Fetch 5.2
San Francisco, CA -- Fetch Softworks is pleased to announce the
availability of Fetch 5.2, the latest release of the original
Macintosh file transfer program. Fetch 5.2 introduces WebView, a
convenient way to view files in a web browser and copy web addresses
from Fetch. New support for FTP with TLS/SSL (FTPS) makes Fetch 5.2
the first Macintosh FTP client to support all the major file transfer
security standards: SSL, SFTP, and Kerberos. Fetch 5.2 also adds
support for creating droplet shortcuts, for easy drag-and-drop
uploading. Fetch 5.2 is available for downloading from
http://fetchsoftworks.com and is a free upgrade for Fetch 5 users.
Fetch Softworks will be demonstrating the new features of Fetch 5.2
this week at Macworld Expo 2007, Booth N4014-02 in the Moscone North
Hall, and has prepared a video screencast demonstration of the new
WebView feature for viewing at http://fetchsoftworks.com.
Fetch 5.2 is a Universal application, compatible with Mac OS X 10.3.9
or later, including...
Qilan 3.0.8
CommonGround Softworks Inc. Announces Qilan version 3.0.8
HOOKSETT, NEW HAMPSHIRE -- January 8, 2007 -- CommonGround Softworks
Inc. today is pleased to announce the availability of Qilan 3.0.8
along with Qilan Database Manager (QDBM).
This upgrade includes our new QDBM application that provides a
graphic user interface (GUI) for setup and configuration of Apache
Derby and other supported databases. Installation will also configure
Apache Tomcat and Apache Derby 10.2. Apache Derby, an Apache DB
subproject, is a relational database implemented entirely in Java and
available under the Apache License. The combination now effectively
provides the GUI and components needed to create, configure and run
JSP pages, to create and run SQL, and a quality SQL database engine.
Qilan 3.0.8 lite is available as a free download. Pricing details for
the full version of Qilan is available on our website. Educational
discounts are available.
Qilan Overview:
Qilan is both a database and web application...
OWC to Include Prosoft Data Backup II with FireWire,
Mercury Elite, On-The-Go, and Neptune product lines now include full
version of Data Backup
WOODSTOCK, IL (January 8, 2007) - Other World Computing (OWC) today
announced that it will provide a fully licensed version of Prosoft
Data Backup II for OS X with all single hard drive models of its
award-winning OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro, OWC Mercury Elite Classic,
OWC Neptune, and OWC Mercury On-The-Go external hard drive storage
solution. Visit: www.macsales.com/firewire
"Backing up has become extremely important in the modern digital age
where prized family photos, personal music libraries, and home videos
are stored digitally," explains Larry O'Connor, CEO of Other World
Computing. "With ProSoft's Data Backup II utility, it can hardly be
easier to make sure these valuable digital files are maintained with
an up to date backup on one of our external solutions."
Other World Computing selected Prosoft Data Backup II as an ideal
value-add for customers because of the program's proven user-...
Valentina 2.5.3 and Valentina Developer Revolution 2007
Updated, Fasted Database and Easy To Use Cross Platform Tool Together
January 9, 2007. Beaverton, Oregon-based Paradigma Software, Inc,
makers or the ultra fast, cross-platform Valentina Office Server
database for business, announces the release of Valentina 2.5.3. In
addition and with Edinburgh, Scotland based Runtime Revolution,
unveil Valentina Developer Revolution 2007, which includes all the
tools needed to develop business-ready cross-platform database
solutions for Mac OS X and Windows.
Valentina Office Server for Windows and Mac OS X is a business ready
database server. Valentina ADKs are developer tools for incorporating
the ultra-fast database into applications made with most available
development tools, including Runtime Revolution, Adobe Director,
Cocoa/Objective-C, C++ (xCode, MS), REALbasic, .net framework and
COM. Valentina Technology Release 2.5.3 includes the following
improvements:
* Improved Listbox binding in the Open Source Valentina for REALbasic
Binding...
Updated Apago PDF Shrink 4.1
Newly Updated Apago PDF Shrink 4.1 Now Available Popular, Easy-to-Use
Utility Receives Kudos from the Press
San Francisco, CA -- January 8, 2007 -- Apago Inc., a software
developer for the graphic arts and document management industries,
today announces the availability of PDF Shrink 4.1, a utility that
reduces PDF file sizes making them easier to use in email
attachments, on the Web, for on-screen reading, and more. PDF Shrink
functions directly from the OS X print center or a desktop droplet,
offering an inexpensive solution for consumers and small businesses
to easily reduce the size of PDF files. Even those with the full
version of Adobe Acrobat can use PDF Shrink to streamline the process
of reducing the size of a single PDF file or a batch of files. PDF
Shrink can reduce most PDF files--including those created by Mac OS X
iLife and iWork applications, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft
Word and PowerPoint--by as much as 90% of their original size.
PDF Shrink 4.0 added optional...
SimpleHASP Plug-In 1.0
Monday, January 8, 2007 - 24U Software announces a new plug-in for
FileMaker Pro, 24U SimpleHASP Plug-In 1.0. This simple to use plug-in
allows you to protect your FileMaker Pro solutions by using Aladdin
HASP HL keys.
What is 24U SimpleHASP Plug-In?
24U SimpleHASP Plug-In is a FileMaker Pro plug-in that allows you to
protect your FileMaker Pro solutions by using Aladdin HASP HL keys.
You can encrypt and decrypt data, read or write to the memory of the
key, and get information about the key. Now you can strongly protect
your intellectual property and FileMaker Pro development know-how.
