[NPL] Aestiva Dev Tools for "Run-on-Any-Server" Web...
August 4, 1999
For Immediate Release
Aestiva Releases Tools for Deploying
"Run-on-Any-Server" Web Applications.
Torrance, Calif.-- Aestiva, LLC announced this week a new family of tools
for software developers interested in creating "run-an-any-server"
Web-based applications.
"Most developers develop for a single platform," says D.M. Silverberg,
Aestiva Director of Technology. But no one server enjoys most of the
market. Multi-platform products can reach up to three times the market than
products developed for a single platform.
Aestiva's new developer tools extend HTML/OS, a multi-platform software
engine that runs on Unix, Windows and Macintosh Web servers. The tools
include copy-protection software, tools to create demonstration packages,
an installation builder and a package for issuing unlock keys.
Until now, the HTML/OS engine has been most popular among those wishing to
build advanced sites without CGI programming. Unlike CGI programming,
HTML/OS designers control interactivity...
[MD1] Voodoo3 Developer Drivers
3DFX BROADENS COMMITMENT TO MACINTOSH MARKET
New Drivers Enable Macintosh Developers To Deliver Applications for
Voodoo3-Based Graphics Boards
SAN JOSE, Calif., - August 5, 1999 - 3dfx Interactive Inc. (NASDAQ: TDFX)
today announced that it has broadened its commitment to the Apple
Macintosh market with the release of new Voodoo3(tm) developer drivers,
available today at
((http://www.3dfx.com/view.asp?IOID=306)http://www.3dfx.com/view.asp?IOID=30
6). The new drivers will enable leading game developers to create Macintosh
versions of their best-selling Windows PC games and harness the power of
Voodoo3-based graphics cards for the Mac.
3dfx also announced that Mactell Corporation (OTC BB: MTLL) and other
leading Mac market board makers have licensed the award-winning Voodoo3
graphics accelerator chips for use in new Macintosh graphics boards. The
boards are expected to be available later this year, and will deliver the
fastest 3D graphics ever available for the Macintosh platform.
"...
[NPL] Version Master Mac CGI 1.0
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Version Master Mac CGI 1.0 is a Powerful CGI Program That is Used to
Display the Latest Macintosh Software Updates, Including Version Numbers
and URLs.
FOR FREE COPY:
Download it from (ftp://ftp.versionmaster.com/vmcgi.hqx)
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - August 3, 1999 - Symmetry Software introduces its new
Version Master Mac CGI, a freeware program available to all webmasters. The
Version Master CGI allows webmasters to display, in real time, a listing of
the latest Macintosh software updates on their web site. Along with
updates, webmasters can also choose to display updated version numbers and
company URLs. The CGI connects to Version Master's enormous Mac database
(50,000+ titles in 50 countries). This database is continuously updated,
providing the most comprehensive listing of updated Mac software anywhere.
The version information can be displayed in the style of the webmaster's
choosing, including tables, ordered, and unordered lists. URLs to the
software sites and the...
[NPL] Actiontec 56K USB Call Waiting Modem
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ACTIONTEC USB CALL WAITING MODEM WILL SUPPORT MACINTOSH
Unique USB Modem Keeps iMac, G3, and other Mac Computer Users In Touch Even
When On-Line
SUNNYVALE, CA (August 3, 1999)-- Actiontec Electronics, Inc., a leading
manufacturer of data communication products, announced today the
revolutionary Actiontec 56K USB Call Waiting Modem will support the iMac,
G3, and other USB-equipped Macintosh computers. The modem's unique Call
Waiting feature ensures users do not miss vital telephone calls while
surfing the Web or checking e-mail.
Using the Call Waiting Service available on most telephone systems, the
modem monitors the phone line for incoming voice calls while the user is
online. The user is notified when a call comes in, and has the option of
ignoring the incoming voice call or picking up the call to see who is
calling without disconnecting the Internet connection! The user then has
the choice of accepting the incoming call or taking a message and remaining
online...
[NPL] Sonnet Lowers Prices
SONNET DROPS PRICES ON G3 UPGRADES
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA. August 3,1999. Sonnet Technologies, the leading
manufacturer of performance upgrade products for Apple MacintoshTM
computers, drops prices by as much as 20% on G3 processor upgrades. With
such aggressive price reductions, Sonnet Technologies continues to lead the
market with the best price/performance standard for G3 processor upgrades.
Sonnets new lower prices are as follows:
Crescendo G3/NuBus 266/1M $349.95 (was $399.95)
Crescendo G3/NuBus 300/512K $349.95 (was $399.95)
Crescendo G3/NuBus 300/1M $449.95 (was $499.95)
The above cards are compatible with the following Macintosh models:
- Power Mac 6100, 7100, 8100
- Performa 611X
- Workgroup Server 6150, 8150, 9150
- Radius 81/110
- Power Computing Power 100, Power 120
Crescendo G3/PCI 300/1M $399.95 (was $499.95)
Crescendo G3/PCI 333/1M $449.95 (was $549.95)
Crescendo G3/PCI 400/1M $599.95 (was $699.95)
The above cards are compatible with the following Macintosh...
[NPL] DSL Service Sold Online
For Immediate Release
Wired Business' New Wired E-Business (W.E.B.) Direct Service First To Sell
Commercial High Speed DSL Access On-Line
Helps Small and Medium Sized Companies Quickly Order High-Speed Internet
Access With a Click of a Mouse
Wired Business Works With Cabletron and Covad To Provide Companies with
Fast, Affordable Internet Access Via Web Site
New York City, August 2, 1999 -- Wired Business today introduced its new
Wired E-Business (W.E.B.) Direct service, the first high-speed Internet
access service that enables small and medium sized companies to order
Internet access directly from the web.
Wired Business' W.E.B. Direct service enables companies to go on the web
and easily configure and order all the hardware, software and services
needed to secure a reliable, high-speed Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
Internet connection. Previously, ordering a commercial DSL line could often
be a time consuming and tedious process. The Wired Business service may
include DSL circuits...
