[NPL] sLog 2.1b1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Catara(tm) Software Releases sLog 2.1b1, "Your personal system manager."
Contact: Steven Marcotte catara@idir.net
Lawrence, KS Dec 15, 1998 Catara(tm) Software today announced the
first public beta release of sLog 2.1, a system management utility
for the Macintosh and PowerPC.
What is sLog 2.1?
sLog 2.1 is a handy system management utility that allows you to keep track
of your system's stability by recording the time your computer restarted or
crashed. sLog, intended to be used by both users and administrators
alike, has many potential uses, including:
* Logging how much a computer is used (for tax or record keeping
purposes)
* Finding out how stable a particular computer is
* Determining if a new piece of software or hardware is causing
subtle problems
* Letting you know if a computer is being improperly shutdown
* Finding out if someone has been using a computer when they weren't
supposed to be
* Loads of other things...
[NPL] CyberCash Now Available on Macintosh
FOR RELEASE ON DEC 11, 1998
CYBERCASH NOW AVAILABLE ON MACINTOSH
WebTen, WebCatalog, and WebMerchant - A Powerful eCommerce Bundle
Santa Barbara, CA, December 11, 1998. Tenon Intersystems is offering
new releases of Pacific Coast's highly acclaimed turnkey eCommerce
software (WebCatalog & WebMerchant) in a special discounted bundle
with WebTen. WebTen is the fastest and most powerful Macintosh web
server. WebCatalog and the new CyberCash-savvy WebMerchant are the
premier eCommerce solution for Macintosh. On Apple's G3 processors,
these combined packages provide unsurpassed secure online commerce
capabilities.
The new WebCatalog 3.0 includes a built-in database as well as an
ODBC/SQL database interface, so you can use WebCatalog's
lightening-quick database for your electronic storefront and, at the
same time, link directly into an existing inventory database at the
time of purchase. The new WebMercant 3.0 includes built-in CyberCash
support, so you can link directly to a CyberCash...
[NPL] DeBabelizer 3 Updater
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
EQUILIBRIUM ADDS MAC OS 8.5 COMPATIBILITY TO DEBABELIZER 3 FOR MACINTOSH
Sausalito, CA - December 9, 1998 -- Equilibrium today announced the
availability of a free Mac OS 8.5 updater for DeBabelizer 3 for Macintosh,
the professional software standard for automatically preparing digital
graphics and video for delivery in any medium on any platform. The updater
revises DeBabelizer's interface to comply with Mac OS 8.5 standards,
extends DeBabelizer's support for pre-press files and enables the use of
Photoshop 5 filters and plug-ins.
"Apple has set a new standard for speed and ease of use with OS 8.5." said
Tim Bigoness, Equilibrium's Director of Product Management. "We've updated
DeBabelizer to harness the power of Apple's new OS and enable our users to
prepare and optimize digital media even faster and more efficiently than
before."
Equilibrium DeBabelizer 3 for Macintosh users work in all areas of the
digital convergence: Web development, imaging and publishing...
[MD1] Omikron Basic 6
OMIKRON BASIC 6
- New Version with Many New Features
- Update Free of Charge for Registered Omikron Basic 6 Users
Omikron Basic 6, the high-speed programming language for Power Mac is now
available as version 6.24. The current version contains many new features,
all of which make programming even easier and more effective:
- The compiler was improved further so that the generated programs are even
more compact and run even faster (it is hardly possible to improve the
speed of Omikron Basic programs any further, even with direct assembler
programming).
- The new release now also offers an integrated Library Maker, which may be
used by Omikron Basic programmers to create their own Libraries and even
pass them on to others.
- Standard accessories are the Extension Library and a limited version of
the EasyGem Library to create MAC-specific surfaces as well as various demo
programs, the paint program EasyPaint (including the BASIC source codes),
and the shareware program EasyFractal.
-...
[NPL] Load Time Check Service
For Immediate Release
Don't Lose Another Visitor to Your Site Because of Slow Load Times
NetMechanic's New FREE Service "Load Time Check" Helps Web Pages Load Fast
Huntsville, AL -- NetMechanic (www.netmechanic.com), a leading web site
maintenance service, has just announced the launch of a new FREE service
that will prevent web sites from losing visitors due to slow loading web
pages. NetMechanic Load Time Check will search the pages of a web site to
find html, images, multimedia plug-ins, and other objects with extremely
long load times and alert the webmaster with a full report including advice
on how to remedy problem areas. Unlike other fee based services,
NetMechanic Load Time Check also offers free advice on how to improve the
rendering time, that is, the time it takes for the browser to display the
finished web page.
"This is an exceptional service that were offering at no charge," said Tom
Dahm, Manager of NetMechanic. "Thousands of dollars are spent on
cutting-edge graphic...
[MD1] Metrowerks to Ship Standalone Java Tools
Metrowerks to Ship Standalone Java Tools for Macintosh and Windows
Academic Version to Ship as a Feature of Apple Developer Connection Student
Program
Seattle, WA-December 9, 1998-Metrowerks, Inc., (NASDAQ:MTWKF,SE/ME:MWK) a
leading provider of software development tools for desktop and embedded
systems, today announced at CAUSE 98 that CodeWarrior Professional for Java
and CodeWarrior Academic for Java will ship in January 1999. These products
will be Java-only versions of the award-winning CodeWarrior integrated
development tools that support development for C, C++, Java and Pascal. The
academic version of the Macintosh-hosted Java tools will be included on the
Apple Developer Connection (ADC) Student Program CD as part of an agreement
with Apple Computer, Inc. The Spring 1999 release of these tools will
include easy-to-use rapid application development (RAD) tools for building
graphical user interfaces (GUIs).
CodeWarrior Professional for Java and CodeWarrior Academic for Java...
[NPL] Java 2
SUN DELIVERS NEXT VERSION OF THE JAVA(TM) PLATFORM
Java 2 Brand Unveiled
NEW YORK, NY -- December 8, 1998 -- Sun Microsystems, Inc. today announced
the availability of the Java(TM) 2 platform, the next release of the core
Java technology (formerly code-named "JDK(TM) 1.2"). The Java 2 platform is
the definitive environment for enterprises aiming to build and install
web-centric software applications that can run on a variety of computers,
servers and other computing devices. The new release provides significant
performance improvements, a new, flexible security model and a complete set
of Applications Programming Interfaces (APIs). The Java 2 platform provides
software programmers with the speed, security and functionality that make
it easier than ever to create interoperable, mission-critical enterprise
applications. The Java 2 platform is widely supported by the industry and
is being endorsed by hundreds of industry-leading companies worldwide (see
quote addendum). "Java 2 is the...
[MD1] Apple Launches New Student Developer Program
For Immediate Release
Apple Launches New Student Developer Program
Worldwide Push to Attract Next-Generation Macintosh Developers Rolled Out
at CAUSE
CAUSE, SEATTLE, Washington--Dec. 9, 1998--Apple Computer, Inc. today
announced a new program aimed at attracting more students to develop
Macintosh software, hardware, add-on devices, and Internet-savvy
applications. The Apple Developer Connection (ADC) Student Program gives
higher education students around the world affordable access to the tools
and technical resources they need to begin developing the next-generation
of Macintosh products.
"This is the first time Apple has reached out to the next wave of software
and hardware pioneers who are currently learning their craft in colleges
and universities around the world," said Clent Richardson, Apple's vice
president of worldwide developer relations. "Bringing students into the
Macintosh development community today spurs continued innovation on the Mac
platform."
As part of the program...
[MD1] MacHack '99: Call for Papers
MacHack '99: Call for Papers
MacHack: The Annual Conference for Leading Edge Developers
c/o Expotech
1264 Bedford Road
Grosse Point Park, MI 48230
Contact: Carol Lynn
mailto:info@machack.com
Tel: (313) 882-1824
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Do you have a great new idea in Macintosh software development? Or a great
new way to put together some old ideas and make everyone say, "WOW"?
Wouldn't you like to talk about it with a group of people who Really
Understand what you're saying?
This is your chance. Write it up and submit it as a paper for MacHack '99!
MacHack solicits and accepts papers on a wide variety of topics related to
software development. For example, the subjects of last year's papers
ranged from cross-platform development techniques, to anonymity in internet
communications, to exception-handling strategies on the Macintosh, to
macroscopic object architectures. Each paper accepted is published in the
MacHack Conference proceedings and included on the MacHack CD. Each author
gives a...
[NPL] Fluid3D
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FLUID3D FROM OZ.COM DELIVERS BROADCAST-QUALITY
STREAMING 3D ANIMATION OVER THE INTERNET
WITH REALNETWORKS REALPLAYER G2
3D Web Animation Can Be Created in the Most Popular 3D Authoring Tools;
Fluid3D Player to be Distributed through RealSystem G2
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - December 8, 1998 - OZ.COM (formerly OZ Interactive), a
pioneering provider of visual and interactive real-time communication
products, today announced Fluid3D(TM) -- a visual communications system for
the development and deployment of broadcast-quality, streaming 3D animation
across the Internet. Fluid3D is integrated with RealNetworks (NASDAQ:RNWK)
RealPlayer(TM) G2 and is the first new media type that enables streaming
broadcast of 3D computer animation over the Web within RealPlayer.
Professional digital artists and publishers can now deliver real-time 3D
animation to millions of RealPlayer-enabled Websurfers at connection speeds
as low as 28.8 Kbps -- with the quality and performance typically...
[NPL] Startup Doubler 1.2.1
Startup Doubler 1.2.1 was just released:
Startup Doubler compensates for sub-optimal disk performance to make
extensions,
control panels and the Finder load faster.
Version 1.2.1 is a maintenance release to add support for Mac OS 8.5.1. It
is available for downloading from www.marcmoini.com.
[MD1] Aladdin Knowledge Systems Acquires eSafe Technologies
For Immediate Release
Aladdin Knowledge Systems Acquires eSafe Technologies, a Leader in Internet
Security Innovation
Aladdin's New Internet Security Unit to Provide Market-Leading Internet
Security Solutions
New York; Tel Aviv, Israel, Dec. 8th, 1998 -- Aladdin Knowledge Systems
Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALDNF), a global leader in the field of software information
security, today announced the signing of an agreement to acquire the assets
of EliaShim Ltd. and its subsidiaries, US-based eSafe Technologies Inc. and
eSafe Europe (together "eSafe"). eSafe is the producer of the award-winning
eSafe Protect suite of Internet security products. As a result of the
acquisition, Aladdin will form an Internet Security Unit with eSafe at the
core focused on developing integrated "desktop-to-gateway" Internet
security solutions.
eSafe will be issued 1,240,000 Aladdin shares and will receive an
additional $6.5 million in cash. Additional amounts not exceeding $5
million may become payable based on eSafe...
[NPL] DNS Expert 1.3
For Immediate Release
DNS Expert 1.3 from Men & Mice Released:
Crucial DNS Security Analysis for ISPs and DNS Administrators: Tests for
DNS Spoofing and Mail Relay
Reykjavik, Iceland, December 8/-- Men & Mice today released version 1.3 of
DNS Expert and DNS Expert Lite, providing security tests such as checking
name servers' vulnerability to DNS spoofing attacks and whether mail
servers can be used to relay spam mail.
A new crucial security test checks whether name servers can be spoofed i.e.
whether it is possible to place forged data in the cache of the name
servers. DNS spoofing can cause serious security problems for companies
vulnerable to such attacks, for example causing users to be directed to
wrong Internet sites or e-mail going through non-authorized mail servers.
Says Cricket Liu, DNS consultant, and co-author of the books "DNS & BIND"
and "DNS on Windows NT": "DNS spoofing is a very real threat to the
integrity of activity on the Internet, whether commercial or...
