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Sep 18
[MD1] Java 1.1.3 for CodeWarrior Pro Beta Update
From: MWRon@metrowerks.com (MW Ron) Subject: [ANN] Java 1.1.3 Beta Update available CodeWarriors, There is a release of the Java 1.1.3 for CodeWarrior Pro Beta Update available now or soon for downloading from http://www.metrowerks.com/tools/software/updates/ or ftp://ftp.metrowerks.com/pub/updates/ ftp://ftp2.metrowerks.com/pub/updates/ If you are connecting from europe, you may want to try the mirror at: (ftp://ftp.promo.de/pub/Metrowerks/mirror/updates/) Java 1.1.3 for CodeWarrior Pro Public Beta Released on 09/16/1997 This patch adds Java 1.1.3 support to the Java tools supplied with CodeWarrior Pro 1 for Mac OS. This version is a PUBLIC BETA. Download Update (7065k)
Sep 17
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Guerrino De Luca Resigns from Apple Cupertino, Calif.--Sept. 17, 1997--Apple Computer, Inc, today announced that Guerrino De Luca, Apple's executive vice president of Marketing has resigned from the Company. De Luca was in that position since February 1997. "This is a personal decision which does not reflect my assessment of the Company's prospects," said De Luca. "We are seeing a lot of changes at Apple, and I'm confident that Apple will shine again." Apple Computer, Inc. ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II, and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Apple is now recommitted to its original mission - to bring the best personal computing products and support to students, educators, designers, scientists, engineers, businesspersons and consumers in over 140 countries around the world. Contacts: Katie Cotton Apple Computer, Inc. (408) 974-7269 email: katiec@apple.com
Sep 17
[MD1] Macworld and MacTech Team Up on Awards
JOINT RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Macworld and MacTech Team Up on Awards SAN FRANCISCO, CA and WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA -- SEPTEMBER 17, 1997 -- Joining together to recognize the industry's finest, Macworld Magazine and MacTech Magazine have agreed to jointly present a new set of awards for Macintosh developer tools. Macworld Magazine, which now incorporates MacUser Magazine, will also give out about 30 awards for best products in a variety of Mac product and technology categories. The event will take place at the annual Editors Choice Awards (Eddies) ceremony in January at the Macworld Expo. Macworld and MacTech will present four awards for best Macintosh development tools. Winners will be chosen by MacTech editors and contributors based upon such factors as innovation, design, versatility, contributions within the industry's current standards, and impact upon the developer community. Submissions for these awards should be sent via email with product name and description, contact...
Sep 16
[MD1] Visual Basic to Java Converter
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VB2Java offers Effortless Translations of Visual Basic programs to Java for $89 HICKSVILLE, NY - September 16, 1997 - PowerBBS Computing, which already produces the only Delphi to Java converter, has leveraged its technology to enter the Visual Basic to Java market. VB2Java allows Visual Basic programmers to effortlessly create Applets or Applications, directly from their Visual Basic code. No additional configuration for Java output is necessary. While other products in the VB2Java market require the user to define the Java compatible data type to use for VB variants (variables that can change types), VB2Java automatically handles variants with its internal variant data type that ships with the product. In addition, it can automatically create variables from variables that are used in Visual Basic program which have not been defined with the DIM statement. VB2Java supports global variables, user defined data type structures, as well as complete conversion of VB...
Sep 16
[MD1] Stone's Homecoming Sale
For immediate release Stone Design Announces "Homecoming Sale" September 16, 1997 - Albuquerque, New Mexico - Stone Design announced today the "Homecoming" Sale on its suite of NEXTSTEP software, which runs on NEXTSTEP and OpenStep MACH. In response to the placement of Steve Jobs as interim CEO at Apple Computer, and the return of Stone Design to the Macintosh software community, we wished to honor the pioneers who were early adopters of this next millennial technology with some awesome prices. The StoneWare suite consists of DataPhile(TM), the multi-media, easy to use database manager, Create(TM), THE powerful graphics package, 3DReality(TM), a 3D modeler and renderer, and CheckSum(TM), a check writer and finance manager. A bundle of all of these Stone Design applications for NEXTSTEP is now available for only $199, a very special deal. These apps originally listed for $1,979. This bundle includes DataPhile 3.1, Create 3.1, 3D Reality 2.1 and CheckSum 2.0. All of the licenses will be...
Sep 16
[MD1] MICRO PLANNER X-Pert - Version 3.0
MICRO PLANNING TO RELEASE MICRO PLANNER X-PERT VERSION 3.0 Sophisticated Project Management Software for the Macintosh, Sun Solaris, HP and Windows 3.x, 95, NT Denver, CO -- Micro Planning International (MPI) today announced the latest version of their powerful project management software for the Macintosh and Windows 3.x, 95, NT: MICRO PLANNER X-Pert - Version 3.0. The latest release offers added features and enhancements such as: unlimited capacities, multiple work breakdown structures, shared project components, enterprise-wide resource leveling, a new source code, detailed archiving and much more. These features, combined with direct file open compatibility, allow project managers to model the project organization and create meaningful, successful project plans. This next generation of software will give customers a durable, flexible and powerful project management tool and a strong foundation for success. The new versions are scheduled to ship in December 1997. MICRO PLANNER X-...
Sep 16
[MD1] Jobs Interim CEO
Apple Names Steve Jobs Interim CEO Cupertino, Calif.--Sept. 16, 1997--At its first regularly scheduled meeting last week, Apple's new Board of Directors formalized the role of Steve Jobs by naming him interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company until a new CEO is named. At this meeting, the Board of Directors also met with its executive recruiter, John Thompson of Heidrick & Struggles, to review the status of its search for a CEO. The Board expects that a new CEO will be named before the end of the year. Jobs, Apple's co-founder and newly appointed member of the Board, has been serving as an advisor to Apple's Board and executive management team for several months. Apple Computer, Inc. ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II, and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Apple is now recommitted to its original mission - to bring the best personal computing products and support to students, educators, designers, scientists...
Sep 15
[MD1] MHA Event Mgmt Becomes IDG Affiliate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MHA Event Management To Become IDG Affiliate IDG Expo Management to continue producing IDG's market-leading IT events, develop additional world-class information shows BOSTON, September 15, 1997 - MHA Event Management and International Data Group today announced a new development in their long-standing and successful relationship. Effective immediately, MHA will become an IDG affiliate and assume the IDG name, it was announced by MHA CEO Mike Hallal and President David B. Egan. Under the agreement, MHA will be known as IDG Expo Management Company. The company will continue to produce leading IDG-branded information events, including the MACWORLD Expos, ComNet, the Telecommuting & Home Office Exposition & Conference (THOE) and E3 - the Electronic Entertainment Exposition. "We are excited about becoming an IDG affiliate," said Mike Hallal. "This agreement enhances the long-standing strategic alliance between the two companies and creates one point of...
Sep 14
[MD1] A different perspective
To all, Don Crabb has a well written article at: (http://www.abbottsys.com/dondirect.html) that gives a very different perspective on the licensing issue and Apple. Now that the industry knows what's going on with licensing, it's time to move forward with what plans that make sense for your own company. Check out his article -- so that you are making balanced decisions. MacDev-1 Staff
Sep 13
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From: jesjones@halcyon.com (Jesse Jones) Subject: [ANN] Raven 1.2 (Mac C++ framework) This file contains the source for Raven 1.2 a new C++ framework for Macintosh programming. Raven is similar to PowerPlant and MacApp but takes full advantage of newer C++ features, has a more modular structure, and makes extensive use of programming by contract. Like ODF and MacApp Raven makes extensive use of multiple inheritance by means of mixin classes. Raven also uses the standard C++ classes wherever possible, including the string class, the standard exception classes, and STL. Raven also makes use of template classes and RTTI. Raven is divided into four layers: Foundation, Core, Application, and Esoterica. Each layer is composed of a number of packages. For example the Core layer has a Files package containing classes to manage things like reading/writing a file, iterating over files, accessing the Desktop Manager, and CustomGetFile and CustomPutFile. The Foundation layer contains low level...
Sep 12
[MD1] QuickTime 3.0 Receives Industry Awards
Apple's QuickTime 3.0 Receives Industry Awards Videography Magazine Recognizes Technology with Two Top Awards CUPERTINO, Calif.--Sept. 12, 1997--Apple Computer, Inc. today announced that QuickTime 3.0, the latest release of the Company's industry-standard digital media system software for Windows and Mac OS, has received several product and technology awards from computer industry press and user groups. Videography magazine recently granted QuickTime 3.0 two top honors--the first annual Open Studio Interoperability Award, presented at the SIGGRAPH tradeshow in August, and the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) '97 Editors' Choice Award. According to Videography, the Open Studio Interoperability Award is given to a new product that "most significantly enhances the sharing of digital media in professional studio environments." The NAB Editors' Choice Award is for products "that deliver new capabilities, or substantially improve the state-of-the-art in an existing product...
Sep 12
[MD1] Interactive Exhibit Hall for the Database Industry
For Immediate Release Barry & Associates Announces the Start of the 1997 Online Database Derby Web event creates the first interactive exhibit hall for the database industry on the Internet Burnsville, Minnesota -- September 12, 1997 -- Barry & Associates today announced the start of the first phase of the 1997 Online Database Derby. The Derby is the first Internet event of its type for the database industry. The Derby, which features database vendors developing an assigned application, is fashioned after a trade show with a development event, an exhibit hall, and ways to win prizes. All Derby activity, however, occurs on the Internet. The Online Database Derby has been organized by Doug Barry of Barry & Associates, with sponsorship from IDX Systems Corporation, developer of the Derby database, Distributed Object Computing Magazine and Database Programming and Design. According to Doug Barry, "The database market is full of hype and confusion. The Online Database Derby is...
Sep 12
[MD1] PowerTools signs agreement with Be
PowerTools signs license agreement with BeOS PowerTools announced today that they have completed a license agreement with BeOS. PowerTools will be shipping all infiniti T2 and X-Factor PPC computers with BeOS starting on Sept. 22, 1997. "We elected to include the BeOS with our systems due to the recent increase in interest and requests from our valued customers." said Victor Wong, CEO, PowerTools. "With the current events that are being played out in the MacOS arena, many people feel that BeOS may be a viable solution and their OS of choice in the near future. We are not here to play side, we are here to give the people what they want." Existing owners of PowerTools computers can obtain the BeOS free of charge. There will be a $9.95 shipping and handling charge. Contact: Victor Wong CEO, PowerTools 4544 S. Lamar Blvd. Suite 101 Austin, Texas 78745 United States, Planet Earth Tel: 512-891-0646 ext. 360 Fax: 512-476-6399 url: www.pwrtools.com
Sep 12
[MD1] PowerTools signs OEM agreement with UMAX
PowerTools signs OEM agreement with UMAX Taiwan PowerTools announced today that it has signed an OEM agreement with UMAX of Taiwan. Within the agreement, PowerTools will be given the rights to purchase hardware products to be integrated into existing PowerTools technologies. "We felt that it was necessary for us to work together with UMAX to gain additional products and support for our valued customers," says Victor Wong, CEO, PowerTools. "Having multiple sources for some of our core products will allow us to be more flexible and stable. This will ensure that PowerTools will continue to be able to provide quality products for the Macintosh community for a very long time." In reference to their existing license with Motorola, Wong says, "We have not been asked to give up the license, nor has Motorola offered to buy it back from us. They tell us that they will continue to ship products and provide support to us for quite a while longer." Contact: Victor Wong CEO, PowerTools 4544 S....
