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Jun 28
Pixelglow Software launches macstl 0.3
Pixelglow Software launches macstl 0.3 PERTH, Western Australia -- Jun 29, 2005 -- Pixelglow Software today launched a new version of their flagship library, macstl 0.3. Available now, macstl is a portable SIMD (single instruction multiple data) toolkit featuring fast transcendental and integer division functions, complex number arithmetic and cross-platform programming, all in an easy-to-use syntax. Highlights of this version: Mac OS X Tiger (Universal Binaries) and Yellow Dog Linux support, "macstlizer" technology to ease the transition from PowerPC to Intel for SIMD programmers, and new min, max, select and rsqrt functions. macstl requires Mac OS X 10.3 or 10.4, Windows 2000, XP or Server 2003, or Yellow Dog Linux. The library is open-source and free when derived code is reciprocated, otherwise it is $99 for a Personal license, $499 for a Corporate License and $2499 for a Redistributable License. Product: (http://www.pixelglow.com/macstl/)http://www.pixelglow.com/macstl/...
Jun 28
Tidy Up! v1.0.2 was released (was Doublet Scan 10)
1 line description Our next generation of duplicate finder and disk tidiness utility. Long description With Tidy Up! you can search for duplicate files and packages; by the owner application, content, type, creator, extension, date modified, date created, name, label, visibility and more. You can also search by the tag, duration and bit rate of MP3s and AACs audio files, search the content of the iTunes and iPod dababases, and synchronize deletions with iTunes. Tidy Up! allows you to search for duplicate folders; by name, date modified, date created, label visibility, empty folders, their contents and more. Tidy Up! is fast, from 20% to 50% faster than the already fast Doublet Scan. With its multitasking capability, you can do more searches at a time and take advantage of the latest Macintosh computers and operating systems. Tidy Up! comes with a list of tasks with which to do some common searches. Tidy Up! offers a full-size preview of the most commonly used files such as: audio,...
Jun 28
SUMMIT 2005 OpenBase Developers Conference
SUMMIT 2005 OpenBase Developers Conference Early registration deadline extended! Register by July 1, 2005 and save $100. FINAL DEADLINE -- July 14th, 2005. The Summit 2005 Developers Conference will be held at the Mt. Washington Hotel Resort in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, September 14-18. This year's conference focuses on a wide range of technologies and examples to help you build great software more quickly and easily. Topics include: - PHP Programming - Synchronization with QuickBooks - VoIP database integration - Building database applications in Cocoa, REALBasic and Omnis Studio. - OpenBase SQL - And much more! Visit (http://store.openbase.com/summit2005/)http://store.openbase.com/summit2005/ for more information and registration. Questions about the conference? Contact us at 603-228-3339 opt-1.
Jun 28
Small Dog Electronics Launches "Fetch It"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2005 Small Dog Electronics Launches "Fetch It" Revolutionary service lets customers suggest products to meet their needs Waitsfield, VT-Got an itch for tech gear? Small Dog Electronics' pups will scratch it. Small Dog Electronics, a leading specialty retailer of consumer electronics, personal computers, and accessories, today announced "Fetch It" an online forum service for customers who are looking for hard-to-find products or want products that do not exist yet. Small Dog's "tech retrievers" will help search and sniff out the best products to meet customers' needs. "We are responding to customer feedback on a whole new level," said Don Mayer, CEO of Small Dog Electronics. "We live like you live. We're a bunch of gear heads and know how frustrating it is to not find what you want. We understand the digital lifestyle and want our customers to be able to find the right product to make their digital life complete." Through "Fetch It", customers can ask...
Jun 28
PDFpen/Pro 2.2.1 with new PDF Workflow
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SUMMARY: SmileOnMyMac updates PDF-editing and form-filling utility PDFpen with a PDF Workflow to "Open with PDFpen" directly from the print dialog, improved compatibility with off-spec PDF files, and minor bug fixes. PDFpen 2.2.1 (30-day free demo, $49.95; free upgrade for 1.X and 2.X users) requires Mac OS X 10.2.5 or later. PDFpenPro 2.2.1 (30-day free demo, $94.95; free upgrade for PDFpenPro users; $45 upgrade for PDFpen users) requires Mac OS X 10.2.5 or later. DOWNLOAD LINK: http://www.smileonmymac.com/PDFpen/download.html Portland, OR - June 28, 2005 - SmileOnMyMac updates PDF-editing utility PDFpen, which features PDF form filling and saving, full-text search and selection, highlighting markup, and much more. Updates in PDFpen 2.2.1: - Open with PDFpen directly from the Print dialog - Improved compatibility with off-spec PDF files - Minor bug fixes * PDFpen respects PDF document security permissions PDFpen features: - Show PDFs in single, facing-page,...
Jun 28
Apple Merges iPod & iPod photo Lines
Apple Merges iPod & iPod photo Lines CUPERTINO, California--June 28, 2005--Apple today announced that the iPod and iPod photo lines are merging, creating a single line of white iPods that all feature color displays with the ability to view album artwork, photos and play slideshows in stunning color. The simplified iPod lineup features a 20GB model, holding up to 5,000 songs priced at just $299 and a 60GB model, holding up to 15,000 songs priced at $399. Also starting today, iPods will offer an easy to use Podcast menu, including bookmarking within a Podcast and the ability to display Podcast artwork in color. "iPod customers love to enhance their listening experience with color," said Greg Joswiak, Apple's vice president of iPod Product Marketing. "By simplifying our iPod lineup to include 20GB and 60GB models with color screens and the new Podcast menu, iPod and iTunes provide the world's easiest and appealing way to discover, subscribe, manage and listen to Podcasts." iPod's...
Jun 28
Apple Takes Podcasting Mainstream
Apple Takes Podcasting Mainstream Discover, Subscribe, Manage & Listen to Podcasts Right in iTunes 4.9 CUPERTINO, California--June 28, 2005--Apple today announced it is taking Podcasting mainstream by building everything users need to discover, subscribe, manage and listen to Podcasts right into iTunes 4.9, the latest version of its award winning digital music software and online music store. iTunes users can now easily subscribe to over 3,000 free Podcasts and have each new episode automatically delivered over the Internet to their computer and iPod. "Apple is taking Podcasting mainstream by building it right into iTunes," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "Podcasting is the next generation of radio, and users can now subscribe to over 3,000 free Podcasts and have each new episode automatically delivered over the Internet to their computer and iPod." The new Podcast Directory in iTunes 4.9 features over 3,000 free audio programs, making it one of the largest Podcast directories in...
Jun 27
Keyspan 4-Port Print Server breaks the $100 price barrier
Keyspan 4-Port Print Server breaks the $100 price barrier. Takes the mystery out of networked inkjet and photo printers Richmond, CA - June 27, 2005 -- Keyspan, the leader in USB connectivity*, announced its new 4-Port Print Server that makes it easy to turn a USB printer into a network printer. Priced at $99, the print server provides four USB 2.0 full speed ports for connecting to printers from Brother, Canon, Epson, HP, Lexmark, and other leading vendors. Unlike other low-cost print servers, the Keyspan 4-Port Printer Server provides bi-directional communication with connected printers. It not only transmits print jobs to the printer -- it also delivers printer status information (i.e. ink and paper levels) back to the PC. For use with USB laser, inkjet, photo, and label printers as well as plotters, the Keyspan 4-Port Print Server lets you print from a PC or Mac on an Ethernet or Wi-Fi network. It supports static IP, DHCP, and Apple's Rendezvous. Client PCs must be running Windows...
Jun 25
Save filled out PDF forms in Acrobat Reader
Neuss, 06/25/2005 PRESS INFORMATION The new solution for PDF forms Save filled out PDF forms in Acrobat Reader. You cannot save form field values in Acrobat Reader. That is a weakness if you want to fill in forms and edit form field content later again. When you close the program all your data is lost. With pdf-FormServer 3.3 by UNIVERSE Software, the annoyance of each and every PDF form is now cleared away.Just one click and all form field data will be saved locally. Now this solution is also available for Reader 7. pdf-FormServer can be used locally on every desktop and now also as an intranet or ever internet solution. You therefore simply have to setup the Server Edition of pdf-FormServer once in your intranet or on your webserver to provide every client with a save capability within the PDF form. That way you keep your PDF forms unchangeable but enable all users to also save their input. Of course they can open the forms again to edit and save later. A demonstration version can...
Jun 25
MarketBlast Revolutionizes Auction Management
For Immediate Release 4D Inc.'s Launch of MarketBlast Revolutionizes Auction Management Niche with Simple Pricing Scheme MarketBlast automates all the tasks eBay PowerSellers loath SAN JOSE, Calif., June 24, 2005 - 4D, Inc., a 21-year-old leading maker of software solutions that help businesses manage their data, today announced the release of MarketBlast, an affordable and easy-to-use software program that dramatically simplifies the process of listing and managing your items on eBay. In an unusual move in this auction management niche, 4D is selling MarketBlast for a one-time cost of $99, without any monthly service fees. MarketBlast simplifies the way you bulk-list items, post photographs, manage inventory, invoice winners, calculate postage, ship items and report sales. All of these tasks can be done locally on your own Windows or Macintosh computer, and the information can be uploaded onto eBay's Web site with a single click of a mouse. "MarketBlast is the leader of a new...
Jun 23
Xingtone Ringtone Maker
Xingtone Ringtone Maker Ringtone is the first & only ringtone software for the Mac community. Xingtone Ringtone Maker enables consumers to quickly convert and transfer portions of an audio file from their Mac or a CD to their mobile phones using cable-free, over-the-air transmission. Users can download a free version here: (http://www.download.com/Xingtone-Ringtone-Maker/3000-2267_4-10407180.htm...)
Jun 23
Eggplant 2.2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EGGPLANT 2.2 AVAILABLE JUNE 23, 2005 Lafayette, CO, June 23, 2005 - Redstone Software, Inc., is pleased to announce the release of Eggplant 2.2, the cross-platform test automation tool for Mac OS X. This is a maintenance release focused on compatibility with Tiger (Mac OS X 10.4). In addition, performance has been improved in several areas, and some usability enhancements and bug fixes are also included. As always, this release is available for free download to all existing customers with a current maintenance agreement. Free trial licenses are available through a request form on the company's website (http://www.redstonesoftware.com) for anyone wishing to learn firsthand about the benefits of true user-level automation. About Eggplant: Eggplant is the automated test tool for Mac OS X. Designed specifically for GUI-level testing, Eggplant combines image-capture-and-compare technology with a powerful scripting language that allows QA teams to automate tests and...
Jun 23
Allume Releases Internet Cleanup 3.0
ALLUME RELEASES INTERNET CLEANUP 3.0 - PROVIDING GREATER PRIVACY PROTECTION AND FULL TIGER SUPPORT Enhanced Version Sports New Anti-Spyware, New User Interface, New Forms Cleaner, More Cleaning Options, and support for Apple Mail. WATSONVILLE, CA, June 20, 2005 - Allume Systems, Inc., an IMSI company (OTC BB: IMSI), today announced Internet Cleanup 3.0 for Macintosh, the latest version of the popular privacy tool that protects users from unscrupulous monitoring of their private information. Users can now schedule a cleaning of forms' auto-fill data, e-mail attachments, instant messaging log files, web files, and more. In addition, Internet Cleanup 3.0 offers protection from Spyware, provides secure file deletion, monitors transmissions of data over the Internet and browser cookie management. "Internet Cleanup 3.0 is designed to make it easy to protect the users' privacy," said Pauline Shumake, Senior Product Manager of Allume Systems, Inc. "It has been redesigned to make cleaning...
