[NPL] MacAMP Lite: Audio Multimedia Player
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MacAMP Lite Promotes New Standard for MacOS Applications
Lugano, Switzerland, Jan 20, 1999 -- @soft announces its new product,
MacAMP Lite. MacAMP Lite is an innovative audio multimedia player for
the MacOS, featuring a small and easy to use interface, plugin
architecture and playlist support. The application with a particulary
low memory requirements (only 1024Kb for best performance) and a wide
range of supported sound formats, including CD Audio, MP3, IT, MOD,
XM, MIDI and more, promises to be an outstanding tool for every Mac
user.
The user interface for the program is made of a single control
strip-like window, floating above all other applications, allowing
easy access to most of MacAMP Lite's features, such as playlist,
play, stop, forward and rewind buttons. Users can also customize
MacAMP Lite with custom appearance files, called "Skins", that
greatly change the look of the player.
MacAMP Lite makes use of a new technology invented by @soft, called...
[NPL] Stairways Sherlock Tester 1.0
Both the Sherlock "Search Internet" feature of Mac OS 8.5 and the
Sherlock-compatible "Net Search" feature of Stairways Anarchie Pro
3.5 use Apple-standard Internet Search Site files to access web
services such as AltaVista and Yahoo.
At Stairways we have just released Sherlock Tester 1.0. It will
enable you to verify Internet Search Site files for correctness and
report any formatting errors they contain. This is especially useful
if you are writing your own plugins or for correcting poorly written
ones.
As one of our users you are welcome to download the 58K distibution
directly from us at:
(ftp://ftp.stairways.com/stairways/sherlocktester-10.sit.bin)
or if you encounter trouble getting it from there come to:
(http://www.stairways.com/sherlocktester/)
Sherlock Tester 1.0 is a completely free tool - I hope you find it useful...
[NPL] Gigabit Ethernet
February 8, 1999
For Immediate Release
From: Mark Murray
(619) 279-2316
Email: markm@TeamASA.com
Next Generation Gigabit Ethernet Offers higher performance for Power Macintosh
San Diego, CA -- Team ASA Inc., manufacturer of high-performance
networking products for PrePress and Digital Media professionals,
today announced its second generation Gigabit Ethernet adapter. The
Stallion-GE-II is a new high performance line of Gigabit Ethernet
Network Interface Cards (NIC) for Power Macintosh based platforms.
These NICs bundled with Team ASAs PDQ software provides a high speed
cross-platform file transfer solution for professionals transferring
large multi-megabyte files across their computer network, saving time
and money in daily production operations.
The new Stallion-GE-II is an advanced series of PCI Network
Interface Cards (NIC) utilizing the IEEE P802.3z specification for
support of 1 Gigabit Ethernet. The Stallion-GE-II series will be
available with a fiber interface, a copper...
[NPL] UNIFACE WebApp Server
**NEWS RELEASE**
Compuware Enters Web Application Server Market
UNIFACE WebApplication Server Delivers True Enterprise E-business Applications
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--February 15, 1999--Compuware Corporation
(NASDAQ: CPWR) today announced UNIFACE WebApplication Server, a
highly scalable, open enterprise application server for deploying
strategic e-business applications. UNIFACE WebApplication Server
enables organizations to deploy new and existing business-critical
components and legacy applications on the web, reaching out to
customers and suppliers while protecting organizational investment in
current technology and developer skills.
UNIFACE WebApplication Server features a multi-user component
construction and application assembly environment with an integrated
visual HTML page designer. These features enable developers to
develop applications at a high level of abstraction and without
knowledge of the underlying technology. Additional development
features includes a built-in...
[NPL] W: Backdora for Eudora
For Immediate Release
Backdora for Eudora is a back-up maker and restore'a
Seem Software introduces Backdora version 2, the easy-to-use Windows
98/95/NT4 utility that lets you effortlessly back up, copy, move and
restore Eudora e-mail folders. In addition to giving you "one-button"
back-up capabilities for saving all or selected Eudora e-mail
folders, Backdora also secures your Eudora Address Book, add-in's,
attachments, signature files and user profiles.
With e-mail being a vital communication link between business people,
Backdora adds convenience and safety to the management of this
crucial resource. It lets you quickly compress and move any number of
e-mail folders from your desktop computer to your laptop - and back
again. In addition, Backdora allows you to easily create backups of
your key e-mail folders, with or without your e-mail's attachments,
for convenient on-site or critical off-site storage. The program's
Quick Backup function works like your telephone's re-dial button...
[NPL] Mainstay Releases JustEdit Plus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mainstay
591-A Constitution Ave.
Camarillo, CA 93012
www.mstay.com
For more information contact:
Lance Merker-Mainstay
(805) 484-9400
lance@mstay.com
Mainstay Releases JustEdit Plus(tm)
Browser-Based, Fill in the Blanks Web Page Editing
Camarillo, CA, February 8, 1999 - Mainstay today began shipping
JustEdit Plus(tm), a Java applet offering manual and automatic
editing of web pages anytime, anywhere, using only a web browser.
Manual editing of any target web page is done in the applet's HTML
editing window. Or, automatic editing lets the user simply fill in
fields in the applet's editing window to update selections in a
target web page. JustEdit Plus facilitates on the fly updates of a
headline, price, date or the correction of a typo or broken or
changed link. The automatic fill in the blank approach is ideal for
web pages which maintain a basic form but have data that change
frequently; for example, a price list or daily events descriptions.
This simplicity...
[NPL] ComNet/DC '99
ComNet/DC 99 Showcases Future of Enterprise Networking
New product competition, industry leaders, Critical role of Internet
draw attendees to ComNet/DC
WASHINGTON, DC, FEB. 8, 1999 Reinforcing its reputation as the show
for enterprise networking communications, this year's ComNet/DC 99
saw the launch of more than 300 new products, served as a platform
for first-of-its kind conference programs and hosted keynote speakers
presenting the Internet and its role in the changing face of
telecommunications.
