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Nov 05
Big Nerd Does PostgreSQL Bootcamp January 17-21
Ring in the New Year with PostgreSQL Bootcamp January 17-21, 2005 Atlanta, GA - November 5, 2004 - Ring in the New Year with PostgreSQL Bootcamp January 17-21, 2005 Big Nerd Ranch, a leading provider of intensive training classes for developers and systems administrators, announces the latest offering of its PostgreSQL Bootcamp from January 17-21, 2005. The PostgreSQL database solution has compared favorably to such giants as Oracle for its scalability, robustness, flexibility, and ability to secure data integrity. Database administrators particularly enjoy the wide network of support and community that comes with open-source programming. PostgreSQL is rapidly spreading throughout a spectrum of industries as a viable, low-cost, and easily administered database solution. Its utility fluidly traverses the needs of medical, accounting, e-business and sales applications. Because it boasts the ability to expand as the database grows without sacrificing speed or stability, it provides...
Nov 03
MDG Delivers WS4D/eCommerce for 9/X w/Froogle and Other Features
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MDG Delivers WS4D/eCommerce 3.6.4 for OS 9 and WS4D/Commerce 4.0r13 for OS X; adds Froogle and other Search Engine Features Cary, IL November 2, 2004 -- MDG Computer Services, Inc, a leading developer of web and eCommerce tools for Macintosh and Windows, announced today that it shipped new versions of Web Server 4D and WS4D/eCommerce, its a single application that includes a full featured web server, shopping carts, storefronts, credit authorization, virtual domains, and database publishing. What's New With Version 3.6.4 & 4.0r13? This release of WS4D adds some important features that allow your sites to be easily seen and published by the major search engines. Froogle Auto Publish Google is by far the leading search engine available today. Over the past two years, Google has been indexing items found and adding them to a section called Froogle. It may be possible that some of your products already appear in Froogle. MDG has added an option feature ($50)...
Nov 03
IP in menubar v3.0
NICHENICH, Germany (November 3, 2004) -- Monkeybread Software Releases IP in menubar v3.0, an application to show the current IP address in the menubar. IP in menubar v3.0 is made with REALbasic from REAL Software, Inc. New in this version: * Now router save using whatismyip.org * Updated to REALbasic 5.5. * Event based updates. (=Updates whenever you plug or unplug the cable) * Added Copy menu item. Requires Mac OS X 10.2 or newer; source code is included. This application shows REALbasic developers how to create and update a menu in the top right of the menu bar. The application is freeware, but contributions are accepted through PayPal. All freeware applications: (http://www.monkeybreadsoftware.de/Freeware/) The IP in menubar website: (http://www.monkeybreadsoftware.de/Freeware/IPinmenubar.shtml)
Nov 02
Ch CGI 3.51 Toolkit for Mac OS X Released
Ch CGI 3.51 Toolkit for Mac OS X Released DAVIS, Calif., November 02, 2004 - SoftIntegration, Inc., the leader of scripting technology for ubiquitous computing, today announced the availability of Ch CGI 3.51 for Mac OS X. Ch is C/C++ interpreter for cross-platform scripting, 2D/3D plotting, numerical computing, shell programming and embedded scripting. Ch CGI toolkit is a C++ toolkit for CGI programming in C/C++. It can run in Ch across different platforms without compilation. The new released Ch CGI toolkit integrates seamlessly with the Web server for web development in C/C++. Ch CGI provides easy-to-use CGI APIs similar to JSP and ASP. Ch CGI allows C/C++ developers to write CGI programs without lengthy compile/link/execute/debug cycles. Ch CGI is an ideal application programming interface for various Web applications across different platforms. The same Ch CGI scripts can run in different platforms with different Web servers without any modification. With Ch CGI and Ch...
Nov 02
Dejal announces Simon 2.0 Beta
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dejal announces Simon 2.0 Beta A Mac OS X application to monitor sites for changes or failures. PORTLAND, Oregon -- November 2, 2004 -- Dejal Systems today announced the immediate availability of Dejal Simon 2.0b2, the essential site monitoring tool for Mac OS X. It checks sites for changes or failures, and notifies you via e-mail, sound, speech, or other means. You can use it to track updated sites, and to alert you when an important site goes down or recovers. Developed in Cocoa, it is a native Mac OS X application with an intuitive and attractive Aqua interface. This is the second beta release of a major upgrade to Simon. Along with many usability improvements, it delivers a much-requested new feature set: a new Port service, that enables you to engage in a telnet-like conversation with any server, e.g. POP, SMTP, SSH, and more. This release adds a status menu to the menu bar, and fixes several bugs. See the release notes for more information. Pricing &...
Oct 29
Reduplicator: EIMS Filter for Archiving Email Using Custom Rules
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reduplicator v1.0.0b02 Released by Deep Sky Technologies, Inc. EIMS Filter for Archiving Email Using Custom Rules Vero Beach, FL - Friday, October 29th, 2004: Deep Sky Technologies, Inc., today announced the release of Reduplicator v1.0.0b02 for Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X. Reduplicator is an EIMS filter for archiving email using custom rules and criteria. This first fully public beta release of Reduplicator is open to all owners of EIMS and EIMS X and is available for use through the month of November, 2004. Reduplicator allows EIMS administrators to archive email based on criteria they control. Email can be archived based on who it is coming from, who it is going to, what IP address it is coming from, and the use of authentication. Archiving location can also be customized to organize archived email by domain, username, and current date values. Reduplicator provides functionality vital to companies and hosting providers that must fulfill HIPAA guidelines, publicly...
Oct 28
SyBrowser 6.0 Released
SyBrowser 6.0 Released SyBrowser: A Macintosh application that can query Sybase, Oracle, PostgreSQL and MS SQL databases hosted on UNIX, Linux, and Windows servers. SyBrowser v6.0 features include: - ERD properties palette adds many alignment features - Multiple undo's when creating ER diagrammes - Faster loading and saving of query files - Auto-completion of SQL commands SyBrowser Overview SyBrowser is a suite of 32-bit Macintosh, MacOS X and Win32 ODBC and native client applications that provide an overview of the tables in Sybase, Oracle, PostgreSQL and MS SQL databases hosted on UNIX, Linux, and Windows servers. It allows the execution of SQL queries against these RDBMS and the query results can be saved to disk. Complex queries can be saved to disk for reuse. An ERD module allows the creation of visual representations of data models. $89 Shareware from MacSOS, Australia $49 upgrade from any previous version http://www.macsos.com.au
Oct 28
SuperCard 4.5
Solutions Etcetera announces SuperCard 4.5 Public Beta October 27, 2004 - Solutions Etcetera today announced that SuperCard 4.5, a major upgrade to their award-winning authoring environment, is now available to the public in a Beta release. "SuperCard 4.5 has already been in testing since early this year so I don't expect this beta period to be a long one" said Scott Simon, Director of Product Development. "So far our extensive testing has shown remarkable performance and stability, but we do want to have a public beta to get feedback on as wide a variety of hardware and OS configurations as possible". "SuperCard has been around for a long, long time=8A" added Mark Lucas, SuperCard's Lead Engineer. "But it's never had an upgrade to equal this one before. We didn't just add a few bug fixes and cosmetic touchups and slap on a dot-five version number here, this new release adds eye-popping performance increases plus scores of cool new features that take xtalk to places it's never been...
Oct 28
iVideo 2.5
Waterfall Software Releases iVideo 2.5 Vancouver, B.C. -- 10/26/04 Waterfall Software today announced the release of iVideo version 2.5 - a significant update to it's easy to use movie organizing utility. iVideo organizes and plays digital movie files the same way iPhoto organizes and views photos. iVideo 2.5 adds numerous features and fixes; most notably a feature called "Sharing" which allows you to seamlessly share movies across a local network. Once enabled, shared playlists automatically appear in iVideo on other Macs within a network. iVideo 2.5 also allows multiple library support, three types of libraries to choose from, a live searching feature, and more. iVideo 2.5 requires Mac OS 10.2 or higher and can be purchased for only $19.95. A free trial of iVideo is available at: http://www.waterfallsw.com/ivideo/ Once registered, you are allowed to have more than 10 movies in an iVideo database, and other features previously disabled become enabled. You can purchase your own...
Oct 27
VelaTerra 1.0 for Mac OS X
Vela Design Group releases VelaTerra 1.0 for Mac OS X October 22, 2004, Berkeley, California - Vela Design Group announces VelaTerra 1.0 designed for Mac OS X. VelaTerra is an interactive almanac and world clock that displays and compares local times, daylight hours, and moon information for time zones and cities throughout the world. "VelaTerra's capabilities will appeal to a wide range of Mac users," says Chuck Soper, CEO of Vela Design Group. "We believe corporate customers will find it an invaluable aid when scheduling meetings with colleagues around the world." Using VelaTerra, you can: * Rapidly find any local time in the world by searching for country or city names * Displays and compare the current light (day, twilight, or night) for different places * Create place sets to group sets of frequently referenced places * Use place sets to quickly determine a reasonable time for a phone call or meeting * See the current moon phase in your Dock at all times * Browse flags for all...
Oct 27
InterMapper 4.2.3
InterMapper 4.2.3 The official release of InterMapper 4.2.3 is now available. This new version can monitor the operational health of an Apple Xserve, including the server version, RAM and OS Version, hard drive capacity, power supply statistics, network traffic, ambient temperature of the server, and state of the blowers and security lock. The new version also fixes several bugs. Details about the update are available from: What's New Page: http://www.intermapper.com/im42.html#423 News Release: http://www.dartware.com/news/pressreleases/im423.html InterMapper 4.2.3 is a free update for all customers who have a current software subscription. For pricing or detailed information, please visit our website at: http://www.intermapper.com
Oct 26
Apple Introduces iPod Photo
Apple Introduces iPod Photo Your Entire Music & Photo Library in Your Pocket SAN JOSE, California-October 26, 2004-Apple today introduced iPod Photo, the newest member of the iPod family that lets you take your entire music and photo library with you wherever you go. iPod Photo holds up to 25,000 digital photos alongside your music library and displays them on its stunning high-resolution color screen, allowing you to scroll through your photo library almost instantly using iPod's patent pending Click Wheel. iPod Photo lets you combine your music and your favorite photos to create magical slideshows on your iPod, and features TV-out for sharing your slideshows on big screen televisions and projectors. iPod Photo comes in 40GB or 60GB models which hold up to 10,000 or 15,000 songs, and its extended battery life gives users up to 15 hours of music playback or up to 5 hours of slideshows. "Having both your entire photo and music collections with you wherever you go is the next big...
Oct 26
FmPro Migrator 2.35 EE for FileMaker to MySQL
10-26-2004 - Fremont, CA - .com Solutions Inc. Releases FmPro Migrator 2.35 Enterprise Edition for MacOS X and Windows - New Release Adds Repeating Fields Extraction Feature for FileMaker to MySQL Database Migrations.   .com Solutions Inc., a developer of multi-platform database migration and development tools, has released FmPro Migrator 2.35 for MacOS X and Windows with a new repeating fields extraction feature for FileMaker Pro to MySQL migrations. Another new feature which has been added is the generation of Perl CGI scripts for FileMaker 7 database migrations.   Many FileMaker databases include non-relational data elements called repeating fields. These fields store multiple values within each field and are associated with the main database record by the FileMaker database engine. Manually extracting these repeating fields into a relational database structure can be a time consuming and error-prone process. FmPro Migrator easily extracts FileMaker repeating fields into...
