PCMag by Dan Costa:- Apple unleashed Snow Leopard, the latest version of the Mac OS, late last night. PCMag’s early testing proves it’s a solid operating system—and at $29, something of a bargain. With Microsoft’s “Vista” nearing dirty-word status and Windows 7 ($120!) still months away, you might think this stellar new OS will have months, if not years to steal market share from Windows. You’d be wrong. In terms of market share, the Mac is going to stay a minor player in the PC world. But that is OK, because Apple is way out in front where it really matters: mind share. <Full Story…>

nytimes.com by Gregg Keizer of Computerworld:- Although even the best-connected users can’t get their hands on Windows 7’s final code until Aug. 6, people willing to pirate the new operating system can download it today from several file-sharing sites, searches show.

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