[MD1] Director 6.5 Upgrade
For Immediate Release
For more information contact:
Macromedia
Benita Kenn
benita@macromedia.com
(415) 553-2700
Macromedia Announces and Ships Director 6.5 Upgrade
The most powerful tool for multimedia and the web offers increased power,
productivity and platform support.
San Francisco, Calif. - May 11, 1998 - Macromedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: MACR)
today announced the availability of Director 6.5, a major upgrade to the
company's multimedia authoring tool, Director - the industry leader for
multimedia and web development. The upgrade will significantly extend the
functionality of the product, adding many new features including QuickTime
3 support, PowerPoint integration, and Java applet creation.
"Director remains the world's leading multimedia authoring tool because of
its power, ease of use and our ability to quickly respond to consumer
needs," said David Mendels, vice president and general manager of
Macromedia's IMAT Division. "This upgrade is a major step forward for
Director at a very...
[MD1] OpenGraph and GraphBuilder On Rhapsody DR2
PRESS RELEASE:
OpenGraph and GraphBuilder On Rhapsody DR2
VVI Data Control Specialists
311 Adams Avenue
State College, PA 16803 USA
814-234-9613 or 888-DCS-OPEN (888-327-6736)
814-234-9614 (FAX)
info@vvi.com; http://www.vvi.com
State College, PA USA, 11 May 1998: In lockstep motion with Apple Computer,
VVI Data Control Specialists (VVI-DCS) today announced a complete port of
OpenGraph and GraphBuilder for Apple's just-released Rhapsody DR2 version.
John Brilhart, CTO of VVI-DCS, remarks: "We've always been at the forefront
of Rhapsody and Yellow Box technology and this time is no exception. We've
made several hundred improvements to the upcoming OpenGraph and
GraphBuilder. Those upcoming versions solidify our position as the premier
provider of data reporting solutions for Rhapsody- and Yellow Box- based
systems. We will be announcing availability, upgrade benefits and other
specifics regarding the new versions in the near future."
About VVI-DCS: VVI Data Control Specialists (VVI-DCS...
[MD1] Apple Announces Mac OS Software Strategy
Apple Announces Mac OS Software Strategy
Mac OS X Billed as "Evolution to Revolution"
WWDC, SAN JOSE, California--May 11, 1998--At the Company's annual Worldwide
Developer Conference (WWDC), Apple Computer, Inc. today outlined its
operating system software strategy. The strategy includes continuing to
enhance Apple's popular Mac OS 8 in releases scheduled for the Fall of 1998
and 1999. In addition, Apple announced Mac OS X (ten), a new advanced
version of the Mac OS which will be available to developers in early 1999
and ship in the Fall of 1999. Mac OS X will feature preemptive
multitasking, memory protection and advanced virtual memory, and will be
fully optimized for Apple's PowerPC G3 based computers.
"Mac developers have created over 12,000 software applications for the 25
million Macintosh customers worldwide," said Steve Jobs, Apple's Interim
CEO. "Our software strategy builds on this incredible foundation, and adds
advanced features that will give us the foundation to continue...
[MD1] QuickTime 3 Hits the Million Mark
QuickTime 3 Hits the Million Mark
WWDC, SAN JOSE, California--May 11, 1998--Apple Computer, Inc. today
announced that, since its March 30 introduction, over one million Macintosh
and Windows users are now using QuickTime 3 or QuickTime 3 Pro. Windows
users accounted for more than two thirds of the total QuickTime downloads
from Apple's website (www.apple.com/quicktime), demonstrating QuickTime's
unique multi-platform appeal for capturing, editing and playing back a wide
variety of digital video and audio content.
"With over one million new users, QuickTime 3's huge success is
establishing the technology as the industry standard for digital video,"
said Avie Tevanian, senior vice president of Software Engineering at Apple.
"Both Macintosh and Windows customers are recognizing that if you want to
easily view or edit high quality video on your computer--from home videos
to blockbuster interactive software titles--QuickTime 3 Pro is a
must-have."
"QuickTime 3 has become the de facto...
[MD1] Apple Boosts Java Performance
Apple Boosts Java Performance on Macintosh
Symantec's Just In Time (JIT) Compiler Licensed to Accelerate Mac OS
Runtime for Java
WWDC, SAN JOSE, California--May 11, 1998--At the Company's annual Worldwide
Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple Computer, Inc. today announced it has
licensed the PowerPC version of Symantec Corporation's high-performance
Just In Time (JIT) compiler for Java. Later this summer Apple intends to
integrate the JIT compiler into Mac OS Runtime for Java (MRJ), delivering a
significant performance enhancement to Apple's Java-compatible virtual
machine (VM).
"Our customers want better Java performance in Mac OS and we're committed
to giving it to them," said Steve Jobs, Apple's Interim CEO. "We are
working hard to make our Java implementation second in speed to none other
in the world."
With the JIT compiler Apple expects to significantly boost the performance
of Java software running on Mac OS. Industry standard benchmarks on
preliminary versions of MRJ combined...
[MD1] FileMaker Dictionaries for 15 Languages
FILEMAKER OFFERS DICTIONARIES FOR 15 LANGUAGES ON ONE CONVENIENT CD
Accurate spell-checking in foreign languages for FileMaker Pro users
SANTA CLARA, CA -- May 11, 1998 -- FileMaker, Inc. announced today the
availability of the new Language Dictionary CD, a cross-platform CD
containing dictionaries for 15 languages. The dictionaries provide
spell-checking assistance for users of FileMaker Pro database software, as
well as spell-checking, thesaurus, and hyphenation assistance for users of
other software products.
The Language Dictionary CD allows accurate spell-checking of foreign
language text within databases, graphics, presentations, project
management, publishing and correspondence. Each dictionary contains more
than 200,000 words.
The CD includes the following dictionaries which work with FileMaker Pro
4.0 and newer versions, and with Home Page 3.0 web authoring software:
Afrikaans, Catalan, US English, US English Medical, UK English, Danish,
Dutch, Finnish, French, German,...
[MD1] Helios AppleTalk Toolkit for Rhapsody
Helios server software for Rhapsody released at Apple Worldwide Developer
Conference
Helios AppleTalk Toolkit and APIs also available for Rhapsody
May 11, 1998- Cupertino, CA, Apple Worldwide Developer Conference-
Supporting more AppleShare servers worldwide than any other Unix software,
Helios Software GmbH, a leading vendor of Unix/RISC-based network and
prepress server software, announced the availability of Rhapsody versions
of Helios EtherShare, EtherShare OPI , and PDF Handshake at Apple
Computer's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC).
All WWDC participants will receive a CD with Helios "a2" pre-versions for
the latest Rhapsody developer release in their conference binder. Helios
will also provide these versions to Apple's official Rhapsody seeding
partners on request. Due to tight deadlines, Helios PDF Handshake could not
be included on Helios' WWDC CD, but is made available over the Internet.
The Helios web server http://www.helios.com provides detailed information.
"This...
[MD1] Updated Terms for QuickTime
This announcement from Apple Developer Relations...
Dear QuickTime Developer,
Apple's QuickTime 3 has been very well received by both customers and the
computer industry for the landmark product that it is. We appreciate the
great support so many of you have shown for it. The end user downloads
continue to amaze us with no let-up in sight. A great many customers are
choosing to purchase Apple's QuickTime 3 Pro and many of you have begun to
license QuickTime 3 for distribution with your products.
We have also had requests from many of you for modifications to a few of
the QuickTime Software Distribution Agreement (SDA) terms. We have been
compiling these requests in order to come up with the best solution to meet
both your varied distribution needs and our growing QuickTime business. The
resulting solution will include both modifications to the QuickTime SDA and
to the QuickTime installers to ensure that many developers will not need to
modify their applications in order to comply with...
[MD1] Just StuffIt Developer Program
Media Contacts:
Jennifer Lyng or Nicole Rowland
pr@aladdinsys.com
(408) 761-6200
ALADDIN ANNOUNCES INSTALLERMAKER 5.0 AND THE "JUST STUFFIT DEVELOPER PROGRAM"
InstallerMaker 5.0 Has Heirarchical Packages And Sub-Level Assignments
New Developer Program Offers Free Technical Support, Free Use Of
InstallerMaker For Shareware And Freeware Authors, And Co-Marketing
Opportunities!
San Jose, CA (Worldwide Developers Conference)-May 11, 1998- Aladdin
Systems, Inc., developer and publisher of the software distribution and
installation standard StuffIt InstallerMaker(tm), today announced
InstallerMaker 5.0 and the Just StuffIt(tm) Developer Program. Version 5.0,
expected to ship in June, now separates packages under hierarchy for custom
install and assigns conditions, actions and packages to files and folders
deep within the installer archive.
Aladdin will debut a sneak peak of InstallerMaker 5.0 at the Worldwide
Developers Conference (WWDC) and will offer a discount coupon at the show
towards...
[MD1] Get your hands on iMac
From Apple Developer Relations...
So how would you like to get your hands on an iMac? Attendees at next
week's 1998 Worldwide Developers Conference will be among the first to have
that opportunity.
Oh, by the way, on Thursday night at 8:00, we guarantee one of the biggest
television screens you've ever seen. And of course, the pizza is on us.
See you at the WWDC. Register onsite beginning Sunday, May 10.
_______
In addition, Apple and MacTech are cosponsoring yet another Developer
Central at WWDC. Once again, you'll be able to get a hands on look at some
of the best developer tools in the industry -- and talk to the people
behind them.
Steve Jobs, Apple's Interim CEO, will outline Apple's software strategy
during his opening keynote at Apple's 1998 WWDC. The five-day developer
conference will cover all aspects of Apple's technology and business,
including Mac OS, Rhapsody, QuickTime, ColorSync, AppleScript, WebObjects,
marketing initiatives and future hardware directions.
WWDC runs...
[MD1] AppletVIEW Toolkit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AppletVIEW Toolkit, Software For Connecting Java Applets To
Instruments And Physical Devices, Available Now.
) AppletVIEW Toolkit provides engineers and software developers
) an easy way to interact with instrumentation systems over the
) Internet using Java.
Austin, Texas -- May 7, 1998 -- Nacimiento Software Corporation announced
today the availability of AppletVIEW Toolkit 1.0, a software system for
creating Java applets to communicate through virtual instrumentation
servers to instruments and physical devices over the World Wide Web.
AppletVIEW Toolkit allows creation of graphical user interfaces for
accessing and controlling electrical or mechanical systems over the
Internet or corporate intranets. Using the AppletVIEW Toolkit, engineers
and scientists can create Java applets as "virtual front panels" to
existing instrumentation systems. The AppletVIEW Toolkit is a
cross-platform solution which allows standard Web browsers to be used to
control and monitor...
[MD1] Disinfectant Retired
As reported by MacCentral, this comes from the Northwestern University ftp
archive...
Disinfectant Retired
Announcement and Press Release
May 6, 1998
I regret to announce that I am officially retiring Disinfectant, our free
anti-viral utility for the Macintosh. The current version 3.7.1 is the last
version. Disinfectant will not be updated for the new Autostart 9805 worm
or for any future viruses, worms, or other Macintosh malware.
I made this decision not because of the new Autostart 9805 worm, but rather
because of the widespread and dangerous Microsoft macro virus problem. I
believe that there are now well over 1000 of these viruses, and many new
ones are discovered every month. They are now a much more serious problem
for Mac users than are the classic Mac system viruses. I simply do no have
the resources to combat a problem which is this huge in scope and
complexity.
I am aware that some Mac users do not use Microsoft Word 6 or Excel 5 or
later versions, and hence have still...
