OpenOSX.com Releases Database 2.0 CD
OpenOSX Database 2.0, Now Shipping
OpenOSX.com Releases Database 2.0 CD
October 15th, 2001 (Swall Meadows, California, USA)
The OpenOSX Database CD will install and configure a host of powerful
applications with the ease you might expect as a Macintosh user. The second
Edition of the CD brings PostgreSQL and Mac OS 10.0.x through 10.1
compatibility.
The OpenOSX Database CD installs and correctly configures the following
popular programs:
* Apache Web Server 1.3.20
* PHP 4.0.6
* MySQL 3.23.99
* phpMyAdmin 2.20.0
* MyODBC 2.50.38
* iODBC 3.0.5
* pdf_lib 4.0.1 (demo mode)
* PostgreSQL 7.1.2
* phpPGAdmin 2.3
The OpenOSX Database CD is bundled with complete documentation in HTML and
PDF formats, limited technical support and completely configured source
code along with de-installation software.
MySQL is for serving databases on the Internet and enterprise LAN/WANs.
PostgreSQL is a popular alternative to MySQL. These two database servers
are among the most popular solutions available....
MacASP goes public beta
Subject: MacASP goes public beta
From: Hubert Garrido (webmaster@macasp.com)
MacASP 0.86 is the first public beta version of a new piece of web
server-side scripting software for Macintosh.
MacASP allows you to rapidly build dynamic web sites, using a most
accessible language. MasASP includes such features as : database, mail
sending, automatic session handling, integrated debugger--and more!
MacASP is free to use with Personal Web Server and compatible with all
major Mac web servers.
Link to the site is: http://www.macasp.com/
contact information is: support@macasp.com
Canvas 8 for Mac OS X
News From Deneba Software
Curtis Christensen / Public Relations Manager (305) 596-5644, ext. 134;
curtis@deneba.com
For Immediate Release
Deneba Software Ships Canvas(TM) 8 for Mac OS X Canvas 8 for OS X Delivers
Automation And Hundreds Of New Features
Miami, FL - October 12, 2001 - Deneba Software, creator of the
award-winning Deneba Canvas, announced today the release of Canvas 8
Professional Edition for Mac OS X. Canvas blends proven technologies with
new leading-edge features, into a unique cross-platform, precision
illustration application that integrates photo editing, page layout,
presentation, and Web graphics capabilities into one seamless application.
Canvas 8 for OS X, also compatible with Mac OS 9 and above, contains
hundreds of enhancements and new features including vector and raster
Sequence recording and support for AppleScript, ColorSync, and QuickTime.
The new version also contains customizable Web image slicing as well as
direct Flash and PDF export capabilities and...
SnapTalk 2.0
Press Release
Acton, Massachusetts October, 15 2001
Just Released, SnapTalk 2.0 from Glass Bead Software: Chat Just Got
Even More Efficient!
SnapTalk 2.0 has brought chat to a new level of efficiency. Now you
can talk with office-mates, archive conversations, attach files, and
use instantaneous Quick-Replies to answer your colleagues with the
click of a mouse. In addition to efficiency, SnapTalk 2.0 keeps your
company=EDs conversations off the Internet making it reliable and
secure. For under $12/user there is no better way for Mac Users to get
their office connected! Other new features include an Auto-Reply
message setting, text styling, and time stamp, to see when the last
message was sent. A native OS X version will be available by the end
of Q1 2002.
About Glass Bead Software maker of SnapTalk and SnapMail: Glass Bead
Software, founded in 1992, is dedicated to making the best Macintosh
software for enhancing office communication and productivity. For more
information: 978-263...
MarbleX for Mac OS X
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
illumineX ships MarbleX for Mac OS X
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, October 10, 2001 -
illumineX today announced the availability of MarbleX, a new arcade game
for Mac OS X.
MarbleX is an all new implementation of one of the most popular NeXTSTEP
arcade games. Totally redesigned with a bright new Aqua interface, and
sporting all new graphics and new game-play levels, MarbleX is ready to
entertain millions of new Mac OS X fans.
One volunteer illumineX beta tester, Jim Reid, said, "Every time I turn
around, my iBook is missing. When I find it, sure enough, my wife or my
grandkids are playing MarbleX!"
MarbleX follows in the footsteps of BabelBloX, making extensive use of the
modern OS features found in Mac OS X. The MarbleX look and feel reflects
the design intent of the Aqua interface, without copying it verbatim. This
gives the game a nice flavor on Mac OS X. It fits in well, and yet it's
fresh and original.
MarbleX provides full Mac Help, including strategy tips and...
SQLBoss - Final Preview 1.0 61PR2e
Vienna, Austria -- October 10, 2001
SQLBoss Developer goes into the final stages. The final preview release
V1.0 61PR2 is now available for download at http://www.sqlboss.com.
Registered user may download it via the members area. Users which have not
chosen a password may use "SQLBoss" instead.
SQLBoss Developer comes now with 6 different Database plugins. (Frontbase,
SQLBoss Local Database, mySQL, ODBC, openBase and postgreSQL). The trial
period has been extended to 20 minutes. See the Version changes for more
info.
The following serial number is valid for 30 days.
HdzF$-FF$%I-GRr89
For special licensing, CD Shareware distribution or NFR copies please
contact sales@sqlboss.com.
NON CUSTOMERS
If you purchase the Software before the end of the month you get 25% off.
Instead of paying USD 99.00 you pay only USD 75.00.
Final release announced for end of October 2001. The Software will be
available for 10 Databases and includes the SQLBoss Backup Server.
Version changes - SQLBoss...
Macworld returns to IDG
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MACWORLD MAGAZINE RETURNS TO IDG AS A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY
IDG Is Largest Single Source of Research, Publications, Web Sites and
Events Targeting the Loyal Macintosh Community
BOSTON, MA ? OCTOBER 10, 2001 ? International Data Group (IDG), the world?s
leading technology media company, today announced it has become the sole
owner of Mac Publishing, LLC, previously a joint venture between IDG and
Ziff Davis Media Inc.
