iPresent It 1.4: Presentations on your iPod
iPresent It 1.4: Presentations on your iPod
ZappTek is pleased to announce the release of iPresent It version 1.4
($17.95 USD -- a free update for current users), available for immediate
download at (http://www.zapptek.com/ipresent-it/). This version adds
Keynote 3 (iWork '06) and iPhoto 6 (iLife '06) support and is now a
Universal application.
Check out (http://www.zapptek.com/ipresent-it/News/) for all the details.
About iPresent It:
With iPresent It you can convert your PowerPoint, PDF and Keynote
presentations into slideshows that are synced with your iPod. Never carry a
laptop into a presentation again; it's all on your iPod!
About ZappTek:
ZappTek has been developing applications for the iPod since 2002. Beginning
with tools to bring calendar and note information into Contact entries
(EntourageEvents and EntourageNotes, the precursors to iPDA), ZappTek now
provides a suite of applications to meet all of your iPod needs. These
include iPDA for personal information management,...
Troi Automatisering releases URL Plug-in for FileMaker 8
Troi Automatisering releases URL Plug-in for FileMaker Pro 8
Updated plug-in for FileMaker Pro 8 lets you get and post data and
retrieve images from the Internet.
February 6th, 2006, Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands--Troi
Automatisering today announced the availability of Troi URL Plug-in
1.8.2 for FileMaker Pro 8.
What is Troi URL Plug-in?
Troi URL Plug-in can help you fill in forms on the Internet, all from
FileMaker Pro. It also retrieves data or images from any HTTP URL.
You can:
- use the POST command to fill in a web form and retrieve the
result directly in FileMaker
- use the GET command to retrieve data
- use a secure connection (HTTPS) using SSL
- get access to password protected web pages
- encode text into HTTP format
- send cookies with a request
- show a custom progress dialog during the retrieval (Mac OS only)
- get JPEG and also GIF images directly into a container field
Suggested Uses
Troi URL plug-in allows you to:
- fill in forms on web...
F-Script 1.3.1: Open-Source Scripting for Cocoa
Paris, France - February 6, 2006 -- Philippe Mougin announces the release
of F-Script 1.3.1.
F-Script is an open-source scripting language specifically designed for
Cocoa, the Mac OS X object system. F-Script provides interactive and
scripting access to Cocoa objects through a graphical environment and an
innovative high-level programming model. F-Script allows interactive
exploration, testing and use of Cocoa-based objects and frameworks. It can
be used stand-alone, embedded into other applications or dynamically
injected into any Cocoa application.
F-Script version 1.3.1 comes with a number of new features and enhancements
including support for GCC 4.0, improved graphical object browser, extended
exception handling system, enhanced integration with Core Data, Core Image
and AppleScript, new embedding API, improved command line interface and bug
fixes.
F-Script is released free of charge, as open-source software. It can be
downloaded from http://www.fscript.org.
Opera integrates BitTorrent in upcoming browser
Opera integrates BitTorrent in upcoming browser
Oslo, Norway February 6, 2006 Opera Software today announced that it has
teamed with BitTorrent Inc. to include the BitTorrent protocol in the
upcoming version of the Opera Web browser. Integrating this popular
technology in the Opera browser means faster and more efficient downloads
of large files.
Opera and BitTorrent have signed an agreement covering Opera's use of the
BitTorrent trademark and access to the BitTorrent search engine from the
browser's user interface. A technical preview (TP) of the Opera 9 browser
will be made available soon.
BitTorrent's technology will be made available to users of the Opera
browser in two ways: first, users can search for torrent files in the Opera
browser's integrated search field, and second, when a file has been
selected, Opera's Transfer Manager feature will handle the download. As a
result of integrating BitTorrent into the Opera browser, users no longer
need separate software for the...
AWMOO C/C++ Development Studio
AWMOO C/C++ Development Studio
February 5, 2006 - We are pleased to announce the availability of our new
product AWMOO C/C++ Development Studio to the macintosh users community.
The downloadable installer is freely redistributable.
AWMOO Software mission is to provide software developers with a set of
developer tools that enable them to leverage their creativity by
simplifying or accelerating software development and by letting them
communicate with other professionists quickly and easily.
Currently we provide AWMOO C/C++ Development Studio, which is the first
implementation of our mission for the benefit of C/C++ developers. AWMOO
C/C++ Development Studio is very well suited for research, education, game
programming, and every other creative aspect of C/C++ software development.
AWMOO C/C++ Development Studio basic concepts are well understood: it
consists of a C/C++ interpreter which is integrated with a user interface
and a plugin specification. But it is the way in which those...
iPod nano High-Capacity Battery Upgrade Service
iPodResQ Announces New iPod nano High-Capacity Battery Upgrade Service
iPodResQ announced today that they have begun offering a new iPod nano
high-capacity battery program. This service is for all iPod nano owners
that want longer play life and is performed with a same-day turn around and
nationwide convenience.
Olathe, KS (PRWEB) February 3, 2006 -- iPodResQ announced today that they
have begun offering a new iPod nano high-capacity battery program. This
service is for all iPod nano owners that want longer play life and is
performed with a same-day turn around and nationwide convenience.
The introductory price for the iPod nano High-Capacity Battery Service will
be set at $64, flat-rate. This includes a custom iBox sent to the
customer's location in the continental U.S. via overnight courier to pickup
the nano for overnight delivery back to the iPodResQ service center.
iPodResQ will receive the nano, install a NEW 400 mAh high-capacity battery
the same day it is received, and return...
Zarra Studios Releases seSales: Point-of Sale system
Zarra Studios Releases seSales
Zarra Studios releases the latest Point-of Sale system for Apple's
Macintosh OS X
Colorado Springs, Colorado -- February 3, 2006 -- Zarra Studios LLC
(www.zarrastudios.com) announced today the release of its flagship product,
Simply Elegant Sales. Simply Elegant Sales is a small business point of
sale (POS) application that was designed from the ground up exclusively for
Apple's Macintosh OS X "Tiger." This unique POS system is designed with an
efficient keyboard workflow for fast and accurate order processing. It can
also track in store credit and utilize PayPal as your credit card clearing
house.
Simply Elegant Sales can cache all of the credit card transactions and do a
bulk submission at the end of the day or week. This permits the business
owner to reduce costs that are generally associated with credit card
processing, such as those at trade shows or conventions. The POS system
also provides standard invoice processing, inventory tracking, purchase...
Morse Mania version 3.2.0
Black Cat Systems Releases Morse Mania version 3.2.0
WESTMINSTER, MD (February 2, 2006) - Black Cat Systems
(http://www.blackcatsystems.com) announces that Morse Mania version 3.2.0
has been released and is now available. This new version includes
improvements to the Send QSO and Send File exercises.
Morse Mania is a morse code tutor for the Macintosh. The software package
helps you learn morse code at speeds ranging from 5 to 40 words per minute.
Morse Mania is ideal for amateur (ham) radio operators who desire to learn
or improve their morse code proficiency, especially in order to upgrade
their license class. The generated morse code is played using the
computer's speaker.
In addition to drills to help learn the various characters, Morse Mania
also allows complete text files to be sent, so that "real life" messages
can be used for practice. Simulated morse code conversations (called a QSO
in ham lingo) can also be sent. In addition, the user can type characters
at the keyboard,...
MenuKeys for FileMaker
MENUKEYS FOR FILEMAKER RELEASE
Toronto (ON), Canada--FEBRUARY 3, 2006--Zevrix Solutions today announced
the first release of its MenuKeys, the complete solution for customizing
FileMaker menu shortcuts.
With MenuKeys, such essential feature as customizing menu shortcuts is
finally available for FileMaker users on Mac OS X. MenuKeys allows to
assign keyboard shortcuts to any FileMaker menu and edit the existing ones,
and will surprise the users with its elegant interactive easy to use
interface.
Both database users and developers with any degree of FileMaker experience
will dramatically benefit from the possibilities MenuKeys opens to them in
every aspect of their daily tasks. Every FileMaker menu command can now be
activated instantly with a single keyboard shortcut helping users achieve
their goals faster and easier by eliminating the need for countless mouse
trips to the menus.
MenuKeys is based on a FileMaker database so users open it like any other
FileMaker file, no extra plug-...
KeyPhantom: Full Speed USB Keystroke Recorder
DesignREM releases KeyPhantom USB Corporate. Worlds First Full Speed USB
Keystroke Recording Device or Keylogger
New Zealand - Feb 1, 2006 (http://www.pressreleasenetwork.com)(PRN): The
worlds first USB full-speed keylogger with 512Kb memory celebrates its
global launch this week. The KeyPhantom USB Corporate provides a real-time
recording ability for USB based keyboards.
Designed with journalists and authors in mind, the KeyPhantom USB Corporate
provides a complete real-time record of every keystroke typed on a USB
keyboard. It's a quick, efficient and reliable method to ensure work is
copied and protected, even during a power or hardware failure. The
pioneering product is a world first, and has taken over 2 years to design
and build.
"Journalists, writers and employers are showing a particularly strong
interest in the KeyPhantom USB Corporate," says Shane Tolmie, managing
director of DesignREM. "The ability to record the last three years of
typing in secure flash memory is proving...
SMS Mac adds Reply to Email option
SMS Mac adds Reply to Email option
Palma de Mallorca, Spain -- February 1, 2006.
Simultaneously available are Send SMS 1.5, the award-winning Dashboard
widget, the Send SMS 1.5 Yahoo! Widget and the SMS Mac 1.5 Address Book
plug-in.
Version 1.5 adds the possibility to receive an SMS reply at your email
address and adds new help documentation.
This set of software enable you you to easily enter an SMS and send it to
any mobile number in the world through the Internet.
The software requirements are diverse: Dashboard widget: Mac OS X 10.4,
Yahoo! Widget: Mac OS X 10.3/Windows XP, Address Book plug-in: Mac OS X
10.3.
SMS (Short Message Service) is a text message service that enables short
messages of generally no more than 160 characters in length to be sent and
transmitted from a mobile phone.
The Home Page of SMS Mac is:
(http://www.smsmac.com/)
Please download SMS Mac from:
(http://www.smsmac.com/download.php)
Use of SMS Mac software costs 10 Euro per year and each SMS costs 10...
ExtremeZ-IP Print Server 4.2 with Bonjour Printing
Group Logic Ships ExtremeZ-IP Print Server 4.2 with Bonjour Printing Support
Company Continues Commitment to Ensuring Apple's Innovations are Fully
Supported in Mixed Mac / Windows Computing Environments
February 1, 2006 (Arlington, VA) - Group Logic, developer of best-selling
network workflow software products, today announced the release of
ExtremeZ-IP Print Server version 4.2, an update to its print server
software for Mac and Windows. The 4.2 update makes ExtremeZ-IP Print Server
the first and only Windows based print server that supports the
groundbreaking Bonjour standard for dramatically simplifying the process of
finding and setting up printers by end users. Mac users can easily locate
and use printers directly from the print dialog of any Mac OS X
application, while Bonjour technologies seamlessly handle manual,
error-prone tasks like PPD selection and other configuration options. This
simplified configuration of printers delivered by Bonjour allows IT
Administrators to...
RadRSS 3.1 for REALbasic
Radical Breeze releases RadRSS 3.1 for REALbasic: RSS, ATOM reading with
Photocast support.
EVERETT, Washington, USA (Feb 1st, 2006) -- Radical Breeze has released
RadRSS 3.1, an update to the REALbasic component for reading RSS and ATOM
news feeds. Version 3.1 brings support for Photocasts and better support
for RSS feeds generated by Apple's iWeb.
