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Dec 11
AppZapper 1.8
San Francisco, CA Dec 11, 2006 -- AppZapper.com announces the release of AppZapper 1.8 for Mac OS X 10.4 and above. AppZapper allows you to confidently uninstall virtually any application, widget, preference pane and plugin as easily as it was installed -- just drag and drop. AppZapper intelligently finds leftover support files and allows users to put them in the trash with a single click. AppZapper 1.8 introduces the much requested User Authentication, UnZap (cmd-z undo of a Zap), and fixes for localized application names. AppZapper is simultaneously more powerful and safer. By creating a non-destructive way to remove unwanted files, AppZapper is the uninstaller of choice for Mac OS X with more than 800,000 downloads to date. Cleaner system folders allow your system to run more smoothly while saving space you can use for today's media-intensive lifestyles. Mac OS X lets you install most applications with a simple drag to the applications folder. Many people decide they don't want an...
Dec 11
FinanceToGo update
December 11, 2006--Fastforward released another update to its finance software today, FinanceToGo 1.0.2, as part of a rapid-update development model currently pursued at the company. The new update improves support for international data formats and is recommended to all registered users. FinanceToGo is a finance manager for Mac OS X which seamlessly integrates dozens of intuitive financial management features into one affordable software package. Ideal for individuals and small businesses, FinanceToGo is based on the standard double-entry accounting system. FinanceToGo allows users to track multiple accounts and thousands of transactions simultaneously. Transactions can be categorized, and graphs are automatically generated displaying where your money is being spent and on what. Reports and budgets can also be produced from the financial data you enter. International currencies and banking systems are supported, as well as the ability to import Quicken Interchangeable Format (QIF)...
Dec 11
Zipeg
Zipeg: ZIP Archive Browser and Extractor with EXIF thumbnails and image preview Zipeg allows you to quickly and easily open and explore content of archives, preview files and images before you extract them. Extract only the files you want. Many documents and pictures such as jpeg files come to your mailbox as zip archives. Zipeg allows you to decide what do you want to extract before your polute your disk with gazillions of items. Using Zipeg you can double click on the item and automatically open the document in Preview or your preferred application before you extract it. You can choose what to extract and where to put extracted files. * see what's inside BEFORE you extract * open files in Preview directly from the archive * see image thumbnails (EXIF) in tooltips * extract items simply by draging them * easy-to-use user interface * resource fork and Finder attributes support * archives are processed in background * reports cumulative contents of subfolders * customizable destination...
Dec 08
Flash Optimizer 2.0
Flash Optimizer 2.0: Now Includes Sounds and FLV-Video Compression! Flash designers, web-designers, web-programmers or common Mac users now may enjoy a new version of the only flash optimizer on the net available for free download and trial period FRANKFURT/MAIN, Germany - December 8, 2006: One of the leading innovators in the world of Flash software, the author of such popular products as SWF Movie Player and Flash Decompiler, Eltima Software today announces the release of Flash Optimizer for Mac 2.0. The freshest version is especially remarkable for its sound and video optimization features. Now users may compress sounds by converting stereo to mono, lowering bitrate and changing sample rate for output sounds. Besides, they can change video bitrate and frame size for embedded Flash video, reducing output file size without any substantial quality loss. The specialists of the company have done much to improve Flash Optimizer for Mac and these are not mere words. In this version of...
Dec 08
Valentina 2.5 Server
Paradigma Releases Valentina 2.5 Server and Developer Products New Data Analysis and Secure Networking Features Added to Ultra Fast Developer Database December 8, 2006. Beaverton, Oregon-based Paradigma Software, Inc announces the immediate availability of Valentina Technology Release 2.5 for all developer and business products. This upgrade adds significant new features to both Paradigma business products and developer products. All Valentina 2.5 products gain two new SQL syntax features for reducing complexity in SQL queries and greatly enhancing data analysis queries: * PIVOT, SQL Syntax. Create "virtual cross-tabs" of data results to greatly enhance data analysis capabilities of applications built around Valentina. * WITH-statement, SQL Syntax. A new Common Table Expression and similar to Views; the WITH statement acts much like a VIEW that is temporary to the query. All Valentina 2.5 business products gain both SSL and automatic network discovery features, with options available...
Dec 08
DX Toolbox 2.7.3
WESTMINSTER, MD (December 7, 2006) - Black Cat Systems announces the release of DX Toolbox version 2.7.3, a radio propagation / conditions analysis and forecasting tool for amateur radio operators, shortwave listeners, and other radio enthusiasts. This version includes updates to correctly display GOES satellite Solar Flux data, required due to a change in how the data is made available by the Space Environment Center. DX Toolbox sells for $24.99. Complete information about DX Toolbox as well as downloads may be obtained from http://www.blackcatsystems.com/software/dxtoolbox.html DX Toolbox helps amateur radio operators and shortwave listeners estimate radio propagation conditions. Several propagation forecasting charts are available to estimate signal levels and path conditions between any two points on the Earth. A propagation forecast map shows the estimated signal level for a given frequency from all parts of the world, for given solar conditions, and the time of day and day of...
Dec 08
HyperNext Studio
7th December 2006 - TigaByte Software is pleased to announce HyperNext Studio for both Macintosh and Windows developers. HyperNext Studio is a cross-platform software creation system aimed at beginners that builds applications/stacks for the Macintosh and Windows platforms. There are versions of HyperNext Studio for Macintosh OS X(Mactel, G3, G4 & G5), Macintosh 0S 9, and Windows XP. HyperNext Studio is easy to use, comprising three complementary applications: Creator, Developer and Player.- (1) HyperNext Creator builds cross-platform applications and stacks, and has just a design window, toolbar and mode switcher. Its three modes of Design, Preview and Run make it easier for novice programmers to get started. (2) HyperNext Developer builds plugins/libraries for HyperNext Creator and allows users to extend the functionality of Creator with their own or 3rd party plugins. (3) HyperNext Player is freeware and runs stacks created by HyperNext Creator. Stacks are a good way to...
Dec 08
1Passwd 2.1
Dec 7, 2006 - Toronto (Ontario, Canada) - Agile Web Solutions Inc. today announced an update to 1Passwd - the most popular password manager and automatic form filler for Mac OS X. The 2.1 release adds support for NetNewsWire, the most widely used desktop RSS reader. 1Passwd is the only Password Manager that leverages the built-in Mac OS X Keychain and provides extensions for all popular Mac OS X browsers. This allows users to store and access their information directly from their favorite browsers and keep all their browser passwords synchronized. 1Passwd also offers automatic form filler technology and effective protection from keyloggers and phishing attacks. The new version of 1Passwd also features the automated keychain backup technology, support for drag-and-drop to generate browser bookmarks, Autosave Rules to customize the 1Passwd Autosave feature, and many other changes and improvements. A detailed description of the new features and screenshots are available at: http://...
Dec 07
Speed Download 4.1.7
December 07, 2006: Yazsoft today announced the immediate availability of Speed Download 4.1.7, an important update to the the fourth generation of Yazsoft's award winning download manager for Mac OS X and a BRAND NEW IPOD (RED) GIVEAWAY. More details below. Speed download, squarely aimed at all Mac OS X end users, has been met with glowing praise from reviewers, web authors, developers, beta testers and the more than three million users who have left behind nuisances such the inability to reliably download files from the internet, the inability to easily resume file transfers when the internet connection fails, and more. "This new upgrade will mark a milestone in the history of Speed Download development," said Mark Forrester at Yazsoft. "Many months of development and user feedback contributed towards this release, and we're really excited to get it out for our users to try out. We hope they like it as much as we do." Version 4.1.7 adds some key new features and improvements and is a...
Dec 07
EarthDesk 3.5.5
Xeric Design, Ltd. is pleased to announce the release of EarthDesk 3.5.5, its award-winning, real-time dynamic desktop map, for Macintosh OS X. Version 3.5.5 updates the city database to conform to recent changes in the start and end dates for Daylight Saving Time in the United States. This is a free update and recommended for all users. We would also like to take this opportunity to announce the upcoming release of EarthDesk 4.0 which is scheduled for introduction at MacWorld Expo in San Francisco on January 9, 2007. While the exact features will remain a secret for now, please visit us in booth number S1338-04, just behind Apple to see EarthDesk 4.0 in action. Users who purchase EarthDesk 3.5 after December 1, 2006, will receive a free upgrade to version 4. Upgrade pricing for other users will be announced upon release. EarthDesk replaces your static wallpaper with a photo-realistic image of the Earth showing current sun, moon and city illumination as well as real-time global cloud...
Dec 07
Alsoft Releases DiskWarrior 4
"DiskWarrior is the safest, most technologically advanced, most powerful utility to eliminate directory damage available for any computer." New features in version 4.0: * Universal binary DiskWarrior 4 works on both PowerPC and Intel Macs. * Significantly faster For many disks, directory rebuilding is twice as fast as the previous version. * Repairs invalid file permissions No need to run more than one utility. Repairing permissions and repairing directory errors are the two most common disk maintenance procedures. * Includes an additional suite of file and folder tests Finds problems before they cause you trouble. * Identifies corrupted preference (.plist) files A bad preference file can wreak havoc. Now you don't need to reset all your preferences because a single preference file is bad. * Recovers more data from drives with hardware malfunctions Recover your important files from most failing drives, possibly saving you thousands of dollars in professional recovery costs. * Detects...
Dec 07
Eavesdrop Beta Open to FSA Members
BERKELEY, Calif., Dec. 6, 2006 -- Crooked Arm Corp. today opened the beta testing program exclusively to FileMaker Solutions Alliance (FSA) members for Eavesdrop, an upcoming utility for FileMaker Server administrators that automatically monitors FileMaker servers and generates custom notifications. FSA members can sign-up today to beta test Eavesdrop at (http://www.crookedarm.com/fsa/). "Eavesdrop provides unprecedented assurance that administrators will be first to know if there's an access issue," said Stuart Gripman, founder and president of Crooked Arm. "Never before have administrators had a product that lets them rest easy, knowing if a system or file becomes unavailable, they can be notified almost anywhere." "Most administrators learn of a server problem when a frantic user calls," Gripman continued. "The user only knows she or he can't open a database, which sends the administrator on a fishing expedition to track down the problem. Eavesdrop corrects that in two ways: by...
Dec 07
"Take Control of Your Domain Names"
New ebook teaches readers everything they need to know about how to register, configure, and manage Internet domain names Ithaca, NY USA (December 6, 2006) -- Custom domain names are fun for individuals and essential for organizations, but registering and managing a domain name remains a topic that can perplex even long-time computer users. The necessary advice is now available in "Take Control of Your Domain Names," a 103-page ebook from networking expert Glenn Fleishman that covers domain names for those who want to register their first domain name and those who already have a domain name. Fleishman draws upon 12 years of experience with domain names gathered while running numerous Internet sites, including one of the first Web-hosting companies. For those who have never registered a domain name, the ebook discusses how domain names work behind the scenes and the best ways to decide upon and find an available domain name. It then walks readers through the necessary steps to register...
