Other News: Apple Option Accounting

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Other News: Stock Option Accounting

Other News: Stock Option Accounting 06/25/2004 10:24 AM
Changes in stock option accounting rules could affect Apple's bottom line.

Fun With Accounting: How Damaging Will
Stock Option Expenses Be?

Fun With Accounting: How Damaging Will
Stock Option Expenses Be? 06/02/2004 02:41 AM
This argument has been going on for years, and it seems like both sides are exaggerating either the need for or the damage that will be done by forcing Silicon Valley companies to expense stock options. In many cases, those in favor of the plan seem to believe that stock options are inevitably linked to fraud - which isn't true at all. While stock options can be linked to fraud, just expensing them doesn't change that. Most of the information (minus the somewhat arbitrary valuation) is already public information - it's just not as clearly noted in the financial statements. Thus, folks on Wall Street (and any savvy investor) should already know the impact of stock options on companies. Really, all this does, is shift some numbers around in the books - but doesn't impact real cash at all. For the people who the shifted numbers will really impact, the alternative calculations have already been done. The one shift may be that, due to the importance of "profitability," some companies may cut back on options because it appears to hurt their bottom line (despite having no impact whatsoever on cash flow). All in all, the big debate over stock options seems like a lot of talk over a very small issue. That said, I support the idea that we keep things as is - as the plan to expense them seems unlikely to correct any of the real problems with the system and seems more likely to create an additional accounting headache.

The Big Listen Option for CBS News After
Rather

The Big Listen Option for CBS News After
Rather 12/19/2004 03:14 PM
Peter Johnson, who writes about media for USA Today, sent me a note, with a question. With Dan Rather leaving the anchor's desk is there an opportunity for CBS to break away, and do something different? I answered him. There's an opportunity, I said.

Apple and its dual-core option

Apple and its dual-core option 08/22/2004 11:29 AM
According to an <A HREF="http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/08/18/dual-cores_detailed /">article</A> published Wednesday in The Register, it seems that Freescale Semiconductor Inc., a subsidiary of Motorola Inc., is set to unveil a dual-core processor at Microprocessor Forum in San Jose in October. "Freescale's dual-core PowerPC is expected to sport an on-board memory controller, this one capable of supporting DDR 2 SDRAM, along with a Gigabit Ethernet controller. It is also expected to use the Rapid IO bus, according to past Motorola pronouncements, though MPX bus support is also anticipated to maintain backward compatibility… (with speeds) beyond 2GHz." Of course, this all sounds great, but with all the chatter regarding dual-<I>processor</I> PowerBooks, this dual-core nonsense is bound to cause some confusion. So, allow me to explain, as best I understand it, anyway. The main issue here is heat. As we know, a single processor produces a heck of a lot of warmth, and the issue of cooling has been a major bone of contention in Apple’s hardware. As it goes with the current offerings, the faster the chip, the hotter the output, making it incredibly difficult for Apple to implement either dual G4 or G5 architecture into its current line of laptops. That being said, dual-core processors represent an interesting option — or at least a stop-gap between the PowerBook-friendly G5. Dual-cores can process two times more data per clock, which ultimately allows the whole system to perform much better when running under processor-intensive applications. Furthermore, both cores have their own cache. Level 2 and level 3 cache have always been an issue with G4 processors, as their general clock and bus speed hindrances have been compensated for with a fair amount of cache. However, as with the G5, dual G4 and basically every new chip that may appear the horizon is the architecture of Freescale’s current MPX bus. Since Apple’s not likely to overhaul its flagship laptop (i.e., with RapidIO interconnect) until it is capable to sport a G5, so the dual-core may be as crippled as the DDR SDRAM that currently pumps through the PowerBook. Dual-core may not mean much to the PowerBook as it stands, but it definitely spells good things to come for the PowerPC processor — both from Motorola and (hopefully, eventually) IBM. Since keeping PowerBook's cool and kernel-panic free is of utmost importance, dual-core could very well represent the future of Apple's professional portables. I can see it now: <B>One Apple, Two Cores.</B>

