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Jan 04
DrawWell V1.0.5 adds support for iTunes and AddressBook
DrawWell V1.0.5 adds support for iTunes and AddressBook. DrawWell Technologies Ltd will be releasing its latest version of DrawWell, its powerful document production tool, written specifically for Mac OS X, at Macworld San Francisco 2002 Stand 2247. Simple to install, configure and use, DrawWell enables the creation and management of sophisticated graphics, images and text using its built in features and a range of plug-ins. This new version adds exciting new plug-ins including ReportWell for iTunes and ReportWell for AddressBook. Now you can create a wide variety of reports using your iTunes or AddressBook data. Create CD Labels, sleeve inserts, track listings. Sort by genre, track length, artist, etc. Both of these plug-ins are free with DrawWell. New core DrawWell features include on-screen support for transparency and a new merge token for generating arbitrary number sequences for producing numbered tickets, etc. The shaped text feature has been extended to more shapes and the...
Jan 04
Vizspring Software Releases Typeset & iWatch 2
VIZSPRING SOFTWARE RELEASES TYPESET & iWATCH 2! 4 JANUARY 2002 -- Vizspring Software, a leader in quality shareware products for Macintosh, released their new flagship font manager application, Typeset, and updated the long-time favorite clock and timer utility, iWatch today. Typeset is a full-featured font viewing utility. It was designed for the creative professional. Typeset's intended use is to view a collection of installed fonts searching for a good font for a particular project or logo. Typeset can also be used to view the contents of a font, or to preview text within a particular font. Typeset's many features, quick display speeds, and intuitive user interface make selecting the perfect font easy as ever. There simply isn't a better solution on the market. iWatch is an easy-to-use yet powerful and feature-rich Mac clock and timer app. With iWatch you can set a timer with any time interval in hours, minutes, and seconds. You can also select a custom alarm sound (any System...
Jan 04
Glass Bead Software announces beta of SnapTalk 3 for OS X
PRESS RELEASE Glass Bead Software announces beta of SnapTalk 3 for the OS X and Cross Platform generation. From Windows to Mac, proprietary chat and file transfers have never been easier! Acton, Massachusetts, January , 2001 Come the first week of January a beta version of SnapTalk 3 will be demonstrated at the MacWorld Expo in San Francisco. Product release of SnapTalk 3 is scheduled for March 1st. SnapTalk 3 runs natively on OS X and will soon be followed by a cross platform version for use between Mac and Windows machines. =CFThis new version will continue to maintain SnapTalk=CCs legendary ease-of-use and =CEadministration-free=CC status, but will also integrate the benefits of OS X=CCs excellent TCP-IP networking,=D3 said Eric Harris-Braun, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Glass Bead Software. About SnapTalk: A popular and secure alternative to Internet based chat, SnapTalk provides proprietary chat and file transfer. Chat reliably and securely by keeping conversations...
Jan 04
Vicomsoft Launches Secure Internet Gateway For Mac Os X
VICOMSOFT LAUNCHES SECURE INTERNET GATEWAY FOR MAC OS X 3rd January 2002 - Vicomsoft, leading Mac developer and subsidiary of the international communication software vendor, the BVRP Software Group, today launches Secure Internet Gateway 8 for MacOS X. This is the latest product in a range of Internet usage and management software products from Vicomsoft. Secure Internet Gateway 8 for MacOS X is a powerful Internet connection and management tool that delivers the full range of security features required by any size of business or Education network. Secure Internet Gateway is the first fully integrated suite of network management tools with Internet Content filtering capabilities to be made available on the MacOS X platform. Prices start from just $149 for up to 10 users. Boxed versions of the Secure Internet Gateway are now available from MacMall (http://www.macmall.com) Check the Vicomsoft web site for upgrade pricing. For more information on the Secure Internet Gateway, see: (http...
Jan 04
IconBrowser for OS X Released
Friday, January 4th, 2002 Iconfactory Press Release - IconBrowser for OS X Released The Iconfactory is pleased to announce the immediate release of IconBrowser for OS X. IconBrowser, free to registered users of IconDropper, allows users to browse and apply icons from existing IconDropper packs in the new Macintosh operating system. IconBrowser was created in association with PolyMorph Software Development. The Iconfactory distributes its icons in space-saving collections called IconDropper Packs. These packs make organizing and finding custom icons on the Mac quick and easy. However, OS X brought huge changes to the Macintosh and the Finder. Unfortunately, this meant that classic versions of IconDropper (and its associated packs) no longer worked under OS X. IconBrowser is designed to solve these problems and preserve the usefulness of icon packs. IconBrowser is a stand-alone product that works with all existing IconDropper packs and does not require IconDropper to run (just a folder...
Jan 03
MacHack 17: Call for Papers
MacHack 17: Call for Papers MacHack: The Annual Conference for Leading Edge Developers http://www.machack.com/ Contact: Carol Lynn mailto:info@machack.com c/o Expotech 1264 Bedford Road Grosse Point Park, MI 48230 January 3, 2002-Dearborn, MI- If you are looking for a New Year's resolution, here's a great one: Write a paper for MacHack! Writing a paper is a great way to share knowledge with your peers. Do you work on the bleeding edge? Tell us about it! Have you mastered some obscure programming concept that made your life easier? We want to know! The MacHack community is very receptive to new ideas or in-depth coverage of existing technologies and techniques. The audience is also very technical, so papers that include code samples (or hardware schematics!) are preferred. But if you have non-programming ideas to share, that's okay too. Some really fun papers in previous years have looked at the lighter-side of development. Past paper topics have included thread concurrency, cross-...
Jan 02
iHam on iRye version 1.0: Remote iTunes Admin
iHam on iRye version 1.0 iHam on iRye is a set of three applications used to control iTunes over a LAN or WAN network. With iHam on iRye, you can control nearly every aspect of iTunes running on one Macintosh from any other Macintosh on your network. It is mainly intended to be used in conjunction with an MP3 server type situation, where a Macintosh is dedicated to running iTunes. While this application can be used over the Internet, it works best when used on a LAN network, or at least an Internet connection with broadband. Dial up modems are not recommended (or supported). iHam on iRye iServer runs best under Mac OS X. Under classic, there seem to be some issues. For one, it crashes periodically when choosing a new song from the playlist. I am beginning to think this is an iTunes bug, but at this point, I am not exactly sure what is going on. More information can be found at: (http://www.stimpsoft.com/products/iham.html) Direct Download: (http://homepage.mac.com/johnnycat/software/...
Jan 02
The Free Memory Show
For immediate release: --- Product: The Free Memory Show --- Version: 2.3.1 --- Platform: Mac OS 8.1 - 9.2.2 --- Short Description: Utility to display free memory and to quit applications. --- Long Description: The Free Memory Show (TFMS) does three things: + Displays the computer's free memory in a small, unobtrusive floating window. + Notifies you when free memory drops a value that you determine. + Helps you regain memory by either quitting all applications or quitting them one by one, in the reverse order of launch, until enough memory is free. --- Links: Homepage: http://www.cooc.de/ Readme: http://www.cooc.de/softies/thefreememoryshow/index.html Download: http://212.86.34.76/cgi-bin/dl.acgi?dl=tfms231 Please use only this download link! File links will change!! --- License: The Free Memory Show is "pay-what-you-like-ware": (https://order.kagi.com/?22E) --- Version Historie for The Free Memory Show 2.3.1: + Compatibility for Mac OS 9.2.2. If you miss any information please...
Jan 02
PDF Sages announces consulting services
PDF Sages announces consulting services Boston Mass, January 2, 2002 - PDF Sages, Inc, announces their newly available consulting services for companies looking to add or enhance their support and use of the Portable Document Format (PDF). Widely recognized as two of the leading experts in the field of PDF document processing, Leonard Rosenthol and Dan-Ari Feinberg have joined together to form a company to apply their unsurpassed experience and skills toward the growing need for custom PDF-related development. With more than 30 years of combined experience in the computer industry and 10 years of that time dedicated to PDF, the principals of PDF Sages can smoothly handle the most demanding development work. Dan-Ari explains, "As the market for PDF grows, there are companies that need some help catching up. As corporations move from paper to electronic media, they are finding that there simply aren't tools available that address their needs. PDF Sages can design and develop those...
Jan 02
Check Out Network Problems from Home with InterMapper Remote
Check Out Network Problems from Home with InterMapper Remote Hanover, NH - January 2, 2002 - Dartware LLC announces the release of InterMapper Remote(TM), a new cross-platform, remote viewer application that helps network managers, help desk staff and consultants see the real-time status of routers, switches, servers and other networking equipment via the Internet. No more driving into the office to see what the problem is - InterMapper Remote 1.0 provides a graphical view on the health and status of a remote network. It shows which servers and devices are down, where heavy traffic is flowing and where other network problems lie. Working in conjunction with Dartware=92s flagship InterMapper (R) product, InterMapper Remote receives its data from an InterMapper server running at the network site being monitored. =93InterMapper Remote provides shared access without platform restrictions. This means Mac, Windows and UNIX users have access to critical information without restriction. It's...
Jan 02
Monitor Service Level Agreements with InterMapper 3.6
Monitor Service Level Agreements with InterMapper 3.6 Hanover, NH - January 2, 2002 - If you don=92t know what=92s happening on th= e network or if you aren=92t sure that you=92re getting the network services y= ou paid for, version 3.6 of Dartware=92s InterMapper(R) can help. InterMapper, = a network monitoring and alerting program, allows corporations, ISPs and educational institutions to get detailed information about the uptime and availability of network devices, servers and links. InterMapper 3.6 includes probe timing and extensive logging facilities to help network managers monitor the service levels provided by their ISPs. InterMapper saves information such as packet loss, response time and availability to log files, and network managers can review stats monthly to decide if the service level matches the agreement. =93The probe response time metric is a welcome addition to the improved stri= p chart system,=94 says Doug Weathers, Network Administrator at St. Charles Medical...
Jan 02
Omni Group Ships OmniDictionary 2.0
The Omni Group Ships OmniDictionary 2.0 January 2, 2002 -- Seattle, Washington -- The long-awaited 2.0 version of OmniDictionary is finally available! It's FREE, which is not a very common word these days so you may want to look it up right after you download OmniDictionary. http://www.omnigroup.com/applications/omnidictionary/ OmniDictionary is incredibly easy to use. Just download the application, launch it, and start looking up words. All you need is an Internet connection (unless you're hosting a local dictionary server, which OmniDictionary does not provide). OmniDictionary has been in beta for the past year (sorry, it doesn't pay the rent). We've fixed some bugs, added a few new features, and cleaned it up for final release. Here are some basic features along with release notes: - Connects to public dictionary servers and lets you look up words in any/all dictionaries hosted by those servers. - Provides a service to many other applications, so you can simply highlight a word in...
Jan 02
LetterRip Software Acquires LetterRip
For Immediate Release LetterRip Software Acquires LetterRip Menlo Park, Calif., January 2, 2002 -- Fog City Software, Inc., today announced the acquisition of LetterRip by LetterRip Software, LLC. "LetterRip is a terrific mailing list server for Macintosh," said Will Mayall, president, Fog City Software, Inc. "The principals at LetterRip Software have a long history of producing some of the best Macintosh software. We are excited that they will be developing future versions of LetterRip." "There are very few pieces of software that I would, without hesitation, recommend," said David Lawrence, Online Tonight and the Net Music Countdown, on CNET Radio "The folks at LetterRip Software seem to have their hands in most of them. To have LetterRip Software now in control of the future of LetterRip, the best mailing list management software I've ever used, is not just a good thing, it's an insanely great thing. I use LetterRip, and I cannot recommend it highly enough." "We are thrilled to...