Primary features:
- Encrypts data via a HASP hardware key
- Decrypt data via a HASP hardware key
- Reads data from a HASP hardware key
- Writes data to a HASP hardware key
- Works with FileMaker Pro 7.0, 8.0 and 8.5
More info: (http://www.24uSoftware.com/SimpleHASP)
Download: (http://www.24uSoftware.com/SimpleHASP#download)
Attractive prices of 24U SimpleHASP Plug-In:
License for 1 user is $48 US,...
MacTech's "Meet the Authors" at Macworld Expo
MacTech's Releases "Meet the Authors" Schedule
Ever want to talk over an article or a topic with a MacTech author? Maybe
propose an email to one of MacTech's editors? Here's your chance.
Below is MacTech's "Meet the Authors" schedule. The following MacTech
authors and editors will be at MacTech's booth, N3320, North Hall, Moscone
Center.
Tue, Jan 9
2pm: Tim Monroe, QuickTime Guru
3pm: Dean Shavit, MacTech's Editor-at-Large, Open Source
Wed, Jan 10
11am: Rick Schaut, Microsoft
2pm: Adam Engst
4pm: Benjamin Waldie, MacTech's AppleScript Guru
Thurs, Jan 11
11am: Edward Marczak, MacTech's Executive Editor
Fri, Jan 12
3pm: Dean Shavit, MacTech's Editor-at-Large, Open Source
See you there!
Small Tree Introduces Edge-Core Brand Ethernet Switch Products
SMALL TREE INTRODUCES EDGE-CORE BRAND ETHERNET=20
SWITCH PRODUCTS IN NORTH AMERICA Edge-corE=20
Enterprise Class L2/3/4 Switches at Affordable=20
Prices
Oakdale, MN, January 8,=20
2007--(http://www.small-tree.com/)Small Tree=20
Communications, a leader in networking and=20
storage solutions, will, effective immediately,=20
sell and support Edge-corE brand managed Layer 2=20
and Layer 3 Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet=20
switches in the U.S.A. and Canada. Edge-Core=20
switch products are ideal for the demanding needs=20
of digital content creation and enterprise=20
networking customers, with emphasis on full=20
line-rate performance, scalability, QoS, and=20
security.
Edge-Core, a division of Accton Corporation based=20
in Taiwan, has established a large market share=20
for its Ethernet based products in the rest of=20
the world during the past three years. Small Tree=20
will offer Edge-corE Layer 3/4 core network=20
switches and Layer 2/3 switches for edge=20
applications or...
Nisus Writer Pro
Solana Beach, CA - January 8, 2007 - Nisus Software today announces
Nisus Writer Pro, an advanced, yet easy to use word processor.
Building on the core of the highly successful Nisus Writer Express,
Nisus Writer Pro brings new features such as Table of Contents, Cross
References, Bookmarks, Text Wrap Around Images, Widow and Orphan
Control, and Line Numbering. Classic Nisus Writer users will remember
such features as attribute sensitive Find and Replace, Glossaries,
and many, many additions to the Nisus Macro Language.
"This is the major upgrade we have promised our customers" says Jerzy
Lewak, president and CEO of Nisus Software, Inc. "Classic Nisus
Writer users will recognize that Nisus Writer Pro has most of the
best features they have come to depend on plus more, which should be
a pleasant surprise."
Nisus Writer Pro will be available in late Winter/early Spring 2007.
Pricing will be announced at that time.
For a sneak preview of Nisus Writer Pro, please visit this URL:
http://www...
Smasher 1.5 Performs Automatic Repair of Font Problems
Insider Software Releases Industry's First Automatic Preventive Font
Maintenance Tool
Smasher 1.5 Performs Automatic Repair of Font Problems Occurring in
Leading Design Applications
San Francisco, CA -- January 8, 2007 -- Insider Software, the makers
of FontAgent Pro, announced today the immediate availability of
Smasher version 1.5, its multipurpose font utility that enables
creative professionals to extract optimal performance from their
design applications. An industry first, Smasher 1.5 introduces
automatic preventive maintenance that takes corrective action to
ensure that applications avoid common garbled-text problems, and
image and print documents properly. After simple setup, Smasher
automatically addresses problems commonly seen in leading creative
applications including Adobe Creative Suite, , QuarkXPress, Microsoft
Office, and the Mac OS X operating system.
Making Fonts and Suitcases More Efficient
Smasher enables users to view all fonts in a suitcase--including
legacy Mac...
SoftRAID 3.6 released
Softraid LLC newly headquartered in Sebastapol, CA,today released
version 3.6 of SoftRAID, an important Intel-based upgrade to their
RAID backup and performance software for the Mac. SoftRAID 3.6 offers
complete support for all Intel processors, including the Mac Pro and
Intel Xserve. Most significantly, SoftRAID version 3.6 now offers the
ability to boot Intel Macs from SoftRAID Mirror and Stripe Volumes.
In a change from previous versions, SoftRAID 3.6 supports Tiger (Mac
OS X 10.4.x) exclusively. Panther and Jaguar support will be
maintained with SoftRAID 3.5.x, but no new features will be added for
those Mac OS X versions in future releases.
"It was important to move forward with a Tiger-only release," said
V.P. of Engineering Tim Standing, "as so many of the tools to
communicate on a low level with the operating system have changed. By
making this change now, we ensure that SoftRAID can keep up to date
as Apple transitions to Leopard later this year."
SoftRAID 3.6 fully supports...
RadTech to host daily notebook repair clinic at Macworld
Macworld Expo San Francisco -- January 08, 2007 -- RadTech, makers of
iPod and mobile computing accessories and more, today announces
continuation of the company's annual notebook repair and restoration
clinic at Macworld Expo 2007, alongside new product introductions.
