Yellow Lemon Software releases FolderGlance 2.0
Yellow Lemon Software releases FolderGlance 2.0
Tromso, Norway, April 10. 2006 -- Yellow Lemon Software announced the release
of FolderGlance 2.0 today. FolderGlance is a powerful utility for browsing
files and folders directly from the Finder's contextual menus. Not only that,
but FolderGlance also lets users preview files directly from the contextual
menus, as well as move, copy and make aliases of selected files at locations
they browse to. Using FolderGlance, digging into packages becomes a simple
matter of holding down a modifier key.
The main new feature in version 2.0 is support for control-free popups in
the Finder. Users can now simply click-and-hold on files and folders in the
Finder, and after a brief delay, the contextual menu will appear. FolderGlance
is also universal, running on both PowerPC- and Intel-based Macs.
FolderGlance comes with numerous other features, including the ability to
add custom folders to the Finder's contextual menus for fast and easy
access, as...
New Version of Xcode Book Available
New Version of Xcode Book Available
Me and Mark Publishing announces a new version of Mark Szymczyk's book
"Xcode Tools Sensei". The new version of the book features updated material
to reflect the changes made by Xcode 2.2 and the introduction of Intel
Macs. The new version also features material on custom data formatters and
source trees that did not appear in the original version of the book. More
information about the new version is available at
http://www.meandmark.com/xcodebook.html.
"Xcode Tools Sensei" is a guide to the developer tools that ship with Mac
OS X, covering over 25 graphical and command-line tools. It is available in
both print and electronic versions.
Parallels Workstation 2.1 Beta2 for Mac OS X
Parallels Workstation 2.1 Beta2 for Mac OS X
Parallels Workstation 2.1 Beta2 for Mac OS X is Now Available! Parallels is
proud to release the Beta2 version of Parallels Workstation 2.1 for Mac OS
X! Thanks to our 25,000+ beta testers and millions of supporters worldwide,
we were able to fix several beta1 issues and produce an even
higher-performing, more stable version of the industry's first
virtualization solution for Intel-Powered Macs!
Pre-Order Parallels Workstation 2.1 for Mac OS X Now for only $39.99 and
save $10 off the regular retail price!
(http://www.parallels.com/en/download/mac/)
Major Beta2 Fixes Include:
* Kernel panic in network driver
* Kernel panic when click "Report a problem" menu item WiFi networking
issues Real CD/DVD issues
* Fedora 5 installation crash
(http://www.parallels.com/en/download/mac/)
Share your thoughts!
* Submit comments, questions, bugs or suggestions through our online
support form (http://www.parallels.com/en/support/mac/)
Key Features in...
Runtime Revolution Ships Revolution Media
Runtime Revolution Ships Revolution Media
New Interactive, Rich Media Product for Designers
April 7, 2006. Edinburgh, Scotland. Runtime Revolution Ltd, the leader in
multi-platform rich media and application development tools, announces the
release of Revolution Media. In addition, Runtime Revolution introduces new
support forums for all products, including specialized, per-project forums
for Revolution Media.
Revolution Media lets digital production designers, artists and interactive
media specialists create rich media projects, then deploy them on Mac OS X
and Windows - all from the same project. There is no easier path to
interactive media for graphics designers.
Revolution Media includes features that designers want:
Easy visual creation of media projects and utilities. Drag-create visuals:
buttons, windows, information boxes, lists, players and more. Projects and
utilities can be played back against a customizable backdrop - using
Revolution Player - on Windows and Mac OS X.
Step...
nova media adds iSync 2.2 support for latest mobile phones
iSync 2.2 users can now use more mobile phones to synchronize data
nova media adds iSync 2.2 support for latest mobile phones / improves phone
handling for Nokia Commnicator
Berlin, Germany, April 7th -- nova media today introduced nova media phone
plugins 2.2 featuring iSync 2.2 and improved Nokia communicator support.
The list of new devices features more than 20 mobile phones from Motorola,
Nokia, Siemens and Sony Ericsson, allowing smoothless synchronization of
calendar and contact data with a Mac OS X computer running iSync 2.2.
"Many so called iSync hacks render iSnyc useless after Apple has released
iSync 2.2. And many users have to reinstall their Mac OS X system", states
Jan Fuellemann, PR spokesperson at nova media. "nova media phone plugins
for iSync 2.2 do not touch the iSync@ application itself, placing new
mobile phone definitions in the appropriate folder in the Mac OS X system
instead. Thus the nova media phone plugins for iSync 2.2 is a clean way of
expanding the...
Fusion Plugins Sendmail plugin for FileMaker
Fusion Plugins Sendmail plugin for FileMaker(R) Pro enables direct email
from FileMaker databases.
Sendmail 1.2.0 update adds support for multiple attachments and improves
compatibility.
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand -- April 7, 2006 -- Fusion Plugins is proud to
announce a new version of our Sendmail Plugin for FileMaker Pro. Sendmail
1.2.0 now supports the sending of multiple attachments with each email.
Sendmail is a plugin that allows you to send email directly from FileMaker
databases without going through your email program. Mail messages can be
plain text or HTML-formatted and can include attachments.
Sendmail also enables you to send multiple email messages at once by
combining a list of recipients, email addresses and other data from
FileMaker Pro databases to produce personalised email messages for each
recipient.
- Send email without a mail client
- Add attachments by script
- Authenticate automatically
- Format your email with HTML
- Include cc and bcc addresses
- Plugin works...