Sep 11
[MD1] Motorola Phases Out Mac OS Business
MOTOROLA ANNOUNCES PLAN TO PHASE OUT ITS MAC OS-COMPATIBLE BUSINESS Response to Apple's Recent Decisions Limiting Licensing Tempe, Ariz. September 11, 1997 -- Motorola Computer Group (MCG), a unit of Motorola Inc., today announced its plan to discontinue its Mac OS-compatible system business in response to Apple's recent decisions to limit the introduction of its new technology and phase out future licensing. Under the new plan, Motorola StarMax systems will be available for sale until the end of 1997. Known worldwide for its commitment to quality and reliability, Motorola assured the Mac OS community that all warranty and support commitments will continue. To underscore its support to the Mac OS community through this transition, Motorola today also announced enhancements to its industry-leading StarMax five-year warranty. Motorola will now provide existing and new StarMax buyers with one full year of current telephone support up from 90 days. Motorola had been negotiating with Apple...
Sep 11
[MD1] LetterRip 2.0.1
To all, This is an announcement for the new software (in the last few weeks) that we use to run the MacDev-1 list. It's an excellent piece of software and we grow to love it more each day. It's what you would expect from a Macintosh List Manager -- you install it and are up and running in minutes. MacDev-1 Team ------------------------------------------------------------------ September 11, 1997 -- Fog City Software, Inc. today released LetterRip 2.0.1, an update to its mailing list server for Mac OS computers. LetterRip 2.0.1 is maintenance update. In addition to fixes, 2.0.1 adds two new features: - The LetterRip Server can now be queried by PageSentry from Maxum Development Corporation. This allows a LetterRip Server to be remotely monitored to ensure that it is running. - The "List" headers that are used for enhanced email control can now be disabled. LetterRip 2.0.1 is a free upgrade for all registered owners. The list price of LetterRip is $295. Special pricing is available to...
Sep 11
[MD1] Vibe Now Available on Mac OS
VIBE NOW AVAILABLE ON MAC OS Visix Software Extends Platform Support for Powerful Java Development Tool Reston, VA, September 8, 1997 -- Visix Software Inc., a leading provider of enterprise application development and deployment solutions, today announced the general availability of Vibe Enterprise for Windows 95, Windows NT x86, Windows NT Alpha, Solaris, Linux, AIX, HP-UX, IRIX, Macintosh and OS/2. Visix also announced the general availability of Vibe DE for Macintosh, OS/2, Windows NT Alpha, HP-UX and IRIX. Vibe DE is already available for development on Windows 95, Windows NT x86, Linux, AIX and Solaris. "Java developers are currently limited in their choice of development platforms," said Bob Flury, Visix Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales, Marketing and Services. "Visix recognizes that people who develop on Macintosh, OS/2 and UNIX need Java development solutions too. With the addition of these new platforms, we address the needs of this community that other vendors often...
Sep 11
[MD1] StuffIt Trojan Horse Warning
LADDIN ANNOUNCES WARNING TO STUFFIT DELUXE USERS ABOUT A "TROJAN HORSE" BEING DISTRIBUTED ONLINE StuffIt Deluxe 4.5 Will Be Available In The Next 90 Days On Diskette Or CD Only- Do Not Download Any File Claiming To Be StuffIt Deluxe 4.5 (DR) Watsonville, CA - September 9, 1997 - Aladdin Systems announces that it has recently discovered that a "Trojaned" (a trouble making program hidden within a legitimate program) called "StuffIt Deluxe 4.5 (DR)" is circulating on Hotline servers on the Internet. This Trojan Horse apparently deletes files while pretending to build a list. Aladdin wants to warn its customers not to download any such file and that StuffIt Deluxe(r) 4.5 will be available in other traditional formats: Direct from Aladdin Systems, its retailers and distributors. StuffIt Deluxe 4.5 is not currently available, so users should not download anything claiming to be a legitimate copy of StuffIt Deluxe 4.5. "Although we haven't been able to verify this rumored Trojan Horse file...
Sep 09
[MD1] AutoShare 1.4
From: Mikael Hansen (meh@dnai.com) Subject: AutoShare 1.4, a freeware list server AutoShare 1.4, a freeware list server and auto-responder for EIMS (Eudora Internet Mail Server, formerly AIMS and MailShare), has been released and may be downloaded from (ftp://ftp.dnai.com/users/m/meh/AutoShare/) and also from the mirror site at (http://www.dcl.co.uk/MacOS/email/autoshare/) or by e-mail from (mailto:autoshare-software@dcl.co.uk) AutoShare is robust, speedy and requires little memory. The 68K and PowerPC native server applications, tested with Mac OS 8.0, are fully scriptable and may be configured using the AutoShare Admin, an administration tool with balloon help. Lists in the hundreds and subscribers in the thousands per list are supported, as are subscription, open, moderated, announcement and private list types. AutoShare comes complete with script samples and documentation covering features such as fully automated web archives, remote administration by e-mail, subscriber and...
Sep 09
[MD1] QuickGuard from MicroGuard
Press Release - QuickGuard Micro Macro Technologies Ltd. (MMT), a leading developer of software security solutions worldwide, is announcing their newest innovative feature to the MicroGuard PC hardware protection key - "QuickGuard". Continuing in their tradition of developing technologically superior products, MMT has created QuickGuard, the fastest, strongest, most inventive protection mechanism, which allows anyone to wrap an entire software application within a protective shield in ten minutes or less, even without prior programming or copy-protection experience. This newest release joins the full range of MicroGuard copy-protection products which include MicroGuard PC and MicroGuard Plus for the Macintosh. With the development of all of their products, MMT focuses on easy-implementation for their customers, and unimpaired plug-and-forget technology for the end-user. Micro Macro Technologies Ltd., an Israeli-based company established in 1995, is devoted to the production of...
Sep 09
[MD1] Java-based "Colada" for Canvas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Deneba Unveils Colada(tm) - a Java(tm)-based Web Technology for Canvas(tm) 5 With Colada, Canvas 5 users can create pixel-perfect web pages instantly Miami, FL, September 9, 1997. - Deneba announced that it will be releasing a new Java-based technology named "Colada," which gives Canvas 5 users the ability to create web pages quickly and easily. "Colada allows Canvas 5 users to publish complete, multi-page designs, directly to the web," said Manny Menendez, president of Deneba Software. "If you can create it in Canvas 5, you can use Colada to publish it on the web with pixel-level precision. This is something HTML-only authoring solutions don't do." Colada is a one-step solution for creating visually appealing, intricate web pages. Being Java-based, it is cross-platform and compatible with all modern browsers, without forcing viewers to download and install a browser plug-in first. Even non-Java browsers can display Colada pages accurately, through proxy...
Sep 09
[MD1] goo Library
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 8, 1997 goo Software Expands Development Tools Product Line goo Library Slashes Development Time SAN JOSE, CA - goo Software announced today that it has expanded its product line to include goo Library, a C/C++ code library for use with Metrowerks CodeWarrior Pro 1 development environment. The library consists of over 200 routines that extend the functionality of the Macintosh Toolbox and which can be called from any C++ or C program. "Developing software for Macintosh is more difficult than for other platforms," said Michael Amorose, principal of goo Software. goo Library helps alleviate this problem by adding routines that Mac developers need, but currently don't have in the Macintosh Toolbox. "Think of it as an extension to the Toolbox", Amorose said. The library implements many common functions that Mac developers need such as a "Folder Select" dialog and other useful features. The focus of the library is to slash development time by eliminating...
Sep 08
[MD1] Apple and UMAX Reach Agreement
Apple and UMAX Reach Agreement on Licensing Mac OS 8 CUPERTINO, Calif.--Sept. 8, 1997--Apple Computer Inc. has reached an agreement with UMAX Computer Corporation to bundle Mac OS 8 on UMAX computers under the general terms of UMAX's current licensing agreement with Apple. This license to UMAX for Mac OS 8 does not include the rights to use Mac OS 8 on Common Hardware Reference Platform (CHRP) based systems and is valid through July 1998. Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, personal digital assistants and Internet content. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple develops, manufactures, licenses and markets solutions, products, technologies and services for business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific and engineering and government customers in more than 140 countries. Press Contact: Russell...
Sep 08
[MD1] Internet Address Detectors
Apple Introduces Internet Address Detectors Technology Makes it Easier to Manage and Perform Actions with Internet Addresses; Extends Innovative Internet Capabilities Delivered with Mac OS 8 CUPERTINO, Calif.--Sept. 8, 1997--Extending the innovative Internet technologies delivered with Mac OS 8, the highly successful operating system software release for Macintosh and Mac OS-based computers, Apple Computer, Inc. today announced the availability of Internet Address Detectors (IAD). IAD technology makes it easier for Mac OS 8 users to manage and immediately perform actions on Internet addresses within documents. With IAD, a user can simply select an Internet address within a document and perform a series of actions with that address using a pop-up Contextual Menu. The Contextual Menu contains the recognized Internet addresses, each with a submenu of actions that can be performed with the address. For example, when a URL is selected, actions such as launching a web browser and connecting...
Sep 08
[MD1] Lasso 2.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 8, 1997 BLUE WORLD ANNOUNCES LASSO 2.1 Upgrade to include plug-in tag architecture and advanced business features BELLEVUE, WA - September 8, 1997 - Blue World Communications, Inc. today announced Lasso 2.1, an upgrade adding advanced, professional Web database publishing features to FileMaker Pro for Mac OS from Claris Corporation. "Lasso 2.1 enhances the integrated Lasso technology in FileMaker Pro 4.0, providing a comprehensive, sophisticated Internet business solution for users of the new FileMaker Pro version and allowing seamless Web database publishing for customers who continue to use FileMaker Pro 3.0," said Blue World President & CEO Bill Doerrfeld. Key among the new features in Lasso 2.1 is a plug-in architecture that allows easy addition of new tags and support of the FileMaker Pro 4.0 tag syntax. Customers who have developed solutions using FileMaker Pro 4.0 can easily move to Lasso 2.1's added features without modifying their current...
Sep 08
[MD1] Claris Acquires Blue World Technology
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 8, 1997 BLUE WORLD TECHNOLOGY ACQUIRED BY CLARIS Underlying Lasso technology part of FileMaker Pro 4.0 BELLEVUE, WA - September 8, 1997 - Blue World Communications, Inc. and Claris Corporation today announced that Blue World's Lasso for Web-enabling databases has been integrated into FileMaker Pro 4.0 for Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 3.1 and Mac OS from Claris Corporation. Under the terms of the agreement, Claris has acquired the Lasso technology and licensed certain rights back to Blue World. Blue World plans to continue enhancing Lasso and distributing new versions of Lasso as a commercial product. "We believe Blue World has developed a fast, elegant approach to putting FileMaker Pro databases on the Web, a solution that all FileMaker Pro users will welcome," said Claris President Dominique Goupil. "Our customers have always considered Lasso to be the leading solution for Web database publishing with FileMaker Pro for Mac OS," said Blue World...
Sep 07
[MD1] SmartClicks adds Contextual Menus to PowerPlant projects
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New SDK Simplifies Move to Mac OS 8: SmartClicks adds Contextual Menus to PowerPlant projects September 8, 1997 - Vienna, Austria - Tools & Toys today reveiled Developer Release 1 of SmartClicks(tm), an easy to use SDK (software development kit) for CodeWarrior users that dramatically simplifies the support of Contextual Menus. Contextual Menus is a feature of the new Mac OS 8 that allows the user to display a pop-up menu of useful actions that relate to the current selection. SmartClicks helps developers to add Contextual Menus to existing or new software that use Metrowerks Inc's object oriented PowerPlant application framework. With Tools & Toys' SmartClicks library and only two lines of code, Software developers can now make their applications Contextual Menus-aware. "Contextual Menus are one of the hottest features of the new Mac OS!", said Andreas Pizsa, President of Tools & Toys Ltd. and developer of SmartClicks. "With SmartClicks, developers...
