September 20, 2006 - Big Nerd Ranch Europe offers the opportunity to participate in the popular PostgreSQL Bootcamp in Europe. The class, scheduled for November 13-17, 2006, is five days of intensive instruction on PostgreSQL 8.1 as a database solution for professional applications. Instructor Chris Campbell guides students through the ins and outs of PostgreSQL wherein, by the end of the week, attendees will emerge with advanced skills in PostgreSQL administration. Chris's engaging and energetic teaching style and rich experience in PostgreSQL development and administration positions him as an ideal instructor. Students signing up before September 29, 2006 apply for the early bird fee and save Euro 200! To read the full announcement and syllabus or to sign up, please visit: (http://www.bignerdranch.com/news/2006-08-21.shtml) The Big Nerd Ranch incorporates intensive training classes for Unix and Mac OS X programmers in a retreat setting outside Frankfurt, Germany. Class price of Euro...

September 21, 2006 - Easy Barcode Creator 2.1 is now available, allowing users to make professional, ready-to-print barcode graphics, without knowing anything about barcodes! Whether a quick solution for packaging or a custom-designed barcode is needed, Easy Barcode Creator generates vector EPS graphics for use in industry-standard products like Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop -- or just import into Word or a drawing program. Easy Barcode Creator 2.1 is a maintenance release, adding: an improved QuickSave feature (just option-click a save button to save the barcode to the desktop without prompting); an improved ISBN Check Digit Calculator that supports standards coming into effect 1 January 2007; updated icons and transfer graphics for Illustrator and Photoshop integration. To download or for more information, visit: http://www.easybarcodetech.com/ebc.html Availability Easy Barcode Creator 2.0 is now available for instant digital delivery for $128.00. Owners of previous...

SMITH MICRO INTRODUCES STUFFIT DELUXE 11.0 - NEW UNIVERSAL BINARY RELEASE IMPROVES PERFORMANCE ON DUAL CORE PROCESSORS Latest Compression Software Includes File Management Features and Support for New Encrypted Zip Format Aliso Viejo, CA -- September 21, 2006 -- Smith Micro Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMSI) today released StuffIt Deluxe 11.0, the latest version of its innovative data compression, access, and management solution for Mac OS X. The newly redesigned Universal Binary version of StuffIt Deluxe introduces StuffIt Archive Manager, providing native support for Intel based Macs, and featuring a number of improvements to its core compression engine. These improvements deliver faster compression and decompression speeds, especially evident on dual-processor or dual-core Macs. With the addition of StuffIt Archive Manager, StuffIt Deluxe places an increased emphasis on file management. StuffIt Archive Manager works by grouping related files together into "Collections." These...

nova media unveils GlobeSurfer ICON | High speed USB-modem for mobile Internet connections Berlin, Germany, September 20th -- nova media today introduced GlobeSurfer ICON, a USB-modem to establish mobile Internet connections with any Macintosh Computer running 10.3.9 or higher. The ICON supports HSDPA and 3G UTMS speeds in Europe and Asia as well as EDGE and GPRS connections around the globe. "We are happy to offer a HSDPA solution for all Macs without a PC Card or ExpressCard slot!", states Jan Fuellemann, PR spokesperson at nova media. "GlobeSufer ICON is USB-powered and extremely handy. It is possible to connect an external antenna to boost the reception in areas with low signal quality." GlobeSurfer ICON includes the internet connect wizard launch2net which offers a one-click connection to the Internet without the need to enter cryptic connection details. GlobeSurfer ICON is available today for 339,- plus VAT at the companies website at http://www.novamedia.de About nova media:...

WICHITA, KS - September 20, 2006 -- WiebeTech has added a new pocket drive to it's lineup of portable enclosures. The (http://www.wiebetech.com/products/toughtech_mini.php) ToughTech mini accepts any SATA drive and has the fast Oxford 924 chipset for dual FireWire 800, single FireWire 400 and USB2 connection. ToughTech mini is in stock and ready to ship. Not much bigger than a pack of playing cards, ToughTech mini fits easily in a shirt pocket, purse or briefcase. "We're pleased to add this small, portable drive to our product lineup," said James Wiebe, president/CEO of WiebeTech LLC. "It gives users the fast SATA speed, multiple connections and a small portable size." With a triple interface, users can attach it to practically any computer. WiebeTech also includes three different cables (FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and USB 2) and an AC adapter. ToughTech mini is bootable in FireWire mode on any Mac or PC that supports this feature. ToughTech mini also provides protection for the drive...

Berlin, September 19th, 2006 - The DMS (Digital Management Solutions 2006) in Cologne could not take place at a better time for callas software, considering that the event focuses on PDF/A this year. Even in the lead up to the show, the high-tech specialist in quality PDF verification and conversion tools has enhanced its product portfolio with a new PDF/A tool. The pdfaPilot by callas software is a completely new kind of PDF/A product. In contrast with callas software's existing specialized prepress PDF tools - the pdfToolbox for Adobe Acrobat and the CLI automation tools - the pdfaPilot is aimed at users working in archives, public authorities, and enterprises. The pdfaPilot, a plug-in for Adobe Acrobat, is specially designed for users who need to quickly check whether existing PDF documents can be archived as PDF/A. It allows users to save existing PDF files as PDF/ A-compliant files at the touch of a button. In order to facilitate this, callas software has developed an extremely...

