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The core of Mac OS X is BSD Unix, and that OS has been around for two decades in open source form, inspected by all concerned. That's why Mac OS X is more secure than Windows. For a long time, apologists for Windows have been arguing security through obscurity. However, if it has a CPU, hackers will try to attack it, and Mac OS X has been a big target for a long time.

Microsoft Could Learn OS Foundation Lessons from Apple

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Eight days after saying its iTunes Store will sell some songs free of digital rights management copy protection, Apple announced the sale of its 100 millionth iPod. Apple is rightfully proud of the iPod's success. It notes the portable digital device -- having reached the 100 million mark in under six years -- is the fastest selling music player in history.

At 100 Million Sold, Has the iPod Peaked

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The popularity of the iPod and iTunes Store is on the rise among teenagers, and that will play an important role in the continued success of Apple's music related offerings, according to Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster. Piper Jaffray's 13th biannual teen survey revealed that of 500 teenagers surveyed, the iPod market share grew from 79 percent in fall 2006 to 82 percent in spring 2007.

Analyst: iPod, iTunes Gain in Popularity Among Teens

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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:

Apple TV Ad Airs

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Apple has sold the 100 millionth iPod, making it the fastest selling music player in history, the company said Monday in a statement. Apple sold the first iPod five and a half years ago in November 2001. The player became an instant hit with its iTunes online music store and generous memory capacity that enabled users to carry with them a large number of songs.

iPod Sales Reach 100 Million