MacVoices’ European Correspondent Don McAllister of ScreenCastsOnline (SCO) discusses the various aspects of the iPhone launch in Europe and why you can’t believe everything you read. The official debut of the unlocked iPhones doesn’t seem to have made as big a splash as many expected, and Don talks about why, along with the difference in attitudes about hacking the iPhone in Europe and why he is the owner of not just one but two iPhones. Don also talks about the resolution of some .Mac issues in Europe, some of his recent activities on SCO and where he’ll be teaching podcasting for both public and private audiences in the coming months.
MacVoices #7107 – Don McAllister’s European Update on the iPhone Launch and Hacking, .Mac Issues and More
MacVoices #7106 – Paul Kent Explains Why “More” is the Word for Macworld Conference & Expo 2008
Paul Kent of IDG World Expo kicks off the MacVoices’ Road to Macworld Expo series by talking about the year’s largest and most important Mac event, Macworld Conference & Expo. Paul discusses the growth of the show, how Apple’s release of Leopard and the upgrades to their flagship applications have driven the content of this year’s show, the growth of the Hands-On Mac Labs, and why “Magic” has been added to the Users Conference Track. Paul also covers some of the new and expanded show floor attractions, the change and expansion to a different part of the Moscone Convention Center and more.
The Road to Macworld Expo is a special MacVoices series produced in partnership with IDG World Exp to preview some of the exhibitors and presentations at Macworld Conference & Expo 2008 in San Francisco from January 14 – 18 at the Moscone Convention Center.
MacNotables #770: Robin Williams on Leopard Design Decisions, Keynote Presentation Tips and Online Relationships
Design expert Robin Williams is back from the latest Mac Mania cruise, even though she wasn’t officially there, to talk about some of the design decisions in Leopard that have so many people talking and why her Mom leaves many Mac users in the dust. Robin also shares some thoughts on the Leopard revision to The Little Mac Book, Leopard Edition, ways to make Keynote presentations more effective, why she isn’t always comfortable with her own design skills, and how writing can positively affect relationships, on- and offline.
MacVoices #7105 – Michael Horton Previews the Final Cut Pro Users Group SuperMeet, Final Cut Pro Under Leopard and More
Michael Horton of the Los Angeles Final Cut Pro Users Group gives us a preview of the 7th annual Final Cut Pro Users Group SuperMeet at Macworld Conference & Expo 2008. The SuperMeet is billed as, “the largest gathering of FCP gurus on the planet,” and always lives up to the hype. In an early-bird look at the event, Mike talks about why they’ll be able to accommodate even more people this year at the event’s new venue, the fact that the sponsorships are all but sold out already, and how you can attend. Mike also provides some thoughts on the evolution, for better and worse, of big trade shows and why Macworld Expo remains different, some early reactions to the new Final Cut Studio pro apps and how Leopard affects FCP users, why his group’s November meeting is already sold out, and what they’re planning for December.
MacVoices #7104 – Audio of the First User Groups 2.0 Virtual Conference Available
The audio of the discussion at the first User Groups 2.0 Virtual Conference is now available for listening and download.
The MUG Center‘s first gathering of user group leaders to discuss the state of the MUG community, exchange ideas and look to the future was held on October 29, and keynoted by James Lee of Tropical Software. Jim addressed the group with his top 5 Tips for welcoming a vendor to your user group.
The participants in the conference included:
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| Allen Emory Triangle Macintosh Users Group |
Pat Fauquet (co-host) Washington Apple Pi |
Travis Good Washington Apple Pi |
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| Dawn Hurwitz Hawaii Mac Nuts |
Jed Mark Diablo Valley Macintosh Users Group |
Bill Medlow Long Island Macintosh Users Group |
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| Michael Potter Thumb Macintosh Users Goup |
Nicholas Pyers AUSOM |
Chuck Joiner (host) Editor The MUG Center |