Jun 22
Sophie e-book Reader
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rivertext.com is pleased to announce that the release of the new Mac OS 10.4 (Tiger) compatible version of the free Sophie e-book reader includes an expedition into the Kafkaesque. The latest e-book, a collection of five extraordinary stories by Franz Kafka and his precursors, begins with a look at the deeper meaning of the term 'Kafkaesque.' The preface to the Sophie e-book released earlier this year, H.G. Wells' "The War of the Worlds," offers a more provocative and timely interpretation of the original science fiction classic than Steven Spielberg's new blockbuster film starring Tom Cruise. All the Sophie e-books begin with an original and thought-provoking preface. These e-books have many useful features as well as at least one delightfully useless feature. Two of the e-books, "JFK Witness" and Thoreau's "Walden" include guided tours created with the Sophie notebook tool. This tool allows readers to create and share with others their own indexed and commented...
Jun 22
Smart Scroll X 1.3
June 22, 2005: marcmoini.com releases Smart Scroll X 1.3 Smart Scroll X brings new scrolling options and enhancements to Mac OS X: + Scroll Wheel support and Live Scrolling for FileMaker Pro 6 and 7. + Grab Scroll lets you scroll by clicking and dragging anywhere in a window. Currently for Cocoa applications. + A "High Gear" for your scroll wheel, so you can have super-fast scrolling when you need it. + Universal Scroll Keys to scroll without having to reach for the mouse. Scroll keys are the same in every application, giving you fast & dependable scrolling right from the keyboard. + Live Scrolling and proportional thumbs for AppleWorks 6. -----------Quick links More info: http://www.marcmoini.com/sx_en.html Download: http://www.marcmoini.com/SmartScrollX_en.dmg -----------Version changes Version 1.3 brings the following changes: + Scroll wheel support for FileMaker Pro 6 and 7. + Support for Mac OS 10.4 Tiger. New features since version 1.1 include...
Jun 22
CodeWeavers Enables Future Windows Application Porting To Mac OS
CodeWeavers Expands Developer Services, Enabling Future Windows Application Porting To Mac OS CodeWeavers' CrossOver Technology, Combined with Apple's Move to Intel x86 Chips, Creates Lucrative New Possibilities for Mid-Tier Windows Developers SAINT PAUL, MN - (June 22, 2005) - CodeWeavers, Inc., the leading Windows-to-Linux software developer, today announced a major expansion of its software porting capabilities to include support for Windows-to-Macintosh application porting. The new capabilities, made possible by Apple's eventual move to Intel x86 chips, promises to significantly reduce the time and cost of developing Mac versions of Windows software, opening new possibilities for mid-tier Windows software companies. "Apple's decision to shift to Intel chips is good news for many Windows developers who, for reasons of time and/or expense, have never created Mac versions of their key applications," said Jeremy White, CEO of CodeWeavers. "CodeWeavers can give these developers a low-...
Jun 22
photoprinto 2.0
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SUMMARY: photoprinto 2.0 updates SmileOnMyMac's software to create and print designer photo albums and scrapbooks, adding page and photo organizers for flexibility and ease of use, thumbnail views, photo import via drag and drop, Scrapbook page layouts, and more! photoprinto 2.0 (30-day free demo, $29.95) requires Mac OS X 10.2.5 or later. DOWNLOAD LINK (English installer): http://www.photoprinto.com/downloads/photoprinto%202.0.dmg Portland, OR - June 16, 2005 - SmileOnMyMac updates photoprinto, the photo album and scrapbook design and printing utility that features designer templates, iPhoto integration, and a variety of visual effects and adornments. Updates in photoprinto 2.0: - Page Organizer for fast navigation and easy reordering of pages - Photo Organizer for reordering, adding, and removing photos within pages - New thumbnail views for organizers - Import photos via drag and drop direct to photo organizer - Insert pages from any template, to mix and match...
Jun 21
Version 5 Of Now Up-To-Date & Contact For Macintosh Now...
Version 5 Of Now Up-To-Date & Contact For Macintosh Now Shipping NUDC for Mac Provides Major Upgrade Including New Group Scheduling Features, Easier Import and Export, New Interface and Support For Apple's "Tiger" - Mac OS 10.4 COLUMBUS, OHIO -- June 21, 2005 -- Now Software today introduced Now Up-to-Date & Contact 5 for Macintosh, a major update to its cross platform calendar and contact management solutions. Version 5 provides a wide selection of new features and improvements, including advanced group scheduling features, new server management tools, easier import and export, and improved interface features. "We are very excited to roll out version 5," said John Wallace, president of Now Software. "NUDC remains a critical tool for thousands of users and we believe that this update and these new features will make a difference for people managing complex schedules, organizations, and projects." Version 5 introduces the new Schedule View, which allows meeting planners and...
Jun 20
SQLiteManager 1.4.2
SAN DIEGO, California (June 20, 2005) - SQLabs today announced the availability of SQLiteManager 1.4.2 for Mac OS and Windows. In addition to several important bug fixes, this release includes more REALbasic classes for converting REALbasic databases to SQLite and REAL SQL Databases. New in this release: * Dialog boxes can again be canceled in Windows. * Now use a smaller text font and size for listboxes in order to show more of a field's content. * Single and double values are no longer truncated to two decimal places when exported * New classes for converting REAL Database and SQLite 2 databases to REAL SQL Databases. Pricing and Availability SQLiteManager 1.4.2 is a free upgrade for all current users. New single-user licenses are $39. To download the latest demo of SQLiteManager, please visit (http://www.sqlabs.net/index.php?page=download). About SQLiteManager SQLiteManager is a database manager for SQLite databases. SQLiteManager can create and browse tables, indexes, and views,...
Jun 20
FastMac Announces Longest Lasting iPod Battery Upgrade
FastMac Announces Longest Lasting iPod Battery Upgrade Utilizing Nanoparticle Technology Salinas, CA -- June 20, 2005 -- FastMac announces an iPod battery upgrade that utilizes patented nanoparticle technology to dramatically extend battery lifespan. This upgrade is available for generation 1, 2, and 3 iPods and comes with an industry first 2-year warranty and 30 day money back guaranty. The FastMac upgrade replaces the iPod's original internal Lithium-Polymer or Lithium-Ion battery with a larger capacity and longer lasting advanced power cell. The upgrade offers up to 70% more capacity than the original and up to 7.5 times as many charge cycles. This is accomplished through the use of patented nanoparticle technology codenamed "TruePower," which significantly slows the degradation of the battery. "If you're spending more time recharging your iPod than you are actually using it, this upgrade is for you" said Michael Lowdermilk, Business Development Manager for FastMac Performance...
Jun 20
SecuritySpy 1.1: Multi-camera video surveillance software
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2005 BEN BIRD ANNOUNCES UPDATE TO VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SOFTWARE Web site address: http://www.securityspy.com/ Announcing the release of SecuritySpy 1.1 Multi-camera video surveillance software for the Macintosh With features such as motion detection, real-time compression and network video streaming, SecuritySpy has everything required for demanding video surveillance applications. Combined with Mac OS X, the rock-solid operating system from Apple, SecuritySpy offers unsurpassed speed, stability and ease of use. The main features of SecuritySpy are: - Displays and captures live video from multiple cameras simultaneously - Supports Macintosh-compatible video and audio input devices - Supports network video devices (Axis, JVC, Panasonic, Pixord, D-Link etc) - Motion Detection and Timelapse capture features, with audio - Built-in web server for remote viewing and administration - Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) support for many network cameras - Powerful real-time...
Jun 20
Tumult Co. Releases Hyperedit 1.5
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUMULT CO. RELEASES HYPEREDIT 1.5 Tumult Co. today announced the release of version 1.5 of its lightweight HTML and PHP editor for Mac OS X, HyperEdit. Tumult HyperEdit uses a split view with text editor and a preview pane to display the web page live as a user types. HyperEdit breaks the tedious cycle of writing HTML/PHP, saving the file, then reloading and viewing the page in the browser by combining the writing phase with the viewing phase. This clarifies the effects of changes and speeds up the overall process of making a web page. W3C-based validation will red-underline any mistakes. It uses the same rendering engine found in Safari, so it is not only standards compliant, but also very fast. Version 1.5 improves HyperEdit by adding key features such as a color swatches palette, the ability to tear off the web preview into a separate window, multiple browser previews, and better support for Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger. "HyperEdit 1.5 delivers features that make...
Jun 17
Panic & The Iconfactory Release Pixadex 1.5.4
Panic & The Iconfactory Release Pixadex 1.5.4 Panic & The Iconfactory have updated the popular icon organizational tool, Pixadex, to version 1.5.4. This update will please all Pixadex users, but especially those with large icon libraries. Version 1.5.4 boasts a significant speed increase when loading large collections and also uses greatly reduced memory. In addition, Pixadex now features Japanese localization as well as bug fixes and interface tweaks. Pixadex 1.5.4 is a free upgrade for registered users and is available today for $18.95 USD. Related Links: Pixadex Homepage: http://www.iconfactory.com/px_home.asp Panic: http://www.panic.com The Iconfactory http://www.iconfactory.com
Jun 16
wKiosk Browser 4 and wKiosk Remote Supervision
Press release - June 17 th 2005 app4mac Software announce wKiosk Browser 4 for Mac OS X app4mac Software announce wKiosk Remote Supervision 2 for Mac OS X What's new with wKiosk Browser 4.0 ? - Final version is available after one month of public beta versions - Full support of the new Safari 2.0 engine - New Tab management - New Preferences management - New PopUp management - New URL Control management - Support of wKiosk Remote Supervision 2 application - Better reliability - Better performance what's new with wKiosk Remote Supervision 2.0? - New preferences management - Abiility to take full control to a kiosk from any computer - Support of Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger PRICES Price for wKiosk Browser 4.0 is 69$ for one license Price for wKiosk Remote Supervision 2.0 is 380$ for 10 kiosks REQUIREMENT wKiosk Browser and wKiosk Remote Supervision requires at least Mac OS X 10.3.9 Panther or Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger INFORMATION More information for wKiosk Browser (with screenshots and movies) : http...
Jun 16
iSay - Speak Instead of Typing
iSay - Speak Instead of Typing Press Release 06/15/05 iSay for Mac OS X Released Script Software (USA) today announced iSay for Mac OS X. A completely new way of messaging. iSay, why type when you can dictate! With iSay, you can simplify time consuming tasks. You no longer need to type out emails when you can simply speak them. For making notes, don't use the keyboard - say them then archive them or pass them on to others as email or as notes or for transcription. With email integration that is second to none and the easiest interface for this kind of program it is no wonder that iSay has a large following of enthusiastic users. Features: - Streamlined Interface - Send voice email with the click of a button. - Store Voice Notes - Use your voice messages in other applications. - Import your voice messages from other programs and devices. - Bluetooth and 3GP support. - Hot Keys - Send to other iSay users over a local network - Support for the major email clients. - Compatibility with...
