FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PowerFiles Announces 16 New 3in1 FileMaker Pro Templates BOSTON, Mass., September 25, 2001 - PowerFiles announced today the release of 16 3in1 FileMaker Pro Templates, a new and cost effective way for Macintosh users to use and learn FileMaker Pro, with support for a range of industries, individuals and professions including publishing, book collectors, print buyers and project managers. "Today people are seeking out tools that allow them to be more productive at a time when schedules are tightening and resources are often more limited," says Allison Glass, Managing Partner at PowerFiles. "3in1 FileMaker Pro Templates offer people the opportunity to take advantage of 12 years of full-time and professional FileMaker Pro experience, reducing their own developing time from hours to minutes, and in some cases to no time at all." Each template is designed to offer 3 uses in 1 template including: 1) as a template or model for building your own FileMaker Pro database, 2...

More than 1,400 Third-Party Applications Now Available for Mac OS X v10.1 SEYBOLD SF 2001, SAN FRANCISCO, California-September 25, 2001-Continuing the momentum surrounding Mac=AE OS X, Apple=AE today announced that more tha= n 1,400 third-party applications are now available for Mac OS X version 10.1. Native applications available today and introduced at this week's Seybold San Francisco 2001 take full advantage of the system-wide improvements to Mac OS X v10.1. This major upgrade to Mac OS X includes dramatically increased performance, a refined Aqua=AE user interface, and unprecedented connectivity to popular digital peripherals like DV camcorders, MP3 players and digital cameras. Mac OS X users can find more than 1,400 native applications in all categories that fully leverage the modern architecture and features of Mac OS X. The most anticipated application for Mac OS X is Microsoft's Office v.X for Mac, featuring a bold new Aqua user interface. Major Mac OS X applications...

Major Mac OS X Server v10.1 Update Now Available Industrial-Strength Server Delivers Increased Enhancements & Open Source Advancements SEYBOLD SF 2001, SAN FRANCISCO, California-September 25, 2001-Apple=AE today announced the availability of Mac=AE OS X Server version 10.1, the first major upgrade to the company's industrial-strength, UNIX-based server operating system. Mac OS X Server v10.1 delivers system-wide performance enhancements, increased reliability and substantially faster file transfer times. The award-winning Mac OS X Server now delivers flexible storage options and data redundancy with software RAID support. Mac OS X Server provides educators with increased system reliability and responsiveness through enhancements to NetBoot and Macintosh Manager 2.1. Mac OS X Server v10.1 integrates the most recent and reliable Open Source components including Apache and Samba, as well as a new release of QuickTime=AE Streaming Server, version 3.0.2. "With Mac OS X Server v10.1, we...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE P & L SOFTWARE LTD ANNOUNCES EXCEL EXPORT CAPABILITY IN NEW RELEASE OF MESA SPREADSHEET FOR MAC OS X. AMERSHAM, SEPTEMBER 24th 2001 -- P & L Software Ltd today announced the release of Mesa 3.0.4. This new version of Mesa for Mac OS X has a vital 'Save as Excel' option, as well as offering localised French language support. Lee Cox, Sales Manager, commented "Mesa already allowed people to read Excel files, but now you can save in Excel format as well. We know how important it is for Mesa users to be able to share their data with colleagues who don't use Mesa, and now we have two-way compatibility". Mr Cox also said "This version of Mesa introduces a more complete localisation. French language support is now implemented - we had planned to exhibit at Apple Expo Paris and show Mesa running in French there - and this paves the way for other languages support soon." A free Evaluation version of Mesa can be downloaded from: http://homepage.mac.com/mesa3/...

