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    Coca-Cola Asks African American Teens: "Do You Speak Coke?" with TV Spot Debuting on the "BET Awards '09" This Sunday, June 28  Jun 27, 2009
    Fuse, FX, G4, MTV2, the N, Nick at Nite, Spike, TBS, VH1, and in movie theaters in the U.S. from September through November. In addition to the ads debut at the BET Awards 09, Coca-Cola is bringing African American teens all of the glitz and glamour associated with the event from two of the hottest locations backstage from the Coca-Cola Studio Red Room and live from the BET Awards 09 Red Carpet. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    * Headaches in the online name game  Jun 22, 2009
    Chris Hardwick, a stand-up comedian and host on the tech-focused cable network G4, had no trouble registering chrishardwick. com a few years ago and securing the appropriate Gmail address. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    MORE ON MUNN: Gamer profile  Jun 19, 2009
    Olivia Munn, the co-host of the technology news and entertainment Attack of the Show (with Kevin Pereira on G4 daily at 7 p.m. ET/PT), is a techie ... " By the way, she's on the cover of the July/August Playboy (more ).For more on Attack of the Show go to By Mike SniderPhoto by Brandon Hickman;courtesy of G4TVTags: PreviousNextTo report corrections and clarifications, contact Reader Editor . For publication consideration in the newspaper, send comments to . Include name, phone number, city and... (USA Today -- Tech)

    Letters for Sunday, May 31, 2009  Jun 16, 2009
    Gone was my Victorinox backpack and my Apple G4 laptop (I am mentioning the name brands on the slight chance they may be recovered) ... kapahiresident wrote on May 31, 2009 7:19 AM:" To the thief who stole the old Apple G4 Laptop: Please don't cause the loss of Adam's photos and diary. Please print out this letter, put them in a bag, with the Apple Laptop and have someone take it into the Kauai Visitors Bureau which is in the same building as Social Security. It's on Rice Street across from the... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    Sony introduces new PlayStation Portable  Jun 3, 2009
    " The main development team from Metal Gear Solid 4, for the PlayStation 3, will work on the game, and Kojima will write the plot script.2:50 p.m.: Gran Turismo will serve as a launch title for the Go on October 1st.2:48 p.m.: Sony showing a trailer forGran Turismo on PSP Go. Arguably the best looking PSP gameI've seen in a while. Also, another note on PSP Go: Hirai says thedevice will be significantly smaller and lighter than thecurrent model.2:45 p.m.:Yamauchi says this... (USA Today -- Tech)

    Mac News Briefs: Comic Life gains enhancements in 1.5 update  Jun 3, 2009
    9 or later; at least a 400MHz G3, G4, G5 or Intel Mac; and 256MB of RAM. A single license costs $25; the 1. 5 update is free to all current registered users. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    'Modern Warfare 2' has a bold plan of attack  Jun 3, 2009
    "Some developers are masterful at scripting a sequence," says Kevin Pereira of G4 TV'sAttack of the Show. "Infinity Ward is a master at scripting an experience.". (USA Today -- Tech)

    Comcast Assembles Rapid Response Teams to Help Consumers Get Through the DTV Transition  Jun 2, 2009
    "Whether theyre daunted by what they have to do, or theyre having reception issues with their new digital receiver or digital TV, call Comcast and our Rapid Response Teams will ensure their TV service works perfectly.Comcast is offering a low-cost solution that includes free basic cable for 12 months for new customers who sign up for at least one additional Comcast service. New customers who choose not to subscribe to an additional Comcast service can get basic cable for just $10 a... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Forbes and E! Entertainment Announce Two Year Partnership to Produce Specials and Pilots  May 1, 2009
    Online; The Style Network, the destination for women 18-49 with a passion for the best in relatable, inspiring and transformational lifestyle programming; G4, offering the last word on gaming, technology, animation, interactivity and "geek culture" for the male 18-34 demo; and FEARnet, the world's premier horror and thriller destination on demand, online and on mobile devices ... content available on all new media platforms any time and anywhere from online to broadband video to wireless to... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Forty Under 40  Apr 28, 2009
    The Style Network, G4 and FearNet and is responsible for acquisitions and scheduling for E ... Style, G4 and FearNet, including the companys digital initiatives (E ... Style, G4, Golf Channel, FearNet, Versus, TV One, PBS Kids Sprout and a variety of regional sports network investments and other businesses. (Multichannel News)