Nearly 50,000 attendees flooded ComNet/DC held Jan. 25 28 at the
Washington, DC Convention Center and Washington, DC Renaissance
Hotel. ComNet annually brings together leading edge companies from
the rapidly converging networking and communications industries.
And as it does every year, the show provided a platform to showcase
cutting edge technologies that promise to remake the communications
and networking landscapes. Of the 420 companies that exhibited at
ComNet/DC more than 300...
[NPL] Extensis Acquires Symantec's Suitcase
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Extensis And Symantec Announce Strategic Licensing Agreement for
Suitcase Suitcase Joins Extensis' Full Product Line Designed to
Increase Creative Professionals' Productivity and Efficiency
Portland, OR - February 8, 1999 - Extensis Corporation and Symantec
Corporation (Nasdaq: SYMC) today announced they have reached a
definitive agreement on an exclusive licensing arrangement for the
Suitcase font management system. Effective March 1, 1999, Extensis
will assume sole responsibility for development, marketing, sales,
and distribution of Suitcase. Financial terms of the agreement were
not disclosed.
"Given Extensis' strategic focus on productivity and management tools
for professionals, this agreement is a win-win situation for Suitcase
users and Extensis customers alike," said Craig Barnes, president and
CEO, Extensis Corporation. "We look forward to continued development,
enhancement and support of the existing technology to ensure that
Suitcase remains the most...
[NPL] NetMechanic "Spell Check"
For Immediate Release
"Spell Check" NetMechanic's Newest Free Service
Spelling Power Tool Will Polish Any Web Sites' Professional Image
Huntsville, AL - NetMechanic (www.netmechanic.com), a leading web
site maintenance service, has just announced the launch of a new FREE
service that will put an end to embarrassing web site typos.
NetMechanic Spell Check is a web "robot" that will search any web
site for mistakes. Users just visit the NetMechanic web site, type in
the URL of a home page and the work is done. The NetMechanic web
"robot" scans the site for spelling errors and mails out a report of
its findings.
"Nothing is more embarrassing than a spelling mistake on a web site.
Web sites are often the 'first impression' of a company and spelling
errors that are simple to correct leave web site visitors with a less
than professional impression of the company," said Tom Dahm,
NetMechanic's Chief Technical Officer.
NetMechanic makes no changes to the web site. Instead, Spell Check
scans...
[NPL] FTP Control Version 3
For Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Thomas Bradford
BMT Micro, Inc.
Phone: 910-792-9100
Fax: 910-350-2937
Email: tbrad@bmtmicro.com
Web: http://www.ftpcontrol.com
Transoft & BMT Micro Announce the Release of FTP CONTROL VERSION.
3.00: New Version Includes Server to Server Transfers & Automates
Many Tasks
WILMINGTON, NC, February 8, 1999-- BMT Micro, Inc. in partnership
with TransSoft Ltd. is proud to announce version 3.00 of FTP Control.
This release is a major update and introduces new features and
additional functionality unique to FTP Control.
FTP Control is an FTP client for Windows 95/98 and NT 4.0. The
application is used to transfer files over the Internet or any
network supporting the FTP protocol. FTP Control is freely available
by download and can be installed and evaluated for 30 days at no
charge. At any time during the evaluation period the user may
electronically purchase a license for a "Lite", "Professional" or
"Power User" version of the application. The...
[NPL] Cisco and Motorola Form Strategic Wireless Network Alliance
CISCO AND MOTOROLA TO FORM STRATEGIC ALLIANCE TO BUILD INTERNET-BASED
WIRELESS NETWORKS
Anytime, Anywhere Access To A New World
Of Combined Internet, Voice and Video Wireless Services
NEW ORLEANS, La., Feb. 8, 1999 -- Cisco Systems Inc., the worldwide
leader in networking for the Internet, and Motorola Inc., the
worldwide pioneer in wireless communications for nearly 70 years,
announced today the first phase of a strategic alliance to develop
and deliver a New World framework for Internet-based, wireless
networks. This collaboration will deliver the first all-IP platform
for the wireless industry, which will unite different standards for
wireless services worldwide, and introduce an open Internet-based
platform for integrated data, voice and video services over cellular
networks.
Cisco and Motorola plan to jointly invest as much as $1 billion over
four to five years to deliver a wireless Internet. Both companies
plan to cross-license technology and develop complementary products....
[NPL] DeltaGraph 4.5
Easy, All-Purpose Charting Software Now Available as DeltaGraph 4.5
for Macintosh Ships
Software provides graphing power above and beyond everyday graphing solutions
CHICAGO -- - It's easy to make your graphics stand out now that SPSS
Inc. is shipping DeltaGraph 4.5 for Macintosh. With 11 new chart
types, DeltaGraph's 80+ chart types and 200+ chart styles enable
users in general business, marketing communications, research,
science, education and engineering to create customized,
publication-ready charts with ease. Added support for popular
programs such as Excel 98, Word, PageMakerTM, Quark XPress and
Adobe PhotoShop helps DeltaGraph users easily add charting power to
almost any application's data.
"The improvements to this version can be attributed to the customer
feedback that we have received since acquiring this product in 1997,"
said DeltaGraph Product Manager Chris Gregory. "Users from all
industries can bring the power of professional charting to their
desktop with DeltaGraph'...
[NPL] PC MACLAN for Windows 95/98
MIRAMAR SHIPS PC MACLAN FOR WINDOWS 95/98
New Version 7.2 Improves User Interface and Consolidates LAN, IP,
Remote and Windows 98 Support into One Package
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., February 2, 1999 - Miramar Systems announced
today it has begun shipping PC MACLAN for Windows 95/98 (version
7.2). This latest upgrade to Miramar's PC-to-Mac interoperability
software line combines LAN, internet and remote access; with Windows
98 support into one all-inclusive connectivity package.
"Today's network environments are more diverse and complex than
ever," stated Neal Rabin, Miramar's CEO. "By providing a
comprehensive solution, PC MACLAN empowers Windows 95/98 users to
answer cross-platform connectivity challenges; whether small home
networks or global enterprise-wide WANs (wide area network)."
