MacServe.net now offering Mac-savvy colocation in Dallas
MacServe.net Now Offering Mac-Savvy Colocation Services
Colocate your XServe for $100 a month.
Dallas, TX - August 1, 2002
MacServe.net announces full availability of colocation service in it's
Dallas, TX facility. MacServe.net expands it's range of Macintosh Services
and Internet to offer outstanding service and reliability to customers
looking for colocation services with Macintosh expertise.
Colocation services require three things: Facilities, Bandwidth and Support.
The Facility
MacServe.net's colo space is in the Equinix IBX located at the InfoMart in
Dallas. The InfoMart is the premier address in the Southwest U.S. for
Information Technology. MacServe.net's choice of Equinix IBX facilities
provides your server with the highest quality, exceptionally engineered,
secure, redundant environment required by mission-critical applications.
The Bandwidth
MacServe.net chose InterNAP as it's bandwidth provider based on their
proven record and reputation in the industry for unparalleled IP...
PowerMail 4.0 released
ANNOUNCING THE RELEASE OF POWERMAIL 4.0
A FAST AND RELIABLE MACINTOSH E-MAIL CLIENT
FOR MAC OS X, 9 AND 8 - 38 NEW FEATURES
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) CONTENTS
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[1] PowerMail 4.0 released - includes new features such as:
* "Recent Mail" interactive log window
* Partial POP3 downloads
* SSL security
* Server-side mail management
* Enhanced address book
* User interface redesign
* Text clippings
* Mail schedulings and locations
* Mac OS X 10.2 (Jaguar) compatibility
* English, Japanese, French, German and Dutch plugins
[2] Download information
[3] Pricing and upgrade policy
[4] Detailed change notes
[5] Reminder: What is PowerMail
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) [1] CTM DEVELOPMENT RELEASES POWERMAIL 4.0 WITH 38 NEW
) FEATURES (AQUA, POP3, IMAP, SSL) AND 29 ENHANCEMENTS
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CTM Development is...
FastTrack Schedule 8 Now Shipping
NEWS: FastTrack Schedule 8 Now Shipping
-- AEC Software Syncs Release of Powerful, New Mac OS X Version with
Compatible Palm OS Version --
STERLING, VA - July 31, 2002 -- AEC Software today announced the
simultaneous release of FastTrack Schedule 8 for Mac OS X and a compatible
handheld version, FastTrack Schedule 8 for Palm OS. FastTrack Schedule 8
delivers new productivity features and precision planning enhancements that
blend seamlessly with a bold new Aqua interface. Professionals and project
managers using the Mac can now leverage Mac OS X to more efficiently
organize, track, and manage projects with FastTrack Schedule 8. Used in
tandem, the desktop and handheld versions of FastTrack Schedule 8 provide a
comprehensive project scheduling solution with instant access to project
details at all times.
"We're committed to improving our customers' chances for project success
and reducing the time associated with managing projects," says Dennis
Bilowus, President and CEO of AEC...
Portraits & Prints Updated to Version 1.2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Portraits & Prints Updated to Version 1.2
Oviedo, Florida -- July 30, 2002 -- Portraits & Prints=81, the personal phot=
o
studio for Mac OS X, gets updated with several new features. This update
comes packed with more advanced cropping features, several photo scaling
options, full Applescript support, and contrast control including the
ability to apply enhancements to multiple images at once.
Complete control over cropping is realized with two new features. Crops can
now be drawn while maintaining aspect ratio using the new "Constraint"
feature. Furthermore, the new "Preset" crop feature enables you to create
crops of any combination of size, position, aspect ratio and save them for
future use on other photos. These features make it very easy to crop large
batches of photos and maintain the aspect ratio.
A contrast setting was added to the enhancement tool set which already
included brightness, sharpness and saturation. Portraits & Prints now has
the...
ScreenTime for Flash V2 for Mac Ships
ScreenTime Media Introduces ScreenTime For Flash Version 2 for Macintosh -
Create Flash MX Screen Savers for Mac OS X.
Now all the capabilities of Flash MX can be used to create high impact
dynamically updateable screen savers for Mac OS 8, 9 and X!
Escondido, Calif. - July 31, 2002 - ScreenTime Media, the leading provider
of professional screen saver creation tools for business and designers,
today announced the release of ScreenTime for Flash version 2. The new
version of ScreenTime for Flash is the first and only screen saver creation
tool to support native Flash MX playback on Macintosh operation systems -
including OS X.
Other new features include creation of one-click installers for Mac OS 8 &
9 or X and integration of all screen savers into a single control panel
with full preview capability. ScreenTime screen savers can also include
dynamic content from the web, links to websites, xml data streams and full
interactivity. ScreenTime for Flash V2 is also available for...
Fix Up 4D (FU4D) v1.0.1 Released by Deep Sky Technologies
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Fix Up 4D (FU4D) v1.0.1 Released by Deep Sky Technologies, Inc.
Free Product Now Compatible with 4D v6.7.4
Vero Beach, FL - Tuesday, July 30th, 2002: Deep Sky Technologies, Inc.,
today announced the release of Fix Up 4D (FU4D) v1.0.1 for Macintosh and
Windows. FU4D is a set of 4D extensions which enhance, improve, and correct
the 4th Dimension development and runtime environment. 4D extensions allow
for the actual 4D environment to be patched, repaired, and improved. FU4D
provides a comprehensive basis of individual improvements to the 4D
environment which all 4D developers can take advantage of immediately.
The documents included in the FU4D package all work independently of each
other and there is no requirement that any combination of them be used at
any time. This makes it simple for the developer to choose which
improvements in particular benefit development and only install the 4D
extension documents in FU4D package which are most useful.
Installing the...
Eleven cross platform Troi Plug-ins available for FileMaker Pro 6
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Eleven cross platform Troi Plug-ins available for FileMaker Pro 6.
Alphen a/d Rijn, The Netherlands, July 29th, 2002--Troi
Automatisering today announced that all eleven Troi Plug-ins run
perfectly with FileMaker Pro 6.