[NPL] HDF Import Plug-in v1.1 for Photoshop
For Immediate Release
SCIENCE DATA PLUG-IN FOR ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
Fortner Software provides low cost plug-in for seamless imports of science
and remote sensing data into Adobe Photoshop
Sterling, VA - August 2, 1999 -- Fortner Software, experts on the
Hierarchical Data Format (HDF) data model, announced today the availability
of the Power Macintosh HDF Import Plug-in v1.1 for Adobe Photoshop for
online purchase and download. The Hierarchical Data Format (HDF) is a
scientific data format widely used by NASA and research labs worldwide. HDF
was developed by the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA)
to store data, images, annotations and tables in binary, cross-platform,
self-describing files. HDF makes it easier than ever before for scientists
and engineers to share data across networks, platforms, and disciplines.
"Fortner Software's goal is to make science and technical data accessible
to anyone," said Ted Meyer, Chief Technology Officer. "The HDF Photoshop
Plug-in...
[NPL] Shockwave.com: Consumer Entertainment
For more information contact:
SHOCKWAVE.COM UNLEASHES THE NEXT WAVE OF CONSUMER ENTERTAINMENT
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. August 2, 1999 shockwave.com today launched a mass
consumer interactive entertainment center at www.shockwave.com.
shockwave.com, wholly owned by Macromedia, Inc., breaks new ground by
combining diverse forms of entertainment with online and offline play and
new user control capabilities. The multi-dimensional entertainment hub
offers an immersive entertainment experience for the community of millions
of existing Shockwave Entertainment lovers, plus tens of thousands of new
Shockwave downloaders who become shockwave.com members every day.
shockwave.coms new interactive entertainment experience is enabled by an
innovative new content development and distribution model and Macromedias
advanced technologies.
Shockwave.com offers users a better entertainment experience through the
combination of its cutting-edge web site at www.shockwave.com and two
virtual on-screen devices...
[MD1] AppMaker CD #12
Grantham, NH - August 1, 1999 - Bowers Development announced that it is now
shipping AppMaker CD #12. It is in the mail to all current subscribers,
domestic and international.
"Thanks again to user feedback, we've worked with real-world applications
to find ways for AppMaker to do more of the programming job," said Spec
Bowers, President of Bowers Development.
- The generated code for modeless dialogs is more complete and automatic.
Without any handwritten code, a dialog can display data from whichever
window is frontmost or disable itself if no document window is active.
- Users can define global application data and preferences data which will
be instantiated automatically at startup. AppMaker will automatically
create, open, read and write a Preferences file.
- Generated applications call NavServices, if it is available, instead of
Standard File. The generated code is "Carbon"-ready.
- This release adds support for the few Appearance controls not previously
supported: the...
[NPL] AutoScript.fm 1.1.1
AutoScript.fm 1.1.1 -- the scripting utility for FileMaker 4 -- is now
available.
AutoScript.fm is a Mac-only utility designed specifically to make the
transferring and re-entry of FileMaker scripts an easier one.
AutoScript.fm with Interactive Mode and Automatic Field Selection is now
available with support for 11 languages including English, Danish, French,
German, Italian, Japanese (although popup menus cannot yet display 2-byte
characters), Spanish, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian and Dutch.
A new installer and updater can be downloaded from the AutoScript.fm
download page at:
(http://www.gnb.com.hk/autoscript.fm/download.html)
For more information, please visit the AutoScript.fm web site at
(http://www.gnb.com.hk/autoscript.fm/) or contact Gregory at
(mailto:autoscript.fm@gnb.com.hk).
[NPL] NetTen 1.4 Public Beta
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Anita Holmgren
Phone: 805-963-6983
FAX: 805-962-8202
eMail: anita@tenon.com
http://www.tenon.com
Tenon's NetTen 1.4 -- Industrial-strength Mail Server Public Beta Now Available
Santa Barbara, CA, July 30, 1999. NetTen 1.4, a new version of Tenon's
mail, POP mail, and IMAP server, is available for public beta. NetTen is
based on Post.Office, a powerful mail server developed by Software.com.
Software.com is the uncontested leader in mail server software, having sold
licenses for more than twenty-five million electronic mailboxes worldwide
and representing 64% of the mail server market. Now with NetTen, Macintosh
users can enjoy Software.com's premier mail server software.
NetTen is the most robust, scalable, easy-to-administer, high-performance,
multidomain mail server solution for Mac OS. Tenon's powerful mail server
has the ability to pre-screen incoming messages, discarding unwanted mail
according to a sophisticated set of filtering rules.
Running a...
[MD1] Press Release Network
We are pleased to introduce to you, Press Release Network, the targeted
electronic press release distribution service.
Press Release Network at http://www.pressreleasenetwork.com can be your
information source for IT related news.
Please visit our site for more information.
Thanks and regards
Sharad Agarwal
Editor
Press Release Network
Post Box 53735
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Tel: + 971 4 312627
Fax: + 971 4 318812
E Mail: info@pressreleasenetwork.com
http://www.pressreleasenetwork.com
[NPL] Pardeikes Welcome Plugin 3.0 beta 5
27th July 1999, Andreas Pardeike announces his new beta of
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Pardeikes Welcome Plugin 3.0 beta 5
http://welcome.pardeike.net/?B5
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"Welcome" is a WSAPI-compatible server plugin that already provides
features like
- virtual hosting
- authentication schemes based on almost every connection
parameter
- flexible, Apache like, URL manipulations and redirection
- realtime hits/visits/error statistics in text/graphic form
- remote configuration and flexible external scripting with
auto-reloadable configuration files
3.0b5 adds the following new features:
- AppleScript support in "Rules"
Now you can build your own database password checking
or customize Welcome to host your shopping basket
transparently. A whole new world of possibilities...
- Extended Log Format
File naming was enhanced. Rolled logs are renamed with
your patterns. A bug was fixed that stripped the...
[NPL] SafeMail for Mac OS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HIGHWARE SHIPS SAFEMAIL FOR THE MACINTOSH A SECURE WAY TO PROTECT
AND SIGN E-MAILS AND FILES
Brussels, July 22, 1999. - Highware announces SafeMail, its new
security software, compatible with the OpenPGP standard, that allows
Macintosh users to communicate securely over the internet.