Free Update of Award-Winning You Control Utilities Collection PORTLAND, ORE. -- September 18, 2006 - You Software has announced the immediate availability of the Universal Binary version of You Control which will run natively on Intel Macs as well as Power-PC based Macs running Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger). You Control is a collection of powerful, yet flexible menu utilities that allow you to create custom menus that extend the functionality and usability of your Macintosh. You can place your user-created menus in a variety of locations, including the Menu Bar, any corner of your monitor screen, or you can pop your custom menus up anywhere on the screen using key commands you specify. You Control is loaded with time saving tools that make working with OS X better, faster and easier. In addition to taking control of iTunes, you can create custom menus that allow you easy and instant access to your Address Book Contacts, iCal events, news, stocks, weather and any file or folder on your Mac....

Sept. 18, 2006 -- P.I. Engineering (www.xkeys.com) and Script Software (www.scriptsoftware.com) announced today the first release of iKey for X-Keys and X-Keys hardware for Mac OS X. iKey software automates repetitive tasks on Mac OS X. X-Keys USB hardware triggers macros with the touch of a clearly labeled button. Now, for Mac OS X, a special version of iKey is included free with the purchase of any X-Keys USB hardware. Download it here: http://www.xkeys.com http://www.scriptsoftware.com/ikey/ Together iKey and X-Keys offer greater power, control and automation for any Mac OS X program including Apple's Final Cut Pro, iTunes, Garage Band and Aperture, and Adobe's PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, ColdFusion and LightRoom. Any software can benefit from this hardware/software automation combination. Especially useful for designers, editors, musicians, podcasters, writers, programmers, scientists, researchers, teachers, and students. The iKey utility eliminates repetitive actions...

Perfect for Downloading Movies from iTunes, myvu Revolutionizes Mobile Entertainment with Portable, Stylish Video Eyewear That Enables Large Virtual TV Screen WESTWOOD, Mass. (September 18, 2006) -- The MicroOptical Corporation, the leader in video eyewear for the portable electronics industry, today introduced the myvu Made for iPod edition. Available for $399, the new myvu personal media viewer is compatible with the 30GB, 60GB and the new 80GB Apple iPods with video, and is the perfect solution for viewing movies purchased from the new iTunes 7. Myvu comprises lightweight eyewear with built-in video viewing and audio systems, an ultra-thin battery pack for six hours of viewing time, and a small pendant that offers easy access to all controls. These features combine to offer an unsurpassed experience in portable video watching for iPod customers. "Myvu puts the video iPod's bright, crisp viewing experience right in front of your eyes," said Kip Kokinakis, president and CEO of...

TinyBooks v4.0.0 - Family & Small Business Accounting for Macintosh What's New: Added support for USA State Sales Taxes, International GST (Goods and Service Taxes), PST (Provincial Sales Taxes), VAT (Value Added Taxes), international dates, export and import of transactions, cosmetic and functional improvements to the Professional Invoice Printer, Safety Backups, and more. (http://www.winograd.com) Merrimack, New Hampshire, September 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"...

Intel Dual-Core 1.83GHz to 2.33GHz DDR2 Apple-Spec Modules and Matched Pairs allow upgrade of Apple iMac Core 2 Duo to up 2GB-matched or 3GB maximum WOODSTOCK, IL (September 14, 2006) - New 2GB memory upgrade kits for Apple Computer Inc.'s new iMac Core 2 Duo 1.83 to 2.33GHz 17", 20", and 24" models are now available worldwide from Other World Computing (OWC) starting at $259.99 with a Lifetime Advance Replacement Warranty. Also now available through OWC are 2GB modules for $729 and 1GB modules starting at $131.99 All iMac Intel Core 2 Duo models have two user-accessible memory slots. Installing memory in pairs allows for maximum memory performance, although additional performance also is attained with the maximum 3GB Memory Configuration. Visit: http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/iMac_Core_2_Duo/DDR2/ Also available from OWC are iMac Intel Core Duo memory upgrades for 1.83 to 2.0GHz 17" and 20" models in 1GB (512MB x 2) and 2GB (1GB x 2) PC5300 667MHz SO-DIMM kits from $127.50....

Park City, Utah - September 13, 2006 -- Chronos LC today announced the release of SOHO Organizer 5.6.2, an update to its personal and business productivity suite. SOHO Organizer is designed for both individual and workgroup use and the latest update represents an important step forward in the complete rewrite of the former Personal and Group Organizer products that it replaces. SOHO Organizer 5.6.2 is a free update for registered SOHO Organizer 5.x users. ENHANCEMENTS, OPTIMIZATIONS, FIXES SOHO Organizer 5.6.2 also includes the following enhancements, optimizations and bug fixes: * A new Year View makes it easy to see an entire year at a glance. Plus, the Year View can be customized to show multiple years at once for long term planning and scheduling events across year boundaries. * Relationships between contacts can now be created via drag and drop * Improved the speed of scrolling within a group of contacts in the Contact Card and List views * Fixed contact linking problem that...

