DssW Releases Sleep Monitor 2.1 - energy auditing
DssW Releases Sleep Monitor 2.1 - energy auditing for your computer
UK, Europe - 24 October 2005 - DssW today released Sleep Monitor 2.1 for
Mac OS X. Sleep Monitor is a tool for auditing and trouble shooting the
Mac's energy and power usage.
Sleep Monitor gathers information over days, weeks, and months to build a
complete picture of your Mac's energy use. Monitors record information
about battery levels, recharging rates, and periods of sleep, shut down,
and use.
Sleep Monitor 2.1 introduces new features, interface improvements, and a
couple of bug fixes.
- AppleScript support;
- Active applications recorded when sleep refused;
- Interface improvements and bug fixes.
Version 2.1 adds AppleScript support to Sleep Monitor. Using AppleScript
you can access Sleep Monitor's full database of monitored events, interact
with the visible slice, and export the graph to disk. Sample AppleScripts
are available on our web site.
Sometimes a Mac will not sleep because an application is blocking...
Calipers 3.2: Measure Anything on Your Screen
Calipers 3.2 Mac Edition
New York October 23, 2005
Version 3.2 of Iconico.com's popular design software offers great new
features to accurately and effectively measure anything on a computer
screen with pixel perfect accuracy. The Screen Calipers are for the first
time available on both Apple Mac and Windows, and provide measurement
capability to all existing applications for a wide variety of uses.
The Screen Calipers can be used with any program where fast and accurate
measurements are required. Manipulating the application is simply
accomplished through use of the mouse, and a variety of keyboard controls
allow for extra fine alignment.
Originally created for graphics and web professionals for onscreen html
layout, the Screen Calipers are currently being used by thousands of people
for hundreds of uses. The Calipers has appeal for practically any computer
user who stores their photos, plans, diagrams or images on their computer.
The Calipers can be used for:
* HTML webpage layout...
New Cross Cut Media Shredder from Aleratec
New Cross Cut Media Shredder from Aleratec
The DVD/CD Shredder Plus XC
Prevent theft or unauthorized use of discarded DVDs, CDs, and Credit Cards
CHATSWORTH, Calif., Oct. 24, 2005 -- Alera Technologies, Inc., developer
and manufacturer of Aleratec Advanced USB, DVD/CD duplicating, recording,
and digital imaging solutions is pleased to announce its new DVD/CD
Shredder Plus XC, the next generation media destruction device that cross
cuts DVDs, CDs, Credit Cards, and ATM Cards into small unusable bits,
permanently preventing unauthorized use and it is HIPAA compliant. Also, it
can shred 5 folded sheets of paper.
The DVD/CD Shredder Plus XC has auto start, auto stop, reverse operation
and is equipped with a slide out 3.5 Liter basket with a transparent window
to catch the pieces. It even comes with a brush to clean the basket.
Aleratec now has media shredder products based on three media destruction
technologies: cross cut, strip cut, and embossing.
"The concerns about security...
EchoFX Announces USBVision For Mac OS X
For Immediate Release
EchoFX Announces USBVision For Mac OS X 1.1.2 Multi-brand USB Video Capture
Device Support
Atlanta, GA -- Oct 21, 2005 -- Today, EchoFX, a Macintosh software
developer, announced the immediate availability of USBVision For Mac OS X
1.1.2 -software support for USB 1.1 video digitizing devices including the
XLR8 InterView, Belkin VideoBus, iRez USBLive and CapSure USB, Hauppauge
USB-Live, Dazzle Digital Video Creator, Pinnacle LINX and others.
Version 1.1.2 is a maintenance release that corrects problems with video
signal detection, audio enabled devices, SecuritySpy, snapshot sizes,
InterView Lite devices, and the startup item under Mac OS 10.4.
Enhancements have been made to AppleScript support and sleep management.
Support has been added for Dazzle Digital Video Creator and for Pinnacle
LINX USB Plus devices.
EchoFX has also made available, free of charge, its USBVision Exporter
software. USBVision Exporter can export any QuickTime movie to any other
QuickTime...
muzikwear iPod Wire Management System
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
muzikwear.com announces a patent pending wire management system.
The muzikwear wire management system is the only system that fully
integrates a digital audio player into apparel.
San Francisco CA, October 18, 2005 -- muzikwear.com is proud to announce
the availability of it's wire management system on its' first product, a
short sleeve moisture wicking crew T shirt.
The shirts will be available in black, navy, and, white. Sizes: S-XXL
PRICING AND AVAILABILITY:
The shirts are $29.99 each and will be available for purchase at
"www.muzikwear.com" on October 25 at 6.00pm.
InternetPC: Windows on Mac Subscription Service
DAYSTAR ADDS THE NEW My InternetPC -
"WINDOWS ON MACS", TO ITS MAC FOCUSED PRODUCT OFFERINGS!
Daystar becomes My InternetPC's Macintosh Sales and Support Agent... Allows
Mac users to run Windows XP, at supercomputer speeds via an internet based
subscription service.
Atlanta, Georgia - October 20, 2005: Daystar Technology, an Apple
Authorized Reseller and Mac Solutions provider, announced today, that it
has expanded its product offerings with a unique new service developed by
True North Technology of Duluth, Georgia. The new product,
My InternetPC, combines Microsoft Server, Apple X11 and Sun's Java to allow
Mac users to run full Windows XP desktops. This technology uses the
internet, and patent pending technology to deliver the full performance of
Windows base supercomputer to the Macintosh desktop.
Daystar Technology, recognizing the need for Mac focused support and its
own highly-rated style of customer service, has signed as the Mac Sales and
Support agent for My InternetPC.
"We're...
TypeNoMo 1.0
TypeNoMo 1.0 for Mac OS X Released
TCNoMo announces the first release of TypeNoMo, software that rapidly types
text for you anywhere you would normally type by hand. TypeNoMo allows you
to quickly create your own customized Tabs and Tab Sets with any text you
like. TypeNoMo can then rapidly type that text anywhere where you would
normally type using your keyboard. You can use TypeNoMo as a vast, neatly
organized pasteboard for text, greatly reducing repetitive typing tasks.
TypeNoMo also comes with an on-screen keyboard, allowing you to type
characters by clicking the on-screen keyboard's buttons.
TypeNoMo 1.0 supports Mac OS X 10.3 and above.
website: http://www.typenomo.com
iGet 2.0
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Five Speed releases iGet 2.0, with major enhancements for Mac OS X 10.4
New version of the Mac file transfer tool now features remote Spotlight
searching, Automator actions for workflows, and more.
TOKYO, Japan -- October 20, 2005 -- Five Speed Software, Inc. today
announced the immediate availability of iGet 2.0, the second major release
of the Mac file transfer tool.
The new version introduces a powerful new remote search feature, which can
search any Mac remotely using Apple's new Spotlight technology. Dozens of
other major new features include embedded Automator actions, new
AppleScript capabilities, URL support, connection shortcuts, improved file
listings featuring Finder labels and true Mac icons, networking
enhancements, faster SSH encryption of connections, realtime throughput
reporting, and much more.
"With iGet 1.0, we showed the Mac world that Internet file transfer doesn't
have to be a clunky, cross-platform experience," said CEO Chris Frey. "Ever...
Typinator 1.1
For immediate release
Typinator 1.1 automates entry of repetitive text and graphics across
applications
Hagenberg, Austria: October 18, 2005 - Ergonis Software today released
Typinator 1.1 for Mac OS X. Typinator, a typing automator, enables users to
rapidly insert text or graphics into any type of application. Like PopChar,
Ergonis Software's widely used tool for inserting special characters into
text, Typinator's intuitive interface and ease-of-use result in immediate
productivity gains, even for non-technical users.
The new version 1.1 offers improved compatibility with Mac OS X 10.4
("Tiger") as well as other significant improvements.
To download the new version, visit the Typinator product page at
http://www.macility.com/products/typinator/.
Typinator speeds repetitive typing tasks and eliminates manually introduced
errors. To set up an often-used text or image in Typinator, you simply
define an abbreviation along with its replacement text or image. When you
enter the...
New PowerBooks: Higher-Resolution Displays, Longer Battery Life
Apple Enhances PowerBooks With Higher-Resolution Displays, Longer Battery
Life
CUPERTINO, Calif., Oct. 19 -- Apple(R) today made its PowerBook(R) G4 line
of notebook computers even more desirable for business and creative
professionals with higher-resolution displays and up to one hour more
battery life on the 15- and 17-inch models.* In addition, every new
PowerBook now includes a DVD burning SuperDrive with prices starting at
just $1,499.
"The Apple PowerBook continues to deliver the ultimate in portability,
performance and innovative features," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior
vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "Our mobile customers are
going to love working on the new high-resolution PowerBook displays and
appreciate the added productivity that one more hour of battery life
delivers."
The new higher-resolution PowerBooks provide significantly more screen real
estate and include the 17-inch PowerBook with a 1680-by-1050 pixel
resolution -- 36 percent more than...
Apple Introduces Power Mac G5 Quad & Power Mac G5 Dual
Apple Introduces Power Mac G5 Quad & Power Mac G5 Dual
New Line Features Quad-Core Processing, PCI Express & Workstation Graphics
CUPERTINO, Calif., Oct. 19 -- Apple(R) today unveiled its new Power Mac(R)
G5 desktop line featuring the Power Mac G5 Quad, providing quad-core
processing with two 2.5 GHz dual-core PowerPC G5 processors. All Power Mac
G5 models now feature dual-core processors, a new PCI Express architecture
and higher performance graphics options including NVIDIA's Quadro FX 4500,
bringing the industry standard for workstation graphics to the Mac(R).
"The Power Mac G5 Quad delivers the workstation performance our creative
and scientific customers demand," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice
president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "With quad-core processing, a new
PCI Express architecture, and the fastest workstation card from NVIDIA, the
new Power Mac G5 Quad is the most powerful system we've ever made."
With two 2.5 GHz dual-core processors, each with 1MB...
Apple Introduces Aperture
Apple Introduces Aperture
First All-in-One Post Production Tool for Photographers
CUPERTINO, Calif., Oct. 19 -- Apple(R) today introduced Aperture, the first
all-in-one post production tool that provides everything photographers need
after the shoot. Aperture offers an advanced and incredibly fast RAW
workflow that makes working with a camera's RAW images as easy as JPEG.
Built from the ground up for pros, Aperture features powerful compare and
select tools, nondestructive image processing, color managed printing and
custom web and book publishing.
"Aperture is to professional photography what Final Cut Pro is to
filmmaking," said Rob Schoeben, Apple's vice president of Applications
Marketing. "Finally, an innovative post production tool that revolutionizes
the pro photo workflow from compare and select to retouching to output."
"Until now, RAW files have taken so long to work with," said Heinz
Kluetmeier, renowned sports photographer whose credits include over 100
Sports Illustrated...
New iPod: Real good slideshows with FotoMagico 1.2.5
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New iPod: Real good slideshows with FotoMagico 1.2.5
Munich, Germany - Oct. 19th, 2005. FotoMagico 1.2.5 and the new iPod do for
photographers what previous iPod models did for musicians: always take your
work with you. Present at any time. Impress your clients. Close the deal.
Real good slideshows
"The built-in slideshow engine of the new iPod is nice - if you want to
show granny the latest pictures of her grandson. But, would you use it to
present your work to a potential client?" asks Oliver Breidenbach, head of
Boinx Software. "There is a way to get the shine into the eyes of your
audience with the new iPod: Control the timing of your slides. Add titles.
Add a cool sound track. Add pan and zoom - the "Ken Burns Effect". Export
as movie and download to your new iPod. Connect to a TV set. See how your
photos make an impression. Create your slideshow with FotoMagico 1.2.5."