Dec 07
EagleFiler 1.1
EagleFiler makes managing your information easy. It lets you archive and search mail, Web pages, PDF files, word processing documents, images, and more. Use it to collect information from a variety of sources. Browse different types of files using a standard three-pane interface. Organize them into folders and annotate them with tags and notes, or leave everything in one folder and pin-point the information you need using the live search. Since EagleFiler stores its library in Finder format, you can use it in concert with the other tools in your Mac ecosystem. EagleFiler 1.1 includes the following enhancements: Importing * EagleFiler will now let you import any kind of document. If it doesn't know how to display the document, it will simply show the file's icon, which you can click to open it in another application. * When importing via drag and drop, you can now drop onto folders or tags in the source list or into the records list in order to put the imported records into that folder...
Dec 06
RouteBuddy 1.1.2 released
RouteBuddy Ltd are pleased to announce the release of RouteBuddy 1.1.2, a maintenance update to their powerful GPS mapping program for Mac OS X. RouteBuddy provides native Mac OS X support for Garmin GPS devices, and allows users to manage and display their GPS data together with a set of high-precision vector-based road maps. This release increases compatibility with Garmin GPS devices, fixes a potential crash while printing, and improves the display of time samples and multi-byte character strings. Several NMEA devices are now identified by name, including popular models from Delorme, Pharos, and Holux. RouteBuddy 1.1.2 is available immediately, and a free demo can be downloaded from: (http://www.routebuddy.com/download/) RouteBuddy costs $99.50, and requires Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later. About RouteBuddy Ltd -------------------- Founded in 2005, RouteBuddy Ltd have pioneered development of native GPS mapping software for Mac OS X. By bringing high-precision vector map data to Apple's...
Dec 06
Mac Developers team up for Child's Play Charity
DECEMBER 6, 2006 - Mac Developers team up for Child's Play Charity [Child's Play][1] is a Seattle-based charity started in 2003 by the guys at Penny Arcade that helps make the holidays a little nicer for sick kids staying in children's hospitals by providing toys and games for them to enjoy. Since its inception over a million dollars in donations of toys, games, books and cash have been collected. This year a group of independent Mac Developers, representing 12 companies and 17 products, are teaming up and donating all of the proceeds from sales of their various software titles on **Thursday, December 7th** to the Child's Play charity. To participate Mac users, simply purchase the products as you normally would through the various online stores. The money will be collected and sent to the charity, and you'll get some great Mac software to enjoy. The participating Mac Developers and their products are listed on the #macsb ironcoder website[2]: [2]: http://ironcoder.org/blog/childs-play...
Dec 06
RAGE Google Sitemap Automator 1.5
Toronto, Ontario (December 5, 2006) -- RAGE Software announced today the immediate availability of RAGE Google Sitemap Automator 1.5. A free update to the software package allowing web-masters to automate the process of generating Google Sitemaps. RAGE Google Sitemap Automator 1.5 will now run natively on Intel based Macs as a Universal Binary. Google Sitemaps enable web-masters to communicate directly with search engines and keep them informed of which pages to index, how often these pages are modified and how important each page is relative to every other page on a web site. With the announcement of Yahoo and MSN supporting Google Sitemaps, having an up-to-date sitemap on your web site allows all major search engines to know exactly how and when they should crawl your web site. With RAGE Google Sitemap Automator you can automate the process of creating Google Sitemaps by utilizing powerful filters and preset conditions so you don't have to go through thousands of pages yourself. You...
Dec 06
Opal 1.0.3
Seattle, 5 December 2006 - A Sharp is pleased to announce that a new version of its Opal outliner is now available! Opal lets you organize lists, track projects, take notes, and store information in easy-to-modify outline form. The changes in version 1.0.3 are almost all based on user feedback. New preferences simplify the user interface (and make it more like Acta), and there's now character count as well as word count. Complex pages pasted from Safari behave better, and export of multi-paragraph topics is improved. Opal's support for OPML (used to exchange data with other outliners) is also enhanced. A few commands are faster, minor bugs and memory leaks fixed, and outlines are slightly smaller on disk. As a Universal application, Opal runs on any Macintosh with Mac OS X 10.4 or later. Users can download a trial version from A Sharp's web site (http://a-sharp.com/opal/). Opal sells for $32, or 3980 Japanese Yen. The update is free, and can be downloaded from A Sharp's web site or...
Dec 05
BBEdit 8.5.2 Ships
BEDFORD, Mass. - Dec. 4, 2006 - Bare Bones Software today announced the release and immediate availability of BBEdit 8.5.2. BBEdit 8.5.2 is a maintenance release that fixes reported issues and adds minor refinements to this award-winning HTML and text editor for the Macintosh. The BBEdit 8.5.2 update package is available free of charge to all registered BBEdit 8.5 customers from the Bare Bones Software web site: (http://www.barebones.com/support/updates.shtml) BBEdit: Power Tool for Text --------------------------- BBEdit is the leading professional-strength HTML and text editor for the Macintosh. Specifically crafted in response to the needs of Web authors and software developers, this award-winning product provides an abundance of features for editing, searching, and manipulation of text. BBEdit reliably transforms text with high performance. An intelligent interface provides easy access to BBEdit's best of class features including grep pattern matching, search and replace across...
Dec 04
Quicky USB Transceiver
Quicky USB Transceiver Doubles Wireless Performance for Apple iBooks WICHITA, Kan. --12/04/2006-- QuickerTek announces the addition of support for Apple iBooks to the Quicky USB Transceiver. No longer do iBook users have to resort to disassembling the computer to gain wireless networking enhancement. iBook users can double the wireless performance for a suggested retail price of $225 USD from either authorized dealers or from QuickerTek. Quicky temporarily clips to the top of the open iBook case. The Quicky is a unique combination of the wireless networking power of the Transceiver and an external antenna that is more effectively located up and out of the confines of the iBook case. It requires no computer skills to either set up or use - no extra steps are necessary. Once Quicky is clipped on and the short USB cable is connected to the USB port, users experience ten times more RF power than a stock iBook. This additional wireless power produces greater operating distances from the...
Dec 04
iWisdom 1.20
iWisdom 1.20 Adds Ability to Generate RSS Feeds Seattle, WA -- December 3, 2006 -- PowerSurge Publishing has just released iWisdom version 1.20, adding an ability to generate RSS feeds. A new Collection Tab has been added, to store information about an overall wisdom collection. The actual RSS feed is created via XML and XSL templates. iWisdom is a program that manages a collection of quotations or other brief insights. The program tracks a rich set of data fields concerning each bit of wisdom, including author, source, year of publication, title and category. iWisdom allows you to view wisdom in a list view (with optional sort fields), a category view, an edit view, and a display mode, which you can use to randomly display a new quotation at set intervals. iWisdom stores its data in the wisdom XML format, and can publish a wisdom collection in HTML using a series of included XSL templates and cascading style sheets. A sample of the results can be seen at (http://www.PortableWisdom....
Dec 04
FinanceToGo update
December 4, 2006--Fastforward released the first update for their finance software today, FinanceToGo 1.0.1. The update solves issues relating to the Quicken Import feature and is recommended for all registered users. FinanceToGo is a finance manager for Mac OS X which seamlessly integrates dozens of intuitive financial management features into one affordable software package. Ideal for individuals and small businesses, FinanceToGo is based on the standard double-entry accounting system. FinanceToGo allows users to track multiple accounts and thousands of transactions simultaneously. Transactions can be categorized, and graphs are automatically generated displaying where your money is being spent and on what. Reports and budgets can also be produced from the financial data you enter. International currencies and banking systems are supported, as well as the ability to import Quicken Interchangeable Format (QIF) format files for existing Quicken for Mac users. Main features * Track...
Dec 01
Relationship 1.0 Beta
Jumsoft Releases Relationship 1.0 Beta for Mac OS X VILNIUS, LITHUANIA (November 30, 2006)--Today Jumsoft released Relationship 1.0 Beta, the all new, easy-to-use customer relationship management application for home-based or small businesses for Mac OS X. About Relationship 1.0 Relationship 1.0 helps people organize and manage their contact information, titles (roles, i.e., CEO, Manager, Worker, etc.), campaigns, and resources quickly and easily. It has all the features required for personal or small business uses. Relationship 1.0 is perfect for those who don't have much time to learn complex customer relationship management applications. It is an easy-to-use and yet powerful application that lets you collect information about your customers, partners, and suppliers, organize contacts by groups and Smart Groups, add custom columns or subcolumns to groups, manage events, write and send e-mails, manage campaigns for contacts, manage associations, add attachments and notes to contacts...
Nov 30
FutureBASIC 4, Release 4
STAZ SOFTWARE SHIPS FUTUREBASIC 4, Release 4 FutureBASIC 4, Release 4, the fastest, Macintosh BASIC just got twice as fast! November 30, 2006, Bay St. Louis, MS; STAZ Software, Inc. - The FutureBASIC compiler now competes its work in half the time. Speedier compilations are the result of streamlining the compiler's workflow and modernizing the source code. A new group of commands can optionally replace the INDEX$ series of statements. The new CFIndex commands offer increased speed and easier localization with the use of Core Foundation strings instead of Pascal Strings. There is also a new CFIndexSort to automate sorting. Many Bug fixes have been handled in this version, including repairs to the Find/Change routines, modifications to the Edit and Script menus, mouse wheel support for the project window and smoothing out of other minor inconsistencies that displeased some of our full time developers. Work continues on the Intel compiler and the finished product will be mailed to...
Nov 30
VirusBarrier Server and VirusBarrier Mail Gateway
INTEGO RELEASES SERVER-SIDE VIRUS PROTECTION SOLUTIONS VirusBarrier Server and VirusBarrier Mail Gateway Provide Total Protection from Viruses on Mac OS X Server Austin, TX, November 30, 2006 -- Intego, the Macintosh security specialist, today released VirusBarrier Server and VirusBarrier Mail Gateway, two new programs that provide total protection from all known Macintosh viruses on computers running Mac OS X Server. These two programs allow network administrators to fully protect their Mac networks from viruses, protecting all files on a server, and providing full protection from viruses that transit through Mac OS X Server's built-in e-mail server. Both applications are Universal binaries, fully compatible with both PowerPC and Intel processors, running native on Apple's new Intel-based Macs. VirusBarrier Server automatically scans every file that is copied to a Mac OS X Server computer where it is installed, as well as any files that are launched on the server. If viruses are...
Nov 29
Free Passes to Macworld
Other World Computing Offers Free Admission Passes to Macworld Conference & Expo 2007 Passes provide free entry to Macworld 2007 for first look at Mac, iPod, and OWC introductions WOODSTOCK, IL (November 29, 2006) Other World Computing (OWC) today announced availability of Free Exhibit Hall Guest Passes for Macworld Conference & Expo 2007 through the popular OWC e-commerce portal (http://www.MacSales). Hosted by Other World Computing as a free download, the complimentary Macworld Conference & Expo admission passes (valued at $45 each) are offered in appreciation to the Mac community for making OWC the premier choice for Mac and iPod upgrades and accessories. Attendees must register their free passes by December 11, 2006 - per terms of the Macworld Conference & Expo. Visit: (http://www.MacSales.com/macworld) The Macworld Conference & Expo, held January 9-12 in San Francisco at the Moscone Center, is recognized as the most prominent annual Mac and iPod consumer trade...