[MD1] DCon 1.0
December 7, 1998 -- South Lake Tahoe, CA -- Today Cache Computing announced
that it is now shipping DCon 1.0. DCon is a system extension that adds a
console window and file logging services to the Mac OS. It can be used to
record and display status and debugging information during the development
process.
DCon can be called from virtually any code, any where at any time. DCon
does not allocate memory or otherwise rely on the Mac OS ToolBox. It can be
called from interrupt handlers, I/O completion routines, VBL tasks,
deferred tasks, etc., just to name a few of the places where DCon really
shines. DCon is also ideal for developers who miss "debugging via printf",
a technique which is very common on other CLI driven operating systems, but
is not readily available on the Mac OS.
More information, a downloadable demo version, and online ordering is
available at http://www.cache-computing.com
For further information, please contact:
Cache Computing
info@cache-computing.com
[NPL] Web Finder V4
Title: Web Finder 4
Author: Theo Howell
Link: http://www.tmlc.com.au/wf/WebFinder.html
Description: Web Finder V4, the latest version of the original plugin based
web searching utility, is out. It boasts many new features taking it beyond
other search utilities such as Sherlock e.g. the ability to access almost
any search engine available, automated multi-topic searching and support
for System 7.5+
Web Finder is a web searching utility for the Macintosh. Quickly and easily
Web Finder allows you to access a vast amount of search engines, returning
your results in the browser of your choice, or downloading them to a file.
[NPL] Apple Releases Mac OS 8.5.1
For Immediate Release
Apple Releases Mac OS 8.5.1
Update Fixes Bugs and Adds New Sherlock Features
CUPERTINO, California--Dec. 7, 1998--Apple Computer, Inc. today announced
Mac OS 8.5.1, an update to the popular Mac OS 8.5 released in October,
which fixes several bugs and adds new Sherlock plug-ins for popular
Internet sites. The Mac OS 8.5.1 update is available immediately for
download from Apple's website (www.apple.com/macos) free of charge.
Localized versions of the update will be available later this month.
Mac OS 8.5.1 remedies problems associated with CD-ROM installation,
AppleScript, and a rarely-seen data corruption problem. There is also
improved support for third party ADB devices, such as joysticks. Mac OS
8.5.1 also includes an updated version of Sherlock, which improves
communication through Internet proxy firewalls, and adds plug-ins for
Internet sites such as Amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, CNN Interactive,
Direct Hit, GoTo.com, and LookSmart. These plug-ins are also...
[MD1] NetBeans DeveloperX2 2.1
NETBEANS ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR THE JAVA(TM) DEVELOPMENT KIT 1.2
NetBeans DeveloperX2 2.1 runs on JDK 1.2 and is now Available to NetBeans'
Early Access Program Participants
New York, Java Business Expo, December 8, 1998 - NetBeans today announced
that its Java(tm) IDE, NetBeans DeveloperX2, supports and runs on Sun
Microsystems, Inc.'s Java(tm) Development Kit (JDK(tm) version 1.2). This
latest release of the JDK provides a rich feature set of new class
libraries and tools, making it easier than ever for developers to create
portable, distributed, enterprise-class applications. Sun's announcement of
the availability of the next version of the JDK was made today during the
Java(sm) Business Expo(sm) in New York. NetBeans Developer X2 2.1 (beta)
supports JDK 1.2 and uses it internally. It is available to NetBeans' Early
Access Program participants.
"Our users rely on NetBeans to be at the forefront of Java technology so
that they, in turn, can bring this technology to their...
[MD1] Java-Based Digital Toolkit
Warp 10 Technologies Inc. Announces the Release of the
Java-Based Digital Toolkit V1.0 for Digital Asset Management
Offers Java Development Tools for Media Asset Management Applications to
Web Developers, Brand Managers, System Integrators, and Value-Added
Resellers
Toronto - December 7, 1998 - (Java Business Expo - Booth #1166) -- The
Digital Toolkit v1.0 developed by Warp 10 Technologies (NASDAQ: WARPF; CDN:
WARP) is now available for system integrators, web developers, brand
managers, and resellers who manage media assets. The Digital Toolkit (TDT)
offers system developers a Java-based, web-enabled, three-tiered software
system, that can be completely designed and customized to manage digital
assets, incorporate the functionality of a digital multimedia repository
into host applications, or to develop Web-based solutions.
"As the web continues to grow as the central medium for communication and
collaboration and as the consumer demand for compelling media-driven
experience...
[NPL] Electrifier Pro/QuickTime 3 ships
For Immediate Release
**Electrifier, Inc. ships Electrifier Pro for industry-standard
QuickTime--first professional tool for creating fast web multimedia using
all content types
Research Triangle, NC. December 7, 1998. Electrifier, Inc.
(http://www.electrifier.com) today shipped Electrifier(R) Pro, the first
professional tool for creating fast-downloading web multimedia using an
amazing range of content--bitmap and vector animation, digitized audio,
synthesized music (MIDI), video, 3D, VR panoramas, No-Bandwidth(TM) media
like fire, clouds and ripples, and over 150 special effects such as emboss,
blur, and fade.
As web audiences demand increasingly exciting sites, web professionals must
find ways to attract and hold their attention. Until now, the creation of
rich multimedia content has been difficult, even when using multiple
applications. And the results have been either too simplistic, resulting in
a superficial viewing experience, or require too much bandwidth, causing
unbearably...
[NPL] BOOMA WebForms for NetObjects Fusion 4.0
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BOOMASoft Unveils BOOMA WebForms for NetObjects Fusion 4.0
SANDY, Utah (Dec. 7, 1998) - BOOMASoft, a leading developer of Internet
tools, today introduced BOOMA WebForms for NetObjects Fusion, a component
for the latest version of NetObjects' award-winning Web-authoring product,
NetObjects Fusion 4.0.
BOOMASoft has teamed up with NetObjects to develop this component to
provide NetObjects Fusion users with an easy-to-use and cost-effective
solution for creating and managing forms on Web sites built with NetObjects
Fusion 4.0.
"NetObjects Fusion is one of the best Web site authoring products on the
market today," said Craig Osterloh, president of BOOMASoft. "Our
partnership with NetObjects enables Web-site developers to use NetObjects'
powerful front-end authoring product while seamlessly integrating into the
easy-to-use and robust capabilities of BOOMA WebForms."
According to Bernard Desarnauts, vice president of product marketing and
management for NetObjects,...
[NPL] Netscape's "Gecko" Browsing Engine
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Donna Sokolsky, (650) 937-3858
sokolsky@netscape.com
NETSCAPE DELIVERS "GECKO" BROWSING ENGINE INCORPORATING ADVANCED
FEATURES FOR INTERNET BROWSING ANYWHERE
Small, Fast Browsing Engine For Virtually Any Application, Computing
Platform, Device Or Developer
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (December 7, 1998) -- Netscape Communications
Corporation (NASDAQ: NSCP) today delivered the first version of "Netscape
Gecko," its next-generation browsing engine, to thousands of Internet
developers. Netscape Gecko -- formally code-named "Raptor " reaches a new
milestone for browser technology in speed, smaller size and full standards
support. The revolutionary technology is designed to Internet-enable
virtually any application, operating system or device. Netscape Gecko is
the first software product from Netscape based on contributions from
mozilla.org, the organization chartered with managing Netscape's open
source initiative among thousands of Internet developers and Netscape...
[MD1] Netscape's "Gecko" Browsing Engine
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Donna Sokolsky, (650) 937-3858
sokolsky@netscape.com
NETSCAPE DELIVERS "GECKO" BROWSING ENGINE INCORPORATING ADVANCED
FEATURES FOR INTERNET BROWSING ANYWHERE
Small, Fast Browsing Engine For Virtually Any Application, Computing
Platform, Device Or Developer
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (December 7, 1998) -- Netscape Communications
Corporation (NASDAQ: NSCP) today delivered the first version of "Netscape
Gecko," its next-generation browsing engine, to thousands of Internet
developers. Netscape Gecko -- formally code-named "Raptor " reaches a new
milestone for browser technology in speed, smaller size and full standards
support. The revolutionary technology is designed to Internet-enable
virtually any application, operating system or device. Netscape Gecko is
the first software product from Netscape based on contributions from
mozilla.org, the organization chartered with managing Netscape's open
source initiative among thousands of Internet developers and Netscape...
[MD1] UpdateAgent: Mac OS 8.5 Updaters Free
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UPDATEAGENT MAKES ALL APPLICATIONS MACOS 8.5-READY FOR FREE
Limited-Time Promotion Delivers Software Updaters for MacOS 8.5
December 7, 1998 [Carlsbad, CA] Insider Software today announced a
limited-time promotion that gives Macintosh users a fast, free way to
upgrade their systems with the latest software updaters required for MacOS
8.5 compatability.
Through December 11, users can download Insider UpdateAgent 3.0 via the
Internet, run it on their Macintosh, and receive free updaters to make the
users' applications compatible with MacOS 8.5 in addition to receiving
MacOS updates.
"Developers need to update their applications to have them take advantage
of new OS releases such as MacOS 8.5," commented Rio Sabadicci, president
of Insider Software. "We're helping Mac users everywhere make the
transition smoothly and at no cost."
SIMPLE TO OPERATE
UpdateAgent 3.0 automatically scans a system's drives and displays a list
of programs that it can update. Every program...
[NPL] PowerMail 2.3
PRESS RELEASE - CTM ships PowerMail 2.3
December 6th, 1998 - CTM announces the immediate release of PowerMail 2.3,
its flagship e-mail client for Mac OS. PowerMail uses the same high-speed
search engine as Apple's new Sherlock to search through its mail databases,
offers access to multiple POP3 and IMAP4 mail accounts and supports e-mail
correspondence in over 71 simple and complex languages, including English,
Japanese, Swedish and French.
The new 2.3 release features Automatic Emailer Database Import to help
former Emailer users to move their archived mail (without using
AppleScript) and enjoy the benefits of using a supported, actively
developed mail client. PowerMail also supports importing of messages in
Outlook Express databases as well as importing and exporting in Eudora and
Netscape Communicator formats.
PowerMail was the runner-up of the 1998 Apple Design Awards in the category
"Best Apple technology adoption", and Mac Central called it "a viable
Emailer replacement". The...
[NPL] oAzium Charts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WAVES IN MOTION RELEASES OAZIUM CHARTS PLUG-IN FOR FILEMAKER PRO
Easy-to-build graphs change the way people look at their data
Contact:
Vince Menanno, Waves in Motion
Phone: 416-760-9959
E-mail: info@wmotion.com
Web: http://www.wmotion.com
Sales by WorqSmart: 602-956-7080
TORONTO, Canada. December 5, 1998. A picture may be worth a thousand words,
but a well designed graph is sometimes the only thing that can help you
make sense of all that information in your FileMaker database. The problem,
however, has always been the great difficulty in building these graphs.
Until now.
oAzium Charts is a new FileMaker plug-in from Waves in Motion that lets you
easily transform your database into any of a number of predefined chart
styles, display your graphs the way you want them to look, and even publish
them on the web.
iSurveys.com, for example, relies on oAzium Charts to provide online visual
feedback to both administrators and the participants in the online surveys
they...
[MD1] Power MachTen 4.1.1: Now faster, easier & less...
FOR RELEASE DEC 4, 1998
Contact: Anita Holmgren
Phone: 805-963-6983
FAX: 805-962-8202
E-mail: anita@tenon.com
http://www.tenon.com/
DRAMATIC PRICE REDUCTION FOR MACHTEN
Power MachTen 4.1.1: Now faster, easier, more compatible, & less expensive
Santa Barbara, CA, December 4, 1998. An enhanced version of Tenon's
award-winning UNIX for Power Macs is now available with a dramatically
lower price. Power MachTen 4.1.1 has improved performance & robustness,
improved software development tools, and hundreds of updated applications.