Jan 02
New Products Ready To Make Their Debut At Macworld Conference...
NEW PRODUCTS READY TO MAKE THEIR DEBUT AT MACWORLD CONFERENCE & EXPO Companies to showcase the latest for Mac OS X, creative professionals FRAMINGHAM, Mass., January 2, 2002 - IDG World Expo, the leading producer of world-class tradeshows, conferences and events for IT markets around the globe, announced today that Macworld Conference & Expo's exhibit floor will feature many new products for Mac users. Exhibitors will showcase software, hardware and services for creative professionals, educators, and consumers, most of which will be Mac OS X-compatible. More than 300 companies will exhibit at Macworld Conference & Expo, which will take place January 7-11, 2002 at San Francisco's Moscone Center. Macworld Conference & Expo's exhibit floor will open on January 8. Among the many exhibitors presenting new products are: * Connectix Corporation (booth 1707) will showcase the new Virtual PC for Mac, version 5.0, running on both Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X, which lets Mac users run...
Jan 01
AustinSoft updates DTerm for Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AustinSoft updates DTerm for Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X Vancouver, WA - Wednesday, January 2, 2002: AustinSoft today announces the update of DTerm for Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X. DTerm has been updated to support CFM programs under Mac OS X, in addition to Mach-O programs. DTerm provides an interface for displaying diagnostic and debugging information in real-time from your programs. Each program has its own window, and can intelligently merge the contents of multiple windows into a single window, showing the interactions between multiple programs. In addition, DTerm can display the formatted contents of data structures with a single call. In addition, DTerm is the first real-time debugging application for Mac OS X that does not require additional interaction from the developer. "With the addition of support for CFM programs under Mac OS X, DTerm is now able to handle all the programs that developers can create," stated lead developer Glenn L. Austin. "In addition, we use...
Dec 31
Omni Group Ships OmniOutliner
The Omni Group Ships OmniOutliner Final December 28, 2001 -- Seattle, Washington -- Make a shopping list, make a 'to do' list, make a list of all the reasons why you hate lists! Today, The Omni Group released it's first shipping version of OmniOutliner, the very cool, very easy to use Cocoa application for making outlines (and lists) on Mac OS X. Download a free trial version of this latest build now at http://www.omnigroup.com/applications/omnioutliner/. On this page, you will also find information on signing up on our newly created OmniOutliner-Users mailing list. Cocoa applications flow seemlessly with Mac OS X. OmniOutliner integrates so well with Apple's new operating system, it's quickly becoming the outlining application of choice for many users on Mac OS X. In the words of Wil Shipley, Omni's President, "OmniOutliner is one of those sneaky applications where at first you might think it's so simple you'd probably never use it, but once you try it you become totally hooked, and...
Dec 31
Erase The Trail version 1.2
MALLET AND BARE UPDATE ERASE THE TRAIL FOR MAC OS Walkersville, MD - December 28, 2001 - Mallet and Bare, developers of productivity and utility software for the Macintosh and Windows platform, today announced an update to their award-winning application, Erase The trail. Erase the Trail is the file and Hard Drive management tool used by many. This application has been compared to applications such as, "Macintosh Explorer," and "Ghost Hunter." You can batch change creator codes, you can delete, create, and view invisible files, you can even back up your whole hard drive on to some storage device, with the click of a button. View information that you didn't even know existed. One user says, "I have never seen an application that deletes the invisibles so easily." Erase the Trail 1.2 has many bug fixes and new features, such as: * Open with feature * Plug-in menu * Converter plug-in to do batch transfers of creator codes and File types * Version Checking Device ....and much more! Erase...
Dec 31
BrainForest Professional 1.1 for Macintosh
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BrainForest Professional 1.1 for Macintosh Released Carbonized for Mac OS X and New Features Added (Portland, OR) December 27, 2001 - Aportis Technologies Corp. announced release of BrainForest(tm) Professional Edition 1.1 for Macintosh(r) computers. Along with Mac OS X compatibility, other enhancements include expanded Note editing capabilities, enhanced printing features, additional keystroke shortcuts and commands, expanded undo/redo functions, interface changes to match BrainForest Professional Edition for Palm platform devices, and bug fixes. BrainForest is an award-winning comprehensive action item organizer, idea tracker, project planner and checklist manager, which uses an intuitive Trees, Branches & Leaves analogy that allows complete customization of how data is viewed. BrainForest Professional 1.1 for Macintosh is the desktop companion to BrainForest Professional for Palm Powered devices. Registered users may update for US$9.95. Availability is...
Dec 31
ProSQL 1.1.2
Good day, Intelli Innovations is pleased to announce ProSQL 1.1.2, a new feature update to our database management software for the Mac. This update adds configurable grid lines to data browsers, support for descending list sorting, and a new SQL Dump Folder import feature which scans for and imports all SQL dump files within a specific folder to any supported database system. Home Page: http://www.intellisw.com/prosql/ Mac OS 9: http://www.intellisw.com/downloads/prosqlclassic.sit Mac OS X: http://www.intellisw.com/downloads/prosql.sit Release Notes: http://www.intellisw.com/support/news/ Order Information: http://www.intellisw.com/prosql/buy.html ProSQL is Made with REALbasic 4.0. This update is free for all current customers. ProSQL 1.1.1 was an internal release. Happy New Year! Intelli Innovations, Inc. http://www.intellisw.com
Dec 31
Hess Macworld Events Pages Are Ready
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- 12/31/01 HESS MACWORLD EVENTS PAGEs ARE READY Boston, MA. 7/5/01 - Macworld Expo New York is next week and The Hess Memorial Macworld Events and Party Page is ready for you. Now in its sixth year (12th show), the Hess MacWorld Events list is *the only* source for every event and press function held during MacWorld Expo week in San Francisco, Jan. 7th through Jan. 13th. At least half of the show attendees will see this list, so be sure to consider supporting the pages as detailed below. All companies, user groups, and web sites are requested to send their announcements before Friday, Jan. 5th. Please email any scheduled events, press conferences, or product information to press@ilenesmachine.com. Companies are encouraged to post a free product announcement or contest on the "Fun Stuff to See at the Show" page. Please send a 2-line description and booth number so that users can get a head start on the best booths to visit. Look for the listings at: http://www....
Dec 27
Zingg! 1.0 - Fast Launch contextual menu for the Finder
From: Rainer Brockerhoff (rainer@brockerhoff.net) Subject: [ANN] Zingg! 1.0 - Fast Launch contextual menu for the Finder Belo Horizonte, Brazil - Dec 27th, 2001 Rainer Brockerhoff announces the immediate availability of Zingg! 1.0, a fast launch contextual menu for the Mac OS X Finder. Zingg! shows a list of all applications that claim to open the selected file. The user can select certain applications to be always included or always excluded from the list, and Classic applications may receive special handling. Zingg! 1.0 is freeware and can be downloaded from the product information page at: http://www.versiontracker.com/moreinfo.fcgi?id=12965&db=macosx Mac OS X 10.1 is required, 10.1.2 recommended. Contact Rainer Brockerhoff (rainer@brockerhoff.net) for details. http://www.brockerhoff.net/
Dec 26
AustinSoft releases DTerm for Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AustinSoft releases DTerm for Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X Vancouver, WA - Wednesday, December 26, 2001: AustinSoft today announces the immediate availability of DTerm for Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X. DTerm provides an interface for displaying diagnostic and debugging information in real-time from your programs. Each program has its own window, and can intelligently merge the contents of multiple windows into a single window, showing the interactions between multiple programs. In addition, DTerm can display the formatted contents of data structures with a single call. In addition, DTerm is the first real-time debugging application for Mac OS X that does not require additional interaction from the developer. "We are really excited about DTerm," stated lead developer Glenn L. Austin. "When developing time-critical programs, such as client-server applications, it is important to be able to view the internal status of those programs in real-time. It's also really useful when...
Dec 23
Sustainable Softworks Brings Mac OS X Products To Macworld
SUSTAINABLE SOFTWORKS BRINGS OS X PRODUCTS TO MACWORLD CUMBERLAND, R.I.- Sustainable Softworks, developers of award-winning Internet and security software, will be one of the featured companies in MacTech Central at MacWorld Jan. 8-12. Peter Sichel, the company's president and chief engineer, will be discussing new products for OS X and the latest versions of Sustworks' OS 9 tools. He will be accompanied by Ben Lachman, developer of gNAT. gNAT was acquired by Sustworks in the fall. It is the basis of the company's first OS X product, IPNetShareX. IPNetShareX is Sustwork's entry-level Internet connection sharing program. It gives users graphical access to the Mac OS X Network Address Translation (natd) services. Natd is an inherent Mac OS X service which can be set up to share a single Internet connection among multiple computers without requiring a dedicated hardware router. Although IPNetShareX does not contain the more powerful features of Sustwork's award-winning IPNetRouter...
Dec 22
iGetter 1.6 for Mac OS and Mac OS X
Presenta Ltd. announces iGetter 1.6 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 22, 2001 - Presenta Ltd. is pleased to announce the new release of iGetter Download Manager version 1.6 for MacOS 7.5.3 - 9.x and MacOS X. iGetter is download utility with many useful functions like resuming broken downloads, segmented (accelerated) downloading, Internet browsers integration, queue filtering by various criteria, file mirrors support for additional acceleration, cookies support, processing web page links, scheduling downloads for low traffic periods, reconnecting modems, hang up and shut down when the downloads are done. New In Version 1.6 iGetter 1.6 contains a number of enhancements and improvements over version 1.5. Most notably are: - Included new 'Process Web page' function. This function can process all web page links for downloading with iGetter. - New option for automatically renaming of redirected files. - Improved and fixed 'Watch for clicks in Internet Browsers' option. Now if this option is...
Dec 21
Dr. Bott shipping iPod Connection Kit with FM Transmitter
For Immediate Release- Wilsonville, OR - December 21, 2001 Dr. Bott shipping iPod Connection Kit with FM Transmitter. iPod offers unprecedented mobility for your music, not to mention exceptional battery life for those on the go. Dr. Bott is building on what Apple has started to offer accessories that get those 1000 songs out of your pocket and into your car, home, or wherever you are. Dr. Bott's iPod=81 Connection Kit includes everything you might need to brin= g your music anywhere you might want it. iPod Connection Kit provides many options for connecting to iPod's 3.5-mm stereo headphone jack to automobile stereo systems, home stereo systems, mic input of computers and other devices, boom boxes, and clock radios. The kit, valued at over $90, includes an iPod Auto Charger, FM Transmitter (batteries included), three audio cables and a carry pouch. Availability: Dr. Bott's iPod=81 Connection Kit is available immediately in the US and retails for $49.95. Dr. Bott's iPod=81 Connection...
Dec 21
Nisus Writer 6.5
Nisus=AE Software, Inc. releases Nisus Writer 6.5 - The Powerful Word Processor for the Macintosh. Solana Beach, CA - December 20, 2001 - Nisus Software announces the release of the latest version of its award winning word processor, Nisus(R) Writer 6.5. This version requires a Power PC and Mac OS 8.5 or later and is also Classic compatible in OS X. Among the new features in Nisus Writer 6.5 is an integrated outliner and an innovative Document Manager. There are also numerous enhancements to improve stability and to ensure compatibility with Mac OS 9.2.2. Says Nisus Software President and CEO Jerzy Lewak "Through this new upgrade, we are pleased to be able to fulfill our customer's requests with the addition of a completely integrated outliner, a convenient document manager and numerous detailed feature enhancements. We continue looking for better ways to enable our customers' creativity." As a special bonus, for a limited time you can purchase Nisus Writer 6.5 for the special...