Oct 25
FAST DVD COPY 3
FAST DVD COPY 3 The First Digital Copy Software for Mac OS X Now copies PlayStation 2 games and more! Make your Superdrive Scream! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE San Francisco, CA --- October 25, 2004 --- Velan Software announces today the release of FAST DVD COPY 3, 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 CD-ROMs without losing any quality from the original. FAST DVD COPY 3 is the most powerful digital technology copy software for Mac available on the market today. "I've been using FAST DVD COPY to copy my DVDs, and I'm really glad that I can now back up my Audio CDs and my PlayStation 2 games with the same program. These new features are the greatest. Keep up the good work!" said Roger Cohen, a user of the software. FAST DVD COPY 3 features: General features * One-click copy interface * Allows you to copy: - almost all DVD videos to blank DVD-R(W) discs - PlayStation 2 games to a...
Oct 21
iCuistot 1.1
For Immediate Release iCuistot 1.1 Always Better ROSEMERE, Canada - October 21, 2004. Cafederic is pleased to update iCuistot 1.1, the complete recipe and nutrition management software for Mac OS X, to version. "After listening for 2 months to user requests, iCuistot 1.1 comes with a lot of new features", says Eric Forget, owner of Cafederic. "iCuistot takes the best of iTunes, iPhoto and other iApps created by Apple." iCuistot key features are: - More than 150 different fields for each recipe - Theme-based printing and PDF export - Organize with books - Organize with smart groups - Import MasterCook and Meal-Master recipes - One click recipe emailing - Nutritional database of more than 6,800 foods - Complete Australian, American, Canadian, Imperial, and metric units converter What's new in iCuistot 1.1? - Ingredients scaling - Full recipe content searching - MasterCook Mac recipes import - Meal-Master=81 recipes import - Books and recipes PDF export - Added red and white wine grappes...
Oct 20
CGIScripter 2.35 Enterprise Edition with Support for FileMaker 7
10-18-2004 - Fremont, CA - .com Solutions Inc. Updates Multi-Platform CGIScripter 2.35 Enterprise Edition Software with Support for FileMaker 7.   .com Solutions Inc., a developer of multi-platform database migration, replication and development applications, has released CGIScripter 2.35 Enterprise Edition for MacOS X, Windows and Linux. CGIScripter 2.35 adds support for FileMaker Pro 7 and FileMaker Server 7 Advanced database servers in addition to the eight databases which were already supported by previous CGIScripter versions.   Using CGIScripter, developers can write more sophisticated scripts to process FileMaker 7 data by selecting from thousands of available CPAN Perl modules. Data from FileMaker 7 databases can also be integrated with query results from other database servers or custom written Perl calculations without regard to script length or complexity.   CGIScripter now supports generating Perl CGI scripts for 9 databases, including MySQL, Oracle, Access...
Oct 20
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FileMaker Updates FileMaker Pro 7 and FileMaker Developer 7 FileMaker Server 7 Updaters Planned for Later This Month SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct 20, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- FileMaker today announced software updates for FileMaker Pro 7 and FileMaker Developer 7, available at http://www.filemaker.com/support/updaters.html. These important updates improve the performance of each of these products. "If you're using FileMaker Pro 7 or FileMaker Developer 7, which have both been widely acclaimed by editorial reviewers and customers alike, you'll want to download the updates now," said Ryan Rosenberg, vice president, Marketing and Services, FileMaker. "And, if you haven't yet upgraded, now is the time!" FileMaker Pro 7 v3 updater Over 300 modifications have been made in areas including text editing, layout editing, scripting, calculations, portals, value lists, import/export, find, spell-checking, security and Japanese language functionality. FileMaker Developer 7 v3 updater...
Oct 19
TestTrack Pro 7.0
Seapine Software Announces the Immediate Availability of TestTrack Pro 7.0 Mason, Ohio -- October 19, 2004 -- Seapine Software, Inc., a leading provider of adaptable application lifecycle management (AALM) solutions, announced today the immediate availability of TestTrack Pro 7.0 for software defect and issue management. Significant new features, including a configurable database, LDAP and Active Directory support, issue linking, and seamless integration with Surround SCM, make TestTrack Pro 7.0 a powerful, scalable application for the entire enterprise. Headlining the new release is TestTrack Pro's configurable backend database. Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL) or Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) SQL Server users can now configure the TestTrack Pro server database or TestTrack Pro projects to store data in their respective systems (requires separate Oracle and/or SQL Server licenses). Additionally, TestTrack Pro 7.0 includes LDAP and Active Directory support. Users can configure the Seapine License...
Oct 18
Videocue for Macintosh
Vara Software Ships Videocue for Macintosh - If you've got something to say, say it with Videocue. London, England - October 18, 2004 - Vara Software today shipped Videocue for Macintosh, a revolutionary new way to get your voice heard. Videocue turns your computer into a recording teleprompter, allowing you to create videos of you speaking directly to your audience. Without having to memorize one line of your text. - Focus on Your Message - "What Videocue allows you to do is focus on your delivery, not the text," said Paul Carnine, co-founder and president of products. "You type the text you want to read, then you sit back and comfortably read the text aloud as it scrolls by. That's it - no memorization, no worries - record again and again until you hit it just right. You'll love the ease of creating talking point videos, be it for your business, school, or community news." - Beyond a Teleprompter - Though marrying a teleprompter with your camera is a powerful solution in and of...
Oct 18
PopChar X 2.2
PopChar X 2.2 - adds automatic font detection for many popular applications Hagenberg, October-18-2004, ergonis software today announced the immediate availability of PopChar X 2.2, the highly acclaimed tool for "typing" unusual characters easily without having to remember keyboard combinations. "Up to now, PopChar X could guess the current font in only a few applications and users had to manually choose the required font in many situations. Version 2.2 makes automatic font detection now available for all applications that have a regular Font menu in the menu bar, including Word, Excel, Illustrator, QuarkXPress, InDesign, FileMaker and BBEdit. This will be a huge time-saver for our customers!" said Christoph Reichenberger, founder and CEO of ergonis software. Besides the improved font detection, the update incorporates several other improvements, as well as some bug fixes. PopChar X 2.2 is a recommended update for all users of earlier versions of PopChar X. The upgrade is free for...
Oct 13
QuickerTek Intros High Gain Apple PowerBook Wireless Antennas
QuickerTek Intros High Gain Apple PowerBook Wireless Antennas Lower Prices on Airport Base Station Antennas and Whip Antenna Models WICHITA, KAN --October 13, 2004-- QuickerTek(tm), developers of Apple PowerBook(tm) antennas and external antennas for wireless Airport Base Stations, has just announced new high-gain versions of these popular antennas. This new design more than doubles the signal strength of the popular Whip antenna design for $99.95 SRP. Also of importance to wireless Airport users are the price reductions on Apple Airport Base Station antenna upgrades as well as the Whip antenna for titanium PowerBooks. Both of these products are now priced at $69.95, and are available from QuickerTek dealers. The new wireless antenna designs feature 5.5dbi gain signal strength and are designed specifically for the Apple titanium PowerBook as well as the 15-inch and 17-inch aluminum PowerBooks. Users can expect both a gain the wireless range and in the signal-to-noise ratio - giving a...
Oct 13
CG Invoicer v. 1.83
On Thursday, January 28, 2004 CG Software released CG Invoicer v. 1.83. CG Software has released CG Invoicer, available for Macintosh OS X and Classic. Designed for independent business owners, CG Invoicer helps with your administrative needs so you can focus on driving the growth of your business. CG Invoicer generates an invoice with the click of a button and keeps them for later reference, so you will always be on top of your outstanding invoices. It has reporting features to show all open invoices or just ones that have been open thirty days or longer. You can also create reports of all products or services sold to each customer, to maintain a clear perspective of your best customers. Version 1.83 includes several enhancements and minor bug fixes: Product list can now be sorted by price. Field added in Products for wholesale price. CapsLock no longer interferes with creating a new product in Line Items. Added menu commands for New Invoice and New Invoice Line Item. Adding a line...
Oct 13
Breakthrough Touchscreen Solution Available November 15
Breakthrough Touchscreen Solution Available November 15 For Immediate Release (UK) Web UK, Ltd. is proud to announce the innovative TouchSTAR=81 pSeries17 touchscreen enhancement for Apple's 17=9B PowerBook will be available world-wide beginning November 15, 2004 for =A4495.00 plus VAT. The new TouchSTAR pSeries17, first shown at the Apple Expo in Paris, is the first in the new line of TouchSTAR products for Apple's portable and desktop LCD displays. TouchSTAR products allow Apple users to easily add or remove touchscreen functionality to their displays without system modification using a patent-pending slipcover design. The TouchSTAR frames are made of durable aluminium that elegantly matches Apple's award winning designs. Simply slip the TouchSTAR system over your screen, install the drivers, and plug in the USB cable; your Apple display is touch enabled. Drivers and calibration tools are provided for both Mac OS X Jaguar and Panther. The TouchSTAR pSeries17 for PowerBooks is the...
Oct 13
iWatermark 2.0
Tuesday October 12, 2004 iWatermark 2.0 Easily/Inexpensively Secures and Protects Your Digital Photos iWatermark, the worlds No. 1 watermarking application for Mac and Windows just had a major upgrade. Version 2.0 features new effects like aqua and emboss. Includes information on how to use with iPhoto. iWatermark is now faster and even easier to use. iWatermark is an essential tool for anyone with a digital camera, professionals and beginners. Download iWatermark and try it out for 30 days: http://www.scriptsoftware.com/iwatermark/ iWatermark is the simplest tool available for watermarking artwork, digital photos and other images that you can then put on the web or send via email. iWatermark can also create thumbnails. Watermarks can be created in other applications like Photoshop but using Photoshop requires an education in watermarking techniques. Using Photoshop is also much harder and very time consuming. In iWatermark the whole process only takes seconds and fits easily into...
Oct 13
webEdition Software Ltd. Releases Free MAMP Software
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE webEdition Software Ltd. Releases Free MAMP Software Enabling Mac OS X Users to Install Apache Server, MySQL and PHP with Ease OTTAWA -- October 13, 2004 -- /Software Wire/ -- webEdition Software Ltd. (www.webedition-cms.com) announced today the release of its newest software application, the MAMP, a free, open source tool enabling Mac OS X users to install Apache server, MySQL and PHP easily. The MAMP, a compilation of Apache, MySQL, PHP, Turck MMCache and PHPMyAdmin for Mac OS X, was specially designed for Mac enthusiasts to simplify what had hitherto been a cumbersome installation process--one that involved modifying the configuration files, terminal windows and other operations that reside in the depths of the operating system. Now Mac users can download the MAMP, and with just a few clicks, install the software bundle in a folder, making it easier than ever (in typical Mac fashion) for them to host applications on their local server. The process takes about...