Power MachTen is a complete Mach/BSD UNIX that runs with MacOS, including
MacOS 8.5. MachTen includes an advanced UNIX and X software development
environment. It support C, C++, Objective-C, Ada95, Java, Fortran77. The
software development tools in MachTen are based on the latest GNU 2.8.2
compiler. The next-generation GNU compiler, EGCS, has been included as an
alternative development environment. And CVS - the upcoming MacOS X Server
source control...
[NPL] Spam, Sherlock, WebObjects, and Mac OS 8.5
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEW NETPROFESSIONAL COVERS SPAM, SHERLOCK, WEBOBJECTS 4, MAC OS 8.5
-- Professional Journal for Web Developers and NetAdmins
covers latest Apple technologies in Nov/Dec issue
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- December 4, 1998 -- Xplain Corporation,
publishers of NetProfessional(tm) magazine, revealed the contents of the
November/December issue, just now arriving in subscribers' mailboxes. The
print magazine, for web developers and network administrators, continues to
grow as a technical journal packed with in-depth articles on a variety of
current challenges users face, peer-reviewed by experts in the field.
The cover of the new issue (Volume 2, Number 3) features Mac OS 8.5,
Apple's latest OS upgrade. Two stories in the magazine cover aspects of 8.5
in great detail. One, by acclaimed author Maria Langer, shows what's new
for network administrators in the OS update, with close-up views of
interface elements that have changed since previous OS releases. A second...
[MD1] Hess (Un)official Macworld Events
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact
Ilene Hoffman, MS
Macintosh/ Internet Consultant and Writer, Boston area
Please reply to: ileneh@aol.com
Macintosh/Internet Consultant and Writer, Ilene Hoffman is pleased to
announce that the Hess Memorial Macworld Events/ Party list web site is
online! A new year-round site has been added for your reading pleasure also
- The People Who Think Different - People of the Mac at:
http://www.xensei.com/users/ileneh/td/macpeople.html
The Macworld events site will contain every party and press function
scheduled during MacWorld week in San Francisoco, Jan 4th through Jan 8th.
The page will be updated almost daily until the show.
If your preferred email address was not used in this mailing, please fill
out the form on the Registration page and send the corrected email address.
This is one of two emails you will get, if you have filled out the
registration form:
http://www.xensei.com/users/ileneh/partyregis.html
Please email any scheduled events or press...
[NPL] WebTen Free Update
WebTen Update Increases Compatibility and Enhances Robustness
Free Downloadable Update for all WebTen 2.1 Customers
Santa Barbara, CA, December 4, 1998. A WebTen update, released today by
Tenon, adds new features and includes modifications for enhanced
robustness, ease-of-use, and compatibility. The free update recommended for
all WebTen 2.1 customers and is downloadable from:
http://www.tenon.com/support/files/WebTen
This free update improves memory utilization and enhances operation with
NetCloak, and WebSiphon, and WebSentinel. The DNS interface in the WebTen
Administration Server has been extended to allow the explicit creation of
name server records and to include domainmaster email addresses. A PowerKey
Pro and Rebound! Plug-in is included with this update.
WebTen's 'sendmail' has been modified to support site customization and to
give improved operation with form-based email programs, such as formail.pl
and flexmail. Operation with Apple CGIs has been made more reliable and has...
[NPL] "AdScreen" Terminated as Harmful to On-Line...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
December 4, 1998. ClearWay Technologies, Inc. has decided to terminate
their new "AdScreen" system, just two days after its first public beta
release. The software had allowed users to surf the Web without loading any
graphic ad banners. Upon reflection, ClearWay has recognized the long-term
harm that software like AdScreen can do to the on-line community of
independent, advertiser-supported Web sites that are open and free to all
visitors. ClearWay has removed the software from their Web site, and has
terminated the product. An open letter from ClearWay president Mark
Kriegsman to all Web surfers and Webmasters has been posted at:
http://www.clearway.com/AdScreen/
Media Contact:
Susan Marlett
ClearWay Technologies
617-262-4006
marlett@clearway.com
[NPL] PageGate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wireless Messaging Software Company Releases Full Feature Network Paging
Gateway for Mobile Phones and Alphanumeric Pagers
HANOVER, MA - December 2, 1998 -- NotePage, Inc. announced today a new
release of PageGate. PageGate is an innovative, flexible, modular paging
engine that allows for text messaging to wireless messaging devices.
Messages can be sent via any one or combination of four different
interfaces providing users an enormous amount of versatility.
The email interface allows for email notification to be sent to numeric
pagers, or for email messages to be sent to alphanumeric pagers or digital
phones.
The web interface generates personal internet or intranet web pages and
allows for paging from CGI script boxes.
Network monitoring and commandline paging are possible by using NotePage's
commandline/ascii interface.
The final interface is a graphical user interfaces that incorporates
preprogrammed messages, group paging, scheduled messages and on-call...
[MD1] Bowers Development Ships AppMaker CD #11
Grantham, NH - December 2, 1998 - Bowers Development announced that it is
now shipping AppMaker CD #11. It is in the mail to all current subscribers,
domestic and international.
"Thanks to user feedback, we think this is an exciting release," said Spec
Bowers, President of Bowers Development. "Working with real-world
applications we found ways to make it easier for you to add your functional
code and ways for AppMaker to do more of the programming job for you."
About AppMaker -
AppMaker is a programming tool that makes it faster and easier to make a
Macintosh application - not just the user interface, but also the
functional code. With AppMaker you create the menus, windows, dialogs and
their contents by clicking and dragging to arrange what you want on-screen.
You also point and click to declare data structures and to connect UI items
to data items. AppMaker creates resources to describe your design, and
generates "human, professional quality code" in your choice of either
procedural...
[NPL] Palm VII announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
3Com Announces the Palm VII Connected Organizer, The First Handheld
Solution for Out-of-the-box Wireless Internet Access
Revolutionary new product to give customers fast access to personal,
business and Internet information; 22 initial web content partners include
ABCNews.com, ESPN.com, E*TRADE, Mastercard, Visa, The Wall Street Journal
Interactive and Yahoo!
Santa Clara, Calif., December 2, 1998 -- Palm Computing, Inc., a 3Com
company (Nasdaq:COMS), today announced it is extending its line of Palm
Computing platform products to include the Palm VII connected organizer,
once again redefining the handheld computing industry. The Palm VII
organizer will enable users to quickly, easily and securely obtain
information from web and intranet sites via a wireless connection to the
Internet and will provide a means of instant two-way personal
communication. In addition to providing fast and simple access to personal
and business information, the Palm VII organizer will...
[NPL] BayTech's DS-RPC for Remote Equipment Management
For Immediate Release
Contact: Alex North (800)-523-2702
ELIMINATE COSTLY NETWORK SERVICE CALLS BY REBOOTING AND ACCESSING REMOTE
NETWORK EQUIPMENT FROM ANYWHERE
BayTech has released the DS-RPC for remote network equipment management.
The DS-RPC provides both network equipment reboot and RS-232 console access
in a single package. The DS-RPC line is accessed from anywhere through an
in-band Telnet and/or out-of-band dial-up connection.
Designed with the typical wiring closet in mind (hub, router, dsu and
server), the smallest model, the DS2-RPC provides access and control of 4
devices. The DS-RPC line comes in dual or single access units. With the
single access DS-RPC network managers select from either a dial-up
connection or an in-band Telnet connection which supports dial backup
through an external modem. With the dual access DS-RPC network managers can
have both in-band Telnet and dial-up access to a unit.
The DS-RPC will pay for it self by eliminating the cost for onsite visits
to...
[NPL] ClearWay Releases New "AdScreen" Filter
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
ClearWay Releases New "AdScreen" Filter for Fast, Banner-Free Surfing
-- New package transforms slow-loading ad graphics into instant-loading text --
December 2nd, 1998. ClearWay Technologies, Inc. today announced "ClearWay
AdScreen", a new Internet filtering product that replaces slow-loading ad
banners with instant-loading text. By removing sluggish ad graphics,
AdScreen dramatically speeds up Web surfing and helps reduce the clutter
caused by Web advertising graphics. AdScreen is the Web's first proxy
extension to focus on streamlining Web ads. A public beta is available
immediately from:
http://www.clearway.com/AdScreen/
AdScreen is a new class of proxy-level Internet filter that focuses on
improving the speed and quality of Web surfing for an entire network.
Classroom users can set AdScreen to hide distracting and inappropriate Web
ads entirely, to help make the most of limited class and computer time.
Business users will appreciate AdScreen's ability to...
[NPL] Infowave Ships PowerPrint 4.5 for iMacs
Infowave Ships PowerPrint 4.5 for iMacs
PowerPrint Expands Printing Options for iMacs
Vancouver, Canada, December 2, 1998 (VSE:IWM) Bringing the award-winning
Macintosh to PC-printing solution to USB Mac users, Infowave Software, Inc.
announces the immediate availability of PowerPrint 4.5 for USB-to-Parallel
printing. This new version of PowerPrint makes it possible to print to
almost any PC-compatible printer from Apple Computer's extremely successful
iMac.
With the new version of PowerPrint, USB port Mac users are no longer
limited to the small number of USB compatible printers on the market today.
Mac users gain the freedom to print to almost any PC-compatible laser
printer, inkjet printer, specialty printer or multifunctional peripheral.
PowerPrint currently supports over 1500 PC printers.
"With PowerPrint USB, Infowave has given Macintosh users worldwide the
freedom to choose from the wide range of PC printers on the market today",
said Kevin Jampole, Vice President of Sales and...
[NPL] Opera 3.50
Go to the Opera, and Experience the Perfect... Browser?
Opera Software Announces the Release of Opera 3.50, the Improved Browser
December 1, 1998 (INB) -- Opera is a name associated with music and culture
but also reflecting perfection and quality. With the release of Opera 3.50
-- Opera Software A/S (http://www.operasoftware.com) comes closer than ever
to meeting these standards. It's size, speed, stability and adherence to
the standards of the industry combine to make Opera 3.50 the new browser of
choice. It is a simple yet distinctive brand name in a world of
'commoditized' names associated with Internet navigation or exploration.
Opera Software was recently recognized with PC World's 'World Class' Award
in the category 'Most Promising Web Newcomer'(see details at
http://www.operasoftware.com/news.html). Opera 3.50 is an advanced
Internet/Intranet/Extranet Browser; it is small, fast, user-friendly and
has low minimum resource requirements. "Opera 3.50 is an important
milestone for...
[NPL] FileWave Supports OT/IP
WAVE RESEARCH ANNOUNCES FILEWAVE SUPPORT
FOR OPEN TRANSPORT AND INTERNET PROTOCOL
FileWave 3.2 Delivers Increased Speed, Performance and Reliability of
Software Distribution
BERKELEY, Calif., November 23, 1998 -- ;Wave Research, FileWave developer
and innovative developer of knowledge management applications, today
announces FileWave 3.2 with support for Apple's Open Transport using the
AppleTalk protocol, the new networking architecture for Mac OS. Customers
deploying FileWave 3.2 over Open Transport will now realize increased
performance, reliability, speed and cost savings in their enterprise
software distribution implementations.
Additionally, the company has announced plans to convert FileWave's network
interfaces to use Open Transport with the Internet Protocol (IP). This
gives system and network administrators greater flexibility in setting up
their networks. It also sets the stage for FileWave to run as a native
application under the Mac OS X platform. As a result, companies...