Symantec pcAnywhere 12.0 Supports Macs
Symantec pcAnywhere 12.0 and Symantec pcAnywhere Access Server Streamline
Connectivity for SMB and Corporate Help Desk Customers
World-Class Remote Control Solution Expands Cross Platform Support and
Improves Ease of Use
CUPERTINO, Calif. -- April 6, 2006 --Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ: SYMC),
announced Symantec pcAnywhereTM 12.0, the world's leading remote control
solution1 and the new Symantec pcAnywhere Access Server. Available now, the
latest version of pcAnywhere marks its 20th anniversary in the marketplace
providing help desk support and mobile professionals with powerful and
adaptable remote access and problem solving tools. The new pcAnywhere
Access Server, available in the second quarter of 2006, is a new offering
for use with pcAnywhere which provides improved connectivity from anywhere
to anywhere. Enhancements in pcAnywhere 12.0 include a new gateway feature
which enables transparent connectivity between help desk professionals and
remote users, expanded ease-of-use and...
Ximeta's New NetDisk Series
Ximeta Drives Shared Storage into the Home and Office with New NetDisk Series
Features advanced NDAS performance technology and 400/500GBs of shared
storage for multimedia jukeboxes, surveillance systems, set-top boxes,
digital video, MP3's, and data backup
FREMONT, Calif., April 10, 2006 -- Ximeta, the pioneer of Network Direct
Attached Storage (NDAS) technology, today announced the availability of its
new NetDisk 400 with the NetDisk 500 coming soon. The NetDisk 400 is the
industry's first high-performance, scalable 400GB Ethernet/USB 2.0 combo
hard drive embedded with NDAS technology for consumers, workgroups, and
SMBs. The 400GB NetDisk is available today for $479 MSRP. Pricing and
availability for the NetDisk 500 will be announced within the next 30 days.
Compatible with both Windows and Mac systems, NetDisk provides 400GB of
instant, blazing-fast, shared network or extended PC storage for capacity
hungry applications including digital photography, graphic arts, gaming,
machinema...
FontAgent Pro Update Enables Mobile Font Management
FontAgent Pro Update Enables Mobile Font Management
New Architecture Offers Automatic System Detection and Self-Optimization
Los Gatos, CA -- April 6, 2006 - Insider Software announced today the
immediate availability of FontAgent Pro version 3.2, which combines new
database technology with the industry's premier implementation of network
home directory architecture. Insider has attained performance gains that
offer nearly a threefold performance advantage in import operations over
competing products, while also exhibiting substantial performance increases
in other critical operations.
Network Home Directory Functionality Provides Users with Greater Mobility
Network home directory support conveys substantial benefits to users of
font management software. Sometimes called a "mobile account", home
directories are stored on a server, so a user can log into any computer,
where they will be presented with their familiar customized desktop
environment, including all personal files,...
Address Book for Web, R2.0
Kiel, Germany, the 5. April 2006 - turingart is pleased to announce
the immediate availability of 'AB for Web' R2.0, a zero-configuration
address book web sharing solution.
'AB for Web' shares a central OS X address book through an embedded
web server. 'AB for Web's web front-end is compatible to all modern
CSS-compatible browsers requires no additional infrastructure.
Requires OS X 10.2.8 or newer. Runs on Intel Macs.
Changes:
- AJAX/Web 2.0 inspired instant search: Shows results while you type
- Overall web-server speed improvement
- Reduced start-up time
The next few minor releases will add these modules:
- A RSS/ATOM compatible feed aggregator: Stores RSS/ATOM news in an
embedded SQL database
- A tasks module: Assign tasks to persons.
- A board module: Place general textual information on a board.
About turingart
turingart, a department of CUBiC GmbH, a Germany based software
desing company. Besides 'AB for Web', other well known applications
like TrendyMac, F!Watch, AB Transfer...
GizMac Announces 4U Noise Reduction Enclosure
Rackmount Cabinet Update Announced for Noise Reduction Enclosure
GizMac Accessories Provides New Details on Upcoming 4U Noise Reduction
Enclosure Rackmount Cabinet
Torrance, CA -- April 6, 2006 -- GizMac Accessories LLC, designer and
manufacturer of noise reduction enclosures for rackmount systems, announces
new information on their XRackPro 4U Noise Reduction Enclosure rackmount
cabinet.
Building on their success with their 12U XRackPro rackmount cabinet, GizMac
will be releasing a 4U version. The soon to be released 4U rackmount
cabinet will be similar to the 12U model, except for a couple of
differences.
The 4U XRackPro rackmount cabinet will be about one-third the height and
slightly more than half the weight of the 12U rackmount cabinet. The
shorter height and lighter weight of the 4U rackmount cabinet makes it more
practical to position the XRackPro off the ground and on to a desk, counter
top, table, etc.
To add extra stability to the 4U XRackPro when it is off the ground, this...
Apple Introduces Boot Camp: Intel Macs to Run Windows XP
Apple Introduces Boot Camp
Public Beta Software Enables Intel-based Macs to Run Windows XP
CUPERTINO, California--April 5, 2006--Apple today introduced Boot Camp,
public beta software that enables Intel-based Macs to run Windows XP.
Available as a download beginning today, Boot Camp allows users
with a Microsoft Windows XP installation disc to install Windows XP on an
Intel-based Mac, and once installation is complete, users can restart their
computer to run either Mac OS X or Windows XP. Boot Camp will be a feature
in "Leopard," Apple's next major release of Mac OS X, that will be
previewed at Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference in August.
"Apple has no desire or plan to sell or support Windows, but many customers
have expressed their interest to run Windows on Apple's superior hardware
now that we use Intel processors," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior
vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "We think Boot Camp makes
the Mac even more appealing to Windows users...
iPREPpress and Merriam-Webster Release iPod Dictionary
iPREPpress and Merriam-Webster Release iPod Dictionary
New partnership provides a series of high quality reference content for the
iPod
05 April 2006 -- Washington Crossing, PA -- iPREPpress and Merriam-Webster
today announced the release of Merriam Webster's Pocket Dictionary for the
iPod, the first all-text brand-named dictionary for the iPod. The
downloadable dictionary includes 40,000 words and their definitions, a
pronunciation guide, abbreviation guide, and a Handbook of Style.
