Year: 2004

Nikon intros new cameras with red-eye correction

Nikon today announced two new consumer digital cameras—the 5.1 megapixel Coolpix 5200 and 4.0 megapixel Coolpix 4200. Both models offer in-camera image correction with advanced red-eye reduction; 3x optical zoom; 12MB of internal memory and compatibility with SD memory cards; three movie modes (5200 only); PictBridge support; and use Nikon’s pro-quality grade ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass.

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LANsurveyor gets Panther support

Neon Software has updated LANsurveyor—an application built to help network administrators and IT managers diagram their networks, monitor key network components, remotely manage systems, solve network problems, and create network and desktop asset reports—to version 8.0. The update adds Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther) support and features designed to provide better network maps and documentation. LANsurveyor 8 comes in a variety of versions and pricing. See the product Web site for details.

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ShredIt X adds NSA standard compliance

Mireth Technology has released version 5.4 of ShredIt X, an electronic document shredder for Mac OS X that securely deletes files, folders and disk free space. New in version 5.4 is optional NSA standard compliance. Also, a “confirm before shred” option has been added to free space shredding. The update is free to registered customers; for new users the cost is US$19.95.

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Macromedia ships Director MX 2004

Macromedia today announced that it is now shipping Director MX 2004, the latest release of its popular multimedia authoring tool. Director MX 2004 brings support for JavaScript, Flash MX 2004 content, DVD-Video, and the ability to create projector files for both Mac and Windows platforms in “one simple step.” Macromedia Director MX 2004 is priced at US$1,199 for new users, and $399 for upgrades from Director 8.5 and Director MX.

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BookLightning 1.2

For immediate release

Berlin and London – February 12th 2004

metaobject releases version 1.2 of BookLightning, the lightweight
imposition program for booklets and simple magazines

Version 1.2 features support for most encrypted files using an updated
EGOS engine, as well as some fixes relating to direct print and better
compatibility with some PDF files.

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