RadRSS is written in 100% pure REALbasic. No declares. No plug-ins.
http://dev.radicalbreeze.com
RadRSS is an RSS and ATOM specific socket which does all the heavy lifting
of dealing with an RSS/ATOM feed for you. Simply supply a URL to a known
RSS/ATOM feed and RadRSS will supply you with easy to manage information on
the feed and all available RSS/ATOM Entries.
Notable Changes in 3.1 :
- New ReceivedNonXMLPage(content as string) event that fires when a page
that is not XML is received (HTML, etc).
- Support for .Mac Photocasts.
- Better support for RSS files generated with Apple's iWeb.
RadRSS requires REALbasic 2005 R3 (or newer)....
RAGE Google Sitemap Automator 1.1
Toronto, Ontario (February 1, 2006) -- RAGE Software announced today the
immediate availability of RAGE Google Sitemap Automator 1.1. A free update
to the software package allowing web-masters to automate the process of
generating Google Sitemaps. RAGE Google Sitemap Automator helps search
engines which utilize Google Sitemaps to locate and index important
documents on a website.
Google Sitemaps are a way of telling search engines, namely Google, about a
website. They enable web-masters to communicate directly with Google and
keep them informed of which pages to index, how often these pages are
modified and how important each page is relative to every other page on a
website.
With RAGE Google Sitemap Automator you can automate the process of creating
Google Sitemaps by utilizing powerful filters and preset conditions so you
don't have to go through thousands of pages yourself. You can then upload
your Google Sitemap to your web server and notify Google so it knows where
to find your...
Marten 1.3: Graphical Software Development Environment
Andescotia LLC announces the release of the Marten 1.3 Graphical Software
Development Environment for Mac OS X
BOZEMAN, Montana - February 1, 2006 -- Andescotia LLC
(http://www.andescotia.com) is proud to announce the next release of the
Marten graphical software development environment (IDE), version 1.3, the
first native graphical programming environment for Mac OS X. With the
Marten IDE, developers diagram code instead of writing it, placing icons of
operations onto a canvas and then linking them together to define the
control flow of their software.
Other powerful features of the Marten IDE include the ability for users to
execute their code while editing it and to create an standalone application
with a single button push. When developers can run their code as they edit
it, they enjoy an entirely new and more productive software development
process than the old compile/link/debug steps. They can skip forward or
rollback to any point in an executing program with a click of the...
MacSpeech Releases ScriptPak for Office 2004
MacSpeech Releases ScriptPak for Office 2004
Salem, NH, 2006-02-01: Macintosh speech recognition authority MacSpeech has
released a new ScriptPak for Microsoft Office 2004. The new ScriptPak
installs over 1000 commands into iListen that allows the user to do
virtually anything in Office 2004 that they would normally do using
keyboard shortcuts or menus.
"We announced this ScriptPak -- which is actually a bundle of our
previously announced ScriptPaks for Entourage, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
-- at Macworld last month and we are pleased to make it available to
iListen users," said MacSpeech Chief Evangelist Chuck Rogers. "This bundle
allows users who use the entire Office 2004 suite to save almost $50 over
purchasing each ScriptPak separately, and is a fantastic deal for our users
that use even three of the four Office applications."
The ScriptPak for Microsoft Office 2004 is available immediately from the
MacSpeech web site and sells for $59. iListen 1.6.8 or later is required to
use...
PdfCompress 5.0 squeezes images 20% harder
PdfCompress 5.0 squeezes images 20% harder
London and Berlin - February 1st, 2006 -- metaobject announces the
immediate availability of version 5.0 of the popular PDF compression tool
for Mac OS X.
Version 5.0 features the usual round of minor bug fixes as well as a new
compression method based on JPEG 2000 that squeezes an additional 20% out
of photographic images.
PdfCompress still costs just US $27 per copy to license, and version 5.0
is, as usual, a free upgrade for existing users of previous versions.
PdfCompress is a fully native Cocoa application, not just a Cocoa wrapper
around legacy libraries.
For more information, downloads and purchasing, see our Products page at:
(http://www.metaobject.com/Products.html#PdfCompress)
About metaobject
With offices in near Berlin's Olympic Stadium and London's Royal Borough of
Kensington and Chelsea, metaobject creates publishing software solutions
and technologies that help you perform like a champion. The PressObjects
toolbox, which...
Zengobi Announces Curio 3.0
Zengobi Announces Curio 3.0
New Project Management and Advanced Searching Features
RALEIGH, NC -- January 31, 2006 -- Zengobi today announced Curio 3.0, the
latest version of their award-winning brainstorming and document management
application for the Apple Macintosh. Curio 3.0 features a new Project
Center for one-click access to your categorized projects; an advanced
Search Bar for fast, easy-to-use searching on text, tags, ratings, flags,
asset types, and dates; support for searching asset contents; and an
interactive full-screen presentation mode. Curio 3.0 also features project
properties with custom tags and timestamps, freeform shaped text figures,
instant web archive creation, and support for LinkBack and iCal objects.
Curio is available in several editions including Professional, K-12, Home,
and Basic so users can purchase the features they truly need.
Creativity shines with Curio where you can place anything anywhere on the
page, creating freeform collages of text, outlines...
Cepstral Swift Text-To-Speech System v4.0
Cepstral Announces Version 4.0 of Cepstral Swift Text-To-Speech System
PITTSBURGH, PA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 01/31/2006 -- Cepstral LLC, the
synthetic voice company, announced today the release of the award-winning
Cepstral Swift Text-To-Speech (TTS) System, version 4.0, with new voices
and key improvements.
Cepstral Swift Text-To-Speech System 4.0 is a scalable, multilingual
cross-platform voice rendering engine, available at store.cepstral.com, or
through affiliates, partners and resellers worldwide. Voices perform with
low latency and minimum resource load on handhelds, desktops, and large
automated telephony or VoIP installations.
Featured in the release is an engaging new U.S. English female voice,
Callie, well-suited for both telephony and mobile applications, as well as
new novelty voices such as Cepstral Dog and Whispery. Pronunciations and
text processing have been made more accurate for all languages, including
U.S. and U.K. English, German, Canadian French, Americas Spanish,...
KMremoteControl: Use One System's Keyboard/Mouse for All on...
KMremoteControl - the program that lets you use one system's keyboard/mouse
to operate all the PCs and Macs on your desk.
2006-Jan-27 : Derman Enterprises announces an update to KMremoteControl,
the cross-platform program that lets you use one system's keyboard/mouse to
operate all the PCs and Macs on your desk:
- control all your PCs and Macs via your favorite Mac or PC
- avoid buying that KVM switch ... add a cheap LCD monitor, instead
- great for laptop users
- use with ClipCommControl to synchronize Clipboards (Mac only)
Version 1.52 (Mac) adds the following:
- fixes a problem returning to the correct foreground application
- updates LicenseControl to 2.11 with significantly improved capabilities
KMremoteControl requires Mac OS X 10.2 or newer or Windows 2000/XP. A trial
version can be downloaded via http://www.derman.com/ and operates in trial
mode until a license is purchased ($24.95 USD for a 2-license Starter Pak).
Also see http://www.derman.com/#News for news about Intel Mac...
PhoneValet Message Center 3.1
PhoneValet Message Center 3.1 Adds Unlimited Voicemail Boxes
Caller-initiated Remote Control and Call Transfer
OGDENSBURG, NY and OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 27, 2006 - Parliant Corp. today began
shipping version 3.1 of PhoneValet Message Center, its multi-award-winning
Mac telephony product for small businesses, homes, and home offices.
In addition to automated dialing, call screening, call blocking, call
logging, call recording and forwarding messages via email, this new version
of PhoneValet adds an unlimited number of voicemail boxes, the ability to
transfer incoming calls and permit any caller to initiate Mac-based remote
control processes from anywhere in world.
PhoneValet 3.1 offers unlimited voicemail boxes or announcement choices, up
from a previous limit of 11. In the case of announcements, PhoneValet can
provide callers with an unlimited amount of choices.
With PhoneValet 3.1 any caller can remotely control PhoneValet to execute
AppleScript or UNIX shell scripts that trigger on-demand...
Python Bootcamp, May 8-12, 2006
Atlanta, GA - January 27, 2006 - Slink into Spring with Python Bootcamp,
May 8-12, 2006
Python guru Mark Lutz, returns to the Big Nerd Ranch May 8-12, 2006 with
Python Bootcamp. Python, one of the most adaptable and powerful programming
languages making a mark in the industry, has developed a large and growing
community of followers. Spanning a spectrum of needs and uses, Python
provides an ideal open source solution to developers of web-based, GUI or
command-line applications. Its dynamic coding possibilities have been
tapped for a variety of markets, from Yahoo and Google to scientific
environments such as Los Alamos, NOAA and NASA, to hardware and Q/A testing
by Hewlett Packard and Seagate. Its possibilities have also been tapped for
movie animation, the stock market, gaming systems, etc. There is no better
opportunity for learning Python than with Mark Lutz at the Big Nerd Ranch.
To best present this versatile and hard-working programming language, Big
Nerd Ranch has tapped into...
Zonic releases BugReporter 1.0.3
Zonic releases BugReporter 1.0.3
Zonic are pleased to announce the release of BugReporter 1.0.3, an update
to their developer tool for capturing crash logs.
BugReporter 1.0.3 is now a Universal Binary, and supports both PowerPC and
Intel versions of Mac OS X. This release also improves support for using
BugReporter within a plug-in environment such as Adobe Photoshop.
BugReporter captures Mac OS X "Crash Logs", allowing them to be sent
directly to the appropriate developer. Normally seen only by Apple, these
logs allow developers to identify the location and cause of any crash in
their applications.
BugReporter can be used from either Carbon or Cocoa applications, and
supports both Xcode and CodeWarrior development environments. Reports can
be delivered by email or online, allowing them to be fed directly into a
bug-tracking database.
BugReporter 1.0.3 is available immediately, and can be downloaded from:
(http://www.zonic.co.uk/products/bugreporter/)
BugReporter pricing starts at $49...
Black Cat Systems Releases Audiocorder 4.7.0
Black Cat Systems Releases Audiocorder 4.7.0
WESTMINSTER, MD (January 26, 2006) - Black Cat Systems announces that
Audiocorder version 4.7.0 has been released. The latest version adds an
intelligent "Voice VOX" feature which can distinguish between human voice
and music vs static and noise, and assist in automated recordings.
Audiocorder is a program which allows your Mac to act as a sophisticated
audio recorder. In one mode, it operates as a volume operated (VOX) audio
recorder. This allows you to set the volume that the sound must reach to
begin recording, and the volume at which it should end recording. It also
allows you to set the trigger length for the start and stop values, which
helps you to eliminate recording short bursts of sound or ending the
recording process during a short pause (such as in normal speech).
Audiocorder may also be programmed with a recording schedule, specifying
when it should start and stop recording, much like a VCR. In addition, you
can performed a...
DIFfersifier 3.1: Convert Data from Stacks
DIFfersifier 3.1 released
NIJMEGEN 26 JANUARY 2006 - Today, Economy-x-Talk.com releases DIFfersifier
3.1.0. DIFfersifier 3.1.0 is a simple utility, which makes conversion of
text data in HyperCard, MetaCard and Revolution stacks as easy as possible.
The DIF and Merge file formats that are created by DIFfersifier can be
imported by most, if not all, well-known database applications. A
tab-delimited text format is also available, enhancing flexibility for
those who are creating their own database software to replace their
database stacks. DIFfersifier can also create HTML tables.
The conversion process only takes a few steps. After starting
DIFferisifier, a small window appears. Click the Select Stack button and
open a HyperCard, MetaCard or Revolution stack. Choose a file format and a
background or group and press enter. After a few seconds, you are asked to
give your new file a name and save it.
Advantages of DIFfersifier are: you don't have to write your own script for
text export;...
