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Read MoreFileMaker has released updates to make FileMaker Pro 9 and FileMaker Pro 9 Advanced compatible with Mac OS X Leopard as described below. In addition to Leopard compatibility, the new 9.0v2 update addresses other issues, and the company recommends all users of FileMaker Pro 9 and FileMaker Pro 9 Advanced apply the update. Filemaker also notes Leopard compatibility issues and expected release dates for further updates, as follows:
Read MoreOther World Computing (OWC) today announced that it is offering up to 4GB Memory Kits for Apple’s newly released MacBook 2.0GHz and 2.2GHz models, which began shipping today. OWC Memory of up to 4GB is also available for the full line of MacBook Pro 17”, MacBook Pro 15.4” and MacBook 13.3” models.
Read MoreMicrosoft’s Macintosh Business Unit is offering a special on its Office for Mac product line. Starting today, customers can save up to US$500 by purchasing qualifying Office 2004 for Mac products and receive a copy of Office 2008 for Mac Special Edition for just the cost of shipping and handling. Office 2008 for Mac Special Media Edition is a new combination for Mac users that features the Office 2008 applications together with the Microsoft Expression Media digital asset management system.
Read MoreiSlayer today announced the availability of iStat menus 1.2, its menubar-based system monitoring tool for Mac OS X. It has eight separate menu extras for monitoring CPU usage, memory, hard disks, networking, temperatures and more. Version 1.2 includes numerous improvements, including: processes monitoring; enhanced Date & Time; enhanced bandwidth monitoring; better temperature and fan support; better support for temperature sensors in G4 PowerBooks, the latest iMacs and Intel based Xserves; disk performance monitor; and much more.
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