We have finished testing our plug-ins with the newly announced
FileMaker Pro 6, and all of them are compatible with FileMaker Pro 6
running under Mac OS, Mac OS X and Windows.
What are the Troi Plug-ins?
Troi Plug-ins extend the functionality of FileMaker Pro 6, the
leading workgroup database software, from FileMaker Inc.
(www.filemaker.com). Each plug-in helps you solve a different problem:
- Troi Activator Plug-in can trigger scripts on a different computer,
even over the Internet.
- Troi Clipsave Plug-in can save and restore the clipboard. Ideal for
developers using the clipboard in their scripts.
- Troi Coding Plug-in helps you secure your FileMaker data by
encryption and enables safe export and import for example via email.
- Troi Dialog Plug...
Blue World Announces Lasso Partner Alliance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 29, 2002
BLUE WORLD ANNOUNCES LASSO PARTNER ALLIANCE
Partner program offers numerous benefits for Web developers, ISPs,
webmasters, trainers, vendors and consultants.
Bellevue, WA--July 29, 2002--Blue World Communications, Inc.--pioneers of
the Web Data Engine(tm)--today announced the launch of the Lasso Partner
Alliance (LPA), a new service designed to offer numerous benefits for
advanced users of Blue World Lasso products.
"At Blue World, we're committed to serving the needs of leaders within the
burgeoning Lasso community with partner-level benefits," said Bill
Doerrfeld, CEO of Blue World. "We believe we've created a program that will
provide members the information and services they require in order to
better build, serve, maintain, and market solutions based on Lasso
products."
LPA Benefits
Lasso Partner Alliance members receive the following benefits:
LPA Talk - Access to private discussion forum--with searchable
archives--frequented by top Lasso...
Macintosh ODBC Software Updated
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JULY 26, 2002
Macintosh ODBC Software Updated
LAS VEGAS, NV: AUGSOFT today released an update to its extensive line-up of
Macintosh ODBC software for FileMakerPro, MS-Office, REALbasic, 4D, OMNIS
and C/C++ that now supports a free EVALUATION EDITION of its popular ODBC
Router server.
Available now from www.ODBCRouter.com, ODBC Router enables applications on
Mac OS X, Classic Mac OS, Windows, Darwin and Linux to utilize virtually
any SQL data source by way of a standard Windows NT/2K server and the well
supported ODBC drivers for Windows. Pricing for ODBC Router starts at US$99
with substantial discounts for public education and health services.
Enterprise-class storage-mgmt software for Mac OS
EVERSTOR ENTERS APPLE MARKET WITH MAC OS X ENTERPRISE-CLASS, STORAGE-
MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE TOOLS
First product available at the end of July
ORANGE, CA =96 July 22, 2002 -- everStor Software Corporation is entering th=
e
Mac market with new enterprise-class, storage-management software tools for
Mac OS. The scalability, usability and performance of OS X on Apple's
Xserve hardware make it an ideal server platform for everStor's suite of
products. The first OS X product, everStor's Replicator for Mac OS X 10.1
or higher, is now finishing Beta. Replicator for OS X centralizes data
replication and archiving, and will be formally announced and available for
installation by the end of July. EverStor's new OS X products are designed
to run on the Apple OS X software platform while providing a seamless
connect to multiple O/S-based network storage environments using Linux,
Solaris, UNIX and Windows.
"We have always supported Mac workstations and servers, but only as clients
to Unix/Linux-based...
Summary 2.2
Summary 2.2 (final) is now available for Macintosh (Carbon) and OS X
Command Line from: (http://summary.net/updates.html).
Summary is a web server log analyzer. With well over 150 reports, many of
them unique, Summary tells you more about your site, visitors, and
problems.
There are many many changes, additions, and fixes since 2.1.2. The
complete feature/change list is on the product history page,
(http://summary.net/new.html). Some of the highlights include:
* Eight new reports including: Failure Explanations, Quarter Day, Fan
In/Out. Some are Summary Plus and SP only. Summary SP now has 170 reports!
* Tracking of visits coming from paid search engine refers, or other
sources where you can control the URL visitors use. Available is Summary
Plus and SP only.
* Numerous additions and improvements to the Overview.
* New settings to help control memory usage.
* Processing speed improvements.
* Now reads logs smaller than 2K in incremental mode.
* Filtering by result/status code.
* Added...
Neon Software Puts LANsurveyor 7.0 Preview on www.neon.com
LANSURVEYOR PREVIEW FOR MAC OS X NOW AVAILABLE
Neon Software Puts LANsurveyor 7.0 Preview on www.neon.com
Lafayette, CA - July 24th, 2002 - Neon Software, the leader in Macintosh
Network Management tools, announced today the immediate availability of
LANsurveyor(R) 7.0 Preview for Mac OS X. The LANsurveyor preview is
available now from www.neon.com.
"The LANsurveyor for Mac OS X Preview is an important milestone for Neon
Software and all Macintosh network administrators," said Craig Isaacs, Neon
president. "We know our customers have been looking forward to LANsurveyor
for Mac OS X, and this release has both great new features as well as
native Mac OS X support."
In addition to supporting Mac OS X and the Aqua interface, LANsurveyor 7.0
supports several new map types and increased reporting capabilities. The
preview release works Mac OS X v10.1.5 as well as Mac OS 8 and 9. The
preview release also includes 20 Neon Responders for Mac OS and Windows,
including Windows 95, 98, ME, NT,...
MP3-Info CMM 1.0
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MP3-Info CMM 1.0 RELEASED
July 2, 2002, Moerfelden, Germany
The author today announced the immediate availability of
MP3-Info CMM 1.0.
MP3-Info CMM is a Contextual Menu Module designed for Mac OS X
(version 10.1 or newer).
It displays information about MP3 files, such as their duration, the
bit rate, and also some important MP3-Tags, such as the artist, the
title of the song, and some more.
All this directly inside the Finder, without the need to open any
application to get this information!
That can save you a lot of time when have to manage MP3 files often.