Jun 16
xmCHART 3.0 Plug-in for FileMaker Pro 7
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15, 2005 - X2max Software is pleased to announce the official release of xmCHART 3.0. Version 3.0 of the well-known FileMaker Pro charting plug-in has been completely redesigned and expanded considerably in many ways. xmCHART 3.0 is available for Windows and Mac OS X. xmCHART is a very powerful charting plug-in for FileMaker Pro. It supports all basic chart types such as bars, lines, areas, scatters, pies, bubbles, high-Lows or Gantt charts. A comprehensive set of over 150 functions allows you to customize almost every parts of a chart such as scalings, axes or grids. To perfect a chart you can add a title, legend, labels or a background picture. What's new in xmCHART 3.0: -------------------------- - support of the new FileMaker Pro 7 Plug-in API - drawing directly in a container field (no clipboard!) - 3D pie charts, 3D bar charts, 3D Gantt charts - 2D area charts - antialiasing and transparency - support of date and time - rotated texts (in any direction...
Jun 16
Jumsoft Adds Keynote Photos 1.0
Jumsoft Adds Keynote Photos 1.0 (June 16, 2005) -- Jumsoft, the leading developer of Apple Keynote theme and illustration add-ons, has expanded its Keynote repertoire with the release of Keynote Photos 1.0, a collection of more than 100 colorful, intricately textured photographs. Photos 1.0 fills the more traditional "rectangular" niche within Jumsoft's Keynote Quartet '05, a newly upgraded and greatly expanded software suite created to maximize the potential of Apple's Keynote and Pages presentation and publishing applications. Earlier this year, Jumsoft released over 200 powerful animations and photographic still lifes--all with transparent backgrounds--to complement its recent rollout of 27 original Keynote themes. Photos 1.0 gives users the selection they need when photographic backgrounds are an asset, not a drawback, to creativity. Jumsoft's high-quality photos, all compatible with Apple's highest Keynote slide resolution of 1024x768 ppi, give users the images they need for that...
Jun 16
Prosoft Engineering Announces Pod Genius For Mac OS X
Prosoft Engineering Announces Pod Genius For Mac OS X at Mac Expo Germany. Pleasanton, CA -- June 16, 2005 - Prosoft Engineering announces Pod Genius for Mac OS X. Prosoft will demonstrate Pod Genius, along with four other award-winning products including Data Rescue, Drive Genius, Data Backup and Picture Rescue, at MacExpo Germany in Cologne, June 16-18, 2005. Pod Genius for Mac OS X, is a comprehensive software utility geared specifically toward iPod users. It will be introduced and demonstrated at Mac Expo Germany on Thursday. "iPods have quickly become the hottest, must have gadget. With all the songs and files, our iPods can quickly become overloaded with files. Mechanical parts wear and fatigue, your iPod begins to operate more slowly, and eventually fails. Your only defense is to carefully monitor and manage your iPod so you can be sure it is in good health and working at peak efficiency at all times -- You've invested a lot into your iPod and music, you want to make sure your...
Jun 16
Opera 8 delivers secure browsing to Macintosh
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Released Today: Opera 8 delivers secure browsing to Macintosh Oslo, Norway - June 16, 2005 - Opera Software today released Opera 8 for Macintosh, available for Mac OS X versions 10.2 and higher. Faster than ever before, this comprehensive Web surfing package gives Macintosh users Opera's extensive functionality and an optional 15 languages standard upon download. Opera touts its latest Mac release as the most Macintosh-like version ever. The browser has improved its support for Apple's Human Interface Guidelines and added Full Keyboard Access functionality. The Opera browser has been available for Macintosh since 2001. "With Opera, Mac users can surf fast, comfortably and efficiently using a full-featured browser that is not tied to the operating system (OS)," says Jon von Tetzchner, CEO, Opera Software. "Rather than incurring costly upgrades to your OS to get the newest features, Opera allows Mac users to browse, e-mail, download and chat using one program,...
Jun 15
NetCheck
Press Release 6/15/05 NetCheck - Global Network Device/Application Monitoring for Mac OS X NetCheck can identify and solve problems on your network before your users do. Download and try out the latest version from: http://www.scriptsoftware.com/netcheck/ NetCheck is an OSX native application that provides an array of network monitoring, email alerts, logging, and reporting features. OSX is without question the most advanced, feature reach, stable, fastest, and not to mention the coolest desktop operating system on the market today. NetCheck not only provides immediate customized alerts, but also provides the historical outage information that we need to work with our business partners on quality service issues using historical patterns seen in our NetCheck logging and reporting. This enables us to identify problems and work issues that otherwise would go unnoticed. The main focus of this application is uptime monitoring of critical devices and applications, along with the features...
Jun 15
Power Game Factory
Sawblade Software Releases Power Game Factory Demo Litchfield, CT -- June 15, 2005 -- Sawblade Software has released a free demo of Power Game Factory, an innovative new game authoring tool for Mac OS X. Power Game Factory lets users produce graphically rich, action-packed side scrolling games, and no programming is required. Harnessing old-school gameplay, hardware accelerated graphics, and realistic physics, Power Game Factory is the ideal system with which experienced artists and designers may construct sophisticated, compelling Macintosh games. But Power Game Factory will likely seem even more exciting to those to whom computer game design was never before an option. As Sawblade Software founder Jesse Simko points out, "There are kids in every middle school who are creative enough to design games. Power Game Factory lets them put their ideas into motion, and it's simple enough so that they can finish the job. The focus is on implementing content; it's not about programming,...
Jun 15
CoverBuddy for iTunes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE three-2-one Announces first Release of CoverBuddy for iTunes Krefeld, Germany (June 15, 2005) - three-2-one is pleased to announce the immediate availability of CoverBuddy, the new add-on for iTunes that lets you manage your music collection by cover art. CoverBuddy runs on Mac OS X 10.3 or later and is OS X Tiger ready. CoverBuddy is the premier visual music browser for your iTunes music collection. As a standalone application CoverBuddy indexes your music data, groups tracks by album, and displays your collection as "real" albums complete with cover art. Browse, select and play your music directly from CoverBuddy. Because CoverBuddy uses iTunes to play your music, it works with all your MP3 files as well as with songs purchased from the iTunes Music Store. CoverBuddy contains localizations for english, french, italian, spanish, dutch and german. Joerg Pressel, Managing Director of three-2-one and developer of CoverBuddy: "CoverBuddy is all about the good old...
Jun 15
Mesa Dynamics Adds Widget Layouts to Amnesty
Mesa Dynamics Adds Widget Layouts to Amnesty Washington, DC -- June 15, 2005 -- Mesa Dynamics today announced the release of Amnesty Widget Browser .85b introducing support for multiple widget "layouts" that can be called to the desktop at any time. Each "layout" in Amnesty Widget Browser is a virtual space that remembers widget configurations on the screen. For example, one layout may contain often used widgets, another may display games and puzzles and another layout may contain news gathering widgets. Widget layouts can be useful in dealing with increasingly large widget libraries or for users with limited screen real estate. Amnesty Widget Browser is a utility for Tiger and Panther (10.3.9) that allows dashboard widgets to live directly on the desktop via an icon in the system menu bar. Widgets loaded in Amnesty Widget Browser run completely independent of the Dashboard environment, maintain their own preferences and feature additional properties such as window level and opacity....
Jun 15
Widget Machine Launches
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Widget Machine Launches as Virtual Vending Machine for Widgets RIDGEFIELD, Connecticut, June 13th, 2005 - The Widget Machine (http://www.widgetmachine.com/) was launched today as the Macintosh community's first web store dedicated to Dashboard widgets - mini applications featured in Apple's Mac OS X Tiger. According to founder Phillip Ryu, "a lot of hard work was put into creating a website that was as visually exciting and as easy to use as our widgets". The resulting Widget Machine is unlike any other web store, featuring an innovative and whimsical design by IconFactory artist David Lanham who based it on the concept of a vending machine. Widgets can be demoed then purchased using the popular online transaction service, PayPal, and serial numbers are delivered instantly. As of launch, the Widget Machine features two shareware widgets. VoiceNotes allows users to record, store, and playback voice notes, and is offered at an introductory price of $5.95....
Jun 14
POWERMAIL 5.2
PowerMail 5.2 (rev. 5.2.1) for Mac OS X has now been released This version marks PowerMail's 10th anniversary, and can be found (30-day evaluation and updates) at: (http://www.ctmdev.com/download.html) You may find out more on the product from: (http://www.ctmdev.com/powermail5.html) A full list of changes can be found at: (http://www.ctmdev.com/documentation/Read_me.html) and even more: (http://www.ctmdev.com/documentation/change_log.html) PowerMail 5.2 (rev. 5.2.1) pricing: Free for registered PowerMail 5 users 29 Euro for registered PowerMail 3.x and 4.x users 49 Euro for new customers A PowerMail 5.2 (rev. 5.2.1) with SpamSieve bundle is available for: 45 Euro for registered PowerMail 3.x and 4.x users 65 Euro for new customers New, lower pricing for site-licenses is now also available: (http://www.ctmdev.com/sales.html#ml) Thank you very much - as always -...
Jun 14
ADHOC 2005 Sessions Announcement
ADHOC 2005 Sessions Announcement Apple is moving to Intel -- Don't Panic! Come to ADHOC and learn what developers need to do. Held in Dearborn, Michigan from July 27th through 31st (a little over a month after WWDC), ADHOC has always been focused on giving developers the edge when it comes to using the latest & greatest technologies to navigate your code from start to finish. Now that Mac OS developers have yet another transition to deal with, the conference also known as MacHack is here as always to help the navigation go smoothly. In addition to talking about the move to Intel, developers will also be networking and talking about their experiences using open source code (where to find it and how to use it), developing for a multi-platform world, getting tasks programmed easily and quickly using RealBasic and Cocoa, how to take advantage of the latest enhancements to Mac OS 10.4. Here is just a sampling of the sessions already on the schedule: * Supporting Intel Macs: The Easy...
Jun 14
AirPort Radar Dashboard Widget
AirPort Radar Dashboard Widget AirPort Radar is a free and convenient tool for quickly scanning the area for AirPort and other wireless networks. It will work with AirPort cards, MacWireless 11g PC Cards, and 11g PCI cards. Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger is required. Signal Strength at a Glance - Visual signal meters tell you the strength of the AirPort signal for an easy-to-read radar screen. Sortable Network List - Click on a category to sort the list of networks by that category. Click on the radio waves symbol to sort by signal strength. Connect to Open Networks - By simply clicking on the name you can connect to any network that is not password protected. Remember Lost Networks - When a network falls "below radar" it won't disappear from your radar screen right away. This is particularly useful when a network is right on the threshold - with AirPort Radar it won't jump on and off the radar screen, it will just turn grey temporarily while it is too weak to connect to. You can choose how many...
Jun 14
Apimac Secret Folder gets multiple folders support
Apimac Secret Folder gets multiple folders support Apimac is proud to announce Apimac Secret Folder X 3.0, the latest release of its shareware application that allows users to hide a folder and its contents. Version 3.0 is Tiger compatible and by popular demand introduces support for multiple folders. Now Apimac Secret Folder can manage multiple hidden folders to better suit the needs of the user in a simple and easy way. Thus the interface has been accordingly actualized to deal with a list of folders, where items are added or removed with a single click. As it happened with previous versions, the new release automatically acknowledges a folder hidden with v2.4.x and 2.6.x. Apimac Secret Folder X 3.0 is available immediately for download and is free of charge for customers who purchased Apimac Secret Folder on or after November 1, 2004. Apimac Secret Folder is an application that provides an easy and fast way to protect personal documents and avoid them being seen, modified, or...
