SkyLINE 11Mb Wireless PC Card
Farallon Announces SkyLINE 11Mb Wireless PC Card for Macintosh PowerBooks
and PC Notebooks
11Mb 802.11b HR DSSS LAN connectivity for cross-platform networking without
wires.
SAN LEANDRO, Calif. February 16th, 2000 - Farallon Communications, Inc.,
developer of reliable, plug-and-play networking solutions for Macs and PCs,
today announced an 11Mb version of their popular SkyLINE Wireless PC Card
for portable computers. SkyLINE provides both Macintosh PowerBook and PC
notebook users access to network resources such as file servers, email,
printers and the Internet without the hassle of wires.
Due to ship in April 2000, Farallons SkyLINE 11Mb Wireless PC Card is
based on the currently shipping award-winning 2Mb SkyLINE solution. In
addition, SkyLINE 11Mb comes with support for 40-bit WEP encryption and
enhanced Control Panels for simplified configuration and management. As
with the 2Mb version, SkyLINE 11Mb is compatible with Apple's AirPort
wireless solutions as well as other IEEE 802.11...
WS4D/eCommerce 3.2b13 from MDG
WS4D/eCommerce 3.2b13 is now available! Complete information is available
at http://www.mdg.com/4dws/3.2/
Overview:
* Auto creation of PDF's of Confirmation Orders
* Auto Printing of approved/completed web orders
* Canadian GST/PST Tax Support
* New Tag (User_Platform), returns Mac, Win, Other
* New Tag (User_Browser), returns NetScape, Microsoft, Other
* Added Product Actions - Sending Email/Adding Realms after
Order is approved via Authorizenet
* Added POP support for module WS4D/eEmail-Search
* Supports Unique Products on StoreFront
* Ability to Show Quantity Available
* Different HTML Pages for each Product
* Ability to Send Emails per product after order is Approved
* Ability to Add User To Realms per product after order is Approved
* Expiring Users for Realms
* Bug Fixes
3.2 will be a free upgrade for anyone running version 3.0 - 3.1.1.
Michael Ginsberg Internet: MAILTO:mike@mdg.com
MDG Computer Services, Inc. Web...
SecurePass 2.0
February 14, 2000. Highwinds Trading Company unveils upgrade to SecurePass
(http://www.highwinds.com/products/securepass.html) for the Macintosh.
Version 2.0 of SecurePass raises the strength of encryption (with
"Blowfish") to 512 bits. It is available only to US and Canadian users.
SecurePass(tm) is an encrypted database utility (strong encryption) for
storage and management of passwords and security keys. Eliminates the
temptation for maintaining stupid passwords because it is so quick and easy
getting into the database, and out with what you need.
- optionally creates true randomized strings as
suggestions for new passwords.
- optionally stores URLs for the services with passwords, and
provides direct links.
- optionally transfers passwords to the clipboard so
that they can be pasted anywhere you need.
- Simple user interface.
- Optimized for management of online passwords, but can
be used to store other things as well.
- Compatible with MacOS...
CDFinder 2.7.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CDFINDER 2.7.1 RELEASED
February 13, 2000, Moerfelden, Germany
The author today announced the immediate availability of version 2.7.1 of
CDFinder, the popular shareware disk catalog tool for the Macintosh.
The new version is free for all registered owners of CDFinder and can be
obtained from the CDFinder-Homepage (http://www.cdfinder.de/).
A single user license is $20, multi user licenses are available.
CDFinder is a very fast and powerful tool to create catalog files of your
hard disks, floppies, ZIP's and anything else that spins. It has a great
user interface and very useful search functions. CDFinder supports
drag&drop and requires at least a 68020 or PowerPC CPU. While System 7 is
required, CDFinder is also fully compatible to MacOS 9. A special feature
is the multi-lingual user
interface (German/French/English/Italian/Swedish/Chinese).
New features in CDFinder 2.7.1:
- Memory management has been completely reworked and is much more efficient.
-...
Codenautics Software's Meshwork 1.7: 3D Trimesh Modeling
Codenautics Software is proud to announce version 1.7 of Meshwork, the
premier 3D trimesh modeling application for MacOS.
This release introduces an important new feature: "pinned-mode texture
mapping," which allows the user to have complete control over the texture
coordinates for every point in the 3D model. This allows artists to make
more efficient use of texture memory by combining the textures for several
different parts of the model into one image.
Previously, Meshwork users who needed this level of control were forced to
use a third-party texturing application as a post-processing step. This was
cumbersome, and often meant repeating the texture mapping work whenever the
geometry changed. With the new pinned-mode texture mapping of Meshwork 1.7,
artists can meet all their texture mapping needs within one modeling
program. Meshwork can now be used to produce the type of models used such
games as Quake and The Sims, with a smooth, integrated workflow and no
repeated work....
conexs: Live conversation/chat via the Net
Smith Micro Introduces New Internet Service
That Offers Mass Market Internet Communication for
Apple(R) Computer Users Everywhere
Aliso Viejo, CA-- January, 2000 -- Smith Micro Software, Inc. (Nasdaq:
SMSI), a developer and marketer of Internet and communications software,
today announced the introduction of the Mac client software for
conexs(TM), its mass market Internet communications service that offers
real-time Internet chat and telephone capabilities.
As an Internet communication service, conexs brings live conversation and
chat to your computer via the Internet, making it a cost-efficient
alternative to traditional telephone services. When the conexs software
application is installed on a Macintosh, users can register with the
conexs.com Internet host server for free to establish a user account.
conexs links Internet users together, enabling everyone to be a part of a
new generation of Internet communication, and making conexs part of a new
wave of Internet communication...
Perl CGI auto-creator
From: "B. Uchina" (support@visitware.com)
Subject: Introducing Perl CGI auto-creator (on-line software for Macintosh)
DMBWriter is a Macintosh application to write customized perl message board
script. You need no perl knowledge but a little HTML knowledge and Mac. You
customize templates and it spits out a script.