Oct 12
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2nd Annual MacIT Event Featured at Macworld Conference & Expo San Francisco 2005 Industry experts dissect and explain Apple Enterprise tools and technology FRAMINGHAM, MA, October 12, 2004 - IDG World Expo, the leading producer of world-class tradeshows, conferences and events for technology markets, today announced that the MacIT=81 Conference will return to Macworld Conference & Expo=AE San Francisco on January 12-14, 2005. MacIT is the industry's most comprehensive educational event presenting technical training on Apple IT tools and technology. This year's event will feature the first in depth public training on Apple's forthcoming Tiger operating system and its IT implications. Running continuously for over 20 years, Macworld Conference & Expo will take place January 10-14, 2005 at The Moscone Center in San Francisco. Mark Jeffries, senior systems specialist of corporate IT at Genentech, one of the world's leading biotechnology companies, will...
Oct 12
Office 2004 for Mac Service Pack 1
Microsoft Delivers Enhancements to Office 2004 for Mac in Service Pack 1 Customer Feedback Data Drives Fixes, Improvements REDMOND, Wash. - Oct. 12, 2004 - The Macintosh Business Unit (Mac BU) at Microsoft Corp. today announced the availability of Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Office 2004 for Mac via Microsoft AutoUpdate. Customers are encouraged to download SP1; it addresses potential security issues and bugs that their feedback played an important role in identifying. New to Office 2004, Microsoft Error Reporting Protocol (MERP) allows customers to communicate bug data anonymously to Microsoft, enabling efficient fixes and helping increase the overall stability of Office 2004. "Our customers who use Office for Mac every day are a valuable resource because they put the product to the test in real-life scenarios that expand on our experiences in the lab," said Scott Erickson, group product manager for the Mac BU at Microsoft. "We strive to deliver the best possible product experience...
Oct 11
Intellimerge 4.0
INTELLI INNOVATIONS RELEASES INTELLIMERGE 4.0 FOR MAC OS X Major Upgrade Offers Mac OS X Address Book Integration, Report Charts, Custom Mailing, Remote Image Support, Graphical Toolbars CARY, North Carolina (October 11th, 2004) -- Intelli Innovations, Inc. today introduced IntelliMerge 4.0, a major upgrade to the company's business-class e-mail merge software for the Mac. Combining a recipient manager, e-mail composition program, and mailing system in one application, IntelliMerge makes it easy to send dynamic, customized e-mail messages to customers, memberships, and other groups. "IntelliMerge is the definitive choice in Mac customer communication software, and we're continuing to offer advanced, easy-to-use features and tools for our business and organizational customers with IntelliMerge 4.0," said Paul Scandariato, CTO, Intelli Innovations, Inc. New features and improvements in IntelliMerge 4.0 include: - Mac OS X Address Book Integration, allowing users to import their existing...
Oct 08
PhotoReviewer 1.4
PhotoReviewer 1.4 released by Stick Software Blazingly fast photo viewing & organizing app adds support for QuickTime video, configurable key controls Redwood City, CA, October 8, 2004 - Stick Software announced version 1.4 of PhotoReviewer, a photo management tool for Mac OS X. PhotoReviewer helps you quickly (very quickly!) flip though photos that you've imported to your machine, choosing which ones are "keepers" and which ones aren't. You can sort your images into different folders, find and delete duplicates, and rename your images to fit the category they are placed in. (And now with its new QuickTime support, you can do the same for video!) PhotoReviewer doesn't compete with iPhoto; rather, it goes between your digital camera and iPhoto, or between your internet connection and iPhoto. It's the quickest, easiest way to sort and weed your photos; if you've tried doing that in iPhoto, you know how slow it is. Once you've used PhotoReviewer, you'll never look back. New in...
Oct 06
Bootable SoftRAID 3 ships
October 6, 2004 Mendocino, CA. SoftRAID LLC is pleased to announce the arrival of SoftRAID 3.1, the first bootable version of its acclaimed RAID software for the Mac. With the delivery of bootable SoftRAID volumes, SoftRAID achieves new heights of reliabilty and data protection. "Bootable SoftRAID Mirror volumes are what everyone needs, especially Server Administrators," notes Tim Standing, VP of Engineering. "SoftRAID provides reliable, instantaneous backup of critical data with data access as fast as that on a Stripe volume. Now with your system on a SoftRAID Mirror volume, you can have maximum flexibility and protection in your backup scenarios." SoftRAID=EDs error notification and easy-to-use interface make the creation and maintenance of RAID volumes effortless. SoftRAID 3.1 is designed to have all the features and protections that a professional server administrator or video professional needs while being understandable enough for the home user. SoftRAID 3.1 is available for $...
Oct 06
Analyzer 4.0 For FileMaker 7.0 Developers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WAVES IN MOTION ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF ANALYZER 4.0 FOR FILEMAKER 7.0 DEVELOPERS Phoenix, AZ, October 6, 2004 -- Waves in Motion announces the release of its cross platform solution, Analyzer 4.0. Analyzer 4.0 is the first tool of its kind for FileMaker 7.0 developers who want to document, troubleshoot, and debug their FileMaker 7.0 solutions. Analyzer 4.0 delivers performance! Imports for a simple solution occur in SECONDS and a larger more complex solution in MINUTES. "Speed was our number one goal for this product, and I believe we achieved that goal," according to Marcus Silving, CEO of Waves in Motion. According to Eric Jungemann, General Partner, InfoMatrix, LLC, "Analyzer 4.0 is a critical part of our development process. It is extremely helpful in the analysis of FileMaker 7.0 applications created by other parties or converting solutions. It can save hours in scoping work effort. It is important during the development process to find and report on...
Oct 06
MaxNews 1.0b3
MAX Programming, LLC - MaxNews 1.0b3 October 6, 2004 Maxprog is proud to present a new release of MaxNews, new version 1.0b3 available now on Maxprog website with several important new features, enhancements and fixes. (Full list at bottom) ) Overview (Short version) MaxNews is a Usenet newsreader for reading and composing both news articles and e-mail messages built from the ground up around one of the fastest SQL database engine with full unicode UTF-8 support. MaxNews provides the user with an all-in-one interface, is fully MIME-compliant and supports reading and composing messages using any charset that your system supports. ) Overview (Long version) MaxNews is a very flexible and effective Mac OS 9.x / Mac OS X based Usenet newsreader supporting reading and composing both news articles and e-mail messages. In addition, it has been completely built from the ground up around one of the fastest SQL database engine with full unicode UTF-8 support in mind. MaxNews...
Oct 06
Webstractor the revolutionary browser updated to version 1.1
Webstractor the revolutionary browser updated to version 1.1 For Immediate Release Webstractor 1.1 for Mac OS X has been released with over 50 new features and improved performance for this unique internet research application. London, UK 6th October 2004 - Softchaos Ltd. is proud to announce the release of Webstractor 1.1 with a slew of new features and enhancements that contribute to making this ground-breaking application a must-have for anyone who regularly uses the web. The information resources available on the World Wide Web are changing the way millions of people live and work every day. Microsoft research has shown that 60%-80% of web page visits are repeat visits. Because of this, the average internet user is quickly outgrowing the crude "bookmark" and "copy & paste" options that have up until now been a necessity for retaining and editing crucial information. Webstractor automatically captures web pages as you browse them, letting you simply save a document that...
Oct 05
Captain FTP 3.5
Xnet Communications announces the release of new version of its popular FTP/SSL-FTP/SFTP Client for Mac OS X - Captain FTP 3.5. Make FTP Simple and Fun! Xnet have taken the core strengths of Captain FTP, namely ease of use, powerful FTP engine, and comprehensive functionality, and built upon them to put more control and power in the hands of the user. Users can take advantage of the enhanced Applescripting support to automate file transfers, or manage file transfers through the enhanced Transfer Manager, one of the show pieces of Captain FTP. The Transfer Manager has been given a major overhaul so that all transfers are controlled by the Transfer Manager. New features now include a controlled queue for uploads, and support for accelerated uploads through segmented transfer. Transfers can now be modified, this includes pausing, and halting transfers. The user can set default folders to store the quick 'double-click' file transfers, or view error messages for failed transfers, and...
Oct 05
Suitcase Server X1
Extensis Supports Workgroup Font Management Needs with the Release of Suitcase Server X1 Suitcase Server X1 gives administrators total font control within a workgroup or organization. Portland, Ore. - October 5, 2004 - Extensis today released Suitcase Server X1, providing administrators added control over the usage of fonts across a workgroup or an entire organization. Suitcase Server combines the control administrators require with the ease of use creative professionals demand. With Suitcase Server, administrators have the ability to manage their font libraries centrally, manage their font licenses and compliancy effectively, and ensure all workgroup members are using the identical versions of all fonts. Suitcase Server X1 provides additional features that give administrators even more control over the usage of fonts on client desktops, further ensuring the integrity of the font libraries used by the workgroup or organization. "Fonts are digital assets," said Joshua Duhl, Research...
Oct 05
iClip 3.3 Productivity Software
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Inventive Releases iClip 3.3 Productivity Software for Apple Mac OS X New Version Features Hot Keys and Hot Clicks NASHUA, New Hampshire, Oct 5, 2004 Inventive, Inc. (http://inventive.us) announces the release of iClip version 3.3, their award winning productivity software for Mac OS X. iClip is a multiple clipboard/scrapbook/launcher application designed to improve user efficiency and productivity for various computing tasks. Newly available in iClip is a way to set multiple "Hot Keys" to quickly control various iClip functions, such as switching to different clipping sets, managing clipping sets, and much more. Also available in version 3.3 is a way to set multiple "Hot Clicks" to quickly control various functions of individual clippings, such as deleting them, editing their name, and much more. Hot Keys and Hot Clicks benefit users in that they save time by instantly accessing commonly used functions without having to use menus for the functions. iClip...
Oct 05
Workflow Automation with AppleScript Training
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TECSoft Announces New "Workflow Automation with AppleScript for Mac OS X" Training Learn AppleScript and how to create powerful software automation solutions with TECSoft's new interactive HTML-based training. (Amagansett, NY...October 5, 2004) TECSoft announced today its new Workflow Automation with AppleScript for Mac OS X Training. The interactive HTML-based training teaches AppleScript and how to create powerful software automation solutions, and is the culmination of TECSoft's extensive experience as the leading AppleScript training and development firm. The training updates and replaces TECSoft's previously available AppleScript Training CD, and is now available directly for purchase and download from tecsoft.com for $49.95. Owners of TECSoft's AppleScript Training CD can upgrade for $24.95. AppleScript is Apple Computer's English-like scripting language used to automate key tasks performed on the Macintosh computer. It's like automatic pilot for the Mac....
Oct 05
Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac Version 7
Introducing Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac Version 7: Putting a Little PC in Your Mac Latest Version Offers Better Access to All Things PC From the Comfort of the Mac REDMOND, Wash. - Oct. 5, 2004 - Need to view and print Visio=AE drawing and diagramming software files? Track expenses on a custom reporting application that only runs on the Microsoft=AE Windows=AE operating system? = Or easily share files with co-workers, friends or family? Look no further. Microsoft Corp.'s Macintosh Business Unit (Mac BU) today announced the availability of Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac Version 7 with Windows XP Professional and Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Professional Edition. Virtual PC for Mac is a must-have for Mac users who sometimes need to run Microsoft Windows and work with PC-only software, files, networks and devices directly on their Macs. Virtual PC 7 is offered in a box by itself, but to get the highest level of cross-platform compatibility at the best value, customers need Office 2004...
