Electric Butterfly Releases Helplogic 1.0pr6
ELECTRIC BUTTERFLY RELEASES HELPLOGIC 1.0pr6
Major Update to Award-Winning Help Authoring Tool Adds Support for PDF
Publishing
LOS ANGELES, California (December 5, 2005) -- Electric Butterfly, Inc.
proudly announces the release of HelpLogic 1.0pr6, the sixth public
pre-release of the award-winning help authoring solution for cross-platform
developers. HelpLogic 1.0pr6 is available in a Mac OS X Edition and a
Windows XP Edition.
Easily create help systems for your software and web sites from a single
source! HelpLogic's innovative design removes the development headaches
usually associated with help authoring, providing an ideal solution for
cross-platform software developers, web site designers, and documentation
writers. Save time with the integrated Workshop, Visual TOC Builder, HTML
Editor, and Link Manager to quickly generate Web-based Help, Apple Help,
Microsoft HTML Help, UniHelp, and now PDF!
The latest Pre-Release 6 is a major update that includes several new
features and...
Take Control of Podcasting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New Take Control ebook provides start-to-finish guidance for podcasting on
the Mac.
Ithaca, NY USA (December 2, 2005) -- Mac users interested in podcasting but
intimidated by its steep learning curve can now find all the details and
advice they need in a new ebook, "Take Control of Podcasting on the Mac."
Long-time podcaster Andy Williams Affleck shares his real-world experience
about every step of the process, first helping readers get started by
planning their podcast and choosing the right microphone and audio
software. Then he provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for
recording a podcast using several common pieces of audio software, editing
out the awkward bits, mixing in additional audio, encoding the audio file,
and adding necessary tags. The ebook also discusses how to choose a podcast
publishing tool, offers essential advice about keeping an eye on bandwidth
costs, and suggests seven ways to promote podcasts.
"Podcasting is a compelling medium,"...
Fontographer 4.7
Fontographer 4.7
Port Angeles, WA, USA November 28, 2005. Fontlab Ltd. announced today the
release of Fontographer 4.7, the first Mac OS X-compatible version of the
popular font editor.
What was the first B=E9zier drawing program for Macintosh computers?
=46ontographer, created by Altsys in 1985 and later developed by Macromedia.
This font editor played a key role in the development of digital font
technology by bringing type design to the desk of an individual designer.
Easy-to-learn and straightforward, Fontographer remained the favorite font
creation tool for many typographers, graphic designers and some
professional type designers.
In 1996, Macromedia released Fontographer 4.1.4 for Mac, the last official
version of Fontographer for the Macintosh platform. The development of the
product went on hold. In May 2005, Fontlab Ltd. licensed Fontographer from
Macromedia and made the promise to its users to fix the most crucial bugs
and make the product compatible with Mac OS X.
Six...
PDF2Office Professional v3.0
PDF2Office Professional v3.0
Osaka, Japan, December 1, 2005 - Recosoft Corporation the developer of
cross platform Macintosh and Windows file format conversion solutions and
PDF document conversion tools announces PDF2Office Professional v3.0 for
Mac OS X.
The company will be shipping PDF2Office Professional v3.0 for the Macintosh
platform in February 2006. PDF2Office Professional v3.0 is a major upgrade
to PDF2Office v2.1 Professional - the PDF to Office formats conversion tool.
In addition to the more than 200+ new features and enhancements made,
PDF2Office Professional v3.0 now provides the capability to convert PDF
files to the Microsoft PowerPoint 98-2004 Macintosh and PowerPoint 97-2003
Windows formats. PDF2Office Professional v3.0 also introduces a new
Document Inspector which provides detailed information about a PDF file.
PDF2Office recreates the original construction and layout of the document -
forming paragraphs; applying styles; regrouping independent graphic
elements;...
MacSpeech Releases ScriptPak for iPhoto 5
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Salem, NH, 2005-12-01: Macintosh speech recognition authority MacSpeech has
released a new ScriptPak for iPhoto version 5. The new ScriptPak installs
over 100 commands into iListen that allows the user to do virtually
anything by voice in iPhoto that they would normally do using keyboard
shortcuts or menus. This replaces the previous iPhoto ScriptPak, which was
compatible with iPhoto 2.
"The ability to sort photos or control slideshows by voice brings a new
dimension to iPhoto," said MacSpeech Chief Evangelist Chuck Rogers. "This
update to our popular iPhoto ScriptPak contains almost twice as many
commands as its predecessor."
The ScriptPak for iPhoto 5 is available immediately from the MacSpeech web
site and sells for $15. iListen 1.6.5 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...
disclabel 3.0 - Automatic Design Generation, Folders, And More!
disclabel 3.0 - automatic design generation, folders, and more!
SUMMARY:
disclabel 3.0 updates SmileOnMyMac's award-winning CD labeling software
with automatic design generation, folders, a visual design element
selector, and much more. disclabel 3.0 (30-day free demo, $29.95) requires
Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) or later. The free demo allows users to create and
print CD labels of albums purchased through the iTunes Music Store without
purchasing disclabel.
DOWNLOAD LINK
http://www.smileonmymac.com/disclabel/download.html
San Francisco, CA - December 1, 2005 - SmileOnMyMac updates disclabel, the
award-winning software that helps you create great-looking CDs, DVDs, and
packaging.
Updates in disclabel 3.0:
- Folders for organizing your designs
- Factory function, for fast, automatic generation of label designs
- Design Elements selector, to view & select from all the elements of your
design together (CD label, Jewel case, DVD cases, and many others)
- Creates and prints CD label of...
Ubercaster
Offenburg, Germany - November 30th, 2005 - E.R.S "Pleasant software for the
people" announces the upcoming podcast production suite =DCbercaster.
=DCbercaster is a complete production suite for podcasting on the Macintosh.