    Inclusion of Comcast's On Demand Platform in Time Shifted Ratings Reaffirmed by Nielsen  Apr 3, 2009
    "Nielsen has measured on demand viewing since 2006, subject to standard distribution models and audio watermarking requirements appearing identical to the original cablecast, said Scott Brown, Senior Vice President Digital Platforms Strategy for Nielsen. The test with Comcast was an extra step to confirm for them that our audio codes can be successfully detected.About Comcast CorporationComcast Corporation (Nasdaq: - , - ) () is the nation's leading provider of entertainment,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Conficker Computer Worm A Bust So Far  Apr 2, 2009
    SNICKER, I guess I laugh last since I HAVE nothing but G3 then G4 powerpc Mac systems, and with OSX and have for the last 12 years ... SNICKER, I guess I laugh last since I HAVE nothing but G3 then G4 powerpc Mac systems, and with OSX and have for the last 12 years. (CBS News -- Iraq)

    Buying used Macs in tough times  Apr 1, 2009
    "It's also simpler to update the software if the hard drive is empty. Even if the computer is used - the software is current. Just how old a machine is worth buying depends on what the buyer wants to do with it: An iBook with a G4 process can be used to surf, read emails and run office applications. It can also play back MP3s. Yet unlike new Macs with Intel processors the G4 machines can't handle a dual Windows installation. One important factor when buying a used machine: ask about any flaws in... (India Times)

    The Second Original Novel Based on Hit MMORPG Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning Storms into Bookstores  Mar 28, 2009
    Launched in September 2008, WAR has been recognized by numerous critics, receiving MMO of the Year awards from G4 TV, Game Focus, and GameSpy, as well as recognition from IGN, Massively, MSNBC, MMORPG.com and others as a Best of 2008. . (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    View from the Van: Living in the moment  Mar 26, 2009
    What I am talking about is a technical malfunction that occurred in my Fantom G-Force Megadisk Triple Interface External Hard Drive used to back up my Apple PowerBook G4, causing all the important family photos within it to vanish into thin air. The photos were taken recently at a rare family reunion of over 75 far-flung kinfolk. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    THE NOMINEES: Check out the titles up for the top prize  Mar 25, 2009
    Awards: Game of the Year from G4 TV series X-Play and Joystiq. com; best-game nominee, Canada's Elan Awards, April 25. (USA Today -- Life)

    Ars reviews iWork '09: fourth time's a charm?  Mar 23, 2009
    Mac computer with an Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (500MHz or faster) processor ... 25GHz PowerPC G4, 768MB RAM, ATI Mobility Radeon 9600, 64MB video memory. (Ars Technica)

    Comcast Now the Third Largest Residential Phone Services Provider in the U.S.  Mar 12, 2009
    Entertainment Television, Style Network, Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, PBS KIDS Sprout, TV One, ten Comcast SportsNet networks and Comcast Interactive Media, which develops and operates Comcast's Internet businesses, including Comcast. net (). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    The liberal dream has gone sour  Mar 12, 2009
    If not for liberals he would not have his own G4 aircraft. Jealous Phil. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Why you should always back up  Mar 6, 2009
    The internal drive was in a PowerBook G4 that had been partially "backed up" in the sense that all the stories written on it had been emailed to The Age where IT staff handle the archives. In a home office, no such luxury exists. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    Fallon's 'Late Night' will be interactive  Feb 27, 2009
    And to help connect the show to a cyber-savvy public, the coproducer is Gavin Purcell, who ran "Attack of the Show," the daily Net-centric news hour on cable's G4 channel. In the spirit of the YouTube age, "Late Night" writers will shoot their comedy pieces themselves, then edit them right in the office on Mac computers. (Boston Globe)

