By John Gruber
WorkOS launches auth.md — an open protocol for agent registration.
Linked List: August 4, 2006
Friday, 4 August 2006
- Jim Thompson on the Supposed MacBook Wi-Fi Exploit ★
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Jim Thompson:
Ellch and Maynor didn’t present a paper titled, “we can create a covert channel by having control of the software on both sides of a communication link” because its trivial to do so. Instead they did exacty that, but colored it so people would be mystified, perplexed and think that there was some new exploit buried deep in the 802.11 protocol, when, point-in-fact, there is not.
(Via Glenn Fleishman.)
- The Kiss Up Culture of Apple and Why It Matters ★
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In light of the stock options back-dating problem, former Apple employee David Sobotta paints an ugly picture of Apple’s upper-level executive culture. (Via Joe Clark via email.)
- Mira 1.1.5 ★
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$16 System Prefs panel adds a bunch of customizable features to the Apple Remote. (Via Tao of Mac.)
- Steven Frank on WWDC Anticipation ★
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Love the photo.
- Apple and 3 Automakers Plan Alliances on iPod Use ★
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70 percent of 2007 model-year cars sold in the U.S. will feature iPod integration.
- Apple May Restate Results Amid Inquiry ★
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The Associated Press:
Apple Computer Inc. shares sank nearly 5 percent Friday, a day after the computer and software maker said it expects to restate some of its financial results as a probe into its granting of stock options widens, threatening years of profit.
- Napster Imploding ★
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Losing subscribers and losing money, Napster is looking to sell itself.