Garageband is for musicians, =DCbercaster for podcasters. Producing a show o=
n
a Mac can be as easy as everything else. Say goodbye to the laborious
combination of programs. =DCbercaster let podcasters prepare, record, cut an=
d
release their shows the way they'd expect it.
With its podcasting specific features and its =FCber appealing design
=DCbercaster defines a new standard for integrated podcast production.
=DCbercaster will be available early 2006 and requires a G4 Mac with Mac OS =
X
10.4 or better.
=46or more information and first screenshots of =DCbercaster visit
http://www.ubercaster.com
Specific news about the state of development are available on the
=DCbercaster blog at http://www.ubercaster.com/blog
E.R.S "Pleasant software for the people" has been...
Popwire
Join the mobile video revolution with Popwire
Today Popwire Technology release updated versions for its leading media
coding software products, Compression Master and Compression Engine.
The updates add crucial new features to the products which takes the
possibilities of Compression Master and Compression Engine to previously
unparalleled levels with all-new support for media coding to Apple's latest
video enabled iPod and Sony Playstation Portable (PSP).
Compression Master and Compression Engine gives the media professional the
simplicity, flexibility and power to produce content for DVD, Internet,
mobile phones, music services, television or any other type of digital
media.
With Compression Master version 3.2.1 and Compression Engine 2.2.1
reliability and speed in video encoding is brought to the desktop and
server. With the extensive format support, Compression Master and
Compression Engine converts to and from all common formats such as MPEG-2,
MPEG-4, QuickTime, DV, H.264, H.264...
DiscBlaze 6.0.3: Intel Support
Radical Breeze announces Intel support, releases DiscBlaze 6.0.3
EVERETT, Washington (November 30th, 2005) -- Radical Breeze is announcing
that DiscBlaze, their popular CD/DVD burning software for Mac OS X, will be
available as a native Intel application the day the firs Macs with Intel
processors ship.
In addition, DiscBlaze 6.0.3 is available today. Between 6.0 and 6.0.3,
DiscBlaze has received new preferences for customizing the user interface,
bug fixes and updated online help.
"An Intel native version of DiscBlaze 6 will be available the very day that
Apple ships the first Intel-based Macs," stated Bryan Lund, president of
Radical Breeze. "Whether that day is a month from now, or 6 months from
now... DiscBlaze will be there."
About DiscBlaze (http://www.radicalbreeze.com/blaze/index.html) :
DiscBlaze is an easy to use, full featured application for burning data and
audio to CD's and data to DVD's. DiscBlaze also provides easy disc image
creation, multi-session CD burns, easy...
Crystal Clear MicroShield for iPod with Video
XtremeMac Announces MicroShield for iPod with Video
Crystal clear case showcases iPod, provides protection from scratches
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Nov. 29, 2005 -- XtremeMac announced its first
accessory for iPod with video today, a clear protective case called
MicroShield. This two-piece case snaps onto the front and back of the iPod,
providing the body and screen with protection from scratches while
highlighting its sleek design.
MicroShield comes with one front and two rear panels: one with an
integrated, low-profile belt clip, and one without. This design offers the
flexibility of using the front and rear panels separately or together and
provides users with the option of using a belt clip or not. When used
together, the front and rear panels encase the iPod in a hard plastic shell
that provides unobstructed access to the Click Wheel, Dock Connector, and
earbud jack. In addition, the design of the rear panel accommodates the
iPod with either end up - allowing users to position the...
Eltima Software performs SWF to FLA conversion
For Immediate Release
Eltima Software performs SWF to FLA conversion under Mac OS
One of a kind utility for Mac OS to convert Flash SWF files back into FLA
Eltima Software releases second to none software - Mac OS compatible SWF to
FLA Converter that delivers functionality to convert any Flash SWF movie
file into its source code FLA format. SWF to FLA Converter will carefully
parse a Flash file into components and save it as FLA which can be edited
again in native Flash environment. Simply select a Flash movie for
conversion and define a name for an output file to get FLA document from
SWF in a single click.
SWF to FLA Converter for Mac OS is extremely easy in use and makes
conversion process fast and comfortable. If you want to experience full
performance capabilities, switch to the advanced mode to set particular
preferences that will ensure desirable effect. There are over 50 different
options available to customize Flash elements' processing during
conversion, ability to group...
Gefen Releases 4x1 HDMI Switcher
Gefen Releases 4x1 HDMI Switcher
WOODLAND HILLS, CA Gefen announced improvements to its 4x1 HDMI Switcher,
making a useful HD video integration solution even better.
The Gefen 4x1 HDMI Switcher performs a valuable role in the connection of
multiple components to a single input HDTV display. It enables up to four
HD sources to be accessed from the same HD display.
The ability to add DVI sources such as computers (with an optional HDMI to
DVI Adapter), and control from an RS-232 interface or IR remote helps make
this product shine.
Based on customer feedback, the 4x1 HDMI Switcher is now available in black
to better blend with system components and room aesthetics, in addition to
the traditional silver/blue.
"Offering different color and weighting the box to better balance its
stance was an easy change to implement, and we are already seeing increased
interest in the new color option," said Hagai Gefen, president and CEO.
Measuring approximately 11 inches long by one and a half tall,...
Merlin version 1.3.7
Merlin version 1.3.7 released!
Melle, Germany - November 29, 2005 - ProjectWizards today announced the
release of Merlin version 1.3.7, their project management application
developed exclusively for Mac OS X. Version 1.3.7 is packed with new
features which project managers will no doubt find extremely useful in
their project planning and organisation.
