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  Ares rocket development updates posted to iTunes

  NASA said Wednesday that it has made available a series of video updates on the Ares rocket program available to the public via iTunes.

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  Oi!: Apple discounts for one day only

  Bringing the Thanksgiving spirit to Australia, Apple's got Black Friday deals on for one day only.

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  Best iPod-compatible iTunes alternatives

  CNET's Donald Bell rounds up his favourite iPod-compatible software alternatives to Apple's iTunes jukebox.

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  Sources: Apple, music labels talk DRM-free songs

  Apple is in discussions with three top recording companies about acquiring DRM-free songs, according to two music industry sources.

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  How to merge iTunes libraries between users

  Here's how multiple users on a shared Windows computer can merge their iTunes libraries.

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  Five music download services compared

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  Nero 9

  Nero's latest software package attempts to break the perception that they're just about burning.

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  Apple iTunes 8

  Apple iTunes 8 is the industry standard for multimedia jukebox software and despite the need for a UI overhaul and some liposuction to remove the bloat, iTunes is a solid choice that most users will enjoy.

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  McCartney: Talks to get Beatles on iTunes stalled

  Talks to make The Beatles' catalogue available on Apple's iTunes have "stalled," according to Paul McCartney.

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  Best iPod-compatible iTunes alternatives

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  DIY: How to create an MP3 CD

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  DIY Guide to Windows Movie Maker

  Do you dream of being the next great Hollywood director? Fancy trying your hand at editing your own home videos? Chances are if you use Windows XP, you already have all of the software tools you need to create your own movie masterpiece.

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  DIY: How to update firmware on your MP3 player

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  How to merge iTunes libraries between users

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  Ares rocket development updates posted to iTunes

  NASA said Wednesday that it has made available a series of video updates on the Ares rocket program available to the public via iTunes.

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  Sources: Apple, music labels talk DRM-free songs

  Apple is in discussions with three top recording companies about acquiring DRM-free songs, according to two music industry sources.

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  Will music industry dance again to Apple's tune?

  Apple's bold gamble could push the rest of the music industry into offering DRM-free music.

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  Nero 9

  Nero's latest software package attempts to break the perception that they're just about burning.

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  Apple iTunes 8

  Apple iTunes 8 is the industry standard for multimedia jukebox software and despite the need for a UI overhaul and some liposuction to remove the bloat, iTunes is a solid choice that most users will enjoy.

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  Apple iTunes 7

  iTunes 7 includes some great updates, like gapless playback, games downloads and a better interface, but Australian users so far miss out on the movie downloads available to American users.

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  Guitar Rig 3: Kontrol Edition

  If your guitar and your chops are getting dusty, Guitar Rig 3 Kontrol Edition is an outstanding way to rekindle your delusions of rock stardom.

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  Nero 8

  Nero 8 shows off a new interface for getting started that makes the many tools easier to find from the get-go. Some welcome new features include HD support - although this rich suite can still confuse.

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• Apple iTunes 8

  While recording the 200th episode of his popular podcast "The Daily Source Code" at Gnomedex 5.0 in Seattle, Adam Curry recounts the development days of podcasting.

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  LimeWire Basic

  Though its search hits are capped, the LimeWire Basic P2P client is spyware-free, attractive and easy to use.

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  Ares P2P

  Unrestricted searches, a relatively ad-free interface, and chat connectivity make Ares 1.88 a good choice for many users, but LimeWire offers a cleaner interface.

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  Musicmatch Jukebox 10.0

  This music jukebox/subscription service/store combination does it all, but its playlist-centric interface can cause confusion.

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  Nero 9

  Nero's latest software package attempts to break the perception that they're just about burning.

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  Apple iTunes 6

  Version 6 of Apple iTunes is the perfect complement to the video-friendly iPod.

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  Apple iTunes 4.9

  Apple iTunes remains the easiest way to rip, organise and play digital music but still lacks an Australian music store. New in version 4.9 are built-in podcast features.

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