Technical details
FotoMagico 1.2.5 takes advantage of the new movie playback capabilities...
Plastic Fantastic! - Ultra slim hard case for Shuffle
Plastic Fantastic! - Ultra slim hard case for Shuffle! A unique combination
of Color, Cover and Clip!
Swedish Clips 4 introduces a new stylish way for you to carry your iPod
Shuffle. Produced in slim, high strength PC plastic, the C4 Shuffle Clip
lets you securely and fashionably carry your iPod. The ultra-light case is
a unique combination of Color, Cover and Clip.
"The C4 Shuffle clip is more than a cover, more than a clip, and more than
just color. In the C4 Shuffle clip we've combined function and esthetics,
giving you the perfect accessory to your iPod Shuffle. It keep your Shuffle
safe from scratches, give you a stylish way to carry it, and the option of
glowing neon colors or sleak deep, piano plack. An absolut must for the
shuffler" Magnus Norberg, Managing Director - Clips 4
Available in glowing translucent neon pink, lime, non-colored translucent
and deep Piano black.
http://www.clips4.com
InterMapper 4.4
InterMapper 4.4
We are pleased to announce that InterMapper 4.4 is now available. It contains a
number of new features that make it easier to monitor a network, including:
* SNMP version 3 - All SNMP probes can use SNMP version 3, as well as
SNMPv1 and
SNMPv2c
* New Probes for a number of different kinds of equipment:
- New UPS monitoring probes including models from: APC SmartUPS, APC AP961x
(Network Management Card), BestPower, Exide, Liebert, Liebert UPS with
OpenComms
(Web Card), Standard UPS MIB (RFC1628), Tripplite, and Victron.
- New Wireless probes include models from: Tranzeo, smartBridges, Alvarion,
Orthogon, Canopy, Ceragon, Trango, Proxim, Orinoco, and the IEEE 802.11
Wireless
MIB. (For WISPerMapper customers)
- SSH probe tests a SSH server directly.
- Updated the Barracuda probe to work with the 3.3 firmware.
* Device List shows all the devices on a particular server as a list.
* New Probe Picker makes it easy to select a probe from the full set.
* Double-click...
Softchaos Ships WorkStrip 3.2.2
SOFTCHAOS SHIPS WORKSTRIP 3.2.2
-- Now With Easy, Preview Access to Keynote 2 and Pages Documents --
LONDON, Oct. 18, 2005 -- Softchaos, Ltd. today shipped Workstrip 3.2.2, an
update to its popular, sophisticated dock alternative. Now, Workstrip 3.2.2
can preview KeyNote 2 presentations and Pages documents. Workstrip 3.2.2 is
a maintenance update, free to all registered owners of Workstrip 3, and
available today at:
(http://www.softchaos.com/downloads/).
"WorkStrip helps you stay productive and organized without working hard at
it," explained Reza Farhad, CEO of Softchaos, Ltd. "Intuitive to use,
WorkStrip's file tracking system and easy preview capabilities, provide
quick access to what you need, when you need it. It's amazing how quickly
customized workspaces become the preferred method of working, in no time at
all."
WorkStrip: the 'Ultimate File Management Tool' WorkStrip 3 is a
multifaceted "file management tool" with a file tracking system and easy
file previews. WorkStrip not...
disclabel 2.4.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SUMMARY:
disclabel 2.4.1 updates SmileOnMyMac's award-winning CD labeling software
adding AppleScript enhancements and support for EPSON R1800 & RX700
direct-to-disc printers. disclabel 2.4.1 (30-day free demo, $29.95)
requires Mac OS X 10.2.5 or later.
DOWNLOAD LINK
http://www.smileonmymac.com/disclabel/download.html
Portland, OR - October 18, 2005 - SmileOnMyMac updates disclabel, the
award-winning software that helps you create great-looking CDs, DVDs, and
packaging.
Updates in disclabel 2.4.1:
- Sizes and scales images imported via AppleScript
- Get and set current design via AppleScript
- Get and set graphic item layer via AppleScript
- Support for EPSON R1800/RX700 direct-to-disc printers
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 Finder
- Print to a wide array of label and paper types
- Use with direct-to-CD...
pagesender 3.5.3
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SUMMARY:
pagesender 3.5.3 updates SmileOnMyMac's award-winning, full-featured,
Automator-friendly fax software with updated drag & drop addressing from
Now Contact and a fix for faxes dropped from the print queue. pagesender
(30-day free demo, $29.95) requires Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later.
DOWNLOAD LINK
http://www.smileonmymac.com/pagesender/download.html
Portland, OR - October 18, 2005 - SmileOnMyMac updates pagesender, the
award-winning, full-featured fax software that can fax or E-mail anything
you can print.
Updates in pagesender 3.5.3:
- Updated drag & drop support for Now Contact 5
- Fixed problem with faxes dropped from print queue
pagesender is fax software that really works for Mac OS X:
- Send faxes and (PDF) E-mails directly from the print dialog
- Receive faxes using your fax modem
- Print, E-mail, and even AppleScript received faxes
- Use with any popular address book or E-mail client
- Live addressing with Address Book (10.2) and Entourage
-...
RKL Introduces "Touchtower": Ultimate In Touch Screen...
For immediate release:
RKL DIGITAL SERVICES INTRODUCES "TOUCHTOWER", THE ULTIMATE IN TOUCH SCREEN
TECHNOLOGY
Lakewood, Colorado: October, 2005 -- RKL Digital Services is extremely
excited to introduce a new and revolutionary touch screen kiosk digital
media center offering any business a unique way to communicate valuable
information about their company to the general public, increase sales
potential, expand their customer base, and provide current and new
customers with the ultimate in computer Touch Screen Technology at the
touch of a finger.
TouchTower integrates a host of extremely valuable features and benefits
for consumers and retailers in one easy-to-use Apple Computer powered touch
screen kiosk system. Touch-enabling allows users to transform the world's
most innovative Apple Computer desktop into a customizable kiosk, mall
directory, e-commerce terminal, virtual multi-list real estate book,
personal communications device for internet web browsing and email access,
phone...
Speakables Announces Free Voice Control for PVRs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Speakables Announces Free Voice Control for PVRs
Speakables for TV is the first software program to let consumers do what
they can't with TIVO - control their Mac-based PVRs, by voice. Users can
now change TV channels, view TV listings, launch recorded TV programming
and more, by voice.
San Francisco, CA, October 17, 2005 - Speakables, a voice recognition
software company with offerings tailored to entertainment applications for
the digital home, including the first voice recognition program to launch
iTunes music playlists and video, announced the release of Speakables for
TV. Speakables was developed by speech recognition experts including a key
developer of Apple's Speech Recognition technology.
Speakables for TV is the first voice recognition software product to enable
users to control their Mac-based PVRs (personal video recorders), such as
EvolutionTV, AlchemyTV and MyTV.PVR by voice. Users may now change TV
channels by simply speaking the name of the...
Summit Groupware 2005
Press Release (October 17,2005)
Powder Software Inc. Announces Release of Summit Groupware 2005
Summit Groupware 2005
Powder Software announces that Summit Groupwware, collaboration software
for the Mac office, including Email, Calendar, Contacts, Notes and Bulletin
Boards, is available as a fully working trial download.
Book meetings, reserve resources like meeting rooms, have workgroup
discussion forums, keep personal calendars, notes and journals, send and
receive email, and share contacts, all within one application. Summit
Groupware offers stability, full functionality, and ease of administration
and use in any size Mac office environment. Software includes server/client.
Summit Groupware is available for online demo, or free unlimited trial for
up to five users at http://www.powdersoftware.com/demo.html
General Features
- Server designed for Mac OS X
- Desktop access for any Mac OS X, Windows or Linux computer
- Web browser access
- Handheld computer access (Palm Treo,...
Wirecast delivers Multiple DV Cameras for Mac OS X broadcasts
Wirecast delivers Multiple DV Cameras for Mac OS X broadcasts
London, England - October 17, 2005 - Vara Software today shipped a
multiple-DV camera version of Wirecast for Mac OS X.
Another first for Mac broadcasting: Multiple DV Cameras
Wirecast, the popular webcasting tool for Mac OS X, chalks up yet another
first for the Mac platform.
Although previous versions of Wirecast could switch between cameras, only
one DV camera was supported due to limitations in the Mac OS X capture API.
This latest version, coming on the heels of a successful launch of Wirecast
2.0 this summer, shows Vara as a company on the move.
"We've worked hard to deliver this unprecedented ability to capture from
multiple DV cameras," says says Simon Clarke, President of Technology at
Vara. "Multiple DV cameras makes a high quality multiple-camera webcast a
reality on Mac OS X."
A free upgrade from 2.0 to 2.5
Vara is offering the multiple DV camera upgrade free to all users of our
v2.0 software. Existing users can...
Radical Breeze releases DiscBlaze 6.0
Radical Breeze released DiscBlaze 6.0: Re-written in Cocoa, usability
enhancements, interface re-design.
EVERETT, Washington (October 17th, 2005) -- Radical Breeze has released
version 6.0 of DiscBlaze, their popular CD/DVD burning software for Mac OS
X. Version 6 has been completely re-written, from the ground up, in Cocoa.
Designed specifically for Mac OS X 10.4, DiscBlaze 6 includes a host of
functionality and user interface enhancements including: file list
filtering, the ability to drag and drop files between layouts and more.
"DiscBlaze 6 is best described with one word: Cocoa-licious," stated Bryan
Lund, president of Radical Breeze. "We took all of the things that make
DiscBlaze great: the ease of use, the fast workflow and all the CD/DVD
burning features. Then we gave it a complete Cocoa facelift."
What's New in DiscBlaze 6.0:
- Completely re-written, from the ground up, in Cocoa.
- Designed specifically for Mac OS X 10.4.
- Re-designed user interface: slicker and faster.
-...
WatchMouse Develops Monitoring Widget
PRESS RELEASE
WatchMouse Develops Monitoring Widget for Apple Users
October 14, 2005 -- WatchMouse has developed a new widget for dashboard,
aimed at Internet site monitoring. By means of the widget Apple users can
get direct insight into the accessibility of their own Internet site.
The widget can be downloaded for free from the Apple website. Last month,
WatchMouse was voted a Deloitte Rising Star in the Netherlands, as part of
the Fast 50 awards; the list of the 50 fastest growing technology companies.
In 2002, WatchMouse (www.watchmouse.com) introduced a new concept for
Internet site monitoring. By means of ongoing simulations of Internet
traffic the accessibility of sites and servers is checked. If a site is not
responding, an alert message is sent immediately through SMS, telephone,
Instant Messenger or e-mail. The sites are checked from sixteen monitoring
stations worldwide. This is done 24 hours per day, seven days per week. The
service is completely web based: customers don't...
DLO Ships The Action Jacket For iPod Nano
DLO SHIPS THE ACTION JACKET FOR IPOD NANO
Workout Ready Package Including Sweat Resistant Neoprene Case, 180=B0
Rotating Belt Clip and a Fully Adjustable Armband is Shipping Now
NEW YORK, NY -- DIGITAL LIFE EXPO--October 14, 2005. Digital Lifestyle
Outfitters (DLO), inventors of the DLO TransPod and other exciting
accessories for the Apple iPod, today introduced the DLO Action Jacket for
iPod nano. The Action Jacket for iPod nano is a cushioned neoprene case
featuring a clear built-in screen protector, a 180=B0 rotating belt clip and
a slender armband that's perfect for jogging or the gym. The DLO Action
Jacket for iPod nano costs just $29.99 and is available immediately. It is
making its debut at the Digital Life Expo Booth #1239 in New York City,
October 14, 15 and 16th. More information is available at www.dlo.com.