SafeMail is a high security cryptographic software with an
easy-to-use interface, based on a technology known as Public Key
Encryption. SafeMail allows you to communicate and exchange
information securely with other people. The information (mail, files,
etc.) can be sent over the Internet or through any kind of electronic
channel or media. SafeMail is compatible with OpenPGP, a standard in
public-key encryption software. This means that files encrypted or
signed with SafeMail can be opened by the receiver whether he uses
PGP or SafeMail. Alternatively, you can also verify signatures or
decrypt data encrypted with PGP under any operating system be it Mac
OS, Windows or UNIX.
"Thanks...
[MD1] VOODOO plug-in for CodeWarrior Pro 5
PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Subject: New VOODOO plug-in for CodeWarrior Pro 5
Hagenberg, AUSTRIA, July-29-1999, UNI SOFTWARE PLUS GmbH announced
the availability of an new plug-in (v 1.1) that ensures compatibility
between VOODOO 1.8.1 and CodeWarrior Pro 5.
CodeWarrior Pro 5 includes version 4.0 of the IDE that features a new
version control API. Unfortunately, this new VCS API is not fully
backward compatible and therefore does not work with the VODOOO
plug-in v 1.0.3, which is distributed as part of VOODOO 1.8.1.
The new plug-in (v 1.1) solves this problem and is compatible with
CodeWarrior Pro 4 AND Pro 5.
Note: There is no update necessary for VOODOO Server. The current
version of VOODOO Server is already compatible with CodeWarrior Pro 4
and Pro 5.
The new plug-in, which is free for registered customers, can be
downloaded from:
http://www.unisoft.co.at/products/voodoo/download.html
The Quick Guide to VOODOO and VOODOO Server!
VOODOO (Versions Of Outdated Documents...
[MD1] MySQL and mSQL Released
O'Reilly Releases the Eagerly Anticipated Book: "MySQL and mSQL"
Sebastopol, CA--MySQL and mSQL are popular and robust database products
that support key subsets of SQL on both Linux and UNIX systems. Both
products are free for non-profit use and cost a small amount for
commercial use. "A recent study predicted that within the next few
years, over one quarter of all Internet servers will run Linux," says
Randy Jay Yeager, co-author of the just released book "MySQL and mSQL"
(O'Reilly $34.95) "Throw in the rest of the Unixes and you have the
largest single population of servers on the Internet. MySQL and mSQL
are the choice for inexpensive database solutions in this realm. Their
popularity grew with the Internet and the World Wide Web and their rate
of growth only seems to be increasing."
Even a small organization or Web site has uses for a database. Perhaps
you keep track of all your customers and find that your information is
outgrowing the crude, flat-file format you started with....
[NPL] TeamSuite Released
Contact:
Steve Albers
OPTYM Professional Services
7927 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 500
McLean VA 22102
703-883-9112 phone
703-883-9122 fax
(mailto:stevea@OPTYM.com)
(http://www.OPTYM.com)
The Solution for Managing Multi-Site Projects: OPTYM Announces TeamSuiteTM
McLean, VA, July 28, 1999--TeamSuite brings a new dimension to project
management by providing a web-based platform for individuals and teams to
work together in new ways. This platform eliminates long start-up times,
lowers costs, and physical barriers, while increasing the leveraging of
subject matter expertise and information resources. TeamSuites
collaborative features transform it from a document repository into a place
where people can work as a team. TeamSuite participants can review
progress, coordinate activities, share efforts and accumulate re-usable
resources.
"TeamSuite is designed to work the same way that people do," says Carl
Dickson the lead developer of TeamSuite and OPTYMs Vice President of
Electronic Commerce...
[NPL] NetBarrier 1.0 Released
INTEGO SHIPS NETBARRIER 1.0, THE FIRST PERSONAL SECURITY SOLUTION FOR THE
MAC OS
-- Personal Firewall, Antivandal and Internet Packet Filtering software for
the Mac OS is sophisticated, yet easy to use --
NEW YORK, NY, July 22, 1999 -- at Macworld Expo Booth #587 -- Intego, Inc.
announced today that it is now shipping NetBarrier 1.0, the first personal
security software suite for the Mac OS, including integrated firewall,
antivandal and Internet packet filtering technology. Based on professional
firewall technology used by network administrators, NetBarrier is the first
single-user firewall software for the Mac OS, securing both Internet and
LAN-based traffic directly at the individual computer level, with
intelligent antivandal and Internet packet filtering software for a
complete single-user security solution. Designed for ease of set-up and
use, NetBarrier offers sophisticated security optimized for the Mac OS and
capable of handling AppleTalk. Available today directly from Intego...
[NPL] Aestiva releases HTML/OS Version 1.7
Aestiva releases HTML/OS Version 1.7
____________________________________
Torrance, Calif. -- Aestiva, LLC announces the
immediate availability of Aestiva HTML/OS 1.7, the latest version
of the company's flagship product.
Aestiva HTML/OS is powerful Web site software for developing
advanced, dynamic sites. The 1.7 upgrade includes features for
developers of Web-based software who require the ability to
copy-protect the products or Web sites they distribute to customers.
HTML/OS compliments HTML
_______________________________________
Aestiva HTML/OS is a compliment to HTML that enables Web
designers to merge HTML documents with information stored on the
server "on-the-fly". Designers implement HTML/OS by placing
tags in their HTML pages. They can also use ready-written clips
and applications from the HTML/OS freeware library.
HTML/OS' ease-of-use means that designers with little or
no programming skills can build sophisticated advanced
web sites.
HTML/OS replaces CGI programming...
[NPL] Active Software Announces Euroconverter 1.0
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ACTIVE SOFTWARE ANNOUNCES EUROCONVERTER 1.0
Powerful utility makes deploying Euro ecommerce solutions a snap.
GORIZIA, Italy - July 27th 1999 - ACTIVE SOFTWARE announces the release
of EuroConverter, a powerful utility to convert local currencies into
the Euro, the new European currency.
