Juno/NetZero Introduce E-mail System with Powerful Spam Features
Juno and NetZero Introduce New E-mail System With Powerful Capabilities to
Combat Junk Mail or `Spam=92
New E-mail on the Web Focuses on Fighting Spam and Offers
Users New Levels of Customization and Management of E-mail
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 9, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- United Online,
Inc. (Nasdaq:UNTD), a leading provider of value-priced Internet
services, today announced the company has launched a new version of
E-mail on the Web for its Juno and NetZero brands of Internet service.
The new E-mail on the Web gives users new weapons to fight junk e-mail
or "spam" and improves their overall e-mail experience.
Juno and NetZero users will now have the ability to customize and
configure their e-mail to defend against junk mail and unwanted
messages with the latest e-mail blocking and filtering techniques. All
levels of service for both brands will have the new e-mail system,
although additional features will only be available for Platinum,
NetZero HiSpeed and Juno SpeedBand...
J2SEditor: Professional IPTC captioning software
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
J2SEditor: Professional IPTC captioning software.
J2S announces the availability of version 1.2 of its J2SEditor, an IPTC
caption editor with file management capabilities for MacOS X.
Designed for professional photographers and photo agencies, J2SEditor is
used to view images according to their colour profile, sort files and add or
modify textual meta-data of graphics files, individually or in batch,
without affecting the documents (e.g. the caption of a JPEG file can be
updated without recompression of the document).
The list of IPTC fields to edit as well as default values or other input
controls are defined and stored in description profiles which can be adapted
to each user with our J2SProfiler.
Amongst other features, J2SEditor provides a toolbar e.g. for quick access
to applications, folders or other tools so that J2SEditor can easily fit in
a document workflow. Colour marks can be applied to the documents for faster
identification. J2SEditor can also...
iView MediaPro 2.0
iView(R) Releases iView MediaPro(TM) 2.0 for Professional Digital
Multimedia Asset Management
Debuts iView Catalog Reader: A Free Cross-Platform Application
for Unlimited Catalog Sharing
LONDON, September 8, 2003 - iView Multimedia (iView) today
announced the immediate availability of iView MediaPro 2.0. Tailored
for photographers, broadcast journalists, graphic designers, and other
media professionals, iView MediaPro 2.0 extends robust, award-winning
functionality with powerful image editing, enhanced drag & drop
annotations workflow, and file system control. Version 2.0 increases
capacity to 128,000 media items per catalog while reducing catalog
size. Fast and easy to use, it is backward compatible with earlier
versions of the application.
iView also today introduced the iView Catalog Reader, a
royalty-free, cross-platform software utility that permits
unrestricted sharing of iView catalogs. iView Catalog Reader displays
media and slide shows in an iView catalog, regardless of...
ShuttlePRO V2 and Key Composer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Audio/Video Editing Productivity "Steps Up" with ShuttlePRO V2 and Key Compo=
ser
Contour Design Unveils New Macro Capability in Latest Driver for its
Innovative Jog/Shuttle Controller at IBC 2003
WINDHAM, NH - September 8, 2003 - Contour Design, Inc., a leading provider
of innovative, ergonomic computer input devices, announced today the
release of Key Composer(tm), exciting new keystroke macro creation and
management functionality for the ShuttlePRO V.2(tm) multimedia jog/shuttle
controller. Contour Design will be featuring the ShuttlePRO V.2 with Key
Composer at this year's International Broadcasting Convention, to be held
September 12 - 16 at the Amsterdam RAI. Contour Design will be located in
Stand No. 7.645 at IBC.
Access Multiple Keystroke Combinations with One Touch
With Key Composer, users can now assign multiple keystroke combinations, or
macros, to execute from a single button on the ShuttlePRO V.2. These macros
can be executed either all at once, or...
Export XML from Quark
Revolutionary new XML export software for QuarkXPress
Atomik Xport Personal Edition 1.0 launched at Seybold San Francisco
San Francisco and London - September 8, 2003 - Easypress Technologies, the
leading developer of XML solutions for QuarkXPress, today launched Atomik
Xport Personal Edition, the revolutionary entry-level XML export software
for QuarkXPress. The new software promises 'one-touch XML' export from
QuarkXPress, enabling users to be up and running in minutes without any need
for configuration or manual content tagging.
"Up until now, the market for XML export software for QuarkXPress has been
very much polarised between low-end, low cost, low functionality,
'well-formed XML' export software and high-end, high cost, fully featured,
'valid XML' export software." said Gavin Drake, Easypress Technologies
marketing director. "Atomik Xport Personal Edition provides a best of both
worlds approach by combining the simplicity of an entry-level XML export
solution with some of the...
Apple Announces Faster iMacs w/USB 2.0
Apple Announces Faster iMacs
Faster Processors, Faster Memory, Faster Graphics and Faster I/O
CUPERTINO, California-September 8, 2003-Apple today announced significant
enhancements to its popular line of iMac desktop computers, including
faster PowerPC G4 processors running up to 1.25 GHz, faster 333 MHz DDR
memory, faster NVIDIA graphics and the move to the faster USB 2.0 standard.
"The iMac, with its high quality 15- or 17-inch widescreen displays and
bundled iLife applications, is the ultimate computer for working with
digital photos, digital music and digital video," said Philip Schiller,
Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "The
ease-of-use and stunning design of the iMac remain unparalleled in the
industry."
The new iMacs sport faster PowerPC G4 processors running at 1.0 GHz in the
15-inch model and 1.25 GHz in the 17-inch model. Both models include 256MB
of faster DDR SDRAM running at 333 MHz and an 80GB Ultra ATA/100 hard disk
drive. The 17-inch model...