Headquartered in San Francisco, Mac Publishing publishes Macworld magazine,
the world's leading independent Macintosh publication as well as
Macworld.com and MacCentral.com on the Web. As producer of the Mac
community?s flagship events, Macworld Conference & Expo, this acquisition
makes IDG the world?s largest source of targeted information for the
Macintosh industry.
?The decision to fully incorporate the Mac Publishing properties into our
established global Macworld product line reflects IDG?s commitment to the
Mac market, our belief in its...
EasyView 1.0 - An iTunes Visual Plugin
TRINFINITY SOFTWARE RELEASES EASYVIEW 1.0 - AN ITUNES VISUAL PLUGIN
For immediate release.
Trinfinity Software releases EasyView 1.0, an iTunes Visual Plugin.
NEW YORK, N.Y. - - October 10, 2001 - - Trinfinity Software announced today
the release of EasyView version 1.0, a Visual Plugin for iTunes. One of the
many spectacular features of iTunes is it's Visual Plugins. iTunes can
display graphics on your screen, while your music is playing, that moves
and changes along with the music. EasyView is the third of many Visual
Plugins for iTunes from Trinfinity Software.
EasyView allows you to easily view the track information for the current
song, even if you are far away from your computer. You can select the font,
size, and colors for the display. You can also select which information to
show - Title, Artist, Album, Genre, File Name, Duration, File Kind, File
Size, File Type, Track Number, Total Tracks, Bit Rate, Year, Comments, and
Volume Adjustment.
And to keep things interesting, you...
Quick Rename 2.1
Quick Rename 2.1 is now available!
This version offers OS X support, improved access to the help center,
process information is updated more accurately, transparent compatibility
between OS 9 and OS X (through Carbon support), and cosmetic improvements
for OS X.
Quick Rename's site:
http://www.kindreds.net/quickrename
Quick Rename's Version History
http://www.kindreds.net/quickrename/release.html
Direct Downloads:
Quick Rename 2.1 (Carbon) - [Pre OS X with the Carbon Library & Mac OS X)
http://www.kindreds.net/quickrename/QuickRename2.1-Carbon.sit.hqx
Quick Rename 2.1 (PPC) - [Pre Mac OS X or Classic Environment of OS X)
http://www.kindreds.net/quickrename/QuickRename2.1-PPC.sit.hqx
Quick Rename 2.1 (FAT) - [Pre Mac OS X or Classic Environment of OS X)
http://www.kindreds.net/quickrename/QuickRename2.1-FAT.sit.hqx
Quick Rename 2.1 (68k) - [Pre Mac OS X or Classic Environment of OS X)
http://www.kindreds.net/quickrename/QuickRename2.1-68k.sit.hqx
Sincerely...
iTools Manager now in Public Beta
ADMINISTRATION MANAGER FOR TENON'S ITOOLS NOW IN PUBLIC BETA
New Aqua GUI for Apache, DNS and FTP
Santa Barbara, CA, October 10, 2001. Tenon Intersystems announced today a
public beta of its new Apache Administration tools. Tenon's web server tool
suite, iTools 6.1 for Mac OS X 10.1 and Mac OS X Server 10.1, has been
extended by an Aqua GUI that enables webmasters to set up and configure
Apache directly on Apple's Aqua desktop. The new GUI co-exists with Tenon's
secure, remote, browser-based administration, enabling webmasters to
seamlessly switch between desktop management and anytime, anywhere
browser-based control.
The Aqua Apache Administration tools provide configuration, not only for
Apache, but also for DNS, FTP and Mail. Tenon's iTools can be used with Mac
OS X 10.1 'client' or with Mac OS X Server 10.1. Both the new Aqua GUI and
the award-wining browser-based tools give webmasters more than just ON and
OFF buttons, but instead provide total web site control, extending the...
Electric Rain Launches Swift 3D Version 2.O for 3D Export to...
Electric Rain Launches Swift 3D Version 2.O for 3D Export to Flash
Latest Version of 3D Application Provides Advanced Modeling Tools,
Increased Rendering Accuracy and Speed, and a Broad Spectrum
Of Vector-Based Output Options
BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Electric Rain, Inc.(R)
announced the release of Swift 3D(R) version 2.0, a standalone application
allowing users to design and render 3D scenes to the Macromedia(R)
Flash(TM) (SWF) file format, as well as Adobe(R) Illustrator(R) (AI), EPS,
and the latest XML-based SVG.
"The feature list of Swift 3D V2 is so long, this is more like launching a
brand new product than just offering a mere upgrade," proclaimed Mike
Soucie, President of Electric Rain, Inc. "Our users are going to be blown
away at how much modeling, animating and rendering power we were able to
pack into such an easy-to-use interface. Swift 3D has been the leader in 3D
vector tools from the start, and V2's new features are going to bring 3D
design for Flash...
4D WebSTAR New Pricing Model
For Immediate Release
4D, Inc. Announces New Pricing Model on 4D WebSTAR Server Suite V for Mac OS X
-- Frequent Updates for WebSTAR Community Central Members in New
Pricing Structure with Lower Overall Cost of Ownership --
SAN JOSE, Calif., October 9, 2001 -- 4D, Inc., publishers of the 4th
Dimension RAD/RDBMS Environment and 4D WebSTAR Server Suite, today
announced a new pricing structure for 4D WebSTAR Server Suite V with
frequent updates for WebSTAR Community Central members, and outlined the
first 4D WebSTAR Server Suite V update already under development.
4D, Inc. today shipped 4D WebSTAR Server Suite V (see related release,
dated today) under the new pricing and software update release structure
designed to provide the user with frequent updates, quality support and a
lower cost of ownership than ever before. 4D WebSTAR Server Suite V is
available today directly from (http://www.webstar.com/) for an initial
license fee of $399, which includes updates and support for one year,...
Long Info CMM 1.0
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Long Info CMM 1.0 RELEASED
October 8, 2001, Moerfelden, Germany
The author today announced the immediate availability of Long Info CMM 1.0.
This new Contextual Menu Module for Mac OS 9.x finally allows users to see
and even modify the long file names that Apple is using in Mac OS X.
First introduced in Mac OS 8.1, the "Extended Format", also known as HFS+,
allows for 255 characters as object names. The old file system did only
allow for 31 characters.