Dec 21
Optigold ISP 2.8.9
Optigold ISP 2.8.9 for Windows, Macintosh, Mac OS X and Linux was released on 12/21/2001. Optigold ISP is a cross-platform business software package to run all aspects of an internet service provider (from billing to server management). http://www.digitalpoint.com/products/isp/ A *FREE*, 100% working copy can be downloaded from: http://www.digitalpoint.com/products/download.php 2.8.9 adds more company email manager/trouble ticking system refinements and functions, new event triggers and protocols additions, new ISP management web interface functions, LaserSubstrate invoice additions, PostgreSQL fix, and a few other miscellaneous items. All new features in this version are listed in the revision log: Optigold ISP Revision Log ------------------------- Completed On 12/20/01 Tech support log assigned to an employee for a canceled customer links to customer correctly Server event exceptions for account type(s) can be set on a per event basis Rumpus FTP support added to new style server...
Dec 21
Carbon Events Plugin 2.1
Everyday Software is pleased to announce an update to its Carbon Events plug-in. This version adds support for long file names, allowing REALbasic applications to fully support them under Mac OS X with this plug-in. Full changes include the following: - Added SetLongFileName folderItem method to set a folderItem's name to a long file name and optionally hide it's file extension. - Added GetLongFileName folderItem method to get a folderItem's long file name. - Added MakeSheetTranslucent method which makes a sheet window background translucent (very limited in it's functionality). - Added default location & hide file extension parameters to AskPutFile. - Added ModalAskPutFile & ModalGetPutFileReply for use of a modal save dialog. - Changed GetFolderItemByType to a global method instead of an app class method. - Changed AskPutFile to support long file names; now it creates the actual folderItem file for the user. *To write to the file and preserve it's long file name use...
Dec 21
Digital Juke 2.0.0
Digital Juke 2.0.0 Update Released 20th December, 2001 -- Blenheim, New Zealand. Golden Micro Solutions is pleased to announce the release of Digital Juke 2.0.0, a substantial upgrade to our jukebox mp3 player. Digital Juke is an MP3 music file player, but one with a very specific purpose -- to act as a jukebox when you're throwing a party. While there are many other (software) MP3 players available which may be better suited for personal use, many fall short when you want to use your computer as a jukebox for your next party. Digital Juke provides your guests with a jukebox-like user interface for selecting the tracks, and also provides a level of security for you, by ensuring your guests cannot access your computer when the software is running. This upgrade is free to existing Digital Juke owners, and costs NZ$35/US$15 for new users. Digital Juke has a number of functions not available in other software mp3 players: * Export available track lists to a text file, for extra processing...
Dec 21
BBEdit 6.5.1 Update
Bare Bones Software Releases BBEdit 6.5.1 Update Bedford, MA -- December 20, 2001 -- Bare Bones Software today announced the release and immediate availability of BBEdit 6.5.1, the latest version of the award-winning HTML and text editor for the Macintosh. New to BBEdit 6.5.1 are language support for Java Server Pages (JSP), and an improved "bbedit" command-line tool, which allows BBEdit to be used as an external editor for Unix programs on Mac OS X. This update also incorporates improvements for running Unix scripts (such as Perl, Python and shell scripts), a scriptable "Preview as Text" command, and a simplified interface for choosing a default Mac OS API reference, as well as an assortment of other enhancements and fixes. A detailed list of changes included in this update is available on the company's web site: (http://www.barebones.com/support/bbedit/bbedit-notes.html) The BBEdit 6.5.1 update is available free of charge to all registered customers who own BBEdit 6.5. An update...
Dec 21
Troi Dialog Plug-in 3.0 for FileMaker Pro 5.5
Troi Automatisering releases Troi Dialog Plug-in 3.0 for FileMaker Pro New plug-in adds more flexibility in creating custom dynamic dialogs in FileMaker Pro. Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands, December 20th, 2001--Troi Automatisering today announced the immediate availability of its Troi Dialog Plug-in 3.0 for FileMaker Pro 4.0 through 5.5. What is Troi Dialog Plug-in? Troi Dialog Plug-in is a very powerful tool for displaying all sorts of dialogs in FileMaker Pro. The text of the dialog and of the buttons can be created dynamically by using a calculation. All from within FileMaker you can: - show dialogs with variable text and up to 4 buttons - show an input dialog to let a user input data in up to 5 fields - choose these input fields to be any of the following: simple text, password field, popup list or check box - mix these input field types as you see fit - pre-enter text into all input fields - have the results of the dialog put into fields without parsing - show a list dialog...
Dec 21
TestTrack Pro 4.5
Seapine Software Enhances Cross-Platform Support and Application Integration in TestTrack Pro 4.5 MASON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 20, 2001--Seapine Software, Inc. enhances its cross-platform features while increasing its application integration in TestTrack Pro 4.5. The new version of TestTrack Pro, available immediately, continues Seapine's commitment to delivering enterprise-ready defect management solutions across a wide range of operating systems. "Adding full administrative support from a Web browser enables our customers to manage their databases from any operating system, in any part of the world," said Richard Riccetti, President of Seapine Software. "Increasingly, software development occurs on multiple operating systems in multiple locations around the globe -- TestTrack Pro addresses this trend and handles the situation with ease." In adhering to our cross-platform focus, TestTrack Pro 4.5 now supports Mac OS X. Version 4.5 gives Macintosh users an enterprise-capable...
Dec 21
Xnet Communications Releases Captain FTP for Mac OS X
Xnet Communications GmbH announces Captain FTP for Mac OS X Hamburg, Germany, Dec. 20th 2001 - Xnet Communication GmbH, an independent software vendor with core business in data communication high-end solutions announced the release of Captain FTP Public Beta Version 1.0. Captain FTP is an absolutely new FTP client - especially designed for Mac OS X. Captain FTP enables all users to take full advantage of all services available through using FTP along with a lot of additional functionalities, facilitating and improving everyday work. Quite simply, the most advanced, most open and yet easiest-to-use Captain FTP divides tasks between separate threads, enabling users to set up an unlimited number of simultaneous connections. Because of this, time consuming functions, such as uploading and downloading, don't block the program but leave it available for other user requests. User's action support is realized by quick buttons, an address book, prompting before deleting and renaming files,...
Dec 21
Dr. Bott's TiCase Updated for latest PowerBook G4
For Immediate Release December 20, 2001 Wilsonville, OR Dr. Bott's TiCase & TiCase Plus have been updated for latest PowerBook G4! (http://www.drbott.com/prod/ticase.html) TiCase & TiCase Plus has been updated for the latest revision of the PowerBook G4. The new interior design support either the new square power adapter or the original round model and also includes space for Apple's iPod. "Steve Jobs touted the Titanium PowerBookG4 as the ultimate in power and sex," said Eric Prentice, CEO of Dr. Bott LLC, "We're excited to offer a case that is specifically designed to protect the TiBook without compromising the style of the sexiest computer around." The detachable cover allows you to use the TiBook while it is in the case using the special "Lift-o-Matic" rear pads. These risers provide access to the rear ports while adding an ergonomic tilt to the keyboard. These cases may look sleek and satin-smooth, but they're also tough and durable. This model of case was used in the...
Dec 21
Startup Doubler 2.6.2
Deccember 20, 2001: Startup Doubler 2.6.2 is now available for downloading from www.marcmoini.com Startup Doubler can make your Mac startup faster, closer to the maximum speed allowed by the hardware. Startup Doubler's software acceleration streamlines loading of Extensions, Control Panels, Startup Items and the Finder to improve startup times. Startup Doubler is most useful for pre-G4 Macs, where startup can be made 10% to 50% faster. Fast disks in new high-end Macs can't be accelerated much, but the free trial offer lets you find out what effect Startup Doubler can have on your exact setup. Version 2.6.2 is a maintenance release adding support for Mac OS 9.2.2. Startup Doubler runs on Mac OS 7.0 through 9.2.2. You may download and try Startup Doubler for 15 days, at no charge. If you decide to keep it, please register your copy. A single license costs $20, site licenses are also available. Upgrades are free to registered users. You may download Startup Doubler or get more info from...
Dec 21
CodeWarrior for Mac OS, Professional Edition, Release 7.1
Software Updates: CodeWarrior for Mac OS, Professional Edition, Release 7.1 The CodeWarrior for Mac OS, Professional Edition, 7.1 update is a maintenance release of the CodeWarrior IDE, MetroNub Plugin, Remote Debugger, Compilers, MSL, and project stationery. This update should only be applied to a CodeWarrior Pro 7.0 release. Specifically, the release includes udpates to: CW Mac PPC 2.4.6 CW Win x86 2.4.6 Mac OS Rez MetroNub Utilities MWDebug Macros MetroNub 1.4.1 MetroNub Remote MetroNub Tech OSX_Debugging BuildLibraries Release MSL C Release MSL C++ Release Java Linker IDE 4.2.6 Mac IDE 4.2.6 See http://www.metrowerks.com/download/index.taf?function=detail&updates_uid... for the download.
Dec 21
Jiiva, Inc., announces Application Builder Collection
For Immediate Release Beaverton, OR (December 21, 2001) - Jiiva, Inc., announces Application Builder Collection is now for sale! Application Builder Collection is the first professional-grade set of reusable Cocoa frameworks for building solid Mac OS X applications. Application Builder Collection (ABC) is a set of user interface widgets, reusable objects, and development applications designed to reduce the time required to build feature-rich Cocoa applications. By reducing the time needed to put together the basic elements of software, ABC allows a software development company to focus on the features and design that set its application apart from the competition. ABC is an extension to the Cocoa development tools and kits provided by Apple Computer. The Cocoa development environment has a rich set of objects for writing powerful applications and ABC builds on this solid foundation by leveraging existing classes, naming conventions, and design patterns. ABC is designed to take full...
Dec 19
Blue World Announces Lasso Resource Guide
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2001 BLUE WORLD ANNOUNCES LASSO RESOURCE GUIDE Bellevue, WA--December 19, 2001--Blue World Communications, Inc.--pioneers of the Web Data Engine(tm)--today announced an agreement with Co-Media Marketing to deliver the Lasso Resource Guide. The Lasso Resource Guide will provide a comprehensive listing of resources available to the burgeoning Lasso community. The guide will be available in printed format and is scheduled to be available in March, 2002. "The Lasso Resource Guide will function as an important vehicle to increase awareness of the abundance of third-party solutions and services based on Lasso products," said Bill Doerrfeld, CEO of Blue World. "The Lasso Resource Guide will provide Lasso developers, ISPs, trainers, consultants and vendors of related products a high impact venue to reach prospects in the burgeoning Lasso community." "There is tremendous growth and opportunity within the Lasso community. We're excited to provide Lasso...
