Hsoi's Shop CMPlugins 2.0 Austin, Texas - 4 April 2005 - Hsoi's Shop today releases the long overdue update to their suite of free contextual menu plugins for Mac OS X. The Hsoi's Shop CMPlugins consist of 6 contextual menu plugins: DeskPicChangeCMPlugin - Click on an image file and change your desktop picture to it. FileHierToClipCMPlugin - Click on a folder and place a text representation of the folder's complete contents on the Clipboard. FilePathToClipCMPlugin - Click on a file or folder and place it's full path on the Clipboard. LockItCMPlugin - Click on a file or folder and lock it. UnlockItCMPlugin - Click on a file or folder and unlock it. MROItCMPlugin - A tool for software developers to set the Modified-Read-Only (MRO) flag of a 'ckid' resource. The plugins require Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later (Mac OS 8 and 9 versions can also be found on the Hsoi's Shop website). They are free. The plugins can be downloaded from the Hsoi's Shop website: Hsoi's Shop has been delivering software...

MacA&D OSX 1.1 for UML, DFDs, ERDs and Requirements Placitas, NM - April 1, 2005 - Excel Software began shipping MacA&D OSX 1.1 for requirements management, software modeling, code generation, reengineering and flexible report generation. Version 1.1 adds configurable title blocks in all diagram editors, new high performance editing of large text files, drag & drop for diagrams and text and customized requirements definition. All diagram editors now support a configurable title block for creating an engineering legend that can appear on the screen, in diagram printouts and in generated reports. A title block can have multiple rows and columns of resizable cells where each cell may contain static or editable text with user control over text fonts, sizes, color, justification and line wrapping. Data from user configurable fields associated with each diagram can be included in the title block. The user can also control title block placement and frame each page or entire...

For immediate release Dublin, Republic of Ireland - March 30, 2005 - Lismore Software Systems (http://www.lismoresystems.com) announced today the release and immediate availability of an updated version of Guest PC 1.2 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. The Guest PC has a build-in Windows Setup Assistant that allows to create your virtual computer promptly and easily and install Windows on it. Guest PC bundled with DOS and ready to install Windows. For more details how to use Guest PC, please visit http://www.lismoresystems.com What's new in Guest PC 1.2? The most important thing about Guest PC 1.2 is 2x performance boost on G5s plus better support for dual-headed machines. Serial port support added. It became possible to communicate with serial devices such as modems, PDAs and...

REAL Software Announces REALbasic Design Awards 2005 Winners AUSTIN, Texas (March 30, 2005) - REAL Software announced today the winners of the REALbasic Design Awards 2005. The criteria on which the software was judged included creativity, ease of use, design, utility, and supporting information. "Judging these awards gets more challenging every year, and this year was no exception," stated Geoff Perlman, president and CEO of REAL Software. "We encourage everyone to learn out more about these award-winning products, as they easily represent excellence in software design and utility, and they show how REALbasic helps bring ideas to life." The winners and runners-up in each category are listed below. More information and direct links to the software are available on (http://www.realsoftware.com/awards). * Winner, Best Overall Software and Winner, Best Cross-Platform Software: ProSelect from TimeExposure. ProSelect enables photographers to help their clients quickly narrow down their...

Free Sophie E-book Reader Updated Latest Release Comes With 10 Free E-Books FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Portland, Oregon, 30th March 2005 Rivertext.com is pleased to announce the release of the latest version of the Sophie e-book reader. This new version makes Sophie fully compatible with Mac OS X as well as Windows XP and it now comes with 10 free e-books. The latest e-book is the basis for the Steven Spielberg and Tom Cruise science fiction blockbuster film that will be in theaters this summer. Macintosh and Windows versions can be downloaded now from http://www.fourthworld.com/products/sophie/download.html The introduction to the latest Sophie e-book, H.G. Wells' "The War of the Worlds," will provide its readers with a very interesting perspective on Steven Spielberg's adaptation of this classic. Although H.G. Wells' masterpiece was written more than one hundred years ago to condemn (among other things) British imperialism, it is surprisingly relevant to this new century in which America...

XrackHosting Launches Mac Mini Dedicated Servers; Offers high-performance, low cost option for most sites Only host to offer Mac OS X Server with Mac Mini; Level 3 backbone; Free iPod Shuffle; No Setup Charge; One month free. ORLANDO, Florida - March 30, 2005 - After a month of preparation, XrackHosting is now offering Dedicated Mac Mini hosting packages. These hosting packages are designed to offer a dedicated server option, with all of the power and stability of Mac OS X Server, to customers without the huge cost normally associated with such a service. "This is a perfect step up from shared hosting," said Bill Leonard, XrackHosting's Internet Systems Engineer. "Apple has provided a surprisingly strong machine in the Mac Mini, which is powerful enough to handle nearly any site. For shared hosting customers looking for the added security, performance and control of their own server without the cost, this is a perfect step up from our shared hosting plans." The Mac Mini servers come...

