Alias|Wavefront has been awarded an Oscar for its development of Maya, the company’s professional 3D animation and effects package. Oscar recipients for scientific and technical achievements were announced last week by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Read MoreThe Omni Group today announced reduced prices on its software sold through its online store from January 14-17. The sale is in response to requests from Mac OS X fans not able to attend Macworld Expo, where the Omni Group offered special pricing for attendees. Customers will have the following prices available for software licenses: OmniWeb US$25 (normally $34.95), OmniOutliner $25 (normally $34.95), OmniGraffle $50 (normally $64.95), OmniDiskSweeper $10 (normally $14.95), and Omni Productivity Bundle $100 (all four of the above).
Read MoreMany have expressed concern about the future development of Microsoft Office for the Mac since the introduction of Keynote, Apple’s new presentation software that competes directly with PowerPoint. Microsoft recently told MacFixIt that “yes there will be an Office 11,” though the company hasn’t “announced timing or any other specifics.”
Read MoreChronos has announced the release of F10 Launch Studio, new software that “will change the way you use your computer.” F10 Launch Studio offers a new way to launch applications and documents in Mac OS X. It’s “Launch Pad” is invoked by pressing the F10 key on the keyboard. The semi-transparent Launch Pad instantly appears filling the screen with large icons representing applications and documents on the user’s computer.
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