Oct 04
4D for MySQL and 4D for PostgreSQL Plug-ins Now Available
4D for MySQL and 4D for PostgreSQL Plug-ins Now Available - - Brand new 4D 2004 plug-ins allow developers to connect 4D 2004 applications to MySQL(r) or PostgreSQL Servers - SAN JOSE, Calif., October 4, 2004 -- 4D, Inc., publishers of the 4th Dimension RAD/RDBMS environment, 4D Business Kit and 4D WebSTAR Server Suite, today announced it is shipping 4D for MySQL and 4D for PostgreSQL, brand new plug-ins for 4D 2004. The plug-ins allow 4D developers to communicate with MySQL or PostgreSQL Servers from a 4D front end to perform data manipulations such as inserting, deleting and updating data within the respective databases as well as creating new MySQL or PostgreSQL databases. 4D for MySQL and 4D for PostgreSQL are available today directly from: (http://www.4D.com/products/downloads_4d.html) "4D for MySQL and 4D for PostgreSQL plug-ins offer 4D 2004 developers a convenient means to build 4D applications that can interact with the open source MySQL and PostgreSQL servers at the...
Oct 04
PreFab UI Actions 1.0
*** "Universal Attachability" for AppleScript *** PreFab Software, Inc. and Bill Cheeseman are pleased to announce the release of version 1.0 of their new product, PreFab UI Actions. UI Actions implements "universal attachability" for AppleScript. With UI Actions, you attach an AppleScript script to a native Mac OS X application. From then on, the script will be triggered automatically every time the user performs the actions you specify in the target application. A UI Action script can respond to all manner of user actions, such as opening or closing a window, selecting a menu item, editing a text field and many others. UI Actions requires Mac OS X 10.3 Panther or newer. Download a free 30-day trial version of UI Actions 1.0 now at http://www.prefab.com/uiactions/. The introductory price for UI Actions is $25. Starting December 1, 2004, the regular price of $35 will take effect. Quantity discounts are available. PreFab UI Actions is universal. While Apple's Folder Actions and Digital...
Oct 04
PreFab UI Browser 1.3
*** The "ultimate assistant" for GUI Scripting *** PreFab Software, Inc. and Bill Cheeseman are pleased to announce the release of version 1.3 of their popular product, PreFab UI Browser. UI Browser is the "ultimate assistant" for Apple's GUI Scripting and accessibility technologies. It helps you to explore, manipulate and monitor the user interface of most Mac OS X applications running on your computer. With the push of a button, it also generates AppleScript statements to control even non-scriptable applications using GUI Scripting. UI Browser requires Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar or newer, but it works best with Mac OS X 10.3 Panther or newer. GUI Scripting requires Panther. Download a free 30-day trial version of UI Browser 1.3 now at http://www.prefab.com/uibrowser/. By popular demand, this trial version will work even if you tried an older version of UI Browser more than 30 days ago. This is a free upgrade for licensed users. The price for new users is $55, with quantity discounts...
Oct 04
ConvertIt Pro 2.0
ConvertIt Pro 2.0 MANKATO, Minnesota (October 4, 2004) - Tigsoft is proud to announce the immediate availability of ConvertIt Pro 2.0 for Mac OS X. ConvertIt Pro 2.0 is a unit conversion program containing over 2300 unit conversions including currency. It features a scientific calculator and online definitions. It has up to 10,000 significant digits of accuracy for the mathematical professionals. There is even an option to add new unit conversions and it will automatically check for updates. This program is not too advanced for the everyday user. The interface was designed for ease of use while minimizing mouse clicks. ConvertIt Pro 2.0 costs $17 per copy, and volume licensing discounts are available. To order, please visit http://tranceguy.home.mchsi.com/convertit or contact Tigsoft at convertit@mchsi.com.
Sep 29
WebBox S10: Tri-band GPRS PC card
Helsinki 29.09.2004 11:00AM Coxion Oy, one of the pioneers in GPRS data solutions, has today released a new tri-band GPRS PC card, the WebBox S10. What makes this product unique is that it's one of the first if not the only one supporting Apple powerbook with Mac OSX operating system, right out of the box. Yes it works with Windows too, in case you're wondering. Supporting Mac OS is nothing new to Coxion. In 2002 Coxion released their first external GPRS modem, WebBox USB, that also had Mac OS support. WebBox USB connects via USB port making it work in iBooks and desktop computers, that don't have PCMCIA slot. When we were developing the new S10, it was clear to us that we wanted it to support Apple computers. One of the company executives has been Apple user since 1995 and has become very frustrated with the support of todays GPRS products on Mac OSX. WebBox S10 offers GPRS tri-band 900/1800/1900 MHz data connectivity. Ensuring that you can connect quickly and easily to the Internet...
Sep 29
SubRosaSoft Ships Version 2.0 of PodSalvage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SubRosaSoft Ships Version 2.0 of PodSalvage The new utility recovers music files accidentally erased from iPod's or other storage media. Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, (September 29th, 2004)---SubRosaSoft.com Ltd., a software company based in New Zealand focusing on system utility and privacy software, today announced the immediate availability of PodSalvage version 2.0. PodSalvage is an easy to use application that has been designed to recover music files that have been deleted intentionally or accidentally from your iPod, MP3 player, hard disk and most other types of storage. "The latest MP3 Players such as the iPod are very rugged. However, the contents of your MP3 Player can still be erased accidentally." States Ben Slaney, co-author of PodSalvage. "PodSalvage will recover any deleted MP3, M4A, or M4P files from your iPod and place them in a folder on your hard disk. It will recover files you have accidentally deleted, or if they have become unreadable due to...
Sep 29
SubRosaSoft Ships Version 2.0 of CameraSalvage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SubRosaSoft Ships Version 2.0 of CameraSalvage The new utility recovers picture files accidentally erased from digital camera and any storage media. Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, (September 29th, 2004)---SubRosaSoft.com Ltd., a software company based in New Zealand focusing on system utility and privacy software, today announced the immediate availability of CameraSalvage version 2.0. CameraSalvage is an easy to use application that has been designed to recover picture and movie files that have been deleted intentionally or accidentally from your digital camera or your storage media. "Digital cameras have replaced traditional film as the choice of cameras. Not only do they rival the traditional film based cameras in terms of picture quality, there is no need to wait for film processing. But unlike film based camera, contents of a digital camera are more prone to accidents such as corrupted storage media, or accidental erasure." States Ben Slaney, co-author of...
Sep 29
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SubRosaSoft Announces FileSalvage 2.0 The new utility recovers files accidentally erased from any storage media. Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, (September 29th, 2004)---SubRosaSoft.com Ltd., a software company based in New Zealand focusing on system utility and privacy software, today announced the immediate availability of FileSalvage. FileSalvage is an extremely powerful application for recovering deleted files from your drive or volume. "FileSalvage will recover files you have accidentally deleted, files that have become unreadable due to physical or software based media faults, or files that were on a drive that was accidentally initialized before you backed up." States Ben Slaney, co-author of FileSalvage. "You can recover files from a normal hard drive, USB key, PC disk, Linux Disk, FLASH card, scratched CD's and almost anything else that you can plug into your computer." "File Salvage supports many popular file formats and can currently recover JPEG, TIFF,...
Sep 28
IMSL Fortran Numerical Library v5.0 Now Available
IMSL Fortran Numerical Library v5.0 Now Available with Absoft Pro Fortran v9.0 for Mac OS X World renowned mathematical & statistical libraries now bundled with new Absoft Pro Fortran Compiler v9.0 on Apple's latest OS X Rochester Hills, MI (September 15, 2004) - Absoft Corporation has announced immediate availability of Visual Numerics' IMSL Fortran Numerical Library version 5.0 now bundled with its high performance Pro Fortran Compiler Suite version 9.0 for Macintosh OS X. The IMSL Fortran Numerical Library is the gold standard mathematical and statistical code library for Fortran programmers developing high performance computing applications. The IMSL Fortran Numerical Library saves development time by eliminating the need to write code from scratch. Using only two or three of the IMSL Fortran Library's mathematical or statistical routines will more than pay for the product in time-savings alone. The complete IMSL Fortran Numerical Library, is now available to Absoft...
Sep 28
New Mac Upgrade and Repair Guides
New Mac Upgrade and Repair Guides SAN LUIS OBISPO, California-- Sep 28, 2004. PB FixIt today announced six new members of the groundbreaking FixIt Guide Series. The new Guides mark a dramatic improvement on the do-it-yourself Mac laptop repair series that has revolutionized the repair industry. FixIt Guides are now available for all iBook G3, PowerBook G3, and PowerBook G4 models. Each FixIt Guide contains detailed disassembly instructions that walk the reader through the process of easily accessing and replacing damaged laptop components. The Guides make laptop disassembly so simple, even novices can perform advanced repairs with ease. Key features of the new FixIt Guides: * Available for all iBook G3, PowerBook G3, and PowerBook G4 models * Customized instructions for each part * New, user-friendly layout * Professional, close-up pictures of each step * Printable screw guides to keep track of screws * Free online at www.PBFixIt.com Instead of blindly telling you to...
Sep 28
Ch 4.7, Ch SDK 4.7 and Embedded Ch 4.7 Released
Ch 4.7, Ch SDK 4.7 and Embedded Ch 4.7 Released DAVIS, California, September 28, 2004 - SoftIntegration, Inc. today announced the availability of Ch 4.7, Ch SDK 4.7 and Embedded Ch 4.7. Ch is an embeddable C/C++ interpreter for cross-platform scripting, 2D/3D plotting, numerical computing, shell programming and embedded scripting. Ch, Ch SDK and Embedded Ch version 4.7 are the most stable release. They are significantly improved for embedded scripting. Ch shell is more compatible with C shell in both command mode and shell programming. Thirty-six new APIs are added in Ch SDK and Embedded Ch for easier interface with binary C/C++ libraries and embedded scripting. Major product enhancements for Ch SDK and Embedded Ch include input/output redirection, obtaining complete information about variables and functions in a Ch script, and interfacing functions with a variable number of arguments. "Ch and Embedded Ch toolkit provide a framework and development environment that enabled the...
Sep 23
Big Nerd Ranch Announces Nov Cocoa Class With More Bindings
Big Nerd Ranch Announces November 8-12 Cocoa Class With Expanded Coverage of Bindings Atlanta, GA - September 23, 2004 - Big Nerd Ranch, Inc. announces the newest dates for its popular Cocoa Bootcamp; a five-day intensive course on developing applications for Mac OS X with Cocoa. The class owes its popularity to being the most comprehensive course available on Cocoa programming and is taught by one of the foremost experts in the field, Aaron Hillegass. According to instructor Aaron Hillegass, a new section will be added to the course, "By monitoring the Cocoa-related mailing lists, we have identified the common sources of confusion around the new bindings mechanism. To address these, I have added a new section to the Cocoa course that gives the student a chance to explore the underlying structure of bindings. The new section, entitled 'Toward a Deeper Understanding of Bindings' will be an important feature of the Cocoa class that we are offering in November." He then did a backflip...
