FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DANTZ SHIPS RETROSPECT BACKUP 5.0 FOR MAC OS X Leading Macintosh Backup and Restore Application Now Offers Native Mac OS X Support ORINDA, CA-March 26, 2002-Dantz Development Corporation, a premier provider of backup and restore software, announced today that Dantz Retrospect=AE Backup v5.0, one of the most eagerly awaited software applications for Mac OS X, is now shipping. With several editions and continued support for Mac OS 9, Dantz Retrospect Backup v5.0 is the only comprehensive backup software suite available for Mac OS X. "Nearly every Macintosh ships with an incredibly reliable, multi-purpose CD-RW drive or SuperDrive," said Tony Barbagallo, Dantz's vice president of marketing. "To take full advantage of the potential of these drives, users need equally reliable backup and restore software. Dantz Retrospect Backup v5.0 is the backup strategy that Mac users need, and it supports the storage hardware that they already own." "More and more Mac users are...

We are proud to announce the new SQL4X Manager J 2.1. The new SQL4X Manager J is the easiest way to access SQL database servers from Mac OS X. SQL4X Manager J supports all major database vendors (Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Sybase ASE, PostgreSQL, OpenBase, MySQL and several others). SQL4X Manager J is designed to support developers and web site administrators. It features: - a New Connection Assistant to easily set up a JDBC connection to your database server (and even download the JDBC driver if it isn't already installed) - the JDBC Finder to browse in a Mac OS X Finder-style column view through your database, double-click to open and edit a table, display table information (like number of records, table design and foreign keys) and view images stored in BLOB fields - the DB Navigator to get an All-in-One View for developers (data, table definition and keys) - SimpleReporter4X to automatically convert you query results in a report or generate and print your own reports - SQL...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Remote Control Atomik 3.0 New version of TCP-IP XT enables complete remote control of Atomik 3.0 for automated QuarkXPress-to-XML conversion LONDON AND ZOETERMEER - February 25, 2002 - Easypress Technologies and Techno Design today announced support for Atomik 3.0 Developer Edition in the new version of Techno Design's remote control automation software, TCP-IP XT 1.4. TCP-IP XT is a platform, location, database and development environment independent scripting command set that supports over 320 commands for controlling the QuarkXPress user-interface functionality through a remote TCP/IP connection. The new version includes commands for controlling Atomik 3.0 Developer Edition, thus enabling automated QuarkXPress-to-XML conversion, remotely, over any TCP/IP connection. Once in XML, content can easily be published to Web, stored in a database, a content management system, licensed for additional revenue and more. "It seemed an obvious thing to do, using TCP-IP XT...

SQL4X Manager J released Dear Editor We are proud to announce the new SQL4X Manager J 2.1. The new SQL4X Manager J is the easiest way to access SQL database servers from Mac OS X. SQL4X Manager J supports all major database vendors (Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Sybase ASE, PostgreSQL, OpenBase, MySQL and several others). SQL4X Manager J is designed to support developers and web site administrators. It features: - a New Connection Assistant to easily set up a JDBC connection to your database server (and even download the JDBC driver if it isn't already installed) - the JDBC Finder to browse in a Mac OS X Finder-style column view through your database, double-click to open and edit a table, display table information (like number of records, table design and foreign keys) and view images stored in BLOB fields - the DB Navigator to get an All-in-One View for developers (data, table definition and keys) - SimpleReporter4X to automatically convert you query results in a report or generate...

MACVCD X VERSION 4.0 RELEASED You can now play Video CDs on OS X! Mireth Technology has released version 4.0 of MacVCD X for Mac OS X. This is the first release of our VCD player that supports the native Video CD format on Mac OS X. You can now insert a VCD in the CD Rom drive of your Macintosh running Mac OS X and watch the movie. MacVCD X is the easy-to-use, full screen, full featured Video CD Player for the Macintosh. VCD movies are frequently stored in multiple files (called tracks) and because of CD storage size limitations, are often stored on more than one disk. MacVCD X recognizes the VCD format, finds, loads and plays the movie for you, automatically chaining the tracks together and ejecting the disk when it's done. Sit back and enjoy the movie on full screen, or even on your TV, with no interruptions except to insert the next disk. MacVCD X also comes with several control options. Use the menu bar and the movie controller on the top and bottom of the screen, or maximize...