Dec 19
Opera for Mac 5.0 Beta 5
Subject: Opera for Mac We have just released two new versions of Opera for Mac. New Opera for Mac 5.0 Beta 5 for systems 7.5.3-9.2 and Beta 3 for Mac OS X introduces 30 day banner-free period, cookie editor and several bugfixes. Enjoy PNGs with alpha channel support for the toolbars as well as a new status bar and a new default button set. Drag and drop has been improved and now the versions support dragging urls to the transfer window to download. Read more about the changes from the last release and download here: (http://www.opera.com/mac/)
Dec 19
The Omni Group Releases Oni for Mac OS X
The Omni Group Releases Oni for Mac OS X! December 19, 2001 -- Seattle, Washington -- Play Oni, the exciting anime-styled action adventure game, on Mac OS X! Today, The Omni Group released Oni for Mac OS X. If you currently own a copy of Oni for Mac OS 9, visit http://www.omnigroup.com/games/oni/ to get this great game up and running on Mac OS X. Omni is dedicated to supporting the Mac OS X platform, and porting popular games to Apple's new platform is an essential part of Omni's efforts. Wil Shipley, Omni President states, "Oni is one of my four favorite games of all time. I played it all the way through twice, and still want more. If you haven't played Oni yet, I highly recommend it. We didn't make any money on this port and won't make any money by having people buy boxed Oni -- we just think it's a totally great game and we wanted it on OS X. Plus, it was great experience -- it was one of our first ports of a modern non-Quake-based game (although now we've done three of them)....
Dec 19
Son of Weather Grok 4.1.4
Son of Weather Grok 4.1.4 and Skwonk! 1.1 are now available. Son of Weather Grok 4.1.4 is a very small update that adds a dock item menu to the application icon, including the ability to change weather stations if the application icon has a window "attached". I also added a window transparency option, just for the heck of it. Thanks to Alexander Cohen for the nice plugin for that. There is no update to the PPC only version of Son of Weather Grok (still at version 4.1.3) Skwonk! 1.1 adds the ability to skwonk an Airport network (choose "Select Network" from the File menu), and has better error handling (more descriptive messages). More info for Son of Weather Grok 4.1.4: http://www.stimpsoft.com/products/sonofgrok.html Direct Download of Son of Weather Grok 4.1.4: http://homepage.mac.com/johnnycat/software/SonOfGrok.sit More info for Skwonk! 1.1: http://www.stimpsoft.com/products/skwonk.html Direct Download for Skwonk! 1.1 (Remember, Mac OS X only): http://homepage.mac.com/johnnycat/...
Dec 19
MacHack 17: Call for Speakers
MacHack 17: Call for Speakers MacHack: The Annual Conference for Leading Edge Developers http://www.machack.com/ Contact: Carol Lynn mailto:info@machack.com c/o Expotech 1264 Bedford Road Grosse Point Park, MI 48230 December 9, 2001-Dearborn, MI-This year saw the release of a major update to Mac OS X, the new iPod, and new applications such as iTunes. In spite of current world events, the Macintosh platform remains alive and well due to quality products and the ceaseless labors of legions of dedicated developers. MacHack, The Annual Conference for Leading Edge Developers, is the premier forum for Mac OS developers to discuss, upgrade and show off their skills. As always, MacHack sessions will provide insight into a variety of topics aimed at the technically astute. And as always, the marketers will remain at home. MacHack solicits and accepts sessions on a wide variety of topics related to software (and hardware) development. Each accepted speaker receives discounted admission to the...
Dec 19
IOXperts: Final Candidate of Its FireWire DCam Driver for Mac OS...
IOXperts Posts Final Candidate Beta of Its FireWire DCam Driver for Mac OS X CAMBRIDGE, MA, December 18, 2001 - IOXperts, Inc. has posted v. 1.0b10 of its universal FireWire DCam webcam driver for Mac OS X, and they believe this is the final candidate. This most recent beta includes substantial performance enhancements, following the developers' recent participation in one of Apple's performance tuning kitchens. The days of discount purchasing ($14.95 vs. $19.95 retail) are also numbered. As soon as v. 1.0 is released, which will be any day now, the price will revert to full retail. The driver can be downloaded from (http://www.ioxperts.com/dcam.html). ABOUT IOXperts IOXperts (www.ioxperts.com) is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The company was started to meet the unsatisfied and growing demand among Macintosh users for more variety and choice among peripherals. Their approach is to provide the drivers that will power more hardware on the Macintosh platform. The company has...
Dec 18
URLomatic 1.1: Hitting URLs on a schedule
URLomatic is a tool that will help webmasters that have URLs on their server that needs to be called to perform some kind of maintenance functionality on the server, like backups or cleanups. URLomatic 1.1 for Classic and Mac OS X (http://www.code66.se/dl/) Changes from 1.0 URLomatic now can access URLs which are REALM-protected if you provide a username and password for that REALM. As more and more webmasters build complex solutions using advanced CGIs and server extensions, it sometimes can be very easy to create the maintenance functionality using the same language/development tools as the solution itself is built with. Why create complex routines when they can't be reused? Some of those solutions do not have any kind of "cron-like" task manager that can activate tasks on a specific time or when a certain amount of time have passed. This is what URLomatic does for you. It can access URLs on your server to handle those things. You can now write your maintenance scripts using the...
Dec 18
St. Clair Software Updates Default Folder to Version 3.1.3
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE St. Clair Software Updates Default Folder to Version 3.1.3 (Youngstown, OH -- December 18, 2001) St. Clair Software today released version 3.1.3 of Default Folder, their popular enhancement for Open and Save dialogs. Default Folder 3.1.3 brings back the ability to show and hide the Finder when file dialogs appear, as well as fixing a compatibility problem with Eudora and minor issues with several features. Highlights of the changes in Default Folder 3.1.3 include: - A new option to have Default Folder show the Finder's windows if they're hidden when a file dialog comes up. - After creating a new folder from within a file dialog, the folder is now correctly selected. - Corrected a bug that could cause applications to crash when they tried to display a file dialog while the option key was down. This affected Eudora, among others. - Errors are now correctly handled when importing folder sets and when using the Default Folder Substitutions...
Dec 18
4D WebMail Public Beta 2 Released
4D WebMail Public Beta 2 Released -- Full-featured, Web-based Email Client Includes Attachments, Search, Address Book and More -- SAN JOSE, Calif., December 18, 2001 -- 4D, Inc., publishers of the 4th Dimension RAD/RDBMS Environment and 4D WebSTAR Server Suite, today announced the second public beta release of 4D WebMail, a Web-based email client. Built entirely in 4th Dimension, 4D WebMail beta is available today from (http://www.4DWebMail.com/). "4D WebMail is a great working example of the power and flexibility of 4D," explained Brendan Coveney, president and CEO, 4D, Inc. "Now anyone with a browser, anywhere on the planet can manage their email with search tools, attachment handling, address books and a great deal more. We're proud to demonstrate the power of 4th Dimension with this full-featured email client." As a cross-platform browser plug-in, 4D WebMail is compatible with SMTP or POP3 email servers and supports Virtual Hosts. 4D WebMail can be used from any browser to read,...
Dec 18
MailBurst 2.2.2
Announcing MailBurst 2.2.2 This release addresses some multi-threading issues, improving performance and fixes some address parser errors. Free to 2.1 users, $129 to earlier purchasers. Drop a line if you want the free upgrade. David Dantowitz -- Dantowitz Consulting & Research, Inc. V 201-532-3053 W http://www.dantowitz.com/ Find an Apple Retail Store near you: (http://search.ZipServe.com/AppleStores/)
Dec 18
The ZipBurst CGI 2.6
Announcing The ZipBurst CGI 2.6 The ZipBurst CGI is a multi-threaded, multi-user, multi-database, native MacOS database search engine, with support for relational searches, conditional tags, variables, custom error messages, and more. Search by proximity to a location or by any text, numeric or date values in a record. First, pricing has been lowered significantly on licenses for Canadian licenses, both US/Canada and Canada alone. (Yes, we're working on countries elsewhere in the World in January.) Version 2.6 adds support for map images as a location selection device (click on your location on a map, rather than entering a city, state, ZIP Code, etc.) Several map sizes are included for the US and custom map sizes, colors, and backgrounds are available on request. Other than maps, 2.6 improves performance and addresses several minor bug fixes. (http://www.ZipBurst.com/) For a sample, check out: (http://search.ZipServe.com/AppleStores/) or a few more at: (http://www.ZipServe....
Dec 18
Empower Pro Internet Phone
Announcing the release of the Empower Pro Internet Phone=81 for Mac OS Connecting Macintosh Users Over the Internet, One Call at a Time. Who Are You Going to Call? Campbell, CA, December 17, 2001..... Empower Pro today announced the Empower Pro Internet Phone 1.1, an innovative new application for Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X, to connect Macintosh users around the world with real-time voice communication over the Internet. The Empower Pro Internet Phone offers users the opportunity to talk to friends, family and co-workers over the Internet from one Macintosh computer to another. All the recipient needs to do is download the Empower Pro Phone to answer the call. "We are changing the way you call your family and friends around the world this year to wish them a Happy Holiday " said Susan Fougerousse of Empower Pro "Also, making it easier to keep in touch throughout the New Year" Empower Pro Internet Phone includes these features: =85 Speech recognition is enabled for command and control =85...
Dec 17
Cocoa Programming for Mac OS X, by Aaron Hillegass
Addison-Wesley Publishes "Cocoa Programming for Mac OS X," by Aaron Hillegass of Big Nerd Ranch Atlanta, GA - December 17, 2001 - Aaron Hillegass, founder of Big Nerd Ranch, announces the publication of his new Cocoa training manual, "Cocoa Programming for Mac OS X." The new Addison-Wesley book, designed for both new and experienced Cocoa developers, is available now - http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0201726831/bignerdranch-20/104-99.... Aaron's book has been tested in Big Nerd Ranch training classes and is the most comprehensive Cocoa manual currently available. "We at Addison-Wesley are pleased to welcome Aaron Hillegass to our family of authors. 'Cocoa Programming for Mac OS X' manages that rare combination of being accessible to a wide audience while still giving comprehensive coverage of the material. We believe that it will quickly establish itself as THE manual for learning Cocoa." - John Wait, Publisher, Addison-Wesley Here are some of the advance reviews of the book: "...
Dec 17
Yenco Releases Archive 4.7
Company: YENCO.COM Release Date: Monday, December 17, 2001 Product: Archive Version: 4.7 Size: 795K Class: Shareware Cost: $20.00 Product Description / What's New: Monday, December 17, 2001 YENCO.COM is proud to announce the release Archive 4.7. The new version features an improved startup process with auto-dismiss splash screen, improved registration code system, integrated button bar controls at top of search window, improved printing, improved launch feature, improved help system and updated help content. Archive enables you to quickly catalog your disks and then when you need to find a file, just type in what you are looking for and it will return a list of all files that match your search criteria, what disks the files can be found on, and even detailed information about the files. No more time-wasting disk shuffle. It's fast! It's simple! It's compatible with Mac OS 9 and the Mac OS X Classic Environment. For more information...
Dec 17
Smart Scroll 3.7.3
December 17, 2001: Smart Scroll 3.7.3 is now available for downloading from www.marcmoini.com Smart Scroll allows setting a comfortable Scrolling Speed in all situations and for all Mac models. Users of fast G3 and G4 Macs may now select text past the edge of a window before it speeds by, as well as navigate long menus with ease! And while Apple's "Smart Scrolling" concerns mostly the Finder, the original Smart Scroll brings Proportional Thumbs and Live Scrolling to applications such as Netscape, Emailer, AppleWorks, Word, and most system add-ons such as control panels. Version 3.7.3 is a maintenance release adding support for Mac OS 9.2.2. Smart Scroll runs on Mac OS 9.2.2 and previous versions (going back to System 7.0). You may download and try Smart Scroll for 15 days, at no charge. If you decide to keep it, please register your copy. A single license costs $12, site licenses are also available. Upgrades are free to registered users. You may download Smart Scroll or get more info...