To edit the MP3-Tags, the MP3-Info CMM can open the popular Shareware
ID3X for you.
The new version can be obtained from the CDFinder Web Site
(http://www.cdfinder.de/).
MP3-Info CMM 1.0 is free!
Contact:
Norbert M. Doerner
Mozartstr. 16
64546 Moerfelden-Walldorf
Germany
(mailto:Doerner@kagi.com)
eSuite4X 2.1 - Web Developer's Edition
eSuite4X 2.1 - Web Developer's Edition
Everything you need to start developing database driven web sites within 10
minutes.
Using the eSuite4X graphical interface it has never been easier to set up a
local web server with access to your own database server.
Includes a local web server with all the features commercial scale
production servers and most ISP's offer:
* Apache 2
* PHP 4.2
* WebDAV
* MySQL 3.23
The eSuite4X 2.1 - Web Developer's Edition features:
* Graphical interfaces for easy setup and administration
* Manage MySQL databases, tables and users with our sophisticated GUI
* Publish your finished site to your production environment or web hosting
provider with a couple of clicks
* Make backups of your production database to your local system with our
easy to use Import GUI.
Scenario 1
This is the ideal solution if you want to test your development before
going online - you can even work with a team of developers creating your
web site. The integrated GUI allows you to easily...
PageSentry Version 4.1
Maxum Development Announces PageSentry Update
July 23, 2002. Maxum Development is pleased to announce the release of a
significant update to PageSentry, the popular Internet server early warning
and failure recovery solution for Mac OS and OS X. "For PageSentry Version
4.1, we've focused on stability, performance, and enhancements to the key
features that administrators rely on most heavily," said John O'Fallon,
President of Maxum.
Accordingly, the most notable updates to PageSentry include:
* Bug Fixes - Problems that affected usability under Mac OS X and under Mac
OS 7 and 8 have been addressed, the built-in Web server has been rewritten
for more reliable and faster dynamic Web reporting, and numerous other
customer-reported errors have been corrected.
* Automated Routine Maintenance - Because PageSentry is designed to be run
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, routine maintenance is essential. In
PageSentry 4.1, much of this work can now be automated via a daily cleanup
action. Sample...
REALmac Software releases NavBar Builder 1.5
REALmac Software releases NavBar Builder 1.5
http://www.realmacs.co.uk/navbarbuilder.html
REALmac software is proud to introduce "NavBar Builder 1.5" for
Mac OS X and Mac OS 9
NavBar Builder is the easiest way to create a whole web site
complete with javascript rollover navigation bars. NavBar
Builder will allow you to build web sites faster than ever
before.
Select the style of the navigation bar, how many tabs you want
and what you want on them, then save it. You now have a great
looking web site ready to put your own content into.
Why waste time and money with other expensive design and web
development applications when NavBar Builder can create a fully
functional web site in seconds!
Feature highlights
- Over 60 different navigation bars.
- Webpage creation with naviagtion buttons.
- Auto generates 2 state JavaScript Rollovers (up & over).
- Full control of text including colour and drop shadow.
- Plug-in System that allow you to add your own custom buttons.
What's new in...
VideoClix for QT6
eline Technologies today announced the launch of its QuickTime 6 compatible
interactive video authoring software "VideoClix" for Mac OS X.
VideoClix enables content producers to build -Hyper Objects- into QuickTime
movies, allowing viewers to click on actual items in the video and purchase
the products, play along, vote, learn more=8A without even having to stop th=
e
stream.
VideoClix is the most user friendly and cost effective tool for creating
entertaining and engaging videos for use in DVD/CD-ROM, Internet and
Intranets. A Simple click-and-drag can add breath taking interactivity and
unleash any video assets' maximum potential, be it through product
placement in music videos to educational kiosk systems.
VideoClix enabled content can be served from any HTTP or RTSP server, tie
into any database and does not require an additional plug-in on the client
side. The system provides accurate viewer behavior and vital marketing data
as well.
Supported file formats are QuickTime, Mpeg1,...
MacSpeech Announces New Scriptpaks
MACSPEECH ANNOUNCES NEW SCRIPTPAKS
Macworld Expo, New York, NY - July 19, 2002 - Macintosh speech recognition
authority MacSpeech, Inc. today announced ScriptPaks for QuarkXPress and
iTunes. ScriptPaks are plug-ins that add application-specific commands to
the company's popular iListen program, as well as its free Mac OS 9-only
ListenDo! utility.
The QuarkXPress ScriptPak gives QuarkXPress users a "third hand" by
providing voice access to over 125 commands in QuarkXPress. "Virtually any
keyboard shortcut you used to do by hand can now be done simply by
speaking," said MacSpeech Chief Evangelist Chuck Rogers. "This ScriptPak is
the first in a series of more complex ScriptPaks especially created for
design professionals." The QuarkXPress ScriptPak is expected to sell for $39
from the company's web site.
The iTunes 2 ScriptPak allows the user to control iTunes even when it is not
the front-most application. "Users can skip to the next song, raise or lower
the volume, pause, fast forward...
MacSpeech Announces Mac Os X Products
MACSPEECH ANNOUNCES MAC OS X PRODUCTS
Macworld Expo, New York, NY - July 18, 2002 - Macintosh speech recognition
authority MacSpeech today announced a version of iListen that works on both
Mac OS X and Mac OS 9, as well as a new dictation-only product for Mac OS X
called iDictate. Both products include MacSpeech's exclusive TalkAnywhere=81
technology that allows the user to dictate into virtually any Mac
application.
iListen 1.3 has all the features of previous versions, plus improved
accuracy and works on both Mac OS X and Mac OS 9 without requiring the user
to create two profiles - or purchase two different products (another
MacSpeech exclusive!).
iDictate 1.0 is an entry-level program for people who prefer a
dictation-only solution. With iDictate, the user can still dictate into
virtually any application, but will not have voice commands or Learn My
Writing Style, and must perform corrections manually. iDictate will sell
for $69 and will be initially available exclusively from the...