Apple Introduces 10GB iPod-2,000 Songs in Your Pocket Download Contacts into iPod Alongside Your Music MACWORLD EXPO, TOKYO-March 21, 2002-Apple=AE today announced a second model of its groundbreaking iPod=AE digital music player that features a 10GB hard drive, allowing users to pack an incredible 2,000 CD-quality songs into the iPod's ultra-portable, 6.5-ounce design. Apple also announced that all iPod owners can now download free software that adds the ability to download and store contact lists with up to 1,000 names and addresses right alongside their music. In addition, customers can now order their new iPod with a custom laser engraving etched into iPod's stainless steel back. "iPod lets you easily put your entire music collection in your pocket and listen to it anywhere. With the new 10GB iPod, you can listen to your music continuously on six round-trip flights between San Francisco and Tokyo and never hear the same song twice," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "Plus, now you can...

Apple Unveils Cinema HD 23-inch Flat Panel Display All-Digital Display Supports 1920 x 1200 High Definition Resolution MACWORLD EXPO, TOKYO-March 21, 2002-Apple=AE today unveiled the Apple Cinema HD Display, a stunning all-digital 23-inch flat panel display with 1920 x 1200 pixel resolution-enough to view High Definition Television (HDTV) content with room to spare. The new Cinema HD Display enables cutting-edge creative professionals using Apple's Final Cut Pro=AE video editing software to author HDTV content in its native resolution. "The Cinema HD Display is simply the best computer display on the planet," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "By offering beyond-HD resolution along with superior brightness, sharpness and color purity, the Cinema HD Display is an amazing breakthrough for creative professionals in every field." Apple's Cinema HD Display features an active-matrix, liquid crystal display that incorporates a pure digital interface to deliver superior image quality. Unlike many...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Automated Solutions Group Announces ZipCenter 1.6 Update and Q2 2002 Data Subscription Update Huntington Beach, CA - March 21, 2002: Automated Solutions Group released an update to ZipCenter v1.6 for Macintosh and Windows. ZipCenter is a plug-in that provides useful ZIP Code functionality for custom 4th Dimension applications. The update can be downloaded from our FTP site at ftp://ftp.asgsoft.com/product_release/zip_center/ What's New in ZipCenter 1.6? Important Registration Information If you have ZipCenter v1.5, you will need to obtain a new registration number to use the ZipCenter 1.6 release. If your subscription is current, you can obtain a new registration number free of charge. Please contact our sales department (sales@asgsoft.com) or 714.375.4252 to obtain your new registration number. Updated Data (Q202) Released updated Basic and Enhanced data for Q202. Problem with distance calculation (Windows) Fixed a bug which would not properly return the...

FOR RELEASE A.M. Thursday, March 21, 2002 Contact: Michael E. Diegel MDiegel@sustworks.com (703) 864-0822 SUSTAINABLE SOFTWORKS OFFERS PRERELEASE BUNDLE OF IPNETMONITORX WITH CLASSIC VERSION CUMBERLAND, R.I.- Sustainable Softworks, developers of award-winning Mac networking and security software, has created a pre-release bundle of IPNetMonitorX, now native for Mac OS X, with the Classic version of its popular set of network diagnostic tools. Early adopters can get both versions of the troubleshooting software for one low price and qualify for a free upgrade to the full version 1.0 of IPNetMonitorX when it's released in the near future. IPNetMonitorX v0.9 improves on the Network Utility included in Mac OS X with new implementations that are more responsive, intuitive, and visually easier to work with, as well as perform functions that could not be performed by the corresponding unix tools. In addition, Sustainable Softworks' Peter Sichel, the company's founder and chief engineer,...

