FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CS-ODESSA RELEASES CONCEPTDRAW 1.71 ConceptDraw v.1.71 features streamlined interface, PNG format support, improved EPS and EMF export, enlarged number of shortcuts and menu commands. Odessa, Ukraine - November 7th, 2001 - Computer Systems Odessa Corp., today announces the release of ConceptDraw v.1.71 Standard and Professional editions. This is a newer version of the powerful flowcharting and diagramming software package for Mac OS, Mac OS X and Windows. The update for ConceptDraw users is free of charge. Demo is available at ConceptDraw web site: http://www.conceptdraw.com/en/resources/suppdownl.shtml ConceptDraw v.1.71 Standard features the following changes and enhancements: - A streamlined user interface makes it easier to work with the program; - An enlarged number of shortcuts and menu commands; - PNG format support has been added; - Improved EPS export (fonts, fills, preview) and data exchange with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop; - The number of...

OTTool Supports OS X Version 10.1 LAFAYETTE, CA - November 7th, 2001 - Neon Software, Inc. today released a maintenance update to its freeware OTTool to support Apple Computer's Mac OS X Version 10.1. OTTool is a utility which provides a synopsis of the IP and AppleTalk configuration parameters within Apple Computer's networking architectures. OTTool allows users on IP networks to make Domain Name Server (DNS) queries, ping devices using ICMP Pings, trace IP routes (UNIX traceroute), scan through ranges of IP addresses asking for resolutions, and query a DNS for Mail Exchange and System Info. On Classic Mac OS PowerPC machines, it will also display the IP ARP cache. OTTool can be downloaded immediately from: ftp://ftp2.neon.com/pub/goodies New version 1.2.1 natively supports Mac OS X, Classic Mac OS 8.x and 9.x versions. NEON SOFTWARE, INC Neon Software develops intelligent network software tools for both MacOS and Windows. The Neon Software Network Management Series includes...

IDG WORLD EXPO INTRODUCES ONLINE CONFERENCE PLANNER FOR MACWORLD SAN FRANCISCO 2002 "My Show Planner" Lets Site Visitors Plan Ahead, Save Time Framingham, Mass. - November 6, 2001 - IDG World Expo, the leading producer of world-class tradeshows, conferences and events for IT markets, announced today that attendees can now personalize their conference schedules and social engagements at Macworld Conference & Expo with the Macworld online conference planner. My Show Planner is accessible via the Macworld Conference & Expo website (www.macworldexpo.com), and allows users to plan ahead to make the most of their time at Macworld Conference & Expo, which is scheduled for January 7-11, 2002 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Users of My Show Planner can browse and actively search more than 170 Macworld sessions to develop the educational programs most suited to their needs. The tool alerts users to time conflicts, and session categories are color-coded to make the selection...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rage Software Releases CSM Maker 1.5 CSM Maker allows users, even users with no programming experience, to create Control Strip Modules to launch any application. Just drop an application onto CSM Maker's icon and a Control Strip Module will be created instantly that can be placed in your Control Strip. Whats New CSM Maker 1.5 is a complete rewrite and offers many enhancements and improvements over previous versions. CSM Maker 1.5 now has no interface, rather it allows you to just drop an application onto its icon and a Control Strip Module is created. Other improvements include removing the white border around the icon on created modules and a rare bug which could cause CSM Maker to sometimes crash when creating modules. System Requirements - PowerPC or 68K Macintosh Computer - Mac OS 8.5 - 9.2 (Recommended) - 2MB of Available RAM - 2MB of Available Disk Space Pricing And Availability CSM Maker can be downloaded from the Rage Software web site at; http://www....

For Immediate Release LINCOLN, NEB. - November 5, 2001: MindVision Software, the leader in software delivery systems for Macintosh and Windows, today announced an installer consulting service for its clients. The service will allow MindVision Software to create custom built installers and in turn, expand our clients' capabilities. "MindVision has always provided developers with rock-solid installation solutions for our clients," said MindVision CEO Steve Kiene. "Our installer consulting service continues in that tradition." With the pressure ever increasing to meet deadlines and accomplish more with less, MindVision can now directly contribute to the custom installer needs the design and development teams have identified. "Expanding on an already powerful utility to provide exactly what customers want and how they want it, simply allows our customers to be that much more successful," said Steve West, MindVision COO. "If we can contribute in that capacity, that is what we will do."...