"For the first time, iPod users on the go can instantly access a wealth of
language information," said Kurt Goszyk, founder of iPREPpress. "The
partnership between iPREPpress and the premier publisher of dictionaries,
Merriam-Webster, sets the foundation for further development of
high-quality reference content for the iPod."
"Merriam-Webster is pleased to work with iPREPpress to offer our
dictionaries and thesauruses to iPod users," said James Withgott, Vice
President and Associate Publisher, Merriam-...
MacTech Magazine Expands Editorial Staff
MACTECH MAGAZINE EXPANDS EDITORIAL STAFF
- Ed Marczak named new Executive Editor
- Web, readership and advertiser growth continue
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA -- April 5, 2006 -- As MacTech begins its 22nd year of
providing in-depth technical coverage for Mac developers, tech
professionals and power users, we are excited to announce that Edward R.
Marczak has been named to the position of Executive Editor. In addition,
MacTech has also added two new staff positions to MacTech's editorial
staff: Marianne Shilpa Jacobie as the magazine's copy editor, and
Dharmendra Rai as a MacTech Staff Writer.
Written for technical professionals, each and every month MacTech features
great, in-depth articles on topics including server configuration,
multi-vendor networking, security, supporting Macs in the Enterprise,
databases, web design, home automation, and much, much more. Since the
magazine's expansion in 2004, the magazine has enjoyed tremendous growth in
it's web services, as well as with its...
FileXaminer v2.5.4
FileXaminer v2.5.4
Gideon Softworks, Inc. announces the release of FileXaminer v2.5.4, the
award-winning File/Folder information utility for Mac OS X. FileXaminer
allows you to modify file and folder attributes that the Finder cannot (
ex. Type/Creator Info, UNIX permissions, and much more... ). FileXaminer is
powerful and easy to use - making it the best "Get Info" application for
Mac OS X. See website for release notes.
FileXaminer eliminates the need to use Terminal, and makes changing
attributes on files/folders a breeze.
FileXaminer Home Page ( feature list and download ) :
(http://www.gideonsoftworks.com/filexaminer.html)
F-Script 1.3.2
F-Script 1.3.2
Paris, France - April 4, 2006 -- Philippe Mougin announces the release of
F-Script 1.3.2.
F-Script is an open-source scripting language specifically designed for
Cocoa, the Mac OS X object system. F-Script provides interactive and
scripting access to Cocoa objects through a graphical environment and an
innovative high-level programming model. F-Script allows interactive
exploration, testing and use of Cocoa-based objects and frameworks. It can
be used stand-alone, embedded into other applications or dynamically
injected into any Cocoa application.
In this version, performances of the graphical object browser have been
considerably improved. In addition, users can now explore the class
hierarchy graphically. This version also comes with an enhanced code
completion system and updated examples.
F-Script is released free of charge, as open-source software. It can be
downloaded from http://www.fscript.org.
PC-Mac-Net FileShare v6.0 Adds Data Backup and Remote Sync
PC-Mac-Net FileShare v6.0 Adds Powerful Data Backup and Enhanced Remote
Folder Sync
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA -- April 4, 2006 -- Lava Software is now shipping
PC-Mac-Net FileShare v6.0, a fast and efficient file sharing, data backup
and remote media playback controller which operates over LANs and the
Internet. Versions are available for Windows, Mac OS X, Mac OS Classic and
Linux.
This new version offers incremental data backup with scheduling, improved
remote folder synchronization, greater robustness in transferring large
groups of files, better diagnostics for setting up Internet file transfers,
significant fixes in the Linux and Mac OS Classic versions, superfast
launch times, reduced CPU utilization, an enhanced user interface, and
increased compatibility with non-English Windows operating systems. It is a
free upgrade for all users.
PC-Mac-Net FileShare v6.0 provides powerful data backup and recovery
functions to help protect users from data loss. During a backup, it scans
selected...
MBS REALbasic plug-ins in version 6.1
NICKENICH, Germany (April 4th, 2006) -- Monkeybread Software releases
version 6.1 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 4.5 or newer. Also required are 100 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 and
Windows, each function may depend on additional system requirements to
work successfully. Some plugin parts support Linux.
Plugin licenses are available for the year 2006:
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)
The plugins can be downloaded on MBS' website as one big package or
several...
Electric Butterfly Releases Stimulus 4
ELECTRIC BUTTERFLY RELEASES STIMULUS 4 FOR MAC OS X
Major Update Includes a New Thumbnail Viewer, Redesigned Interface, Support
for Additional Media Formats, and More!
LOS ANGELES, California (April 4, 2006) -- Electric Butterfly, Inc. proudly
announces the release of Stimulus 4 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 is now available in a Mac OS X
Edition and for the first time, a Windows XP Edition.
Tired of juggling between iTunes, various image viewers, and other players
just to enjoy your library of digital media files? Discouraged by the
expensive prices of media management software? Stimulus is your solution!
With support for 24 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...
AppZapper 1.3
Lee, MA April 3, 2006 -- AppZapper.com announces the release of AppZapper
1.3 for Mac OS X 10.4 and above.
AppZapper allows you to confidently uninstall virtually any application,
widget, preference pane and plugin as easily as it was installed -- just
drag and drop. AppZapper intelligently finds leftover support files and
allows users to put them in the trash with a single click.
Mac OS X lets you install most applications with a simple drag to the
applications folder. Many people decide they don't want an application and
drag it to the trash. However, this does not remove the extra preferences,
caches, and other support files generated during launch -- files that can
sometimes be many times larger than the applications themselves. AppZapper
helps clean up these leftover files, files that 99% of Mac users don't even
know exist.