iPod Your BMW: BMW and Apple Add
Factory-Option Adapter

iPod Your BMW: BMW and Apple Add
Factory-Option Adapter 06/16/2004 10:12 AM

Item! MacMinute has picked up a scan of a upcoming magazine ad detailing the "seamless integration of iPod and automobile," specifically, it seems, the BMW 3 Series, X3, and Z4. Although there's no picture of the dock, the new adapter will allow control of the iPod via controls on the steering wheel. If they integrate an iPod-like touch wheel around the BMW logo I will flip. Not that I can afford a Bimmer, mind you, but just because that would be hot. Developing!

The ads lead to the site "iPodYourBMW.com," which for now remains offline.
Read [MacMinute]

Nortel Offers No News on Its Accounting
Mess

Nortel Offers No News on Its Accounting
Mess 06/02/2004 09:42 PM
Boston Globe Jun 3 2004 1:37AM GMT

Dear Apple, Please Make Automatic Source
Switching an Option in iTunes

Dear Apple, Please Make Automatic Source
Switching an Option in iTunes 02/02/2004 04:14 AM
Dear Apple, iTunes is indeed the best digital jukebox on the planet. However, I have one small request: please make... (312 words)

Other News: Apple vs. Apple History

Other News: Apple vs. Apple History 04/09/2004 04:01 PM
A BBC story reviews the history of Apple vs. Apple trademark problems.

Other News: Apple and Apple?

Other News: Apple and Apple? 09/21/2004 10:58 AM
USA Today delves into the rumors and speculation about Apple Computer coming to terms with the Beatles.

Other News: Apple 10-Q

Other News: Apple 10-Q 08/06/2004 10:00 AM
Apple files a quarterly "10-Q" document with the SEC, detailed several aspects of its business.

Other News: Apple and HP

Other News: Apple and HP 03/31/2005 11:27 AM
Whither the Apple-HP iPod relationship?

Other News: Whither Apple?

Other News: Whither Apple? 05/10/2004 10:23 AM
eWeek looks at past and present predictions about Apple's future.

Apple News

Apple News 02/01/2005 09:42 PM

 Apple reclaims world's leading brand crown from Google:
 The US-based computer giant was voted the most influential brand of 2004 in a survey of about 2,000 advertising executives, brand managers and academics, conducted by Brandchannel. The magazine's parent company, Interbrand, said that Apple Computer's re-dominance in the latest survey was driven by the iMac computer and the trend-setting iPod music players. The online search giant, Google, descended to the second position in the latest survey, after having held the top position in the past two years.

 Apple upgrades laptop line: 
US computer company Apple has launched a new PowerBook line, featuring PowerPC G4 processors running up to 1.67GHz. All PowerBooks come standard with 512MB memory, integrated AirPort 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 wireless networking and two Apple patent-pending technologies — the Scrolling TrackPad and the Sudden Motion Sensor. Every PowerBook includes iLife ’05, Apple’s suite of digital lifestyle applications. iLife ’05 includes iTunes 4.7.1, iPhoto 5, iMovie HD, iDVD 5 and GarageBand 2.

Other News: HP and Apple

Other News: HP and Apple 03/28/2005 01:09 PM
"Without Hewlett-Packard, there might not have been an Apple Computer."

Apple: NAB News

Apple: NAB News 04/18/2004 06:50 PM
Apple debuted a new suite of professional video products today at the NAB show, including Final Cut Pro HD, a new motion graphics application, Apple's own SAN and new versions of Shake and DVD Studio Pro.

Other News: Apple Finances

Other News: Apple Finances 04/21/2004 10:16 AM
Apple's computer sales didn't match overall market growth last quarter.

Other News: New Apple Promo

Other News: New Apple Promo 05/28/2004 11:11 AM
Buy MX2004 and DVD Studio Pro 3, and you can submit coupons for some money back from Apple.

Other News: Wal-Mart and Apple

Other News: Wal-Mart and Apple 06/17/2005 05:37 PM
Wal-Mart is expanding its iPod business with Apple.

