Mozilla.org has released Firefox 0.8 (formerly Firebird), the latest version of its lightweight Web browser for Mac OS X. The update offers a new download manager; improvements to bookmarks handling; improved handling of extensions; and a new default theme for OS X users. Mozilla has also updated its Thunderbird e-mail client.
Read MoreWith a recent study by the Yankee Group stating that many small to medium sized businesses are wary of Microsoft’s motives, consultant Kevin Ledgister is encouraging small businesses to consider Macs running Mac OS X as an alternative. In a column at OS News, a Web site that offers “tech opinions for people by the people,” he writes that this recommendation is based on a factor that may surprise some people: cost.
Read MoredincTYPE has posted 10 more limited edition free fonts for both Mac and PC. Included in this latest batch are: Churchill’s Parrot, Rendezvous, Spot, Four AM Cigarettes, Tangled Up In Blue, Fever In Fever Out, Ten Year Lie, Homewrecker, Starry Spanish Eyes, and Karma Chameleon. “As always, our free fonts are only posted for a short time and they are licensed to for personal or commercial use.”
Read MoreMac consultant John Droz Jr. has completed a major update of his Mac vs. PC Web site. He’s added 100-plus new reports, studies and articles, bringing the total to over 500. Also, to commemorate the Mac’s 20th anniversary, Droz has added screen shots from Apple’s “1984” Super Bowl ad.
Read MoreE-on software today announced Mover 5, the latest release of its popular tool for hosting native format Curious Labs Poser 5 content. Mover 5, which is available for both Windows and Mac OS X, allows for the inclusion of fully animated digital characters, enhanced, new motion effects, and network rendering. Mover 4 is available for US$99 and requires Poser 4 for Poser animation import and use of Poser models.
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