ACTION Menus Update
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SOMETHING NEW ON THE ACTION MENUS
Power On Software Releases Update to
Premiere Menu Customization Product
Columbus, Ohio - October 11, 2000 - Power On Software announced today that
it had released an update to ACTION Menus, the best-selling Macintosh menu
configuration utility. ACTION Menus affords complete control over menu
customization by providing a flexible array of options that allow users to
be more productive. Also available as part of the Eddy-Award nominated
ACTION Utilities collection that includes ACTION Files, ACTION WYSIWYG
and ACTION GoMac, ACTION Menus enables users to create, customize and
configure menus so that a user's most frequently used files, folders,
applications, and volumes are instantly available.
The update, version 1.0.1, incorporates several improvements aimed at
enhancing operation with Mac OS 9 and G4 Macintoshes. The ability to assign
keyboard commands to virtually any application's menus has been improved so
that items...
QuickTime 5 and QuickTime Streaming Server 3 Public Previews
Apple Releases QuickTime 5 and QuickTime Streaming Server 3 Public Previews
Open, Industry Standard Streaming Technologies Feature New Web "Skip
Protection" and Updated User Interfaces
QUICKTIME LIVE!, LOS ANGELES-October 10, 2000-At the second-annual
QuickTime Live! conference today, Apple released public previews of
QuickTime 5 and QuickTime Streaming Server 3, the next generations of
Apple's industry-leading software for creating, streaming and playing
high-quality audio and video over the Internet.
QuickTime 5's many new innovations include an updated media player with a
new QuickTime TV (QTV) network channel display and new audio controls; a
new component downloader for adding plug-ins on the fly; and support for
new web codecs including Macromedia Flash 4, Cubic VR and Shoutcast.
QuickTime 5, in combination with the new open-source QuickTime Streaming
Server 3, offers "Skip Protection," a collection of Apple-invented
technologies that ensures a higher quality experience for...
Electric Rain Releases Swift 3D for the Macintosh
Electric Rain Releases Swift 3D for the Macintosh
Industry-Leading 3D Vector Graphics Software is the First Tool Of Its Kind
Available for the Macintosh Community
BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Electric Rain, Inc.(R) today
announced the release of its newest version of their 3D vector graphics
tool, Swift 3D(TM) v1.0 for the Macintosh(R). This powerful standalone
design tool allows users to create vector-based 3D imagery that compliments
2D and motion graphic authoring tools such as Macromedia Flash and Adobe
LiveMotion.
"After Swift 3D v1.0 Windows was released in April, we received thousands
of emails asking us to support the Macintosh platform. It was very apparent
that a Mac version of Swift 3D was our next critical mission," commented
Mike Soucie, President of Electric Rain. "Electric Rain is passionate about
supplying innovative multimedia tools to the Macromedia Flash and graphics
community and we were determined to allow Mac users access to our 3D vector
graphics...
Troi Plug-in Power 4.1 CD-ROM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Troi Automatisering ships Troi Plug-in Power 4.1 CD-ROM for FileMaker Pro 5
& 4.
Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands, October 10, 2000--Troi Automatisering
today announced it has begun shipment of the Troi Plug-in Power CD-ROM
volume 4.1, for FileMaker Pro 4 and 5 on Mac and Windows.
The Plug-in Power CD-ROM contains demonstrations of 10 powerful Troi
Plug-ins for FileMaker Pro and 20 plug-ins and utilities from other leading
developers. You'll find all plug-in demonstrations neatly organized and the
CD-ROM saves you from hunting down the plug-ins from the Internet.
Peter Baanen, company president, comments: "We have added all the latest
versions of the Troi plug-ins to the CD-ROM we showed at the 2000 FileMaker
Developer Conference in Palm Desert. Together with the range of third party
plug-in demos and the comprehensive, searchable database of all FileMaker
plug-ins available on the market, this CD-ROM is a must-have for all
FileMaker developers who want...
Barcode for FileMaker
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
WANT TO MAKE BARCODES IN FILEMAKER BUT CAN'T? NOW YOU CAN!!!!!!
It's official! Peninsula the leading British Software Company manufactures
a product which lets you make barcodes in Filemaker! Peninsula's Barcode
for Filemaker contains may useful features, e.g it only requires one line
of code in your database, any code types are possible and for one price,
as accurate as your printer even working on ink jets, reduces errors and
mistakes and what's more it's quick and easy to use.
The program gives you full control over size, shape and even bar width
reduction from within Filemaker as an external function. There is no need
for separate software applications because it is self generating within
Filemaker. Within the program you may reduce the width of the bars to suit
the material onto which you are printing, or allow for wear on the print
head. The full version supports all code types; if the code type you want
is not listed Peninsula will add it- for free!...
SockeToome - The Personal File Sender
From: "k.brett" (ziggy@intekom.co.za)
Subject: SockeToome - The Personal File Sender Released
Black Diamond Products today announced the release of the first public beta
of its innovative new internet application SockeToome.
SockeToome is an application to send files to other users, directly,
person-to-person. It involves no central server, and can be used by people
with both static and dynamic IP addresses. It works at the sender's
convenience, queueing files for transmission to other users, and holding
them in a queue until successfully sent. If you regularly exchange files
with other people, SockeToome can simplify your life.
SockeToome:
* both retries and resumes transfers
* transmits directly between the sender's and receiver's computers
* involves no central server, preserving your privacy
* works at the sender's convenience as well as at the receiver's
* works between Macs and PCs
* can handle up to four outgoing and three incoming transmissions
simultaneously
* is...