The DLO Action Jacket for the iPod nano preserves the glass finish of the
iPod nano's screen and top surface by offering owners a soft, padded
neoprene case with a...
Popwire Technology releases Compression Master 3.2
Popwire Technology releases Compression Master 3.2
STOCKHOLM, Sweden - October 13, 2005 -- Today Popwire Technology releases
the latest version of its leading media desktop coding software Compression
Master, which gives the media professional the simplicity, flexibility and
power to produce content for DVD, Internet, mobile phones, music services,
television or any other type of digital media.
With Compression Master the reliability and speed of server based video
encoding is brought to the desktop. With its extensive format support
Compression Master converts to and from all common formats such as MPEG-2,
MPEG-4, Quicktime, DV, H.264, H.264 Main Profile, 3GPP, Flash, Windows,
Real Media and High Efficiency AAC.
Among the new features in version 3.2, customers will find a refined user
interface, extended format support High Efficiency AAC, HDV and H.264 Main
Profile with B-frames and CABAC. As the H.264 standard are being used more
widely in the market, Popwire ensures that customers...
"Take Control of Permissions in Mac OS X"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New ebook teaches Mac OS X users to solve problems, increase privacy, and
share files better by managing permissions.
Ithaca, NY USA (October 14, 2005) -- Mac users who have long been at the
mercy of arcane permissions from Mac OS X's Unix underpinnings can now
regain mastery of their Macs with "Take Control of Permissions in Mac OS
X," the latest entry in the Take Control library. Written by Unix guru and
Mac aficionado Brian Tanaka, the 90-page ebook mixes practical how-to
details and troubleshooting tips with just the right amount of theory as it
explains permissions in relation to how you keep your files private, copy
files to and from servers effectively, set the Ignore Permissions option
for external disks, repair screwy permissions, and delete those files that
just won't die. For those who want to learn advanced concepts, the ebook
also delves into topics like the sticky bit, symbolic versus absolute ways
to set permissions, and how to work with bit masks...
DropDV Announces AppleScript and Automator Support
October 13, 2005
DropDV Announces AppleScript and Automator Support
DropDV Software is happy to announce that DropDV 2.0.12 includes support
for AppleScript and allows integration into Automator workflows. DropDV
converts MPEG video into DV format, thus making any MPEG video editable in
iMovie or any other DV format video editor such as Final Cut Pro, Final
Cut Express or Adobe Premiere. The convience of automated work flows is
making DropDV even more popular among both professionals and consumers
alike.
DropDV handles any MPEG file, including those from:
* TiVo, ReplayTV and EyeTV devices
* Sony MicroMV and other MPEG camcorders
* Digital Video Recorders
* DVD-R Video Recorders
* DVD-R Camera Recorders
* Digital Still Cameras with MPEG support
* Any other MPEG files your may have
DropDV is simple and easy to use. Just drop your MPEG files onto DropDV
to convert them into DV video streams. After conversion, your video is
already imported into an iMovie project and...
Easy Barcode Creator 1.9r
We've just released Easy Barcode Creator 1.9r, a free update for all owners
of Easy Barcode Creator. New purchases are $128.00. Here's the download
link:
Mac OS X: http://www.easybarcodetech.com/downloads/ebc.sit
Windows: http://www.easybarcodetech.com/downloads/ebc.exe
Easy Barcode Creator makes creating barcodes easy on a Mac or PC: just
choose the barcode you want, type the value, and transfer it to
Illustrator, Photoshop, or other applications in vector EPS format. It's
the perfect tool for graphics designers who need an easy way to make
barcodes, without a hassle.
This update has enhanced support for transferring barcodes Adobe Creative
Suite 2.0 applications, support for 2 character additions to EAN-13
barcodes, and initial support for barcodes representing 13-digit ISBN
barcodes. In future releases, we'll expand upon the 13-digit ISBN
functionality to offer prefix entry options and check digit calculation.
We've also added ScanReproduce, which lets you use an Easy Barcode...
MyStrands, the instant music recommender
MyStrands, the instant music recommender: Discover new music & Build your
own music charts
MyStrands is an smart auto DJ that recommends music instantly while you
listen to music in iTunes, it allows you to explore music through the
recommended songs and through the tags people associate to the song you are
listening.
It also allows you to build your music charts, that update daily, with your
top songs and artists.
MyStrands independent recommendations include all kinds of music, both
popular and independent, from a catalogue of 5 million songs which grows
everyday.
MusicStrands helps people discover and enjoy music. MusicStrands' approach
relies both on people and technology to facilitate music discovery.
People's participation allows music lovers to dig into the music universe
and to create entry points into the long tail. MusicStrands provides music
recommendations, and helps people explore the music universe through tags
people associate to songs, and through the listening...
New Smart Label Printer Software From Seiko Instruments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEW SMART LABEL PRINTER SOFTWARE FROM SEIKO INSTRUMENTS
First To Support New Apple Intel Processor Platform
TORRANCE, Calif. - Oct. 12, 2005 - Seiko Instruments USA, the pioneer of
the one-label-at-a-time "smart" printer, has released a new version of its
Smart Label Printer (SLP) application, driver and Software Development Kit
(SDK) for Macintosh users.
Supporting the new Apple Intel processor platform for the first time, the
Smart Label Mac v1.1 software adds usability and reliability enhancements
and improved bar code printing functionality.
SLP customers can download the new and improved software at no charge from
the company web site:
http://www.siibusinessproducts.com/support/slpsoft.html. The Smart Label
Mac v1.1 software will start shipping with Seiko Smart Label Printers in
mid-October.
Seiko Instruments USA expanded its SLP flagship line with additions
supporting Mac users in June 2005. The SLP 410, 420 and 430 models feature
a sleek new industrial...
Apple Introduces the New iMac G5
Apple Introduces the New iMac G5
Features Built-in iSight Video Camera & Breakthrough "Front Row" Media
Experience
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 12 -- Apple(R) today unveiled the new iMac(R) G5
which features a built-in iSight video camera for out-of-the-box video
conferencing and the debut of Apple's breakthrough Front Row media
experience. Front Row gives users a simple, intuitive and powerful way to
play their music, enjoy their photo slideshows, and watch their DVDs and
iMovies, as well as popular movie trailers from apple.com and music videos
and television shows purchased from the iTunes(R) Music Store, on their
iMac from up to 30 feet away using the new bundled Apple Remote. The new
iMac G5 comes in a sleek, new design that is even thinner than its
predecessor, and starts at just $1,299.
"The new iMac G5 debuts our amazing Front Row media experience, and we
think users are going to love it," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "Plus, the
built-in iSight video camera delivers out-of-the-...
iTunes 6: Music Videos, Pixar Short Films & Hit TV Shows
Apple Announces iTunes 6 With 2,000 Music Videos, Pixar Short Films & Hit
TV Shows
ABC's 'Desperate Housewives' & 'Lost' Episodes Available for Just $1.99
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 12 -- Apple(R) today announced iTunes(R) 6, the next
generation of the world's most popular music jukebox and online music
store. iTunes 6 lets fans purchase and download over 2,000 music videos and
six short films from Academy-Award winning Pixar Animation Studios for just
$1.99 each. Also, in a landmark deal with Disney, iTunes is now offering
current and past episodes from two of the most popular shows on television,
"Desperate Housewives" and "Lost," as well as the new drama series "Night
Stalker" and the two most popular shows from Disney Channel, "That's So
Raven" and "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody," for just $1.99 per episode.
Customers can now purchase and download their favorite television shows
from iTunes the day after they air on TV, watch them on their Mac(R) or PC,
and Auto-Sync them...
Apple Unveils the New iPod: Music, Photos & Video
Apple Unveils the New iPod
Fifth Generation iPod Now Plays Music, Photos & Video
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 12 -- Apple today introduced the new iPod(R),
featuring a gorgeous 2.5-inch color screen which can display album artwork
and photos, and play stunning video including music videos, video Podcasts,
home movies and television shows. The new iPod holds up to 15,000 songs,
25,000 photos or over 150 hours of video and is available in a 30GB model
for $299 and a 60GB model for $399, with both models available in stunning
white or black designs.
"The new iPod is the best music player ever -- it's 30 percent thinner and
has 50 percent more storage than its predecessor -- yet it sells for the
same price and plays stunning video on its 2.5-inch color screen," said
Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "Because millions of people around the world will
buy this new iPod to play music, it will quickly become the most popular
portable video player in history."
The new iPod plays music,...
The Best Of: Original Mac Games, Vol 1
FIVE GREAT GAMES, ONE LOW PRICE. - AND ONLY FOR THE MAC.
New York -- OCTOBER 12, 2005 -- Freeverse continues its week of news and
new releases with the announcement of "The Best Of: Original Mac Games, Vol
1." A two-CD set that features five action/arcade games created just for
Mac OS X.
Ian Lynch Smith, President of Freeverse has said, "Individually, these
games have earned rave reviews and represent some of the best original Mac
development, together, and for under six bucks a game, this box is
unstoppable."
Games include:
The deep sea adventure, Deep Trouble 2 from Code Blender Software.
The balloon-popping mayhem of Airburst Extreme from Strange Flavour.
The retro space action of Starbase Defender from Bigger Planet.
The shoot 'em up goodness of Active Lancer from de software.
And the adrenal-spanking Kill Monty from JustinFic.
Additionally, in the box is a "sneak peek" - A playable development level
from the upcoming Wingnuts 2.
The Best Of: Original Mac Games, Vol. 1, (in...
DLO Debuts All-New, Redesigned TransPod for iPod
DLO DEBUTS ALL-NEW, REDESIGNED TRANSPOD FOR IPOD
With a Sleek Shape and Enhanced Functionality, the New TransPod Cradles,
Charges and Plays iPod's Music Through Any Car Stereo
CHARLESTON, SC -- October 12, 2005. Digital Lifestyle Outfitters (DLO)
today announced the all-new, redesigned TransPod; the all-in-one car
solution for the iPod, iPod nano and iPod mini. The TransPod broadcasts the
iPod's music to any FM radio frequency from 88.1 to 107.9 while
simultaneously charging and cradling the iPod in the car. Instead of a
separate transmitter, charger and cup holder cradle, the DLO TransPod
combines all of these features into one elegant device. New features
include an industrial design that accentuates the iPod, automatic
intelligent power management, controllable backlit display, programmable
preset stations and more. The new DLO TransPod comes in white, silver and
black -- letting users choose to match their iPod or their car interior
colors perfectly. It costs just $99.99 and is...
Ascender Creativity Font Pack for Mac OS X
New Font Pack for Macintosh Released
The Ascender Creativity Font Pack includes fonts, templates and design tools
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL - October 6, 2005 - Ascender Corporation today
announced the release the Ascender Creativity Font Pack for Mac OS X. The
product includes a fresh variety of text, display and script fonts licensed
from leading type designers, along with an assortment of design tools. This
new release complements the Windows version announced in September.
The Ascender Creativity Font Pack features 30 world-class OpenType fonts,
over 40 professionally-designed templates for Microsoft Word, the Ascender
Font Selector utility and design tips & tricks from renowned author Roger
C. Parker. It is value-priced at $19.99 and is immediately available as a
software download from the
(http://www.ascenderfonts.com)http://www.ascenderfonts.com website.
"We are proud to bring an affordable set of true professional-quality fonts
and design tools to Macintosh users at home,...
Contour Design Gets Tough on the Apple iPod
Contour Design Gets Tough on the Apple iPod
Contour Design Announces Its New "Clear" Hard case For Apple's Clickwheel
and Color iPod's- The ToughShell
Windham, NH -October 10, 2005 -Contour Design, the market leader in the
Apple iPod hard case accessories, announces a brand new addition to its
award winning iPod case line - The ToughShell.