[NPL] Java/Perl Tool Avail as Open Source
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 1, 1998
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
Ellen Maremont Silver
(707)829-0515 ext. 322 silver@oreilly.com
http://www.oreilly.com/
JAVA/PERL TOOL AVAILABLE AS OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE
Programmers Can Use Strengths of Two Popular Languages in the Same Environment
Sebastopol, CA--Java/Perl Lingo (JPL), software which enables programmers
to use the use the strengths of both Java and Perl in the same environment,
is now freely available as open source software. Until now, the tool has
been available exclusively in O'Reilly & Associates' Perl Resource Kit-UNIX
Edition, a commercial product. JPL was developed by Larry Wall, creator of
Perl and Senior Software Developer at O'Reilly & Associates.
JPL, available since November, 1997, is a unique project whose goal is to
seamlessly unite the two popular languages in a way which lets them
complement each other's strengths. Java excels at helping computers across
a network or the Internet communicate and share data;...
[MD1] QLM Reduces Product Development Time By 1/3
This announcement is for pressreleases:
Press Release: KSA's QLM is a Quantum Leap Methodology for Rapid Product
Development for High Tech Companies.
Contact: Joe Bisaccio, VP Marketing, 1.888.597.9284 (toll free),
http://www.ksa-mkt.com
Newton, Mass., November 18, 1998 Kalman Saffran Associates, Inc. (KSA), a
leading developer of state-of-the-art products for data communications,
telecommunications and interactive/CATV industries, today announced the
availability of their new QLM, an innovative process for companies looking
to reduce product time-to-market in a highly competitive marketplace. Using
QLM, KSA guarantees that companies will reduce their product development
cycles by at least one-third.
Based on a scientific methodology derived from practices implemented for
such industry leading companies as Hewlett-Packard, Cisco Systems and
Nortel, KSA's QLM combines a comprehensive set of processes, techniques,
tools and templates together with a knowledge base to produce optimal...
[NPL] Anarchie Pro 3.5
Stairways releases Anarchie Pro 3.5
"Anarchie Pro 3.0 has been nominated for a Macworld 1998 Editors' Choice
Award for Best Internet Client Software, the most prestigious award
possible. The new version goes even further by supporting
Sherlock-compatible web searches (even on older versions of Mac OS), easier
browser-style address navigation and offers full support for the new Mac OS
8 Finder look. If you use a Mac web browser, download and install Anarchie
Pro 3.5 now." - Andrew Tomazos.
Perth, Western Australia -- 1 Dec 1998 -- Stairways Software Pty Ltd, today
announced the release of Anarchie Pro - version 3.5 of the premiere
Macintosh Internet companion. With new support for Sherlock, the web
(HTTP), offline browsing, mirroring, resumed transfers and remote file
editing - it has positioned itself as a broad and essential tool for every
Internet user.
What is Anarchie Pro?
Anarchie Pro is the premiere Internet companion for the Macintosh. It lets
you search and browse web &...
[NPL] Power On Acquires GoMac
For Immediate Release
GoMac Goes to Power On
Power On Raises the Bar for Task Management Utilities
Minneapolis -- December 1, 1998 -- Power On Software announced today that
it had acquired the acclaimed task bar utility "GoMac" from Proteron, LLC.
GoMac offers the ultimate in ease of use and aesthetic design for Macintosh
users who want instant access to all of their programs while maintaining
precious screen real estate. GoMac is the only utility on the market that
allows for a task bar to be anchored across the very bottom of the screen,
thereby making its presence transparent. Unlike other products that get in
the way of productivity, GoMac even provides an auto-hide feature that
allows the user to make sure the task bar is only visible when it is needed.
In acquiring GoMac, Power On has continued its ascent to the pinnacle of
Macintosh utility vendors. John Wallace, President of Power On explained,
"We felt that GoMac was a central focus of our strategy to provide
utilities that...
[NPL] Apple ships WebObjects 4 for NT,Unix
Apple Ships WebObjects 4 for Windows NT and UNIX Platforms
Best Selling Application Server Includes Advanced Java Support and Fast
'Direct to Web' Code Free Development
CUPERTINO, California--Nov. 30, 1998--Apple Computer, Inc. today announced
the availability of WebObjects 4 application server software for Windows NT
and UNIX platforms. While adding extensive Java support, this major upgrade
to WebObjects cuts application deployment time by offering 'Direct to Web'
pre-built reusable software modules and dramatically improved performance.
In addition, WebObject 4's pricing structure--based on the number of
transactions or processors used in the application--allows developers to
get up and running with WebObjects for as little as $1,499.
"WebObjects, with thousands of blue-chip customers, is the platform of
choice for developing robust and scaleable web applications," said Philip
Schiller, Apple's vice president of worldwide product marketing.
"WebObjects pioneered the application...
[MD1] MacHack '99 Call for speakers
MacHack '99: Call for Speakers, An Open Letter to Software Developers
MacHack: The Annual Conference for Leading Edge Developers
c/o Expotech
1264 Bedford Road
Grosse Point Park, MI 48230
Contact: Carol Lynn
mailto:info@machack.com
Tel: (313) 882-1824
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dear Software Developer:
The differences between this year and last are as stark as night and day.
There is a hot-selling Macintosh! It isn't beige, but Bondi Blue and
translucent white. With Mac OS 8.5 rockin' and with Mac OS X boldly
appearing on the minds of Mac developers, 1999 is going to be a banner year.
One thing's the same: MacHack is still MacHack, the premier Macintosh
developer conference held in Dearborn, Michigan, starting with the keynote
speech at 12:01 AM on Thursday, 23 June 1999. (Helpful hint: show up
Wednesday evening.)
Do you develop wicked Macintosh technologies in secret? Do you know
something that you think absolutely must be better understood by other
developers in the genre? Is your garage...
[MD1] Open-SourceWeb Application Server
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Shannon Jackson
(800) 684-5197
(804) 343-3608
Microstate Corporation Offers First
Open-Source Web Application Server
Based On Java Technology
Adds Further Momentum To Free Software Movement
FAIRFAX, VA., November 30, 1998 Microstate Corporation today announced
that its thin-client, cross-platform Web application server based on Java
technology is now available as open-source software, freely accessible over
the Internet (http://microstate.com/tech.htm). Named Hamilton, Microstates
server technology is integrated software that already includes most of the
infrastructure required by any thin-client application, thus reducing
development time and expense, and accelerating time to market. Developers
and users need nothing more than Internet connectivity and a Web browser to
access applications developed on Hamilton. With Hamilton, companies can
easily deploy and maintain large scale applications over networks
regardless of the desktop platform.
Web...
[MD1] InstallAnywhere 2.5
Zero G Introduces InstallAnywhere 2.5
Breakthrough Features Include Faster-Than-Native Performance, Smaller
Footprint and Support for Sun's JDK 1.2
SAN FRANCISCO, November 30, 1998 - Zero G Software, the leader in
multi-platform installer tools, today announced that it is offering the
fastest, most widely compatible installer development tool with the
introduction of its InstallAnywhere(TM) 2.5 Standard Edition.
An upgrade to the existing InstallAnywhere 2 Standard Edition,
InstallAnywhere 2.5 delivers significant breakthroughs in speed, surpassing
that of native-platform installers. InstallAnywhere is also leading the way
in multi-platform deployment, allowing Java technology developers to
quickly build installers for a wide range of platforms, including Windows
95, 98 and NT, UNIX (including Solaris and Linux) Mac OS, OS/2 and
virtually all other Java technology-enabled operating systems.
"InstallAnywhere 2.5 proves that it is possible to develop a solution in
Java that exceeds the...
[NPL] VSE Animation Maker 3.2 Update
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
VSE ANIMATION MAKER 3.2 UPDATE
(Bonn, Germany, November 26th, 1998). Voget Selbach Entertainment (VSE)
announced today that an update to its popular Mac OS based GIF animation
tool VSE Animation Maker is now available.
The new version supports the new Mac OS 8.5 Open and Save dialogs, offers
more animation frame editing tools and fixes various bugs.
The award-winning shareware application VSE Animation Maker is used by
thousands of users world-wide. It allows absolute precise timing of any
animation frame, direct support of Netscape Navigator and Microsoft
Internet Explorer color palettes and it offers many tools for image
editing.
With the release of VSE Animation Maker 3.2, the whole company's web site
at "http://vse-online.com" has been re-designed.
PRICING
US$ 19.95 (1-5 Single User Licenses)
US$ 18 (6-20 Single User Licenses)
US$ 15 (21- Single User Licenses)
A VSE Animation Maker school license is available at US$ 159 and covers all
computers in one school...
[NPL] AutoScript.fm 1.0.2
Please note that AutoScript.fm 1.0.2 is now available for download from the
AutoScript.fm web site. (I know. 1.0.1 was only released a few days ago --
if that -- but reliability and stability are important to my customers and
myself)
1.0.2 fixes a bug that stopped people like yourself from registering their
copy of AutoScript.fm. A couple of minute improvements have also been made
to the About code.
An updater exists for people who have already downloaded AutoScript.fm 1.0
or 1.0.1.
For extra convenience, the updater urls are:
(http://202.88.0.198/pub/autoscript.fm/autoscriptfm102updater.bin)
(http://202.88.0.198/pub/autoscript.fm/autoscriptfm102updater.hqx)
Update instructions are available from the AutoScript.fm web site.
AutoScript.fm 1.0.2 now available for download - released on November 26, 1998
For more information, please visit the AutoScript.fm web site at
(http://www.gnb.com.hk/autoscript.fm/) or contact Gregory at
(mailto:autoscript.fm@gnb.com.hk).
Gregory Charles Rivers...
[NPL] Depot Thanksgiving Clearance Sale
DevDepot'S THANKSGIVING CLEARANCE SALE
NOW THROUGH NOVEMBER 29th!
DevDepot (r) is your source for programming and developer
tools. Whether you are an application developer, a web developer, or
a system administrator, the Depot has the tools you're looking for!
This holiday weekend you have an extra reason to be thankful,
beginning immediately the Depot is clearing inventory with special
reductions on our already low prices. These clearance prices will be
available for this holiday weekend only (now through Sunday,
November 29th)!
Due to the overwhelming response expected, we cannot take phone orders
at these discounted prices. If you need to speak to us by phone, send
us an e-mail with your phone number and we will call you (you will
still qualify for these special low prices).
To Order from DevDepot:
on the Web at: (http://www.devdepot.com)
via e-mail at: (orders@devdepot.com)
or via fax to: 805-494-9798
Hurry and...
[MD1] Depot Thanksgiving Clearance Sale
DevDepot'S THANKSGIVING CLEARANCE SALE
NOW THROUGH NOVEMBER 29th!
DevDepot (r) is your source for programming and developer
tools. Whether you are an application developer, a web developer, or
a system administrator, the Depot has the tools you're looking for!
This holiday weekend you have an extra reason to be thankful,
beginning immediately the Depot is clearing inventory with special
reductions on our already low prices. These clearance prices will be
available for this holiday weekend only (now through Sunday,
November 29th)!
Due to the overwhelming response expected, we cannot take phone orders
at these discounted prices. If you need to speak to us by phone, send
us an e-mail with your phone number and we will call you (you will
still qualify for these special low prices).
To Order from DevDepot:
on the Web at: (http://www.devdepot.com)
via e-mail at: (orders@devdepot.com)
or via fax to: 805-494-9798
Hurry and...