Griffin CubePort
Griffin Ships the First G4 Cube Peripheral
Nashville, TN - October 6, 2000
Griffin Technology, Inc. today annouced they are shipping the CubePort
universal serial port adapter for G4 Cubes. The CubePort is the first and
currently the only G4 Cube specific product available. The CubePort uses
the G4 Cube's modem port to provide 'board level' compatibility that does
not exist in other serial adapter solutions. The CubePort supports all
serial devices that worked with previous Macs including PDA's, modems,
digital cameras, midi, lab equipment, and serial printers. The CubePort's
serial support is so complete it even supports Localtalk file sharing and
printing. At a MSRP of $49.00 the Cube Port offers a great solution for G4
cube owners with existing serial and Localtalk equipment.
More information about the CubePort can be found at
(http://www.griffintechnology.com/serial/cport.html)
iMate Driver Update
Griffin has posted version 2.51 of the iMate USB to ADB driver. Version
2.51 has a...
Media 100 Cleaner 5
Media 100 Announces Immediate Availability of Cleaner 5;
Cleaner 5 Ships in Volume;
Breakthrough Web Design Technology Defines Future of Interactive Streaming
Media
MARLBORO, Mass.--Oct. 5, 2000--Media 100 Inc. (NASDAQ: MDEA), the leading
provider of software, systems and services for streaming media on the
Internet, today announced the immediate availability of its breakthrough
interactive streaming media design solution, Cleaner 5. Developed by Media
100 subsidiary, Terran Interactive, Cleaner 5 is the first interactive
streaming media design solution to enable web designers, media
professionals and Internet broadcasters to quickly and easily produce
highly-interactive, dynamic streaming media content for next generation,
video-enabled web sites. Cleaner 5 was announced last month to critical
acclaim at the International Broadcasters Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam,
winning the Best Technology of Show award.
"Cleaner 5 will fuel the growth of streaming on the web, enabling entirely...
VirusBarrier 1.0 Now Shipping
PRESS RELEASE
VirusBarrier: the new generation antivirus for Mac.
Intego, the leader in Internet security software for Macintosh, announces
the release of VirusBarrier 1.0, the new antivirus solution for Mac. This
new product is the perfect companion to NetBarrier, the first personal
firewall for Macintosh, which was presented at the 1999 Macworld Expo in
New York.
While the Internet is the leading source of information today, it is also
the main source of computer viruses. With the sharp increase in the use of
the Internet and other computer networks, Macintosh users receive more
files from unknown sources than ever before. VirusBarrier is the perfect
solution for Macintosh protection: it identifies, eradicates, and, above
all, stops viruses dead in their tracks.
Intego's new antivirus program contains many innovations:
- A user-friendly interface
Intego has focused on making VirusBarrier easy to use, and you can scan
your Macintosh, or any disk or volume, with just one click....
VirusBarrier 1.0 Now Shipping
PRESS RELEASE
VirusBarrier: the new generation antivirus for Mac.
Intego, the leader in Internet security software for Macintosh, announces
the release of VirusBarrier 1.0, the new antivirus solution for Mac. This
new product is the perfect companion to NetBarrier, the first personal
firewall for Macintosh, which was presented at the 1999 Macworld Expo in
New York.
While the Internet is the leading source of information today, it is also
the main source of computer viruses. With the sharp increase in the use of
the Internet and other computer networks, Macintosh users receive more
files from unknown sources than ever before. VirusBarrier is the perfect
solution for Macintosh protection: it identifies, eradicates, and, above
all, stops viruses dead in their tracks.
Intego's new antivirus program contains many innovations:
- A user-friendly interface
Intego has focused on making VirusBarrier easy to use, and you can scan
your Macintosh, or any disk or volume, with just one click....
CWProjector OSX public alpha
From: Richard Wesley (hawkfish@electricfish.com)
Subject: [Ann] CWProjector OSX public alpha available
Electric Fish, Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of an OSX ready
version of our CWProjector tool. CWProjector is a CodeWarrior version
control plug-in which provides access to the MPW Projector system from
inside the CodeWarrior IDE. CWProjector 3.4a1 can be downloaded from:
(http://www.electricfish.com/products/CWProjector/)
Lasso Lite 3.6.5 For Mac OS X, Apache, and MySQL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 2, 2000
BLUE WORLD ANNOUNCES LASSO LITE 3.6.5 FOR MAC OS X, APACHE, AND MYSQL
Lasso Lite 3.6.5 First Commercial Middleware to Support Mac OS X Public
Beta, Apache and MySQL. Available Immediately for Free.
Bellevue, WA-October 2, 2000-Blue World Communications, Inc.-pioneers of
the Web Data Engine(tm)-today announced Lasso Lite 3.6.5 for Mac OS X,
Apache and MySQL delivering on its commitment to bring award-winning Lasso
technology to Unix-based platforms such as Mac OS X running Apache, the
most popular Web server. Blue World also demonstrates a commitment to
support direct connectivity to MySQL, one of the most popular and best
performing SQL databases used on the Internet.
"Lasso Lite 3.6.5 for Mac OS X, Apache and MySQL furthers our longstanding
position as the leading Web database tool vendor for Macintosh and beyond,
" said Bill Doerrfeld, founder, president & CEO of Blue World. "With
support for Apache and MySQL, the legendary power and ease-of...
text2graphic pro 2.1
Subject: [ANN] text2graphic pro 2.1
From: Joerg Pressel (joergp@three-2-one.com)
Hi,
We are proud to announce version 2.1 of our shareware text2graphic pro for
Apple Macintosh Computers - download it from the text2graphic homepage:
http://www.text2graphic.de
text2graphic is an application that batch-converts text to graphic files
with shadows, anti-aliasing and more.
It is very useful for multimedia-producers and web-designers who need to
produce many text graphics.
New features in version 2.1 include:
- added writing direction (left-right, right-left, top-down)
- in the rendering dialog it is now possible to render all active formats in
one single graphic
- bug fixes
Best,
Jrg Pressel
three-2-one interaktive Medien GmbH
joergp@three-2-one.com
http://www.three-2-one.com
fon: +49 2151 319450
____
Read me info
Version 2.1 10/02/2000
three-2-one interaktive Medien GmbH
Author: Jrg Pressel
text2graphic is a tool for multimedia producers to
generate graphic-files out of text...