A ToughShell to Crack
The ToughShell's lightweight transparent shock resistant material offers
all round protection and durability for Apple's click wheel 20GB iPod, 30GB
iPod photo and 20GB iPod with color display. "With the ToughShell, we have
introduced a brand new product into our existing range of cases," says
Ketan Vora, Spokesperson at Contour Design. He goes on to state that,
following extensive market research and feedback from existing customers,
it was clear that users wanted a case that would be superior to "skin"
cases, but still maintain a low profile and light weight - the result is
the ToughShell. The ToughShell fits snugly and...
MonkeyBread Software Releases the Global Hotkey in version 1.1
MonkeyBread Software Releases the Global Hotkey in version 1.1
NICKENICH, Germany (October 11, 2005) -- Monkeybread Software releases
version 1.1 of the application Global Hotkey.
Global Hotkey is a utility which monitors key stroke combinations looking
for specific combinations that will launch applications, run scripts, or
copy data to the clipboard.
Global Hotkey v1.1 is made with REALbasic from REAL Software, Inc.
Requires Mac OS X; source code is included.
The application is freeware, but contributions are accepted through PayPal.
New stuff added in version 1.1:
* Application is now a background application.
* Fixed the F1 and F2 key.
* The folders are watched for changes so hotkeys change dynamically.
All freeware applications:
(http://www.monkeybreadsoftware.de/Freeware/)
The Global Hotkey website:
(http://www.monkeybreadsoftware.de/Freeware/GlobalHotkey.shtml)
MonkeyBread Software Releases Combine PDFs in version 2.0
MonkeyBread Software Releases Combine PDFs in version 2.0
NICKENICH, Germany (October 11, 2005) -- Monkeybread Software releases
version 2.0 of the application Combine PDFs.
Combine PDFs is a utility which allows you to merge PDF and image
(jpg,tiff,etc.) into one PDF file.
Combine PDFs v2.0 is made with REALbasic from REAL Software, Inc.
Requires Mac OS X; source code is included.
This application shows REALbasic developers how to use the
QTGraphicsImporterMBS class together with the CoreGraphics PDF classes to
create new PDF and embed pages from other PDF files.
The application is freeware, but contributions are accepted through PayPal.
Changes in version 2.0:
* Shows now a progress dialog while processing items.
* Folders can be dropped on the application or the main window. All
files inside are tried to be loaded as PDF or Picture.
* Items in list can be deleted using backspace key.
* Added options to decide whether file is launched after creation or
application should beep...
CTM Introduces FoxTrot Personal Search
CTM Introduces FoxTrot Personal Search
SAN FRANCISCO--October 11, 2005 -- CTM Development today introduced FoxTrot
Personal Search (datasheet - website - download), a revolutionary
full-featured find-by-content application for Mac OS X 10.4, 10.3 and 10.2.
Expanding the possibilities of Apple's Spotlight, FoxTrot delivers dynamic
categorization, context-sensitive display of found items, flexible
relevance-ranking and five different approaches to searches (exact words,
wildcards, literal, single term and complex patterns).
"FoxTrot Personal Search takes finding by content several steps further,
giving designers, lawyers, scientists, and software engineers better tools
to "zero in" on their valuable reference and personal documents," commented
Chantal Favre of CTM.
Used in conjuction with the latest Mac OS X system software, FoxTrot can
index, search and preview PDF, Word, Excel, iTunes, QuickTime, iChat, Mail,
PowerMail and over 300 other types of data files and their associated...
Realmac Software release AudioExpress 1.0 Public Beta
Realmac Software release AudioExpress 1.0 Public Beta.
Brighton, England - October 11, 2005 - Realmac Software today announced the
release of AudioExpress 1.0 Public Beta.
AudioExpress enables users to record sound from their Mac's built-in
microphone or from an external source such as the Apple iSight.
AudioExpress works seamlessly with iTunes and iPod, so users can take their
recordings with them. AudioExpress is extremely versatile. It's many uses
include recording voice memos, interviews, vinyl records and transcribing
audio.
AusioExpress' extensive AppleScript support not only enables automation of
its own features, but provides endless possibilities when used in
conjunction with other scriptable applications. AudioExpress provides
support for the following actions, Record, Pause, Stop, Snip and Sync.
Features
Record and Playback Audio , Sync with iTunes, Timed Recordings, Live
Search, Notes, Categories and Applescript Support.
Pricing & Availability
AudioExpress is available...
Salling Clicker 3.0
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Salling Clicker 3.0 released; WiFi, expanded device support, Windows XP
support, and more
Stockholm, Sweden--October 11, 2005--Salling Software AB today announces
the immediate availability of Salling Clicker 3.0, a major update to its
award-winning remote control software tool. The new version adds innovative
new features and support for a large number of new mobile phones and other
handheld devices. A version for Windows XP is also available.
"This is by far our biggest update of Salling Clicker to date", says Jonas
Salling, owner and President at Salling Software AB.
"I believe Salling Clicker is the finest remote control tool around, and it
is a great pleasure to be able to offer it to more customers than ever,
thanks to our brand new support for devices with Java and Windows Mobile",
said Jonas Salling.
For professionals, Salling Clicker's PowerPoint and Keynote controllers
gives an important edge, whether be it on the big stage or in a small
meeting with...
Sound Studio 3
Sound Studio 3
New York -- OCTOBER 11, 2005 -- Freeverse and Felt Tip Software today
announced the release of Sound Studio 3. Sound Studio is the simple and
powerful digital audio recording tool which has been a long time favorite
of Mac users.
Sound Studio 3 has been re-engineered to take advantage of the latest Mac
OS X technologies including Core Audio, Automator and Audio Units. An
essential addition to the toolbox of anyone who values having the right
tool for the job. Simple, high quality audio recording has never been
easier.
Ian Lynch Smith, President of Freeverse has said, "Sound Studio is the
perfect app for recording voice overs, podcasts, or creating sound effects.
We've used it for years to create all the dialog and sound effects in our
games, which is why we're so thrilled to be publishing this amazing new
edition."
Positioned perfectly between more expensive programs with steep learning
curves, and far less robust apps, Sound Studio 3 is for anyone who needs to
record...
Revolution 2.6.1 Released
Revolution 2.6.1 Released
Update Release Brings Range of Enhancements to Award Winning Software
Development Environment
Edinburgh, Scotland, 11th October 2005.
Runtime Revolution announces Revolution 2.6.1, an update to leading
multi-platform development tool used in industry, education and by
individuals. Revolution 2.6.1 includes a number of improvements to the user
interface and underlying engine. Revolution 2.6.1 is available free to all
those who hold a valid license.
The improvements in Revolution 2.6.1 include:
- Improvements to linking tables with databases and formatting
- Several enhancements to the Application Browser
- Enhanced support for FTP access
- Support for Unicode printing on Mac OS X
- Improved cascading menu scrolling and clipping around Mac OS X Dock
- A number of fixes for the file handling dialogs
- Over 77 other minor enhancements
For more information, read the notes that accompany the upgrade by
downloading it at http://www.runrev.com.
About Runtime...
Two Due Version 2.0 Adds Rotating View
TWO DUE VERSION 2.0 ADDS ROTATING VIEW
Scottsdale, AZ -- October 9, 2005 -- PowerSurge Publishing has just
released version 2.0 of its popular to do list manager, Two Due. This
latest release adds a new Rotate tab that provides a constantly rotating
view of the items on your to do list. This can be used as a sort of
billboard on your desktop, constantly reminding you of items on your list.
The new version also offers an improved interface for editing due dates
that most users will find easier to use and more intuitive. A host of other
minor enhancements can also be found in the new release.
Two Due is a To Do List manager that does more than most. Some of its
special features are: recurring To Do items, so that they can be scheduled
to occur on a regular basis; sorting and selection by multiple fields;
multiple files with remembered viewing options for each; extra fields for
each To Do item, such as a multi-line Description, Outcome, Sequence and
Web Page; automatic Web Publishing;...
Lasso Summit 2006 Scheduled for February 17-19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lasso Summit 2006 Scheduled for February 17-19
Lasso Summit 2006 will be held at the Riverside Hotel in Fort Lauderdale,
=46lorida
=46ORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - October 10, 2005 -- Heunox Corporation and
OmniPilot Software, Inc., today announced Lasso Summit 2006 scheduled for
=46ebruary 17-19, 2006 at the Riverside Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The Lasso Summit is the premier event for all Lasso developers of any skill
level.
"Lasso Summit 2006 is the must-attend event for those interested in the
latest developments in Lasso", said Brett Circe, president of OmniPilot
Software, Inc. "Lasso Summit brings together the Lasso community in a
setting designed to increase knowledge and cultivate business opportunities
using OmniPilot's Lasso products."
OmniPilot's President, Brett Circe will kick off this two-day conference
with a keynote address on the evening of Friday, February 17th. Mr. Circe
will present a roadmap of the Lasso product line and share his vision for...
RAGE WebDesign 2.7 Adds Code Hinting and Auto Complete Features
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RAGE WebDesign 2.7 Adds Code Hinting and Auto Complete Features
Toronto, Ontario (October 10, 2005) -- Rage Software announced today the
immediate availability of RAGE WebDesign 2.7, A major update to the first
HTML source code editor with an integrated Site Manager. This free update
adds code-hinting and auto-complete for HTML documents as well as site wide
HTML tools to convert entire web sites to XHTML/CSS (Cascading Style
Sheets), check source code syntax and external links, optimize source code
and check the accessibility of a web site based on World Wide Web
Consortium (W3C) Web Accessibility standards.
RAGE WebDesign is a professional web authoring package offering a powerful
and easy to use text editor combined with a fully featured Site Manager to
help keep web sites up to date and organized. RAGE WebDesign includes built
in support for HTML, XHTML, Cascading Style Sheets, PHP, JavaScript, ASP,
XML and VBScript. RAGE WebDesign was designed with...
ezGear Introduces ultraEars SX70 earphones
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ezGear Introduces ultraEars SX70 earphones with Direct2Ear Technology
Direct2Ear technology provides ultra comfort with ultra sound
Salt Lake City, UTAH -- ezGear, a leading marketer of iPod accessories,
announces the introduction of the ultraEars SX70 earphones for the Apple
iPod. ultraEars SX70 in-ear earphones uses a 9mm sound driver incorporating
Direct2Ear technology to offer clear treble sound and superb bass response.
Soft silicon Direct2Ear earpieces have a conical shape that channels sound
into the ear canal increasing stereo separation and sound quality and
reduces external noise.
ultraEars come with three (3) sizes of earpieces to provide you with the
best fit possible. These earpieces are easy to install and provide an ultra
snug fit and ultra comfort.
Feedback from customers and the media has been overwhelming. According to
Markkus Rovito of MacHome Magazine "ultraEars offer a very attractive mix
of sound quality, comfort and the blocking of outside...
Catalog 1.2.2
Catalog 1.2.2
LEE, Massachusetts (October 10th, 2005) -- Neometric Software has announced
the immediate availability of a new update for Catalog, 1.2.2.
Catalog 1.2.2 introduces numerous bug fixes, such as issues with the order
of indexes not being saved, problems indexing certain incomplete files.
Catalog 1.2.2 also features a modified user interface and some small speed
improvements to the indexing engine.
Catalog can be purchased for $20 at the Neometric Software website. A
shareware version can also be downloaded, free of charge.
For more information, visit:
Neometric Software - http://www.neometricsoftware.com
Catalog - http://www.neometricsoftware.com/?page=products&product=catalog
turingart released Fritz!Watch 1.0
turingart released Fritz!Watch 1.0
Kiel, Germany (October 10th, 2005) - turingart is pleased to announce the
immediate availability of a Fritz!Watch, a real-time call monitor for AVM's
versatile VoIP, ISDN, WLAN routers.