It is basically a DoubleMessageBoard type cgi but with a few extra steps
you can have it GuestBook type cgi or something looks like Thread type BBS.
You can download it from:
http://www.visitware.com/sobaya/dwtr.html
B. Uchina
support@visitware.com
Email Merge 1.8.5
Sig Software is proud to announce Email Merge version 1.8.5.
Email Merge is an intuitive program for creating mailings of individualized
email messages. It takes a database and a message template, and merges the
two to rapidly and effortlessly create customized email messages in Outlook
Express, Eudora, Claris Emailer or Mailsmith.
Version 1.8.5 adds support for version 5 of FileMaker Pro, allows the
display font to be selected (for non-Roman scripts) and includes various
other minor improvements.
The Email Merge page is at: http://www.sigsoftware.com/emailmerge/
Thank you,
Gideon Greenspan
Sig Software
gdg@sigsoftware.com
http://www.sigsoftware.com/
Be Unveils BeIA: For Internet Appliances and Entertertainment
BE UNVEILS BeIA, NEW SOFTWARE PLATFORM FOR INTERNET APPLIANCES AND
ENTERTAINMENT DEVICES
BeIA Delivers Superior Performance and Flexibility for Next-Generation
Post-PC Lifestyle Devices
Demo 2000 Conference, Indian Wells, Calif.-February 7, 2000-Be Incorporated
(Nasdaq: BEOS) today formally announced BeIA(tm), previously known by the
code name Stinger, its software platform for appliances that deliver
information and entertainment over the Internet. At the basis of these
devices is the need for a simple, intuitive means of accessing the Internet
without the cost, complexity and hassles often associated with personal
computers. Characterized by exceptional media handling, unfaltering
stability, and broad application flexibility, devices based on the BeIA
platform will deliver the richest possible web experience to consumers at a
low cost and with the ease of use typical of popular consumer electronics
appliances.
BEIA: SOFTWARE PLATFORM FOR THE POST-PC ERA BeIA is a device-independent...
ACI US Offers Course for FileMaker Pro Developers
ACI US news for immediate release
Contacts ACI US Marketing ACI US Engineering
Jim Staples Jr. Raymond Manley
jstaples@acius.com rmanley@acius.com
800-881-3466 x4609 800-881-3466 x4695
February 4, 2000. San Jose, CA. San Jose, CA.
ACI US Offers Course for FileMaker Pro Developers
ACI US, Inc., publishers of the 4th Dimension (4D) RAD/RDBMS Environment
announced today that they will offer a two-day intensive course designed for
FileMaker Pro developers interested in learning about the powerful
solutions 4D has to offer. This course will cover a myriad of topics
ranging from basic terminology to Wizard functions. All course participants
will receive the course CD that contains extensive tools, code and
documentation.
"Our training courses continually strive to demonstrate to everyone within
the development community, the full, functional power of 4D," said Brendan
Coveney, President of ACI US, Inc. "With the 'Upgrading from FileMaker Pro
to...
Basic4D 2.0.3: VBA in 4D
For more information contact
Adrienne L. Coerper
Director of Marketing and Administration
adrienne@asgsoft.com
Automated Solutions Group
(714) 375-4252
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Automated Solutions Group Announces Basic4D 2.0.3 Maintenance Release
VBA Compatible Language and COM Object Interface Plug-in for 4th Dimension
Huntington Beach, CA - February 3, 2000: Automated Solutions Group
announces the release of Basic4D 2.0.3 update, a VBA (Visual Basic for
Applications)-compatible language and COM object interface plug-in for 4th
Dimension and Windows.
Using Basic4D, you can now provide an interface between your 4D
applications and standard Windows VBA compliant applications, such as
Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
In addition, Basic4D provides the ability to create and communicate with
any Windows COM object (ActiveX control) that does not require a user
interface, greatly extending the power and functionality of your existing
4D applications.
New Basic4D v2.0.3...
Macworld Tokyo: You're Invited
IDG World Expo Japan, Apple Japan, Apple Developer Connection, and
MacTech Magazine would like to invite you to see the Developer Central
and Net Innovators special interest pavilion at the upcoming MACWORLD
Expo Tokyo. Below is information on this important event taking place
February 16-19, 2000.
*******************************************************************
(This information can be also found on our web site, at
http://www.idgexpo.com/MACW/e_welcome.html)
General Information
Name: MACWORLD Expo/Tokyo 2000
Dates: February 16 - 19, 2000 (4 days)
10:30 am - 6:00 pm (5:00 pm on February 19)
Venue: Makuhari Messe (Nippon Convention Center)
2-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba 261-0023
Phone +81.43.296.0001
Organizer: IDG WORLD EXPO JAPAN INC., The JAPAN INDUSTRIAL JOURNAL,
Nippon Broadcasting System, Inc., The Sankei Shimbun, Fuji Television
Network Inc., Mainichi Communications Inc.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Access to the...
WS4D/eCommerce 3.2b10
From: Michael Ginsberg (mike@mdg.com)
Subject: [ANN] WS4D/eCommerce 3.2b10 Now Available
WS4D/eCommerce 3.2b10 is now available! Complete information is available
at http://www.mdg.com/4dws/3.2/
Overview:
* Auto Printing of approved/completed web orders
* Canadian GST/PST Tax Support
* New Tag (User_Platform), returns Mac, Win, Other
* New Tag (User_Browser), returns NetScape, Microsoft, Other
* Added Product Actions - Sending Email/Adding Realms after
Order is approved via Authorizenet
* Added POP support for module WS4D/eEmail-Search
* Supports Unique Products on StoreFront
* Ability to Show Quantity Available
* Different HTML Pages for each Product
* Ability to Send Emails per product after order is Approved
* Ability to Add User To Realms per product after order is Approved
* Expiring Users for Realms
* Bug Fixes
3.2 will be a free upgrade for anyone running version 3.0 - 3.1.1.