MonkeyBread Software REALbasic plug-ins v6.0
MonkeyBread Software REALbasic plug-ins v6.0
NICKENICH, Germany (January 25, 2006) -- Monkeybread Software releases
version 6.0 of the MBS plug-in for REALbasic.
The MBS plug-in comprises a collection of several plug-in parts which
extend the REALbasic development environment with over 500 classes and 4
controls featuring over 11000 documented functions.
The plug-ins require REALbasic 4.5 or newer. Also required are 100 MB hard
disc space and around 16 MB of RAM in addition to the requirements of
REALbasic and your operation system itself. While all plug-in parts compile
on Mac OS 8.x, Mac OS 9.x, Mac OS X and Windows, each function may depend
on additional system requirements to work successfully. Some plugin parts
support Linux.
Plugin licenses are available for the year 2006:
40 Euro (+sales tax) for private/educational and
80 Euro (+sales tax) for company/business.
(around USD 55 for private and USD 110 for commercial with the current
exchange rates)
The plugins can be downloaded...
FileWave Announces SQL Based Cross Platform Software
FileWave Announces SQL Based Cross Platform Software and Hardware Reporting
with Asset Trustee 7.5
Wil, Switzerland, January 25, 2006 -- FileWave, a leading provider of
Windows and Mac OS X systems management software, today announced the
release of its cross platform software and hardware Asset Inventory system,
Asset Trustee 7.5. The software, Asset Trustee supports Mac OS X 10.2
through 10.4 and Windows 98 through XP giving IT staff the ability to
gather and report detailed hardware, software and configuration information
for laptops, desktops and servers on the major desktop computing platforms.
Asset Trustee 7.5 Inventory Database incorporates an SQL back end database
with a web based PHP front end. This combination gives Asset Trustee a
robust enterprise class back end with a simple to use cross platform front
end. Complex queries can be built and saved for reuse. Results of all
queries can be saved as text or in Microsoft Excel format.
A new feature in version 7.5 is reporting...
High Priority 1.1 - Manage your iCal To Do items
High Priority 1.1 - Manage your iCal To Do items
CLINTON, NY (January 25, 2006) : Aram Kudurshian is pleased to announce
High Priority 1.1 for Mac OS X 10.4, a menu extra that allow you to access
your iCal To Do items directly from the menubar. With High Priority, you
can easily add, edit, and remove To Do items, all without having to have
iCal open or running. Distributed as a preference pane, High Priority is a
customizable, elegant solution that places your iCal To Dos within easy
reach.
High Priority is shareware and requires Mac OS X 10.4 and iCal. Unlicensed
versions are functionally identical to licensed versions except for their
inability to create brand new To Do items. A personal license for High
Priority is available for $6 while family licenses may be purchased for $12.
Product Page: http://www.kudurshian.net/highpriority/
Download Link: http://www.kudurshian.net/highpriority/highpriority.dmg
(~230 kb)
Disney buys Pixar, Formal Announcement
Disney to Acquire Pixar; Long-time Creative Partners Form New Worldwide
Leader in Quality Family Entertainment
BURBANK, Calif. & EMERYVILLE, Calif., Jan 24, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The
Walt Disney Company (DIS):
-- Ed Catmull Named President of the Combined Pixar and Disney Animation
Studios and John Lasseter Named Chief Creative Officer; Steve Jobs to Join
Disney's Board of Directors
-- Disney Increases Stock Repurchase Authorization
Furthering its strategy of delivering outstanding creative content, Robert
A. Iger, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company
(DIS), announced today that Disney has agreed to acquire computer animation
leader Pixar (PIXR) in an all-stock transaction, expected to be completed
by this summer. Under terms of the agreement, 2.3 Disney shares will be
issued for each Pixar share. Based on Pixar's fully diluted shares
outstanding, the transaction value is $7.4 billion ($6.3 billion net of
Pixar's cash of just over $1 billion) (Based...
Advanced Link Manager 2.0
Advanced Link Manager 2.0
Manage your incoming links in a smart way
Caphyon LLC is pleased to announce the release of Advanced Link Manager
2.0, a tool that helps manage your web site incoming links. Advanced Link
Manager runs on Mac OS X, Windows 98/2000/XP, and Linux.
Almost all major search engines that exist today, rank a web page based on
the number and the quality of links that point to that web page. Advanced
Link Manager helps you monitor your incoming links, keeping you informed as
to where they come from and what their content is.
With Advanced Link Manager you can also track your backlinks evolution in
time. Some domains have various links to your site, distributed on various
pages belonging to that domain, of which only a few bring you relevant
traffic. You should be very interested that these important links stay
where they are, so tracking their status becomes a necessity. Advanced Link
Manages does this for you automatically, through its ability to create
updatable...
FileMaker Mobile 8
FileMaker Announces Shipment of FileMaker Mobile 8
Features support for server synchronization support and ready-to-use
starter solutions
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 24 -- FileMaker, Inc. today announced the
immediate availability of FileMaker Mobile 8 (www.filemaker.com/mbl8), a
companion to FileMaker Pro 8 designed specifically for Palm OS and Pocket
PC handheld devices. The new FileMaker Mobile 8 now goes beyond
synchronizing with local desktop databases only. For the first time, it
allows users to synchronize handhelds with databases on FileMaker Server 8
and FileMaker Server 8 Advanced.
"FileMaker Mobile 8 is widely used to run workgroup solutions, including
everything from managing service calls to tracking teachers in a
classroom," said Ryan Rosenberg, FileMaker vice president, marketing and
services. "FileMaker Pro makes it possible for anyone to create and deploy
a workgroup solution that spans desktops and handhelds. FileMaker Mobile 8
is a major advancement in the ease of...
Mimer SQL now includes Minq Software's DbVisualizer
Mimer SQL now includes Minq Software's DbVisualizer
Stockholm/Uppsala, Sweden, January 24, 2006 -- Minq Software, makers of
DbVisualizer, "The Universal Database Tool", and Mimer Information
Technology today announced a partnership that allows Mimer Information
Technology to incorporate DbVisualizer as a database front-end tool in its
Mimer SQL database server. DbVisualizer will be included in Mimer SQL for
Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, Linux, Windows and other platforms.
The new agreement between Minq Software and Mimer Information Technology
means that a version of DbVisualizer with extended support for Mimer SQL is
included in all new versions of Mimer SQL for Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server.
DbVisualizer is the leading platform independent and cross database tool
aimed to simplify database development and management for database
administrators and developers. DbVisualizer is integrated in the free
development versions of Mimer SQL available on Mimer's web site,
http://developer.mimer.se...
Opera Mini: For Almost Every Mobile Phone
Surf the Web on virtually any mobile phone: Opera Software announces
worldwide release of Opera Mini
Oslo, Norway - January 24, 2006 - Opera Software today announced the
worldwide release of Opera Mini, the full Web browser that runs on almost
every mobile phone, including low- and mid-end handsets. Today's global
launch follows the trials of Opera Mini in the Nordics and in Germany
during the fall of 2005, which resulted in a user base of over one million
people. Opera Mini is available free of charge via WAP download, or for a
small fee via SMS.
Go to http://mini.opera.com for more information and download instructions.
"With Opera Mini most people can start surfing the Web with the mobile
phone they have today," says Jon S. von Tetzchner, CEO, Opera Software. "We
are proud to be the first to offer full, mobile Web browsing to the
majority of the world's mobile phone users."
Installing Opera Mini is as simple as downloading a ringtone or a game. You
simply send an SMS or direct your...
Yojimbo 1.0
Bare Bones Software Ships New Yojimbo 1.0
First Information Organizer for Mac OS X That Makes Information
Storage and Access Effortless Across Multiple Computers
BEDFORD, Mass. - Jan. 23, 2006 - Bare Bones Software, developer of
leading-edge power tools for Mac OS X, today shipped Yojimbo 1.0, a
completely new information organizer that effortlessly fits into the flow
of work and digital life.
Now for the first time, Mac users can organize and manage today's onslaught
of information, even across multiple computers, with a natural user
experience and the reliability expected from Bare Bones Software. Yojimbo
revolutionizes information organization for individuals by providing an
effortless mechanism to collect, store and find information as needed.
"Yojimbo is as easy to add to as your junk drawer, but as easy to find
things in as a card catalog," said Merlin Mann of 43folders.com. "Smart
soup is a good thing, and Yojimbo does that nicely."
"We designed Yojimbo with an intense...
bTop1 Developer Tools 1.1: Bench Top Data Acquisition
bTop1 Developer Tools 1.1 is now available
19 January 2006, Portland, Oregon. Perfectly Scientific, Inc.
(http://www.perfsci.com) announces the newest release of their developer
tools supporting the bTop-1 board. This release adds support for the UNIX
command line, C and REALbasic in addition to it's native Objective C
environment.
These single call UNIX (or C) API's make it even easier than the original
Cocoa interface to acquire your data or control your real world objects.
Communicating with the bTop1 board using UNIX or C, a server now runs in
the background so that initialization and monitoring of your bTop1 boards
is handled for you, allowing you to concentrate on building your own app
and not spending your development time supporting the bTop1.
The bTop-1 lab acquisition and control system from Perfectly Scientific,
Inc. was designed specifically for Mac OS X. The card provides a new, easy
way to connect your Mac to the physical world, and do so with great economy
and...
Orbicule Unveils Undercover, Security Software to Trace
Orbicule Unveils Undercover, Security Software to Trace
LEUVEN, Belgium -- January 19, 2006 -- Orbicule Inc. today unveiled
Undercover, a brand new software security application that traces the
location of missing or stolen Macs for recovery.
Undercover routinely checks with the Undercover server. In case of theft,
the Mac's unique Undercover ID is added to the database on the Undercover
server, initiating the recovery process. During the recovery phase,
Undercover transmits its current location on the internet, enabling the
Undercover team to identify the computer's exact physical location.
Moreover, Undercover also sends screenshots of the stolen Mac, revealing
details of the thief's identity. The Undercover recovery center will then
work with law enforcement to recover the Mac.
In case recovery fails, the software has an ingenious plan B: it will
simulate a hardware failure, urging the thief to send the computer in for
repair or sell it. As soon as the thief gets rid of the Mac,...
USB Phone For Skype Offers OS X Software
USB Phone For Skype Offers OS X Software
January 19, 2006 - Today, Chwang Yi Company announces the availability of
the USBPhone, the first USB phone handset for Skype users to include
full-featured control application software for Mac OS X systems.
While the USBPhone works perfectly with either Mac OS X or Win XP systems,
the key value it offers today is to users of OS X 10.3 and 10.4, because of
the USBPhone control application that is included. Until now, doing things
such as adjusting ringtones, assigning keypad buttons, setting number
presets and so forth have not been possible for these Mac users. Now, they
are, with this new phone and software.
The USBPhone works with any Mac or PC running OS X 10.3 or higher, or Win
XP. The USBPhone includes a CD with the Win XP software. The Mac OS X
software is a fre download form the Chwang Yi web site. Priced at $24, the
USBPhone is shipping starting today. The product web page is located at
http://www.chwangyi.com/usbphone.html .
All...
PC-Mac-Net FileShare v5.5 Adds Media Playback Control
PC-Mac-Net FileShare v5.5 Adds Media Playback Control of Multiple Remote
Computers Over LAN or Internet
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA -- January 19, 2006 -- Lava Software is now shipping
PC-Mac-Net FileShare v5.5, a fast and efficient file sharing and remote
movie and music playback controller which operates over LANs and the
Internet. It can turn almost any old PC into a media center and file
server. Versions are available for Windows, MacOS and Linux.