RadTech's booth is located in the South hall of the Moscone Center,
#2528.
RadTech will once again host daily notebook repair and restoration
clinics at this year's Macworld Conference and Expo. Expo attendees
will have the opportunity to bring their display and chassis damaged
notebooks to RadTech's booth for Apple certified service provider
demonstrations of the company's products and solutions for display
and chassis preventive maintenance and restoration.
Conference attendees will also have the opportunity to engage in
hands-on evaluation and testing of RadTech's full line of products
and solutions. RadTech will have fully functional samples of all
products on display including the latest Impact and DriveMate...
OWC Mercury Elite-Al Pro Mirror Solutions
OWC Mercury Elite-Al Pro Mirror Solutions Make a Triple Play with FW
800/400+USB
High Performance, RAID 1 Redundant Solutions for Apple OS X from
$349.99 and up to 750GB
WOODSTOCK, IL (January 5, 2007) - Other World Computing (OWC) today
announced the immediate availability of the newly configured
award-winning OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro Mirror FireWire 800/400 + USB
2.0 RAID solution, now built using the latest Oxford 924 based custom
bridge solution and most advanced, most reliable SATA hard disk
mechanisms up to 750GB (x 2 Mirrored) from $349.99.
Visit: http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/1394/USB/EliteAL/MirrorRAID/
The OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro is an award winning preconfigured
Mirrored RAID external storage solution that can be connected to any
Mac with an available FireWire 800, FireWire 400, or USB 2.0 port
(backwards compatible to USB 1.1). Thanks to the triple-threat
FireWire 800/400 + USB 2.0 connections, the Mercury Elite-AL Pro
Mirrored RAID can be moved seamlessly...
Black Cat Systems Releases BCSIcom version 1.0.0
WESTMINSTER, MD (January 5, 2007) - Black Cat Systems
(http://www.blackcatsystems.com) announces that BCSIcom version 1.0.0
has been released. BCSIcom controls various models of Icom brand ham
radios, allowing the frequency and operating mode to be set as well
as read back. BCSIcom is freeware.
BCSIcom is available for both Mac OS X (Universal Binary) and Mac OS
8/9 as well as for Windows 98 to XP.
A copy may be downloaded from the web page, the URL is:
http://www.blackcatsystems.com/usbciv/
Black Cat Systems creates and distributes Macintosh software, with a
specific emphasis on programs for the scientific, amateur radio, and
health markets.
Information about Black Cat Systems entire line of products can be
found at http://www.blackcatsystems.com
SeeFile Universal Version 3.0
SEEFILE INTRODUCES UNIVERSAL 3.0 VERSION OF BREAKTHROUGH CREATIVE
COLLABORATION TOOL
News Highlights
* New multi-file and folder upload with drag and drop interface;
* Custom user interface "skins" for SeeFile browser interface;
* Universal binaries for PowerPC G4 and G5 and Intel-based Macintosh computers;
* Leverages CoreData, CoreImage for high imaging performance;
* Dramatically streamlined installation process;
* Full-featured product available from $399;
* For more information, visit the SeeFile website
(http://www.seefile.com/) or contact their Boston offices at
617-262-2464.
SAN FRANCISCO -- January 4, 2007 -- At the annual Macworld event in
San Francisco, SeeFile Software LLC is introducing the third
generation of its web-based creative collaboration tool, which allows
instant web sharing and messaging around large media files. This new,
Universal software which runs natively on either Intel-based or
PowerPC-based Macs, turns any Macintosh computer into an interactive...
Dejal announces Simon 2.2
A Mac OS X application to monitor websites and servers for changes or failures.
PORTLAND, Oregon -- January 4, 2007 -- Dejal today announced the
immediate availability of Dejal Simon 2.2, the essential site
monitoring tool for Mac OS X. It checks web pages, FTP and DNS
servers, local or remote ports, and other services for changes or
failures, and notifies you via e-mail, sound, speech, or HTML reports.
Add tests to Simon to track updated sites, to alert you when an
important server goes down or recovers, check on Samba SMB, take
periodic screenshots of the system, track posts and new comments on
your or friends' blogs, check for web mail, make sure a key
application is running, get notifications of updates to favorite news
and entertainment websites, keep an eye on auctions, and many other
uses.
Services include Web (HTTP) to check web pages (including secure
ones, and supporting POST and cookies), FTP files and directory
listings, DNS, Ping servers, watch a local Application,...
MailTank Rolls Out Upgrade
MailTank Rolls Out Upgrade: Enhanced Platform Ready to be Unveiled at
MacWorld Expo
The MacWorld Expo in San Francisco January 9-12 will see MacTank
(http://mactank.com), a leading developer of customer service tools
for Mac users, roll out an improved version of its MailTank software.
The new easier-to-use interface makes it easier for businesses of all
sizes to manage and respond to email from their customers. MailTank's
recently improved mobile interface also makes it routine to manage
email even from remote locations on portable devices. A new flat fee
per user makes it simple to sign up and get started.
Los Angeles, CA (PRWeb) January 3, 2007 -- Just in time for the
MacWorld Expo in San Francisco January 9-12, MacTank
(http://mactank.com), a leading developer of customer service tools
for Mac users, will roll out an improved version of its MailTank
software.
The new easier-to-use interface makes it easier for businesses of all
sizes to manage and respond to email from their...