Tri-CATALOG LITE 4.04
PRESS RELEASE: Tri-CATALOG LITE 4.04 for MACINTOSH and WINDOWS AVAILABLE NOW
We are very proud to announce a new version of our software for Macintosh:
Tri-CATALOG LITE.
This new version is free for all previous version 4 users.
This product is a volumes cataloger and pictures displayer.
Hundreds of volumes,
Millions of files,
300,000 images ???
Just catalog them once and you'll find easily any file
About Tri-CATALOG LITE:
Tri-CATALOG LITE automatically scans user's volumes (including hard disks,
floppies, cartridges, CD-ROMs, ...) and save their content in its database.
Tri-CATALOG gives a very easy way to browse and find any file (even if you
have hundreds of volumes with millions of files).
Tri-CATALOG LITE has specific "Images" functions: it saves reduced views
for all picture typefaces (TIFF, JPEG, EPS, GIF, PSD (Photoshop 4+), PNTG,
PICT, and BMP) and has specific search and display functions as well.
Availability:
Tri-CATALOG LITE is available in both...
Date Format OSAX 1.0
For Immediate Release
September 29, 2000
Date Format OSAX 1.0 Released
New York, NY (September 29, 2000) Runtime Labs, Inc. today released Date
Format OSAX 1.0, an AppleScript Scripting Addition that allows scripters to
format dates in a variety of formats.
Date Format provides AppleScripters the equivalent functionality of the C
strftime function and the Java SimpleDateFormat class.
Date Format OSAX is available for download from the Runtime Labs web site
at (http://www.rtlabs.com/downloads/).
About Runtime Labs
Founded in 2000, Runtime Labs, Inc. develops software applications for the
Macintosh, Java, WebObjects, and the World Wide Web. Runtime Labs' premier
application is MacSQL Monitor, which allows Macintosh users to communicate
with Oracle, MySQL, ODBC, and mSQL databases.
Runtime Labs, Inc.
info@rtlabs.com
http://www.rtlabs.com/
DEPOT FREE GIVEAWAY OF MACTANK SWISS ARMY BRIEF!
DevDepot FREE GIVEAWAY OF MACTANK SWISS ARMY BRIEF!
SEP 29 2000, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA -- DevDepot announced it
would give away a FREE Swiss Army MacTank Computer Brief (a $280
value). The deluxe expandable computer brief (Swiss Army Model
36021) is a dependable, durable computer case that sports an embossed
MacTank logo.
Any Depot customer purchasing a MacTank pre-paid support card from
DevDepot during the month of October will automatically be
entered into a drawing for the free computer brief. No purchase is
required, to enter the contest without a purchase simply fill out the
contest entry page at http://www.devdepot.com.
DevDepot, your source for technical and development products,
is offering the FREE MacTank computer brief to introduce MacTank
pre-paid support cards.
MacTank pre-paid support cards for everything Mac include three calls
-- all calls are guaranteed for 30 days and MacTank will send the
caller a detailed "how to" wrap message, documenting the steps
necessary to...
db Reports 2.1.1
Available immediately at http://abDataTools.com, db Reports has made the
following changes since version 2.1:
- Fixed bug with postgreSQL source selection.
- Removed Primebase source... will be added back once it works properly.
- Data source with no records no longer gives zero width fields in report
generator
- Expressions can now properly contain a negative numeric constant
Full Description:
Database report writing application for the Macintosh that supports the
following data sources: 4DServer 6.5, ODBC, OpenBase, Oracle, postgreSQL,
REAL Database, and Valentina.The program has an automatic report generator.
By default, report templates are saved as XML files, but they can be
encoded and optionally password protected. Protected files can be previewed
and printed, but not edited.
REALbasic developers can include and print pre-made reports with their
projects.
Aaron Bratcher
Got Data? See it with db Reports
http://abDataTools.com
Free Diffusion Effect for QuickTime
From: Darrin Cardani (dcardani@buena.com)
Subject: Buena Software Releases Free Effect
For Immediate Release
Buena Software Releases Free Quicktime Effect
We are pleased to announce that we have released a free Quicktime Effect-
the Diffusion Effect. You can download it from our website at
(http://www.buena.com/diffusion.html). This effect allows you to add an
impressionistic or pointillistic style to your video clips. It can also be
used to create interesting transitions.
We are giving this effect away for free to thank our loyal customers of the
Effects Pack series, and to let the rest of the world know about them.
Enjoy!
Sincerely,
Darrin Cardani - dcardani@buena.com
President, Buena Software, Inc.
(http://www.buena.com/)
Video, Image and Audio Processing Development
OpenStrip 0.2: Open Source Control Strip of Mac OS X
From: "Joseph J. Strout" (joe@strout.net)
Subject: [ANN] OpenStrip v0.2
I've just posted version 0.2 of OpenStrip, the open-source replacement for
the Control Strip for Mac OS X.
This version includes the following improvements:
- implemented SBLoadPreferences and SBSavePreferences
- modules now receive a sdevSaveSettings message before closing
- strip window position is now saved between runs
- OpenStrip now responds to the Quit AppleEvent; this means that it quits
properly when the system is shutting down, or when the Quit command under
the application menu is used
These changes constitute a significant step forward over the last release
of OpenStrip. OpenStrip comes with several built-in modules (including a
digital clock that doesn't get in your way!), and should be immediately
useful to users of OS X. Additional modules are under development, and I
encourage the authors of any Control Strip modules to contact me about
updating those modules for OS X.
For more information, or to...
MacAT v5.4: Cron for Macintosh
MacAT - The automated task scheduling application for Macintosh server
administrators
MacAT v5.4 features include:
- Re-implemented the On/Off checkbox. Tasks can be temporarily disabled
while still retaining their scheduling information.