Apple Introduces New 20GB and 40GB iPods
Apple Introduces New 20GB and 40GB iPods
Up to 10,000 Songs in Your Pocket
CUPERTINO, California-September 8, 2003-Apple today announced new 20GB and
40GB models of its best-selling iPod digital music player. The new 40GB
iPod holds up to 10,000 CD-quality songs (playing each song back-to-back
takes a month) in a stunning enclosure that is lighter and thinner than two
CDs. iPods are available in three models: a 10GB model for just $299 (US),
the new 20GB model for $399 (US) and the new 40GB model for $499 (US); and
offer the perfect combination of ease of use, storage capacity, audio
performance and ultra-portable design.
"iPod is the best-selling digital music player and the 'gold standard' to
which all portable music players are compared," said Steve Jobs, Apple's
CEO. "The iPod and the iTunes Music Store offer music lovers an unbeatable
combination that our competitors can't even come close to."
iPod is the only portable music player with Apple's patent pending
Auto-Sync, an...
IntelliSwipe USB Credit Card Reader For Mac
INTELLI INNOVATIONS RELEASES INTELLISWIPE USB CREDIT CARD READER FOR MAC
Compact USB Credit Card Reader Scans Cardholder Name, Number, Expiration
Into Any Macintosh Application Or Database
RALEIGH, NC, September 8th, 2003 -- Intelli Innovations, Inc., developers
of innovative hardware and software for Macintosh, today introduced the
IntelliSwipe USB Credit Card Reader for Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X. Emulating a
USB keyboard, the IntelliSwipe reader types credit card information into
any application using a simple text output format.
The IntelliSwipe USB Reader features:
- Driverless operation: the reader emulates a USB keyboard to enter data
into Mac applications.
- Support for all major credit cards, including Visa, MasterCard/Eurocard,
American Express, Discover, and Diner's Club. Follows and interprets
standard ISO 7811 guidelines.
- Compatibility with any Mac application, including FileMaker Pro, credit
card authorization software, Microsoft Office, web browsers,...
Jiggler 1.0
Jiggler 1.0 released by Stick Software
New freeware app for Mac OS X will keep your computer awake
Redwood City, CA, September 5, 2003 - Stick Software announced the release
of Jiggler, a little freeware utility for Mac OS X. Jiggler keeps your Mac
awake through those lengthy tasks when it would rather fall asleep, by
jiggling your mouse periodically. No more having to open System Preferences
to change your sleep time and your screensaver delay, only to have to
change them back again at the end. Just jiggle!
Jiggler joins Stick Software products such as PhotoReviewer, Eyeballs,
Trisection, Fracture, BigFoot, Measles, Aquatint and Constrictor. It is
freeware; if you like it, please check out our shareware products, and pay
for the shareware you use.
http://www.sticksoftware.com/software/Jiggler.html (Jiggler's home page)
http://downloads.sticksoftware.com/Jiggler.dmg.gz (Direct download URL)
About Stick Software
Stick Software is a developer of top-quality shareware, freeware and
open-...
Big Nerd Ranch Announces Core Bootcamp with $500 Tuition...
Big Nerd Ranch Announces Core Bootcamp with $500 Tuition Discounts October
13-17, 2003
Atlanta, GA - September 5, 2003 - Big Nerd Ranch Announces Core Bootcamp
October 13-17, 2003. A $500 tuition discount will be given to any students
who have purchased Core Mac OS X and Unix Programming, by authors Mark
Dalrymple and Aaron Hillegass.
Mark Dalrymple returns to the Big Nerd Ranch to train programmers seeking a
deep understanding of Mac OS X. Knowledge of the Unix structure underlying
Mac OS X allows developers to utilize the power of Mac OS X more fully, and
Core Bootcamp provides that knowledge. Core Students will master the Core
Foundation, learn to create multithreaded and multiprocess programs,
increase their applications' efficiency using the Performance Tools, learn
Rendezvous and GDB inside and out, and authenticate and authorize users
with the Security Framework. To view the Core Bootcamp Syllabus, please
visit http://www.bignerdranch.com/Classes/Core.html
In June 2003, the Big...
Sonnet Announces New Aria Extreme, 802.11g for Earlier PowerBooks
SONNET ANNOUNCES NEW ARIA EXTREME
FOR WIRELESS NOTEBOOK NETWORKING
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA =97 September 4, 2003=97 Sonnet Technologies, the worldwi=
de
leader in processor upgrade cards for Apple Macintosh=AE computers, announce=
s
the new Aria=99 extreme, a CardBus adapter that provides 802.11g wireless
networking for certain Macintosh PowerBooks and Windows notebooks. The Aria
extreme installs into any CardBus slot and instantly adds wireless
connectivity with data transfer speeds up to 54Mbps, nearly five times
faster than the previous 802.11b standard. The Aria extreme is compatible
with Apple=92s Airport Extreme Base Station as well as other 802.11g base
stations. It is also backwards-compatible with previous 802.11b Wi-Fi
network devices, and supports both 64-bit and 128-bit Wired Equivalent
Privacy (WEP) encryption
COMPATIBILITY
The Aria extreme is compatible with the following Macintosh and Windows
configurations:
Macintosh:
- Macintosh G3 PowerBooks with CardBus slot*
-...
Aladdin Systems Releases InstallerMaker 8 Preview
ALADDIN SYSTEMS RELEASES INSTALLERMAKER 8 PREVIEW, NOW COMPATIBLE WITH MAC
OS X AND FEATURING SUPPORT FOR AUTHENTICATION, SHELL SCRIPT, AND FILE
PERMISSIONS SUPPORT
Watsonville, CA - September 4, 2003 - Aladdin Systems, Inc., a subsidiary
of Aladdin Systems Holdings, Inc. (OTC BB: ALHI) today announced a preview
release of StuffIt InstallerMaker(tm) 8.0 for Mac OS X. The newest version
of InstallerMaker runs natively on Mac OS 10.2 or higher while still
creating installers for System 8.1 or higher (Classic and OS X
environments).
InstallerMaker, the complete installation and data distribution standard,
provides the best solution for developers to create complex, professional
installers in less time than competing products. Aladdin Systems' products
are the industry standard in compression and archiving utilities on the Mac
OS. StuffIt InstallerMaker is a benchmark installation product used by
developers and network administrators on the Macintosh throughout the world.
