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CharisMac has posted Anubis Utility 3.5, a new version of its SCSI hard drive utility. There’s no mention of the changes in this version. The file is encrypted with a password that current customers should have; Anubis sells for US$29.95.

GameRanger 2.1.3, as noted by VersionTracker, is a new version of the client for the free multiplayer online gaming service. Version 2.1.3 provides small functionality improvements and bug fixes.

Extension Overload 5.8.5, a database that explains the function of extensions, control panels, control strip modules, and contextual menu modules, adds support for nearly 100 new items. The new version also corrects a few bugs and adds additional information for some current entries. Extension Overload is US$30 shareware.

Tim Baijarin has published an article on ABCNews’ MoneyScope calling Apple and Sony the prospective winners of the PC wars, noting that both companies have an established brand in consumers’ minds that extends outside of just computers. “In both Apple’s and Sony’s case, each already has command of major mind share as a consumer brand and can ride this strong market position into the digital homes of the future.”

Public schools in South Dakota will be installing 15,000 new Gateway systems and 1,040 new Apple systems, the Governer of South Daktoa announced today. Of note, the Apple systems were purchased for an average of $475 each, compared with $510 for the Gateways. However, while districts will be elligble to purchase more Gateway systems for the same price, there’s no mention of purchasing more Macs.