Nov 29
Conduit version 1.5
dvGarage Ships New Version of Conduit for Apple=20 =46inal Cut Pro 5.1.2 and Motion 2 Combines High-End Nodal Compositing with=20 High-Performance GPU Acceleration; Includes Free=20 Three-Month Membership to Pixel Corps SAN FRANCISCO - Nov. 28, 2006 - dvGarage, a=20 provider of tools and training for the next=20 generation of media artists, today announced that=20 Conduit version 1.5, a nodal compositing plug-in,=20 is now available for Apple Final Cut Pro 5.1.2=20 and Motion 2 users. Conduit version 1.5 utilizes=20 Apple's FXPlug technology to combine high-end=20 nodal compositing with high-performance Graphics=20 Processing Unit (GPU) acceleration, providing=20 Apple Final Cut Pro and Motion 2 users with a=20 powerful variety of visual effects compositing=20 tools that render in real time. In addition,=20 Conduit version 1.5 is bundled with a free=20 three-month Pixel Corps membership (a USD $200=20 value), an hour of video training and a quick=20 start guide. "Conduit fuses the...
Nov 29
LifeBoat Automatic Backup App For Mac OS X
Martian Technology Releases LifeBoat Automatic Backup App For Mac OS X November 29 2006 - Martian Technology today released Martian LifeBoat, an application that makes keeping up-to-date backups as simple as plugging in a USB Flash Drive. Martian LifeBoat allows users to define "LifeBoats", sets of files and folders that get backed up each time a particular removable media device (USB Flash Drive or External Hard Disk) is connected to their computer. The instant the specified device is plugged into the Mac, Martian LifeBoat automatically begins the backup process. Users can then disconnect their updated LifeBoats and store them away for safekeeping. Keeping the backups up-to-date just requires plugging the device back into the Mac. Martian LifeBoat takes over from there, quickly updating the external device with a fresh copy of the users' most important data. "We developed LifeBoat so we could quickly back up our work in progress at the end of each day. I just plug my USB Key into my...
Nov 29
pdf-Office Professional Version 5.5
Creating PDF forms the easy way with the new version of pdf-Office Professio= nal Neuss, Nov 29, 2006 - An innovative software=20 package for creating and working with PDF forms=20 and documents, pdf-Office Professional is due to=20 be released in its new Version 5.5 for Windows=20 and Macintosh platforms. The flagship product of=20 Neuss-based UNIVERSE Software GmbH includes=20 significant improvements in image processing,=20 which can now correct most of the errors in=20 imported graphics. The stated aim of pdf-Office Professional is to=20 make creating PDF forms as easy as possible, its=20 intuitive user interface supporting especially=20 those users that only occasionally need to create=20 PDF forms. Since the files that the software produces are a=20 hundred-percent compatible PDF, the software's=20 range of functionality covers everything that the=20 user will need when viewing and working with the=20 form in Acrobat Reader -- whether this involves=20 text, number or calculation...
Nov 29
HyperRESEARCH 2.7
BOSTON, Massachusetts - November 29, 2006 ResearchWare, Inc. today released HyperRESEARCH 2.7, a multi-platform software package for qualitative analysis research. The new version offers enhanced display of coded segments of text, automatic backups of data files, significant performance improvements, enhanced appearances on both Windows XP and OS X, and a completely revised integrated concept mapping tool. HyperRESEARCH is used by researchers in social science research, psychology, usability, and corporate marketing to identify and analyze patterns and trends among qualitative data from a variety of media file types, including text, images, audio and video. Using intuitive tools like case cards, codes and annotations, HyperRESEARCH is popular for its ease of use. It remains one of the few qualitative research products actively developed for both Mac OS and Windows platforms. HyperRESEARCH study and source files are fully cross-platform so users can trade work regardless of which...
Nov 29
ScriptPak for MacJournal 4
Salem, NH, 2006-11-29: Macintosh speech recognition authority MacSpeech has released a new ScriptPak Mariner Software's MacJournal 4. The new ScriptPak adds over 200 commands to iListen that allows the user to do virtually anything in MacJournal 4 they would normally do using keyboard shortcuts or menus. "If the amount of positive feedback we've gotten in the past with MacJournal 3 is any indication, our customers will be pleasantly surprised with the ScriptPak for MacJournal 4." said Michael Wray, President of Mariner Software. "MacSpeech pushes the technology envelope again with this latest release." The ScriptPak for MacJournal 4 is available immediately from the MacSpeech web site and sells for $10. iListen 1.7 or later is required to use the new Montage ScriptPak. ScriptPaks work with MacSpeech's flagship product, iListen, whose TalkAnywhere technology allows users to dictate anywhere they would normally type. ScriptPaks enhance iListen's Command & Control capabilities by...
Nov 29
Keynote Themes FX 1.0
VILNIUS, LITHUANIA - (November 28, 2006) - Jumsoft, the leading developer of the Apple Keynote themes and illustration add-ons, has released Keynote Themes FX 1.0, a package of innovative motion themes for Apple Keynote. Instead of still backgrounds, every single theme comes with high-quality backgrounds in the form of movies, which make the presentations dynamic, fun, and captivating. The Keynote Themes FX package includes three completely new themes. Water, Redsmoke, and Brushstroke are designed to fire up the presentation, not just attract the audience's attention. Every slide background in the theme includes a looped movie, such as flowing water bubbles, rising smoke, or drawing pictures. Presentations created using Keynote Themes FX have all of the same elements or actions of a simple presentation: texts, colors, places for images, and special effects. Creating a presentation using Keynote Themes FX is exactly the same as creating a presentation using the usual themes--you can...
Nov 29
miniStack V2
Holiday Home Entertainment Gift-Giving Focuses on Award-Winning NewerTech miniStack Ideal solution for Music, Video, and Photo buffs with 750GB capacity, new prices WOODSTOCK, IL (November 28, 2006) Entering the 2006 holiday season, the award-winning NewerTech miniStack V2 from Newer Technology, Inc. has been labeled as The Ultimate Gift-Givers' Solution for Music, Video, and Photo Enthusiasts, with new pricing as low as $74.95. Injected with up to 750GB of high-performance hard drive storage capacity, the miniStack V2 is ideally engineered for audio/visual users and is appealingly priced to be the ultimate holiday solution. Compatible with any USB or FireWire-equipped Mac or PC, the NewerTech miniStack V2 is both USB and FireWire bootable, and adds three additional powered USB ports and two additional powered FireWire ports to any system to which it is connected. Visit: http://www.newertech.com/products/ministackv2.php The NewerTech miniStack V2's built-in extra ports allow the...
Nov 29
ShredIt X Version 5.7
Vancouver, Canada, November 28, 2006 -- Mireth Technology Corp. has released version 5.7 of ShredIt X, its simple to use file shredder and hard drive cleaner software for Mac OS X. Version 5.7 adds a scheduled freespace shredding feature. "When you're editing a sensitive document, you want to make sure you clean up all the versions of the document, including fragments stored in work files created by your word processor and that are eventually allocated to free space. Scheduled free space shredding is a painless way of erasing the data that gets sent to free space, but that you'd prefer to shred if you could," said Donna Johnson, President of Mireth Technology. ShredIt is the easy-to-use file shredder for Mac OS X that shreds anything so the data can't be recovered. It can be used to erase files, folders, disk free space, previously deleted files, hard drives, external drives, network drives and CD-RWs. ShredIt comes with a wide range of features, including built in safety features...
Nov 28
MYOB Announces AccountEdge 2007
MYOB Announces AccountEdge 2007 Small Business Management and Accounting Application Will Be Universal November 28, 2006 (ROCKAWAY, NJ) - MYOB today announced the release of MYOB AccountEdge 2007, their popular small business management and accounting application for Mac small businesses. "We're happy to announce AccountEdge 2007," said Tom Nash, Managing Partner of MYOB US, "which comes with carefully selected customer-requested features that will help them to continue to mind their own business smarter. "We're excited to present AccountEdge as a Universal Binary application, which will allow owners of Intel Macs to enjoy the speed benefits inherent with the new Macs, while ensuring that those with PowerPC-based Macs will still be able to run the software with no degradation of performance," Nash said. You Asked For It, You Got It Our customers are our best gauge when deciding what new features and functionality to introduce to AccountEdge. Below is a list of many of the new and...
Nov 28
Merlin 2.0
ProjectWizards presents: Version 2 the innovative project management software Merlin It's finally here! ProjectWizards ships the second generation of the established project management software, Merlin. The PM experts splash out among other features, also on a completely reconditioned user interface, a new Utilization view, a reporting generator and a powerful tool to control the project progress. Melle, Germany, November 28, 2006 - Two years after the release of the first Merlin version, the brand new second version released today, marks the real evolution in project management for the Apple Macintosh. Merlin presents itself to its users in a new outfit. Created for practical usage, it is easy to use, structured logically and above all technically correct. A new project is created quickly in Merlin 2: using one of the several templates, the extensive set of components or the import from one of the supported file formats. With the new Utilization view the project manager has a clear...
Nov 28
PDFProtect 2.1
Change PDF document security quickly and easily November 28, 2006 - PDFProtect 2.1 is a specialized software application that can change, add or remove security level standards in the PDF documents. This is a stand-alone application, which means that Adobe Acrobat (or any other product) is not required. To change current document encryption settings, simply select the PDF file or folder with PDF files, set new protection options and push the "Start" button. That's all. The encryption level and security settings are changed automatically. PDFProtect features 40 and 128 bit encryption, and recursive search for PDF documents. The program does not require any special knowledge or training. It comes with a user-friendly interface and clear instructions. Best of all, you can try the software before buying it. The software is distributed electronically via the Internet. Free trial version is available at www.sybrex.com The price of a single copy is 29.95 US Dollars. PDFProtect is a part of...
Nov 28
New Opera Mini
New Opera Mini drives social networking from=20 mobile phones Upgrade released today with new=20 level of interactivity - Today, Opera Software introduces Opera Mini=20 3.0, the latest version of the award-winning=20 mobile browser already used by eight million=20 people worldwide. - The upgrade available today introduces new=20 features that enhance mobile social networking=20 abilities on all community sites: photo sharing,=20 RSS feed reader and secure connections. - Opera Mini is not tied to any single service,=20 so it offers a personal Web experience that can=20 be used to easily browse and upload pictures to=20 all online community sites, including MySpace,=20 Blogger, Flickr, Facebook and My Opera, as well=20 as securely using popular webmail such as=20 Hotmail, Gmail and Yahoo Mail. - Featuring secure connections, Opera Mini makes=20 all Web transactions safe, including banking or=20 shopping on eBay or Amazon. - Opera Mini is globally available free of charge=20 and enables...
Nov 28
SmileOnMyMac adds new link features to PDFpen 3.1
SMILEONMYMAC ADDS NEW LINK FEATURES TO PDFPEN, ANNOUNCES RETAIL BOX AVAILABILITY San Francisco, CA - November 28, 2006 - SmileOnMyMac has added new link features to PDFpen 3.1, its PDF editing and form-filling tool for the Mac. Users can now add, edit and remove URL and page links to PDF documents, features that were previously available only in the Pro version. In related news, the company also announced the release of a PDFpen retail edition. This edition is distributed by Dr. Bott and is available now at Apple Stores. The price, $49.95, is the same as the download version. The box includes a CD and a Quick Start card. "The PDFpen box product definitely meets a need at the retail level for a reasonably priced PDF editing tool," said Philip Goward, co-founder of SmileOnMyMac. Other minor fixes and improvements have been added to PDFpen 3.1, as well as to PDFpenPro 3.1, the Pro version that has the ability create fillable PDF forms in addition to all the features of PDFpen. PDFpen...
