arstechnica.com - 1/5/2009
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According to a new rumor, Apple may launch a new home server device at Macworld Expo 2009. The device would supposedly be something like a beefed-up Time Machine, complete with a centralized iTunes library, file sharing capabilities, and MobileMe integration. Read More...
macrumors.com - 12/29/2008
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macrumors.com —
9to5Mac reports that Apple has been working on
a home media server to access your iTunes and...
other files anywhere you have internet access. The site compares it to HP's Media Smart Server which offers a centralized location for backup, storage and f...
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Apple Developing a Home Media Server?
appleinsider.com - 1/1/2009
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appleinsider.com —
Apple may build on its success in delivering
web-based applications for its .Mac internet service by taking...
its iWork productivity suite of applications online as early as next week's Macworld Expo.
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Apple's iWork suite rumored to go web-based
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MacBytes.com —
... is an interesting one concerning a so-called Home Media Server, which would have similar dimensions to a Mac mini. 9to5Mac apparently heard about this back in August, describing it as like a beefed-up Time Capsule, (Apple's wireless hard drive backup system). It would use the same ARM-based platform, have the same WiFi functionality and support Time Machine backups, but add new tricks like AFP file sharing and support for iTunes library and media sharing to other Apple devices, says Ars Technica . AppleTell added that the software on ...
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