EuroConverter can be used with any application - databases (FileMaker,
4D, etc), spreadsheets or any other application capable of generating
a tab delimited file.
EuroConverter was developed by Active Software using RealBasic, the
popular Macintosh OS based development environment.
EuroConverter makes coverting large archives of information an easy
process.The conversion ratio is easily controlled in the application
preferences. For example, a FileMaker can contain some fields with
values which need to be converted from your local currency into Euros.
The conversion is easily done in three simple steps - Export, convert
with EuroCoverter and finally reimport. EuroCoverter...
[NPL] Mailsmith 1.1.4 Released
Mailsmith 1.1.4 Now Available from Bare Bones Software
Bedford, MA -- July 28, 1999 -- Bare Bones Software today announced
the release and immediate availability of Mailsmith 1.1.4, the
company's powerful Internet email client. This new version of
Mailsmith brings significant enhancements to the message composition
and viewing environments, further extends its scripability, and
addresses an assortment of customer-reported problems. An update is
available free of charge to all Mailsmith customers.
Among its interface refinements, Mailsmith 1.1.4 brings an updated
message composition pane, which provides immediate selection for
sending accounts, as well as simplified correction of entered
addresses, and direct display of X-Face header information.
The message reading environment benefits from a number of changes,
including resizable column widths in mail message lists, and the
option to display unread messages in boldface.
Mailsmith 1.1.4 now gives users the ability to customize...
[NPL] Valentina Database Gains Enhanced Text Handling Features
Valentina Database Gains Enhanced Text Handling Features
July 23, 1999. Beaverton, Oregon. Paradigma Software announced an
upgrade to its Valentina database technology, adding significant text
handling features to its entire product line.
Version 1.3 represents an upgrade to the powerful Valentina database
kernel, adding enhanced flexibility in working with textual data.
String fields can now contain up to 65,535 bytes of data; Valentina
also adds indexing by words within each string. For very large
continuous pieces of text, there is also a new BLOB Text type,
allowing very large volumes of text to be searched and indexed,
limited only to the operating system disk file size of 2 GB.
Valentina databases can also now be searched using a regular
expression, such as that found in popular scripting tools like
UserLand's Frontier.
"The increased size and indexing features is perfect for creating web
log analysis solutions, or any other case where huge volumes of text
needs to be stored,...
[NPL] NetWare 5 Services for AppleShare
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 22, 1999
Prosoft Engineering's NetWare 5 Services for AppleShare Integrates
Macs with Novell NetWare 5 Servers
Robust Macintosh NetWare Connectivity Solutions Help Keep Macs on
More Desktops!
Pleasanton, CA - July 22, 1999 - Prosoft Engineering is pleased to
announce the Beta release of NetWare 5 Services for AppleShare, a new
set of NetWare Loadable Modules (NLMs) that provide AppleTalk
services over a Novell network. NetWare 5 Services for AppleShare
enables a Novell NetWare 5 server to "speak" AppleTalk and appear as
if it were an AppleShare file server to all Macintosh workstations on
the network.
NetWare 5 Services for AppleShare is one of two ways to integrate
Macintosh workstations into the NetWare environment. This set of NLMs
is installed directly on the NetWare server side, whereas the NetWare
Client 5.12 for Mac OS, which has been available since January 1999,
installs on individual Macintosh workstations to "speak" native NCP
over IPX to...
[NPL] Rebound! 2.0
For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Naomi Pearce
Pearce Communications
510/528-0824 mailto:naomi@well.com
SOPHISTICATED CIRCUITS SHIPS REBOUND! 2.0 SOFTWARE UPGRADE
-- Significant Upgrade for ADB Auto-Restart Device Offers Smarter
Application Crash Detection and Recovery, Crash Avoidance and
Advanced Logging --
WOODINVILLE, Wash., July 21, 1999 -- Sophisticated Circuits, Inc.
today announced it is shipping Rebound! 2.0, a significant software
upgrade for its popular ADB auto-restart device, with advancements in
automatic crash detection, recovery and prevention, plus new advanced
logging and event messaging features. The Rebound! 2.0 software
upgrade is available immediately from the Sophisticated Circuits' Web
site at (http://www.sophisticated.com/). The software-only upgrade is
priced at $19.95 for currently registered users or free to anyone who
purchased Rebound! in 1999 with proof of purchase. New Rebound! units
complete with version 2.0 software are available for $99 directly...
[NPL] Stalker Adds LinuxPPC version to CommuniGate Pro
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Stalker Announces the LinuxPPC Version of the CommuniGate Pro Mail Server.
Key Features: Multi-platform Support
Industry-strength, highly scalable
Administration via the Web
Extensive multi-domain support
Unique IMAP multi-mailbox features
HTTP access to E-mail, built-in Web Mailer
Extensive Anti-Spam techniques
Mailing Lists with Web Access and Interactive Archive Search
LDAP and ACAP Support
Personal Web Pages with automated publishing
Cluster Support
MILL VALLEY, CA - July 20, 1999 - Stalker Software, Inc. today
announced the LinuxPPC version of their hi-end CommuniGate Pro
messaging system. CommuniGate Pro is a Unified Messaging Server which
supports most major operating systems. CommuniGate Pro is recognized
for its many features, high speed and reliability.
Since its first commercial release in September 1998...
[MD1] Calculator v1.0.1
Tri-Bar Software has released Calculator v1.0.1, a novel calculator
based upon 'fifth generation' and declarative programming languages.
It is easy to use, yet extremely powerful and is ideal for
experimenting, schools and for everyday calculations.
This version solves problems the original version was having with
some computers. Users should no longer experience a type 2 or type 11
error after clicking on the "Not Yet" button.
It also incorporates the following changes:
* Calculator now supports multiple monitors properly
* Command+Delete has been added in to delete the current line of work
* Forward Delete has been implemented
* Preferences are now globally saved
* Files can now be double clicked and dragged to the application to
open them
* The "special number" formula for 1729 has been corrected
Calculator v1.0.1 can be downloaded from our website at
http://www.tribar.dabsol.co.uk/
Calculator v1.0.1 web page is
http://www.tribar.dabsol.co.uk/calculator.html
Direct download...