Michael Ginsberg Internet: MAILTO:mike@mdg.com
MDG...
WAP solution for FileMaker Pro
FileMaker Pro Databases Go Wireless
Affordable WAP solution for workgroups and individuals announced by
Norwegian-based Viventus AS
OSLO, Norway - February 2, 2000 - Viventus AS, today announced the first
affordable Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) solution for FileMaker Pro,
the popular database solution from FileMaker, Inc. Users can now access,
enter and update information to desktop based FileMaker Pro databases
directly from cellular phones supporting WAP using the FileMaker Pro
Tool-Kit available from Viventus (www.viventus.com) starting at $500 (US).
As Europe and other parts of the world move to embrace WAP technology,
Viventus (www.viventus.com) a FileMaker Solutions Alliance Partner, is at
work forging alliances working with cellular phone companies such as Nokia
and Ericsson to build the next generation of wireless information systems.
Using FileMaker Pro databases, which allow for rapid application
development (RAD), Viventus targets small to medium sized businesses and...
CWProjector 3.3 and CWCVS 2.2
From: Richard Wesley (hawkfish@electricfish.com)
Subject: [Ann] CWProjector 3.3 and CWCVS 2.2 released
For immediate release.
Electric Fish, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of new versions of
our CodeWarrior version control plug-ins CWProjector and CWCVS. CWProjector
((http://www.electricfish.com/products/CWProjector/)) provides a complete
GUI interface for the Apple SourceServer tool from inside the CodeWarrior
IDE and is is ideal for small shops, students and shareware developers.
CWCVS
((http://www.electricfish.com/products/CWCVS/)) integrates the full power
of the cross-platform CVS version control system into the CodeWarrior IDE
and is a great choice for cross-platform development efforts.
For version 3.3, CWProjector has added database retry logic and now allows
copying of check in comments. CWCVS 2.2 sports a new comment command and
adds support the Finder coloring feature originally in CWProjector. Various
small bugs have also been fixed in both plug-ins.
The plug-ins...
Macintosh ODBC Fix for Microsoft SQL Server 7.0
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
METACOMMUNICATIONS ANNOUNCES IT IS SHIPPING A FREE FIX FOR MACINTOSH ODBC
CONNECTIVITY TO MICROSOFT SQL SERVER 7.0.
IOWA CITY, IA - February 2, 2000 - MetaCommunications announced today that
it has developed and is shipping a free fix for Macintosh ODBC connectivity
to Microsoft SQL Server 7.0. This fix allows users of products like
Microsoft Office 98 to connect and extract information from Microsoft SQL
Server 7.0 databases. This functionality was previously available to
Macintosh users using Microsoft SQL Server 6.5, but was lost during the
recent release of Microsoft SQL Server 7.0. The software is a server side
fix and is easy to install and remove.
AVAILABILITY
The installer software may be downloaded from the MetaCommunications web
site at http://www.meta-comm.com/odbcpatch/
ABOUT METACOMMUNICATIONS
MetaCommunications is a leading software developer of client server
business solutions for the graphic arts industry. Founded in 1991,
MetaCommunications is...
ShrinkWrap 3.5.1 for iDisk
ALADDIN SYSTEMS' SHRINKWRAP SOFTWARE PROVIDES APPLE'S iDISK USERS WITH
INTERNET FILE SAFETY
ShrinkWrap Encryption Capabilities Provide Protection For iDisk Files
From Unauthorized Viewing And Maintains Transparent Access To Data
Watsonville, California - February 2, 2000 - Aladdin Systems, Inc., a
wholly owned subsidiary of Aladdin Systems Holdings, Inc. (OTC: ALHI),
announced today that ShrinkWrap 3.5.1, a new update, is perfect for iDisk
customers to secure their data and maintain transparent access to the data,
because it encrypts image files and supports network volumes.
ShrinkWrap(tm), the quickest and easiest way to create and distribute disk
images, provides encryption security for iDisk(tm) users, an Internet
storage service provided by Apple Computer's iTools(tm).
With ShrinkWrap, iDisk users can create an exact byte-for-byte image of a
file, encrypt it, and then save it to iDisk. ShrinkWrap's powerful 40-bit
encryption delivers security to both compressed and read/write...
Aladdin DropZip
ALADDIN SYSTEMS, INC. SHIPS ALADDIN DROPZIP, A MACINTOSH ZIP COMPRESSOR
DropZip Provides Easy Drag-and-Drop Zip Compression For Convenient
Cross-Platform Communication
San Francisco, CA- Macworld EXPO- January 5, 2000 - Aladdin Systems Inc., a
wholly owned subsidiary of Aladdin Systems Holdings, Inc. (OTC: ALHI),
today announced it is shipping Aladdin DropZip(tm), a new Zip compression
product for Macintosh users to aid in cross-platform Internet
communication. DropZip helps Macintosh users easily communicate with PC
users who don't have StuffIt(r) already installed on their machine, by
allowing them to create Zip-compressed archives, a popular compression
format on the Windows platform.
A Zip archive is a compressed file or folder that ends with the extension
".zip." The zip format is popular on the Windows platform, and is sometimes
used as a cross-platform compression format. DropZip is a Macintosh program
that creates Zip archives and is compatible with Zip files created on...
Media Cleaner Power Suite 4.0.2
MEDIA CLEANER POWER SUITE 4.0.2 CLOCKS 10X SPEED INCREASES FOR STREAMING
MEDIA COMPRESSION
Media 100's Terran Interactive today released Media Cleaner Power Suite
4.0.2, offering dramatically increased speeds for preparing streaming
media. Media Cleaner Power Suite version 4.0.2 is a free software upgrade,
and is also available to first time buyers at $5,995.00 US Dollars.