edition.net Dedicated Servers - Lasso 5 Professional
edition.net Dedicated Servers - Lasso 5 Professional,
FileMaker DevCon 2002
Sales and Service
edition.net is known for its dedicated server solutions featuring MacOSX
and FileMaker. Many of our clients have also asked for a little more
service and support. With this in mind, we would like to announce Rustan
Laine as our new Sales Engineer that can help you with your pre-sales
questions and after-sale support. Reach Rustan at info@edition.net or
call our sales phone line at 877 2253821
Mac XServe is now available
With Apple's recent announcement of XServe, edition.net would like to
announce the availability of 2 different configurations utilizing Apple's
newest server system. Besides the included product offering your choice of
iTools or WebStar V for multi-domain web service, edition.net has custom
configured these boxes Lasso 5 Professional and includes a 2nd OSX box
running with FileMaker Unlimited datasource and Communigate Pro 200 user, a
multi-domain web based email server system...
Waves in Motion Releases eAuthorize 3.0 Plug-In
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
[PR] Waves in Motion Releases eAuthorize 3.0 Plug-In
Begin authorizing credit cards and echecks from your FileMaker Pro solution
PHOENIX. July 15, 2002. Process credit cards or electronic checks right
from within your FileMaker solutions. You can enhance your solutions by
providing a direct connection to the trillion-dollar industry of electronic
transactions.
"Waves in Motion's eAuthorize is easy to set up and configure, and flexible
enough to build a custom solution without the constraints of other
authorization products on the market." - Todd Harper, Apple Computer.
Simply by adding one field and one relationship, developers are able to add
credit card authorization to any solution. This is a revolutionary new
"black-box" method of integration that saves developers time and gives them
added reliability.
"Basically we have already done all the hard work," says Vincenzo Menanno,
president of Waves in Motion. "All you have to do is plug it in. We believe
many...
OpenBase Partners to Deliver Mac OS X Business Solutions
OpenBase Partners to Deliver Mac OS X Business Solutions
Macworld, New York - July 17th, 2002 - OpenBase International, Ltd.
announces strategic partnerships with leading Mac OS X software developers
to deliver world-class business applications.
Now businesses can purchase ready-to-run solutions that leverage the power
of the OpenBase SQL, the #1 relational database server on Mac OS X, with
leading Mac OS X business applications. With its Xserve installer for easy
integration, OpenBase SQL makes it easy for companies to store corporate
data in a central, secure location on a proven and robust relational
database.
OpenBase Mac OS X solution partners, MacsDesign Studio of Fremont,
California and Marketcircle of Toronto, Canada are embedding the OpenBase
database in their applications. By leveraging the power, scalability and
fault-tolerant data protection of the OpenBase database, they offer
business users high performance they can rely on, along with unmatched
affordability and ease-of...
Discreet Unveils cleaner 6 for Apple Macintosh
Discreet Unveils cleaner 6 for Apple Macintosh
New Release of cleaner for Apple's Advanced, UNIX-based Platform Offers
Critical Performance, User-Interface Enhancements, New Tools, and Expanded
Set of Industry-Leading Codecs
Macworld Conference & Expo-New York-July 17, 2002-Discreet, a division of
Autodesk Inc. (Nasdaq: ADSK), today announced that cleaner(tm) 6 for Mac
will be available this fall. Discreet's cleaner software continues to be an
industry standard for creating streaming video and audio for multimedia and
the web through high quality content mastering for all major digital media
formats.
cleaner 6 for Mac demonstrates Discreet's unwavering commitment to provide
market-leading content mastering solutions with support for Apple's
QuickTime 6 and MPEG-4, the next standard for multimedia delivery across
networks, platforms and wireless-based devices. Discreet will showcase
cleaner 6 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York this week at
Macworld Expo (booth # 1737...
eZedia introduces eZediaQTI
News Release
eZedia Introduces eZediaQTI at Macworld New York 2002
NEW YORK, NEW YORK =96 July 17, 2002 =96 eZedia Inc., a leader in
digital media software technology, announced today the preview of its
newest product, eZediaQTI, at Macworld New York 2002, the world's most
comprehensive event for Macintosh users and developers, with a
projected audience of 65,000+.
eZediaQTI 1.0 is a cross-platform QuickTime=AE authoring and
animation environment to create rich and interactive internet content.
Users can quickly combine and enhance video, graphics, animation,
sound, VRs and text to rapidly develop web sites, internet banner ads,
interactive videos and online presentations. eZediaQTI is being
demonstrated at the eZedia Booth in the QuickTime Pavilion and will be
publicly available this fall for Mac OS X and Windows 2000 and XP at
an introductory price of $129.00 USD.
"Macworld is the ideal venue for Mac enthusiasts to preview
eZediaQTI," said Stefan Embleton, President and...
Mark/Space Announces Missing Sync 3.0
*** FOR RELEASE 17 JULY 2002 ***
Mark/Space Announces Missing Sync 3.0 - OS X Support for Sony CLI=C9 Handhel=
ds
(http://www.markspace.com/missingsync.html)
17 JULY 2002, MACWORLD EXPO, NEW YORK, NY, BOOTH 2023 - Mark/Space
Softworks, makers of Mac OS and Palm OS software as well as the DataCord
line of serial data cables, proudly announces The Missing Sync 3.0, a
collection of USB drivers, software and coupons "Built for OS X" enabling
full usage of the popular Palm OS based Sony CLI=C9 handhelds with USB
equipped Macs is now
available in both US English and Japanese retail packaging.
This powerful new version of the award winning Missing Sync adds OS X
support for HotSync and Memory Stick mounting, as well as integration into
Apple's "Digital Hub" strategy with iTunes and iPhoto plug-ins, treating
the popular handheld from Sony as an organizer, camera, and MP3 player!
Features
o USB HotSync Driver for Sony CLI=C9 Handhelds (OS 9/X)
o Mass Storage Driver - Memory Stick media...
