Regarding No Official Word from Apple on Updates

I have tried several channels to appple to get some
word on updates. Since the 15 day return period is
almost up and I have not got a reponse - I most
likely will return this wonderful device. My
reasoning - If Apple lives up to its reputation,
within 6 months we will have the 2nd Gen iPhone -
most likely with all the bells and whistles that it
is lacking today and (hopefully!) larger storage
capacity.
I would gladly keep the phone IF Apple would comment
one way or another on whether or not future Updates
will add additional functionality or just be
fixes...
Any thoughts before I return? Any and all comments
appreciated!
mickman
That's a [insert preferred word for ridiculous] way to buy stuff.
If you like it, keep it.
If you don't like it, return it.
With the exception of living creatures, it's not a good idea to buy and keep something based on what it might become over time. Buy and keep it only if you like it now!
the iPhone is pretty cool, no? Worth the price of admission for me, as is. The gravy: Apple will add features over time through software updates (not just bug fixes). However, don't keep it because of likely future updates, keep it only if you like it now!
Carpe Diem! Live in the present! Soylent green is made out of people. Etc. Etc.

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What's the official word from Apple regarding anti-virus and its use with FCP?

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So when one does eventually turn up, you will have no protection at all because virus detection relies on your AV software being up to date with it's definitions that identify the virus signature.
While it will not be affected, your computer can still act as a virus carrier though, in that you can pass on an infected file from one Windows user to another. Depends on what your points of contact with others are. Limit those and you will increase security.
I send and receive files via FTP, sometimes dealing with people that I do not know. That computer has the free [ClamXav|http://www.clamxav.com> anti-virus on it. It is set to check my Mail and FTP Downloads folders only. The machine is not used for editing even though I have ClamXav limited in what it searches. Most commercial products constantly scan everything, which as already noted will have an effect on performance.

Official word from Apple?

Has Apple released an official word on the problems caused by the ipod updater 1-10 and/or itunes 6.0.2?
Does anyone have any links that indicate that they have identified the problem and are working on it asap? Any patch release dates?
Chris

There are currently no known virii that can affect Mac OS X. None whatsoever.
So when one does eventually turn up, you will have no protection at all because virus detection relies on your AV software being up to date with it's definitions that identify the virus signature.
While it will not be affected, your computer can still act as a virus carrier though, in that you can pass on an infected file from one Windows user to another. Depends on what your points of contact with others are. Limit those and you will increase security.
I send and receive files via FTP, sometimes dealing with people that I do not know. That computer has the free [ClamXav|http://www.clamxav.com> anti-virus on it. It is set to check my Mail and FTP Downloads folders only. The machine is not used for editing even though I have ClamXav limited in what it searches. Most commercial products constantly scan everything, which as already noted will have an effect on performance.

Dead N8's Any Official Word From Nokia?

I am one of the many unfortunate N8 owners whose phone has died and or has continually restarted.
Is there any chance of an official word from Nokia as to why this is happening & when suppliers will receive sufficient stock to replace these faulty units?
If it's of any concern to Nokia some of us on contracts are now paying revised premiums to our providers for phones we haven't got or are unable to use.
Come on Nokia man up let us know what's happening.

As far as I know, there is even a section
HERE! Location-based services from Nokia: Maps, Navigation and GPS
There's not much effort needed to find tones of threads for WP and almost none for Symbian.
There are even official video stickers of HERE Maps working on Lumia phones.
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Besides, Nokia has made a commitment to provide lifetime voice-guided nav for Symbian devices. Without updates, the navigation is useless. If Lumia based phones are getting updates, I see no reason for us not getting them. I don't care who owns HERE (which is still Nokia, BTW). I purchased a Nokia phone.
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Can i use some other company's locked iphone? or can i get official unlock from apple? cause i had iphone but it got water damage and don't want to pay crazy amount of money to get brand new...

can i use some other company's locked iphone? or can i get official unlock from apple? cause i had iphone but it got water damage and don't want to pay crazy amount of money to get brand new...
and i m getting locked phone from my family memeber for free. but he's with some other carrier. so can i get official unlock for that phone. please help me with this.
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Only the original cellular provider can authorize unlocking. You will need to contact them to determine if they offer unlocking and if the phone qualifies.

Are There Any Official Answers From Apple/Logic Team To All Our Questions?

Are There Any Official Answers From Apple/Logic Team To All Our Questions Here?????
Why is Logic's interface still heavy Graphically? My G5 Dual 2.5 with 5.5 Gig ram is not enough? see how Cubase handels graphics on the same machine or even ProTools??? by the way I am a Logic user for more than 15 years, so I guess Apple knows exactly that their clients are faithfull to their products so why Logic is still outdated in many aspects, if Apple does not have the intension to make Logic the industry STANDARD they can tell us clearly

Thoughts???
Sure; that if this was once an awesome app that i would either go back to that version or, having been seduced by new features etc., i find that i can't live without them then I would (and have ) dl Reaper (mac, free), try the Sonar7 demo bootcamped (a truly awesome app), find an le version of Cubase (there's no demo and the full version ain't cheap) and try 'em all out on a second machine over a long, slow weekend. They all have strengths and weaknesses. They all have problems for some users. if you can get around on one of them you can quickly gain passable competence on any of them and at the very least you'll learn new things you can do with Logic and, more than likely, learn that Logic is still your favorite. 8 is a major overhaul, it's bound to take a few patches to get it right. Do we want it to be perfect out of the box? Of course. Is that ever gonna' happen? Noooo ... but if it doesn't work, go back to 7, hassle Apple about and wait till the fix it.
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Why can't we get a straight answer from Apple about updater issues?