But until Mac OS X, this feature was never actually used by Apple.
Now, during the transition period from 9.x to X, Long Info CMM allows users
to see and modify the long names on the old Mac OS.
This is a useful feature for software developers as well as all users who
work in both worlds.
Long Info CMM is Freeware.
It can be downloaded from the CDFinder Homepage:
(http://www.cdfinder.de/extras.html)
or directly here:
(http://www.cdfinder.de/LongInfoCMM.sit)
Contact:
Norbert M. Doerner
Mozartstr. 16
64546 Moerfelden-...
4D WebSTAR Server Suite V for Mac OS X
For immediate release
4D, Inc. Ships 4D WebSTAR Server Suite V for Mac OS X
-- Unbelievably Fast, Easy as Always, and Secure Out of the Box --
SAN JOSE, Calif., October 9, 2001 -- 4D, Inc., publishers of the 4th
Dimension RAD/RDBMS Environment and 4D WebSTAR Server Suite, today
announced the immediate availability of 4D WebSTAR Server Suite V, now
native for Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server.
With the ease-of-use people expect from WebSTAR, 4D WebSTAR Server Suite V
has preset security settings, unprecedented performance and is available
today, directly from 4D, Inc. at (http://www.webstar.com/) for a much lower
cost than ever before (see related release dated today).
"4D WebSTAR Server Suite V brings the industrial-strength Web server which
has always been the traditional de facto standard on the previous Macintosh
platform to the new Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server platforms," explained
Brendan Coveney, president and CEO, 4D, Inc. "Now 4D WebSTAR V absolutely
screams with speed, while...
ZipBurst CGI 2.5
We've just released The ZipBurst CGI 2.5, which adds three new conditional
tests to show records in your data base that can't be physically located
(catch typos in City, State, or ZIP Code, even the ability to determine
that the ZIP Code is correct, but no where near the City and State).
We're also announcing a new "Trial Size" 2-month license for The ZipBurst
CGI Pro with US locations. If you like the software, you can upgrade to the
full 12 month US data license for $125, 25% off full price.
If you haven't seen the software, check out our demos:
(http://www.ZipBurst.com/)
The new "Trial Size" gives you the most affordable way to test out the best
location-based software available for any platform. And, as an added
benefit, you also get all the features of The ZipBurst CGI Lite and they
DON'T expire after 2-months!
Remember, you can integrate the CGI with FileMaker Pro, Lasso, MGI,
WebCatalog, WebSiphon, and many more using the ZB-Indirect tag, which lets
you include tags from...
Joy 2.3 Available For Mac OS X 10.1
For immediate release.
JOY 2.3 AVAILABLE FOR MAC OS X 10.1
Vienna, October 8, 2001. Joy for Mac OS X, the popular developer
productivity and RAD tool by AAA+ Software, is now available in a version
that fixes a compatibility issue with Mac OS X 10.1.
Joy provides the fastest path for developers to learn Cocoa, the new way of
developing applications for the Mac. It is the tool of choice for everyone
who wants to peek under the hood of Mac OS X!
Use Joy's run time class browser and object inspector to debug your own
programs, or even to inspect Cocoa applications you don't have the source
code for. Use the built in scripting language (syntactically compatible
with Objective-C and JavaScript) to send messages to any object and to
teach new methods. Call Carbon API and Java methods interactively from the
Joy command window. Use Joy with Apple's Interface Builder to develop
standalone Mac OS X applications in record time.
What's new?
-----------
- Compatibility with Mac OS X 10.1
- The...
StyleGrid 3.0 REALbasic plug-in
StyleGrid 3.0 is out !!
StyleGrid is a Specialized Spreadsheet plug-in control for REALbasic, which
allows different styles per cell, this includes fonts, grid lines, images
and colors.
New in 3.0:
* Added SelectRange method.
* Added a Image property to Extended Cells.
* Added a new class called "StyleGridPicture"
* Headers now have same attributes as non-extended cells.
* Replaced "Label(Col as Integer) as String" with
* Header(Col as Integer) as StyleGridCell.
* Cell BackColor Getter is now implemented for Win32
* Cell ForeColor Getter is now implemented for Win32
* Cell BorderColor Getter is now implemented for Win32
* Added OutOfBoundsGridLineColor property.
* Fixed a range selection update bug.
* ExtendedCells are no longer exceptions in the Grid renderer,
making rendering faster.
* Improved speed in floating engine text handling.
The following only applies for REALbasic 4 or later:
* Added UseFocusRing property.
* Focus ring is...
WebsiteCompressor looking for beta testers
[Press Release; for immediate release]
Attention Bug Hunters!
Blue Line Studios is looking for beta testers for their update of the
program to version 3.
WebsiteCompressor is a tool to streamline HTML code generated by
WYSIWYG-HTML editor applications. Most of them add lots of characters to
format or comment HTML code they generate. These unnecessary data, although
ignored by the browser applications, has still to be transferred between
servers. WebsiteCompressor will analyze the code and carefully remove
superfluous chars.
The app also features image converting/recompressing capabilities,
including batch converting of image files from various formats to JPEG.
System requirements are any PowerMac (including iMac/G3/G4), 8 MB of
available RAM, and system 7 through 9. MacOS X Classic
Environment-compatible.
If you would like to beta-test their new version, contact the developer.
(mailto:studio@blueline-studios.com?subject=BetatestWSC)
WebsiteCompressor's home page is at
(http://www....
pgMac Database Kit for PostgreSQL
Hello,
Check out this new database developer tool for Mac OS X
VICTORIA, BC - HeavyLifters Inc. and PostgreSQL, Inc. announced today that
the pgMac Database Kit has been Certified for use with PostgreSQL.
The pgMac Database Kit is an industrial-strength database product that
consists of the award-winning open source PostgreSQL database, an installer
for Mac OS X, and administration tools for managing PostgreSQL databases.
pgMac is packaged to be easily used by a Mac OS X user with little or no
database experience.