New Features:
* Acceleration of DV Source The Media Cleaner Power Suite accelerates the
reading, decoding, processing, filtering and encoding of video files. (For
time test chart, visit http://www.terran.com/PowerSuite.)
* Increased Compression Speeds The Media Cleaner Power Suite saves web
and digital video producers time and money by increasing video compression
speeds. The Media Cleaner Power Suite now enables developers to encode
QuickTime content 5 to 10 times faster on a single system.
* Support for all G4 Macintosh Systems With the release of version 4.0.2,
developers can now use the Media Cleaner Power...
MacPopUp Instant Messenger
For immediate release
MacPopUp Instant Messenger Released
MacPopUp 1.0 allows Mac OS, Windows and Linux users to exchange messages on
any local network.
February 1, 2000 - Today Kanex Group Inc. released MacPopUp 1.0.
MacPopUp is a program that allows Mac users to exchange instant messages
with other users on any local area network (LAN). With MacPopUp, you can
send and receive messages from different operating systems such as Mac OS,
Windows 95/98, Windows NT, Windows for Workgroups, Linux and other UNIX
OSes. MacPopUp is compatible with the Microsoft WinPopup application and
the similar clients in other operating systems.
What can be faster than the real time? You would like to have the
high-speed way of communication in your office, company or college, then
MacPopUp is what you are looking for. With MacPopUp you can send any text
messages to your colleagues, friends or everybody else in the real time.
Now it's become possible to work on your Macintosh using powerful networks
for...
Black Cat File Clerk 1.06
Press Release - File Clerk 1.06
Release date: 26/1/2000
Black Cat File Clerk for Mac
A new shareware program - Black Cat File Clerk - is now available to make
deleting, renaming, moving or copying Mac files simplicity itself.
Available for download from www.blackcat-software.com and costing only $35
(approximately 20) to register, this utility uses a simple listing of
source and destination allowing you to click and select a file or group of
files and handle them however you wish without having to use the Mac Finder.
Black Cat File Clerk facilities include:
- File Copy.
- File Move.
- File Rename.
- File Delete.
- File Find.
- Display File or Folder Information.
- Create New Folders.
- Show Hidden Files.
- Set & Edit Hidden File Flags.
The downloadable Black Cat File Clerk' allows you to evaluate the software
for 30 days in one hour sessions. It comes complete with a User Guide PDF
written in plain English and a registration program via Kagi which allows
you to pay by credit card...
METAL BASIC v1.3
From: Marin Saric (msaric@public.srce.hr)
Subject: [ANN] METAL BASIC v1.3 released
For Immediate Release
Galactic Dreams Software proudly presents METAL v1.3!
METAL v1.3 is a 100% free extended BASIC language metacompiler. See below
for download info.
One of the fastest BASICs around, METAL (Meta Language) has a rich command
library that includes powerful graphics, sound, speech, math and file I/O
routines.
METAL is a complete programming environment that readily produces
standalones and features numerous examples, 2800 lines of hypertextual
documentation and a new pleasant to use editor.
METAL is used in scientific research around the globe (quick calculations),
in software development companies (for prototyping), in K-12 and higher
education and, of course, by the beginners who are trying to enter the
world of programming.
What's new in METAL v1.3 (a brief summary):
- new cool examples: a real raytracer, starfield and fractals!
- new commands for graphics, file I/O, console and...
Thursby's MacNFS
Thursby Software Introduces New NFS Software for the Macintosh
January 31, 2000 -- Arlington, Texas -- Thursby Software announced today
that MacNFS, its new Macintosh-based version of Sun's Network File System
(NFS) is available for immediate purchase. Designed exclusively for the
Macintosh, MacNFS offers several advantages:
Users can share files with other Macintosh users and multiple-vendored
UNIX machines from their desktop,
Data can be shared with DOS and Windows users, increasing productivity in
a multi-platform environment,
MacNFS allows access to corporate intranets, the Internet and remote
access via PPP for enhanced communication and greater flexibility.
Thursby Software provides a fully functional free evaluation of MacNFS on
their web site at www.thursby.com.
MacNFS is available for $149 retail. For corporate and educational
multi-pack and site license information and pricing, contact Thursby
Software at sales@thursby.com.
As part of this new product introduction,...
Eiffel for Macintosh
Object Tools is pleased to announce the latest version of Eiffel for
Macintosh CodeWarrior. This is the Beta 5 release and should be the last
beta before final release, (Apple would call it a Golden Master candidate)
so please try it out and let us know what you think.
You can download it from:
http://www.object-tools.com/products/eiffel-s/index.html
Works on all CW versions from Gold 11 to Pro 5.3.
Eiffel for Macintosh is now well integrated with the CodeWarrior IDE.
We have nearly doubled the speed of the compiler.
The compiler now reports multiple errors instead of stopping on the first.
What was known as the MOTEL library is now known as Honey.
The compiler now adds generated .c files to the Code group correctly.
Eiffel projects are better organized, reflecting the separation of concerns
in Eiffel.
We now support the create keyword, rather than !! (still supported but
flagged).
The class creators clause now prefers the create keyword rather than creation.
All known bugs have been...
ASG StructNamesPack for 4D
For more information contact
Adrienne L. Coerper
Director of Marketing and Administration
adrienne@asgsoft.com
Automated Solutions Group
(714) 375-4252
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Automated Solutions Group Announces StructNamesPack
Obtain arrays of method names, list names and form names for a given table.
Huntington Beach, CA - January 26, 2000: Automated Solutions Group today
announced the release of StructNamesPack, a suite of routines for obtaining
arrays of method names, list names, and form names for a given table.
About StructNamesPack
StructNamesPack includes a variety of functions, designed to enhance any
4th Dimension application, providing a suite of plug-in routines.