Sep 05
[MD1] Mantle for SAP R/3
Advis Introduces Mantle for SAP R/3 to Sapphire Attendees Product Provides First Bridge Between WebObjects and SAP R/3, Gives Developers Access to Industry-Leading Web Application Tool SAPPHIRE, ORLANDO, Fla. -- Advis today introduced Mantle for SAP R/3 to attendees at Sapphire. The Mantle software gives SAP web application developers the ability to web-enable SAP using Apple's WebObjects, the leading web application development solution from Apple Computer. Mantle is the first to link the object-based development environment of Apple's WebObjects with SAP's robust capabilities for handling large-scale business applications. Mantle's suite of object-oriented framework design tools streamlines how developers build and deploy web applications for SAP R/3 applications. Developers can now leverage SAP R/3's existing communications mechanism for cross-platform, multi-tier architecture design. Mantle is available for all platforms supported by WebObjects, including Windows NT, Solaris, HP-...
Sep 05
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For Immediate Release Tangent Systems Announces BuildSim to Support ADB I/O Product from BeeHive Technologies, Inc. OCEAN BEACH, Calif.-- September 5, 1997: Tangent Systems announced today that it will provide built-in support for ADB I/O from BEEHIVE Technologies, Inc. All editions of BuildSim will have an "ADB I/O" BuildBlock which can be used in conjunction with the ADB I/O product for simple data acquisition and control projects. This is an exciting development in that now a simple yet flexible device like ADB I/O can be easily coupled with BuildSim to provide a quick and easy way to develop relatively sophisticated data acquisition and control projects without being forced to learn a specific programing language. ADB I/O combined with the easy to use point and click interface provided by BuildSim can now provide access to a whole new set of users and customers. "After a careful review of ADB I/O, it became apparent that its a natural fit with BuildSim and can provide an easy way...
Sep 04
[MD1] PowerTools Clones shipping with Mac OS 8.0
PowerTools first Mac OS cloners to ship Mac OS 8.0 PowerTools announced today that they will be the first Mac clone vendor to ship Mac OS 8.0. Beginning on September 8, 1997, PowerTools will include Mac OS 8.0 with every infiniti T2 Mac OS clone that it ships. Each infiniti T2 will also have a full 1 year on-site warranty provided by a national third party service provider and free (800) technical support. The standard configuration for the newly released infiniti T2 systems is as follows: 604e/200MHz PPC, 50Mhz Bus, Mini-Tower, 5 PCI, 8 Drive bays, 3D graphics 32MB/3.2GB/16x/512k/2vram/4MB video card/video in-out/TV tuner/KB/Mac OS 8.0/1 yr.-on-site Price.....$2,279 This is in response to the current changes by Apple concerning the licensing of Mac OS 8. "Although the price for the infiniti T2 is slightly higher," says Victor Wong, CEO of PowerTools,"we feel that it is necessary to provide the latest version of the Mac OS for our valued customers. If along the way it helps to make...
Sep 04
[MD1] WebSTAR/Mac OS Show 144%-300% Lower Costs
The Business Research Group, an independent market research and consulting organization, recently completed and published the results of a cost-of-ownership study comparing four web servers running Netscape Fastrack for UNIX, Microsoft Internet Information Server for Windows NT, O'Reilly Website for Windows 95 and StarNine's WebSTAR for the Mac OS. The results of the survey are exciting! The study found that WebSTAR servers running on the Mac OS provide a significantly *lower cost of ownership* then competing servers based upon several factors ranging from costs related to purchase and installation to content creation and server management. These advantages led to a cumulative cost advantage over the four other servers as high as 300% per internal users, to 144% per server to 158% per web page . See the exciting results yourself. Both the study and a PDF version of the report can be found at (http://applenet.apple.com/text/server_study.html). WebSTAR can be found at (http://www....
Sep 03
[MD1] PACE Interlok 1.0.2
New InterLok Version Extends PACE Anti-Piracy Leadership in Software Authorization SAN JOSE, September 3, 1997 -- PACE Anti-Piracy has introduced Version 1.0.2 of its InterLok Software Authorization System. This update to InterLok for Macintosh and InterLok Pro for Macintosh, PACE's software-only packages for turnkey trialware creation and copy protection, includes improvements to InterLok's industry-leading anti-hacking mechanisms as well as bug fixes. In addition, this release adds to InterLok Pro the ability to protect data files in association with an application, along with PowerPC-native encryption and decryption routines for greatly enhanced performance for Power Macintosh users. The new data file protection capability extends the power of InterLok Pro to developers who wish to distribute secure versions of their run-time database solutions. For example, developers of FileMaker Pro solutions can now use InterLok Pro to easily create time-limited trialware versions of their...
Sep 03
[MD1] Increased Security for SiteEdit
PACIFIC COAST SOFTWARE ANNOUNCES UPDATE TO SITEEDIT PRO -- Popular internet server untility gains increased security and versatility San Diego, September 3, 1997 -- Pacific Coast Software has released an updated version of SiteEdit and SiteEdit Pro for Macintosh that improves the security of its user database and allows increased versatility for user access. SiteEdit is a remote access tool for Macintosh and Windows Web servers. SiteEdit 2.04 now encrypts all passwords stored in its user database. Even if someone is able to access the password file they will not be able to access SiteEdit. A corrupted password file will not cause SiteEdit to revert to default passwords. Instead, a message telling the visitor to contact the server administrator is displayed. In addition, administrators are now able to securely give users access to folder aliases that lead to locations outside their normal folder hierarchy. This versatility is really useful for sites that have separate areas for...
Sep 03
[MD1] Web Archer Gets "Push"
For Immediate Release CLEARWAY TECHNOLOGIES ADDS "PUSH" TECHNOLOGY TO NEW WEB ARCHER SEARCH TOOL -- Built-in 'Search Expertise' Speeds Successful Searches; Uses 'Push' Technology to Keep Expertise Up-To-Date Automatically -- Boston, September 3, 1997 -- ClearWay Technologies, Inc. today announced the final "Preview Release" of Web Archer, a desktop Internet search tool with built-in 'search expertise' that selects the best database or search engine for each search automatically. Web Archer makes Internet searching faster, easier, and more successful for both novice and experienced users, by using its built-in knowledge of the Internet to quickly focus on the most relevant information. Using ClearWay's own 'push' technology, which is built into Web Archer, updated 'search expertise' is broadcast monthly to all installed Web Archers. 30-day demonstration copies of Web Archer for Mac OS, and Windows 95/NT are available free from (http://www.clearway.com/WebArcher/) "Most Internet...
Sep 02
[MD1] ShrinkWrap 3.0
ALADDIN SYSTEMS, INC. SHIPS SHRINKWRAP 3.0, DISK IMAGE UTILITY New Version Expands Capabilities For Complete Disk Imaging Needs, Users Can Now Distribute Floppy Disks Over The Internet Watsonville, CA-- August 29, 1997-- Aladdin Systems, Inc., developer of the worldwide Macintosh compression and installation standards StuffIt(r) and InstallerMaker(tm), has incorporated its award winning compression technology and electronic commerce capabilities in ShrinkWrap(tm) 3.0. ShrinkWrap is a utility that can easily turn a disk into an electronically transmittable file (via the Internet, etc.) and then just as easily, return it to an exact disk image of the original source disk. ShrinkWrap 3.0 supports all commonly used image file formats, it provides StuffIt compression capabilities, and 40-bit encryption for international and domestic security. Key Features and Benefits o Aladdin's StuffIt compression and decompression technology helps users save about 30% more space and is twice as fast as...
Sep 02
[MD1] Apple to Acquire Power Computing for $100M
Apple to Acquire Power Computing for $100M CUPERTINO, Calif.--Sept. 2, 1997--Apple Computer, Inc. announced today that it will acquire Power Computing Corporation's core assets in a deal valued at $100 million in Apple common stock. Included in the key assets Apple will acquire are the right to retain key employees with expertise in direct marketing, distribution, and engineering; Power Computing's customer database; and the license to distribute the Mac OS operating system. "Power Computing has pioneered direct marketing and sales in the Macintosh market, successfully building a $400M business, " said Steve Jobs, Apple Board member. "We look forward to learning from their experience, and welcoming their customers back into the Apple family." "Power Computing is grateful for the tremendous support and encouragement we have received from the entire Macintosh community," said Stephen Kahng, Power Computing founder and CEO. "We believe that in our small way, we have helped to make the...
Sep 01
[MD1] MacTalk on TalkCity
Do you think you know alot about Macintosh? Are you the type that tears apart their system looking for that one corrupt preferences or bad block of Ram? Do you have a pleasant manner and can communicate what you know well to other people? Do you enjoy chatting on IRC and giving of yourself in the furtherance of Mac advocacy? If you answered yes to these questions then I have an exciting opportunity for you! My name is Robin Morgan and I am room manager for #MacTalk on TalkCity. We are a room for serious tech assistance and indepth Macintosh discussion. We are looking for qualified, mature, dedicated macusers to join our volunteer staff. The CG's (Computer Group) for #MacTalk go through a short training session and then choose a minimum of 5 hours they wish to cover in #MacTalk. Currently we are accepting applications to work between the hours of midnight at 5am pacific time. If you would like to apply to become a volunteer CG, please go to http://w3.one.net/~robin and fill out the...
Sep 01
[MD1] Public beta of Myrmidon 2.0
We have released a new public beta of Myrmidon 2.0 on our web site. The new version number is 2.0b7, and it fixes a number of bugs and add a few new features. Myrmidon was introduced at the Boston Macworld keynote session last year. It's a Chooser extension that lets you convert any document to a Web page, simply by printing it. Some of the new features in this version are: o option to preview the Web page automatically upon saving to disk o option to match a document's line spacing (also known as leading) o saves image files in a separate folder from the HTML file I invite you to download the new version and tell me what you think of it. It may be downloaded from our web site: (http://www.terrymorse.com/). Please send your comments to (mailto:tmorse@terrymorse.com). Thanks, terry morse Myrmidon author
Aug 31
[MD1] MacDoc 1.2
MacDoc 1.2, Shareware by macnetic software Download at: http://hyperarchive.lcs.mit.edu/HyperArchive/Archive/app/mac-doc-12.hqx For your personal evaluation copy please write to: register@macnetic.de. New in 1.2 MacDoc Writer - You're now able to choose the language for the embedded viewer (see MacDoc Viewer). - MacDocuments can now optionally be printed in Black & White (color is default). - Added option to save a page setup as default (e.g. A4 in Germany). - Fixed bug when printing a page range. - Fixed bug in custom page setup. MacDoc Viewer - Now available in English and German. - Creating an index (automatically ) is now Font/Size/Style AND Color dependend. - Better document handling (changed creator of srd's) - New enhanced information dialog (page sizes). - Fixed bug when dragging/copying text from some pictures. _The stand alone document creator for the Apple Macintosh_ MacDoc is a powerful tool for creating standard or stand-alone documents (also called: self-reading,...
Aug 31
[MD1] CDFinder
August 30, 1997, Johannesberg, Germany A new version of the successful application CDFinder is now shipping. 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. A special feature is the bilingual user interface (German/English). This mix of features makes CDFinder very useful especially for developers with their usually large mount of important developer CDROM's. New features in CDFinder 1.5: - Catalog objects can be deleted. - Catalog data can be exported into a text file. - New search results can be added to previous results. - A lot of other useful new features and improvements. - Quite some bugs - especially regarding StuffIt archives - were fixed. CDFinder is shareware ($15 for a single...