Fritz!Watch monitors AVM's Fritz!Box Phone [7050] DSL/VOIP/WLAN devices and
brings call histories right to the OS X desktop.
Since Fritz!Box Phone is a central network device network, Fritz!Watch
monitors all inbound and outbound calls of all connected devices
[soft-phone or hard-phone].
Finally, Fritz!Watch saves call histories as Microsoft Excel sheets.
Download location:
(http://www.turingart.com/downloads/FritzWatch.zip)http://www.turingart.com/downloads/FritzWatch.zip
Product page:
(http://www.turingart.com/fritzWatch_lan__en.htm)http://www.turingart.com/fritzWatch_lan__en.htm
turingart home-page:
(http://www.turingart.com)http://www.turingart.com/
FastMac Announces Free iPod Battery Recycling Program
FastMac Announces Free iPod Battery Recycling Program
Salinas, CA -- October 7, 2005 -- FastMac announces the first iPod battery
recycling program available at no extra charge, to all customers who
purchase a TruePower iPod battery upgrade from FastMac. This program is
also available to the general public who purchase third party battery
replacements and need to properly dispose of their original iPod battery.
All disposal fees are covered by FastMac.
FastMac will offer all purchasers of TruePower batteries a prepaid padded
envelope for return of the original battery at no additional fee. Once
received by FastMac, the battery will be properly disposed of at a
recycling center where all usable chemicals and components will be
recovered. To prevent the creation of excess waste the envelopes will be
continuously reused. The customer is also given the option of bringing
their original battery to a local battery recycling center or one of
FastMac's 200+ authorized dealers. For customers...
Exchanger XML Editor Lite
Exchanger XML Editor Lite
Cladonia Limited, the publisher of Exchanger XML Editor, has released a
free XML Editor for use in a non-commercial environment called Exchanger
XML Lite.
The Lite edition is completely free for home, academic or non-profit use.
No registration required, no 30-day usage limit.
Exchanger XML Lite is a Java-based product that provides comprehensive
functionality for viewing, authoring and editing XML data and documents.
Features:
* Multi-document interface
* Comprehensive XSLT Debugger
* DTD, RelaxNG, XML Schema support
* XPath, XQuery, XSLT, XSL:FO, SVG, SOAP, WSDL
* Import from Database, Excel, text files
* XML Digital Signatures
* Generate schema from instance
* Generate instance from schema
* Emacs shortcuts
Please visit our website for more information http://www.freexmleditor.com
Alternatively, if you require a commercial license, or would like to try
out the Grid or XML Diff/Merge functionality, then download the Exchanger
XML Professional edition from...
Take Control of Your iPod: Beyond the Music
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New ebook helps readers use their iPods for more than music.
Ithaca, NY USA (October 7, 2005) -- iPod users who want to use their iPods
as more than just music players can now find the latest information in
"Take Control of Your iPod: Beyond the Music." In this 128-page electronic
book, PDA expert Steve Sande provides real-world advice about tasks like
using your iPod as a read-only PDA for calendar events and contacts,
off-loading photos to it from a digital camera, backing up a computer to an
iPod, setting an iPod to put you to sleep at night and wake you in the
morning, and even keeping it ready as an emergency boot drive. Leaving no
stone unturned, Steve also looks at other unusual iPod uses, such as giving
presentations from an iPod, reading or listening to text-based ebooks,
recording classes or meetings, and installing Linux on an iPod. As a bonus
for readers wanting to buy a new or used iPod, a detailed appendix helps
sort out the members of the current...
Avocent Delivers Compact Multimedia KVM Switches Targeted
Avocent Delivers Multimedia KVM Switches Targeted at SMB Compact and
Versatile Solutions for the SOHO PC and/or Mac Desktop
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- September 13, 2005 -- Avocent Corporation (NASDAQ:
AVCT) today announced its new line of SwitchView multimedia keyboard, video
and mouse (KVM) switches. These switches enable desktop users to share
peripherals such as keyboards, monitor, mouse, scanners, speakers,
microphones, printers, cameras, PDAs and other USB peripherals with up to
four PC and/or Mac computers.
Avocent has been the leading innovator in KVM switching since the '80s.
Since then the company has focused attention on developing the high-end
data center market as well as small and medium sized businesses. Avocent
technology appears in virtually every major data center around the globe.
The technology used to control mission critical corporate applications has
now been adopted in an affordable line of KVM desktop switches.
"Although we've done well selling entry-level two and...
Daylite Mail Integration
MARKETCIRCLE ANNOUNCES NEWEST VERSION OF DAYLITE MAIL INTEGRATION MODULE
FOR MAC PROFESSIONALS
TORONTO, CANADA--OCTOBER 7th--Marketcircle, Inc., a developer of Mac-based
business productivity software, announced today the release of its DayLite
Mail Integration Module (DMI) v1.5. Specifically engineered to provide
Mac-based professionals with fast and efficient CRM functionality, DMI v1.5
builds upon previous versions of the software to offer a broad range of
new, enhanced features to simultaneously streamline and improve the CRM
process.
The new version of DMI quickly recognizes email addresses not previously
added to DayLite or Apple Mail so that users can identify various contacts
as customers, business partners, prospects, etc. If contact addresses are
not found within the DayLite database, DMI v1.5 allows users to add
contacts to DayLite for future use. DMI v1.5 also allows users to create
tasks, appointments, opportunities, and projects for contacts directly from
Apple Mail,...
zStand, The Monitor Stand And Hidden Hub
"zStand, The monitor stand and hidden hub, that stands apart."
Bend, Oregon (October 7, 2005) Continuing in the Art-Techo style of fusing
technology and art, Pressure Drop today announces zStand, the first sleek,
stylish monitor stand that ingeniously includes a USB 2.0 and FireWire 400
combination hub hidden in the back. The zStand is designed to perfectly
accommodate a Mac mini, providing a place to store the computer safely
inside the stand while organizing a user's desktop.
The zStand is constructed of solid steel for strength and powder-coated
white and silver to perfectly match the Mac mini. Delivering beauty through
its stylish "Z" shape but brawn through its dual, hardened-steel support
walls, zStand gracefully elevates monitors weighing up to 50 lbs. to a more
ergonomically correct height, easing common neck and shoulder fatigue
associated with improper monitor positioning.
As with other Pressure Drop products, the zStand is not only an artistic
addition to a user's space...
Startly Technologies Releases Docktopus SDK
Startly Technologies Releases Docktopus SDK
Badge development tool and Docktopus 1.0.1 update now available
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, October 6, 2005 - Startly Technologies, LLC, a
leading provider of productivity solutions, today announced the
availability of the Docktopus SDK (Software Development Kit). Docktopus is
a Mac OS X application that allows users to overlay custom badges on their
Dock icons. These badges provide useful information and/or additional
control over applications right from the Mac OS X Dock.
The Docktopus SDK provides developers with information on creating their
own custom badges. Developers can tailor their badges to provide new ways
for users to interact with applications; greatly extending the otherwise
limited Dock and adding value to applications and Mac OS X itself.
Developers can submit their badges for review at
(http://www.startly.com/docktopus-sdk). Approved badges will be listed on
Startly's web site and are accessible from the More Badges button...
Plasq Updates Comic Life To 1.2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PLASQ UPDATES COMIC LIFE FOR OS X TO 1.2
New features include Curvy balloon tails, additional built in fonts,
updated styles and bug fixes.
South Carolina, USA and Melbourne, Australia (September 28th, 2005) - plasq
today announced the immediate availability of Comic Life 1.2 (Update) for
Mac OS X.
Comic Life - Expand what you can do with your digital photos!
plasq announces the latest 1.2 update to their award winning "Comic Life"
comic creation software. The update brings a range of new features and
improvements; including highly-requested 'curly tails' for speech balloons
allowing a much more authentic 'comic' look.
This release adds a significant collection of new built in 'styles' (for
objects like speech balloons and lettering), templates, as well as a
selection of 6 new built-in fonts. Fixes and improvements encompass image
handling, text handling, graphics export and iPhoto library integration.
Smarter file saving now decreases file storage requirements....
MediaboardONE 1.3: Easy way to manage images and movies
MediaboardONE 1.3: Easy way to manage images and movies
October 6, 2005 - Hamburg, Germany. InterServices New Media today announced
the immediate availability of Mediaboard ONE 1.3 - the media cataloging and
asset management application built for Mac OS X.
Mediaboard ONE enables creative professionals and power users alike to
easily manage their images and movies. It keeps track of the locations of
your media files (whether they are on a CD/DVD, on your internal disc or on
a network server), catalogs and organizes them and provides easy ways to
find them fast when you need them.
Mediaboard ONE creates intelligent thumbnails for every image or movie
cataloged. You can add comments, keywords, license and model/property
release information. The new Autofill feature makes this task fast and easy
to use. Useful data, like EXIF and IPTC information, is automatically
extracted from the media files and added to the catalog.
The digital light table resembles the workflow of a professional...
Insider Updates FontAgent Pro Auto-Activation Suite
Insider Updates FontAgent Pro Auto-Activation Suite
Releases Free Font Auto-Activation Plug-In for Latest Adobe InDesign CS2
Los Gatos, California - October 6, 2005 - Insider Software today
announced the immediate availability of a free plug-in for the recently
released V4.0.1 of Adobe InDesign CS2. The new plug-in enables automatic
font activation in InDesign for all fonts managed in FontAgent Pro 3. The
plug-in is fully compatible with font suitcases created by leading font
vendors, as well as by FontAgent Pro and Insider's recently-released
multi-function font utility called Smasher.
Newest Member of Leading Font Activation Plug-In Family
The InDesign plug-in is the newest member of the industry's most complete
family of font auto-activation plug-ins for leading creative applications.
Insider is also the industry leader in plug-in-free automatic
font-activation solutions for products such as the new Adobe Illustrator
and Photoshop.
Pricing and Availability
The free plug-in for...
PC-Mac-Net FileShare v5.0
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PC-Mac-Net FileShare v5.0 offers cross-platform file sharing nirvana
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA -- October 5, 2005 -- Lava Software is now shipping
PC-Mac-Net FileShare v5.0, a fast and efficient file sharing and remote
folder synchronization product which operates over LANs and the Internet.
It decisively outperforms normal Windows file sharing and FTP in terms of
security, ease of setup, functionality and cross-platform compatibility.
Versions are available for Windows, Mac OS and Linux.
This new release features a complete graphical overhaul of the user
interface, full bidirectional file and folder transfers, remote folder
synchronization, a chat messenging function with clipboard transfer and
audible alert, new streamlined folder navigation controls, detailed file
transfer logs, writeable shared folders, inline editing of local and remote
file and folder names, local and remote file and folder deletion, local and
remote folder creation, powerful local and remote...
EDGE Tech Corp Combines Flash Card Reader with iPod Dock
For Immediate Release:
EDGE Tech Corp Combines Flash Card Reader with iPod Dock
New EDGE Dock & Multi Flash Card Reader for iPod to Ship Immediately
DALLAS, TX -- October 5, 2005 -- EDGE Tech Corp, a leading supplier of DRAM
and Flash memory upgrades, portable computing products, storage devices,
and other experience-enhancing technology solutions announced that its EDGE
Dock & Multi Flash Card Reader for iPod will ship today.
The new combination card reader and dock product, in stylish "iPod white",
allows a user to access various formats of flash cards while also charging
an iPod, playing music via external speakers, and syncing the iPod with a
computer.
"Apple iPod sales recently accounted for almost 90% of hard drive-based
audio player sales in the U.S. , and over 50% of flash-based player sales,"
commented Kandi Sigona, VP Strategy and Development at EDGE Tech. "With
more consumers using iPods and other digital devices such as cameras and
mobile phones which accept...