Apple Launches .Mac
Apple Launches .Mac
Internet Services Suite Extends Users' Digital Life Beyond the Desktop
MACWORLD EXPO, NEW YORK-July 17, 2002-Apple=AE today launched .Mac, a new
suite of Internet services and software that provides Mac=AE users with
powerful tools for their life on the Internet. .Mac features email service
with IMAP, POP or web-based access; 100MB of Internet storage seamlessly
integrated with the Mac=AE OS X Finder=81; and always-on hosting for
personalized homepages and digital photo albums that can be shared with
anyone on the Internet.
".Mac does what others have tried and failed to do-make Internet Services a
seamless extension of your computer," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "It has
never been easier to store, publish, share or communicate on the Internet."
=2EMac introduces the ability to share calendars from Apple's innovative iCa=
l
software with colleagues, friends and family members. To protect users'
personal information, .Mac includes McAfee's Virex antivirus software...
Apple Introduces "Jaguar", Next Mac OS X
Apple Introduces "Jaguar," the Next Major Release of Mac OS X
Version 10.2 Has More Than 150 New Features & Applications
MACWORLD EXPO, NEW YORK-July 17, 2002-Apple=AE today introduced Mac=AE OS X
version 10.2 "Jaguar," the next major release of Mac OS X featuring more
than 150 amazing new features and applications. "Jaguar" includes a new
Mail application designed to eliminate junk mail, iChat AIM-compatible
instant messenger, a system-wide Address Book, Inkwell=81 handwriting
recognition, QuickTime=AE 6 with MPEG-4, improved Universal Access, an
enhanced Finder=81, Sherlock=AE 3 with Internet Services and Rendezvous=81,
Apple's revolutionary home networking technology. Mac OS X v10.2 "Jaguar"
will be publicly available August 24 for a suggested retail price of $129
(US).
"Jaguar is light years ahead of Windows XP. There's never been a better
time to switch to Mac," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "With Unix at its
core, and the most advanced object-oriented environment ever, Mac...
Apple Announces iTunes 3
Apple Announces iTunes 3
Now With Revolutionary Smart Playlists, Audible.com & Sound Check
MACWORLD EXPO, NEW YORK-July 17, 2002-Apple=AE today announced iTunes=81 3, =
a
major upgrade to its award-winning digital music software for the Mac=AE
featuring Smart Playlists, a revolutionary new way to listen to your music.
iTunes 3 adds dozens of new features, including Sound Check for consistent
volume playback and support for audio programming from Audible.com. iTunes,
with more than 14 million copies distributed since its introduction, is
available as a free download to all Mac=AE OS X customers and will be
included with Apple's ground-breaking iPod=81 digital music player.
Smart Playlists are playlists that automatically and dynamically update
their songs based on simple rules set by the user. For example, a user can
specify that a Smart Playlist contain every song by a given artist, and
when new songs by that artist are added to iTunes' music library, they will
automatically...
Apple Introduces iCal
Apple Introduces iCal
New Software Lets Users Manage Multiple Calendars & Share Calendars Over
The Internet
MACWORLD EXPO, NEW YORK-July 17, 2002-Apple=AE today introduced iCal, a new
calendar program with built-in Internet sharing that lets business users,
consumers and educators manage multiple calendars, share them over the
Internet and automatically keep them updated.
Users can "publish" their iCal calendars on the web, so colleagues, friends
and family members can "subscribe" and view them in iCal on their own Mac=AE=
=2E
In addition, iCal can automatically check for updates to imported calendars
on a regular basis, so shared calendars are always up to date.
"iCal lets you see all the calendars that make up your life," said Steve
Jobs, Apple's CEO. "With built-in Internet sharing, iCal opens a new era of
wide-area calendar sharing between colleagues, friends, family and schools."
With iCal, Mac users can:
* keep track of schedules, appointments and tasks, viewing activities...
Apple Unveils New iPods
Apple Unveils New iPods
5GB, 10GB and 20GB Versions for Mac & Windows
MACWORLD EXPO, NEW YORK-July 17, 2002-Apple=AE today extended its lead in th=
e
portable digital music market with the introduction of the next generation
iPod=81, available in three configurations: a 5GB model that now starts at
just $299 (US); a 10GB model that is 10 percent thinner for just $399 (US);
and a new 20GB model that can hold 4,000 songs for just $499 (US). Both the
10GB and the 20GB models feature the industry's first solid-state touch
wheel for incredible precision, accuracy and durability, and include a new
Apple carrying case and wired remote. The new iPods will be available for
the first time to both Mac=AE and Windows customers.
"The award-winning iPod now comes in models that are more affordable,
thinner and hold up to 4,000 songs in your pocket," said Steve Jobs,
Apple's CEO. "But the biggest news is that we're bringing the iPod to
Windows users, so they can join this amazing portable...
Apple Introduces iSync
Apple Introduces iSync
Apple, Cingular & Sony Ericsson Deliver First "Mac to Mobile" Solution
MACWORLD EXPO, NEW YORK-July 17, 2002-Apple=AE today introduced iSync, a
breakthrough product that synchronizes address books and calendars between
Mac=AE computers and the new generation of Bluetooth-enabled GPRS mobile
phones, PalmOS devices and Apple's iPod=81 portable digital music player.
Apple also announced it is working with mobile industry leaders Cingular
and Sony Ericsson to offer Mac customers the first easy-to-use, integrated
"Mac to Mobile" solution.
"Cell phones are the world's most popular digital device, but up until now,
there's been almost no cooperation between them and personal computers,"
said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "iSync lets users have the same up-to-date
address book and calendars everywhere-on their Mac and in their pocket."
"Cingular is thrilled to see Apple take the lead in bringing easy-to-use
mobile solutions to market," said Stephen Carter, president and...