Merlin's project website has been optimised. It is now possible to select
the period of days you would like to to see the contents of displayed on
the website. Therefore, you can share your projects with your clients or
colleagues over the website for more then the previously 14 day period. All
milestones contained in the project can optionally be displayed on the
project website. Furthermore, the amounts for task work and duration can
now also be viewed on the project website. With these modifications to the
project website we have made sharing projects over Merlin's "Create
Website" function more flexible and informative.
The Gantt...
Extensis Portfolio 8
FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION
Extensis Portfolio 8 Centralizes Key Digital Assets for Easier Sharing
Across Workgroups
Now available, Portfolio Digital Asset Management solution helps companies
manage their brand more effectively.
Portland, Ore. - Nov. 29th, 2005 - Extensis, a division of Celartem, Inc.,
today announced the availability of Portfolio 8, a major advance in its
digital asset management (DAM) solution. The new version of Portfolio
provides industrial-strength workflow features to organize and share
digital files with visual catalogs and embedded metadata, making it easy to
quickly find, route and distribute valuable branding collateral like
images, brochures, layouts and logos within asset creation workgroups and
externally with global partners. The Portfolio 8 product family includes a
standalone version, Client/Server solution, as well as NetPublish and SQL
Connect Modules.
"Your number one business asset is your brand -- it pays to invest in a
comprehensive solution to...
Two new ebooks offer essential guidance to Apple Mail users
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Two new ebooks offer essential guidance to Apple Mail users
Ithaca, NY USA (November 29, 2005) -- With the addition of Spotlight
searching, smart mailboxes, photo management, and HTML support, the Tiger
version of Apple Mail provides unmatched capabilities. But Mail 2.0 lacks
detailed independent documentation about how to make the most of these new
features, a gap now filled by a pair of essential Take Control ebooks, the
new 184-page "Take Control of Apple Mail in Tiger" and an updated-for-Tiger
version of the 66-page "Take Control of Spam with Apple Mail." The ebooks
are available separately or in a discounted bundle for $12.50.
In the $10 "Take Control of Apple Mail in Tiger," best-selling ebook author
Joe Kissell teaches readers about the different email protocols Mail
supports, the best ways to set up new accounts, how to import messages and
addresses, and how to manage Mail's parental controls. That's just the
beginning, as Joe next explains how to...
Q-Phrase Releases ConceptQ Personal Research & Discovery
Q-Phrase Releases "ConceptQ" Personal Research & Discovery Software for Mac
OS X
Vienna, VA -- November 29, 2005 -- Q-Phrase LLC today released
ConceptQ, a personal research and discovery tool that automatically
identifies main topics of interest in electronic documents -- including
online web pages -- and allows a user to gain an understanding of the
content in minutes without spending the time it would take to read through
each and every page.
"With search now the second most popular function on the web, we also
wanted to make sure ConceptQ was designed to work with Google and other
popular search engines out of the box," said Andy Miller, President of
Q-Phrase. "Even though these sites do a great job at serving up results,
users can still become frustrated clicking through links when using the web
for research and discovery purposes. ConceptQ allows them to quickly merge
the content behind each of these links into one compiled and structured
source of information."...
Vvidget Server version 10.3.1
Vvidget Graphing Server Packs More Features November 29, 2005
VVI today announced the release Vvidget Server version 10.3.1, a high-
transaction web graph and report server compatible with all popular web
browsers and web application programming tools. Vvidget Server is being
used for mission critical situations in industries ranging from financial
service to manufacturing. These situations require integration with many
services, a high degree of reliability, and scalability.
Improved features include:
- Caching requests to dynamic queries decreases latency of the server
response and increases the scalability of data input.
- Web applications can communicate directly with Vvidget Server using
standard HTTP communication. That means no special libraries are required
for communication between web applications and Vvidget Server.
- Vvidget Server logging can be adjusted to aide in optimizing
transactions, from summary information to individual transaction detail.
- New keys to determine...
Guest PC 1.7
For immediate release
Dublin, Republic of Ireland -- Nov 28, 2005 -- Lismore Software Systems
(http://www.lismoresystems.com) announced today the release and immediate
availability of an updated version of Guest PC 1.7
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 1.7?
This update fixes many incompatibility issues. Including compatibility
related bugs in CPU/FPU core emulation modules. A performance increase of
10% has been achieved. Enhanced network functionality for better and more
reliable networking. Now the emulator can work in two modes: Virtual
Hardware and Shared Networking. These modes allow to flexibly manage the
virtual computer networking. Better print jobs management. Greatly improved
compatibility and stability of the DOS Virtual Machine in Windows.
Bug...
Bubblegym: Controlled by Sudden Motion Sensor
Bubblegym, a game that is controlled by tilting the whole computer, has a
new release. The game utilizes the SMS (Sudden Motion Sensor) and hence
will work for the latest Powerbooks and iBooks. For other computers, the
tilting can be simulated by using the arrow keys although most of the
experience is lost.
Feel free to check it out. Latest versions available at:
http://www.balooba.se
TextWrangler 2.1.1
Bare Bones Software Ships TextWrangler 2.1.1
BEDFORD, Mass. - Nov. 28, 2005 - Bare Bones Software, Inc., developer of
leading-edge power tools for Mac OS X, today announced the immediate
availability of TextWrangler 2.1.1, their award-winning text editor. The
updated version of this popular, general-purpose text processing tool
includes maintenance fixes to reported issues and a few minor interface
refinements.
TextWrangler 2.1.1 is available free of charge. An update package is
available to all TextWrangler 2 users for download from the Bare Bones
Software web site:
(http://www.barebones.com/support/updates.shtml)
Text Engine for the Mac Community
Crafted in Bare Bones Software's best traditions as a leading Mac software
developer, TextWrangler 2 is a powerful general purpose text editor. It
features a clean and easy to use interface and a rich set of features for
composing and manipulating text.
TextWrangler's feature set includes such diverse elements as multi-file
search and...