Aug 28
[MD1] Metrowerks Has Record Quarter
METROWERKS FOURTH QUARTER REVENUES UP TO RECORD US$6.2 MILLION Company Records Profit of US$155,000 for Quarter AUSTIN, Texas-August 28, 1997- Metrowerks Inc. (NASDAQ: MTWKF, TSE/ME:MWK), one of the world's leading providers of software development tools, today announced its results of operations for the fourth quarter of fiscal year ending July 31, 1997 (Q4FYJuly97). Revenues for Q4FYJuly97 totaled US$6.2 million, an increase of 78% over revenues of US$3.5 million for the corresponding Q4FYJuly96, and an increase of 72% over revenues of US$3.6 million for the previous quarter, Q3FYJuly97. The Company reported a net profit of US$155,000 (US$0.01 per share on a fully diluted basis), compared to a net loss of US$178,000 (US$0.02 per share) for the corresponding Q4FYJuly96, and compared to a net loss of US$5.9 million for the previous quarter, Q3FYJuly97. "We are very happy with the results for the fourth quarter," said Jean Belanger, Metrowerks CEO and Chairman of the Board. "We have...
Aug 27
[MD1] NeoLogic Launches NeoAccess 5.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NeoLogic Launches NeoAccess 5.1 - New Version of ODBMS Introduces Distributed Object Model and Adds Extensible, Lightweight Testing System BERKELEY, CA - August 27, 1997 - NeoLogic Systems, Inc. today announced the release of NeoAccess 5.1. The company's cross-platform object database management system (ODBMS) now includes a distributed object model which facilitates the construction of single user systems that draw data from multiple databases. NeoAccess 5.1 also features a complete testing architecture for easily constructing the full repertoire of tests necessary to meet the reliability requirements of commercial applications. "Each successive NeoAccess release builds upon its predecessor," said NeoLogic President Bob Krause. "For us, the bottom line is to provide powerful capabilities for our customers while reducing the amount of code they have to write. The distributed object model in NeoAccess 5.1 represents another significant leap forward in this...
Aug 27
[MD1] AG Group Training
Over the next two months, the AG Group will be offering 3 network management training seminars in Walnut Creek (AG Group's home), 25 miles east of San Francisco and accessible by Bay Area Rapid Transit. I have included upcoming seminar course titles, dates, locations and registration costs in this e-mail. Additional information about AG Group Training & Services can be found at our website, (http://www.aggroup.com/training). I look forward to hearing from you about you or your staff joining us for our new and updated network management training classes. COURSES AND DATES: 1) EtherPeek Fundamentals & Techniques (3 days) Sept. 24 - 26 Learn how to optimize your use of EtherPeek for network monitoring and troubleshooting in this newly expanded three-day hands-on course. Learn how to baseline your network, identify trouble spots and analyze performance problems. This 3-day class is designed to provide EtherPeek owners with: * A thorough overview of the features of our protocol...
Aug 27
[MD1] Aladdin Announces StuffIt/OS 8 Upgrade Policy
ALADDIN SYSTEMS ANNOUNCES STUFFIT DELUXE OS 8 UPGRADE POLICY Registered StuffIt Deluxe 4.0 Users Who Have Purchased StuffIt Deluxe After July 26, 1997, Qualify For Free StuffIt 4.5 Upgrade Watsonville, CA - August 27, 1997 - Aladdin Systems today announced that StuffIt Deluxe 4.0 registered users (who purchased 4.0 after July 26, 1997) will be able to upgrade to version 4.5 for free (plus shipping fee). Significant enhancements of StuffIt Deluxe 4.5 will include Mac OS 8 (Tempo) compatibility, support for more expansion formats like MIME/Base64, encrypted ZIP, and LHA expansion, additional email program support and Private File encrypted file support. StuffIt Deluxe works in the Finder at a lower level than most applications, and a lot has changed in the OS 8 Finder. Currently, the StuffIt Deluxe 4.0 core functionality is compatible, but the package contains three incompatible elements: StuffIt Browser, StuffIt SpaceSaver, and Magic Menu. These components will be compatible with OS 8...
Aug 26
[MD1] FREE Suite of IP Tools from AG Group Releases
Walnut Creek, California - August 26, 1997 The AG Group, Inc. releases AGNetTools(tm), a free IP utility suite available for Macintosh, Windows 95 and Windows NT. AGNetTools includes the following IP tools under a single graphical user interface: PING Pings internet devices with a specified number of packets, timeout & time interval. Minimum, maximum & average response times are reported back. TRACEROUTE Traces the route packets take from your computer to any device with an IP address on the internet. NAMELOOKUP Uses DNS to resolve names to addresses & addresses to names. FINGER Uses the finger protocol to get information about a user on a given server. WHOIS Uses the whois protocol to get whois information about the owner of a domain name. THROUGHPUT Tests for availability of resources (via FTP or HTTP) on the internet & calculates the time, size, & speed of download. NAMESCAN Resolves names for a range of IP addresses. PORTSCAN Scans ports on a machine to find...
Aug 26
[MD1] Paragon OAK CORBA Suite
PARAGON SOFTWARE ANNOUNCES RELEASE 5.0 OF THE OAK CORBA SUITE FOR DEVELOPING DISTRIBUTED APPLICATIONS USING CORBA TECHNOLOGY A proven CORBA 2.0 IIOP-compatible ORB especially suited to the NEXTSTEP and OPENSTEP marketplace VIENNA, VA -- August 18, 1997-- Paragon Software, Inc., a leading provider of custom enterprise application solutions, announces Release 5.0 of its OAK CORBA suite. OAK supports deployment of CORBA-based solutions on a wide variety of UNIX and Windows platforms. The 5.0 release includes full IIOP support and is 100% compatible with other CORBA 2.0 ORB products, including Orbix and VisiBroker. Available platforms include HP-UX, Solaris, Linux, Windows NT, Windows 95, any POSIX-compliant UNIX system, NEXTSTEP 3.X, and OPENSTEP 4.X. OAK 5.0 and the CORBA 2.0 Specification OAK is Paragon Software's implementation of the OMG CORBA 2.0 core architecture, as defined in the CORBA 2.0 specification. Release 5.0 implements four main components of the CORBA specification: the...
Aug 25
[MD1] Informed Filler for Java
Shana releases Informed Filler(r) for Java(t) NEW YORK, NY, August 25, 1997: At the first Java Internet Business Expo, Shana Corporation today announced that Informed Filler for Java, the latest addition to their line of cross-platform electronic forms products, is now shipping. Informed Filler for Java brings the benefits of e-forms to the Web platform. The Informed Java applet is used to fill out visually appealing, intelligent forms in any Java capable Web browser, such as the Netscape Communicator client software or Microsoft Explorer. Forms are created using Informed Designer(r) on Windows (3.1x, 95, NT) or Mac OS and then saved for use with Informed Filler for Java. When a form and the Java applet are placed on your Web server, anyone with a Java capable browser can fill it out. No additional client software is needed. No installation or configuration process is required. The explosive trend toward thin clients and network computers in Internet/intranet/extranet environments has...
Aug 21
[MD1] Blue World Updates Lasso to Address Security Hole
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 8/21/97 Blue World Updates Lasso to Address Security Hole Discovered in "Crack a Mac" Contest; Informs and Assists Other Developers Bellevue, WA - Internet software developer Blue World Communications, Inc. has released a revision to Lasso to address a security hole present in Lasso and several other Mac OS Web server products that was discovered during the Web-wide "Crack a Mac" contest (http://hacke.infinit.se). Within 24 hours of the discovery, Blue World posted a fix and notified its customers. It has since released a revised x.x.3 patch to further enhance security, and posted a new version of the free Lasso Lite product. This patch, along with changes currently being made to other Mac OS Internet products, restores the Mac OS platform to a position it has held for over two years as the most secure and easiest to maintain platform for Web serving. "To date, we are unaware of any Lasso customers whose security has been compromised solely due to Lasso," states...
Aug 21
[MD1] WebObjects Adapter for WebSTAR
WebSTAR users, StarNine is happy to announce the availability of a W*API based WebObjects Adapter. With a WebObjects Adapter, it is now possible to integrate your Mac OS-based WebSTAR server with WebObject applications running on Solaris, OpenStep, NextStep, Windows NT and soon Rhapsody. WebSTAR users interested in testing the WebObjects Adapter with their current WebObjects applications are invited to download a development version of the Adapter at (ftp://ftp.starnine.com/pub/betas/webobjects_adapter.sea.hqx). We also request that you subscribe to the -Beta mailing list by sending a message to (webobjects-beta@starnine.com) with a Subject of "subscribe". For testing purposes, additional evaluation copies of WebSTAR can be downloaded at (http://www.starnine.com/evals/). Eric Zelenka mailto:eric@starnine.com WebSTAR Product Manager http://www.starnine.com/ StarNine Technologies, Inc. http://eric.starnine.com/
Aug 21
[MD1] ServletExec Plugin Runs Java Servlets
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ServletExec Plugin Runs Java Servlets on Mac OS Web Servers Alpharetta, Georgia - New Atlanta Communications, LLC announces the ServletExec(tm) plugin for Mac OS web servers. ServletExec is a WebSTAR API (W*API) compatible plugin that enables Mac OS web servers to run industry-standard Java servlets. ServletExec is built on the Mac OS Runtime for Java (MRJ) which Apple is shipping as a standard component of Mac OS 8. Servlets are Java-based alternatives to traditional CGIs and web server plugins. "Servlets have several compelling advantages over CGIs and plugins," said Vince Bonfanti, President of New Atlanta Communications. "Servlets can run on any major server platform--Mac OS, Windows NT, or Unix--using any leading web server, without even recompiling. Mac OS developers can deploy their servlets on any platform, and the ServletExec plugin allows Mac OS webmasters to run servlets originally developed for other platforms. In addition, writing servlets in Java...
Aug 20
[MD1] Gene Codes Looking for People
GENE CODES CORPORATION, a premier developer of software for sequencing DNA, is seeking software engineers for advanced software product development in bioinformatics. Gene Codes Corp. develops and markets scientist-centered software for molecular biologists. Our lead product SEQUENCHER has become the software standard at major sequencing facilities around the world. We seek self-motivated, highly skilled team players who will have the opportunity to contribute to strategic engineering projects with state-of-the-art development technologies. Macintosh Software Engineer: Candidates will have proven experience implementing commercial software using C and C++ with CodeWarrior on the Macintosh. College degree required. Preference will be given for degrees in computer science or computer engineering. Cross-platform development experience, networking experience or laboratory science experience are a definite plus. Software Engineer: Candidates will have proven experience implementing...
Aug 20
[MD1] PerlScript Name Conflict Resolved
TYRELL AND ACTIVESTATE RESOLVE PERLSCRIPT NAME CONFLICT Name Conflict Ends with Agreement to Cooperate with Marketing and Development of Perl Tools August 20, 1997, San Jose, CA -- In a move typical of the Perl community, Tyrell Software Corp. and ActiveState Tool Corp. have resolved the PerlScript name conflict in a friendly, cooperative manner. Last month Tyrell started marketing a product named PerlScript on the Internet. Confusion quickly ensued between ActiveState's PerlScript ActiveX scripting engine and Tyrell's PerlScript. "Mark Murphy of Tyrell and I started discussing what resolution would be the best one for the Perl community," explains Dick Hardt, President of ActiveState, "We also started exploring how we could work together to provide Perl solutions to developers". "Tyrell has agreed to change our product name from PerlScript to PowerPerl" says Mark Murphy, Tyrell's Director of Software Development, "We are going to cooperate with ActiveState in the development and...