Included in StructNamesPack are the following features:
* Build an array of 4th Dimension lists
* Build an array of Project Methods
* Build an array of Forms for a given Table
"We (OSMOSE Editeur) are very proud that ASG accepted to distribute our
products in North America, and hope that the series 'Les plug-ins...
Register.com Announces One-Step Registrations
Register.com Announces One-Step Registrations
New register.com application Domain Manager 3.0 provides faster domain
registration, allowing customers to register new domain names in just one
step
New York, NY - January 26, 2000 - Register.com, Inc. (www.register.com),
one of the Internet's leading domain name registrars, today announced the
launch of Domain Manager 3.0, allowing customers to register domain names
in seconds. A domain management application proprietary to register.com,
Domain Manager 3.0 can now provide existing register.com customers with
faster domain registration service, as well as management tools to update
domain information in real time.
"Domain Manager 3.0 makes getting a name both faster and easier," said
register.com CEO and President Richard Forman. "In this market, sometimes
just a few minutes can make the difference between getting a name and
missing out. Now, all our existing customers have to do is log in, enter a
name, click on a button, and the name...
VSE Web Site Turbo 3.0.2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
VSE WEB SITE TURBO 3.0.2
Update of the web page and image optimizer
Germany, 26 January 2000. Voget Selbach Enterprises (VSE) announced today
the release of VSE Web Site Turbo 3.0.2.
VSE Web Site Turbo is a tool that tries to prevent web surfers from leaving
a web site before it has been loaded.
It does that by making web pages load as fast as possible. VSE Web Site
Turbo strips unneeded data from web pages, resulting in size reductions
averaging from 20 to 50 percent based on content. It also optimizes JPEG
and GIF images. The appearance of the web page is not changed.
The faster a web site loads, the better is the visitor's impression of the
company, the web site and the product.
NEW IN VSE WEB SITE TURBO 3.0.2
The new version fixes several minor bugs and a conflict with the Palm
Desktop Extension that could lead to a crash. It also offers a new
preferences option that allows the user to filter special files.
Further information about VSE Web Site Turbo 3.0.2:...
VSE Update Finder 2.0
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
VSE Update Finder 2.0
New version of the freeware that finds updates for any Mac program
Germany, 26 January 2000. Voget Selbach Enterprises (VSE) announced the
release of an update to their freeware application VSE Update Finder.
VSE Update Finder finds any application on a hard disk and allows the user
to find the latest version of any application with an easy to use interface.
With VSE Update Finder, Mac users always have the latest version of their
software.
NEW IN VSE UPDATE FINDER 2.0
The new version now supports all volumes, which are mounted in the Finder
(and not only the boot volume). It also fixes the problem that prevented
Update Finder from building the application list on some Macs.
Furthermore, AppleUpdate.com has been added to the list of searchable
databases. VSE Update Finder now supports 15 databases on the Internet.
Further information about VSE Update Finder:
http://vse-online.com/update-finder/index.html
DOWNLOAD AND DISTRIBUTION
VSE Update...
AppMaker #12 Update to Generate Scriptable Applications
AppMaker Generates Scriptable Applications
Grantham, NH - January 25, 2000 - Bowers Development has posted an update
for AppMaker #12 to generate scriptable applications. With this update,
AppMaker generates the 'aete' resource, and code to resolve object
references, to handle GetData and SetData events, and to create elements.
This update supports PowerPlant. In the coming weeks we will post updates
for our other languages.
Another new feature in this update is the ability to "override" generated
code with your own code. You can specify an override name for the App, Doc,
windows, dialogs, or DataDefs. AppMaker's generated code will instantiate
your class instead of the standard class. Your override class is assumed to
be a subclass of the standard class. I.e. your code overrides the standard
code.
The update is available for download from
http://members.aol.com/bowersdev/LateNews.html.
About AppMaker -
AppMaker is a programming tool that makes it faster and easier to make a
Macintosh...
Media Design in*Progress ships Interaction 3.0
MEDIA DESIGN IN*PROGRESS SHIPS INTERACTION 3.0
New release improves Interaction's support for server-side XML, advances
the membership subscription capabilities and introduces additional features
for making dynamic and personalized websites without requiring scripting.
SAN DIEGO CA, January 25, 2000: Media Design in*Progress ships Interaction
3.0, the XML based Mac web server companion for building and hosting
personalized, social websites. Key new features includes integrated Emil
XML editor, expiration of membership subscriptions, conditional content
that adapts to the membership status, prerequisite restrictions to
personalize pages depending on browsing history, upgraded visitor monitor,
OSA scriptability and recordability, among others. Interaction 3.0 can be
downloaded from:
http://interaction.in-progress.com
"Interaction 3.0 has a completely revised user interface and introduces
substantial advances" said Terje Norderhaug, President of Media Design
in*Progress. "The new...
Analog Helper 1.2
From: Gideon Greenspan (gdg@sigsoftware.com)
To: (press_releases@netprolive.com)
Sig Software is proud to announce the release of Analog Helper 1.2.
Analog Helper is a graphical configuration tool for Analog, which is a free
program to analyze the logfiles from your web server. Analog Helper lets
you control and preview the results of hundreds of settings.
Version 1.2 adds full support for Analog 4 and full integration of the
Report Magic add-on for Advanced HTML reporting.
The Analog Helper page is at : http://www.sigsoftware.com/analoghelper/
Thank you,
Gideon Greenspan
Sig Software
gdg@sigsoftware.com
http://www.sigsoftware.com/
MetaCard 2.3: Cross-Platform Development
For immediate release
Contact: Scott Raney (raney@metacard.com), 303-447-3936
METACARD SOLIDIFIES LEAD IN CROSS-PLATFORM DEVELOPMENT
Boulder, Jan 24, 2000 --- MetaCard Corporation continues to deliver on the
promise of hassle-free cross-platform development. Whether you need it for
application development or multimedia authoring, MetaCard 2.3 has the
features to make the job go quickly and smoothly:
* Support for Windows 3.1/95/98/NT/2000, all popular UNIX platforms
including Linux, and MacOS 68K and PowerPC. No preprocessing, recompiling,
redesign, or platform-specific debugging is required to deploy an
application on all platforms simultaneously. MetaCard has a fully
functional development environment on all platforms and doesn't rely on
limited-function "players".