OWC to Unveil at Macworld First Tablet Mac Solution
First Tablet Mac Solution to be Unveiled at Macworld by Axiotron and OWC
Other World Computing and Axiotron, Inc. to debut first ever Mac-based
tablet computer: The ModBook
EL SEGUNDO (January 4, 2006) - Solution hardware manufacturer Axiotron,
Inc. and technology solutions provider Other World Computing (OWC) today
announced that they will be unveiling the ModBook, the first ever Mac
tablet computer solution, on January 9th, at the Macworld Conference & Expo
in San Francisco. After an invitation-only press showcase, the Axiotron
ModBook will be unveiled to the general public at 2:30 PM at the Other
World Computing Booth #S2218.
The ModBook is a high-end slate-style notebook computer solution, which was
designed in California by Axiotron's team of German and American engineers
and will be available in the U.S. through an exclusive joint-venture
arrangement between Axiotron and Other World Computing. Following a
demonstration by Axiotron engineers and OWC product specialists,...
Power Manager 3.5 - Reduce Your Mac's Energy Costs
UK, Europe - 4 January, 2007 - DssW, the leading developer of Mac
energy saving software, today announced the launch of Power Manager
3.5 for Mac OS X. The new version of Power Manager makes energy
saving easy. Power Manager 3.5 introduces a Schedule Assistant to
help users start saving immediately; a status menu that provides
quick access to upcoming events; and AppleScript, Automator, and UNIX
scripting to give advanced users greater control over their schedule.
The status menu gives users easy access to their schedule. It takes
advantage of new flexible scheduling in Power Manager 3.5, allowing
users to cancel or delay any pending event with a single click. The
status menu features a new Quick Schedule function, the fastest way
to schedule one-off events.
Power Manger 3.5 has some great new features for administrators and
advanced users. "Scheduling your Mac has never been so easy," said
Graham Miln, DssW's director. "The new engine puts the full
capabilities of Power Manager in...
MacSpeech ReleasesScriptPaks for TopXNote
Salem, NH, January 4, 2007: Macintosh speech recognition authority
MacSpeech Inc. has released new ScriptPaks for TopXNotes and
TopXNotes iPod, the popular notepad applications from Tropical
Software. The new ScriptPaks add almost 150 commands to iListen,
allowing users to do virtually anything in TopXNotes or TopXNotes
iPod they would normally do using the keyboard or menus.
"iListen is by far the best speech product ever created for
Macintosh," said James Lee, President of Tropical Software. "It is
what we were striving for when my team ported ViaVoice to Macintosh
and what ViaVoice should have been. I am thrilled MacSpeech has
produced a ScriptPak to speech-enable TopXNotes and TopXNotes iPod."
Mr. Lee was the coordinator of the team that developed ViaVoice for
Macintosh for IBM.
"I found TopXNotes iPod has been the absolute best way to sync notes
between your Mac and iPod," said MacSpeech Chief Evangelist Chuck
Rogers. "Speech enabling it makes organizing your notes that much...
Electric Butterfly Releases Stimulus 4.1 For Mac Os X
Major Update Includes a New Universal Binary Version, Redesigned
Interface, Improved Speed, and Support for Additional Media Formats!
LOS ANGELES, California (January 3, 2007) -- Electric Butterfly, Inc.
proudly announces the release of Stimulus 4.1 for Mac OS X, the
popular media browser that provides an easy way to manage and enjoy
your personal collection of digital music, photos, and video clips.
Completely redesigned with a brand new interface and new features,
Stimulus 4.1 is now available as a Universal Binary for Mac OS X.
Tired of juggling between multiple applications just to enjoy your
library of digital media files? Discouraged by the expensive prices
of media management software? Don't want to import your media files
into proprietary photo album and catalog formats? Stimulus is your
solution! With support for 28 popular file formats, Stimulus works
intuitively like a file browser, allowing you to select and view/play
all of your favorite images, audio files, and video...
WriteRoom 2.0
January 3, 2007 - Today Hog Bay Software announces the release of
WriteRoom 2.0, a distraction free writing environment.
WriteRoom is for people who enjoy the simpllicity of a typewriter,
but live in the digital world. WriteRoom is a full-screen,
distraction-free writing environment. Unlike the cluttered word
processors you're used to, WriteRoom is just about you and your text.
Requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later.
WriteRoom 2.0 adds new features in a distraction free manner. We've
been very careful to leave the full screen editing environment clean
and simple. The new features are made available through new
application preferences and menu items, making them easy to ignore if
your work doesn't require them. These are the new features that we
are most excited about.
- WriteRoom 2.0 is document based with improved auto-save. WriteRoom
now uses a document based interface with standard text file formats.
The always on auto-save implementation has changed to be more robust
to better protected...
CRYPTOCard Launches CRYPTO-MAS
CRYPTOCard Launches CRYPTO-MAS, the First Managed=20
Authentication Service for Mac OS X, at Macworld=20
(Booth 1544)
Low-Maintenance Two-Factor Authentication Service=20
Enables SMBs without In-House IT Personnel to=20
Eliminate Unauthorized Network Access
Ottawa, Canada and London, England, January 4,=20
2007 - CRYPTOCard (http://www.cryptocard.com/),=20
the leading authentication technology developer=20
for heterogeneous environments, today announced=20
the launch of CRYPTO-MAS, the first Managed=20
Authentication Service to fully support Apple's=20
Mac OS X. Developed for small- and medium-sized=20
businesses (SMBs) that either do not want the=20
headache of managing their own authentication=20
solution, or do not have the resources to install=20
and administer two-factor authentication,=20
CRYPTO-MAS makes it simple to eliminate=20
unauthorized network access by protecting=20
employees against shoulder surfing, social=20
engineering, and other forms of password theft.=20...