[MD1] ActiveDeveloper
NEWS
For Immediate Release:
For further information, please contact:
InterACTIVE-Technology
info@interactive-technology.com
http://www.interactive-technology.com/
ActiveDeveloper (Last Beta) -- now MULTI-USER and LICENSABLE
November 26th 1998 -- Vestbjerg, Denmark -- Today, InterACTIVE-Technology
delivers the Last Beta of ActiveDeveloper - our CrossPlatform
Smalltalk-like Development Environment for NATIVE MacOS X, Windows and
OpenStep Code - and our take on Thinking Different about the Best way to
Develop Object-Oriented Code from OpenStep into Mac OS X.
From Beta3 to Beta5 of ActiveDeveloper, the following Improvements have
appeared:
- Network and Multi-User Capability
- Network Licensing System integrated
- Code-Compile-Play Cycle (1-2 seconds even on the slowest P-II)
- No Extra Installation needs for Demo Machines and Inhouse Test Users.
ActiveDeveloper Beta5 is available Today. Fully functional - FREE of Charge
- with a Single User Floating Network...
[NPL] Vicomsoft Updates
Vicomsoft Internet Facility Upgrade and Software Updates
To accelerate and improve customer access to Vicomsoft's Internet
facilities, we are currently upgrading to faster Internet connections.
In line with this upgrade, there are updates to the Internet Gateway and
SoftRouter Plus which take advantage of the new faster access for use
within the integrated ping utility and the Internet Gateway content
filtering redirection address.
Free updaters are available for the Internet Gateway and SoftRouter Plus to
update from version 5.01 to the latest version 5.02. These latest releases
also incorporate minor software maintenance updates.
For existing users of the Internet Gateway version 4.5.2, there is a free
updater to version 4.5.3 which provides the required address changes.
All Software Updaters can be found at:
http://www.vicomsoft.com/download/download.main.html
___________________________________________________________
This message comes to you from the Vicomsoft Mail List System....
[NPL] Shift Key Suite v1.0.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Marc Mennigmann releases the "Shift Key Suite" v1.0.1
Iserlohn, Germany -- Nov 25, 1998 -- Marc Mennigmann today announced the
release of the "Shift Key Suite" v1.0.1, a powerful collection of
applications to extend the functionality of password protection systems for
Macintosh computers. v1.0.1 adds compatibility for the Macintosh OS 8.5.
Why Do I Want To Disable The Shift Key?
Holding down the Shift key when launching your Macintosh will prevent all
extensions to load at start-up. This is an interesting feature when you
have start-up crashes from incompatible extensions and control panels.
However, if your system is running smooth, you may want to protect your
computer with a password protection or a similar application/extension.
Most password protections for the Mac are extensions or controlpanels.
Therefore you can simply bypass them when holding down the Shift key at
start-up.
This is where the "SKS" comes in. It gives you the option to disable the
Shift...
[NPL] Mailsmith 1.1.2 Update
Mailsmith 1.1.2 Update Released
Bedford, MA--November 25, 1998--Bare Bones Software released a new update
to Mailsmith, the company's Internet email client. The Mailsmith 1.1.2
update brings various interface enhancements, additions to the feature set,
and fixes for reported problems.
Improvements found in this release include:
+ Display of more information in mail browsers and message views
+ An option to disable automatic filtering of downloaded
messages
+ The ability to script the Compact and Rebuild mailbox commands
+ More navigation shortcuts, including quick access to "Find
Selection"
+ as well as various performance enhancements and fixes.
For a complete list of additions and fixes incorporated in this release,
please refer to the company's web site:
(http://web.barebones.com/products/msmith/rnotes.html)
Mailsmith 1.1.2 is available to all registered Mailsmith customers free of
charge. The updater package may be downloaded at
(http://web....
[NPL] Macromedia Announces Flash Player for Linux
For Immediate Release:
MACROMEDIA ANNOUNCES FLASH PLAYER FOR LINUX
Free Public Beta of Popular Player Technology Brings Compact, Vector-Based
Web Graphics and Animations to Solaris and Linux Users
San Francisco, Calif. --- November 24, 1998 --- Macromedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:
MACR) today released a free public beta of its popular Flash Player for the
Sun Microsystems, Inc.'s Solaris operating environment and the
co-operatively developed Linux operating system. The new UNIX players allow
Web surfers on Solaris and Linux systems to view beautiful,
fast-downloading, vector-based graphics, animations and Web interfaces
created with Macromedia Flash authoring software. The free player is
available today from Macromedia's Web site at
(http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download)http://www.macromedia.com/shockwav
e/download.
Flash content is standard on many leading corporate and entertainment Web
sitesand can now be displayed on UNIX systems, said Ben Dillon, director
of Flash product management...
[NPL] AOL and Sun Form Strategic Alliance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AMERICA ONLINE, INC. AND SUN MICROSYSTEMS, INC.
FORM STRATEGIC ALLIANCE
Will Accelerate Growth Of E-Commerce
And Develop Next-Generation Internet Devices
Three-Year Development and Marketing Agreements
Sun to Become A Lead Systems and Services Provider to AOL
DULLES, VA and PALO ALTO, CA, November 24, 1998 -- America Online, Inc.
(NYSE: AOL), the world's leading provider of branded interactive services,
and Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: SUNW), a leader in network computing
products and services, today announced that they have entered into a
strategic alliance to accelerate the growth of enterprise-class e-commerce,
and to use Sun's Java technology to develop selected Internet devices that
will help Internet users access America Online brands from anywhere,
anytime.
The alliance follows America Online's separate announcement today that it
will acquire Netscape Communications Corporation.
Under their definitive three-year development and marketing agreements,...
[NPL] AOL to Acquire Netscape
AMERICA ONLINE, INC. TO ACQUIRE
NETSCAPE COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
IN STOCK TRANSACTION VALUED AT $4.2 BILLION
Acquisition To Significantly Advance AOL's Multiple Brand Strategy,
Broaden Audience, and Take E-Commerce to New Level
AOL To Operate Most Popular and Diverse
Family of Brands in Cyberspace
AOL and Sun Microsystems, Inc. to Develop Next Generation of
E-Commerce Solutions and Internet Devices
DULLES, VA, November 24, 1998 -- America Online, Inc. (NYSE: AOL) today
announced that it will acquire Netscape Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:
NSCP) in a transaction that will extend America Online's leadership in
interactive services.
The stock-for-stock, pooling-of-interests transaction, in which
stockholders of Netscape will receive 0.45 shares of AOL common stock for
each share of Netscape common stock, is valued at $4.2 billion. It is
expected to close in the spring of 1999, subject to various conditions
including customary regulatory approvals and approval by Netscape's...
[MD1] MADE App Dev Essentials 1.2
Sig Software is proud to announce the release of Macintosh Application
Development Essentials version 1.2.
MADE is a tiny package of C/C++ code which provides all the lowest-level
needs for a Macintosh application. It is designed for people who are
learning, or know how to program Macs, but don't have the time, energy or
desire to write basic menu, event, memory and error handling routines.
Version 1.2.0 adds support for suspend and resume events and the Open
Application AppleEvent, and extends user documentation. Users purchasing a
MADE license will now receive extra code for dealing with memory and file
buffers, dialog boxes, strings and opening URLs.
The MADE web page is at : (http://www.sigsoftware.com/made/)
Gideon Greenspan
Sig Software
gdg@sigsoftware.com
http://www.sigsoftware.com/
[NPL] AutoScript.fm 1.0
News Flash!
Version 1.0.1 of AutoScript.fm available
Finally, there's an easier way to duplicate FileMaker Pro scripts.
Version 1.0 of AutoScript.fm - the new developer tool that makes
duplicating FileMaker scripts from one database file to another easier -
will be available from a fully revamped AutoScript.fm web site beginning
November 21, 1998.
After rigorous beta testing, and stringent quality demands by the author,
AutoScript.fm promises to help countless FileMaker users and developers
with their day to day development.
A surprise in version 1.0.1 is full compatibility with *large* Script
Definition windows, so all of those people who love their large input
windows don't have to miss out (grin). AutoScript.fm is also compatible
with Mac OS 8.5.
The script process is simple and quick (eg: close to 300 script steps in
just 8 mins). 95% of the script commands are faithfully reproduced with all
parameters intact. FileMaker Pro users will be able to save literally
hundreds of hours of...
[NPL] Netscape and AOL in Merger Discussions
NETSCAPE AND AMERICA ONLINE IN MERGER DISCUSSIONS
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (November 23, 1998) -- Netscape Communications
Corporation (NASDAQ: NSCP) today confirmed that it is in negotiations with
America Online, Inc. (NYSE: AOL) regarding a proposed merger; however, no
agreement has been reached. The discussions involve a stock-for-stock,
pooling-of-interests transaction in which stockholders of Netscape would
receive 0.45 shares of AOL common stock for each share of Netscape common
stock. There can be no assurance that an agreement will be reached or a
transaction consummated.
Netscape expects to release its financial results for fiscal quarter and
year ended October 31, 1998 on Tuesday, November 24, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific
Standard Time.
Netscape Communications Corporation is a leading provider of software and
services for businesses that want to transform the way they create and keep
customers in the emerging Net Economy. The company offers a full line of
enterprise software solutions,...
[NPL] BarbaBatch 2.5 for Internet Audio Developers
Media Information
For Immediate Release
November 23 1998
BarbaBatch 2.5 Simplifies Audio Production for the Internet
MacSourcery and AudioEase, developers of multimedia and professional
digital audio software jointly released version 2.5 of their BarbaBatch
Batch audio processor today.
Designed for fast high quality conversions of digital audio for use in
internet, multimedia and professional production, BarbaBatch 2.5 now
provides users with greater automation and sound processing flexibility.
Described by MacWorld Magazine as, 'the best conversion tool money can
buy', BarbaBatch has been upgraded to allow conversion of just selected
segments of an audio file.
Segment conversion allows users to convert custom 'snippets' of audio
directly into internet savvy formats. Clips from an entire CD collection
can be put on the internet with one click of the mouse.
Other new features include the ability seperately control the fade-in and
fade-out of converted files as well as the conversion...
[MD1] Snowbound's Fast TIFF and Document Imaging Applet
Snowbound Software Announces Fast TIFF and Document Imaging Applet for
Netscape and Internet Explorer
Java Imaging Applet Released
NEWTON, Mass., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Snowbound Software has announced the
release of a powerful, new Java imaging applet created from their
RasterMaster for Java toolkits. This is Snowbound's latest Java imaging
solution for cross platform image viewing and manipulation. Some of the
potential for this applet's can be seen at
http://www.snowbnd.com/Java/Applet.htm.
With Snowbound's RasterMaster for Java component library, any Java
developer can create a Java applet that download and views, from the
Internet or Intranet, imaging formats such as TIFF, BMP, JPEG, MO:DCA,
CALS, and GIF through Netscape(R) and Internet Explorer(R). Additionally,
with the DICOM and JEDMICS support option, two significant imaging market
segments - medical imaging and military engineering imaging - are now
served with true 100% Java technology.
"Many of our customers have...
[NPL] Browser Market Share Shifts to Microsoft
MICROSOFT ECLIPSES NETSCAPE IN INTERNET BROWSER WAR ACCORDING TO
EXCLUSIVE WEB INTELLIGENCE FROM ADKNOWLEDGE
Leading Web Advertising Management Company Tracks Dramatic Browser Market
Share Shift to Microsoft
Palo Alto, Calif. -- November 23, 1998 -- AdKnowledge, the only independent
provider of end-to-end web advertising management products for agencies and
marketers, today revealed exclusive statistics that indicate as of
November, market share of the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser has
surpassed that of Netscape Navigator. AdKnowledge's browser data was
derived from a daily sample taken in November of nearly 15 million ads
served by the AdKnowledge System across more than 1,000 of the leading web
sites, and provides the most current and unbiased picture of browser
activity today.