CMS Plans Press Tour to Launch Disaster Recovery for Power Book Users CMS Peripherals (www.cmsproducts.com) is preparing to launch their first backup, recovery and external storage solution for Macintosh( OS 8.6 and 9 PowerBook( users at MacWorld ... but before we do, we'd like to come by your office and give you a "first look!" Called the Automatic Backup System Plus (ABSplus), these pocket-sized require no additional cables, power source, docking station, software or media. The solution's patent-pending 'automatic launcher' technology immediately initiates a complete or incremental backup of the notebook's HDD, storing all data in native file format without requiring the user to input a single software command. Complete with Disaster Recovery (DR) software and a removable, bootable hard drive enable users to replace a failed notebook drive with the drive inside the ABS. Power up the PowerBook, and the user has complete access to all backed up data, files, contact information and...

For immediate release November 5th, 2001, Vancouver eLine Technologies launches "VideoClix", the next generation interactive video software. Vancouver, Canada - Oct 5th, 2001 - eline Technologies today announced the launch of the company's new interactive video authoring application "VideoClix" for Mac OS VideoClix is the premier software enabling content producers to create rich interactivity right into "Video Objects". This allows viewers to get feedback by clicking on actual items in the video, purchasing the products, playing along in game shows or voting without even having to stop the stream. VideoClix is the easiest, most cost effective and potent tool for creating entertaining and engaging videos for use in DVD/CD ROMs and the Internet. It's based on groundbreaking standards such as Apple's QuickTime and Mpeg4. A simple click-and-drag can add breath taking interactivity and unleash any video assets' maximum potential, be it through product placement in music videos to...

For Immediate Release Kendall, Florida, (November 5, 2001) -- Eridanus Releases Version 2 of Free OS X Multimedia Player Eridanus today released Archer 2.0.0. New in this release are commands to delete the displayed image from the hard drive, remove the displayed image from the slide show, and augmented navigation commands for international users. All commands carry on Archer's mash-the-keyboard simplicity. In addition the single-keystroke commands, all new commands also have standard menu and command key equivalents. Archer is a free, easy-to-use slide show play for OS X. Use Archer to combine still images, audio, and video files into the same slide. With Archer you can also run several slide shows at the same time. Each slide show can be configured and sized differently. To make navigating through the images easy, a scroll bar is available when not in full screen mode. You can even navigate through the images while the slide show is playing...just in case you want to go back an see...

Subject: [ANN} iReplace 1.0 for advanced search and replace primarily for web documents From: Luke Jackson (lajdesign@mac.com) iReplace 1.0 is an application for advanced search and replace primarily for web documents. iReplace allows you to specify multiple items to find and replace or just to search for those items. iReplace allows you to select special characters (such as ) and will replace those with the html equal for those items. This is a 30-day demo that can be unlocked at anytime by registering. For unregistered copies the days remaining is shown in the about window and on the splash screen at startup. This fully functional 30 day demo version is available for Windows and Macintosh (both classic and carbon). Register Here only $12.50. Download it for Windows http://homepage.mac.com/lajdesign/iReplace.zip Download it for Macintosh with MacOS X http://homepage.mac.com/lajdesign/iReplaceX.sit Download it for Macintosh with MacOS Classic http://homepage.mac.com/lajdesign/...

MALLET AND BARE RELEASES ERASE THE TRAIL FOR MAC OS Walkersville, MD - November 01, 2001 - Mallet and Bare, developers of productivity and utility software for the Macintosh and Windows platform, today announced a new application, Erase The trail, to their award-winning line-up. Erase the Trail is the file and Hard Drive management tool used by many. This application has been compared to applications such as, "Macintosh Explorer," and "Ghost Hunter." Erase the Trail 1.1 has many unique features, such as: * 100% Contextual Menu support * A Redesigned appearance, giving you quicker access to the commands you need most * Plug-in support* * "Finder" like commands and shortcuts * Built-in Apple Help system=DD =2E..and much more! Erase the Trail 1.1 is shareware, available for purchase from the Mallet and Bare Company Store online (www.malletandbare.com/buy). Pricing is $10.00 US. Discounts will be given on later versions to registered users. Erase the Trail is ready for order and may be...