Red Lightning Software Unveils DV Monitor, a Software Field Monitor Solution for Live Video Using Macintosh Computers New software for Macintosh computers allows videographers to have the capabilities of a high-end field monitor. With important features like 1:1 pixel accurate video for fast focusing, exposure zebras, image flipping for 35mm depth of field adapters, on screen guides, screen calibrating to NTSC or PAL standards, Mini View window for customized viewing and zooming. Potomac, MD (PRWEB) September 13, 2006 -- Red Lightning Software LLC. Announces the immediate availability of DV Monitor software, an indispensable production tool for professional and amateur videographers to view live video just like a dedicated field monitor using Apple Macintosh computers. Written as a universal binary application, both PowerPC and Intel Mac users will benefit from this software. DV Monitor replaces the need for a high end field monitor, offering more capability at a fraction of the cost...

September 13, 2006, Langenhahn, Germany - West-Forest-Systems today announced the immediate availability of CDFinder 4.6.2 for download. CDFinder is the unique software solution to organize your disk and data archive, and to keep track of digital media assets. CDFinder is the unique disk cataloging utility for the Apple Macintosh that catalogs any data disk, CD-ROM, DVD, iPod, network volume, Audio-CD, and more. With this new release, CDFinder masters the third transition in its life of ten years. First to the PowerPC, then to Mac OS X, and now to the new Intel-Macs. Every time, CDFinder was the first (PowerPC and Mac OS X), or among the first to benefit from the exciting new Macintosh abilities. Several unique features set CDFinder apart from the rest of the crowd. CDFinder can - import 7 catalog formats of other vendors - read exhaustive photo and audio meta data (JPG, TIFF, PICT, BMP, EXIF, IPTC, MP3, AAC, WAVE, AIFF) - catalog the contents of 6 archive file formats - catalog Audio...

WiebeTech adds 2 new SilverSATA dual bay units, one with FireWire and one with independent eSATA connections WICHITA, KS - September 13, 2006 -- WiebeTech has added two new dual bay versions to its popular (http://www.wiebetech.com/products/silversata.php) SilverSATA product line. SilverSATA II FH features dual FireWire 800 ports, a single FireWire 400 port and a USB port. With the Oxford 924 chipset, it offers the fastest FireWire transfer speeds available. SilverSATA II FH can be configured as either a hardware RAID 0 or JBOD. SilverSATA II SJ features two independent eSATA connections for adding two fast mountable drive volumes to the user's computer. Each unit holds two 3.5" SATA drives, with up to 750GB capacity for a total of 1.5TB (unformatted). Trays are removable and interchangeable with other SilverSATA models. "By continuing to expand the SilverSATA line, we are able to offer customers a variety of options to access fast SATA drives," said James Wiebe, CEO/President of...

SANTA ROSA, CA - September 12, 2006 - Micromat, Inc., developer of Macintosh disk repair and maintenance technology, today announced the release of updates for both TechTool Protege (a bootable FireWire flash drive that contains both TechTool Pro 4 and DiskStudio) and DiskStudio (a disk partitioning utility). These updates provide Universal Binary support for both products so that they can be used on either Intel or PowerPC-based Macs. All of the features that were previously available for PowerPC-based Macs will now be available for Intel-based Macs as well. Unlike most application software, utilities require more than a simple re-compile of the program to support the Intel-based Macs. Because utilities work with the computer hardware at the lowest levels, it was necessary for Micromat to completely re-engineer the software from the ground up. In order to support the new models, Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) is required to run the programs. TechTool Protege is a compact, bootable diagnostic...

Process and Change Management Merge in Seapine Surround SCM 5 Seapine Software delivers improved control over the software configuration management process with Surround SCM 5 BOSTON-September 12, 2006-Current software configuration management (SCM) solutions provide a great deal of control over the versioning of files, but fall short of enforcing processes around how changes are made and accepted. Seapine Software, a leading provider of application lifecycle management and business process management solutions, is addressing these limitations and offering development teams better process control with today's introduction of Surround SCM 5. This announcement was made during the SD Best Practices Conference & Expo, held in Boston September 11-14. Available in mid-October, Surround SCM 5 combines user-definable workflows, custom meta-data, and powerful in-application programmable triggers to give configuration managers and software developers the tools needed to easily...

Annual MacMod.com competition celebrating "Modify Your Mac Month," under sponsorship of Other World Computing and MacSales.com, announce judges' picks for winning entries. Nashville, TN (September 12, 2006) - MacMod.com and Other World Computing today announced the winners of the "The Great Mac Mod Challenge 2006" design contest, in which Apple Computer and iPod owners competed in various categories for their creativity and ingenuity in the upgrades and modifications made to their Apple Macintosh and iPod systems. Contest sponsors Other World Computing and MacSales.com congratulate grand prize "Mod of the Year" winner Scott Mitchell for his entry "Bang & Olufsen MP3 Mac"; second place winner James Mullins for his entry, "Mobile Mac Mini"; and third-place winner David Jackson for his entry, "The Real Power Mac." "OWC salutes all the participants in this year's Great MacMod Challenge," said OWC Sales Manager Jennifer Soule. "It's this kind of creativity and thinking outside the box...

