New & Noteworthy: VT Polls; WSJ on switching to a Mac;
New & Noteworthy: VT Polls; WSJ on switching to a Mac;
VersionTracker polls VersionTracker has launched a user survey feature, posing a new question each week. Topics will range from backup methods to favorite utilities. Head on over to voice your opinion. You'll find it near the bottom of the column on the right hand side.
WSJ on switching to a Mac Walter Mossberg, writing in the Wall Street Journal, offers his view on whether Windows users should take up Apple's offer to switch to the Mac. More.
FireWire vs. USB 2.0 A news.com article looks at the current status of the FireWire vs. USB 2.0 battle. More.
Internet radio royalties A ruling issued yesterday requires Internet radio stations to pay record labels for the music the station plays. "The rates, while lower than previous recommendations, did little to soothe webcasters who continue to claim that such high rates will force fees that can't be recouped. More.
DVD to VHS Ever wonder why you can copy some DVD movies to videotape but not others? A news.com article explains what's happening. More.
Get your product on TV Mac developers now have the opportunity to have their products reviewed on TechTV. More.
XPlay due Monday Mediafour will release XPlay on Monday. XPlay enables Windows users to use Apple's iPod.
Beta testers wanted Blue Line Studios is looking for beta testers for version 4 of LogotypeMaker Pro. Version 4 is a major overhaul. New features include the loading of fonts not activated by the system. If you would like to beta-test the application, contact Blue Line Studios.
Adobe & Macromedia absent from Macworld Neither Adobe nor Macromedia will be exhibiting at next month's Macworld Expo in New York. Adobe says it will continue to exhibit in San Francisco, while Macromedia still has not made a decision. More.