[MD1] Apple's iMac
Apple Unveils iMac
The Internet-Age Computer for the Rest of Us
CUPERTINO, California--May 6, 1998--In a major move in to the consumer
market, Apple Computer, Inc. today unveiled iMac--the "Internet-age
computer for the rest of us." iMac features a striking design, easy
Internet access and Pentium-toasting PowerPC G3 performance for $1299.
"We designed iMac to deliver the things consumers care about most--the
excitement of the Internet and the simplicity of the Mac," said Steve Jobs,
Apple's Interim CEO. "iMac is next year's computer for $1299; not last
year's computer for $999."
"Today we brought romance and innovation back into the industry," added
Jobs. "iMac reminds everyone of what Apple stands for."
iMac is a complete Internet-age computer right out of the box, featuring:
A speedy PowerPC G3 microprocessor running at 233MHz with a
high speed 512k backside L2 memory cache;
Built-in 15-inch high quality display with 1024x768 resolution,
13.8-inch diagonal...
[MD1] OpenGL 1.3
HARDWARE ACCELERATED OPENGL ON THE MAC
Contact Information:
Conix Enterprises, Inc.
Janet Stauffer
805.546.1040
janet@conix3d.com
San Luis Obispo, CA May 5, 1998. Today Conix Enterprises, Inc. released
OpenGL 1.3 which includes hardware acceleration. Applications written in
OpenGL will now be able to tap into a myriad of hardware acceleration board
vendors such as Newer Technology Inc., ATI Technologies Inc., IXmicro,
Village Tronic, Mactell Corp., TechWorks and Phase5.
The hardware acceleration performance is phenomenal. End users will see
speed improvements up to 10 times faster than with software alone.
According to Chris Bentley of ATI Technology, "Conix's implementation of
OpenGL will allow greater speed for the end user of 3D applications and
lowers the barriers for more applications to be developed on, and ported to
the Macintosh".
Conix provides seamless OpenGL hardware and software rendering support on
the Macintosh. Hardware support through RAVE gives applications access to...
[MD1] FileMaker Gets 100% Pure Java Certification
FileMaker Pro 4.0 Developer Edition Gets 100% Pure Java* Certification
from Sun Microsystems
Provides Database Developers True Platform-Independence
Santa Clara, Calif. -- May 4, 1998 -- FileMaker Pro 4.0 Developer Edition
has received 100% Pure Java Certification from Sun Microsystems' Java
software division. The FileMaker Pro 4.0 Developer Edition, scheduled to
ship in June, will provide developers with a completely
platform-independent solution to develop custom databases for enterprise
markets.
FileMaker Pro 4.0 Developer Edition will feature an application program
interface allowing developers to write external functions for FileMaker Pro
databases,which will expand the core functionality found in FileMaker Pro
4.0. By incorporating Java class libraries, it will provide access to
FileMaker Pro databases across all operating systems supporting the Java
platform, including the Unix and Solaris environments. FileMaker, Inc.
joins the more than 100 other application developers that...
[MD1] Vendor Announces Support for MkLinux
VENDOR ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR APPLE COMPUTER'S VERSION OF LINUX
MIAMI, FL &emdash April 30, 1998 -- Users of MkLinux, Apple Computer,
Inc.'s version of the Linux operating system, now have someone to turn to
for help. Al Guerra Enterprises, Inc. has announced the immediate
availability of two service plans for users of this powerful OS running on
Apple's PowerPC-based Macintoshes. For as little as $99, the year-long
service plans provide assistance with problems related to installation,
configuration, and use of the sophisticated OS. "Before, new users were
forced to look up the information they needed and decipher the techie
jargon it was written in," explains Al Guerra, President. "Now, rather than
avoid MkLinux because they've heard it's complex and user-hostile, they can
embrace it, knowing we're available to respond to their concerns."
Both service plans provide for a year of help with the setup, maintenance
and use of the MkLinux operating system. The Silver Plan, for $99,...
[MD1] Bare Bones' Mailsmith
Contact: Sandra Schneible, 781-687-0700, sandra@barebones.com
Bare Bones Software Announces Release of Mailsmith 1.0
--Internet email client set apart by filtering, searching, and more
Bedford, MA--May 04, 1998--Bare Bones Software, Inc. today announced the
availability of version 1.0 of Mailsmith(tm), their new standards-based
Internet email client for the Mac OS(tm). Bare Bones Software is widely
known for BBEdit, their flagship text and HTML authoring tool. With the
release of Mailsmith, the company applies its expertise to the realm of
email.
Mailsmith is a full-featured Internet email application which offers
unparalleled filtering, searching, editing and scripting capabilites. In
addition to the strides made in these areas, Mailsmith breaks new ground in
making powerful email-handling capabilities accessible to users of all
levels.
"We undertook development of Mailsmith because we wanted an email client
that we ourselves would use, and none of the existing solutions met our...
[MD1] WebTen SDK
Phone: 805-963-6983
888-2-WebTen
Contact: Anita Holmgren
FAX: 805-962-8202
Internet: anita@tenon.com
http://www.tenon.com/products/webten/
WebTen SDK Advances Macintosh Web Development
Universal web plug-in architecture now available for Macintosh developers
Santa Barbara, CA, April 30, 1998. Tenon Intersystems today announced a web
software development kit (SDK) that integrates Macintosh and UNIX Apache
web development with a universal plug-in architecture. The new development
tools let Macintosh developers create web plug-ins that can run on both
MacOS and on Rhapsody and let UNIX developers seamlessly move their web
applications to MacOS. Because the tools are based on the widely accepted
Apache internet web plug-in standard, Macintosh web developers can take
advantage of a large body of web tools and back-end web solutions that up
until now have either been excluded from the Macintosh platform or needed
to be replicated specifically for the Macintosh community. "We are...
[MD1] Sonnet First to Ship G3 for 6100-8100
For More Information, Please Contact:
Joy Hsu
949-261-2800
(joy.hsu@sonnettech.com)
SONNET TECHNOLOGIES FIRST TO SHIP POWERPC G3
PROCESSOR UPGRADE CARDS
FOR 6100, 7100 8100 POWER MACINTOSH COMPUTERS
New line of PowerPC 750 (G3) Processor Upgrade Cards for Power Mac (6100,
7100, 8100)Workgroup Server (6150, 8150, 9150), Performa 611x and Radius
81/110 begins shipping today.
IRVINE, CALIF. April 29, 1998 -- Sonnet Technologies, the leading
manufacturer of performance upgrade products for Apple Macintosh computers,
today began shipping three new models of PowerPC G3 (750) processor upgrade
cards for first generation (Nu-Bus) Power Macintosh Computers. The new
Crescendo G3 line is available in the following configurations:
Crescendo G3 -215-225 MHz with 512k backside cache at 2:1 ratio.
Crescendo G3 -240-250 MHz with 1MB backside cache at 2:1 ratio.
Universal Upgrade Cards with Optional Adapter Kit for PDS AV or Video
Pass-Through Both Crescendo G3 upgrade card have been designed to be...
[MD1] Omikron Basic
- PRESS REPORT -
Omikron Basic 6 is now finally available for the PowerMac.
This programming language, favored by scientists and engineers because of
its extensive repertoire of mathematical functions is now finally available
for PowerMacintosh computers. The use of Omikron Basic 6 enables direct
utilization of the enormous computation power of the Power PC processor.
Worth mentioning in this context is Omikron Basics extremely fast
operating dynamic string management, which doesnt require prior
dimensioning. Programming with Omikron 6 is as easy as one expects from a
BASIC programming language: Simply open a new programming window, type in
the desired programming code, compile with one mouse click, and you can
start the program at once.
The Omikron Basic programmer can anticipate working with an intelligent
editor with many well thought out features, the simultaneous syntax check
when entering programming code is just one feature of many. The EasyGem
Library enables the creation of...
[MD1] ObjectPlant 1.5.1
From: "Mikael Arctaedius (MAR)" (mar@ssc.se)
Subject: ObjectPlant 1.5.1 released
Hi!
ObjectPlant is the only shareware Object-Oriented Analysis/Design tool for
Macintosh. It supports OMT and a subset of the UML notation. It is also
capable of generating C++ and Java code.
The 1.5.1 version includes some new features but is mainly a maintenance
release.
You can find more info about ObjectPlant at
http://www.softsys.se/ObjectPlant/
Best Regards,
Mikael Arctaedius
Stockholm, Sweden
email:m-arc@algonet.se, mar@ssc.se
[MD1] Installer VISE FREE to shareware/freeware authors
PRESS RELEASE -- For Immediate Release
For more information, contact:
press@mindvision.com
(402) 477-3269
product info and screenshots at (http://www.mindvision.com)
If you do not wish to receive press releases from us, or
if you prefer to receive them at a different address,
please let us know at (mailto:press@mindvision.com).
SHAREWARE/FREEWARE DEVELOPERS GET FULL, FREE ACCESS TO INSTALLER VISE 5.0
MindVision Software started in 1987 as two friends doing shareware. We
still remember those days. MindVision deliberately remains a
fiercely-independent software company with a burning desire to build great
products and provide excellent customer service. We understand how much
work it is for a shareware author to develop commercial-quality products
with limited time and money. One of the biggest problems is that many
shareware authors simply don't have the resources to buy the same high
quality tools as the big guys.
MindVision wants to encourage shareware...
[MD1] Interaction 2.0
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS CONTACT: Terje Norderhaug
Media Design in*Progress
Voice: +1(619)437-0664
Email: terje@in-progress.com
MEDIA DESIGN IN*PROGRESS RELEASES INTERACTION 2.0:
DYNAMIC ADAPTIVE WEBSITES WITH SERVER-SIDE XML
San Diego, CA, April 27, 1998: Media Design in*Progress releases the 2.0
version of Interaction, the web server companion for dynamic social
websites that adapts to the visitor. Interaction is the first application
to take advantage of server-side XML 1.0 for dynamic websites. The software
works with Mac OS Web servers, generating HTML on the fly from XML
documents. An evaluation copy can be downloaded from
(http://interaction.in-progress.com).
Interaction allows professional webmasters to benefit from the efficiency
and flexibility of extensible markup for developing and maintaining today's
websites. The application provides wizards to create, inspect and modify
extensible markup, liberating the author from detailed knowledge of the XML
specification. Using...
[MD1] Apple/HP Announce Printer Alliance
Apple and Hewlett-Packard Announce Printer Alliance
CUPERTINO, Calif., April 28 /PRNewswire -- Apple Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq:
AAPL - news) and Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE: HWP - news) today announced
that they are partnering to deliver HP's state-of-the-art printers to
Macintosh(R) customers. As part of the agreement, HP will make future
ink-jet printers compatible with the Mac(R) OS. In addition, Apple will
resell a selection of HP's ink-jet printers to its education customers.
``HP is very happy to be recognized as Apple's premiere ink-jet printer
partner,'' said Antonio Perez, VP and GM of HP's Consumer Products Group.
``HP has a long history of providing world-class Macintosh-connect
products, including LaserJet and DeskJet printers, ScanJet scanners and
DesignJet large format printers that complement Apple's product offerings.
This agreement will enable HP to provide state-of-the-art printing
technologies to a broad range of Macintosh users.''
``Apple and HP are working together...
[MD1] HyperCard 2.4
Apple's New HyperCard 2.4 Now Available; Latest Version of HyperCard
Leverages Powerful QuickTime 3 Capabilities
CUPERTINO, Calif., April 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Apple Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq:
AAPL - news) today announced the availability of HyperCard 2.4, the latest
version of the Company's custom software development tool used to create
interactive applications primarily for training and education. HyperCard
2.4 leverages QuickTime 3's rich array of video and audio capabilities,
making it possible to easily add sophisticated multimedia experiences to
existing or new applications. Building on the power of QuickTime 3,
HyperCard 2.4 lets users work directly with more than 30 standard media
file types.