Jun 14
MaxBulk Mailer 4.2
MaxBulk Mailer 4.2 Maxprog has created the ultimate tool for all of your email marketing needs. MaxBulk Mailer allows you to design and send professional looking emails to your customers and prospects for as little as fractions of a penny...directly from your own desktop. MaxBulk Mailer is a powerful mail-merge tool for Macintosh that allows you to send out customized press releases, price lists and any kind of text or HTML documents to your customers. MaxBulk Mailer is fast, fully customizable and very easy to use. MaxBulk Mailer handles plain text, HTML and styled text documents and gives full support for attachments. Here is a breakthrough tool from Maxprog that will allow you to increase your profits, strengthen your customer service and send your messages to new markets. With MaxBulk Mailer you will create, manage and send your own powerful, personalized marketing message to your customers and potential customers. MaxBulk Mailer is a software tool that you purchase once, no need...
Jun 14
REAL Software Ships REALbasic 2005 for Macintosh
REAL Software Ships REALbasic 2005 for Macintosh Completely Redesigned to Enhance Productivity and Speed Software Development AUSTIN, Texas, USA - June 14, 2005 -- REAL Software today announced that REALbasic 2005 for Macintosh, a ground breaking new release of the product, is shipping. REALbasic 2005 includes a brand-new user interface that improves productivity and ease of use for both new and experienced Macintosh software developers. REALbasic 2005 also incorporates the latest Mac OS X v10.4 "Tiger" Spotlight technology integrated right into the application. "REALbasic 2005 represents the most significant upgrade to REALbasic ever," stated Geoff Perlman, president and CEO of REAL Software. "We used extensive feedback from our customers and interface experts at Apple to help design a new REALbasic interface that makes Mac software development faster and easier for both experienced and novice developers alike." "The Mac OS X development community is growing and maturing with many...
Jun 14
PC-Mac-Net FileShare v4.6 offers enhanced Internet file sharing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PC-Mac-Net FileShare v4.6 offers enhanced Internet file sharing ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA -- June 14, 2005 -- Lava Software is now shipping PC-Mac-Net FileShare v4.6, a product which allows users to transfer files and folders easily and securely between all varieties of Mac OS, Windows, and Linux computers across LANs, across cities and across the world. In this new version, files with Mac OS resource forks can now be optionally transferred to and from Windows and Linux computers, the amount of free disk space available for incoming files is displayed, a range of enhancements to Internet file sharing have been made (including faster and more reliable connections, an automatic firewall test, and expanded help in the user manual), additional icons for applications and packages, and a number of other optimizations. It is a free upgrade for all users. The free Lite Edition has a 10mb file size limit, supports workgroups with up to 3 users and can be downloaded now from...
Jun 13
Macrovision Acquires Zero G Software
MACROVISION ACQUIRES ZERO G SOFTWARE, INC. Extends Macrovision's Leadership in Maximizing the Value of Software on Any Platform SANTA CLARA, Calif. - June 13, 2005 - Macrovision Corporation (Nasdaq: MVSN), the leader in Software Value Management, today announced that it has acquired privately-held Zero G Software, Inc. of San Francisco, Calif. Zero G is a leading provider of software deployment and delivery solutions for multi-platform operating system environments. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed, but Macrovision stated that the transaction would be EPS neutral in 2005, and accretive in 2006. "The combined expertise of Zero G and Macrovision will provide software publishers and their customers with a seamless software installation experience across all platforms," stated Dan Stickel, EVP/GM, Software Technologies Group, Macrovision. "This acquisition further increases the market for our Software Value Management solutions, adds innovative technology and people to...
Jun 13
Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor 3.1
Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor 3.1 Released The Vikings are Back with Cool New Features Edinburgh. Scotland, June 13th 2005 Runtime Revolution announces the release of Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor 3.1 (www.tenthumbstypingtutor.com) for Windows, Macintosh and Linux. Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor 3.1 is the easy way for people to learn to touch type or for experienced typists to improve their skills. Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor is used in schools, colleges, universities, business and in the home by thousands of users worldwide. In addition to a number of improvements Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor 3.1 is designed to complement the recently launched free online typing test. New features in Ten Thumbs 3.1 include: - Set your level based on the results from the free online typing test - Streamlined quiz - A number of small improvements A free trial edition and additional materials including a free teachers guide and free online typing test are available from: www.tenthumbstypingtutor.com Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor 3.1...
Jun 13
Disk Order 1.5.1
NEED FILE MANAGER WITH ADVANCED ARCHIVES SUPPORT FOR MAC OS X? TRY DISK ORDER 1.5.1 LikeMac Group has released Disk Order 1.5.1, the latest version of a utility for managing files, folders and archives on Macintosh. The application allows users to do all necessary file operations inside of a single window with two opposite file lists. Disk Order v. 1.5.1 is a utility that gives users the ability to manage not only files and folders but archives. Now the user does not have to open separate application when he/she needs to extract some files from an archive. The application allows seamlessly enter and browse archives contents like virtual folders, without extracting all files. In this case compressed files and folders maybe extracted by dragging with mouse or key combination. In current release Disk Order supports TAR, GZ, BZ2 & ZIP formats. Also, there is the ability to compress files into ZIP archives. The program differs from other file managers in Macintosh world by its...
Jun 13
Paradigma Software Announces Valentina 2 for Revolution
Paradigma Software Announces Valentina 2 for Revolution NEW DESKTOP AND TRUE SERVER APPLICATION DEPLOYMENT OPTIONS FOR REV DEVELOPERS; SPONSORED REVCON CONFERENCE BUYERS GET $100 DISCOUNT June 13, 2005. Beaverton, Oregon. Paradigma Software, Inc, makers of the ultra-fast Valentina 2 Office Server for Mac OS X and Windows, announce Valentina 2 for Revolution ADK and Valentina Developer Network for Revolution products. Valentina 2 technology is the result of three years of improvements upon the incredibly fast and robust database technology underlying many developer solutions for Macintosh and Windows. Valentina 2 Application Developer Kits provide software developers with the incredibly fast and robust Valentina 2 database engine for royalty free incorporation into their desktop applications. Developers who use Runtime Revolution (http://www.runrev.com) on Mac OS X and Windows have previously been able to use Valentina XCMD 1.x for their projects. New advances in Valentina 2 include...
Jun 13
Modul8 v2.0
Modul8 Acclaimed by the VJ community, Modul8 is one of the fastest and most flexible real-time video compositing applications for Mac OS X. Thanks to it's intuitive user interface, Modul8 manages complex compositions with direct visual feedback. A divided layer stack allows you to work with parallel compositions simultaneously. Transitioning from composition to composition is therefore very easy. Each single component can easily be previewed and modified straight from the user interface. Each individual layer is treated as a true spacial objects regardless of whether it is a movie, a text or a live capture. Using the resources of your machine, any object can be rotated, scaled and transformed in real time. Available effects range from standard video processing functions such as blur, lumakey, contrast, to more advanced effects such as 3D transformations. Modul8 is an extremely compatible and flexible application, supporting free mapping of any keyboard key or midi channel to any of...
Jun 13
FmPro Migrator 3.57 EE Implements FileMaker 7 Table Consolidation
FmPro Migrator 3.57 EE Implements FileMaker 7 Table Consolidation 6-13-2005 - Fremont, CA - .com Solutions Inc. Releases FmPro Migrator 3.57 Enterprise Edition - New Release for Mac OS X and Windows Adds Drag and Drop FileMaker 2 Migration Feature and Easier FileMaker 7 Table Consolidation. ..com Solutions Inc., a developer of multi-platform database migration and development tools, has released FmPro Migrator 3.57 with a new Drag and Drop interface for migrating FileMaker 2 database files on Mac OS X and Windows. The new Drag and Drop interface in FmPro Migrator 3.57 makes it possible to migrate previously unsupported FileMaker 2 database files to FileMaker 7 and other databases. This feature works quickly and identically on Mac OS X and Windows because FmPro Migrator reads the FileMaker database structure information directly from the FileMaker binary files. Users can easily Drag and Drop one or more FileMaker 2 files onto FmPro Migrator, and each file will be processed within a few...
Jun 12
ShowMacster v1.4
ShowMacster v1.4 Offenburg, Germany - June 12th, 2005 - E.R.S "Pleasant software for the people" announces a major update of ShowMacster (v1.4). ShowMacster v1.4 not only sports a user interface refinement, it also comes with a set of brand new features and finally fixes the iGlasses conflict! - Sketchboard is ShowMacster's new tool which enables the user to draw right inside the current streaming picture. It makes it possible to draw on a blank sheet or any photo. The drawing is updated live as ShowMacster streams any changes instantly. - Quickdrop lets the user start slideshows immediately without the need of importing the media files. By dropping several files or a folder filled with different media files out of the Finder onto the Quickdrop field, ShowMacster starts presenting them to the opponent. Three navigation buttons give the user control over the presentation. - ShowMacster has now a built in update check. - The user interface has been redesigned by replacing the previous...
Jun 10
Small Dog Electronics Offers Free Recycling for iPod Components
Small Dog Electronics Offers Free Recycling for iPod Batteries and Hard Drives Waitsfield, VT- Small Dog Electronics announced today that it is expanding its e-Waste Take Back program to include free recycling for iPod batteries and hard drives. For customers to recycle old iPod batteries, Small Dog Electronics will include a pre-labeled return envelope and instructions in orders of replacement iPod batteries. Shipping and return instructions will be included with orders of ATA hard drives. Customers can send the old batteries and hard drives back to Small Dog Electronics, which will dispose of them properly. Recycling services are free (a value of $0.25 per pound); customers are responsible for postage only. "Discarded batteries and old electronic waste are serious environmental issues. Small Dog is a company that wants to make it easy for our customers to deal responsibly with their old electronics and used batteries and we've expanded our e-Waste Take Back program to help them do...
Jun 10
Xupport 3.0
Announcing Xupport 3.0 Available in July! 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 will be fully compatible with Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) and Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther), and provides a brand new user interface with plenty of new features. Main Changes: - Tiger compatibility - Native authorization technology - Much more hidden Settings - Cleaning browser caches, histories, cookies, ... - Cleaning native Mac OS X Applications caches - Extended file deletion functionality - Improved and more detailed network optimizer - Improved virtual memory optimization (swap) - More comfortable ipfw firewall interface - More backup options - Multiple and resizable file browser windows - Improved unix manual browser Key Features: - Access hidden System, Finder and Dock settings - Run native...
Jun 10
Iconfactory Updates iPulse - Version 2.1.3
June 10th, 2005 Iconfactory Updates iPulse - Version 2.1.3 Announcing the immediate availability of iPulse v 2.1.3. iPulse lets users monitor important system statistics like memory and CPU usage, network activity, available hard disk space and much more. iPulse 2.1.3 now reports on CPU usage for Dashboard widgets, Java processes and will continue to display results even when Dashboard is active. This update is free and recommended for all registered users. iPulse v 2.1.3 can be purchased today from The Iconfactory for $12.95 USD. iPulse Homepage: http://www.iconfactory.com/ip_home.asp
Jun 09
Popwire releases Compression Master 3.1
Popwire releases Compression Master 3.1 STOCKHOLM - June 9 2005 -- Today Popwire Technology releases Compression Master 3.1. The upgrade includes enhanced features, extended format support as well as Tiger and QuickTime 7 compatibility. Among the highlights are H.264 (AVC) video, Windows Media MBR, High Definition (HD) support, Flash video and full QuickTime video integration. The new product upgrade will be free for existing customers. "With this release we are adding a lot of features and formats that we know our customers have been missing. For example Windows Media Intellistream and QuickTime video integration. This means you get access to all your installed QuickTime codecs such as Sorenson 3. We also decided to release H.264, although we still consider it to be a preview technology at the moment. Our beliefs are that H.264 will start to take off commercially by the end of the year. We will therefore, during the next six months, concentrate intensely on extending and developing H...