Dec 17
Skwonk! 1.0
X-Sender: lrivers@mail.realsoftware.com For reasons even I am not quite certain of, I have created a new CPU cycle waster, Skwonk! 1.0. Skwonk is an application that will listen to your Ethernet interface for traffic. All traffic. Like a traffic monitor. Difference is, Skwonk plays specific sounds for the type of packets that go flying by. For example, if a TCP packet for port 80 goes flying by the network to another Mac, Skwonk can blurt out a belch, or hoot like an owl, etc. You can get more info from here: http://www.stimpsoft.com/products/skwonk.html And the Direct Download is here: (Remember, Mac OS X ONLY) http://homepage.mac.com/johnnycat/software/skwonk.sit John Schilling StimpSoft=81, Inc. www.stimpsoft.com john@stimpsoft.com
Dec 17
Dr. Bott Releases iPod Connection Kit II with Cassette Adapter
Dr. Bott products are available through DevDepot (http://www.devdepot.com), mailto:orders@devdepot.com, Toll free: 877-DEPOT-NOW, Outside US/Canada: 805-494-9797, Fax: 805-494-9798.
Dec 17
Apple Makes Combo Drives Standard on PowerBook G4 Line
Apple Makes Combo Drives Standard on PowerBook G4 Line CUPERTINO, California-December 17, 2001-Apple=AE today announced that it has made slot-loading Combo (CD-RW/DVD-ROM) optical drives standard across its entire award-winning Titanium PowerBook=AE G4 notebook line. "The Titanium PowerBook G4 is one of the most successful notebook computers of all time, and we are making it even better," said Greg Joswiak, Apple's senior director of Hardware Product Marketing. The versatile slot-loading Combo drive lets customers watch DVD movies and burn custom music or data CDs. Apple's DVD player software, iTunes=81 2 digital music software and Disc Burner software come pre-installed on all PowerBook models. The super-light, yet incredibly powerful Titanium PowerBook G4 features: * 1-inch thick Titanium metal body weighing 5.4 pounds*; * a stunning 15.2 inch (diagonal) TFT wide-screen active-matrix display with 1152 by 768 resolution; * 550 MHz or 667 MHz PowerPC G4 processors with Velocity Engine...
Dec 16
Feelorium has released Picture-in-Picture X 1.0
(Hong Kong, Dec. 16, 2001) Feelorium has released Picture-in-Picture X 1.0 today. Picture-in-Picture X is a floating QuickTime movie player. It plays movies on an always on top window. It enables users to watch their favorite movies while they work on other applications. Picture-in-Picture X is very easy to use. Users simply drag and drop movie files or folders on to its window, and it plays the movies one by one automatically. Users can also watch QTV channels easily. Picture-in-Picture X includes information about many of QTV channels. Users just press the 'QTV' button, and choose their favorite channel. Picture-in-Picture X knows users don't always need those control buttons and menus. It automatically hides controls when users switch to other applications. Picture-in-Picture X resizes its window to keep the aspect ratio of the playing movie correct. It knows where its window should be. It 'sticks' the window to the screen corner where it was. Supported Languages - English -...
Dec 16
CTM Releases PowerMail 3.1 for Mac OS X
CTM Releases PowerMail 3.1 - First Major Upgrade to Mail Client is Built for Mac OS X, Offers New Features Geneva, Switzerland, December 15th, 2001 - CTM today released the latest version of PowerMail, its leading e-mail client for the Mac. PowerMail 3.1 for Mac OS X offers a range of new features and is available now from http://www.ctmdev.com "PowerMail is being embraced by customers as a leading e-mail application for Mac OS X. Customer's response to this robust duo is amazing." said Marie-Th=E9r=E8se Lamagat, CTM's vice president. "As we move forward with innovative products in the secure and wireless markets on various mobile devices, Mac OS X will remain the premier platform for delivering advanced ease of use and performance". "With the power of UNIX, a broad range of networking capabilities, and an intuitive Aqua interface, Mac OS X is truly a next generation operating system that offers incredible opportunities for innovation on the Mac" said Ron Okamoto, Apple's vice...
Dec 15
PocketDock 2.3
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SANDIA PARK, New Mexico -- December 14, 2001 -- PocketDock 2.3 has been released and is available for download. PocketDock 2.3 features an updated skin system, the release of 20 new skins, performance enhancements and bug fixes. The new skins include: (1) five Christmas skins in the Christmas Skin Pak, (2) five unique skins in the Wild Skin Pak, (3) five animal based skins in the Animal Skin Pak, and (4) five other new skins in the Skin Pak I. PocketDock is a utility to organize and launch applications,documents, web links, and email addresses. It supports multiple skins or looks. PocketDock has the following features: * Multiple skin support. * Drag and drop of links and tabs. * Customizable links, tabs and docks. * Multiple docks. * Can launch documents, applications, web links, email addresses. * Web links and email addresses can be added via services. * Supports Internet Explorer, iCab, OmniWeb, Netscape/Mozilla, Outlook Express (Classic), Eudora,...
Dec 14
Znippetizer-X
Znippetizer-X 1.3.2 / 2001-12-14 Introduction. Znippetizer-X is a small tool, to help programmers, writers, scientists, lawyers and other people who need to quickly sort , organize and categorize things. How does it work? Znippetizer-X has a small global floating window (with a Z in it), where you can drag any text. Any items dragged here are stored in a database, and grouped. All new items are stored in the currently selected Snippetgroup, and can then later on be moved to any other group. By clicking on the "Z", the Znippetizer-X windows zooms, and you get full access to the groups and lists of items, and you can drag any item from the list to any other application that can recieve a text drag. You can zoom any snippet and select parts from it, copy from it. You can drag text files to the Znippetizer-X window, and also paste new snippets into it. You can also edit a snippet in the close up window. What it doesn't do. It doesn't handle graphics or any other kind of dragged items....
Dec 14
FireWire Depot: New Enclosures and other products
FireWire Depot (http://www.fwdepot.com) will be showing some new FireWire hard disk drive enclosures and other products at MacTech Central during MacWorld San Francisco. (booth 3426) New products include the new Ultra-small Cutie FireWire only and FireWire/USB2 combo enclosures. The enclosures are not much larger than a 9.5mm hard drive and come with a FireWire cable, a USB2 cable (for the combo version), a toolkit for installation, and a carry case. You can view the details online at http://www.fwdepot.com/cutie.html The Cutie enclosures will be available for sale through DevDepot along with other products from FireWire Depot. Any questions regarding this or any of our products can be sent to sales@fwdepot.com sales@fwdepot.com http://www.fwdepot.com
Dec 14
eSuite4X - MySQL Edition
We are proud to announce the eSuite4X - MySQL Edition. The new eSuite4X is the easiest way to start with MySQL on Mac OS X. This distribution is based on MySQL 3.23.46 and includes graphical assistants to easily install and set up MySQL on Mac OS X. Even an absolute beginner will have his MySQL database server up and running in less than 10 minutes! eSuite4X - MySQL Edition includes support for MyISAM and InnoDB tables (transaction support) to support real world applications. All important files are directly accessible through the Finder (ie. for?doing a cold backup of your databases or configuring the database server settings). Also included is the SQL4X Manager Pro to import existing data into MySQL tables, create and administer databases, tables, users and access privileges, browse through your tables, edit data and schedule backups. In short: the new eSuite4X - MySQL Edition is the ideal basis for database driven web sites. For more information visit http://www.macosguru.de/...
Dec 14
CMS Presents Automatic Backup Solution
MacWorld -- Automatic Backup Solution Supports Mac OS X and FireWire Providing hands-free backup and external storage in capacities ranging from 10GB to 100GB, CMS Peripherals (www.cmsproducts.com) will debut the industry's first complete line of portable notebook and desktop Automatic Backup Systems (ABS) for Mac users, from their booth (#3426) at the 2002 MacWorld Expo in San Francisco, January 8th. The ABSplus for iBook and PowerBook users fits conveniently in a shirt pocket for instant backup, recovery, external file storage or instant file sharing capability whenever and wherever necessary. The desktop solution's compact size and overall ease-of-use makes the ABS an ideal solution for performing multi-system backups for SOHOs and workgroups. * The Mac ABS supports OS 8.6, 9.x and X * Offers total system backup and pain-free data recovery for Macintosh iBook, PowerBook, iMac and Power Mac users * FireWire provides up to 400MBps data transfer -- enough throughput for streaming...
Dec 13
D-Link Launches Roq-it Jukebox With 10 GB HD on Board
D-Link Launches Roq-it Jukebox With 10 GB HD on Board - 10GB Jukebox Storage Capacity - ID3 Tag Support - Large Blue Backlit LCD Display - USB Interface - M3U Playlist Support IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- D-Link, an award winning designer, developer and manufacturer of networking, communications and digital electronic technologies, today launched its new D-Link Roq-it MP3 Jukebox (Model DMP-HD610). The D-Link Roq-it is a powerful portable hard drive-based MP3 Jukebox featuring a 10 Gigabyte (GB) hard drive that can store over 150 hours of non-stop music and a large, easy to read blue back-lit LCD screen that displays song title, album name, genre and other track information contained in each MP3 file's ID3 Tag. "This Roq-it hard drive model really delivers the payload," said Steven Joe President of D-Link. "It is an ideal gift for Christmas with room for over 2,500 MP3 files, an affordable price and both Windows and Mac compatibility. The Roq-it...
Dec 13
Web Confidential 3.0 for Mac OS X
ANNOUNCING Web Confidential 3.0 for Mac OS X December 13, 2001. Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Alco Blom announced today that Web Confidential 3.0 for Mac OS X is available now for download. Web Confidential is the most powerful password manager on the Mac today. It organizes passwords and protects them with industrial strength encryption. It is also available for Windows and Palm operating systems. "Version 3 is the best release of Web Confidential so far. It runs fully native on Mac OS X and Mac OS 9. I never thought that I could port Shared Menus to Mac OS X, but thanks to Apple's outstanding support of the Component Manager on Mac OS X, it proofed possible. This means that thanks to Shared Menus, you have access to your passwords via a Shared Menu right in your browser's menubar." These are the main features of Web Confidential for Mac: Encryption : Industrial strength encryption (using BlowFish) Automation : Automatic entry of WWW Forms and automatic HTTP Authentication Integration :...
Dec 13
4D For Dreamweaver Plug-in Now Available
4D For Dreamweaver Plug-in Now Available -- Free Cross-platform, GUI Extension Adds 4D Tags to Pages Designed in Dreamweaver -- SAN JOSE, Calif., December 13, 2001 -- 4D, Inc., publishers of the 4th Dimension RAD/RDBMS Environment and 4D WebSTAR Server Suite, today announced the immediate availability of 4D for Dreamweaver v1.0, an extension plug-in for Dreamweaver(tm) which inserts 4D tags into pages designed in Dreamweaver via an easy-to-use GUI. 4D for Dreamweaver, which is for use with 4D Version 6.7.1 or higher on both Macintosh and Windows platforms, is available free-of-charge today to developers at (http://www.4D.com/dreamweaver/). "4D for Dreamweaver continues the 4D tradition of providing users with powerful, easy-to-use development tools," said Brendan Coveney, president and CEO, 4D, Inc. "Now designers using Dreamweaver can simply drag-and-drop icons, or point-and-click their way to incorporating powerful 4D tags into their creations. We're pleased to add this plug-in to...
