3 chapters across the catalog
Tech News: Apple Sandboxing and Audio Software Updates
Adam Curry details technical struggles with Apple's undocumented "sandboxing" of the HTTP 0.9 protocol, which broke his Shoutcast streaming setup. He also criticizes automatic updates in Rogue Amoeba's Loopback software. The segment includes a story about valley pioneer George Morrow and a critique of Apple's current direction regarding professional users.
The hosts review the latest software updates from Rogue Amoeba, specifically the transition from Audio Hijack Pro to the redesigned Audio Hijack. The discussion highlights the improved user interface and the efficiency of Fission for quick audio editing and clipping. One host demonstrates the software's capabilities by isolating a "calm down" vocal clip in real-time.
Apple Core Audio Update, DRM and Copyright Issues
The podcast begins with a discussion regarding technical delays caused by a recent Apple system update that altered Core Audio drivers. This update reportedly disrupted configurations for Jackpilot and other professional audio routing software. The changes are attributed to Apple's digital rights management (DRM) agreements with the music industry, which aim to prevent high-sample-rate audio hijacking. Companies like Rogue Amoeba have faced challenges on Apple platforms due to these restrictive low-level system modifications.