IconPeople Announce Icon Plus and Icon Professional Sets
IconPeople Announce Icon Plus and Icon Professional Sets
NEW LARGE SET ICON SETS ENHANCE OPTIONS FOR WEB AND APPLICATION USER INTERFACES
November 28, 2005. Beaverton, Oregon-based IconPeople, a label of Meshbox
Design, announce Icon Plus and Icon Professional versions of their cost
effective, best selling icon sets for application developers and website
designers.
IconPeople icon sets now come in the following configurations:
Standard editions which include 8x8, 16x16, 24x24 and 32x32 pixel sized
icons in BMP, JPEG, GIF and PNG formats. Standard editions now also include
32x32 Windows .ico versions.
New Plus versions of Aspen, Centaury and Valerian include 48x48, 64x64 and
128x128 versions of the respective icon sets. Plus Sets are available
individually for $119.
New Professional versions of Aspen, Centaury and Valerian include both the
Standard and Plus versions which together cost $169.
Licensees of the Standard versions of these icon sets can upgrade to the
new Professional...
pdfAutoOptimizer: Automated transparency flattening
pdfAutoOptimizer: Automated transparency flattening
You are tired of spending your time on flattening PDF transparencies
manually? Your are annoyed of bad print output caused by incorrect PDF
transparency conversions? You don't want to deal any longer with customer
complaints and supplementary print productions?
callas pdfAutoOptimizer helps you to get these problems solved by
automating and standardizing transparency flattening in PDF files. The
Plug-In addresses the "PDF Optimizer"-feature in Adobe Acrobat and allows
unattended transparency flattening, based on callas AutoPilot/Hotfolder
technology. In order to avoid color rendering errors, pdfAutoOptimizer also
removes all ICC profiles, which have been attached to the PDF file.
pdfAutoOptimizer is available for Adobe Acrobat 7 and requires Windows
2000/XP as a platform. Pricing is 2,499 Euro. Customers and prospects
already running callas AutoPilot can take advantage of their license and
purchase pdfAutoOptimizer for an update...
DEVONnote 1.8
FLOATING WINDOWS: DEVONNOTE 1.8 (AND CALCSERVICE, HOTSERVICE)
Coeur d'Alene (Idaho, USA), 24th of November, 2005 -- DEVONtechnologies,
LLC updates its intelligent notebook application DEVONnote to version 1.8
and releases maintenance updates for the freeware service CalcService and
the free services menu helper HotService.
The most recent update of DEVONnote brings a number of new productivity
features and improvements that make it more productive and easier to use.
A new option allows to float DEVONnote main windows above all other
windows, making dragging contents from other applications to a note much
easier. Links between notes or from a note to a file or folder can be
created simply by drag-and-drop, and whole groups can be dragged to the
Finder (requires Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger). Items can now also be sorted by
comment, and the contextual menus of text views provide a convenient "See
Selected Text" command that lists other notes in the database related to a
selected text passage....
pdf-Office Professional 4.0
PRESS INFORMATION:
The Alternative to Adobe
Nov 24, 2005
Universe Software GmbH has introduced a new and inexpensive alternative to
Adobe Acrobat Professional for creating PDF documents and forms --
pdf-Office Professional 4.0. This software makes it possible for users to
create PDF forms quickly and easily -- with complete functionality that
free Acrobat Reader can handle.
Based in Neuss, Germany, Universe Software GmbH has developed a software
package specifically aimed at users wishing to create professional PDF
forms easily and intuitively; the pdf-Office Professional interface is
similar to that of Word. Texts can be entered directly, while form fields,
graphics and so on can be positioned by drag and drop.
The latest pdf-Office Professional version not only allows PDF forms to be
created from scratch; existing PDF files created by other programs can now
be imported and used as templates. Adding form fields with additional
calculations or JavaScript to the template is child's...
MaxConnect for New PowerMacintosh G5
MaxConnect for New PowerMacintosh G5 (PCI Express)
Up to 500 MB/sec Sustained DATA Transfer Rate
Corona, CA -- MaxUpgrades announces availability of MaxConnect, an
internal hard disk drive mounting solution, that allows seven additional
hard disk drives to be installed in a G5 Power Mac (PCI Express) Dual 2GHz,
Dual 2.3 GHz and Quad 2.5GHz systems. The MaxConnect consists of two
mounting assemblies. An Optical Drive Bay Disk Drive mounting assembly that
enables four hard disk drives to be installed in the Optical Drive Bay of
the G5 Power Mac (PCI Express). A CPU Bay Disk Drives Mounting Assembly
that enables installing three hard disk drives in the CPU bay of the G5
Power Mac (PCI Express).
(http://www.maxupgrades.com/istore/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&...)With
the MaxConnect internal hard disk drive mounting solution, a G5 Power Mac
(PCI Express) can house a total of nine disk drives internally, which
enables the system to boot from one drive and allows the rest of...
Lasso Quick Poll Solution
OmniPilot Software Offers Free Lasso Quick Poll Solution
Another well-documented pre-built solution to get you started
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - November 22, 2005 - OmniPilot Software, developer
of Lasso, introduces a pre-built Quick Poll solution Lasso users can add to
their Web sites. Lasso users can add a poll to their Web site including a
question, two or more answers, and buttons to cast a vote or see the
results. Lasso's Quick Poll solution can increase interaction with visitors
to the site without the need for extra coding or software.
"Quick Polls provide a fun way to gather insight on specific products sold
on your Web site or may provide general feedback on your company's
services," said Brett Circe, president of OmniPilot Software. "We have
developed an easy to understand Quick Poll solution that our customers can
easily use to begin conducting anonymous polls directly on their Web sites."