24U Plug-In AutoInstaller 2.1
24U Plug-In AutoInstaller 2.1
Wednesday, October 5, 2005 -- 24U Software released update of 24U Plug-In
AutoInstaller to version 2.1, finally bringing support for auto-updating
old-style plug-ins in FileMaker 7 and 8 on Mac OS X.
What is new in the version 2.1?
- Support for updating old-style plug-ins on Mac OS X
- Updated for FileMaker Pro 8 and FileMaker Server 8
- Updated for latest 24U Software plug-ins
- Minor fixes and improvements
What is 24U Plug-In AutoInstaller?
24U Plug-In AutoInstaller simplifies automated installation, registration,
and updates of FileMaker plug-ins from FileMaker Server by providing all
necessary scripts ready to use.
Primary features of 24U Plug-In AutoInstaller:
- Simplifies automated update/installation of plug-ins in networked solutions
- Requires absolutely no script editing to install all your plug-ins
- Automatically registers (unlocks) all your plug-ins with serial numbers
- Lets you to specify both minimum and maximum required version...
C/C++ interpreter Ch 5.1, and Embedded Ch 5.1 Re
C/C++ interpreter Ch 5.1, and Embedded Ch 5.1 Released
DAVIS, California, October 04, 2005 - SoftIntegration, Inc. today announced
the availability of Ch 5.1 and Embedded Ch 5.1. Ch is an embeddable C/C++
interpreter for cross-platform scripting, 2D/3D plotting, numerical
computing, shell programming and embedded scripting.
Ch and Embedded Ch version 5.1 are the most stable release. The new release
enhances embedded Ch scripting with thread handling. It allows you to abort
an embedded Ch thread at runtime. It supports MingW for SDK and Embedded Ch
SDK. This release includes many fixes for bugs.
Ch in Windows contains more than 100 new Unix utility programs with over
200 utilities in total for cross-platform shell programming and rapid
software development.
Below is a list of major Ch features.
* C/C++ interpreter
Ch supports 1999 ISO C Standard (C99) and C++ classes. Ch also supports
many industry standards with over 8,000 functions, including POSIX,
socket/Winsock, X11/Motif, OpenGL...
Tickershock 1.3, Animated RSS Reader
Mesa Dynamics Releases Tickershock 1.3, Animated RSS Reader for Mac OS X
Washington, DC October 4, 2005 -- Mesa Dynamics today released Tickershock
1.3, an update to its animated, interactive RSS and Atom news headline
reader for Mac OS X.
Featuring scrolling crawl and billboard displays that can be placed
anywhere on the desktop, Tickershock is a departure from typical RSS
applications that emulate web browser or email reader environments.
Tickershock pushes news headlines to the screen until the user sees a story
worth reading: a double-click on a news headline brings up a web-enabled
"News Inspector" in which a story can be explored in greater depth.
Tickershock 1.3 includes a simplified process for creating new Channels
(RSS feed groups) and Schedules (time-based programs to switch RSS feeds on
the fly), as well as a number of bug fixes and improvements to performance
under Tiger.
A trial version of Tickershock is available for download at
(http://www.mesadynamics.com)http://www....
Navicat 2005 6.0.9: MySQL Database Management Tool
PremiumSoft is pleased to announce the release of Navicat version 6.0.9
(Database Management Tool - a MySQL client).
Navicat website: (http://mac.navicat.com)
What's new in this version:
Navicat 2005 version 6.0.9 has been released. This new version supports the
latest MySQL server and enhances the Drag and Drop functionality.
Other new features of Navicat 2005 including:
1. SSH Tunnel
2. Data Synchronization
3. Structure Synchronization
4. Build in SQL Console
5. View Builder
Navicat is a powerful yet easy to use mysql front end provides extensive
functionality for managing and developing MySQL database. Navicat's
user-friendly, intuitive interface lets you easily manage multiple
databases. Copying data by dragging and dropping, connect to remote MySQL
server and schedule backup/ restore, data sync and import/ export just as
easily. What's more, the Query Builder and View Builder lets you create sql
query and view in an visual and efficient way.
An evaluation version of Navicat for...
PDFpen/Pro 2.3.1 improves quality of printing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SUMMARY:
SmileOnMyMac updates PDF-editing and form-filling utility PDFpen with
improved printing quality. PDFpen 2.3.1 (30-day free demo, $49.95; free
upgrade for 1.X and 2.X users) requires Mac OS X 10.2.5 or later. PDFpenPro
2.3.1 (30-day free demo, $94.95; free upgrade for PDFpenPro users; $45
upgrade for PDFpen users) requires Mac OS X 10.2.5 or later.
DOWNLOAD LINK:
http://www.smileonmymac.com/PDFpen/download.html
Portland, OR - October 4, 2005 - SmileOnMyMac updates PDF-editing utility
PDFpen, which features PDF form filling and saving, full-text search and
selection, highlighting markup, and much more.
Updates in PDFpen 2.3.1:
- Improves quality of printed imprints
PDFpen features:
- Show PDFs in single, facing-page, multi-page, and multiple facing-page views
- Fill out and save PDF forms
- Create cross-platform fillable PDF forms (requires PDFpenPro)
- Re-order pages in a PDF by drag & drop
- Insert pages from one PDF into another (drag & drop or...
Seagull 3 Now Includes Over 100 Vidcasts
SEAGULL 3 NOW INCLUDES OVER 100 VIDCASTS
For immediate release.
Trinfinity Software releases Seagull 3 Public Beta 7 for Mac OS X, which
includes over 100 default vidcasts.
NEW YORK, N.Y. - - October 3, 2005 - - Trinfinity Software released today
an update to the public beta version of Seagull 3, which focuses on
delivering an experience better than television, while watching video
content from the Internet. Seagull 3 Public Beta 7 includes over one
hundred vidcasts, which are video feeds broadcasted over the Internet.
These vidcasts cover topics including gaming, technology, food, travel,
comedy, video diaries, and many others. If your favorite vidcast isn't
included by default, simply enter its URL, and it will be added to your
library, and ready to watch whenever you are.
If you produce a vidcast, and you would like it included with Seagull 3,
you can submit it using the form on this webpage:
http://www.trinfinitysoftware.com/seagull.shtml
We are releasing this public beta version...
Troi Text Plug-in 2.8 for FileMaker Pro 8
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Troi Automatisering releases Troi Text Plug-in 2.8 for FileMaker Pro 8
Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands, October, 2005--Troi
Automatisering today announced the availability of Troi Text Plug-in
2.8, for FileMaker Pro 8.
What is Troi Text Plug-in?
Troi Text Plug-in is a very powerful tool for for dealing efficiently
with text in your FileMaker Pro database. It adds the following
functions to FileMaker Pro:
- Combine sets from 2 text fields:
* get all lines that are the same
* get all lines that differ
* and other combinations
- Get (unique) lines and sort words and lines
- Make a text sum from a related file that even updates without a script
- Parse XML text into fields
New Features
Troi Text Plug-in 2.8 has these improvements:
- First version to be completely compatible with FileMaker Pro 8.
- Changed the SumText functions to be able work with FileMaker Pro 8.
- It is now possible to have a SumText without a separator.
- Created FileMaker Pro...
EMC Dantz Retrospect 6.1
EMC DANTZ RETROSPECT EXTENDS SUPPORT FOR MAC OS X TIGER
HOPKINTON, Mass. - October 3, 2005 - EMC Corporation, the world leader in
information management and storage, today announced the availability of EMC
Dantz Retrospect 6.1 for Macintosh that delivers enhanced support for the
Mac OS X version 10.4 "Tiger" operating system. The new functionality
boosts information security for individuals and small and medium businesses
using Macintosh computers.
Retrospect 6.1 has incorporated support for backup and restoration of
access control lists (ACLs) that administrators use to control which users
can access or modify files stored on a Mac OS X Tiger server. Support has
also been added for Mac OS X Tiger extended attributes that will be used by
future Macintosh applications.
Retrospect 6.0 customers can download, at no charge, an electronic update
to Retrospect 6.1 for Macintosh at www.emcdantz.com.
"These enhancements for Mac OS X Tiger illustrate EMC's continued
commitment to deliver...
Radical Breeze announces REALbasic developer components
Radical Breeze announces new REALbasic developer components, including
Jabber chat, RSS reading, more.
EVERETT, Washington, USA (September 30, 2005) -- Radical Breeze announced a
new venture to provide components to REALbasic developers. Six new
components are immediately available providing Jabber chat, RSS reading,
autocomplete functionality and more.
"All of our components are written in 100% pure REALbasic," stated Bryan
Lund, President of Radical Breeze. "No declares. No plug-ins. Just solid,
cross-platform REALBasic code. And with our inexpensive subscription model,
all users will get to use all of the components we develop over the next
year."
New Components:
- RadJabber is a socket subclass which implements the core functionality
required for Jabber chat. Authentication, New user registration, Buddy
Roster management and sending/receiving messages.
- RadGraphics is a set of functions for applying a variety of effects to
pictures in REALbasic. Includes RGB levels, Diffuse,...
TransPod All-in-one Car Solution from DLO
DLO ANNOUNCES TRANSPOD COMPATIBILITY WITH IPOD NANO -- FREE DOWNLOADABLE
FIT KIT AVAILABLE AT DLO.COM
The Popular iPod Car Accessory that Charges, Docks and Plays iPod's music
Over any Car Stereo now fits all dockable iPods
CHARLESTON, SC. September 29, 2005 - Digital Lifestyle Outfitters (DLO),
makers of the popular iBoom Boombox and other exciting accessories for the
iPod, today announced that their TransPod All-in-one Car Solution for iPod
works perfectly with the new iPod nano. DLO's included fit pads combined
with the iPod mini insert create a snug fit for either the white or black
iPod nano. A TransPod Fit Kit for iPod nano that includes detailed
instructions for fitting an iPod nano into the TransPod is available for
download at www.dlo.com. The TransPod for iPod, iPod mini and now iPod nano
is available at most major electronics retailers nationwide
(http://www.dlo.com) for $99.99.
"Many other iPod car solutions were out of luck when the iPod nano was
announced. The DLO...
Music Man v1.7: MP3 DVD and other advanced features
Music Man v1.7: MP3 DVD and other advanced features
Vancouver, Canada, September 29, 2005 -- Mireth Technology Corp. has
released version 1.7 of Music Man, its easy to use digital music software
that rips from CD, converts between formats, burns to CD, DVD or to USB
Flash Drive Memory and plays music files, CDs and directly from USB Flash.
Music Man was developed for Macintosh users with MP3 devices other than
Apple's iPod. Music Man runs on Mac OS X. Version 1.7 adds several
advanced features including support for Unprotected MPEG-4 Audio (.M4A),
support for iTunes Play Lists, burning to DVD, ID3 tag update using FreeDB,
and automatic creation of winamp (.m3u) playlists.
"MP3 DVDs are replacing MP3 CDs in car audio because DVD provides an audio
and a video solution in one," said Robert Wiebe, VP of Research and
Development. "Music Man lets you store over 50 hours of music on one DVD.
And if your MP3 DVD gets stolen, or melted in the heat, you can just burn
another one. Why risk...
Moviegate plug-in for EvolutionTV
=46or immediate release
Miglia Technology announces Moviegate
plug-in for EvolutionTV
To download the free plug-in, please visit:
(http://www.miglia.com/Support/evolutiontv_plugins.html)
London, UK, 29 September 2005 -- Miglia Technology, a leading manufacturer
of video, audio and storage products for Mac and Windows, has today
announced the availability of a new software plug-in for its Mac TV tuner
EvolutionTV.
The MovieGate plug-in enables users to create Video DVDs from TV footage
recorded with EvolutionTV, without the need to purchase any additional
software. The plug-in also enables the creation of chapters on Video DVDs.
