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diff --git a/wired/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/03.26.07/Wed/appletv.jpg b/wired/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/03.26.07/Wed/appletv.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..0e641ef --- /dev/null +++ b/wired/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/03.26.07/Wed/appletv.jpg diff --git a/wired/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/03.26.07/Wed/appletvhacks.txt b/wired/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/03.26.07/Wed/appletvhacks.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4707bd3 --- /dev/null +++ b/wired/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/03.26.07/Wed/appletvhacks.txt @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +We've pointed out a couple of cool AppleTV hacks in the past week, but the folks over at tutorial ninjas have put out a very nice [guide to hacking AppleTV][1], including a way to get Joost working with AppleTV. + +The tutorial ninja hacking guide includes tips and instruction for the following: + +* Disabling the Firewall +* Enabling SSH & VNC +* Playing xvid/divx encoded stuff +* Stopping Watchdog +* Running Applications(Firefox, Centerstage, etc) +* Installing Quartz + +Near the bottom of the post is a short note that says they successfully installed Joost on the AppleTV. There are reportedly some issues with fonts, but the basic functionality of the Joost application apparently works. Since I don't have an AppleTV I can't verify the hack, any intrepid readers out there willing to give it a try? If you do let us know how it works in the comments below. + +Naturally there is always the chance that Apple will cripple AppleTV further in the future to prevent users from doing this sort of thing, as they've done repeatedly to disable various iTunes hacks over the years. But then again they might not which would leave you with a way to play nearly any video format you like on your AppleTV including Joost's. + +[1]: http://tutorialninjas.net/2007/03/26/hacking-the-apple-tv/ "Hacking the Apple TV" diff --git a/wired/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/03.26.07/Wed/finder.jpg b/wired/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/03.26.07/Wed/finder.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..e27fc88 --- /dev/null +++ b/wired/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/03.26.07/Wed/finder.jpg diff --git a/wired/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/03.26.07/Wed/kuler.txt b/wired/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/03.26.07/Wed/kuler.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6e7178f --- /dev/null +++ b/wired/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/03.26.07/Wed/kuler.txt @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +To coincide with [yesterday's Creative Suite 3 announcement][5], Adobe has [added some features][3] to its [kuler][2] service. Kuler is a tool/social network that allows web designers to create and share color schemes. For some background on kuler [check out our previous coverage][4]. + +The new version of kuler features RSS feeds, clickable tags and the ability to see user themes by clicking the avatar or user ID. + +Apple users can also try out the new Dashboard widget and Adobe promises that something similar is in the works for Windows users. + +In addition to the new tools, Adobe says that the site has been upgraded and users can expect to see significant speed gains. And even better, In a note at the bottom of the press release the kuler team also suggests that they are working on a public API for the site. + +I'll confess that I find a social network built around a color picker a bit odd, but browsing through the site it would seem that Adobe has built a reasonably large community around kuler. And there is something strangely compelling about kuler -- I just wasted twenty minutes playing with it. + +To use kuler you'll need the Flash 9 plugin and if you'd like to participate by rating community submissions you'll need to sign in with an Adobe ID. + + +[via [Micro Persuasion][1]] + +[1]: http://www.micropersuasion.com/2007/03/adobe_launches_.html "Adobe Launches a Colorful Social Network" +[2]: http://kuler.adobe.com/ "Adobe Labs: Kuler" +[3]: http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/webforums/forum/messageview.cfm?forumid=72&catid=622&threadid=1254378&enterthread=y "Kuler Update" +[4]: http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2006/11/kuler_rulers.html "Kuler Rulers!" +[5]: http://www.wired.com/software/softwarereviews/multimedia/2007/03/photoshopcs3 "Gallery: Adobe Creative Suite 3 in Pix"
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