AppZapper 1.3 introduces a brand new way to zap: QuickZap -- which allows
you to effortlessly zap widgets, pref panes, and plugins using a simple
gear menu....
Take Control's Macworld Digital Photography Superguide
"Macworld Digital Photography Superguide" Released by Take Control
Ithaca, NY USA (March 31, 2006)--Digital photography is a huge topic, which
is why Macworld Magazine assembled a dream team of experts* to contribute
their years of knowledge to the 102-page "Macworld Digital Photography
Superguide," a collection of the best of Macworld's digital photography
coverage. In 21 detailed chapters, they teach readers how to take great
shots, make them even better with image-editing tools ranging from iPhoto
to Adobe Photoshop, move them to paper, and protect them against mishap.
"The 'Macworld Digital Photography Superguide' marks the beginning of a new
collaboration between Macworld Magazine and Take Control Books," said Take
Control publisher Adam Engst. "Instead of writing our own Take Control
title about digital photography, we'd rather help spread the expertise of
our friends at Macworld, some of whom also write for Take Control."
Macworld Editorial Director Jason Snell said, "We have...
Tireless Search Assistant: DevonAgent 2.0
TIRELESS SEARCH ASSISTANT: DEVONAGENT 2.0
Coeur d'Alene (Idaho, USA), 30th of March, 2006 -- DEVONtechnologies, LLC
releases version 2.0 of DEVONagent, its intelligent Internet research
assistant. It is immediately available for US$ 49.95.
After three months of public beta testing, DEVONagent 2.0 is fast, rock
solid and, of course, now a universal binary. It runs natively on both
PowerPC and Intel processor based Macs. The overall performance on Intel
Macs is up to two times higher than on current PowerPC machines.
DEVONagent 2.0 jumps in where traditional Web search engines don't go
further. Instead of delivering just a list of links, it digs into the
Internet, collects all of the pages and presents the data in a variety of
ways. DEVONagent 2.0's user interface was designed to be easy to use yet
powerful. Unique features such as the interactive topics map (visualizer),
language filters, scanners, actions, and the scheduler make DEVONagent the
most sophisticated way to find...
Business SaaS Solutions for Safari
Business SaaS Solution Sets Sights on Apple Users
PALO ALTO, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/29/2006 -- Norada Corporation, the
provider of the Solve360 communicating and collaborating Web solution for
small business, announced today that the service is now available to
Macintosh users using the Apple-native Safari browser.
"Following the release of Safari 2.0 for OS 10.4 and 1.3 for OS 10.3, we
set to work optimizing the service so that all the features -- email, team
scheduling, contact management and CRM tools, personal and group file
sharing -- work as seamlessly in the Mac environment as in the Windows
world," says Norada CEO Steve Ireland.
"Whether a small business is Mac-based or uses a mix of Macs and PCs, with
Solve360 users can get a full suite of proven Web-based
productivity-enhancing services today, with none of the IT headaches
associated with desktop or server-based solutions," adds Ireland. "While
products such as Microsoft Office Live are still in beta, Solve360 is being...
MacSpeech Certifies New Microphones From VXi
MacSpeech Certifies New Microphones From VXi
Salem, NH, 2006-03-29: Macintosh speech recognition authority MacSpeech
announced today it has certified two new microphones and a USB adapter from
VXi Corporation. The new microphones are the TalkPro 100 USB and 200 USB.
The USB pod is a new 2-way USB adapter.
"VXI has provided speech recognition headset solutions to MacSpeech Inc.
for several years and we are pleased with our continuing relationship, said
Jim Sellers, Speech Recognition Product Sales Manager, VXI Corporation.
"The certification of our VXI TalkPro USB100 monaural USB headset and VXI
TalkPro USB200 binaural USB headset for use with MacSpeech iListen software
solutions further enhances our reputation as a provider of the best, most
accurate headsets available for use with leading speech recognition
softwares."
"We are really excited about these new headsets, which include VXi's which
combine the convenience of VXi's Quick Disconnect cable with a built-in USB
connector for...
Mac Pilot 2.0.5
Koingo Software is proud to announce the release of Mac Pilot 2.0.5! Mac
Pilot is our Mac OS X-only tinker tool for all the cool features and hidden
options you've been dying to toy with. With over 150 features, Mac Pilot
easily competes with and beats many of the other more well-known titles on
the market today.
The latest version, which still sells as a $9.95 shareware product (or 15
day free trial), includes numerous new features for modifying the Finder and
Dock's functionality. Please see the release notes at the bottom of this
document.
Change login window settings, backdrops, Finder and Dock limtations, enable
hidden features in Mail & Safari, completely customize Apple File Sharing to
the extent of which is normally only possible with Mac OS X Server, and so
much more!
Download the latest version here:
http://www.koingosw.com/downloads/carbon/mac_pilot.dmg
Read More:
http://www.koingosw.com/products/macpilot.php
Screenshot:
http://www.koingosw.com/products/previews/...
Guest PC 1.8
Dublin, Republic of Ireland - Mar 28, 2005 - Lismore Software Systems
(http://www.lismoresystems.com) announced today the release and immediate
availability of an updated version of Guest PC 1.8
* What is Guest PC?
Guest PC is a Mac OS X application that allows you to easily create and
manage virtual x86 computer on your Mac. You can install Windows operating
system and access applications available only for Windows compatible
computers.
* What's new in Guest PC 1.8?
The major feature in Guest PC 1.8 is the support for USB devices. We did
our best to proved maximum compatibility to support wide range of USB
devices. Now you can connect USB devices to a virtual computer and use
Windows only applications. You can use ActiveSync to synchronize and
install applications for PDAs and SmartPhones. Guest PC will help you to
download maps and receive waypoints and tracks from GPS units. With Guest
PC you can also scan images, print to USB printers, connect external USB
storage devices and so...