[MD1] Lotus Launches Notes R5 for the Macintosh
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lotus Launches Notes Release 5 for the Macintosh
Designed to Provide Cross Platform Support By Delivering
Full-featured Notes Client Specifically Tailored for the Macintosh
NEW YORK, July 21, 1999 -- At MACWORLD Expo today, Lotus Development
Corp. announced plans for the availability of Lotus Notes Release 5
(R5), the latest version of the world's leading client software for
information management, messaging and collaboration, for the
Macintosh operating system. By offering Notes for the Macintosh
operating system, Lotus will provide businesses and enterprises of
all sizes with unrivaled cross-platform solutions for messaging,
collaboration and knowledge management. Notes R5 for the Macintosh
will be generally available to Lotus Business Partners and customers
later this summer. "Lotus continues to fulfill its core vision of
innovation and knowledge management across platforms," said Eileen
Rudden, Lotus
senior vice president,
Communications Products Division. "...
[NPL] Adobe Premiere 5.1
7/21/1999
Adobe Premiere Announcement
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Adobe Systems
Incorporated (Nasdaq: ADBE) announced the availability of an enhanced
version of Adobe(R) Premiere(R) 5.1 software, providing Apple(R)
Power Macintosh(R) G3 computer users with an even easier and more
cost effective way to incorporate video content and creation into
their everyday work. The Adobe Premiere 5.1 software update is
available at no additional charge to registered Mac customers on the
Adobe Web site at http://www.adobe.com/premiere .
The enhanced version of Adobe Premiere 5.1 software delivers a
seamless digital video (DV) editing solution to Mac G3 customers,
allowing them to plug in a DV camcorder to a new G3 shipping with
FireWire and begin editing high quality video from the desktop
without the need for additional hardware. By providing support for
NTSC and PAL Digital Video, Adobe Premiere provides users with the
ability to directly control DV cameras, to capture and...
[NPL] SkyLINE Wireless PC Card
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Macworld NY, Booth #1637
Farallon Announces SkyLINE(tm) Wireless PC Card for Cross-Platform
Networking; 802.11 Wireless Connectivity for Macintosh PowerBooks &
PC Notebooks
Macworld NY, Booth #1637, July 21st, 1999 - Farallon Communications,
Inc., developer of reliable, plug-and-play networking solutions for
Macs and PCs, introduces SkyLINE Wireless PC Card for portable
computers. Farallon's SkyLINE Wireless PC Card provides both
Macintosh PowerBook and PC notebook users 2Mbps access to network
resources such as file servers, email, printers and the Internet.
"SkyLINE eliminates the requirement to deploy structured wiring
everywhere," states Ken Haase, Director of Marketing, Farallon.
"Additionally, for roaming computer users such as on college campuses
where students go from building to building, wireless connectivity
means anytime, anywhere access to network resources."
Through IEEE 802.11 DSSS compatible access points from manufactures
such as Nokia (...
[MD1] Apple Unveils iBook, AirPort, QuickTime TV
Apple Unveils iBook Consumer Portable with Wireless Internet Access
at Macworld Expo
QuickTime TV Debuts with One-Click Access to Highest-Quality Content
on Internet
MACWORLD EXPO, NEW YORK-July 21, 1999-During the kick-off keynote
today, Apple introduced iBook, the first consumer portable to provide
untethered Internet access for home and schools via AirPort, Apple's
revolutionary new wireless local area network (LAN) solution. The
Company also unveiled QuickTime TV (QTV), the Internet's
highest-quality network for web-based video and audio, seamlessly
integrating four key elements: Apple's award-winning QuickTime 4
Player software; Apple's open-source QuickTime Streaming Server
software; the Apple/Akamai Technologies streamed content delivery
service; and compelling content from leading providers.
Building upon its success in the consumer and education markets with
the popular iMac, Apple's iBook, the "iMac to Go" features "all day"
battery life of up to 6 hours, a PowerPC G3...
[MD1] Electrifier Pro Supports Flash, MP3, and QT4!
Contact: Anna Haas; Booth 1346; pr@electrifier.com
** Electrifier Pro Supports Flash, MP3, and QuickTime 4 RTSP Streaming
* New $395 Price Offered For Award-Winning Rich Media Tool
NEW YORK, NY -- MACWORLD EXPO BOOTH 1346 -- July 21, 1999 --
Electrifier, Inc., a leading provider of rich media solutions for the
Internet, announced today that Electrifier(R) Pro now supports Flash,
MP3, and QuickTime 4 real-time streaming content. In recognition of
the growing mainstream interest in QuickTime 4, Electrifier, Inc.
also announced a SRP of $395 for Electrifier Pro -- a $200 reduction
from the $595 price. Attendees at Macworld Expo New York can take
advantage of a special show price at the Electrifier, Inc. booth,
#1346.
With Electrifier Pro's powerful yet intuitive drag-and-drop
authoring, every Web site creator can instantly turn static Web sites
and marketing materials into dazzling, interactive rich media sites.
Companies and developers can use their entire library of existing
content...
[NPL] SiteZAP Cam Online
Rearden Technology has installed a SiteZAP (Zoom-Angle-Pan) Internet
camera at MacWorld Expo, NY Booth 1446, available to the public at
(http://www.rearden.com/mwe/).
Featuring live video, historical images, and links to the sponsors
Borders Books and PeachPit Press.
The Web Cam is running on a G3 PowerBook using SiteCam software and
the SiteZAP camera system. SiteCam is on sale for a MacWorld special
price of $89, regularly $199 only via
(http://www.rearden.com/mwespecial.html)
Sincererly,
Brad Lowe
Rearden Technology
Brad Lowe mailto:brad@rearden.com
Rearden Technology http://www.rearden.com/
We have moved to sunny Alameda! New phone and fax numbers below.
voice 510-523-CAMS fax 510-864-0820
[NPL] Blue World and Partners Showcase Lasso eCommerce
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 21, 1999
BLUE WORLD AND PARTNERS SHOWCASE LASSO E-COMMERCE SOLUTIONS AT
MACWORLD EXPO 99 IN NEW YORK CITY
Lasso Web Data Engine featured in Macworld Small Business Pavilion
theater and in Nationwide E-Commerce Solutions for Small Business
Seminar Sponsored by Apple Computer
NEW YORK, NY -- July 21, 1999 -- Blue World Communications, Inc. --
pioneers of the Web Data Engine (tm) -- today announced its presence
at this week's Macworld Expo held July 21-23 at the Jacob Javits
Center in New York City. Blue World and partners will showcase
e-commerce solutions based upon the award-winning Lasso Web Data
Engine, the leading Web Application Server for Macintosh and beyond.