* Native look and feel on all platforms, with cross-platform support for
advanced controls including combo-boxes, auto-scrolling hierarchical menus,
and a tab control. Combined with built-in support for popular audio,...
DICOM Import Component for QuickTime SDK
Escape Information Services is pleased to announce the launch of its beta
campaign for DICOM Import v1.1 which provides programmatic access to all
DICOM non-image data. A developer toolkit (SDK) is available for MacOS
developers.
DICOM Import provides access to the non-image data of DICOM files by
exploiting the QuickTime Atom architecture. Thus developers only need to
use existing QuickTime API calls to gain access to such data.
How to join the beta team
-------------------------
Developers interested in participating in the beta campaign, please fill
out the special registration form that is available on our home page at
(http://www.escape.gr/dicom/). There, one will also find:
- detailed instructions on the structure of the QuickTime Atoms
used by DICOM Import
- sample code in C of a complete DICOM file parser
- a section on the QuickTime Atom architecture for those who
are unfamiliar with this excellent technology
About DICOM Import
------------------
DICOM Import is a new...
LaCie: PocketDrives with USB *and* FireWire Support
For Immediate Release
LaCie Shipping Newly Announced Removeable Storage Solutions
Industry Firsts Include:
6GB, 18GB PocketDrives with USB and FireWire Support
FireWire 37GB External HD
12X CD-RW Drives
HILLSBORO, OR (January 20, 2000) Less than a week after unveiling three
revolutionary storage solutions to crowds of onlookers at MACWORLD, LaCie
announced today that it has already begun shipping the new products.
Designed to meet the capacity and performance requirements of content
developers, A/V professionals and on-the-go users, the new devices include
the world's smallest 6GB and 18GB hard drives with both FireWire and USB
support, the industry's highest-capacity FireWire desktop drive, and a 12X
CD-RW drive--the industry's fastest burner for Macintosh Computers.
Building on the success of its original award-wining PocketDrive which was
introduced with a SCSI interface in 1991, LaCie's new PocketDrive hard
drives are the first peripherals to offer both Universal Serial Bus (...
clipstream: Java Based Streaming Audio Tool
DESTINY ANNOUNCES UNIQUE JAVA BASED STREAMING AUDIO TOOL THAT PLAYS SOUND
INSTANTLY FROM ANY WEB PAGE -
Company showcases clipstream product and .dny streaming audio format at
Streaming Media West '99, San Jose, CA, booth #418
Dec. 7, 1999 -- SAN JOSE, CA. - Today at Streaming Media West '99, Destiny
Media Technologies Ltd. unveiled clipstream, a new web development tool
that requires no programming knowledge to use and enables any Web viewer
with a java-enabled browser to hear streaming audio with no player, plugin
or special server required.
Destiny's clipstream allows more than 90 per cent of Web surfers to hear
high quality streaming audio without relying on external applications.
Internet marketers, advertisers and Web masters will appreciate how simple
it is to use clipstream to incorporate product jingles, current singles, or
a CEO's annual report in any Web site. "clipstream is the easiest streaming
audio tool that automatically generates any code needed and reads the
user's...
Bitwise 2.3 calculator
For immediate release: Bitwise 2.3 calculator
January 20, 2000 - Eric Curtis announces the latest release of Bitwise, a
versatile, yet easy to use calculator specifically designed for programmers
of personal computers and microprocessors. Bitwise is actually two
calculators in one; with independent registers for integer and floating
point math.
New in this version:
+ Y^X function in both integer and floating point modes
+ Independent significant digit settings for each floating point notation
+ Space bar temporarily displays floating point X register at max sig digits
+ Built-in savable registration form
+ Various other user interface improvements and code optimizations
Other key features include:
+ Integer and floating point math
+ Hexadecimal, decimal, octal, and binary conversions
+ Integer word sizes of 8, 16, and 32 bits
+ Signed and unsigned integer modes
+ Sign-extension of registers
+ Complete set of logical and bitwise operators
+ Floating point mode supports fixed,...
BeOS for Free, Going Public
Be Shifts Resources to Focus on Internet Appliance Market
Company to Distribute Desktop Operating System for Free Via the Internet
and Partnerships
MENLO PARK, Calif.--January 18, 2000--Be Incorporated (Nasdaq: BEOS) today
announced that it is shifting its resources to focus primarily on the
growing Internet appliance market. In order to maximize the visibility and
acceptance of Be technology, the upcoming version 5 of the BeOS desktop
operating system will be available for personal use at no charge beginning
later in the first quarter of 2000. At that time, individuals who register
with Be at http://free.be.com will be able to download BeOS 5 for free. Be
also intends to work with publishers and other partners to make commercial
versions of BeOS 5 available through retail channels.
"The post-PC revolution of Internet appliances has started," said
Jean-Louis Gasse, chairman and chief executive officer of Be. "Our
customers and partners, such as Compaq, National Semiconductor,...
MacHack 2000: Linux Luminary Eric S. Raymond To Keynote MacHack...
MacHack 2000: Linux Luminary Eric S. Raymond To Keynote MacHack 2000
MacHack: The Annual Conference for Leading Edge Developers
http://www.machack.com/
Contact: Carol Lynn
mailto:info@machack.com
c/o Expotech
1264 Bedford Road
Grosse Point Park, MI 48230
(313) 882-1824
January 18, 2000-Dearborn, MI-Each year, MacHack, The Annual Conference for
Leading Edge Developers, headlines visionaries and leaders of personal
computing with a unique focus on the Macintosh. The 2000 conference
represents a departure for MacHack.