Sep 22
Asiva JPEG Deblocker Plug-In Released
Version 1.0 of Asiva JPEG Deblocker Plug-In Released Shapiro Consulting Group, Inc. (SCGI) is announcing the release of Version 1.0 of the Asiva JPEG Deblocker Plug-in for Adobe Photoshop 5.5 through CS, for Apple Macintosh and Microsoft Windows platforms. All Asiva products feature 16-bit per component internal processing, and within Photoshop the plug-ins supports 8 or 16-bit, RGB or CMYK files. The Asiva JPEG Deblocker Version 1.0 plug-in retails for $49 at (http://www.asiva.com). We should try to avoid using JPEG compressed files to perform enhancements, but create them only as an output file permutation for e-mail or WEB. However sometimes they are the only existing version to work with. The JPEG algorithm attempts to compress images in such a way that storage requirements are minimized while keeping the image perceptually undistorted as much as possible. This is accomplished by finding regions in the image that have a low amount of detail and lumping those pixels into 16 x 16...
Sep 22
OdysseyHR Single User
ODYSSEYHR INTERNATIONAL LAUNCHS THEIR "HR-on-a-BUDGET" INITIATIVE, ANNOUNCING A SINGLE USER VERSION OF THEIR HRMS FOR SMALL BUSINESS OdysseyHR Single User offers the functionality of an enterprise application but is priced to be your HR-on-a-Budget solution. It empowers small business with the advantages that were previously limited to large enterprise installations. OdysseyHR offers a full-featured HRMS on the OS X or Windows platform, utilizing an integrated 4-D, Oracle or SQL Server database and with a fully integrated WebObjects Self-Service Web application OdysseyHR evolved from a 20 year partnering with global market leaders, an evolution that captured the essence of a successful Apple-based HRIS and incorporated international functionality and features that now place this application at the forefront of the industry. The unique design provides an application profile and growth pattern that can support a small business today and grow seamlessly with your needs into a global...
Sep 21
FileWave X 1.7
FileWave Announces New Mac OS X Version of Flagship Product, FileWave 1.7 New Directory Integration features further add to FileWave's value St. Gallen, Switzerland, September 21, 2004 - FileWave, the leading provider of Mac OS X system management software, today announced significant updates to its flagship software suite FileWave X 1.7. The new version allows businesses of all sizes to distribute Mac OS X software easily and rapidly across their distributed networks. A system administrator needs to define a model software configuration only once, at a centralized location, and can move on to other duties while the configuration is quickly deployed to all designated client computers. FileWave's unique network and server-based software management tools, including software configuration and monitoring, are totally transparent to the end user. Today, with FileWave X 1.7, directory services integration, using the LDAP protocol, is now possible. "With our new support for LDAP based...
Sep 21
Keyboard Maestro
Keyboard Maestro Perth, Western Australia - 21 September 2004 - Stairways Software Pty Ltd is pleased to announce Keyboard Maestro 2.0, the eagerly awaited successor of its powerful powerful productivity enhancer for Mac OS X. Keyboard Maestro consists of three functions: powerful macros, program and windows switching, and clipboard switching. Using Keyboard Maestro's macros you can control applications, windows, or menus; insert text; open documents, applications or URLs; execute scripts; control the system, iTunes, or a PowerMate; and more, all with the touch of a key, click of the mouse, periodically or at specific times, or even when an application is launched, running or quits. The Program Switcher lets you cycle through applications or windows, closing, hiding, launching, and more. Keyboard Maestro can help you regain control of your crowded screen by letting you close or hide multiple windows or applications, especially useful in the Finder. The Clipboard Switcher lets you...
Sep 20
BetterRAM.com Brings New Ram Store Online!
BetterRAM.com BRINGS NEW RAM STORE ONLINE! -- RAM Locator makes finding the right memory a breeze -- Built-to-order memory, lifetime guarantee, up to the minute pricing! Westlake Village, CA -- September 20, 2004 -- BetterRAM.com has put online a new memory store that offers over 16,000 types of RAM and memory products -- for Macs, PCs, even Flash Memory for cameras, MP3 players or flash drives. BetterRAM.com is taking a innovative approach to RAM products. Each memory module is built to order, making sure customers get exactly the module they need, shipped within a few days, at up-to-the-minute prices and specifications. BetterRAM.com's RAM store (http://www.BetterRAM.com/) features an interactive, lightning fast "RAM Locator" that will help customers identify their computer make and model from over 4000 systems. The RAM Locator then presents customers with their systems memory requirements, limitations, and a list of modules available with up-to-the-minute prices. "The great...
Sep 20
Yellow Lemon Software Releases Desktop Transporter 1.1.0
YELLOW LEMON SOFTWARE RELEASES DESKTOP TRANSPORTER 1.1.0 Troms=F8, Norway, September 20. 2004 -- Yellow Lemon Software released an upgrade to version 1.1.0 of the popular remote desktop application Desktop Transporter today. Desktop Transporter is an application that makes sharing your desktop with others, or yourself, very easy. Only a single click is required to share your desktop with other Macs on your local-area network. Using Rendezvous to discover shared desktops, it provides you with the ability to preview shared desktops before connecting to them. Desktop Transporter fully supports any number of attached displays, and reconfigures itself on the fly to detect changes to your display configuration. Naturally, you may protect access to your desktop using a password, and a number of configuration options allow you to select the performance level best suited for your network. You can also view and control multiple desktops from different Macs on one Mac. New in version 1.1.0 is...
Sep 20
BetterRAM.com Brings New Ram Store Online!
BetterRAM.com BRINGS NEW RAM STORE ONLINE! -- RAM Locator makes finding the right memory a breeze -- Built-to-order memory, lifetime guarantee, up to the minute pricing! Westlake Village, CA -- September 20, 2004 -- BetterRAM.com has put online a new memory store that offers over 16,000 types of RAM and memory products -- for Macs, PCs, even Flash Memory for cameras, MP3 players or flash drives. BetterRAM.com is taking a innovative approach to RAM products. Each memory module is built to order, making sure customers get exactly the module they need, shipped within a few days, at up-to-the-minute prices and specifications. BetterRAM.com's RAM store (http://www.BetterRAM.com/) features an interactive, lightning fast "RAM Locator" that will help customers identify their computer make and model from over 4000 systems. The RAM Locator then presents customers with their systems memory requirements, limitations, and a list of modules available with up-to-the-minute prices. "The great...
Sep 20
StuffIt Deluxe 9.0
STUFFIT DELUXE 9.0, FEATURING OVER A DOZEN NEW FEATURES, ANNOUNCED BY ALLUME New Version Boosts Compression/Decompression Speed, Adds Powerful Backup Options, and Provides CD/DVD Burning Across Multiple Disks WATSONVILLE, CA, September 20, 2004 - Allume Systems, Inc. (formerly Aladdin Systems, Inc.), an IMSI company (OTC BB: IMSI), today announced StuffIt Deluxe 9.0, the newest version of its file compression, access, and organization software for Mac OS X. This new version offers faster file compression and decompression, a more intuitive user interface, and enhanced backup features that streamline the process of storing files on multiple CDs/DVDs, and other storage media. The new version also provides enhanced connectivity options, allowing users to save archives directly to FTP servers or their .Mac iDisk. StuffIt's best-in-class compression technology allows users to send files faster across the network or over the Internet, as well as easily access the files they receive from...
Sep 17
Sambucus v2.3.6 Time Tracking Software
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOGICIELS MALUS SOFTWARES RELEASES SAMBUCUS 2.3.6 Bromont, Quebec, CANADA (September 17th, 2004) - Logiciels Malus Softwares announced today the immediate availability of Sambucus 2.3.6 for Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X. Sambucus is a time-tracking application that is flexible and easy to use, aimed at freelancers, small businesses or anyone else who might have the need to track the time spent on various tasks and then report about it. Through a very intuitive graphical interface, the user can manage multiple projects, and track time for different tasks inside each project. Reporting is done through a template mechanism, allowing for very flexible reports to be printed. It supports hourly rates per projects or tasks and fixed-fee projects, tasks or timestamps. Sambucus is one of Macworld's "60 software gems" (July 2002 issue) and MacAddict's "Shareware pick of the month" (October 2002 issue). Version 2.3.6 fixes a few minor bugs. A fully functional demo version is...
Sep 17
TitanTV integration with AlchemyTV DVR 2.2
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Miglia Technology announces TitanTV integration with AlchemyTV DVR 2.2 To download the free upgrade, please go to: http://www.miglia.com/Support/Files/AlchemyTVDVR22.dmg.sit London, UK, 17 September 2004 - Miglia Technology, a global technology solution provider that manufactures, markets and supports a range of own and licensed branded products, has today announced the availability of a free-of-charge software update for AlchemyTV DVR, that includes the much requested TitanTV integration for US customers. AlchemyTV DVR now integrates Decisionmark's TitanTV EPG (Electronic Program Guide) directly into the program. Decisionmark is the leading online EPG technology provider in the USA, offering the most complete guide to what's on TV in a particular location. Decisionmark's TitanTV EPG makes it easy to find TV shows and schedule them for recording or viewing with a single click. Eric Ferraz, Product Marketing Director, Miglia Technology, commented: "...
Sep 17
PDF Enhancer 2.6
PDF Enhancer 2.6 Apago, Inc. is proud to announce the shipping of PDF Enhancer 2.6. This is a free upgrade for users of PDF Enhancer 2.0 or 2.5. PDF Enhancer 1.x users can upgrade for a small fee outlined below. Here's a run down of the new features. If you have any questions or comments, please let me know. PDF Enhancer 2.6 - A powerful tool to assemble, optimize, shrink, repurpose, secure, stamp, and impose PDF files. Available for Windows and Mac OS X. http://www.apago.com/pdfenhancer New PDF Enhancer 2.6 features Fonts Version 2.6 of PDF Enhancer can now embed any fonts that are present on the system and have appropriate digital rights. Embedded fonts insure document fidelity regardless of the viewer's system configuration. The updated software also includes significant improvements to TrueTypeFont subsetting. Also, we have improved support for incorrectly defined fonts. For more details, see the Optimizations page. Bates and Page Numbering PDF Enhancer can now apply Bates or Page...
Sep 16
F-Script 1.2.7
September 16, 2004. PHILIPPE MOUGIN ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF F-SCRIPT 1.2.7. F-Script is an open-source, interactive and scripting layer specifically designed for Cocoa, the native Mac OS X object system. F-Script version 1.2.7 introduces "Core Data Explorer" which is a new and unique technology based on Core Data. The latter is one of the major new components of the forthcoming Mac OS X "Tiger". F-Script's Core Data Explorer technology allows one to graphically explore and interact with live Core Data objects, giving unprecedented ease of use and productivity to developers and power users dealing with the Core Data framework. The F-Script object browser and collection inspector have been extended to use the powerful object-oriented capacities of Core Data. Users can graphically navigate and visualize attributes and relationships of Core Data managed objects, visualize the properties of entire collections of managed objects, send arbitrary messages to objects, filter objects based on...
Sep 16
EditiX 2.0: Cross Platform XML/XSLT Editor
EditiX 2.0: Cross Platform XML/XSLT Editor We are glad to announce the availability of EditiX 2.0. EditiX is a cross-platform and easy to use XML / XSLT Editor and Debugger designed to help web authors and application programmers take advantage of the latest XML and XML-related technologies such as XSLT, XSL-FO, DocBook, SVG or various XML schemas. Summary of EditiX : EditiX has an XSLT debugger and an XML Differencing support. It provides users with an extensive range of XML functionality within a refined IDE that guides you with intelligent entry helpers. The user can manage remote files from FTP, WebDAV or from an archive file like ZIP or JAR. It includes real time XPath location and syntax error detection. Some content assistants are provided with context syntax popup supporting DTD, XML Schema, and RelaxNG. Multiple templates and project management are bound to editiX. The user can apply XSL, XSL-FO or DocBook Transformation by shortcuts and show the result in a dedicated view....
