Archive for the 'Apple' Category

Security researchers have discovered a virus that infects iPods running Linux. This in itself isn’t too noteworthy, but the researchers say that this demonstrates that malicious programs can be made for devices like the iPod.

I imagine that there will be an explosion in viruses for mobile devices: from cell phones to PDAs to music players, especially as these devices connect to the Internet.

It looks like every big firm that has anything to do with media is planning an entry into the online music distribution business. This time it looks like Best Buy is about to throw their hat into the ring.

ArsTechnica tells us that the service will be based on Real’s Rhapsody, and that one the major advantages Best Buy has going forward is that it is the largest consumer electronics store and the place where people already buy a lot of music. Competitors to Best Buy’s new service sell their wares at Best Buy already. Apple sells many of its iPods at Best Buy stores across the country, Microsoft is likely planning to sell many of its Zunes(?) there as well.

Apple has just released a patch fixing 15 security flaws, including bugs in Flash player.

If you’re an Apple user, running one of following: OS X Mac OS X v10.3.9, Mac OS X Server v10.3.9, Mac OS X v10.4 through Mac OS X v10.4.7, and Mac OS X Server v10.4 through Mac OS X Server v10.4.7, you will want to download this update. The update is called Security Update 2006-006.

If your iPod Nano (I don’t know if this works with other iPods or not) has crashed, you can usually restart it by holding down Menu and then the Middle button for 10 seconds. If that doesn’t work try it again, and if it still doesn’t work just wait till the battery runs out.

If you’re still having problems visit this guide at Apple.

* My iPod has crashed more than Windows XP has in the last 3 months. Go figure.

Apparently with Linux geeks, putting Linux on anything that can be interacted with is all the rage. I have not tried it but it looks like you can easily install Linux on your iPod. Why would anyone want to do this? I’m not totally sure, but if you are the least bit interested check out this article that was on digg.com today - Multiboot your iPod the easy way. It tells you step-by-step how to install Linux on your iPod, and how to multiboot it with Podzilla, Rockbox, Disc mode, and Apple OS.

I may try it sometime when I have a little more time on my hands.