Reaching beyond the traditional Macintosh community, MacHack is pleased to
announce that Eric S. Raymond, open-source and linux luminary will keynote
the June 22 event.
"We've spent years shaming hack authors into giving their source code away
for the benefit of their fellow SmartFriends?," said Scott Boyd, cofounder
of the MacHax? Group. "We never dreamed that it would make commercial
sense. Eric Raymond is crazy enough to tell the world that it will work."
Mr. Raymond is...
CPLAT Mac OS/Win Framework: Updated and Carbonized
ksoft is pleased to announce the latest version of CPLAT, a low-cost
cross-platform framework for MacOS and Windows development.
This latest version adds support for the latest updates to MW CodeWarrior
Pro 5 and Apple Universal Headers 3.3. In addition CPLAT has been
carbonized and supports Carbon 1.0 development.
CPLAT is an easy-to-use modern C++ (STL, exception handling) framework for
MacOS development including support for the lastest MacOS technologies
including AppearanceManager, proxy icons and window path popups and icon
services (32 bit icons), and Windows applications for Windows 95/98/NT.
CPLAT also includes a RADTool / Resource Editor for importing / creating /
editing the resources your application uses including, menus, icons,
pictures, cursors, patterns, windows, alerts, dialogs, strings. You can
create a single resource and generate the appropriate resource definition
for MacOS and Windows.
CPLAT is available for $50 and includes complete source code, headers and...
WireFusion: New Java Tool
Press Information
from the Swedish software developer Demicron
Stockholm, 16 Jan 2000
Professional Web Design with New Java Tool
WireFusion(tm) is a new Java(tm) programming tool from the Swedish Software
Company Demicron. The program is a unique drag-and-drop visual programming
tool developed for creating Java applets and illustrations quickly and
easily without knowing a single line of the Java language.
WireFusion(tm) is a visual Java programming tool written entirely in the
new Java 2. By using the drag-and-drop technique and by visually connecting
preprogrammed objects with different functions the user can create
advanced, interactive Java applets and illustrations in no time. The
product is a fast and compact Java 1.0 compatible applet for direct use on
the Internet. The program does not require any prior knowledge in
programming or Java and is intended primarily for professional web site
developers but can also be used by programmers for speeding up the
development time or by...
STAZ Software, Inc. releases FutureBASIC^3
Press Release - For Immediate Distribution
contact: Chris Stasny @ 800-348-2623
mailto:staz@stazsoftware.com
http://www.stazsoftware.com
STAZ Software, Inc. releases FutureBASIC^3
January 10, 2000, Diamondhead, MS - STAZ Software, Inc. today announced the
release of FutureBASIC^3.
FutureBASIC^3 (FB^3) is a completely new development environment. It
creates clean, fast, double-clickable Macintosh applications from BASIC
source code. Applications can be compiled as PPC, 68K or FAT and may be as
small as 30K. The generated applications also benchmark at speeds more than
four times as fast as its nearest BASIC competitor.
FB^3's new editor supports bookmarks, graphics in the editor, graphic lines
as source code dividers, and can place dated, customized remarks on every
line of code that is selected. There is a sliding tab to adjust the remark
column. Function names, subroutines, methods, and toolboxes are placed in a
pop-up menu which automatically converts to a hierarchical menu when...
Marathon 2 Source Code Released
Marathon 2 Source Code Released
CHICAGO - January 17, 2000 - Today at 7 pm CST Bungie Software releases the
Mac source code for their classic game "Marathon 2: Durandal" to the net.
This game represented the pinnacle of first-person shooter technology in
1995, and was the most successful of the highly-acclaimed Marathon series.
Programmers only need apply: the code is in MPW format (Macintosh
Programmers Workshop, which can be freely downloaded at
developer.apple.com), and because various components had to be removed
before public release, devising some workarounds will be necessary before
the code will compile. Nevertheless, for those with the skills to
manipulate it, the code can form the basis of all kinds of 3D, first-person
perspective games, and we look forward to seeing what is done with it.
The code is being released under the terms of the GNU public license, and
Bungie does not offer technical support with the code. More information can
be found in the ReadMe that accompanies...
Semantix Unveils Unique Cross-Platform Service Architecture
For Immediate Release
For more information, please contact:
ric Forget
eXcentrix Product Manager
email: eforget@semantix.com
web site: http://www.semantix.com
tel: (514) 848-9621 ext. 18
Semantix Unveils Unique Cross-Platform Service Architecture
[MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA - JANUARY 10, 2000] - Semantix is proud to
announce the first preview version of its eXcentrix SDK for the Mac
developer community. eXcentrix is the first multi-platform client-server
architecture that allows text-based applications to use services provided
by a local or remote server. eXcentrix also serves as a middleware-the
layer that permits transparent communication between the client and the
server in the eXcentrix architecture.
"Before eXcentrix, language tool developers had to use a myriad of APIs to
integrate their software into multiple text-based applications", explains
Francis Malka, CEO of Semantix. "Now, there is one API that covers every
aspect of application software integration, whether for use on...
WebsiteDietician 1.0.8
From: studio@blueline-studios.com
Subject: "WebsiteDietician", latest version 1.0.8 Released
The final version of WebsiteDietician, the indispensable tool for
webmasters, has just been updated to version 1.0.8.
Fixes include:
- QuickTime versions prior to 3 would cause WebsiteDietician to freeze when
trying to preview images. The app will now alert users of QT prior to v3
- TIF format will now also be supported. (Just in RGB mode though)
- "Dietitian" can also be spelled with a "c". Spell Different.
System requirements are any PowerMac (including iMac/G3/G4), 8 MB of
available RAM, system 7 through 9, and QuickTime version 3.0 or later.