- New Task: "Hide All Applications".
MacAT is a "cron" task scheduling application for Macintosh server
administrators. It is a PowerPC application that allows 38 of the most
common MacOS tasks to be run daily, weekly, fortnightly, monthly or yearly
without user intervention.
These scheduled tasks include:
Launching Applications, Files and AppleScripts; Quitting individual
applications or alternatively quitting all currently running processes;
Rename and Delete any File or Folder; Hide and Show applications, Mount
remote AppleShare volumes; Copy Files or Folders to mounted AppleShare
volumes; Unmount nominated AppleShare volumes; Restart or shutdown the
Macintosh, eject Zip disks and send eMail.
$49 Shareware from MacSOS, Australia
http://www.garvan....
KnowledgeMiner 3.2
Cutting Edge Macintosh Technology for DataMining now uses AppleScript
KnowledgeMiner is a software application being used by NASA, Boeing, MIT,
Columbia, Notre Dame, University of Hamburg, Mobil Oil, Pfizer Inc., Dean &
Company and many other corporations, universities, research institutions
and individuals around the world. Because it is a datamining technology it
can be used in any field of human enquiry to reveal new and previously
unknown relationships in data.
KnowledgeMiner is the first choice in datamining because it provides the
most objective, easiest, fastest and least expensive data mining
technologies in the world. Also as it learns about a new dataset it
generates equations on the fly that model that data. It is knowledge
extraction in its most advanced form.
Version 3.2
- Now AppleScriptable
- Can protect/unprotect cells
KnowledgeMiner can be downloaded from:
http://www.scriptsoftware.com
and
http://www.knowledgeminer.net
Included datasets and examples range from...
Email Effects 1.6.5 for Mac OS, OS X
Sig Software is proud to announce the simultaneous release of Email Effects
1.6.5, both for the traditional Mac OS and as a native Carbon application
for Mac OS X.
Email Effects is a program for getting the most out of email. With it, you
can send pictures and drawings with simple plain text. It is also the
world's premier ASCII art creator and great for creating vivid comments in
source code.
Aside from being ported to OS X, version 1.6.5 also adds support for Bare
Bones Mailsmith and CTM Dev PowerMail and uses system themes for the
toolbar (on OS 8.5 or later), making Email Effects Kaleidoscope-aware.
More information and the Email Effects downloads are available at:
(http://www.sigsoftware.com/emaileffects/)
This release brings the total number of OS X-optimized Sig Software
products to 5 - others are Classic Menu, Drop Drawers, MADE and TableText.
Thank you,
Gideon Greenspan
Sig Software
gdg@sigsoftware.com
http://www.sigsoftware.com/
Tenon iTools Public Beta
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
iTools for Mac OS X Public Beta
A suite of tools to dramatically simplify Apache configuration & maintenance
Santa Barbara, CA, September 25, 2000. Tenon Intersystems, today announced
a public beta of iTools for Mac OS X Public Beta. Tenon's iTools is a web
server that takes advantage of the preemptive multitasking and memory
protection of Apple's next-generation OS. Tenon's iTools runs natively on
OS X, extending and enhancing Mac OS X's networking performance,
efficiency, ease-of-use, and functionality, with a family of tools
essential to serious, commercial content delivery and eCommerce.
iTools for Mac OS X is an evolution of Tenon's WebTen for Mac OS, heralded
for being the easiest and fastest Apache in the world. Tenon's iTools
package is designed to complement and extend the Apache that is included
with Apple's new OS X and to make it easy for webmasters to set up and
support sophisticated network servers. Using Apple's bundled Apache as a
point of...
WS4D/eCommerce 3.3b8
WS4D/eCommerce 3.3b8 is now available! Complete information is available at
http://www.mdg.com/4dws/3.3/
Overview:
New Since 3.3b8
* Added Support for HTTP File Upload (upload files from a
browser without FTP)
* Added optional Banner module ($295) to track banner ads,
impressions and clickthrus
New in 3.3
* Added Support for Verisign's PayFlow Link
* Added Optional Support for CyberCash's WebAuthorize
(requires purchase of key to activate)
* Added Different email for merchant & customer
* New Security Features
* Automatic Daily Export to Quicken/QuickBook and others
* Ability to link Products to external QuickTime Links
* Bug Fixes
Michael Ginsberg Internet: MAILTO:mike@mdg.com
MDG Computer Services, Inc. Web: http://www.mdg.com/
MacHack 2001 Dates Announced
MacHack 2001: MacHack 2001 Dates Announced, Registration Open
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
September 21, 2000-Dearborn, MI-MacHack, The Annual Conference for Leading
Edge Developers is proud to announce the 16th annual event. Taking place at
the same Dearborn, MI, locale as always, the event will run for 72
continuous hours beginning at 12:01 AM on June 21, 2001.
Online Registration for the event is now open and special deep discount
rates apply. For regular attendees who register before February 28, 2001,
the conference costs $425. A regular registration includes a meal package
as well as full access to all conference events including the Hack Contest
and Awards Banquet. Total registration is limited to 400.
Student registration is $50 but limited to the first 50 registrants. This
deep discounted admission includes all access to...
CHROMiX ColorThink Tool Set
CHROMiX ships ColorThink toolset at $99 introductory price
September 20, 2000 - Seattle: CHROMiX today shipped ColorThink.
The ColorThink toolset is a suite of tools for managing, repairing, and
graphing ICC profiles and understanding the color capabilities of devices.
"Never before has there been a suite of tools such as this available - and
it's offered at very a reasonable price." said Steve Upton, president of
CHROMiX "After announcing and demonstrating ColorThink at Seybold in August
we are very excited to now deliver this great new toolset"
ColorThink 1.0 is composed of 9 modules:
*** ColorThink Profile Manager - Like the Extension Manager except it works
with ICC profiles installed in the System Folder to enable and disable
profiles individually or in sets.
