Apple TV 3.0 Released

Those of you with Apple TV can upgrade for free to the latest version 3.0.  It features a revamped user interface, access to iTunes LP, iTunes extras, Genius mixes and Internet radio.

With iTunes LP you get new additional information such as lyrics, photos, writing, memorabilia, liner notes, chonology, credits, videos, and much more.  As for iTunes extras, think of it like DVD extras, but a little more interactive.

On the music front, you can access Genius Mixes available currently on iTunes.  Apple will configure a playlist of songs similar to the selected song.  Version 3.0 supports up to 12 endless mixes, according to Apple.  The Internet radio option provides access to the thousands of internet radio stations already out there.

Do you have an Apple TV?  Upgrade and let us know what you think of the latest update.

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Ubuntu Karmic Koala Released

The latest version of Ubuntu, version 9.10 also known as Karmic Koala has been released.  If you are a fan of Ubuntu, get your copy.  If you don't know what Ubuntu is, it's one of the easiest to use Linux distributions out there - for the average person.  Here is an online preview of the features.

The new desktop is built around “Ubuntu One,”a collection of backup, note and contact synchronization and file-sharing services integrated into the operating system, offering 2 Gigabytes of free storage and more by subscription.

Some new Ubuntu features for the deasktop include:

• Ubuntu One - An umbrella name for an exciting suite of online services
• Quickly toolset - Helps developers automate mundane functions and package code
• Ubuntu 9.10 Netbook Remix (UNR) - Improving netbook and small machine experience
• Faster, simplified, better-looking boot experience for most users
• Audio revamp allowing improved sound control across multiple applications
• Firefox 3.5: latest, fastest, most secure web browser yet from Mozilla

I've used Ubuntu on and off and it functions well as a general desktop system.  It's free and it works well right out of the box for most online activities.  Looks like Windows 7 won't be he only OS to keep people busy.

Do you use Ubuntu?  Have you already tried Ubuntu?  Let me know what you think of it.

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