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  Welcome to the website of the Official Clarkson Mac User Group

The Clarkson MUG has been created in order to uphold the following ideals:
  • To promote interest in Macintosh computers, especially as a viable alternative to other mainstream computer platforms.
  • To lend support to those who use Macintosh computers.
  • To share ideas and experiences to improve our understanding and use of Macintosh computers, and associated technologies.
  • To influence industry vendors and user group stakeholders to improve and enhance their support for Macintosh computers.

Apple TV Ad Airs [Video Updated] 04/09/2007
Apple has begun airing a new ad for its newly released Apple TV. The ad has not yet been posted to Apple's website, but forum member Rocketman was able to capture the ad using his Sony DSC-P10 camcorder and post it to Google Video (update: Im...
Apple Sells 100 Millionth iPod [WSJ Ad Photo] 04/09/2007


Apple announced via a press release today that it has sold its 100 millionth iPod. The first iPod was sold five and a half years ago, in November 2001, and since then Apple has introduced more than 10 new iPod mod...
Mac OS X Server Free with Mac Pro? 04/06/2007
With the release of the new Mac Pro, it appears that Apple UK Store is offering Mac OS X 10.4 Server (10-Client) for free with the purchase of a new Mac Pro.


The Mac OS X Server software typically costs £349 for the 10-Client v...
Apple on Apple TV Hacks 04/06/2007
With the flurry of hacks surrounding the Apple TV, including the ability to run a full version of Mac OS X, there's been some concern and unfounded speculation that Apple may be specifically disabling these hacks.

The most official wor...
Apple Using Exclusive 3GHz Xeon from Intel? 04/06/2007
MacNN reports that the 3GHz Xeon (Clovertown) processor that was introduced in the 8-core Mac Pro is a currently unannounced model.

According to comments by Intel's Bill Kircos: "We are indeed shipping a 3.0GHz Xeon version [and] expec...
Patent: Multi-Sized Icon Interface for Mac OS X? 04/05/2007
Appleinsider points to a recent patent application published from Apple which explores the use of different sized icons within one window. The relative size differences in the interface are said to reflect the relative importance of each icon.
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Google Desktop for Mac 04/05/2007
Google has released a beta of Google Desktop for the Mac. Google's Mac Blog provides some details about the release from Mike Pinkerton.

Google Desktop is a software download that brings Google's search engine to your Mac.

Apple Discounts Cinema Displays [Updated] 04/04/2007
Alongside the released of the 8-core Mac Pro today, Apple quietly discounted their Apple Cinema Displays. The new prices are as follows:

$599 - 20" Cinema Display
$899 - 23" Cinema Display
$1799 - 30" Cinema Display
Apple Releases 8-core Mac Pro [Updated] 04/04/2007
Apple has released the long-anticipated 8-core Mac Pro. The update keeps current configurations but adds a top of the line 8-core 3 GHz model for $1498 additional beyond the base 2.66 Quad-core model.



Interestingly, at...
Apple iPhone Email: Talk to you soon. 04/03/2007
Apple sent out teaser emails to individuals who signed up for more information from Apple about the iPhone:


Apple writes:

Talk to you soon.

Thanks for signing up. You'll be the firs...