keynote speech at SF Macworld Expo Mobile Digest reports that Steve Jobs will helm the keynote podium at Macworld Expo 2007 in San Francisco. "Yes, you can argue it's not particularly noteworthy or even surprising, but given the hype and rumours, I thought I'd mention the news that it's been confirmed that Steve Jobs will deliver the keynote speech at the San Francisco Macworld Expo in January 2007." More.

Mac OS X Hole Patched Quickly; Most Agree Security Still Solid IT Business Edge opines that despite some near-threats and persistent claims from jealous Windows users, Mac OS X's security is still top-notch. "The threat to actual users is minimal, since Apple released a patch that appears to have fixed the hole on Friday. Still, for years the relative absence of publicly released exploit code has been a mainstay of claims from Mac enthusiasts ? and the company?s slick marketing department ? of better security. Mac users may be feeling a bit like Firefox devotees, who are also learning to cope with increased vulnerability, even as the fixes continue to outpace responses by Microsoft. The increasing number of security headaches notwithstanding, experts continue to rate Mac OS X as secure." More.

Computerworld: Zune is a problem for Apple A Computerworld columnist thinks that whether or not the Zune is a "success," it will have  negative impact on Apple. "It's likely that Microsoft will bundle Zune Marketplace with every copy of Windows -- every PC sold -- starting in November. Remember that 270 million Windows users have NEVER owned an iPod or used iTunes. Some percentage of Windows users will start investing real money in Microsoft's closed file formats, and get used to Marketplace." More.

Previously on MacFixIt

• Mac OS X 10.4.8 (#3): Startup problems (cont.), more fixes; More on the blue tint, fixes; Menu items missing, fix; more
• JavaScript security flaw potentially affects Firefox for Mac OS X
• PowerBook G4/iBook battery recall (#9): Some replacement batteries not fitting properly

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