Upcoming AppleScript Pro Sessions will be the first to cover Apple’s
AppleScriptObjC technology, which gives “unprecedented access” to the
power of Mac OS X, according to Shane Stanley, session co-leader.
The sessions offer a full introduction to AppleScript, including the
changes in Mac OS X 10.6 (“Snow Leopard”) and are aimed at both
beginners and advanced scripters.
eMedia Music Corp. (http://www.emediamusic.com) has released the
eMedia My Guitar DVD and the eMedia My Piano DVD. They’re designed
for those ages five and up.
The DVDs are based on the interactive My Guitar and My Piano CD-ROMs.
They can be used on an television or portable DVD player. Or, of
course, a Mac.
My Guitar DVD stars an animated character named Gary the Guitar, who
guides children through over 50 lessons written by professional
instructor Kevin Garry, Ph.D.
Twelve South (http://twelvesouth.com) has introduced the BookBook, a
leather MacBook case that looks just like a vintage book. Designed
exclusively for MacBooks, the BookBook features a hardback cover and
a padded leather spine.
Since it looks like a vintage book, BookBook also disguises your Mac,
reducing the risk of theft, according to designer Andrew Green. The
case for 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook and MacBook Pro models is
available now for US$79.99.
Along with handsome looks, this distressed leather case provides
excellent protection, according to Green.
Boris FX (http://www.borisfx.com) has announced that a new Boris
Continuum Unit, Materials, is now available. The Boris Continuum
Materials Unit includes 15 Boris Continuum Complete filters for
creating realistic surfaces and animated organic backgrounds.
The Boris Continuum Materials Unit generates realistic textures such
as Steel Plates, Bricks, Clouds, Granite, Wooden Planks, and Rock.
The textures are procedurally-generated to ensure smooth render at
any scale, according to the folks at Boris FX.
Atsec Information Security (https://www.bsi.bund.de) has announced
the successful Common Criteria Certification of Mac OS X 10.6 (“Snow
Leopard”) at EAL 3 (augmented for flaw remediation) with the
Controlled Access Protection Profile [CAPP]. This certification
includes both Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server.
The certification of Mac OS X through the German BSI national scheme
adds another operating system to atsec’s portfolio of over 60 OS
evaluations.