ALADDIN SYSTEMS SHIPS INSTALLERMAKER 7.1, ALLOWS SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS TO CREATE MAC OS X AND CLASSIC HYBRID INSTALLERS Watsonville, CA - October 31, 2001 - Aladdin Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Aladdin Systems Holdings, Inc. (OTC BB: ALHI) today announced the release of StuffIt InstallerMaker(tm), version 7.1. The newest version of InstallerMaker allows software developers to create an installer for both Mac OS X.1 AND the Classic environment from an archive. InstallerMaker, the complete installation and data distribution standard, provides the best solution for developers to create complex, professional installers; demoware and more; in less time than competing products. Aladdin Systems' products are the industry standard in compression and archiving utilities on the Mac OS. StuffIt InstallerMaker is the benchmark installation product used by developers and network administrators on the Macintosh throughout the world. "InstallerMaker 7.1 brings next-generation installers...

Keyspan Ships Mac OS X drivers for USB Serial Adapters Richmond, Calif--- November 1, 2001--- Keyspan, announced is now shipping Mac OS X drivers for its family of USB serial adapters. Keyspan is rated the #1 USB Connectivity vendor in the United States as ranked by PC Data for the year 2000 and again for the first six months of 2001. The drivers support Keyspan's family of Twin Serial Adapters, its PDA adapter and High-Speed USB adapter for 9-pin serial devices. Keyspan also announced that drivers for its SX Pro PCI serial card and its Digital Media Remote would be available before the end of 4Q. Keyspan USB Serial adapters are widely used in the Macintosh community to connect USB-based Macs to serial devices such as digital cameras, Palm Pilots, GPS units, mobile phones, printers, graphics tablets, modems, handheld scanners, point of sale equipment, and various types of medical, scientific, and manufacturing instrumentation. The drivers are available now on install CDs shipped from...

P R E S S  R E P O R T  from November 1, 2001 New Release Omikron Basic 7 (Beta) The programming language Omikron Basic for Apple PowerMac is now available as Version 7.0 Beta. In addition to the completely redesigned editor, many additional functions were implemented as well. For example, the last work space can be automatically loaded right when the program starts. The price for Omikron Basic 7.0 ranges from USD 47 for the academic download version up to  USD 143 for the professional version supplied on CD. Purchasing the beta version now entitles you to a free upgrade to the final version later. Registered owners of Omikron Basic 6 can upgrade at a discount. Omikron Basic 7 requires System 8.1 or later and at least 6 MB of free space on your hard drive. The following improvements have been implemented: Version 7.0 (Beta) from 29 October 2001 The most important and immediately apparent change in Omikron Basic 7 is the completely revised and newly designed editor. The...

NEED TO TEST WEB PAGES INCREASES AS MORE BROWSERS ENTER THE MARKET NetMechanic's Browser Photo 2.0 Expands Capability To Test For Browser Incompatibility Problems HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (October 25, 2001) =96 The introduction of the two newest browsers, Netscape Navigator 6.1 and Microsoft Internet Explorer's 6.0, has increased the need to test Web pages for display problems. NetMechanic=D2 Inc. has developed the only online tool that allows Web site developers and designers to view their site as their visitors do through all major browser and computer combinations. Browser Photo=E4, first introduced in March 2001, is expanding its ability to test for browser display problems. On October 24th, NetMechanic introduced Browser Photo 2.0, which adds the two newest browsers to the already extensive list of browser and computer combinations they currently test for. The addition of Netscape Navigator 6.1 and Internet Explorer 6.0 brings the total number of browser and computer combinations in...

Super Get Info 1.0.4 Now Available From Bare Bones Software Powerful File Info Utility for Mac OS X Bedford, MA -- November 1, 2001 -- Bare Bones Software today announced the release and immediate availability of Super Get Info 1.0.4. Super Get Info is a file and folder info utility for Mac OS X, offering a powerful, flexible, well-designed alternative to the "Show Info" command provided by the Mac OS X Finder. "We would like to thank our thousands of satisfied customers for their support," said Rich Siegel, the founder, president and CEO of Bare Bones Software. "We are pleased to have been able to build on the capabilities of Mac OS X, and to incorporate many of our customers' suggestions and requests into this latest release of Super Get Info." With the release of version 1.0.4, Super Get Info can now be invoked from within the Mac OS X Finder by means of a keyboard shortcut (Command-Shift-I). The most recent releases of BBEdit and DragThing feature integrated support for...