"InstallerMaker...
SM2DGraphView 1.1 Open Source Framework
Snowmint Creative Solutions LLC has released v1.1 of the SM2DGraphView
open source framework for Cocoa development on MacOS X. The framework
with complete documentation is available at
(http://developer.snowmintcs.com/)
Version 1.1 updates:
- adds a "don't antialias" line style
- adds accessors to change the color of the border
- adds a datasource method to return a line of points as a simple
NSData object
- includes a minor performance enhancement due to using Quartz 2D
directly instead of NSBezierPath for data line drawing
- fixes a couple minor drawing bugs
This framework provides an NSView subclass which draws a graph of lines
and/or bars including axis labels. The SM2DGraphView class acts very
much like an NSTableView or NSBrowser; SM2DGraphView takes
responsibility for all of the drawing code but relies on a data source
object to provide the specific lines and points to draw. A delegate
object can also be assigned to a graph object to modify the behavior of
the graph view.
The...
PowerMail 4.2
What's new in PowerMail 4.2 (from 4.1.3):
* Entirely new CTM FoxTrot(tm) high-speed search technology -
much more search flexibility with performance gains
ranging from 300% to over 500%
* Increased responsiveness - now launches and draws large lists
even faster
* Enhanced filtering - now includes fast filtering by message
content
* Ability to search on cached IMAP information - brings
high-speed local searching functionality while connected to
IMAP servers
* Improved error handling and data recovery - recovering
is therefore made easier
* Over 10 other usability and reliability improvements
* Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther) compatibility, while maintaining Mac
OS X 10.2.x, OS 9 and 8 as well
The PowerMail 4.2 software can be found at:
(http://www.ctmdev.com/download.shtml)
or (http://www.powermailtech.com/pm4.sit)
A full list of...
Python programming tools for Mac OS X
Sarwat Khan releases Python programming tools for Mac OS X
BRAMPTON, ONTARIO, September 3, 2003 - Sarwat Khan has today released three
new programming tools for Python programmers: userdefaults, plistservices,
and CFPython.
userdefaults allows Mac OS X Python programs to store and retrieve
persistent user preferences using Mac OS X's CFPreferences API, thereby
allowing Python programs to save their preferences in the user's
~/Library/Preferences folder. userdefaults provides Python programs a
Python mapping object with which they can save CoreFoundation-compatible
property list objects in.
plistservices allows any Python programmer using Python 2.3 or later to
read and write Mac OS X XML property list data. Additionally, plistservices
includes an ISO 8601 date string parser to create Python datetime objects.
plistservices is a pure Python module and is able to run on any operating
system.
CFPython is a C library intended to make programming with the Python C API
and CoreFoundation...
MBS Plugin Collection v3.3 for REALbasic
NICHENICH, Germany (September 4, 2003) -- Monkeybread Software Releases
the MBS Plugin Collection v3.3, a huge collection of Realbasic plug-ins
to extend Realbasic with more than 6000 features.
(including over 300 classes).
Since version 3.2, over 1200 items were added to the plugin. To list
only a few of the bigger ones:
* Added CoreGraphics Direct Display classes.
* Integrated plugins for HASP and Rockey dongles.
* Added classes for low level and hight level DNS Queries.
* Added WebKit support (Safari used to render webpages).
* Added support for Tablets on Mac OS X (CarbonWindowEvents class)
* Improved Icon classes and functions.
* Added Stack classes: StackIntegerMBS, StackSingleMBS, StackDoubleMBS,
StackObjectMBS, StackVariantMBS and StackStringMBS.
* Added new classes: WeakRefMBS and StrongRefMBS, GWorldMBS,
CarbonEventsIdleTimerMBS, WinLocalizationMBS, SplitMBS,
FolderChangedNotificationMBS, FinderSelectionMBS
* Improved JPEG import and export classes.
* Added picture...
QUALCOMM Releases Eudora 6.0 with SpamWatch
QUALCOMM Releases Eudora(R) 6.0 - Significant Version Upgrade With New
Advanced Time-Saving Tools
- New Version Features SpamWatch, a Powerful, Automated Spam Protection Tool -
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- QUALCOMM Incorporated (Nasdaq:
QCOM ), a leader in digital wireless communications and advanced electronic
messaging solutions for the Internet, today announced the commercial
release of Eudora 6.0 software, a powerful and feature-rich new version of
the popular e-mail program for Windows(R) and Macintosh(R) users. Eudora
6.0 e-mail software features automatic spam protection, an e-mail thread
condenser, automated type formatting tools, and mailbox organizational
shortcuts. Eudora 6.0 e-mail software can be downloaded at
http://www.eudora.com .
"Eudora has a long-standing reputation for providing benefits to
individual, small office and enterprise e-mail users, and Eudora 6.0 raises
the bar even higher," said William Ganon, vice president of QUALCOMM Eudora
Products...
Link Checker 1.2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
[ANN] - dot software releases Link Checker 1.2 with interface enhancements,
bug fixes, and more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SEPTEMBER 4,2003 - dot software is pleased to announce the release of Link
Checker 1.2. Link Checker quickly goes through your web site and finds any
broken links or images. It also displays any redirected links it comes
across so the links on your web site are not outdated. If the web site you
are checking is stored locally, you can fix the broken links right inside
Link Checker! Link Checker is great for anyone with a web site because
broken or outdated links and missing images don't look good.
Key Features:
- Multiple web sites
- Custom parse modules
- Fix broken links
- Find outdated links
- Blazing speed
- HTML reports
- Also checks images, files, and more
What's new in 1.2:
- Quick add feature; The easiest way to add a web site.
- Interface improvements
- New toolbar icons
- Double clicking on a web site in the main window now starts...