RadTech announces new data storage options
RadTech announces new data storage options across Impact and
DriveMate product lines.
Earth City, Missouri - January 02, 2007 - RadTech, makers of iPod
and mobile computing accessories and more, today announces new
Impact 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA-based hard disk drive enclosures
featuring eSATA, FireWire and USB connectivity.
RadTech's DriveMate 1 inch HDD-based compact data storage solutions,
available with and without hardware-based, secure token encryption,
now boosted in capacity to 8.0GB in X-Wall hardware encrypted
configuration.
Built RadTech tough. Impact ultra-rugged HDD enclosures provide the
absolute toughest physical housings for mounting and securely fixing
2.5 and 3.5 inch hard disk drives. Capable of withstanding crush
loads in excess of 4000 pounds, Impact's 2.0 millimeter thick
extruded 6075 aluminum shell and runner system with elastomer disk
drive mounting mechanism ensure unparalleled physical drive
protection.
Compatibility with all modern data and connection busses...
Big Nerd Ranch Announces Django Bootcamp
Atlanta, GA - January 2, 2007 -- Django Begins 2007 Tour Dates at the
Big Nerd Ranch, April 2-6, 2007
In keeping with its reputation for providing the most innovative and
cutting edge training classes for programmers and system
administration professionals, Big Nerd Ranch, Inc. announced the
debut of Django Bootcamp for April 2-6, 2007. Since its development
two years ago, Django has been on the fast-track to predominance in
the industry for developers seeking a robust, database-driven
framework for web application development. Leveraging the power,
simplicity and elegance of design of Python, Django is rapidly
becoming one of the fastest growing new technologies available to web
application developers. Recent buzz has increased interest amongst
Python developers as the newest "must-have" skill and made Django a
prime candidate for the newest Big Nerd Ranch training course.
"Over the past two years, we have been watching with interest the
development of Django as a database-driven web...
Public Beta of even-t 2
even-u software Releases First Public Beta of even-t 2
The most innovative calendar application for Mac OS X
BONN, Germany, -January 2, 2007- even-u software today announced the
availability of the first public beta version of even-t 2. even-t has
many easy to use new features and is seamlessly integrated in Mac OS
X.
The unique expandable view keeps users focused on the important
things. Events can be organized in different colored calendars, which
can be displayed in one or in separate windows. Each event can have
any number of linked information. Attendees can be add from Apple's
Address Book and any file or Web URL can be linked by drag&drop.
Selected events can be send to Google Calendar and entered event's
location links to Google Map. The professional version of even-t
offers advanced features like Shared Editing for collaboration on
..Mac or on WebDAV servers supports locking. The beta version is full
functional except synchronization via iSync and is available for free...
TechTool Protogo
Micromat, Inc. announces TechTool(R) Protogo.
SANTA ROSA, CA - January 1, 2007 - Micromat, Inc., developer of
Macintosh disk repair and maintenance technology, today announced the
upcoming release of it latest product, TechTool Protogo. TechTool
Protogo is a Mac OS X application that lets a Macintosh user easily
turn an old iPod, a flash drive or other similar device into a
bootable diagnostic tool that contains several of Micromat's
utilities. Users may also install other utilities if desired. This
device can then be used to boot, check, maintain and repair Macintosh
computers. It allows a customer to create a tool similar to
Micromat's TechTool Protege on a device they already own.
Lorene Romero, a local Macintosh expert and president of NCMUG was
given an advanced copy of the program to test. She was impressed with
the feature set and said, "This will allow me to use my iPod to
repair my Mac and others on the road. I also like the fact that it
allows me to create configuration...
seSales version 1.4
Colorado Springs, Colorado -- January 1, 2007 -- Zarra Studios LLC
(www.zarrastudios.com) announced today an upgrade to its flagship
product, seSales. The latest release, which is now at version 1.4,
includes a large number of enhancements and concludes the "Rental
Edition" feature set.
The primary focus of this release has been the addition of the
ability to manage rented items. However, there have been many
enhancements to nearly every section of seSales. A full list of the
changes can be found at
http://zarrastudios.com/ZDS/News/E50DCDBD-B56B-47E7-A420-DCA528D49980.html.
Simply Elegant Sales represents a completely native Cocoa solution
designed exclusively for OS X, with a primary focus of delivering a
fast and accurate check-out experience for the end customer. The
workflow for invoice processing is streamlined to work completely via
keyboard commands or by mouse menus. A cashier can choose the most
efficient process, avoiding needless delays while searching through
cascading...
HyperNext Studio v3.1
HyperNext Studio v3.1 released for Macintosh and Windows
TigaByte Software is pleased to announce HyperNext Studio for both
Macintosh and Windows software creators.
HyperNext Studio is a cross-platform software creation system aimed
at beginners that builds applications/stacks for the Macintosh and
Windows platforms. The HyperNext Studio bundle contains versions of
HyperNext Studio for Windows, Macintosh OS X & OS 9, all for a price
of just $89.
Educational Site licences are also available and are quite generous.
Accredited schools, colleges and universities or other higher
education facilities are eligible to buy an Educational copy of
HyperNext Studio and use it on any educational computer within their
site. It does not matter whether their site contains one such
computer or 1000 such computers. Please note, although the HyperNext
Studio bundle supplied is a full version, the Educational Site
licence does not allow the creation of commercial software. An
Educational Site licence...