Quick Polls are designed to get a quick read of the public's opinion on
current issues...
eOrdering eCommerce 3.0
eOrdering eCommerce 3.0
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (November 22, 2005) - LAJ Design is pleased to announced
the immediate availability of version 3.0.0 of the eOrdering eCommerce line.
The biggest addition is the single pulldown for multiple cost options (this
way you can present all of the cost options for a product in a single
pulldown).
The line is made up of eOrdering Complete, eOrdering Gold, and eOrdering
Professional. All three are cross platform applications that create
eCommerce websites. Complete is designed for products with single cost
options. Gold adds the ability to have several cost options per products
(perfect for photographers). Additionally Professional lets you split your
site into categories and other pro options (perfect for event photographers
and small businesses).
Overview
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eOrdering allows small businesses, photographers, and artists to put their
products online and take orders online. Professional allows for categories
for making larger eCommerce sites. It...
BBEdit 8.2.4
Bare Bones Software Releases BBEdit 8.2.4
BEDFORD, Mass. - Nov. 22, 2005 - Bare Bones Software, developer of
leading-edge power tools for Mac OS X, today announced the release and
immediate availability of BBEdit 8.2.4. BBEdit 8.2.4 is a maintenance
release that fixes reported issues and adds minor interface refinements to
this award-winning HTML and text editor.
The BBEdit 8.2.4 update package is available free of charge to all
registered BBEdit 8 customers from the Bare Bones Software web site:
(http://www.barebones.com/support/updates.shtml)
BBEdit: Power Tool for Text
---------------------------
BBEdit is the leading professional HTML and text editor for the Macintosh.
Specifically crafted in response to the needs of Web authors and software
developers, this award-winning product provides an abundance of features
for editing, searching, and manipulation of text. BBEdit reliably
transforms text with high performance.
An intelligent interface provides easy access to BBEdit's best of...
MacSpeech Releases ScriptPak for iTunes 6
MacSpeech Releases ScriptPak for iTunes 6
Salem, NH, 2005-11-22: Macintosh speech recognition authority MacSpeech has
released a new ScriptPak for iTunes version 6. The new ScriptPak installs
over 150 commands into iListen that allows the user to do virtually
anything by voice in iTunes that they would normally do using keyboard
shortcuts or menus. This replaces the previous iTunes ScriptPak, which was
compatible with iTunes 4.
"There is something special about this ScriptPak that is unlike any of our
others," said MacSpeech Chief Evangelist Chuck Rogers. "With this ScriptPak
there are 50 commands you can say at any time, even if iTunes is not the
front-most application. So you can be working in other applications and set
song ratings, increase or decrease the volume, or go to the next track,
among many other things."
The ScriptPak for iTunes 6 is available immediately from the MacSpeech web
site and sells for $15. iListen 1.6.5 or later is required to use the new
ScriptPak....
ezTrip FM TransCharger for iPod nano and iPod Video
ezGear Introduces ezTrip FM TransCharger for iPod nano and iPod Video
Listen and charge your iPod nano or iPod video in your car.
November 21, 2005 -- Salt Lake City, UTAH -- ezGear, a leading marketer of
iPod accessories, announces the introduction of the ezTrip FM TransCharger
for Apple iPod. The ezTrip is a TransCharger -- A combination FM
Transmitter and car charger in one. It offers an LCD display, access to all
FM frequencies between 97.7 to 107.9, is small and compact, includes a
coiled cable to keep wires neat, and charges your iPod during use. The
ezTrip takes its power from your car DC socket providing a stronger signal
than other FM transmitters powered from your iPod. This provides you a
clearer signal and reduces interference from local radio stations.
According to Charlie Bernstein, President of ezGear "We didn't want to
develop "just" another FM transmitter. We wanted to make it better. We
believe that we have developed an improved iPod car solution with our...
Easy Barcode Creator 2.0
EASY BARCODE CREATOR 2.0 NOW SHIPPING WITH OVER 15 MAJOR NEW FEATURES
November 21, 2005 - Easy Barcode Creator 2.0 is now available, a major
upgrade to the fast, easy-to-use barcode software for Windows PCs and Mac
OS X. We've added new features like 13-digit ISBN barcode creation and
Adobe Bridge integration, keeping Easy Barcode Creator on the cutting edge
of barcode and business technology. While we've added lots of new tools,
Easy Barcode Creator is just as easy to use as ever.
Easy Barcode Creator 2.0 offers these major new features:
- 13-Digit ISBN Support: complete support for ISBN barcodes that support
upcoming standards for ISBNs with 13 digits, including new 979 prefixes
and 10-digit compatible 978 barcodes.
- ISBN Price Assistant: automatically add price barcode additions with
standard worldwide currencies
- Printing: Print out your barcodes directly from Easy Barcode Creator
- QuickSave: save your finished barcodes in a flash by simply holding
down the...
TVMyPod Introduces Pre-loaded Video iPods
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TVMyPod Introduces Pre-loaded Video iPods
SOMERVILLE, Mass., Nov. 21, 2005 -- One of the first things users noticed
about the new video iPod was that it takes a long time to convert videos to
iPod format - up to two minutes per minute of video. Recognizing that few
people have that kind of time to burn, two Massachusetts entrepreneurs have
formed TVMyPod (http://www.tvmypod.com), where consumers can buy brand-new
iPods pre-loaded with the DVDs of their choice.
With nearly 100 television shows from ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and HBO and over
100 movies, sports events and concerts to choose from, TVMyPod offers
something for everyone. Can't find the DVDs you want? No problem - TVMyPod
will locate what you want and customize your order.
Here's how it works: Customers purchase the iPod and the DVDs of their
choice; TVMyPod then converts the DVDs to iPod format and loads them onto
the iPod at no extra charge. The customer receives the loaded iPod in its
original packaging,...