Web Crossing, Inc. Releases New Weblog Plug-In
WEB CROSSING, INC. RELEASES NEW WEBLOG PLUG-IN
-- Now Powerful and Flexible Weblog Functionality Integrates Into Online
Collaboration Environment Without Programming --
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., September 3, 2003 -- Web Crossing, Inc. today
announced a powerful Weblog plug-in to quickly and easily publish Blogs in
a Web Crossing 5.0 environment. The flexible and intensely feature-rich
Weblog plug-in is free for a limited time for any Web Crossing 5.0
installation. Available immediately, additional details and a download of
the plug-in can be found at (http://www.webcrossing.com/weblogs/).
"The Weblog plug-in for Web Crossing 5.0 is awesome," said Dan Shafer,
long-time industry pundit, author and veteran blogger
(http://www.eclecticity.com). "The two-tiered design for posts allows me to
limit what appears on my pages to pithy introductions that summarize longer
'think' pieces. This plug-in has all the features of all of the other blog
tools I've looked at and then some, coupled with a...
New FileMaker Meetings
Business Meetings Really Can Be Productive With New FileMaker Meetings
New FileMaker Meetings Application Aimed at "No More Wasteful Meetings"
SANTA CLARA, CA - September 3, 2003 - In an effort to control the epidemic
of unproductive meetings, FileMaker, Inc. announced today shipment of
FileMaker Meetings, a meetings management application that helps busy
professionals create and run effective meetings. Built on the popular
FileMaker Pro 6 database software, FileMaker Meetings is one of the first
FileMaker Applications business solutions, announced today (see related
news announcement).
Although most employees complain about meetings, they also see meetings as
an unavoidable reality of business. Professionals attend an average of 60
meetings per month (1) according to research and more than 50 percent of
this meeting time is wasted. (2)
"Meetings are like the weather; everyone complains about them but no one
does anything about it," said John Dasher, product manager of FileMaker...
SmartFriends U: Languages and Libraries
SmartFriends U: Languages and Libraries
September 2, 2003, Bay Area, California: Too busy to keep up with advances
in languages and libraries? Wish you had more time to learn about Boost,
Whisper, and a bit about those dynamic languages you hear about?
Join us for a weekend in the redwoods to hear from leading practitioners
and computer scientists. Enjoy face-to-face time with smart, friendly
professionals. Share ideas, and learn new ones.
Details and registration: http://SmartFriends.com/U
What: Expert speakers, fireside chats, and expert guides providing
lab-style walk-throughs. An affable gathering of knowledgeable attendees,
sharing ideas and insights on language and library topics. Expect plenty of
informal time to schmooze, share ideas, and work with professional peers.
Who:
Alex Stepanov The History of Abstract Algorithms
author of STL
Sean Parent Untangling Software
C++ and Value Semantics
Mac Murrett Boost, a contributor's view...
SoftRAID 3.0 Released
September 2, 2003
Mendocino, CA, USA
***For Immediate Release***
SOFTRAID, LLC introduces SoftRAID 3.0 with a $99 special introductory offer.
SoftRAID, LLC, today announced the release of SoftRAID 3.0. This
long-awaited Mac OS X version supports Stripe and Mirror (RAID levels 0 and
1) volumes on any combination of FireWire, ATA, SCSI, USB and Fibre Channel
drives. SoftRAID 3.0 requires Mac OS X 10.2 or later. A special "upgrade"
price of $99 is available to everyone until November 1, 2003.
"SoftRAID 3 is an important release for all Mac OS X admins and users who
depend on their data.", said Mark James, President of SoftRAID, LLC. "We
have received hundreds of positive emails during beta testing."
SoftRAID went though a three month rigorous beta test program working with
leading developers and manufacturers in order to release a solid product.
"Alsoft worked closely with SoftRAID to make sure SoftRAID 3 works well
with DiskWarrior 3.", said Al Dion, President of Alsoft. "We, at Alsoft...
Page Sender 3.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SUMMARY:
Page Sender 3.1 updates Smile Software's fax software that works for
Mac OS X with scheduled and deferred faxing, manual send, multiple
local area code support, and more. Page Sender 3.0 received four mice
in Macworld's June 2003 issue (p.47). Page Sender (30-day free demo,
$29.95) requires Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later.
DOWNLOAD LINK [2.9MB] (English installer)
http://www.smilesoftware.com/downloads/Page%20Sender%203.1.dmg.sit
Berkeley, CA - September 2, 2003 - Page Sender, Smile Software's fax
software that works for Mac OS X has been updated to version 3.1, which
includes:
- Scheduled & deferred faxing
- Manual send
- Multiple local area codes & ten digit dialing support
- Live addressing support for Palm Desktop 4.1 and later
- Share your modem gracefully between Page Sender and AOL or Internet
Connect
- Choose an alternate fax service directly from the Print dialog
- Updated AppleScript support (attachments, dithering, smart dialing,
and...
iTunes and Screensavers v1.0
NICHENICH, Germany (September 2, 2003) -- Monkeybread Software Releases
iTunes and Screensavers v1.0 , a simple utility to pause iTunes music
playback while the screensaver is running.
iTunes and Screensavers v1.0 is made with REALbasic from REAL Software,
Inc.
Requires Mac OS X; source code is included.
This application shows REALbasic developers how to use the
CarbonApplicationEvents Class, the Process class and the AppleScript
class to react on application launches.
The application is freeware, but contributions are accepted through
PayPal.
All freeware applications:
(http://www.monkeybreadsoftware.de/Freeware/)
The iTunes and Screensavers website:
(http://www.monkeybreadsoftware.de/Freeware/iTunesandScreensavers )
CGIScripter 1.48 Enterprise Edtion
9-2-2003 - Fremont, CA - .com Solutions Inc. Introduces Multi-Platform
CGIScripter 1.48 Enterprise Edtion Software - Instantly Writes Perl CGI
Scripts for MySQL and Oracle Databases.
=2Ecom Solutions Inc., a developer of multi-platform database migration and
development applications, has released CGIScripter 1.48 Enterprise Edition
for MacOS X, Windows and Linux. CGIScripter speeds web application projects
by automating the development of Perl CGI scripts which insert/update/query
or delete records within MySQL or Oracle database servers.