Nov 28
DesignWorks Lite 4.6.1
New DesignWorks Lite 4.6.1 Release now for PPC and Intel Macintoshes Vancouver, CANADA, November 28, 2006 - Capilano Computing Systems Ltd. announced today the release of version 4.6.1 of the DesignWorks Lite schematic capture package for Apple Macintosh computers. The new version is delivered as a universal binary that runs on either the Intel or PowerPC based Macintosh computers. This version also includes several refinements to the user interface. The new version is available immediately. Free upgrades are available to registered users from the Capilano customer support web site (www.dwlite.com). About DesignWorks Lite With DesignWorks Lite you can draw, save, edit and print complete, professional circuit diagrams using powerful features like bussing, multi-level Undo/Redo, and automatic gate packaging. The package includes a library of common 74XX and discrete symbols provided or create your own libraries using the built-in symbol editor. You can send compact circuit diagram files...
Nov 28
OWC Bus Powered Storage Solution
OWC Mercury Pocket-Sized On-The-Go External Storage Solution Priced for Holidays USB 2.0, 2.5" HD, On-The-Go external bus powered solution now priced from $95.99 WOODSTOCK, IL (November 27, 2006) - Other World Computing (OWC) today announced lowered pricing on the award-winning Mercury On-The-Go USB 2.0 ultra-portable, bus-powered, 2.5" hard drive storage solutions in up to 120GB capacity, with new prices now starting at $95.99. Visit: http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/on-the-go The new reduced prices for the Mercury On-The-Go USB 2.0 line are as follows: 40GB 5400RPM w/ 8MB Buffer (was $ 99.00) now $95.99 60GB 7200RPM w/ 8MB Buffer (was $145.99) now $139.99 80GB 5400RPM w/ 8MB Buffer (was $124.99) now $119.99 80GB 7200RPM w/ 8MB Buffer (was $169.99) now $159.99 100GB 7200RPM w/ 8MB Buffer (was $209.99) now $189.99 120GB 5400RPM w/ 8MB Buffer (was $159.99 now $149.99 *FireWire 800/400+USB 2.0, FW400+USB 2.0, and FW400 models are subject to similarly appealing price drops....
Nov 28
MacForge.net: Now Over 40,000 Mac Open Source Projects
MacForge.net: Now Over 40,000 Mac Open Source Projects - In less than a year, Mac open source index has grown substantially - MacForge continues to present open source that runs on the Mac November 28, 2006 -- WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA -- MacTech(r) Magazine announced today that its MacForge(tm) Mac open source project index now has over 40,000 projects. MacForge.net was created for not only the experienced open source user, but to introduce the Mac technical community to the wonderful array of projects available. With the huge availability of open source out there, it can be difficult to find projects most relevant to the Mac. MacForge indexes open source projects that either have already been built for/tested on the Mac, or are likely to run on the Mac, without major porting work. "MacForge was originally created out of necessity, but has quickly become popular among thousands of users looking for open source solutions on the Mac," said Neil Ticktin, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, MacTech...
Nov 27
MaxConnect for Mac Pro System
MaxConnect for Mac Pro System Optical Bay Hard Disk Drive Storage Expansion Install up to 8 Disk Drive inside Mac Pro (Corona, CA, November 27th, 2006) MaxUpgrades announces availability of MaxConnect for Apple Mac Pro system, MaxConnect is an internal hard disk drive mounting solution, that allows four additional SATA hard disk drives to be installed in the Optical bay of the Mac Pro system. MaxConnect for Apple Mac Pro Optical bay internal hard disk expanion solutioun allows Mac Pro system to utilize two extra SATA DATA channels (available on the logic board) along with existing Optical Drive, MaxConnect flexible design allows Mac Pro system to house eight hard Disk Drives internally. (http://www.maxupgrades.com/istore/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&p...) MaxConnect for Mac Pro Optical Drive Bay Features 1) Two piece construction, Precision machined Aluminum. 2) Slip in Design in the Optical Bay, no modification needed. 3) Optimized for Air Flow. 4) Surface Treated for...
Nov 27
Suitable Systems Releases SMSLib
Suitable Systems Releases SMSLib, an Open-Source Sudden Motion Sensor Library - Toolkit makes it easy to write software for Apple Computer's SMS - WAKEFIELD, MA (November 27, 2006) - Suitable Systems has released SMSLib, the Sudden Motion Sensor (SMS) access toolkit behind the company's popular SeisMac and SeisMaCalibrate applications. SMSLib makes it easy to write software that reads the SMS accelerometers included on all recent Apple Macintosh laptops. And, once a user has calibrated his laptop's SMS using Suitable Systems' SeisMaCalibrate application, every SMSLib-based application will be able to use the stored calibration values. Hundreds of SeisMaCalibrate users have submitted calibration records covering ten different models of Apple Computer Macintosh laptop computers. By reviewing these records, Suitable Systems has been able to greatly improved the default calibration values embedded within SMSLib. The library now works on every SMS-equipped laptop Apple has ever released....
Nov 27
Fastforward released FinanceToGo
Fastforward releases FinanceToGo, new finance management software November 27, 2006--Fastforward released FinanceToGo today, a new finance manager for Mac OS X which seamlessly integrates dozens of intuitive financial management features into one affordable software package. Ideal for individuals and small businesses, FinanceToGo is based on the standard double-entry accounting system. FinanceToGo allows users to track multiple accounts and thousands of transactions simultaneously. Transactions can be categorized, and graphs are automatically generated displaying where your money is being spent and on what. Reports and budgets can also be produced from the financial data you enter. Fastforward founder Joshua Coventry stated: "We aimed to create a finance manager that enables a wide variety of Mac users to take advantage of the double-entry accounting system, and we believe we've done just that with FinanceToGo." International currencies and banking systems are supported, as well as...
Nov 27
OpenMenu X Rev.1.02
Versatile Contextual Menu Utility "OpenMenu X" Rev.1.02 Has Been Released Artman21, Japan - Nov, 23, 2006 Artman21 Inc.(16-11, Minami Fujisawa, Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan 2510055) today has released a versatile contextual menu utility OpenMenu X Rev.1.02. In Rev.1.02, 6 improvements, including Traditional Chinese localization and the support for the menu "Recent Items", have been conducted and 4 bugs were fixed. http://www.artman21.net/product/OpenMenuX/history_E.html -------------- Contextual Menu Utility OpenMenu X Rev1.02 File size: 5.4MB Release date: 11/23, 2006 shareware: US$10 Company URL: http://www.artman21.net/ Product URL: http://www.artman21.net/product/OpenMenuX/index_E.html Download: http://www02.matsumoto.co.jp/product/OpenMenuX/OpenMenuX102.dmg Description: OpenMenu is a utility that allows you to freely customize your contextual menu. You can open documents, applications, AppleScripts, Services Menu Items, and URLs any time you want. OpenMenu also supports the file...
Nov 27
Marketcircle Daylite 3.2 Released
Marketcircle is pleased to announce the release of Daylite 3.2 productivity suite, which includes shared calendars, contacts, projects, & other time saving features. This new version of Daylite offers improved features that help increase your company's productivity these enhancements include: * Improved calendar printing * Streamlined setup process including email user invites * Estimated project time and activity time * Numerous Report Engine improvements and Fixes Daylite 3.2 is a free update to all users of Daylite 3. For more information on what has been changed, please visit website. http://www.marketcircle.com/daylite
Nov 27
Version 3.5 of APLX
MicroAPL ships Universal Binary version of APLX Sussex, England - November 22nd, 2006 -- MicroAPL Ltd announces the release of Version 3.5 of APLX for Mac OS, the advanced cross-platform APL interpreter and development environment, as a Universal Binary for both Intel and PowerPC systems. APLX is an advanced implementation of the APL Array-Programming Language, closely modeled on IBM's APL2 language specification. The new version has been re-engineered as a Universal Binary to take full advantage of the speed of modern Intel-based Macintosh systems. Richard Nabavi, Managing Director of MicroAPL, commented: "Since 1985, MicroAPL's APL interpeter has been the leading array processing language for the Macintosh. The new version 3.5 has been extremely well received by our beta testers, who have reported speed improvements of up to 5 times over previous PowerPC-based systems. Performance is particularly impressive in the kinds of compute-intensive modelling and scientific applications in...
Nov 22
PasswordVault v5.1
PasswordVault v5.1 enhances import functions and cross-platform auto-distribution ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA -- November 22, 2006 -- Lava Software is now shipping PasswordVault v5.1, a simple and practical enterprise-level password manager for Windows, Mac OS X (Universal Binary), Mac OS Classic and Linux(i86). This new version offers powerful import functions which allow password data to be imported efficiently from most other password managers, easier updating of runtime keys (for Std to Pro Edition crossgrades), and enhancements which simplify the setting up and testing of auto-import and auto-export of password data (used by the password auto-distribution system). It is a free upgrade for all users. Import filters have been added for some specific password managers, and the custom import filter has been significantly enhanced, making it possible to import password data from most other password managers on Windows, Mac OS and Linux. Even exotic data fields can be easily appended to the '...
Nov 22
FileScope Release 1.5
Montage Technologies Inc. Ships FileScope Release 1.5 Calgary, Alberta - November 22, 2005 - Montage Technologies Inc., a Calgary based Mac OS X software developer and consulting company, releases FileScope 1.5, an update of their server monitoring application. FileScope wraps the complexity of remote connection management, password handling, and file location with a simple to use interface. With one button click, users can remotely log in and view their remote log files or status files. Release 1.5 of FileScope is now a Universal application with support for Intel and PPC Macintosh systems. This release also contains support for local file systems, improvements in user experience and better error recovery and support for non Macintosh systems. More information is available at http://www.montagetech.com/main_filescope.html About Montage Technologies Inc.: Montage Technologies Inc., founded in 1993, assists companies in realizing the benefits of Apple and Mac OS X technologies. Montage...
Nov 22
Universal Drive Adapter Carrying Case
NewerTech Adds New Options to Popular USB Universal Drive Adapter Product Line Carrying case makes 'Tech Swiss Army Knife' drive utility tool a take-anywhere for only $4.95 WOODSTOCK, IL (November 21, 2006) - Based on the popularity of the NewerTech USB 2.0 Universal Drive Adapter, Newer Technology Inc. today announces the introduction and immediate availability of the Universal Drive Adapter Carrying Case for only $4.95. At under $25, the NewerTech USB 2.0 Universal Drive Adapter is considered the 'Tech Swiss Army Knife' - a single-source solution that allows plug-and-play data access via USB connection to any 2.5", 3.5", or 5.25" hard drive or optical drive mechanism with standard IDE/ATA/ATAPI 40 pin or Serial-ATA interface. The new stylish, rugged Universal Drive Adapter Case is an ideal accessory engineered to complement and protect the NewerTech USB 2.0 Universal Drive Adapter, allowing the popular tool to fit neatly into any laptop case, briefcase, backpack, tool kit, or carry-...