Geoff Davidson, CEO of PostgreSQL, Inc. says, "This is an exciting new
toolkit that will help speed up development Mac OS X applications using the
power of PostgreSQL. HeavyLifters was our first Platinum Partner, and we
have been working with them for several months to certify and support the
pgMac Database Kit for the Mac OS X environment. Although PostgreSQL was
already available on the Mac OS X platform, until now it was not easily
used by the mainstream Mac OS X user....
iScreensaver Designer
LOS ANGELES, Oct 08, 2001 - Xochi Media Inc., http://xochi.com/ is proud to
announce the availability of a public beta test of iScreensaver Designer
for Windows and Macintosh. For information, follow this link:
http://iscreensaver.net/beta.shtml
iScreensaver Designer is the world's first and only cross-platform
screensaver editor. It will convert any QuickTime-compatible movie
(including MPEG, MooV, AVI, and Macromedia Flash files) into a
self-contained screensaver. The software runs on either Windows or
Macintosh, and either version builds screensaver for both platforms.
iScreensaver Designer includes features not found in other screensavers,
including:
* Content Locking : include a "deluxe" movie that is hidden until
users enter an unlocking code. Sell these codes on your website!
* Interactive Movies: include interactive Flash or QuickTime movies
that contain hotspots and buttons.
* URL links: easily send users back to your website.
* Full Branding : give the screensavers...
SendStory XML Editor for Mac OS X
SendStory, an easy-to-use XML editor running on Mac OS X, is now updated to
version 1.0.4. The first of Softmagic's cross-media publishing solution
called Project-M, SendStory promises to deliver XML in the traditional
Apple fashion, intuitive and user-friendly. The collaboration among writers
and editors in different languages and regions is made possible for both
offline and online publishing.
SendStory communicates with Apple Computer's online file sharing facility,
iDisk and any TCP/IP networked server to send and receive the structured
XML story that conforms to the industry standard DTDs or to the customized
DTDs designed with SendStory. Its unique way of synchronizing the document
structures of the multilingual documents makes an easy choice for
international company dealing with the documents in many languages. It also
converts XML to HTML based on the pre-defined style mapping mechanism,
making it an ideal tool for writing Apple Help files and Web page. A
structured XML story...
MacTech Hosts NEW Version of Mac C Carbon Programming Guide
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MACTECH HOSTS NEW VERSION OF PROGRAMMING GUIDE
-- Macintosh C Carbon now available online
-- Macintosh C Carbon Hard Copy Available to Pre-order
Westlake Village, CA -- OCTOBER 5, 2001 -- MacTech Magazine is proud to
announce that it has now released the latest version of Macintosh C --
"Macintosh C Carbon: A Hobbyist's Guide To Programming The Macintosh In C".
This online book, also available in hard copy, was created by K. J.
Bricknell as a freely accessible reference resource to learn Macintosh
programming. This is a fully "carbonized" and significantly expanded
version of MACINTOSH C, which has been hosted by MacTech magazine since
1999.
"The Macintosh C book represents what's best about the Mac community," said
Neil Ticktin, publisher of MacTech Magazine. "Over the years, K. J. has put
a tremendous amount of time into developing and maintaining this resource
and provided it to the community at no cost. And, we're not only thrilled
that it's been Carbonized...
OpenBase SQL 7.0
Announcing OpenBase SQL 7.0
Major New Release Brings New Power and Ease-of-Use to Fault-Tolerant
OpenBase SQL.
- New features include: Java stored procedures; built-in credit card
payment processing;
- New OpenBase Manager interface; ODBC for MacOS 9 & other platforms
- New, broader product family -- includes free deployment license
CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE, USA - OCTOBER 5, 2001 - OpenBase International,
Ltd., today released OpenBase=81 SQL 7.0, a powerful new version of their
database software. Proven in realworld applications since 1991, OpenBase
SQL gained its popularity for delivering both: scalable performance and
fault-tolerant data protection in an affordable, easy-to-use database.
Now, with the release of 7.0, OpenBase SQL makes it easier than ever to
design, build and deploy the next-generation of internet and client/server
database applications.
Java stored procedures: Centralizing business logic OpenBase SQL 7.0 comes
with built-in support for Java stored...
VOODOO Server 1.4 for Mac OS X 10.1
PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Subject: VOODOO Server 1.4 for Mac OS X 10.1
Version Control for CodeWarriors
Hagenberg, October-04-2001, UNI SOFTWARE PLUS announced the availability of
their flagship version control tool VOODOO Server 1.4 for Mac OS X 10.1.
VOODOO Server features a modern client/server architecture that benefits
from the stability and performance of Mac OS X. The CodeWarrior plug-in
offers a user-friendly version control solution that lets you keep track of
all your files without having to deal with additional complexity and
bureaucracy, all from inside the CodeWarrior IDE in an easy-to-use Mac-like
style.
"We are impressed with the improvements Apple has released with Mac OS X
10.1, in particular with the comeback of remote native AppleEvents. The new
version of VOODOO Server makes use of the 10.1 improvements and offers
native connectivity on Mac OS X while maintaining full compatibility with
Mac OS 9, even in mixed environments," said Christoph...
Deep Sky's eTrans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Deep Sky Technologies, Inc., Releases First Public Beta of eTrans
Public Beta of New 4th Dimension Component
Vero Beach, FL - Thursday, October 4th, 2001: Deep Sky Technologies, Inc.,
today announced the release of the first public beta of eTrans for
Macintosh and Windows. eTrans is a 4th Dimension component which provides a
simple, consistent interface to online credit card authorization service
providers. Using eTrans, 4th Dimension developers can build credit card
authorization services into their 4D databases in a matter of minutes.
With eTrans, credit card and electronic check processing can be added to 4D
applications with as little as four (4) lines of code. Switching between
gateway processors requires a change in only a single line of code when
using the eTrans component. This is ideal for vertical market applications
where the processing of credit cards and electronic checks would be a value
added feature for end customers.
Currently, eTrans supports...
Tri-CATALOG 5.01
Tri-CATALOG 5.01 :
Files are very easy to locate on hard disks. Tri-CATALOG offers the
same simplicity for files and pictures located on CDs, cartridges,
etc. Tri-CATALOG is a file and picture cataloger for Mac OS X.