This new version allows one computer (such as a laptop) to simultaneously
control movie and music playback on multiple remote computers over wired or
wireless LANs or the Internet. It also offers instant playlist creation,
the display of music track title, artist and album information, superfast
workgroup reconnection, significant fixes in the remote media player
functions, full compatibility to MacOS X 10.2 and 10.3, and large file
support (>2GB) on Linux. A very wide range of media formats are supported
by the bundled VLC player, such as...
Monster Introduces FM Transmitters For iPod
Monster Introduces FM Transmitters For iPod nano, iPod shuffle and iPod video
The Newest Addition to Monster's MP3 Family of Products Allows Enthusiasts
to Play Stored Music Wirelessly Through Their Car Stereo Systems
Monster is proud to announce the launch of iCarPlay Wireless Plus for iPod
nano and video and iCarPlay Wireless Plus for iPod Shuffle. Monster's
latest products allow iPod users to play stored music wirelessly through
virtually any FM station on their car radios while simultaneously charging
their iPods.
"Ever since we released the iCarPlay Wirless Plus for iPod, it has been an
incredibly popular product. That product made it convenient for these iPod
enthusiasts to listen to their tunes through their car stereo systems,"
explained Noel Lee, The Head Monster. "We are now releasing two products so
that iPod nano, video and shuffle users can have the same high quality
music experience and keep their players charged at the same time. These new
products include digital FM...
Paradigma Software Releases Valentina 2 for C++ xCode Developers
Paradigma Software Releases Valentina 2 for C++ xCode Developers
DEVELOPER DESKTOP AND SERVER SOLUTIONS IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE
January 16, 2006. Beaverton, Oregon. Leading multi-platform database vendor
Paradigma Software, Inc, makers of the ultra-fast Valentina 2 Office
Server, announce the release of Valentina 2.1 for C++ for Mac OS and the
update of all Valentina 2.x products to the new 2.1 kernel.
Valentina 2's next generation, object-relational database model builds on
the traditional relational database model much like C++ builds on top of
the C language. All that you know from working with traditional database
systems from IBM, Oracle and Microsoft also apply to Valentina-based
development. This robust technology excels at ultra fast management of
millions of records. Valentina 2 utilizes a revolutionary new abstraction
data model: Links. Links are highly sophisticated structures that manage
high speed, low overhead handling of 1:1, 1:M, M:M relationships. Valentina
Links...
tagSwap.net: A public exchange for Lasso custom tags
Core Five Creative Launches tagSwap.net: A public exchange for Lasso custom
tags
Cincinnati, OH -- January 18, 2006 -- Core Five Creative today announced
the launch of tagSwap.net, a new site designed to foster the exchange of
custom tags among Lasso developers.
"We're thrilled to be able to provide this resource for the Lasso
community," said Jason Huck, President and CTO of Core Five Creative.
"Users of all experience levels can benefit from the growing body of shared
knowledge and code available on the site. We're launching with 100 custom
tags already in the library, and we're looking forward to watching that
library expand."
Visitors to tagSwap.net can:
* Download Lasso custom tags anonymously and free of charge. All tags
posted on tagSwap.net must be open source and include complete source code.
And, you can download tags without creating an account. (Though
registration is free and encouraged.)
* Post Lasso custom tags for others to use. tagSwap.net's [tag_add] form
helps you...
WuffWuffWare releases CoverScout: Find Missing Cover Art
WuffWuffWare releases CoverScout for Mac OS X
Winterhausen, Germany, January 18th, 2006: Who ever imported his CD
collection into iTunes and missed the album artwork of the iTunes Music
Store, can now set missing cover art with CoverScout. The application look
up Amazon or Google for images and can set these in the iTunes library. The
registrated software is available for $8.
The basic functionality of the application is to check the status
(complete, incomplete, none) of the artwork already imported in your iTunes
collection. Furthermore look up various websites (e.g. Amazon, Google,
etc.) with CoverScout to find missing artwork and eventually choose between
multiple images or resolutions. Finally set the cover with one click (right
click) for complete albums in iTunes.
CoverScout is a utility to complete your iTunes music collection with
authentic album artwork from the internet.
More information about CoverScout is available at WuffWuffWare's website:
(http://www.wuffwuffware.com)...
Protection! Licensing Framework Protects Your Applications
Protection! Licensing Framework Protects Your Applications and Revenue
jProductivity, L.L.C. has released Protection! v. 2.0, a licensing
framework for Java that ensures that users adhere to the terms of your
applications' licensing agreements. Protection! lets you embed powerful
license reading and validation code into the components and applications
that you sell, preventing unlicensed use of your software.
Protection! locks out unlicensed users, and ensures that licensed users can
only access those features that they've paid for. Whether you license your
software on a per seat basis or a per running copy basis, you have complete
control over the number of copies that can run simultaneously. This latest
release incorporates significant improvements in all major areas, including
new licensing schemas, a new backend, a new Protection! Sales application
designed for the companies' sales stuff, and enhanced user and developer
productivity.
Protection! Licensing Framework ensures that...
Sonnet Introduces PowerBook G4 TiBook Processor Upgrade Service
Sonnet Introduces PowerBook G4 TiBook Processor Upgrade Service
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA--January 17, 2006--Sonnet Technologies, a worldwide
leader in upgrades for Apple Macintosh computers and iPod digital music
players, announces the introduction of its new PowerBook G4 TiBook
processor upgrade service for PowerBook G4 550 MHz and 667 MHz (VGA) models.
The upgrade features a powerful Freescale 7457 G4 processor running at 1.2
GHz, and is equipped with 512K L2 onboard cache (twice the original
processor's) running at full processor speed.
Until now, all of Sonnet's processor upgrades have been standalone products
created for DIY installation, and offer users a simply fast way to
accelerate their Macs. Due to the complexity of replacing these PowerBook
CPUs, Sonnet opted to start the PowerBook G4 TiBook upgrade service and
take over the
installation task. The service includes the purchase of the upgrade, and
full installation and testing of the upgraded computer by highly trained...
WishMix: Wishlist Freeware Window-Shops for iTunes Oldies
WishMix: Wishlist Freeware Window-Shops for iTunes Oldies
Freeware makes playlists of song samplets from the iTunes store.
San Francisco, CA, January 17, 2006 WishMix, a company developing software
and services that merge entertainment with social interaction and
ecommerce, announced the availability of a new assortment of wishlists, for
free download from the company's web site. Wishmix users now have a wide
selection of pre- "mixed" iTunes wishlists based on popular genres (such as
Hip-Hop/Rap and Jazz), Current Top 100, and Billboard Top 100 going back
many years (to 1946).
Started by former Apple developers, WishMix offers consumers the easiest
way to window-shop for new music at the Apple iTunes store, and share their
iTunes wishlist compilations with others.
Wishmix lets users create wishlists from the vast selection of music from
the iTunes store, that contain as many 30 second song samplets as they
like, in a "playlist" format of continous play, that they can share with...
SlingShot: Easy-To-Use Network File/Folder Synchronization
Martian Technology today released Martian SlingShot, an easy-to-use network
file and folder synchronization utility for Mac OS X.
Martian SlingShot makes the process of keeping files in sync between two or
more Macintoshes as simple as a few clicks. By incorporating Apple's
"Bonjour" technology, SlingShot makes finding and connecting to other
computers on a network easy. SlingShot supports both simple one-way
"mirroring" of files from one computer to another, as well as more complex
two-way synchronization arrangements, in which files are updated on all
participating computers.
With mirroring, SlingShot allows one computer to "Publish" a folder onto
the network. Other computers then "Subscribe" to that folder, and SlingShot
makes sure the subscribers' copies are always identical to the published
data automatically. This allows users to be sure their data is always
backed up and available on the other computers.
With two-way synchronization, several computers can contribute changes to...
MailSteward 4.0: eMail Archiving
MailSteward 4.0: eMail Archiving
Pubblog.com (http://www.pubblog.com) announces the release of MailSteward
4.0 (www.mailsteward.com), the ultimate email archiving solution for the
Mac. MailSteward archives email in a relational database for easy access
and safe backup of all your email. The new version stores not only the
email text, html, enriched text, and attachments, as it has always done,
now it also keeps a copy of the raw source of the email. The new version is
a universal binary that runs natively on both PowerPC and Intel Macintoshes.
Whether you manage a business, are an independent professional, or just a
person with a lot of email, for legal reasons, business reasons, and
personal reasons, it is essential to be able to safely archive and easily
search your email.
Email applications, like Apple OS X Mail or Microsoft EntourageX or Eudora,
are very good at sending and receiving email, but they are not really
designed to efficiently and safely and smartly archive and access...
Syncro Soft Announces New Release of (oXygen/) XML Editor
Syncro Soft Announces New Release of (oXygen/) XML Editor, Schema Editor
and XSLT Debugger.
Syncro Soft Ltd, the producer of (oXygen/) XML Editor, has announced the
immediate availability of version 7.0 of its XML Editor, Schema Editor and
XSLT Debugger.
Version 7.0 of the (oXygen/) XML Editor adds more than 50 important new
features like continuous validation and on screen marking of the errors,
XQuery debugging, XPath content completion and XSLT refactoring actions.
For the complete list of new features please visit
http://www.oxygenxml.com/index.html#new-version
New in version 7.0:
Document validation has been improved by adding continuous validation
support (validate as you type), error markers and overview ruler, multiple
external validation engines and support for CSS validation. Parsed schemas
are being cached to improve the validation speed.
XPath support benefits now of an XPath aware content assistant showing
functions and axes (all documented with sections from the W3C...
Path Finder 4
Path Finder 4
Los Angeles, CA -- January 16, 2006 -- Cocoatech today announced the
release of Path Finder 4. This major new version of Cocoatech's
award-winning file browser is the result of over 18 months of work and
incorporates nearly 100 new features and other improvements.
Path Finder is an innovative file browser and manager with powerful tools
to make you more productive on Mac OS X.
Designed from the ground up for maximum speed and Mac OS X integration,
Path Finder has a gorgeous, accessible interface that you can customize to
your heart's content.
Tabbed file browsing, Path Finder's #1 user request, makes its debut in
version 4. Other major new features include a Safari-like Bookmark Bar, a
gorgeous new interface, the brand new Select Tool, a rewritten File Copy
engine, and Spotlight and Fast Search integration. Overall speed and
responsiveness has been vastly improved thanks to an extensive rewrite of
Path Finder's code.
Over 80% of Path Finder has been completely rewritten...
Mixed Networks Bootcamp
Atlanta, GA - January 13, 2006 - Get Into the Mix with the Mixed Networks
Bootcamp, April 24-28, 2006
In its continuing mission to provide innovative, niche-oriented classes
designed to fill targeted needs of the development and systems
administration industries, the Big Nerd Ranch announces the Mixed Networks
Bootcamp, April 24-28, 2006. The Bootcamp, featuring instructor Nate
Osborne, provides practical, hands-on instruction on the ins and outs of
managing a multi-platform network. Many systems administrators can boast
expertise in a certain platform, whether it be Unix-based, Microsoft, or
Novell, but few have experience to traverse a range of platforms to
effectively administer a secure and tightly functioning networked
environment. As more companies begin to centralize competing systems or
begin the migration from one operating system to another, finding an
administrator with the skills to handle such tasks can be a daunting
undertaking. The Mixed Networks Bootcamp is ideal for...
Freeverse and iDevGames Announce Winner of Mac Games Cup
Freeverse and iDevGames Announce Winner of Original Mac Games Cup!
SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- JANUARY 13th, 2006 -- Freeverse is proud to announce
that Escort Wing, by William Hogben and Stephen Johnson has won the first
OMG Cup! Second prize goes to Matt Diamond for Pawns and third place is
awarded to Will Thimbleby for Tracktor Beam.
img: http://news.freeverse.com/omgcup_banner3.png
The OMG Cup is a new game programming contest established by iDevGames
(http://www.idevgames.com), in connection with Freeverse
(http://www.freeverse.com), to encourage unique Mac game development. The
challenge of the contest was to create innovative Mac OS X games that
emphasize engaging gameplay - in only six weeks. A distinguished panel of
industry-leading professional game developers, artists, and software
engineers, selected the three winners based on a combination of gameplay,
originality, and overall presentation
Ian Lynch Smith, President of Freeverse has said, "Working with
iDevGames.com to sponsor...