Nov 21
Stitcher Unlimited 5.5 DS
REALVIZ Introduces Stitcher Unlimited 5.5 DS, Including 2-Shot Fisheye Stitching Sophia Antipolis, France (November 21, 2006) - REALVIZ, a leader in image processing software development, is pleased to announce the availability of Stitcher Unlimited 5.5 DS ("Double Shot"), which offers the ability to automatically stitch 2-shot fisheye photos. Stitcher Unlimited DS delivers the most versatile and accessible solution for a wide variety of industries, for the creation of stunning panoramas from horizontally and vertically stitched photos, and fisheye shots. With the new DS ("Double Shot") extension for Stitcher 5.5 Unlimited, even 2-shot IPIX style fisheyes can now be stitched automatically, providing a unique one-stop solution for anyone working in immersive imaging. Acknowledged as "the world's premier image-stitching program" (3D World Magazine, December 2006), Stitcher is a professional-level application, used by thousands of professional photographers, architects, multimedia and 3D...
Nov 21
Creative Manager Pro 8.4
Creative Manager Pro, Ad Agency Software and Project Management Groupware for Creative and Design firms, has released version 8.4, with Flash-based Scheduling and Timesheet entry, with support for the upcoming Mac OS X Leopard. Anthem AZ - November 21, 2006 - Creative Manager Inc. (http://www.Creative-Manager.com), provider of Creative Manager Pro software, has released version 8.4 of its flagship product, Creative Manager Pro. "This new release 8.4 is the first application ever to do this, allowing their employees to more easily enter timesheets, to get invoices out more quickly," boasts Ron Ause, Creative Manager's director of marketing. "This is the fastest web interface in the world - the user experience is amazing, proving once again that we continually respond to our clients' needs." Among the variety of enhancements now available to all Creative Manager Pro users is the ability manage a complicated schedule in a Flash-based screen. Enhancements to Accounts Receivable were...
Nov 21
Groupcal 3
Groupcal 3 - the program that lets you use your Microsoft Exchange calendar from iCal has acquired new features 2006-Nov-21 : Snerdware announces an update to Groupcal 3, the popular program that lets you access and manage your Microsoft Exchange calendars from Apple's iCal: - synchronize your events and tasks - book people or resources for meetings - view Free/Busy time ... and more - all without installing software on your Exchange server Version 3.70 adds the following: - fix for a problem where renaming/deleting iCal calendars could cause "orphaned" Exchange items that would no longer sync to iCal - fix for a problem where a date deleted from a task in iCal could re-appear after successive syncs - fix for a problem where events with invitations could move do a different iCal calendar - detection/warning about missing Exchange email addresses required in the user's Address Book "My Card" - problem fixes and updating of the AppleScript support - multiple user interface improvements...
Nov 21
EZ Bus Desktop
Apricorn Launches EZ Bus Desktop Combo for Mac Users EZ Bus DTC enables desktop and laptop users to instantly add up to 500GB backup and storage capabilities Poway, Calif. November 20, 2006 -- Apricorn, the leader in personal storage, today announced further expansion of its EZ Bus Desktop Storage and Backup line with Apricorn's award winning Data Protection Suite for Mac. Providing powerful backup, synchronization and encryption tools, Apricorn's Data Protection Suite contains ShirtPocket SuperDuper!, Qdea Synchronize! X, and Apricorn's Encryption Utility. The EZ Bus Desktop FireWire/USB 2.0 Combo (EZ Bus DTC), featuring a combination FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 interface is the ideal external hard drive for backing up data or adding extra storage to any notebook or desktop Mac. The plug-n-play and hot swappable features make hard drive capacity expansion simple. With up to 500GB of additional storage in a high performance 7200RPM drive, users can backup their entire systems and safely...
Nov 21
NetVault: Replicator 5.0
BakBone Delivers New Advances in Replication with Latest Version of NetVault: Replicator 5.0 Multi-Site Replication Software Reduces the Complexity of Managing Real-Time Content Distribution and Disaster Recovery For Heterogeneous Storage Environments SAN DIEGO--BakBone Software (Pink Sheets:BKBO), a global provider of heterogeneous integrated data protection solutions, today announced NetVault: Replicator version 5.0, a real-time data replication software solution. Incorporating unique new features that streamline data protection management, NetVault: Replicator 5.0 gives customers enterprise-class capabilities to help plan and prepare for disaster recovery scenarios. With broad platform support for Linux, Solaris, and Windows environments, NetVault: Replicator 5.0 provides an improved user experience for Windows customers, as well as more comprehensive functionality over local or wide area networks. Using NetVault: Replicator 5.0, customers benefit from up-to-the-second content...
Nov 20
LISTSERV 15.0
L-Soft Introduces Next Generation of Classic LISTSERV Software Release of LISTSERV 15.0 Marks Quantum Leap for 20-Year Email List Industry Trailblazer Bethesda, MD (November 20, 2006) - L-Soft announced today the release of LISTSERV 15.0 - a milestone version of the pioneering email list manager - featuring a completely redesigned Web interface, RSS support and new deliverability and performance features, such as rate limiting and background DomainKeys processing. "LISTSERV 15.0 is the breakthrough version of a 20-year classic. The product has reached a landmark in terms of usability and deliverability, helping users to succeed in today's highly demanding email climate and to be ready for the coming deliverability challenges as the spam tide only gets bigger," said Eric Thomas, L-Soft Founder and CEO and LISTSERV inventor. LISTSERV launched the email list communication industry in 1986 and has been continuously developed to meet the industry's evolving demands. LISTSERV 15.0 features...
Nov 20
PopChar X 3.1
PopChar X 3.1 improves typing of special characters and adds compatibility with Apple's Pages Hagenberg, Austria: November 20, 2006 - Ergonis Software today announced the release of PopChar X 3.1, an improved version of its highly acclaimed tool for inserting special characters into the text of any application. PopChar solves a problem faced by every technologist and multi-lingual worker. Inserting special characters into application documents can be frustrating and result in a steady loss of productivity. With PopChar you never need to search for and remember keystrokes any longer. Just pop up the PopChar window, click the desired character, and the character appears in your current document. The new release adds a number of improvements and user-requested enhancements, including support for automatic font detection in Apple's stylish word processor Pages (v.2.0 or newer). Visit Ergonis Software's website at http://www.ergonis.com/products/popcharx to learn more about specific...
Nov 20
InPreflight for Adobe InDesign
INPREFLIGHT FOR ADOBE INDESIGN RELEASE Toronto (ON), Canada--NOVEMBER 20, 2006--Zevrix Solutions today announced the release of InPreflight, a comprehensive quality control solution for Adobe InDesign that will let users quickly and easily locate potential problems and produce error-free documents. InPreflight gives users extensive information about all document's fonts, colors and links and allows to quickly spot potential problems according to user defined preflight settings. For the first time since the release of InDesign, its users have access to such a robust, fast, user-friendly and affordable preflight solution. InPreflight will save users hours of checking their documents manually and dealing with consequences of costly mistakes. In preflight settings, users can select various attributes to be flagged as problems, such as color mode, font type, image effective resolution, link status and others. InPreflight also reports information about several link attributes otherwise...
Nov 20
Quicky Wireless Antenna
Quicky Wireless Antenna Doubles Wireless Performance USB Connects it to Apple MacBook Pro and MacBooks WICHITA, Kan. --11/20/2006-- QuickerTek announces the Quicky Transceiver that doubles wireless networking for Apple MacBook Pro and MacBooks models. Quicky connects through the MacBook's USB port, eliminating the need to disassemble the computer for installation. Quicky boosts wireless networking distance as well as networking speeds once connected. Quicky is available directly from QuickerTek or from its dealers for a SRP of $225 USD. Quicky temporarily clips to the top of the open MacBook case. The Quicky is a unique combination of the wireless networking power of the Transceiver and an external antenna that is more effective placed up and out of the confines of the MacBook case. It requires no computer skills to either set up or use and is functionally invisible to the user. Once Quicky is clipped to the case and the short USB cable is connected to the MacBook's USB port, users...
Nov 20
Galaxy 1.5 for Revolution
Galaxy 1.5 for Revolution Released November 20, 2006. Runtime Revolution Ltd and Daniels & Mara Inc Galaxy 1.5 is the high productivity alternative add-on environment or core replacement IDE for Runtime Revolution. New Galaxy 1.5 ships with 9 new components and 31 new features! Try it for 30 days, or buy it now and start your year of free upgrades and online support right away. Galaxy extends the Revolution environment with highly robust and productive replacements for core IDE components. Galaxy isnt an exercise in pretty graphics or artfully arranged windows - this is a design environment for reducing complexity and enhancing productivity on small to very large commercial projects. Galaxy includes its own, tighter user interface that frees up 50 of screenspace, as well as its own enhanced debutter, variable watcher, script and property editors. Here are all the core new features and enhancements in Galaxy 1.5: * Galaxy Templating System. Utilize built in Galaxy templates...
Nov 20
Upgrade to TurboCAD Mac
IMSI/Design Announces Upgrade to Best-Selling TurboCAD Mac Leading Retail CAD Software Now Available as a Universal Application for Powerful Intel-Based Macs, Includes More Than Two Dozen New Features and Enhancements NOVATO, Calif., Nov. 17, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- IMSI/Design, the global leader in retail CAD, announced the release of TurboCAD MAC Version 2 as a Universal application for Mac OS X version 10.4 Tiger, which enables it to run natively on both PowerPC- and Intel-based Macs. "So much of what's included in TurboCAD MAC Version 2 was inspired by our enthusiastic Mac customers," said Bob Mayer, Chief Operating Officer of IMSI/Design. "It's fun working with such an active and involved CAD community. We are pleased to deliver TurboCAD Mac as a Universal application so that these customers can take advantage of the high performance and optimum productivity of the latest Intel-based Apple hardware." "Innovative tools from Apple such as XCode give developers the ability to quickly...
Nov 20
Immediate Availability on Apple-Qualified Mac Pro Quad Xeon FB-D
New Lower Pricing for OWC Apple-Qualified FB-DIMM Mac Pro Memory Upgrades Top Quality, Lifetime Warranted for Mac Pro Quad Xeon up to 16GB as low as $213 per Gigabyte WOODSTOCK, IL (NOVEMBER 17, 2006) Other World Computing (OWC) today announces new reduced pricing and immediate availability on Apple-Qualified Fully Buffered DIMM (FB-DIMM) 667MHz DDR2 72 Bit ECC (error correcting) memory for the new Apple "Mac Pro Quad Xeon." Available in matched sets up to 16.0GB, Mac Pro Quad Xeon memory upgrade kits now start from $225.00. Visit: (http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Mac-Pro-Memory) OWC was the first company to provide a true Apple-Qualified Mac Pro memory upgrade solution at independent prices and began shipping 2GB and 4GB kits of 1GB and 2GB matched modules up to 16GB within five days of the release of the Intel-based Mac Pro Quad Xeon. Kits are now available in matched sets of 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB modules up to 16GB total. OWC Mac Pro Quad Xeon upgrade kits are comprised of...