*** ColorThink Profile Inspector - Opens profiles in a unique graphical
profile viewer.
*** ColorThink Profile Medic - the Profile Medic performs 16 comprehensive
tests on profiles and the system to ensure problems are...
CHROMiX ColorThink Tool Set
Subject: CHROMiX ships ColorThink toolset at $99 introductory price
September 20, 2000 - Seattle: CHROMiX today shipped ColorThink.
The ColorThink toolset is a suite of tools for managing, repairing, and
graphing ICC profiles and understanding the color capabilities of devices.
"Never before has there been a suite of tools such as this available - and
it's offered at very a reasonable price." said Steve Upton, president of
CHROMiX "After announcing and demonstrating ColorThink at Seybold in August
we are very excited to now deliver this great new toolset"
ColorThink 1.0 is composed of 9 modules:
*** ColorThink Profile Manager - Like the Extension Manager except it works
with ICC profiles installed in the System Folder to enable and disable
profiles individually or in sets.
*** ColorThink Profile Inspector - Opens profiles in a unique graphical
profile viewer.
*** ColorThink Profile Medic - the Profile Medic performs 16 comprehensive
tests on profiles and the system to ensure problems...
REALbasic 3.0a8
We are proud to announce the availability of the REALbasic 3.0a8. Using
this alpha release gives you the chance to learn about new features in
REALbasic early, work with Carbon, and participate in setting the direction
for the next release. It runs on and compiles for both Classic (7.61 to Mac
OS 9) and Mac OS X Public Beta. It uses Carbon and the Aqua User Interface
for both the IDE and the compiled applications when running in Mac OS X,
and Platinum in Classic.
This release is a bug-squashing fiesta! There are a number of fixes
regarding event and control-order issues on Windows (some of these fixes
affect workarounds, so read the release notes). The database issues in
alpha 7 are also fixed. And more!
(http://www.realbasic.com/new)
Lorin Rivers 512.263.1233 x712 v
Product Manager 512.263.1441 f
REAL Software, Inc. mailto:lrivers@realsoftware.com
PMB 220 http://www.realsoftware.com
3300 Bee Caves Road,...
REALbasic 3.0a8
September 19, 2000
We are proud to announce the availability of the REALbasic 3.0a8. Using
this alpha release gives you the chance to learn about new features in
REALbasic early, work with Carbon, and participate in setting the direction
for the next release. It runs on and compiles for both Classic (7.61 to Mac
OS 9) and Mac OS X Public Beta. It uses Carbon and the Aqua User Interface
for both the IDE and the compiled applications when running in Mac OS X,
and Platinum in Classic.
This release is a bug-squashing fiesta! There are a number of fixes
regarding event and control-order issues on Windows (some of these fixes
affect workarounds, so read the release notes). The database issues in
alpha 7 are also fixed. And more!
(http://www.realbasic.com/new)
Lorin Rivers 512.263.1233 x712 v
Product Manager 512.263.1441 f
REAL Software, Inc. mailto:lrivers@realsoftware.com
PMB 220 http://www.realsoftware.com
3300...
MacA&D Delivers Enhanced Data Models
MacA&D Delivers Enhanced Data Models
Model Based SQL Code Generation for RDBMS Products
Placitas, NM - September 18, 2000 - Excel Software today dramatically
extended the data modeling and SQL code generation capabilities in its
popular MacA&D modeling tool. Database designers can quickly create logical
and physical data models and generate the SQL schema code for popular RDBMS
products including Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, Sybase, Informix and InterBase.
Rich data models can represent tables, views, constraints, assertions,
triggers, indexes, procedures and other SQL elements. Other general
enhancements included diagram scaling from 25% to 100%, increased
dictionary capacity and a convenient Notes window for attaching notes to
diagram objects in any type of model.
MacA&D is a comprehensive tool for system analysis, requirement
specifications, software design and code generation. Popular modeling
notations and supported methods include object-oriented analysis and design
with...
MacA&D Delivers Enhanced Data Models
MacA&D Delivers Enhanced Data Models
Model Based SQL Code Generation for RDBMS Products
Placitas, NM - September 18, 2000 - Excel Software today dramatically
extended the data modeling and SQL code generation capabilities in its
popular MacA&D modeling tool. Database designers can quickly create logical
and physical data models and generate the SQL schema code for popular RDBMS
products including Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, Sybase, Informix and InterBase.
Rich data models can represent tables, views, constraints, assertions,
triggers, indexes, procedures and other SQL elements. Other general
enhancements included diagram scaling from 25% to 100%, increased
dictionary capacity and a convenient Notes window for attaching notes to
diagram objects in any type of model.
MacA&D is a comprehensive tool for system analysis, requirement
specifications, software design and code generation. Popular modeling
notations and supported methods include object-oriented analysis and design
with...
MAGMA: 1 Slot CardBus to PCI Expansion System
Spicy Efficiency - 1 Slot Chassis - Help get your Show on the Road
SAN DIEGO, CA - September 15, 2000: MAGMA announces another portable
production/recording breakthrough. Introducing the 1 Slot CardBus to PCI
Expansion System. This solution increases your techno-knob twirling ability
to add an additional PCI slot to an Apple PowerBook G3 Pismo or a PC
laptop supporting a PC CardBus interface. Professionals now have the
freedom to attach practically anything to their portable computer,
including audio cards or video cards.
MAGMAs new line of expansion chassis promise to provide the various audio,
video, satellite communications and other industries, a non-linear
full-blown "on the road" workstation. The 1 Slot is available in two models
- Model CB1F accommodates a full-length PCI card and Model CB1H
accommodates a half-length PCI card. All this potential is packaged in a
tiny (5.45 W x 8.02 H x 1.70, Model CB1H) battery powered aluminum chassis
that weighs less than 2.5 pounds, without...