MacWireless Expands Antenna and Booster Line for Most Situtations
MacWireless Expands Antenna and Booster Line to Support All AirPort Base
Stations and Nearly All Macintosh Computers
MacWireless.com announces the release of a new antenna line, offering range
extension solutions for Apple AirPort base stations, PowerMacs, iMacs,
PowerBooks, and iBooks.
Berkeley, CA (PRWEB) January 13, 2006 -- MacWireless.com announces the
release of a new antenna line, offering range extension solutions for Apple
AirPort base stations, PowerMacs, iMacs, PowerBooks, and iBooks. The whip
antenna is designed to help your laptop or desktop computer reach a far
away access point, and can help to overcome obstacles such as the metal
frame on Titanium and Aluminum PowerBooks. MacWireless whip antennas will
even work on an iBook with an AirPort or AirPort Extreme Card, a model with
a design that has made it notoriously difficult to boost.
The new MacWireless omni-directional antennas are great for boats and RVs,
featuring a rugged, weatherproof exterior and a sleek design....
MacSpeech Releases Essentials for Mac OS X ScriptPak
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Salem, NH, 2006-01-13: Macintosh speech recognition authority MacSpeech
announces its Essentials for Mac OS X ScriptPak bundle, with over 750
commands that give users complete control over 13 applications that are
included with Mac OS X version 10.4 ("Tiger")
The new ScriptPak bundle add command sets for Address Book, Calculator, DVD
Player, Font Book, Grab, iCal, iChat, Image Capture, Keychain Access,
Preview, QuickTime Player, Sherlock and Stickies.
"This is a great bundle for those who want more control of the applications
they use every day -- the ones that come with Mac OS X," said MacSpeech
Chief Evangelist Chuck Rogers. "We have been wanting to do these for a long
time, but it was only recently we felt comfortable loading this many
commands into a user's profile."
The Essentials for Mac OS X ScriptPak sells for $39 and is available from
the MacSpeech online store, or from the MacSpeech booth (#738) at Macworld.
ScriptPaks work with MacSpeech's flagship...
eSellerate's Embedded Web Store for Mac
eSellerate Announces Innovative Sales Solution for Macintosh Software
Developers
(LINCOLN, NE - USA) In support of Macintosh software developers,
eSellerate today announced the public beta release of their next-
generation in-application sales solution, the Embedded Web Store for
Macintosh. This release is designed specifically as a Universal (universal
binary) sales solution for Macintosh software and will run on both Intel-
and PowerPC-based Mac computers.
The Embedded Web Store empowers the developer to add all of the features of
eSellerate's Custom Web Store right into their applications. A simple call
from within the software launches a familiar web-based interface taking
customers through an online sales process that is more recognizable to
them. Upon completion of the purchase, serial number information can then
be passed directly back into the application, automatically making it a
fully registered product.
"Apple's announcement of the new Intel-based computers is an exciting...
BlackBerry to Offer Mac Support
BlackBerry to Offer Mac Support
Macworld 2006 Conference & Expo, San Francisco, CA -- Moscone Center, Booth
#2538 -- Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) and Information
Appliance Associates (IAA) today announced a licensing agreement whereby
RIM will offer 'PocketMac for BlackBerry' to Mac users, free of charge.
PocketMac for BlackBerry is a desktop application that enables Mac users to
synchronize data between their BlackBerry devices and Macintosh
applications including core OS X version 10.4 "Tiger" applications and
Microsoft Entourage.
"The worldwide popularity of Mac OS X is driving the creation of many
exciting new products and significant growth in the Apple development
community," said Ron Okamoto, Apple's Vice President of Worldwide Developer
Relations. "We're thrilled that IAA and RIM have collaborated to better
support mobile Mac users with easy-to-use BlackBerry synchronization."
"PocketMac for BlackBerry is easy to install and allows users to
synchronize...
Netopia Announces Timbuktu Universal Binary
Netopia Announces Timbuktu Pro Software for New Intel-Based Macintosh
One of the First Software Applications to Offer Universal Binary Support
for both Intel and PowerPC Macintoshes
EMERYVILLE, Calif., Jan. 11, 2006 Netopia, Inc. (NTPA.OB), a market leader
in broadband gateways and service delivery software, today announced that
Timbuktu Pro version 8.6, previewed at this week's Macworld Expo in San
Francisco, will support Apple's new Intel-based Macintosh platform. The new
version of Timbuktu Pro, based on Apple's universal binary strategy, will
run natively on both PowerPC and Intel-based Macintoshes and will deliver
optimal performance for both architectures in a single package.
Demonstrations of Timbuktu Pro 8.6 are available at Netopia's MacWorld
booth #2628 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
"We've been working closely with Apple Computer and are pleased to be at
the forefront of the Intel-based Macintosh launch", said Jeff Porter, vice
president of product marketing at...
New 17" BookEndz Docking Station
New 17" BookEndz Docking Station for Apple Laptop Computer - The Latest
Addition to the BookEndz Product Line
BookEndz, a division of OlympicControls Corp. is pleased to announce the
long awaited 17" Docking Station to the existing product line that dock
with the new PowerBook G4 Apple laptop computers.
Elgin, IL (PRWEB) January 11, 2005 -- BookEndz, a division of
OlympicControls Corp. is pleased to announce the long awaited 17" Docking
Station to the existing product line that dock with the new PowerBook G4
Apple laptop computers.
BookEndz Docking Stations eliminate cable confusion and damage to
connectors. Once the peripheral devices are plugged into the BookEndz Dock,
they can remain in and the PowerBook can be connected or disconnected as
needed. No hassle, no crawling around looking for cables.
The New 17" BookEndz Docking Station replicates all of the connectors on
the PowerBook and plugs in quickly and easily. It has an easy to use
ejection system that ejects the PowerBook with...
Fetch 5.1
FETCH SOFTWORKS RELEASES FETCH 5.1 BETA AT MACWORLD EXPO
San Francisco, CA -- Fetch Softworks announces that a public beta release
of its popular Macintosh file transfer program Fetch 5.1 is now available.
The company is demonstrating Fetch 5.1 at this week's MacWorld Exposition
in San Francisco, CA. Fetch 5.1 is a Universal Binary for compatibility
with Apple's new Intel-based iMac and MacBook Pro computers, and features
new support for the Dashboard and Automator technologies of Mac OS X 10.4
"Tiger."
Fetch 5.1's Dashboard widget lets users conveniently upload files and
monitor file transfer progress. Fetch 5.1's extensive Automator support
lets users create simple and powerful workflows. Fetch's Automator actions
can upload, download, move, filter, delete and set permissions of files on
FTP and SFTP servers. With Fetch 5.1 web authors, creative professionals,
printers and publishers can streamline their file transfer tasks.
Visitors to Fetch Softworks' booth (#113, Special Interest...
JAMF's Casper Suite simplifies, lowers costs of Intel...
JAMF's Casper Suite simplifies, lowers costs of Intel transition
San Francisco, Jan 10th, 2006: JAMF Software's Casper Suite becomes the
only client management utility to successfully replace processor-specific
software automatically. Casper replaces software packages based on
processor type, lowering support costs and time as companies switch from
PowerPC to Intel based Apple Computers. With Apple Computer's announcement
of CODE NAME, shipping DATE, organizations who have created standard images
for their current base of computers, will have to create new images,
packages and configurations. As the new computers are introduced special
builds will be required to accommodate third party developers who have not
yet created universal binaries. The challenges created in maintaining and
tracking the different configurations is made easier through The Casper
Suite.
Availability
Schedule a demo of the Casper Suite by visiting www.jamfsoftware.com or
call 612-605-6625 for a personalized...
JAMF unveils Composer 3.0. Create Packages at no cost
JAMF unveils free, stand-alone version of Composer 3.0
San Francisco, Jan 10th, 2006: Point-and-click software package creation
now comes at no cost
Composer 3.0 is a package creation utility for the Mac OS known best for
its unrivaled simplicity and power. The ability to point and click to
create packages in either the .dmg or .pkg format opens up the world of
package creation to all system administrators. Composer creates packages
by scanning a target hard drive before and after software installation and
then bundles the differences between the two into a Package. In response
to the popularity of Composer and community requests for a stand-alone
version, JAMF Software decided to release this component of the Casper
Suite at no charge.
Features
* Rapidly creates .dmg or .pkg packages.
* Scans hard drives and composes packages based on known applications.
* Ability to exclude files from scanning.
* 30% faster hard drive scanning of computers.
* Composer and the entire Casper Suite...
Play Windows Media in QuickTime
Windows Media Components for QuickTime, by Flip4MacTM to be Distributed by
Microsoft
Free Download enables high quality playback of Windows Media content on
Macintosh OS X
Nevada City, Calif., January 10, 2006 -- Telestream, the media encoding
specialists, today announced an agreement by which Microsoft will now
distribute Windows Media Components for QuickTime. Powered by Telestream's
Flip4MacTM technology, the Windows Media components enable Mac OS X users
to play Windows Media video and audio directly within the familiar
QuickTime Player. The components are now available as a free-of-charge
download from Microsoft's website at
(http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/flip4mac.mspx).
"Consumers and content professionals are demanding great ways to view
Windows Media content on the Macintosh using the platform and tools they
know," said Kevin Unangst, director of the Windows Digital Media Division
at Microsoft. "The Windows Media Components for QuickTime, powered by...
Atempo Announces Time Navigator Security And Compliance
ATEMPO ANNOUNCES TIME NAVIGATOR SECURITY AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER FOR MAC OS
X TIGER
New native graphical user interface and multiple security layers
MACWORLD EXPO, SAN FRANCISCO - January 10, 2006 - Atempo, a leader in data
protection and storage security for trusted information lifecycle
management (ILM), today announced that its innovative storage security
solution, Time Navigator Security and Compliance Manager (SCM), now
supports Mac OS X version 10.4 "Tiger" and Mac OS X Server version 10.4
"Tiger." In addition, Time Navigator data protection software includes an
intuitive installer for Mac OS X, a new native Mac OS X Graphic User
Interface (GUI) and a Dashboard widget for easily monitoring backup
activity on the desktop.
"This latest version of Time Navigator gives IT managers an outstanding Mac
GUI and the world's most advanced trusted ILM solution," said Stephen
Terlizzi, Vice President of Global Marketing at Atempo. "For our Mac
customers the ability to provide a comprehensive...
MYOB US Announces Latest Version of FirstEdge for Mac OS X
MYOB US Announces Latest Version of FirstEdge for Mac OS X
MACWORLD EXPO, SAN FRANCISCO?January 10, 2006? MYOB US today announced
FirstEdge v2, the eagerly awaited second version of its popular small
business accounting application for Mac OS X version 10.4 "Tiger."
FirstEdge is a straightforward software package that gives small business
owners the ability to do their banking, keep comprehensive contact
information, track sales and expenses, write up quotes and invoices then
print them on fully customizable forms and generate over 80 reports.
Additionally, FirstEdge offers optional, integrated MYOB Business Services
that let the user accept credit cards and fully outsource payroll.
"FirstEdge v2 brings an outstanding list of time saving features, like
integrated credit card processing and customizable forms, to Mac-based
small business owners," said Tom Nash, Managing Partner, MYOB US.
"Over four years of development has gone into this application and our
commitment to develop for...
