[url=http://www.absolute.com]Absolute Software[/url] has announced that its Computrace software products now support the Apple Universal Agent (AUA). In other words, they're Universal Binary apps that operate natively on both PowerPC and Intel Macs.

Apple Universal Agent compatibility means Absolute's education customers can now install one piece of software that supports both the Classic environment and the new Intel processor, says John Livingston, president and CEO of Absolute Software. This added flexibility means the company's solutions better support institutional needs for simplified total cost of ownership, improved lifecycle management and easier disk imaging, he adds.

In the event of computer theft or loss, Computrace LoJack for Laptops silently contacts Absolute's Monitoring Center when the computer connects to the Internet. The embedded software provides the stolen computer's IP address and other networking information to Absolute's Theft Recovery Team which works with local law enforcement to identify its physical location and recover the computer. If a stolen laptop isn't recovered within 30 days, Absolute Software will refund the purchase of Computrace LoJack for Laptops. Computrace LoJack for Laptops is available for Mac OS X 10.3 or higher. The price per unit for one year of service is US$49.99.