    Staying networked on the cheap  Feb 27, 2009
    Somehow, however, the fact that we'd bought the admittedly slower G4 predecessor last year for just $899, discouraged us. We'd used that particular box as an Asterisk server, handling all our incoming and outgoing VoIP calls, and slashing our telephone bill, rather than installing the server operating system. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Apple investors get no satisfaction on Jobs  Feb 26, 2009
    Apple Power Mac G4 computers, supplies, and accessories here. Powermac G4 processor upgrades from Sonnet ... Used, tested, clean Apple Mac G4 systems and hardware at value prices. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    MacBook or PC  Feb 11, 2009
    The Age: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Melbourne's leading newspaper. Advertiser-supported feature. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Virtual warfare logs on  Feb 8, 2009
    In 2003, the G4 video-game cable television network broadcast the Army's newest simulated combat video game, played on Atlantis' virtual reality pods at the nightclub ... In 2003, the G4 video-game cable television network broadcast the Army's newest simulated combat video game, played on Atlantis' virtual reality pods at the nightclub. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    Business News  Feb 8, 2009
    Former G4 chief operating officer Dale Hopkins said she will work with game show-tinged service. Posted: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 23:05:47 GMT. (Multichannel News)

    Anawiki Games Releases Runes of Avalon 2 for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux  Mar 28, 2008
    9 Tiger or later * Universal Binary for PowerPC and Intel * PowerPC G4 with 128 Ram or Mac Intel * 47 MB Hard Drive Space. System Requirements for Linux: * Linux * 800Mhz+ with 256 MB Ram * OpenGL 3D accellerate gfx card * 30 MB Hard Drive Space. (IGN PC Games)

    The Wrath of the Apple Tribe  Mar 26, 2008
    And just so we can keep track of the fan scores, I own 1 iPod, 1 ancient g4 emac, 1 amd xp/linux box and 1 dell vostro core 2 duo running xp, so could someone explain to me whether i'm palestinian or israeli. . (Slashdot)

    Apple hunts Windows users with Safari 3.1  Mar 19, 2008
    On Mac, it will run on any G3, G4 G5 or Intel machine with FireWire, running updated OS X Tiger (10. 4. (New Zealand Herald)

    Second Life sends users on virtual vacations  Mar 10, 2008
    66 MHz (or 1 GHz G4 on a Mac) to have a decent second life - and this is the minimum. Also, use the best video card you can afford. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Woman With Autism Heads Computer R00004000ecycler  Mar 8, 2008
    Its most-needed items include Pentium 3 or 4 computers, Macs that are G4 or above, cell phones, iPods, cords, cables and chargers. NextStep accepts single items or an entire pallet of recyclables. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    Question of the Day: Lenovo X300 or the MacBook Air?  Feb 25, 2008
    In 2003 I bought a Sony Vaio that was the lightest in weight among 15" laptops. One of the ways Sony cut weight and thickness was by making the CD drive external. Apple's choice not to include a DVD player in the Air is hardly an innovation--it's a sacrifice. The Air looks stunning and I would be proud to be seen carrying it. However... having owned a laptop without a built-in drive, I can attest to the annoyance that can be. If the Lenovo were just a teensy bit more attractive and priced $500... (Gizmodo)

    The Browser Choices We Make  Feb 24, 2008
    On my G4 Mac iBook I used Camino for the real time spell checking, until Safari 3 was released with the same feature ... Even with my now antique Mini G4, and using broadband, it is still faster than I am ... I use Firefox on my iBook G4 to browse nytimes. (New York Times)

    Mossberg review pits X300 vs. MacBook Air  Feb 24, 2008
    Koobniks - AirMail cover also works with Apple's MacBook, 15-inch MacBook Pro, both the 12 and 15-inch PowerBook G4, and the iBook G4 12 and 14-inch. photos] ( | | | ). (Electronista, CA)

    Game Development Community Chooses 'Portal' as Game of the Year at the 8th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards  Feb 21, 2008
    "We are thrilled gamers at home will be able to meet the people behind their favorite games when our first ever television broadcast special on the awards airs soon on the G4 television network." The recipients of the 8th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards are: 2007 Best Game Design Portal (Valve) Kim Swift, Realm Lovejoy, Paul Graham 2007 Best Visual Art BioShock (2K Boston/2K Australia / 2K Games) Scott Sinclair, Shawn Robertson, Andrew James 2007 Best Technology Crysis (Crytek/Electronic... (PR Newswire)

    Oasis albums voted best of all time  Feb 20, 2008
    The former G4 star answers questions posed by our dedicated forum members. and. (Digital Spy)