About REALbasic=AE 4 Alpha 24 September 2001 REALbasic 4 a1 is the first alpha release of REALbasic 4, and all that implies. Alphas represent the earliest stages of a new release. At this point, development focuses on implementing sweeping changes and introducing new technologies, as well as addressing existing issues which require extensive re-engineering. For that reason, we highly recommend that you keep backups of projects that you work with in the alpha and test extensively any projects you compile and distribute. What's new in REALbasic 4: All new ListBox: GridLines/CellBorders, improved Hierarchical highlight, flicker-free scrolling, improved preview in the Window Editor and more! RbScript compiler: RbScript compiles to machine code on PowerPC machines. Note: the RbScript compiler introduces some stability issues. Ahem. All new single-line EditField: On system 8.6 and newer, 32k text limit is eliminated and on Mac OS X text displays using CoreGraphics. Note: this control is...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE QuickCode Pro updated to version 4.34 New York, NY - Monday, September 24th, 2001: Aparajita Fishman today announced the release of version QuickCode Pro 4.34. QuickCode Pro is a 4th Dimension plugin which significantly enhances the 4D method editor and dramatically increases programmer productivity. This release primarily addresses bugs reported by users. An Indispensable Tool --------------------- QuickCode Pro users are unanimous of their praise for the real-life benefits of version 4. "If you are developing on Mac, you owe it to yourself (and your customers) to try QuickCode Pro 4.0," said David Adams, renowned 4D authority and book author. "I would say QCP can save me 50% of my time when coding." says Mark Mitchenall, author of Expat4D. "It's not just the typing help. It's the massive overall improvement in user experience and functionality within the method editor which really makes QCP excellent. I would go so far as to say that QCP paid for itself the...

Quickie Photos to Web 1.2.2 is an application for quickly creating web photo albums. It allows the user a multitude of options for formatting the HTML as the user sees fit. This is a 45-day demo that can be unlocked at anytime by registering. Macintosh System Requirements: Quickie Photos to web 1.2.2 requires a PowerPC, G3, or G4 CPU running Mac OS version 8.0 or higher with QuickTime (with the still image module). In addition, the computer must have at least 32 MB of RAM. Windows System Requirements: Quickie Photos to web 1.2.2 requires a Intel or compatible chip running Microsoft Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, or 2000 with QuickTime (with the still image, effect, authoring, and internet extras modules). In addition, the computer must have at least 32 MB of RAM. (tt)(/tt) (tt) Features added in version 1.2.2 * Added the option to select custom arrows. * Fixed a long file name bug. * Fixed centering thumbnails option. * Removed extra <tr> that was present on all pages Quickie Photos to...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA DESIGN IN*PROGRESS RELEASES INTERACTION 3.6 FOR MAC XML BASED WEB APPLICATION SERVER SUPPORTS XSL AND CSS2 DONATES SALES TO THE RED CROSS SAN DIEGO CA, September 20, 2001: Media Design in*Progress releases the Interaction 3.6 XML based web application server for Macintosh. The new release performs server-side XSL transformations and upgrades the integrated style sheets editor to cover all properties of CSS2. Interaction 3.6 is available from: http://interaction.in-progress.com Extensible Stylesheet Language (XSL) is a standard from the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) used to build templates for the layout of web pages. Cascading Stylesheets Level 2 (CSS2) is a W3C standard for designing the presentation style of a web page. Interaction generates standard HTML pages at serving time from server-side XML and style sheets. Conventional HTML documents can be used as is or enhanced with XML constructs, facilitating a smooth transition from HTML to Extensible...

Maxum Development Releases Rumpus 2.0 September 20, 2001. Earlier today, Maxum Development Corp. released Rumpus 2.0, a major update to the company's high-performance FTP server package. The new version adds a number of important new features and capabilities, and runs natively under Mac OS X (as well as Classic Mac OS). "It's been a while since we have had a major revision to Rumpus," said John O'Fallon, President of Maxum, "because version 1.3 was extremely reliable and worked really well. For version 2.0, we've built on that stable, solid FTP implementation and added more flexible and improved security, better control over user activity, and of course, Mac OS X native operation." While Apple Computer's Mac OS X Server includes FTP services, Maxum hopes Rumpus on OS X will satisfy two important needs. First, Rumpus fills a niche as a dedicated FTP server for administrators who don't need all of the services, complexity and expense of OS X Server. Second, Rumpus offers a...