Maxum Development Announces Release Of NetCloak For Mac OS X March 21, 2002. NetCloak, Maxum Development's award-winning tool for creating dynamic, interactive Web sites, is now available for Mac OS X. When Maxum Development released NetCloak 1.0 back in 1994, it became the first commercial Internet server application for Mac OS. Since that time, NetCloak has evolved into a robust and easily approachable solution to dozens of the most common problems faced by modern Web developers. Now with support for servers running Mac OS X, NetCloak 3.2 allows Web administrators running Classic Mac OS to move to OS X without sacrificing the power and ease of use they have become accustomed to. NetCloak 3.2 supports both 4D Inc.'s WebStar V and Apple's OS X Server, as well as popular Classic Mac servers such as WebStar, WebTen, AppleShare IP and others. NetCloak Professional Version 3.2 is a free upgrade for all NetCloak Professional 3.0 owners. For all others, a $99 upgrade is available....

[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE] Gela, Italy - March 20th, 2002 PREFSOVERLOAD 4.1.1 FOR MAC OS AND MAC OS X RELEASED. PrefsOverload 4.1.1 for Mac OS and Mac OS X which fixes various bugs of the previous versions; see below for a complete list. Plus, the carbon version was compiled with the latest version of REALbasic, 4.0.2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PrefsOverload is a full-featured tool for managing the Preferences Folder, which contains your various "Preference Files". Preference Files are those files in which applications store their settings and other information. After System 7, all these files have been enclosed in the "Preferences Folder". Preferences are important files, but sometimes they can turn out to be completely unnecessary. This can occur, for example, when their mother application doesn't exist--or no longer exists--on your computer. Over time the Preferences Folder will slowly grow and may become filled with files created by trashed demo applications, or applications used for a...

PRESS RELEASE VVI Introduces Vvidget(TM) Product Name (Formerly called OpenGraph) State College, PA USA, 20 March 2002: VVI(R) today introduced the Vvidget(TM) product name to replace the OpenGraph(TM) and GraphBuilder product names. John Brilhart, Chief Technical Officer of VVI, makes this statement: "The OpenGraph and GraphBuilder products have improved so much that they literally burst out of their names. They now do much more than graphing and graph-oriented layout. For example, they are used to make general purpose controls and diagrams and to form process control maps and nodes with executable functions using a real time compiler and virtual machine. To accommodate the broader features for these products we have renamed them Vvidget Tools and Vvidget Builder respectively. Vvidget paralleling the word widget." John adds: "For the near term we are still concentrating on our core assets of graphing and combined text and graph report generation and will continue to provide...

Subject: [ANN] iReplace 1.1 advanced find and replace for html From: Luke Jackson (lajdesign@mac.com) iReplace 1.1 is an application for advanced search and replace primarily for web documents. iReplace allows you to specify multiple items to find and replace or just to search for those items. iReplace allows you to select special characters (such as ) and will replace those with the html equal for those items. This demo version is available for Windows and Macintosh (both classic and carbon). Register for only $12.50. Registering allows you to save the current seach list, load saved search lists, and helps to support future updates for iReplace. Download it for Windows http://homepage.mac.com/lajdesign/iReplace.zip Download it for Macintosh with MacOS X http://homepage.mac.com/lajdesign/iReplaceX.sit Download it for Macintosh with MacOS Classic http://homepage.mac.com/lajdesign/iReplace.sit Macintosh System Requirements: iReplace 1.1 requires a PowerPC running Mac OS version 8.0 or...

REALdb Tools gives you the ability to manipulate REAL database files in ways that the built in engine does not provide at this time. With REALdb Tools you can: * Compact a database to make it smaller after records have been deleted. * Drop any table or column from a REAL database. * Change table names. * Change column names and data types. * Add new tables and columns. REALdb Tools will not alter your existing database, but instead makes a copy of the original and changes that copy. It adds ".old" to the original file's name. When you change a table structure, drop a table, add a table, or compact the database a new database file will be created. REALdb Tools will copy all your data from the original database to the new database. This feature can be turned off in the Preferences dialog if you would like to only copy the structure of the database. Version 1.2 =========== - Prevents a REALbasic project file from being opened. - New option to export SQL can export both Create and Insert...