Martian Technology Releases SlingShot 1.2
Martian Technology Releases SlingShot 1.2
Martian Technology has released SlingShot 1.2, an update to its network
file and folder synchronization application for Mac OS X. SlingShot 1.2
more than doubles the speed of sync operations, adds a new "menubar mode"
that keeps the main app window hidden, and includes several UI tweaks and
fixes for bugs reported by our users.
Martian SlingShot makes the process of keeping files in sync between two or
more Macs as simple as a few clicks. By incorporating Apple's "Bonjour"
technology, SlingShot makes finding and connecting to other computers on a
network easy. SlingShot supports both simple one-way "mirroring" of files
from one computer to another, as well as more complex two-way
synchronization arrangements, in which files are updated on all
participating computers.
SlingShot 1.2 is available as a Universal Binary, supporting both PowerPC
and Intel Macs, and requires Mac OS X 10.4 or newer. SlingShot 1.2 is a
free upgrade for existing...
Stairways Software releases Interarchy 8.0
Stairways Software releases Interarchy 8.0
Description: Stairways Software today released version 8.0 of
Interarchy as a Universal Binary, adding support for WebDAV
(including iDisks), HTTPS, SSL-TLS, Automator actions, Dashboard
widgets, mirror dry runs, merge folder uploads, and a combined input
window.
Perth, Western Australia - 28 Mar 2006 - Stairways Software Pty Ltd
is pleased to announce Interarchy 8.0, the new Universal Binary
version of its powerful, flexible, award-winning Internet application
for Mac OS X. Interarchy can download and upload files via FTP (the
Internet standard File Transfer Protocol), SFTP (Secure File Transfer
Protocol), WebDAV (including iDisks), and FTP over SSH (FTP/SSH) and
SSL-TLS. In addition, it can download files or whole web sites using
HTTP (the HyperText Transfer Protocol), provide a wealth of
information about your Internet connection, and help you work with
remote servers across the Internet.
Interarchy 8.0 follows on the long history of...
Mojave Shade introduces Lifeboat 1.0 Backup Software
Mojave Shade introduces Lifeboat 1.0
Mojave Shade Software today announced the debut release of Lifeboat, a Mac
OS X backup program.
Lifeboat is designed to simplify the backup process often neglected while
maintaining the reliability expected on a Mac. Lifeboat offers features for
every skill level. Backup and restore your files to any destination with
incremental or full backups.
Choose the files to backup in either of two ways: pick them directly or use
a smart group to grab a set of files. Smart groups can be created just like
a smart folder in finder and will automatically update as you add files to
that set of files.
With three ways to restore your files, Lifeboat makes sure nothing is lost
if your computer goes down. Restore directly from a backup task, from any
backup digest, or if all else fails, restore from the backup manually.
Lifeboat creates a human-readable digest at each backup location that you
can use to locate each file and place it in its original location....
AirPort Amplifier for Apple AirPort-Equipped iMacs
AirPort Amplifier for Apple AirPort-Equipped iMacs Faster and Stronger
Wireless Without Wires
WICHITA, Kan. --03/27/06-- The iMac Connect is the fastest and easiest
route to increased wireless performance, all with no wires and no
disassembly. If you can use a web broswer, setup is a breeze. For $199.95
all AirPort-equipped iMacs can be boosted to five times the standard
wireless range.
Now iMac users can easily connect AirPort and AirPort Extreme networks
without taking the iMac apart and messing around with cables, wires and
other confusing nasty bits. AppleCare remains intact. iMac Connect gets
power from either USB or AC adapter. For those who demand complete mobility
there a model with an internal battery ($229.95 USD). Rather than attach to
the iMac, it simply rests on the desk.
Between the internal AirPort card and the access point (commonly an AirPort
Base Station), iMac Connect ampllifies wireless signals going in and out of
the iMac. You connect to different networks just...
ObjectiveCLIPS 1.7: Cocoa Programming Environment
ObjectiveCLIPS 1.7 Released
Todd Blanchard has released version 1.7 of ObjectiveCLIPS, a programming
environment specifically designed for Cocoa, the native Mac OS X object
system. Version 1.7 includes a number of significant performance
improvements along with a new execution trace feature that provides
extensive logging of trace information during development.
ObjectiveCLIPS integrates the popular NASA-developed CLIPS expert system
shell with Apple's Core Data technology and F-Script, allowing the creation
of intelligent Cocoa applications with persistent object models and complex
business rules. Developers can easily embed ObjectiveCLIPS in their
application and take advantage of its powerful inference engine and
associated tools to implement their application logic.
ObjectiveCLIPS unifies CLIPS facts with Core Data Objective-C objects, and
allows for the manipulation of these objects with the Cocoa-based F-Script
language in rules. By bringing the latest innovations in Mac OS X...
New Aleratec DVD/CD Auto Loading Duplicator Tower
New Aleratec DVD/CD Auto Loading Duplicator Tower Produces 50 DVDs Per Hour
with 5 DVD/CD Recorders
CHATSWORTH, Calif., March 27, 2006 -- Aleratec, developer and manufacturer
of advanced USB, DVD/CD duplicating, recording, and digital imaging
solutions announced today the addition of a faster, higher capacity,
Autoloading Duplicator. Aleratec is introducing its new 1:5 DVD/CD Auto
Copy Tower is the next generation of Aleratec's Auto Loading Duplicator.