SQL4X Manager 1.3 for Mac OS X released Easy to use MySQL database tool for Mac OS X with Aqua Interface available for download; New features include an interactive Database Navigator, User Manager and an aquafied SQL Console. September 19, 2001 Hamburg, Germany - The MacOS GURU Team of InterServices, Germany, a developer and marketer of a wide range of software and service solutions for the Internet market, today announced that its SQL4X Manager 1.3 for Mac OS X, Apple's next generation operating system, has been released. The availability of a Mac OS X-compatible version of SQL4X Manager will benefit the large community of developers who prefer to build and deploy web systems using MySQL on the Mac platform. The new SQL4X Manager includes all functions necessary to run a MySQL database. It includes a Database Navigator to browse through the table schema and edit table contents, a Backup Manager to create and schedule backups with cron, the SQL Console to run SQL Scripts and several...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PINEHILL PRODUCTS RELEASES CREATIVEPAGE 2.8 - POWERFUL WEB SITE CREATION Rochester, NY - September 18th, 2001 - PineHill Products releases CreativePage 2.8, the powerful and customizable web site creation package for the Mac OS and Mac OS X operating systems. About CreativePage CreativePage 2.8 is a powerful web site creation tool, letting you create and edit professional web pages with ease using the versatile HTML features and assistants. With CreativePage, you can be creating a professional web site in minutes with all of the built in assistants, formatting tools, and other features. Even with the high demands of today, CreativePage is definitely the tool of choice for anyone dealing with HTML or web site authoring. Plus, at only $25.95, no one can live without it! Key New Features of CreativePage 2.8: - New preview in browser system, adding 2 new browsers. - Improved interface. - New options added to shortcuts, preferences, and more. - Numerous bug fixes. -...

TRINFINITY SOFTWARE RELEASES VERSION 1.0.1 OF TIME TRACK For immediate release. Trinfinity Software releases Time Track version 1.0.1. NEW YORK, N.Y. - - September 17, 2001 - - Trinfinity Software has released an update to Time Track, the popular time tracking application designed for consultants and freelancers. Time Track minimizes the time spent logging hours and enhances billing accuracy. It can be utilized by any profession and allows the user to quickly and easily log the durations of events. Time Track 1.0.1 is a maintenance update that includes minor bug fixes. Time Track 1.0.1 is a free update to all registered Time Track users. New users can download and demo Time Track 1.0.1 for 30 days. Time Track 1.0.1 also includes a preview of Time Track Strip, a Control Strip module currently in development, which will give Time Track users access to the most used features of Time Track from the Control Strip. Since the Control Strip is not present in MacOS X, a dockling is being...

Neon Software Announces NetMinder Ethernet Code Red Worm Detection Rule LAFAYETTE, CA - September 17th, 2001 - NetMinder Ethernet, the Ethernet protocol analyzer from Neon Software, incorporates a new rule for detecting Code Red Worm probe attempts. Although only Microsoft IIS Web servers are vulnerable to Code Red Worm infections, network managers are acutely aware of these attacks due to the sheer volume of incidences. The Code Red Worm has caused Internet-wide slowdowns and disruptions of network traffic. Version 4.4 of NetMinder Ethernet's Packet Inference uses rules-based technology to automatically detect many types of problems common to Ethernet networks. Packet Inference analyzes network data based on a set of pre-programmed rules and provides explanations and conclusions about unusual conditions it detects. For a straight-forward discussion of the Code Red Worm, the indicators of a Code Red Worm infection and recommendations on precautions to take to prevent infection, Neon...

To all, Typically, this news service is about press releases, but with this week's tragic events, a number of companies have stepped up with generous offers. Below are ones that we know of to date. If you are planning on purchasing items, you may want to direct those purchases towards the vendors who have generously offered their support. Once again, please join MacTech in sending our heartfelt sympathies, thoughts, and prayers to those affected by the horrific acts in New York and Washington, D.C. Furthermore, we applaud the efforts of the volunteers and rescuers risking all as we stand together in the face of evil. MacTech Magazine ______ Thursby Software Systems announced today that they are donating all sales from their on-line store to the American Red Cross. This special effort encompasses all Thursby products, is effective immediately and will continue through Friday September 21. http://www.thursby.com/redcross.html RadGad is donating all profits from it's online store and...