HyperCard 2.4's new features include a suite of commands and properties,
offering users who write HyperTalk scripts the ability to: establish links
from HyperCard stacks to QuickTime movies, QuickTime VR scenes, and the
World Wide Web; navigate quickly to predefined locations in a QuickTime...
[MD1] Analyzer 1.0 for FileMaker
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WAVES IN MOTION RELEASES ANALYZER 1.0 FOR FILEMAKER
New development tool thoroughly documents and analyzes FileMaker projects.
Contact:
Vince Menanno
Waves in Motion
Phone: 416-760-9959
Fax: 416-760-8849
E-mail: info@wmotion.com
Web: http://www.wmotion.com
152 Evelyn Avenue, Suite 101
Toronto, Ontario M6P 2Z7
TORONTO, Canada. April 27, 1998. Ask a room full of FileMaker developers
what they like least about their job, and most will tell you it's the
prospect of making changes to projects with hundreds or even thousands of
elements, where something as simple as deleting a single field can affect
any number of layouts, calculations, relationships, and scripts.
This is a problem Vince Menanno knows all too well. As the principal of
Waves in Motion, he has been working with FileMaker for almost a decade.
"Sure, with a new project you have the time to organize everything from
scratch," he says. "But all too often I'm called in to fix someone else's
project. Things...
[MD1] ShrinkWrap 3.0 - Japan
International Media Contact:
Jennifer Lyng or Nicole Rowland
intl@aladdinsys.com
(408)761-6200
ALADDIN SYSTEMS, INC. AND ACT2 SHIP DISK IMAGE UTILITY, SHRINKWRAP 3.0 JAPAN
New Version Expands Capabilities For Complete Disk Imaging Needs,
Users Can Now Distribute Floppy Disks Over The Internet
Watsonville, CA-- April 24, 1998-- Aladdin Systems, Inc., developer of the
worldwide Macintosh compression and installation standards StuffIt(R) and
InstallerMaker(tm), has incorporated its award winning compression
technology and electronic commerce capabilities in ShrinkWrap(tm) 3.0 for
the Japanese market.
ShrinkWrap is a utility that can easily turn a disk into an electronically
transmittable file (via the Internet, etc.) and then just as easily, return
it to an exact disk image of the original source disk. ShrinkWrap 3.0
supports all commonly used image file formats, it provides StuffIt
compression capabilities, and 40-bit encryption for international and
domestic security.
Why use...
[MD1] MaxumPack Pro Bundle
Press Contact: Kelly Kral
Phone: (630)830-1113
Fax: (630)830-1262
E-Mail: kelly@maxum.com
Maxum Development Announces MaxumPack Pro Bundle
April 23, 1998 -- Maxum Development Corporation announces the release of
the MaxumPack Pro, a software bundle that includes Maxum's most popular
Internet server development tools. At the same time, the standard MaxumPack
has been streamlined and is now offered at a reduced price.
Maxum initiated the Internet server tools category more than three years
ago. Since that time, Maxum products have been used by a wide range of Web
developers, from building small departmental Intranets to creating
full-service commercial on-line services. To meet the needs of the broad
range of developers, many of Maxum's products have recently been introduced
in "Standard" and "Professional" versions.
"Smaller Internet developers usually need all of the features that larger
sites do, just on a smaller scale," said John O'Fallon, President of Maxum.
"The difference...
[MD1] VOODOO v1.8.1
PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UNI SOFTWARE PLUS GmbH
Softwarepark Hagenberg
A-4323 Hagenberg
AUSTRIA
phone: +43 (7236) 3338-82
fax: +43 (7236) 3338-30
email: voodoo@unisoft.co.at
www: http://www.unisoft.co.at/products/voodoo.html
NEW VERSION 1.8.1 OF VERSION CONTROL TOOL VOODOO AVAILABLE
Hagenberg, AUSTRIA, April-23-1998, UNI SOFTWARE PLUS GmbH today announced
the availability of VOODOO v1.8.1, the company's award-winning version
control tool. The update, which is free to all registered owners of VOODOO
1.8, can be obtained directly from UNI SOFTWARE PLUS' Web site
(http://www.unisoft.co.at/products/voodoo.html) as well as from any
Info-Mac mirror.
The update offers a number of new features as well as some other improvements:
New features:
+ The new command Add Folder Structure lets you add a whole subtree
of your local workspace to the VOODOO project structure.
+ The new command Reset All Local Paths may be very useful if you have
to move your VOODOO project...
[MD1] Blacklisting with Stalker Internet Mail Server 1.6
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Stalker Software Announces Stalker Internet Mail Server 1.6
Key features: New Blacklisting (RBL) implementation, support for mobile
users, still FREE
MILL VALLEY, CA - April 22th, 1998 - Since the first free public release of
Stalker's Internet Mail Server, it has been consistently upgraded with new
performance enhancements. The most recent public version to be released
1.6, offers the latest technologies for mail servers including anti-spam
features and better administrative additions.
IP Blacklisting has been proven to be the most efficient way to cut
unsolicited E-mail ("spam") messages: mail servers with IP blacklisting
implemented rejects all messages that come from known offenders. However,
spammers may change their providers and IP addresses, and new spammers
appear every week. This makes the job of keeping the Black List current an
everyday duty for mail server administrators.
The DNS-based blacklisting is a new emerging technology that automates this...
[MD1] Dreamweaver 1.2
For more information, contact: For Immediate Release
Macromedia
Kirsten Armstrong
kirsten@macromedia.com
(415) 252-4088
MACROMEDIA INTRODUCES DREAMWEAVER 1.2
Leading Visual Web Authoring Tool Now Compatible with 3.0 and 4.0 Browsers
to Deliver High-Impact Web Pages over Low-Bandwidth Internet Connections
San Francisco, Calif. -- April 21, 1998 -- Macromedia (NASDAQ: MACR) today
announced a new release of Dreamweaver, the leading visual tool for
professional Web site design. Dreamweaver 1.2 enables web developers to
deploy high-impact web pages over low-bandwidth Internet connections that
take advantage of advanced Dynamic HTML features for users of 4.0 browsers,
while maintaining compatibility with 3.0 browsers. This new release also
includes several new enhancements that improve web developer productivity
and enhance ease of use.
Macromedia also today announced that the recommended retail price of
Dreamweaver 1.2 will remain at $299 US, the same as the introductory price
for...
[MD1] New Font for Programmers
Match Software introduces a new font, for Windows, Macintosh and OS/2,
which eases greatly the programming task, and clarity of listings.
This font has been conceived by programmers, to help programmers get the
best listings, and avoid mistakes common with regular fonts. Here are the
main characteristics:
1. Fixed width font.
2. Exaggerated distinction between similar characters
3. Heavy emphasis on punctuation characters
Check http://www.matchfonts.com
Online catalog, online shopping with immediate delivery, and free samples
for Windows, Macintosh & OS/2.
[MD1] Clixsounds Developer Survey
Clixsounds is expanding its product line to support the developer community
and is seeking the input of developers, regardless of the platform you
create on or for. If you are a multimedia, web site, or database designer,
or if you are a software, game, or entertainment developer, we invite you
to participate in our developer survey. Your input will help us to develop
superior products that meet your needs and those of the development
community.
To participate in our survey, please visit:
(http://www.clixsounds.com/survey/)
Clixsounds
P.O. Box 721002
Oklahoma City, OK
73172-1002 USA
Voice: 405.721.3283
FAX: 405.495.7004
email@clixsounds.com
http://www.clixsounds.com
[MD1] NetProfessional Selects Editorial Board
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Susan Whitney
Xplain Corporation
marketing@xplain.com
805-494-9797 x105
NETPROFESSIONAL MAGAZINE SELECTS EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD
-- Professional Journal for Network Administrators and Webmasters
draws from ranks of Mac Internet tools developers, net administrators
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., April 21, 1998 -- Xplain Corporation, publisher
of NetProfessional magazine, today unveiled the editorial team creating the
new magazine. The Editor and Editorial Advisory Board have collectively
more than 100 years of experience in Internet publishing, LAN management,
and networking Macs in cross-platform environments, and they said they are
eager to share their knowledge with readers.
Leading the team is Editor Raines Cohen, Founding Editor of NetProfessional
under the previous publisher for the magazine's first year of publication.
Cohen has 19 years of experience in the computer industry, fifteen years as
an online publisher, nine years in Computer...
[MD1] Final Beta of SpotCheck 1.1
From: Wes.Butler@genieworks.com
GenieWorks, LLC would like to announce our first general beta release of
SpotCheck 1.1, with full support for the Java1.1.x language and APIs.
SpotCheck is a language-based editor that "knows" the Java language. It is
designed to help a Java programmer produce correct code without relying on
confusing and untimely feedback from a compiler.
Specifically, SpotCheck identifies syntax errors and semantic errors
(undefined names, type mismatches, etc.) -- those errors normally returned
by a compiler. This analysis is performed after each edit, giving the
programmer immediate feedback on errors.
SpotCheck provides a host of additional features, including:
* smart links to name declarations
* cross-referenced Java APIs
* editing with popup menus
* interfaces to helper apps to compile & run
* hierarchical project browsing
* color-coded syntax
For more information, or to download a free, fully-functional demo of
SpotCheck 1.1, visit (http://www....
[MD1] TidBITS Turns Eight
A hearty happy birthday to our friends over at TidBITS...
- MacDev-1
----
From: "Adam C. Engst" (ace@tidbits.com)
Subject: TidBITS Turns Eight
Hey folks,
In this day and age of "serving you since February!" I thought I'd mention
quickly that as of April 16th, TidBITS has been published weekly for eight
years on the Internet. So far we've heard of only one other regularly
published, edited publication that has been published solely online for
longer (The Irish Emigrant, which started in 1987
(http://www.iol.ie/emigrant/)).
During these 8 years and 425 issues of reporting on topics of interest to
the Macintosh Internet community, TidBITS has amassed over 68,000 readers
in some 120 countries. Below are some subscription numbers for selected
top-level domains and ISPs from our primary mailing list that you might
find interesting.
The most 25 popular domains are currently:
US Commercial (.com) 18439
Network (.net) 9584
US Educational (.edu...
[MD1] MRJ SDK 2.0.1ea3 now available
4/15/98 Bulletin from Apple:
Apple Posts Early Access 3 Release of MRJ SDK 2.0.1
Apple has just posted a new version of its Software Development Kit (SDK)
for Mac OS Runtime for Java (MRJ). This version, 2.0.1 early access 3,
includes incremental updates to several Java tools and libraries, including
JBindery, a useful tool for packaging Java software into double-clickable
applications. It also includes for the first time, MPW versions of Java
tools and source code for "SimpleRunner", an application that illustrates
how to use Apple's JManager library for running Java applets.
The SDK can be downloaded from
(http://devworld.apple.com/java/text/prerelease.html).
[MD1] Apple Reports $55 Million in Quarterly Profits
Apple Reports $55 Million in Quarterly Profits
CUPERTINO, California--April 15, 1998--Apple Computer, Inc. today announced
profits of $55 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.38 for its
second fiscal quarter ending March 27, 1998, up from a loss of $708
million, or $(5.64) per share, in the prior year quarter. The Company's net
loss in the prior year quarter was $178 million exclusive of non-recurring
charges.
Revenues for the quarter were $1.4 billion, down from $1.6 billion in the
prior year quarter. International sales accounted for 50 percent of total
revenues. Unit shipments were 650,000, an 8 percent increase from the prior
year quarter. Gross margins for the quarter were 25 percent, up from 19
percent in the prior year quarter.
"Apple had a great quarter, no question about it," said Steve Jobs, Apple's
interim CEO. "We are very pleased with the strong demand for our Power
Macintosh G3 computers, which accounted for 51 percent of all units sold."
"The G3s' higher margins...
