Reprinted from TidBITS#962/26-Jan-09 with permission. Copyright (C) 2009, TidBITS. All rights reserved. http://www.tidbits.com/ TidBITS#962/26-Jan-09 ===================== Issue link: What was the first Macintosh you owned? The computer for the rest of us turned 25, and although Apple isn't marking the occasion, the TidBITS staff reminisces (for some, not very far) back to our first Macs, and Adam explains his potentially controversial choice for the best Mac ever. This week also brings some significant business news, starting with Apple's best financial quarter thanks to $10.2 billion in revenue. Microsoft, however, announced layoffs - but as Glenn Fleishman points out, the numbers may not be as bad as reported. Glenn also notes that the SEC may be investigating Apple and Steve Jobs over how Jobs's health issues have been disclosed to shareholders. In other news, Apple quietly updates the low-end white MacBook, Doug McLean roars about Growl, and Adam comments on why people affected by malicious Trojans in illegally downloaded copies of iWork '09 and Photoshop CS4 really shouldn't be surprised. In the TidBITS Watchlist, we note the releases of Default Folder X 4.1.1, QuickTime 7.6, Mellel 2.6, and Sandvox 1.5.4. Articles SEC Reportedly Investigates Apple over CEO Health Apple Quietly Improves Low-End MacBook Apple Posts $10.2 Billion Revenue for Q1 2009 Microsoft Plans Shift in Business, Thousands of Layoffs Yet Another Reason Not to Pirate Software Growl Offers System-Wide Notifications The Mac Turns 25: Best Mac Ever? The Mac Turns 25: Our First Macs TidBITS Watchlist: Notable Software Updates for 26-Jan-09 ExtraBITS for 26-Jan-09 Hot Topics in TidBITS Talk for 26-Jan-09 ------------ This issue of TidBITS sponsored in part by: -------------- * READERS LIKE YOU! Support TidBITS with a contribution today! Special thanks this week to Jim Gower, Sara Flemming, Paul R. Simmons, and Mike Millard for their generous support! * GET FETCH 5 FOR FREE! Fetch Softworks makes Fetch, the original Macintosh FTP client, free for educational and charitable use. Fetch 5.3 includes a new look and Leopard technology support. Apply today at ! * WebCrossing Neighbors Creates Private Social Networks Create a complete social network with your company or group's own look. Scalable, extensible and extremely customizable. Take a guided tour today * MARK/SPACE, INC: Take it with you! The Missing Sync makes it easy to synchronize contacts, calendars, notes, photos and more from your Mac to your BlackBerry, Palm OS, or Windows Mobile phone. * VMware Fusion. The most seamless way to run Windows on your Mac. Backed by nearly a decade of proven virtualization technology. Try VMware Fusion today for free, or order online for only $79. Visit: * Microsoft's MacBU: Supporting Mac users with Office 2008. Is your Office up-to-date? Make sure you're running the latest versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Entourage by choosing Check for Updates from the Help menu of any Office application! * ConceptDraw Office adds real business power to Microsoft Office and Apple's iWork. Whether you need project management, business graphics, or mind mapping, it's all easily created on your Mac! Buy today for only $499! * It's time to speak up with MacSpeech Dictate! Get the all-new MacSpeech Dictate with spelling and phrase training. Speech Recognition so good, the only thing it can't do is speak for you. Learn more at ---------- Help support TidBITS by supporting our sponsors ------------ .