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VersionTracker has noted the release of new drivers for a number of Epson printers. These include the Epson Stylus Photo 785EPX 1.1aS, Epson Stylus C80 1.1aS, Epson Stylus C60 1.1aS and the Epson Stylus C40UX 1.1aS.

Bloomberg is reporting that analyst Charles R Wolf of Needham & Co. has reiterated Apple Computer as “buy” with a price target of US$30.

VersionTracker notes that America Online has made a new version of their online service software for Mac OS X available. AOL 17B can only be downloaded while logged into AOL (use Keyword “Beta”).

Zork Grand Inquisitor, the latest in the popular adventure game series released in 1997 for the PC, is now available for the Mac from MacPlay. The game features 30 unique environments, 360 degrees of freedom in movement, stunning graphics, and the ability to link up with a friend to explore Zork in a multi-player environment. In addition, Legacy Interactive has announced that Emergency Room: Code Red is now available for both the Mac and PC.

Apple resellers in the New York City and Washington, DC areas report receiving US$499 iMacs from Apple that feature a 400MHz processor, 64MB of RAM, 10GB hard drive, and a CD-ROM drive. The previous-generation, Indigo systems are available only in those two markets and for a limited time, presumably to move old stock.