After very long wait then CustomGrid is finally out ! For those who don't know what CustomGrid is then its a Spreadsheet control for REALbasic which allows the programmer to custom draw in the cells. CustomGrid is based on the same technology as the other 2 sister controls, Grid and StyleGrid. New in CustomGrid 2.0: * The CustomGrid has now adopted the Einhugur Floating Engine from Grid/StyleGrid 2.0. Like in the other Grid plugins then the Floating Engine is: - Object oriented. - Garbage collected internally. - Multiple Grids can share the same data container and act as multiple views on the same data. - Rows can be shared across multiple Grids or within the same Grid. - Cells which have not been written to are virtual and do not actually exist until they are needed. - The floating engine is bounds checked to mimimise risk of crashes. * Now uses REALEntry API to make the Grid extendable for other...

For Immediate Release OBJECT DOMAIN SYSTEMS RELEASES NEW VERSION OF UML MODELING TOOL Group development and reuse primary focus of ObjectDomain R3 Raleigh, NC, September 11, 2001 - Object Domain Systems Inc. today announced the release of ObjectDomain R3, a new iteration of its flagship UML modeling tool that offers a substantial increase in features and functionality. ObjectDomain is complete modeling solution that allows developers to analyze, design, build, and deploy enterprise systems. Popular for its extensive feature set, elegant user interface, and open architecture, ObjectDomain runs on any Java hosted environment including Windows, Linux, Unix, and Macintosh. Among its many new features, ObjectDomain R3 adds Shared Packages (TM), a unique mechanism for multi-user development that doesn't require a server component. "Team collaboration and reuse are fundamental to the success of model driven development," said Dan Snider, CEO of ObjectDomain." The Shared Package mechanism in...

For immediate release: The Free Memory Show v2.3 Macintosh, OS 8.1 through 9.2.1 --- Short Description: Small tool to display free memory and to quit applications. --- Long Description: The Free Memory Show (TFMS) does three things: + Displays the computer's free memory in a small, unobtrusive floating window. + Notifies you when free memory drops a value that you determine. + Helps you regain memory by either quitting all applications or quitting them one by one, in the reverse order of launch, until enough memory is free. --- Links: Homepage: http://www.cooc.de/ Readme: http://www.cooc.de/softies/thefreememoryshow/index.html Download: http://212.86.34.76/cgi-bin/dl.acgi?dl=tfms230 --- License: The Free Memory Show is "pay-what-you-like-ware", starting at $5: (https://order.kagi.com/?22E) --- Version Historie for The Free Memory Show 2.3: + A new function "Start step reverse quit of applications" let you quit applications step by step until the desired amount of memory is...

DataShell for Valentina Delivers Object Relational DB for FutureBASIC^3 September 9, 2001. MacBrowse is proud to announce the availability of DataShell 1.6, a driver solution that allows FutureBASIC^3 developers to use Valentina XCMD, an object-relational, SQL-powered database engine, in their applications. What's new in DataShell 1.6: The following functions now require a string pointer for the language parameter; - BaseObject_MakeNewField - BaseObject_ChangeFieldLanguage - Field_GetLanguage DataShell did not work with Valentina XCMD 1.8.9r4. Fixed. Reference Manual and example projects updated. DataShell 1.6 is a maintenance release and is free for registered users. FutureBASIC, from Staz Software (http://www.StazSoftware.com), is an award winning development environment for the Apple Macintosh, based on the popular BASIC language. Thanks to DataShell, the wait for a FutureBASIC-enabled database engine is over. DataShell is very easy to use, no complex project setup or hard to learn...

ksoft is pleased to announce the latest version of CPLAT (version 3.5), a low-cost cross-platform framework for MacOS and Windows development. This version features the following major new features: Linux support - this version includes beta Linux support for the framework. The majority of the classes are now in place for Linux. The CP_Demo has about 90% functionality under Linux, with the remainder coming shortly. New set of text classes for text editing with WASTE, MLTE, and RichEdit2. Many new demos and classes. CodeWarrior Pro 7 Carbon and MachO support. Updated class reference in both HTML and PDF format. CPLAT is an easy-to-use full-featured (not just a thin layer over the underlying OS) modern C++ (STL, exception handling) framework for MacOS/Windows/Linux development including support for the lastest MacOS technologies including MLTE, sheets, MacOSX and Carbon, and Windows applications for Windows 95/98/NT/2000. The Linux version uses the Gtk/Gdk widget set. CPLAT also...