Dec 12
Real Software Announces REALbasic 4
REAL SOFTWARE ANNOUNCES REALBASIC 4, FREE UPGRADE PERIOD REALbasic 4 will ship in January. All copies of REALbasic 3.5 purchased starting December 1, 2001 to include a free upgrade. December 12, 2001. Austin, TX - REAL Software announced today that REALbasic 4 will be available in January 2002. Any purchase of REALbasic 3.5 occurring on or after December 1, 2001 is eligible for a free upgrade when REALbasic 4 ships. REALbasic is the powerful, easy-to-use tool for creating your own software for Macintosh, Mac OS X, and Windows. It runs natively on Mac OS X as well as Mac OS 8 and 9. REALbasic allows almost anyone to build software to solve problems, run a business, or just have fun. This new release provides even more power and ease-of-use for its growing numbers of users everywhere. REALbasic continues to garner praise worldwide, most recently winning an Eddy from the editors at Macworld Magazine. "Version 4 is the best release of REALbasic so far", said Geoff Perlman, President and...
Dec 12
Steve Jobs To Deliver Opening Keynote At Macworld San Francisco
STEVE JOBS TO DELIVER OPENING KEYNOTE AT MACWORLD SAN FRANCISCO 2002 Cupertino, Calif. and Framingham, Mass. - December 12, 2001 - Apple and IDG World Expo today announced that Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO, will kick off Macworld Conference & Expo/San Francisco 2002 with the opening keynote presentation on Monday, January 7, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. Macworld will be held at San Francisco's Moscone Center, January 7-11, 2002. "We're working hard to make this January's Macworld the most exciting ever," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "Attendance hit new records at Macworld in July, and we're hoping to break the record this January too." "Steve's keynote is a great way to start what will be a very exciting and informative week for all Macworld attendees," said Charlie Greco, president and CEO of IDG World Expo. "We're thrilled to move the keynote up to Monday, and begin the excitement a day sooner." Additional event highlights and registration information are available on the Macworld Conference...
Dec 12
Dr. Bott's Auto Charger for iPod
For Immediate Release- Wilsonville, OR - December 11, 2001 Dr. Bott's Auto Charger for iPod=81 is Shipping. Dr. Bott's Auto Charger for iPod=81 ensures that you are never far from a full battery nor will you be caught on the road without the power you need to keep your music flowing. Auto Charger for iPod=81 connects to the standar= d 12 Volt DC cigarette lighter found in most any car and provides power to the FireWire port of the iPod=81. (http://www.drbott.com/prod/ipodauto.html) Availability: Dr. Bott's Auto Charger for iPod=81 retails for $24.95 and is available immediately. About Dr. Bott LLC: Dr. Bott LLC of Wilsonville, Oregon (http://www.drbott.com/), is a manufacturer and distributor of Macintosh peripherals dedicated to serving resellers, consultants, and VARs with third party Macintosh products that provide real solutions for real problems. For further information check the Dr. Bott web site at www.drbott.com.
Dec 11
Runtime Labs Announces Release Of MacSQL 2.1
RUNTIME LABS ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF MacSQL 2.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Dan Wald, 917-661-0200 ext 14 media@rtlabs.com (mailto:media@rtlabs.com) NEW YORK - December 10, 2001 - Runtime Labs, a premiere provider of Mac developer tools, today announced the release and immediate availability of MacSQL 2.1. MacSQL is a robust solution for database management on the Macintosh. A fully AppleScriptable application, MacSQL provides web authors, publishers, and developers with a simple, graphical way to interact with SQL databases. Version 2.1 is a free update to MacSQL 2.0, released in August 2001. Included are native drivers for MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Frontbase, PostgreSQL (Mac OS X only), ODBC (with the Merant ODBC Driver Manager installed on Mac OS 9), and Oracle (on Mac OS X via JDBC, on Mac OS 9 with the native SQL*Net drivers installed). MacSQL 2.1 includes many new and upgraded features from MacSQL 2.0: * Select queries now run asynchronously on Mac OS X, make use of multiple...
Dec 11
24U released 24U WebCompanion patch 1.0
For Immediate Release Monday, December 10, 2001 Prague, Czech Republic Today, 24U s.r.o. has released a new special product for Mac OS, Mac OS X and Windows - 24U WebCompanion patch 1.0. WebCompanion patch enables your FileMaker Pro to easily publish databases on the web even if they contain non-roman text, such as Czech, Slovak, Polish, Russian etc. Info: http://www.24u.cz/infoWCoP.htm WebCompanion patch forces FileMaker Pro WebCompanion plug-in to not transform high ASCII charaters ()127) to the form &#number; so that the HTML page uses the correct 8-bit text encoding. This allows, for example, Central European languages to be used in web-enabled databases. The current versions ranges from 4.0.3 to 5.5 including the Mac OS X version. Since 2000, 24U s.r.o. has been committed to software development, modifications and distribution, creating custom software solutions, and providing trainings and consultations for Mac and Windows OS users. We offer solutions for people, not for...
Dec 11
ProSQL 1.1
Good day, Intelli Innovations is pleased to announce ProSQL 1.1, the initial revision to its database management software for Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X. The new update includes improved PostgreSQL and OpenBase support, Aqua interface enhancements, SQL Console improvements, and lots of bug fixes from the first release. ProSQL is advanced database management software for Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X. ProSQL offers users the ability to directly access the tables and data in their database, display and search that information, and generate reports without requiring any knowledge of SQL query syntax or database engines. Advanced users can utilize standard SQL syntax to perform queries from within the 'SQL Console' or automate their database using 'SQL Script Builder', ProSQL's integrated script writer and debugger. Furthermore, data can also be stored and retrieved locally using ProSQL's integrated single-user database engine. Home Page: http://www.intellisw.com/prosql/ Mac OS 9: http://www.intellisw...
Dec 11
CopyPaste-X for Mac OS X
Script Software Announces the Release of CopyPaste-X for Mac OS X The Original Multiple Clipboard Utility is Better then Ever for Mac OS X CopyPaste-X can be downloaded from: http://www.scriptsoftware.com Version 1.0 features - Clipboard Extender lets you see/use 10 clipboards that are easily accessible via key command (command c and any number 0-9), drag and drop and menu command. - Clipboard Recorder lets you see/use the last 10 clipboards copied to with a regular copy. It acts a stack and keeps a record of your last 10 copies. - Clipboard Editor allows editing any clipboard with styled text. Open and edit any text file. Double click any clipboard to open the editor. - Special fuzzy find function lets you find words even if you don't know how to spell them. - Many other features and many more to come soon. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ About CopyPaste-X: Media-hub for Desktop Integration...
Dec 10
MCE Ships Lucid - Smallest, Lightest Portable FireWire CDRW Drive
Press Release For Immediate Release December 10, 2001 MCE Ships Lucid - Smallest, Lightest Portable FireWire CDRW Drive Irvine, CA - MCE Technologies, LLC today announced the Lucid 8x8x24x Portable FireWire CDRW Drive. The Lucid CDRW sports the slimmest dimensions and lightest weight of any FireWire CDRW drive on the market today, as well as a sleek industrial design intended to complement all of Apple's current system lineup, particularly the Apple PowerBook G4 Titanium. The Lucid CDRW is powered entirely by the FireWire bus and features JustLink buffer underrun protection. MCE will begin shipments of the Lucid CDRW drive immediately. "The Lucid CDRW drive represents the pinnacle in our quest to join form with function," said Arnold Ramirez, President, MCE Technologies, LLC. "Not only does the Lucid perform exceptionally in the portable arena due to its diminutive size, weight and other portable features, but it's striking design meshes seamlessly with Apple's distinct...
Dec 10
Web Dumper v1.0
Web Dumper v1.0 Maxprog December, 10 2001 - New product Maxprog is proud to present its new product 'Web Dumper' a full featured internet tool allowing user to download web sites for offline browsing. Screenshots available at: http://www.maxprog.com/WebDumperShots.html If you are viewing a Web site with your browser and you decide that you would like to make a copy of it on your hard drive, you have to manually save each page as you view it along with embedded pictures, sounds and so on. This can be a very long and tedious process, and in many cases it's more trouble than it's worth. It doesn't have to be that way, however, as Web Dumper makes this whole process very fast and easy. With Web Dumper you can download entire Web sites off of the Internet, and save them on your hard drive for later offline browsing. Downloaded Web sites are saved on your hard drive with their directory structure intact. Web Dumper automatically downloads...
Dec 10
Intego Announces Release of NetBarrier X version 10.0 for Mac OS...
Intego Announces Release of NetBarrier X version 10.0 for Mac OS X Miami, FL, December 3, 2001 - Intego, the leading developer of Macintosh Internet security and privacy software, today announced the release of version 10.0 for Mac OS X of its acclaimed NetBarrier Personal Firewall, Antivandal, and Internet Filter. Fully rewritten for Apple's OS X - the most innovative operating system in the world - NetBarrier X is the all-in-one solution for complete personal Internet security. If you have made the move to the future with OS X, NetBarrier X is the protection you need. If you were waiting to use OS X because you were worried about protecting your Mac from hackers, vandals and intruders, worry no more! This full Cocoa application, native to the OS X environment, has all the essential functions of the OS 9 version of NetBarrier, and adds several network management functions. NetBarrier X also sports a new interface, fully respecting Apple's aqua guidelines, and making the user...
Dec 10
Free ACTION Menus Available from Power On Site
Free ACTION Menus Available from Power On Site Holiday Gift from Power On to Mac Community Columbus, Ohio - December 10, 2001 - Free copies of ACTION Menus, Power On Software's highly acclaimed utility for menu customization and enhanced Mac productivity will be available for a limited time on Power On's web site. ACTION Menus has garnered industry raves. Macaddict, in awarding its highest rating of Freakin' Awesome, summed up this incredibly powerful utility by noting that ACTION Menus boosts productivity, increases ease of use, and is simple, inexpensive, and rock solid stable. ACTION Menus, which runs under Mac OS 8.6 through 9.2, as well as in classic mode under Mac OS X , has been honored by Macworld as an Eddy Award nominee. John Wallace, President of Power On Software, explained the decision to offer the award-winning utility absolutely free: "Power On has been very fortunate to be able to bring outstanding products to the computer industry's most exciting platform. We have...
Dec 10
ObjectTools: 4th Dimension plugin is now Carbonized for Mac OS X
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Version of ObjectTools Released Innovative 4th Dimension plugin is now Carbonized for Mac OS X Monday, December 10th, 2001 -- Aparajita Fishman today announced the release of 1.64 of ObjectTools. ObjectTools is a 4th Dimension plugin which provides a suite of commands for creating BLOB-like data structures called "objects". Version 1.64 of ObjectTools is fully Carbonized to run under Mac OS X and fixes a few minor bugs. An All-Purpose Tool ------------------- ObjectTools is an all-purpose tool which solves or simplifies many common problems faced by 4D developers. "ObjectTools is an incredibly versatile product that should be added to every developer's toolkit," said Doug von Roader of SE Software, Inc. "ObjectTools adds flexibility to how 4D systems are architected, it allows you to improve how your code is designed and programmed, and it can significantly reduce bugs in 4D code." "I kicked myself for not buying this plug-in sooner," remarked Mark Mitchenall...