Jun 08
Stamps.com Launches PhotoStamps for Mac OS X
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stamps.com Launches PhotoStamps for Mac OS X Version 10.4 'Tiger' WWDC, SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- June 8, 2005 -- Stamps.com (Nasdaq: (http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=stmp&d=t)STMP), a leading provider of Internet-based postage services, today announced the launch of PhotoStamps for Mac. PhotoStamps, the popular form of postage that lets consumers turn their digital photos, designs or images into valid U.S. postage, is now available as a stand alone application that seamlessly integrates the design and order process with images in the users' iPhoto libraries. The application will be available later this month at (http://www.photostamps.com)www.photostamps.com. "Tiger and its development tools are incredibly advanced, allowing us to easily create the integration," said Stamps.com President and CEO Ken McBride. "Mac users are innovative and design-oriented, making them the ideal target for PhotoStamps. We are excited to offer Mac users new customization options for...
Jun 08
HistoryHound 1.8 offers new interface and improved performa
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HistoryHound 1.8 Tracks Down Pages More Efficiently, Delivers New Interface, Features and Fixes (Blacksburg, VA -- June 8, 2005) St. Clair Software is pleased to announce the availability of version 1.8 of HistoryHound, its utility for indexing and searching web pages that you've bookmarked or visited recently. HistoryHound 1.8 offers a more refined user interface for tracking down pages you've viewed in Safari, Internet Explorer, Firefox, OmniWeb, Camino, Mozilla/Netscape, Opera, and Shiira web browsers or the built-in browsers of the NetNewsWire 2 and PulpFiction RSS readers. Just type in a word or words that appeared on a page you've seen before, and HistoryHound will find it! This version also offers a smarter and more robust indexing engine, will index non-authenticated secure web pages, and indexing and search performance have been improved. Additional improvements make HistoryHound an even faster and easier way to return to places on the web that are...
Jun 08
TECSoft Teaches AppleScript this Summer
A P P L E S C R I P T T R A I N I N G -------------------------------------- Learn AppleScript to work smarter, not harder, in TECSoft's no-tears, hands-on, introductory training - no prior programming experience is required. This outstanding training teaches AppleScript fundamentals and how to create powerful workflow automation solutions by controlling applications with AppleScript. Participants complete hands-on exercises designed to reinforce learning, and finish the course by developing real-world AppleScript software automation solutions. You Will Learn -------------- * How to begin working with AppleScript * How to use commands, objects, dictionaries, variables, conditional statements, repeat loops, tell statements, the object model, elements, properties, subroutines, and more * How to script FileMaker Pro, iView MediaPro, InDesign, the OS X Finder, and other scriptable applications * How to use AppleScript to join applications together to create powerful software automation...
Jun 08
AlchemyTV DVR 2.4 and EvolutionTV 2.4: Turn your Mac into a DVR
PRESS RELEASE =46or immediate release Miglia Technology releases AlchemyTV DVR 2.4 and EvolutionTV 2.4 Latest software feature that instantly turns your Mac into a DVR! To download the free upgrade, please go to: (http://www.miglia.com/Support/alchemytvdvr.html) (http://www.miglia.com/Support/evolutiontv.html) London, UK, 08th June 2005 -- Miglia Technology, a leading manufacturer of video, audio and storage products for Mac and Windows, has today announced the latest free software upgrade for Alchemy TV DVR and EvolutionTV. This latest release of the AlchemyTV DVR and EvolutionTV software allows your Mac to start up at a predetermined time, perform a TV recording and shut down again post recording. This is a major step towards turning your Mac into a VCR/DVR replacement for all your favourite shows no matter the hour. Eric Ferraz, Product Marketing Director, Miglia Technology, commented: "Since AlchemyTV DVR and EvolutionTV were launched, we have continually invested in developing...
Jun 07
Speed Download 3.0.10 Optimized for Tiger
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SPEED DOWNLOAD 3.0.10 OPTIMIZED FOR MAC OS X 10.4.1 June 07, 2005 - Yazsoft announces the immediate availability of Speed Download 3.0.10; a new version of the popular download manager completely tweaked and optimized for Mac OS X 10.4.1. Completely re-written with Apple xCode, Speed Download 3 is the leading download manager for Mac OS X providing many new features including turbo-charged downloading, uploading, peer 2 peer file sharing, scheduling, bandwidth management, and more while providing auto-resuming functionality and security at all times. Speed Download 3 is optimized for ALL internet connection (dial-up or broadband). What's new in SD 3.0.10: - Optimized Speed Download 3 plugin for faster performance under Mac OS X 10.4.1. - Added support for more file extensions. - Got rid of the 'Recovered File' issue appearing in the trash in Tiger. - Enhanced compatibility with Safari and Mozilla based browsers. - Addressed a couple of issues that would cause SD...
Jun 07
Small Tree Shows High Performance Networking
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SMALL TREE COMMUNICATIONS TO DEMONSTRATE HIGH PERFORMANCE NETWORKING SOLUTIONS FOR OS X AT WWDC SAN FRANCISCO, CA, June 7, 2005--During this week's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) sponsored by Apple, Small Tree Communications will announce that its entire product line of high performance Intel 10 Gb, optical and multi-port gigabit Ethernet cards are compatible with Tiger 10.4 and are available for immediate delivery. "We continue to see strong demand from the Apple user base for increased Ethernet capabilities," stated Corky Seeber, president of Small Tree. "HD video real time work requires 10 Gb performance capabilities and our line of Ethernet cards successfully meet the demands." This news was met positively by Tom Swinford, general manager, LAN Access Division at Intel, who commented, "The Intel PRO Network Connections provide enterprise customers with reliable performance to meet today's computing demands. The availability of Small Tree's OS X drivers...
Jun 07
MySQL Releases Open Source Database Tools for Mac OS X
MySQL Releases Open Source Database Tools for Macintosh OS X Betas of Visual Query & Administration Tools Available for Download Now at http://dev.mysql.com Apple Worldwide Developer Conference, SAN FRANCISCO -- June 7, 2005 -- MySQL AB, developer of the world's most popular open source database, today announced a new pair of visual database tools for the Macintosh OS X platform. Designed to make life easier for MySQL database developers, DBAs and users -- new beta versions of the MySQL Query Browser and MySQL Administrator tools for Mac OS X are freely available from the company's Web site under the GPL open source license at http://dev.mysql.com. MySQL and the new Macintosh tools will be demonstrated this week at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference being held in San Francisco. "The Apple Macintosh is one of the most popular platforms for MySQL development," said Maurizio Gianola, vice president of Software Engineering for MySQL AB. "We are happy to give database developers...
Jun 07
REAL Software Announces Plans to Support Mac OS X on Intel
REAL Software Announces Plans to Support Mac OS X on Intel Processors AUSTIN, Texas, USA (June 7, 2005) - REAL Software announced today that REALbasic will add support for Mac OS X on Intel processors. Apple Computer recently announced plans to transition the Macintosh product line to Intel processors. "Since REALbasic is cross-platform by design," stated Geoff Perlman, president and CEO of REAL Software. "REALbasic users will have the fastest, easiest transition to Mac OS X on Intel. Most applications will require nothing but a simple re-compile, with no code changes at all. REALbasic is cross-platform that really works." REALbasic's cross-platform compiler has supported the Intel processor since 1999, before Mac OS X was released. This mature and robust Intel compiler will soon support the creation of Mac OS X applications, and will be included in both REALbasic Standard and Professional Editions. REALbasic will continue to support the creation of Macintosh applications for the...
Jun 07
ActiveState Launches ActivePerl, ActivePython & ActiveTcl...
ActiveState Launches ActivePerl, ActivePython & ActiveTcl for Mac OS X version 10.4 "Tiger" ActiveState's World-Renowned Open Source Language Distributions are Free to the Developer Community WWDC 2005, SAN FRANCISCO, CA - June 7, 2005 - ActiveState, a leading provider of developer tools and services for dynamic languages, today announced the release of ActiveState's ActivePerl, ActivePython & ActiveTcl open source language distributions for Mac OS X version 10.4 "Tiger". ActiveState's language distributions are world-renowned as the most complete, best maintained, and easiest to use cross-platform language solutions in the market. The three new distributions for Tiger offer the same innovative features, quality assurances and seamless integration that have made ActiveState the industry-standard and number one resource for open source language distributions. Since their launch eight years ago, millions of developers have relied upon ActiveState's quality assured open source...
Jun 07
Mail Factory Home Edition
Mail Factory Home Edition Odessa, Ukraine - June 7, 2005 - BeLight Software presents Mail Factory Home Edition, a special version of its tool to design and print envelopes, address and shipping labels. This simple-to-use program ideally suits the requirements of home users and allows them to create good-looking mailing pieces saving half the software price ($19.95 compared to $39.95 for Mail Factory): http://www.belightsoft.com/products/mailfactory/homeedition.php Stanislav Sedashov, CEO of BeLight Software, says: "Well, home users get a neat tool to illustrate and brighten up their correspondence thanks to a lot of graphics or iPhoto pictures. In addition, the newest postal technologies are available in the application." Key Features of Mail Factory Home Edition: -Takes addresses from Apple Address Book, vCards and text files. -More than 700 clipart images, 100 unique masks. -A variety of ready-made designs to choose from. -Wide choice of editing tools: control transparency, crop,...
Jun 07
New Plugins and Tutorials for Revolution/Dreamcard
New Plugins and Tutorials for Revolution/Dreamcard More free components available from So Smart Software Paris, June 4th 2005 So Smart Software (http://www.sosmartsoftware.com/) today announces the availability of three new plugins for the Revolution family of software development tools (www.runrev.com). These new plugins provide additional features that support smart projects reports, windows management and real time access to sixteen tutorials stacks. The plugins come with help stacks in French and English and are available for Mac OS and Windows XP. "In fewer than 5 months, our tool kit has grown a lot. Now thirteen plugins are available, supporting a wide range of programming necessities for beginners and advanced users. At the same time, we decided that "giving fish" is a good idea but teaching people how to fish is an even better one. That's the reason why we have released sixteen tutorials and this is only the beginning!" said Eric Chatonet of So Smart Software. Tutorials...
Jun 06
Sonnet PodFreq Now Shipping With Car Cradle
Sonnet Announces Enhanced Value PodFreq Premium FM Transmitter + Dock for iPod--Now Shipping With Car Cradle IRVINE, CALIFORNIA--June 7, 2005--Sonnet Technologies, a worldwide leader in upgrades for Apple Macintosh computers and iPod digital music players, announces that PodFreq, PodFreq black, and PodFreq photo now include a custom-designed car cradle, a USD $14.95 value, at no additional cost. This holder is designed for a secure, rattle-free fit and attaches to a vehicle mount (sold separately) with included hardware to create a parking space for PodFreq while you drive. The cradle features a soft liner that protects the back of PodFreq, and uses the standard AMPS/NEC mounting hole pattern (commonly used for cell phone mounts) that makes it compatible with a wide variety of vehicle mounts. Current PodFreq owners may also purchase a car cradle for an MSRP of USD $14.95. For more information about the PodFreq cradle, please refer to the PodFreq website at: (http://www.podfreq.com/...
