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Our little boy is growing up! TimeNet 1.0 was released on October 12th, 2003. We’re pushing hard for the big 4.0 release this month, which puts us right on schedule for a full point-release every year. A big thank you to everyone who has used and loved TimeNet and turned it into the great success it is today!
David Chapman was spotted in disguise, hiding from the AppleSource groupies, handing out t-shirts. We have an exclusive photo:
Yes, we have iPhone fever here at AppleSource! They have drastically improved our already-stellar support response times. We’ve been getting comments from all kinds of users loving that we’re replying to our tech support on iPhones, and usually within 5-10 minutes of receiving an email.
We currently have three iPhones, two 4GBs and one 8GB. And yes: we love these things!!
I was recently conducting some research about the Nissan Skyline R34 and R33 models as I have been passionate about the Skyline for many years, and I was planning on purchasing a cheap 240sx and converting it with a front clip imported from Japan. I stumbled upon some incredible news! Nissan Motors is officially showing the new rendition of the Nissan GT-R 2009 Model in the Tokyo Motor Show!
The sports car that has created a cult following has been beloved as not only a creation of style and beauty but also speed and flexibility. Since 1989, modern GT-Rs have always featured a twin turbocharged engine and electronically controlled all-wheel drive and steering. The last generation Skyline GT-R, the R34, was the first production car ever to feature an onboard computer that gave real-time dynamic readouts on a full color screen. Not to mention that it was fast and nimble enough to run head-to-head with a Porsche 911 GT3.
The 2009 Skyline continues with the tradition of speed, technology and beauty and does everything to build on it, making a truly drool-worthy stallion. Now for some of the hard facts 😉
An updated version of Nissan’s Advanced Total Traction Engineering System for All – Electronic Torque Split (ATTESA-ETS) system. At its peak, the R34 Nur Spec GT-R’s ATTESA-ETS Pro system could send 100 percent of the torque to the rear wheels in mere milliseconds, allowing up to a 50:50 front/rear split when required. The rear axle even had an active limited-slip differential that allowed for a bit of tail-out action. But that was 2002, expect the next generation GT-R to feature an updated ATTESA system that pushes state-of-the-art even further; probably with upgraded torque split flexibility, including the ability to send torque side-to-side as well.
The GT-R will weigh in at a porky 3800+ pounds (1740kg). That will probably make it the heaviest sports car you can buy. BUT, at that same time it has outpaced cars weighing nearly a thousand pounds less! Nissan has obviously packed a serious punch under the hood to push it around the corners of the Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey.
Although Nissan hasn’t officially released the engine specs, here are a few things you can expect: 3.8 Liter 450HP AWD Twin turbo version of Nissan’s VQ-Series V6 Seven-speed, paddle-shifted gearbox. More to come as updates get released! Happy drooling! I can’t wait to save the $70k for this baby…lol
This phone has allowed me to respond to technical support dispatches within minutes. It lets me view sales and track web traffic while I hike in the park. Get on iChat in the grocery store. And it keeps my mobile calendar synced to iCal. The iPhone lets me see a quick snap of my living room any time to make sure my pup is being good. It lets me view any file on my computer at home while I’m across the state. It is truly my mobile office in my pocket. This thing amazes me every day.
And it’s a phone! A nice one… the call quality is amazing, and the interface for your contacts, SMS texts, and visual voicemail is so refreshing from any other phone I’ve ever used. It’s just a home run. The iPhone allows me to do a lot of things. Like, post to my Developer Blog from the Waterfront downtown while I stare at the boats and enjoy the night air. I may be somewhere else, but I’m always right here.
Welcome fellow Mac lovers and AppleSource enthusiasts! My name is Ian Darby, and I have been a close follower of AppleSource and all things Mac for many years now. Although I am currently confined to my PC I am now the proud owner of the most prestigious Apple product to date, the iPhone! And I am confident from this day forth I will be a Mac addict (no pun intended). I am sure I will long to sync my iPhone to one of the beautiful new iMacs…
I have recently relocated to Portland to become an integral partner in the development of AppleSource. I’m here to contribute any skills and experiences I can to this team and its goals to revolutionize and renovate our software to meet the demands and passions of our clients and supporters. We will continue to release groundbreaking applications. Smooth, friendly and efficient interfaces to make your work feel less like work: even fun and exciting. Get ready for a new season of exciting products and updates! I look forward to getting to know you all a little better, my clients, colleagues and friends.