Xitel HiFi-Link for iPod
New Xitel HiFi-Link for iPod Lets You Enjoy Your iPod Music, Video and
Photo Collection on Your Home Entertainment System
Superior Audio Performance, Video Display Capability and All-in-One
Charging Dock Makes Great Stocking Stuffer for Less than $100
Austin, TX, and Canberra, Australia- (November 21, 2005) -- Xitel today
introduced HiFi-Link for iPod -- a unique docking station that connects
iPods to home stereos or televisions while charging them so they're ready
for the next road trip.
A "made-for iPod" accessory, HiFi-Link for iPod is one of the first
products on the market to support Apple's hot new iPod with video and to
take advantage of Apple's new Universal Dock design, ensuring compatibility
with current and future iPods.
"Now you can enjoy all of your iPod content on your home entertainment
system - played through more powerful stereo speakers or viewed from a
large-screen living room TV," said Barrie Davis, Xitel's president.
"HiFi-Link allows iPods to seamlessly...
Revolution Studio Includes Valentina Database Component
Revolution Studio Includes Valentina Database Component
LIMITED TIME OFFER GIVES NEW STUDIO USERS, UPGRADERS VALENTINA 1.12 XCMD
FOR FREE
18 November 2005. Edinburgh, Scotland. Runtime Revolution, Ltd and
Paradigma Software, Inc announce a limited time special offer for building
powerful and robust desktop database applications for Mac OS and Windows.
Revolution, the premiere cross-platform rapid application development
environment from Runtime Revolution, incorporates direct access to the
Valentina XCMD component in its Database Query Builder. Revolution makes it
easy to create powerful, fully-functional, and easy-to-use database
front-end solutions.
Purchasers of new seats of Runtime Revolution Studio, or customers who
renew or upgrade to Studio during the special offer period will also
receive licenses for Valentina XCMD 1.12 for Mac OS and Windows. The offer
runs through December 2, 2005.
Paradigma Software's Valentina technology incorporates a unique SQL
compatible database...
Early PowerBook G4 Aluminums Now Running at 1.92 GHz
Early PowerBook G4 Aluminums Now Running at 1.92 GHz...
Daystar announces last stages of development for the XLR8 1.92 GHz CPU
Upgrade for the 15" PowerBook G4 FW800 systems!
Atlanta, Georgia, November 18, 2005: Daystar Technology, an Apple
Authorized Reseller and Mac Performance Integrator, announced today, that
it is completing development of the first XLR8 PowerBook G4 (Aluminum) CPU
Upgrade. The PowerBook G4 upgrade dubbed, "XLR8 MAChSpeed PowerBook G4" is
scheduled to ship next month.
No Compromise, Raw Speed.
Like the XLR8 MAChSpeed G4 Pismo, Lombard, Titainum and iMac Flat Panel CPU
upgrades, the PowerBook G4 upgrade will be a full system upgrade, requiring
the user to send their PowerBook to Daystar for installation. Daystar uses
the latest model CPUs in order to provide perfect quality and long-term
reliability.
Pricing and final specifications are expected to be announced closer to the
actual product release date.
Additional features include:
- xBench 1.2 Scores jump from...
New ebook helps Windows users switch to the Mac
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New ebook helps Windows users switch to the Mac
Ithaca, NY USA (November 17, 2005) -- An increasing number of Windows users
are switching to the Mac, but as easy as Mac OS X is to use, making the
jump from Windows is still a daunting proposition. In a new ebook, "Take
Control of Switching to a Mac," best-selling author Scott Knaster, who has
worked at both Apple and Microsoft, guides switchers through the process of
making the decision to switch, choosing the right Mac model, setting up the
Mac, choosing the appropriate Macintosh applications to replace common
Windows programs, and moving data - documents, email, address books, and
Web bookmarks - to the Mac. Scott then teaches readers the basics of using
a Mac from the perspective of someone who knows only Windows, starting with
an explanation of user interface differences and moving on to lessons on
how to use the Finder effectively, search with Spotlight, manage
applications and windows, connect to network...
Navicat for PostgreSQL
Navicat for PostgreSQL
PremiumSoft proudly announces the release of Navicat for PostgreSQL. This
new PostgreSQL client management tool retains all the existing feature of
Navicat for MySQL and supports the latest PostgreSQL version.
Navicat website: (http://pgsql.navicat.com/download.html)
Major features of this PostgreSQL management tool include:
- Visual Query Builder
- SSH Tunnel for remote database connection
- Database transfer from server to server
- Data and Structure Synchronization
- Data backup and restore
- Import/ Export of most popular data formats to and from PostgreSQL
- Scheduling of all the above action
- Easy-to-use wizards for the above action
Navicat for PostgreSQL is a powerful yet easy to use PostgreSQL front end
provides extensive functionality for managing and developing PostgreSQL
database. Navicat's user-friendly, intuitive interface lets you easily
manage multiple databases. Copy data by dragging and dropping, connect to
remote PostgreSQL server, schedule...
World's First Bluetooth Trackball
World's First Bluetooth Trackball Announced
November 18, 2005 - For Immediate Release
Today, Chwang Yi Company announces the availability of The Ball, the
world's first Bluetooth wireless trackball.
The Ball is the result of a two-year design effort, and represents an
entirely new approach to the concept of a 'trackball.' With a robust
wireless system based on leading Bluetooth v1.2 standards, an elegantly
small physical size and design, and a basic two-button plus scroll wheel
control layout, The Ball sets a new standard for simplicity and ease of use
for trackballs.
The Ball easily pairs with any Bluetooth wireless enabled Mac or PC running
OS X 10.2.3 or higher, or Win XP SP2 or higher. The Ball includes
rechargeable AAA batteries, a USB-powered mini docking/ charging cradle,
and, has an on-off switch for power conservation. Priced at $69, the Ball
is available now for pre-order, and will begin shipping on December 5th.