Realmac Software releases RapidWeaver 3.1 with a groundbreaking list of new features. Brighton, England- March 29, 2005 - Realmac Software today announced the release of RapidWeaver 3.1 for Mac OS X. This update builds on the phonomal success of the previous version by adding such features as direct FTP publishing, unlimited sub-menus, beautiful CSS based website templates and even better iLife integration. As well as adding over 30 new features, RapidWeaver 3.1's site creation process has been re-designed and streamlined to make sure it complies with today's web standards. Every site produced with RapidWeaver is based on XHTML and CSS, and we have made sure that each site validates with http://validator.w3.org/. "We believe RapidWeaver will change and influence the way websites are created in the future. We don't know of any other application that can produce such stunning compliant sites as quickly and easily!" said Daniel Counsell, Realmac Software's Director. RapidWeaver comes...

Realmac Software releases RapidWeaver 3.1 with a groundbreaking list of new features. Brighton, England- March 29, 2005 - Realmac Software today announced the release of RapidWeaver 3.1 for Mac OS X. This update builds on the phonomal success of the previous version by adding such features as direct FTP publishing, unlimited sub-menus, beautiful CSS based website templates and even better iLife integration. As well as adding over 30 new features, RapidWeaver 3.1's site creation process has been re-designed and streamlined to make sure it complies with today's web standards. Every site produced with RapidWeaver is based on XHTML and CSS, and we have made sure that each site validates with http://validator.w3.org/. "We believe RapidWeaver will change and influence the way websites are created in the future. We don't know of any other application that can produce such stunning compliant sites as quickly and easily!" said Daniel Counsell, Realmac Software's Director. RapidWeaver comes...

For immediate release, Monday, March 28, 2005: Today GoldfishSoft released SaveMe 1.1, a new version of its utility for adding auto-save to all Mac OS X programs. By saving documents at regular intervals, SaveMe offers a safety net in the event of a computer crash or power outage, so users will never have to redo more than a few minutes of their work. SaveMe 1.1 offers the following changes: - Interface and documentation improvements - Compatibility with non-English programs - Bug fixes - Automatic version checking from within the program - Automatic launch when a user logs in SaveMe 1.1 is recommended for all existing SaveMe users, as it fixes several compatibility issues. SaveMe is $20 shareware, and quantity discounts are available. More information on SaveMe is available from http://www.goldfishsoft.com/saveme.html, and users can download the newest version from http://www.goldfishsoft.com/files/SaveMe.tgz.

3D Visualization Software Now Available for programmers who use Macs For Immediate Release March 29, 2005 (Downers Grove, Illinois) The Numerical Algorithms Group=92s IRIS Explorer Release 5.2, the most advanced and best-supported visualization application development environment that is used by a wide range of scientific researchers, is now available on the Mac OS X platform. IRIS Explorer is one of the first modular, multi-purpose visualization environments for Mac users. NAG=92s IRIS Explorer is a system for visualization of scientific data that incorporates a visual programming interface that enables users to build applications from software building blocks, or modules. The modular design of the IRIS Explorer system facilitates maximum flexibility in visualization development because researchers can, within seconds, try several ways to convert numerical data into different types of pictures. The 'point and click' application development environment shortens the time needed to...

OmniPilot Software, Inc. Releases Lasso Development Studio 8 for Macromedia Dreamweaver and Adobe=AE GoLive=AE Fort Lauderdale, Fla. - March 28, 2005 - OmniPilot Software, Inc., global provider of integrated management software, announces the release of Lasso Development Studio 8 (LS8). Lasso Development Studio is a full-featured Web application development environment operating within Dreamweaver or GoLive for developers who desire wizards and a graphical editing environment, allowing them to build data-driven Web sites with point-and-click ease. Lasso Studio is used for development while Lasso Professional Server must be used to deploy the site. "Lasso offers a full scope of data-driven Web site development and deployment solutions that can be easily managed by people new to Web application development, small Web hosting providers and larger enterprise organizations," said Chad Roll, chief operations officer for OmniPilot Software. Lasso Professional Alliance members will receive a...

SuperCard 4.5 March 28, 2005 - Solutions Etcetera announces SuperCard 4.5 is now shipping. Solutions Etcetera today announced that SuperCard 4.5, a major upgrade to their award-winning authoring environment, is now available. Version 4.5 offers significantly increased performance, a new extensible help system, and over 80 new features and additions. "I've used SuperCard for fifteen years, and I've never seen anything like 4.5 - it kicks butt and takes names" says Mark Lucas, lead SuperCard engineer. "Scores of trick new features, stunning performance increases, a rich, blazing-fast, integrated extensible help system, dozens of new callbacks for XCMD developers, yet stuffed up SuperCard and SuperEdit together still fit on a floppy! You hear the term 'must-have upgrade' tossed around a lot, but this is the real deal=8A" "I think it is no secret that 4.5 was originally scheduled to ship last year, but I think users will find it worth the wait" said Scott Simon, director of product...