For Immediate Release: IMACINATION SOFTWARE ANNOUNCES "READY...SET...PROFIT!" October 30, 2001 -- Imacination Software, publishers of acclaimed Ch-Ching! Instant E-commerce software, have announced the availability of consulting and development services to small businesses trying to create an online store. Responding to the need of many small businesses for a reliable, established resource to develop their concepts into a successful online store, Imacination Software has expanded it's business scope to include Professional Development Services as a core product. Full Service Resource Completing Imacination's suite of resources for merchants including product, development and hosting, Imacination's Professional Development Services have been named "Ready...Set...Profit!". Merchants need nothing more than a concept, Imacination provides the rest, truly "full-service." Typically, this level of support has been provided for by companies such as IBM and reserved for Fortune 1000 businesses...

Channel 8 Software Releases iOrganizer 2 - Organizational software for Macintosh and Mac OS X. October 31, 2001: Channel 8 Software today released the latest version of its easy-to-use organizational application for the Macintosh and Mac OS X, iOrganizer 2. iOrganizer includes an address book, a bookmark list, an event calendar, and a download list. It can import contacts, bookmarks, events, and download addresses from a variety of formats; search, sort, save, and print lists; quickly and easily send e-mail to contacts; open your favorite websites in your web browser; remind you of important events; and download files from FTP or HTTP servers. iOrganizer 2 has a simpler, streamlined interface that makes it even easier for users to add and edit contacts, web addresses, and appointments. Other new features have been added as well; users can now print envelopes addressed to contacts, and look at calendar thumbnails and view events for only one date. File downloads now transfer...

[PR] Waves in Motion Releases Analyzer 3.0 for FileMaker Pro New comprehensive database analysis tool now supports Windows October 31, 2001 -- Phoenix, AZ - What's in your database? Waves in Motion today released Analyzer 3.0, a brand-new database analysis tool designed to take the guesswork out of building and documenting FileMaker Pro solutions. Completely rewritten to take advantage of the Database Design Report in FileMaker Developer 5.5, Analyzer allows developers to cross-reference and troubleshoot any element in their database and works seamlessly with Windows 98, NT, ME and 2000, Mac OS 9.x or higher and Mac OS X. (http://www.wmotion.com/analyzer/) Analyzer pinpoints common database errors with its unique red Problem Dot system that identifies broken relationships, broken value lists, missing scripts and more. In a glance, Analyzer provides all dependencies for fields, layouts, buttons on layouts, relationships, scripts, script steps, value lists and passwords. With expanded...

Blurb: SnapperHead is a handy little app that sends screenshots to people who enter your IP address into a web browser. Simply launch SnapperHead=81, then send a friend your IP address (it is shown on the SnapperHead=81 window unde= r "Snaps Served"). When they type that Internet address into the location field of a web browser (you know, where you usually type in "http://www.stimpsoft.com"), they will be sent, as an image in their browser, a picture of your screen. That's all there is to it! SnapperHead 4.2 is out now. The changes in this version are: * Faster connections * Application can be brought to front and then sent to back during requests, making for much faster uploading * A whole slew of new SnapperHead tags to display dynamic system info on the web page More info: http://www.stimpsoft.com/products/snapperhead.html Direct Download: http://homepage.mac.com/johnnycat/software/SnapperHead.sit System Requirements: Any PPC Macintosh with at least 12mb RAM free and Mac OS 8.5.1...