In addition to providing a consolidated version of PC MACLAN that
addresses the majority of the users connectivity options, Miramar has
focused its improvements on enhancing the user interface and software...
[NPL] DataWave 4.0
Foresight Solutions, Inc. Releases DataWave 4.0
February 4, 1999 -- East Lansing, Michigan USA -- Foresight
Solutions, Inc. is now shipping DataWave 4.0, a
Macintosh/Windows-compatible tool that allows you to publish your
database on the Web without any custom coding.
Some of DataWave 4.0 features include:
- Allows you to publish database on the Web directly or using an
existing Web server
- View, add, modify and delete 4D records from a Web browser
- Provides password protected Web access to your database
- Web pages created have a new, polished look
- Allows you to edit the HTML headers and footers of all HTML pages
- HTML Editor lets you easily customize placement of 4D navigation
controls on Web pages
- Table Editor can customize the appearance of HTML tables with the
click of your mouse
This unique product for Macintosh and Windows builds HTML-tagged Web
pages on-the-fly. DataWave can serve the HTML pages directly, or work
in unison with most popular Windows and Macintosh...
[MD1] eMediaweekly Suspends Publication
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Kelvin Gee, 415-243-3633
kelvin_gee@emediaweekly.com
or
Sharon Sanderson, 415-243-3640
sharon_sanderson@emediaweekly.com
eMediaweekly Suspends Publication
SAN FRANCISCO, February 4, 1999: Mac Publishing, L.L.C. today
announced the immediate suspension of eMediaweekly, the only weekly
news publication dedicated exclusively to multi-platform digital
content creation.
eMediaweekly, formerly MacWEEK magazine, debuted on August 24, 1998
with a BPA-controlled circulation of 85,000 digital media managers
across North America. eMediaweekly targeted digital media
professionals who needed to multi-purpose content across multiple
publishing platforms such as traditional print, the Web and
multimedia. The newsweekly will cease publication with its February
1, 1999 issue.
"Computer publications across the industry had a difficult year in
1998 and we have seen indications 1999 will be no easier," said Mac
Publishing, L.L.C. President/CEO and eMediaweekly Publisher...
[NPL] eMediaweekly Suspends Publication
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Kelvin Gee, 415-243-3633
kelvin_gee@emediaweekly.com
or
Sharon Sanderson, 415-243-3640
sharon_sanderson@emediaweekly.com
eMediaweekly Suspends Publication
SAN FRANCISCO, February 4, 1999: Mac Publishing, L.L.C. today
announced the immediate suspension of eMediaweekly, the only weekly
news publication dedicated exclusively to multi-platform digital
content creation.
eMediaweekly, formerly MacWEEK magazine, debuted on August 24, 1998
with a BPA-controlled circulation of 85,000 digital media managers
across North America. eMediaweekly targeted digital media
professionals who needed to multi-purpose content across multiple
publishing platforms such as traditional print, the Web and
multimedia. The newsweekly will cease publication with its February
1, 1999 issue.
"Computer publications across the industry had a difficult year in
1998 and we have seen indications 1999 will be no easier," said Mac
Publishing, L.L.C. President/CEO and eMediaweekly Publisher...
[NPL] QuickDNS Pro 2.2
-- For Immediate Release --
CONTACT: Press only:
Sjofn Agustsdottir,
Men & Mice
+354-520-5306 or
mailto:sjofn@menandmice.com
QuickDNS Pro 2.2 from Men & Mice Released:
QuickDNS Pro 2.2 Provides Extensive DNS Security and Robustness
Reykjavik, Iceland, February 4/-- Men & Mice's leading DNS server for
the Mac OS, QuickDNS Pro, now provides extensive DNS security and
robustness with the release of version 2.2. The upgrade includes
security features such as zone transfer restrictions to guard against
outside attacks and secure privacy, live DNS log window to monitor
the traffic on the DNS server, and support for Rebound! from
Sophisticated Circuits Inc., which adds further to the reliability of
responses from each DNS server.
DNS security is significantly enhanced with the new features in
version 2.2 of QuickDNS Pro. DNS administrators can now restrict zone
transfers from their DNS servers, thereby offering more protection
for their domains against outside attacks, in...
[NPL] Microsoft Resources
Windows NT Migration Rebate
http://www.microsoft.com/directaccess/netware/rebate.htm From January
16 through April 15, 1999, earn a 10% rebate - up to US $2000 - every
time you sell BackOffice Small Business Server, or under Open License
the Microsoft Windows NT Server Competitive Upgrade or Microsoft
BackOffice Server Competitive upgrade. Register today!
Microsoft Direct Access
http://www.microsoft.com/directaccess/
Microsoft Direct Access is a comprehensive and open program that
allows independent technology providers of any size to actively and
easily engage with Microsoft. The MSDA Web site, quarterly briefings,
training events, and action packs are all designed to enable the
technology provider to take advantage of the latest market
opportunities. With such a broad range of products, services and
support, technology providers can mix and match the components that
work best for them-when they need them.
Microsoft Direct Access Action Pack
http://www.microsoft.com/directaccess/...
[NPL] Farallon 10/100 Driver 35% Faster - MacOS 8.5 Optimized
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Farallon Announces Optimized Drivers for New MacOS 8.5
Improves Performance of 10/100 Fast Ethernet Cards up to 35%
SAN LEANDRO, California, February 3rd, 1999 - Farallon today
announced new drivers that dramatically increase the networking
performance of MacOS 8.5. With new optimized high-performance drivers
for Farallon's Fast EtherTX-10/100 PCI and Comm Slot II cards, users
can take full advantage of the latest performance improvements built
into MacOS 8.5.
"Mac OS 8.5 features significant performance improvements that make
the Macintosh the fastest personal computer for transferring files
across high speed networks," said Peter Lowe, director, Mac OS
product marketing at Apple Computer, Inc. "Today's announcement from
Farallon extends these industry-leading performance improvements to
all Mac OS 8.5 customers with Farallon network interfaces."
Now available, the updated driver (version 2.0) for Farallon's Fast
EtherTX-10/100 PCI and CommSlot II cards can be...