REALbasic 4.0.2 is a free update to version 4. Download it now from our iDisk (best performance) (http://homepage.mac.com/real_software) Our website: (http://www.realsoftware.com/download) Our FTP site: (ftp://ftp.realsoftware.com/REALbasic/release/) What's new in REALbasic 4.0.2: Various fixes and improvements, including: Improvements to Listbox drawing, RbScript, and more. Fixes crashes with BinaryStream and Menu Balloon Help on Mac OS X, Sockets when DNS lookup fails, and Sprites on Mac OS 8.1. Make sure to review the release notes for more details.

ksoft is pleased to announce the latest version of CPLAT (version 4.0), a low-cost cross-platform framework for MacOS, Linux and Windows development. Some of the additional features of the this release are: Many minor user suggested improvements and bug fixes. OpenGL support VisualC++ .NET projects Plug-ins and application support Docking / customizable toolbars Long file names Windows XP support There are now trial versions available for Microsoft Visual C++, Project Builder and CodeWarrior Pro7 / Pro6. CPLAT is an easy-to-use full-featured (not just a thin layer over the underlying OS) modern C++ (STL, exception handling) framework for MacOS/Windows/Linux development including support for the lastest MacOS technologies including MLTE, sheets, MacOSX and Carbon, and Windows applications for Windows 95/98/NT/2000. The Linux version uses the Gtk/Gdk widget set. CPLAT also includes a RADTool / Resource Editor for importing / creating / editing the resources your application uses...

Monday, March 18th, 2002 Iconfactory Press Release - IconViewer 1.0 Released The Iconfactory, in conjunction with Polymorph Software Development is pleased to announce the release of our latest freeware icon utility, IconViewer. IconViewer is a quick and easy way to view any and all resources contained within a Macintosh desktop icon. Simply drag and drop any icon onto IconViewer (or launch the program and select one from the File menu) and a small inspector window appears that allows you to browse the various sizes and bit depths of that icon. IconViewer was originally developed for internal use and is very helpful for people running pre-OS X systems, but who want to view the 128x128 resources contained in a particular icon file. IconViewer also works well for OS X users who want to see an icon in all its 128x128 glory, but who don't want to continually change their desktop / Dock settings to full magnification. * Carbon application for use with 8.6 - OS 10.x * View OS X icons (and...

Press Release Xnet Communications GmbH announces Captain FTP 1.2 for Mac OS X Hamburg, Germany, March 18th 2002 - Xnet Communication GmbH, the independent software vendor with it's core business in data communication high-end solutions announces the release of improved Captain FTP version 1.2. This absolutely new FTP client designed from scratch for Mac OS X announced the very first time in the end of December 2001 is already a huge success. After just two months Captain FTP 1.0 was downloaded by over 15 thousand Mac users and is listed on the 19th place on the famous "Top Pics" (the most wanted software) for Mac OS X at Tucows.com. "We were completely surprised by the Mac users enthusiasm. We achieved so much positive feedback about our Captain FTP" said Wolfgang Falz - project manager of Captain FTP. Captain FTP 1.2 is now ready to be a product. The reliable FTP client for an unlimited number of simultaneous connections is still Easy-to-use. The already user friendly interface of...

MacsDesign Studio Releases Web Help Desk 5.4 Powerful Object Oriented Software for Technical Support FREMONT, CA - March 15, 2002 - MacsDesign Studio today released Web Help Desk 5.4, a powerful web application for technical support designed for education and small to medium sized business customers. Built with the industry's most powerful and mature application server, WebObjects 5.1 from Apple Computer=AE, Web Help Desk 5.4 offers an intuitive web interface and a= n excellent feature set for both end users and support technicians. This latest update includes: * Improvements to the user interface for both clients and technicians * A detailed Job History feature for tracking changes on a job ticket * Additional search options for tickets and assets * New preferences for managing custom fields and technician editing permissi= ons Next Generation Web Application Unlike scripted web applications based on technologies such as ASP or PHP, Web Help Desk uses Java=81 objects to manage your...

