IdeaResources today released irEdit 1.2, an update to its popular text-editing software for Mac OS X. Version 1.2 adds many new features, including a new language preference, a new general preference menu, split editor support, and includes various bug fixes. irEdit is US$20 shareware.
Read MoreMacPlay has released Fallout 2 1.02a, the latest patch to its popular RPG game. The update fixes hanging when exiting, save and load crashes and errors during game, save function on pre-generated and modified characters, and a crash at the end of the game. Update: MacPlay has pulled the Fallout 2 patch due to problems with the update.
Read MoreSeveral readers note that BMW is offering a free 5GB iPod to customers who purchase its new F 650 CS motorcycle. “Think of it, listening to up to 1000 of your favorite tunes on the hottest music player out there, while having the time of your life on the F 650 CS.” Last week, we reported that Speakeasy was giving a free 5GB iPod to every new subscriber who signs up for its business DSL or T1 services in October.
Read MoreApple has posted a .Mac status page that contains current information regarding the service outages experienced over the past weeks. The new page can be viewed during the outages. Previously, the information was only available in the members-only support area of the .Mac Web site, which was inaccessible during the interruptions.
Read MoreNorthern Softworks has announced the release of Jaguar Cache Cleaner 1.0, its new tool to clean Jaguar system caches. The software is used to fix corrupted or stale cache data by deleting the Mac OS X caches and restarting. Jaguar Cache Cleaner is freeware, and requires Mac OS X 10.2 (Jaguar).
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