Nov 17
Kuler: Adobe Brings Color to Web 2.0 Experience
Adobe Brings Color to Web 2.0 Experience Today Adobe introduced a technology preview of kuler, a Web-hosted application that allows users to quickly create and share harmonious color themes over the Web. Color, as we know, is one of the creative variables that designers obsess over and kuler delivers an interactive and communitarian experience that delivers on the promise of Web 2.0. Creatives can collaborate and share color themes based on predefined color formulas or create custom themes using kuler's interactive color wheel. It also enables users to tag, comment on and share themes with fellow designers seeking creative inspiration around color. In addition, users of Adobe Creative Suite have the added ability to save their color themes as Adobe Swatch Exchange files (.ASE) for use in their Illustrator CS2, InDesign CS2, Photoshop CS2 and GoLive CS2 workflows. Built on the Adobe Flash 9 Player and ActionScript 3.0, kuler is a technology preview that showcases the power of these two...
Nov 16
Money 2.0
Jumsoft Releases Money 2.0 for Mac OS X VILNIUS, LITHUANIA - (November 16, 2006) - Jumsoft today released Money 2.0 Final, a new and completely rewritten version of its personal and small business financial management application for Mac OS X. About Money 2.0 Money 2.0 helps people organize and manage their personal finances quickly and easily. It has all the features required for personal or small-business accounting needs. Jumsoft tried to keep the application simple for those users who do not have much time learning about accounting. Money 2 developers believe that any person is capable of managing his own finances. Money 2 helps to do that with elegancy and ease-of-use and what is even more important is that the application is fully compatible with almost all the standards and key concepts of accounting. New Major Features in Money 2.0 Money 2.0 features new and simplified user interface, smart accounts, powerful reports, bills management, budgets management, ability to transfer...
Nov 16
MAXPower G4 7447 Single Processor Upgrade
NewerTech Introduces MAXPower G4 7447 Single Processor Upgrade in 1.6 GHz Option Newer Technology Inc. offers new way to upgrade your Power Macintosh G4 for $249 WOODSTOCK, IL (November 16, 2006) - Newer Technology Inc. (NewerTech) today announced the introduction of the new MAXPower G4/7447A 1.6GHz Processor Upgrade for the Power Macintosh G4 AGP Graphics (aka "Sawtooth") 100MHz Bus, "Gigabit Ethernet" 100MHz Bus, "Digital Audio" 133MHz Bus, "Quick Silver" 133MHz Bus, "Quick Silver 2002" 133MHz. MAXPower processor upgrade comes with at 3 year hardware warranty, features a Motorola/Freescale MPC7447A high performance processor, and is priced at only $249. Visit: http://www.newertech.com/products/maxpower47.php Pricing for the entire MAXPower G4 7447 Single and Dual Processor line: MAXPower Single G4/2.0GHz - $249 MAXPower Single G4/2.0GHz - $399 MAXPower Dual G4/1.6GHz - $449 MAXPower Dual G4/1.7GHz - $529 MAXPower Dual G4/1.8GHz - $599 Visit: http://www.newertech.com/products/...
Nov 16
Xupport 3.3 Update
Thursday, November 16, 2006 - Xupport is a multipurpose system utility for Mac OS X. It provides many features to configure hidden Mac OS X and Unix options, to increase system security and performance, to maintain and backup Mac OS X, and to dig deeper into the world of Unix. Xupport 3 is fully compatible with Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) and Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther), and is available as Universal Application for PowerPC and Intel Macs. Changes in Xupport 3.3: - General: Time indication and determinate progress indicator for major processes (backup, shredder, ...) - General: Improved compatibility with case sensitive HFS+ volumes - Backup: "Update existing data" option added (10.4) - Backup: Improved volume compatibility - Backup: Improved restoration of the system file visibility (10.4) - Sharing: Improved "Personal File Sharing" options - Optimization: Compatibility with volume names containing non-latin characters - Settings: Fixed battery power disk spin down time feature (10.4) - Many...
Nov 16
SmileOnMyMac DiscLabel 4.0
SMILEONMYMAC RELEASES DISCLABEL 4.0 WITH SUPPORT FOR MULTIPLE LAYERS, GRADIENTS New Drawing Tools Added; Text Editing and Design Creation Simplified San Francisco, CA - November 16, 2006 - SmileOnMyMac has released DiscLabel 4.0, the latest version of its award-winning CD/DVD label design software for the Mac. This major upgrade features new design tools, such as multiple layer support and gradients, as well as interface improvements that simplify the creation of new designs. The release coincides with the start of holiday season. "Many Mac users take advantage of iTunes and iMovie to create personalized CDs and DVDs as gifts," said Philip Goward, co-founder of SmileOnMyMac. "DiscLabel lets you easily create great-looking labels, as well as jewel cases and DVD boxes, that make these gifts special." Among its design function enhancements, DiscLabel 4.0 features the option to add multiple layers, which can be hidden or reordered. The user can copy and paste all layers into a new design...
Nov 16
XRackPro2 server rack in Black
Server Rack Mount Cabinet Released in Black GizMac Accessories Ships Black Version of Server Rack Mount Cabinet Designed to Reduce Noise Torrance, CA -- November 16, 2006 -- GizMac Accessories, designer and manufacturer of server rack mount cabinet enclosures for noise reduction, begins shipping their XRackPro2 server rack mount cabinets in black. GizMac Accessories produces 4U, 12U and 25U server rack models which reduce the noise from installed equipment up to 80 percent. Until now, platinum has been the only color available for the XRackPro2, this color closely matches many Apple, Dell, Sun or other servers and RAID systems with silver or gray type finishes. "We surveyed our customers and found that many XRackPro owners have black furniture or black equipment," says Tim Cave, LOAHS for GizMac Accessories, "GizMac realized a need to make a black version of our XRackPro noise reducing server rack line and we are introducing it today" The XRackPro2 server rack mount cabinet allows...
Nov 16
TinyBooks v4.0.2
TinyBooks v4.0.2 - Family & Small Business Accounting for Macintosh What's New: Vastly simplified and enhanced the creation of a set of books (for both first-time and long-time users.) (URL:http://www.winograd.com) Merrimack, New Hampshire, November 15, 2006: Ken Winograd and Space-Time Associates announced today the release of a new version of the Macintosh accounting and bookkeeping program called TinyBooks. TinyBooks is a simple, flexible, non-bloated, single-entry bookkeeping and accounting system for the Macintosh. TinyBooks is designed for Sole Proprietors, home and other small businesses, and family finances. TinyBooks is the simplest way to handle the books for most small companies. You enter your expenses and income, and TinyBooks does the rest. Current and year-to-date "on-the-fly" totals are continually displayed. Fully automatic bar-charting of all expense and income accounts make the determination of monthly trends intuitively obvious. A fully non-modal Reports Window...
Nov 16
ReceiptWallet
GGT ENTERPRISES ANNOUNCES RECEIPTWALLET FOR MAC OS X New Application Eases the Task of Managing Paper and Online Receipts SAN DIEGO, Calif.--November 15, 2006--GGT Enterprises, LLC announced today the release of ReceiptWallet, a unique application for Mac OS X that gives users the ability to easily scan, manage and archive receipts, similar to the way in which Apple's iPhoto application organizes photographs. Made for individuals and organizations that need to keep a handle on their paper and online receipts, ReceiptWallet's many features meet the needs of a wide variety of users, simplifying the tedious process of cataloging receipts. "With all the hype about the 'paperless office,' I find it amazing that a Mac application like ReceiptWallet didn't already exist," said Scott Gruby, GGT Enterprises' founder and manager. "Using ReceiptWallet has reduced my huge mess of a receipt folder into a simple and organized application, eliminating a major frustration and allowing me to recapture...
Nov 16
Faronics releases User Refresh Mac
November 15 - Faronics, makers of Deep Freeze Mac, have released User Refresh Mac 1.01. User Refresh Mac allows administrators to maintain baseline user account configurations regardless of user activity. The Home directory can be refreshed on a specified basis, producing consistent user accounts across an entire enterprise. Administrators can specify whether the accounts should refresh upon log out, after a certain amount of time, or on a specified date. User Refresh Mac allows standard users complete freedom to explore and change their Home folders without restriction, improving productivity and user experience. For more information or to download a 30 day evaluation version, visit http://www.faronics.com/mac.
Nov 16
Nikon Unveils New D40 Digital SLR
NIKON UNVEILS NEW D40 -- THE SMALLEST AND EASIEST-TO-USE NIKON DIGITAL SLR EVER [DETAILED PRESS RELEASE] * D40 Inherits Incredible Picture Quality from Nikon's Photographic Expertise, Making it Easy for Everyone to Take Breathtaking Pictures * Features an All-New, Visually Intuitive Interface, In-Camera Editing and Built-In Help Features for Just $599.95** With a 3X Zoom-Nikkor Lens MELVILLE, NY, NOVEMBER 16, 2006 -- Nikon, (www.nikondigital.com) the world leader in high quality digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology, today unveiled its new D40, the latest addition to its comprehensive line of digital SLR cameras. Designed to bring the picture performance, excitement and experience of Nikon's digital SLR cameras to more customers than ever before, the D40 is an ultra-compact, lightweight 6.1-effective megapixel D-SLR that offers simplified new features, exceptional speed and a redesigned, visually-intuitive menu system that brings consumers a whole new level of...
Nov 15
User Refresh Mac 1.01
Faronics, makers of Deep Freeze Mac, have released User Refresh Mac 1.01. User Refresh Mac allows administrators to maintain baseline user account configurations regardless of user activity. The Home directory can be refreshed on a specified basis, producing consistent user accounts across an entire enterprise. Administrators can specify whether the accounts should refresh upon log out, after a certain amount of time, or on a specified date. User Refresh Mac allows standard users complete freedom to explore and change their Home folders without restriction, improving productivity and user experience. For more information or to download a 30 day evaluation version, visit http://www.faronics.com/mac.
Nov 15
24U Software updated plug-ins for FileMaker Pro
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 24U Software updates 24U SimpleHelp Plug-In and 24U SimpleFile Plug-In. At the same time, 24U Preferences+Globals Plug-In is made available free of charge. 24U SimpleHelp Plug-In 3.2.1 This FileMaker Pro plug-in enables solution developers to use interactive help tools such as help tags (tool tips), coachmarks, or roll-over effects for layout objects and controls (data fields, buttons, pictures etc.). The new version works with FileMaker Pro Runtime. More info: Download: 24U SimpleFile Plug-In 1.0.2 This file management plug-in for FileMaker Pro allows you to create, delete, copy, move, rename, read and edit all your files and folders directly from your databases. The update removes file size limits for reading files and limit of items that can be returned in directory listing. More info: Download: 24U Preferences+Globals Plug-In 1.0 FileMaker Pro plug-in which allows for storing and reading application-wide global variables and persistent system-wide...
Nov 15
Big Nerd Ranch Announces PHP 5 Bootcamp
HTML_Quickform library to simplify HTML forms - Cookies and sessions - Interacting with server-based files and directories - Images and graphics - XML and AJAXRead more about PHP5 Bootcamp (including the complete syllabus) or our instructor Mark Fenoglio. To review the complete syllabus, please visit http://bignerdranch.com/classes/php5.shtml The Big Nerd Ranch incorporates intensive training classes for Unix and Mac OS X programmers in a retreat setting outside Atlanta, GA. Class price of $3500 includes lodging, all meals, original instruction materials, 24-hour lab access, and transportation to and from the Atlanta airport. Students are encouraged to bring independent projects to class, allowing for input from classmates and individual instructor attention. For more information, call 678-595-6773 or visit www.bignerdranch.com.
