Mac OS X for PC

Hawaiian company, Maui X-Stream, claims to have developed a software emulator that allows a Windows PC to run Apple Computer`s Mac OS X.

According to a report by Wired News, Maui X-Stream says it is working on a standalone version of CherryOS that will enable OS X to run on a cheap commodity PC without the added expense of Microsoft`s operating system.

Maui X-Stream says the CherryOS software, which emulates a G4 Mac processor, is available as a 7MB download, includes the chip`s multimedia-boosting Velocity Engine, and features support for USB, FireWire and Ethernet.

The SCO Group plans to launch a Web site about its legal battles relating to Unix and Linux in an effort to counteract the Groklaw.net site set up to criticise SCO`s legal claims.

CNet reports that the site is to be called Prosco.net and will feature an archive of legal filings, hearing dates and SCO positions on various matters, but unlike Groklaw, the SCO site will not allow others to post their opinions.

Microsoft`s Mac Business Unit has released an update for Office 2004 for Mac, which is aimed at fixing security flaws and updating individual applications, reports PC World.

The report says Service Pack 1 for Office 2004 for Mac is available through the built-in AutoUpdate feature or direct online download.

Microsoft says several improvements have been made across its productivity applications, such as improved security when opening documents including macros.

Novell says it is prepared to use its portfolio of software patents to protect its open source software products against lawsuits, reports Computerworld.

The report says the Novell statement is aimed at reassuring buyers of the company`s open source software that the products are as safe from legal attacks as proprietary software.

Novell says it will use the same measures generally used to defend proprietary software products if any open source projects included in Novell`s products are involved in patent infringement lawsuits.