Dec 10
trinfinity Software Releases Seagull Video Player 1.2
TRINFINITY SOFTWARE RELEASES SEAGULL VIDEO PLAYER 1.2 For immediate release. Trinfinity Software releases Seagull Video Player version 1.2. NEW YORK, N.Y. - - December 10, 2001 - - Trinfinity Software released today an update to Seagull Video Player, the innovative video player that allows users to create a playlist of their video files and play them full screen. This update contains a number of new features, including the choice of viewing videos at 50%, 100%, or 200% of their original size or the maximum size that will fit on the screen. Users can also choose to have the video window centered on screen at all times. Seagull Video Player's Playlist window now accepts Drag-N-Drop of files and folders. A new preferences dialog allows the user to have the playlist window shown every time the application launches. The user can choose not to display the splash screen (Registered Users Only). The user can also change the background color of the screen in Full Screen Mode. Seagull Video...
Dec 10
4D, Inc. Ships 4D Portal 1.0
4D, Inc. Releases 4D Portal - Applications, Communities, and Content Management in One Complete Tool -- Free Download Offers Instant, Customizable Solutions for Managing Workflow and Productivity -- SAN JOSE, Calif., December 10, 2001 -- 4D, Inc., publishers of the 4th Dimension RAD/RDBMS Environment and 4D WebSTAR Server Suite, today announced the release of 4D Portal as a free download from the 4D, Inc. Web site. 4D Portal is a comprehensive Web application that provides users with a variety of browser-based functionality within a single solution. Composed of numerous components or "portlets" that offer access to key applications, communities, and content, 4D Portal gives organizations the ability to work and communicate with greater ease and efficiency. "4D Portal will prove to be quite revolutionary for organizations that need customizable solutions for information 'gridlock,'" said Brendan Coveney, president and CEO, 4D, Inc. "Communicating, managing, and accessing shared...
Dec 08
PrefsOverload 3.5PR2 for MacOS and MacOS X Released
[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE] Gela, Italy December 8th, 2001 I announce that the second Preview Release of PrefsOverload 3.5 is available for download at http://www.ziksw.com The package contains two different versions of the application: a FAT binary one for use with 68k and PowerMacs running MacOS 7.6.1 to 9.2.2 and a Carbon one for G3 machines running MacOS X 10.0 or higher. PrefsOverload 3.5PR2 adds a lot of improvements and new features to the previous preview release, like the ability to exclude .plist files, Apple Preferences and non-preference files from the unnecessary files and more. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PrefsOverload is a full-featured tool for managing the Preferences Folder, which contains your various "Preference Files". Preference Files are those files in which applications store their settings and other information. After System 7, all these files have been enclosed in the "Preferences Folder". Preferences are important files, but sometimes they can turn out = to be...
Dec 07
iOrganizer 2
Channel 8 Software Releases iOrganizer 2 - Organizational software for Macintosh and Mac OS X. December 7, 2001: Channel 8 Software today released the latest version of its easy-to-use organizational application for the Macintosh and Mac OS X, iOrganizer 2.1. iOrganizer includes an address book, a bookmark list, an event calendar, and a download list. It can import contacts, bookmarks, events, and download addresses from a variety of formats; search, sort, save, and print lists; quickly and easily send e-mail to contacts; open your favorite websites in your web browser; remind you of important events; and download files from FTP or HTTP servers. iOrganizer has a simple, streamlined interface that makes it easy for users to add and edit contacts, web addresses, and appointments. New in iOrganizer 2.1 are contact icons to personalize contacts in the address book. iOrganizer 2.1 is available now from Channel 8 Software. Customers can purchase a personal license for iOrganizer for US$25....
Dec 07
ClipWorks 2.0.1
[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE] Gela, Italy December 7th, 2001 I'm proud to announce that I've just released ClipWorks 2.0.1, a manteinance upgrade to my Clipboard Management utility. This upgrade fixes a bug that caused Apple and Application menus appearing in German also on non-German system under MacOS X. Also now ClipWorks remembers print settings. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ClipWorks is a simple utility which allows you to quickly edit the content of the clipboard, either text or graphics. It is very useful because it allows you to modify the clipboard before pasting its contents, and this may turn your work faster and more efficient. ClipWorks has also advanced feature to clean text, like removing forwarding characters or fixing spaces, and can apply filters to images like blur, pixellize, noise, tint, etc... And if you want to export the clipboard contents, ClipWorks allows you to export text in SimpleText styled format and images either in PICT or JPEG format. ClipWorks is compatible with...
Dec 07
Optigold ISP 2.8.8 Released
Optigold ISP 2.8.8 for Windows, Macintosh, Mac OS X and Linux was released on 12/07/2001. Optigold ISP is a cross-platform business software package to run all aspects of an internet service provider (from billing to server management). http://www.digitalpoint.com/products/isp/ A *FREE*, 100% working copy can be downloaded from: http://www.digitalpoint.com/products/download.php 2.8.8 adds more company email manager/trouble ticking system refinements, a completely new server event system, a few new tech support web interface functions, barcoding on LaserSubstrate invoices (return stub and postnet) and a few other miscellaneous items. All new features in this version are listed in the revision log: Optigold ISP Revision Log ------------------------- Completed On 12/6/01 Definable broadband fields show label Added additional error supression during server action triggers Completely new server event system in place New server event - Change Domain Password New events preference - Use Old...
Dec 07
NewsWatcher-X 2.2.3b2
For immediate release: Electric Fish, Inc. is pleased to announce a new build of NewsWatcher-X, the free carbonized version of John Norstad's NewsWatcher application. Fixed in this build: - Native helper applications can be selected; - Text can be copied; NewsWatcher-X can be downloaded from our web site at: (http://www.electricfish.com/products/NewsWatcherX/) For more information, please contact Richard Wesley (mailto:hawkfish@electricfish.com). Electric Fish, Inc. is a software development company in Seattle, Washington. Electric Fish provides contract programming services and publishes a number of products including PhotoPress, the easiest way to print your digital photos. Sincerely, Richard Wesley Co-President, Electric Fish, Inc. (http://www.electricfish.com/) +1-206-634-2926 (v) +1-206-634-2921 (f)
Dec 07
Z-Write, For Creative Writers
* * * For Immediate Release * * * December 7, 2001 SCOTTS VALLEY, CALIF. -- Stone Table Software announces an upcoming price increase for Z-Write, their top-rated Mac OS organizational word processor for creative writers. The new $29 price goes into effect January 15, 2002, making the current $20 price a terrific deal for the holidays. Trial version users are encouraged to purchase a license before January 15. The new pricing has no effect on current Z-Write users. Minor upgrades to Z-Write have always been free and will continue to be free. "Z-Write is an incredible value," explained STS President Marc Zeedar. "We've been selling it for $20 since it was launched in May 2000, and we've released several free upgrades that have added hundreds of new features with no increase in cost. But with other writer-oriented tools selling for ten times as much, we've decided to bring Z-Write's pricing closer to where it should be." Stone Table Software is committed to Z-Write, with a Mac OS X...
Dec 07
Nisus Email 1.6 Released
Nisus(R) Software, Inc. releases Nisus Email 1.6 for OS X Solana Beach, CA - 2001 December 6 - Nisus Software, Inc. announces the release of Nisus Email 1.6. This unique, critically acclaimed e- mail client runs on Mac OS X and provides a number of enhancements to the classic OS version, as well. For those who own any previous version of Nisus Email it is a free upgrade. The cost to purchase it new is $29.95. It is available as a download from our web site at: http://www.nisus.com/products/nisuse-mail A fully functional 14 day demo version is also available at the above URL. According to Nisus Software President and CEO Jerzy Lewak, "We are very excited to be releasing the first of our products for Apple's new operating system, OS X. This version adds several requested features and gives users of OS X the unique advantages of e-mail sending using the DragSend and the Dispatch folder features of the Classic version." Reviewers such as Charles W. Moore of Applelinks.com says "I'm...
Dec 07
IconCleaner 1.1 for MacOS and MacOS X Released
Gela, December 6th 2001 Today, I released IconCleaner 1.1, a manteinance update that fixes some bugs under MacOS X and improves interface under OS X PRODUCT DESCRIPTION IconCleaner is a small application program that allows you to delete files' and folders' custom icons. Simply drag a folder over the IconCleaner window and it will erase all custom icons inside that folder. You can choose to delete only documents' icon or folders' icon. WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 1.1 - Allows you to clean more items at once - Now IconCleaner adjusts files flags correctly under MacOS X - Better Aqua Support - New Icon SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS - 68k or PowerMac running MacOS 7.6.1 or later or - PowerMac running MacOS X 10.0 or later For more informations about IconCleaner, visit: http://www.ziksw.com/software/iconcleaner.html Best Regards, Angelo Scicolone
Dec 07
Omni Group Releases OmniWeb 4.0.6
Subject: The Omni Group Releases OmniWeb 4.0.6 The Omni Group Releases OmniWeb 4.0.6 Ken Case Talks About 4.1 Release Seattle, Washington -- December 6, 2001 -- Today, The Omni Group released OmniWeb 4.0.6, the award winning native Cocoa web browser built for Mac OS X. Major changes for OmniWeb 4.0.6 include compatibility fixes with Mac OS X 10.1, newly added support for Norwegian, and support for Simplified and Traditional Chinese. See below for complete release notes. In discussing the release of OmniWeb 4.0.6, Ken Case, Director of Engineering, makes note of the delay in shipping OmniWeb 4.1. "We were hoping to ship OmniWeb 4.1 by now, but ran into issues incorporating our new JavaScript engine (it's now based on the "SpiderMonkey" code from Mozilla/Netscape). We decided that waiting and shipping a complete and solid version of 4.1 was the best thing to do but in the meantime 4.0.6 fixes some key compatibility issues with Mac OS X 10.1." The Omni Group expects to ship OmniWeb 4.1...
Dec 05
TypeRecorder 1.2 for Macintosh Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Hunson Rampell Software, LLC 561-628-5102 admin@rampellsoft.com http://www.rampellsoft.com TypeRecorder 1.2 for Macintosh Released PALM BEACH, FL - Dec. 5, 2001 -- Rampell Software, LLC has released version 1.2 of its popular TypeRecorder software for Macintosh. TypeRecorder automatically records and saves all keystrokes, effectively preventing data loss while also monitoring unauthorized activity. TypeRecorder discreetly monitors and saves every keystroke to a daily file, regardless of what application is being used. In the event of a power outage or a system crash, all work can be retrieved from TypeRecorder's records, regardless of whether the work had been saved. Version 1.2 of TypeRecorder can automatically hide these records to hinder unauthorized access and provide more privacy. It also features numerous internal improvements. A 25-day trial version of TypeRecorder is available at Rampell Software's website, www.rampellsoft.com....
Dec 05
HEURIS Ships MPEG Power Professional(TM) version 2.5
For Immediate Release HEURIS Ships MPEG Power Professional(TM) version 2.5 Upgrade delivers significant speed enhancements and better quality St. Louis, MO, December 5th, 2001 - HEURIS, makers of the most widely used professional MPEG encoder, MPEG Power Professional(TM), today announced they are shipping version 2.5 of MPEG Power Professional. This software upgrade is up to 50 percent faster than the 2.0 version, provides higher resolution scaling, improved handling of titles and improved vector matching resulting in improved handling of high speed video and panoramic pans. A host of other new features help make MPEG Power Professional 2.5 the most comprehensive and fully featured MPEG encoding software package available. MPEG Power Professional 2.5 runs significantly faster, allowing users to encode their projects in a fraction of the time previously required. But this increase in speed does not come at the expense of image quality. In fact, MPEG Power Professional 2.5 includes...
