Ranchero Software today released NetNewsWire Pro 1.0b8, the newest beta release of the company’s easy-to-use RSS news reader and Weblog editor. The update includes a host of improvements over the original beta release, all of which are documented here. NetNewsWire Pro requires Mac OS X 10.2 (Jaguar) or later, and expires at the end of this month.
Read MoreApple today objected to a US$1.1 billion antitrust settlement between California and Microsoft, saying the agreement will actually benefit the software giant, reports c|net. Under the terms of the settlement, Microsoft will offer vouchers to California individuals who bought Windows or select applications between Feb. 18, 1995 and Dec. 15, 2001. One-third of any unclaimed rebates will revert to Microsoft. The remaining amount will go to California public schools in the form of cash and Microsoft software.
Read MoreApple will release its first quarter financial results on Wednesday, January 15, after the markets close. A conference call discussing the earnings will take place at 5:00 PM ET and will be streamed live.
Read MorePangea Software has posted a strategy guide to Bugdom 2, the company’s popular adventure game. The guide contains maps of levels, tips, tricks, and cheats.
Read MoreWriting for CNN/Money, Brian Clark picks Mac OS X 10.2 (Jaguar) as his favorite software of 2002. Clark writes, “Jaguar is Unix for the masses — a consumer version of the most stable operating system on the planet. Business users will love its ability to detect a wireless connection no matter where they roam. Consumers will be blown away by its simplicity and stability, as well as applications like iPhoto, iTunes, iMovie and iChat.
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