Sep 16
Windows Media 9 Series Encoding Support for Macintosh
Telestream Unveils Industry's First Windows Media 9 Series Encoding Support for Macintosh Mac users can now export Windows Media files directly from any QuickTime-based application Amsterdam, Netherlands - IBC Show - September 10, 2004 - Telestream, the world's leading provider of universal media access solutions, today announced the industry's first support for exporting or importing files in the Microsoft Windows Media format on Mac OS X platforms. Telestream's new support capabilities for Windows Media on the Mac enable users to create files in standard and high definition using Windows Media in either stereo or 5.1, directly on their Macs. The Telestream solution for Windows Media supports any QuickTime-based application, including Final Cut Pro, iMovie, and QuickTime Player. With this offering, Telestream recognizes the unique strengths of two industry leaders. Apple QuickTime-based applications have become an industry standard for content creation and editing. Microsoft...
Sep 16
Lasso Professional 7.1 Now Available For Download
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lasso Professional 7.1 Now Available For Download Fort Lauderdale, FL - September 16, 2004 - OmniPilot Software, Inc., a provider of cross-platform business opportunity management software, announces the availability of Lasso Professional 7.1 directly from the OmniPilot Lasso Web site. Lasso Professional 7.1 allows Web developers to quickly build and serve powerful data-driven Web sites using a single solution for multiple operating systems and databases with maximum productivity and ease. OmniPilot has made it possible for current users of Lasso Professional 7 to upgrade to Lasso Professional 7.1 for FREE. New users can now purchase Lasso Professional 7.1 for as little as $649. Download Lasso 7.1 from here: http://support.blueworld.com/article.lasso?id=9162004704 Due to an overwhelming response, Lasso's Upgrade Amnesty Program is now extended through September 24th. The Lasso Upgrade Amnesty Program allows existing Lasso users to upgrade from ANY version of the...
Sep 16
4D Macro Pack
- 4D, Inc. Ships 4D Macro Pack Featuring Seventeen Macros to Help Increase Developer Productivity - - 4D Macro Pack takes advantage of new macro features in 4D 2004, including the ability to execute 4D Methods - SAN JOSE, Calif., September 16, 2004 -- 4D, Inc., publishers of the 4th Dimension RAD/RDBMS environment, 4D Business Kit and 4D WebSTAR Server Suite, today announced it is shipping 4D Macro Pack, a free 4D component that offers a collection of seventeen time-saving macros designed to increase developer productivity. Macro Pack is available today directly from: (http://www.4D.com). "Increased developer productivity is a key feature of 4D 2004," said Brendan Coveney, president and CEO, 4D, Inc. "Macros empower the developer to build applications faster and easier. In addition to the included productivity macros such as auto documentation, 4D Macro Pack is designed to show developers how to build their own powerful, time-saving macros." When developing applications, macros can be...
Sep 15
Mail to FileMaker Import Update Announced
Mail to FileMaker Import Update Announced Automated Workflows, LLC Updates Mail to FileMaker Importer Solution for FileMaker Pro version 7 Compatibility Phoenixville, Pennsylvania - September 14, 2004 - Automated Workflows, LLC is pleased to announce the release of Mail to FileMaker Importer version 1.1. Mail to FileMaker Importer is an AppleScript-based application that can be used to automatically import email data from Mac OS X's email client, Mail, into a FileMaker Pro database. Through an interface, users can easily configure the database and fields to be used for importing. A sample FileMaker Pro database is supplied with the script for users that do not have a custom database available. The latest update to this popular application includes several enhancements, including: * FileMaker Pro version 7 compatibility * The ability to import messages larger than 64,000 characters in length * The ability to cancel the import process once it has been triggered * The ability to...
Sep 14
eMail Bounce Handler v2.0
MAX Programming, LLC - eMail Bounce Handler v2.0 September, 14 2004 Maxprog is proud to present a new eMail Bounce Handler update. eMail Bounce Handler is Maxprog bounce e-mail filtering and handling tool. ) Overview Bounce e-mail (sometimes referred to as bounce mail) is electronic mail that is returned to the sender because it cannot be delivered for some reason. Unless otherwise arranged, bounce e-mail usually appears as a new note in your inbox. E-mail users can encounter bounce e-mail because an addressee has changed his or her address, because their mail box is full, because the note is misaddressed, or for some other reason. Bounce e-mail can be handled by a program when sending e-mail to a list and most e-mail distribution list vendors include this capability. Such a bounce handler can retry later, unsubscribe the addressee from the list, or take some other action. Maxprog has developed eMail Bounce Handler, a bounce e-mail...
Sep 14
MacMagic 1.0 for OS X
Product Release Date: 9/14/04 I'm pleased to announce the release of MacMagic 1.0 for OS X. MacMagic is a powerful, easy-to-use, and essential utility for anyone who uses a Mac for researching, saving, or printing information, accessing the Internet, or working on a network of any size. MacMagic adds numerous powerful, unique, and customizable tools to OS X that work with every program on users' Macs and that provide users with complete control over the information that's on their computers and on the Internet (MacMagic is an essential tool for anyone that does any type of research). Like magic, MacMagic will make the time users spend on their Macs much easier and much more productive. MacMagic also will save users (and their employers) considerable out-of-pocket expense by significantly reducing expenditures on ink/toner and paper as well as by increasing productivity. JUST SOME OF MACMAGIC'S POWERFUL AND INNOVATIVE FEATURES INCLUDE: * MacMagic lets users select and save or print...
Sep 08
DivX 5.2 for Mac OS
New Release of DivX 5.2 for Mac OS Includes 1-Step Encoding Wizard for Easy Video Creation Mac Version of Popular Video Codec Offers Improved Visual Quality and Performance San Diego, CA-September 9, 2004-DivXNetworks, Inc., the company that created the revolutionary, patent-pending DivX(r) video compression technology, today announced the release of the DivX 5.2 for Mac OS product line, including DivX Pro 5.2 for Mac OS, an advanced video encoding application for professional users. The new version is available for download at http://www.divx.com/divx/divxpro/mac. DivX 5.2 for Mac OS offers a number of new features and enhancements, including an easy-to-use 1-Step video encoder that lets Mac OS users create high-quality DivX files by simply checking a box within the application, and an optional MP3 Encoder for audio encoding. The new release also includes built-in support for DivX(r) Certified encoding profiles, enabling users to create high-quality DivX video for playback on the...
Sep 07
Scorpion BarCode 1.70
Scorpion Research releases Scorpion BarCode 1.70 software for MacOS Chislehurst, Kent, England -- 7 September 2004 -- Scorpion Research today announced the release of version 1.70 of Scorpion BarCode, its popular BarCode creation software for Apple Macintosh computers. What is Scorpion BarCode? Scorpion BarCode is a complete Bar Code creation utility that you can use to quickly create Bar Code images for use in other applications. The software supports the following symbologies: * EAN-13 (With or without Add-On codes) * EAN-8 * EAN-128 (Codeset B and Codeset C) * UPC-A (With or without Add-On codes) * UPC-E * Code-128 (Codeset B and Codeset C) * Code-93 * Code-39 * Codabar * ITF (Interleaved Two Five) * ISSN * ISBN * PostNet (5 digit / 9 digit / 11 digit) * RM4SCC * Pharmacode * MSI By entering the text of a Bar Code, the software produces the graphic equivalent using one of the above selected symbologies. You can then use this graphic to: * Create an editable vector PICT document *...
Sep 07
iApp Server 1.0 Beta for FileMaker Pro 7
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 7, 2004 iApp Server 1.0 Beta for FileMaker Pro 7 Now Available for Mac OS X New Application Server Enables Custom Web Publishing with FileMaker Pro 7 Palo Alto, CA -- September 7, 2004 -- MACWEB.COM announced today the immediate availability of iApp Server 1.0 Beta for FileMaker Pro 7. iApp Server 1.0 for FileMaker is a brand new application server middleware tool and installs as an Apache 1.3 module on Mac OS X. A plug-in version for 4D WebSTAR V is coming soon. iApp Server 1.0 for FileMaker enables custom web publishing with FileMaker Pro 7 client. Use it to quickly and easily build dynamic, database-driven web sites. By using innovative technology like Server- Side Rendering(TM) (SSR) and Saved Actions, iApp Server successfully migrates the ease-of-use database developers know and love about FileMaker Pro to web development. iApp Server's feature list mirrors that of the new FileMaker Pro 7 with support for relational and portal fields; browsing,...
Sep 07
Coupons, Inc. Offers Secure Consumer Printed Coupons
COUPONS, INC. OFFERS SECURE CONSUMER PRINTED COUPONS FOR APPLE'S MAC OS X New Support for Safari Browser SAN FRANCISCO - Coupons, Inc., the leading U.S. provider of consumer-printed coupon marketing and technology solutions, has adapted its Bricks=81 print-at-home coupon solution to support Apple Computer's (NASDAQ:AAPL) Safari browser under Mac OS X 10.2 or 10.3 . Coupons, Inc. is the first provider of consumer-printed coupons to offer consumer packaged goods, pharmaceutical, retail and other companies the ability to distribute secure, unique, print-controlled, print-at-home coupons to Mac OS X users. With Coupons, Inc.'s technology, marketers can securely coupon-enable their websites, online banners, and opt-in email campaigns. "Many of our clients' ad agencies and brand marketing teams are working on Macintosh computers, in addition to a growing segment of the online consumer population," said Steven R. Boal, Coupons, Inc. CEO. "We felt it was important that we fit easily into...
Sep 07
OpenOSX Office 1.5 Available Now
OpenOSX Office 1.5 Available Now SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.--(OPENOSX-COM)--Sep. 7th, 2004-- OpenOSX today announced the immediate availability of Office 1.5 for Mac OS X "Panther" that is a easy-to-use solution for configuring, installing and utilizing the proven open source "GNOME Office" software, offering users a wealth of productivity software. This newest edition delivers enhanced integration with Mac OS X, completely new and updated software, improved installation along with additional features and enhancements. GNOME is a popular free desktop environment included with many distributions of Linux including RedHat. Mac OS X includes its own desktop environment and does not include the exhaustive list of support libraries required to run "GNOME Office". OpenOSX has built these dependent libraries and customized them for Mac OS X installed by a single-click installation and backed with support. In the process OpenOSX married the GNOME environment with Mac OS X offering native...
Sep 07
Five Speed Software Releases iGet 1.1
Five Speed Software Releases iGet 1.1 Enhanced tool provides secure, resumable Mac file transfers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RENO, Nevada -- September 7, 2004 -- Five Speed Software, Inc. today announced the immediate availability of iGet 1.1, an update to the company's innovative file transfer software for the Mac. The update is free for all users. "iGet 1.1 delivers some of the features that users have requested the most," said CEO Chris Frey. "We've gotten some terrific feedback from our customers, and that is refelected in this first maintenance update." iGet 1.1 features an enhanced connection dialog, makes it more convenient to use iGet on public Macs, and allows path-based navigation, among other improvements. The update also addresses several minor issues discovered after the iGet 1.0 release. A complete list of new features and fixes in the new version is available on the company's web site, at: http://www.fivespeed.com/iget/history About iGet Released in 2004, iGet is a...