MovieGate for EvolutionTV is based on MovieGate, a free DVD mastering
utility developed by macetvideo.com.
Christophe Ducommun, J=E9r=F4me Cabanis and Jean-Bernard Jovelet of
macetvideo.com, developers of the plug-in, commented: "EvolutionTV is a
very impressive product, thanks to its wide range of capture options which
includes real-time MPEG-2, MPEG-4 and...
Kiwize v1.0.0: Blocking Email Based on Size Using Custom Rules
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kiwize v1.0.0 Released by Deep Sky Technologies, Inc.
EIMS Filter for Blocking Email Based on Size Using Custom Rules
Vero Beach, FL - Thursday, September 29th, 2005: Deep Sky Technologies,
Inc., today announced the release of Kiwize v1.0.0 for Mac OS 9 and Mac OS
X. Kiwize is a filter for Eudora Internet Mail Server (EIMS and EIMS X) to
manage blocking of any email based on the total size of the email,
accomplished by a fully customizable set of rules.
These rules allow different email addresses, domains, etc., to have
different maximum email sizes they are allowed to receive, increasing
significantly the robustness and customizability of any EIMS installation.
The most convenient feature of the Kiwize rules document is that it
dynamically reloads after any changes made in it. This means, Kiwize rules
can be added, modified, and/or deleted without having to quit EIMS and
launch it again. When any changes to the rules document are detected,
Kiwize will reload the...
Big Nerd Ranch Europe is open for Business
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Big Nerd Ranch Europe is open for Business: first PostgreSQL and Cocoa
Bootcamp scheduled for December 12-16, 2005 and January 16-20, 2006 in Italy
Bonn, Germany - September 27, 2005 - Following a constant demand the Big
Nerd Ranch will be offering their classes in Europe. The Big Nerd Ranch
Europe, operated by Stefanie H=F6fling, is located in Bonn, Germany,
To achieve a similar training experience as the famous bootcamps in
Atlanta, the European classes will also be taught in a retreat environment
far from the distractions inherent in standard corporate training. Our
Italian facility in Frascati, the famous "city of wine" in the "Castelli
Romani" area is located 30 minutes east of the eternal city of Rome.
This winter Big Nerd Ranch Europe is offering the following classes:
The (http://www.bignerdranch.com/classes/postgresql.shtml) PostgreSQL
Bootcamp with Chris Campbell, Dec 12-16, 2005, near Rome, Italy
The (http://bignerdranch.com/classes/cocoa1.shtml) Cocoa...
Allume Releases Aquazone Seven Seas Deluxe
NEW AQUAZONE SEVEN SEAS DELUXE - INTERACTIVE AQUARIUM & SCREENSAVER
RELEASED FOR WINDOWS AND MAC OS X
Forty Fish, Multiple Aquariums,
Plus Unique Features Like Fish Feeding, And A Virtual "Fish Cam".
Aliso Viejo, CA - September 28 2005 - Allume Systems, Inc., a division of
Smith Micro Software Inc. (NASDAQ: SMSI), today released Aquazone Seven
Seas Deluxe, the latest catch in the AQUAZONE family and the first version
available for both Windows and Mac OS X operating systems. Seven Seas
Deluxe includes 40 different kinds of fish from goldfish, clown fish,
jellyfish, sea turtles, a giant sunfish, a shark and more! Already on of
the best selling interactive aquariums on the PC, Seven Seas Deluxe allows
Mac users to enjoy own their own virtual aquarium.
Aquazone was the first virtual aquarium to bring an interactive element to
user's computer. In addition to Aquazone's realistic fish, tanks, and
lighting effects, users can "feed" their virtual fish or "tap" on the tank
to see their...
SubRosaSoft Announces Enhancements to the Salvage Suite
SubRosaSoft.com Announces Enhancements to the Salvage Suite Data recovery
software for Mac OS X includes features improved accuracy in salvaging,
additional file type support, faster shredding, and MP3 file name recovery.
http://www.SubRosaSoft.com
SubRosaSoft.com LLC. announces the immediate availability of version 4.2 of
the Salvage line of products. The latest generation of the Mac OS X
software adds improved accuracy in salvaging, more file type support,
faster shredding, and MP3 file name recovery.
SubRosaSoft FileSalvage is an extremely powerful Mac OS X application for
data recovery. SubRosaSoft's Salvage software are device and file system
independent. The software will retrieve deleted files and rescue data from
corrupted media. Most media devices are supported: Mac OS/PC/Linux hard
drives, iPods USB keys, FLASH cards, CDs, DVDs, and almost any other media
that your Mac can recognize.
"The latest version of FileSalvage features an improvement in the recovery
engine," said Ben...
Party-Pod Pro: Party Companion for your iPod
Party-Pod Pro. Simply The Best.
The Most Comprehensive Party Companion for your iPod.
Spice up your night life with Party-Pod Pro!
Give your iPod:
The 650 most used drink recipes
55 drinking games
A Global Bar & Club database for every major U.S. city
- Plus hot-spots like Cancun, MX
Bartender 411 (Tips and Tricks)
100 Pick-up Lines for Both Men & Women
Post-Party Solutions
What's New In Version 5.0-X ?
New Drink Photos Now Included for Select Drinks
- Viewable on color display iPods
Global Bar & Club Locator
New Easy Installer for Mac Users
http://www.helmesinnovations.com/PartyPodPro.html
pagesender 3.5.2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SUMMARY:
pagesender 3.5.2 updates SmileOnMyMac's award-winning, full-featured,
Automator-friendly fax software with a fix for displaying blank company
names when live addressing and with the addition of drag & drop support for
the Fax Files Automator action. pagesender (30-day free demo, $29.95)
requires Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later.
DOWNLOAD LINK
http://www.smileonmymac.com/pagesender/download.html
Portland, OR - September 27, 2005 - SmileOnMyMac updates pagesender, the
award-winning, full-featured fax software that can fax or E-mail anything
you can print.
Updates in pagesender 3.5.2:
- Added drag & drop support to "Fax Files" Automator action (10.4+ only)
- Fixed problem with blank company name when live addressing
pagesender is fax software that really works for Mac OS X:
- Send faxes and (PDF) E-mails directly from the print dialog
- Receive faxes using your fax modem
- Print, E-mail, and even AppleScript received faxes
- Use with any popular address...
NWINDOWS Announces the Future of Window Shopping
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
NWINDOWS Announces the Future of Window Shopping, Now-- for iPod and Mac OS X
NWINDOWS introduces a new entertainment content/ecommerce platform based on
one of the most popular time-passing activities --flipping through catalogs
and magazines.
San Francisco, CA, September 27, 2005 NWINDOWS, an entertainment/ecommerce
content provider for digital home and mobile applications, announced the
availability of high quality catalog slideshows for viewing on the iPod and
Mac OS X.
NWINDOWS is the first to provide relaxing, "low concentration" content in
the form of high quality, no/low text catalog slideshows optimized for both
"big screen" (TV/monitor) and "small screen" (iPod) use.
Consumers may download and import catalog slideshows into iPhoto (or
Quicktime) for viewing on the big screen, and relax while the "pages" are
turned for them as they listen to their own favorite music.
Or they may enjoy their favorite catalogs while on the run, anywhere and
any time they...
Creative Manager Pro v8
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Creative Manager Pro, Ad Agency Software and Project Management Groupware
for Creative and Design firms, has released version 8.0 adding over 65
enhancements, focused on client requested enhancements throughout the
application, and adding a speed bump for Safari users.
Lakewood NJ-based Creative Manager, Inc.,
(http://www.CreativeManagerPro.com) provider of Creative Manager Pro and
Creative Project Manager, has released version 8.0, with improvements to
traffic management. This month's list of enhancements is focused squarely
on enhancements requested by users of the company's flagship products.
With its version 8.0, Creative Manager Pro has added a new screen to the
traffic management tool that now shows task deadlines across multiple
projects in an easy to read grid view. Traffic Managers will more easily be
able to adjust schedules, reassign work, and stay on track with multiple
projects.
No installation or conversion will be necessary, and the update is free...
Widget Maker X 1.2
Widget Maker X 1.2
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (September 26, 2005) - LAJ Design is pleased to
announce the immediate availability of version 1.2 of Widget Maker X.
Widget Maker X allows you to create, modify, and manage your widgets in Mac
OS X "Tiger". Widget Maker X attempts to allow users to make more use of
widgets.
New in Version 1.2 (since version 1.1.3)
[new] Added a background maker
[new] Syntax coloring as you type for certain file types (css,html,js)
[new] New main icon and some new toolbar icons
[fix] Other minor fixes
For the full list, please see the new section on our website.
Overview
Tiger allows users to make use of widgets that are mini applications for
users. Widgets also give software developers, webmasters, and novice html
designers an easy way to add on to their Tiger system. A basic widget
should make use of CSS and Javascript. The wizard in Widget maker is based
off some of the apple example projects and gives users a starting widget
that has all the base features (...
FileMaker Server 8
FileMaker Server 8 Now Available
High-Performance Database Sharing That Maximizes FileMaker Workgroup
Productivity; Up to 89% Faster in Handling Key Tasks
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept 26, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ --
FileMaker today announced the immediate availability of FileMaker Server 8
(http://www.filemaker.com/server8pr), high performance database server
software for up to 250 users and 125 FileMaker Pro database files. The new
server software features an improved database engine designed to make
searching, adding, deleting and editing data significantly faster than in
FileMaker Server 7 (up to 89% in benchmark tests, see details at
http://www.filemaker.com/products/fms/benchmark.html)
New FileMaker Server 8 features
In addition to an improved database engine, FileMaker Server 8 offers the
following new features (see product details at
http://www.filemaker.com/server8pr):
-- Finds, adds, edits, and deletes information faster using the newly
optimized FileMaker Server 8...
Prosoft Engineering Announces Data Rescue II
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Prosoft Engineering Announces the Release of Data Rescue II for Mac OS X.
Pleasanton, CA -- September 22, 2005 - Prosoft Engineering Inc., the makers
of easy-to-use, professional quality software, announces the availability
of Data Rescue II v1.0 for Mac OS X.
"The best data recovery software for the Mac platform just got better with
the new and improved Data Rescue II," states Greg Brewer, CEO of Prosoft
Engineering. Data Rescue II provides a new user interface, more robust file
searching and an enhanced ability to recover deleted items. In the
development of Data Rescue II, Prosoft worked with the worlds leading drive
recovery engineers to create an unparalleled data recovery system. "The bar
for data recovery software has just been raised and now users have access
to recovery techniques previously unavailable in over the counter
software," states Mr. Brewer.
Data Rescue II for Mac OS X: Emergency Hard Drive Recovery
Data Rescue is the best data recovery...
Valentina 2 Products Upgraded to 2.0.5
Valentina 2 Products Upgraded to 2.0.5
NEW FEATURES INCLUDE ENCRYPTION SUPPORT AND DB CLONE()
September 23, 2005. Beaverton, Oregon. Paradigma Software, Inc, makers of
the ultra-fast Valentina 2 Office Server for Mac OS X and Windows, announce
Technology Update 2.0.5 for all Valentina 2 based products.
Valentina 2 Application Developer Kits provide software developers with
Valentina 2 database engine for royalty free incorporation into their
desktop applications. Valentina Developer Network Platform Edition includes
all the benefits of a Valentina 2 Professional ADK, but allows royalty free
deployment of the default Valentina 2 Embedded Server plus:
-VDN member only rights to purchase additional Connections to extend the
number of connections on a deployment of Embedded Server.
-VDN member only rights to purchase Embedded Server Unlimited Connections
for deployment.