Offers Mac OS X Support, Storage Expansion and Data Protection for the Power Mac G5 PARIS and SUNNYVALE, Calif., September 12, 2006 -- At Apple Expo in Paris today, Applied Micro Circuits Corporation (AMCC) [NASDAQ-GS: AMCC] announced the availability of the 3ware Sidecar SATA II desktop storage solution, providing robust hardware RAID data protection for the Apple Power Mac G5. The 3ware Sidecar offers up to three terabytes in capacity and RAID 5 write speeds up to 150MB per second, making the solution ideal for professional audio and video, high-end graphics and workstation applications. AMCC brings to the Mac market many years of experience in developing high performance RAID controller systems for the Linux and Windows environments. Its new 3ware Sidecar leverages the company's 3ware StorSwitch architecture, and integrates custom-designed firmware, hardware and management software optimized for high bandwidth applications. "The storage aftermarket for Macintosh environments is...

SAN FRANCISCO--September 12, 2006--Apple today introduced the all-new iPod nano with a new aluminum body, an incredible 24 hours of battery life and more than twice the music capacity for the same price as the previous generation. The new iPod nano features Apple's innovative Click Wheel and an even smaller, thinner and lighter design available in silver, pink, green, blue and black. "iPod nano is the world's most popular digital music player, and we've completely redesigned it to make it even better," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "The all-new iPod nano gives music fans more of what they love in their iPods--twice the storage capacity at the same price, an incredible 24 hour battery life and a gorgeous aluminum design in five brilliant colors." With a stunning aluminum enclosure available in five brilliant colors, there's an iPod nano to match everyone's individual style. The second generation iPod nano is even more compact than the original and has a brighter, more vibrant display...

SAN FRANCISCO--September 12, 2006--Apple today introduced the new iPod, the best digital music player and most popular portable video player in the world. The new iPod features a 60 percent brighter and more vibrant 2.5-inch color display perfect for watching TV shows and now Hollywood movies right in the palm of your hand. The new iPod features seamless integration with iTunes 7 and the iTunes Store (www.itunes.com) which now includes over 75 Hollywood movies, 220 television shows and popular video games designed specifically for the fifth generation iPod. The new iPod is available in a 30GB model at the new low price of $249 and an 80GB model, which holds up to 20,000 songs or 100 hours of video, for $349. "The world's best digital music player has evolved into the world's most popular portable video player too," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "The new iPod's brighter and more vibrant display and longer battery life make it perfect for watching Hollywood movies and TV shows right in...

NewerTech NuPower 1350mAh replacement battery for Apple iPod 4G 40GB and iPod Photo offers highest capacity available. WOODSTOCK, IL (September 12, 2006) - Newer Technology, Inc. (NewerTech) today introduced the NuPower 1350mAh Lithium-Polymer replacement battery for iPod 4G 40GB and all iPod Photo models at $29.95 MSRP. The NuPower 1350mAh is the highest capacity replacement battery ever for the 4G 40GB and Photo iPods and delivers up to 150% more run time than the original stock battery. Visit: http://www.NewerTech.com/ipod#photo Using the same proven Lithium-Polymer technology as original Apple batteries, the NuPower 1350mAh includes everything needed to add longer playtime to iPod 4G 40GB and Photo (30, 40, or 60GB) models including non-abrasive nylon installation tools and free, online step-by-step installation videos. All NuPower iPod replacement batteries are backed by a solid one-year warranty. Installation service through NewerTech primary source distributor Other World...

Industry's Highest Capacity Card For Cellphones Will Enable High-Resolution Photography, Digital Video, Music, Games and Data Storage LOS ANGELES, CA, Sep. 12, 2006 - SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK) today announced a 4-gigabyte (GB)1 miniSD High Capacity (SDHC) flash card at the CTIA Wireless Show, where the company is exhibiting in Booth #1147. The 4GB SanDisk miniSDHC card will be able to provide the fast speed and large capacity required to support increasingly popular but storage-intensive applications such as digital imaging, music and video record/playback functions as well as mobile television and videogames. The 4GB capacity can store more than 2,000 high-resolution pictures, more than 1,000 digital songs or up to 8 hours of MPEG 4 video2. "The 4GB miniSDHC card represents a significant technological breakthrough and highlights the growing need for large-capacity, high-speed storage for the mobile phone market," said Yoram Cedar, executive vice president of handset business...

VirusBarrier Server and VirusBarrier Mail Gateway Provide Total Protection from Viruses on Mac OS X Server Paris, France, September 12, 2006 -- Intego, the Macintosh security specialist, today announced the release of 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 found, infected files are quarantined,...