WebsiteDietician's home page is at
(http://www.blueline-studios.com/wdMain.html)
Screenshots are visible at (http://www.blueline-studios.com/wdIntrfc.html)
Its support section is located at
(http://www.blueline-studios.com/wdSupport.html)
Press material is available at (http://www.blueline-studios.com/wdPress.html)
Contact: Daniel C. Kueng
BLUE LINE...
PowerMail 3.0b1
From: "the PowerMail folks" (info@ctmdev.com)
Subject: [ANN] PowerMail 3.0b1 for Mac now available
Hello,
A quick note to inform the readers of MacTech and NetProfessional that a
public beta release of our new Macintosh e-mail application, PowerMail
3.0b1, is now available. It is based on the PowerMail Engine, a robust,
cross-platform foundation encapsulating over eight years of e-mail and
directory experience at CTM Development.
What are the long-term objectives of PowerMail ?
- Offer a lean, mean and efficient alternative e-mail client for people who
care about e-mail
- Focus on offering a state-of-the-art Macintosh user-experience
- Contribute to the on-going diversity of mail clients on the Mac
- Evolve our new code foundation on a regular basis to meet user needs more
quickly
- Recognize the value in our user's data and offer reliable storage,
high-speed indexing and the ability to export to a variety of standard
formats
- Excel in supporting multi-lingual, word-wide mail...
Syslogd v2.1.5
From: Brian Bergstrand (brian@classicalguitar.net)
Subject: [ANNC] Syslogd for the Mac OS 2.1.5
Syslogd v2.1.5 is now available for download at the following address:
(http://www.classicalguitar.net/brian/apps/download.php3?fid=1).
This release fixes a long standing and very elusive bug in Syslogd that
would cause random crashes on fast machines (basically any PCI PowerMac)
connected to fast networks. Anyone using Syslogd to log messages from the
network should upgrade to 2.1.5 A.S.A.P..
There are also some other minor bug fixes and new features. See the Readme
file in the download for more information.
Syslogd for the Mac OS is a syslog compatible Shareware program that will
log messages from network devices (UNIX machines, printers, routers, etc)
including Apple's AirPort Hub. Syslogd also includes support for Mac
applications and AppleScript programs to log messages. Syslogd includes a
graphical administration program that allows for easy configuration and
setup; you do not have to...
AMPradio1.5
January 14th, 2000
Subband Software, Inc. Presents
AMPradio 1.5
The Most Sophisticated Internet Streaming Audio Receiver for the Power
Macintosh Platform.
Subband Software, whose lead developer, Dmitry Boldyrev created the
world-renouned MacAMP MP3 player has now developed AMP Radio 1.5.
AMPRadio is the most fully-featured and easy to use Internet Audio
Receiver and MP3 player available on any computer platform existing today.
In addition to decoding and rendering the robust SHOUTCast and IceCast
streaming protocols, AMPradio features a comprehensive "station" tracker.
This tracker is a true hierarchical playlist manager with drag-and-drop
capabilities and an intuitive, elegant interface. It's high-tech visage,
similar to that of a sleek car stereo, provides true power without
compromising precious screen real estate.
The latest AMPradio version 1.5 update now includes standard MP3 local
playback in addition to it's acclaimed streaming functions. Targeting all
Power Macintosh...
4D Open For Java
January 14, 2000. San Jose, CA.
4D Open For Java Is The Real Thing
ACI US, Inc., publishers of the 4th Dimension (4D) RAD/RDBMS Environment,
announced today that 4D Open for Java beta has been granted100% Pure Java
Product Certification. This certification is given to programs and
applications that have been thoroughly tested for cross-platform
compatibility and portability.
"We are committed to open standards," said Brendan Coveney, President ACI
US. "To receive 100% Java certification is commitment."
4D Open for Java had to pass through a two-part process to be certified.
The first step was the Assurance test that used the Java Pure Check Tool.
The Assurance test checks for the ability to operate independently of a
particular operating system or browser. After passing the Assurance test,
4D was then sent to an independent testing facility to be checked for
Verification. Verification re-tests the application to be sure that results
from the Assurance test are accurate. The...
TimeCache 3.0 Helps Content Developers Bill For Their Time
Web and multimedia developers get a business boost with application upgrade.
New version of PandaWare TimeCache makes it easier for Mac-based content
providers to bill for time and expenses.
The PandaWare Company has released version 3.0 of its TimeCache time and
expense tracking application for the Macintosh. The program is ideal for
independent consultants and small companies, including web and multimedia
developers who charge clients for the time they work on projects.
"Creative people hate tracking their time, but it's important to do when
that's how you make your living" said PandaWare's president, Dennis Birch.
"TimeCache 3.0 makes it easy to do it."
PandaWare TimeCache 3.0 offers a range of new features to help users track
time and expenses more easily, and do more with the data they collect - in
short making it easier to bill clients for time and expenses.
As in earlier versions, the emphasis is on simplicity of data entry and
reporting. Users can print reports directly from...
Joy 2.2 Replaces WebScript for Mac OS X/OS X Server
For immediate release.
JOY 2.2 REPLACES WEBSCRIPT!
Vienna, January 13, 2000. Joy 2.2 has been released for Mac OS X / Mac OS X
Server, Windows and OPENSTEP. Joy can now be used as a drop-in replacement
for WebScript and contains many new features that make the development of
WebObjects and EOF applications easier than ever before.
"The SQL window in EOModeler alone is worth the download!", says Rainer
Staringer, CTO of AAA+ Software.
What's new in Joy 2.2?
* Drop-in replacement for WebScript
* Inspection and modification of WebObjects applications at runtime
* Tight integration with Apple's development tools
* Integrated CVS support
* Generic SQL window in EOModeler
* Built-in complete ANSI C preprocessor
* "Rapid turnaround" for AppKit programs
* Autoloading of Objective-C classes
* Installation and configuration wizard
* JoyServices
A more detailed description of these new features can be found at
http://www.aaa-plus.com/joy/22features.html
What can I do...