It is a stand alone DVD/CD Autoloader that can copy up to 200 DVDs at 50
DVDs per hour, unattended, with no computer required. The new Aleratec Auto
Copy Tower includes a fast and reliable robotic loading mechanism, a 160GB
Hard Disk Drive to store frequently used source material, and five of the
latest technology 16 x 16 DVD/CD Recorders to assure the fastest possible
copies. The new Auto Copy Tower also supports DVD Double Layer recording
technology so users can copy 8.5GB DVDs using Double Layer media. The
distinctive "professional...
SnapTalk 4.1 Secure Office Instant Messaging Released
SnapTalk 4.1 Secure Office Instant Messaging Released
New Haven, CT (March 21, 2006) --- Glass Bead Software announces a new
release of their award-winning secure office communication software,
SnapTalk 4.1. This release contains several new enhancements including
password protection, keyboard shortcuts, and Bonjour support for Windows.
Glass Bead's secure instant messaging and file transfer software - SnapTalk
4.1 runs cross-platform on networked PC and Macintosh computers. SnapTalk
runs either with or without a server and can connect remote offices. The
software sells for less than $16 per user with educational, non-profit and
volume discounts available.
New Features Include:
- Password protection.
- Added drag and drop functionality. Files can be dropped anywhere on the
main window.
- Customizable sounds for system events.
- SnapTalk can be minimized to the System Tray on Windows.
- Windows XP and 2000 Bonjour support added for efficient discovery of
other users.
- Web links and...
Apache Status Watcher
New Version of Apache Status Watcher
We just released a new preview of Apache Status Watcher [ASW], which allows
to permanently monitor your web servers.
ASW answers questions like:
- How many people access my server right now?
- How much traffic did my server sent to the internet?
- How fast responds my sever? Is my server down?
Here is how ASW looks like:
As several other applications too, ASW supports GROWL, a great global OS X
notification systems.
Due to the preview nature of ASW, the application is free, but quits after
30 minutes and does not save settings.
ASW's home:
http://www.turingart.com/apacheServerWatcher_lan__en.htm
Direct download:
http://www.turingart.com/downloads/ASW.zip
xScope 1.5: Screen Measurement and Other Tools
ARTIS & The Iconfactory Release xScope 1.5
ARTIS Software and The Iconfactory are pleased to announce the immediate
availability of xScope v 1.5. xScope is a powerful set of tools that screen
designers and developers can use to measure, compare, contrast and get info
on page layouts, screen sizes, html colors and much more. xScope is like a
Swiss Army Knife that no designer should be without!
Version 1.5 includes numerous improvements and bug fixes including:
* Universal binary for native performance on Intel Macs
* Frames & Guides can now be linked and moved simultaneously
* Improved controls for greater ease when re-sizing Frames
* New Ruler "Calipers" to make it easier to perform on-screen measurements
* Nudge the locked Loupe with arrow keys for more precise control
* Many more improvements and bug fixes
We encourage you to visit the xScope homepage today and download this
latest update which is free for registered users. xScope is shareware and
can be purchased from The...
Scosche RF Remote for iPod Nano
SCOSCHE INTRODUCES NEW FREESTYLE RF REMOTES
New Remotes Offer Form and Function
Oxnard, Calif., (March 23, 2006) -Scosche Industries, a leader of mobile
electronics aftermarket accessories, today announced its new Scosche
FreestyleT line of RF remotes specifically designed for 5th generation
iPods (IPRF-Doc) and iPod Nano (NRF). These product-specific remotes offer
flexibility in music control without detracting from the iPod's sleak
style. Both RF remotes offer up to 150-feet of range, the signal capability
to travel through walls and around corners, and can control key functions:
play/pause, on/off, volume, track and RWD/FFD.
"Scosche Industries understands the digital age and offers accessories that
enhance the functional capabilities and enjoyment of an iPod," said Kas
Alves, vice president, sales and marketing, Scosche Industries. "Our RF
remotes offer wireless control of iPods enabling users to take and control
their music anywhere."
The NRF is specifically designed for the iPod...
MacSpeech Releases ScriptPak for Apple's Preview
Salem, NH, 2006-03-22: Macintosh speech recognition authority MacSpeech has
released a new ScriptPak for Apple's Preview application. The new ScriptPak
installs almost 100 commands into iListen that allow the user to do
virtually anything by voice in Preview they would normally do using
keyboard shortcuts or menus.
"The commands in this set were introduced as part of our Mac OS X
Essentials ScriptPak earlier this year," said MacSpeech Chief Evangelist
Chuck Rogers. "Since then, we have had many requests to make this a stand
alone ScriptPak, and we are pleased to do so with this release."
The ScriptPak for Preview is available immediately from the MacSpeech web
site and sells for $10. iListen 1.6.8 or later is required to use the new
ScriptPak.
ScriptPaks work with MacSpeech's flagship product, iListen, whose
TalkAnywhere technology allows users to dictate anywhere they would
normally type. ScriptPaks enhance iListen's Command & Control capabilities
by teaching it about the...
GuancheMOS 1.5.2: Serial Number Plug-in for REALbasic
GuancheMOS 1.5.2: Creation and validation of serial numbers plug-in for
REALbasic developers
March, 20th 2006, Madrid (Spain). Mosquito SW announces today the release
of GuancheMOS 1.5.2. GuancheMOS is a serial number creation/validation
machine plug-in compatible with applications developed with REALbasic as
Carbon, Win32 or Mach-O executables. GuancheMOS allows REALbasic Macintosh
and Windows developers to include in the applications the ability to
generate and check unique serial numbers or license keys with a minimum
effort and a minimum footprint in their executables. Version 1.5.2 of
GuancheMOS is a minor update that solves some detected issues that may
occur when a developer uses more than one GuancheMOS license in the
deployed application, for example to control the execution mode.
GuancheMOS 1.5.2 also provide more robustness and increased reliability in
the generation of unique serial numbers per a license basis.