Apple Announces Mac OS X "Jaguar" Server
Apple Announces Mac OS X "Jaguar" Server, World's Easiest-to-Manage
UNIX-Based Server Software
"Jaguar" Server Includes More Than 50 New Features & Powerful Network
Management Tools
MACWORLD EXPO, NEW YORK-July 17, 2002-Apple=AE today announced Mac=AE OS X
Server version 10.2 "Jaguar" Server, the next major release of Apple's Mac
OS X Server software that combines the industrial strength of UNIX with the
ease of use of the Mac. "Jaguar" Server introduces more than 50 new
features, including powerful new NetBoot and NetInstall network management
tools, based on Apple's new LDAPv3 Open Directory architecture that
simplifies user and computer management for business, education and
government customers. As an active member of the Open Source community,
Apple has distributed Open Directory technology through the Darwin Open
Source Project.
"Jaguar Server is the world's easiest-to-manage UNIX-based server software
and unleashes the power of our new Xserve rack-mount server," said Philip...
Apple Unveils 17-inch Flat Screen iMac
Apple Unveils 17-inch Flat Screen iMac
The Ultimate Digital Hub for Digital Music, Photos & Movies
MACWORLD EXPO, NEW YORK-July 17, 2002-Apple=AE today unveiled its new top-en=
d
iMac=AE featuring a stunning 17-inch widescreen LCD that floats in mid-air,
allowing users to effortlessly adjust its height or angle with just a
touch. The 17-inch LCD flat screen iMac also features an 800 MHz PowerPC G4
processor, NVIDIA GeForce4 MX graphics, a SuperDrive=81 for playing and
burning CDs and DVDs, and a large 80GB hard drive that can hold more than
six hours of video, 15,000 songs and 73,000 digital photos. The new 17-inch
iMac also includes Apple's amazing iTunes=81, iPhoto=81, iMovie=81 and iDVD
applications, making it the ultimate Digital Hub for digital music, photos
and movies.
"The best consumer desktop just got even better," said Steve Jobs, Apple's
CEO. "Having this gorgeous 17-inch flat screen floating in mid-air right in
front of you is simply breathtaking. There's nothing like...
Now Software Unveils Cross-Platforms of Now Up-to-Date &...
Now Software Returns to Macworld
New Now to Unveil Cross-Platform
Version of Now Up-to-Date & Contact
New Albany, Ohio -- July 17, 2002 -- Power On Software, Inc., a recent
inductee into the prestigious Inc 500 roster of America's fastest growing
companies, has announced today the formation of a new division: Now
Software. The new entity will focus exclusively on the scheduling and
contact management line of products that were at the core of the original
Now Software's enormous success in the Macintosh market. In creating the
new division, Power On is also announcing Now Up-to-Date & Contact for
Windows?, the most sought-after companion product to its legendary
Macintosh personal information manager (PIM). Making its debut at Macworld
Expo, and scheduled to ship later this year, the new offering lets
Macintosh and Windows users share their calendars across the enterprise. In
a multi-platform world, it is essential to permit schedules to be tracked
on a number of platforms and...
4D, Inc. Announces 4D Mail
4D, Inc. Announces 4D Mail
-- Scalable, High Performance Mail Server is Easy for Small Business and
Organizations to Administer --
NEW YORK, July 17, 2002 - at Macworld Expo Booth #1342 -- 4D, Inc.,
publishers of the 4th Dimension RAD/RDBMS Environment and 4D WebSTAR Server
Suite, today announced 4D Mail, a scalable, high performance Mail server on
Mac OS X, with anti-SPAM features, support for anti-virus, WebMail and
more. 4D Mail will ship in September directly from 4D for $149 for a
10-mailbox license, $249 for 100-mailbox with additional 100-mailbox
expansion licenses available for $149, or an unlimited license available at
$1499.
"Mac OS X users have been clamoring for an easy to use mail server, that
everyone can afford," explained Brendan Coveney, president and CEO of 4D,
Inc. "4D Mail scores huge points on both counts, plus includes anti-SPAM,
anti-virus, WebMail and more. Finally, a scalable, robust, high performance
Mail Server with all of the security features and ease-of-...
4D Business Kit Now Shipping on Mac OS X
4D Business Kit Now Shipping on Mac OS X
-- Mac OS X Users Can Now Create Complete Online Stores Fast --
NEW YORK, July 17, 2002 - at Macworld Expo Booth #1342 -- 4D, Inc.,
publishers of the 4th Dimension RAD/RDBMS Environment and 4D WebSTAR Server
Suite, today announced the immediate availability of 4D Business Kit v1.2
now native on Mac OS X.
Designed for rapid storefront development, 4D Business Kit provides
catalogs, shopping carts, payment systems, tax calculations, shipping,
customer management and order tracking, all integrated into a unified
multi-language, multi-store eCommerce tool. Available today directly from
(http://www.4D.com/4DBK/) 4D Business Kit is licensed for $499 which
includes two stores, with five-store expansion licenses also available.
"Complete and easy, 4D Business Kit is now available for Apple's next
generation operating system," said Brendan Coveney, president and CEO, 4D,
Inc. "There is no easier tool for creating an entire store or a
full-featured...
4D WebSTAR v5.2 With New Mail Server
4D, Inc. Announces 4D WebSTAR v5.2 With New Mail Server
-- High Performance, Easy Mail Server Includes Extra Security Features --
NEW YORK, July 17, 2002 - at Macworld Expo Booth #1342 -- 4D, Inc.,
publishers of the 4th Dimension RAD/RDBMS Environment and 4D WebSTAR Server
Suite, today announced 4D WebSTAR v5.2, a monumental update of the suite of
Internet servers for Mac OS X, now with an easy to use, fast Mail server.
The new 4D WebSTAR v5.2 Mail Server's architecture is designed for
performance and scalability, with new security features, including
anti-SPAM and anti-virus support. 4D WebSTAR v5.2 is currently being
demonstrated in Booth #1342 at Macworld Expo throughout the duration of the
show.
4D, Inc. today also announced an unlimited-mailbox license option is
available for all owners of 4D WebSTAR V who are registered by August 31,
2002. The unlimited-mailbox license option is also available for owners of
4D WebSTAR 4.x who upgrade to 4D WebSTAR V and are registered by October...
REALbasic 4.5 Now Available
REALBASIC 4.5 NOW AVAILABLE.
