Briefly: OWC; iPodLinux interview

In brief: Other World Computing (OWC) today began stocking the Fatman iTube ($650), offering users a way to dock almost any iPod to play video as well as audio through a home entertainment system.... A new interview with iPodLinux main developer Bernard Leach looks at what iPodLinux can do for iPod owners who don't want to remain stuck with proprietary firmware.... Tidbits.com has released a new eBook in its 'Take Control' series entitled 'Take Control of Passwords in Mac OS X' ($10), teaching readers to assess risk factors and devise a personal plan for generating different types of passwords.... ColorBurst today announced that its ColorBurst RIP is the first device to receive certification under the new IDEAlliance SWOP and GRACoL standards, which are based on strict colorimetric readings rather than a visual review.... The Portland Mac Photographer User Group Meeting is scheduled to preview the newest film completed by NW Documentary, welcoming Ian McCluskey to the MacForce Theater for a viewing of The Weston Project from 6-8:00 p.m. on Monday, November 6th.... Hitachi today revealed that it plans to dramatically increase both the capacity and speed of laptop drives in the coming year, and will introduce new models of its 2.5-inch Travelstar range of drives that peak at 250GB.

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