-Internal developer edition versions of Valentina 2 Office Server
-Prioritized Support and access to VDN private...
Bakbone Ships Netvault With Native Mac Interface
BAKBONE SHIPS NETVAULT FOR MAC OS X SERVER "TIGER" WITH NATIVE MAC INTERFACE
Apple Expo 2005, Paris, France -- BakBone Software (TSX: BKB; PK: BKBO), a
global provider of data protection software, today announced NetVault 7.3.1
for Mac OS X Server version 10.4 "Tiger" with a native Mac user interface.
This version is the first enterprise-class backup and recovery solution
modeled after Apple's Server Manager user interface and combines enhanced
data protection with unique networked storage functionality.
"BakBone continues to gain significant traction across a wide range of
industries with its ability to deliver enterprise-class data protection for
Mac OS X Server," said Jim Johnson, president and CEO of BakBone Software.
"The response from trials underway at leading digital media, publishing,
education, and government organizations has been extremely encouraging.
This is the first data protection product to come standard with the Mac OS
X Server Manager-like user interface which has...
Startly Technologies Announces Docktopus for Tiger
Startly Technologies Announces Docktopus for Tiger
New application enhances Mac OS X Dock
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, September 20, 2005 - Startly Technologies, LLC., a
leading provider of productivity solutions, today announced the release of
Docktopus 1.0. Similar to the way Apple Mail uses a badge to display the
number of unread messages from its Dock icon, Docktopus allows users to
overlay custom badges on their Dock icons. These badges give users a
convenient source for real-time information about the items in their Dock,
such as an application's CPU or Memory usage. With badges like the iTunes
Control and iCal Event Peek, Docktopus provides users with a new way of
using their Dock - allowing them to control and get information from
applications directly from their Dock icons.
Docktopus adds the following functionality to the Dock:
* Access statistics like drive space available, the number of files in a
folder and the size of a specific file or folder present in the Dock.
* View...
MathLink for AppleScript
MATHLINK FOR APPLESCRIPT - VERSION 1.3 AVAILABLE
Linz, Austria, September-22-2005 -- uni software plus is pleased to
announce the immediate availability of version 1.3 of their product
MathLink for AppleScript.
MathLink for AppleScript is a Scripting Addition (OSAX) that makes it
possible to use Mathematica as a computational engine in AppleScript
programs. The second use of MathLink for AppleScript is to allow external
functions written in AppleScript to be called from within the Mathematica
environment.
Version 1.3 adds compatibility with Mac OS X 10.4 and Mathematica 5.2. New
sample code demonstrates how to use MathLink for AppleScript in AppleScript
Studio based applications.
MathLink for AppleScript requires Mac OS X (10.2 or later) and Mathematica
(4.2 or later).
As a Mathematica reseller and developer of Mathematica applications for 15
years, uni software plus loves hybrid programming with Mathematica. Our
contribution to Mathematica and AppleScript programmers: MathLink for...
IntelliMerge 4.6
Software Update Release
IntelliMerge 4.6 Adds Send To Excel Feature, Enhanced Bounce Checker
CARY, North Carolina (September 22nd, 2005) - Intelli Innovations, Inc.
has released IntelliMerge 4.6, a point update to the popular e-mail
merge software for Mac OS X. New features include:
- Send To Excel pushes recipient information to an Excel spreadsheet for
quick printing, reporting, and formatting.
- Enhanced HTML image attachment support, with integrated help
functionality. By attaching an image and referring to it as a local
image in HTML, IntelliMerge will automatically link that reference to
the attachment when sending.
- Improved Distributive Message Handling: evenly splitting mail load
between up to 3 servers now nearly twice as fast, and even faster when
using local mail servers.
- CSV (comma separated value) export feature
- Improved database and recipient list performance with an updated
version of the embedded Valentina database engine
- New Bounce Checker functionality:...
DLO Debuts HomeDock, All New Home Device for iPod
DLO DEBUTS THE HOMEDOCK - HOME ENTERTAINMENT CENTER FOR IPOD, IPOD NANO AND
IPOD MINI AT APPLE EXPO PARIS
The DLO HomeDock lets owners easily play their iPod's music through their
home stereo, display photo slideshows on their televisions, and even dock
their iPods to a computer via standard USB
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 21, 2005 - Digital Lifestyle Outfitters (DLO),
makers of the TransPod, iBoom and other exciting iPod accessories, today
announced the DLO HomeDock - Home Entertainment Center for iPod, iPod nano
and iPod mini. The HomeDock is a completely new kind of iPod accessory that
creates a 'home' for the iPod in the living room and provides a permanent
simple connection to existing Home Stereo Systems and Televisions. With the
HomeDock, owners can simply dock their iPod to enjoy their music and photos
without the hassle of additional cables, adapters or multiple other
accessories. While docked and charging, the iPod is controlled with the
included 14-function Remote Control....
Big Nerd Ruby on Rails Bootcamp
Atlanta, GA - September 21, 2005 - Get on the Fast Track with Ruby on Rails
Bootcamp, December 5-9, 2005
Big Nerd Ranch, Inc, leading organization for cutting edge courses in
programming and systems administration, announced today the introduction of
its newest class, Ruby on Rails Bootcamp for December 5-9, 2005. Ruby on
Rails has quickly become popular in the web development community for its
elegant and succinct code and for its rapid application development.
Developers, web designers and project managers who need to create robust
database-driven web applications will find the Ruby on Rails Bootcamp
perfectly suited to their needs. The intensive five-day course, taught by
Ruby on Rails core team member, Marcel Molina Jr., offers comprehensive
instruction in Ruby and the power of Rails.
The five day course includes:
A crash course in the Ruby language
Installation and setup of a new Rails application and deployment of
existing ones with an automated release manager
Rails key...
MacA&D OSX Standard Edition
Process, Data & Class Models for System Analysis & Software Design
Placitas, NM -- September 21, 2005 - Excel Software is shipping a new
Standard edition of MacA&D OSX. Mac OS X developers now have a low cost,
highly scaleable tool for drawing multi-level data flow diagrams, logical
and physical data models and UML class diagrams. MacA&D Standard edition
includes a powerful data dictionary, namespaces for partitioning and
managing large projects and code generation.
Data flow diagrams (DFDs) show the flow and processing of information in a
system. They are especially popular in real-time, embedded systems where
software closely interacts with hardware or many concurrent threads of
execution are needed to handle external events. MacA&D Standard supports
multi-level DFDs, textual specification of primitive processes, data
leveling between diagrams and the data dictionary and extensive design
verification and balancing checks.
UML package and class diagrams show class...
DontCrac[k] Audio Software Site
Who Said Expensive Software Sound Better?
Paris, September 10, 2005 - DontCrac[k] is proud to announce the launch of
their community site that hosts and supports passionate audio software
developers who offer targeted products to musicians, audio programmers and
sound engineers. Visitors will find hundreds of freeware for Mac & PC,
forums to communicate, and a secure boutique where they will find hard to
find, uncommon shareware.
The name says it all! DontCrac[k] actively encourages fair use of software
because small manufacturers need to be strongly supported to create more
innovative software. DontCrac[k] is therefore honoured to announce that
they will support and distribute hot developers like : 4Front Technologies
- Acon digital media - Camel Audio - CDXtract - CodeOperator - Delaydots -
Ergonis - NUSofting - PSP Audioware - Sagan Technologies - Softplug - Swar
Systems - U-he and many more. DontCrack distribution and marketing services
will enable them to do what they do best...
OmniPilot Software Announces Lasso Professional 8.1
OmniPilot Software Announces Lasso Professional 8.1
Dania Beach, Fla. -- September 20, 2005 -- OmniPilot Software, Inc., a
global provider of integrated management software, today announces the
release of Lasso Professional 8.1, as the premier tool for developing,
serving and managing data-driven web applications and offers developers a
"build once, deploy anywhere" approach.
More than 100 changes and 19 new tags have been added to Lasso 8.1. Key
emphasis has been placed on enhancing Lasso's speed and performance in
critical areas. Many improvements have been made to Lasso's browser support
and handling of a multitude of character sets and encodings. Lasso 8.1 has
new features for creating and modifying encrypted PDFs and provides
enhanced support for PDF forms.
"This is the last major Lasso update for 2005," said Brett Circe, president
of OmniPilot Software. "We tried very hard to incorporate the majority of
the feature requests and fixes that our customers have requested since the...
FileXaminer v2.5
FileXaminer v2.5
Gideon Softworks, Inc. announces the release of FileXaminer v2.5, the
award-winning File/Folder information utility for Mac OS X. FileXaminer
allows you to modify file and folder attributes that the Finder cannot (
ex. Type/Creator Info, UNIX permissions, and much more... ). FileXaminer is
powerful and easy to use - making it the best "Get Info" application for
Mac OS X. See website for release notes.
FileXaminer eliminates the need to use Terminal, and makes changing
attributes on files/folders a breeze.
FileXaminer Home Page ( feature list and download ) :
(http://www.gideonsoftworks.com/filexaminer.html)
VPN Tracker and SonicWALL - The Perfect Pair
VPN Tracker and SonicWALL - The Perfect Pair
The Latest release of VPN Tracker, the market-leading Mac VPN-client from
equinux, will have SonicWall/Mac-users jumping with joy.
Paris, 09/20/2005: Today the software developer equinux announced, live
from show-floor of Apple expo - Paris show-floor, a major version update
for their widely-used VPN Client, VPN Tracker. VPN Tracker 4.5 is the only
VPN-Client for Mac OS X that supports SonicWall's DHCP over IPsec truly
making it the world's premier VPN Solution for Mac OS X.
DHCP over IPsec makes it easier to setup a VPN connection with SonicWALL's
VPN-Appliances. "Client Provisioning" is the magical word; this enables a
direct download of the VPN-configuration from the SonicWALL VPN-gateway
thereby eliminating the need to manually configure each users' computer.
The deployment and management of VPN-installation, through this technology,
will be simplified to an extreme. No more individual configuration-files
will be needed. This...
Sonnet Announces Internal Drive Mounting System for G5
Sonnet Announces Internal Drive Mounting System for G5
PARIS, FRANCE--September 20, 2005--APPLE EXPO--Sonnet Technologies, a
worldwide leader in upgrades for Apple Macintosh computers and iPod digital
music players, announces G5 Jive, the internal drive mounting system for
Power Mac G5 computers. G5 Jive enables Power Mac G5 users to add up to
three additional Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives inside their computer--just
add drives and a SATA PCI card to create the most cost-effective solution
for adding high-performance storage capacity in a Power Mac G5.
While the Power Mac G5 only provides mounting support for two internal hard
drives, G5 Jive provides a secure anchorage for up to three additional
drives. It consists of a custom metal base plate and mounting bracket,
mounting screws, three internal SATA data cables, and a custom-designed
3-drive SATA power cable. G5 Jive mounts in the space at the bottom of the
case beneath the optical drive and its installation has zero impact on PCI...
Apple Introduces Major Enhancements to .Mac
Apple Introduces Major Enhancements to .Mac
New Features include Groups, Backup 3, Increased Storage & French & German
Localization
APPLE EXPO, PARIS--September 20, 2005--Apple today announced a significant
update to .Mac, the membership-based online service that combines the
simplicity and elegance of the Macintosh with the power of the Internet to
facilitate group communication and make sharing, storing and protecting
digital photos and videos easier than ever. New features include: .Mac
Groups, a service that helps members communicate, coordinate schedules and
stay in sync with private groups of friends or colleagues; an updated
version of .Mac Backup software that makes it easy for members to archive
their iLife and other important files; a four-fold increase in combined
iDisk and email storage to 1GB for individuals and 2GB for families; and
full French and German localization.
".Mac provides the simple and elegant online experience consumers expect
from Apple," said Rob...