Main features of GuancheMOS at a glance:
* Create and ckeck /...
Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor 4.1
Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor 4.1 Released
THE FUN WAY TO TYPE WITH SONGSEEKER, NEW INTERNATIONAL FEATURES
Edinburgh Scotland, March 21 2006. Runtime Revolution, Ltd, the leader in
multi-platform multimedia development, announces a major upgrade to its
award winning Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor solution for Windows and Mac OS X.
Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor 4.1 is your personal typing trainer that features
the Five Habits of Highly Effective Touch Typing.
Version 4.1 adds Dutch keyboard/Language support, Swiss keyboard support
under French and German languages and several enhancements and improvements
to overall performance and stability.
Key Features:
- Ten Thumbs SongSeeker is the only typing solution that lets you link to
iTunes, allowing you to download and type your favorite song lyrics while
you learn.
- Real World Language Generator produces fresh and exciting sentences for
you to type, so you do not fall into bad habits that happen if you type the
same sentences over and over again.
-...
MailSteward 7.0: Ultimate eMail Archiving
MailSteward 7.0: Ultimate eMail Archiving
Pubblog.com (www.pubblog.com) announces the release of MailSteward 7.0
(www.mailsteward.com), the ultimate email archiving solution for the Mac.
MailSteward archives email in a relational database for easy access and
safe backup of all your email. MailSteward now has the ability to select
individual mailboxes for storage in a database. The user now has a choice
of selecting from a list either of email accounts or of email mailboxes.
The new version is a universal binary that runs natively on both PowerPC
and Intel Macintoshes.
Whether you manage a business, are an independent professional, or just a
person with a lot of email, for legal reasons, business reasons, and
personal reasons, it is essential to be able to safely archive and easily
search your email.
Email applications, like Apple OS X Mail or Microsoft EntourageX or Eudora,
are very good at sending and receiving email, but they are not really
designed to efficiently and safely and...
TextSpresso 3.0b1: Text Editing and Filtering App
Taylor Design Releases TextSpresso 3.0b1
Taylor Design is proud to announce the return of one of the most
highly decorated and powerful text editing and filtering applications
ever to hit the Mac market. Taylor Design has released TextSpresso
3.0b1 for both Mac OS X and Windows (98/ME/2000/XP). The TextSpresso
3.0b1 release represents a rewrite of the original code base and
offers new features, much better support for Mac OS X, and a new
Windows version.
TextSpresso 3's new features include:
* Global Filter Menu which lets users filter text in other
applications by simply selecting the text and then selecting the
filter from the global menu.
* Global Filter Palette which lets users filter text in other
applications by simply selecting the text and then double clicking
the filter in the palette.
* A new text display engine which can display and edit hundreds of
MB's of text and data quickly and efficiently, enabling TextSpresso
to deal with files that literally choke competing products...
Super Antenna - MacBook Pro Connect
Super Antenna - MacBook Pro Connect - No Wires, No Hassle, Quickly Tripling
the Wireless Range and Strength
WICHITA, Kan. --03/21/06-- The MacBook Pro Connect is a super antenna now
available for the new MacBook Pro. The MacBook Pro Connect is the fastest
and easiest way to add superior wireless networking to the new MacBook Pro
without wires. MacBook Pro Connect is $199.95 from QuickerTek dealers.
Many antenna products require that you open the computer case to attach
cables to the internal wireless card. MacBook Pro Connect eliminates this
requirement - making improved wireless performance within the reach of
every MacBook Pro user.
MacBook Pro Connect is available in two versions - one powered by either
the included AC power adapter or through USB and the other is powered
through an internal battery ($229.95 model). See the QuickerTek MacBook Pro
Connect at (http://www.quickertek.com/PBConnect.php)
Rick Estes, president, QuickerTek, Inc. said, "The Connect product is
perfect for...
Quantum Introduces DLT-S4: 1.6TB On A Single Tape
QUANTUM INTRODUCES FIRST TAPE DRIVE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR TIERED
STORAGE, WITH INDUSTRY'S HIGHEST CAPACITY AND INTEGRATED MANAGEABILITY AND
SECURITY FEATURES
New DLT-S4 Provides Up to Five Petabytes of Capacity in Quantum PX720 Tape
Library and 25 Terabytes in 2U Tape Autoloader - Delivering Lowest Cost per
Gigabyte of Storage Available Today
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Quantum Corp. (NYSE:DSS), a global leader in storage,
today introduced DLT-S4, the first tape drive specifically designed to meet
the demands of emerging tiered storage architectures and customers'
continuing data growth. Quantum's new enterprise-class tape drive addresses
these challenges by delivering the industry's highest capacity - 1.6
terabytes per cartridge (compressed), twice the capacity of LTO-3 and
almost three times that of SDLT 600 - and the lowest cost per gigabyte of
any storage available today - just six cents per GB. DLT-S4 sets the
benchmark for a new category of "tiered storage tape," in which enterprises...
Free eBook: Become An Xcoder
19th March 2006
Become An Xcoder
Bert Altenburg, author of "AppleScript for Absolute Starters", in
co-operation with Alex Clarke and Philippe Mougin, has released a new book
for newcomers to Cocoa programming using Objective-C and XCode.
This tutorial is for non-programmers, and is aimed at levelling the
learning curve as much as possible. In the best tradition, the tutorial is
being released as a free booklet in pdf format.
In order to disseminate this work as widely as possible, the authors invite
all Macintosh oriented publications to review or include a copy in their
magazine, on their cover disc and/or site.
It is available for download from (http://www.cocoalab.com/developer.htm)
(Direct Link: (http://www.cocoalab.com/BecomeAnXcoder.pdf)
Warning: 2MB pdf file at this link).