Jun 06
Revolution 2.6 for Mac OS X version 10.4
Runtime Revolution Unleashes Revolution 2.6 for Mac OS X version 10.4 "Tiger" Latest Release Includes Support for Spotlight, Core Image Handling, Deep Masks and More WWDC, SAN FRANCISCO, CA - June 6, 2005 -Runtime Revolution today announced the release of Revolution 2.6 for Mac OS X version10.4 "Tiger", an upgrade to its award winning multi-platform development tool. With Revolution developers can write software once and deliver quickly and easily without modification on every major platform. This release of Revolution 2.6 delivers seamless integration with Tiger including support for Spotlight and Core Image. It also contains support for Deep Masks and will work on previous versions of Mac OS X. "We are delighted to be adding support for innovative Tiger features such as Spotlight and Core Image to Revolution," said Kevin Miller, CEO of Runtime Revolution, "Revolution 2.6 for Tiger provides a robust, easy to use and integrated development platform for those seeking to fully unleash...
Jun 06
TclTkAqua 8.4.10 Mac OS X Binary Distributions Release
Mac OS X Tcl/Tk Aqua 8.4.10 Binary Release Announcement June 6, 2005 I'm pleased to announce the availability of Mac OS X binary distributions for Tcl/Tk Aqua 8.4.10, the Mac OS X native port of the Tcl scripting language and the Tk toolkit; bundled with over fifty popular extensions. The distributions are downloadable as compressed disk images from the Tcl/Tk Aqua file release page on SourceForge: http://sf.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=86100&release_id=332919 http://snurl.com/fe3y Three variants are available: * TclTkAquaBI: Batteries-Included distribution, includes over fifty popular extensions (c.f. list below), as well as the Tcl/Tk Aqua 8.5a3 alpha release. This is a superset of ActiveState's ActiveTcl distribution (on other platforms). Installs in systemwide locations, administrator password required. http://prdownloads.sf.net/tcltkaqua/TclTkAquaBI-8.4.10.0.dmg (38M) * TclTkAqua: smaller distribution of just the Tcl/Tk frameworks, Wish,...
Jun 06
Apple's Developer Transition Kit
Developer Transition Kit http://developer.apple.com/transitionkit.html The Developer Transition Kit brings together all the components you need to create Universal Binaries that run on Macintosh computers using Intel microprocessors. The Kit contains the information, sample code, software, and hardware you'll need to develop a Universal Binary. * Universal Binary Programming Guidelines The Programming Guidelines cover all the Universal Binary, Xcode and Intel topics you'll need to know. It guides you through the straightforward steps needed to create a Universal Binary and optimize it. * Universal Binary Sample Code This folder of Universal Binary sample code contains a representative sampling of all Mac OS X programming topics and demonstrates the simple steps needed to ensure Universal Binary compatibility. Browse through the samples to see the Universal Binary Guidelines ideas brought to life. * Developer Technical Support You'll have access to Apple's Developer Support Engineers...
Jun 06
Apple Unveils Preview Release of QuickTime 7 for Windows
Apple Unveils Preview Release of QuickTime 7 for Windows WWDC 2005, SAN FRANCISCO--June 6, 2005--Apple today delivered a preview release of QuickTime 7 Player and QuickTime 7 Pro for Windows, the industry's first mainstream H.264 solution for streaming and playback of High Definition (HD) video on the Windows platform. Ratified as part of the MPEG-4 standard, the H.264 video codec delivers pristine quality video across a broad range of bandwidths, from 3G for mobile devices to iChat AV for video conferencing to HD for broadcast and DVD. H.264 has been adopted by both the DVD Forum and Blu-ray Disc Association for the next generation of high definition DVDs. "With nearly a billion copies downloaded, QuickTime has an impressive legacy of developing and supporting the latest digital media open standards and is already an incredibly popular Windows technology," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "By utilizing the superb H.264 codec to...
Jun 06
SoftRAID 3.2 Ships
For Immediate Release June 5, 2005 Mendocino, CA SoftRAID 3.2 Ships; 4 Petabyte volumes and Full Tiger Compatibility SoftRAID, LLC is pleased to announce the shipping of SoftRAID version 3.2, with full Mac OS 10.4 compatibility. SoftRAID 3.2 can now create startup DVDs with Tiger, and can update previous versions of the SoftRAID startup CD to the latest version. SOFTRAID 3.2 takes full advantage of the new disk driver architecture built into Mac OS 10.4. Now that all Mac OS 10.4 based computers and Tiger Install DVDs include the SoftRAID driver, volume creation and management with SoftRAID is easier than ever. New features were added for SoftRAID 3.2 to enhance SoftRAID's use on XServes and XServe RAIDs. These include SoftRAID 3.2's new 4 petabyte volume capacity (4,096 terabytes) and an enhanced algorithm for rebuilding Mirror volumes on Servers. The new algorithm is more efficient and also makes rebuilding Server volumes a higher priority. This results in much faster rebuilds on...
Jun 06
Apple to Use Intel Microprocessors Beginning in 2006
Apple to Use Intel Microprocessors Beginning in 2006 WWDC 2005, SAN FRANCISCO--June 6, 2005--At its Worldwide Developer Conference today, Apple announced plans to deliver models of its Macintosh computers using Intel microprocessors by this time next year, and to transition all of its Macs to using Intel microprocessors by the end of 2007. Apple previewed a version of its critically acclaimed operating system, Mac OS X Tiger, running on an Intel-based Mac to the over 3,800 developers attending CEO Steve Jobs' keynote address. Apple also announced the availability of a Developer Transition Kit, consisting of an Intel-based Mac development system along with preview versions of Apple's software, which will allow developers to prepare versions of their applications which will run on both PowerPC and Intel-based Macs. "Our goal is to provide our customers with the best personal computers in the world, and looking ahead Intel has the strongest processor roadmap by far," said Steve Jobs,...
Jun 06
Apple to Deliver 2 Millionth Copy of Mac OS X Tiger This Week
Apple to Deliver 2 Millionth Copy of Mac OS X Tiger This Week Fastest Selling Mac OS Release Ever 6/6/2005 1:23:53 PM WWDC 2005, SAN FRANCISCO, June 6, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Apple(R) today announced it expects to deliver over two million copies of Mac OS(R) X version 10.4 "Tiger" by the end of this week, including copies sold at retail, copies delivered under maintenance agreements and copies bundled with Mac(R) systems shipped, making Tiger Apple's fastest selling OS release ever. Developer support for Tiger is also setting new records with hundreds of developers including Microsoft and Adobe announcing support for Tiger. To date third party developers have released more than 400 Dashboard widgets, 550 Automator actions and 40 Spotlight plug-ins for Tiger. "The response to Tiger is off the charts," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "Critics are raving, customers are delighted and developers are creating hundreds of widgets and applications that take advantage of Tiger...
Jun 06
FileMaker Datagraph Widget and Automator Actions
FileMaker Announces FileMaker Datagraph Widget and FileMaker Automator Actions for FileMaker Pro Mac OS X 10.4 "Tiger" Database Users Technology Previews now available at www.filemaker.com/tiger APPLE WORLDWIDE DEVELOPERS CONFERENCE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA - June 6, 2005 -- As Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference opens today, FileMaker has announced the immediate availability of the new FileMaker Datagraph Widget, a Mac OS X "Tiger" feature that provides bar graph views of FileMaker Pro based data via the new Mac OS X Dashboard. The company also announced the immediate availability of a set of new FileMaker Automator Actions for use by FileMaker users and developers to easily create a Workflow of FileMaker scripts. FileMaker is introducing both FileMaker Datagraph and FileMaker Automator Actions as Technology Previews now available at www.filemaker.com/tiger. FileMaker Datagraph Widget, designed for anyone who can benefit from a visual interpretation of their FileMaker 7 data, lets "...
Jun 06
Announcing The MacTech Sampler
ANNOUNCING THE MACTECH SAMPLER - MacTech Quenches the thirst for knowledge - Free download, a PDF with a number of great MacTech articles - If you haven't seen MacTech recently, see what the magazine has to offer WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., June 6, 2005 -- MacTech(r) Magazine announces the immediate availability of the MacTech Sampler. Following on the success of MacTech's new editorial approach, new look, new team, MacTech Magazine is now the place for everyone who is a Mac "geek" at heart. The sampler is designed to give the community not only a great selection of articles, but an idea of what the new MacTech is about. Completely free of charge, the MacTech Sampler is PDF available for download immediately. At 167 pages, the Sampler will show you what MacTech is all about. MacTech is packed with great articles like: Creating a Cocoa AppController Class Python for AppleScripters A review of Perforce Creating a NoCode Browser Using Apache in Mac OS X Integrating Entourage...
Jun 05
PSTextMerge Version 3.1
PSTextMerge Version 3.1 Adds New Features Scottsdale, AZ -- June 5, 2005 -- PowerSurge Publishing has just released version 3.1 of PSTextMerge. This latest release adds a "Scripts / Play Recent" menu, making it easy to replay any of the recent scripts that have been run. Also added is a template library and the ability to write reusable templates and select them from a library in a common location. In addition, there is now a new outline data format, allowing an easy text-based outline format to be readily transferred into a flexible HTML Format. PSTextMerge is a software package that empowers its users to perform many useful functions with lists of data. PSTextMerge can input, sort, filter, merge and output such data. Scripts can be easily recorded to automate repetitive operations. One of PSTextMerge's most popular and powerful features is the ability to merge data lists into specially formatted HTML templates, generating custom Web pages fully populated with the user's data. This...
Jun 05
Macs have 16% of the users, Buy 30% more software
Macs have 16% of the user base Mac owners by 30% more software than Windows users In an article posted today by MacDailyNews, there's some fact-based conclusions that we've all suspected for a long time. Excerpted from the article, and an announcement from Wizzard Software who is getting ready to release AT&T Natural Voices for Mac OS X: According to a statement released earlier this year, Apple Computer reported their 2005 first quarterly revenue and net income as the highest in the history of their company, with 74% revenue growth. Apple shipped 1,046,000 Macintosh units during this quarter, representing a 26% increase in CPU units over the year-ago quarter. According to US News and World Report, Macintosh owners buy 30% more software than their Windows counterparts. Further, Macintosh software comprises over 18% of all software sold, according to the Software and Information Industry Association. In addition, the Software Publishers Association (...
Jun 04
decodecrashlog 1.0.2
decodecrashlog 1.0.2 decodecrashlog is an open-source, BSD licensed Python program that can apply a CodeWarrior CFM link map to a Mac OS X crash log from a "release build", recovering the function names and offsets. It is intended to help developers who prefer to omit traceback tables from their release builds for space and/or privacy reasons, and therefore can't readily interpret crash logs from end users, because they show backtraces as pure hex addresses. Release 1.0.2 adds: * correct unmangling of C++ function names under Mac OS X 10.4.x 'Tiger', * an option for the user to specify a custom program for unmangling function names. Currently, this the program only supports CodeWarrior CFM link maps. I hope to extend this to to CodeWarrior Mach-O link maps and/or non CodeWarrior link maps if the project proves successful. Also, there's no GUI yet: you'll have to run it from the command line. It would be easy to knock out a GUI in Cocoa, and submissions are welcomed. (http://macprang....