The Blue World booth at Macworld is located in the Small Business
Pavilion (#1925) where visitors can view demonstrations using Lasso
for e-commerce, inquire with qualified consultants on how to build
custom e-commerce solutions, and purchase Lasso and companion
products via the Blue World Store...
[NPL] WS4D/eCommerce 3.1 Now Available
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MDG Computer Services, Inc.
231 Faircroft Road
Bartlett, IL 60103-1363
USA
Phone: +630-497-0220
FAX: +630-497-8893
http://www.mdg.com/
Email: info@mdg.com
MDG Ships WS4D/eCommerce 3.1 - adds SSL and Inventory Tracking
Bartlett, IL July 21, 1999 -- MDG Computer Services, Inc, a leading
developer of web and eCommerce tools for Macintosh and Windows,
announced today that it would ship version 3.1 of WS4D/eCommerce, its
a single application that includes a full featured web server,
shopping carts, storefronts, credit authorization, virtual domains,
and database publishing. The new version adds inventory tracking
within eCommerce and SSL for MacOS. SSL Support for Windows is
currently under development.
The most significant addition in WS4D/eCommerce 3.1 is support for
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). SSL is available as an option for anyone
running WS4D/eCommerce 3.1 or Web Server 4D 3.1. Since every site
does not require SSL, SSL will be sold as an option. That way, the...
[NPL] Empower Pro
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 21, 1999
Empower Pro Sales
(408) 879-7900
or (mailto:sales@empowerpro.com)
Empower Pro Communications
(408) 879-7900
or (mailto:dean@empowerpro.com)
Announcing Empower and Empower Pro version 5.6 Compatible with Mac OS
8.6, iMac, Power Mac G3 and PowerBook G3 Tech Support Hours Extended
to 24 x 7
Campbell, CA: Wednesday, July 21, 1999. . . . Empower Pro, the
Internet-based software company which produces and distributes the
World's Most Advanced Macintosh Security Software, has released
Empower Pro(tm) 5.6. Empower Pro is designed exclusively for the
Apple Macintosh, Power Macintosh, PowerBook, and iMac families of
computers. Empower Pro allows Macintosh owners to control access to
their computers and password-protect their data with just a few mouse
clicks and keystrokes. Versions 5.6 of Empower and Empower Pro are
available for immediate download from (http://www.empowerpro.com), as
updates for current Empower users, upgrades for owners of previous...
[NPL] Funnel Web 3.5 Update release
For Immediate Release
ACTIVE CONCEPTS' SHIPS FUNNEL WEB 3.5
-- Easy Set-up Wizard, Built-in Log File Viewer and Three New Reports
in Free Update to High-performance Internet Analysis Solution --
CARLTON, Victoria, Australia, July 20, 1999 -- Active Concepts today
announced the release of a Funnel Web 3.5 update. New features
include a set-up wizard and log file viewer for easier Web Site
analysis; referral filtering for independent click-through
verification; three new reports measuring Loyalty, Circulation and
Time Online; and a 100% performance increase in processing the Mean
Path Through Site report. Funnel Web 3.5 is available today for
Windows '95, Windows '98, Windows NT and Mac OS at
(http://www.activeconcepts.com/), for US$249/standard and
US$499/professional, with free upgrades from version 3.0. Crossgrades
and educational discounts are also available (see pricing and
availability section below).
"Verifying banner click-throughs, determining loyalty, and generally
measuring...
[NPL] NetMind Launches Mind-it 3.0
For Immediate Release
NetMind Launches Mind-it 3.0
Largest Web Information Tracking Service Now Notifies of Changes
Within 24 Hours to Keep Users Updated Daily
CAMPBELL, CA - July 20, 1999 - NetMind Technologies, Inc.
(http://www.netmind.com) today launched a new version of Mind-it, its
free online service that tracks changes to any Web-based information
and proactively notifies users by email when changes have occurred.
Today, Mind-it serves over five million individuals who are tracking
both personal and business information on the Web. This version
offers significant new features to Mind-it users and Webmasters
alike, including a new My Mind-it page, QuickMinds, Minder Wizard
utility, and SmartLinks. Also, new benchmarks show that Mind-it 3.0
notifies users well under 24 hours after a change has occurred, on
average, as compared with 72 hours for other similar services.
"I've used Mind-it for years on the job," said Jan Palin, Automation
Processes Engineer at NASA - Kennedy Space...
[MD1] Be Going Public
PRESS RELEASE
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
In the U.S. and Pacific: Europe:
Sylvie Pelaprat Marie-Franoise Lelong-Weinberg
sylvie@be.com mflelong@beeurope.com
(650) 462-4113 +33-1-55-91-7736
Shelly Eckenroth or Mary Leddy
CHEN PR
(650) 357-8749
Be Incorporated Announces The Sale of 6,000,000 Shares of Common Stock
MENLO PARK, CA, July 20, 1999 - Be Incorporated (Nasdaq: BEOS) today
announced the initial public offering of 6,000,000 shares of its
Common Stock at an initial public offering price of $6.00 per share.
The underwriters have an option to purchase up to an additional
900,000 shares at the initial public offering price to cover
over-allotments, if any. The initial public offering is being managed
by Volpe Brown Whelan & Company, LLC and Needham & Company, Inc.
Be Incorporated offers the BeOS operating system, an operating
system designed for digital media applications and Internet
appliances. BeOS is capable of providing faster and more predictable
processing...