    Apple - more arrogant or innovative?  Feb 20, 2008
    This looks like another G4 Cube. Pretty, not very useful, and overly expensive. (Sydney Morning Herald)

    Are you a Machead?  Feb 19, 2008
    I guess I am a big mac head, I own their most expensive laptop, the MacBook Pro (MBP), iPod Photo, latest iMac 20" and am awaiting for my iPhone to arrive this week.. Great products, reliable, look good and easy to use. I'm a Graphic Designer. Posted by: Jason on February 19, 2008 5:18 PM I get the impression from your article about the movie that if you don't use MS products you are a little bit out there, perhaps a little bit weird. There are more (and a lot better) OS's than Windows. I use... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    Apple Updates Leopard--Again  Feb 16, 2008
    I'm ordering a new iMac next week to replace my G4 power mac, and I was hoping the next OSX update would allow time machine to use network disks instead of only local disks. Have you seen any such update in 10. (Washington Post)

    WWE(R) and Comcast Announce Winners of 'Community Champion' Contest  Feb 16, 2008
    Entertainment Television, Style Network, The Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, AZN Television, PBS KIDS Sprout, TV One, Comcast SportsNet and Comcast Interactive Media, which develops and operates Comcast's Internet business. Comcast also has a majority ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, whose major holdings include the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and two large multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    MacBook Air: Thin Is In (But Not For Heavy Use)  Feb 12, 2008
    Seriously, sitting next to my almost 4-year-old iBook G4, it looks like a sheet of glistening silver paper. Of course, the MacBook Air does more than just sit around looking pretty. (Entertainment Weekly)

    Apple's OS-X operating system is crap, says Linux  Feb 7, 2008
    I have never had any problems with the disk in my old G4, perhaps he should explain why he thinks it is crap. posted by : Zap, 06 February 2008. (Inquirer)

    Office 2008 for Mac still needs work  Feb 5, 2008
    There's a lot of nice things about the new Mac Office, but we have had our share of problems, particularly when the software is used on a Mac powered by Apple's older G4 or G5 processors ... That means it's tuned to work natively with Intel processors, although it will also run on PowerPC (G4 and G5, but not G3) Macs. (Australian IT)

    Macbook Air: Small Light And Poweful  Jan 26, 2008
    It is speedier than its predecessor, the Powerbook G4. Apple Founder and CEO Steve Jobs recently addressed a group of computer manufacturers, and held up a manila envelope. (E Canada Now)

    Mossberg: MacBook Air is Beautiful, But Limited  Jan 25, 2008
    DealsOnTheWeb Daily Deal. by , 8:20 AM EST, January 24th, 2008. (The Mac Observer)

    Apple's MacBook Air Laptop : First Lab Tests  Jan 25, 2008
    67Ghz 15-inch PowerBook G4. Of course, the MacBook Air's appeal is not about blazing speeds, but about small size and weight. (PC World)

    Will the Mac Book Air  Jan 23, 2008
    Mac Book "Air'.....why would you need an Ethernet jack. The sole purpose of it being released is that you do almost everything via airport. Remote access is a definite winner for me. You can get a USB hub if you need more USB ports and as for complaining about putting extras on for other things like bluetooth..i suppose you might understand the feeling of what all the PC users have and are still going through.....have fun installing your drivers for EVERYTHING boys!!!! Posted by: Ange on January... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    Another "MacBook Air killer" emerges  Jan 22, 2008
    Like my PowerBook G4, when the internal DVD/CD drive crapped out after 2 years. Apple wanted $500. (Computerworld)

    Review: Hands-On With The MacBook Air  Jan 20, 2008
    It's slightly larger and easier to use than the keyboard on the PowerBook G4 that I'm typing on now, with the keys spaced apart from each other a little bit more than on the older machine. Keyboard feedback is good, slightly better than on the G4. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    The MacBook Air: What you need to know  Jan 19, 2008
    Ever since the MacBook and MacBook Pro arrived in 2006 and brought about the end of the cult-favorite 12-inch PowerBook G4 model, fans of small, light laptops have been hoping that Apple would come out with a Mac that was smaller than the 13-inch MacBook. With the , Mac users now have a three-pound laptop to call their own. (Macworld)

