August 16, 2001 Product update for XTension, home automation software for the Mac : Sand Hill Engineering has released version 3.7.0 of "XTension" the Mac-only home automation software. This release adds support for the new LynX-PLC co-processor from Marrick Ltd. (www.marrickltd.com), which supports X-10 extended codes which were previously missing. XTension now supports these commands with the LynX-PLC. XTension is available in a free Lite version which incorporates all of the features of the full version, with only a limitation on the number of database units. (The Lite version works with the popular CM11/Activehome controller and the new MR26a.) Packages of the software and X-10 starter kits are available at different web sales sites. ($79.95 on the website) Downloads and a rich website of home automation ideas can be found at www.shed.com Contact Michael Ferguson michael@shed.com Sand Hill Engineering

Netopia's Timbuktu Pro Harnesses the Power of Mac OS X Mac OS X Users Enjoy Collaboration and Remote Control Via Timbuktu Pro ALAMEDA, Calif. (August 15, 2001) - Netopia, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTPA), a leading provider of Mac OS-based collaboration and systems management tools, today announced the availability of Timbuktu Pro for Mac OS X. The new application enables Mac OS X users to leverage the unsurpassed remote control capabilities of Timbuktu Pro, and extends Netopia's long tradition of support for Apple's advanced technologies. For over twelve years, Timbuktu Pro has been the leading remote control an= d file transfer software for the Macintosh operating system. Timbuktu Pro for OS X integrates several new features including package distribution, added security, large file support and the complete Aqua interface. The new release is backwards compatible through two previous versions of Timbuktu Pro using the basic remote control, communications, and file transfer functions. "Timbuktu...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COMM-UNITY NETWORKING SYSTEMS RELEASES POP3IT 3.0, A CROSS PLATFORM FILEMAKER PRO PLUG-IN. FileMaker Pro Developer's Conference, Orlando, FL, Aug. 13, 2001 -- Comm-Unity Networking Systems announces the release of POP3it 3.0, for FileMaker Pro 4.x and 5.x for Macintosh OS 9, Macintosh OS X, and Windows Platforms. POP3it is a very flexible FileMaker plug-in that allows you to receive email directly into FileMaker without the aid of any helper applications. To use it, all you will need is an email account, a POP3 server, and FileMaker Pro 4.x or 5.x. You can easily integrate POP3it into your existing solutions. A basic knowledge of FileMaker Scripting is needed, however, the documentation for POP3it covers how to use the POP3it plug-in. Jesse Traynham, company owner, states that "We are pleased to announce POP3it 3.0 This version adds support for the OS X version of FileMaker Pro 5.5, as well as adds support for downloading Japanese and Central and Eastern European...

SONNET DROPS PRICES AND ADDS NEW SPEED TO PCI UPGRADE LINE IRVINE, CALIFORNIA =97 August 15, 2001 =97 Sonnet Technologies, the worldwid= e market share leader in processor upgrade cards for Apple Macintosh=99 computers, lowers prices by as much as $50 on nearly half of its entire line of G3 and G4 processor upgrades. This announcement contains the largest number of simultaneous price drops on Sonnet upgrade cards this year. Offering a wide range of new lower prices helps Sonnet maintain market leadership by setting the best price/performance standard in the industry for G3 and G4 processor upgrades. Sonnet=92s new lower prices in Crescendo/PCI upgrades are as follows: Crescendo/PCI G3 400/1M $229.95 (was $249.95) Crescendo/PCI G3 450/1M $279.95 (was $299.95) The Crescendo/PCI G3 line of products runs in all of the following Macintosh models: - Power Mac 7300/7500/7600/8500/8600/9500/9600 - Workgroup Server 7350, 8550, 9650 - Daystar Genesis - PowerCenter, PowerCenter Pro,...