Tri-CATALOG 5 new user interface is even more powerful thanks to new
floating windows. Tri-CATALOG 5 also offers new options to set
comments and marks for files and pictures. A new HTML export feature
allow you to publish your pictures on the Web.
Tri-CATALOG 5.01 is free for Tri-CATALOG 5 users.
New features in version 5.01:
- Numerous picture formats are recognised
- Two picture display modes: by thumbnails or by list
- Mark palette to sort pictures easily
- Preview palette
- Numerous export options
- HTML export for picture and file list
- Standard mode or read only mode
- Runs natively on Mac OS X (Carbon version), Mac OS 9 and Mac OS 8.6
Price : $99 ($69 for the upgrade)
Available: now
TRI-EDRE 22 place de l'Eglise BP111 83510 LORGUES (FRANCE)
Phone: (33) 04 98...
db Reports 2.5.2
From: Aaron Bratcher (aaronbratcher@mac.com)
Subject: [ANN] db Reports 2.5.2 now available.
Immediately available for download at http://abDataTools.com , this
release fixes some bugs:
- auto-sized expressions work properly
- current date (//) and current page(##) will no longer stop the
evaluation of an expression
- comma operator bug fixed. Expressions with 2 or more would sometimes fail
- a couple of smaller internal bugs
- REALbasic classes completely updated
Current users of the REALbasic classes provided with db Reports
should completely remove them from their existing projects and
re-load them with the newer ones.
Valentina Users:
Because version 1.8.9 of Valentina automatically alters the database
format **without warning**, this release of db Reports still uses
Valentina version 1.8.8r5. In a few days I will re-release db Reports
using the newer version 1.8.9r7. I am sorry for any inconvenience.
WHAT IS DB REPORTS?
A "report" is the output of data from some data source that...
Tri-BACKUP 3.01 for Mac OS X
Tri-BACKUP is an easy and powerful backup utility for Mac OS X.
This new version offers two different modes: "Immediate Actions" (to
compare two different folders, or to do easy and immediate backup,
synchronisations and restorations) and "Programmed actions" (to
schedule repetitive backup and synchronisations).
Tri-BACKUP 3 feature a new backup mode: the "Evolutive Mirror Backup"
saves the entire content of a disk with its changes. It saves the
structure of each folder (what was modified, added and removed) as
well as the recent versions of each modified document. Thanks to this
function, you can revert any document (or a whole disk) to a previous
state.
Tri-BACKUP 3 can also protect your files by password protected encryption.
Tri-BACKUP 3.01 is free for Tri-BACKUP 3 users.
New features in version 3.01:
- Evolutive Mirror Backup to save a whole disk (or a folder) and keep
the history of the modifications in order to be able to revert a
previous state.
- Immediate Actions display the...
Gefen's ex-tend-it DVI-Hub
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
DOUBLE YOUR DIGITAL MONITOR FUN WITH GEFEN'S EX-TEND-IT DVI-HUB
WOODLAND HILLS, CA (October 2, 2001) Gefen's ex-tend-it DVI-Hub is designed
to extend two flat panel digital monitors up to 100 feet from the computer
using high quality DVI cables for transmission. With the DVI-Hub, users
have one source that outputs and extends two DVI signals. It provides the
ultimate in flexibility when it comes to the varied placement of multiple
digital monitors and/or projectors, and is particularly useful for the
professional seeking to add an additional digital monitor and place it
anywhere within a 100 foot distance from the computer.
The ex-tend-it DVI-Hub, priced at $599.00 (US) is currently available
online at www.gefen.com. Gefen's full line of ex-tend-it DVI products is
also available including the DVI-Repeater, a DVI extender; the DVI-100, a
330-foot DVI extender; and the DVI to ADC Conversion Box, which connects
Apple's digital monitors (15", 17", 22") to a DVI-...
KlearKIOSK Interactive Display
For Immediate Release
PRESS RELEASE * PRESS RELEASE * PRESS RELEASE * PRESS RELEASE
October 1, 2001
1stKIOSK Delivers New KlearKIOSK=81
Interactive Display
(Valencia, CA) 1stKIOSK of Valencia, CA, announces a new, affordable and
reliable kiosk system shipping immediately: the KlearKIOSK=81.
The KlearKIOSK is a self-contained, pedestal style kiosk system that
incorporates a touch-enabled Apple iMac as its versatile presentation
engine. The KlearKIOSK is perfect for k-business=81: interactive retail
displays, museums, gift registries, building or campus directories, trade
show or educational exhibits. There is so much more.
The 1stTOUCH=81 PSR1=81 touch screen is a pressure sensitive, resistive syst=
em
that provides 4096 x 4096 points of touch, the highest resolution USB touch
screen system available. 1stTOUCH PSR1 is ideal for public displays because
it can be used with a bare hand, glove, stylus or even a prosthetic device.
With its 7-point calibration system, the 1stTOUCH PSR1 is...
1stKIOSK KrystalKLEAR iPEDESTAL
For Immediate Release
PRESS RELEASE * PRESS RELEASE * PRESS RELEASE * PRESS RELEASE
October 1, 2001
1stKIOSK KrystalKLEAR=81 iPEDESTAL=81
Is A Stand-Out
(Valencia, CA) 1stKIOSK of Valencia, CA, announces the immediate shipment
of a new and affordable, pedestal support system for Apple iMac computers
called the iPEDESTAL=81.
The attractive, KrystalKLEAR=81 iPEDESTAL is uniquely designed and
constructed of durable, Lexan=AE plastic. The iPEDESTAL requires less than
two square feet of precious floor space and it only takes a few minutes to
set up.
Just add any model of Apple iMac computer for an attractive computer
display or kiosk system. The iPEDESTAL includes Lexan fasteners to secure
the iMac front and rear and also block access to the power button and CD
slot.
If you don't have an iMac, or prefer to have someone integrate a complete
interactive display system for you, 1stKIOSK has developed the KlearKIOSK=81=
,
which comes pre-engineered with everything you need.
The iPEDESTAL...