New workflow product speeds, organizes, and=20 automates the proof approval process IOWA CITY, Iowa - September 12, 2006 - Today=20 MetaCommunications, a leading developer of=20 software management solutions for the graphic=20 arts industry, announced the immediate=20 availability of Approval Manager 1.0, a new cross=20 platform workflow product for managing proof=20 approvals in marketing, creative, and production=20 environments. Approval Manager is a unique new software=20 solution designed to provide approval workflow=20 management for leading digital proofing=20 technologies, including Adobe Acrobat=20 (Professional, Standard, and Reader versions),=20 Kodak RealTimeProof Partner, Microsoft Word, and=20 others. Inspired by customer demand and designed=20 with the recommendations of an industry advisory=20 panel, Approval Manager masters the inherent=20 difficulty of managing, tracking and scheduling=20 the approval processes within and across=20 organizations or departments....

PARIS, FRANCE--September 12, 2006--APPLE EXPO--Sonnet Technologies, a leader in upgrades for Apple Macintosh computers and iPod digital music players, announces a new line of dual processor upgrade cards--the Encore/MDX G4 Duet 1.6 GHz and 1.8 GHz--the first high-speed processor cards for Apple's popular Power Mac G4 MDD (Mirrored Drive Door) and Xserve G4. The Encore/MDX G4 Duet comes complete for installation into either tower or server. The original MDDs and G4 XServes were shipped in 2003 and 2004 in single and dual cpu configurations starting at 867 MHz and 1GHz, respectively. States Robert Farnsworth, Sonnet CEO, "Like all of our cpu upgrades, the Encore/MDX is a simple and economical speed bump for someone invested in a hardware and software configuration. Upgrading a single 1GHz to a dual 1.8 GHz can yield significant performance improvements." Encore/MDX G4 Duet upgrades are based on the Freescale Semiconductor (formerly a division of Motorola) PowerPCG4 7447A processors,...

New York -- September 11, 2006 -- Freeverse today announced that it has published Lineform, a feature-rich vector drawing application for Mac OS X. With a powerful toolset, intuitive user interface, and the speed of a Universal application on Intel and PowerPC Macs, Lineform is the ideal program for creating everything from simple logos to complex designs. box image: http://news.freeverse.com/lf_box.jpg Comparing the features of Lineform with other programs up to five times its price, Lineform's value becomes amazingly clear. Bezier editing, Freeflow text, Gradients, CMYK preview, and a host of other options set it apart from the competition. Anyone looking for a less costly, easier to use, and Intel-native alternative will be thrilled with Lineform. Freeverse has also announced a special free preview of Lineform. From now until October 7th, images created during the trial period will be watermark-free. Lineform is ready for production level work. Created by Will Thimbleby, Lineform...

WOODLAND HILLS, CA -- Gefen continues to build on the success of its high definition video switchers, offering a new 8x1 DVI Switcher and enhanced 4x1 HDTV Switcher for multiple source integration. Featuring plug and play capabilities, both switchers enable users to access multiple high definition computers and sources using just one input on any high definition display. The 8x1 DVI Switcher comes in a rack mountable case, providing eight DVI inputs and one DVI output. This enables multiple high definition audio/video sources, such as HD DVD players and computer systems, to be accessed using the single DVI connector on any HD display. Users access their preferred source using the IR remote that comes with the unit or through the RS-232 port, allowing for serial communications system integration and control. Each source is capable of sustaining high definition video in resolutions up to 1080p or 1920x1200 offering a robust visual experience. The 4x1 HDTV Switcher offers enhanced...

September 8 - Nano is a C++ framework for developing modern Carbon applications, which combines the simplicity of Cocoa with the performance of Carbon. Nano provides: o A HIG-compliant application+document model o C++ wrappers around every HIToolbox view o An improved Interface Builder experience Built around the native Carbon framework, Nano allows developers to create full-featured, 64-bit clean, Universal Binaries with minimal effort using the industry-standard C++ language. More information on Nano is available from the project home page: (http://www.refnum.com/products/nano/) Nano is distributed under the open source BSD licence, and can be used in both commercial and open source projects.

HERNDON, Va. -- September 7th, 2006 -- Parallels announced today that it is making available the Update Release Candidate (RC) for Parallels Desktop for Mac, the first solution that enables users to run Windows and other operating systems at the same time as OS X on any Intel-powered Mac, without re-booting. The update RC, which is free for all Parallels Desktop users, adds support the recently released quad-processor Mac Pro towers outfitted with up to 3,5GB of RAM. With the addition of support for Mac Pro towers, Parallels Desktop for Mac is now compatible with all Intel-powered Apple computers, which in addition to the Mac Pro includes the MacBook, MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac Mini. The update RC also offers full compatibility with the developer builds of Mac OS X 10.5, code-named "Leopard." Leopard, which was previewed in Steve Jobs' keynote address at the 2006 Apple Worldwide Developer Forum, is expected to be ship in Spring 2007. "By adding support for Mac Pro towers and OS X '...

San Francisco, CA - September 7, 2006 - SmileOnMyMac has updated BrowseBack, a web history visualization and search tool that was awarded "Best of Show" at Macworld Expo 2006. BrowseBack stores a PDF of every web page visited and makes the pages accessible through a unique interface that allows the user to browse thumbnails of the pages. This visual web history can also be searched by content, making it possible to easily retrieve visited web pages with a few keywords. In BrowseBack 1.3, search speed has been improved. The update also features a new large page view of the current selection, making it easier to visually browse and find a page in web history. Download BrowseBack 1.3 here: http://www.smileonmymac.com/browseback/download.html What's new in BrowseBack 1.3: - Faster searching - Large page display of current selection - Various bug fixes BrowseBack features: - Surf thumbnails of your browser history - Search your history with keywords - Export web pages as PDFs to save or to...