Other News: Apple vs. Journalists

Other News: Apple vs. Journalists 04/11/2005 11:07 AM
"The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 12 news organizations filed papers supporting the online publishers' request that a California judge reconsider his refusal to shield the publishers from Apple's inquiries. The organizations include the Los Angeles Times and Hearst."

Other News: Working at Apple

Other News: Working at Apple 03/31/2005 11:27 AM
Vault surveys Apple employees about their company.

Other News: Apple vs. Real

Other News: Apple vs. Real 04/29/2004 09:17 AM
Jobs and Glaser trade public shots at each other.

Other News: Apple Brand

Other News: Apple Brand 07/23/2004 09:57 AM
Interbrand figures Apple's "brand value" at $6.9 billion.

Other News: Apple vs. U.K. Domain

Other News: Apple vs. U.K. Domain 04/11/2005 11:07 AM
"When the two sides could not agree on a price, Apple appealed to Nominet, the British registry for Internet names, and was eventually awarded the domain."

Other News: More Apple Patches

Other News: More Apple Patches 05/28/2004 11:11 AM
Apple says it's working on more security patches....

Other News: Apple Ad Outrage

Other News: Apple Ad Outrage 07/23/2004 09:57 AM
Apple doesn't think Fuse's iPod ad spoof is funny. [We wonder what Eminem thinks....]

Other News: Apple Eats Its Own

Other News: Apple Eats Its Own 03/22/2005 04:35 PM
Chicago Business covers the rapid demise of independent Apple resellers under pressure from Apple itself.

Other News: Apple Appropriation

Other News: Apple Appropriation 06/29/2004 10:41 AM
Developers don't seem to appreciate having Apple appropriate their ideas for inclusion in Mac OS X.

News: BadApple may be a bad apple

News: BadApple may be a bad apple 06/22/2005 02:33 AM
Third-party plug-in for iTunes podcasting causing problems.

Other News: Apple and TiVo

Other News: Apple and TiVo 08/16/2004 10:09 AM
Should Apple buy TiVo? John Battelle argues that it makes sense.

Other News: Apple vs. Indies

Other News: Apple vs. Indies 06/16/2004 10:22 AM
Independent records labels say Apple refuses to give them the same deal the goliaths get.

News: Apple releases Mac OS X v10.3.9

News: Apple releases Mac OS X v10.3.9 04/15/2005 11:08 PM
Looks like Mac OS X v10.3 "Panther" is getting one more small tweak before Mac OS X v10.4 "Tiger" hits store shelves on April 29, 2005. On Friday Apple released Mac OS X v10.3.9, an update that "delivers overall improved compatibility and reliability" for all users. It's available for download through the Software Update system preferences pane and is also available for download from Apple's Web site.

Other News: BTC Sues Apple

Other News: BTC Sues Apple 07/21/2004 11:08 AM
BTG sues Apple and Microsoft over automatic software update technology.

Other News: Apple Leases

Other News: Apple Leases 04/30/2004 09:15 AM
Apple is promoting commercial equipment leases.

Other News: Apple Ad Foul

Other News: Apple Ad Foul 06/09/2004 10:31 AM
Apple again runs foul on U.K. advertising standards.

Other News: Apple Bio Awards

Other News: Apple Bio Awards 05/11/2004 09:13 AM
Apple offers up 4-node computing clusters for the five bioinformatics projects it will choose from applicants.

Other News: New Apple Stores

Other News: New Apple Stores 02/11/2004 11:00 AM
Apple's opening new retail stores in California.

Other News: Apple Stock

Other News: Apple Stock 06/10/2004 09:59 AM
CBS Marketwatch looks at a lively Apple stock.

Other News: Apple vs. Shareholders

Other News: Apple vs. Shareholders 04/11/2005 11:07 AM
"The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals said Monday that companies are to be given leeway because forecasts are by their nature only estimates."

Other News: Apple Reorg

Other News: Apple Reorg 05/21/2004 10:07 AM
An eWeek article looks at Apple's new organizational split and executive shuffle.
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