MAGMA: 1 Slot CardBus to PCI Expansion System
Spicy Efficiency - 1 Slot Chassis - Help get your Show on the Road
SAN DIEGO, CA - September 15, 2000: MAGMA announces another portable
production/recording breakthrough. Introducing the 1 Slot CardBus to PCI
Expansion System. This solution increases your techno-knob twirling ability
to add an additional PCI slot to an Apple PowerBook G3 Pismo or a PC
laptop supporting a PC CardBus interface. Professionals now have the
freedom to attach practically anything to their portable computer,
including audio cards or video cards.
MAGMAs new line of expansion chassis promise to provide the various audio,
video, satellite communications and other industries, a non-linear
full-blown "on the road" workstation. The 1 Slot is available in two models
- Model CB1F accommodates a full-length PCI card and Model CB1H
accommodates a half-length PCI card. All this potential is packaged in a
tiny (5.45 W x 8.02 H x 1.70, Model CB1H) battery powered aluminum chassis
that weighs less than 2.5 pounds, without...
CodeWarrior Version 6.0 Shipping With MP Support
Metrowerks Ships CodeWarrior for Mac OS, Version 6.0
Provides Migration Path from Classic Mac OS to Mac OS X;
Supports Debugging on Multi-Processor Systems
AUSTIN, Texas-September 19, 2000-Metrowerks today announced the
availability of the newest version of CodeWarrior(r) for Mac OS. Version
6.0 allows developers to target Apple's Carbon Application Programming
Interface (API), providing them the ability to migrate their applications
from "classic" Mac OS to the new Mac OS X.
"By providing support for Carbon, we've ensured that Mac OS developers can
target their applications for Mac OS X, while maintaining backward
compatibility to execute on earlier versions of Mac OS," said Luis Quiroga,
product marketing manager, Metrowerks. "We want all of our customers to be
able to make the migration to Apple's new operating systems, and we've made
the necessary enhancements to Version 6.0 to make this critical migration
possible."
CodeWarrior for Mac OS, Version 6.0 also includes support for...
CodeWarrior Version 6.0 Shipping With MP Support
Metrowerks Ships CodeWarrior for Mac OS, Version 6.0
Provides Migration Path from Classic Mac OS to Mac OS X;
Supports Debugging on Multi-Processor Systems
AUSTIN, Texas-September 19, 2000-Metrowerks today announced the
availability of the newest version of CodeWarrior(r) for Mac OS. Version
6.0 allows developers to target Apple's Carbon Application Programming
Interface (API), providing them the ability to migrate their applications
from "classic" Mac OS to the new Mac OS X.
"By providing support for Carbon, we've ensured that Mac OS developers can
target their applications for Mac OS X, while maintaining backward
compatibility to execute on earlier versions of Mac OS," said Luis Quiroga,
product marketing manager, Metrowerks. "We want all of our customers to be
able to make the migration to Apple's new operating systems, and we've made
the necessary enhancements to Version 6.0 to make this critical migration
possible."
CodeWarrior for Mac OS, Version 6.0 also includes support for...
Sun Microsystems Acquires Cobalt Networks
Sun Microsystems Acquires Cobalt Networks
Extends Sun's Network Computing Leadership to Server Appliances
PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq:
SUNW - news) and Cobalt Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: COBT - news) today
announced that they have entered into an agreement pursuant to which Sun
will acquire Cobalt in a stock-for-stock merger. Cobalt is a leading
supplier of server appliance products -- easy to use and cost effective
devices that function as engines for the delivery of network based
services. This acquisition accelerates Sun's entry into the growing server
appliance marketplace and bolsters its long-standing focus on network
computing. Sun is already a leading provider of low-end, mid-range and
large-scale servers to the enterprise and service provider marketplaces;
Cobalt's products will add a server appliance offering to that portfolio
and expand Sun's offerings for service providers.
Under the terms of the merger agreement, each share of...
AeroMouse, the first 900Mhz RF Wireless Mouse
XSENSE ANNOUNCES FIRST 900MHZ RF WIRELESS MOUSE
AeroMouse Provides 100% Wireless Connectivity without Interference from
Other Objects
September 18, 2000, Santa Clara, CA -- Xsense Connectivity, Inc., the
leading developer of Macintosh and PC networking products and peripherals,
announced today AeroMouse, the first 900Mhz RF (radio frequency) wireless
mouse for Macs and PCs. AeroMouse provides 100% cord free mouse usage
without interference from any other objects for a distance of up to 15 feet
or more. The included receiver plugs into the computer's USB port for a
completely plug and play wireless mouse.
Unlike competitors' 27Mhz RF wireless mice which are limited by metal and
other objects, AeroMouse is not affected by any objects in line of sight or
otherwise. Likewise, Xsense's 8 channel system allows for multiple RF
products to be used at the same time in same room without fear of
interference.
Other AeroMouse unique features include two-button programmable buttons; a
scrolling...
easy beat 1.2 - features Internet Search for MIDI Files
PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UNI SOFTWARE PLUS GmbH
Softwarepark Hagenberg
A-4323 Hagenberg
AUSTRIA
phone: +43 (7236) 3338-82
fax: +43 (7236) 3338-30
email: easybeat-sales@unisoftwareplus.com
www: http://www.unisoftwareplus.com/products/easybeat.html
easy beat 1.2 - features Internet Search for MIDI Files
Hagenberg, AUSTRIA, October-18-2000. UNI SOFTWARE PLUS is proud to announce
version 1.2 of the popular music software easy beat.
Many things have been added, fixed and improved since version 1.1. The
following is an incomplete extract from the list of changes, which should
give you a brief impression of the most important enhancements.
+ MIDI file search: easy beat now has a "Find Song" command that
lets you search for MIDI files on the WWW. The search results
appear in a new window. Double-clicking an item downloads the
file and directly opens it as a new song window.