OWC Partners with Hollywood Editors for Macworld Final Cut Pro
OWC Partners with Hollywood Editors for Macworld Final Cut Pro User
Group SuperMeet
Top digital film storage provider and leading Hollywood film editors
talk at Final Cut Pro Event
SAN FRANCISCO (December 28, 2006) - Other World Computing (OWC), the
industry's premier source for digital film external storage hard
drive solutions, today announced that it will participate along with
a panel of top Hollywood film editors in the Sixth Annual Final Cut
Pro User Group Network SuperMeet on January 10th from 7:00 to 10:00
PM as a part of the 2007 Macworld Conference & Expo in San Francisco.
The Final Cut Pro event takes place at the Mezzanine Club, 444 Jessie
Street, in downtown San Francisco within walking distance of the
Moscone Center primary Macworld Conference & Expo headquarters and is
open to the public (ages 21 and over with valid ID); tickets are $10
per person and include two raffle tickets for prizes totally over
$37,000.
For tickets and additional information visit:
(http...
Opal outliner updated
Seattle, 28 December 2006 - Oops. Our previous release of Opal
introduced a bug that broke zooming, which a number of people use to
magnify their document on-screen. We just released version 1.0.5 to
fix this (and two more minor issues).
Opal (successor to the popular Acta outliner) lets you organize
lists, track projects, take notes, and store information in
easy-to-modify outline form.
As a Universal application, Opal runs on any Macintosh with Mac OS X
10.4 or later.
Users can download a free trial version from A Sharp's web site
(http://a-sharp.com/opal/). Opal sells for $32, or 3980 Japanese Yen
(Japanese users should visit
http://www.stands.jp/opal/Opal/Opal.html).
The update is free, and can be downloaded from A Sharp's web site or
the Stands web site, or by Opal's built-in update mechanism.
Lotus Notes 7.0.2
IBM Delivers Client Version of Lotus Notes 7.0.2 to the Macintosh Community
Upgrade for Mac users integrates features from Lotus Sametime Instant Messaging
ARMONK, NY -- December 28, 2006 -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced
the availability of Lotus Notes 7.0.2 for the Mac OS X platform,
providing the enterprise Macintosh community an email and
collaboration platform with advanced productivity features and a user
interface with all the design elements with which they are familiar.
What:
The Notes 7.0.2 client provides Mac users, including those using
Intel-based Macs as well as Power PCs, with the following instant
messaging, presence awareness and Web 2.0 features:
* An enhanced user interface and key email productivity features,
enabling Mac users to group emails through a conversation thread, to
view emails at-a-glance and to save work in progress without having
to manually activate the save function. Enhanced collaboration
through integrated instant messaging and presence awareness...
MacTech Announces New Mac Community Search
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MACTECH ANNOUNCES NEW MAC COMMUNITY SEARCH
-- Search the best sites for Mac technical information
-- Refined searches yielding much better results
Westlake Village, CA - December 28, 2006 -- MacTech Magazine, the Journal
of Macintosh Technology, announced today that it has implemented a new
community search mechanism to yield better search results across the entire
Mac technical community.
Initial use has shown that results can be substantially better better
focused, higher quality and more relevant to Mac technical user. For
example, a search for "degraded RAID" yields 392,000 results across the web
on a general search, but with MacTech's Community Search, only the most
relevant 68 results come up -- allowing users to hone in much more quickly
on the information they are looking for.
Users of the MacTech search have a choice of searching MacTech.com only, a
hand chosen group of high quality sites in the Mac community, or of course,
the entire web; all using...
Gefen's Wireless USB Extender
New Extender from Gefen Boasts Full Wireless USB Connectivity
San Francisco, CA - Gefen's new Wireless USB Extender gives you the
freedom to move your Mac peripherals around while retaining
high-speed USB capability. This means your keyboard/mouse, scanner,
printer, hard drive, digital camera and iPod can all remain connected
to the computer from up to 60 feet in distance (line of sight) with
no connection cables required. Distances up to 30 feet are guaranteed
through one wall.
Computer access is immediate with data transfer rates up to 400 Mbps.
Pictures can be downloaded, documents printed, and computer data
accessed instantly from any USB device. Both high and low speed USB
(1.0 and 2.0) peripherals are supported on cross-platform computers
for unbeatable compatibility.
The Gefen Wireless USB Extender operates through a small sender
dongle that connects to the computer's USB port, and a four-port USB
Hub positioned at the remote location. The Hub is plug and play in
application,...
Remote Buddy allows the Wii remote to be used with Bluetooth Macs
Wii have a Remote Buddy christmas surprise for you
DECEMBER 25, 2006 - NUREMBERG, GERMANY
Just in time for holidays, IOSPIRIT GmbH releases the first release
candidate of Remote Buddy, which allows the Wii remote to be used
with Bluetooth-enabled Macs.
If you have found a Wii under the christmas tree, you can now remote
control your Mac as well! Among the other new features in this
release is the ability to browse local and shared iTunes libraries
and select and play individual tracks, albums and playlists. And we
have something for movie fans, too: they can now select and launch
VIDEO_TS folders directly from within Remote Buddy in either DVD
Player or VLC. Thanks to Spotlight, Remote Buddy finds the respective
folders itself and without any configuration. Another new feature is
"Custom actions" - which is the ability to create and manage your
own, executable actions directly within mapping tables. With ease!
Furthermore, a brand-new, multi-threaded driver architecture does now...
You Control: Fonts 1.2 Universal Binary
You Control: Fonts 1.2 Universal Binary now available for Mac OS X 10.4
Release completes the transition of You Control family to Universal
applications
PORTLAND, ORE. -- December 22, 2006 - You Software has announced the
immediate availability of You Control: Fonts 1.2. This upgrade to You
Control: Fonts provides the first Universal Binary version, which
will run natively on both Intel and Power-PC based Macs running Mac
OS X 10.4 (Tiger). In addition, You Control: Fonts 1.2 has been
updated for compatibility with the current releases of many popular
applications, including QuarkXPress 7.