[NPL] SIMCHECK II PLUS memory tester
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For: INNOVENTIONS Inc.,
10425 Bissonnet Street,
Houston, TX 77099
For more information please call: Brandy Williams, 281/879-6226
SIMCHECK II PLUS NOW TESTS SO DIMMs AND TSOP SDRAM CHIPS
Houston, Texas - February 3, 1999 -- INNOVENTIONS, Inc. has released
two new test adapters for its SIMCHECK II PLUS memory tester to allow
testing of S.O. DIMMs and individual TSOP SDRAM chips .
The Sync DIMMCHECK 144 tests all 144-pin Small Outline DIMMs,
including PC-100 SDRAM, EDO and FPM types. The Sync CHIP Tester is
designed to test individual SDRAM chips in TSOP packages with 44, 50,
and 54 pins. Both new test adapters are easily plugged into the
SIMCHECK II PLUS and are automatically recognized by the tester.
The SIMCHECK II PLUS provides a comprehensive testing solution for
the state-of-the-art PC-100 SDRAM DIMM modules and for standard
EDO/FPM DIMMs and SIMMs. Stand alone and portable, the SIMCHECK II
PLUS and the new adapters combine a patent-pending 125MHz...
[NPL] InstantObjects Automates e-Business Web Site Development
InstantObjects Automates e-Business Web Site Development
InstantObjects Platform Dramatically Reduces Time, Cost and
Complexity Of Creating and Managing Interactive, Commerce-Enabled Web
Sites
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1 -- InstantObjects, Inc., today announced its
flagship product, InstantObjects(TM), a fully integrated Java
platform for the rapid development, cost-effective deployment and
automated maintenance of complex and customizable e-Business web
sites.
Featuring an easy-to-use graphical user interface (GUI) to
automatically manage a site's data and business processes, the
InstantObjects e-Business Platform dramatically reduces the time,
cost and complexity of creating and maintaining endlessly adaptable
commerce web sites. The e-Business Platform allows developers to
create sophisticated web sites and web-based applications that can
interact with users, dynamically manage data, manage business rules
and offer commerce functionality -- all without requiring complex,
costly and time-...
[NPL] EES transforms iMac into retail POS station
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: E.E.S. Companies, Inc.
Sales: 508- 653-6911 Fax: 508- 650-1872
sales@eesco.com www.posoe.com
Natick, MA - Febuary 1, 1999 - EES transforms iMac into retail POS station.
Through cutting edge technology, EES's new MRL-USB(tm) device links
all POS peripherals needed to use POS/OE 4 Mac with the affordable
Apple iMac computer for retail point of sale operations.
"In response to many calls from existing POS/OE 4 Mac users who
wanted to use the Apple iMac for point of sales operations, we began
to develop a device to enable iMac as a POS station by linking all
required peripherals," said Hank Szretter, EES President and author
of POS/OE 4. These clients were attracted to the iMac as a point of
sale station for many reasons, including its compact size and
affordability.
Point of sale operations require hookups for many devices, such as
cash drawers, credit card readers, receipt printers, bar code
scanners, and pole displays.
The MRL-USB provides a solution to...
[NPL] Orange Micro's Fast/Ultra/Ultra Wide SCSI, PCI cards
SUBJECT: Orange Micro breaks through the price/performance
barrier with its Fast SCSI, Ultra SCSI and Ultra Wide SCSI, PCI
cards. Starting at $49.
Anaheim, CA On the heels of Apple's announcement of its new "Blue"
G3's which are missing the traditional Apple SCSI port, Orange Micro
has introduced three highly price-competitive SCSI cards.
Apple's previously built-in SCSI ports were based on SCSI-1
technology, and had a data transfer rate of only 5MB/sec. All of
Orange Micro's new offerings, the Grappler SCSI 906F, the Grappler
SCSI 930U and the Grappler SCSI 940UW were designed using the more
advanced SCSI-2 or SCSI-3 technology. The cards will transfer data at
10, 20 or 40MB/sec respectively.
Economical SCSI; 10MB/sec
Many of the "Blue G3" customers are looking for an inexpensive way to
hook their existing, slower SCSI devices such as scanners and Zip
drives to their new G3. The Grappler SCSI 906F is a Fast SCSI-2
device capable of 10 MB/sec through-put. It is double the speed of...
[NPL] TurboMAX/StudioMAX: EIDE/Firewire Solutions
Two announcements from ProMax:
ProMax Systems Inc. Announces First-Ever TurboMAX/ATA 33 Storage
Solution for Apple Macintosh Shipping
ProMax Systems Inc. Announces StudioMAX Software for the New Apple
G3s is Shipping!7-3977
Sales: 1-800-977-6629
FAX: 949-727-3546
=====================
ProMax Systems Inc. Announces StudioMAX Software for the New Apple
G3s is Shipping!
IRVINE, CA., February 2, 1999 - ProMax Systems Inc., the world's
leading integrator of desktop video production systems and
peripherals, is now shipping StudioMAX software for the built-in
FireWire ports on the new Blue Apple Macintosh G3s.
StudioMAX provides high level professional feature support for
desktop video production including timecode capture, batch capture,
true low-resolution DV, support for multichannel DV audio, the
FireSNAP single frame capture utility, real-time output through
FireWire while scrubbing or previewing, and deck/camcorder control
for a wide range of DV devices.
The bundle including the full...
[NPL] Funnel Web 3.0
********* February 3, 1999 *************
Active Concepts today released Funnel Web 3.0, setting a new standard
in web analysis. Funnel Web 3.0 was announced on January 5 at
MacWorld San Francisco. Version 3.0 features powerful new streaming
analysis techniques for real-time traffic monitoring and processing
large logs. This release also features platform-independent remote
control, event messaging and notification and multiple FTP downloads.
It is currently available in both standard and professional versions
for MacOS and Windows.
Full demonstration copies are now available online from:
http://www.activeconcepts.com
System Requirements and Compatibility:
Funnel Web 3.0 for the Mac requires a Macintosh 68030 or greater, or
any Power Macintosh. Mac OS version 7.1 or higher should be installed
with a minimum of 8 MB of RAM, 12 MB Hard Disc space and 8 bit video.