Feeder 1.3
Feeder 1.3 by Reinvented Software
Swansea, United Kingdom - March 17, 2005 - Reinvented Software is pleased to
announce the release of Feeder 1.3 for Mac OS X today. Feeder is an
application for creating and publishing RSS feeds, including
iTunes-compatible podcasts. Version 1.3 features the ability to tag audio
and video podcast files, image uploading, more flexible publishing and many
other new features and improvements. Feeder 1.3 is a free upgrade for all
registered 1.x users.
Feeder makes working with RSS as straightforward as writing email and is
packed with thoughtful features to ease the experience of creating and
managing feeds from start to finish including auto-completion, templates,
automatic dates, HTML editing and previews.
Feeder fully supports the iTunes RSS podcasting extensions and has many
features for podcasters including drag and drop episode creation, enclosure
uploads, an iTunes Music Store preview and the ability to tag audio and
video files with artwork,...
SubRosaSoft announces a public beta version of MacForensicsLab
SubRosaSoft announces a public beta version of MacForensicsLab
Powerful Apple Macintosh OS X based forensics software
(http://www.MacForensicsLab.com/)
Fremont, CA March 15th, 2006 -- SubRosaSoft.com LLC, a software company
focusing on system utility and data recovery software, today announced the
availability of a public beta version of MacForensicsLab. MacForensicsLab
is a complete suite of forensics and analysis tools in one cohesive
package. Designed to work on Windows, Macintosh, and Linux storage devices
- MacForensicsLab provides an exceptional solution for law enforcement
professionals.
Forensics professionals have long been hampered by the lack of
comprehensive forensics software tools for the Macintosh. The current
Macintosh based forensics utilities are either loosely bundled application
programs that need to be supplemented by other third party products, or
non-intuitive software requiring the use of Terminal and knowledge in UNIX.
MacForensicsLab is the first all-in-one,...
3rd Annual Revolution Convention Returns to Monterrey
3rd Annual Revolution Convention Returns to Monterrey
Early Bird Discounts End May 1, 2006
March 15, 2006. Monterrey, CA. RevCentral and Runtime Revolution Ltd,
announced plans for the largest gathering of Revolution users and
developers to be held in Monterey, California from June 17-18. This marks
the third consecutive year that RevCentral has hosted this event. Runtime
Revolution, Ltd is co-sponsoring the event.
In 2005, Revolutionaries converged on Monterey and enjoyed a two-day
gathering that drew nearly unanimous rave reviews. This year's conference
is expected to double the size of the 2005 event and will include two
brand-new features.
RevCon West 2006 will be held June 16-17 at the Monterey Conference Center.
Confirmed speakers include Trevor DeVore, Richard Gaskin, Ken Ray, Scott
Rossi, Jan Schenkel, Dan Shafer, and Chipp Walters. CEO Kevin Miller and
CTO Mark Waddingham of Runtime Revolution will also attend. The speaker
schedule will be updated over the coming weeks.
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Global Hotkey, Classic Control Menu, iTunes and Screensavers
NICKENICH, Germany (March 15, 2006) -- Monkeybread Software releases a few
of their popular freeware applications in new versions:
Global Hotkey 1.3
Classic Control Menu 1.1
iTunes and Screensavers 1.2
Global Hotkey is a utility which monitors key stroke combinations looking
for specific combinations that will launch applications, run scripts, or
copy data to the clipboard.
Classic Control Menu is an utility to add a menu to the menubar to control
the Mac OS Classic environment of Mac OS X 10.2.
iTunes and Screensavers is an utility to pause iTunes music playback while
the screensaver is running.
All three applications are made with REALbasic from REAL Software, Inc.
Requires Mac OS X; source code is included.
The applications are freeware, but contributions are accepted through PayPal.
The new releases fix problems with Script Debugger from latenightsw.com.
All freeware applications:
(http://www.monkeybreadsoftware.de/Freeware/)
iSync users can now use Nokia smartphones with iSync
iSync users can now use Nokia smartphones with iSync
nova media offers iSync support for Nokia 9300i smartphone
Berlin, Germany, March 15th -- nova media today introduced a new version of
nova media phone plugins software featuring iSync support for the popular
Nokia 9300i smartphone, allowing smoothless synchronization of calendar and
contact data.
"We are unhappy with the lack of Mac OS X suppport of the mobile phone
manufacturers and hope to fill the gap with our solutions." states Jan
Fuellemann, PR spokesperson at nova media.
Nova media phone plugins for iSync do not touch the iSync@ application
itself, placing new mobile phone definitions in the appropriate folder in
the Mac OS X system instead. Thus the nova media phone plugins for iSync is
a clean way of expanding the capabilites of Apple's iSync software.
The nova media phone plugins are available for download at nova media's
website http://www.novamedia.de/sync for Euro 9,95 plus VAT.
About nova media:
The founders of "nova...
RSS Scripts Directory
RSS Scripts Directory Launched
NotePage, Inc. is pleased to announce a new RSS Scripts Directory. The RSS
Scripts Directory contains helpful scripts for managing, manipulating and
converting RSS feeds. The intent of the the RSS Scripts Directory is to
help users fully realize the potential and functionality of the RSS
specification.
RSS is a popular new format used to syndicate information on the Internet.
NotePage's FeedForAll division has developed a collection of tools to
assist publishers interested in syndication. Current scripts contained in
the directory include RSS Cache, FutureRSS, and RSSmesh. The RSS Cache
script module expedites the retrieval and conversion of RSS feeds into html
web pages. The FutureRSS script enables webmasters to prepare content for
their RSS feeds in advance, and have it automatically appear at the desired
date and time. The RSSmesh script allows for multiple RSS feeds to be
merged into a single RSS feed. All of the scripts dynamically manipulate
the...