The Omni Group Announces OmniOutliner 2.0, Releases Public Beta Seattle, Washington -- March 15, 2002 -- Today, The Omni Group released the first public beta of OmniOutliner 2.0, the first major rev of the popular outlining application built exclusively for Mac OS X. A host of new and very cool features have been added to help you outline like you've never outlined before. Features new to OmniOutliner 2.0 include a new customizable toolbar, new column types, notes, auto-numbering, sorting, summary values, new keyboard shortcuts, support for alternating row colors, an updated info window to support all of these new features, and more. What does all of this mean? Instead of being a really simple tool that can help you get organized, OmniOutliner is now a really good-looking, powerful, simple-to-use tool that can help you get organized. Check out the release notes for a complete list of new features and enhancements. OmniOutliner 2.0 beta 1 includes an extended trial license that expires...

PRESS RELEASE Niemeijer Consult Proudly Announces On-Screen Keyboard Accessibility Solutions for Mac OS X Amsterdam - 15 March 2002 - Niemeijer Consult today announced that on March 20, KeyStrokes, its popular on-screen keyboard software for the Macintosh, will make its public debut on Mac OS X at CSUN's 17th Annual International Conference "Technology and Persons with Disabilities" in Los Angeles. KeyStrokes for Mac OS X, will be the first fully functional on-screen keyboard to run natively on Apple's next generation operating system and one of the first accessibility solutions bringing the power of Mac OS X to people with disabilities. Origin Instruments Corporation, our North American distributor, will demonstrate the software in their booth (number 303, Marriott) during the CSUN conference. An on-screen keyboard is typically used by a person who because of illness or injury cannot use a standard keyboard. KeyStrokes for Mac OS X works by drawing a keyboard image on the display and...

Maxum Development Announces Major FTP Server Update March 14, 2002. Rumpus, Maxum Development's class-leading FTP server software for Mac OS and Mac OS X, has reached version 2.1. The update, available now, incorporates dozens of feature and usability enhancements. For this new release, Maxum has focused primarily on improving existing functions, making Rumpus easier and more flexible to use. Among the host of enhancements, the new version offers: * A new setup assistant, which helps new FTP server administrators create their first anonymous and secure user accounts instantly so that FTP service can be enabled with just a couple of clicks. * The ability to function on private networks with packet forwarding, even when the network uses dynamic domain name service. * A revised interface that separates complex settings to help avoid mistakes and ensure consistent FTP service. * Improved server management, including IP address-based access restriction,...

SONNET ANNOUNCES NEW 466MHZ SPEED FOR POWERBOOK 1400 IRVINE, California =97 March 15, 2002. Sonnet Technologies, the worldwide market share leader in processor upgrade cards for Apple Macintosh=AE computers, announces the Crescendo/PB G3 466-1M, Sonnet=92s fastest upgrade yet for the PowerBook 1400, and the latest addition to its product line of Crescendo processor upgrade cards. This upgrade offers a powerful 466MHz PowerPC G3 processor with 1MB Level 2 backside cache, which produces an impressive 11x increase in performance over a 117 MHz stock machine that used a 603e processor. The Crescendo/PB is compatible with the PowerBook=92s existing hardware, software, RAM and peripherals. It transparently integrates with your system software, and performs flawlessly with Mac OS 7.5.3, through OS 9.1. Availability and Pricing Crescendo/PB G3 466-1M is shipping now and has an estimated street price of $299.95. This new product replaces the Crescendo/PB G3 400-1M at the same price. About...

Optigold ISP 2.9.5 for Windows, Macintosh, Mac OS X and Linux was released on 03/15/2002. Optigold ISP is a cross-platform business software package to run all aspects of an internet service provider (from billing to server management). http://www.digitalpoint.com/products/isp/ A *FREE*, 100% working copy can be downloaded from: http://www.digitalpoint.com/products/download.php 2.9.5 adds new web functionality, new Texas tax calculations, email manager fixes, credit card swipe reader support, new server event functionality, customer web interface fix and some other miscellaneous items. All new features in this version are listed in the revision log: Optigold ISP Revision Log ------------------------- Completed On 3/14/02 Automated task invoice generation can be set per minute instead of per day Completed On 3/13/02 Fixed problem with Total Internet response code during online signup Completed On 3/12/02 Slightly changed logic on referral credits when credit applies per referral...