+ There is a new "info" icon in the song header. Clicking the icon
opens the "Song Info" dialog...
easy beat 1.2 - features Internet Search for MIDI Files
UNI SOFTWARE PLUS GmbH
Softwarepark Hagenberg
A-4323 Hagenberg
AUSTRIA
phone: +43 (7236) 3338-82
fax: +43 (7236) 3338-30
email: easybeat-sales@unisoftwareplus.com
www: http://www.unisoftwareplus.com/products/easybeat.html
easy beat 1.2 - features Internet Search for MIDI Files
Hagenberg, AUSTRIA, October-18-2000. UNI SOFTWARE PLUS is proud to announce
version 1.2 of the popular music software easy beat.
Many things have been added, fixed and improved since version 1.1. The
following is an incomplete extract from the list of changes, which should
give you a brief impression of the most important enhancements.
+ MIDI file search: easy beat now has a "Find Song" command that
lets you search for MIDI files on the WWW. The search results
appear in a new window. Double-clicking an item downloads the
file and directly opens it as a new song window.
+ There is a new "info" icon in the song header. Clicking the icon
opens the "Song Info" dialog.
+ When an imported MIDI file...
Odigo Messenger Mac 1.2: ICQ Interoperable
For Immediate Release:
ODIGO RELEASES ODIGO MESSENGER MAC VERSION 1.2
Robust communication and commerce platform interoperable with ICQ
New York, NY - September 14, 2000 - Odigo, Inc. announced today that it has
released Macintosh version 1.2 of its Odigo Messenger, the groundbreaking
instant communication and commerce platform. The Mac Version of the Odigo
Messenger can be downloaded at
(http://www.Odigo.com/mac/)www.Odigo.com/mac/.
Today's release of Odigo Mac Version 1.2 represents the culmination of 8
weeks of testing of the Odigo Mac Alpha Version - and includes the addition
of interoperability with ICQ. This messenger is Odigo's first
Macintosh-compatible offering.
"Developing the Odigo Messenger for the Mac platform is another step in our
commitment to provide the most functional and interoperable instant
communication tools for our users, and our partner's users, across all
systems and platforms," stated Avner Ronen, Odigo VP of Strategic
Development. "We are in the process of...
Odigo Messenger Mac 1.2: ICQ Interoperable
ODIGO RELEASES ODIGO MESSENGER MAC VERSION 1.2
Robust communication and commerce platform interoperable with ICQ
New York, NY - September 14, 2000 - Odigo, Inc. announced today that it has
released Macintosh version 1.2 of its Odigo Messenger, the groundbreaking
instant communication and commerce platform. The Mac Version of the Odigo
Messenger can be downloaded at
(http://www.Odigo.com/mac/)www.Odigo.com/mac/.
Today's release of Odigo Mac Version 1.2 represents the culmination of 8
weeks of testing of the Odigo Mac Alpha Version - and includes the addition
of interoperability with ICQ. This messenger is Odigo's first
Macintosh-compatible offering.
"Developing the Odigo Messenger for the Mac platform is another step in our
commitment to provide the most functional and interoperable instant
communication tools for our users, and our partner's users, across all
systems and platforms," stated Avner Ronen, Odigo VP of Strategic
Development. "We are in the process of developing web-based...
Omikron Basic 6.55
P R E S S R E P O R T from September 15, 2000
New Omikron Basic 6.55 Version for all PowerMacs:
In addition to a variety of new features, every Omikron Basic now also
includes a Lite version of the EasyGem Library. This means programmers can
equip their programs with professional user interfaces without incurring
additional costs.
WHAT'S NEW with Version 6.55?
- The Extension Library was expanded with the function FNSystem_Version and
the procedure Set_Rnd_Seed. It is now also possible to use Ser_Set_Brk to
send break signals to the serial interface and delete the signal with
Ser_Clr_Brk.
- Using RETURN now results in an automatic type conversion. This means you
can now also pass an integer number to a function of type floar or vice
versa.
- The editor now enables the automatic conversion from ASCII 202 to ASCII
32 (normal blank space). This facilitates the import from sample programs
from the HTML manuals using 'Copy' and 'Paste' significantly.
- The debugger can also depict the...
Omikron Basic 6.55
New Omikron Basic 6.55 Version for all PowerMacs:
In addition to a variety of new features, every Omikron Basic now also
includes a Lite version of the EasyGem Library. This means programmers can
equip their programs with professional user interfaces without incurring
additional costs.
WHAT'S NEW with Version 6.55?
- The Extension Library was expanded with the function FNSystem_Version and
the procedure Set_Rnd_Seed. It is now also possible to use Ser_Set_Brk to
send break signals to the serial interface and delete the signal with
Ser_Clr_Brk.
- Using RETURN now results in an automatic type conversion. This means you
can now also pass an integer number to a function of type floar or vice
versa.
- The editor now enables the automatic conversion from ASCII 202 to ASCII
32 (normal blank space). This facilitates the import from sample programs
from the HTML manuals using 'Copy' and 'Paste' significantly.
- The debugger can also depict the contents of byte and flag fields.
- "Save" and "...
Griffin annouces CubePort serial port for G4 Cubes
PR: Griffin annouces CubePort serial port for G4 Cubes
Nashville, TN - September 15, 2000
Griffin Technology, Inc. today annouced the CubePort universal serial port
adapter for G4 Cubes. The CubePort opens an entire world of standard serial
adapters to G4 Cube users. The CubePort, like the Griffin iPorts and
gPorts, supports all serial device that are compatible with Mac OS systems.
The CubePort also supports all Mac compatible Midi devices. Additionally it
supports Localtalk file sharing and printing. "You will now be able use any
Mac compatible serial device with your G4 Cube", says Paul Griffin, CEO of
Griffin Technology Inc.
At a MSRP of $49.00 the Cube Port offers a great solution for G4 cube
owners. The CubePort will ship in the first week of October. The CubePort
supports all Mac compatible serial and Localtalk printers, Midi devices,
modems, lab equipment, serial tablets, and serial cameras.