    MacBook Air's tradeoffs  Jan 17, 2008
    I, for one, have been wanting a smaller version of the MacBook Pro sincewell, since the MacBook Pro replaced the PowerBook G4 line, sans the 12-inch model. But subnotebookslaptops designed to be smaller and lighter than traditional modelsgenerally involve many tradeoffs. (Macworld)

    Panasonic and Comcast Debut AnyPlay(TM) Portable DVR  Jan 8, 2008
    "AnyPlay P-DVR can be powered through the docking station, which also acts as a battery charger, or through its own internal battery when undocked. It also comes with a 12V DC adapter for automotive use.For a webcast of Comcast Chairman and CEO Brian L. Roberts' CES keynote address and for additional press information on Comcast announcements at CES, please visit .About PanasonicPanasonic AVC Networks Company is the video, audio and computer development and manufacturing arm of Matsushita... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Panasonic and Comcast Announce Products with tru2way(TM) Technology  Jan 8, 2008
    5" LCD screen and speakers. When placed onto a companion docking station that functions as set-top box with tru2way technology inside, the AnyPlay P- DVR lets viewers watch and record up to 60 hours of their favorite programs. However, unlike a traditional set-top box, it can be used as a television with its built-in screen and can be taken out of its docking station, so recorded programs can be watched anywhere in or out of the home on the AnyPlay P-DVR. The portable device also can playback... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Brian L. Roberts Comcast Chairman & CEO to Deliver Keynote Address at The 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show  Jan 7, 2008
    Entertainment Television, Style Network, The Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, AZN Television, PBS KIDS Sprout, TV One, ten regional Comcast SportsNets and Comcast Interactive Media, which develops and operates Comcast's Internet business. Comcast also has a majority ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, whose major holdings include the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and two large multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    New XO laptops cause a stir  Jan 6, 2008
    Bob Donaldson/Post-Gazette The XO Laptop, front, developed the Massachusetts Institute of Technology media lab, popularly known as the "$100 laptop," is seen next to a 15-inch Apple PowerBook G4. They are the laptop computers that almost everyone has heard of, but few have seen. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Enderle: Is Apple rotting from the inside out?  Dec 29, 2007
    I just upgraded a 7 year old g4 a friend was given - the AGP 400 Mhz - stuck another processor in it - and it runs Leopard and Final cut just fine. C. (MacDailyNews)

    'Guitar Hero,' 'Rock Band' strum up big sales  Dec 18, 2007
    "It really plays into the idea that somehow you are re-creating these famous songs," says Adam Sessler, managing editor for the G4 video game TV network. Each game's song list also features more modern hits from bands such as The Killers and Queens of the Stone Age. (USA Today)

    DTAC moves 4th Inf. Div. Soldiers forward  Dec 15, 2007
    Nothing happens till something moves, said Staff Sgt. Lonnie Johnson, the G4 logistics DTO non-commissioned officer, 4th Inf ... The G4 logistics sections role is to see to the needs of the Soldiers while they are in Kuwait, dealing with issues of water, ammunition and food. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Image Sensing Systems Purchases Assets of EIS and Announces Expanded Strategy  Dec 7, 2007
    Mr. Manor said, "EIS' shareholders and managers are thrilled to join up with ISS. We view it as a win-win combination of technologies that are complementary in nature. Both companies have a global presence and brands that stand for quality. We couldn't ask for a better partner to assist in the move from our third generation to fourth generation technology. The RTMS G4, which is expected to be commercially available early in 2008, will be the most advanced radar traffic sensor on the market. This... (PR Newswire)

    So about that Leopard OS  Dec 3, 2007
    I have installed Leopard on 5 Macs, including a G4 iBook, G4 Powerbook (Aluminum), G5 iMac, Intel Core 2 Duo MacBook and an Intel Core Duo Macbook Pro. Each install went flawlessly and eac. (ZDNet Blogs)