Announcing the release of Extension Overload v5.9.1 Date of Release: 6/9/2001 Extension Overload is an extensions, control panels, control strip modules and contextual menus management application. It offers detail information of 5200 extensions and control panels, control strip modules and contextual menu items in your system. It also lets you activate and deactivate them, so that you can always easily tailor your system to your current requirements. In addition, Extension Overload includes a useful collection of helpful information and tidbits. New features 5.9.1 released September 6, 2001 * Compatible with Mac OS 9.2.1 * Now with definitions of 5200 extensions, control panels, CSM and CMM, up from 5100 previously. * EO now reads and display description in 'balloon help' or 'CCI=81' resources (if available) only when the description is no available in our database. This seldom happen as we have a very comprehensive database. You can download the latest version from http://www....

Metrowerks Ships CodeWarrior Development Tools for Classic Mac OS and Mac OS X AUSTIN, Texas-September 10, 2001- Today, Metrowerks began shipping CodeWarrior for Mac OS, Version 7.0, development tools. With these tools, developers can build a single application that runs on both Classic Mac OS and Mac OS X architectures. The latest version of CodeWarrior tools provides the power to develop for multiple hosts and multiple targets: Classic Mac OS, Carbon, Native Mac OS X, and Java. Version 7.0 also includes the Metrowerks PowerPlant framework, the industry's most popular object-oriented C++ framework, which allows developers to create applications faster and easier. CodeWarrior for Mac OS, Version 7.0, is an easy-to-use tool suite that saves development time by allowing developers to create new applications using existing code. Additionally, Version 7.0 includes a sophisticated Mach-O project converter that automatically converts Carbon PEF projects to Mach-O, enabling projects to...

PagePlanet Software, Inc. is pleased to offer PagePOP3, a web-based POP email client using Modular Gateway Interface (MGI) Version 2. Features -------- PagePOP3 is perfect for checking your email remotely from home, during trips or at public terminals. Your email is always safe, even if you forget to logout, with our automatic timeout feature. PagePOP3 works with multiple emails accounts. Each user has separate, secure access to their email and password-protected control over account preferences such as a custom signature. Manage your email by saving emails you have sent and received or drafts of new emails in separate folders. All emails are searchable by folder, subject, sender, and/or date so you can locate the email you need. Add contacts to your address book for quick reference. PagePOP3 takes literally minutes to set-up with our full web-based administration for adding, modifying and deleting users. Special Pricing --------------- Until the end of September, receive one free...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Deep Sky Technologies, Inc., Announces Release of SMTP Deux v1.0.0 First Full Release of New 4th Dimension Component Vero Beach, FL - Thursday, September 6th, 2001: Deep Sky Technologies, Inc., today announced the full release of SMTP Deux v1.0.0 for Macintosh and Windows. SMTP Deux is a 4th Dimension component which provides a complete implementation of the SMTP protocol. SMTP Deux works on top of the commercial TCP Deux 4D component, currently in beta from Deep Sky Technologies, Inc. With the SMTP Deux component, a 4th Dimension developer has a complete implementation of the SMTP protocol from within 4D. The protocol relies on the TCP Deux component for all TCP communication needs, thereby removing any reliance on current or future TCP plugins which are available for use in 4D. The implementation of SMTP within the SMTP Deux component also eliminates long standing bugs and anomalies that have existed in plugin implementations of the SMTP protocol. The...

Mac-X- Software announce REALmaker 1.0 fc1 http://www.mac-x-software.com REALmaker is the workgroup information management tool, which allows you to quickly create solutions adapted to your business needs. With an easy to use interface, REALmaker 1.0 is a must have application for anyone who needs to track and manage people, projects, and information. REALmaker is 100% compatible with REAL Database, which allows you to quickly create database to use in your REALbasic project. REALmaker give you mores tools to simplify your works. - Form Builder allows you to add form in your database. - Query Constructor allows you to create and run query. - Encrypt engine to keep your data in secure. - Export tables and fields to insert in other database. - Open multiple databases. - Copy and paste tables or fields in others database. -- Francis Lessard Mac-X- SoftWare http://www.mac-x-software.com mac-x@mac-x-software.com