Pricing and Availability
Funnel Web 3.0 is available for the Mac OS, Windows '95, '98 and NT.
A Professional version...
[NPL] AppleScript Sourcebook - New Home
From: Bill Cheeseman (cheeseb@mediaone.net)
Subject: [ANN] The AppleScript Sourcebook has MOVED
For more than two years, The AppleScript Sourcebook has been a major
source of news and information about AppleScript, Apple Computer's
system-level scripting language for the Mac OS. The site includes
extensive links to other web sites relating to AppleScript, as well
as many tips and sample scripts aimed at intermediate to expert
scripters.
The AppleScript Sourcebook has moved to a new location:
(http://www.AppleScriptSourcebook.com/). Please make a note of it and
update your bookmarks.
Bill Cheeseman, Wellesley, Massachusetts (mailto:cheeseb@mediaone.net)
The AppleScript Sourcebook (http://www.AppleScriptSourcebook.com/)
[NPL] sLog 2.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Catara(tm) Software Releases sLog 2.1, "Your personal system manager."
Contact: Steven Marcotte catara@idir.net
Lawrence, KS Feb 3, 1999 Catara(tm) Software today announced the
release of sLog 2.1, a system management utility for the Macintosh
and PowerPC.
What is sLog 2.1?
sLog 2.1 is a handy system management utility that allows you to keep
track of your system's stability by recording the time your computer
restarted or crashed. sLog, intended to be used by both users and
administrators alike, has many potential uses, including:
* Logging how much a computer is used (for tax or record keeping
purposes)
* Finding out how stable a particular computer is
* Determining if a new piece of software or hardware is causing
subtle problems
* Letting you know if a computer is being improperly shutdown
* Finding out if someone has been using a computer when they weren't
supposed to be
* Loads of other things
sLog 2.1 is an update...
[NPL] Headline Studio
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MetaCreations to Deliver New Tool for Web Advertising Headline
StudioTM to Bring Powerful Broadcast-Quality Animation to Web Banners
Carpinteria, CA - February 1, 1999 - MetaCreations Corporation
(Nasdaq: MCRE) announced today dynamic new software for Web design
professionals who want to create animated, broadcast-quality Web
advertising banners. Headline StudioTM will contain all the necessary
tools in an easily accessible format to quickly create animated GIF
banner ads for the Web that can be viewed on any browser at multiple
bandwidths. Planned to be available for the Windows and Macintosh
platforms via e-commerce and electronic distribution later this month
and on retail shelves in March, the release of Headline Studio
represents the next component of the company's new 'Creative Web'
strategy.
"The dramatic increase in commerce on the Internet has significantly
raised the bar for the development of compelling Web advertising,"
said John Dearborn, senior vice...
[NPL] ParaSoft Releases Beta Version of CodeWizard for HTML
ParaSoft Releases Beta Version of CodeWizard for HTML, A Web Error
Prevention Tool for Use with WebKing
ParaSoft's CodeWizard for HTML is an Innovative Web Tool That
Prevents Errors by Enforcing HTML Coding Standards, Ensuring Web
Pages Appear Correctly on All Browsers and Allowing Developers to
Compose Effective Code Efficiently
MONROVIA, Calif., Feb. 1 -- ParaSoft, leading provider of software
productivity solutions, announced today the beta release of
CodeWizard for HTML, an error prevention tool that comes as a plug-in
for ParaSoft's web management tool, WebKing. CodeWizard for HTML is
an error-preventing web tool that automatically enforces HTML coding
standards and helps ensure that web pages appear correctly on all
browsers.
With web development becoming a significant undertaking for today's
businesses, CodeWizard for HTML is a necessary tool for companies
that demand on-line exposure or use the web for commercial purposes.
CodeWizard for HTML is a must for developers because...
[MD1] CPLAT 1.1
From: kenstah@ix.netcom.com (Ken)
Subject: ANNOUNCE: CPLAT 1.1 now available
CPLAT is a low-cost cross-platform framework for developing MacOS and
Windows applications. Version 1.1 has now been made available. This
version fixes bugs with the previous version and adds support for
cross-platform drag and drop.
In addition CPLAT is now avilable to registered users via ftp access
and updates are posted on a monthly basis.
Full details, including demonstration programs and documentation can
be found at:
http://www.ksoft.net
Thanks
Ken
[MD1] 56% Market Share in Japan
This is the latest (1/19/99) from BCN on Desktop PCs. All of Apple's
new products are within top ten computers sold. Combined iMac and
Macintosh sales currently hold 56.6% market share in Japan.
You may also want to be noted that Studio Display topped the CRT
display chart on 1/25 with 12.6%.
Desktop PC Sales
1 Apple iMac 45.3%
2 Apple PM G3/300 6.5%
3 NEC VALUESTAR NX 2.4%
4 NEC VALUESTAR NX 1.9% (Different Config.)
4 Apple PM G3/350 Zip 1.9%
6 IBM Aptiva D1J 1.7%
7 NEC VALUESTAR NX 1.6% (Different Config.)
7 Apple PM G3/400 1.6%
8 NEC VALUESTAR NX 1.4% (Different Config.)
10 Apple PM G3/350 DVD 1.3%
Others 34.5%
NOTE:
Please be noted that this figure only indicates the market share at
shop front. POS data extracted and consolidated from 218 PC shops
around Japan. __________________________
For those companies interested in displaying their developer, content
creation or web tools, there's still time to sign up for space within
Developer Central at Macworld Expo...
[NPL] Maxum Bundles IPNetRouter with WebDoubler Proxy
Maxum Development to Bundle IPNetRouter with WebDoubler Proxy
February 1, 1999. Maxum Development today announced that WebDoubler,
the company's Web Proxy Server for Mac OS, now offers LAN managers a
complete network connectivity solution. IPNetRouter, from Sustainable
Softworks, is now included free with WebDoubler, and provides
software routing for IP networks.