CellSynth: A new kind of real-time music tool
Sync Different! Soft Synthesis with CellSynth=8A
CellSynth 1.5 - Press Release, London, 1st October 2001
=2E..The emergence of several software based synthesisers shows that the tim=
e
is right for this sort of development but nothing currently on the market
covers as many bases as comprehensively as CellSynth...
Living Memory today introduced CellSynth exclusively for the Mac. CellSynth
addresses several main areas in computer music, notably audio synthesis,
sample manipulation, audio processing and automation sequencing.
CellSynth is unusual in catering for both musical beginner and expert
alike. The program is easy and intuitive to use, with an on-line manual,
tutorial and support. Synthesis experts will be immediately at home and
able to create new sounds quicker than ever. All output can be recorded to
disk for use in other software such as VST, Logic or Digital Performer.
Modelling classic analogue and digital synthesisers has never been so easy.
Best of all it's Shareware!...
BBEdit Lite 6.1.2 for Mac OS X 10.1
Bare Bones Software Releases BBEdit Lite 6.1.2
Update for Improved Mac OS X 10.1 Compatibility
Bedford, MA -- October 02, 2001 -- Bare Bones Software today
announced the release and immediate availability of BBEdit Lite(tm)
6.1.2, the premier free text editor for the Mac OS. This is a
compatibility update to address specific issues with previous
versions of BBEdit Lite when running under the just-released Mac OS
X 10.1.
What's New
----------
BBEdit Lite 6.1.2 corrects problems encountered with using the Clipboard,
and in adding items to the 'Open Recent' menu, when running under Mac OS X
10.1, as well as a number of other fixes for specific reported issues.
A detailed list of changes included in this update is available online:
(http://www.barebones.com/products/bbedit_lite/lite-notes.html)
Availability
------------
The new version of BBEdit Lite is available now for download from Bare
Bones Software's web site:
(http://www.barebones.com/products/bbedit_lite.html)
Registered users of...
MCE Ships Expansion Bay DVD/CDRW Combo Drive/PowerBook G3/1998
Press Release
For Immediate Release
October 1, 2001
MCE Ships Expansion Bay DVD/CDRW Combo Drive and DVD Decoder Card for Apple
PowerBook G3 Series - 1998
Irvine, CA - MCE Technologies, LLC (MCE PowerBook Products, Apple
Developer) today added a DVD/CDRW combo drive for the Apple PowerBook G3
Series - 1998 (Wall Street) to their Xcar=E9t Pro line of expansion bay
devices. In addition, MCE Technologies has announced a separately available
DVD Decoder CardBus Card, required in order to decode and playback DVD
movies, for those customers who may not already own one. The "Xcar=E9t Pro
DVD/CDRW Combo Drive" and the "DVD Decoder CardBus Card" is designed for
the Apple PowerBook G3 Series - 1998 (Wall Street) which includes the
300MHz, 292MHz, 266MHz, 250MHz, and 233MHz models. The "DVD Decoder CardBus
Card" is also designed for use with Apple PowerBook G3 Series - 1999
(Bronze/Lombard) 333MHz machines that do not have built-in DVD decoder
hardware. The Xcar=E9t Pro DVD/CDRW Combo Drive...
iKeeper 1.2
Company:
YENCO.COM
Release Date: October 1, 2001
Product: iKeeper
Version: 1.2
Size:
813 K
Class:
Shareware
Cost:
$20.00
Product Description / What's New:
October 1, 2001
YENCO.COM is proud to announce the release iKeeper 1.2. The new
version features an improved startup process, button bar control
integration into the top of windows, a text based file format with
automatic conversion of old iKeeper documents, improved automatic save
routine, improved automatic text formatting in fields, and an updated
shareware registration system.
iKeeper enables you to quickly enter, view, or modify internet and
product information and quickly search through your records to find
the...
iBuild Lite/Pro version 1.1 public beta 1
Acrux Software announces iBuild Lite/Pro version 1.1 public beta 1.
The HyperCard-like multimedia authoring package "iBuild" has been
carbonized. Stacks and standalone applications developed with this version
of iBuild will run on both OS X natively and under MacOS 8.6-9.2 (CarbonLib
required).
The user interface has also been improved and several bug-fixes have been
implemented.
The special offer price for iBuild Pro of $19 (normally $29) has been
extended to cover the beta testing period. Registered iBuild Pro 1.0.3
users can use their current registrations code to unlock this public beta
version. Those who purchase a registration code during the public beta
testing period will be provided with a free downloadable update when
version 1.1 is released, and free updates for a further period of one year
after that.
Download iBuild Lite/Pro version 1.1 public beta 1 from
http://www.acruxsoft.com/ibuild/beta.html (5.2Mb)
iBuild is a rich, powerful and easy-to-use multimedia authoring and...
FontDoctor For Macintosh version 4.6
10/1/2001
To The Editor,
Morrison SoftDesign announces the release FontDoctor For Macintosh version 4=
=2E6!
FontDoctor is the industry standard software application for font problem
diagnosis and repair on the Macintosh.
Version 4.6 is a major upgrade that includes a host of new and updated
features, including support for the new OpenType font format, support for
PC formatted TrueType fonts (.ttf), and compatibility issues with ATM=AE
Deluxe have been addressed, along with a host of other minor bug fixes.
FontDoctor v4.6 continues to lead the industry by providing powerful font
repair methods for damaged font tables (kerning, glyph width, etc.), font
ID conflicts, duplicate fonts, extra
font sizes, mixed font types (TrueType & PostScript), missing bitmaps &
PostScript fonts, and more.
FontDoctor supports TrueType (PC & Mac formats), PostScript Type 1,
PostScript Type 3, OpenType and Multiple Master fonts.
FontDoctor is available for $69.99/copy and can be ordered and...
Picture Play 1.2.5
Picture Play 1.2.5 has been officially released as of October 1, 2001.
It is available for Mac OS X and Mac OS 8.0 ) 9.2.1.
You can grab it from our site at http://www.crescendosw.com
Picture Play is an application for creating compositions of many
images. It is basically an electronic collage. You can use it to
incorporate multiple images into a single artistic image, and add
text labels as well.
Picture Play is proudly available exclusively for the Mac OS and Made
With REALbasic.
