Autodesk today announced that it will make Autodesk DWF 6 (Design Web Format) files available for Mac OS X, which will allow Mac users to view and print design information created by Autodesk design software. The company also said it will provide a DWF Developer’s Toolkit for Mac OS X developers to create third-party design applications that leverage DWF files.
Read MoreWaterField Designs today announced its new iSight case. “Stay organized and keep your iSight, mount, and cable together in this compact, padded case. It’s small enough to stow away in a bag or backpack for quick portability. Three internal compartments and a self-locking zipper secure all the iSight gear. Made of sturdy Ballistic nylon and a soft interior lining.” The case is available now for US$24.
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Aspyr today announced plans to publish Zoo Tycoon: Marine Mania, an expansion pack to Zoo Tycoon, the popular game that puts you in charge of building and managing the ultimate virtual. The new expansion pack lets you add killer whales, manta rays, and other exotic marine animals to your existing zoo. Zoo Tycoon: Marine Mania is at the Final Candidate stage of development and is expected to ship later this month for US$29.99.
Chad Dickerson, InfoWorld’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), has made the switch to a Mac at home: “I used the Mac running OS X to replace a PC client and Linux server; the level of functionality was raised; and I did more with less. All the GNU and Unix tools I’ve used for years were right there in OS X: ps (process status), rsync, top, SSH (secure shell), Apache, Samba, and various Unix shells.
Read MoreMark/Space today announced Missing Sync for Garmin 1.0, which enables Garmin iQue 3600 handheld owners to synchronize data with a Mac running Mac OS X. The new software goes beyond enabling HotSync synchronization with the iQue 3600 — it integrates functionality with both iTunes and iPhoto, allows users to mount the memory expansion card as a disk on the Mac desktop, and more. Missing Sync for Garmin is available immediately for US$29.95.
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