Significant Upgrade Provides Major Interface Overhaul, Now With Ruby, SQL and YAML Language Support and Much, Much More BEDFORD, Mass. - Sept. 7, 2006 - Bare Bones Software today announced the release and immediate availability of BBEdit 8.5, a significant upgrade to the award-winning HTML and text editor for the Macintosh. With more than 160 new features and improvements, BBEdit 8.5 represents a major interface overhaul for this time-tested and widely respected product. The changes are designed to streamline navigation and ease discovery of BBEdit's powerful feature set. "BBEdit is a mature and deeply capable product," explained Rich Siegel, founder and CEO of Bare Bones Software, Inc. "As such, we have to constantly consider the question of how to maintain and enhance its feature set, choosing only well-conceived, attractively presented features which serve the goal of increasing our customers' productivity. For BBEdit 8.5, we've taken a huge leap forward in interface polish and...

Boise, Idaho - September 7, 2006 - roobasoft released rooSwitch 1.1, an update to its profile switching application. rooSwitch 1.1 adds faster switching, per application preferences and adds support for AppleScript and Automator. rooSwitch allows you to manage multiple profiles for almost any applications data. Simply drop the application on rooSwitch and you're in business. rooSwitch was designed for developers that want to manage test data sets as well as their real data, but all users are finding different usages for rooSwitch. Create different profiles for at work and at home or use the duplicate feature to backup an applications data before trying a new version. New for 1.1 is rooSwitch's ability to move files instead of copying them. Moving a file requires almost no time compared to copying (this feature requires the .rooSwitch file and the destination files reside on the same disk and partition). Also in 1.1 is per application preferences. Want to move the files for Mail but...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - September 6, 2006 - Heunox Corporation and OmniPilot Software, Inc., today announced Lasso Summit 2007 scheduled for March 2-4, 2007 at the Riverside Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Lasso Summit is the premier event for all Lasso developers of any skill level. "We are excited to build upon the success of the Lasso Summit 2006 by partnering again with Jim Van Heule and sponsoring Lasso Summit 2007." said Brett Circe, President, OmniPilot Software. "This must-attend event will have even more to offer to new and experienced Lasso developers in a setting that cultivates business opportunities with Lasso." OmniPilot will kick off this two-day conference with a keynote address on the evening of Friday, March 2nd. The company will present a roadmap of the Lasso product line and share it's vision for the future. A sponsored cocktail reception will immediately follow the keynote speech. Day one of the Summit includes leading consultants from North America and New...

Munich (Germany) / San Mateo, CA (USA) - September 6th, 2006: The overall application functionality within CoverScout 2.1 has been optimized. CoverScout 2.1 now offers an advanced search function, an integrated size slider as well as new contextual menu items. The search function has been extended now allowing the user to search not only for artists but also entire albums. This enables the user to be even more flexible. The inlcusion of a size slider, located between the library browser and the artwork inspector, allows the possibility to shrink and expand the preview size of the artwork found. (The library browser lists the iTunes library content, devided in a list of albums on the left and a list of all tracks of the selected album on the right. The artwork inspector displays the applied artwork for the selected album or lists artwork results.) Additonally, equinux has added a few new minor features designed to increase the usability of CoverScout - it provides new contextual menu...

CUPERTINO, California--September 6, 2006--Apple today announced that its entire iMac line now features the new Intel Core 2 Duo processor in every model, delivering up to 50 percent faster performance than the previous iMac.* A new 24-inch iMac with a brilliant 24-inch widescreen display joins the 17- and 20-inch models, and iMac prices now start at just $999. Every new iMac includes a built-in iSight video camera for video conferencing out-of-the-box; Apple's breakthrough Front Row media experience; and iLife '06, the next generation of Apple's award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications. "Every iMac--from the $999 model up through the new dazzling 24-inch widescreen model--now features blazing Core 2 Duo performance," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "And the new 24-inch widescreen iMac is the fastest, biggest and brightest iMac we've ever made." The new iMac lineup includes four models: a 1.83 GHz and a 2.0 GHz 17-inch, a...

Arlington, VA, September 6, 2006 -- RNSoft President & CEO Ronald Northrip today announced the immediate availability of RSS Replay version 1.1.1, a Dreamweaver extension for placing content from RSS feeds into webpage layouts. RSS Replay uses AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) and where needed, ASP or PHP (depending on your website's configuration), to collect RSS content from RSS feeds and applies formatting with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) that you can control to present that content in the way that best suits your needs. Does your website have RSS feeds? Want to put them in your webpage layouts? Got a blog? Want to list its entries on other websites you're building? Think another website has really useful articles? Want to put their titles on your webpage? How about company news straight from Google News? Financial content from Yahoo Finance? All you need to do is republish their RSS Feeds -- and RSS Replay lets you do it right from Dreamweaver without retyping or copy/...