[PR] Waves in Motion Releases Analyzer 3.0 beta for FileMaker Pro Completely rebuilt analysis system now supports Windows August 13, 2001 -- Phoenix, AZ - Waves in Motion will showcase Analyzer 3.0 beta, a new comprehensive system for documenting and debugging FileMaker Pro databases, at the FileMaker Developer's Conference in Orlando, Florida, August 13-15. Completely rewritten to take advantage of FileMaker's new Database Design Report, Analyzer 3.0 allows developers to find and cross-reference any element in their database and works seamlessly with Windows 98, NT, ME and 2000, Mac OS 8.6 or later and Mac OS X. "This is the Analyzer we've all been waiting for," said Vince Menanno, President of Waves in Motion. "We've responded to the requests of the developer community and are excited to debut this product alongside FileMaker Developer 5.5 beta." Analyzer pinpoints common database problems with its unique automatic problem detection system with red dot alerts showing missing items,...

From: Jason Wren (plug-ins@nmci.com) Subject: DialogMagic 5.5! New Millennium Communications, Inc., a FileMaker Solutions Alliance Partner, announces the release of the new version of our DialogMagic plug-in for FileMaker Pro. DialogMagic 5.5 is compatible with FileMaker Pro 5.5 as well as with FileMaker Pro 5 and FileMaker Pro 4 for both Macintosh and Windows. There are several significant new features in this version. DialogMagic extends the functionality of FileMaker Pro and automates certain repetitive tasks, including ones which have dire consequences when not performed perfectly. It is an essential tool when deploying FileMaker Pro for commercial solutions or for any solution which is enhanced or upgraded more than once. DialogMagic 5.5 has eleven new functions, including the ability to: - Move or copy any file from one location to another - Launch any application or file (not just FMP files) from within your FMP solution - Automatically type the enter key - enabling you to...

Quickie Photos to Web 1.2 is an application for quickly creating web photo albums. It allows the user a multitude of options for formatting the HTML as the user sees fit. This is a 45-day demo that can be unlocked at anytime by registering. Macintosh System Requirements: Quickie Photos to web 1.2 requires a PowerPC, G3, or G4 CPU running Mac OS version 8.0 or higher with QuickTime (with the still image module). In addition, the computer must have at least 32 MB of RAM. Windows System Requirements: Quickie Photos to web 1.2 requires a Intel or compatible chip running Microsoft Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, or 2000 with QuickTime (with the still image, effect, authoring, and internet extras modules). In addition, the computer must have at least 32 MB of RAM. Features added in version 1.2 * Added the ability to import images either as individual images or as a folder. The image list can now contain images from different folders. * Added import options (file name, size, type, Created date,...

)))) W O R K F L O W A U T O M A T I O N W I T H A P P L E S C R I P T T R A I N I N G C D ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Learn AppleScript and how to create powerful software automation solutions with TECSoft's new Workflow Automation with AppleScript Training CD. This interactive training CD is the culmination of our extensive experience as the leading AppleScript training and development company. Outside of a classroom environment, our training CD delivers the richest AppleScript training experience possible. No prior programming experience is required. Purchase now for only $99! The CD comes with a 15 day money back satisfaction guarantee. Visit www.tecsoft.com/applescriptcd.html or call 800-626-4119 / 631-267-0700 for more information and to purchase. H A N D S - O N T R A I N I N G ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Learn AppleScript to work smarter, not harder, in TECSoft's no-tears, hands-on,...

New Integration Between FileMaker Pro 5 Unlimited And Macromedia Dreamweaver UltraDev 4 Announced At Annual FileMaker Developer's Conference Dozens of new, powerful database solutions and services supporting FileMaker Pro 5.5 launched by third-party developers   ORLANDO, FL - Aug.13, 2001 - Over 1200 corporate and independent FileMaker database developers from around the world gathered today at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Florida, to explore "The Wonderful World of FileMaker," at the FileMaker Developer Conference 2001. FileMaker and Macromedia will demonstrate new ways to integrate FileMaker Pro 5 Unlimited, the leading workgroup database over the Web, with Macromedia Dreamweaver UltraDev 4, which enables efficient code-level and visual authoring of Web applications. UltraDev 4 is the only product on the market that provides a single visual environment for authoring applications that can use Microsoft Active Server Pages (ASP), Sun Microsystems JavaServer Pages (JSP),...