The product web page is located at http://www.chwangyi.com/...
Toon Boom Studio Express V3 is Launched
Toon Boom Studio Express V3 is Launched
Montreal (November 17, 2005) - Toon Boom Animation today announced the
release of Toon Boom Studio Express V3. The new features and improvements
integrated into Toon Boom Studio Express V3 make this release the perfect
animation tool for beginners, hobbyists and kids.
* Create animated greetings for the New Year
The new Text tool lets users type and animate text easily. This feature is
great for creating greeting cards, web banners, storyboards or even comic
strips.
* Enjoy ease-of-use and efficiency
With a new unified mode and many interface improvements, Toon Boom Studio
Express V3 is the easiest and most efficient release to date offering an
exciting and fun experience to beginners, hobbyists and kids.
* Animate faster
The new transform tool allows users to scale, rotate, move and skew any
object over time with a simple click. Create the final position of a
drawing and let Toon Boom Studio Express create the animation for you.
Pricing and...
OmniPilot Software Offers Free Lasso Blog Solution
OmniPilot Software Offers Free Lasso Blog Solution Another well-documented
pre-built solution to get you started
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - November 17, 2005 - OmniPilot Software, developers
of Lasso, introduces a free pre-built Lasso Blog, or Web log, solution.
Lasso users can quickly add blogs to their Web sites by downloading the
solution directly from OmniPilot's Web site. Blogs are sites that document
particular views, ideas or opinions over time. Each blog tells a story and
allows the reader to comment on the blog entry. They can usually attract a
significant audience depending on the topic being discussed.
"Blogs are very popular these days and have been receiving a great deal of
media attention," said Brett Circe, president of OmniPilot Software. "We
decided to offer a free blog solution that would be simple to understand
and easy to expand based on the skill level of our customers."
The Lasso Blog solution teaches beginners and advanced users alike how to
create an online diary...
Realmac Software Release RapidWeaver 3.2
Realmac Software Release RapidWeaver 3.2 - A Powerful New Website Creation
Tool for Everyone.
Brighton, England- November 17, 2005 - Realmac Software today announced the
release of it's hugely popular, easy to use web building software,
RapidWeaver 3.2.0 for Mac OS X.
RapidWeaver 3.2 has a slew of powerful new features. Such as a built-in
media inspector allowing users to re-size, flip and rotate photos.
"We're very proud of the fact that, not only does RapidWeaver generate
sites based on web standards, they also validate as Strict XHTML." said
Daniel Counsell, Realmac Software's Director.
Users now have access to a revolutionary theme variation system allowing
simply, easy customization. Not only that but users can apply different
themes and variations to each page in their site.
While RapidWeaver is simple to use, it's also incredibly powerful. The page
inspector allows you to change and modify the way pages are set up. For
example, you can specify file, path and folder names, set...
Sonnet Technologies' PodFreq Now Compatible with New iPod
Sonnet Technologies' PodFreq Now Compatible with New iPod
Macworld Magazine's Editors' Choice Award for Best iPod Accessory, PodFreq
Features Superior Sound Quality
Irvine, CA--November 17, 2005--Sonnet Technologies, a worldwide leader in
upgrades for Apple Macintosh computers and iPod digital music players,
announces that PodFreq is now compatible with all new video-capable iPod
models. PodFreq supports all iPod models with a dock connector (excluding
iPod nano; PodFreq mini compatible with iPod mini), and allows you to play
your iPod tunes, audiobooks and podcasts wirelessly through any nearby FM
radio.
Purchasing a PodFreq is a simple way to get some of the most popular iPod
accessories in one package; this premium FM transmitter with integrated
dock comes complete with car charger and car cradle. There are no cables to
plug in and no software to install, so it is easy to quickly tune and
broadcast to any empty station frequency using up and down tuning buttons
and the built-in...
iTools 8.0.4 enhances Apache 2 performance
CONTROL PANEL SOFTWARE FOR MAC OS X UPDATED
iTools 8.0.4 enhances Apache 2 performance
Santa Barbara, CA, November 17, 2005. Tenon today announced iTools 8.0.4, a
6th generation web-based administration tool suite for configuring and
managing Apache, DNS, & FTP. iTools combines open source technologies:
Javascript, Perl, and XML, to provide anywhere, anytime Apache
administration. The new iTools 8.0.4 is designed to maximize performance on
heavily loaded sites. The package adds new scripts, fixes a number of bugs,
and improves operation in key areas: access control, server side includes,
DNS, FTP, logging and cron job management. It also provides flawless
interoperation with its companion products, Post.Office and WEBmail.
Coupling iTools, with Post.Office (a powerful and easy to use mail server
and list server) and WEBmail (a web-based mail client), gives hosting
companies all the tools they need to support diverse clients on Apple's Mac
OS X platform. The iTools Apache Dashboard...
Power Mac G3 and G4s Get Up To One Mile of Wireless
QuickerTek Transceiver/Buffalo PCI Card Bundle for Apple Desktop Computers
Packs Long Distance Wireless Power
WICHITA, Kan. --11/17/05-- QuickerTek has extended its long distance
wireless network products with this bundle - ideal for Apple Power Mac
users without built-in AirPort capability. These users can use the Buffalo
54g PCI Card and the QuickerTek 27dBm Transceiver for maximum wireless
performance. This bundle is aggressively priced at $239.95 - a savings of
$40.
The QuickerTek operates like a super antenna, pulling in signals that are
up to a mile away - and providing full speed connections. The Buffalo PCI
Card provides the means to connect the Transceiver to PCI Power Macs
without AirPort capability. The QuickerTek Transceiver can be powered from
the USB port or the AC power adapter supplied in the kit. The QuickerTek
Transceiver is shipped with a 2dBi omni-directional antenna. You can use a
higher gain or a directional antenna if needed.