-----------------------
New In This Version :
* New Features
- New window to set up name and dimensions when creating a new document
- Ability to work with centimetres, millimetres, and inches as
well as pixels for layer sizing positioning, and work area dimensions
- Comprehensive contextual menus added for work area covering all commands
- Added the ability to paste text from the clipboard into a layer
* Enhancements
- Minor cosmetic enhancements and the rearrangement of palettes to...
Speed Download 1.5
Hi,
Hope all is well. After some time of developing, we, at ABT Data Consulting
(in conjunction with Frederick Cheung) are releasing what we believe is the
best all time download accelerator/manager for the MacOS; Speed Download
1.5. Ready for MacOS X, this utility installs no system extensions, no
control panels, no silly gadgets, hence results in no conflicts, just PURE
SPEED and PERFORMANCE. Some of its greatest features are:
- Multithreading: download as many files as you want, simultaneously.
- Works with Internet Explorer, Netscape, Opera. More browser support
Coming soon too.
- Open up to 32 connections per file
- Support for both ftp and http protocols
- Support for both http and ftp proxies
- Resumable downloads
- Applescriptable
- Contextual menu plugin ensures integration with browsers or other
applications
- Download queue that supports schedules
- Carbonised for optimal perfomance under Mac OS X
- MP optimisations when running OS 9 or higher
- and more.
Our aim with Speed...
Blugs List Management Engine 1.0
From: Moses Hall (moseshall@mac.com)
Subject: Blugs 1.0 Released
I am pleased to announce the availability of the Blugs List Management
Engine 1.0, an alternative to the Mac OS List Manager and DataBrowser.
Blugs offers C and Pascal interfaces to CodeWarrior and MPW static
libraries. 68K, PowerPC, and Carbon are supported. The classic libraries
are compatible back to System 7.
This latest, final 1.0 version features significant improvements to OS X/
Aqua compatibility and a number of useful API enhancements.
Blugs is available for reasonable per-product licensing, and (best of all)
is absolutely free for freeware projects.
Thank you for your attention.
Brian 'Moses' Hall, Mac Developer
www.blugs.com
moses@blugs.com
moseshall@mac.com
AIM: Ikavairai
WebDesign 1.2.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Rage Software & DerazSoft Release WebDesign 1.2.1
Toronto, Canada - September 29, 2001 - Rage Software & DerazSoft Release
WebDesign 1.2.1. A maintanance update to the popular Macintosh HTML Editor.
WebDesign allows you to visually create HTML elements, including forms and
image maps and insert them into your document. With WebDesign you have
complete control over your HTML code and can modify it any way you want.
WebDesign brings many unique features to HTML editors on the Mac. Some
powerful features include; downloading web sites right from the internet,
condensing text, creating Image Maps and other HTML components visually,
and browsing local and remote volumes while editing your web pages.
WebDesign's features are very extendable though the use of plugins. The
WebDesign's Plugin Maker which allows all users, even users with no
programming experience, to customize WebDesign's features through a visual
development environment. Users are able to use the...
Appleisp.net -- 100% Mac and 300% Bigger
PRESS RELEASE October 1, 2001
Appleisp.net -- 100% Mac and 300% Bigger
So What Software's Appleisp Division (http:/www.appleisp.net) celebrates it
1st anniversary on October 1st, 2001 with the addition of 2,900 new 56K and
ISDN dialup numbers, solidifying its North American coverage. Mac users can
now choose unlimited dialup numbers in all 48 contiguous states, Hawaii and
Canada, and for only $12.95/mo.
Appleisp continues So What Software tradition of exclusive support for the
Apple / Macintosh community with a firm commitment. The tremendous customer
response that has been received since Appleisp first became available to
the public last year continues to grow exponentially, and Appleisp is
growing as well to keep ahead of the demand.
Appleisp is 100% Mac powered, 100% Mac friendly and now 300% bigger,
offering nationwide 56K and ISDN dialup, worldwide Web Hosting and Server
Co-location services from their data and network operations center in
Irvine, California.
So What Software...
OpenWeb 2.0
OpenWeb 2.0, now shipping
OpenOSX.com releases OpenWeb 2.0
September 27, 2001 (Swall Meadows, California, USA)
Whether intending to use your Mac as a dynamic World Wide Web secure
server, a Enterprise Intranet server: The OpenWeb CD will install and
configure a host of powerful applications with the ease you would expect as
a Mac user. This is the second Edition of the CD offering many new programs
and 10.1 compatibility.
The OpenWeb CD installs and perhaps most importantly, correctly configures
the following popular programs. The programs work with Mac OS X 10.0.4-10.1:
Apache Web Server 1.3.20
PHP 4.0.6
Tomcat 4.0 with WebDAV support
mod_SSL 2.8.4
MySQL 3.23.99
phpMyAdmin 2.20.0
MyODBC 2.50.38
iODBC 3.0.5
SSL 0.9.6b
pdf_lib 4.0.1 (demo mode)
OpenSSL 0.9.6b
Free Type 2
phpSysInfo 1.8
OpenSSH 2.9 p2
GD 1.8.4
PostgreSQL 7.1.2
phpPGAdmin 2.3
phpShop 0.6.1a
phpDig 1.0.4
phpAds 1.4.0
phpPolls 1.0.3
WebCalendar 0.9.32
The OpenWeb CD is bundled with complete documentation in HTML and PDF...
Password Retriever 2.1
Subject: Password Retriever 2.1 Released
Hi,
This is a general note from Koingo Software (www.koingosw.com) to
inform you that we have released Password Retriever 2.1 for $9.95.
Download Carbon (MacOS X) version:
http://www.koingosw.com/downloads/carbon/password_retriever_21c.sit
Download PPC (MacOS 8/9) version:
http://www.koingosw.com/downloads/macos/password_retriever_21.sit
Information Link:
http://www.koingosw.com/products/password_retriever.shtml
Documentation:
http://www.koingosw.com/support/password_retriever.shtml
What's new (each item is seperated by a hard line break):
1. New Feature: Added closebox to main window.
2. New Feature: Log now records if access to database fails and logging
is on.