[MD1] Puppet Development Kit
For more information, contact
Deeje Cooley
415-244-0828
mailto:deeje@puppettime.com
http://www.puppettime.com/
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PUPPETTIME(R) ANNOUNCES IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY OF PUPPET DEVELOPMENT KIT
3D Internet Company Provides APIs And Sample Code For Hosting 3D
Characters In QuickTime
NEW YORK (July 20th, 1999) - PuppetTime, Inc. announced at Macworld
today that it has included the full source code to the Eggy puppet as
part of its Puppet Development Kit (PDK) preview release. Developers
interested in creating PuppetTime puppet components in "C" code can
download the PuppetTime PDK from the company web site at
http://www.puppettime.com/.
The Eggy Puppet was the first puppet developed by PuppetTime, Inc.,
and includes features such as dynamic texture mapping, a simple
runtime behavior model, and phoneme-to-viseme conversion routines.
Eggy demonstrates how to export actions and properties to PuppetTime
Producer and is also good sample code for cross-platform QuickTime
component...
[MD1] PuppetTime Producer
For more information, contact
Deeje Cooley
415-244-0828
mailto:deeje@puppettime.com
http://www.puppettime.com/
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PUPPETTIME(R) ANNOUNCES FEATURE COMPLETE RELEASE OF PUPPETTIME PRODUCER(tm)
3D Internet Company Achieves Major Milestone With Revolutionary Web
Animation Technology
NEW YORK (July 20th, 1999) - At Macworld Expo, PuppetTime, Inc. today
announced that PuppetTime Producer is now feature complete, and that
a time-limited beta version has been released for user testing and
evaluation.
PuppetTime Producer is an easy-to-use 3D character animation program
that implements the concept of digital actors. Users can create
compelling 3D animations in minutes simply by choosing the
characters, typing the dialog, and selecting the actions. 3D modeling
or animation experience is not required because the digital actors,
or puppets, know how to draw and animate themselves, and have many
animations, costumes, and emotional states to choose from.
"I started PuppetTime three...
[NPL] Corel Announces Upcoming Macintosh Products
For Immediate Release
Corel Announces Upcoming Internet-Ready Products for the Macintosh
Ottawa, Ontario-July 20, 1999- Corel Corporation (NASDAQ: CORL, TSE:
COR) renewed its commitment to the Macintosh platform today with the
announcement of three new Internet ready products - Corel Print
Office(tm) 2000 for Macintosh, Corel Print House(tm) 2000 for
Macintosh and Corel Custom Photo for Macintosh. (To read about the
features and enhancements in these new products, visit
www.corel.com/news/1999/july/july_20_1999.htm#Product Features).
"The Macintosh continues to be the platform of choice for many of our
customers," said David Hayes, vice president of brand marketing at
Corel Corporation. "These latest releases illustrate our dedication
to providing software solutions which address the need for
Internet-ready, entry-level consumer products."
"As demand for the iMac and Power Macintosh G3 computers continues to
rise, consumers are increasing looking for great, productivity
enhancing...
[NPL] Maxum Adds PDF, Customizing to Phantom Web Crawler
Press Contact: Steven Isakson
Phone: (773) 252-5237
Fax: (815) 444-0301
E-Mail: steve@maxum.com
---Maxum Development adds PDF, Customizability to Phantom Web Crawler---
Crystal Lake, IL, July 20, 1999 -- Maxum Development Corporation, a
leading developer of tools for Macintosh and Windows Internet
servers, announced today that it would ship version 2.2 of Phantom,
its Web crawler and site search engine. The new version adds
significant new features, driving it into a new class of solution.
Avi Rappoport, industry Analyst at SearchTools.com, says that Phantom
2.2 has "An excellent browser interface, providing power and
flexibility in a very usable format, accessible to both webmasters
and programmers. It allows designers to control the look and feel of
their search interface, making it easy to set up completely different
designs for different areas or sites. Phantom is a strong contender
in the midrange market (500 - 5000 page sites) and as a small portal
search engine."
The most...
[NPL] E.Key Upgrade Allows ADB to use PS/2 or MF-2 Compatible...
For Immediate Release
Contact: Carole Holcomb (408) 360-8951
MacTreasures (http://www.mactreasures.com), a web site specializing
in Macintosh software and hardware not found on retail shelves has
recently added the E.Key Upgrade to use PS/2 or MF-2 Compatible
Keyboards on a Macintosh.
E.Key by Code Mercenaries allows you to use PS/2 or MF-2 compatible
keyboards on the ADB of the Macintosh. E.Key adapts the interface
protocols and simulates an Apple Extended II Keyboard. No additional
software needs to be installed. E.Key is accepted by the system as a
standard keyboard. Installation is as simple as plugging the cables.
The "Alt" keys of the PC keyboard are redefined to become Command
keys and the two "Control" keys become "Alt" and "Control"
respectively. Win95 keyboards are supported. Only the power key of
the Mac keyboard can not be emulated. E.Key offers the broad
selection of application specific PC keyboards to the Macintosh.
Water resistant keyboards or cashier consoles are no...
[MD1] ActiveWire USB Interface Kit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ActiveWire, Inc. Announces a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface
Kit, ActiveWire(TM)-USB
PALO ALTO -- July 19, 1999 /Xpress Press/ -- ActiveWire, Inc., an
embedded technology company, announced the immediate availability of
its Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface kit, ActiveWire-USB.
ActiveWire-USB kit consists of example software and interface
hardware with programmable input/output pins that can interface to
many devices such as switches and LEDs. ActiveWire -USB allows
hobbyists and engineers to easily connect devices to the ubiquitous
USB interface instead of the old, slow RS-232 and parallel
interfaces. Applications include interfacing a pan/tilt head for a
small camera, robots, automating various high speed electronic
devices, and computer interface education.
"When I first tried to connect devices to USB, it was not easy," says
Mato Hattori, president of ActiveWire, Inc. "I decided to provide a
quick and easy way to interface to USB for engineers and...
[NPL] Thursby Software Ships TSStalk
PRESS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE JULY 19
CONTACT: Peter Filidoro 1.817.478.5070
e-mail: peter@thursby.com
Thursby Software Ships TSStalk
New York City -July 19, 1999 --Thursby Software Systems, Inc.
