O’Reilly has published an excellent introduction to AppleScript on Mac OS X that touches upon the many changes and new features that the operating system has brought to Apple Script. Meanwhile, Apache Web-Serving with Mac OS X: Part 1 explains how to configure Mac OS X’s built-in Apache Web server.
Read MoreThe Software & Information Industry Association has announced the finalists for its 2002 Codie awards. Apple’s PowerSchool has been nominated for the “Best Elementary/Secondary Management Solution” award, while FileMaker, an Apple subsidiary, has been nominated for “Best Handheld Application” with FileMaker Mobile, and “Best Software Development Product” for FileMaker Developer 5.5. Winners will be announced on April 15, 2002, at the SIIA Annual Conference in San Diego, CA.
Read More4D UK has released its database software, 4D 6.7, as a free download to charities and educational organizations, according to Macworld UK. Also available is 4D Developer Edition Academic and 4D Web Extension Academic for £95 each.
Read MoreLaw enforcement officials in the U.S. and overseas executed more than 100 search warrants yesterday in what’s being called the largest bust against Internet piracy rings in history. As reported by The Register, three separate operations were carried out by federal officials, including one that involved running a “dummy” warez server to attract software pirates and gain leads to legitimate, established servers.
Read MoreDr. Bott has begun shipping the iPod Auto Charger, which plugs into any standard 12V cigarette lighter and uses the iPod’s FireWire port. The device sells for US$24.95.
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