HTMLrendering 2.0 URLAccess 1.0 cIconButtons 2.0 are released. Please take a note on my web page where additional information is available. visit (http://homepage.mac.com/vanhoek/) HTMLrenderer is a plugin capable to render HTML files you can provide through navigation services, and through an internal URL-parser. In the latter case you need a suitable "device" to get access to URL's. The renderer will present the URL required when clicking a link in the rendered file. There are 3 known issues affecting the cosmetics of the renderer. 2 are related to REALbasic: drawing a focus and the flickering cursor when the cursor hovers over a link. The other issue is that in carbon the grafport is not always correctly drawn. This may very well be related to Apple, and/but is under investigation. URLAccess is a plugin capable to upload and download files from anywhere. It requires the URLAccess Manager. Only the low-level functions are implemented in this plugin, which provides the...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Format Converter on STEROIDS! Use QuickChange Media to easily convert file formats back and forth. Whether you are working with audio, video, or static image files - with over 50 formats to choose from, you'll never need another conversion program again! Among the most notable formats, the program supports audio formats including MP3 and CD Tracks; video formats MPEG-1, MPEG-2, AVI video, and GIF animations; and image formats GIF, JPG, TIF, EPS, PICT and BMP. See below for a full list of supported file formats. Not Just Another Multi-Media Program, QuickChange Media is the All-Media Program: Have a section of video you need for work or play? Or how about a favorite audio track that you want to send to a friend? What about the picture of Aunt Ida that is saved in a format that Uncle Jack can't open? File compatibility will never be an issue for you again, no matter what type of media format you are working in. QuickChange Media allows you to convert MPEG-1...

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Maxum Development Releases PageSentry 4.0 August 10, 2001. Maxum Development's latest software release, PageSentry 4.0, is now available. The new version offers a host of new features, as well as Mac OS X native operation. At the same time, Maxum announced a new pricing model that makes PageSentry more practical for small Web sites while more scalable for large Internet Service Providers. Among the most significant new features of PageSentry 4.0: * Both Carbon and Classic versions of the PageSentry application provide support for all modern Macintosh models running Mac OS 7.1 through Mac OS X. * Enhanced statistics, with a revised status window that provides much more detail about server activity and history. * Significantly improved Web reporting, including server detail reports with specific information about recent activity and attempted warning actions. * More efficient Sentry, Notifier, and Group management that allows PageSentry ISP to support up to 500 Sentries...

See Jane Code Ships 1.0 Release of JaneBUILDER for Mac OS 9 and OS X SANTA MONICA, California-August 8 2001- See Jane Code today announced the release of JaneBUILDER for PHP and MySQL! 1.0 for the Mac OS 9 and OS X. JaneBUILDER is a visual editor for PHP. JaneBUILDER allows users to build complex PHP pages with ease. The files created are native PHP (text) files that can be opened by any html tool or text editor and uploaded to your web server for deployment. "The preview period was longer than we expected but we are very happy with the results. Feature after feature requested by our testers was added to the final 1.0 you see today. We managed to add a quite a few new features since Preview Release 2 too, but we think what developers will like most is the price is our new low price. $49.00" Price Info: JaneBUILDER 1.0 can be purchased from our online order page for $49.00 (US) http://seejanecode.com/buy/buy.html Download Info: A demonstration version of JaneBUILDER can be downloaded...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 8, 2001 - X2max Software is pleased to announce the official release of xmCHART 2.0. xmCHART is a very powerful charting plug-in for FileMaker Pro available for MacOS and Windows. It supports all basic chart types such as bars, lines, areas, scatters, pies, bubbles, high-Lows or Gantt charts. A comprehensive set of over 140 functions allows you to customize almost every parts of a chart such as scalings, axes or grids. To perfect a chart you can add a title, legend, labels or a background picture. The new version has been completely redesigned and is considerably more extensive than the previous version. All information about xmCHART 2.0 incl. examples, downloads and instructions for the conversion of existing xmCHART scripts can be found at the following link: (http://www.x2max.com/english/products/fmp/xmCHART2/contents.html) What's new in xmCHART 2.0: -------------------------- - multiple-chart layout - combination/overlay graphs - 2 y-axis...