Sept. 6, 2006 - BOSTON, Massachusetts - My Dream App, an online competition in which contestants compete for the chance to have their ideas realized as a Macintosh shareware application, announced its first batch of finalists today. After launching two weeks ago, My Dream App (http://mydreamapp.com) has drawn over 2,700 idea submissions and an overwhelming response from the Mac community. My Dream App aims to enable Mac users without programming experience to turn their dreams into killer apps. Two dozen finalists will battle for the praise of over 40 high-profile guest judges, including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, Digg founder Kevin Rose and Delicious Library developer Wil Shipley. Ultimately, software lovers all over the world will vote to decide which three finalists win the right to see their dream app realized. When the contest is over, three teams of veteran developers and designers will develop winning ideas into full-blown Mac apps. The first finalist announced today was...

Amsterdam - 6 September 2006 - AssistiveWare today announced that together with Acapela Group it introduced two new products for Mac OS X: VisioVoice and Infovox iVox. There are also some very attractive introductory offers. VisioVoice is a product for blind and vision impaired Mac users providing a number of speech and vision related features to enhance access to Mac OS X. These include: (1) the conversion of Text, Word, HTML, PDF and RTF files to audio files or iPod-ready iTunes tracks; (2) a document and selection reader with fast forward and rewind functions; (3) Large cross-hair and target cursors; (4) Text and Image zoom windows; (5) Spoken interface elements as the user navigates across the screen; (6) Multilingual support to Apple's excellent VoiceOver technology (initially French and Dutch). VisioVoice is bundled with InfoVox iVox, a new product from Acapela Group created in collaboration with AssistiveWare. InfoVox iVox allows the naturally sounding, high quality voices of...

Earth City, Missouri - September 5, 2006 - RadTech, makers of iPod and mobile computing accessories and more, today announced immediate availability of Portectorz for Apple Computer's Intel processor based notebooks. RadTech Portectorz provide positive protection for an electronic device's power, audio, video and data ports. Ports are positively protected from foreign objects, debris and liquids when fitted with custom-molded Portectorz. Constructed from high-polymer Silicone to eliminate tackiness and uni-die molded for a smooth, mold-line free appearance that can endure thousands of insertion and removal cycles. Portectorz are molded to exacting specifications to ensure a perfectly sealed and secure fit, and now features MagSeal for positively sealing Apple Computer's innovative break-away magnetic power port. MagSeal consists of an embedded metallic insert, which draws the Silicone seal into the shallow MagSafe power port. Portectorz low-profile design ensures compatibility with...

Toronto, Ontario (September 5, 2006) -- RAGE Software announced today the immediate availability of RAGE Google Sitemap Automator 1.3. A free update to the software package allowing web-masters to automate the process of generating Google Sitemaps. RAGE Google Sitemap Automator helps search engines which utilize Google Sitemaps to locate and index important documents on a web site. Google Sitemaps are a way of telling search engines, namely Google, about a web site. They enable web-masters to communicate directly with Google and keep them informed of which pages to index, how often these pages are modified and how important each page is relative to every other page on a 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 then upload your Google Sitemap to your web server and notify Google so it knows where to find your...

PORTLAND, OR (September 2006) -- LaCie today=20 announced it has expanded its range of LaCie SAFE=20 Hard Drives to include a desktop edition with=20 enhanced security features. LaCie now offers a=20 full range of secure desktop and mobile hard=20 drives with biometric access control designed to=20 protect confidential data from unauthorized use.=20 The new LaCie SAFE Hard Drive comes in capacities=20 of 160GB, 320GB or 500GB with a universal=20 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface for use on PC and/or=20 Mac. Enhanced security features include an=20 internal drive lock and an external port for=20 attaching an optional chain lock. "We've grown our SAFE range to accommodate the=20 demand for larger capacity biometric hard drives=20 for office or home use," says Marie Renouard,=20 LaCie Product Manager. "The LaCie SAFE Hard=20 Drives offers three levels of security for your=20 private files, whether you need to back up=20 personal financial documents or protect=20 intellectual property. You can...

Tuesday, September 5, 2006 -- MacMod.com and Other World Computing today are proud to debut the entries in The Great Mac Mod Challenge 2006. In 2005, Mac enthusiasts raised the bar by delivering technically impressive Mac mods that captured the imagination of people all over the world. Today, some of those mods have reached an almost cult status in tech circles. This year the competition is as hot as ever! The 2006 entries range from simple to extreme and again take Mac modding into new territory. Visit http://www.macmod.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=790 and see the worlds toughest PowerMac, a Mac mini-powered robotic vehicle, the Bang & Olufsen Mac, a Commodore encased PowerMac, and many more. The Mod of Year award and other winners will be announced on MacMod.com Tuesday, September 12, 2006. Special thanks go out to the sponsors that made the 2006 Challenge possible: Other World Computing and MacSales.com Griffin Technology RamDirect.com Ackoo Solutions...