The statistics show that Explorer users in November accounted for 49.5
percent of the browser market, while Navigator users accounted for 45
percent. The data also reveals that Navigator's share has...
[MD1] MacA&D Updates
Subject: Software Design Tool Updates
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 98 23:34:03 -0000
x-sender: hhalble@pop01.ny.us.ibm.net
From: Excel Software (es@ibm.net)
To: (press_releases@netprolive.com)
Software Design Tool Updates
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa --- Excel Software is pleased to announce availability
of maintenance releases to its software engineering products for Macintosh
and Windows 95/98/NT. MacA&D and WinA&D support system analysis,
requirements specification, software design and code generation.
MacTranslator and WinTranslator are used to generate design diagrams from
existing source code. QuickCRC supports object-oriented software design
using CRC cards.
The new maintenance releases include minor enhancements and bug corrections
made since the last major release. Detailed product information and news
releases for each of the following products can be found at
www.excelsoftware.com.
Macintosh Products:
MacA&D Standard 6.2.3 priced at $695
MacA&D Desktop 6.2.3 priced at $1295
MacA...
[NPL] Stalker Releases CommuniGate 3.0
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
STALKER SOFTWARE EXPANDS COMMUNIGATE'S FUNCTIONALITY WITH THEIR NEW 3.0 RELEASE
Key features: New Blacklisting (RBL) implementation, Dial-Up Connectivity,
Faxing Over the Internet, E-Mail-On-Demand, Paging and More.
MILL VALLEY, Calif., November 23rd, 1998 - Stalker Software Inc. today
announced their latest release of CommuniGate, an advanced, Mac OS Intranet
and Internet messaging system. Since its first release in September 1995,
CommuniGate is still recognized as the only integrated messaging system
supporting LAN, Internet E-mail, network Fax, Paging, IMAP, Lists and more.
Improved Anti-Spam Features
During the past year Stalker Software has released two new Internet Mail
Servers, Stalker Internet Mail Server (SIMS) for the Ma cOS and the
industry strength mail server, CommuniGate Pro supporting most major
platforms including Apple's upcoming Mac OS X Server.
For these new servers, Stalker has developed and implemented that latest
technologies against SPAM...
[NPL] Lasso 2.5.2 Update
BLUE WORLD RELEASES LASSO 2.5.2 UPDATE
Maintenance update improves overall stability and introduces new encoding
feature.
BELLEVUE, WA - November 18, 1998 - Blue World Communications, Inc. today
released the Lasso 2.5.2 Update, a maintenance update for the Lasso 2.5
Product Line. The free update improves overall stability by addressing
various memory and malformed syntax related issues. In addition, a new
encoding keyword is now available. The "None" encoding keyword disables
encoding for the values of substitution tags providing customers with more
flexible control of the display of extended characters.
"We felt it was important to provide the installed base of Lasso 2.5
customers with some of the product stability improvements introduced
recently by the Lasso 3 Product Line," said Blue World president & CEO Bill
Doerrfeld. "The update allows Lasso 2.5 customers to use Lasso more
effectively while they ready their Lasso 3 Product Line upgrades."
Further details about the Lasso 2....
[MD1] CWProjector 3.0 public beta
From: hawkfish@electricfish.com (Richard Wesley)
Subject: [ANN] CWProjector 3.0 public beta
Electric Fish, Inc. announces the public beta of CWProjector 3.0, a
shareware version control plugin for Metrowerks CodeWarrior, which allows
you to use MPW's Projector for source control without leaving the
CodeWarrior IDE.
CWProjector provides an easy to use source-code control system, at minimal
cost, using established technology from Apple. It is well suited for
individuals and small organizations which want the benefits of
source-control with a minimum of hassle and expense.
Version 3.0 includes the following new features:
Difference between local file and any version;
Full support for reporting (ProjectInfo) commands;
Recursive versions of most commands;
Export/import support via the Purge (OrphanFiles) and Add commands;
Improved Task Name support in Add, Checkout, Checkin and Comment;
Improved label support;
Checkin revision specification...
[NPL] X2O 1.1 WebSTAR Plug-in
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 19, 1998
Xperts, Inc. Announces Release of X2O 1.1
Richmond, Virginia -- Xperts, Inc. today released version 1.1 of X2O for
Mac OS. X2O is a WebSTAR Plug-in and development kit that serves as an
interface between Oracle databases and Web Servers, including Personal
Oracle for Power Macintosh. With X2O clients can create industrial strength
Dynamic HTML Internet and Intranet applications from their existing Oracle
Database. X2O 1.1 is now available for Solaris, AIX and Windows NT as well.
X2O 1.1 enables the delivery of server and platform independent Internet
and Intranet applications in an affordable package. The new release
includes support for: dynamic HTML, dynamic PDF, HTTP support, state
management (cookies), file upload and download, HTML templates, generation
of any text-based content type and JavaScript support. With X2O developers
have unlimited control of web content through the use of Oracle PL/SQL and
additional packages that come with X2O...
[NPL] MoniSwitch
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT Eric Prentice
eric@themacintoshguy.com
URL: (http://www.themacintoshguy.com/sales/)
PH: 503-380-6622
FAX: 503-892-2475
THE MACINTOSH GUY OF PORTLAND IS THE US DISTRIBUTOR FOR MONISWITCH PRODUCTS
The Macintosh Guy of Portland is pleased to announce an importing and
distribution relationship with Dr. Bott KG for their MoniSwitch and video
products in the United States and Canada.
November 19th, 1998 [Portland, Oregon] The Macintosh Guy of Portland
together with Dr. Bott KG announced the availability of the MoniSwitch
video and ADB switches for Macintosh in the United States and Canada.
SHARE ONE MONITOR AND KEYBOARD BETWEEN MULTIPLE MACS
The MoniSwitch allows you to control and operate two or up to four
Macintosh computers from a single keyboard and mouse by conveniently
allowing the user to switch between machines. The manual switching device
is economical, it saves money by eliminating the need for multiple
peripheral devices, it is simple to use and...
[NPL] OneWorld 5000 Mac Update
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ONEWORLD SYSTEMS ANNOUNCES NEW SOFTWARE RELEASE FOR
ONEWORLD 5000 COMMUNICATIONS SERVERS
SUNNYVALE, Calif., - November 19, 1998 - OneWorld Systems,(TM) Inc.
(Nasdaq: OWLD) today announced a new software release for its OneWorld(R)
5000 communications server product family. New features include support for
Macintosh-centric networks and enhancements to GlobalFax(TM) fax software,
support for fax billing codes, and a new Configuration Wizard. OneWorld
5000 software release Version 1.6 is free to registered users of the
OneWorld 5000 family of communications servers and will be available from
value-added resellers or directly from the company beginning Friday,
November 20, 1998.
OneWorld 5000 Server Now Supports Macintosh-centric Networks
The OneWorld 5000 is the only communications server that offers Internet
routing, remote access, send fax, and receive fax in a single product. With
the new OneWorld 5000 Version 1.6 software release, Macintosh-centric
networks can...
[NPL] Simply Collaborate for FileMaker Pro
NeoNotion Introduces Simply Collaborate for FileMaker Pro
Web-Based Forum Discussion Application Brings Group Collaboration to
FileMaker Pro Users
Burke, VA --November 11, 1998--NeoNotion announced today the release of
Simply Collaborate, a web-based group collaboration application for
FileMaker Pro. Simply Collaborate is a group communication tool that
enables your organization to have on-line collaborative discussions. Using
a web browser, people write messages to an open forum for others to read
and reply.
"It is an ideal tool to encourage collaboration within your organization.
Simply Collaborate can be used to hold virtual meetings, create a
knowledge-base and improve communication," notes John Skowlund, NeoNotion
business partner. "By collaborating, your organization will share ideas,
discover solutions and learn from experience."
Simply Collaborate organizes messages in expandable discussion threads for
organized viewing. With a dual frame web browser interface, navigating...
[NPL] "Load Time Check" Web Maintenance Tool
For Immediate Release
Dont Lose Another Visitor to Your Site Because of Slow Load Times
NetMechanics New FREE Service Load Time Check Helps Web Pages Load Fast
Huntsville, AL -- NetMechanic (www.netmechanic.com), a leading web site
maintenance service, has just announced the launch of a new FREE service
that will prevent web sites from losing visitors due to slow loading web
pages. NetMechanic Load Time Check will search the pages of a web site to
find HTML, images, multimedia plug-ins, and other objects with extremely
long load times and alert the webmaster with a full report including advice
on how to remedy problem areas. Unlike other fee based services,
NetMechanic Load Time Check also offers free advice on how to improve the
rendering time, that is, the time it takes for the browser to display the
finished web page.
This is an exceptional service that were offering at no charge, said Tom
Dahm, Manager of NetMechanic. Thousands of dollars are spent on
cutting-edge graphic design,...
[NPL] Macworld Expo - New Pavilions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MACWORLD Expo/San Francisco adds NetInnovators and Consumer Showcase to
Special Interest Environments
MACWORLD Expo also to feature Corporate Buyers Alliance, connecting
exhibitors with corporate buyers
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 18, 1998 MACWORLD Expo/San Francisco 99, Jan. 4 -- 8
at the Moscone Convention Center, will feature two new "Special Interest
Environments" geared to consumers, network administrators, web developers
and gaming aficionados, IDG Expo Management Co., producers of the show,
announced today.
"Net Innovators" and "Consumer Showcase," which includes the Macintosh
Gaming Championship and Exhibits, will appear for the first time on the
show floor alongside other successful and long-running MACWORLD Expo/San
Francisco special interest areas, such as: "Developer Central," the
"Education District," "Business Solutions," "Extensions Workshop for
Creative Content," "Digital Media Studio Featuring QuickTime," and
"Digital Art Gallery."
"The Special Interest...
[NPL] CDFinder 2.5
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CDFINDER 2.5 RELEASED
November 18, 1998, Johannesberg, Germany The author today announced the
immediate availability of version 2.5 of CDFinder, the popular shareware
disk catalog tool for the Macintosh.
The new version is free for all registered owners of CDFinder and can be
obtained from the CDFinder-Homepage
(http://people.frankfurt.netsurf.de/nmd/). A single user license is $15,
multi user licenses are available .
CDFinder is a very fast and powerful tool to create catalog files of your
hard disks, floppies, ZIP's and anything else that spins. It has a great
user interface and very useful search functions. CDFinder supports
drag&drop and requires at least a 68020 or PowerPC CPU. While System 7 is
required, CDFinder is also fully compatible to MacOS 8.5. A special feature
is the multi-lingual user interface
(German/French/English/Italian/Swedish).
New features in CDFinder 2.5:
- It is now possible to select more than a single item at once in the list...
[NPL] Sonnet G3 Upgrade Compatibility
G3 UPGRADE CARD COMPATIBILITY
A recent MacWeek article brought focus to what has been, for some, a
suspicion of compatibility problems between PowerPC G3 (750) processor
upgrade cards and the ROMs in PowerPC 601/604/604e-based systems. We
feel this story rightfully identified one potential for incompatibility,
but did
not adequately address Sonnet's superior approach to compatibility
assurance. We would like to shed additional light on this topic and make sure
that our customers understand what steps Sonnet takes early in the
development of our Crescendo G3 products to insure compatibility.
Sonnet Capability
It is worth establishing Sonnet's credibility in this matter as a preface
to the
discussion. Sonnet had been designing and manufacturing its own upgrade
cards for 12 years. Sonnet's staff includes the former director of hardware
engineering at DayStar Digital, the former director of software engineering
at Applied Engineering, and engineers for the Macintosh 604e multiprocessor...