Subject: [ANN] ID3X 1.6 From: Joerg Pressel (joergp@three-2-one.com) We are proud to announce an updated version of our shareware (9 USD) ID3 editor ID3X for the Apple Macintosh! More information at: http://www.three-2-one.com/ID3X/ Direct download link: http://www.three-2-one.com/ID3X/downloads/ID3X16.sit New in this version: - new: Updating of multiple selected files - new: Support for cover and back images - new: Support for storing unsyncronized lyrics - new: Now accepts drag&drop of files or folders to the application icon - new: Added total tracks field - as usual many bug-fixes ID3X is an editor for easy manipulation of ID3 tags in mp3 music files. ID3 tags are used to store title, artist and other information in mp3 files which can then be displayed in your favorite mp3 player application. Thanks for your patience, J=F6rg Pressel three-2-one interaktive Medien GmbH joergp@three-2-one.com http://www.three-2-one.com fon: +49 2151 319450

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 8, 2001 BLUE WORLD ANNOUNCES ENHANCED TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES Bellevue, WA--August 8, 2001--Blue World Communications, Inc.--pioneers of the Web Data Engine(tm)--today announced enhanced technical support services and a special offer for customers who purchase paid technical support between now and October 31, 2001. "As part of our commitment to provide exemplary service, we're pleased to provide enhancements to our support services," said Bill Doerrfeld, CEO of Blue World. "It is critically important for Web developers to receive top-notch and timely support. We've enhanced our service and support teams and are ready to serve our valued customers with even more timely response beyond the timely and complete service our customers have come to expect from Blue World." Effective immediately, Blue World paid technical support service plans will include priority support, offering registered customers guaranteed three hour response time within normal...

TRINFINITY SOFTWARE RELEASES V1.0 OF TIMETRACK For immediate release. Trinfinity Software releases Time Track version 1.0. NEW YORK, N.Y. - - August 7, 2001 - - Trinfinity Software released today Time Track version 1.0. Time Track is a time saving program, originally designed for consultants to minimize time spent logging hours and to enhance billing accuracy. It can be utilized by any profession and allows the user to quickly and easily log the durations of events. Features * Simple, easy to use interface. * Complete date and time logging includes starting month, day, year, hours, minutes, seconds to ending month, day, year, hours, minutes and seconds. * Adds a description to each log entry. * Logs are stored in standard text files for easy integration with other applications and AppleScript. * Supports multiple log files for categorizing logs. * Open, edit, save, and print logs from within the application. * Elapsed Time Calculator - Calculate the hours, minutes and seconds that...

Power On Releases On Guard Update Latest Version Addresses Compatibility and Security Columbus, Ohio -- August 7, 2001 -- Power On Software today announced the release of version 3.3.5 of its flagship security product, On Guard=AE for Macintosh. On Guard is the industry-leading cross-platform security and computer access management software. On Guard provides powerful anti-tampering security that protects valuable computer files and folders from unauthorized access or unwanted changes. It is ideally suited for environments such as schools, where a computer is accessible by others, and is also valuable where a single computer may be shared by more than one user, such as a shared work computer or a home computer used by several family members. On Guard permits a single computer to be customized for multiple users so that each user's access is limited to those files and folders that are needed for that user to perform specific functions. Nonessential areas may be totally eliminated from...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COMM-UNITY NETWORKING SYSTEMS RELEASES SMTPIT 3.0 FINAL, A CROSS PLATFORM FILEMAKER PRO PLUG-IN. Fort Worth, TX, August 6, 2001 -- Comm-Unity Networking Systems announces the release of SMTPit 3.0, for FileMaker Pro 4.x and 5.x for Macintosh OS 9, Macintosh OS X, and Windows Platforms. SMTPit is a very flexible FileMaker Pro plug-in that allows you to send email directly from FileMaker without the aid of any helper applications. To use it, all you will need is an email address, an SMTP server, and FileMaker Pro 4.x or 5.x. You can easily integrate SMTPit into your existing solutions. A basic knowledge of FileMaker Scripting is needed, however, the documentation for SMTPit covers how to use FileMaker Pro Plug-ins, and more specifically, how to use the SMTPit plug-in. Jesse Traynham, company co-owner, states, "After two weeks of being in beta, SMTPit is now ready for a Final release. We have fixed several small bugs in the plug-in over the past two weeks, including...