Australia - 4 September, 2006 - AppleCore Solutions this week released The Complete Book of Mac OS X shortcuts: Desktop Reference Guide. This eBook contains over 1,500 Mac OS X keyboard shortcuts for 16 Mac OS X applications. It also has a comprehensive list of operating system shortcuts and a table that fully clarifies Mac keyboard symbols and their meaning. It is probably the most comprehensive publication of it's kind available. Macintosh users would be hard pressed to find any source nearly as extensive and complete as this one. Well worth the money. (http://cocoalab.com/cocoalab/products/shortcuts/shortcuts.php) Here's what's included: Mac OS X: Operating System, Mail, Safari, iTunes, Keynote & Pages iLife: iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD, GarageBand & iWeb Office X: Word, Excel, Powerpoint & Entourage Photoshop: Photoshop CS & Photoshop CS2 Keyboard Symbols: Full tabulation of keyboard symbols and their meaning Product Details Format: PDF File Size: 1.8MB Digital: 154...

September 1, 2006 - Today, MacMice announces a new matte black version of its flagship product, the Danger Mouse USB laser mouse. "Since Apple released its black iPod models, and then a black version of the MacBook, more of our customers have been asking for black versions of our MacMice products," says M.H. Peng, CEO of AllSpirit Co., Ltd., manufacturer of MacMice products, "The obvious place for us to start was to create a version of our industry leading Danger Mouse to nicely match the matte black finish of the MacBook." The Danger Mouse BLK has a matte black outer shell with two button, scroll button, and scroll wheel functions. Its 1,600 dpi laser pickup mechanism provides superior tracking performance on difficult surfaces. And, it's notchless MicroScroll mini scroll wheel gives an impressive sense of precision. It has a five-foot black USB cable, and is compatible with the standard mouse drivers included in either Mac OS X or Win XP systems. Danger Mouse BLK is available from...

Atlanta, GA - August 31, 2006 - Take Note! Asterisk Bootcamp Comes to the Big Nerd Ranch, November 6-10, 2006 Big Nerd Ranch, Inc. announced today the newest addition to its line-up of classes, Asterisk Bootcamp, November 6-10, 2006. Asterisk Bootcamp, taught by instructor Jared Smith and developed by Sokol & Associates, highlights one of the most talked about emerging technologies in the telephony and programming industries. Asterisk is the perfect solution for a spectrum of telephony needs from voice over IP (VoIP), teleconferencing and switchboard functionality. As the global marketplace demands greater flexibility for meetings, conferencing, and sophisticated voice systems, Asterisk, the open source contender, provides a flexible, economical and scaleable design environment ideal for cutting-edge business, military and governmental powerhouses. This bootcamp is ideal for developers, Linux/Unix consultants, interconnect vendors and ITSP system administrators looking for an...

Berlin, 31th of August 2006 -- nova media today unveiled message2net version 1.2, a universal binary application for SMS- and phonebook management. message2net allows to send, receive and manage SMS-messages on a Mac OS X computer using a connected mobile phone and supports advanced features like multipart-SMS, group-SMS and direct Address Book access. The integrated phonebookmanagement can be used to edit contact information stored on the SIM-card as well as to transfer names and numbers from the SIM-card to Apple's Address Book back and forth. "We are unhappy with the lack of Mac OS X support of the mobile phone manufacturers and hope to fill the gap with our solutions." states Jan Fuellemann, PR spokesperson at nova media. message2net version 1.2 is available for download today and supports many mobile phones by Motorola, Nokia, Siemens and Sony Ericsson. The full version is available for Euro 16,95 plus VAT. A free demo version is available at the companies website, the update to...

Revolution Event: IFA 2006 (September 1-6, 2006) Cross-Platform Runtime Revolution Demonstrated at IFA EASY DEV TOOL FOR MACOS X, WINDOWS, LINUX AT LARGEST CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW August 30, 2006. Runtime Revolution, Ltd is joining partner U3 at IFA Consumer Electronics Show in Berlin, Germany September 1-6, 2006. IFA is the world's largest consumer electronics fair with 1,202 exhibitors from 40 countries. Runtime Revolution 2.7.3 introduced a new feature to the leading cross-platform development and design tool to automatically build U3 compliant applications. U3's smart drive computing system ensures that applications run off of a U3 drive do not leave any information behind on a host computer. "Recent travel restrictions on carrying laptops are a wake up call to the business community for portable applications. Being able to carry your personal data and the applications to work with it on a single device provide the traveling business community with alternatives," said Kevin...

NEW YORK, NY - August 30, 2006 (INB) -- Jupitermedia Corporation's (Nasdaq: JUPM) JupiterWeb online media division announced the launch of APIFinder.com (http://www.apifinder.com/), a new destination for developers within JupiterWeb's DevX network. The site includes an expansive index of application programming interfaces (APIs), a vital tool for the modern software architect. By searching the index, developers can quickly find the functionality they need to create software that exceeds expectations and leverages public services from industry leaders such as Yahoo!, Amazon and Google. Community is an essential part of the foundation of APIFinder.com. Site visitors can directly submit new APIs to the index and can upload articles and API software projects for editorial review and publication. In addition to the easy-to-use API index, the site provides expert advice on API programming and allows visitors to share ideas and techniques. "Our DevX editors have observed that open source,...