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Apple blew by forecasts for its fourth quarter, reporting sharply higher profit on continued strong sales of iPods and Macintosh computers. The company said it ended the fiscal year with US$10 billion in cash. Apple said profit was $546 million on revenue of $4.84 billion, compared with $430 million in profit and $3.68 billion in sales a year ago.

Strong Sales of iPods, Macs Bolster Apple's Q4 Profit

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Despite enterprise-worthy products, Apple wants no part of the enterprise. History hasn't been kind to Apple's enterprise ambitions. Blame it on the products -- which emphasized personal productivity over corporate citizenship -- or on the smug superiority of Apple users. But Mac and enterprise have seldom been uttered in the same sentence.

Apple: Still Avoiding the 'E' Word

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Apple Computer has confirmed that some Video iPods available for purchase after September 12, 2006, left their contract manufacturer carrying a malicious file called RavMonE.exe. Apple reports that less than 1 percent of all Video iPods shipped since September 12 were infected with the malware -- which only functions on Windows computers.

Some Video iPods Carry Windows Virus

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Thin and colorful. Those are the bywords of Apple Computer's latest version of its iPod nano. The new music player measures 1.6-by-3.5 inches and is just a tad over a quarter-inch thick. While the case for the unit is metal -- it's made of anodized aluminum and comes in five colors -- it's very lightweight, tipping the scales at 1.4 ounces.

Apple's Slim Nano Boasts Phat Sound