Aug 20
[MD1] Pictorius Closes $3.5 Million Financing Deal
Pictorius Incorporated Closes $3.5 Million Financing Deal Secured Financing Allows Pictorius to Expand Markets and Continue to Grow Friday August 20, 1997 - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada - Pictorius Incorporated, has announced the initial closing of $3.5 million dollars of a $6 million dollar offering by way of a confidential offering memorandum. In connection with the Offering, the Company has signed a financing agreement with McLean Watson SOFTECH Fund. This Fund invests exclusively in leading private software companies. In addition to strong financial backing, McLean Watson brings valuable software industry experience and affiliations. McLean Watson was instrumental in the sale of Montreal-based Softimage to Microsoft Corporation. The completion of the initial closing of the offering and SOFTECH's participation consolidates Pictorius financial base and puts it in a strong position for future growth. Pictorius plans to use this investment to broaden their current marketing and sales...
Aug 19
[MD1] LetterRip at $95
Fog City has extended the special $95 price for LetterRip for one more week good through August 23, 1997. Download a fully functional copy of LetterRip from: (http://www.fogcity.com/lr_download.html)
Aug 19
[MD1] StreamWatcher 1.0
Stairways releases StreamWatcher 1.0 Perth, Western Australia -- 15 August 1997 -- Stairways Software, Pty Ltd, today announced the release of version 1.0 of StreamWatcher, an Open Transport TCP Stream debugging utility. What is StreamWatcher? StreamWatcher allows you to examine the data transmitted through Open Transport TCP streams. This is useful for debugging network applications and network problems, learning about networking protocols, or watching for strange or unwanted TCP traffic. If you have ever wondered what your computer was saying when it was talking to other machines on the network, this program is the answer. StreamWatcher requires a PowerPC (Power Macintosh or clone) and Open Transport. StreamWatcher is shareware, single user licenses cost US$35, site and company-wide licenses are available. Features * StreamWatcher can examine all Open Transport TCP streams (using "OT AutoPush Support" from Quinn), allowing you to examine networking traffic for any application on...
Aug 19
[MD1] Hot Deal! WebTen 1.1 for $350
To all Webmasters and Webmaster wannabes: WebTen 1.1, Tenon's new Apache Web server, is available for a limited time )from DevDepot at the special price of $350. To order, point your browser at: (http://www.devdepot.com/SBDisplayItem.qry?ItemCode=SWEBTEN) To read about WebTen and to download a copy for testing, see: (http://www.tenon.com/products/webten/) According to Ziff Davis, Tenon's Apache Web server is the fastest Web server for Macintosh. In the typical 4 -12 client range, WebTen is three times faster than WebSTAR! On a heavily loaded system, WebTen is still 30% faster. Tenon is committed to making the Macintosh a world class Web server. Why shouldn't the world's most popular Web creation platform be the world's most popular Web server platform? The only thing that is holding the Macintosh back today in Web serving is performance. With Tenon's system-level additions (a native fast file system and an advanced TCP stack), the Mac can reach a new level of performance. Tenon'...
Aug 18
[MD1] Jasik Debugger Update
Jasik Designs posted the latest versions of it's product: 'The Debugger & MacNosy' on it's ftp site. It also e-mailed out notices to all registered users. If you did NOT recieve an update notice from Jasik, then you should e-mail Jasik at mailto:macnosy@jasik.com with you name, address and current e-mail address. The update consists of the release notes, The Debugger, NosyII and a newer xDbgr_Startup (better error messages). This version of The Debugger is compatable with MacOS 8, and the recently released 'Speedbump' Macintoshes and upcoming CHRP boxes. As an important issue in the release notes, I comment on the unsuitablility of Apple's latest hardware, the Speedbump 8600 and 9600's for use with my Debugger in particular, and most any Debugger in general. The flaw is rather serious, and even a logic analyzer ($30,000) won't help you when one of these machines freezes. Steve Jasik Author of 'The Debugger & MacNosy' 343 Trenton Way (http://www.jasik.com)...
Aug 18
[MD1] Center for Software Development Upcoming Events
Attention Developers: Below is a schedule of upcoming events you may be interested in. As you may know Apple is a sponsor of the center for software development and Apple developers can attend any of the CSD seminars free of charge. Developers can also use the center's testing facilities which are available on shorter notice than Apple's compatibility labs. Contact CSD at (408) 494-TEST and indicate you are an Apple Developers. In response to popular demand, the Center for Software Development has a number of Venture Capital 1on1s and equity financing events coming up! Please pass this information on to anyone you think could benefit from attending and feel free to call me directly with any questions - 408-494-8302. Thanks! Sandy *********************************************************** Center for Software Development Upcoming Events *********************************************************** Aug 19th - Patents, Copyrights & Trade Secrets Aug 20th - Finding the Right Equity...
Aug 18
[MD1] CW Pro Patches
From: MWRon@metrowerks.com (MW Ron) Subject: [ANN] List of CodeWarrior Pro 1 Patches Here is a list of current updates and patches for CW Pro 1 both Mac and Windows http://www.metrowerks.com/db/updates.qry?function=list&sw=cwpro1 CodeWarrior Windows IDE 2.0.2 Released on 08/15/1997 Includes numerous bug fixes for crashes during builds, problems saving source files, etc. Download Update (758k) CodeWarrior MacOS IDE 2.0.1 Patch Released on 07/16/1997 A maintenance patch for the Mac-hosted 2.0 IDE originally shipped with CodeWarrior Pro 1. Fixes a serious dependency tracking problem when running on 68k based Macintoshes. Download Update (701k) Targeting Mac OS manual pp. 88-89 Released on 07/09/1997 This file updates Table 5.1 and Table 5.2 with the correct information. Download Update (46k) http://www.metrowerks.com/tools/documentation/updates.html (7/9/97) Guides and examples for adapting the various template container classes, where CodeWarrior MSL 2.1.2 deviates from the standard...
Aug 12
[MD1] MacAddict and Aladdin Sys Partner
MACADDICT MAGAZINE AND ALADDIN SYSTEMS PARTNER TO DISTRIBUTE ELECTRONIC COMMERCE ENABLED SOFTWARE PROGRAMS TO 140,000 END USERS MONTHLY Monthly CD-ROM Brings Consumers and MAC OS Software Publishers Closer Together BRISBANE, CA (August 13, 1997)-MacAddict Magazine, one of seven publications from Imagine Publishing Inc., and Aladdin Systems, the creators of StuffIt InstallerMaker(tm), will be helping Mac OS software developers distribute their software to the passionate MacAddict readers. Each month MacAddict bundles a CD-ROM disc with it's monthly distribution of 140,000. Starting with the December issue, MacAddict will feature a "Try Before You Buy" virtual store containing software enabled for electronic commerce using Aladdin's InstallerMaker. Taking advantage of MacAddict's mass distribution, Mac software publishers can now incorporate InstallerMaker's technology onto the monthly CD-ROMs to increase their distribution and sales. "This is just one more way that MacAddict is...
Aug 12
[MD1] Protecting Internet Distributed Software
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: John Willsey phone 214-692-8335 jw@uswk.com http://www.uswk.com Free Developers Kit for Protecting Internet Distributed Software and Files DALLAS, TX -- August 12, 1997 (INB) -- Today, USWK (Universal Software Key) Co. announces a free developers kit for protecting programs and music/video files distributed over the Internet. Based on a patent pending process, this developers kit allows programmers to give the maximum protection possible to their copyrighted programs and files while making it easy and unobtrusive for the general public to use. Now available for immediate download at: http://www.uswk.com With software piracy on the rise through ever-increasing bandwidths of the Internet, and the conversion of music and video files to digital formats, software developers and media artists are crying out for protection. USWK Co. answers them with their free developers kit. Instead of fearing the strength of the Internet, software developers and media...
Aug 12
[MD1] BuildSim AutoCode Generator
For Immediate Release Tangent Systems Announces BuildSim AutoCode Generator Ready for Testing OCEAN BEACH, Calif.-- August 12, 1997: Continuing to meet its internal release schedule for BuildSim, TangentSystem announced to day that its next beta release which includes an automatic code generator is ready for beta testing. It can be downloaded from Tangent Systems FTP site for evaluation and testing. Beta testers will recieve a free copy of the "Silver" edition when BuildSim officially ships. This beta version includes an Automatic Code Generation capability which can automatically create C++ and Java source code. Preliminary compiler libraries are included for PowerMac, 68K Mac, Java and Win32 platforms.The planned ship date for BuildSim 2.0 is September 1, 1997. BuildSim will be delivered via internet as a Bronze Edition and can be upgraded to increasingly more powerful editions (Silver, Gold and Platinum) via password. BuildSim has many application areas including Education,...
Aug 11
[MD1] OneStep 1.1
Objective Software announces the new release of OneStep 1.1. OneStep is an extension that transforms your Mac's user interface. Features include custom windows, menus, pop-ups, scroll bars, buttons, folder and trash icons, and more. OneStep comes with a number of ready to use interfaces, such as "True NeXT" (a genuine NeXT-like interface), "Jump to Eight" (guess what it is?), Back To Seven, Grand Prix, etc. Just try them out! Each interface is contained in an Appearance file. Advanced users will be able to design and distribute their own customized Appearance files. OneStep requires a Macintosh or MacOS-compatible computer running System 7.0 or later. OneStep was written by Harry Alloul, Bernard Frangoulis and Alessandro Levi Montalcini. It is distributed as shareware. The registration fee is $15; registrations are handled by the Kagi Shareware service. A screen shot is available on our WEB site at (http://www.netinfo.fr/objectivesw/) What's new in version 1.1? - The "OneStep...
Aug 11
[MD1] CodeFab Training
CodeFab Announces Summer/Fall Training Schedule CodeFab Training Director John Gassenheimer announced the training schedule for WebObjects and OPENSTEP/Rhapsody training courses for summer/fall 1997. These courses include CodeFab's popular "Real World WebObjects" as well as an Enterprise Objects Framework course aimed at advanced Web Objects developers and a range of introductory and advanced OPENSTEP/Rhapsody courses aimed at programmers who will be developing software with Apple's next generation operating system, code-named Rhapsody Aug 25-28 Real World WebObjects, Standard (2001) Sep 8 -11 Real World OpenStep, Accelerated (3010) Sep 16-19 Enterprise Object Framework (3005) Sep 23-26 Real World WebObjects, Standard (2001) Oct 6-9 Real World OpenStep, Accelerated (3010) Oct 21-24 Real World WebObjects, Standard (2001) "CodeFab's broad selection of courses covering Apple's Enterprise Software technologies reflects our commitment to Apple's strategic direction and endorsement of...
Aug 11
[MD1] MacLine Offers Free Marketing
In addition to MacDev-1 for developer industry relevant news, you can also take advantage of MacLine to get to the user community. -Neil ------------------- MacLine Offers Free Marketing and Press Release Distribution For Mac Developers MacTimes MacLine press release service, located on the web at http://www.mactimes.com/macline, offers Macintosh software developers a free and effective way to broadcast information about their latest products or upgrades to the Mac news community. MacLine offers developers the ability to post an unlimited number of press releases on the MacLine web site, with no cost. In addition the press releases can be broadcast to Mac news agencies across the world, once again at no cost to the developer. "We wanted to offer the small and medium sized developer the same opportunities to promote a product as those available to large corporations," says MacTimes Chief Editor Jason Pierce. Pierce goes on to add, "Large applications developers can easily afford the...