[MD1] QuickDNS Pro 2.1
Media Contact:
Snorri Gudmundsson
MEN & MICE
Tel +354 520 5303
snorri@menandmice.com
http://www.menandmice.com
--New release of QuickDNS Pro, version 2.1, offers more flexibility and
ease of use, enhances server performance--
Reykjavik, Iceland, April 15, 1998 --- Men & Mice's cutting edge DNS server
for the Mac OS, QuickDNS Pro, now provides more capabilities and ease of
use with the latest release, version 2.1, as well as enhancing server
performance. The upgrade includes user configurable log levels, domain
setup assistance for classless reverse domains, and direct importing of DNS
text files to the QuickDNS admin program.
User configurable log levels in QuickDNS Pro 2.1 enables administrators to
control the degree of server logging. By reducing the log level, users can
increase performance on busy servers and minimize the log file size. The
new version also provides domain setup assistance for classless reverse
domains, easing administration of reverse domains for blocks...
[MD1] Funnel Web 1.7
April 14, 1998 -- Please note that Funnel Web 1.7 has just been released
and supports a number of new features and improvements. The most notable
change is the new floating palette and performance boost of over 50-100% on
large log files.
Demonstration versions and updaters are available from the Active Concepts
Web site at: http://www.activeconcepts.com
Other notable changes include:
Version 1.7 (14 April, 1998)
* Fixed crash with certain IIS 3.0 logs which contained custom fields
* Fixed problem with Sonic logs which contained a non standard field at the
end of each line
* Redesigned main palette interface in line with Version 2.0 features
* Added path checking routine prior to analysis
* Added new "Ignore self referrals" option when generating referral reports.
* Fixed problem with some Apache logs which contain embedded inverted
commas in the referral field
* Improved performance by up to 50% or greater for larger log files
Macintosh specific
* Added drag and drop support to the...
[MD1] InstallAnywhere
For Immediate Release
Contacts:
Karen Oppenheim
Information Arts, Inc.
650/428-2969
karenop@infoarts.com
Jennifer Johnson
Information Arts, Inc.
650/428-2967
jenniferjo@infoarts.com
New Multi-Platform InstallAnywhere Family Addresses Needs of Java(tm)
Developers
SAN FRANCISCO -- Zero G Software, Inc., the upstart company that has
quietly assumed the lead in Java(tm) installer authoring tools, today
introduced the InstallAnywhere(tm) 2 family of platform-independent
installer tools for small- to commercial-range developers looking to deploy
software to multiple platforms. The InstallAnywhere 2 family is especially
tailored to the needs of Java developers and includes three products:
InstallAnywhere 2 Standard Edition for mid-range developers which is
available immediately for $995; InstallAnywhere 2 Express, designed for
small, independent developers and scheduled for release in April; and
InstallAnywhere 2 Commercial Edition for large commercial and MIS software
developers which will...
[MD1] eMerge 1.5
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GALLEON SOFTWARE RELEASES EMERGE 1.5
New version features file attachments, international character support,
improved mail engine, address book import from popular e-mail readers,
and improved duplicate processing.
Contact:
Roy Schulze
Galleon Software
Phone: 416-955-1777
E-mail: roy@galleon.com
Web: (http://www.galleon.com)
366 Adelaide Street East--Suite 327
Toronto, Ontario M5A 3X9
Fax: 416-955-0696
TORONTO, Canada. April 14, 1998. If you've ever looked at the full headers
of an e-mail message, you'll have seen the circuitous route it travelled
before arriving in your mailbox. Normally everything works just fine, but
with every hop along the way you increase the risk of delays or even the
rejection of especially large attachments.
eMerge has always included its own e-mail engine designed to connect
directly to the mail server of everyone on your mailing list. But with
eMerge 1.5, Galleon Software has introduced the ability to include
attachments, and the...
[MD1] Flash File Format: Open Net Standard
For Immediate Release
Macromedia
Kirsten Armstrong
kirsten@macromedia.com
(415) 252-4088
MACROMEDIA TO MAKE FLASH FILE FORMAT
AVAILABLE AS OPEN INTERNET STANDARD
Microsoft, RealNetworks, @Home, Associated Press, WebTV, IBM, Broderbund
and Other Industry Leaders Support Effort
San Francisco, CA -- April 14, 1998 -- Macromedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: MACR)
today announced it is making its popular Flash file format (.swf) available
as an open Internet standard for vector graphics and animation. The move
enables platform vendors to provide a more attractive environment to
content publishers, allows web designers to make animation a standard
element in their web site designs, and enables developers to deliver
Flash-compatible authoring and editing tools. The announcement to
standardize Flash receives widespread support from Microsoft, RealNetworks,
@Home, Associated Press, WebTV, IBM, Broderbund, and a host of other
industry leaders.
"Web designers and publishers have to compete for consumer...
[MD1] Flash 3: Server-based Flash Generator
For Immediate Release
Macromedia
Kirsten Armstrong
kirsten@macromedia.com
(415) 252-4088
MACROMEDIA INTRODUCES FLASH 3,
UNVEILS NEW SERVER-BASED FLASH GENERATOR
Major Upgrade of the Internet's Leading Tool for Vector Graphics and
Animation Debuts New Server-Side Solution for Generating Data-Driven Web
Graphics
San Francisco, Calif. *April 14, 1998*Macromedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: MACR) today
announced a major upgrade of Macromedia Flash, the leading design tool for
interactive vector graphics and animation on the Web. The company also
unveiled Macromedia Flash Generator, a powerful new server-based product
for the real-time generation of web graphics and animation.
"Flash has enabled many of the world's most innovative web designers to
create engaging, interactive Internet destinations," said Rob Burgess,
president and chief executive officer at Macromedia. "Now with Flash
Generator, Flash graphics can be automatically generated for a wide range
of new business and commerce applications....
[MD1] Pictorius iNet: Visual Programming for the Web
For Immediate Release
Press Contact:
Andrew Clarke
aclarke@pictorius.com
902.492.2880 x248
Pictorius iNet Developer Brings Visual Programming to the Web
Tuesday April 14, 1998 - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada - Pictorius
Incorporated today announced that their iNet Developer product now supports
true, data-driven, object-oriented web application development. Pictorius
has developed a Gallery on their web site highlighting the power of iNet
Developer, its visual programming environment and unique On-Demand HTML
technology. It is available at: http://www.pictorius.com
Leveraging their completely visual programming language, Prograph,
Pictorius has built iNet Developer into a web application framework with a
collection of Internet services that allow professional web developers the
ability to quickly build powerful web applications. Pictorius iNet
Developer is the only Web development environment that has been created
specifically for the Internet professional services industry.
Pictorius...
[MD1] Tango 3.1
For Immediate Release
EveryWare's Tango 3.1 Allows Independent Software Vendors to Take Advantage
of "Run Time Solution" Capabilities
April 14th, 1998--San Francisco, CA--EveryWare Development Inc. (ASE:EVE)
today introduced Tango Enterprise 3.1 to the development community at
CNet's Web.Builder Conference and Technology Showcase in San Francisco.
Using the Tango Enterprise 3.1 Application Specific Release, Marcus
Technology, Inc. in New York City can now build complex dynamic Web
applications quickly and efficiently for resale. In the past, Marcus
Technology, Inc. was faced with costly Application Servers for each resale
of an application. By using Tango Enterprise 3.1's new ability to limit
deployment to a specific Tango Application Server the firm is able to build
a solution and market it to many customers in a cost-effective manner.
Marcus Technology's premiere product, WebDLMS (Digital Library Management
System), gives customers the ability to access, retrieve and download their...
[MD1] MacHack Early Registration Reminder
Save $100 if you register by Wednesday, April 15.
http://www.machack.com/
Expotech
1264 Bedford Road.
Grosse Pointe Park, MI
48230-1116
Phone 313-882-1824
Fax 313-8826-942
expotech@aol.com
Registration Fees until April 15, 1998:
Attendee: $425 Speaker: $325
After April 15th:
Attendee: $525 Speaker: $425
[MD1] Drumbeat 2.0
ELEMENTAL SOFTWARE AND CHILI!SOFT CO-MARKETING AGREEMENT MAKES IT EASY TO
CREATE ACTIVE SERVER PAGES ACROSS ALL PLATFORMS WITHOUT THE NEED TO CODE
CARLSBAD, Calif., April 13, 1998 -- Without writing a line of code, Web
professionals and business users can now create and deploy dynamic,
database-driven Web sites that take advantage of Microsoft's Active Server
Page (ASP) technology across a wide range of Web server platforms,
including Lotus Domino and Netscape Enterprise Information Servers.
Elemental Software and Chili!Soft, Inc. today announced a cooperative
marketing agreement that delivers Drumbeat 2.0 Web assembly software from
Elemental Software and Chili!Soft's Chili!ASP Web application server
technology with the shipping versions of each others' products.
"Drumbeat 2.0 is all about enabling mere mortals to build Web sites that
look great, and actually do what businesses need them to do," said Peter
Hirshberg, Elemental Software CEO and president, "Active Server Pages are
an...
[MD1] SMART SERIAL 6 - T1 Edition
Richmond, CA --- April 13, 1998 --- Keyspan, the leading provider of serial
communications cards for PCI-based Macintosh computers, announced the
availability of its SMART SERIAL 6 - T1 Edition. The T1 Edition combines a
SMART SERIAL 6 high speed serial communications card with specially
developed HDLC line drivers and a synchronous PPP Communications Toolbox
tool. This package enables PowerPC Macintosh computers to transfer data
synchronously at T1 rates. Suggested retail pricing is $699.
SMART SERIAL 6 - T1 Edition features
The Smart Serial 6 is an intelligent multiport serial communications card
for use with Power Macintosh and with other Mac OS-based personal computers
which utilize the PCI local bus. This card includes two ports which support
T1 data rates as well as numerous serial interfaces including RS-232,
RS-422, RS-449, RS-485, V.35, and X.21.
Using the SMART SERIAL 6 - T1 Edition
The SMART SERIAL 6 - T1 Edition has been deployed by AILINK, a European
newspaper industry...
[MD1] Nodester v1.5
Attention Nodester Users:
Nodester v1.5 Upgrade Special Now Available!
Nodester v1.5 is finally here and Roundabout Logic, Inc. is making a
special offer to you! As a registered Nodester user you can get it for just
$29.95* plus shipping & handling. With this upgrade you not only get the
great features that v1.5 offers but you also get Apple's new QuickTime 3.0
Pro, which normally sells for $29.99 by itself.
Along with the release of Nodester v1.5, we're proud to announce the
Nodester & Widgetizer Duet - a complete panoramic and object movie editing
solution all in one package! If you're a Nodester user and would like to
enter the world of QTVR object movies, we're offering you the Nodester &
Widgetizer Duet for just $99.00** plus shipping & handling. This includes
the Nodester v1.5 Upgrade, Widgetizer v1.0 and Apple's QuickTime 3.0 Pro.
You cant beat the savings considering Widgetizer v1.0 and QuickTime Pro
sell for $149.00 and $29.99 by themselves!
Enough with the...
[MD1] MacPerl Reference
This announcement is from:
Prime Time Freeware, (info@ptf.com)
We are pleased to announce the availability of "MacPerl: Power and Ease": a
tutorial, cookbook, and reference for Perl 5 on the Macintosh (both the
Finder and MPW!). If you have been wishing you could use Perl on your Mac,
wondering about trying Perl, or merely curious what all the fuss is about,
this book should answer your questions. And, best of all, it's free!
Yes, we've put the entire (400-page) book up for HTML access! Just visit:
http://www.ptf.com/MacPerl/ptf_book/
The rest of the MacPerl Pages (http://www.ptf.com/MacPerl) will tell you
how to get a copy of MacPerl via FTP, join the email list, etc.