Okay, I finally did it. I bought two iPhones. A 4GB and an 8GB. If you’re expecting a review, this is all I have: no words! It’s slick. Too slick. Painfully slick. And oh so powerful. This is your entire office and living room. In your pocket. Movies, games, music, the web, email, contacts, a full calendar, and so much more.
I’ve hacked it, of course. I’ll go into details another day. Right now it’s 4am and I need sleep. Tomorrow is the big update of TimeNet, TimeNet Law, and MOMD. To top it all off, I have to drive down to Eugene for an all-day meeting. I’d be totally nervous to leave right after three big releases, but this gives me a golden opportunity for a real-word field test!
Will the iPhone let me monitor server traffic, respond quickly to emails, view hits, sales, and send registration codes (via running my registration application on the iMac remotely with the iPhone Remote Control?) Stay tuned to find out! A full review of the iPhone at its best: as a full-fledged mobile office.
And then maybe I’ll tell you how I got my own ringtones, the Unix BSD subsystem, a Nintendo emulator with Super Mario Bros. 3, three of my favorite DVDs, games, a text editor, a customized dock and SpringBoard, and a full remote-access application on there, too.
Full review, more pictures of both phones, and Ian’s thoughts all to come. Check back!
First of all, I’ve upgraded to WordPress. I think this is a much nicer system for managing the Developer Blog, and it looks pretty slick!
Tomorrow, Monday, September 17th, 2007, is going to be a very big day.
TimeNet Law 1.5
Great new endorsements, fun new interface, and a huge maintenance release fixing dozens of bugs. The start of an aggressive marketing and implementation schedule. We plan to meet with at least one law firm per month, either in person or over the phone, to discuss in detail the features they need in a legal billing suite. This month? Dr. Guy Chism, Esq. Guy works in Cupertino, California, in the Apple Campus and has many contacts in the legal field throughout California. He’s going to help us ensure that TimeNet Law meets the standards of the American Bar Association and give us lots of great tips to make TimeNet Law the absolute best software for attorneys on the Mac!
You can read what he had to say about TimeNet Law 1.5 (“If you were here I’d be giving you a high five and handing you a beer. Damn!! I didn’t know I could appreciate an update this much”) here.
TimeNet 3.9.12
Maintenance release fixing a hang bug when creating invoices with certain templates, and a new invoice template utilizing the <date> tag. More progress is being made toward the 4.0 launch in October, which will include all new interface elements, lots of new features, and some other stuff we can’t talk about quite yet…
Master of my Domain 1.6
This is long overdue. Master of my Domain 1.6 will be a massive re-write of the entire data engine. All crashing and data-swap issues have been resolved! MOMD 1.6 will also include powerful encryption routines to ensure that all of your FTP and email login information is kept private.
In addition to these great updates, we’ll be releasing some new videos demonstrating TimeNet Law and MOMD, and be sure to keep checking back for more sneak peeks at the new AppleSource website, TimeNet 4.0 Professional, TimeNet Law 2.0, and more from your friendly neighborhoods geeks here at AppleSource.
One word. WOW. Apple rocks. I didn’t buy the iPhone early. And even if I had, I’d be a little upset but I’d get over it quickly. The bottom line, however, is this: I do understand why people would be mad, but that’s business. Prices drop all the time. New products are out. How many of us bought a PowerBook to find the new, better, cheaper one came out 2 months later? That’s life in technology.
That being said, this was probably one of the smartest things Apple could’ve done. First, making their customers happy. I LOVE Apple support. They’ve always been good at keeping us happy, but this is just unprecedented. Truly a first, and an amazing decision. Here’s why this will help Apple more than a multi-million-dollar ad campaign ever could:
It’s simple. Customer loyalty. Free advertising. And sending people to the Apple store to buy more Apple stuff. Another Mac sold is another Mac in their market share margin. Another accessory is another Apple-designed product out there to make someone say, “Wow, cool, what’s that?”
Brilliant. Simple. Beautiful. Undeniably an Apple move. Way to go Steve. Here’s hoping you have the best Holiday quarter ever. I know I’ll be stocking up! I’m on the way to my Apple store to buy the 8GB iPhone and some accessories and some other stuff for my new iMac, too.
Apple just keeps on rollin!
So I’ve come to the conclusion that this is one of the best inventions on the planet:
Sobe No Fear. And coffee. Yeah, I’m a model of great health, I know. But I run my dog and hit the gym often, so it’s not all bad. Besides, this is what keeps yours truly going at all hours of the night to make your software better and better. I’m hung up on a couple of interface issues, and I think I need to step away for a few minutes. Speaking of the gym…