Pooch Software Enhances the Cluster Experience
Update to Pooch Software Enhances the Cluster Experience
Huntington Beach, CA, USA - January 10, 2005 - Dauger Research, Inc.,
announces version 1.6.5 of Pooch (Parallel OperatiOn and Control Heuristic
application) and Pooch Pro clustering software today. Combining the best of
cluster and grid computing, Pooch is the only solution that merges a modern
graphical user interface with supercomputer-compatible parallel computing.
Long recognized as a leader in cluster solution providers, Dauger Research
delivers an unmatched combination of powerful tools to manage and maintain
cluster resources, maximizing the power of clusters for its users.
"Providing the easiest, most reliable, and most powerful path to 'ad hoc'
clustering, the Pooch family is a cluster technology leader. Evidenced by
our long history leveraging the latest desktop computing technologies, such
as Bonjour, AppleScript, drag-and-drop clustering, multiprocessing,
multiple MPI library support, and OS X, we have a long...
OSXvnc Version 1.7
OSXvnc Version 1.7
Modified by Jonathan Gillaspie for Redstone Software, Inc.
Lafayette, CO, January 9, 2006 - Redstone Software, Inc., today announced
the following enhancements to its VNC software:
* Added GUI support to establish "reverse" connections to listening
VNC viewers.
You can now add as many listening hosts as you want directly from the GUI.
* Converted OSXvnc to a full universal binary for improved performance on
Intel processors.
* Added a mode to force backward compatibility to older protocol versions
(like 3.3).
* Added a flag to disable the screen saver while clients are connected.
* Numerous bug fixes.
OSXvnc will now run as a full universal binary on the brand new Intel based
Macintosh systems. This will allow software and hardware developers to test
their Mac products on Intel using Redstone Software's automation tool,
Eggplant.
About Eggplant:
Eggplant is the automated test tool for Mac OS X. Designed specifically for
GUI-level testing, Eggplant combines image-...
Onset Computer Corporation Unveils New Mac-Based Data Loggers
ONSET COMPUTER CORPORATION UNVEILS NEW MAC-BASED DATA LOGGERS
BOURNE, MA, and SAN FRANCISCO, CA, January 10, 2006 - Onset Computer
Corporation, a leading supplier of Macintosh-based data loggers, today
unveiled at Macworld Expo two new low-cost, Mac-based data loggers.
The new HOBO Pendant Loggers, which are roughly half the size of an iPod
Shuffle, record temperature, or temperature and light intensity, in a wide
range of indoor, outdoor and underwater environments.
The HOBO Pendant Temp model provides high and low LED alarms if
temperatures go beyond set thresholds; the HOBO Pendant Temp/Light model
combines temperature and light intensity monitoring capabilities.
Example HOBO Pendant applications include tracking temperature and light
conditions in office spaces, wine cellar monitoring, and recording
underwater temperature and light.
Both HOBO Pendant models offer high-speed data offload to Mac computers via
a convenient optical USB interface, and Mac-based HOBOware software makes...
Enterprise-Class Server Joins FontAgent Pro
Enterprise-Class Server Joins FontAgent Pro Family
FontAgent Pro Server Joins Desktop and Workgroup Editions to
Create Industry's Most Complete Font Management Product Line
Los Gatos, CA - Insider Software today announced FontAgent Pro Server, an
enterprise server version of FontAgent Pro, its Macworld Showtime Best of
Show Award winner. The Server Edition joins the Desktop and Workgroup
Editions of FontAgent Pro to provide the most complete set of font
management solutions for creative professionals and IT managers. FontAgent
Pro Server is on display this week at Macworld Expo in San Francisco at
Booth 621.
FontAgent Pro Server brings Insider's renowned ease of use and stability to
the enterprise. While maintaining its familiar intuitive interface,
FontAgent Pro Server provides the following key features:
Server Performance and Reliability
* Unparalleled architecture speeds font synchronization with little
overhead on client workstations
* Integrity manager stops corrupt and problem...
FirmTek Announces Their Serial ATA Adapter
FirmTek Announces Their Serial ATA Adapter for Macintosh and Windows
Notebook Computers
New SeriTek/1SM2 PC Card Enables Native Serial ATA 1.5Gbps Performance
Option over Slower USB and Firewire Interfaces
San Francisco, California (January 10, 2006) -- FirmTek, LLC, a leading
developer of Serial ATA storage solutions, announced today at Macworld Expo
the latest addition to their line of Serial ATA adapters for Macintosh and
Windows computers. The SeriTek/1SM2 PC Card is a Type II 32-bit CardBus
host adapter which brings superior Serial ATA 1.5Gbps storage transfer
performance to notebook computers. The SeriTek/1SM2 shares many advanced
features with FirmTek's popular line of SeriTek host adapters such as
best-in-class performance, the ability to hot-swap hard drives without
having to power down the notebook (even drives which are configured as part
of a RAID array), ease-of-use comparable to USB and FireWire, and the
incorporation of FirmTek's expertise in providing quality products...
Absoft Announces Software Development Solutions w/Intel Tools
Absoft Announces New Software Development Solutions with Intel Tools for
Apple Computers using Intel Processors
New bundles combine the best Intel and Absoft tools for software developers
giving superior performance, price, reliability, and support on new Apple
computers
San Francisco, CA (January 11, 2006) Today at Apple's MacWorld Conference,
Absoft Corporation announced plans to offer software development solutions
designed for Apple's new Intel-based computers. The new software
development solutions extend Absoft's existing product line for
PowerPC-based systems from Apple. The new developer solutions include tools
from Intel and Absoft optimized specifically for Apple MacBook Pro
computers using Intel Core Duo processors.
The new solutions will combine best-of-breed compilers, debuggers, and
libraries from Intel, Absoft, and third party manufacturers to provide
scientists, engineers, educators, and students with the best possible
development tools on Apple MacBook Pro computers...
New Intel Tools for Developers to Maximize Performance
INTEL OUTLINES SOFTWARE PROGRAMS FOR APPLE DEVELOPERS
TO BOOST MULTICORE, THREADED APPLICATION DESIGN
New Intel Tools to Help Apple Developers Maximize Application Performance
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 11, 2006 -- Intel Corporation today announced new
software development tools and resources through its Intel Software
Network. These tools and resources will help Apple developers take
advantage of Intel Core Duo processor technologies to maximize application
performance on the new Intel-based Mac platforms.
The special beta versions of the Intel Fortran Compiler, Intel C++
Compiler, Intel Math Kernel Library and Intel Integrated Performance
Primitives are available now. Intel will also provide other resources to
assist with software optimization, dual core threading and migration
information. More information on these programs is available at
(http://www.intel.com/software/apple).
"Intel is pleased to offer Apple developers a free trial of our products
through a special beta program,...
LANDesk Software Increases Enterprise Security Support
LANDesk Software Increases Enterprise Security Support for Macintosh Systems
LANDesk Trusted Access now provides scan and block technology for Macintosh
OS X systems; LANDesk is also the first comprehensive endpoint
configuration and security management vendor to announce full compatibility
and management support for Intel-based Macintosh systems
San Francisco, CA--January 10, 2006--LANDesk Software, a leading provider
of integrated systems and security management solutions, announced today at
Macworld Expo that it is extending its security management leadership with
Macintosh OS X support for the LANDesk Trusted Access solution. LANDesk
will also provide full compatibility and management support for the
Intel-based Macintosh systems. LANDesk's initiative with this announcement
is to drive the development of tools to successfully manage heterogeneous
network environments.
Using LANDesk Trusted Access technology, LANDesk Security Suite lets IT
managers stop infected or unprotected...
Allume's CheckIt Repair and Performance Suite
SMITH MICRO SHIPS CHECKIT REPAIR & PERFORMANCE SUITE - A COMPLETE SOLUTION
TO KEEP YOUR MAC IN PEAK FORM
Industrial Strength Diagnostic, Cleaning, and Repair Tools Combined with
Flexible Intuitive Backups Provides a Complete Mac Maintenance Solution
San Francisco, CA - January 10, 2006 -- Smith Micro Software, Inc's
(NASDAQ: SMSI) Allume Systems Division, today introduced the CheckIt Repair
and Performance Suite at MacWorld San Francisco (Booth 1237). The CheckIt
Repair and Performance Suite brings three leading utilities together in one
package: SpringCleaning a powerful "Uninstaller" and cleanup utility
designed to help users rid their computer of unnecessary and redundant
files; TechTool Platinum, a full featured version of Micromat, Inc.'s
leading diagnostic and repair tool; and EMC Dantz Retrospect Express,
flexible and intuitive personal backup and restore software. CheckIt Repair
and Performance Suite is the perfect solution for those who can't afford to
loose important...
Ovolab previews Phlink 3 at Macworld Expo
Ovolab previews Phlink 3 at Macworld Expo SF 2006.
San Francisco, CA (USA) - January 10, 2006 - Ovolab(R) today announced the
third major release of Phlink, its innovative and award-winning telephony
software for Mac OS X, that will ship in February 2006.
Phlink 3 introduces innovative new features, including call snooping,
support for Elgato's EyeTV and greater control over Phlink's functionality.
Call snooping
When call snooping is active, Phlink records all conversations that take
place on the phone line, regardless of whether Phlink has answered the
phone or not. This is an extremely useful new feature that allows users to
keep a record of all conversations for later playback. "You no longer need
to scribble down notes on a piece of paper," says Alberto Ricci, Ovolab's
CEO. "Just as you can keep a copy of all outgoing email, Phlink can record
all your calls." Call snooping works with any call that takes place on the
phone line, including conference calls. Call recordings are...
Airfoil 2: Any type of audio to Airport Express and more
Airfoil 2 Pumps The Volume Up And Rocks the House Down!
Macworld Expo, San Francisco, CA - From booth #431 at Macworld San
Francisco, Rogue Amoeba Software is pleased to release Airfoil 2.0 to the
world! When it was released back in March, Airfoil was designed as a
companion to the AirPort Express, enabling any audio (not just iTunes) to
be sent to the device. With version 2, however, Airfoil is taking things to
a whole new level.
Starting things off with a bang, Airfoil 2 makes it possible to send audio
to multiple AirPort Express units simultaneously and in sync! Using Airfoil
and multiple AirPort Express units, it's possible to "wire" a house for
audio, wirelessly, for a fraction of the cost of more expensive audio
players. To add audio to a room, just plug in an AirPort Express (and
speakers, of course), and Airfoil can send the audio there. Heck, not even
iTunes can do that, but Airfoil will work with iTunes!
In addition to this killer new feature, Airfoil 2 has added many...
Microsoft and MacTech Offer Up The Experts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New MacTech Column: Integrating Mac Into Enterprise
- MacTech's team is working with Microsoft to provide "how-to" articles
- Column addresses real world issues facing integrating Mac into Enterprise
January 10, 2006 -- MACWORLD EXPO and WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA -- MacTech today
announced a new column to specifically address integrating the Mac into
Enterprise-class networks. The column will debut in the April 2006 issue.
MacTech has a long history of columns that integrate the vast knowledge of
top tech support teams and field engineers, including the Symantec Top 10,
Metrowerks: From the Factory Floor, and Apple's Inside Info.
MacTech's team is working with Microsoft to provide real world, how-to
information and tips about integrating the Mac into Enterprise
environments. The column will address issues that face administrators and
IT Pros every day such as Macs working with Exchange Servers, Active
Directory, security issues, platform integration, document...
Zimbra Launches Network Version of its Collaboration Suite
Zimbra Launches Network Version of its Collaboration Suite For Mac OS X
MACWORLD EXPO, SAN FRANCISCO -- January 10, 2006 -- Zimbra, a leader in
open source, next-generation collaboration and messaging, today announced
the Zimbra Collaboration Suite Network Edition for Mac OS X version 10.4
"Tiger" and Mac OS X Server version 10.4 "Tiger". The Zimbra Collaboration
Suite is a leading open-source enterprise-grade email and collaboration
solution and the Mac OS X version of the Zimbra Collaboration Suite
includes support for iCal, Apple Mail clients and Xserve RAID storage.
