Year: 2002

Lemke Software has released GraphicConverter 4.4.1, an update to its popular graphics software. The new version adds a large number of enhancements and bug fixes, all of which are detailed on the Web site. GraphicConverter sells for US$30, while the user manual sells for $10.

MacPlay has released a demo of realMYST, the re-make of the classic adventure game. realMYST features 3D effects and animations, wide-open walkthrough gameplay, enhanced graphics and sound, and more. The demo is a 95MB download; the game sells for US$29.95.

Apple’s latest Hot News education feature documents the use of Macs and iMovie at the College of Santa Fe, GirlsFilmSchool. The program this summer will enable 20 adolescent girl to explore filmmaking and video production. “About half of [the girls] had had minimal contact with computers before, and many were fairly tech-phobic. But the Mac’s and iMovie’s ease of use really helped in getting them past those feelings,” Film Professor Deborah Fort explains.

During the past week, MacDesktops has posted 14 new desktop pictures, including BMW XCoupe (Cars), Flag (Holidays), Morning sunshine (Flora), Think Physics (Logos, Apple), and Yin Yang (Art). Mandolux has released 11 new desktop pictures: five of the SR-71 Blackbird (aerospace), two additions to the Technosis/Anthraxis series (abstract), one Fire & Flames addition (charcoal/chimney), and three Giant Petals (nature/rose petal).

The Mac Champion Team has released Alepin 1.5, a Mac OS X application designed to take the place of the Note Pad and Scrapbook applications found in the classic Mac OS. New features in this version include the ability to import from Note Pad files, improved drag and drop support, and an auto-backup feature. Alepin 1.5 is US$10 shareware.