Reprinted from TidBITS#800/10-Oct-05 with permission. Copyright (C) 2005, TidBITS. All rights reserved. http://www.tidbits.com/ Hot Topics in TidBITS Talk/10-Oct-05 ------------------------------------ by TidBITS Staff The first link for each thread description points to the traditional TidBITS Talk interface; the second link points to the same discussion on our Web Crossing server, which provides a different look and which may be faster. **Creating PDF-based ebooks** -- A reader runs into difficulty creating PDF files that work well for print and online reading, and finds answers in TidBITS Talk. (4 messages) **Mac OS X CAD programs** -- What programs are available for the Mac for creating architectural drawings? Programs spanning the range from professional to entry-level are discussed. (8 message) **Apple Cracks Down on Google AdWords** -- Adam's article about Google's restriction on terms such as "Mac" generates similar stories and discussion from readers. (10 messages) **Virtual PC 7.x: How deep?** Is the latest version of Virtual PC good enough to use in place of a Windows-based PC? (4 messages) **Power Mac G5/1.8: The buggiest Mac ever?** The Power Mac G5 1.8 GHz model seems to be more trouble-prone than others, but it depends on what you measure it against, and whether rumor outweighs reality. (3 messages) $$ Non-profit, non-commercial publications may reprint articles if full credit is given. Others please contact us. We don't guarantee accuracy of articles. Caveat lector. Publication, product, and company names may be registered trademarks of their companies. For information: how to subscribe, where to find back issues, and more, see . TidBITS ISSN 1090-7017. Send comments and editorial submissions to: Back issues available at: And: Full text searching available at: ------------------------------------------------------------------- .