You Control: Fonts is a software utility that lets you create a
WYSIWYG font menu in Mac OS X. Built upon the award-winning You
Control custom menu utility, You Control: Fonts allows you to create
a custom font menu that makes it easier to find your fonts by
displaying fonts in their own typeface and grouping them by font
family for better organization.
You Control: Fonts makes it easy to see all of...
MacRabbit releases CSSEdit 2.0.2
Belgium, December 22 -- MacRabbit releases CSSEdit 2.0.2 with brand new W3C
Validation service.
Cascading Style Sheets are 10 years old, and the W3C [World Wide Web
Consortium] has unveiled a brand new Validation service to celebrate. With
this update, CSSEdit 2 users can now fully take advantage of the new
service.
With intuitive visual controls and a powerful source environment, aspiring
web designers and Pros alike will find their way to Web 2.0 in style.
CSSEdit 2 redefines web design by offering real-time styling for any
website, even your AJAX-powered killer Web App.
CSSEdit 2 is available for $29.95. Upgrades are $14.95. For more
information: http://macrabbit.com/cssedit/
Through December 25, MacRabbit participates in the MacSanta.com 20%-off
promotion.
Mac Developers Gather for Charity Programming Competition
Noise Cancelling Jawbone headset for Bluetooth
Next-Generation Headset Combines Advanced, Award-Winning Technology and
Industrial Design for Clearer, More Comfortable Conversations
ATLANTA and SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 21 -- Noise is nothing with the new Jawbone
Bluetooth headset, which is available exclusively from Cingular Wireless --
just in time for the holidays.
Aliph, a leading developer of mobile audio products that deliver
exceptional quality in any environment, and Cingular Wireless, the nation's
largest wireless carrier, today introduced the new Jawbone headset for
Bluetooth mobile phones. Jawbone is the first adaptive Bluetooth headset
with Noise Shield(R) technology, which virtually eliminates background
noise so calls are clearer. Jawbone's audio performance is further enhanced
by an award-winning design by internationally acclaimed product designer
Yves Behar, which maximizes comfort and functional simplicity.
Ambient noise is often an issue with many headsets and can make
conversations difficult in noisier environments....
PreFab UI Browser 2.0 released
SUMMARY: PreFab Software releases UI Browser 2.0, a major new version of the
"ultimate assistant" for GUI Scripting with AppleScript on Mac OS X 10.4
Tiger. Now a Universal Binary, it includes an enhanced Screen Reader and
many other new features and bug fixes. Download it at
http://prefabsoftware.com/uibrowser/.
NORTH ANDOVER, Massachusetts -- December 22, 2006 -- PreFab Software, Inc.
and Bill Cheeseman today announced the release of version 2.0 of their
popular product, PreFab UI Browser. UI Browser is now a Universal Binary
that runs natively both on Power PC Macintosh computers and the new Intel
Mac Pro, Mac mini, iMac, MacBook Pro and MacBook.
UI Browser 2.0 contains many new features and improvements, including an
enhanced Screen Reader that displays all of the actions, attributes and
notifications supported by the UI element currently under the mouse, in real
time, as you move the mouse around the screen over any application.
UI Browser 2.0 requires Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger or...
Parallels Desktop for Mac, beta2
Parallels Desktop for Mac, beta2
Today, we improve our improvements with the release of Beta2! Check out
what's new:
USB 2.0 support. Work with critical USB 2.0 devices like external hard
drive, printers, and scanners at full native speeds. Just plug and play! A
heads up; "isynchronous" devices like Bluetooth devices, webcams, etc. do
not work with USB 2.0 yet, but we're working hard to get them up and
running. When we have new devices support, I'll let you know immediately.
* Full-feature virtual CD/DVD drive. Burn CDs and DVDs directly in virtual
machines, and play any copy-protected CD or DVD just like you would on a
real PC.
* Improved Coherence mode. The groundbreaking feature that lets you run
Windows applications without seeing Windows is now even more usable.
Starting today, you can:
- Place Windows applications on your Mac desktop or in your application
dock. Just click to launch them directly from OS X!
- Use Command+tab to cycle through Windows and Mac applications...
Monkeybread Releases MBS plug-in v6.5 for REALbasic
NICKENICH, Germany (December 19th, 2006) -- Monkeybread Software releases
version 6.5 of the MBS plug-in for REALbasic.
The MBS plug-in comprises a collection of several plug-in parts which
extend the REALbasic development environment with over 500 classes and 3
controls featuring over 11000 documented functions.
The plug-ins require REALbasic 5.5 or newer. Also required are 120 MB hard
disc space and around 16 MB of RAM in addition to the requirements of
REALbasic and your operation system itself. While all plug-in parts compile
on Mac OS 8.x, Mac OS 9.x, Mac OS X (universal), Linux and Windows, each
function may depend on additional system requirements to work successfully.
Plugin licenses are available for:
40 Euro (+sales tax) for private/educational and 80 Euro (+sales tax) for
company/business. (around USD 55 for private and USD 110 for commercial
with the current exchange rates)
If you buy a current license, you will get free updates for one year. After
that year, you can...