3. New Feature: Added global "floater" which displays your login and
password for the selected service in PWR. Arrows on this floater adjust
which service you see.In essence, you can browse your entire PWR
database from any application!
4. Removed: Tooltips, please use the...
Troi Graphic Plug-in 1.1
Troi Automatisering releases Troi Graphic Plug-in 1.1 full version
Full version of Troi Graphic Plug-in now available for FileMaker 5.5,
Windows and Mac OS X.
Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands, September 27th, 2001-- Troi
Automatisering today announced the availability of the full download
version of Troi Graphic Plug-in 1.1, for FileMaker 5.5 and for Mac
OS, Mac OS X and Windows.
What is the Graphic Plug-in?
The Graphic Plug-in adds powerful graphics functions to FileMaker Pro 5.5:
-RGB Colors: With this function you can fill container fields in any
RGB (red, green, blue combination) color you want.
-Screen Capture: Capture the state of the screen into a container
field: You can capture the complete screen or specify which part of
the screen you want. This is great for customer support.
-Make Thumbnails: If you have large images already in a FileMaker
database there is no easy way to make small preview images. But with
the Graphic plug-in you now can create small thumbnails, all...
CyberGauge 3.2 Tuneup Update
Neon Software Announces CyberGauge=AE 3.2 Tuneup Update
LAFAYETTE, CA - September 27th, 2001 - Neon Software today announced
Version 3.2 of CyberGauge, a free tuneup update to their award-winning
Internet bandwidth measurement application for both Windows and Mac OS
platforms.
Since the release of CyberGauge 3.1, Neon Software has implemented
a number of changes based on customers feedback and requests,
a few of which are:
* Enhanced SMTP server alert compatibility
* QoS report enhancements
* Greatly reduced CPU utilization for Windows users
The free 3.2 updater for owners of CyberGauge 3.x is available at:
http://www.neon.com/CyberGauge/update_now.html
A full description of CyberGauge is located at:
http://www.neon.com/CyberGauge.html
CyberGauge is priced at $295, $495 and $695 (SRP) for the 5, 10 and 20
device versions respectively. The new Multi-Station version configurations
query up to 60 devices for $1500, or up to 100 devices for $2100.
CyberGauge for the MacOS and Windows 95/...
XLR8 Releases OS X 10.1 optimized MACh Speed Control 2.6.0
XLR8 Releases OS X 10.1 optimized MACh Speed Control 2.6.0
PowerPC processor control software for Mac OS 7.6 to Mac OS X 10.1
Atlanta, Georgia, Sept 24th, 2001: Today XLR8, the leading manufacturer of
multiprocessor upgrades and expansion products, has released the latest
revision of their cache enabling and PowerPC processor optimization
software MACh Speed Control 2.6.0. The software is required for users
wishing to run Mac OS X revision 10.1 with caches enabled and the Velocity
Engine optimized.
In addition to OS X 10.1 compatibility, MACh Speed Control 2.6 adds thermal
monitoring of PowerPC G3 and G4 processors while running under OS X,
improved stability, and enhanced Velocity Engine support. " The best
processor optimization software just got better with support for OS X
10.1." stated David Reynolds, Product Manger at XLR8.
As with MACh Speed Control 2.5.0, the software requires a valid XLR8 serial
number to install. XLR8 customers who purchased their upgrade after January...
EjectDisk 3.2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Beyond Midnight Software releases EjectDisk 3.2
Hobart, TAS -- 27 September 2001 -- Beyond Midnight Software today
announced the release of version 3.2 of EjectDisk, its time and effort
saving utility for ejecting disks of all types on Macintosh computers.
What is EjectDisk?
EjectDisk makes ejecting disks from your computer a breeze. While working
in any application, you can eject most disks with a single keystroke. No
more having to switch back to the Finder to eject the disk, and no more
reaching for the mouse to drag the disk icon to the trash. EjectDisk can
also open and close the CD/DVD tray on your computer from the keyboard (no
more pressing the button on the front of the computer), and eject any
CD/DVDs still in the computer when the computer is shut down.
What is new in EjectDisk 3.2?
EjectDisk 3.2 adds support for a number of CD-ROM drives which EjectDisk
failed to work with in the past. It also increases the number of drives you
can individually...
Programming Cocoa Class at Big Nerd Ranch
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FIRST COCOA CLASS AT BIG NERD RANCH
Asheville, NC - September 26, 2001 - The Big Nerd Ranch annouces its
first class in Programming Cocoa on Mac OS X 10.1. Taught in a mountain
lodge outside Asheville, NC, the class will be offered November 12-16,
2001.
Aaron Hillegass, Big Nerd Ranch instructor and founder, has more than 7
years of experience consulting and teaching for Apple and NeXT Computer.
The Big Nerd Ranch teaches high-level programmers in a collaborative,
relaxing, and distraction-free atmosphere, with room and board included
in the class price. The November class precedes the release of Aaron's
new book, Cocoa Programming for Mac OS X. Students in the November class
will receive an unbound copy of the new book, including the changes made
to incorporate OS 10.1.
"We're currently providing the most comprehensive introductory Cocoa
training available, and we're providing it in the best learning
environment we could dream up. Our materials and lab are 10.1-...
iGetter Pre Release 1.4 for MacOS and MacOS X
Presenta Ltd. announces iGetter Pre Release 1.4
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 26, 2001 - Presenta Ltd. is pleased to announce the release of
iGetter Download Manger PR1.4 for MacOS 7.5.3 - 9.x and MacOS X.
iGetter is download utility that gives you convenience and ease in
downloading on the Internet. Behind its pleasant interface is hidden
powerful download engine. iGetter has many useful functions like resuming
broken downloads, segmented (accelerated) downloading, queue filtering by
various criteria, scheduling downloads for low traffic periods,
reconnecting modems, hang up and shut down when the downloads are done.
New In Version PR1.4
iGetter PR1.4 contains a number of enhancements and improvements over
version PR1.3. Most notably are:
- Included Segmented (Accelerated) Downloading. This new basic feature of
iGetter can improve the speed of your downloads.
- Included Search function. Now iGetter users will have a fast and
convenient way for searching of software, individual...