Dec 04
Active4D 2.0fc2 released: Brings Active Server Pages to 4D
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Version of Active4D Released Cutting-edge tool brings Active Server Pages functionality to 4th Dimension. New York, NY - Thursday, November 7th, 2001: Aparajita Fishman of Victory-Heart Productions today announced the latest public beta release of Active4D 2, version 2.0fc2. Active4D 2 is a fully dynamic server-side embedded scripting language for 4th Dimension which brings the industry-leading functionality of Microsoft's Active Server Pages to the 4D environment. This new version brings several enhancements to Active4D, including Carbonization, a full suite of timestamp commands, and commands to convert to and from UTC datetimes. Active4D 2 includes an updated 300-page PDF Reference Manual. An Incredible Productivity-Enhancer ----------------------------------- Developers are unanimous in their praise for the real-life benefits of Active4D. "Active4D is truly a beautiful product. I rarely give such praise. It's a classic case of a complex piece of work...
Dec 04
IOGEAR trims the fat off KVM cables
IOGEAR trims the bulk off KVM cables ~ incorporates latest Micro-Lite(tm) technology to eliminate thick cables and clear up desk space ~ Irvine, CA - December 4, 2001 - Users no longer have to deal with bulky, inconvenient KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) cables around the desktop as IOGEAR introduces its patented Micro-Lite(tm) technology. The IOGEAR technology provides users with superior video quality and error-free transmission for high-resolution applications, at a fraction of the diameter and weight. The product weighs about one-third, or 3.3 oz., compared with traditional KVM cables (10.7 oz.). The all-in-one bonded cord offers a thin and flexible structure, saving valuable space and storage room. The IOGEAR 6' cable is priced at $29.50 (MSRP) and is available immediately from all major catalog resellers, online resellers and selected retail outlets. "Bulky cables have always been a hassle for computer users who want to increase desktop space and reduce clutter," said Miranda Su,...
Dec 04
4D, Inc. Releases 4D WebSTAR 5.0.1
4D, Inc. Releases 4D WebSTAR 5.0.1 -- First Update to 4D WebSTAR Server Suite V Now With Built-in Software Update Notification, 4D Connect Plug-in, Performance Improvements and More -- SAN JOSE, Calif., December 4, 2001 -- 4D, Inc., publishers of the 4th Dimension RAD/RDBMS Environment and 4D WebSTAR Server Suite, today announced 4D WebSTAR 5.0.1, the first update to 4D WebSTAR Server Suite V, now with a built-in update notification feature, 4D Connect plug-in, performance boosts to the HTTP server, FTP server and Search plug-in, and several other improvements. For a complete list of new features, improvements and bug fixes in 4D WebSTAR 5.0.1 see (http://www.WebSTAR.com/501/). "4D WebSTAR 5.0.1 is the first update in our Continuous Improvement Program," said Brendan Coveney, president and CEO, 4D, Inc. "We're constantly focused on optimizing performance and consistently improving the software to provide the 4D WebSTAR V community with the most reliable and innovative 4D product...
Dec 04
QuickPopup - The Easiest Communication Software
For immediate release QuickPopup - The Easiest Communication Software for Office, School or Home Now any local network can enjoy time-saving popup messaging December 4, 2001 - Kanex Group Inc. today unveiled a new way to communicate in the office, more easily, faster, better. QuickPopup allows users to exchange popup messages over corporate, school and home networks without connecting to the Internet. Built for Mac OS X, it provides all the advantages of Apple's advanced OS. It's also available for the classic Mac OS and Windows. Macs with 68k processors and Mac OS 7.5? No problem. QuickPopup works as easily as on the latest PowerMac G4. QuickPopup's versatility will be particularly welcomed by educational and other institutions with a variety of computers on their networks. It's a powerful tool for effective communication because Kanex listened to and used input from about 500 professionals. They came from creative, production, trade, healthcare, legal, financial and other...
Dec 04
Portraits & Prints Template Maker: Spectacular Photo Printing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Econ Technologies, Inc. releases Portraits & Prints Template Maker=81 Oviedo, Florida -- December 4, 2001 - Econ Technologies, Inc. releases Portraits & Prints Template Maker. This significant software package is the custom layout designer for Portraits & Prints. In addition to the release of the Portraits & Prints Template Maker, Econ Technologies is extending their special offer. Purchase Portraits & Prints for $19.95 and receive Portraits & Prints Template Maker free, a $9.95 value. The offer is valid through January 4th, 2002. Portraits & Prints Template Maker works in conjunction with Portraits & Prints. The Portraits & Prints Template Maker creates custom templates while Portraits & Prints enhances photos for spectacular photo printing.  The combination of the two programs makes it easy to enhance and print photos in a variety of ways. Templates are page layouts used for printing photos in Portraits & Prints...
Dec 04
InfoManager 2.1: A Complete Information Management System For Mac
Release Date: December 4, 2001 I'm pleased to announce the release of InfoManager 2.1. InfoManager 2.1 is a complete information management system for the Macintosh. InfoManager greatly expands the power of the Mac Clipboard, can be used to create and organize notes and other information, simplifies and expedites file and folder generation and organization, includes extensive tools for on-the-fly editing of text in virtually any program, includes tools for both finding the text within text and clippings files and finding text and clippings files themselves on any mounted volume, and includes tools for editing and printing the contents of clippings files. InfoManager, by utilizing an enhanced version of the highly rated WebPrint Plus engine, also includes powerful universal printing tools that work with virtually any program. This allows users -- on the fly -- to collect, save, and print just the information they need from virtually any program -- even just a single character, word, or...
Dec 03
Tenon's iTools 6.5 Now Shipping
Aqua Apache: Tenon's iTools 6.5 Now Shipping New iTools Manager Makes Apache Easy Santa Barbara, CA, December 3, 2001. Tenon Intersystems announced today a new version of its Apache administration tools. Tenon's web server tool suite, iTools 6.5 for Mac OS X 10.1 and Mac OS X Server 10.1, has been extended by an Aqua GUI that enables webmasters to set up and configure Apache directly on Apple's Aqua desktop. Tenon's iTools Manager makes difficult tasks easy and Apple's Aqua makes it pretty. The new GUI co-exists with Tenon's secure, remote, browser-based administration, enabling webmasters to seamlessly switch between desktop management and anytime, anywhere browser-based control. The Aqua Apache administration tools provide configuration, not only for Apache, but also for DNS, FTP and mail. Tenon's iTools can be used with Mac OS X 10.1 'client' or with Mac OS X Server 10.1. Both the new Aqua GUI and the award-wining browser-based tools give webmasters more than just ON and OFF...
Dec 03
Big Nerd Ranch to offer Post-MacWorld Cocoa Class
Big Nerd Ranch to offer Post-MacWorld Cocoa Class Link to release: (a href="http://www.bignerdranch.com/Company/JanuaryPR.html") http://www.bignerdranch.com/Company/JanuaryPR.html(/a) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Atlanta, GA - November 30, 2001 - The Big Nerd Ranch annouces a post-MacWorld class in Programming Cocoa on Mac OS X 10.1, January 12-16, 2002 in South San Francisco.  Aaron Hillegass, Big Nerd Ranch instructor and founder, has more than 7 years of experience consulting and teaching for Apple and NeXT Computer. He is also the author of Cocoa Programming for Mac OS X, release date: December 7, 2001.Students in the January class will receive a copy of the new book. The Big Nerd Ranch provides high-level training in a mountain lodge outside Asheville, NC.The January class is a special offer to allow MacWorld attendees to extend their visits to San Francisco and include a Big Nerd Ranch class in their itineraries. "We believe that MacWorld will inspire a lot of people to...
Dec 03
StuffIt Mac 6.5 SDK Ships
ALADDIN SYSTEMS UPDATES STUFFIT ENGINE SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS KIT -IMPROVING COMPATIBILITY WITH MAC OS X AND SUPPORT FOR MACBINARY ENCODING WITHIN TAR COMPRESSION OPTIONS Watsonville, CA - December 3, 2001 - Aladdin Systems, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aladdin Systems Holdings, Inc. (OTC BB: ALHI) and publisher of the worldwide Internet compression standard, StuffIt(tm), today announced it is now shipping the StuffIt Engine(tm) Software Developer'S Kit (SDK), version 6.5.1 for Macintosh. The StuffIt Engine allows third-party software developers to put the power of StuffIt technology in their own applications. "With StuffIt's cross-platform capabilities, more software developers are turning to Aladdin's one-stop solution to use with all their products," said David Polzine, developer relations product manager. "Developers get the benefit of the best compression ratios in a package that's easy to implement in their own professional products." (font color="#000000...
Dec 03
AustinSoft Announces DTerm for Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AustinSoft Announces DTerm for Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X Vancouver, WA - Monday, December 3, 2001: AustinSoft today announces DTerm for Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X. DTerm will be available before the end of December. DTerm provides an interface for displaying diagnostic and debugging information in real-time from your programs. Each program has its own window, and can intelligently merge the contents of multiple windows into a single window, showing the interactions between multiple programs. In addition, DTerm can display the formatted contents of data structures with a single call. In addition, DTerm is the first real-time debugging application for Mac OS X that does not require additional interaction from the developer. "DTerm is a tool that I wish I had several years ago," stated DTerm lead developer Glenn L. Austin. "When developing time-critical programs, it is important to be able to view the internal status of those programs in real-time." AustinSoft will be...
 
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Introducing the App Hall of Fame!
App discoverability continues to be a real issue. With the fast churn of apps in the App Store, an app has only a few weeks of promotional life in it before it‚Äôs largely forgotten. There are a few things developers can do to fix that, but those... | Read more »
Gobliiins Are Coming
In the midst of the huge Q4 launch schedule, the cult classic, Gobliiins, as well as the rest of the trilogy, are being ported to the iPhone in all of their original glory. The Goblins trilogy was a quirky Atari/Amiga game series from the early 90‚Äôs... | Read more »
myPhoneDesktop – Chrome to iPhone Extens...
Anyone who has used myPhoneDesktop knows that it is a fantastic tool for streamlining your onscreen workflow. Instead of having to type line after line into your phone directly, you can use myPhoneDesktop to type from your computer directly into... | Read more »
Classes Review
Developer: Dustlab Price: $0.99 Version Reviewed: 2.4.7 iPhone Integration Rating: 3 out of 5 stars User Interface Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Re-use / Replay Value Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Overall Rating: 3.33 out of 5 stars | Read more »
AutoVerbal Talking Soundboard Pro helps...
Being able to speak and communicate with others is something that many of us take for granted. It‚Äôs not so easy for many folks though, in particular for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, as well as those who have suffered various brain... | Read more »
Pocketbooth Review
Developer: Project Box Price: $0.99 Version Reviewed: 1.0 iPhone Integration Rating: 4 out of 5 stars User Interface Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Re-use / Replay Value Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Overall Rating: 4.17 out of 5 stars | Read more »
Get Your Roast Right With ‘Time To Roast...
Roasting meat, in the cooking world, is about as simple as it gets. The greatest roast recipe I‚Äôve ever found is from Michael Ruhlman‚Äôs website, with the recipe titled, ‚ÄúThe World‚Äôs Most Difficult Roasted Chicken Recipe.‚Äù | Read more »

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