August 2, 2001 REALbasic 3.5b3 is another honest-to-goodness beta, and all that implies. Betas represent the closing stages of a new release. At this point, development focuses on fixing bugs, rather than adding new features.. 3.5b3 fixes issues with RbScript and the DataControl, in addition to numerous other enhancements and bug-fixes. Finally, there's even more in the release notes, so check it out. (http://www.realsoftware.com/realbasic/prerelease/index.html) 3.5b3 [New] (All) DataControl: NewRecord method added, for future considerations. Currently all it does is close the cursor and clear all bound data aware controls. [New] (All) RbScript: Dim statement now allows you to declare multiple variables with differing types, rather than just multiple variables of the same type. [New] (All) RbScript: empty arrays can now be created by specifying -1 elements. [New] (All) RbScript: functions can now be called before they are defined. [New] (Car)...

TopCalculette Pro Update 3.1 for OS 8, OS 9 and OS X PRESS RELEASE 08/03/01 TopCalculette Pro is a major improvement of TopCalculette which is a popular calculator software with a tape and a very handy converter. TopCalculette has been rewritten as a Carbon application. This new version runs on both Mac OS X and Mac OS 8.5 or later. The design features Apple's new Aqua interface. Version 3.1 NEW FEATURES: =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D - US translation : all the units, currencies and other previously French strings are in US language. - Special "Money" Rounding Mode - 30 new currencies and countries flags. - Several other improvements and bugs corrected FEATURES: =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D - For a casual personal use or intensive and professional use, TopCalculette Pro offers powerful and customizable features: this new version is incredibly useful. - The customizable appearance offers two sizes of window (one of them is a large one) and also a choice...

From: Steve Bemboom (sbemboom@meta-comm.com) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JOB MANAGER 3.0 INTEGRATES WITH MYOB=92S ACCOUNTING PLUS AND INTUIT=92S QUICKBOOKS PRO IOWA CITY, IOWA-August 3rd, 2001-MetaCommunications, a leading software developer of client-server business solutions, began shipping an update to Job Manager 3.0 today with comprehensive integration for MYOB=92s Accounting Plus and Intuit=92s QuickBooks Pro accounting software packages. =93Job Manager gives business owners the ability to truly understand what is happening at the production level by delivering a solution that traditional accounting systems are unable to offer,=94 said Robert Long, Vice President of MetaCommunications. =93By providing an integration link with Accounting Plus and QuickBooks Pro, Job Manager will allow our customers to merge their business data to see not only the accounting side, but the underlying data to support it as well.=94 Designed as a production level management tool, Job Manager extends the...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PINEHILL PRODUCTS RELEASES CREATIVEPAGE 2.7.5 & SPECIAL OFFER AVAILABLE. Rochester, NY - July 31st, 2001 - PineHill Products announces CreativePage 2.7.5, the powerful and customizable web site creation tool for the Mac OS and Mac OS X operating systems. PineHill Products is also pleased to announce a special order offer of CreativePage + SiteToolkit on CD for only $49.95, normally $60.85. This special ends August 4th, 2001. About CreativePage CreativePage is an extremely powerful and easy to use application to create, edit, and maintain a web site or web page. With CreativePage, anything is possible, from creating a simple web page to post your r=E9sum= =E9 online, or a professional looking web site for your business, CreativePage has the tools and ability to do so. Since CreativePage works both in Mac OS 9.1 (and earlier) systems, along with Mac OS X, CreativePage is very flexible. Whether you are a computer novice, or a professional web site designer,...