IPNetRouter runs alongside WebDoubler on the same Macintosh. The
package adds IP routing between multiple network interfaces,
including ethernet and dialup connections. IPNetRouter also supports
Network Address Translation, allowing private IP networks to access
the public Internet. IPNetRouter features multihoming, multinoding
and packet filtering capabilities.
WebDoubler is Maxum's high-performance Web proxy server for Mac OS.
Targeted at classrooms and workgroups, WebDoubler accelerates Web
surfing and provides advanced content-filtering for computers on LANs
connected to the Internet. WebDoubler accelerates surfing...
[MD1] Natural Intelligence Sells QuickCode Pro to Automated...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Natural Intelligence, Inc. Announces Sale of QuickCode Pro to
Automated Solutions Group
Cambridge, Massachusetts. February 1, 1999: Natural Intelligence,
Inc. today announced the sale of QuickCode Pro, its popular assistant
editor for 4th DIMENSION, to Automated Solutions Group. This sale
reflects Natural Intelligence's continued expansion of its core
consulting business-custom internet and intranet web development.
Automated Solutions Group, suppliers of a variety of 4th DIMENSION
development tools and plug-in's, will continue to develop and support
QuickCode Pro, a product which is an integral part of their 4D
consulting services.
QuickCode Pro is the Assistant Editor for 4th Dimension. This
product dramatically enhances the 4th Dimension method-editing
environment with the addition of a robust new feature set, which
simplifies and accelerates method writing. QuickCode Pro gives total
control via user-definable keyboard equivalents ("hot keys") for
nearly every...
[MD1] DesignWorks Lite 4.0.2
For Immediate Release
Press Release - DesignWorks Lite 4.0.2 Shareware Program for iMac
Vancouver, CANADA, Feb 1, 1999 -- Capilano Computing is pleased to
announce the release of version 4.0.2 of DesignWorks Lite, a
schematic drawing application for the iMac and Power Macintosh.
Here's what you can do with DesignWorks Lite:
-Draw, save, edit and print complete, professional circuit diagrams using
powerful features like bussing, multi-level Undo/Redo, and automatic
gate packaging.
-Use the library of common 74XX and discrete symbols provided or create your
own libraries using the built-in symbol editor.
-Send compact circuit diagram files to friends or colleagues over the 'net.
They can get their own free copy of DesignWorks Lite to view, edit
and print the circuits.
DesignWorks Lite is easy to install and uninstall and it is yours to
try out for 30 days! Once you have tried the package, you can
register on-line for only $39.95!
You can download a copy of DesignWorks Lite from the...
[MD1] FairCom Macintosh Server V6.8 and Licensing Announcement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RE: FairCom releases new version of FairCom Macintosh Server V6.8
offering file encryption, enhanced file mirroring and many new robust
features such as conditional indices and transaction history logic.
Columbia, MO February 1, 1999 --FairCom Corporation announced the
latest release of its FairCom Macintosh database Server with file
encryption. This ability to encrypt data and index files as well as
transaction log files provides an extra level of confidentiality to
an application's data files. Files that are encrypted using the
FairCom Server's encryption algorithm can only be decrypted by the
FairCom Server. This feature prevents standalone applications from
gaining access to sensitive data.
In addition, the FairCom Macintosh Server SDK provides an additional
level of security by allowing developers to customize the encryption
process so that only the server that has encrypted the data can
access it. "Data encryption prevents the casual user from having the...
[MD1] RasterMaster for Java Version 2.0
Snowbound Software Announces High Resolution Image Printing in Java!
RasterMaster for Java Version 2.0 Released
NEWTON, Mass., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Snowbound Software has
announced the release of Version 2.0 of its RasterMaster for Java
imaging components. Based on its RasterMaster technology, the newest
Java version offers even more capability and functionality than
before.
Perhaps the most revolutionary new feature available with
RasterMaster for Java Version 2.0 is its capability to print high
resolution images from within Java. RasterMaster for Java aids the
language's promise of "write once, run anywhere" as the dilemma of
restrictive low resolution printing has now been solved by
Snowbound's Research and Development team, led by Jim Palo, VP R&D.
Other powerful additions to RasterMaster for Java also include new
features such as image merge, deskew, despeckle, and cut & paste.
RasterMaster for Java supports many image formats such as TIFF, Group
4, JPEG, GIF, BMP, EPS...
[MD1] ACI Aquires Internet Tools
ACI US news for immediate release
ACI Aquires Internet Tools
January 31, 1999. San Jose, CA. ACI, publishers of the popular 4th
Dimension (4D) suite of cross-platform database and rapid application
development tools,
announces the acquisition of Internet Tools from Pacific Data
Management, Inc. (PDM). Internet Tools bundles routines that
integrate TCP/IP and internet functionality into 4D applications,
including email, FTP services, and direct TCP manipulation.
ACI plans to integrate these functions into a future major release of
its flagship product, 4D. However, Internet tools will be shipped in
its current form on the same date as version 6.5 (Q1 1999) and will
be part of a specific offer. Some possible applications of Internet
Tools include:
-- Automating the receipt of email product registrations.
-- Automating the delivery of database reports via email.
-- Obtaining a list of files from an FTP server.
-- Communicating with an FTP server to send and receive files.
--...
[NPL] StuffIt Expander 5.1
ALADDIN ANNOUNCES STUFFIT EXPANDER 5.1- INDUSTRY STANDARD
DECOMPRESSION SOFTWARE NOW INCLUDES FREE, FASTER ACCESS TO MAC AND PC
FILES, PROVIDING A COMPLETE ACCESS SOLUTION
Aladdin Systems' StuffIt Expander 5.1 Is The Macintosh-Standard
Compression Access Tool For All Popular Downloads, Archives And Email
Files
Watsonville, CA- February 1, 1999 - Aladdin Systems today announced
StuffIt Expander(tm) 5.1, a FREE update to its popular, easy-to-use
expansion and access tool, is expected to ship February 5, 1999.
StuffIt Expander 5.1 adds FREE PC functionality (Zip and .uu
decoding) and access to all popular compressed and encoded files
found on the Internet. It is up to twice as fast at expanding files
than version 5.0 and is the most feature-rich release ever.