Why are there thousands and thousands of posts from people all having the same issue? We try to update IPod software using latest updater, and it causes IPod to no longer be recognized. All we want is someone from Apple to FIX THE PROBLEM! Yet all we get are refferals to complicated articles that never seem to work for at least half the people. Clearly it is a problem with these updaters. WHY IS APPLE NOT FIXING THIS ISSUE? Can anyone give me a straight answer!?

Hi Wolf,
Welcome to Apple Discussions
"thousands and thousands of posts"
There are roughly 10,300 thread with 50,000 posts in the iPod Nano forum, and there are probably another 500,000 who don't even know it exists. I don't there there has been a thousand posts on the updater issue. It may seem like thousands upon thousands, but don't forget; you're at an Apple Support Forum.
"All we want is someone from Apple to FIX THE PROBLEM!thousands and thousands of posts"
There's no need to "shout". I don't think Apple is going to hear you from shouting in a user to user forum. Nor will you probably get a answer (here) from Apple for the same reason. I have a -------- (straight) answer for you. I don't know what's going on specifically (no one really knows in this forum because they are all users. Anyone who would know won't say), but I can assure you that Apple isn't ignoring the issue. They are the quickest to respond to any problem that comes their way. If you would like to get Apple's attention, I don't suggest ranting and raving in the iPod user to user forum. I suggest submitting polite feedback to Apple here.
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Official Responce From Apple

With eveybody have loads of problems syncing with there verious devices are apple likely to release anything official??
I have stopped using iCal now because it is usless with my N70, and im sure others will follow as they become frustrated..
All we ask from Apple is to regester our problems and find out if any fixes are coming soon..
Simon

Although I am sure that you persused the forums, I did recall reading someone's post stating that he was a-ok with his N70 and iSync 2.2.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=430521&tstart=50
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H!

I just recently bought a macbook pro. I got an email from apple to update to OSX Lion but I accidentally deleted it. Is there anyway that email can be resent so I don't have to purchase OSX Lion?

I recently purchased a MacBook Pro. After setting up my new laptop, I got an email from Apple about upgrading to OSX Lion. I wasn't sure what the email was so I accidentally deleted it. Afterwards, I was informed that I need this upgrade and I have no way of retrieving this email. Is there anyway another email can be sent out to me so I don't have to purchase OSX Lion through the App Store?

Visit http://www.apple.com/macosx/uptodate and follow the appropriate links. You will be asked what your serial number is and where you purchased your computer but you will get lion free of charge.

A word from Apple...

We're constantly working to make Aperture an even better tool for users, and will soon release an upgrade that includes RAW format support for new cameras and other exciting new features. Please stay tuned.
Joe Schorr
Sr. Product Manager, Photo Applications
Apple

<<< a wonderful uncomplicated communication with their clients >>>
Pano-
If that is the case perhaps you could advise what the release date and features of LR v2 will be? I have been an Adobe user for more than a decade and I typically find no more info from Adobe than from Apple; in fact often less from Adobe.
As to <<< the nearly immediately support of new cameras >>> that certainly was NOT the case with the D2x and the D100. Recent (unspectacular quality) RAW conversions for D3/D300 do not IMO yet qualify as the nearly immediately support of new cameras as a long-term description of Adobe behavior.
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[OT] Annoying Messages from Apple Concerning Updates

See Subject. Every few weeks, I get some message on my Win XP machine about an Apple software update is available. They've mentioned Safari, among others. There is no way to prevent these messages. That is, they don't have an unsubscribe.
I don't even have any of their products. A few Adobe for Windows, but that's it.
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How do I stop this nonsense?

In Windows, go to your Control Panel and select Programs. Uninstall Apple Software Update and your problem should go away.
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It pains me to say this people and quite frankly im ashamed with myself. After all the hassle with this -48 error and no fix after a month i reformatted my ipod on a windows XP machine and its now working perfectly. I've docked 5-6 times, loaded on 3000 tunes without a hitch. I have to say the software is now much smoother than before, downside is it just takes ages to mount.
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In what way was my reply condescending?
I was just trying to convey to the OP that it's pointless asking on these forums when Apple is going to issue a new iTunes version, that's all. No one knows.
Apple traditionally don't announce new products either software or hardware until they are released. So we just have to wait. I'm not here to make apologies on behalf of Apple, but that's the way it is.
"you computer nerds can be."
You may not agree with anything I've said, but why the need to attack me on a personal level?

Coming Soon from Apple an Update to Safari for Windows ...

... with a lot of missing features:
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Yes, the question was not directed at you, even if I might have appreciated if you had made something up, just to make me happy.
The question was more directed at Apple, who have not been brilliant with the communication regarding Safari for Windows. Example: For several days they proudly presented Safari for Windows on the main page of their Japanese web site, even though one of the most glaring limitations was that the first betas would not work in Japanese - at all.
In contrast to many people in this forum, I do not mind that there are serious limitations and bugs in the beta. However, I am disappointed that Apple does not list the problems up front.

Ichat corrupted from Apple Security Update

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