Monday, March 28, 2005 YENCO.COM is proud to announce the release of Archive 5.5.0! Archive 5.5.0 now comes as a bundle application. It features code execution up to 800% faster, an option to catalog just the home directory on a Mac OS X startup drive keeping catalog size smaller and improving search speed, updates print code for the license window, improves New Catalog command to use the standard save dialog, catalog routine improvement to handle disks with long file names, fixes encoding issues in search and browse routines under Mac OS X, updates details interface to display long file names, improves launch command to handle volume names with option characters, improves software update code for Mac OS X, and more! Archive enables you to quickly catalog your disks and then when you need to find a file, just type in what you are looking for and it will return a list of all files that match your search criteria, what disks the files can be found on, and even detailed information about...

OmniPilot Software, Inc. Releases Lasso Development Studio 8 for Macromedia Dreamweaver and Adobe=AE GoLive=AE Fort Lauderdale, Fla. - March 28, 2005 - OmniPilot Software, Inc., global provider of integrated management software, announces the release of Lasso Development Studio 8 (LS8). Lasso Development Studio is a full-featured Web application development environment operating within Dreamweaver or GoLive for developers who desire wizards and a graphical editing environment, allowing them to build data-driven Web sites with point-and-click ease. Lasso Studio is used for development while Lasso Professional Server must be used to deploy the site. "Lasso offers a full scope of data-driven Web site development and deployment solutions that can be easily managed by people new to Web application development, small Web hosting providers and larger enterprise organizations," said Chad Roll, chief operations officer for OmniPilot Software. Lasso Professional Alliance members will receive a...

FroogleUp Kiel, Germany (March 27, 2005) - turingart is pleased to announce the immediate availability of 'FroogleUp', the first OS X Froogle listing and upload manager turingart's 'FroogleUp' includes an SQL-based database system, a product listing editor and web-/image preview features. Besides standard products properties, the application supports the complete set of addional properties for music, videos and books. 'FroogleUp' is compatible to Froogle U.S., Froogle U.K. and Froogle Germany, supports all available Froogle languages and currencies. Once the user has completed all product listings, 'FroogleUp' submits the listings of all enabled products to Froogle using FTP. Currently FroogleUp is avaialable for OS X. Other editions are likely to be released later on. Resources: Product Download http://www.turingart.com/downloads/FroogleUp.sit Product Description http://www.turingart.com/froogleup_lan__en.htm Company Web http://www.turingart.com/ turingart Gerhardstr. 68 D-24105 Kiel...

Monday, March 28, 2005 YENCO.COM is proud to announce the release of Archive 5.5.0! Archive 5.5.0 now comes as a bundle application. It features code execution up to 800% faster, an option to catalog just the home directory on a Mac OS X startup drive keeping catalog size smaller and improving search speed, updates print code for the license window, improves New Catalog command to use the standard save dialog, catalog routine improvement to handle disks with long file names, fixes encoding issues in search and browse routines under Mac OS X, updates details interface to display long file names, improves launch command to handle volume names with option characters, improves software update code for Mac OS X, and more! Archive enables you to quickly catalog your disks and then when you need to find a file, just type in what you are looking for and it will return a list of all files that match your search criteria, what disks the files can be found on, and even detailed information about...

OrangeWare releases two UWB Software Development Driver Tools: A Wire Adapter Development Driver and a Wireless USB Developer Utility Program. Anaheim, CA - OrangeWare, the leading provider of USB and Wireless USB drivers has just announced two new ultrawideband development tools. Targeted at supporting Wireless USB hardware designers, the two new software products are expected to optimize performance and dramatically accelerate the time to market. Wire Adapter Development Driver The first development tool is OrangeWare's UWB/Wireless USB driver for Wire Adapters. Hardware engineers can develop their USB/ARM/MAC firmware in an easy, logical step by step manner ensuring steady progress while proving their design with the driver. The development package includes twenty hours of engineering consulting services. Consulting can be used for creating custom test loops or debug statements to speed up the design process. It can also be used to implement and test any unique extensions to the...

