CyberDuck
There are a lot of FTP applications; the old
favourite was
Fetch
and the new is
Transmit,
both cost a little money. I'm a Transmit user
myself, it really is a great application, but
there are free alternatives. One is
CyberDuck.
"Cyberduck
is an
open
source
FTP and SFTP (SSH Secure File Transfer) browser
licenced under the
GPL
with an easy to use interface, integration with
external editors and support for many Mac OS X system
technologies such as Spotlight, Bonjour, the Keychain
and AppleScript"
Of
course, you are encouraged to donate something to
keep the project going and it certainly looks worth
it. So, if you need an FTP to upload things to your
website etc., it's worth giving it a look.
BBC iPlayer
Provisional Conclusions from the trust:
Platform-agnostic approach: As proposed, the TV catch-up service on the internet relies on Microsoft technology for the digital rights management (DRM) framework. The Trust will require the BBC Executive to adopt a platform-agnostic approach within a reasonable timeframe. "This requires the BBC to develop an alternative DRM framework to enable users of other technology, for example, Apple and Linux, to access the on-demand services."
To keep the pressure on, you can also sign a petition for the primeminister here.
Messengers
Adium is also now at version 1.0.1, so if you prefer to have all your messengers in one, then this is the client for you.
Prefer to stick with iChat? Then you really need to add on Chax, now at version 1.4.7 and Universal. Everything is better with tabs!
Carbon Copy Cloner 3beta
Until Apple's
Time Machine
arrives with Mac OS X 10.5, you'll still need to do
your back-ups some how, and there's always the very
handy
Carbon Copy
Cloner.
It's just been updated to version 3 beta with a
new interface and extra features, including the
ability to backup over a network.
Apple Updates
Security Update 2007-002 (Universal, PPC and for Panther)
Final Cut Pro 5.1.5
WebObjects 5.3.3
Java for Mac OS X 10.3 Update 5 or Java for Mac OS X 10.4 Update 5
Daylight Savings Time Update (Panther & Tiger)
Update: Apple also has released WWAN Support Update for Intel based portables. This seems to be a bunch of US mobile phone network updates.
Microsoft Office Update 11.3.3 & 11.3.4
Free online seminars
From things like Enhancing Video Podcasts with Final Cut Studio, New to the Mac Compatibility with Windows and Making Music on the Mac with GarageBand, plus many more. Subjects include: Audio, Business, Design, Photo, Science and Video. There is also some self-paced learning and Technical Training.
Steve Jobs - Thoughts on Music
You may not be aware, but it's not Apple who want DRM (their FairPlay system), it's the 'big four' music companies who will only let their music be sold online with some form of DRM. Apple would like to see them move to a DRM free system. Also, at the moment, if Apple's FairPlay DRM is cracked, they must fix it in a couple of weeks, otherwise the Music companies will remove their music from the iTunes Store.
I recommend giving it a read.
BBC to offer online TV downloads
The BBC Trust have set up a consultation on the subject, if you could take the time to complete the questionnaire it could help to ensure that once launched, we aren't discriminated against. After-all, we all pay a license fee regardless of which computer OS we run.
The main question to look out for is:
Question 5
How important is it that the proposed seven-day catch-up service over the internet is available to consumers who are not using Microsoft software?
It shouldn't take too long to complete, but will take a little more thought than just saying yes/no.
My thoughts are that they'd better not charge for any of the content, it's already paid for by the license fee. I also disagree with any form of DRM or 'time limit' to watch programmes. It really would've been easier if they just gave it away on iTS for free (well, or other download services if you like).