(Thursby Software) announced this week at the Macworld Expo in New
York City that it has released TSStalk for Windows 95/98.
TSStalk is a complete AppleTalk client implementation for Microsoft
Windows that allows PC's to join AppleTalk networks to share files
and printers. TSStalk is based on the COPSTalk technology that
Thursby Software acquired from COPS, Inc. in April of this year.
Thursby Software is the maker of DAVE; a multiple award wining
Macintosh based solution for connecting Apple Macintosh computers
into Microsoft networks. Major enhancements to the TSStalk product
are planned over the next twelve months to ensure total compatibility
with DAVE based systems.
Thursby also announced that a free evaluation of their new product
can be downloaded from their web site at www.thursby.com...
[NPL] Tenon Debuts Three New Products at MACWORLD/NY
FOR RELEASE ON JULY 19, 1999
Phone: 805-963-6983
888-293-2836
Contact: Anita Holmgren
FAX: 805-962-8202
eMail: anita@tenon.com
http://www.tenon.com
Tenon Debuts Three New Products at MACWORLD/NY
iTools 5.0, WebTen 3.0, and NetTen 1.4 - Serious Tools for Mac OS & OS X
Santa Barbara, CA, July 19, 1999. This week, Tenon Intersystems will
be demonstrating three new products at MACWORLD Expo in Booth 1538 at
the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. Tenon's new
iTools 5.0 extends and enhances Mac OS X Server's networking
performance, efficiency, ease-of-use, and functionality with a family
of tools essential to serious, commercial web content delivery and
eCommerce. WebTen 3.0 for Mac OS is the easiest-to-use and fastest
Apache web server in the world. NetTen 1.4, a Mac OS version of
Software.com's highly-acclaimed Post.Office, is an
industrial-strength mail, POP mail and IMAP server with
state-of-the-art SPAM control. Whether you opt for Mac OS or Apple's
new Mac...
[MD1] New MacTech CD includes THINK Reference Collector
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press contact:
Nick DeMello
Editor, MacTech Magazine
editor@mactech.com
New MacTech CD ROM includes THINK Reference Collector
-- Now THINK Reference users can have updated Mac OS API information
Westlake Village, California - July 19th, MacTech Magazine, the
Journal of Macintosh Technology and Development, releases the MacTech
CD ROM (volumes 1-15, through June 1999) with new THINK Reference
Collector.
Debuting at Macworld in New York, the new release of the MacTech CD
ROM provides the most complete reference collection available for
Macintosh programmers and developers -- and features a new tool for
collecting and compiling the latest references for Mac OS APIs into
compact, easily searchable, THINK Reference format.
The MacTech CD ROM includes the entire history of MacTech Magazine,
2000 articles from almost 170 issues of MacTech Magazine running from
1984 through June of 1999. This wealth of programming tutorials,
introductions to new technologies, and how to...
[NPL] eMerge the Dragon
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
EMERGE THE DRAGON
Two desktop marketing tools join forces in the e-commerce battle
Contacts:
Macworld New York, July 21-23, 1999
Jacob K. Javitz Convention Center, Booth 378
Vince Menanno, Waves in Motion
Phone: 602-956-7080
E-mail: info@wmotion.com
Roy Schulze, Galleon Software
Phone: 416-955-1777
E-mail: roy@galleon.com
MACWORLD NEW YORK. JULY 17, 1999. eMerge. The Dragon. Together these
two Macintosh applications may sound like a forgotten Bruce Lee
classic, but in fact they've teamed up to fight quite a different
battle, the struggle for customer loyalty on the World Wide Web.
The Dragon 5.0, from Waves in Motion, is the latest version of their
FileMaker Pro solution that lets anyone create, publish, and tabulate
simple or sophisticated online surveys. In addition to being great
Web-traffic generators, online surveys can provide any business with
a simple barometer of their customers' concerns and opinions, and the
information they need to make their...
[NPL] eCommerce Plug-in for FileMaker Pro
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WAVES IN MOTION ANNOUNCES OAZIUM CC AUTHORIZE 1.0
Credit card validator plugs FileMaker Pro into the world of Internet
commerce.
Contact:
Vince Menanno
Waves in Motion
Phone: 602-956-7080
Fax: 602-956-6754
E-mail: info@wmotion.com
Web: http://www.wmotion.com
4131 N. 24th Street, Suite C206
Phoenix, Arizona 85016
MACWORLD NEW YORK. July 21, 1999. There's nothing quite so important
to successful Internet commerce as building a robust transaction
system and connecting it securely to the Internet. Unless, of course,
it's finding the easiest way of moving the money from your customers'
bank accounts and into yours. FileMaker Pro includes pretty much
everything you need to bring in the sales and process the orders, but
how are you going to verify all those credit cards, when the only
solution for the Macintosh still relies on a steam-driven modem
connection?
With oAzium cc Authorize, the developers at Waves in Motion have
built credit card authorization into a simple...
[MD1] Developer Central/Net Innovators Return to Macworld Expo
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DEVELOPER CENTRAL PAVILION RETURNS TO, AND NET INNOVATORS PAVILION MAKES
ITS EAST COAST DEBUT AT MACWORLD EXPO/NEW YORK JULY 1999
NEW YORK, NEW YORK -- July 16, 1999-- Apple Developer Connection, Xplain
Custom Services, and MACWORLD Expo are pleased to announce TWO technical
special interest pavilions at MACWORLD Expo/New York. Developer Central,
sponsored by Apple Developer Connection and MacTech Magazine, makes its
return catering to the Macintosh programmer and developer community. And
this year, Net Innovators, sponsored by Apple Developer Connection and
NetProfessional, makes its east coast debut showing off technologies for
web developers and network administrators.
MACWORLD Expo/New York, July 21-23, 1999, is hosting both pavilions on
the main floor (level three) of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
Developer Central is located at booth 1360. Right next to Developer
Central, is Net Innovators at booth 1461. The pavilions are located in
Hall 3B of the...
