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VersionTracker notes the release of Adobe SVG Viewer 3.0, a final version of its Web browser plug-in for viewing Web content that uses the open-source Scalable Vector Graphics format.

Feelorium has released Textation 1.0, which it describes as an easy to use QuickTime text track editor. Users point, click and type the text needed to display, without the need to manipulate text descriptors manually or type time codes individually. Textation is available for US$29 for Mac OS X only and requires QuickTime 5.

Apple has published a feature on Waking Life, a new independent animated film that was created and produced largely with Macs. The film is being distributed by Fox Searchlight; a trailer is also available for viewing. Another feature takes a look at the Living American Master Photographers Project, an online exhibit of some of the greatest living photographers. Macs are used throughout the process for the project.

Macromedia today announced a new points-based worldwide volume licensing program for corporate, small business, education, and government customers. Under the new program, customers are assigned points for licenses, subscriptions, and support packages; points are then combined to determine which program and discount level customers can take advantage of.

Ars Technica has published part two of a feature that compares the architecture of Intel’s Pentium 4 against that of the PowerPC G4e. Beyond the megahertz myth, the article explains the features of each chip as well as the differences between the two.