Or, if you decide you really need this book (in convenient printed form,
including an HFS-format CD-ROM), we'll be more than happy to sell you a
copy! Just send us your order or ask for it at your favorite technical/
professional bookstore:
"MacPerl: Power and Ease"
Vicki Brown and Chris Nandor
Prime...
[MD1] Fantasm 5.1
For immediate release.
Lightsoft is pleased to announce the release of Fantasm version 5.1.
11 Apr 98 -- Fantasm is a Macintosh assembly language development
environment allowing the creation of 68K, PowerPC and FAT applications,
code resources and fragments. For the first time ever, Fantasm is native on
both PowerMacs and 68K Macintosh's.
Version 5.1 is a significant update. This release combines many user
suggestions with a host of powerful new features and a tremendous speed
boost.
Fantasm 5.10 now additionally includes:
Universal Mac OS header files providing a uniform system interface for
assembly language programmers.
Enhanced user interface, to facilitiate a faster and more powerful working
environment including pop-up labels and sequential error jumping.
LXT - a 68K assembly language to PowerPC fragment cross-translator (also
useful as a low level portable language).
Instruction and directive replacement (allowing assemblers, compilers and
cross assemblers to be written using...
[MD1] Myrmidon 2.1
NEW TERRY MORSE MYRMIDON VERSION RELEASED --
ADDING SUPPORT FOR GOLIVE CYBERSTUDIO
Los Altos, CA -- March 9, 1998 -- Terry Morse Software released version 2.1
of their award winning web page converter, Terry Morse Myrmidon. This new
version contains several enhancements to its exclusive Wizzy-Web
technology for accurate conversion of any Mac file into a web page.
Included in Terry Morse Myrmidon 2.1 are the first results of a partnership
between Terry Morse Software and GoLive Systems, makers of GoLive
CyberStudio--the Eddy award winning web authoring and site maintenance
application. Because of the CyberStudio enhancements in Myrmidon 2.1, all
text and graphics in a Myrmidon-created web page appear on a layout grid in
CyberStudio. Changes can be made to the page layout simply by dragging
objects across the grid. There is no easier way to edit a Myrmidon-created
web page. Information on CyberStudio can found at: (http://www.golive.com).
Other enhancements in the new version include...
[MD1] "Teach!" version 4
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Acrux Software announces "Teach!" version 4. Price reductions and new
features added to Mac-only multi-media authoring program.
Contact: Mike Thorpe, Acrux Software
info@acruxsoft.com
tel/fax: 31 20 6261899
http://www.acruxsoft.com
(Amsterdam, Netherlands, April 9 1998)--Acrux Software, a provider of
Macintosh educational software and courseware, today announced the release
of version 4 of "Teach!": a Mac-only multi-media authoring toolkit
specifically designed for the education community.
Teach! was recently rated as "excellent" in an "About This Particular Mac"
review, and earned 4 out of 5 mouse points in a MacUser UK review - and
both reviews were based on the previous version of the program!
Version 4 includes many improvements to the program's user interface. Most
noticable are the "pop-up palettes" (inspired by the pop-up windows in Mac
OS 8). These palettes "pop-up" when you click on one of their titles, which
the program keeps neatly arranged along the...
[MD1] Joy 1.09
For immediate release.
AAA+ SOFTWARE SHIPS RELEASE 1.09 OF JOY
Vienna, 9 April 1998 -- AAA+ Software announces the availability of update
1.09 of Joy, the company's developer productivity and rapid application
development tool. Joy applications run on Windows 95/NT, Apple Rhapsody,
and OPENSTEP/MachOS. No porting or compiling is required.
In its recent review of Joy 1.08, NEXTTOYOU magazine
(http://www.nexttoyou.de) "highly recommended" Joy "to all Rhapsody and
OPENSTEP developers".
The new update adds what NEXTTOYOU missed: an easy-to-use hyperlinked help
system covering all Joy commands.
Joy makes Yellow Box programming easy. The entire functionality of the
Yellow Box frameworks is accessible through Joy scripts. Scripts can
interact with and create any object, class, or method. In addition, Joy
encompasses the entire command set of Tcl 8.0.
The software is available for free download at:
http://www.aaa-plus.com/joy/download.html
There are two license types: Joy Explorer and...
[MD1] Apple To Announce Software Strategy at WWDC
Apple To Announce Software Strategy at Worldwide Developer Conference
CUPERTINO, California-April 9, 1998-Apple Computer, Inc. today announced
that Steve Jobs Interim CEO will outline Apple's software strategy during
his opening keynote at Apple's 1998 Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC)
in mid-May. The five day developer conference will cover all aspects of
Apple's technology and business, including Mac OS, Rhapsody, QuickTime,
ColorSync, AppleScript, WebObjects, marketing initiatives and future
hardware directions.
Apple's WWDC runs from May 11-15 at the San Jose Convention Center in San
Jose, California. Developers worldwide can register for the conference at
www.apple.com/developer/wwdc
"At WWDC we are planning to announce Apple's software strategy to the
worldwide community of Macintosh developers," said Steve Jobs, Apple's
interim CEO. "We think this is a meeting developers won't want to miss."
Cost & Registration
The cost of the five day conference is U.S. $1,045 per...
[MD1] Cosmo Player VRML
MEDIA ADVISORY
April 8, 1998
Who: Cosmo Software, a Silicon Graphics company.
What: Cosmo Software today announced that its popular Cosmo(TM) Player VRML
client is now available for the Mac(R) OS operating system. The
developer's release version of Cosmo Player 2.1 for the Mac OS can be
downloaded, at no charge, from http://www.cosmosoftware.com
Cosmo Player 2.1 offers developers the following features and benefits:
* Full compliance with the VRML 2.0 ISO standard;
* An easy-to-use user interface which resembles popular consumer
electronics devices;
* Consistent high-performance, high-quality playback of VRML content;
* Integrated support for Java(TM) and JavaScript(TM);
The minimum system requirement for the developer version of Cosmo Player
2.1 for the Mac OS is a PowerPC(TM) Macintosh(R) computer with Mac OS
version 7.6.1 or above and Netscape Communicator(TM) 4.04.
Availability: Cosmo Player is currently available on Windows(R)95, Windows
NT(R) and IRIX(R). The final consumer...
[MD1] Apple Developer Connection Goes Live
Apple Developer Connection Goes Live
New Worldwide Program Simplifies and Improves Support for Apple Developers
CUPERTINO, California--April 7, 1998--Apple Computer, Inc. today announced
the Apple Developer Connection (www.apple.com/developer), a simplified
family of support programs that provides the Company's developers with a
choice of three levels of participation--Online, Select and
Premier--enabling developers worldwide to choose the appropriate level of
technical information and support they receive from Apple.
"By delivering a global program, we ensure that all of our developers
worldwide have access to the latest information on operating system
technology, QuickTime, Java, WebObjects, hardware and our strategies for
them," said Clent Richardson, Apple's senior director of Worldwide
Developer Relations. "With in-depth technical information now easily
accessible online, we're also giving anyone with an Internet connection the
opportunity to get on the fast track for Apple...
[MD1] MindVision Ships Installer VISE 5.0
MindVision Ships Installer VISE 5.0
For more information, contact:
press@mindvision.com
(402) 477-3269
MINDVISION SHIPS INSTALLER VISE 5.0, THE BIGGEST RELEASE OF INSTALLER VISE EVER
Now it's easier than ever to build better installers faster
MindVision today announces Installer VISE 5.0. Version 5.0 further
strengthens Installer VISE as the premier installer solution for the
Macintosh, and further demonstrates MindVision's deep commitment to
Macintosh developers and content providers. Installer VISE 5.0 represents
the culmination of an unprecedented level of user-centered design and
engineering investment.
Installer VISE 5.0 offers numerous great new customer-driven features.
Installer VISE 5.0 puts the power into developers hands to build even
better installers. At the same time, MindVision refined, integrated, and
consolidated the user interface to simplify the process of building
installers without sacrificing any capabilities.
Installer VISE has earned the trust and...
[MD1] Kodak Contributes to Java 2D API
Kodak Contributes to Java 2D API
Developers who use Sun's next release of the Java Development Kit (JDK 1.2)
can add powerful imaging capabilities to applications, using technology
contributed by Eastman Kodak Company.
Kodak and Sun demonstrated a new imaging architecture -- part of the Java
2D API -- at Sun's JavaOne Worldwide Developer Conference recently.
The innovative software architecture adds a new imaging capability within
the Java programming environment that developers can use to give end-users
more functionality and control over continuous tone images, with little
programming effort. Developers can use the architecture to deliver many of
the benefits of FlashPix technology -- including images that burst on
screen, powerful zooms and non-destructive edits to images.
For a complete news release, or find it on Kodak's Web site
(www.kodak.com/go/news).
[MD1] SpotCheck 1.1
GenieWorks, LLC would like to announce our first general beta release of
SpotCheck 1.1, with full support for the Java1.1.x language and APIs.
SpotCheck is a language-based editor that "knows" the Java language. It is
designed to help a Java programmer produce correct code without relying on
confusing and untimely feedback from a compiler.
Specifically, SpotCheck identifies syntax errors and semantic errors
(undefined names, type mismatches, etc.) -- those errors normally returned
by a compiler. This analysis is performed after each edit, giving the
programmer immediate feedback on errors.
SpotCheck provides a host of additional features, including:
* smart links to name declarations
* cross-referenced Java APIs
* editing with popup menus
* interfaces to helper apps to compile & run
* hierarchical project browsing
* color-coded syntax
For more information, or to download a free, fully-functional demo of
SpotCheck 1.1, visit (http://www.genieworks.com/).
Wes Butler
GenieWorks...
[MD1] QuickTime 3 Momentum Grows
QuickTime 3 Momentum Grows
Leading Developers Launch QuickTime 3 Products
NAB, LAS VEGAS--April 6, 1998--Apple Computer, Inc. today announced that
more than 25 of the biggest names in multimedia and broadcast have
developed products, tools and solutions for QuickTime 3, the latest release
of Apple's award-winning, industry standard software for creating and
publishing digital media for Mac OS, Java and Windows.
"The companies supporting QuickTime 3, many of which are at NAB, are
leaders in digital media and breaking new ground in their respective
markets," said Avie Tevanian, Apple's senior vice president of Software
Engineering. "Also, with QuickTime 3 integrating SMPTE-approved video
effects and transitions, and the QuickTime file format now the starting
point for the ISO's MPEG-4 specification, the industry is standardizing on
this shipping technology--rather than waiting for new, unproven technology
initiatives to come to market."
Leading companies announcing support for QuickTime...
[MD1] HEURIS' MPEG Power Professional
Press/Analyst Contact:
John Geyer
Terran Interactive, Inc.
(408) 356-7373 x227
jgeyer@terran.com
http://www.terran.com/
For Immediate Release
TERRAN INTERACTIVE AND HEURIS ANNOUNCE
CODEVELOPMENT PLANS
Media Cleaner Pro Interface to make HEURIS' MPEG Power Professional*
Software Easily Accessible
Las Vegas, NV, NAB Expo '98 (April 6, 1998) Terran Interactive, a leading
provider of video compression tools and HEURIS, a leading provider of MPEG
encoding solutions for professional digital video applications announced
today plans to enable their award winning software packages to work
together. HEURIS is producing a version of their MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 encoding
software which can be used from within Media Cleaner Pro.
"With the advent of DVD, many of Terran's customers are increasingly
interested in the MPEG video format," said Dana LoPiccolo-Giles, President
of Terran Interactive, Inc. "We're excited to be offering content
developers an award-winning MPEG solution within Media Cleaner's...