Features include:
=B7 Automated Perl CGI Script Generation - IT departments can save thousands
of dollars and weeks of development/debugging effort over creating these
scripts manually.
=B7 Process Images via the Web With Ease - The Perl CGI scripts generated by
CGIScripter automatically provide support for insert/update/view/delete of
GIF/JPEG images via a web-based interface. Non-image data (such as .pdf,
=2Ewav, Microsoft Word and binary data) can...
Macworld Conference & Expo To Take Place in Boston-Summer...
IDG World Expo Announces That Macworld Conference & Expo Will Take Place in
Boston in Summer 2004; Event to Be Held in the New Boston Convention &
Exhibition Center, July 12-15, 2004
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 29, 2003--IDG World Expo, the
leading producer of world-class tradeshows, conferences and events for
technology markets, today confirmed plans for Macworld Conference & Expo(R)
to take place at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) July
12-15, 2004.
Macworld Conference & Expo spent 13 of its 19 years in Boston before
relocating to New York City in 1998. On October 17, 2002, IDG World Expo
announced plans for the event's 2004 return to Boston to be held in the new
BCEC.
"After research and discussions with key stakeholders, including vendors,
consultants and attendees, it is clear that Macworld Conference & Expo in
Boston will provide great value to the Mac community," said David Korse,
president of IDG World Expo. "We are excited...
Advanced Web Ranking 2.0
Caphyon Ltd. is glad to announce the release of Advanced Web Ranking 2.0.
Advanced Web Ranking is a tool that will help you check your web site
position on all major search engines. It saves you hours of tedious work
while monitoring your web site's search engine position. Advanced Web Ranking
generates tabular and graphical reports that will help you check not just the
position of your website but the position of your competitors' web sites as
well!
Advanced Web Ranking can be freely evaluated for 15 days and it costs USD
$49.
The application can be downloaded from:
http://www.advancedwebranking.com/download.html
More details about the application can be found at:
http://www.advancedwebranking.com
New in Advanced Web Ranking 2.0
===============================
Added automatic search engine updates.
Added reports that can be printed and exported as: PDF, HTML, Excel, CSV,
HTML, and Text.
Added swap function for the Query and Search Engine panels.
Updated search engine definitions.
Iconfactory Releases "One-bit" stock icon collection
Thursday August 28th, 2003
The Iconfactory Releases "One-bit" stock icon collection
Announcing the immediate availability of "One-bit", the latest addition to
the growing collection of ready-to-use icons at Stockicons.com.
One-bit is a simple, but flexible collection. These aliased, 1-bit icons are
perfect for cell phone or PDA-based applications, yet with a bit of
creativity they can bring a unique look to your other projects as well.
Because of its simple nature, the One-bit collection is easy to customize,
allowing seamless blending with your application or website. One-bit is
available today as an electronic download for $199.00.
Stockicons.com provides developers and designers with high-quality,
affordable royalty-free collections of icons for use in software
applications, website designs and interactive presentations. We now offer
free downloadable samples of each stock collection which includes two icons
in each pixel size, bit-depth and file format so that developers can...
eShox 3: PHP eCommerce Solution
Secure.cc is proud to release a monumental upgrade to it's flagship
product, eShox.
Shaped by customer input, eShox 3 delivers the power of solutions costing
thousands of dollars in a package priced for small business. Primarily
designed for Mac OS X, eShox 3 enables Mac users to access functionality
previously unavailable on their favorite platform. Without the hassles of
running non-server applications such as FileMaker Pro (while still enabling
the use of such applications), eShox 3 allows administrators to focus on
their core business. eShox 3's automated, trouble-free installation brings
the power, performance and reliability of PHP and MySQL to the
non-programmer.
New in eShox 3:
- Support for Apache, Tenon iTools and now 4D WebSTAR V web servers.
- Multi-user administration with multiple user levels.
- Support for manufacturer logins for order processing.
- Real-time statistics of store revenue with cost and profit breakdowns as
pie and line graphs.
- Unlimited pricing and...
SoftIntegration Ch 4.0
SoftIntegration Ch 4.0 released
DAVIS, Calif., August 26, 2003 - SoftIntegration, Inc. today announced the
availability of Ch 4.0, the newest version of C/C++ interpreter for
cross-platform scripting, 2D/3D plotting, numerical computing, shell
programming and embedded scripting.
Ch 4.0 continues SoftIntegration's leadership in scripting, 2D/3D
plotting and numerical computing. Major product enhancements include
shell programming, computational array for numerical computing and bug fixes.
"SoftIntegration Ch provides an unmatched level of power and flexibility
in powerful C/C++ scripting. We are delivering the most robust and
feature-packed scripting technology," said Dr. Dawn Cheng, President at
SoftIntegration. "Ch is also a very effective interactive environment for
teaching and learning programming in C99, the latest C standard, and C++."
* C/C++ interpreter
Ch supports 1999 ISO C Standard (C99), C++ classes. Ch also supports many
industry standards with over 8,000 functions...
Maxtor Launches Next Generation Onetouch Drive
MAXTOR LAUNCHES NEXT GENERATION ONETOUCH DRIVE WORLDWIDE
Backup and Restore Your Digital World with the Touch of a Button
MILPITAS, CA, AUGUST 26, 2003 -- Maxtor Corporation (NYSE: MXO), a
worldwide leader in hard disk drives, today announced that the next
evolution of its external storage hard drives branded Maxtor OneTouch are
now available. Leveraging the successes of the preceding family (Personal
Storage 5000 with the OneTouch feature), Maxtor=92s new line of external har=
d
drives incorporates the award winning OneTouch button, Dantz Retrospect=D2
Express software and introduces a sleek new industrial design. Maxtor
OneTouch is the first push button backup and restore hard drive based
solution in the market today.
"Maxtor simplified external storage for the consumer with OneTouch," stated
Dave Reinsel, research manager with IDC. "Consumers today need features
like OneTouch backup, that are easy to use and seamless for storing and
protecting their digital world."