    Hard-hitting Apple has been big winner this year with Leopard, iPhone  Nov 30, 2007
    But if you're upgrading, you'll need at least an Intel or PowerPC G5 or G4 with a 867 MHz or faster processor. You'll also need a minimum of 512 MB of RAM.. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    MHS chemistry classes integrate computer sims with hands-on lab work  Nov 30, 2007
    For about five years, the lab has been equipped with a dozen Macintosh PowerBook G4 laptop computers, funded by a grant from the Mattoon Foundation for Academic Excellence. While the laptops were employed frequently to record and calculate data, their use skyrocketed this year following Sparks involvement with the U of I program. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Retails survey shows Apples MacBook is King of all Macs  Nov 30, 2007
    I Will keep trailing with my OL Reliable 12' iBook G4 1 ... As a testament to the advantages of this approach, I still have a couple G4s around that are quite usable (my current machine is a Core Duo 20"). Nov 29, 07 - 08:28 am Comment from: Hummer Unless Apple substantially revamps its model lineup from the pathetic iMac/MacPro offering, it will not capture much more than 0.5% of the Asian market. SJ fell asleep at the wheel rolling out iPod touch/iPhone. We may get the iPhone in Asia in... (MacDailyNews)

    Walking Off Into the Vista  Nov 27, 2007
    I use a new $500 Dell Inspiron 531 desktop ( minus VISTA, XP only) and an aging Apple G4 ... I m not quite sure how long you had that old laptop that was running XP but I ve had the same old G4 iMac since 2001 and it still runs like the day I opened the box ... I DO NOT PLAY GAMES ON MY MAC - I USE IT TO DEVELOP SCIENTIFIC SOFTWARE, My primary Mac that I purchased in early 2001 had a Dual G4 500 Mhz with 1. (New York Times)

    WSJ: new Zune targets old ipod, not new  Nov 18, 2007
    Popcorn requires a G4, G5 or Intel processor, and Mac OS 10 ... G4 Macs such as iBooks and eMacs can finally participate in multi-user conferences, which support up to 10 participants via audio, or as many as four via video. (Electronista, CA)

    Five reasons not to get Leopard  Nov 12, 2007
    And if you have any hardware running on a Power PC G4 chip at anything less than 867 MHz, ditto that advice. You'll also need something with at least 512MB of RAM, a DVD drive and about 9GB of space. (Computerworld New Zealand)

    Leopard overflows with underwhelming features  Nov 8, 2007
    It took about 85 minutes and three reboots on a PowerPC-based PowerBook G4, and about three and a half hours on a colleague's a four-year-old dual-chip desktop Mac ... Its minimum requirements are a G4 processor or later running at 867 megahertz or better, 512 megabytes of memory and 9 gigabytes of disc space. (Globe and Mail -- Business)

    CNET gadget review:  Nov 6, 2007
    Leopard took a painfully long hour or so to install on an iBook G4, the 933 Mhz processor just grazing the minimum requirements ... A PowerPC-based G4 Mac with an 867MHz or better processor will work, as well. (CNN -- Tech)

    Five reasons not to make the jump to Leopard -- yet  Nov 6, 2007
    And if you have any hardware running on a Power PC G4 chip at anything less than 867 MHz, ditto that advice. According to Apple, Leopard isn't for you. (Computerworld Australia)

    Virtual China looks for real benefits  Nov 3, 2007
    I have a blue and white Mac G3 tower running OS X. However, I cannot use Second Life, which tells me that I need a G4 processor. Macs are expensive and I don't want to have to buy a new computer just for that. (Guardian Unlimited)

    Apple's Leopard leaps to new heights  Nov 3, 2007
    Although Leopard is designed to work just fine right out of the box on all of Apple's Intel-based hardware and on Power PC G5 machines, owners of older G4 laptops and desktops -- those running at speeds of less than 867 MHz -- are out of luck. Leopard also requires at least 512MB of RAM and a DVD drive. (Computerworld Australia)

    Apple lets Leopard off leash  Oct 31, 2007
    Leopard requires a 867MHz or greater G4 Mac, or any G5 or Intel model. It retails for $158 or is free with any new Mac. (Courier Mail)

    Apple Mac OS X Leopard  Oct 31, 2007
    Specs: Minimum System Requirements: Macintosh computer with PowerPC G5, G4 or G3 processor, built-in FireWire and at least 256MB of RAM. Multiple-person video conferencing requires: PowerPC G5 processor or dual 1GHz G4 processors and 384Kbps or faster broadband Internet access (to initiate) and 1GHz G4 or dual 800MHz G4 processor or faster plus 100Kbps broadband Internet access (to participate). Similar Products. (PC World Magazine)