Aug 11
[MD1] PowerGlot
Paris, July 29th, 1997. Florent Pillet announces PowerGlot, the software localization tool for MacOS. PowerGlot is a new software localization tool for the MacOS. Fast and easy to use, PowerGlot allows developers to localize their software to any language available on the MacOS platform, including 2-byte languages like Japanese and Chinese. The software is WorldScript aware, scriptable, supports drag-and-drop, balloon help and AppleGuide, all this wrapped in a convenient and intuitive interface. PowerGlot comes at a very affordable price ($99, w/discount on multiple licenses). For information, please point your browser to: http://www.teaser.fr/~fpillet/PowerGlot/ Screen shots are available at: http://www.teaser.fr/~fpillet/PowerGlot/screenshots.html E-Mail contact: fpillet@teaser.fr Florent Pillet - Freelance Developer Paris, France http://www.teaser.fr/~fpillet/
Aug 11
[MD1] Visual Balloons for PowerPlant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Programming / C++ / Application Frameworks Tools & Toys helps developers help: Visual Balloons(tm) add Balloon Help to PowerPlant projects - without programming August 11, 1997 - Vienna, Austria - Tools & Toys today unleashed Developer Release 1 of Visual Balloons(tm) for PowerPlant, a set of libraries and editors that allow easy creation of standard Mac OS Balloon Help for PowerPlant projects. Using PowerPlant Constructor's simple drag & drop interface and only two lines of C++ code, MacOS Codewarriors can now add Help Balloons that are not limited to plain text only, but instead support pictures and styled text as well. Until today, developers who wanted to integrate BalloonHelp into their software had to use Apple's ResEdit or Mathemaesthetic's Resourcerer and were limited to the user interface elements built into the Mac OS. "Editing Balloon Help with ResEdit has always been a pain and anything but comfortable", said Andreas Pizsa, developer of...
Aug 11
[MD1] Timbuktu Pro 4.0
Farallon Announces the Availability of Timbuktu Pro 4.0 for Macintosh Timbuktu Pro 4.0 Puts the Power of Remote Control, File Transfer and Communication on the Desktop ALAMEDA, Calif., August 11, 1997 - Farallon Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRLN) today announced the immediate availability of Timbuktu Pro 4.0 for MacOS, the latest version of the leading remote control and file transfer software for Macintosh. Timbuktu Pro's patented cross-platform, screen-sharing capabilities makes it the only remote control solution that allows any Macintosh to communicate or collaborate with another Macintosh or Windows PC through modem-to-modem, ARA dial-up, Internet, LAN or WAN connections. Perfect for MacOS 8, the functionality and ease-of-use of Timbuktu Pro has been significantly enhanced to include Timbuktu Express file transfer technology, file synchronization, intercom capabilities and AppleScript support. "Once again, we are pleased to deliver a leading-edge, best-of-breed remote control...
Aug 06
[MD1] MacTech now 3250 Pages!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Susan Whitney MacTech Magazine 805-494-9797 x 105 marketing@mactech.com New MacTech Web Site To Be Previewed At Developer Central at MacWorld Expo Boston, 1997 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA -- AUGUST 7, 1997 -- Xplain Corporation, publisher of MacTech(r) Magazine is very excited to offer preview of its new web site at MacWorld Expo Boston August 6 - August 8, 1997. This is not just any ordinary developer web site. The MacTech web site is dedicated to the Macintosh developer. With access to a world of reference material it's a great starting place for the beginner and voluminous enough for the experienced developer. Right at your finger tips you have exclusive access to the entire library of MacTech articles featured in the magazine from 1984 through May 1997. That's 1600 articles in 139 issues. In addition, the site has the entire history of develop, Apple's award winning technical journal. That's 29 issues from 1990 - 1997. Also, the site is also...
Aug 06
[MD1] BeOS at a discount
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DevDepot Will Offering The Full BeOS package At A Discount WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA -- AUGUST 6, 1997 -- Xplain Corporation, the parent company of DevDepot, today announced that it is offering the full BeOS package through its world class mail order division. As the Internet expands, and as electronic media becomes more prevalent, the high-performance needs of digital content design have different needs today. The BeOS is the first new operating system designed to unlock the door to much more powerful personal computers, and extract more performance than you're used to. The BeOS is based on a concept called the Media OS. It's not enough to add a few features and call an operating system a Media OS, an operating system needs to be architechted to deal natively with digital media. The engineering team at Be didn't start with an existing OS and transform it, they started with the Media OS concept and optimized every portion of a new OS for handling digital media. The...
Aug 06
[MD1] Apple Keynote/MS Announcement...
Microsoft and Apple Affirm Commitment to Build Next Generation Software for Macintosh Companies announce patent cross-license agreement. Microsoft announces Office 98 for Macintosh; Apple announces Internet Explorer to be bundled with Mac OS. Product commitment backed up with $150M Microsoft investment in Apple Computer. Boston, August 6, 1997--In a keynote address delivered today at Macworld Boston, Apple Computer Inc. director and co-founder Steve Jobs and Microsoft Corp. chairman and CEO Bill Gates announced a broad product and technology development agreement between Apple and Microsoft including the following: The companies agreed to a broad patent cross-licensing agreement. It paves the way for the two companies to work more closely on leading-edge technologies for the Mac platform. Microsoft will develop and ship future versions of its popular Microsoft Office productivity suite, Internet Explorer and other Microsoft tools for...
Aug 05
[MD1] MailMan, FMPro.Net, Lasso 2.0
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 6, 1997 Media Contact: Bill Doerrfeld, President & CEO Blue World Communications, Inc. 425.646.0288, bill@blueworld.com BLUE WORLD SETS INTERNET BUSINESS STRATEGY Previews MailMan, FMPro.Net; Shows Lasso 2.0 at Macworld Expo BOSTON, MA - August 6, 1997 - As part of its mission of "bringing business to the internet," Blue World Communications, Inc. today previewed for the first time two forthcoming products, MailMan and FMPro.Net, and showed the shipping version of Lasso 2.0 at Macworld Expo/Boston. All three new offerings support Bellevue, WA-based Blue World's strategy of turning Claris FileMaker Pro 3.0 for Mac OS into a full Internet business partner for handling commerce and information. "Together," said Blue World President & CEO Bill Doerrfeld, "our FileMaker Pro Internet companions allow FileMaker Pro users to seamlessly build complete Internet business solutions using the leading database for Mac OS." "Blue World has produced quite a few...
Aug 05
[MD1] UMAX Developer Purchase Program
UMAX Boosts Support for Mac and BeOS Software Developers New Developer Purchase Program Provides Incentive for Developers of Powerful Multiprocessor-Aware Applications for the Mac Architecture Fremont, Calif., August 4, 1997 -- UMAX Computer Corporation (UCC) today announced a developer purchase program to increase support for Mac OS and BeOS software developers creating applications for the Macintosh platform. For a limited time, registered developers can purchase UMAX SuperMac Mac OS compatible systems at a 10% discount for use in application development, application support, compatibility testing and other internal development and support tasks. UMAX will also provide one secondary 180 MHz Multiprocessor (MP) card at no charge to qualifying MP developers purchasing a top-performing UMAX SuperMac S900 system. UMAX is offering additional discounts on secondary 200, 225, and 233 MHz processors to developers. This program is applicable for all S900 systems purchased from now until...
Aug 05
[MD1] ProFont Distribution 2.2 Released
From: "Stephen C. Gilardi" (squeegee@spambegone.usa.net) Subject: [ANN] ProFont Distribution 2.2 Released Co-authors Steve Gilardi and Carl Osterwald are pleased to announce the release of "ProFont Distribution 2.2". It is available now as: (ftp://users.aol.com//squeegee/pro-font-22.hqx) ProFont is a monospaced font whose 9 pt size is similar to Monaco 9 but with improved readability. It includes slashed zeros, ells with serifs, emphasized punctuation, etc. It is a great font for programmers and anyone else who needs a monospaced font with easily distinguished characters. New since the 2.1 release are: - modifications to the shape of several characters for even better readability and improved anti-aliasing support, - several small bug fixes in the fonts, - improved QuickDraw GX compatibility, - a version of ProFont encoded with the Windows character set, and - updated contact information. ProFont Distribution 2.2 includes bitmap and outline (both TrueType and Adobe Type 1...
Aug 04
[MD1] FireSite to support Open Transport 1.3
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Susan Marlett ClearWay Technologies 617-973-5024 marlett@clearway.com FIRESITE VIRTUAL DOMAIN MANAGER TO SUPPORT APPLE'S OPEN TRANSPORT 1.3 -- Will Simultaneously Operate In Single-IP and Multiple-IP Modes -- Boston, August 4, 1997, Macworld Expo -- ClearWay Technologies, Inc. today announced that their FireSite(TM) Virtual Domain Manager, the most complete virtual Web site management system for Mac OS, will support tight integration with Apple Computer's forthcoming Open Transport 1.3 network software. Under Open Transport 1.3, which adds multiple-IP-address support to Mac OS, FireSite Virtual Domain Manager (VDM) will operate simultaneously in both traditional single-IP and new multiple-IP modes for all hosted virtual Web sites. ClearWay has extended the introductory price of US$99.00, and has made free evaluation copies of the most current version available from their Web site. (http://www.clearway.com/pages/Demos.html) "Web hosting is big...
Aug 04
[MD1] ColorSafe and GIFmation
8/3/97 - ColorSafe 1.0 Available for Macintosh There are a couple of things I need to say in this note, so I'll get the good news out of the way first. There is bad news to go with it this time. ** ColorSafe 1.0 Available for Macintosh A new plug-in, ColorSafe 1.0, is available, and it's the one plug-in no web designer needs to be without. ColorSafe extends the 216 color web safe palette to millions of non-dithering optical colors and patterns with an real-time, fully interactive RGB color picker and a pattern canvas for creating tiling patterns. It's got a definite cool factor, and I'm not saying that just because we wrote it. Works with Photoshop 2.5 - 4.0, PhotoDelux 1.0, Illustrator 6.0 - 7.0, Painter 2.0 - 5.0, xRes 2.0 - 3.0, ColorIt! 3.0 - 3.2, DeBabelizer 1.6, and Canvas 5.0 and more. You can download the demo from: (ftp://ftp.boxtopsoft.com/pub) or go by the web site at (http://www.boxtopsoft.com) ** GIFmation 2.x has gone cross-platform Last week the...
Aug 04
[MD1] BeOS For Intel PCs
For more information contact In the U.S. and Pacific: Mark Gonzales, markg@be.com (415) 462-4117 In Europe: Jean Calmon, jcalmon@beeurope.com (33) 1 49 06 73 75 BE DEMONSTRATES BeOS FOR INTEL PCs Developer conference demonstration is prelude to the next BeOS product release and expansion of developer opportunity. BOSTON, Massachusetts (August 4, 1997) - Before an audience of software developers at the Be Developer Conference in Boston today, Be, Inc. demonstrated for the first time the Be Operating System (BeOS) running on Intel-based personal computer hardware. The company went on to announce that it will simultaneously release Intel and PowerPC versions of its widely acclaimed OS with its next release in January. "Our goal is to meet the needs of customers doing digital content design - no matter what hardware platform they may be using.", said Jean-Louis Gasse, president and CEO of Be, Inc. "BeOS for Intel opens the door for an even broader customer audience to take advantage of...
Aug 04
[MD1] New MacTech CD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Susan Whitney MacTech Magazine 805-494-9797 x105 marketing@mactech.com Now Available: The Release Version of The MacTech CD-ROM with all of develop WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA -- AUGUST 4, 1997 -- Xplain Corporation, the publisher of MacTech(r) magazine, today announced that it will be shipping the release version of the MacTech CD-ROM, Volumes 1-12, which includes the entire history of develop, Apple's awarding winning technical journal. As one of the first CD-ROM publishers, MacTech Magazine has continually updated its historical CD with an extensive library of reference material, hundreds of megabytes of source code, special offers with developer demos, and much more. The MacTech CD, Volumes 1-12, includes every article from MacTech magazine (November, 1984 through May, 1997). It has the entire history of develop (Volumes 1-29, 1990-1997). The CD also has the original Inside Macintosh, and the most complete set of Frameworks archives known (the...