[MD1] ClibPDF - ANSI C Source Library for Direct PDF Generation
From: "Isamu Ohzawa" (io@fastio.com)
Subject: [ANN] ClibPDF - ANSI C Source Library for Direct PDF Generation
We, at FastIO Systems, are pleased to announce the availability of ClibPDF:
an ANSI C Source Library for Direct PDF Generation.
PDF (Portable Document Format) will be the native graphics format for the
upcoming MacOS X. While we wait for its arrival, you can start creating PDF
(Acrobat) files programatically using ClibPDF.
For details and downloading of ClibPDF, visit our web site,
http://www.fastio.com/
## What is ClibPDF
ClibPDF is a library of ANSI C functions, distributed in source form, for
creating PDF (Acrobat) files directly via C language programs without
relying on any Adobe Acrobat tools and related products. It is suitable for
fast dynamic PDF Web page generation in response to user input and
real-time data, and also for implementing publication-quality graph
plotting for both on-screen viewing and printing in any custom application.
Since there is minimal platform...
[NPL] FileMaker Pro Programming Mailing List
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
FileMaker Pro Programming Mailing List Provides Developer Level
Peer-to-Peer Support.
A long term freeware developer of FileMaker Pro support utilities created a
moderated, low traffic mailing list for people of various programming
experience to share their knowledge.
Since it's intial creation in early July, it has acquired a list of over
100 programmers who use FileMaker Pro.
This mailing list is meant primarily as a learning tool for writing code
for use with FileMaker Pro. The primary focus is writing in C for the
purpose of External Function Plug-in creation, but may include other things
like using AppleScript with FileMaker Pro.
This list is for any level of programming experience, and filters out
anything not related to programming and FMP. You won't be getting any
emails of someone hocking their new product.
How to subscribe and unsubscribe:
The list is handled by a professional third-party mailing list service
named "Listbot" (www.listbot.com)....
[NPL] Microtech's USB to SCSI Converter
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Comdex Fall - Booth #L 7128
Microtech Announces USB to SCSI Converter. Low cost connectivity solution
brings flexibility to iMac owners.
COMDEX - Las Vegas, NV - November 16, 1998 -- Microtech International
announced today that they will manufacture and ship a converter cable that
allows SCSI storage devices to be connected to a standard USB port. The
Microtech Xpress USB is a USB to SCSI Converter which targets the hundreds
of thousands of new iMac owners who may own older SCSI peripherals, such as
hard drives, SyQuest, CD-ROM, or Iomega Zip and Jaz cartridge drives.
With an MSRP of just $79, the USB to SCSI converter is an affordable
solution, filling a void created by the connectivity limitations of the
iMac. "The iMac is exclusively configured with a USB port for peripheral
devices and does not allow SCSI connectivity." said Al Conte, Director of
Digital Imaging products at Microtech. "While some manufacturers are
offering USB compatible products, the...
[NPL] X-Cal and X-Cal-Multi WSAPI Plug-ins
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Damon Myers
info@calendarserve.com
http://www.calendarserve.com/
X-Cal and X-Cal-Multi Now Available
November 16, 1998 - CalendarServe has announced the release of X-Cal v1.0.3
and X-Cal-Multi v1.0.2e, its high-performance calendar plug-ins for WSAPI
compatible Macintosh webservers.
X-Cal-Multi is designed specifically for Web Presence Providers and
Educational or Corporate Webmasters who wish to set up multiple,
independent calendars.
X-Cal offers webmasters an inexpensive way to add a single interactive
calendar to their website.
Both X-Cal and X-Cal-Multi offer a combination of price, performance,
features, and ease of use that put them it in a class by themselves. They
are, in fact, the only calendar web-server plug-ins available for the
Macintosh platform.
Features Include:
* 100% browser-based administration for simple administrative
management.
* Numerous display formats.
* Templates for customized calendars consistent with your or your...
[NPL] www.LostPassword.com For Password Utilities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Dmitry Sumin
Passware
+7 (095) 768-7985
(202) 478-0752 (Fax)
mailto:sumin@lostpassword.com
http://www.lostpassword.com
Lost the Password? Find it at www.LostPassword.com
New Password-Recovery-Dedicated Web Site Rapidly Becoming Overall Internet Hit
November 17, 1998 (INB) -- http://www.lostpassword.com by Passware is the
new, easy URL for every PC user to remember. The site features a unique
collection of advanced utilities to gain access to the password-protected
files of most popular Microsoft programs.
With forgotten or lost passwords occurring often, it's no surprise the site
experiences thousands of hits every day, and the traffic is increasing
steadily. The site is updated frequently, as enhancements and new products
are announced almost every month.
Visitors to http://www.lostpassword.com find password recovery software for:
o Microsoft Word files (.doc)
o Microsoft Excel files (.xls)
o Microsoft Exchange and Outlook e-mail contacts files (.pst)
o...
[NPL] Analog Helper 1.0
Sig Software is proud to announce Analog Helper 1.0 for Mac.
Analog Helper is a graphical configuration tool for Analog 3, which is a
free program to analyse the logfiles from your web server. Analog Helper
lets you control and preview the results of hundreds of settings.
Analog Helper can import your old .cfg files and allows multiple analysis
configurations to be maintained. It can also automatically create multiple
reports based on specified time periods.
More details, screenshots, and the download are at :
http://www.sigsoftware.com/analoghelper/
Thank you,
Gideon Greenspan
Sig Software
gdg@sigsoftware.com
http://www.sigsoftware.com/
[NPL] KlepSig 1.1 Released
From: Scott J. Kleper (klephacks@kagi.com)
KlepHacks Shareware is pleased to announce that version 1.1 of KlepSig is
now available. KlepSig is a plugin for Eudora that randomly picks a
signature from a folder of text files. The new version fixes an
incompatibility with Internet Config and no longer relies on any other
plugins to work.
The shareware version of KlepSig choose from up to 3 signatures. For a $5
registration fee, users can purchase the registered version with support
as
many files as the MacOS allows in a single folder.
KlepSig 1.1 can be downloaded from:
http://www.printerport.com/klephacks/
Scott J. Kleper klep@cs.stanford.edu
President, KlepHacks Shareware klephacks@kagi.com
Associate Editor, The Kleper Report kdp@printerport.com
[MD1] Rainbow SentinelExpress 2.0 for ELD and ESD
RAINBOW TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES SENTINELEXPRESS 2.0 FOR SOFTWARE PURCHASING
AND ACTIVATION OVER THE INTERNET
Las Vegas, NV, COMDEX (#S2666), November 17, 1998 - Rainbow Technologies,
Inc. (NASDAQ: RNBO), a leader in high performance security solutions for
the Internet and electronic commerce, today announced the release of
SentinelExpress 2.0, an E-commerce tool for developers, providing secure
software distribution and license activation via the Internet.
SentinelExpress 2.0 combines Electronic Software Distribution (ESD) and
Electronic License Distribution (ELD) with the security and flexibility of
License Manager technology. Developers can securely distribute demos and
licensed applications over the Internet with SentinelExpress, and
automatically generate/activate software licenses from their web site.
Combined with SentinelLM-Shell, SentinelExpress offers an easy to
implement, low cost ESD solution for developers looking to get on-line
quickly to sell their software.
"Rainbow...
[NPL] WebSTAR 3.0.2 Update
StarNine Technology, Inc. is pleased to announce the release a of WebSTAR
3.0.2, a free upgrade for WebSTAR 3 users. This update offers a number of
fixes and enhancements to the current feature set including improved FTP
and MacBinary compatibility, work-arounds for Open Transport memory leaks
on PowerPC machines, data cache fixes to prevent files from being held
"open" and various SSI improvements, among others. In addition, WebSTAR
3.0.2 adds support for FTP uploading of MacBinary III files and implements
the new multi-vendor standard Virtual Domain Manager API (VDMAPI) that
allows Plug-Ins to configure and set various virtual host related
information.
We encourage all WebSTAR 3.0.x customers to upgrade to WebSTAR 3.0.2 using
one of the following archives:
WebSTAR 3.0.2 Updater (updates all previous versions of WebSTAR 3,
including WebSTAR/SSL, to version 3.0.2) - 12.6 MB
(http://www.starnine.com/webstar/webstarupdates.html)
WebSTAR 3.0.2 Active Installer (contains only the main...
[NPL] Dantz Certifies Internet Backup Site
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press contact:
Kerry MacInnes
Director, Marketing Communications
kerry_macinnes@dantz.com
925.253.3035
IBS Program contact:
Jenny Shelby King
International Sales Coordinator
jenny@dantz.com
925.253.3077
DANTZ ANNOUNCES NEW CERTIFIED INTERNET BACKUP SITE
ORINDA, CANovember 16, 1998Dantz Development Corporation and Committed to
Memory, LLC of Novato, CA have announced a strategic alliance under which
Committed To Memory will provide Internet backup storage space as a Dantz
certified Internet Backup Site. The combination of Dantzs award-winning
software, Retrospect, and Committed To Memorys Internet service provides
users with a complete and automatic Internet backup solution.
New Retrospect 4.1 allows data to be stored on FTP sites via the Internet.
Using Retrospects EasyScript feature, users can create backup routines
that automatically copy their important files to a secured server via the
Internet. Because the backups run on a schedule established by the user,...
[MD1] CodeBuilder 1.1
Contact: Anita Holmgren
Phone: 805-963-6983
FAX: 805-962-8202
E-mail: anita@tenon.com
http://www.tenon.com/
Tenon Enhances CodeBuilder - UNIX Tools for Mac
Powerful Software Development Toolsuite Available for all Power Macs
Santa Barbara, CA -- Today, Tenon Intersystems began shipping an enhanced
version of MachTen CodeBuilder, a cross-platform toolsuite for Power Mac.
The new CodeBuilder 1.1 release includes updated UNIX and X software
development tools, web development tools, a Java development environment,
and enhanced performance. In contrast to other UNIX tools for Macintosh,
CodeBuilder runs in conjunction with MacOS and MacOS applications and is
supported on all Power Macs, including iMacs and G3 PowerBooks. This
inexpensive package will give users a preview of the development
capabilities that will soon be available with MacOS X Server.
MachTen CodeBuilder includes a native fast file system, an enhanced suite
of UNIX software development tools based on the latest GNU (gcc 2....
[MD1] Rainbow Add USB Support to Sentinel Line
RAINBOW TECHNOLOGIES ADDS USB SUPPORT FOR
PC AND MACINTOSH SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS TO SENTINEL LINE
Las Vegas, NV, COMDEX (#S2666), November 17, 1998 - Rainbow Technologies,
Inc. (NASDAQ: RNBO), a leader in high performance security solutions, today
announced the availability of SentinelSuperPro-USB and SentinelEve3-USB
software protection keys for PC and Apple Macintosh software developers.
These hardware keys plug into the Universal Serial Bus (USB) port on PCs
and the new Apple iMac product line, providing developers with the highest
level of software protection.
"Software developers will enjoy the smaller size of the USB devices, and
the Plug and Play features," says Norm Denton, senior vice president of
Rainbow's Sentinel Business Unit. "The new USB keys offer developers the
same functionality they've relied upon in Rainbow's parallel port and ADB
devices." In addition to eliminating software piracy, Rainbow's USB keys
can also be used as authentication or access control devices. A...
[MD1] SuperCard Server, Avail in Italy
Incwell Expands Distribution of SuperCard Products in Italy, Announce
Server Edition
Chandler, Arizona - November 16, 1998. Chandler, Arizona-based Incwell DMG
Ltd, a provider of high end multimedia and web authoring development tools,
announced availability of its products in Italy through Gorizia, Italy
based Active Software.
"We at Incwell are excited about our new relationship with Active Software.
They are positioned well in the Italian marketplace and well understand the
Macintosh revival started by the iMac," said Keith B. Shaw, CEO of Incwell
DMG, Ltd.
