Arnold Kim
Arnold is the Editorial Director of MacRumors and founded the site in February, 2000.
Arnold was also a practicing physician but gave it up in 2008 to focus on this website. He has been writing about Apple for over 20 years, and has been profiled by the New York Times, and interviewed by various news publications about his knowledge of Apple.
He continues to run MacRumors, and provides editorial oversight as well as business direction.
Arnold was also a practicing physician but gave it up in 2008 to focus on this website. He has been writing about Apple for over 20 years, and has been profiled by the New York Times, and interviewed by various news publications about his knowledge of Apple.
He continues to run MacRumors, and provides editorial oversight as well as business direction.
Arnold Kim's Articles
E3 Coverage
The Electronic Entertainment Expo has begun, and Inside Mac Games is providing up-to-date coverage on the topic.
Earlier, Apple pulled out of this gamer's conference to the disappointment of many... but that doesn't mean there aren't going to be many Mac-related announcements. Of note, Myst III will be...
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Palm Charging for OS Upgrades?
Various PDA sites (Palm Infocenter,
PDA Geek, and PDA Buzz) are
reporting that Palm may be charging for future OS
upgrades. Apparently the source of this rumor is from a
common source - an single anonymous email
That source claims that after Palm's spinoff, in an
attempt to please their new board, they plan on
charging for future OS upgrades for Palm devices.
If true, this...
Website Demos?
Is this a sign of things to come? Sylloge sponsored a
5k webpage
contest - create the best selfcontained webpage
under 5k in size.
Previously, we wrote an article giving an Intro to Mac Demos... this contest
seems very similar but with HTML as the medium.
Some of the winners are impressive. Check out
3d Tetris weighing in at 5072 bytes.
...
No WWDC Surprises?
AppleInsider posted an update today that speculates that since there will be no broadcast of WWDC's keynote, that there will be no significant announcements, and focus will be on Mac OS...
Roundup of Rumors for WWDC
Many of you may have seen this already, but MacUser posted a roundup of rumors about what's slated for WWDC next week.
These include (in descending likelyhood) Mac OS X Beta, Multiprocessing Power Macs, Apple Handheld, iMac/iBook upgrades, Powerbook upgrades, Apple Network Computer, and Intel-based Macs.
Be aware that all these rumors may apply to either WWDC or MacWorld NY.
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PocketPC Perspective from David MacNeill
Pen Computing writer and long-time Newton advocate David MacNeill writes this perspective of the new PocketPC at Go32.com.
"Although I have only used a late pre-production model, I can tell you that it is as close to perfect as any slate-type
(non-keyboard) handheld computer has ever been, including the much-beloved Newton MessagePad."
He goes on to comment about MS and the...
Use that old Mac
TheMacMind posted an article entitled "Getting The Most Out of Your Dated Mac" which provides a good chart to look over to see if you're taking full advantage of your older macs sitting in the corner.
One notable ommision, however, is "router" so you can connect multiple machines to the internet. You can use IPNet Router as a Mac software...
Mac OS X Beta at WWDC
According to this ZDNet article, Mac OS X Beta will be delivered at WWDC next week.
"This beta will include a revised interface that folds in more-traditional Mac OS elements while boosting basic features (such as printing) and new technologies that were not implemented in earlier developer previews."
No word on whether this will be a public...
G4+ PowerPC Processor Available?
Seen on Appleinsider's Forums -- Metaboxusa.com, a supplier of processor upgrades for the Mac is advertising G4+ processor upgrades with 2MB backside cache available in "early June".
Is this the souped up G4 from Motorola we've been waiting for? Or just the name of the upgrade card by Metabox? ...
WWDC Announcements?
Go2Mac speculates further on new product announcements at WWDC next week. Of interest, they quote two users who claim contradictory information from their "sources". One reader writes that his sources report that multiprocessor G4's will be introduced, while another relays that officials have stated that no new product will be announced until Macworld. ...
Fulltime Job: Microsoft Advocate
In an attempt to stem the growing tide of anti-microsoft sentiment, CNet reports that Microsoft has appointed Linda Stone as "vice president of industry initiatives". According to Rich Gray, "She's basically being appointed as Microsoft's ambassador to Silicon Valley and the rest of the technology world..."
For my opinion of this appointee, see this previous quote from an unknown Mac...
Multiprocessor Mac Rumors hit Slashdot
Slashdot posted a news item which recites the rumors around the possibility that Multiprocessor Macs will be released at WWDC next week.
The article has generated the standard mix of rumors, commentary, and...
Powerbook G4 Mockup
Go2Mac has posted a link to some eye-candy... a user submitted mockup of a PowerBook G4. The picture was submitted by Matano of the MacBrains Gallery Nothing extraordinary, but fun to look...
Napster on Trial
CNet reports: "A federal judge has ordered the controversial Napster music-swapping company to stand trial for copyright infringement"
A step back for Napster who has been trying to use the defense that their service is comparable to an ISP - who is not held liable for the actions of its users.
Better use Macster while you can.
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Ellison's Net Appliance
Looks like Ellison will release the net appliance he's been talking about all these years -- and without Apple's help.
ZDNet is reporting that New Internet Computer Co. (owned by Ellison) will be releasing a $199 Web appliance "designed to do little more than surf the Web and send e-mail".
For $199, you get a 266 mhz machine without a monitor. For $99, you can get an i-Opener. Same ...
Emulate a Mac
Mac Emulators is a cool bare-bones site that contains links to programs that emulate a Mac on various kinds of hardware.
Most, if not all, Mac Emulators emulate older hardware and/or have significant issues in getting legal ROM images to properly utilize them. Not a replacement for your G4 by any...
Mac OS X and Piracy Issues
Phillip writes "Unix is what the new operating system [that will be on] every Macintosh computer with the introduction of OSX - isn't that what they are telling us.. well, here's what they are not telling us... As a former SGI operator, I deal with all kinds of software using Unix - Be prepared to be locked out of your next version of software. You see, every software company that builds a...
Loss of TheMacAd.com
In case you missed it, TheMacAd.com has disappeared. Along with it, we've lost the best database of Apple Quicktime commericals around. Beyond the standard fare (1984, Think Different), they also housed Apple IIgs and Newton commercials!
We're not sure why they disappeared... it's possible Apple legal could have been involved. We're attempting to recreate this massive database, so are...
Pirates with Attitude
MacAddict has an article about Intel employees as well as an ex-Microsoft employee who were part of one of the biggest piracy rings.
They face up to 5 yrs in prison and $250,000 in fines. Ooops....
MS proposes its own solution...
CNet has an article which reports that Microsoft is to announce their version of the proposal to limit their anti-competitive practices.
Their version appears to leave Microsoft in one entity, rather the DOJ's...