Maxtor OneTouch...
Revolution 2.1 Released
Revolution 2.1 Released
Drawers, Metal Windows, and More -- 50%-Off Deal Continues
Edinburgh, Scotland, August 25th, 2003
Runtime Revolution today announced the availability of Revolution 2.1, the
latest update to. the premiere user-centric multi-platform development tool
for Windows, Macintosh, Linux, and Unix. Revolution's user-centric approach
and built-in support for databases, XML, Internet protocols, report
generation multimedia and more makes developing feature packed software
quick and easy.
"Revolution is user-centric software development," said Kevin Miller, CEO
of Runtime Revolution, adding, "The new release improves the developer
experience on all levels, from appearance to usability. We've also made
database access a top priority, with the entry-level Revolution Express
supporting four leading database platforms."
Revolution 2.1 includes dozens of new features and improvements:
* Improved conformity with the Mac OS X interface style guidelines
* All editions include...
Iconfactory Releases "Wild West" icon set
Tuesday, August 26th, 2003
The Iconfactory Releases "Wild West" icon set from Kate England
"New Icon Tuesdays" continue as the Iconfactory proudly presents the latest
icon creation from resident artist Kate England. This new set of freeware
icons conjures up images of tumbleweeds, ghost towns and tall tales and
includes icons that any fan of the old west will love. Wild West comes as
either Mac or Windows icons as well as a handy iContainer for use with
Pixadex . So hop on your horse and mosey over to the Iconfactory to download
Wild West, you won't regret it pardner!
Related Links:
Wild West:
http://www.iconfactory.com/Preview.asp?type=show&id=171
Pixadex Homepage:
http://www.iconfactory.com/px_home.asp
CandyBar Homepage:
http://www.iconfactory.com/cb_home.asp
The Iconfactory:
http://www.iconfactory.com
Troi Plug-in Power CD-ROM volume 8 for FileMaker
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FileMaker Developer Conference, Phoenix - August 25th, 2003--Troi
Automatisering today announced it has begun shipment of the Troi Plug-in
Power CD-ROM volume 8, for FileMaker Pro 6 on Mac and Windows.
The Plug-in Power CD-ROM contains demonstration versions of 12 powerful
Troi Plug-ins for FileMaker Pro. It also contains plug-ins and utilities
from other leading developers. You'll find all plug-in demonstrations
neatly organized, thus saving you from hunting down the plug-ins from the
Internet.
Troi will distribute the CD-ROM for free to attendees of the product
showcase at the FileMaker Developer Conference.
The Troi Plug-in Power 8 CD-ROM:
- Is a hybrid, cross platform CD-ROM and works on Mac OS, Mac OS X and Windows
- Offers full working demo versions of the latest versions of all Troi Plug-ins
- Features plug-ins from other leading plug-in developers
- Includes example files and user guides
- Contains a database with references to all FileMaker Pro plug-ins...
Troubleshooting Mac OS X
The X Lab (http://www.thexlab.com) has published Troubleshooting Mac=AE OS X=
,
a new e-book dedicated to preventing or resolving common problems with Mac
OS X.
Troubleshooting Mac=AE OS X is the result of the work of The X Lab's founder=
,
Gregory Swain, in his role as "Dr. Smoke" -- a Helper on the Apple
Discussions, primarily the "Using Mac OS X" Discussion. During his work as
a Helper, Dr. Smoke compiled a database of answers he developed in response
to questions posted on the Discussions. He has distilled the over 800
items in this database into the 300 pages of Troubleshooting Mac=AE OS X.
Detailed information about the book can be found here .
The e-book format enables the reader to quickly find the solution to any of
the numerous Mac OS X problems addressed in Troubleshooting Mac=AE OS X . Th=
e
book is extensively hyperlinked and cross-referenced, both within the book
itself and to some of the best Mac OS X troubleshooting information on the
Internet. The FAQs available on...
NetNewsWire 1.0.4
Ranchero Software releases NetNewsWire 1.0.4
Seattle, WA, USA -- August 25, 2003 -- Ranchero Software is pleased to
announce the release of a new version of the award-winning NetNewsWire,
the easy-to-use RSS Web newsreader for Mac OS X.
Highlights of NetNewsWire 1.0.4 include using Web Kit (the Safari HTML
renderer) for HTML display, custom style sheets, displaying differences
in updated items, performance boosts, TypePad weblog editing support,
and support for gzip compression.
See What's New in NetNewsWire 1.0.4 for more details.
(http://ranchero.com/netnewswire/whatsnew/netnewswire104.php)
NetNewsWire costs $39.95 (USD) for a single-user license. Multi-user
licensing is available at $29.95 per user, for two or more users.
NetNewsWire can be downloaded at (http://ranchero.com/netnewswire/)
Brushfire 2, EZxslt 1.5
Brushfire 2, EZxslt 1.5
CHAPARRAL SOFTWARE RELEASES EZxslt 1.5, BRUSHFIRE 2 AT FILEMAKER DEVELOPER
CONFERENCE
Upgraded applications from Chaparral Software makes it fast and easy to
document FileMaker Pro solutions and create Microsoft Word documents using
data from FileMaker Pro 6 databases using XML and XSLT.
http://www.chapsoft.com
FileMaker Developer Conference, Phoenix, AZ - Aug. 25 - Chaparral Software
& Consulting Services, Inc. today released new versions of their highly
acclaimed developer tools at the FileMaker Developer's Conference.
EZxslt 1.5 is an upgrade to its application that simplifies the generation
of Microsoft Word documents using data stored in FileMaker Pro 6 databases.
EZxslt 1.5 adds powerful capabilities that support tables, headers,
footers, and finer control over the generated output. "Users have been
creating documents such as contracts, report cards, and project status
reports with EZxslt since its release", according to Chaparral President
Russell...