Sep 07
HistoryHound 1.6
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HistoryHound 1.6 Adds Support for Firefox, Camino, and Mozilla, Offers New Features and Twofold Increase in Speed (Blacksburg, VA -- September 7, 2004) St. Clair Software has released version 1.6 of HistoryHound, its utility for indexing and searching web pages that you've bookmarked or visited recently. HistoryHound 1.6 adds support for Firefox, Camino and Mozilla, allowing you to search the contents of web pages you've visited in any of the major Macintosh web browsers. This version also includes improvements that speed its indexing of pages by 100%, and offers numerous new features and options to make HistoryHound an even faster and easier way to return to places on the web that are important to YOU. The update is free for registered users, and is localized for English, French, and Danish-speaking Mac OS X users. Free download links for HistoryHound 1.6 and a full list of changes can be found at the following URLs: Details about HistoryHound...
Sep 07
three-2-one Releases MP3 ID3X 3
THREE-2-ONE RELEASES MP3 ID3X 3.0.1 The easiest solution for editing information in MP3 files just got better! Quick links: Press kit: http://www.three-2-one.com/321apps/download/mp3id3x_press.sit (2.8 MB, Includes the application and screen shots) Download: http://www.three-2-one.com/321apps/download/mp3id3x.sit (1.9 MB, Application for end users) Homepage: http://www.three-2-one.com/321apps/ KREFELD, GERMANY (September 7th, 2004) -- three-2-one GmbH is proud to announce the release of MP3 ID3X 3.0.1 for Mac. MP3 ID3X (formerly known as ID3X) is the editor for easy manipulation of "ID3 tag" information in MP3 music files. "ID3 tags" are used to store title, artist and other information in MP3 files which can then be displayed in your favorite MP3 player application. MP3 ID3X still has all of the functionality of ID3X, supporting major tag formats, tagging by file or group of files and featuring useful batch functions. The version published today adds full Unicode compatibility, user...
Sep 06
CPLAT II: Cross-platform Framework
CPLAT II: Cross-platform Framework ksoft (www.ksoft.net) is pleased to announce the release of CPLAT II which is a complete redesign and modernization of the original CPLAT cross-platform framework. CPLAT II is a modern C++ framework using policies and STL for development of C++ application that will run under MacOS and / or Windows. Linux support is partial at this time. CPLAT II does not emulate a platforms controls, but instead uses the native OS controls on the underlying platform. This means that the following platform features are incorporated in CPLAT II. MacOS - HIViews - Quartz - Carbon Events - Sheets - Composited Windows - Metal Windows - Drawers - Navigation Services - Nibs - Bundles - QuickTime - OpenGL - Mach or CFM Windows - Native controls - GDI+ - QuickTime with QuickTime installed - OpenGL CPLAT can be built using the following supported...
Sep 03
SubRosaSoft Announces VolumeWorks Version 1.2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SubRosaSoft Announces VolumeWorks Version 1.2 Upgrade for Innovative Macintosh Disk Utility Includes Better User Interface, Volume Repair, Context Sensitive Help, and Upgraded Documentation. Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, September 3rd, 2004 -- SubRosaSoft.com Ltd., a software company based in New Zealand focusing on system utility and privacy software, today announced the immediate availability of VolumeWorks 1.2. The latest version of the software incorporates a new streamlined user-interface, improved help file, volume repair and a brand new User Guide. "VolumeWorks has been one of SubRosaSoft's best sellers due to its unique ability to resize, defrag and move partitions. The latest version improves on the original with improvements as requested by our loyal customers." States Marko Kostyrko, CEO of SubRosaSoft.com, "While we believe our earlier versions of the software were already extremely easy to use, our users came up with even better ways to improve the...
Sep 02
MindCad Updates Pyramid for OS X
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MindCad Updates Pyramid for OS X Austin, TX -- September 3, 2004 -- MindCad has updated Pyramid, its visual thinking software for OS X, to version 1.2. New features added include the ability to link objects to external documents and web sites, the ability to export OPML for compatibility with many traditional OS X outliners, and an updated introductory tutorial. Pyramid, a visually-based outlining and thinking tool, automatically places connecting lines between related objects on worksheets that grow dynamically in all four directions. The software is designed to help people focus their attention on ideas and underlying relationships, as opposed to wasting creative energy on the mechanics of formatting and presentation. Pyramid automatically formats objects and worksheets based upon choices made using the Preferences panel. A full-featured, save-disabled demo is available for free at www.mindcad.com. The demo includes an introductory tutorial. The full...
Sep 01
FileScope 1.0
PRESS RELEASE: Montage Technologies Inc. ships FileScope 1.0 Calgary, Alberta - Sept 1, 2004 - Montage Technologies Inc., a Calgary based Mac OS X software and consulting company, announces FileScope 1.0, an application for the remote monitoring of server log files. FileScope wraps the complexity of remote connection management, password handling, and file location with a simple to use interface. With one button click, users can remotely log in and view their remote logs or status files. More information is available at (a href="http://www.montagetech.com/main_filescope.html" )http://www.montagetech.com/main_filescope.html(/a) About Montage Technologies Inc.: Montage Technologies Inc., founded in 1993, assists clients in realizing the benefits of Internet and Object-Oriented technologies. Montage Technologies Inc. designs and developments web and desktop solutions using WebObjects, Mac OS X, Java and Linux. Montage Technologies Inc is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. More...
Sep 01
Intego DiskGuard X3
TOTAL PROTECTION FOR INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL HARD DISKS Intego Releases a Powerful Program to Protect Access to Hard Disks and Removable Media Austin, Texas - Intego, the Macintosh security specialist, today announced the release of Intego DiskGuard X3, a powerful program that prevents unauthorized access to internal and external hard disks and removable media. A disk protected with Intego DiskGuard X3 requires that a user enter a password before accessing any of its files. If the user does not enter the correct password, they simply cannot access the disk's files and data. DiskGuard X3, the successor to the acclaimed DiskGuard and FileGuard for Mac OS 9, protects all internal and external hard disks in HFS+ format, as well as removable media such as USB flash memory drives, FireWire or USB hard drives, or magneto-optical disks, from unauthorized access both on individual computers and across a network. Its permanent security means that no one can access a protected disk without the...
Sep 01
Intego Personal Antispam X3
KEEP YOUR INBOX SPAM-FREE WITH INTEGO PERSONAL ANTISPAM X3 Intego Releases the Ultimate Tool to Fight Spam for Mac OS X Austin, Texas - Intego, the Macintosh security specialist, today announced the release of Intego Personal Antispam X3, a powerful program that works in conjunction with Apple Mail and Microsoft Entourage to filter spam so users can keep their inboxes spam-free. Intego Personal Antispam X3 works simply and easily, and relieves users from checking each message to know if it's spam or not. Some analysts suggest that more than half of all e-mail that is sent and received is spam, and that this costs the global economy $25 billion each year. Spam causes losses in productivity in businesses, wastes time for all kinds of users, and can even clog mail servers, making it harder to send and receive legitimate e-mail. Some people get so much spam that they spend more time sorting their in-boxes than they do reading legitimate e-mail. Intego Personal Antispam X3 is the first...
Sep 01
NAG DMC 2.0 - Data Mining and Cleaning Components
For Immediate Release September 1, 2004 NAG DMC 2.0 - Data Mining and Cleaning Components --- Next Generation Data Mining Algorithms Now Available (Downers Grove, IL) A wide range of business, government, and academic research initiatives that had previously been limited by the effectiveness of commercially available data mining software can now build practical and highly functional data mining applications using the newly released version 2.0 of NAG Data Mining and Cleaning Components (DMC 2.0). DMC 2.0 is the first commercially available data mining application development toolkit that uses results from a three-year European Union funded project, EUREDIT, among other advances in data mining techniques developed by the Numerical Algorithms Group, a global collaborative network of 300+ computer scientists and mathematical experts that work together to solve complex mathematical problems. DMC 2.0 improvements over previous commercially available data mining applications include: 1...
Aug 31
iView MediaPro 2.6: Import From iPhoto, Supports VB/JavaScript
iView MediaPro 2.6 Lets Users Import iPhoto Albums; Supports Visual Basic and JavaScript Free Upgrade to All iView MediaPro 2.x Registered Users LONDON, Aug 31, 2004 - Driven by its passion for developing robust, scaleable and intuitive media management solutions, iView Multimedia (iView=AE) today released iView MediaPro 2.6. The newest version of iView's award-winning cross platform software permits easy import of iPhoto albums, an important option for those users requiring seamless integration of their ever-growing digital libraries. This version also supports Microsoft Visual Basic and JavaScript for Windows-based applications, thus delivering to Windows users powerful automation of workflows and the ability to perform batch functions quickly. Designed for creative professionals in film, video, photography, broadcast, education and scientific fields, iView MediaPro helps streamline digital workflows. Professionals can quickly and easily import, sort, organize and manage very large...
Aug 31
Jiggler 1.1
Jiggler 1.1 released by Stick Software Freeware app for Mac OS X will keep your computer awake for important tasks Redwood City, CA, August 31, 2004 - Stick Software announced version 1.1 of Jiggler, a freeware utility for Mac OS X. Jiggler keeps your Mac awake through those lengthy tasks when it would rather fall asleep, by jiggling your mouse periodically. No more having to open System Preferences to change your sleep time and your screensaver delay, only to have to change them back again at the end. Just jiggle! Version 1.1 of Jiggler adds lots of bells and whistles. You can now jiggle for a preset period of time and then stop, to keep your machine awake through a long job and then allow it to fall asleep at the end. You can set Jiggler to jiggle automatically whenever your machine's processor is busy, or whenever a CD or DVD is being burned, or whenever a particular application is running. And there's now an onscreen indication that Jiggler is active, making it easy to know...
Aug 31
Site Studio 1.1.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 31, 2004 - EDMONTON, ALBERTA: Dot Software is pleased to announce a major bug fix and general update to Site Studio. The bug fixes, features, changes, and improvements span across the Site Studio application itself, its plugins, and the themes that are included with it. The major changes include a new and completely fixed WYSIWYG engine, FTP upload fixes, and many bug fixes. Site Studio is the latest innovation in web design. With Site Studio users can create a theme based web site based on a set of page layouts with absolutely no HTML knowledge. This recent innovation brings ease, flexibility, speed, and quality to web design in one convenient package. Site Studio allows users to create full fledged blogs, photo albums, lists, and custom layout pages with no prior experience. Pages can be organized into sub categories and reordered via drag and drop. The simplicity, speed, and ease make Site Studio suitable for the inexperienced to the seasoned pro. More...
Aug 31
Apple Unveils the New iMac G5
Apple Unveils the New iMac G5 World's Thinnest Desktop Computer Features High-Performance G5 Processors APPLE EXPO, PARIS-August 31, 2004-Apple today unveiled the new iMac G5, featuring the high-performance G5 processor and a stunning new design that integrates the entire computer right into the flat panel display. The iMac G5 packs a complete computer system into a mere two inches of depth-the world's thinnest desktop computer. The new line offers 17- or 20-inch active matrix widescreen LCDs and G5 processors running up to 1.8 GHz starting at just $1,299. "Just like the iPod redefined portable digital music players, the new iMac G5 redefines what users expect from a consumer desktop," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "With the entire system, including a gorgeous 17- or 20-inch display, just two inches thin, a lot of people will be wondering 'where did the computer go?' " The new iMac G5 makes the ultimate statement in design...
