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March 10th 2006Microsoft: No Vista on Intel Macs
Microsoft confirmed reports that at least the initial Intel Macs from Apple would not support Windows Vista, telling BetaNews Friday that its next generation operating system would not support the EFI boot process being used by the new systems.

March 16th 2006Hackers Install Windows XP on Intel Mac
While Windows XP won't natively boot on Apple's new Intel based Macs due to lack of EFI support and Microsoft has no plans to change that in Vista, one hacker has found a way around the limitation and snagged a $13,854 prize in the process. But the approach requires heavy editing of an XP install disc.

March 21st 2006MS Announces Open XML Formats Developer Group
Andy Updegrove writes to tell us that Microsoft has responded to the recently formed ODF Alliance with a group of their own, the Open XML Formats Developer Group. From the article: "At launch, the new forum has either 39 or 40 members (the site is internally inconsistent on this point), the most prominent of which are Apple, Intel and Toshiba. [...] Despite the long list of founding members, it appears that the forum is purely informational in nature. A review of the site indicates that no specific initiatives are planned to be undertaken by the forum. Instead, it will provide information and provide a place for developers to pose questions, post content, and engage in discussion."

March 22nd 2006Windows Drivers for Mac Rolling Out
OSXpert writes "Sure, we all know that Windows can now run on intel Apple Computers. Alas, the solution does not include drivers, and until now Mac users could still only hope to be able to use every application available to their Windows counterparts. However, with drivers now working 100% on the Mac Mini and drivers for the MacBook Pro only lacking video (which, by the looks of the 2nd link is only days away). Mac users now have a complete and working Windows solution."

March 22nd 2006Apple Blasts French Copyright Law
Apple broke a week of silence late Tuesday, attacking a proposed French law that would open up proprietary music services as equivalent to "state-sponsored piracy." However, the company appears ready to comply with the new law if need be.

March 22nd 2006Slashback: ODF Wars, Duval Layoff, French DRM
Slashback tonight brings some corrections, clarifications, and updates to previous Slashdot stories, including a response from Mandriva's CEO, Apple responds to French DRM legislation, Microsoft possibly undermining ODF ISO approval, a more in-depth look at Fedora Core 5, more thoughts on the GPLv3, and Britannica strikes back at Wikipedia -- Read on for details.

March 23rd 2006Apple: French Law Is 'Piracy'
Apple Computer said on Tuesday a proposed French law that would force Apple to make sure that songs bought on its iTunes music store can work on any portable player would result in "state-sponsored piracy."

March 23rd 2006iPod phone confirmed
While analysts and Apple rumor sites have been speculating, Benq confirms that an iPhone is in the works. Their suppliers who work with Apple have been requested to supply parts for the iPhone. Benq also states that the Apple iPhone is common knowledge in Taiwan. The iPhone is expected to be released in the 4th quarter of this year.

March 23rd 2006Cryptic Apple Serial Numbers: SOLVED
Apple Serial Numbers have always been cryptic to the untrained eye, but this guy has figured it out. Just enter in the serial number and it will return all the data that can be wrung from the SN (model, date of production, etc...).

March 22nd 2006How France Is Saving Civilization!
A bit overly dramatic title? Sure...but have a read at this insightful article from Wired News and decide whether you agree with what the writer said (while keeping your apple-worshiping soul intact!)

March 23rd 2006Apple MacBook Pro 'Fastest Windows XP Notebook'?

March 24th 2006Intel: Apple Made us "Think Different"

March 24th 2006US government backs Apple against French law

March 24th 2006Apple Has U.S. Gov't Support Over DRM

March 24th 200630-inch Apple Cinema Display vs. Dell UltraSharp 3007WFP

March 24th 2006What happens to Apple when Steve Jobs quits or dies?

March 25th 200610 Things Apple Did To Make Mac OS X Faster

March 25th 2006Dell's Alienware Acquisition caused by Threat from Apple

March 25th 2006Jobs dumps Apple stock

March 25th 2006Download the complete Apple Keynote archive 1996 - 2006.

March 26th 200645 real Apple switch Ads!!

March 26th 200618 New Apple Stores This year - 27 More to come (all locations included)