[MD1] ServletExec 1.1 (final)
ServletExec 1.1 (final) for Solaris, Windows, and Mac OS is now available
for download:
http://www.newatlanta.com/downloads.html
ServletExec 1.1 implements the complete Java Servlet API as defined by JDK
1.2 and implements many of the features of the Java Web Server 1.1
including:
- User Session Tracking
- SingleThreadModel
- Dynamic Page Compilation
- Presentation Templates
- File Upload Servlet
- support for compressed zip/jar archives (local and remote)
- configurable VM settings (Windows and Solaris)
- support for the Windows Performance Pack (JITC)
ServletExec 1.1 adds support for the Java Servlet API to the following web
servers:
- Microsoft IIS 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0 ( Windows NT)
- Microsoft PWS 1.0 and 4.0 (Windows 95)
- Netscape FastTrack & Enterprise 3.0 and 3.5.1 (SPARC Solaris & Windows NT)
- WebSTAR 2.1 and 3.0 (Mac OS)
- WebTen 1.1.1 and 2.0 (Mac OS)
- AppleShare IP 5.0.3 (Mac OS)
- Quid Pro Quo 2.1 (Mac OS)
ServletExec 1.1 for Windows and Mac OS...
[MD1] HFS+ and Daylight savings
From: MWRon@metrowerks.com (MW Ron)
Subject: Daylight Savings Time & Mac OS Extended Volumes
Projects built with CodeWarrior that are stored on a HFS+ volume will be
rebuilt after Daylight savings time is changed.......
(http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n24452)
TITLE
Mac OS 8.1: Daylight Savings Time & Mac OS Extended Volumes
TOPIC
I notice that when I check Daylight Saving Time in the Date & Time control
panel, both the creation and modification times of files on a Mac OS
Extended volume change by one hour.If I change the time by hand, the times
do not change. Times on HFS volumes don't change either. What is going on?
DISCUSSION
The reason the times change is that Mac OS Extended stores the creation and
modification times in GMT time. The offset from GMT is stored in PRAM. This
value is added to the time stored for the file to determine the correct
creation or modification time.The GMT offset is stored when you select a
time zone in the Date & Time...
[MD1] GoMac 1.5
Contact:
Mathew Caughron
Director of Marketing
816.765.4983 x 628
press@proteron.com
PROTERON RELEASES GOMAC 1.5: A QUANTUM LEAP
Kansas City, MO. April 7, 1998 - Proteron, L.L.C. today announced the
release of GoMac 1.5. Targeted at users who perform multiple tasks on the
Mac as well as those migrating from the Windows environment, GoMac is
Proteron's popular system utility which implements a program bar, start
menu and keyboard switcher for the Mac OS.
The program is available for immediate download at www.proteron.com.
Subscribers to MacAddict, MacConnect and Metrowerks Code Warrior will also
be receiving GoMac in future distributions.
New features abound in GoMac 1.5. Following closely on the heels of
Microsoft's release of Office 98 for the Mac, GoMac offers Office 98
Integration. Users with Office 98 installed will see a Microsoft Office 98
item in their Start Menu for easy access to Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
GoMac 1.5 also supports Apple's Control Strip technology and has a...
[MD1] Media Cleaner Pro 3.0
Press/Analyst Contact:
John Geyer
Terran Interactive, Inc.
(408) 356-7373 x227
jgeyer@terran.com
http://www.terran.com/
For Immediate Release
TERRAN INTERACTIVE ANNOUNCES
MEDIA CLEANER PRO 3.0
Las Vegas, NV, NAB Expo '98, (April 6, 1998) With today's announcement of
Media Cleaner Pro 3.0, Terran Interactive is reaffirming its commitment to
provide top quality tools to the multimedia, Web, and professional video
market. The latest version of Terran's award-winning program, Media Cleaner
Pro 3.0, supports the most challenging digital video compression needs of
broadcast, corporate, Web and multimedia developers. New features include
unique and powerful support for Apple Computer's cross-platform QuickTime
3, still image processing and a new interface that allows developers to
further streamline their workflow.
"At CNN, we rely upon Media Cleaner to produce video for our site on a
daily basis. Version 3.0 promises to be even more powerful," said Bruce
Cox, Multimedia Development Manager...
[MD1] Developer Edition of the Sorenson Video Codec
Press Contact: John Geyer
Phone: (408) 356-7373 x227
email: jgeyer@terran.com
web site: http://www.terran.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Developer Edition of the Sorenson Video Codec
Now Available from Terran Interactive
San Jose, CA, Terran Interactive (April 3, 1998) Terran Interactive
announced today that it is now fulfilling orders for the Developer Edition
of the Sorenson Video Codec. One of the major advances of QuickTime 3, the
new Sorenson Video codec is included as a standard component of the
QuickTime installation. The Sorenson Video codec delivers the highest
quality low-bandwidth QuickTime movies.
A Basic Edition of the codec is included with QuickTime 3. However, for
best results content producers will need to upgrade to the Developer
Edition of the Sorenson Video Codec. Used with Media Cleaner Pro 3.0's
advanced features such as variable bitrate encoding, the Developer Edition
can provide a dramatic improvement in image quality and/or filesize.
For...
[MD1] SoftWatcher
Contact:
Johnny Hsu
1-888-857-5656
info@softwatcher.com
http://www.softwatcher.com/
NEW MAC & PC SOFTARE TRACKING & NEWS SITE OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES
A new service from SoftWatcher - Get Updated!
April 6, 1998 - SoftWatcher, a free Mac and PC software tracking
service, officially launches and transitions out of beta-testing.
Highlighted by a listing of the latest software releases which is updated
throughout the day, users can search our comprehensive database for
programs to fulfill all of their software needs. This official launch marks
numerous improvements to our service including: more detailed information
about each featured product, the implementation of software listing by
categories, and a cleaner, friendlier interface. As we head into the next
quarter, we plan to add many new features including email support and
further expansion of our service into other mediums. Thousands of software
developers around the world already cooperate with SoftWatcher, and as we
continue...
[MD1] Beehive ftp forms
For Immediate Release from Pine Island Software:
Beehive ftp forms - The fastest, most secure, way to send
forms and files across the Internet.
NEW YORK, NY, March 17, 1998 - Pine Island Software breathes new life into
the time honored ftp standard with the release of Beehive ftp forms v2.0.
Beehive ftp forms has merged the html forms standard with drag and drop ftp
(Internet File transfer Protocol) to create a workflow suite suitable for
handling repetitive forms and file transfers such as those found in the
prepress industry. With this release, Pine Island has also resolved the
long standing security problems with ftp by implementing a "secure key"
system that encrypts the ftp site, path and access information so that
multiple senders may send to the same site without security risk.
According to Mark Bennett, President, Pine Island Software, "Beehive ftp
forms has been designed "from the ground up" to accommodate Internet forms
and file transactions; it has an architecture that...
[MD1] Lasso 2.5.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 3, 1998
Media Contact:
Bill Doerrfeld, President & CEO
Blue World Communications, Inc.
425.646.0288, bill@blueworld.com
LASSO 2.5.1 NOW AVAILABLE
Free Update Provides Enhanced Stability and New License Agreement
Bellevue, WA - April 3, 1998 - Blue World Communications, Inc. today
announced the immediate availability of Lasso 2.5.1, a maintenance release
for the company's award-winning solution for Web- and Java- enabling
FileMaker Pro for Mac OS from FileMaker, Inc. The update provides enhanced
stability and offers a new license agreement enabling registered users to
run up to two copies of Lasso 2.5.1 on a single CPU with a single serial
number.
The update improves stability for the CGI, Plug-in and Server editions of
Lasso by addressing the following problems:
- Using -search in an image tag is now functional.
- If no value is issued in the next/prev tags, the -opEnd and
-opBegin tags are no longer stripped .
- Malformed conditional...
[MD1] WebSTAR 3.0 W*API SDK
With the release of WebSTAR 3.0 comes an update to the W*API SDK for
building W*API Plug-Ins. The current version of the W*API is now 1.3.
Changes include:
- Support for multihoming.
- Several previously read-only parameters are now settable.
- New parameters for finer awareness of the server environment.
- Several new error messages.
- Support for receiving of HTTP 1.1 chunked data.
The W*API SDK 1.3 archive can be found at:
(ftp://ftp.starnine.com/pub/webstar_dev/wsapisdk.sea.hqx)
Previous W*API SDK versions and additional W*API info can be found at:
(ftp://ftp.starnine.com/pub/webstar_dev/)
Questions about developing W*API plug-ins should be directed to the
WebSTAR-Dev mailing list (subscribe at
(http://www.starnine.com/address-list-editor.html)).
[MD1] Enter the Apple Design Awards
From:
Tim Holmes
Mac OS Developer Relations
Apple Computer, Inc.
Developer folk,
The Apple Design Awards deadline is fast approaching... (April 15th...
sound familiar?) If you haven't entered your products yet (and I know some
of you haven't), you should do so now!
I won't belabor the point... Thanks for listening!
You can get the submission form and rules at the following URL:
http://devworld.apple.com/designaward/
[MD1] WebSTAR SSI-WebInclude
From: Eric Zelenka (eric@starnine.com)
ANNOUNCE: Free WebSTAR SSI-WebInclude Release
StarNine is proud to announce the availability of WebSTAR SSI-WebInclude, a
free Plug-In for use with WebSTAR 3.0, enabling you to dynamically include
parts of remote web pages in the content being served.
WebSTAR SSI-WebInclude works by taking advantage of the new Tag Registry
capabilities of WebSTAR 3.0 to add even more functionality to the
server-side-includes (SSI) processing capabilities of the newly released
WebSTAR 3.0. With WebSTAR SSI-WebInclude installed, you now have access to
two new HTML-like SSI tags, (WEBINCLUDE) for retrieving HTML pages from
remote web sites, and (TAGEXTRACT) for extracting images, tables, etc.
Users of WebSTAR 3.0 are invited to download this free Plug-In at
(ftp://ftp.starnine.com/pub/extending_webstar/webstarssi-webinclude30.sea...).
To find out more information regarding WebSTAR 3.0 or to obtain an
evaluation copy of the server, visit our web site at
(http://www....
[MD1] General Edit Lite 1.0.1
QUADRIVIO ANNOUNCES FREE HEX/ASCII/UNICODE FILE TOOL
General Edit Lite 1.0.1 Edits Simple Formats
Berkeley, CA-April 2, 1998-Quadrivio Corporation announced General Edit
Lite 1.0.1, a free tool for Mac OS programmers who need to edit data files.
It is based on the commercial version of General Edit.
General Edit Lite allows programmers to:
1) Open and edit disk files as hexadecimal bytes, ASCII characters, Unicode
characters (Roman encoding only), 16-bit decimal integers, or 32-bit
decimal integers. Files can be larger than RAM.
2) View and edit the Finder information (FInfo record) for disk files.
3) View RAM.
General Edit Lite requires a Mac OS PowerPC computer and System 7.1 or
later. It is available from Quadrivio's web site, http://www.quadrivio.com.
[MD1] ServletDebugger 2.0
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Shannon Gillikin
Live Software, Inc.
(619) 643-1919
sg@livesoftware.com
Brett Smith
Borland International, Inc.
(408) 431-1341
bsmith@corp.borland.com
LIVE SOFTWARE ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR BORLAND'S JBUILDER 2
-- Live Software Java Servlet Products to Support JBuilder 2 --
SAN FRANCISCO -- March 24, 1998 -- Live Software, Inc. today announced
ServletDebugger 2.0, an enhanced version of its acclaimed servlet support
tool, for Borland International, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:BORL) JBuilder 2, the new
version of Borland's award-winning family of visual development tools for
building corporate and enterprise software applications with the Java
programming language. Both announcements were made as a part of Sun
Microsystem's JavaOne developer conference being held here this week (booth
#527.)
ServletDebugger 2.0 allows for the testing and debugging of Java Servlet
code from within the JBuilder development environment. ServletDebugger 2
has an integrated server and servlet...