    Hulu Debuts via Private Beta and on Distribution Partners AOL, Comcast, MSN, MySpace and Yahoo!  Oct 29, 2007
    Entertainment Television, Ford Models, Fox Atomic, Fox Reality, FX Networks, FUEL TV, G4, Golf Channel, IGN, Movieola, National Geographic, Oxygen, SPEED, Sundance Channel, Sci Fi Network, The Fight Network, The Style Network, X17 Online, USA Network, Versus and more ... Entertainment Television, The Fight Network, Ford Models, Fox Reality, FX Networks, FUEL TV, G4TV, Gamespot. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    CIO: What Leopard means to the enterprise  Oct 27, 2007
    Upgrading to Leopard is a fairly straightforward process and doesn t require much in the way of preparation as long as your staff is equipped with Macs that have an Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (867MHz or faster) processor. You need at least 9GB of disk space and 512MB of memory but, beyond that, Leopard is essentially ready right out of the box. (MacCentral)

    10 things that should be in Apple's next Mac Pro  Oct 26, 2007
    An easier-to-open case more like that found way back on the Power Mac G4 desktops would certainly be appreciated by systems administrators, along with a reduced weight and better handles for lugging around ... Something along those same lines was asked five years ago when Apple released the G4 models with 1GB Ethernet. (MacCentral)

    Mossberg: Shun the Windows dilemma and buy a superior Apple Macintosh  Oct 23, 2007
    I'm running a seven and a half year old G4 400. Since installing OSX four years ago, my machine has crashed once (crash as in that grey screen comes on saying someting like "Please restart your computer"). (MacDailyNews)

    Fox Business Network: NY Times' Joe Nocera Can’t Take It Anymore  Oct 23, 2007
    NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution has sold NBC hit series Heroes to cable nets G4 and MOJO - which makes sense ... Comcast-owned G4 targets the male 18-34 demo and the channel covers gaming, technology, animation, interactivity, and Internet culture ... G4 is well known for their extensive coverage of Comic-Con. (Multichannel News)

    Getting Ready for the Leap to Leopard  Oct 21, 2007
    Apple has struck some older -based from the upgrade list by requiring at least a PowerPC G4 processor running at 867 MHz. That means the 800-MHz , 800-MHz , 800-MHz G4 and others of their ilk and age are out of luck, officially anyway. (PC World)

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    The column you're reading right now was typed on an Apple PowerBook G4 whose fan is only slightly quieter than a Formula One racing car and which crashes in an equally spectacular yet horrifying manner. My previous Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) laptop began falling apart week one, when a flimsy plastic key on the flimsy plastic keyboard abandoned its tenuous hold and took a suicidal leap onto the nether regions of its owner's desk. (FastCompany)

    arrives October 26  Oct 18, 2007
    5 Leopard call for an Intel Mac, Power PC G5 or a Power PC G4 with an 867MHz processor or higher, 512MB RAM and a DVD drive for installation ... Leopard Server can run on any Macintosh computer with an Intel, PowerPC G5, or G4 (867 MHz or faster) processor, a minimum 1GB of RAM and at least 20GB of available disk space. (MacCentral)

    Apple's next version of OSX, "Leopard", to ship Friday Oct 26  Oct 17, 2007
    My five-year-old G4 Powerbook and three-year-old G5 iMac seem to be doing fine as they are ... My G4 PowerBook is running great on Tiger, so until I feel the unstoppable urge to replace that I won't bother. (Guardian Unlimited)

    Consumers Watching More TV Online  Oct 16, 2007
    NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution has sold NBC hit series Heroes to cable nets G4 and MOJO. Photos of former Cox Communications CEO Jim Robbins, who died on Oct. 10, 2007, at the age of 65. (Multichannel News)

    Multichannel Newswire  Oct 13, 2007
    NBCs Heroes Hits G4 and MOJO The NBC hit series Heroes will have an off-network life in standard definition on G4 and in high-definition on MOJO. The two cable networks negotiated a deal that will allow them to air current episodes of the sci-fi series the same week they debut on NBC, beginning the week of Oct. 29. Mayor Bloomberg Hails MSNBC Move New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg Thursday welcomed MSNBC to Manhattan at a reception for the grand opening of the NBC News World Headquarters... (Multichannel News)

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