Groupcal 3 Update: Manage Exchange Calendars
Groupcal 3 calendar from iCal has been updated
Snerdware announces an update to Groupcal 3, the popular program that lets
you access and manage your Microsoft Exchange calendars from Apple's iCal:
- synchronize your events and tasks
- book people or resources for meetings
- view Free/Busy time ... and more
- all without installing software on your Exchange server
Version 3.75 adds the following:
- fixed multiple issues with recurring/detached events
- fixed a rare problem processing a task
- fixed a problem with character accents in meeting requests
- fixed a problem with mixed-case email addresses
- added a missing/new timezone mapping
- removed an obsoleted advanced setup option
- added some minor user-interface improvements/clarifications
Groupcal 3 can be downloaded via
http://www.snerdware.com/groupcal/download.php and requires Mac OS X
10.4.x. Groupcal operates in trial mode until licensed - $54.95 USD
(volume, institutional and Groupcal 2 upgrade pricing available).
Snerdware...
Panergy's docXConverter: Open and Use Word 2007 Docx...
Mac Users Can Easily Open and Use Word 2007 Docx Documents Now
Panergy's docXConverter is the first software that enables Mac programs to
be compatible with the new Word 2007 format
Ramat Hasharon, Israel - December 20, 2006 - Mac users can easily open and
use documents saved in the new Word 2007 docx format, thanks to the
docXConverter from Panergy Ltd. The first software of its kind,
docXConverter is available now.
Some Mac and Windows programs are not able to read the new docx default
file format that was introduced in the new Word 2007 (November 30).
However, docXConverter allows users of Mac OS X 10.2 to 10.4 to open a docx
document and continue working with it exactly as if they had received a
traditional Word (doc) document.
"It is highly likely that Mac users will soon start receiving 'docx' files
created on Windows," explained Mickey Sonnenschein, Panergy's vice
president of marketing. "With this software, Mac users will not notice any
difference between working on a 'docx'...
Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.3.2 Update
Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.3.2 Update
This update contains several improvements for PowerPoint and Entourage.
Applies to: Office 2004 Standard Edition, Office 2004 Student and Teacher
Edition, Office 2004 Professional Edition, Word 2004, Excel 2004,
PowerPoint 2004, Entourage 2004.
(http://www.microsoft.com/mac/downloads.aspx)
Screen Sieve 1.0
SCREEN SIEVE 1.0: Fade.. Type.. Locate!
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screen-searching utility for Mac OS X.
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search the contents of their currently active=20
window. Putting Mac OS X' built-in support for=20
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to search the windows of any application that=20
supports Accessibility, including most Cocoa- and=20
Carbon-based applications. As the user types,=20
Screen Sieve highlights all visible occurrences=20
of characters, words and phrases, making it=20
simple to locate text in a crowded web-page or=20
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as well as the background color used when Screen=20
Sieve fades the display. It can also be=20
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logs in....
Dobry Backuper 1.5.2
Odessa, Ukraine - December 19, 2006 - DobrySoft has released an
update to its Mac OS X backup software. Version 1.5.2 of Dobry
Backuper, its easy-to-use backup solution for individuals and small
home and corporate networks, adds multi-volume option for incremental
backups and improves compatibility with Intel-based Macs.
Version 1.5.2 includes the following improvements and fixes: - Added
the support for incremental backups with multi-volume option. -
Compatibility with Intel-based Macs has been improved. - Added better
handling of the tar errors and warnings. - Memory usage has been
optimized.
The free update and a 30-day trial version are available from the
DobrySoft site:
http://www.dobrysoft.com/download/
The program requires any Macintosh (PPC or Intel-based) with Mac OS X
10.3 or later.
ABOUT DOBRY BACKUPER
Dobry Backuper is powerful backup program with advanced features. It
can back up to any mounted drive, including external and network
drives, supports multi-volume and...
Photoshop CS3 Resource micro-site
Irvine, CA-- At 1:30 pm PST on Thursday, December 14th 2006, Adobe
Systems made history by announcing the first ever public beta of
Photoshop. At 1:35pm PhotoshopCAFE launched the Photoshop CS3
Resource micro-site to provide learning and information on Photoshop
CS3 beta, Bridge 2 and Adobe Camera Raw 4.
The site contains a full feature walkthrough by award-winning Author
Colin Smith. Eight articles and tutorials are included by 5 authors,
(Al Ward, Tim Cooper, Stephen Burns, Matt Keefe and Colin Smith)
which dive into the most important new features in Photoshop CS3
beta. Colin has also created four videos that show how to unleash the
power of the new features in Photoshop CS3 and Bridge 2.0. The
Resource site can be reached at
(http://www.photoshopcafe.com/cs3/index.htm)
About PhotoshopCAFE
PhotoshopCAFE.com is a free resource site for Photoshop Users of all
levels. With over five million Visitors to date, PhotoshopCAFE is one
of the Worlds most popular Photoshop resource sites.
(...
Intego to Unveil Latest Security Products
INTEGO TO BE PRESENT AT MACWORLD EXPO, SAN FRANCISCO, JANUARY 2007
Intego Will Unveil its Latest Security Products at World's Biggest
Macintosh Event
Austin, TX, December 18, 2006: Today Macintosh security specialist
Intego announced that it will again be present at the world's leading
Macintosh trade fair, the Macworld Conference and Expo, in January
2007. The San Francisco Macworld Conference and Expo is the most
exciting and prestigious Macintosh trade fair in the world, a major
event where Apple regularly announces new products and unveils its
latest innovations.
With nearly 38,000 visitors last year, 360 exhibitors, more than 120
speakers and hundreds of media representatives, the entire Macintosh
world is present, and Intego will take up residence for four days at
booth S2338.
"We've been working on solutions to protect Mac users from the
threats that arise when running Windows on a Mac," said Laurent
Marteau, CEO, Intego. "Since Intel Macs can run Windows, either using
Apple's...
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