[MD1] Lari's Electrifier Pro for QuickTime 3
Contact: Mihail Lari, pr@larisoftware.com, 919-968-0701
Lari's Electrifier Pro for QuickTime 3 Available for Pre-Orders --Customers
can Pre-Order the Ground-breaking New Authoring Tool for Fast QuickTime 3
Web Multimedia
Chapel Hill, NC. March 30, 1998. Lari Software Inc. today announced it has
started taking pre-orders for the Mac OS version of Electrifier Pro, its
ground-breaking new multimedia authoring tool.
Electrifier Pro makes it possible for web professionals to author, for the
first time, interactive QuickTime 3 multimedia that plays as it loads. This
means that media-rich content, complete with sophisticated animation,
sound, and video, can now be viewed without delay--even by people with
slower modem connections.
Freedom of Content
Electrifier Pro provides unprecedented freedom of content. Designers can
work with over 25 different file formats and all types of content--GIFs,
JPEGs, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator files, video, audio,
music(MIDI), virtual-reality...
[MD1] Graphic Converter 3.2
Lemke Software has released Graphic Converter 3.2.
Graphic Converter can be downloaded at Lemke
at(http://www.lemkesoft.de/us_gcdownload.html). Lemke's server is very over
loaded so Insanely Great Mac maintains a mirror for GV at
(http://www.insanely-great.com/software.html).
Some key features/fixes of GraphicConverter 3.2:
* import of QuickTime qtif added (requires QuickTime 3.0 or later)
* storyboard window added:
* fill tool supports now a tolerance (double click on the tool) and
requires less memory
* trim option supports now a tolerance (new menu item)
* trim batch function allows now to specify the color and a tolerance
* tolerance to find and replace added
* trim can now be limited to a special direction
* import and export plug-ins will appear in the apple menu
* support for import of GIF animations with zero loop added
* possible crash during save of MacPaint files fixed
* redraw bug of clipboard window fixed
* possible hang during use of lasso tool fixed
* bug in saving of...
[MD1] QuickTime 3 and QuickTime 3 Pro Available Now
QuickTime 3 and QuickTime 3 Pro Available Now
Major New Release Delivers Next Generation Digital Video and Audio for
Consumers and Media Professionals
CUPERTINO, California--March 30, 1998--Apple Computer, Inc. today announced
the availability of QuickTime 3, Apple's industry-leading multimedia
software that allows consumers and media professionals to capture, edit and
playback a wide variety of digital video and audio content. Macintosh and
Windows users can download a free version of QuickTime 3 from
http://www.apple.com/quicktime. The advanced capabilities of QuickTime 3
Pro are available to users for just U.S. $29.99.
"If you want to easily view or edit high quality video on your computer,
QuickTime 3 Pro is a must-have," said Avie Tevanian, Apple's senior vice
president software engineering. "For consumers, digital video artists,
software developers and webmasters, QuickTime 3 is the ultimate software
for creating and publishing digital content--from home videos to
blockbuster...
[MD1] Apple Design Awards, Third Annual
Apple Announces Third Annual Software Design Awards for Mac OS Developers
Apple Design Awards Recognize Innovation, Advanced Look and Feel, and Use
of Apple Technologies
CUPERTINO, California--Apple Computer, Inc. announces its third annual
software design contest for Mac OS developers. Formerly known as the Human
Interface Design Excellence (HIDE) Awards, the Apple Design Awards
illustrate the Company's continued support for the Mac OS developer
community and recognize superior software in the areas of innovation, look
and feel, and use of Apple technologies. The Apple Design Award winners
will be announced during Apple's World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) on
May 13, 1998 in a ceremony at the Company's corporate headquarters.
Deadline forentries is April 15.
WWDC takes place May 11-15 in San Jose, California. More information on the
conference is available on Apple's website at:
(http://www.apple.com/developer/wwdc/)
"Mac OS developers are an all-important Apple community whose...
[MD1] Pascal Central is at a new location!
Pascal Central is at a new location!
Please update your bookmarks to: http://pascal-central.com
Paul Celestin of Seagull Networks now sponsors the Pascal Central web
site, generously providing a server and lots of web space.
http://www.seagull.net/
Peter N. Lewis of Stairways Software also sponsors the Pascal Central web
site, generously paying for the Pascal-Central.Com domain name
registration.
http://www.stairways.com/
Again, the new Pascal Central is at:
http://pascal-central.com
The intent of Pascal Central is to provide the pascal community one place
to obtain Pascal technical information, Pascal source code, and
Pascal-related internet links.
Cheers,
Bill
[MD1] MoreFiles 1.4.8 Released
MoreFiles 1.4.8 Released
Version 1.4.8 of MoreFiles is now available. If you downloaded version
1.4.7
in the last month, you'll need to get version 1.4.8 -- the conditionals in
FSpCompat.c produced bad code.
You can download it today from from :
(ftp://members.aol.com/JumpLong/MoreFiles_1.4.8.sit.hqx)
It will also submitted for release through the following channels (and
may be
available today or in the near future):
Apple's Developer CD
Apple Developer World web/ftp site
America Online's Macintosh Developers Forum library (keyword: MDV)
CompuServe's Macintosh Developers Forum library (GO MACDEV)
Metrowerks (for inclusion with their next CD)
- Jim Luther, Apple Computer, Inc.
----------
v1.4.8 3/24/98
Bugs fixed:
- Fixed conditional errors introduced in v1.4.7 in FSpCompat.c.
- Initialized realResult to noErr in FSpGetFullPath.
- Changed comment in IterateDirectory.p for MyIterateFilterProc - the
CInfoPBRec parameter should be {CONST} VAR.
[MD1] [ANN] Update MW SourceServer 1.0.1 released
CodeWarriors,
There is a release of MW SourceServer 1.0.1 available now or soon for
downloading from
http://www.metrowerks.com/tools/software/updates/
MW SourceServer is a free version control plugin to control Apple
Projector projects from within the CodeWarrior IDE.
A CodeWarrior IDE
supporting version control (IDE version 1.7.4 or later) is required.
Apple's SourceServer application (included in CodeWarrior Pro or with
Apple's MPW distribution) is also required. This archive was submitted on
03/26/1998
(CWPRO2, CWPRO1 Release) and occupies 450k of disk space.
You can download it at URL:
ftp.metrowerks.com/pub/updates/CWPRO2/SourceServer_1_1.0.1.sit (450k)
- or -
ftp2.metrowerks.com/pub/updates/CWPRO2/SourceServer_1_1.0.1.sit (450k)
- or -
ftp4 - 206.204.30.115/pub/updates/CWPRO2/SourceServer_1_1.0.1.sit (450k)
--
Read the CW 3 Press Release
http://www.metrowerks.com/db/whatsnew.qry
METROWERKS Ron Liechty
"Software at Work" MWRon@metrowerks.com
[MD1] WebSTAR 3.0 Ships
For Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Naomi Pearce
Pearce Communications
510/528-0824
Email: naomi@well.com
STARNINE SHIPS MAJOR UPGRADE TO WEBSTAR
-- WebSTAR 3.0 Now Includes IP Multi-homing, FTP and Proxy Servers, New
Administrative Interface, Java(tm) Servlet Support, Search, and More --
BERKELEY, Calif., March 26, 1998 -- StarNine Technologies, Inc. today
announced the immediate availability of WebSTAR 3.0. This major upgrade to
the award-winning Mac OS(tm) Web server software includes new FTP and
Proxy
servers, Search capabilities, IP Multi-homing, a revamped WebSTAR
Administrative interface and support for the latest Internet standards
including HTTP 1.1, JavaSoft's Java(tm) Servlet API and WebObjects(tm).
Available immediately WebSTAR 3.0 can now be downloaded from
(http://www.starnine.com/). The upgrade is priced at $199 for current
users of version 2.x, or $299 for users upgrading from version 1.x. New
copies of WebSTAR are priced at $499, and include WebSTAR/SSL. Today...
[MD1] OPENGL ARB RATIFIES OPENGL 1.2 SPECIFICATION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contacts:
Susan Austin Jonathan Hirshon
Silicon Graphics, Inc. Horizon Communications
650-933-3233 408-969-4888 x101
saustin@corp.sgi.com jh@horizonpr.com
http://www.sgi.com http://www.horizonpr.com
OPENGL ARB RATIFIES OPENGL 1.2 SPECIFICATION
New Specification Adds New Features/Functionality Including Better Windows
Support, Enhanced Performance, Improved Visual Quality and an Optional
Imaging Feature Set
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (March 24, 1998) - Silicon Graphics, Inc. (NYSE:SGI)
and the other members of the OpenGL(R) Architecture Review Board (ARB)
today announced the ratification and availability of the OpenGL 1.2
specification. This represents the latest enhancement to the industry's
leading cross-platform 2D and 3D graphics Application Programming
Interface
(API). OpenGL 1.2 implementations are expected to be available for various
platforms in late fall 1998.
The OpenGL 1.2 specification evolved with input from both the ARB and...
[MD1] [NEWS] Apple Brings QuickTime to Java
Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 12:09:01 -0500
From: Michael D Flaminio (flaminio@insanely-great.com)
Subject: [NEWS] Apple Brings QuickTime to Java
Reply-To: Mac News Wire (MacNews@insanely-great.com)
Sender: (MacNews@insanely-great.com)
(http://www.insanely-great.com/news/98/3/news24.html#qtjava)
It's been rumored for a while, and now Apple has announced the
availability
of QuickTime for Java. QT for Java is a developer framework for easily
adding multimedia playback, authoring and publishing capabilities to Java
software. QuickTime for Java will significantly increase Java's acceptance
in new media markets and enable delivery of compelling interactive
content
to Java customers.
QuickTime for Java allows developers to write Java programs that
incorporate QuickTime content and functionality. Java developers will now
have unlimited access to QuickTime's rich support for digital media,
including graphics, sound, video, text, music, VR and 3D. Additionally,
they will be able to deliver high-...
[MD1] BE AND METROWERKS ANNOUNCE
X-Sender: sylvie@be.com
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 1998 17:01:35 -0800
To: bedevnews@be.com
From: Sylvie Pelaprat (sylvie@be.com)
Subject: BE AND METROWERKS ANNOUNCE
Mime-Version: 1.0
RELEASED March 19, 1998
For more information contact
Be:
In the U.S. and Pacific:
Alex Osadzinski, alex@be.com
(650) 462-4126
In Europe:
Jean Calmon, jcalmon@beeurope.com
(33) 1 49 06 73 75
Metrowerks, Inc.:
Gordy Davies, gdavies@metrowerks.com
(512) 873-4797
BE AND METROWERKS ANNOUNCE CLOSER DEVELOPMENT RELATIONSHIP
FOR BEOS TOOLS
MENLO PARK, California (March 19, 1998) -- Be, Inc. and Metrowerks, Inc.
announced today that
they have renewed their existing development relationship for a further
five years and have broadened it to include tools for the BeOS for Intel
product also announced today.
The new agreement covers both PowerPC and Intel Architecture development
tools for the BeOS. Under the agreement, Be will manage the strategic
direction of the CodeWarrior Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for
the...
[MD1] Released: Sprite Animation Toolkit 2.5.0
Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 10:54:48 +0100
From: Ingemar Ragnemalm (ingemar@lysator.liu.se)
Reply-To: ingemar@lysator.liu.se
Organization: Lysator computer club
Subject: Released: Sprite Animation Toolkit 2.5.0
Released: Sprite Animation Toolkit 2.5.0.
Sprite Animation Toolkit (SAT) is a popular game programming library
for Macintosh. It is free of charge as long as credits are given and
I get a free copy of released products. SAT can be used from Think
Pascal, Think C or CodeWarrior (Pascal or C).
SAT has been used to develop dozens of released Mac games and
applications, from simple freeware games to commercial software.