Nov 15
HOBO U10: Home Energy Usage Temperature Logger Kit
ONSET UNVEILS DATA LOGGER KIT FOR REDUCING HOME ENERGY USAGE New HOBO=AE Temperature Logger Kit tracks temperature at home and in the office, helps reduce energy costs BOURNE, MA, November 14, 2006 - Onset Computer Corporation, a world leader in professional energy monitoring tools, today unveiled a brand new computerized temperature-tracking product for consumers that provides a detailed, visual profile of household heat and air conditioning usage. Designed to help reduce energy costs, the new HOBO=AE Temperature Logger Kit combines a HOBO Data Logger - a compact, battery-powered temperature recording device - and accompanying software that allows you to view heat and AC activity on your home PC or Mac. "The new HOBO Temperature Logger Kit stems from the need of many homeowners who want to go beyond free home energy audits and really understand their energy usage," said Frank Deshaies, Onset product marketing manager. "It's all about giving homeowners greater control and allowing...
Nov 15
Speed Download 4.1.5
November 15, 2006: Yazsoft today announced the immediate availability of Speed Download 4.1.5, an important update to the the fourth generation of Yazsoft's award winning download manager for Mac OS X. Also please note, that our iPod giveaway will end on November 30, 2006. Make sure that you've entered if you'd like to increase your chances of winning. More details below. Speed download, squarely aimed at all Mac OS X end users, has been met with glowing praise from reviewers, web authors, developers, beta testers and the more than three million users who have left behind nuisances such the inability to reliably download files from the internet, the inability to easily resume file transfers when the internet connection fails, and more. "This new upgrade will mark a milestone in the history of Speed Download development," said Mark Forrester at Yazsoft. "Many months of development and user feedback contributed towards this release, and we're really excited to get it out for our users...
Nov 15
SubRosaSoft Inc. Ships CopyCatX Version 4.0
Latest generation of the Mac OS X backup software features Universal Binary application, enhanced user-interface, multiple targets cloning, and new dual-boot CD Union City, California, Nov 15th, 2006 -- SubRosaSoft.com Inc. announced today the immediate availability of CopyCatX version 4.0. The fastest software based drive duplication and recovery system for Mac OS X, CopyCatX 4.0 features a completely Universal Binary application for Intel and PowerPC based Mac OS X computers, a new and streamlined user interface, multiple-targets duplication support, and a dual-bootable CD to support a wide range of Macs. CopyCatX utilizes sector copying instead of the "file-by-file" copy employed by most backup software. Sector copy is extremely fast and enables a user to retain every detail of the original drive -- from bootablity to the icon locations. CopyCatX is neither file nor OS dependent; it can quickly and easily make an identical copy of Linux, Windows, Macintosh, or TiVo based drives....
Nov 15
GuancheMOS 1.6
Mosquito SW releases GuancheMOS 1.6 The popular serial number generation/validation plug-in is now compatible also with Linux executables Madrid, November 14th, 2006.- Mosquito SW launches GuancheMOS version 1.6, a highly demanded update of the popular plug-in that allows generate and validate serial numbers for Mac OS, Windows and Linux REALbasic deployed applications. The serial number creation/validation machine plug-in is compatible with applications developed with REALBasic 5.x or later as Carbon, Mach-O, Universal Binary, Win32 and Linux executables (any x86-based Linux distribution with GTK+ 2.0 or higher). GuancheMOS allows REALbasic Mac developers to include in the applications the ability to generate and check unique serial numbers or license keys with a minimum effort and a minimum footprint in their deployed applications. By using this plug-in, REALbasic developers will be able to build a program automated assignment and control of serial numbers in a per-application basis...
Nov 15
"Make Your Own Commercial Contest"
Other World Computing Launches "Make Your Own Commercial Contest" Consumer-Created Commercial Contest lets amateur filmmakers play ad exec for prizes WOODSTOCK, IL (November 14, 2006) Other World Computing (OWC) today announced its "Consumer-Created Commercial Contest" running through December 31, 2006 and open to the public - letting amateur digital filmmakers have their chance to play advertising executive. The Consumer-Created Commercial Contest is free to enter and allows creative minded people from all walks of life and experience levels to create their own digital video advertisement representing why they utilize Other World Computing products and services or why others should become OWC customers. Images, music files, and complete rules are available on line. Visit: www.MacSales.com/videocontest Grand prize in the OWC Consumer-Created Commercial Contest is an award winning NewerTech miniStack V2 external hard drive storage solution and FireWire/USB port expander. Other prizes...
Nov 15
iPDA 3.2
Tue, 14 Nov - ZappTek, makers of the "iPod software you need", is pleased to announce the release of iPDA version 3.2 ($19.95 USD or buy iPDA, iSpeak It and iPresent It for only $44.95 USD -- a $13 savings), available for immediate download at (http://www.zapptek.com/ipda/). This release adds the ability to transfer PDF and Pages documents, adds support for any web based calendaring system that supports the iCal standard (which, unfortunately, does not include Yahoo! at this time), and fixes problems with US weather downloads and RSS/web pages downloading and processing. Check out (http://www.zapptek.com/ipda/News/) for all the details. As usual, this is a free upgrade for current users. About iPDA: Who needs a PDA when you have an iPod? Transfer your PIM data to your iPod so it's available whenever you need it; iPDA supports transferring information from Entourage, Stickies, Mail, Address Book and iCal. You can transfer Word, PDF, Pages RTF and text documents for quick access and...
Nov 14
iGet 2.5
RENO, Nevada -- November 13, 2006 -- Five Speed Software, Inc. today announced the immediate availability of version 2.5 of iGet, the Mac file transfer tool. This update is free, and is recommended for all iGet users. Along with improved performance and several bug fixes, iGet 2.5 delivers a redesigned New Connection window, a brand new interface for maintaining the favorite connections list, and support for public key authentication using OpenSSH key files. "These new features, particularly the new authentication features, are the direct result of working closely with our customers," said iGet engineering manager Ethan Tuttle. "Because iGet already solves some of the same security issues, we didn't intially prioritize supporting key-based authentication. But our customers told us that they needed it anyway--they might be using other SSH-based software in addition to iGet, or they might have an upstream IT manager making policy decisions that prohibit password authentication. We...
Nov 14
New Web Site for NewerTech.com
Newer Technology, Inc. Unveils New Web Site for NewerTech.com NewerTech new site streamlined to provide access to best quality technology product information WOODSTOCK, IL (November 13, 2006) Newer Technology, Inc. (NewerTech) today unveiled its all new website at (http://www.NewerTech.com). The newly designed NewerTech.com web site is concurrently consumer and vendor focused with enhancements to facilitate ease of use in researching and purchasing the latest Apple Macintosh computer and Apple iPod upgrades and accessories. Visit: www.NewerTech.com In-depth information is provided in a user-friendly format on NewerTech, NuPower, MAXPower, and NewerRAM lines of Macintosh processor upgrades, external hard drive storage solutions, Macintosh accessories, iPod FM transmitters and accessories, and the highest capacity Macintosh laptop and Apple iPod replacement batteries available. "The new look of NewerTech.com is a very attractive, comprehensive layout that provides useful information in...
Nov 14
PTHPasteboard
PTHPasteboard 4 and PTHPasteboard PRO 4 public release Flower Mound, TX, 11/13/06 -- We are proud to announce PTHPasteboard 4, the newest version of the best and most mature multiple pasteboard program for OS X. How often have you copied something only to find that you need it a few minutes later but you've already copied another item? PTHPasteboard watches you while you work and keeps a copy of any items that you have copied to your pasteboard. PTHPasteboard 4 adds a number of exciting new features. Settings are now controlled via a Preference Pane in System Preferences Search field now available on all the Pasteboard windows Access information on Pasteboard items by right/control clicking on any item Paste formated text as unformatted by middle/command clicking on any item Vastly improved HotKeys support Fully integrated Mac OS X Help Dozens of menubar icons Ability to choose menubar icons for Custom Pasteboard windows Best of all PTHPasteboard 4 is and has always been FREE...
Nov 14
SQLite3ProfessionalPlugin 2.0
VIADANA, Italy (November 13, 2006) - SQLabs today announced the availability of SQLite3ProfessionalPlugin 2.0, their new SQLite 3 database engine plugin for REALbasic. SQLite3ProfessionalPlugin is a REALbasic plugin that gives your REALbasic projects low level access to the SQLite 3 database engine. Starting from RB2005, the sqlite3 engine is include in every version of REALbasic, but due to the way it is exposed to the end user, a lot of its power and its speed aren't availables. SQLite3ProfessionalPlugin has been designed to take advantage of all the real speed and real power that the new sqlite3 engine can offer. SQLite3ProfessionalPlugin fully supports all the RB database API and a lot more sqlite 3 specific methods. It is a near 1 to 1 map to the sqlite3 C api, so you can have access to every sqlite3 routine inside the REALbasic environment. The audience for this plugin are professional database users, that, for example, can take advantage of the sqlite3 progress handler routine...
Nov 13
RbApp 2.0 for REALbasic
Software Components for REALbasic Developers Placitas, NM -- November 10, 2006 - Excel Software is pleased to announce RbApp 2.0 for REALbasic developers. RbApp is a collection of reusable classes for writing Macintosh and Windows software with the REALbasic programming language from REAL Software. Version 2.0 adds the new RbGrid, RbChart and RbQuickLicense components plus enhancements to the current RbEdit, RbView, RbCommand, RbPalette, RbStringList, RbXML, RbHelp and RbLibrary. It supports the latest REALbasic 2006R4 for Universal Binaries. RbGrid provides a flexible, scaleable grid control with cells arranged into rows and columns. Each cell can be of type static text, edit field, popup menu, combobox, picture, progress bar, slider, checkboxes or radio buttons. Cells have properties like text font, size, color, style, background color, enabled state, cell height and cell width. RbChart provides line graphs, bar charts, area charts, tables, pie charts and other presentation options...
Nov 13
iSale 3.3
iSale 3.3 now supports eBay Express equinux integrates eBay Express in iSale 3.3,=20 offers 95 different templates for various=20 listings and offers multi-pack licenses Munich, Germany / San Mateo, USA, November 10th,=20 2006: eBay Express is available in the US,=20 Germany and the UK. eBay Express is a new listing=20 service for outstanding eBay sellers with=20 excellent ratings, that want to sell new items=20 for a fixed price. Qualified iSale users who want=20 to take advantage of eBay Express can choose from=20 within the application to list their items=20 exclusively on eBay Express, or as an additional=20 platform alongside their main eBay listing. The=20 iSale Preview option has been modified to switch=20 between the eBay Preview and the eBay Express=20 Preview. With this enhancement keeping track of=20 all listings can't get more comfortable for every=20 eBay seller. iSale 3.3 now includes a total of 95 unique=20 templates, that enable users to create visually=20 stunning...
