Year: 2006

Final Draft 7.1.2 released with Universal Binary support

Final Draft today announced the availability of Final Draft 7.1.2, an update to its scriptwriting software. This release includes Universal Binary support for PowerPC and Intel-based Macs, allows Windows Tablet PC owners to set scroll bar positioning (for left or right handed use), plus many improvements to product stability. Current Final Draft Version 7 users can download the Version 7.1.2 update for free.

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WWDC 2006 session details now available

Apple has posted session details for its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2006. Apple says: “you’ll find more than 130 sessions packed with in-depth information and expert guidance from Apple engineers. You’ll learn how to take advantage of current technologies in Mac OS X Tiger and see a preview of what’s coming in Mac OS X Leopard. Check out details for nearly 100 session and labs. Register before June 23 and save US$300.

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AP: ‘France Could Offer Loophole for iTunes’

According to a report from the Associated Press (AP), Apple “could negotiate new deals with record labels and artists to sidestep French government plans to open its exclusive iTunes music download format to rivals, under a draft Senate amendment to be voted on this week.” The report goes on to say “the amendment, proposed by the Senate Cultural Affairs Committee, softens the terms of a government-backed copyright bill Apple criticized as ‘state-sponsored piracy’ after its first reading in March by lawmakers in France’

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