Aug 04
[MD1] CodeWarrior for PalmPilot Release 3
Press Contacts: For Release August 4, 1997 Gordy Davies Allen Bush Metrowerks Inc. A&R Partners (for 3Com) (512) 873-4797 (415) 363-0982 gdavies@metrowerks.com allen_bush@arpartners.com METROWERKS SHIPS CODEWARRIOR FOR PALMPILOT RELEASE 3 FOR DEVELOPING PALM OS APPLICATIONS New Features and Important Updates Highlight New Product Release AUSTIN, Texas -Aug. 4, 1997- Metrowerks Inc. (NASDAQ: MTWKF, TSE/ME:MWK), one of the world's leading providers of software development tools, today announced they are shipping this week CodeWarrior for PalmPilot Release 3, an integrated suite of tools for both the Mac OS and Windows 95/NT. With new features and important updates, programmers will find it easier than ever to develop applications for the PalmPilot products from 3Com Corporation. CodeWarrior for PalmPilot Release 3 comes with the highly anticipated final update to the PalmPilot SDK (Software Development Kit), Version 2. This update supports all the new enhancements to Palm OS 2...
Aug 04
[MD1] CodeWarrior for PowerPC Embedded Systems
Press Contacts: For Release August 4, 1997 Gordy Davies Kirk Ladendorf Metrowerks Inc. Motorola (512) 873-4797 (512) 891-2058 gdavies@metrowerks.com ra6710@email.mot.com METROWERKS SHIPS CODEWARRIOR FOR POWERPC EMBEDDED SYSTEMS, TARGETING MOTOROLA'S FAMILY OF POWERFUL EMBEDDED RISC MICROPROCESSORS New Tools Support Embedded Development for Rapidly Growing High Performance Consumer Electronics Market AUSTIN, Texas -Aug. 4, 1997- Metrowerks Inc. (NASDAQ: MTWKF, TSE/ME:MWK), one of the world's leading providers of software development tools, today announced they are shipping this week CodeWarrior for PowerPC Embedded Systems. With this product, Metrowerks extends its popular CodeWarrior development environment to include support for Motorola's (NYSE: MOT) MPC821 and MPC860 PowerPC embedded processors. CodeWarrior for PowerPC Embedded Systems has all the tools, libraries, documentation and examples needed to develop, on a Windows 95/NT platform, software for the MPC821 and MPC860...
Aug 04
[MD1] Visual SourceSafe for Mac Release 5
Press Contact: For Release August 4, 1997 Gordy Davies Metrowerks Inc. (512) 873-4797 gdavies@metrowerks.com METROWERKS SHIPS MW VISUAL SOURCESAFE FOR MACINTOSH 5 Latest Release of Version Control System Highlights New Stand-alone Client AUSTIN, Texas - August 4, 1997- Metrowerks Inc. (NASDAQ: MTWKF, TSE/ME:MWK), one of the world's leading providers of software development tools, today announced they are shipping this week Metrowerks Visual SourceSafe for Macintosh Release 5, the latest version of its cross-platform revision control system. MW Visual SourceSafe for Macintosh replaces the CodeManager brand name and significantly extends the feature set of earlier versions of the product. With the addition of the new stand-alone client, programmers now have a choice of three interfaces when using MW Visual SourceSafe for Macintosh: the CodeWarrior IDE, the stand-alone application, or MPW. The client provides users with revision history without using MPW or an IDE. In fact,...
Aug 04
[MD1] CodeWarrior for Mac OS 8
Press Contact: For Release August 4, 1997 Gordy Davies Metrowerks Inc. (512) 873-4797 gdavies@metrowerks.com METROWERKS ENHANCING CODEWARRIOR TO SUPPORT WRITING MAC OS 8 APPLICATIONS PowerPlant Class Libraries Expanded to Support Mac OS 8 Appearance Manager AUSTIN, Texas - August 4, 1997 - Metrowerks Inc. (NASDAQ: MTWKF, TSE/ME:MWK), one of the world's leading providers of software development tools, is announcing additions to CodeWarrior Professional that will take advantage of the new features in Mac OS 8. CodeWarrior will soon support the Mac OS 8 Appearance Manager by creating new classes in PowerPlant for using the new interface controls, which include sliders, progress bars, group boxes, pop-up menu buttons, bevel buttons, and image wells. Existing PowerPlant grayscale classes are being modified to implement these same controls under System 7.5. This way, customers can create PowerPlant applications that have the same look and feel, whether running on System 7.5 or on Mac OS...
Aug 01
[MD1] Jobs to Keynote at MACWORLD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Christopher O'Reilly Matthew Hutchison MHA Event Management Brodeur Porter Novelli 617-551-9800 202-973-1374 coreilly@mha.com mhutchison@brodeur.com Steve Jobs to Keynote at MACWORLD Expo Boston BOSTON, July 31, 1997 -- MHA Event Management and Apple Computer Inc. announced today that Apple cofounder Steve Jobs will deliver the opening keynote address at MACWORLD Expo Boston at 9 a.m. Aug. 6. The East Coast's premier showcase for software and hardware vendors supporting the Mac OS platform, MACWORLD Expo will be held at the Bayside Exposition Center and World Trade Center. Conference sessions run Aug. 5 - 8; the exhibition floor is open Aug. 6 - 8. Jobs, co-founder of Apple, is chairman and CEO of Pixar, an Academy Award-winning computer animation studio that creates next generation animated feature films and interactive CD-ROM titles. He serves as a strategic advisor to Apple's Board of Directors and executive management team....
Jul 31
[MD1] Developer Central Returns to Boston
Developer Central Returns to Macworld Boston Apple Computer, MacTech Showcase Products and Services for Developers Cupertino, CA -- July 28, 1997 -- Apple Computer, Inc. today announced its plans to showcase the latest technologies, tools, support, and information for developers at Macworld Boston, Aug, 6-8, 1997. Co-sponsored by Apple and MacTech magazine, the Developer Central Pavilion is designed to provide convenient access to information on the latest developer products and services for Mac OS Macintosh platform development. "Developer Central is a dynamic environment where developers can come for the latest products and information on developing for the Apple platforms," said David Krathwohl, vice president, Apple Developer Relations. "We reached over 20,000 Macworld attendees at our expanded Developer Central in San Francisco last January. In Boston we'll build on this momentum by facilitating collaboration among tool vendors and application developers." "The developer...
Jul 28
[MD1] WebTen 1.1
WebTen Breaks Macintosh Web Performance Barrier Fastest Web Server on MacOS creates a new standard in Web service for Apple Santa Barbara, CA, July 29, 1997. Tenon Intersystems today announced WebTen 1.1, an industrial-strength, high-performance Apache Web server for Power Macs. WebTen is the world's fastest Macintosh-based Web server, offering a performance improvement (as measured by Ziff Davis Labs) that can be as much as 300% over WebSTAR, the leading Macintosh Web server. (http://www8.zdnet.com/macweek/mw_1129/webten_bench.gif) WebTen 1.1's new features include improved scheduling of CGIs during heavy cache usage, reduced memory and disk footprints, improved behavior in low-memory conditions, enhanced performance and reliability of Tenon's TCP stack under load conditions, updated caching software, and an enhanced user interface. In addition to being the fastest Macintosh Web server, WebTen is the only caching proxy Web server for Macintosh and the first Macintosh Web server to...
Jul 28
[MD1] StuffIt InstallerMaker 4.1
Media Contacts: Jennifer Lyng or Kendra Howell pr@aladdinsys.com (408) 761-6200 STUFFIT INSTALLERMAKER 4.1 WITH ELECTRONIC COMMERCE CAPABILITIES NOW AVAILABLE FROM ALADDIN SYSTEMS, INC. Aladdin1s Installer Gets New Tasks and Flag Alerts for Improved Installations Watsonville, CA -- July 28, 1997 -- Aladdin Systems, Inc., developer and publisher of the worldwide compression standard StuffIt(r), today announced StuffIt InstallerMaker 4.1 began shipping. StuffIt InstallerMaker allows developers to easily create custom software installers and automatic trialware software (a time-locked demo) without any coding. InstallerMaker is the only Macintosh installer with automatic trialware creation capability. Trialware created with InstallerMaker can be purchased by end users with the click of a button. "Integrating electronic commerce into InstallerMaker is the solution for developers, distributors, and marketers to easily incorporate trialware versions of their software. InstallerMaker with...
Jul 24
[MD1] MacStandardBasic
Product Release Information ZCurve Software 8206 Rockville Road #280 Indianapolis, IN http://www.zcurve.com zcurve@zcurve.com ZCurve Software releases MacStandardBasic 2.3 and prepares Visual MacStandardBasic 3.0 INDIANAPOLIS, IN, July 24th, 1997 : ZCurve Software announces the release of MacStandardBasic Version 2.3 , the powerful BASIC development system for Macintosh computers. Users can purchase and download the complete MacStandardBasic package from the ZCurve Software website (www.zcurve.com). This as a free upgrade to owners of previous versions MacStandardBasic. MacStandardBasic is optimized for both Apple's newer Power Macintosh computers and older Macintosh models. ZCurve Software is finishing work on Visual MacStandardBasic 3.0 which is planned for release in September, 1997. This new product will provide advanced visual programming along with new Internet access functionality. All registered owners of MacStandardBasic will receive Visual MacStandardBasic 3.0 as a free...
Jul 23
[MD1] SAP R/3 and WebObjects
Joint Release *** Apple and Advis Announce WebObjects Support For SAP R/3 Apple Enterprise Alliance Solution Provider Introduces Mantle for SAP R/3 *** INTERNET WORLD EXPO, CHICAGO--July 23, 1997--Apple Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Advis, a Boston, Massachusetts-based Apple Enterprise Alliance Solution Provider, today introduced the Mantle for SAP R/3 product for Apple's WebObjects application server. Mantle from Advis provides a WebObjects application developer with transparent access to SAP Business Objects via the Business Application Program Interface (BAPI) and Remote Function Call (RFC) interfaces published and supported by SAP. With Mantle, the data and functionality of SAP R/3 systems can be integrated with the dynamic web capabilities of WebObjects for rapid development and deployment of robust, highly scalable, corporate intranet, and World Wide Web business applications. SAP is the leading global provider of client/server business application solutions. According to...
Jul 23
[MD1] QuickTime Plug-in 2.0 for the Internet
*** Apple Announces QuickTime Plug-in 2.0 for the Internet *** New Version Brings Advanced Digital Media to the Internet; QuickTime Enables Access to the Vast Majority of Digital Media Content on Internet; New Plug-in to be Available Simultaneously on Windows and Mac OS INTERNET WORLD EXPO, CHICAGO--July 23, 1997--Apple Computer, Inc. today announced the QuickTime Plug-in version 2.0 for Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator and Communicator. Slated for release in the fall of 1997, the plug-in will bring the advanced digital media capabilities of QuickTime 3.0 to the Internet including QuickTime VR 2.0 support, the ability to play alternate movie tracks, hotspots, and URL linking. The QuickTime Plug-in is planned to support most popular file formats, so that users can have a wide and rich experience with digital media content on Internet websites. The QuickTime Plug-in 2.0 is planned to be available simultaneously on Windows 95, Windows NT, and Mac OS, and will be...