Nov 13
HoudahSpot 1.3
Luxembourg - November 12, 2006 - Houdah Software=20 s. =E0 r. l. is excited to announce a major update=20 to its flagship product: HoudahSpot 1.3. Abstract: Your files at your fingertips. HoudahSpot is the=20 frontend most Spotlight users don't know they're=20 missing HoudahSpot is a file search tool based on=20 Apple's Spotlight technology. It enables users to=20 quickly create and store powerful search queries.=20 HoudahSpot has been designed from the ground up=20 with ease of use and convenience in mind. We feel=20 it is not the user who needs to be educated, but=20 the software that should be made to the user's=20 need. What's new: * Customizable Result List Columns This was the top most requested feature! Now you=20 my decide for yourself which columns you want to=20 see in your result list: file name, size,=20 modification date, path,... Your choice is saved=20 into your HoudahSpot search document or template. * Default Template Here comes complete customization: a new document=...
Nov 13
PhoneDirector 1.2.1
MacMedia releases PhoneDirector 1.2.1 Kosice, Slovak Republic -- 12 November, 2006 -- MacMedia announced the release of version 1.2.1 of PhoneDirector for Mac OS X - the complete solution for Nokia 6230, 6230i, 6233, 6234, 7280, 7380, 8800 mobile phone. PhoneDirector is a tool for Phonebook, SMS, Gallery and Calendar management of Nokia phones. Main features: Phonebook editing, uploading, deleting, backup, export (extended phonebook with more numbers and texts is supported). SMS reading from the phone, sending, replying, forwarding, deleting, archiving. Downloading and uploading pictures, sounds and videos from/to the phone. Adding, editing, export and import of calendar events. Uploading Java applications to the phone. Creating and editing own themes and uploading them to the phone. Setting phone radio channels from the computer. Uploading bookmarks from Safari to the phone. Adding and editing notes in the phone. Bluetooth connection. What is new in version 1.2.1: Universal Binary...
Nov 13
OpenMenu X Rev.1.01
Artman21, Japan - Nov, 13, 2006 Artman21 Inc.(16-11, Minami Fujisawa, Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan 2510055) today has released a versatile contextual menu utility OpenMenu X Rev.1.01. In Rev.1.01, 7 improvements, including French localization and option key shortcut, have been conducted and 5 miner bugs were fixed. http://www.artman21.net/product/OpenMenuX/history_E.html -------------- Contextual Menu Utility OpenMenu X Rev1.01 File size: 4.3MB Release date: 11/13, 2006 shareware: US$10 Company URL: http://www.artman21.net/ Product URL: http://www.artman21.net/product/OpenMenuX/index_E.html Screen Shot: http://www.artman21.net/product/OpenMenuX/OpenMenuPref_E.png Product Logo: http://www.artman21.net/product/OpenMenuX/OpenMenuXIcon.png Company Logo: http://www.artman21.net/Artman21Log_128.jpg Download: http://www02.matsumoto.co.jp/product/OpenMenuX/OpenMenuX101.dmg Description: OpenMenu is a utility that allows you to freely customize your contextual menu. You can open documents,...
Nov 10
Twisted Ninja Software introduces Tubular
TWISTED NINJA SOFTWARE INTRODUCES TUBULAR, PREORDER FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ROCHESTER, NY - Twisted Ninja Software today introduced Tubular, a YouTube client for Mac OS X, and announced that it would be available for preorder. Designed to be a fun and easy-to-use app, Tubular is a gorgeous, fast, and entertaining way to access videos on YouTube. The preorder was launched for $12.99 and will run through until Tubular is released. The application will launch sometime before the end of 2006, where it will be available for a higher price. Tubular has many exciting features that improve the YouTube experience. Users can browse for, search for, and watch videos directly within the app. With one button click, users can convert any video they want to a fifth-generation iPod. They can also copy a YouTube.com URL for any video, which can be sent to friends easily. Twisted Ninja Software made their public shareware debut in 2006 with Tubular, but they have been involved in other projects since...
Nov 10
Seapine Software Named Rising Star
Seapine Software Named Rising Star by the Deloitte Cincinnati USA 100 MASON, Ohio--November 10, 2006--As the company's footprint in the application lifecycle management (ALM) space continues to grow, Seapine Software's presence in the local community hasn't gone unnoticed. The Deloitte Cincinnati USA 100 recently named Seapine one of the top rising stars among privately owned companies in the region. Seapine is a leading provider of ALM solutions. Consisting of the 100 largest private companies in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, the Deloitte Cincinnati USA 100 has been compiled annually and published in The Cincinnati Enquirer for 23 years from data submitted by local, privately held companies. With support from the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce, the list is supplemented by area rising stars--companies that are being recognized for their recent financial performance and management records, but have not reached the list's designated income or employment...
Nov 10
MusicRenamer 2.0
SubRosaSoft Announces MusicRenamer 2.0 Universal Binary version of freeware tool for renaming MP3, AAC, M4P, and M4A files now allows customizable name formatting. Union City, CA November 10th, 2006 -- SubRosaSoft.com Inc., a software company focusing on system utility and data recovery software, announced today the availability of MusicRenamer 2.0. MusicRenamer renames MP3, AAC, M4P and M4A files in a consistent format to keep your music library organized. It is now a Universal Binary build for Intel and PowerPC based Mac OS X computers and the latest version supports customization of the naming conventions. In response to popular demand MusicRenamer 2.0 allows a customizable naming scheme. You can rename your songs with combinations of the artists name, album name, track number, song title, composer, and genre in the order you specify. In a few clicks, your music library will be organized according to the format you prefer. Following in the footsteps of MacForensicsLab, FileSalvage...
Nov 10
Graph Paper Maker version 1.3.0
Black Cat Systems Releases Graph Paper Maker version 1.3.0 WESTMINSTER, MD (November 9, 2006) - Black Cat Systems (http://www.blackcatsystems.com/) announces that Graph Paper Maker version 1.3.0, has been released. Graph Paper Maker is distributed as shareware, and priced at $19.99. It is available for Mac OS X, Mac OS 9, and Windows. The latest release of Graph Paper Maker adds the ability to save and load the settings that control the design of the graph paper, as well as correct a bug that could cause a crash if attempting to write to a PDF file that is already open in another application. It also adds Universal Binary support. Graph Paper Maker lets you create your own custom sheets of graph paper. You have complete control over the graph characteristics: * Selection from a dozen standard paper sizes, or custom create your own * X and Y axis can independently be set for linear or log scale * Graphs saved as PDF files you can print them whenever you wish * Specify major division...
Nov 10
Desktop Transporter 2.0
DESKTOP TRANSPORTER 2.0: "BEAM ME OVER TO THAT OTHER MAC, SCOTTY" Coeur d'Alene (Idaho, USA), 9th of November, 2006=20 -- DEVONtechnologies, LLC takes over distribution=20 of the remote desktop solution Desktop=20 Transporter and presents the completely=20 overhauled version 2.0. Desktop Transporter is a remote desktop solution=20 that allows users to use other Macs on either the=20 local network or the Internet without physically=20 accessing them. Like the much more expensive=20 Apple Remote Desktop, Desktop Transporter shows=20 the screen of the remote Mac either in a window=20 or in full screen and allows the user to interact=20 with the other computer as if it was the local=20 one. Version 2.0, which is, of course, available as a=20 Universal Binary for both Intel and PowerPC based=20 Macs, is a major update to the previously=20 available version 1.4. A new menu extra makes it=20 possible to access remote Macs without launching=20 the main Desktop Transporter application, while a...
Nov 10
TopXNotes 1.2 Released
TopXNotes 1.2 Released: Tropical Software, Inc. (www.tropic4.com) of Atlantic Beach, Florida, has released the latest version of TopXNotes, our modern note pad for Mac OS X loaded with handy features. ----- What is TopXNotes? ------ ADVANCED FEATURES MuitlView- View as notes many as will fit on your display Sliding toolbar keeps text buttons always over where you type NoteOrganizer- An advanced table of contents with category and group Preferences- Tune TopXNotes just the way you like it QuickNotes Menu- Instant access to your key notes Automatic data file backups Unlimited Undo Automatic note backup options BASIC FEATURES * Color text, style, font and font size, all user -selectable, all saved, full drag & drop, all cut/copy/paste, * Cut / copy / paste and drag and drop to and from external applications * Fonts menu with last used fonts conveniently at the top of the menu * Recognize links (ftp, web & email) and launch from them by a single click * NoteOrganizer is an...
Nov 10
iCalamus 1.03
Faster text editing, AI import and more 2006-11-09: The free update iCalamus 1.03 is now available and offers a lot of new and enhanced features. The Desktop Publishing (DTP) program can be used 'lightly as a feather' and offers newbies and pros in Desktop Publishing all kinds of freedom to publish their ideas. Now you can also import AI files, edit text much faster, use typographical ligatures and many other functions much more easily or better. We have again implemented many user feature requests to give you an even more intuitive iCalamus. Find the detailed list of changes here: http://www.icalamus.net/icalamus/whats_new.php?v=0103&lan=en Get your hands on the current version iCalamus 1.03: http://www.icalamus.net/icalamus/download.php Price increase in 2007 ---------------------- Until the end of 2006, iCalamus will still cost only 99 EUR. In 2007, we will increase its price to 129 EUR. Believe it or not -- we're not mainly doing this because of the VAT increase in Germany (...
Nov 09
pdfToolbox2 Plug-Ins for Adobe Acrobat 8
New pdfToolbox2 Plug-Ins for Adobe Acrobat 8 pdfColorConvert, pdfCorrect, and pdfLayerMaker - well-known and established PDF tools by callas software for professional colour conversion, the correction of typical sources of printing errors, the creation of layers, and the optimization of PDF files - are now available for Adobe Acrobat Standard and Professional Version 8. Berlin, November 8 2006 - With impeccable timing, callas software has announced the immediate availability of these tried and tested pdfToolbox2 tools as special plug-ins that have been optimized for the new Adobe Acrobat 8. pdfColorConvert, pdfCorrect, and pdfLayerMaker now allow you to carry out extensive and professional colour conversions, to correct common sources of error in printing, and to create layers in PDF files with Adobe Acrobat Standard and Professional Version 8. The user-friendly plug-ins are based on the most up-to-date PDF technology - which is also used in the new Acrobat 8. They already provide...
Nov 09
ScriptPak for iTunes 7
Salem, NH, 2006-011-09: Macintosh speech recognition authority MacSpeech has released a new ScriptPak for iTunes 7. The new ScriptPak adds over 150 commands to iListen that allows the user to do virtually anything in iTunes they would normally do using keyboard shortcuts or menus. "Our iTunes ScriptPak has always been one of our most popular," said MacSpeech Chief Evangelist Chuck Rogers. "iTunes version 7 adds many new features and reorganizes other features, so we wanted to get this out as soon as possible. This new ScriptPak also includes new iTunes global commands that allow you to play, pause, increase or decrease volume, and set the rating for a track no matter what application is currently active." The ScriptPak for Montage is available immediately from the MacSpeech web site and sells for $15. iListen 1.7 or later is required to use the new iTunes ScriptPak. ScriptPaks work with MacSpeech's flagship product, iListen, whose TalkAnywhere technology allows users to dictate...
 
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