March 28, 2005 -- QuantumSoft today released pro Fit 6.0.1 for Mac OS X. This is an update of QuantumSoft's popular tool for the analysis and presentation of numerical data and mathematical functions. The update provides some minor new features, such as metadata support and quick logout, as well as a number of bug fixes. A powerful trial version is available for exploring the features of the application. pro Fit 6.0.1 can be downloaded from http://www.quansoft.com/buy.html#proFitDown The trial version can be found at http://www.quansoft.com/trial.html A more complete list of new features and bug fixes is provided at http://www.quansoft.com/hist.html The update is free for anyone who bought pro Fit since January 1, 2004. For all other users of pro Fit 5.5 or 5.6, the upgrade is USD 55. A full license is USD 95. Multi-user licenses are available at reduced rates. pro Fit 6.0 -- short description pro Fit 6.0 is a powerful tool for the analysis, processing, plotting and evaluation...

For Immediate Release: EDGE Tech Corp Introduces Laser Jet Printer Upgrades Upgrades Increase Printer Speeds and Capabilities DALLAS, TX -March 28, 2005 - EDGE Tech Corp, a leading supplier of DRAM and Flash memory upgrades, portable computing products, storage devices, and other experience-enhancing technology solutions announced today the release of 100-Pin DDR DIMMs for HP LaserJet Printers. The memory is compatible with HP Laser Printers 2400 series, 4250 series and 9050 series. Each module has undergone extensive compatibility and qualification testing prior to being released. All of the printer DIMM modules are specified as 2.5 CAS latency and PC2100. The modules are currently available in the following capacities: 128MB-MSRP $36.99 256MB -MSRP $56.99 512MB -MSRP $130.99 Simon Crossley, Director of Sales for EDGE Tech Corp, stated, "By adding memory to a printer, you increase its printing capabilities in a number of ways. One benefit is the increase in the number and size...

MARKZWARE OFFERS ESSENTIAL UPDATE TO FLIGHTCHECK PROFESSIONAL SANTA ANA, Calif. - March 28, 2005 - Markzware, developer of software solutions for the global printing and graphic arts industries, is pleased to announce immediate availability of FlightCheck Professional and FlightCheck Designer version 5.52. This brand new superior update is compatible with both Macintosh OSX and Windows 98 and newer. FlightCheck Professional is a prepress application for print shops and publishers that sets the standard for digital file quality control (preflighting); FlightCheck Designer is the version used by many graphic artists and design houses. This application has saved the international printing and graphic arts industries hundreds of millions of dollars/euros in reprocessing costs and make-goods. The application supports a wide variety of native application files from popular authoring software vendors like Adobe, Microsoft and Quark. As well, accredited standard preflighting specifications...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dejal announces Time Out! 1.2 A free Mac OS X application to remind you to take regular breaks. PORTLAND, Oregon -- March 28, 2005 -- Dejal Systems today announced the immediate availablity of Time Out! 1.2, a handy break reminder tool for Mac OS X. According to Dejal, it is very easy to fall into bad habits when using a computer for hours on end. You care about what you are doing, so can sometimes push yourself too far, or over-strain yourself. The human body isn't built to sit in one position for endless hours, gripping a mouse or typing on the keyboard. Dejal Time Out! is here to help. It will gently remind you to take a break on a regular basis. Time Out! has two kinds of breaks: a "Normal" break, typically for 10 minutes after 50 minutes of work, so you can move about and relax, plus a "Micro" break: a very brief pause of typically 10 seconds every 10 minutes, so you can remember not to tense up too much for long periods. You can configure how long each kind...

DVForge Cancels The Mac OS X Virus Prize March 26, 2005 - For Immediate Release Today, at 12::00 noon Central Time, DVForge, Inc. announces its cancellation of the Mac OS X Virus Prize 2005 that the company announced earlier in the day. "In response to the statements put forth this past week by Symantec Corporation suggesting that Mac users are at substantial risk to infections from viruses, our company crafted and announced a contest that would have paid a $25,000 prize for the successful creation of such a virus," said Jack Campbell, DVForge, Inc. CEO, "During the first several hours after making the public announcement, I was contacted by a large number of Mac users and Mac software professionals who shared their thinking with me about the contest. A few of these people are extremely well-regarded experts in the field of Mac OS X security. So, I have taken their advice very seriously, and have made the difficult decision to cancel our contest. I have been convinced that the risk of...

DVForge Announces The Mac OS X Virus Prize March 26, 2005 - For Immediate Release Today, DVForge, Inc. announces the Mac OS X Virus Prize 2005, where our company is openly challenging all of the computer coders of the world to go after the $25,000 cash prize that we are offering to the first person to successfully create and deploy an "in the wild" active virus for the Mac OS X operating system. For the contest, a 'virus' is defined as executable code that attaches itself to a program or file so that it can spread from one computer to another, leaving infections as it travels between computers. For the contest, an 'in the wild' virus is defined as one that is able to spread as a result of normal day-to-day usage onto two or more randomly selected computers that are connected only via the internet. "Symantec Corporation has recently released information to the press suggesting that they believe that the Mac OS X platform is at substantial risk to a new virus infection, and that the...