At the direction of Proactive International, LLC, an international channel
agency, Incwell DMG, Ltd entered the exclusive distribution agreement with
Active Software. Active Software will assume all sales, marketing and
support of Incwell products in Italy. Livio Valdemarin, a well-known
high-technology Italian entrepreneur, founded Active Software.
SuperCard 3.5.1, released recently, supports Macintosh 8.5 system
enhancements,...
[NPL] FileMaker Plug-in Talk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Troi Automatisering starts FileMaker Plug-in Talk mailing list.
Alphen a/d Rijn, The Netherlands, November 16, 1998--Troi Automatisering
today announced the creation of a new email based mailing list:
FileMaker Plug-in Talk
This is a discussion list for all matters regarding FileMaker Pro plug-ins
and other extensions. If you have a question regarding the use of plug-ins
with FileMaker Pro or want to stay informed on the exciting developments of
plug-ins you should subscribe to this (not moderated) list.
Peter Baanen, company president, states that "Although Troi Automatisering
hosts and supports this list, the discussion is not limited to Troi
plug-ins. This list is intended to be a source of information for all
FileMaker plug-ins".
How to Subscribe/Unsubscribe
Subscribe by sending this email:
(mailto:plug-list-request@troi.com?subject=subscribe). You may also
subscribe by simply sending an email message using your regular mail client
with the words "...
[NPL] Director 7 Shockwave Internet Studio
For more information contact: For Immediate Release
Macromedia Macromedia
Andrea Coffey Kirsten Armstrong
andrea@macromedia.com kirsten@macromedia.com
(415) 252-2260 (415) 252-4088
MACROMEDIA UNVEILS DIRECTOR 7 SHOCKWAVE INTERNET STUDIO AND NEW SHOCKWAVE 7
Major Upgrade to the Premier Tool for Creating and Delivering Powerful
Multimedia Enables Richer, More Compelling Web Experiences
San Francisco, Calif. November 16, 1998 - Macromedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: MACR)
today announced Director 7 Shockwave Internet Studio, a major upgrade to
the companys flagship authoring software. The established standard for
creating and delivering powerful multimedia, Macromedia Director is
re-architected for the Internet, enabling developers to build the most
engaging, entertaining Websites possible. The company also debuted
Shockwave 7, a major new release of the popular Web interactive multimedia
player. Optimized for speed and ease of use, Shockwave 7 provides the
fastest, most...
[NPL] HTMLEdit - Yellow Box HTML editor
The 7th part in the HTMLEdit series is now available on Stepwise.
In this article, we show how to support drag and drop of color swatches to
add color tags to your HTML.
http://www.stepwise.com/
HTMLEdit is an Yellow Box HTML editor application that is being constructed
and extended over a period of articles. When completed, it will support
multiple documents, drag and drop, previewing, undo and redo, find, user
preferences, templates and more.
The source that accompanies each article is available from our FTP server.
Article 1: Working with NSDocument - A Practical Primer Building the basic
application.
Article 2: Adding Drag and Drop and Previewing to HTMLEdit Adding the
ability to accept links that are dragged and dropped from other
applications (most notably OmniWeb) and the option of previewing your HTML
in OmniWeb.
Article 3: Using the new unified NSTextView Pasteboard API for
drag-and-drop Backtracking slightly, and explaining some of the
implementation choices so far.
Article...
[MD1] VOODOO Supports Alpha Text Editor
PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UNI SOFTWARE PLUS GmbH
Softwarepark Hagenberg
A-4323 Hagenberg
AUSTRIA
phone: +43 (7236) 3338-82
fax: +43 (7236) 3338-30
email: voodoo@unisoft.co.at
www: http://www.unisoft.co.at/products/voodoo.html
Subject: VOODOO version control tool integrates with text editor Alpha
Hagenberg, AUSTRIA, November-16-1998, UNI SOFTWARE PLUS GmbH is pleased to
announce the availability of an integration between the company's
award-winning version control tool VOOODOO and the text editor Alpha.
Like with the already existing integrations with CodeWarrior and BBEdit,
the new integraton with Alpha offers full access to everyday version
control tasks from directly inside the host application.
"We are very happy about this new integration with Alpha. It is a next step
after already existing integration with CodeWarrior and BBEdit, and
demonstrates that VOODOO continues to become THE version control standard
for Macintosh computers for programming projects as well...
[NPL] PlanetUplink Includes Linux
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Mary A. Carson, Corp. Sales Manager
Planet Computer
910 16th Street, Suite 624
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 825-1778
mailto:mary@planetuplink.com
http://www.Planet-computer.com
Linux Included in PlanetUplink Expansion
November 13, 1998 (INB) -- Planet Computer nationally unveiled their newest
business solution, PlanetUplink, on October 30.
PlanetUplink IBN (Internet Based Network) allows businesses to gain access
to and share virtually any application or database simultaneously (real
time) on almost any computer from their remote and multiple offices,
globally, via the Internet.
This week, Planet Computer announced the expansion of PlanetUplink to
support Linux (server and client), in addition to the currently supported
Macintosh, OS/2, UNIX (Solaris/Sparc, Solaris/x86, SGI, IBM, SCO, HP/UX,
DEC, SunOS), Windows (Win95, NT, Windows CE, Win3.x), DOS and Java.
CEO of Planet Computer, Cori Fountain states, "We are very proud to add
Linux to PlanetUplink. This...
[NPL] UpdateAgent 3.0
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT Rio Sabadicci
rio@insidersoftware.com
760-804-9900
INSIDER UPDATEAGENT SETS NEW STANDARD FOR UPDATE DOWNLOADING POWER
Five-Mouse Rated Utility Adds Flexible, Powerful Controls and New User
Interface
November 12, 1998 [Carlsbad, CA] Insider Software today announced the
immediate availability of Insider UpdateAgent 3.0, the five-mouse-rated
Macintosh software-update utility formerly known as Insider Updates. The
new release adds many unique features and sports a new interface that
delivers unrivaled control of the updater selection and downloading process.
NEW, UNPARALLELED FILE SELECTION
After UpdateAgent 3.0 automatically scans a system's drives, it displays a
list of programs that it can update. Standard Macintosh disclosure
triangles provide users with the date the updater was created and a precise
summary of each updater's features. For each application, users can specify
which files are to be downloaded. Users can also block the downloading of
all...
[NPL] Ultimate Web ISP List
Contact:
Kristi Kosloske/Jennifer Stonebreaker
847/253-6600
For Immediate Release
Sumo, Inc. Announces the Launch of Ultimate Web ISP List, the only list
with verified ISP information
www.webisplist.comThe Ultimate Guide to Internet Service Providers
Sunrise, FL - Sumo, Inc. a leader in niche Internet directories, announces
the launch of yet another valuable Internet resource, the Ultimate Web ISP
List (www.webisplist.com). The new site provides users with a detailed
directory of Internet Service Providers with a powerful database searchable
by specific criteria. In addition the site offers a "Top Ten List" of
leading ISP's as voted on by the public, monthly reviews, ISP opinion
polls, related resources, articles, and more.
"The Ultimate Web ISP List is another step in our commitment to bring order
to the Internet," said Jonathan Caputo, President and CEO of Sumo, Inc.
"Our goal is to provide the public with the information necessary to make
informed decisions that will better the way...
[NPL] iShell Unleashes the Internet and QuickTime 3
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Amy Bonetti
Principal
Big Mouth Communications
415-837-1900
abonetti@aol.com
iShell Frees Interactive Media Creators
Unleashes the Power of Internet and QuickTime 3
San Francisco, CA. -- November 10, 1998 -- Tribeworks, Inc. today announced
a revolutionary approach to media creation and delivery with iShell, a
digital media suite that offers creators of interactive digital content an
unprecedented level of freedom and complete control over application
delivery.
iShell enables creation of interactive media-rich applications without
writing code. Creative professionals are free to specify exactly how users
interact with content at every level. iShell also provides a powerful
environment for programmers to extend the capabilities of the system
without impeding the content development process.
"With iShell, interactive media creators are limited only by their
imagination, not by their programming skills," said Duncan Kennedy,
president and CEO of...
[MD1] Stone Design Ships CREATER 5.0 for OpenStep/RDR2
For Immediate Release
For more information, please contact:
Katie Graunke
505-345-4800
Stone Design Ships C R E A T E (tm) 5.0
For OpenStep and Rhapsody Developer Release 2
Albuquerque, NM - November 12, 1998 - Longtime OpenStep and Yellow Box
developers, Stone Design, announced that Create 5, the powerful draw studio
and web page maker has shipped for OpenStep and Rhapsody Developer Release
2 today. This release incorporates numerous new features on the much
imitated but never duplicated Create.
Create is the all-in-one drawing and web page production application that
has been shipping for NeXTSTEP/OpenStep for over 9 years. Create has the
power and features that graphic designers need to make professional web
pages, flyers, letterheads and much more. The Stone Design web site, which
was fabricated in Create, shows off the range and power of this application.
Create lists for $695, but is specially priced to move at $249, and
includes the web animation making tool, GIFfun. Also...
[NPL] Macintosh Training Statistics
From: aain@visi.net (J.J.Davies)
PRESS RELEASE - For Immediate Release
Macintosh Training Statistics
We have just published the results of our most recent online survey that
provides statistics relating to the Macintosh training industry. This
survey addresses the following questions:
What percentage of respondents have ever taken a Macintosh class?
How many classes have you attended?
How would you rate the quality of training received?
How long has it been since your last class?
What form of computer training do you use most often to learn new
software?
Survey results can be viewed at:
http://www.cyphernet.com/amt/stats/index.html
The Association of Macintosh Trainers (AMT) is an international network of
hundreds of Apple Macintosh computer trainers, consultants, instructors and
educators, representing over 20 nations. AMT was formed to make Macintosh
computer support easily accessible to end users worldwide, while working to
improve upon the quality of...
[NPL] eCommerce Solutions Seminar
Effective eCommerce Solutions Seminar
Technology leaders join forces to make your online store an outright success
Live Picture, Intel, iXL, Oracle, Sun, Internet World, Intershop, and Umax
invite you to see how easy it is to profit from the unlimited shelf space
of the World Wide Web. From storefront to back office, we'll show how to
build or improve your eCommerce Web site and maximize your return on
investment.
To register for this FREE seminar:
go to http://www.livepicture.com or call 1-877-424-2832
At this seminar, you will:
* See how eCommerce can help your business grow
* Learn about powerful solutions for presenting products in a rich,
high-quality environment
* Zoom in for a closer look(tm) at some of the most exciting, rich media
commerce sites on the Web
* Understand the entire workflow and elements required to implement your
own highly successful online store
Who should attend?
Anyone who wants to know more about building world-class eCommerce sites
that generate results....
[NPL] Royalty Free Music
For Immediate Release
November 12 1998
Internet - Sound Selling from MacSourcery
It just got cheaper to buy royalty-free music - thanks to the Internet.
MacSourcery, a San Diego based media-software producer reduced its product
pricing today, attributing the cost reduction to the effectiveness of
marketing and selling online.
Company President John Pattenden, says the Internet has made it possible
for his company to easily reach more potential customers, resulting in
higher market penetration and reduced marketing costs.
"The Internet has made it possible to promote and sell directly online. The
lower cost of online sales has allowed MacSourcery to cut the price of its
MusiCopia series of royalty-free music to $99.
The MacSourcery WEB site (www.macsourcery.com) features CD quality snippets
from MusiCopia enabling customers to hear the music on line.
Described by Music and Computers magazine as having 'an innovative (music)
browser..with expert playing throughout', MusiCopia is...