REALbasic 4.5 makes creating software fun and easy, improves support for
Mac OS X, adds powerful new graphics and multimedia capabilities.
Macworld Expo - New York - July 17, 2002 - REAL Software announced today
the availability of REALbasic 4.5, the powerful, easy-to-use tool for
creating your own software for Macintosh, Mac OS X, and Windows. This new
version of the award-winning software includes dramatically enhanced
multimedia tools, powerful new graphics capabilities, substantially more
flexible database features, and more productive IDE.
"REALbasic 4.5 is, by far, the best version of REALbasic ever, especially
for Mac OS X users," said Geoff Perlman, President and CEO of REAL
Software. "We've combined what users have been requesting with the
technology we know we need for the future."
"The increasing adoption of Mac OS X and the growing number of applications
available for the platform presents a strong business proposition for
developers," said Ron...
FileMaker Pro 6 Debuts At MacWorld Expo
FileMaker Pro 6 Debuts At MacWorld Expo
Entire FileMaker line native for Mac OS X to be spotlighted
MACWORLD EXPO, NEW YORK - July 16, 2002 - FileMaker will unveil FileMaker
Pro 6 -- its powerful new database software featuring easier-than-ever
templates and tools, and a virtually limitless ability to gather, manage
and share information -- as MacWorld EXPO opens here today.
The FileMaker booth is # 731 in the Jacob Javitz Convention Center.
FileMaker will spotlight its entire product line, including FileMaker
Mobile 2, running on Mac OS X.
Expo attendees will learn how they can use FileMaker Pro 6 to easily import
large numbers of images from a folder into a database, and, on Mac OS X
only, capture digital images and image-data directly from cameras.
Simplifying the steps to add images extends the FileMaker lead in managing
multimedia, and enables even more creative databases.
With integrated XML (Extensible Markup Language) import and export,
FileMaker Pro 6 delivers the benefits of...
IOGEAR White Paper: What is KVM technology?
IOGEAR Unravels The Mysteries Of KVM With New User Guide
Enables consumers to cut hardware, energy and office space costs using KVM
technology
Irvine, CA - July 15, 2002 - IOGEAR, a leading connectivity and peripheral
manufacturer, has launched a guide to answer common questions about KVM
(Keyboard, Video, Mouse) technology.
The guide is in response to customer demand for an easy-to-follow reference
guide that covers everything they need to know about using KVM technology
at home and at work. Many PC and Mac users can benefit greatly from KVM
technology, but don't have the time to conduct their own research. The
guide looks at basics, such as 'What is a KVM switch?' and 'What makes a
good KVM switch?' through to more complex information on two-level
switching and patented USB Sniffing(tm) technology. It also provides
comparison charts on the types of features various KVM switches offer.
IOGEAR's KVM guide is freely available from www.iogear.com. Those who have
specific questions can...
Digital Asset Management added to JobOrder 10.2
News Release
July 16, 2002
Headline:
Digital Asset Management added to JobOrder 10.2
Summary:
Digital Asset Management is now integrated with scheduling, estimating, job
costing, project management and accounting in JobOrder 10.2.
Body:
JobOrder(tm) 10.2 with SmartScheduler(tm) is the first cross-platform
product to integrate Digital Asset Management with a comprehensive,
business management solution for project-oriented service businesses such
as advertising agencies, architects, consulting companies, design firms,
and engineering firms.
Digital Asset Management give you a competitive advantage through the
archiving and reuse of digital files. You can store thumbnail images of
your logos, brand guidelines, photography, drawings, and fonts and share
these across your company.
JobOrder's Digital Asset Management provides thumbnails, keywords,
user-definable asset subjects and asset types, Job check-in and check-out,
and instant searching.
JobOrder facilitates planning, estimating,...
RADicode Converts REALbasic Projects into PowerPlant Projects
** PRESS RELEASE **
RADicode 1.0 CONVERTS REALbasic PROJECTS INTO POWERPLANT PROJECTS
Somerville, MA 02144; July 15, 2002 - Solidwave Software proudly announces
the release of RADicode 1.0, a new rapid application development tool
designed to save weeks, even months, of application development time.
RADicode bridges the gap between the GUI capabilities of REALbasic and the
flexibility of PowerPlant. By simply dragging and dropping a REALbasic
project file onto the RADicode icon, developers instantly get well
organized, documented source and resources allowing a smooth and rapid
transition between prototyping and coding.
"We wanted to give application developers the best of both worlds," says
Brad McKesson, Vice President of Engineering. "With RADicode, you can build
any kind of application intuitively through REALbasic, with all of the
capabilities of PowerPlant."
RADicode implements standard Macintosh UI behavior such as Quit, New,
Close, Cut, and Paste. The code created by RADicode=...
ArcanePerl 1.0 Released From ArcaneWare
ARCANEPERL 1.0 RELEASED FROM ARCANEWARE
JULY 15 02 -- ArcaneWare, a newly founded software company, releases its
first professional development tool for Mac OS X, for easily writing,
editing, and running Perl scripts, ArcanePerl.
ArcanePerl is an application to write, edit, and run Unix Perl scripts with
ease. Use the insert menu and save typing and headaches. Insert various
Perl syntax such as print, file input/output, if blocks, subroutines,
split, replace, math, and others. Run your Perl scripts for output and
error-checking. For the professional who develops large projects in Perl,
open and save all your scripts as an ArcanePerl document. All of this comes
for a low shareware fee of $9.95. Most other Perl scripting programs for OS
X are lower in quality and cost three times more. This makes ArcanePerl
best of a choice.
ArcanePerl's output is just as of any regular Unix web server, so run your
Perl scripting project, and as you are sure they are error-free, upload
them to a Unix...