More information about the CubePort can be found at
(http://www.griffintechnology.com/...
Griffin annouces CubePort serial port for G4 Cubes
PR: Griffin annouces CubePort serial port for G4 Cubes
Nashville, TN - September 15, 2000
Griffin Technology, Inc. today annouced the CubePort universal serial port
adapter for G4 Cubes. The CubePort opens an entire world of standard serial
adapters to G4 Cube users. The CubePort, like the Griffin iPorts and
gPorts, supports all serial device that are compatible with Mac OS systems.
The CubePort also supports all Mac compatible Midi devices. Additionally it
supports Localtalk file sharing and printing. "You will now be able use any
Mac compatible serial device with your G4 Cube", says Paul Griffin, CEO of
Griffin Technology Inc.
At a MSRP of $49.00 the Cube Port offers a great solution for G4 cube
owners. The CubePort will ship in the first week of October. The CubePort
supports all Mac compatible serial and Localtalk printers, Midi devices,
modems, lab equipment, serial tablets, and serial cameras.
More information about the CubePort can be found at
(http://www.griffintechnology.com/...
Register.com Announces Acquisition of Afternic.com
Register.com Announces Acquisition of Afternic.com
Leading Competitive Registrar and Leading Provider of Secondary Domain
Names Team Up to Create Comprehensive Domain Name Registration Marketplace
New York, NY September 15, 2000 -- Register.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCOM), a
leading Internet domain name registrar, and Afternic.com, a leading
provider of domain name resale services, today announced that register.com
has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Afternic.com.
Under the terms of the agreement, register.com will issue 4.38 million
shares of common stock and pay $10 million in cash. The transaction will be
accounted for as a purchase and is expected to close today. Upon the close
of the transaction, Afternic.com will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of
register.com. All Afternic.com employees will be offered positions with
this subsidiary. A portion of the 4.38 million shares and the $10 million
cash being paid is to satisfy existing Afternic.com obligations.
This strategic move...
iMac Carry Case
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Nigel Peck September 13, 2000
604 433-4232
1 800 668-1109
willow@willow-design.com
References: http://www.willowdesign.com/NL-27.html
http://www.willowdesign.com/PK-01.html
IMAC CARRY CASE UNBURDENS DESKTOP LUGGERS
Willow Design Ltd. offers its new iMac Carry Case for those who have to lug
around the popular desktop. The case won't make the computer any lighter,
but will lighten your load by offering superb protection, secure balanced
wrap handles and convenient end handles for easier grabbing or two person
carrying.
iMac user reactions have been immediate and enthusiastic. Michael Lazar, an
ADOBE representative enthused, "the cases came and they are more incredible
than I could have imagined. From the description and photos on the web site
it was not possible to visualize how nicely the keyboard, mouse and cords
fit into the case. Thanks again - I am sure these will be "best seller"
items."
At only 6.83 lbs, the case is contoured to fit the...
iMac Carry Case
IMAC CARRY CASE UNBURDENS DESKTOP LUGGERS
Willow Design Ltd. offers its new iMac Carry Case for those who have to lug around the popular desktop. The case won't make the computer any lighter, but will lighten your load by offering superb protection, secure balanced wrap handles and convenient end handles for easier grabbing or two person carrying.
iMac user reactions have been immediate and enthusiastic. Michael Lazar, an ADOBE representative enthused, "the cases came and they are more incredible than I could have imagined. From the description and photos on the web site it was not possible to visualize how nicely the keyboard, mouse and cords fit into the case. Thanks again - I am sure these will be "best seller" items."
At only 6.83 lbs, the case is contoured to fit the iMac properly, but remain as small as possible. It features 1/2" foam and corrugated plastic reforcement on the five upper sides and hardboard and foam reinforcement on the bottom. The iMac is secured by four inch...
Terra Soft Simplifies Yellow Dog Linux OS Strategy
TERRA SOFT SIMPLIFIES YELLOW DOG LINUX OS PRODUCT STRATEGY
Loveland, CO -- 13 September 2000 -- Terra Soft Solutions, Inc., the
leading developer of Linux solutions for PowerPC(tm) microprocessors, has
announced the simplification of their Yellow Dog Linux OS product strategy.
There will be only one Yellow Dog Linux as future versions of the popular
Linux distribution will combine technologies developed for both Champion
Server and Gone Home. Terra Soft has been working toward the release of
Yellow Dog Linux Gone Home, a PowerPC Linux distribution designed
specifically for home and small office users that would feature a
consistent, graphical point-and-click installation and maintenance
environment.
Dan Burcaw, Chief Technology Officer for Terra Soft reveals, "There is a
great deal of overlap between the components that make up Champion Server
and Gone Home. Using our new installer technology we can now provide a
tailored installation based upon a user's experience and requirements."...
Terra Soft Announces Support for New Hardware
TERRA SOFT ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR NEW HARDWARE
Loveland, CO -- 13 September 2000 -- Terra Soft Solutions, Inc., the
leading developer of Linux solutions for PowerPC(tm) microprocessors, has
announced an update to its Champion Server flavor of Yellow Dog Linux with
support for new Apple hardware.
The updated Champion Server v1.2.1 includes a beta kernel which supports
Apple's dual-processor G4s recently introduced at Macworld Expo, New York.
This experimental kernel allows owners of the newest G4 Power Macintosh
systems to utilize both processors (at the time of this release, the level
2 cache is not enabled). This kernel update was created by Troy
Benjegerdes, software engineer at Terra Soft Solutions, while working with
the DOE Scalable Computing Lab (SCL), Ames, Iowa in conjunction with
Benjamin Herrenschmidt, a PowerPC Linux developer.
"When Apple releases new hardware between our revisions, installation can
be tricky because the kernel on the CD does not always work with the new...