For Immediate Release Dr. Bott announces Windows=AE compatibility for Apple's ADC Cinema Display Wilsonville, OR - October 30, 2001 Dr. Bott is pleased to announce that they are now shipping a version of DVIator with a 4x AGP video card that is compatible with Windows PCs. "One of the most significant requests we've received since the release of DVIator has been for a way to connect them to a Windows PC. We're pleased that the ELSA card offers such complete support for the Apple displays including support for resolutions other than the native resolution of the display." DVIator allows the use of Apple's LCD displays with the proprietary ADC (Apple Display Connector) on computers with a compatible DVI video signal. The ELSA Gladiac 511 is powered by the NVIDIA GeForce2 MX 400 chipset, offers the required DVI port, 32 MB SDRAM and offers phenomenal performance for the price. Bundled with DVIator the complete solution for driving Apple's ADC Cinema Display from Wintel PCs lists for $289...

RELIABLE LOW-COST RAID STORAGE NOW AVAILABLE FOR MAC USERS Carlsbad, CA =96 October 29, 2001: Mac users in need of large amounts of dat= a storage can breathe a sigh of relief today, as RAIDking(TM) Technologies announced the opening of a brand new division dedicated specifically to RAID storage solutions for the Mac platform. The division, aptly named MacRAID(TM) , offers ultra reliable, low cost RAID storage solutions to Mac users with an appetite for large amounts of storage space. According to the company=92s General Manager, Troy Lassoe, =93MacRAID(TM) storage solutions can be configured in minutes and are completely transparent to the host.=94 Now Mac users can finally own a RAID storage solution fully compatible with any Mac O/S. MacRAID(TM) storage solutions satisfy most any need from the smallest home-based, single-user workstation to the largest corporate network. MacRAID(TM) offers several different models in both tower and 19=94 rack mount versions, with capacities from 60...

46OR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ` Mark/Space Announces Missing Sync 2.1 Latest Models of Popular Sony CLI=C9 Handhelds Now Sport Mac OS Support (http://www.markspace.com/missingsync.html) 27 OCT 2001, SYNCFEST, SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - Mark/Space Softworks, makers of Mac OS and Palm OS software as well as the DataCord line of serial data cables, proudly announces The Missing Sync, a collection of USB drivers, software and coupons enabling full usage of the popular Palm OS based Sony CLI=C9 handhelds with USB equipped Macs. The Missing Sync provides the power to: o HotSync a Sony Handheld with any USB equipped Mac via Sony Handheld USB cradle or cable o Install files and perform backups with Palm Desktop o Mount the Memory Stick on the Mac Desktop as a removable disk (models 610, 700, 710, 750, 760, 770) o Synchronize the time between Sony Handheld and Mac Features o USB HotSync Driver for Sony CLI=C9 Handhelds o USB Mass Storage Driver for models 610, 700, 710, 750, 760, 770...

CUSTOMER TRACKER 2.5 NOW AVAILABLE FOR MACINTOSH (Windows version now in beta 4) Contact: Kevin VanStrien Email: kevin@kagi.com October 29th, 2001 Customer Tracker, an invoicing and customer database application, has been updated to version 2.5. Customer Tracker can be used to store and track jobs done for customers, print or email invoices, work logs, envelopes, labels and more. Customer Tracker 2.5 includes the following new features/fixes: * Printing Changes * Reworked the internal printing logic * Generic Message on Invoices (with option to include it or not) * Print Margins, can now set both top and side margin * Add Font Size Setting to printing * Add "Calculate Previous Balance" Option for printing * Added small print preview * Multiple Businesses * Can now use to for multiple businesses each with it's own files and preferences. * A separate license is required for each business * Esc or Command-. to cancel/exit most...

JAW software ships MPEG2Splitter for MacOS GENOA, October 24, 2001 JAW software announced today the availability of MPEG2Splitter, a new utility for MPEG-2 movies. JAW MPEG2Splitter splits MPEG-2 files in smaller user-defined segments, manually or automatically, from any size source (even over the usual 2Gb limit). This is useful when you need to re-encode video using programs unable to manage files bigger than 2Gb, or just to split encoding tasks. User interface is in typical Mac style, user friendly; help is available via balloon help and with the embedded manual. Requirements: - PPC processor - MacOS 9.x - 3Mb available memory You can download it from the JAW software web site: http://JAWsoftware.webhop.net The software is available for free download, and has a trial period of 15 days. It can be registered for 15$ (volume discounts available). JAW software develops consumer software for Mac OS and OS X and custom business software, using C, C++ and REALbasic.