"Since we released the open source version in November 2005 we've been
overwhelmed by the interest and feedback we received from Apple customers
and Zimbra forum members," said Satish Dharmaraj, CEO of Zimbra. "There was
already clear demand for a Mac OS X version and since delivering the open
source release, we've seen that demand explode, in the form of downloads,
community participation, and requests from companies...
FM:NEXUS Releases Inspector 1.0
FM:NEXUS RELEASES INSPECTOR 1.0
-- Fast, Comprehensive Analysis Tool for FileMaker Developers Assists in Building Better Solutions and Keeping Them Problem Free --
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., January 10, 2006 -- Macworld Conference and Expo, Booth #927 -- FM:Nexus today announced the release and immediate availability of Inspector 1.0, its comprehensive database analysis tool. Inspector 1.0 is available immediately from beezwax datatools, inc. through their online store (see related release).
Developed by FM:Nexus, Inspector 1.0 determines and provides essential information developers need to build rock solid solutions, execute intelligent maintenance and keep solutions problem free. Inspector quickly and thoroughly analyzes the metadata of FileMaker solutions. The analysis result clarifies the structure, elements, relationships and other crucial detailed information, highlighting problems in troubled areas.
"Inspector provides comprehensive analysis of FileMaker solutions with...
LiveQuartz: CoreImage Image Editor
LiveQuartz Image Editor,
the Free CoreImage Editor is now available in 1.5 version.
Paris - January, 2006 - Romain Piveteau today announces LiveQuartz Image
Editor 1.5, an update to the free CoreImage editor.
This update brings some new tools. It adds a new selecting tool named the
"lasso" and it adds linear and radial gradient tools.
LiveQuartz 1.5 also give the choice between two user interfaces. One where
you have layers at the left and filters at the right, and an other where
all these settings are inside a drawer at the right of the window.
This software is aimed at all people that need a powerful basic image
editor to easy manipulate layers, transparency and filters. It is localized
in English, Chinese, German, French, Russian and Persian.
LiveQuartz is built around layers and filters. Each photo dropped to its
window is converted into a new layer, which could have several filters
applied in real time. It used a one window interface without palette like
iLife applications. It...
CourseWizard 5.3
Waves in Motion announces the release of CourseWizard 5.3 - Professional
Development made Easy!
Phoenix, AZ - January 6, 2006 -- Waves is Motion is proud to announce major
enhancements to its popular professional development tool CourseWizard. One
of the most exciting enhancements is the ability to pay for class online at
the time of registration.
A free online demo is available at www.coursewizard.com.
What's new in 5.3?
-customize the login page
-create custom user and location fields
-import new users and locations
-retrieve a lost/forgotten password or force a password change on the next
login
-offer a course by invitation only
-offer course related links after registration
-offer paid courses and pay for classes online
No Child Left Behind has created a greater need for teachers and
administrators with enhanced skills and additional education. CourseWizard
has a feature-set rich with the resources administrators, instructors, and
participants need most. CourseWizard is a...
Filmloop Player
FILMLOOP INTRODUCES MACINTOSH VERSION OF FILMLOOP PLAYER
Macintosh Community Embraces Photocasting Technology as a Personalized
Media Experience and a Way to Promote and Share Rich Digital Images
San Francisco, Calif., January 9, 2006 -- FilmLoop, Inc. today introduced
the Macintosh pre-Beta version of its FilmLoop Player. Macintosh users can
now use FilmLoop to share pictures, promote their creative content, and
access a diverse collection of digital images.
"The FilmLoop team has been involved with the Macintosh community for a
long time and we recognize that Macintosh users lead the way in digital
imaging," said Kyle Mashima, CEO of FilmLoop and former manager of
Apple-labeled software at Apple. "Macworld SF is a real homecoming for us
and we're delighted to bring the tremendous success we've experienced with
our PC version to the Macintosh community."
Allen Kay, Chairman and CEO of Korey Kay & Partners wrote, "These were my
first reactions on seeing FilmLoop: a) It's so...
Extensis Launches Suitcase Fusion
Extensis Launches Suitcase Fusion - the Future of Font Management
Suitcase Fusion combines the power of Suitcase and Font Reserve to deliver
industrial-strength font management for Mac OS X.
Macworld Expo - San Francisco, January 9, 2006 - Extensis, a division of
Celartem, Inc., today announced Suitcase Fusion, its highly anticipated,
next-generation, single-user font manager. Suitcase Fusion integrates the
strength and power of the two leading single-user font managers, Suitcase
X1 and Font Reserve 3. By combining the much-desired user interface and
ease-of-use of Suitcase, the capability and back-end power of Font Reserve,
and the inclusion of additional font management capabilities and features,
Extensis has created a tool uniquely suited to the needs of creative
professionals.
Suitcase Fusion emerges as Extensis' first product in its next-generation
font management software family. Suitcase Fusion is the upgrade path for
both Suitcase and Font Reserve stand-alone users, and will...
Actual Technologies Delivers Access Database Driver
Actual Technologies Delivers Access Database Driver for OS X
Actual Technologies today released the Actual ODBC Driver for Microsoft
Access, a new product that lets OS X users import data from Access
databases using applications such as Excel and Filemaker. It is the first
native commercial solution for connecting to Access on Mac OS X. The driver
is available for less than $30 per license, with no minimum licensing
requirements. To purchase the software or download an evaluation copy,
please visit http://www.actualtechnologies.com.
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) January 9, 2006 -- Actual Technologies, LLC, a
visionary company focusing on Mac OS X success in the corporate enterprise,
today announced the immediate availability of the Mac-first, Mac-only
Actual ODBC Driver for Microsoft Access Databases.
The driver allows a Mac user to retrieve data from Access databases with
applications such as Excel and Filemaker, using queries to populate
spreadsheets, charts, and graphs with live data....
Miglia Updates DualDisk with Western Digital Partnership
Miglia announces Western Digital partnership with their flagship product,
DualDisk
Enter the next generation of FireWire 800 storage with Miglia's DualDisk
London, UK, 9 January 2006 -- Miglia Technology, a leading manufacturer of
video, audio and storage products for Mac and Windows, today announced its
partnership with Western Digital and the launch of Miglia DualDisk with
WD's disk drives.
Eric Ferraz, Director of Product Management at Miglia said "Miglia have
decided to use exclusively Western Digital drives as they provide the most
robust and reliable solution for end users. Our faith in WD's solutions
based on low heat and high MTTF means that we are able to offer a 5 year
RTB warranty pre-configured DualDisk's, a unique offering in this market."
Klaas deVos, Vice President EMEA with WD said: "Miglia is an ideal partner
for us as they constantly deliver world-class solutions to an ever
demanding market place. Our Caviar Raid Edition drives are a perfect match
for the Miglia...
FmPro Migrator 3.68 EE Adds SQL Server to FileMaker
FmPro Migrator 3.68 EE Adds SQL Server to FileMaker
FREMONT, CA., January 9, 2006 (MacWorld Expo and Conference) - .com
Solutions Inc. Releases FmPro Migrator 3.68 Enterprise Edition - New
Release Adds SQL Server to FileMaker 8 Migration Feature for Mac OS X.
..com Solutions Inc., a developer of multi-platform database migration and
development tools, has released FmPro Migrator 3.68 with a new Microsoft
SQL Server to FileMaker 7/8 migration feature.
On Mac OS X, FmPro Migrator utilizes the Actual ODBC Driver for SQL Server
from Actual Technologies (http://www.actualtechnologies.com) to make a
direct connection to SQL Server databases (purchased separately). FmPro
Migrator makes a direct ODBC connection to SQL Server to automate the
mapping of SQL Server to FileMaker fields, perform column name to field
name conversions and generate FileMaker table creation SQL files. FmPro
Worksheet's new batch load and execute feature is then used to create the
tables within a FileMaker 8 database...
REALbasic to Support Cocoa
REAL Software Announces Mac OS X Strategy for 2006: REALbasic to Support Cocoa
AUSTIN, Texas, USA (January 9, 2006) -- REAL Software, provider of
REALbasic, cross-platform that really works, announced today that REALbasic
will support Cocoa, Apple Computer's framework for Mac OS X software
development.
"Adding Cocoa support to REALbasic clearly affirms our commitment to the
Mac," stated Geoff Perlman, president and CEO of REAL Software. "Cocoa
support will enable us to incorporate great new technologies from Apple
more quickly and more easily than ever before, and will result in better,
more feature-rich software for Mac OS X."
"REALbasic is our preferred development environment because it really
improves our productivity," stated Bryan Lund, principal developer at
independent software vendor Radical Breeze. "However, we recently had to
use a different development tool that provided Cocoa support. When
REALbasic supports Cocoa, we will definitely be using REALbasic exclusively
once...
CRYPTO-Server 6.4 Eliminates Weak Static Passwords
CRYPTOCard DEMONSTRATES FASTER, EASIER, SMALLER AND MORE SECURE TWO-FACTOR
AUTHENTICATION SOLUTION FOR OS X PANTHER AND TIGER
CRYPTO-Server 6.4 Eliminates Weak Static Passwords That Leave Network
Assets Exposed To Enormous Risk
MacWorld Expo, San Francisco, January 9, 2006 CRYPTOCard
(http://www.cryptocard.com/), the leading Mac authentication technology
developer, today announced that it will be demonstrating its
soon-to-be-released CRYPTO-Server 6.4 authentication solution at Macworld
Expo 2006 (Booth 1642). CRYPTO-Server 6.4 makes it simple to protect LAN,
VPN, web-based (Apache and II S), and desktop access for OS X
(Panther/Tiger). Now fully compatible with Tiger's support for Smart Cards,
this new standard in Two-Factor Authentication adds strength with Apple
Keychain Authentication, flexibility with Disconnected Authentication, and
administrator-bliss with support for heterogeneous computing environments.
Already a MacWorld best of show winner, this upgrade, a native OS X
(...
MacTech Makes Mac HelpMate Utility Available
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MacTech Makes Mac HelpMate Utility Available
- An easy-to-use graphical user interface for a collection of
command-line utilities and open-source tools
- Allows maintenance tasks to be run as a scheduled job, and more
January 9, 2006 -- WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA -- MacTech today that it's making
Dean Shavit's Mac HelpMate available for free download, and as a free CD
during Macworld Expo this week. Mac HelpMate is a collection of tools and
utilities that help novice and experienced admins alike with maintenance,
support, and other tasks.
Mac HelpMate performs a long list of functions. As an example, Mac
HelpMate cleans up "trash" files, cleans out caches, and removes unwanted
log files. It's good for "peeking under the hood" of Mac OS X and users
can accomplish in seconds what takes minutes of typing in the Terminal.
Mac HelpMate allows for scheduled maintenance tasks and notifications via
the Finder or via Growl when completed (http://growl.info). And, Mac...
GUBA: First RSS Newsfeed Capability for Usenet Videos
GUBA Announces First RSS Newsfeed Capability for Usenet Videos and
QuickTime-Enabled Download
New Functionality Automatically Notifies Subscribers when Videos that Match
Users' Interests are Posted to Usenet; Point and Click Downloads Are
Automatically Formatted for iPod and Seamlessly Transferred to iTunes and
iPod
San Francisco -- January 6, 2006 -- GUBA (www.guba.com) (Macworld Booth #
651), a pioneer in Internet-based multimedia search technology, today
announced immediate availability of a new feature that allows its
subscribers to track and discover terabytes of compelling new content on
Usenet, the world's oldest and largest bulletin board service.