No program is easier to use than StuffIt Expander to decompress or
decode files downloaded from the Internet, sent via email, or
delivered on a floppy disk. Just drag-and-drop or double-click a
compressed or encoded file on StuffIt...
[NPL] NetGravity inserts inline video ad banners
NetGravity First to Integrate Online Marketing Solutions with
Microsoft Windows Media Technologies, Enabling Advertisers/Publishers
to Dynamically Insert Multimedia Ads Into Videos Online
High-Impact, Bandwidth Adjustable, Video-in-Video Ad Banners Optimize
Online Campaigns; CNN Interactive Advertisers Gain Significantly
Improved Click-Through Rates
SAN MATEO, Calif., Jan. 27 /PRNewswire/NEWSdesk -- NetGravity
(Nasdaq: NETG), the market leader in online advertising and direct
marketing management solutions, today announced it has integrated the
company's proven AdServer software and AdCenter service solutions
with the Microsoft Windows Media Technologies platform, providing
online advertisers with more rich media options. The integrated
solutions will now enable advertisers and publishers to insert banner
and multimedia advertising directly into video clips online, which
automatically adjust to accommodate the bandwidth of Web users,
offering advertisers one of the most comprehensive...
[NPL] CalendarSet/CGI v1.1
Contact: Lena L. Loeffler
Public Relations & Marketing Specialist
Foresight Solutions, Inc.
(517) 333-0307, ext. 19
lloeffler@foresight.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE...
Foresight Solutions, Inc. Releases CalendarSet/CGI(tm) v1.1 -- Now
Compatible with Macintosh and Window Platforms
January 28, 1999 -- East Lansing, Michigan USA -- Foresight
Solutions, Inc. announces the release of CalendarSet/CGI v1.1.
CalendarSet/CGI specifically addresses the needs of organizations
that would like to create, share and maintain calendar and schedule
information for the Web or their corporate Intranet.
As an application designed on the Web server, CalendarSet/CGI allows
users to view and modify calendar data using only their browser. It's
quick, easy to use and allows you to create an unlimited number of
calendars using only one copy of CS/CGI for each server.
V1.1 features and improvements include:
- Now compatible with Windows 95/98/NT and Mac
- Compatible with Webstar 3.x
- Automatic indexing of...
[NPL] Sun Drops Prices on Servers
Sun Drops Prices on Popular Mid-Range and High-End Workstation and
Workgroup Server Lines
Sun Enables More Customers to Step Up to the Performance of
Multiprocessor UNIX Systems
PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 27 /PRNewswire/NEWSdesk -- Sun Microsystems,
Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNW) today dropped prices by as much as 35 percent on
its popular Ultra(TM) 60 and Ultra 2 workstations, once again
challenging the competition with even lower prices and improved
performance in its high-end multiprocessor-capable solutions.
Customers can now take advantage of Sun's highest-performance,
reliable, scalable workstations for as little as $9,995. In addition,
Sun also lowered prices by as much as 35 percent on its successful
Sun Enterprise(TM) 2, Sun Enterprise 250 and Sun Enterprise 450
servers. Sun's price cuts further strengthen the company's leadership
position, as well as opens the door for those customers who had
previously been limited to Windows NT or lower-performance UNIX(R)
systems.
Sun reduced prices...
[MD1] MacHack: Secure Registration Now Available
MacHack: Secure Registration Now Available Through QSI
MacHack: The Annual Conference for Leading Edge Developers
c/o Expotech
1264 Bedford Road
Grosse Point Park, MI 48230
Contact: Carol Lynn
mailto:info@machack.com
Tel: (313) 882-1824
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dearborn, MI -- Developers have been lining up to attend the MacHack
developers conference for weeks. Now, though, a secure internet
provider has stepped into the fray to make registration for the June
23-26 conference easy, quick and online.
"We've been working on this kind of arrangement for while now. It's
certainly one of the most requested website features," said Carol
Lynn, conference manager. "QuickSilver came along at just the right
time."
The new web site uses, of course, secure sockets for conference
registration, making things as safe as possible for conference
attendees using their credit cards. Unlike e-commerce sites, the
MacHack registration is a rapid, streamlined form that minimizes the
hassles usually associated...
[NPL] KEEMUX Keyboard-Video-Mouse for PC/Mac/Sun
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January, 1999
KEEMUX Series of Electronic KVM Switches Provide Efficient Network Management
Aurora, OH: Network Technologies Inc introduces the new KEEMUX series
of electronic KVM (keyboard-video-mouse) switches for the PC,
Macintosh and Sun platforms. Each of the platform-specific switches
allow one user to access and control from two to 32 computers from a
single keyboard, monitor and mouse. KEEMUX switches can be cascaded
to create a switch with 128 port capability that operates as one from
a single control point. KEEMUX KVM switches are ideal for PC business
and manufacturing environments, Macintosh design studios and Sun
Enterprise networks by consolidating computer access at a single
location and eliminates redundant and cumbersome cables, keyboards,
monitors and mice.
The KEEMUX series of KVM switches have dedicated internal
microprocessors that emulate keyboard and mouse presence to each
attached computer 100% of the time allowing all CPUs to boot error...
[NPL] ICONOCAST Spun Off by Imagine Media
ICONOCAST, An Award-winning Internet E-Mail List, To Be Spun Off by
Imagine Media
Michael Tchong becomes President/CEO of ICONOCAST Inc.
SAN FRANCISCO, January 27, 1999 - Imagine Media announced today that
it is spinning off ICONOCAST, the premier Internet marketing e-mail
list and site
(http://www.iconocast.com) into an autonomous entity called ICONOCAST
Inc., to be headquartered in San Francisco. With more than 33,000
subscribers, ICONOCAST has become the preferred read of Internet
marketers worldwide. Imagine Media will retain a minority interest in
the new company with the majority held by ICONOCAST's editor and
publisher, Michael Tchong. Imagine will also continue its Business
2.0 sponsorship of ICONOCAST.