Macromedia Announces Next Generation Of MX
MACROMEDIA ANNOUNCES NEXT GENERATION OF MX
New MX 2004 product family defines the experience layer for the digital world
San Francisco, CA-August 25, 2003 -Macromedia, Inc. (Nasdaq: MACR) today
unveiled the next generation of its award-winning MX product family used by
professional developers and designers to build web sites and applications.
Major new versions of the industry-leading Macromedia Dreamweaver, Flash,
and Fireworks tools will continue to move the digital world from inaction
to interactive experiences, while new products such as Macromedia Flash MX
Professional 2004 will bring the power of the Internet to a new class of
advanced developers. The MX 2004 family also includes new building blocks
called the MX Elements for Flash and the MX Elements for HTML, along with a
unique look and feel for Internet applications called Halo.
"We launched Macromedia MX in 2002 with a challenge to the industry and to
our customers: make digital experiences better. Our customers embraced...
PHP script parses iTunes Music Library files into HTML
Our PHP script which parses iTunes Music Library files (XML) into web page
(HTML).
phptunest is a script written in PHP , which converts your iTunes Music
library from XML format to nice HTML table. It allows you to customize the
resulting HTML page in many ways and has few nice features:
- Use your own CSS styles to change the look of HTML page
- Sort your song library with any visible column(s)
- Include only those columns you want
- Supports gzip compression of HTML data
- Works with or without MySQL backend. Using MySQL saves a lot of memory
and makes phptunest more efficient
- Supports low-memory non-sorting parsing
- Can write output data into static HTML file
- Works with PHP 4.1 or later
- Completely free and open source
Changes in version 1.0
- Low-memory non-sorting ram-parser added. If sorting is disabled and
there's no MySQL backend, this method saves huge amounts of RAM, and should
be used if sorting is not needed. Tracks are printed in the same order as
they are at...
WorldSync, Inc. - New Home for SyncDeK
[ANN] Introducing WorldSync, Inc. - New Home for SyncDeK(tm) FileMaker
Database Synchronization
New Company To Invest In SyncDeK Product Development -- SyncDeK 5.0 To
Debut At FileMaker Developer Conference
BERKELEY, CA - August 24, 2003 - WorldSync, Inc. (http://www.syncdek.com)
today announced its company launch as the new home of SyncDeK, the leading
technology for FileMaker Pro database replication and synchronization. The
company acquired SyncDeK from A.E. Wood & Erickson, which developed and
supported the product for the past 4 years.
WorldSync announced it will initially invest $1M+ to further develop and
market SyncDeK. CEO Jason Erickson said WorldSync plans to accelerate
SyncDeK product development, enhance customer support resources, and expand
worldwide distribution for SyncDeK. The company revealed immediate plans
for SyncDeK 5.0, due for release in Q4, 2003.
"SyncDeK has been successfully adopted by enterprise workgroups and smaller
organizations whose data sharing...
Chronos Releases F10 Launch Studio 1.5
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chronos Releases F10 Launch Studio 1.5
Park City, Utah - August 25, 2003 -- Chronos LC today announced the release
of F10 Launch Studio version 1.5, the premier launch management utility for
Mac OS X computers. Version 1.5 is a free update for existing F10 Launch
Studio registered customers.
NEW FEATURES
F10 Launch Studio 1.5 adds four significant new features. First,
"Auto-Discovery II" addresses the most common user request: to reduce the
number of non-essential applications shown in the program. It accomplishes
this by offering three new types of filtering: a) intelligent filtering; b)
category filtering; and c) user-defined filtering. Intelligent filtering
automatically recognizes and excludes many common registration programs,
helper applications, droplets, etc. Category filtering offers the user the
ability to exclude broad groups of applications such as Classic
applications, scripts, installers, updaters, self-extracting archives, etc.
User-defined...
Dejal announces Simon 1.2
Dejal announces Simon 1.2
A Mac OS X application to monitor sites for changes or failures.
PORTLAND, Oregon -- August 22, 2003 -- Dejal Systems today announced the
immediate availability of Dejal Simon 1.2, the essential site monitoring
tool for Mac OS X. It checks sites for changes or failures, and notifies
you via e-mail, sound, speech, or other means. You can use it to track
updated sites, and to alert you when an important site goes down or
recovers. Developed in Cocoa, it is a native Mac OS X application with an
intuitive and attractive Aqua interface.
New in this release are Ping, DNS, and Application test kinds, an
Automatically Pause Test feature, a redesigned and improved test
configuration sheet, and several other enhancements and fixes.
David Sinclair, President of Dejal, says: "Here at Dejal, we use Simon to
monitor our sites, to track downloads of our products, and to get
notifications of updates to our favorite news and entertainment websites.
Simon is very versatile;...
Empower Pro Phone 2.0 for Mac OS
Empower Pro Phone 2.0 for Mac OS
Now use your Macintosh to make crystal clear calls around the world with no
long distance charges
August 22, 2003..... Empower Pro today announced Empower Pro Phone 2.0, an
innovative application for Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X to connect Macintosh users
around the world with real-time voice communication over the Internet.
The newest version uses email addresses to connect callers. All you need to
call someone is their email address. Just create a free account on the
Empower Pro Phone web site and download the software to receive calls.
The Empower Pro Phone offers Mac users the opportunity to talk with
friends, family and co-workers over the Internet, from one Macintosh
computer to another.
Empower Pro Phone 2.0 includes these new features:
* Log In to make calls from anywhere
* Use an email address to place a call
* Enhanced web site lookup integration
* Manage your account on the web site
* Aqua Metal appearance in Mac OS X
* Increased ease...
SMDoubleSlider: Open Source
Snowmint Creative Solutions LLC has released an open source double
slider for Cocoa development on MacOS X. The SMDoubleSlider
distribution is available at (http://developer.snowmintcs.com/).
The distribution provides NSSlider and NSSliderCell subclasses which
have two knobs instead of one. The user can slide either of the knobs,
with the limitation that the lower knob is always less than the higher
knob. The SMDoubleSlider class also supports tabbing through both
knobs if keyboard access is turned on.
