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VueScan 7.5 is the latest version of Hamrick Software’s popular scanning software for Mac OS 8/9 and Mac OS X. The new version adds support for the Scan Elite II, Epson Perfection 600, document feeders on Epson and Umax scanners, and more than a dozen other improvements and bug fixes. VueScan sells for US$40.

Microsoft is asking IT professionals at organizations and schools that use Microsoft Exchange Server to complete a survey that aims to gauge demand for further Macintosh products related to intranet e-mail and calendaring, as noted by MacCentral. The survey contains a list of Exchange client features and asks respondents to specify which are the most important functions to their organization

At QuickTime Live!, which kicks off on Monday in Beverly Hills, Apple is expected to announce QuickTime 5.1 with support for MPEG-4, MacMinute sources have confirmed, after a c|net RumorMill report first noted this Thursday evening. The MPEG-4 video format is designed to allow for interactive, broadcast-quality video streams that require far less bandwidth than traditional content delivery techniques. Additional details on the release of QuickTime 5.1 are unavailable at this time.

Evologic has released CoolCam 2.2, a new version of its WebCam software for Mac OS 8/9 and Mac OS X. Version 2.2 adds a Java webcam applet, enhanced motion sensors with customizable actions, enhanced timelapse movie archiving, and more. CoolCam sells for US$20, while iOXperts sells a FireWire WebCam Driver for $20 that provides Mac OS X support for a number of cameras.

Dr. Bott today announced the availability of its 4-port USB gHUB in white, to match Apple’s iBook and iMac. The US$44.00 gHUB is also available in silver and translucent grey.