The QuickerTek Transceiver requires...
SpamSieve 2.4
SpamSieve 2.4 is now available.
SpamSieve gives you back your inbox by bringing powerful Bayesian spam
filtering to popular e-mail clients. It learns what your spam looks like,
so it can block nearly all of it. It looks at your address book and learns
what your good messages look like, so it won't confuse them with spam.
Other spam filters get worse over time as spammers adapt to their rules;
SpamSieve actually gets better over time as you train it with more
messages. SpamSieve doesn't delete any messages--it only marks them in your
e-mail client--so you'll never lose any mail. SpamSieve works with any
number of mail accounts, of whatever types are supported by your e-mail
software (e.g. POP, IMAP, Hotmail, AOL).
New in this Version:
* Made various changes to the Bayesian engine to improve accuracy.
* Added some heuristics for detecting phishes.
* Apple Mail messages can now be filed into different mailboxes based
on how spammy they are (requires 10.3 or 10.4).
* The Apple...
VisiStat Web Analytics Solution Migrates to Mac
VisiStat Web Analytics Solution Migrates to Mac
Second generation Web Analytics solution dynamically captures visitor usage
and habits while providing real-time analysis
(San Jose, CA -- November 16, 2005)--VisiStat, Inc. announces the release
of VisiStat 3.0, a dynamic online website traffic reporting service
designed specifically for the non-technical user. This latest version
offers new reporting features and an improved infrastructure built on Apple
hardware and software.
"Given our rapid growth, we needed to find a solution that would allow us
to easily scale our operation," said Stephen Oachs, Director of Product
Development at VisiStat. "We chose Apple hardware running Mac OS X for its
flexibility, ease of use and support."
VisiStat is an innovative, second generation Web Analytics solution that
dynamically captures visitor usage and habits while providing real-time
analysis. VisiStat provides graphically appealing in-depth report about a
website's visitor usage. VisiStat 3.0...
Creative Manager Pro announces Version 8.2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Creative Manager Pro, Ad Agency Software and Project Management Groupware
for Creative and Design firms, has announced an improvement to Billing
Worksheets which cuts costs and dramatically improves Ad Agency
profitability.
Lakewood NJ-based Creative Manager, Inc.,
(http://www.CreativeManagerPro.com) provider of Creative Manager Pro and
Creative Project Manager, has announced the upcoming release of version 8.2
of its flagship product, with improvements based on the advice of Ad Agency
consultant Tony Mikes of Second Wind Network.
Ad Agency expert Tony Mikes of Second Wind Network, is noted as saying that
the turnaround time of Billing Worksheets is one the top three issues that
affect the financial success of an ad agency. Faster and easier billing
means less invoicing disputes, lower cost of billing, and dramatic
improvements to cash flow. For the financial success of any company, Cash
Is King!
As a result, Creative Manager Pro has announced a redesign of...
MacSpeech Releases ScriptPak for PowerPoint 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MacSpeech Releases ScriptPak for PowerPoint 2004
Salem, NH, 2005-11-15: Macintosh speech recognition authority MacSpeech has
released a new ScriptPak for Microsoft PowerPoint 2004. The new ScriptPak
installs over 200 commands into iListen that allows the user to do
virtually anything in PowerPoint 2004 that they would normally do using
keyboard shortcuts or menus.
"This will be a real timesaver for anyone who uses iListen with
PowerPoint," said MacSpeech Chief Evangelist Chuck Rogers. "This set of
commands allows almost total control of PowerPoint through speech,
including the ability to control slide shows with one's voice."
The ScriptPak for Microsoft PowerPoint 2004 is available immediately from
the MacSpeech web site and sells for $19. iListen 1.6.5 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...
pro Fit 6.0.4
November 16, 2005 -- QuantumSoft today released pro Fit 6.0.4, the
latest upgrade to its popular tool for the analysis and presentation
of numerical data and mathematical functions. Installing pro Fit
6.0.4 is primarily a bug fix release and is recommended for all users
of pro Fit 6.0.x.
A complete list of new features and bug fixes is provided at
http://www.quansoft.com/hist.html
pro Fit 6.0.4 is free for all pro
Fit 6.0.x users and can be downloaded from
http://www.quansoft.com/buy.html#proFitDown
A useable trial version
is available for free to everybody:
http://www.quansoft.com/trial.html
About pro Fit 6.0
pro Fit 6.0 is a powerful tool for the analysis, processing,
plotting and evaluation of numerical data and mathematical functions
on Mac OS X. It provides
- Several curve fitting and data analysis tools,
- Spreadsheet-based data editing,
- A drawing editor to complete and annotate data and function plots,
- Extensive programmability via a simple Pascal-based language or...
LaCie Introduces New SAFE Mobile Hard Drives
LaCie Introduces New SAFE Mobile Hard Drives With Hardware Encryption and
Biometric Control Access
November 14, 2005
* New hardware encryption with DES or Triple-DES modes
* Unlock the drive by fingerprint recognition
* Protect confidential files from unauthorized use
* Compact bus-powered Hi-Speed USB 2.0 hard drive*
Today LaCie introduces a new version of its revolutionary biometric access
hard drive: SAFE Mobile Hard Drive with Encryption with new DES or
Triple-DES hardware encryption in 40GB, 80GB and now largest 120GB
capacity. The new encrypted model allows people to choose between different
levels of security depending on their needs.
LaCie SAFE with Encryption is ideal for transferring and carrying sensitive
data without fear of misuse, unauthorized access or intellectual property
theft if in the wrong hands. Fingerprint authentication grants access to
the drive. Compact SAFE drive casing is small enough to fit comfortably in
a shirt pocket or bag. With advanced hardware...