Specifically, the company announced the ability for GUBA subscribers to
receive RSS (Really Simple Syndication) newsfeeds, which summarize new
video content that has been posted to Usenet in virtual real-time.
This free enhancement to GUBA allows users to subscribe to RSS feeds with
keywords matching their particular interests --...
MacTech Announces MacForge.net
MacTech Announces MacForge.net
- Presenting the industry's Mac relevant open source projects
- Mac Filters, Searching, and Navigation the key
January 6, 2006 -- WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA -- MacTech today released the
public beta of MacForge(tm). MacForge.net was created for not only the
experienced open source user, but to introduce Mac technical folks to the
wonderful array of Mac compatible open source projects available.
With the huge availability of open source out there, it can be difficult to
find projects most relevant to the Mac. MacForge seeks out open source
projects that either have already been tested on the Mac, or are likely to
run on the Mac, without major porting work.
"MacForge was created out of necessity. When looking for open source
solutions ourselves, there was too much to sift through to find those
solutions that would work on the Mac. MacTech started looking for a
solution that would not only serve MacTech's needs, but those of the
community," said Neil Ticktin,...
Skype 1.4: New features, Japanese, and more
Skype Releases Skype 1.4
-- Internet Calling for Macintosh Gets Even Better
Latest version for users of Mac OS X adds call forwarding and call
auto-answer, and works with latest Skype compatible USB phone handsets
LUXEMBOURG, Jan. 6, 2006--Skype, the global Internet communications
company, today released Skype 1.4 for Mac OS X, which adds numerous
enhancements to the free software that allows anyone with an Internet
connection to make free calls, stay in touch, and express themselves online.
With Skype 1.4, Mac users can now take advantage of call forwarding and
call auto-answer, providing even more flexibility to when, where and how to
make and receive Internet calls. The new Skype software can automatically
pause iTunes when a Skype call is answered and, for the first time, the Mac
OS X version is available in Japanese.
"We want to make talking over the Internet the most natural, simple thing
for people all over the world to do -- no matter which computer they use,"
said Niklas...
MacSpeech Releases ScriptPak for Quicken
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Salem, NH, 2006-01-06: Macintosh speech recognition authority MacSpeech has
released a new ScriptPak for Quicken 2006. The new ScriptPak installs over
200 commands into iListen that allows the user to do virtually anything by
voice in Quicken 2006 that they would normally do using keyboard shortcuts
or menus. The new ScriptPak also includes voice commands for Emergency
Records Organizer and Home Inventory, two companion programs that come with
Quicken 2006.
"Our ScriptPak for Quicken 2004 was one of our best selling ScriptPaks,"
said MacSpeech Chief Evangelist Chuck Rogers. "This new ScriptPak is over
twice the size and includes the ability to control the other applications
that come with Quicken." The ScriptPak for Quicken 2006 is available
immediately from the MacSpeech web site and sells for $10. iListen 1.6.8 or
later is required to use the new ScriptPak.
Macworld attendees are invited to stop by the MacSpeech booth, #738, to
learn the latest about MacSpeech...
Micromat Announces TechTool Protege
Micromat Announces TechTool Protege
SANTA ROSA, CA - January 5, 2006 - Micromat Inc., developer of Macintosh
disk repair and maintenance technology, today announced TechTool Protege.
TechTool Protege is a compact, bootable diagnostic and repair tool. It
contains the full-featured Macintosh troubleshooting program TechTool Pro,
Micromat's disk partitioning program DiskStudio, as well as several other
utilities on a compact, one gigabyte FireWire flash drive. Its tiny size
makes it easy to carry at all times so that one can test and repair
Macintosh computers whenever the need arises. TechTool Protege is extremely
durable since it is a solid state device. Unlike a hard drive, it has no
moving parts and is not affected by being bumped or dropped. Unlike a CD,
it contains ample space to install other programs, is durable, and
extremely fast.
According to Christian Pickman, project manager for TechTool Protege, "The
beauty of TechTool Protege is that multiple programs reside on a single...
MacTech Author Moderates Automator Sessions at Macworld
Automator Sessions at Macworld
-- MacTech Author, and Scripting Expert, Ben Waldie to Moderate
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania -- January 5th, 2006 -- Ben Waldie, president of
Automated Workflows, LLC, and author of the Mac OS X Technology Guide to
Automator (http://www.spiderworks.com/books/ automator.php), will moderate
several Automator-related sessions at Macworld Conference and Expo 2006 in
San Francisco. Sessions to be held include the following:
Putting Automator to Work
This session will be held on Wednesday, January 11th, 2006 from 4:15 PM -
5:30 PM. This session will be part of the User Conference track.
With the release of Mac OS X Tiger, users have more reason than ever before
to begin automating time consuming and repetitive tasks. There are amazing
possibilities with the introduction of Automator, the unique new technology
that brings the power of automation to the user level, with no programming
required.
This session will provide an introduction to the Automator application...
Ultimate iPod Dock: Nostalgic Wurlitzer Bubbler Jukebox
Wurlitzer Introduces Ultimate iPod Accessory
Nostalgic Bubbler Jukebox with an iPod Dock Provides Ultimate Jukebox for
the iPod
GURNEE, Ill., Jan. 5, 2006 -- Wurlitzer Jukebox and Vending, Inc.
(http://www.dw-usa.net) unveils the Wurlitzer One More Time (OMT) Special
Edition for iPod CD Jukebox
(http://www.deutsche-wurlitzer.de/index.php/article/articleview/1976/1/1313)
with a prominently featured integrated iPod Docking Station. Manufactured
in Germany, the OMT Special Edition for iPod - featuring modern
electronics, Bose Acoustimass Speakers and an iPod Docking Station - is the
descendent of Wurlitzer's "Model 1015" jukebox - made popular in the
post-war 1940s. The "icon of jukeboxes," the "1015" featured soothing
rotating color tubes, mesmerizing bubble tubes and a visible play mechanism
that quickly became the focal point in coffee shops and diners across the
nation.
Incorporating an iPod Dock prominently on the front of the OMT Special
Edition for iPod and providing easy access...
Redbug Upgrades Mapwing: For Building VR Tours
Redbug Upgrades Mapwing, Announces Virtual Tour Contest
(Dillsburg, PA) - Redbug Technologies has released Mapwing Creator Pro 1.1,
a free upgrade including enhancements and bug fixes. Redbug has also
announced a virtual tour contest with over $2000 in free software awarded
for the best tours. Contest rules and information can be found at
http://www.redbugtech.com/contest/ . The Mapwing Creator Pro 1.1 updater
can be downloaded from http://www.redbugtech.com/downloads.html .
Mapwing Creator Pro 1.1 is a major rewrite of the application. The free
upgrade includes improved image and hotspot performance, new circular
styled points, an enhanced undo system, and numerous bug fixes. Also,
Mapwing Viewer has been upgraded to version 1.1.4.
The virtual tour contest challenges users to build tours using the demo
version of Mapwing Creator Pro. Creators of the best tours will receive
retail copies of Mapwing Creator Pro. The contest begins today (January
5th) with a winner chosen about every...
TVMini HD - The worlds first USB2.0 HDTV recorder for your Mac
Miglia Technology and Elgato partner to announce TVMini HD - The worlds
first USB2.0 HDTV recorder for your Mac
London, UK, 5 January, 2006 -- Miglia Technology, a leading manufacturer of
video, audio and storage products for Mac and Windows, today announced
TVMini HD, this cool looking device allows you to watch, pause record and
rewind HDTV on your Mac.
Powered by Elgato's award-winning EyeTV software, TVMini HD will let you
watch and record TV in outstanding digital quality on your Mac. TVMini HD
is smaller and less expensive than any comparable product, and compact
enough to take with you on any journey.
Simon Ellson, CEO, Miglia Technology, commented: "Miglia's TVMini HD
combined with EyeTV will change the way you watch and record HDTV on your
Mac. The integrated online guide TitanTV (EPG) gives you full control of
your TV schedule, allowing you to program TV recordings automatically even
when you're away. Just like its big brother EvolutionTV, TVMini HD will
help to replace...
Hess Party List
HESS MEMORIAL MACWORLD EVENTS LIST - FILL 'ER UP
Boston Area, MA. 1/5/06 -- ilene Hoffman, Macintosh Consultant and Writer,
is pleased to announce that the Hess Memorial Macworld Events List is ready
for public consumption. Macworld Expo San Francisco starts next week and
even if you don't go to the show, check the list for related Internet
events and podcasts. There's no reason to be left out just because you're
not in San Francisco! I made the list, so you should check it twice.
Now in its eleventh year (20th show), the Hess Macworld Events list is *the
only* source for every event and press function held during Macworld Expo
week Jan. 9th through Jan. 13th. It is truly a unique page on the web that
also boasts pass along readership!
Companies and individuals are encouraged to email listings for the Hess
Events page from the links on the site. Please send a short description and
location so that users can get a head start on the best places to visit at
the show. Contributions that...
PDF2Office Professional v3.0
PDF2Office Professional v3.0
Osaka, Japan, January 5, 2006 - Recosoft Corporation the developer of cross
platform Macintosh and Windows file format conversion solutions and PDF
document conversion tools will be previewing PDF2Office Professional v3.0
at MacWorld Expo San Francisco 2006.
Recosoft will be showcasing its entire PDF2Office product family - the only
cross platform PDF to Office file formats conversion solution and
highlighting PDF2Office Professional v3.0 for Mac OS X set to ship in
February 2006. A key new feature of PDF2Office Professional v3.0 is the
capability to convert PDF files to the Microsoft PowerPoint formats.
Recosoft will be providing a detailed overview of the over 200+ new
features and enhancements of PDF2Office Professional v3.0. Additionally,
show specials will be offered to those that stop by its booth during the
expo.
Recosoft Corporation welcomes everyone attending the show to stop by its
booth 107 located in the Special Interest Area - Enterprise and...
disclabel 3.0.1
FOR RELEASE ON: JANUARY 5, 2006 (any time of day)
SUMMARY:
disclabel 3.0.1 updates SmileOnMyMac's award-winning CD labeling software
with media list interface enhancements, better montage performance, and
other bug fixes and improvements. disclabel 3.0.1 (30-day free demo,
$29.95) requires Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) or later. The free demo allows users
to create and print CD labels of albums purchased through the iTunes Music
Store without purchasing disclabel.
DOWNLOAD LINK
http://www.smileonmymac.com/disclabel/download.html
San Francisco, CA - January 5, 2006 - SmileOnMyMac updates disclabel, the
award-winning software that helps you create great-looking CDs, DVDs, and
packaging.
Updates in disclabel 3.0.1:
- Improved "Edit Media List..." interface
- Improved montage performance
- Bug fixes and improvements
disclabel features:
- Start with a pre-designed template, or make your own
- Import track lists from iTunes, iPhoto, iDVD, Finder, and Toast
- Import images from iTunes, iPhoto, and...
Merlin presents 1.3.8 at Macworld
Merlin presents 1.3.8
Melle, Germany -- January 04, 2006 -- ProjectWizards the makers of Merlin,
one of the leading project management applications for Mac OS X today
announced their new version of Merlin 1.3.8, which will be presented at the
Macworld Expo in San Francisco. In addition to this a new Template Pack for
Merlin will also be presented. This allows customers working in specific
lines of businesses to access a predefined project template, creating
projects quicker and easily.
With Merlin 1.3.8, ProjectWizards have added yet another feature that aids
the project team to communicate with each other with great ease. The
integration to iLink's Direct enables team members to dial telephone
numbers straight out of Merlin's resource list. All that is needed is an
attached Bluetooth capable cell phone or any other phone supported by
Direct, highlight your resource and push the button. More information to
Merlin 1.3.8 can be obtained from the ProjectWizards website
(www....