Complete documentation and an Interface Builder palette are included so
it's very easy to include a double slider in any Cocoa project.
Kyle.Hammond@snowmintcs.com
(http://www.snowmintcs.com/) - personal finance software
(http://www.codeblazer.com/) - multimedia software solutions
OpenOSX Ships Gimp 1.2.5 Accelerated for G5
OpenOSX Ships Gimp 1.2.5 Accelerated for G5
Business Editors/High-Tech Writers
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.--(OPENOSX-COM)--August 21st, 2003-- OpenOSX
today announced the immediate availability of their Gimp 1.2.5 product, now
accelerated for the Apple Power Macintosh G5 processor that is an
easy-to-use solution for quickly installing and utilizing the popular, open
source "The GIMP" software, offering users sophisticated photo manipulation
and graphic tools. The new edition brings: updated software, additional
features, enhanced stability and has been compiled to utilize G5 processor
capabilities.
This is the first version of the OpenOSX Gimp product built
specifically for the Power Macintosh G5, offering a new level of
performance, and it will still operate on older Mac OS X 10.2.x systems.
The product features a customizable single-click installer that will
install the long list of requisite software libraries required to run The
Gimp on Mac OS X effortlessly, along with complete...
OmniDiskSweeper beta 1.4
Seattle, WA -- August 20, 2003 -- The Omni Group has announced a new beta
version of OmniDiskSweeper, the Mac OS X disk cleaning utility.
OmniDiskSweeper is a tool for quickly making space on your hard drive by
finding and deleting unwanted files. Use OmniDiskSweeper to browse through
the files and directories on your system, and delete the large ones that
you aren't using any more. The free space on the disk and the ordering of
the directories are automatically recalculated, so you stay informed on
your disk usage.
OmniDiskSweeper 1.4 beta provides a number of fixes to the program
including improvements to the drive list, updated keyboard shortcuts, and
improved stability.
OmniDiskSweeper 1.4 beta is available from
(http://www.omnigroup.com/applications/omnidisksweeper/download/).
About The Omni Group:
The Omni Group develops productivity applications exclusively for Mac OS X.
The Omni Group is the developer of OmniWeb, the first web browser built
specifically for Mac OS X and the...
WebDesign Plug-in Maker 1.0b1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Toronto, Ontario - August 20, 2003 - Rage Software announced today, the
immediate availability of WebDesign Plugin Maker 1.0b1. An update to the
visual development environment for creating and maintaining plug-ins
compatible with Rage Software's WebDesign.
The WebDesign Plug-in Maker provides a visual approach to creating plug-ins
for WebDesign (http://www.ragesw.com/webdesign.php). Even users with no
programming experience can easily add features to WebDesign using the free
plug-in development application. WebDesign is the professional web
authoring software from Rage Software.
This new release fixes issues with earlier development releases and can now
create plug-ins that take advantage of the new features introduced in
WebDesign 2.x. It also offers a redesigned interface and improved support
for Mac OS X.
WebDesign Plugin Maker is free to use for all users of WebDesign. It can be
downloaded from http://www.ragesw.com/wdplugins.php. Other free WebDesign
plug-...
Opera 6.03 for Mac release equipped for Panther
Opera hears the roar:
Opera 6.03 for Mac release equipped for Panther
Oslo, Norway - August 20, 2003 - Opera today released its version 6.03 for
Mac to prepare for the upcoming release of Panther, Mac OS 10.3. Mac users
who prefer a better Internet experience will need to download v6.03 to make
Opera compatible with the debuting operating system.
The release of Opera 6.03 for Mac allows for continued use on Panther while
development continues on Opera 7 for Mac to be released later this year.
Additional modifications found in v6.03 include bug fixes and the removal
of the start-up dialog for unregistered browsers.
Opera for Mac 6.03 is available in Czech, English, French, German, Italian
and Norwegian (bokm=E5l).
About Opera Software ASA
Opera Software ASA is an industry leader in the development of Web browser
technology, partnering with companies such as IBM, AMD, Nokia, Macromedia,
Symbian, Canal+ Technologies, Ericsson, Sharp, Metrowerks, and MontaVista
Software. The Opera browser...
Web Help Desk Integrates iCal Into Latest Version
WEB HELP DESK INTEGRATES ICAL INTO LATEST VERSION
Mac-focused help-desk software adds iCal compatibility to v6.4 and Apple
Computer to its client list
FREMONT, CA, August 20, 2003 - MacsDesign Studio today released an update
to its highly successful Web Help Desk technical support software. Designed
for education and enterprise customers, version 6.4 introduces iCal
integration, which allows for scheduling and viewing problem ticket work
and due dates.
"The integration of Apple's iCal software demonstrates our desire to be the
premier technical support solution for the Mac community," said Jonathan
Lew, President of MacsDesign Studio. "Web Help Desk v6.4 boasts
functionality not available with other help-desk software solutions."
New Features Include:
- ICal integration
- Saved queries for tickets and assets
- Improved search options for tickets and assets - Enhanced PDF invoicing
- New date and time selection widgets
- New filtering options for technician ticket list - Expanded...
Koverz Provides Cure for Not-so Mysterious PowerBook Woe
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Koverz Provides Cure for Not-so Mysterious PowerBook Woe
PARADISE, Utah =96 August 20, 2003 =96 Thousands of people open their Apple
PowerBooks on a daily basis and are discouraged to find mysterious marks
and smudges on their laptop computer screens. Some of the marks are easily
removed from the screen with a swipe of a cleaning cloth, while others
remain as permanent reminders of how a small problem can turn into a big
problem for possibly the most powerful laptops in the industry.
The mysterious marks are not so mysterious however. The marks are actually
caused when oil and dirt left on the keyboard and/or wrist-rest come in
contact with the computer screen when the laptop is closed. The marks can
be easily prevented with the help of a laptop screen protector from Koverz,
Inc. (www.koverz.com).
=93We have customers from across the country that have recognized the marks
on their screens, and have chosen a simple, yet elegant solution to their
problem,=94 said...