The spin-off will allow ICONOCAST to more aggressively pursue its new
media strategy, which calls for a significant brand franchise
expansion in 1999. Says Imagine CEO Chris Anderson: "Given the
interest being lavished on Net companies these days, Michael and I
both agreed...
[NPL] Free FileMaker Pro Support
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 27, 1999
The Sewah Group offers Free Support For FileMaker Pro During the
month of February
Dallas, TX - January 27, 1999 - The Sewah Group, a FileMaker Pro
consultant, will be offering _Free_ FileMaker Pro support. We will be
taking questions on Design issues, How to questions, and Networking
issues. We will not how ever be taking questions regarding Web
Companion, Runtime, CDML or ODBC/SQL. We want to help as many people
as we can so we are sticking to the basics. Beginners are welcome and
fellow consultants are also welcome to call.
What's the catch? There isn't any. Every Monday during the month of
February from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm you are welcome to call us with
your FileMaker questions. There is no official time limit on a call,
however we reserve the right to end the call if we feel we have
answered your question. Be prepared, record the call or take notes
and _please_ be at your computer with FileMaker open.
All you need to do is call 972-893-3333...
[MD1] BugLink Version 1.1.1
Press Release - BugLink Version 1.1.1 Released
For Immediate Release
Glendale, California, January 26, 1998 -- The PandaWave is pleased to
announce the release of version 1.1.1 of BugLink, it's multi- user
bug tracking system for the Macintosh and Microsoft Window.
What is BugLink?
BugLink is a bug tracking system designed to help developers, testers
and managers coordinate their efforts to produce bug free software.
Designed around a modern client/server architecture, BugLink uses a
centralized database to keep everyone synchronized. BugLink is
optimized for slow speed Internet connections, permitting remote
"dial-up" connections. Ideal for tracking problem reports and feature
requests, BugLink also includes BugLink Reporter, a stand alone bug
reporting tool that registered users may freely redistribute to their
clients to simplify bug reporting.
This version of BugLink fixes a problem with initializing Open
Transport on the Macintosh or WinSock on Windows which would cause
PPP to...
[NPL] Amplify.net's iSurfRanger: End-to-end Bandwidth...
AMPLIFY.NET BEGINS SHIPMENT OF ITS PREMIER iSurfRanger SOLUTION
End-to-End IP Bandwidth Service Management Becomes Reality
FREMONT, Calif., January 26, 1999 - Amplify.net
(http://www.amplifynet.com), a Silicon Valley start-up, today
announced that it has started shipment of its flagship product
iSurfRanger.' iSurfRanger is the first of amplify.net's end-to-end IP
bandwidth service management solutions. It was tested at five
customer sites: Solectek Corporation, Telia Globalcast
Internetworking, Go International, Wireless One and Third Rail.
The iSurfRanger is the industry's first end-to-end IP bandwidth
service management solution that functions as a bandwidth 'valve,'
meter, data warehouse and usage accountant by integrating 'front end'
bandwidth service
provisioning and metering seamlessly with critical 'back office'
customer billing and usage accounting functions. It enables a service
provider to define and dynamically throttle the bandwidth 'valve'
based on customer service level...
[MD1] ObjectPlant 2.1
Version 2.1 of the ObjectPlant is now released.
Some of the new features in version 2.1:
+ Code generation output can be directed to a single
file from several classes, i.e. it is not necessary
to generate one file/class.
But version 2.1 also corrects quite a few bugs and adds several new
minor features.
There are updaters (from 2.0, 2.0.1-2.0.5) and a full version available at:
http://www.softsys.se/ObjectPlant/
The ObjectPlant is a shareware Macintosh Object Oriented Analysis and
Design tool based on the Object Modeling Technique (OMT) notation but
also supports a subset of the Unified Modeling Language (UML).
With the Object Plant you can create
+ Object Model diagrams
+ Event Trace diagrams
+ State diagrams
+ Use Case diagrams
Diagrams can be exported in PICT or EPS format. The information in
the Object Models can be used for generation of C++ or Java code.
(Other languages can also be generated by modifying the code
generation template files.)
Java and C++ code can be...
[NPL] DVD-Video Kit for PBG3 Now Available Again
DVD-VIDEO KIT FOR APPLE POWERBOOK G3 SERIES
Apple is once again shipping its popular DVD-Video Kit which gives
customers the ability to play full-length DVD-video titles on their
award winning PowerBook G3 series computers.
Apple's DVD-Video Kit includes: a hot swappable, second generation
PowerBook DVD-ROM module capable of reading CD-ROM discs, including
CD-R, CD-i, PhotoCD, and audio CDs, as well as DVD-ROM discs; a
PowerBook DVD-Video PC Card that provides high performance MPEG-2
decoding technology to deliver full screen, 30 frames per second
playback, in addition to a quality audio experience via synchronized
decoding of Dolby Digital audio; and Apple DVD Player software based
on Apple's award winning QuickTime 3 technology to give customers
easy access to basic functions like start, stop, and play, in
addition to advanced features such as progressive slow motion, step
frame, language preferences, subtitles, and multiple angle viewing.
Customers access features via an intuitive...
[MD1] MacJikes Java Compiler v1.0
Subject: MacJikes Java Compiler v1.0
I would like to announce the availability of MacJikes. MacJikes is
based on software developed by IBM Corp. as part of the IBM Research
Jikes Compiler Project, http://www.ibm.com/research/jikes. MacJikes
v1.0 contains parts of Jikes Version 0.41 (01 Dec 98).
MacJikes's core is a Java compiler that conforms strictly to the Java
language specification. "javac" is written in java itself, so its
speed is dependant on the speed of your Java virtual machine, as well
as your hardware. MacJikes is completely written in C++, so by being
compiled natively for PowerPC and 68k, the compiler runs multiple
times faster than "javac"!
The current MacJikes standalone application currently has only a
command line interface. A GUI is on the way. This release is a
working proof of concept and is being made available so you can
experience it under MacOS.
View the MacJikes homepage at:
http://www.uiuc.edu/~s-bytnar/projects/MacJikes/ or go ahead and
download it directly...
