Year: 2002

WiebeTech has reduced prices on its MicroGB line of portable FireWire hard drives. New pricing follows: US$159.95 (case-only), $217.95 (20GB), $299.95 (30GB), $329.95 (40GB), $439.95 (48GB). The drive features both FireWire and USB 2.0 connectivity; an optional 12V adapter is available but only required for USB use.

Aladdin Systems today announced Spring Cleaning 5.0, an upgrade to company’s uninstall utility designed to optimize systems and protect online privacy. Spring Cleaning 5.0, which is optimized for Mac OS X, provides over 16 tools to help users safely and easily remove hard drive and Internet clutter.

MacSoft has begun shipping Stronghold, their new castle adventure game. “Stronghold is a unique castle simulation game combining the best aspects of a City Builder and a RTS game,” said Al Schilling, MacSoft product manager. “There are many challenges on the road to victory and Stronghold will be of interest to both casual and hardcore gamers.” Stronghold carries a suggested retail price of US$39.99

OSXFAQ.com has announced an all-day seminar with best selling author Bob LeVitus. The session, entitled “How to Become a Mac OS X Power User,” is intended to offer tips, tricks and solutions to any Mac user who wants to become more proficient with Mac OS X, Apple’s industrial strength operating system. Bob Levitus, or “Dr. Mac” as he is more affectionately known, is the author of 38 books including Dr. Mac: The OS X Files and Mac OS X For Dummies. In addition, he writes a “Dr.