TECSoft's AppleScript training is now available online
TECSoft's AppleScript training is now available online via StaffingTools's
e-learning system
AMAGANSETT, NY/BLOOMINGTON, IN - July 15, 2002 - TECSoft and
StaffingTools.com, the e-learning company focused on providing testing and
training for the graphic communications industry, announced today the new
Workflow Automation with AppleScript Online Training Course. The
interactive online course teaches AppleScript and how to create powerful
software automation solutions. It is the culmination of an alliance that
combines online delivery through StaffingTools.com and TECSoft's extensive
experience as the leading AppleScript training and development firm. The
online course is now available directly from TECSoft and sells for an
introductory price of $79.95.
AppleScript is Apple Computer's English-like scripting language used to
automate key tasks performed on the Macintosh computer. It's like automatic
pilot for the Mac. With AppleScript users can increase productivity and
save time to work...
MacHack 2003 Dates Announced
MacHack 2003: MacHack 2003 Dates Announced
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
July 15, 2002-Dearborn, MI-MacHack 17, the 2002 gathering of leading edge
developers, in Dearborn, MI, was a huge success. Despite downturns that
adversely impacted the rest of the computer industry, MacHack saw record
levels of new attendance.
Building on the success of 2002, the MacHack planning committee is pleased
to announce the dates for MacHack 18. As always, the conference will take
place in its traditional home of the Holiday Inn Fairlane in Michigan. In
2003, events begin at 12:01 AM on June 19 and run continuously until the
wee hours after the closing banquet on June 21.
Expect a robust technical conference as conference chairman Dave Koziol
leads his team of dedicated committee members to continue what has been a
solid tradition of technical...
Xplain Announces Expanded Special Interest Pavilions at Macworld
XPLAIN ANNOUNCES EXPANDED SPECIAL INTEREST PAVILIONS
-- Many companies new to Macworld Conference & Expo
-- MWNY 2002 Pavilions even larger than both MWNY 2001 & MWSF 2002
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA -- July 15, 2002 -- Xplain Corporation, the leader in
pavilion management, announced today that the six Special Interest
Pavilions at IDG World Expo's Macworld Conference & Expo, in New York (July
15-19, 2002), are bigger and have many products new to the Macintosh. These
special interest pavilions allow exhibitors to target attendees interested
in particular technology categories.
Macworld Conference & Expo is the world's most comprehensive Macintosh OS
event. The upcoming Macworld Conference & Expo will take place July 15-19,
2002 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. To
register, see more information at (http://www.macworldexpo.com/)
Special Interest Pavilions have long featured both up-and-coming companies,
as well as showcased technologies....
Xplain Announces Expanded Special Interest Pavilions at Macworld
XPLAIN ANNOUNCES EXPANDED SPECIAL INTEREST PAVILIONS
-- Many companies new to Macworld Conference & Expo
-- MWNY 2002 Pavilions even larger than both MWNY 2001 & MWSF 2002
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA -- July 15, 2002 -- Xplain Corporation, the leader in
pavilion management, announced today that the six Special Interest
Pavilions at IDG World Expo's Macworld Conference & Expo, in New York (July
15-19, 2002), are bigger and have many products new to the Macintosh. These
special interest pavilions allow exhibitors to target attendees interested
in particular technology categories.
Macworld Conference & Expo is the world's most comprehensive Macintosh OS
event. The upcoming Macworld Conference & Expo will take place July 15-19,
2002 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. To
register, see more information at (http://www.macworldexpo.com/)
Special Interest Pavilions have long featured both up-and-coming companies,
as well as showcased technologies....
Runtime Revolution Previews Revolution 1.5
RUNTIME REVOLUTION PREVIEWS REVOLUTION 1.5 AT MACWORLD EXPO NY 2002
Software developers invited to preview Revolution 1.5, with new XML
library, MIDI, spreadsheet fields, sound recording and more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Edinburgh, Scotland. 13 July 2002
Revolution 1.5, the upcoming new version of the leading multi-platform
development tool, will be previewed for the public for the first time at
Macworld Expo in New York, Runtime Revolution announced today. Revolution
developers, members of the press, and the public are invited to the
Revolution booth to see a hands-on demonstration of 1.5's new features and
to talk to the Revolution team.
Since its launch in July 2001, Revolution has joined the ranks of leading
development tools. Revolution's powerful programming language, easy-to-use
interface builder, and built-in Internet and multimedia features all
combine to make it the tool of choice for writing cross-platform software.
Among available development environments, Revolution stands...
360Works' WooF, a JDBC adaptor for using WebObjects with...
Announced 7/12/2202
360Works announces WooF, a JDBC adaptor for using WebObjects with FileMaker
Pro.
360Works today announced the beta release of their WooF framework for
WebObjects. This software allows WebObjects to utilize FileMaker Pro as a
back-end database for creating high-volume, scalable web applications.
This software will allow FileMaker developers to create Java-based web
sites that will greatly exceed the transaction volumes that would have been
possible with traditional FileMaker web publishing techniques, such as
using the built-in Web Companion software. It is targeted towards advanced
FileMaker developers who have run into limitations on the speed and
complexity that they can achieve using the built-in web publishing tools.
In addition to basic insert/edit/delete operations, WooF supports these
FileMaker-specific features:
* Support for FileMaker Pro calculations.
* Support for all FileMaker Pro data types - text, number, date, time,
and containers.
* Support for...
FileMakerPro 6: New ODBC Networking
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JULY 12, 2002
FileMakerPro 6: New ODBC and XML Networking
LAS VEGAS, NV: August Software today announced delivery of an update to its
Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) Router that adds support this week's
release of the FileMakerPro 6 application suite on Mac OS X.
"The new ODBC capability in FileMakerPro for Mac OS X provides the perfect
compliment to FileMakerPro's new XML document interchange feature.", said
Thomas Gray, Director of August Software.
"Whereas XML provides for limited data-exchange by automatically encoding,
transporting and decoding text-documents (similar to spreadsheet
import/export), ODBC provides a high-performance live binary interface that
our groundbreaking ODBC Router streams across network and platform
boundaries. These protocols are analogous to e-mail vs. instant messaging",
Gray said.
Available now from www.ODBCRouter.com, the ODBC Router system now enables
applications on Mac OS X, Classic Mac OS, Darwin, Windows and Linux to...