Some of the more known ones include Missions Of The Reliant, BOOM,
Asterax, Escape Velocity, Bub&Bob and Harry The Handsome Executive,
and of course many of my own games, Bachman, Slime Invaders, Bert,
Ingemar's Skiing Game, HeartQuest, Smack a Skunk and a few upcoming
titles.
For more information and downloading, go to the SAT web page:
www.lysator.liu.se/~ingemar/...
[MD1] Windows 98 due June 25th
Mime-Version: 1.0
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 1998 12:56:41 -0500
To: Mac News Wire (MacNews@insanely-great.com)
From: Michael D Flaminio (flaminio@pilot.msu.edu)
Subject: [NEWS] Windows 98 due June 25th
Status:
Reply-To: Mac News Wire (MacNews@insanely-great.com)
Sender: (MacNews@insanely-great.com)
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Microsoft told more than 500 resellers, OEMs, and independent developers
that Windows 98 will ship on schedule for a June 25th release. Windows 98
is to begin preselling on May 28 according to Microsoft....
[MD1] Jobs to be asked for CEO decision this week
Mime-Version: 1.0
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 1998 12:35:23 -0500
To: Mac News Wire (MacNews@insanely-great.com)
From: Michael D Flaminio (flaminio@pilot.msu.edu)
Subject: [NEWS] Jobs to be asked for CEO decision this week
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In this week's Apple board meeting, Steve Jobs is expected to be
confronted
with a CEO decision for Apple.
Apple's board may soon force Jobs to decide his role with Apple computer.
Will...
[MD1] Metrowerks Shipping CodeWarrior for MIPS(R) Embedded...
For Release March 23, 1998
Press Contacts:
Gordon Davies
Metrowerks Inc.
512/873-4797
gdavies@metrowerks.com
(http://www.metrowerks.com/)
Metrowerks Shipping CodeWarrior for MIPS(R) Embedded Systems Release 2
Targets MIPS RISC Microprocessors ISA Levels I, II, III, and IV. Toolset
Features Metrowerks' First 64-Bit Compiler
AUSTIN, Texas - March 23, 1998 - Metrowerks Inc. (NASDAQ: MTWKF,
TSE/ME:MWK)
has announced that the company will begin shipping in the last week of
March
CodeWarrior for MIPS Embedded Systems Release 2, targeting MIPS RISC
microprocessors ISA levels I, II, III, and IV. Hosted on Windows(R) 95
and
Windows NT(R), the tools support both C and C++ languages.
CodeWarrior for MIPS Embedded Systems Release 2 is a powerful and
easy-to-use
Integrated Development Environment (IDE) that transparently integrates an
editor, project manager, class browser, highly optimizing 32-bit and
64-bit
compilers, source-and assembly-level debugger, assembler, linker and debug
monitor...
[MD1] Metrowerks to Ship CodeWarrior Professional 3
Press Contact: For Release March 23, 1998
Gordon Davies
Metrowerks Inc.
(512) 873-4797
gdavies@metrowerks.com
(http://www.metrowerks.com/)http://www.metrowerks.com
Metrowerks to Ship CodeWarrior Professional 3, the Latest Version of
Software
Development Tools for Windows(R) 95, Windows NT(R), and Mac(R) OS
New CodeWarrior Debugger is Now Seamlessly Integrated With New IDE 3.0.
Also
Featured is a New Java-to-Native Compiler
AUSTIN, Texas - March 23, 1998 - Metrowerks Inc. (NASDAQ: MTWKF,
TSE/ME:MWK)
announced today the company will, in the last week of March, begin
shipping
CodeWarrior Professional 3, the latest release of CodeWarrior software
development tools that combines Windows-hosted and Mac-hosted desktop
tools
into a single unified package. CodeWarrior Professional 3 includes IDE
3.0,
the latest version of Metrowerks award winning integrated development
environment, which includes a fully integrated debugger and a new
Java-to-native compiler. The new IDE also allows...
[MD1] FileMaker, Inc. Announces FileMaker Pro 4.0 Developer...
FileMaker, Inc. Announces FileMaker Pro 4.0 Developer Edition
Powerful developer's tool for rapid solution development and
deployment
HANNOVER, Germany (CeBIT) - March 18, 1998 - FileMaker Inc., formerly
Claris Corp., has announced FileMaker Pro 4.0 Developer Edition, an
essential database development tool kit for corporate and
professional
developers that runs on Windows 95, Windows NT and the Mac OS.
FileMaker Pro 4.0 Developer Edition will provide developers with a
wide array of 32-bit based applications and tools for compiling,
debugging, developing, deploying and managing FileMaker Pro database
solutions, the company said.
For the first time ever, the new version, scheduled to ship later
this
year, will feature an API (Application Program Interface) that will
allow developers to write External Functions for FileMaker Pro
databases, a capability that will greatly expand the core
functionality found with the...
[MD1] BeOS Tools from Metrowerks
RELEASED March 19, 1998
For more information contact
Be:
In the U.S. and Pacific:
Alex Osadzinski, alex@be.com
(650) 462-4126
In Europe:
Jean Calmon, jcalmon@beeurope.com
(33) 1 49 06 73 75
Metrowerks, Inc.:
Gordy Davies, gdavies@metrowerks.com
(512) 873-4797
BE AND METROWERKS ANNOUNCE CLOSER DEVELOPMENT RELATIONSHIP FOR BEOS TOOLS
MENLO PARK, California (March 19, 1998) -- Be, Inc. and Metrowerks, Inc.
announced today that they have renewed their existing development
relationship for a further five years and have broadened it to include
tools for the BeOS for Intel product also announced today.
The new agreement covers both PowerPC and Intel Architecture development
tools for the BeOS. Under the agreement, Be will manage the strategic
direction of the CodeWarrior Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for
the BeOS and Metrowerks will concentrate on delivering the best compiler,
linker and library technology for Be Developers.
Marketing, sales and support of the CodeWarrior for BeOS...
[MD1] BeOS Release 3 for Intel
RELEASED March 19, 1998
For more information contact
In the U.S. and Pacific:
Alex Osadzinski, alex@be.com
(650) 462-4126
In Europe:
Jean Calmon, jcalmon@beeurope.com
(33) 1 49 06 73 75
BE SHIPS BEOS RELEASE 3 FOR INTEL PENTIUM PERSONAL COMPUTERS
BE DEVELOPER CONFERENCE ATTENDEES RECEIVE BEOS RELEASE 3 TODAY
MENLO PARK, Calif (March 19, 1998) -- Be, Inc. announces today the shipment
of the Be Operating System Release 3, the first version to run on Intel
Pentium-based personal computers. The BeOS can be purchased via Be's
Internet web site (http://www.be.com/).
Simultaneous with this announcement, Be delivered retail copies of BeOS
Release 3 to all attendees of today's Be Developer Conference in Santa
Clara, California.
"With Release 3, we now run on both Intel and PowerPC platforms and
naturally extend the market for our developers. We believe there is value
in running multiple windows of 30 frames per second video combined with a
dozen or more CD quality audio tracks, all at the same...
[MD1] PhotoGIF Lite 1.1
BoxTop Software, Inc.
http://www.boxtopsoft.com
1: PhotoGIF Lite 1.1 for Macintosh released
2: ImageVice 1.1 for Windows released
There are two items of interest in update news today from BoxTop. I am
keeping the length of this note to a minimum, though. There will be another
separate announcement shortly about the public release of PhotoGIF
Illustrator, which is bigger and longer awaited news.
- Travis Anton, travis@boxtopsoft.com
1: PhotoGIF Lite 1.1 for Macintosh released
PhotoGIF Lite 1.1 is a significant bug fix to the shareware version of
PhotoGIF. It corrects problems present in the 1.0 version reading all files
without comments, and is a free update.
If you're using PhotoGIF Lite, this is a definite download you need to
make. If you aren't using PhotoGIF Lite, kick yourself. You should be.
Download it. PhotoGIF Lite gives you a lot more punch for your Web graphics
production in Photoshop and it's shareware. You can use it even if you
can't justify purchasing it. No guilt from...
[MD1] ACI Offers Free Seminars
Contacts
------------
ACI US Marketing
Karen Purtich
kep@acius.com
408-252-4444 x285
ACI US Engineering
Gordon Muirhead
gordonm@acius.com
408-252-4444 x223
March 18, 1998. Cupertino, CA. ACI US, Inc. announced today that it will
offer two additional, free seminars about a cross-platform development
environment with the ease of FileMaker, the depth of Powerbuilder, and the
scalability of SQL front-ending. Attendees will discover stand-alone or
client-server, web-serving databases running compiled on both Windows and
Macintosh with a huge range of add-ons for user interface and connectivity
options.
This free "Discover 4th Dimension (4D)" seminar is open to anyone
interested in discovering how 4D can meet and exceed today's business
challenges. In addition, discounted single-user copies of 4D will be
available.
Seminar Topics
* Basic 4D Terminology
* Migration to 4th Dimension for FileMaker Users
* 4th Dimension's Form Wizard & Form Editor
* Custom Programming
* Custom...
[MD1] Serve different
Internet Developer Community Launches Grassroots Initiative
To Educate Surfers About Mac OS On The Web
Streamwood, IL -- John O'Fallon, founder of Maxum Development Corp.,
announced today the "Serve different" campaign, an initiative intended to
demonstrate to World Wide Web users that the Mac OS plays a key roll in
powering the Internet. The "Serve different" campaign is being supported by
a cross section of the Mac OS Internet development community, including
such companies as: StarNine Technologies, NetProfessional Magazine,
ClearWay Technologies, digital.forest, catalogue.com, Web Broadcasting,
brad.net, Purity Software, Open Door Networks, and Imagina.
The group is asking Web developers to post a small "Serve different" icon
in a "discreet but prominent" position on their Web sites, and to then link
the icon to the "Serve different" home page. A choice of 2 icons is
currently available, so that Web developers can select an image that
integrates with the rest of their...
[MD1] FileMaker Pro 4.0 Developer Edition
FileMaker, Inc. Announces FileMaker Pro 4.0 Developer Edition
02:15 a.m. Mar 18, 1998 Eastern
HANNOVER, Germany (CeBIT), March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- FileMaker, Inc.,
formerly Claris Corporation, has announced FileMaker Pro 4.0 Developer
Edition, an essential database development tool kit for corporate and
professional developers that runs on Windows 95, Windows NT and the Mac OS.
FileMaker Pro 4.0 Developer Edition will give developers a wide array of
32-bit based applications and tools for compiling, debugging, developing,
deploying and managing FileMaker Pro database solutions, the company said.
For the first time, the new version, scheduled to ship later this year,
will feature an API (Application Program Interface) that will allow
developers to write External Functions for FileMaker Pro databases, a
capability that will greatly expand the core functionality found in the
stand-alone version of FileMaker Pro 4.0, the company's award-winning
desktop database software. In addition,...
[MD1] XPublish 1.0: First XML Website Publishing System
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Contact:
Terje Norderhaug
Media Design in*Progress
+1(619)437-0664
terje@in-progress.com
Media Design in*Progress Releases XPublish 1.0: First XML Website
Publishing System
San Diego, CA, March 18, 1998: Media Design in*Progress today released
XPublish, the first Mac website publishing system that is based on the XML
1.0 document standard. Webmasters can use XPublish to efficiently author,
publish and maintain middle sized and large websites to deploy on any
platform. The XPublish application can be downloaded from:
(http://interaction.in-progress.com/xpublish)
XPublish is the first commercially available professional XML authoring and
publishing system. The application provides dialogs to create, inspect and
modify XML markup, liberating the author from detailed knowledge of the XML
specification. It provides an extendable markup editor resembling the
powerful Emacs editor, but with Mac ease of use. The editing environment
will be dynamically...
