Year: 2002

Sorenson announces Squeeze 3 for MPEG-4, updates Squeeze 3 for Flash MX

Posted by | Dec 2, 2002 | |

Sorenson Media today announced Sorenson Squeeze 3 for MPEG-4, a new version of its video compression software that will allow users to access the “advanced features in the Sorenson MPEG-4 Pro codec to create the highest-quality media, enabling the distribution of content from low bandwidth to high-definition quality over the Internet, IP-based networks, and a new generation of consumer digital devices.” Sorenson today also Read More

Keyspan Expands USB 2.0 Connections

Posted by | Dec 2, 2002 | , |

Keyspan Expands USB 2.0 Connections

Richmond, CA— December 2, 2002 — Keyspan, America’s #1 USB
connectivity products vendor*, is now shipping its Hi-Speed USB 2.0
4-port Hub. Available in multiple colors at an MSRP of $59, these hubs
are now in stock at leading computer product retailers.

Each Keyspan USB 2.0 Hub includes a USB 2.0 device cable and power
adapter.

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Apple: “brightest spot in this dull economy”

Posted by | Dec 2, 2002 | |

In his latest InfoWorld article, Tom Yager writes “Surely the brightest spot in this dull economy is Apple Computer. After years of pumping out great-looking niche machines, Apple took the chance that the general market would go for a Unix box if it was done properly. Apple picked the worst possible time to take the biggest risk imaginable. Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server are unqualified hits on everything from $999 notebooks through entry servers.

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Iconfactory releases iPulse 1.0.1

Posted by | Dec 2, 2002 | |

The Iconfactory has released iPulse 1.0.1, a maintenance update to its system monitoring application that lets users “peek at the inner workings of Mac OS X through a clever and visually compact user interface.” This release corrects a few user-reported bugs, adds support for French language translation and strengthens the utility’s documentation. iPulse is US$9.95 shareware.

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