Jun 04
Marquee Dashboard Widget: Local Movie Showtimes
TRINFINITY SOFTWARE RELEASES UPDATE TO MARQUEE DASHBOARD WIDGET For immediate release. NEW YORK, N.Y. - - June 4, 2005 - - Trinfinity Software released today an update to Marquee, the Dashboard Widget for finding showtimes for your local movie theaters. Marquee version 1.0.1 allows you to view showtimes that were previously cut off due to space constraints. Simply move your mouse over the movie times and Marquee will scroll the showtimes across the display so that you may view all of them. Enter your zip code and Marquee will download the showtimes for all of the theaters in your area (US Only). Use the left and right arrows to scroll through the theaters to find the one that you want. Then use the up and down arrows to scroll through the movie listings. In order to save room for the other widgets on your desktop, Marquee will only display three movie listings per screen. Showtime data is downloaded each time you enter a zip code, or if it has been more than twelve hours since...
Jun 04
Marketcircle Announces the Releases of Billings v1.1
Marketcircle Announces the Releases of Billings v1.1 TORONTO, CANADA -- June 3, 2005 -- Marketcircle Inc. today announced the release of Billings v1.1, the intuitive time tracking and billing application for the individual Mac professional. It incorporates the entire billing process from generating estimates, performing work, and creating invoices to applying payments and retainers. Billings allows the user to manage this process without having to learn complex accounting terms or techniques, and estimates and invoices can be generated in less than 5 clicks. Billings 1.1 features over 25 improvements including: - International currency and western European character support - A new estimate and invoice style - Improved keyboard access - 3-decimal (fractional) mileage rates - User interface and stability improvements Marketcircle is also proud to announce that Billings will be featured at Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) in the "Cutting-Edge Interface Design for Mac...
Jun 03
IOXperts Announces IOXWebcam 1.1 FOR MAC OS X
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 3, 2005 IOXPERTS ANNOUNCES IOXWEBCAM 1.1 FOR MAC OS X CAMBRIDGE, MA, June 3, 2005 - IOXperts, Inc. announces IOXWebcam 1.1, a unified driver replacing the Mac OS X versions of their Universal USB and FireWire Webcam drivers. The new release supports Mac OS X 10.4 "Tiger" and includes many new features and enhancements: * Software pan/tilt/zoom * Automatic face tracking * Mechanical pan/tilt with Logitech Orbit/Sphere camera * Simultaneous use of multiple cameras * Remote control application to adjust video while recording * Localized in 14 languages * Raw video recording from FireWire cameras * More compression formats supported * More cameras supported * Scalar and Motic microscopes supported * Celestron NexImage Solar System Imager * Better compatibility with many applications * Many bug fixes and enhancements USER COMMENTS Internal testing and feedback from customers confirm that the IOXperts driver delivers the clearest video...
Jun 02
FAST DVD COPY 4
FAST DVD COPY 4 The First Digital Copy Software for Mac OS X Including New Rip Only and Rip & Compress Modes! Make your Superdrive Scream! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Seattle, WA --- June 1, 2005 --- Velan Software announces today the release of FAST DVD COPY 4, the first software built for Mac OS X that allows users to copy their DVD video collections, Audio CD collections, PlayStation 2 games, DVD-ROMs or CDROMs without losing any quality from the original. FAST DVD COPY 4 is the most powerful digital technology copy software for Mac available on the market today. FAST DVD COPY 4 includes two new modes: Rip Only and Rip & Compress. These allow the users, among other things, to test the resulting VIDEO_TS folder before burning the copy or to store a bunch of DVDs on a hard drive for later compressing and burning. "I love this software, it's so flexible and easy to use! The quality of the copies is even better in this new version, and the process is faster. FAST DVD COPY can also...
Jun 02
Insider Software Uncages Tiger-Ready FontAgent Pro
Insider Software Uncages Tiger-Ready FontAgent Pro New Design Eliminates Plug-Ins for Auto-Activation in Adobe Illustrator CS2 and Adobe InDesign CS2 Los Gatos, CA -- June 2, 2005 -- Insider Software announced today the immediate availability of FontAgent =D2 Pro 3.0.2, a Tiger-compatible versio= n of the only native Mac OS X application that provides integrated font management, diagnostics, optimization and repair. =46urthering Insider's track record of extending its font auto-activation power to the full range of Macintosh applications, the Tiger-compatible release eliminates the need for auto-activation plug-ins for Adobe InDesign CS2 and Adobe Illustrator CS2. In praising the new release, beta tester Luke Duran of Element L Design noted, "FontAgent Pro's Tiger update is very fast and responsive. It's simply the most elegant and useful font management tool available." About FontAgent Pro =46ontAgent Pro, designed for creative professionals, provides a complete font management...
Jun 02
iLugger Announces New Soft Case Model for Apple G5 iMac
iLugger Announces New Soft Case Model for Apple G5 iMac Owners (PRWEB) June 2, 2005 -- LTA Projects, the original maker of iMac G5 portable cases, has released a new and improved version of their iLugger G5 iMac case. New standard colors include Solid Black, Solid Gray, Blue/Black 2 Toner, and Orange/Black 2 Toner, and include the following new features: - Padded backpack straps that hide away when not in use - New sturdy non-slip shoulder strap pad - Padded handstrap with Velcro closure - Extra 'Grab' handle on the front side - Rigid plastic screen protector inside of extra soft padded facing - Pen and other miscellaneous pockets on the front of the bag (hidden for aesthetics) - Business card / ID pocket on the top - Sturdier construction & materials - Roomier inner pockets to carry a Mini, and up to 20" Cinema Screen The iLugger sturdy soft case was designed for iMac G5 users to carry a 17" or 20" from home to office, or take along to the next presentation. This high quality,...
Jun 02
AT&T Natural Voices for Apple Mac OS X
Good to the Core: Wizzard Software Offering AT&T Natural Voices for Apple Mac OS X PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 2, 2005--Wizzard Software (OTCBB: WIZD) announced today that AT&T Natural Voices will soon be available for Apple Mac OS 10.3 in English, French, German and Spanish. Wizzard will be making this exceptional technology available to Apple application developers. Named "Technology of the Year" by Frost & Sullivan, a global leader in international consulting and training on emerging high technology and industrial markets, AT&T's Natural Voices product line is widely considered to be one of the most human-sounding speech synthesis systems in the world. AT&T Natural Voices offers "plug-and-play" language support instead of requiring different engines for each language, and the AT&T technology provides exceptionally high channel density. "AT&T Natural Voices is currently enjoying incredible popularity in the Windows and Linux environments," stated...
Jun 02
nova media introduces universal 3G UMTS/GPRS PC Card modem
nova media introduces universal 3G UMTS/GPRS PC Card modem for Mac OS X Berlin, Germany, 2nd of June -- nova media today unveiled GlobeTrotter 3G Quad, a PC Data Card with support for 3G UMTS connections in Europe and GPRS connections worldwide. Globetrotter 3G Quad is a valueable PowerBook travel companion and includes Mobile High Speed 3G to set-up and use a mobile Internet connection in most places of the world. "GlobeTrotter 3G Quad is compatible to all 850, 900, 1800, 1900 and 2100 MHz networks and can virtually be used anywhere in the world.", states Jan Fuellemann, PR spokesperson at nova media. "Mobile High Speed 3G is the perfect software to ensure a hassle-free internet connection with your beloved Powerbook at nearly every place you have a GSM reception." With more than 200 connection settings already included, Mobile High Speed 3G eases the set-up of Mac OS X for an 3G UMTS or GPRS connection. After the automatic set-up, all connection details already in place and the...
Jun 02
Big Nerd Ranch Announces Perl Bootcamp
Atlanta, GA - June 2, 2005 - Big Nerd Ranch Announces a Perl of a Bootcamp October 3-7, 2005 Big Nerd Ranch is excited to introduce the newest offering in its line-up of Bootcamps, Perl Bootcamp, with Andy Lester as instructor. Mr. Lester is a well-known speaker and writer whose expertise in Perl programming is a perfect match with Big Nerd Ranch's commitment to excellence in instruction. He has an extensive background in a number of programming languages and is a regular contributor to "The Perl Journal" and "Perl Review." He has brought his expertise into creating a class specifically designed to throw open the doors of Perl programming to those curious about what it has to offer and to those who want to work smarter, not harder. Mr. Lester quipped, "The people I see benefiting from Perl Bootcamp are programmers shackled in shops where Java and C++ are just 'The Way Things Are Done.' These programmers want to find a better, easier way to work on problems, without the intellectual...
Jun 01
Chronos Releases StickyBrain 3.6.0 With Drag & Drop Import/...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chronos Releases StickyBrain 3.6.0 With Drag & Drop Import/Export Park City, Utah - May 31, 2005 -- Chronos LC today announced the release of StickyBrain 3.6.0, an important update to its third generation note manager for Mac OS X. This new version adds several new features including drag and drop importing and exporting. StickyBrain 3.6.0 is a free update for registered users of StickyBrain 3 and is available immediately. DRAG & DROP IMPORTING/EXPORTING Moving notes into StickyBrain is now a breeze. Users can simply drag a folder of text, rich text, Microsoft Word, or html files directly into StickyBrain. The folder and all of the notes in the folder will automatically be imported into StickyBrain. All sub-folders and their contents will likewise be imported such that the original folder hierarchy is preserved. Likewise, users can now drag a folder of notes and sub-folders from StickyBrain to the Finder to export the folder and its contents. All sub-...
Jun 01
NTI Launches Dragon FliX for Mac Users
For Immediate Release NTI Launches Dragon FliX for Mac Users Irvine, CA ( June 1, 2005) NewTech Infosystems, Inc. (NTI), announced today Dragon FliX, a new software solution for making high-quality copies of non-protected DVD videos with compression options. Leveraging more than a decade of experience in developing and enhancing its award-winning Dragon Burn? digital media and backup/recovery solution, NTI has equipped Dragon FliX with advanced copying and compression features and made them incredibly easy to use. With Dragon FliX, users can compress unencrypted* 8.5GB dual-layer movies down to 4.7GB single-layer size, remove unwanted features, and burn them without having to split the movie onto two discs, and without sacrificing audio and video quality or playback compatibility. Users have the option of selecting either the entire DVD for compression and copying or just the main movie. When just the main movie is copied, the movie begins playing as soon as you insert the disc in...
Jun 01
Zengobi Releases Curio 2.4
Zengobi Releases Curio 2.4 Curio Is Under The Spotight With New Tiger Support! RALEIGH, NC -- April 19, 2005 -- Zengobi today announced Curio 2.4, the latest version of their award-winning environment for brainstorming and idea management. Curio 2.4 features a new Tiger Spotlight plugin which quickly indexes all text, URLs, and titles found within your project. Curio 2.4 also features additional Organizer preview options, a refreshed toolbar with new optional Back/Forward and Previous/Next navigation buttons, an iWork Pages instant document template, and minor Tiger fixes. Curio is available in several editions including Professional, K-12, Home, and Basic so users can purchase the features they truly need. Creativity shines with Curio where you can place anything anywhere on the page, creating freeform collages of text, outlines, checklists, images, files, and movies. Even create brainstorming diagrams right on the page with Curio's flowcharting and mind mapping shapes. Include...