Jul 23
[MD1] WebObjects IIOP Capability
*** WebObjects Delivers Global Networked Solutions with Java and CORBA *** Corporate Customers use WebObjects and Netscape Communicator to Design Compelling Networked Applications INTERNET WORLD EXPO, CHICAGO--July 23, 1997--Apple Computer, Inc.'s WebObjects application development software is now able to help enterprises deliver new solutions based on Java and CORBA, as well as HTML and HTTP. Through IIOP capability bundled with market-leading web browser Netscape Communicator, customers are able to use WebObjects and the Netscape browser to create interactive and open network applications quickly and easily. WebObjects, an award-winning open development platform for the web, provides an application server, pre-built application components, and rapid application assembly tools that let customers bring enterprise solutions on-line quickly. By providing an open middle-tier application server that provides flexible support for multiple standards, WebObjects delivers more interactivity...
Jul 23
[MD1] Java 10x Performance Improvement
*** JITc Provides for 10X Performance Improvement Over Previous Versions *** INTERNET WORLD EXPO, CHICAGO--July 23, 1997--Apple Computer, Inc. announced today the availability of Mac OS Runtime for Java 1.5 (MRJ 1.5), an implementation of Sun Microsystems Inc.'s Java virtual machine (VM) and run-time environment for Macintosh and Mac OS-compatible systems. MRJ 1.5, which features a set of shared libraries and other system software files, follows on the success of Apple's MRJ 1.0 and offers improved functionality. With the addition of a PowerPC "just-in-time compiler" (JITc) and numerous graphics subsystem performance enhancements, MRJ 1.5 has the capability to offer a 10x improvement in performance over previous versions of MRJ as measured by industry standard CaffeineMarks. Additional functionality in MRJ 1.5 includes the new MRJ Toolkit, which allows developers to add Mac OS-specific functionality to Java applications. MRJ Toolkit stubs are written in 100 percent Pure Java to...
Jul 23
[MD1] WebSTAR Plug-in to go with QuickDNS Pro
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Naomi Pearce Pearce Communications 510/528-0824 Email: naomi@well.com Investor Contact: Fiona Ross The Financial Relations Board, Inc. (310) 442-0599 Email: far@la.frbd.com STARNINE AND MEN & MICE COLLABORATE TO ADD LOAD BALANCING AND FAULT TOLERANCE TO WEBSTAR WEB SITES -- Free WebSTAR Plug-in Communicates with QuickDNS Pro Domain Name Server -- BERKELEY, Calif., July 23, 1997 -- StarNine Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Quarterdeck Corporation, and Men & Mice, Inc. today announced the completion of a collaborative development project to increase performance of WebSTAR Web sites and provide fault tolerance for sites running more than one copy of WebSTAR. StarNine's WebSTAR QuickDNS Responder Plug-in provides server load and status information to Men and Mice's new QuickDNS Pro 2.0 domain name server, allowing QuickDNS to efficiently allocate server load and to redirect hits if a server is not responding. Available today for download...
Jul 23
[MD1] Roaster 3.1 Supports Apple's MRJ
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judith Steinbaum (617) 876-4031 x1818; judith@roaster.com ROASTER TECHNOLOGIES TO SHOWCASE JDK 1.1 SUPPORT AT MACWORLD BOSTON Roaster Release 3.1 to support Apple's Mac OS Runtime for Java Cambridge, Massachusetts. July 23, 1997. Roaster Technologies, creators of the pioneering Development Environment for Java on the Macintosh, announced today that Roaster Release 3.1 will be demonstrated at Macworld Boston, August 6 through 8th, and will showcase its debut of support for Sun's(tm) Java(tm) Development Kit (JDK) 1.1 and Apple Computer's Mac OS Runtime for Java (MRJ). This will be the latest in a string of solid deliveries by the recently formed spin-off, adding yet another advantage for the growing number of Roaster users. Roaster Release 3, which shipped on March 31st, continues to receive glowing reviews from industry experts and from developers who are choosing Roaster for their professional Java development needs. According to John Dhabolt, President...
Jul 23
[MD1] QuickDNS Pro 2.0
For Immediate Release: Media Contact: Snorri Gudmundsson Men & Mice Tel. +354 552 2045 Email: snorri@menandmice.com MEN & MICE SHIPS QUICKDNS PRO 2.0, BRINGS UNPRECEDENTED FUNCTIONALITY AND EASE OF USE. Upgrade Maximizes Web Site Reliability and Performance, Brings Robust Domain Set-up Assistance, Provides Increased Intranet Flexibility. Reykjavik, Iceland, July 22, 1997 --- Men & Mice today announced the immediate availability of QuickDNS Pro 2.0, a major upgrade of the industrial-strength name server, bringing a revolutionary Intelligent Fault Tolerance and Load Balancing solution that maximizes web site reliability and performance by intelligently directing traffic to web servers, robust Mac OS 8 type Domain Assistants that allow easy set-up and maintenance of domains, and increased flexibility for corporate Intranets. Initially released in February 1996, QuickDNS Pro continues to provide cutting edge DNS (domain name service) to the Mac OS Internet platform, being the...
Jul 23
[MD1] Iconovex Releases EchoSearch for the Mac
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Iconovex Corp. Introduces EchoSearch Web Software for the Macintosh The First Truly Intelligent Desktop Research Tool Bloomington, MN - Iconovex Corporation, makers of the award-winning intelligent desktop-based professional research tool EchoSearch, announces a Macintosh version, EchoSearch 1.08. A simple, yet powerful tool, EchoSearch significantly improves the efficiency and accuracy of Internet or corporate Intranet searches. "With the wealth of information available today online, millions of Macintosh users of the Internet and corporate Intranets need a tool to help sort through and find relevant information," states Zeyad Abbas, general manager of Iconovex. "EchoSearch addresses the needs of those users, with a tool that will not only find information, but synthesize and distill it." Making use of Java's multi-threading capabilities, EchoSearch enables users to simultaneously query multiple search engines. Unlike other Web search tools, EchoSearch...
Jul 23
[MD1] Apple's Search for new CEO
Apple Retains Heidrick & Struggles for its Search of a New CEO. CUPERTINO, Calif.--July 22, 1997--Apple Computer, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors has retained Heidrick & Struggles, Inc., a global executive search firm specialized in CEO assignments, to assist it in its search for a new CEO. Heidrick & Struggles will work closely with the search committee established by the Board. Based upon the profile defined by this search committee, the firm will seek a world-class technology industry executive, both a strong leader and a hands-on manager, with a successful sales and marketing background, an established industry knowledge and reputation, and the ability to create, execute and inspire. The global search will be led by John T. Thompson, vice chairman of Heidrick & Struggles, which has successfully recruited executives such as Lou Gerstner at IBM, George Fisher at Eastman Kodak, Ray Lane at Oracle, and Mort Topfer at Dell. Though the Board and the firm...
Jul 22
[MD1] PreFab Text Machine
From: ssl@prefab.com (Scott S. Lawton) Subject: Text Machine beta1, pattern search & replace Text Machine offers the power of pattern-matching search & replace, made simple using plain English keywords such as "letter", "digit" and "punctuation". It works with Frontier, AppleScript, Tango and any other software that can send Apple events. Text Machine includes a full set of pattern verbs (replace, extract, locate & match) and supports the standard document verbs (make, open, save, close). Applications include: - web publishing (e.g. convert to and from HTML, extract URLs) - print publishing (clean up text before importing) - database import (extract fields from text, e.g. city, state, zip from a single line) - web database (reformat data before posting) - electronic-mail (convert addresses to a consistent format, create context-sensitive replies) - document management (search multiple files) The beta1 version of Text Machine is now available for $75, including free...
Jul 22
[MD1] Mac OS 8 Ships!
Apple Introduces Mac OS 8-Most Significant Macintosh Operating System Release Since 1984 Milestone Operating System Upgrade Features Improved User Experience, Best-of-Class Internet Integration, Industry Leading Multimedia, and Enhanced Performance and Stability CUPERTINO, Calif.-July 22, 1997-Apple Computer, Inc. today introduced Mac OS 8, the latest operating system software release for the Macintosh-and the most significant Mac OS upgrade since 1984. Mac OS 8 also represents the latest milestone in the Company's dual operating system strategy which includes the delivery of ongoing Mac OS releases and system updates, as well as Rhapsody, the code name for Apple's next-generation operating system. Mac OS 8 includes a multitude of new features and technologies to offer customers an improved user experience with increased productivity and efficiency, greatly simplified Internet access and leading-edge tools, state-of-the-art multimedia capabilities, and enhanced performance and...
Jul 22
[MD1] Macintosh VRML Support
Contacts: Marisa Shumway Intervista Software, Inc. Ph: 415-543-8765, ext. 244 Email: mshumway@intervista.com INTERVISTA SOFTWARE LAUNCHES MACINTOSH VERSION OF ITS INDUSTRY-ACCLAIMED WORLDVIEW 2.0 Intervista Delivers On High Demand for Macintosh VRML Support SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 21, 1997-- Intervista Software, a leading provider of three-dimensional interactive software for the Internet, today announced the Macintosh operating system (OS) version of its successful WorldView 2.0 software, the companys Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML)-based Internet browser. "The immediate availability of the much-anticipated Macintosh version will empower users with the ability to create and experience interactive 3D content and applications for the Internet and private Intranets," said Tony Parisi, president and chief technology officer at Intervista Software. "The number of VRML worlds on the Internet is exploding and until now, Macintosh users have been unable to view them. We...
Jul 21
[MD1] CodeWarrior for BeOS, Release 3
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Gordy Davies Metrowerks Inc. (512) 873-4797 gdavies@metrowerks.com METROWERKS SHIPS CODEWARRIOR FOR BeOS RELEASE 3 AUSTIN, Texas -July 21, 1997- Metrowerks Inc. (NASDAQ: MTWKF, TSE/ME:MWK), one of the world's leading providers of software development tools, today announced they are now shipping a new release of CodeWarrior for BeOS, the Be-native version of its award-winning Integrated Development Environment (IDE). CodeWarrior for BeOS Release 3 includes CodeWarrior's BeOS-native IDE and PowerPC compilers used to build software applications for the BeOS, which runs on the BeBox personal computer manufactured by Be Inc. and many other PowerPC-based systems. A significant addition in Release 3 is Java 1.02 support with JIT for developing and running Java projects on the BeOS. Other features include scripting support, multiple concurrent compiles, source level debugging, an editor with syntax coloring and styling, headers and libraries, reference...
 
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In the midst of the huge Q4 launch schedule, the cult classic, Gobliiins, as well as the rest of the trilogy, are being ported to the iPhone in all of their original glory. The Goblins trilogy was a quirky Atari/Amiga game series from the early 90‚Äôs... | Read more »
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Anyone who has used myPhoneDesktop knows that it is a fantastic tool for streamlining your onscreen workflow. Instead of having to type line after line into your phone directly, you can use myPhoneDesktop to type from your computer directly into... | Read more »
Classes Review
Developer: Dustlab Price: $0.99 Version Reviewed: 2.4.7 iPhone Integration Rating: 3 out of 5 stars User Interface Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Re-use / Replay Value Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Overall Rating: 3.33 out of 5 stars | Read more »
AutoVerbal Talking Soundboard Pro helps...
Being able to speak and communicate with others is something that many of us take for granted. It‚Äôs not so easy for many folks though, in particular for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, as well as those who have suffered various brain... | Read more »
Pocketbooth Review
Developer: Project Box Price: $0.99 Version Reviewed: 1.0 iPhone Integration Rating: 4 out of 5 stars User Interface Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Re-use / Replay Value Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Overall Rating: 4.17 out of 5 stars | Read more »
Get Your Roast Right With ‘Time To Roast...
Roasting meat, in the cooking world, is about as simple as it gets. The greatest roast recipe I‚Äôve ever found is from Michael Ruhlman‚Äôs website, with the recipe titled, ‚ÄúThe World‚Äôs Most Difficult Roasted Chicken Recipe.‚Äù | Read more »

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