Aug 31
Revolution Studio and Enterprise 2.5 Released
Revolution Studio and Enterprise 2.5 Released Major upgrade to the multi-platform professional developer tool Apple Expo, Paris - Tuesday 31st August 2004 - Runtime Revolution announces major update to its professional developer tools packages, Revolution Studio and Revolution Enterprise. Version 2.5 brings new data security features, support for XML-RPC, Linux native theme (GTK) support, an improved user interface, overhauled documentation, and over 700 other enhancements. "This must have upgrade is a big step forward for our award winning Revolution product. It is our fourth major upgrade since Revolution was released in 2001, and brings many new features, together with hundreds of refinements and an overall stability improvement" said Kevin Miller, CEO of Runtime Revolution. Key new features in Revolution 2.5 include: * Full support for SSL for secure data transmission over networks and the Internet * Linux native theme support (GTK) for a more professional appearance on Linux *...
Aug 31
Revolution Dreamcard Released
Brand New Revolution Dreamcard Released Dreamcard brings software design and programming to the rest of us Apple Expo, Paris - Tuesday 31st August 2004 - Runtime Revolution today announced the release of the new Revolution Dreamcard. Dreamcard is ideal for educators, students, hobbyists, user interface professionals and for beginning to intermediate developers. Dreamcard includes a step by step video learning center and printable PDF library that makes it possible for anyone who can use a computer, to create their own software. Users of Dreamcard can: * Make multimedia, games and applications * Learn and teach how a computer really works * Make professional-looking software - easily! "Dreamcard is the easy to use heir to HyperCard that everyone has been waiting for" said Kevin Miller CEO of Runtime Revolution, adding "Even better,the programs that you create with it can be played back by anyone on any platform - Windows, Mac OS and Linux." With Dreamcard, users lay out the content...
Aug 30
OmniPilot Software, Inc. Announces Lasso Professional 7.1
OmniPilot Software, Inc. Announces Lasso Professional 7.1 FILEMAKER DEVELOPER CONFERENCE - Phoenix, AZ - OmniPilot Software, Inc., a provider of cross platform business opportunity management software, announces Lasso Professional 7.1, a new version compatible with FileMaker Pro 7. Lasso's compatibility with FileMaker renews the long-standing relationship between FileMaker's developers and the Lasso community. Lasso allows users to tie FileMaker data to the Web because it works interchangeably with FileMaker Pro 4, 5, or 6 and now with FileMaker Server Advanced 7. Lasso allows complete control over the look and feel of your Web site and Lasso's powerful, flexible programming language allows data in FileMaker databases to be manipulated as an alternative to using the built-in script functionality. Lasso's built-in session handling and caching offset some of the work from FileMaker allowing the greatest Web site performance possible. Lasso Professional 7.1 also works with MySQL and JDBC...
Aug 30
Ovolab Phlink 1.5 adds support for network caller ID
For immediate release Ovolab Phlink 1.5 adds support for network caller ID. Paris, France (Europe) - August 31, 2004 - Ovolab(r) today released version 1.5 of Ovolab Phlink, its innovative and award-winning telephony software for the Mac. Ovolab Phlink turns your Mac into a powerful answering machine and telephone information center. Widely used in the home, home office and in businesses, Ovolab Phlink greets callers with personalized greetings, plays caller-specific ringtones, sends voice messages by email and more. The new version, demoed throughout the week at Apple Expo in Paris, adds support for network caller ID. Codenamed "Appelezvous", this technology builds on Apple's Rendezvous to allow automatic broadcasting of caller information over the local network - without requiring any configuration. When a call is received, Ovolab Phlink pops up a translucent window with information about the caller. Thanks to Appelezvous, this window can now pop up on other Macs on the network too...
Aug 30
Bare Bones Software Ships BBEdit 8.0
Bare Bones Software Ships BBEdit 8.0 Major Upgrade to Professional HTML and Text Editor With Over 100 New Features and Enhancements Designed to Increase Productivity BEDFORD, Mass. - August 30, 2004 - Bare Bones Software, Inc., developer of leading-edge power tools for Mac OS X, today announced the release and immediate availability of BBEdit(R) 8.0, a major upgrade to its award-winning HTML and text editor. BBEdit 8.0 introduces over one hundred new features and improvements, including a new Documents Drawer and Navigation Bar interface, new Text Factories for automating text processing, numerous enhancements to the product's signature HTML markup tools, improved Unicode support, integrated support for Perforce, and much more. BBEdit 8.0 requires Mac OS X 10.3.5. "BBEdit has always provided deep HTML and text editing capabilities with a clean interface," said Rich Siegel, founder and CEO of Bare Bones Software, Inc. "For version 8.0, we have distilled our years of Mac development...
Aug 27
Time Track 2.0 for Macintosh and Windows
TRINFINITY SOFTWARE RELEASES TIME TRACK 2.0 FOR MACINTOSH AND WINDOWS For immediate release. NEW YORK, N.Y. - - August 27, 2004 - - Trinfinity Software released today an update to Time Track, it's popular time tracking software, designed for consultants and freelancers to minimize the time spent logging hours and to enhance billing accuracy. Time Track for Palm OS has been released and Time Track 2.0 for Macintosh and Windows is required in order to share log files among the three platforms. Users can choose between using the original log format or the new Palm compatible log format. There are also new export options to convert between the two formats. Macintosh users can now synchronize their log files with Time Track for Palm OS using the Time Track Conduit. A conduit for Windows is currently under development. In addition to Time Track for Palm compatibilty, Time Track 2.0 offers a number of new features and improvements. The user can now add an unlimited amount of text to a log...
Aug 26
REAL World 2005 Conference
REAL Software Announces REAL World 2005 Conference Dates and Location AUSTIN, Texas (August 26, 2004) - REAL Software, Inc. announced today that REAL World 2005, The REALbasic User Conference, will be held March 23-25, 2005 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. Noted REALbasic authors and experts and REAL Software engineers will be presenting sessions at REAL World 2005. "REAL World is the perfect opportunity for REALbasic users, both expert and novice alike, to get together to share ideas, information and techniques. Attendees gain critical content that helps make them better, more informed REALbasic developers," offered Geoff Perlman, president and CEO of REAL Software. "I attended REAL World in 2004 and I plan to have our whole team attend next year," stated Brian Boyer, president of Area251, a Wisconsin-based technology consulting firm. "We are migrating to REALbasic from Visual Basic as our primary development tool. Attending REAL World provided a great opportunity to...
Aug 25
Allume Releases Creative Essentials
ALLUME RELEASES CREATIVE ESSENTIALS-- GRAPHICS SUITE DELIVERS AFFORDABLE DESIGN COLLECTION TO ALL MAC USERS Watsonville, CA- August 25, 2004 - Allume Systems, Inc., formerly Aladdin Systems, an IMSI company (OTC BB: IMSI), today shipped Creative Essentials(tm), a powerful collection of creative and affordable tools for everyone from the design professional to hobbyist looking to get their creative juices flowing. Creative Essentials is priced at $149.99 and the suite includes top-rated design, graphics, and animation software from Corel, Daz3D and Toon Boom. The suite also includes a bonus collection of fonts from Bitstream. "Whether you're looking to get the most from your digital photos, add polish to a newsletter, pizzaz to a Website, or create your own 3-D landscapes, Creative Essentials lets your creative juices flow," said David Polzine, Allume Systems product manager, "We wanted to offer a set of top quality products that are easy for anyone to use and at a price that doesn't...
Aug 25
Inventive Releases iClip 3.2 Productivity Software
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Inventive Releases iClip 3.2 Productivity Software for Apple Mac OS X New Version Features New Way to Quickly Gather Information, Enhanced Clipboard Recorder, More Pop-up Preview Options NASHUA, New Hampshire, Aug 25, 2004 Inventive, Inc. (http://inventive.us) announces the release of iClip version 3.2 award winning productivity software for Mac OS X. Newly available is a way to add clippings to a clipping set via drag & drop to the icon at the top of the iClip window. This can be very useful for quickly gathering information like URLs and pictures from websites. A preference for the Clipboard Recorder has been added for choosing whether the newest recorded clippings are stored at the beginning or the end of the clipping set. This is useful for creating lists of text clippings when the order needs to be preserved. A preference has been added to give more control over how pop-up previews are shown. iClip was recently awarded a MacMinute Showtime award at the...
Aug 24
IRIS Business Card Reader II for Mac OS X
I.R.I.S. Announces Release of the New IRIS Business Card Reader II for Mac OS X in the USA Macintosh users have intelligent, helpful and easy-to-use productivity tool to encode business cards Delray Beach, Florida, August 18, 2004 - I.R.I.S. Group, (Euronext Brussels: IRI), the market leader in Optical Character Recognition (OCR), today announced the availability of a new version of its unique business card reading solution, the IRIS Business Card Reader II, for use on Mac OS X in the U.S.. The IRIS Business Card Reader II (IBCR II) is the ideal tool for Macintosh users to scan and encode business cards into their favorite contact manager. This time-saving device was designed specifically for busy users such as managers, salespeople, executives, etc., who regularly collect business cards and need to update their electronic contact managers. "With its totally redesigned interface and new software architecture, the IBCR II is the fastest, easiest and most reliable tool for saving,...
Aug 24
Overflow 1.3: Dock Space-Saving Utility
Overflow 1.3 August 24, 2004 - Stunt Software today announced an update of it's dock space-saving utility, Overflow. When the Dock is just too small, or not quite the right place to store less frequently used applications or documents, Overflow is the solution. Quickly launch applications you need to use on a semi-regular basis without wasting valuable space in the Dock. With just 2 clicks, you will have access to any application, document, or folder you want with Overflow's fully customizable interface. Version 1.3 of Overflow introduces several performance enhancements, as well as some minor bug fixes. Further information about Overflow can be found at: http://www.stuntsoftware.com/products/overflow.htm The new version can be downloaded at: http://www.stuntsoftware.com/dmg/Overflow.dmg Stunt Software is dedicated to created high quality software for the Macintosh platform. Expect more great products from Stunt Software soon.
Aug 24
FmPro Migrator 2.19 EE for MacOS X Migrates FileMaker to...
FmPro Migrator 2.19 EE for MacOS X Migrates FileMaker to FrontBase 8-23-2004 - Fremont, CA - .com Solutions Inc. releases FmPro Migrator 2.19 Enterprise Edition for MacOS X and Windows - New Release Adds FileMaker to FrontBase Migration Feature.   .com Solutions Inc., a developer of multi-platform database migration and development tools, has released FmPro Migrator 2.19 for MacOS X and Windows with support for FileMaker to FrontBase migrations. FileMaker to FrontBase migration features include the generation of Perl CGI scripts for FileMaker data which has been converted to FrontBase database tables.   FmPro Migrator standardizes and automates FileMaker database migration procedures including data type matching, field to column renaming, table creation, FileMaker field size determination and data transfer for 8 different database servers. Supported databases include MySQL, Oracle (8, 8i-9i, 10g), Access, SQL Server, Sybase, DB2, PostgreSQL and FrontBase.   FmPro...
 
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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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