Jun 01
Tiger compatible version of Script Timer available
Tiger compatible version of Script Timer available Apps and More Software Design, Inc. is pleased to announce that a Tiger (OS X 10.4) compatible version of Script Timer is now available (Version 2.2.1). It can be found at the Apps & More web site (http://www.appsandmore.com). Script Timer is a versatile scheduling application that will run AppleScript, perl, and shell scripts, and applications, at set times of the day, week, month, or year as well as at regular time intervals ranging from one minute to any number of weeks with specifiable start and stop times. You can also use the program to invoke actions when the computer enters or leaves an idle state. Using a feature called Dynamic Scheduling, you can arrange for an AppleScript script to schedule "on the fly" any other script or application at a time of its choice.
May 31
Mindvision Releases Vise X 2.0 For Mac OS
MINDVISION RELEASES VISE X 2.0 FOR MAC OS X LINCOLN, NEB. - May 31, 2005: MindVision Software announces the immediate availability of VISE X 2.0, a major upgrade to its Mac OS X installer product. This version can export installer project data as XML, which allows developers to compare and modify the data with the tools of their choice. After working on installer projects outside of VISE X, developers can use the program to create new projects from the data in the XML files. Features in version 2.0 include: * Work with installer projects as XML * Install locations and Gestalts updated for Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger * Automatically create bundle updaters * Set a domain for Copy, Move or Alias actions * Read a .plist entry and store it in a variable The VISE X 2.0 installer is available for downloading now at http://www.mindvision.com/downloads.asp. For a detailed list of changes in this release, see the Read Me in the VISE X installer, or visit http://www.mindvision.com/visexwhatsnew....
May 31
FmPro Worksheet 1.02 Sends SQL Commands to FileMaker 7
5-31-2004 - Fremont, CA - .com Solutions Inc. Releases FmPro Worksheet 1.02 for Mac OS X and Windows - Free Utility Sends SQL Commands to FileMaker 7 Databases. ..com Solutions Inc. has updated FmPro Worksheet 1.02 by adding support for Mac OS X. FmPro Worksheet now sends SQL commands to FileMaker 7 databases on Mac OS X and Windows. FileMaker 7 database developers can use libraries of SQL commands to speed the development of FileMaker 7 solutions. FileMaker 7 developers can utilize all SQL commands that are supported by the FileMaker 7 database including CREATE TABLE, DROP TABLE, SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE and DELETE. FmPro Worksheet Features include: -- Quickly Creates FileMaker 7 Tables - FileMaker 7 database tables containing up to 1024 fields can be created instantly via SQL commands. Developers can create libraries of table creation SQL scripts in order to quickly create commonly used database tables, rather than having to manually create these tables. The creation of these SQL...
May 31
MMEmail 1.0 Released (Mac and Win)
COMM-UNITY NETWORKING SYSTEMS RELEASES MMEMAIL 1.0 FOR MAC AND WIN, A FILEMAKER EMAIL PLUG-IN. Fort Worth, TX, May 31, 2005 -- Comm-Unity Networking Systems, creators of SMTPit, announce MMEmail, a dialog based FileMaker Pro email plug-in for Mac and Win. Description MMEmail is a user-friendly send email plug-in for FileMaker Pro 7 and later. It is different than other email plug-ins in the sense that it does most of the work for both the end-user and the developer. MMEmail has a built-in email window which allows the end-user to compose an email message as if they were using a normal email client. From within the email window, you can set the To, Subject, and Body, as well as Attach files. You can use a special Auto-enter Hierarchal Menu of predefined email addresses to populate the To field. The Subject and Body of your message can contain Merge Fields to grab information from the current record before sending the message. Merge Fields can be inserted easily with a Contextual Menu....
May 31
DssW Unveils Sleep Monitor 2
DssW Unveils Sleep Monitor 2 Discover where your Mac's time and energy went. UK, Europe - 1 June 2005 - DssW today unveiled Sleep Monitor 2 for Mac OS X. Sleep Monitor 2 watches, remembers, and charts your Mac's power use. Sleep Monitor creates beautiful charts showing how long your Mac was in use, asleep, and switched off. Also charted are battery levels and critical power messages. Keep track of your battery's life over the course of minutes, days, or even years, as Sleep Monitor quietly tracks the ups and downs of everyday usage. With energy costs and power requirements increasing, it is important to understand how your computers perform. Sleep Monitor provides an easy to install and use auditing process. Pricing and Availability Sleep Monitor is available today through the DssW web site (http://www.dssw.co.uk) for EUR20. System requirements are Mac OS X 10.3.9 (Panther), Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger), or later. DssW is an independent European software developer set up by John Fancourt and...
May 31
QuarkXPress Automator Actions Now Available
Automated Workflows, LLC Announces Automator Actions for use with QuarkXPress Phoenixville, Pennsylvania -- May 30th, 2005 -- Automated Workflows, LLC is pleased to announce the availability of Automator actions for use with QuarkXPress, which can be used to automate time consuming desktop publishing tasks! Automator is the latest and greatest automation technology, developed by Apple Computer, Inc., and released with Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger. Designed for all levels of users, from novice to expert, Automator makes performing time consuming and repetitive tasks a snap! The basic unit for automation in Automator is called an action, and each action is responsible for performing a single specific task. Using Automator's interface, users can link actions together in infinite ways to form a complete workflow that matches their unique needs. Hundreds of actions are included with Automator for performing tasks in Apple applications and the operating system itself. This list can be expanded with...
May 31
Stone Design ships PreferenceCommander
Stone Design ships PreferenceCommander Simple Preference Management - View, edit, update, restore, & save sets of preferences for any application! May 30, 2005 - Albuquerque, New Mexico -- Stone Design, the original Mac OS X software house with over 19 years of experience, today announced immediate availability of PreferenceCommander, a powerful yet simple to use Preference Manager: View, edit, update, restore, & save sets of preferences for any Mac OS X application. Preferences are user-specific settings that give Mac OS X applications so much flexibility. According to Stone Design CEO and chief software architect Andrew Stone, "PreferenceCommander is a very useful utility which can add functionality to every Mac OS X application. Just click a button to restore an application to it's original preferences - or save and install custom sets of preferences for the task at hand." Inexpensive and Shipping Now! Stone continues, "You don't need to be a UNIX Geek to manipulate your...
May 31
Stone Design ships PreferentialTreatment 1.0
Stone Design ships PreferentialTreatment Simple Preference Management - View, edit, update, restore, & save sets of preferences for any application! May 30, 2005 - Albuquerque, New Mexico -- Stone Design, the original Mac OS X software house with over 19 years of experience, today announced immediate availability of PreferentialTreatment, a powerful yet simple to use Preference Manager: View, edit, update, restore, & save sets of preferences for any Mac OS X application. Preferences are user-specific settings that give Mac OS X applications so much flexibility. According to Stone Design CEO and chief software architect Andrew Stone, "PreferentialTreatment is a very useful utility which can add functionality to every Mac OS X application. Just click a button to restore an application to it's original preferences - or save and install custom sets of preferences for the task at hand." Inexpensive and Shipping Now! Stone continues, "You don't need to be a UNIX Geek to manipulate...
May 29
FMChecker 1.2 available now
FMChecker 1.2 available now We proudly present a new Version of FMChecker. Now you may investigate all Script Steps and their definitions, with links to used Fields, Relations, and other Scripts. The registered version provides clickable cross-references to all elements. This is still for FileMaker 3 to 6 though, but absolutely essential if you have to maintain these versions or plan a rebuild in FileMaker 7. To take advantage of the new FMChecker 1.2, please download the latest version free at http://fmchecker.com/download.html?ref=upd120 and simply replace the old one. Have fun, and don't forget to tell us your opinion about FMChecker at http://www.fmchecker.com/opinion.html?ref=upd120
May 28
LightWayText 4.1.6 and iText 3.1.6
LightWayText 4.1.6 and iText 3.1.6 'LightWayText & iText for Mac' cover Mac-OS 7.1 onwards including OS-X. LightWayText-X 4.1.6 and iText-X 3.1.6 are Tiger Compatible! 'LightWayText & iText for Windows' covers Windows 95 and later versions including Windows XP. If you have already registered a previous version of LightWayText or iTextPro, you do NOT need to purchase a new copy or pay an upgrade fee. Your registration code will still work with all languages' new versions. The latest information of LightWayText and iText are available online at; LightWayText ; http://members.aol.com/LightWayText/ - Mac Version ; http://members.aol.com/LightWayText/pad_file.htm - Windows Version ; http://members.aol.com/LightWayText/LWTWin/pad_file.htm iText ; http://members.aol.com/iText/ - Mac Version ; http://members.aol.com/iText/pad_file.htm - Windows Version ; http://members.aol.com/iText/iTextWin/pad_file.htm Let me tell you...
May 27
IOXperts UPDATES 802.11b DRIVER FOR MAC OS X 10.4 "TIGER...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26, 2005 IOXperts UPDATES 802.11b DRIVER FOR MAC OS X 10.4 "TIGER" CAMBRIDGE, MA, May 26, 2005 - IOXperts has released a compatibility update to its 802.11b driver for Mac OS X 10.4 "Tiger". Version 1.0.4 works with Mac OS X 10.4 only. Version 1.0.3 remains the current release for Mac OS X 10.1 through 10.3. Both have equivalent functionality. The driver supports more than 60 different 802.11b wireless networking cards on PowerBooks equipped with PC Card slots as well as PCI-equipped desktop Macs via a dozen "sled-style" PCI adapters. This is the way to bring older Macs onto the wireless networks that have become standard in homes and businesses. A number of IOXperts customers are also using the driver with PC cards to get better range compared to the internal antennas in their PowerBook laptops. The IOXperts 802.11b drivers support AppleTalk (with an AppleTalk-compatible base station), 64- and 128-bit WEP, AirPort password algorithm, and listing of available...
May 27
marcmoini.com releases 3D-Space VFS 1.2.1
May 26, 2005: marcmoini.com releases 3D-Space VFS 1.2.1 3D-Space VFS combines Launcher, Dock and Finder features with elegant 3D drawers to give you easy point-and-click access to all of your favorite files and applications, without having to dig through folders. + Easy visual launcher / dock. + Finder like features and navigation. + Instant access to hundreds of your favorite items in glorious, spacious 3D drawers! + Fast OpenGL graphics for a fluid user experience. 3D-Space VFS lets you navigate from folder to folder, but it is designed to help keep navigation to a minimum. Because each 3D drawer lets you view a whole landscape's worth of items, you'll only need one or a few of these large spaces to keep all of your favorite applications, folders and documents at your fingertips. With fewer places to manage you spend less time digging things out, and everything becomes more accessible. A flick of the mouse and hundreds of your favorite items appear in front of...
 
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Being able to speak and communicate with others is something that many of us take for granted. It‚Äôs not so easy for many folks though, in particular for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, as well as those who have suffered various brain... | Read more »
Pocketbooth Review
Developer: Project Box Price: $0.99 Version Reviewed: 1.0 iPhone Integration Rating: 4 out of 5 stars User Interface Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Re-use / Replay Value Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Overall Rating: 4.17 out of 5 stars | Read more »
Get Your Roast Right With ‘Time To Roast...
Roasting meat, in the cooking world, is about as simple as it gets. The greatest roast recipe I‚Äôve ever found is from Michael Ruhlman‚Äôs website, with the recipe titled, ‚ÄúThe World‚Äôs Most Difficult Roasted Chicken Recipe.‚Äù | Read more »

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