pdfColorConvert: convert colors directly from within your PDF
Brand new pdfColorConvert: convert colors directly from within your PDF -
fast, easily and in high quality
callas introduces pdfColorConvert, a brand new tool for converting RGB-Data
and spot colors into CMYK from within Adobe Acrobat. The Plug-In, which is
available for Acrobat 6 and 7, has been designed both for publishing experts
and office users who are looking for an easy way to prepare their PDF files
for color matching output. pdfColorConvert is extremly easy to handle and
does not call for detailed, well-founded Color Management knowledge. The
introductory price for the solution, which can be run under Mac OS X and
Windows 2000/XP, is 249 EURO.
What makes callas pdfColorConvert so outstanding is its unique ease of use
and its competitive price. In case the user does not know the origin of the
PDF he wants to convert, pdfColorConvert can determine input settings
automatically; the "Automatic Best guess" feature identifies even PDF/X
files. To convert and output the PDF document...
VVI Releases DAQ Plot version 9.8.6
High-Speed Data Acquisition And Automation
March 9, 2005
VVI today announced the release of DAQ Plot version 9.8.6, which
features plug-and-play high-speed data acquisition plotting and control
loop programming. John Brilhart, Chief Technical Officer of VVI, made
this statement:
"DAQ Plot measures voltages from sensors and presents them in an
intuitive strip chart format. This new version upgrades its speed up to
50,000 voltage measurements per second. It also includes a new tool
called DAQ Command which is used to program real-time control loops to
automate voltage measurement and machine control. The two are
complimentary because DAQ Plot is used to visualize and understand
sensor results and once understood, DAQ Command is used to automate
reactions to those sensors, for example by turning off and on valves
and switches according to sensor voltage changes. The two systems, DAQ
Plot and DAQ Command, span the needs of data acquisition projects from
the beginning research and...
Bare Bones Software Releases Mailsmith 2.1.5 Update
Bare Bones Software Releases Mailsmith 2.1.5 Update
BEDFORD, Mass. - March 9, 2005 - Bare Bones Software today announced
the release and immediate availability of Mailsmith 2.1.5, the
latest version of the award-winning, extra-strength email client for
Mac OS X(R). Mailsmith 2.1.5 is a maintenance release to fix
reported issues and add minor refinements.
The Mailsmith 2.1.5 update is available free of charge to all
registered Mailsmith 2.0 and 2.1 customers. An update package is
available for download from the Bare Bones Software web site:
(http://www.barebones.com/support/updates.shtml)
Mailsmith 2.1.5 requires Mac OS X 10.2 or later, and is fully
compatible with Mac OS X 10.3 (Mac OS X 10.3.5 or later strongly
recommended). The update package also includes SpamSieve 2.2.4.
About Mailsmith
---------------
Mailsmith is an extra-strength email client designed for Macintosh
users. Thanks to its unprecedented flexibility, users can customize
Mailsmith's powerful editing, filtering, and...
David Sklar to Teach PHP 5 Bootcamp at Big Nerd Ranch
Springtime in Atlanta and PHP - Big Nerd Ranch Announces PHP Bootcamp
May 16-20, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Emily Herman
Big Nerd Ranch, Inc.
(678) 595-6773
www.bignerdranch.com
Atlanta, GA - March 9, 2005 - Springtime in Atlanta and PHP - Big Nerd
Ranch Announces PHP Bootcamp May 16-20, 2005
David Sklar returns to the Big Nerd Ranch to teach the next installment
of PHP5 Bootcamp, May 16-20, 2005. Mr. Sklar, one of the foremost PHP5
gurus, will be guiding students through an intensive five-day course on
PHP5 programming and development. PHP5 continues to impress developers
and project managers with its flexibility and performance, providing an
ideal solution that is scalable to projects of any size and scope. This
incredible tool can be a powerful addition to a developer's arsenal
whether the project is a small intranet or an enterprise-level
e-commerce website. David Sklar's wealth of experience and engaging
demeanor make him the perfect navigator to guide students through...
24U SimpleHelp Plug-In updated to version 3.1!
Tuesday, March 8, 2005
24U Software has updated 24U SimpleHelp Plug-In, the leading interactive
help plug-in for FileMaker Pro. The new version 3.1 increases efficiency
for complex solution developers by implementing global help tags and
virtual layouts. It also improves stability on Windows.
What is new in the version 3.1?
- Global tags (active on all layouts) can be created
- Named virtual layouts simplify configuration switching (i.e. languages)
- Tags can now be attached without having to "go to layout"
- Improved recognition of zoom levels
- Persistent tags and coachmarks improved for off-window drawing
- Fixed crash when a window is minimized on Windows
- Improved overall stability on Windows
More info: (http://www.24uSoftware.com/SimpleHelp)
Download: (http://www.24uSoftware.com/SimpleHelp#download)
What is 24U SimpleHelp Plug-In?
This FileMaker plug-in enables independent and in-house developers to use
interactive help such as tool tips (help tags),...
TinyBooks v2.0.9
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TinyBooks v2.0.9 - Family & Small Business Accounting for Macintosh
What's New: Improved the Accounts Dialog: added the easy ability to move
forward and backward one month at time, and added new columns to show the
monthly and year-to-date percentage each account represents compared to the
applicable totals, etc. (Simply put, it's now easier to see where the
money's going, and where it's coming from!)
(URL:http://www.winograd.com)
Merrimack, New Hampshire, March 8, 2005: Ken Winograd and Space-Time
Associates announced today an update to the Macintosh accounting and
bookkeeping program called TinyBooks(tm). TinyBooks is designed for Sole
Proprietors, home and other small businesses, and family finances.
TinyBooks is a simple, flexible, non-bloated, single-entry bookkeeping and
accounting system for the Macintosh.
TinyBooks is the simplest way to handle the books for most small companies.
Current and year-to-date "on-the-fly" totals are continually displayed...
Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Update 11.1.1
Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Update 11.1.1
Microsoft's Macintosh Business Unit (Mac BU) has announced the availability
of Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Update 11.1.1, which includes improvements
to Excel add-in calculation, increased PowerPoint and Word 2004 stability,
additional support for device drivers and enhanced appearance of imported
graphics.
Update 11.1.1 provides prioritized fixes based on customer feedback from a
variety of sources such as Microsoft Error Reporting Protocol (MERP) and
product support calls. This feedback is vital to Microsoft to ensure
delivery of the best possible customer experience through regular product
updates.
The patch is available today in English and Japanese language versions.
French, German, Italian, Spanish and Swedish versions will be available
next Monday, Mar. 14, 2005. Update 11.1.1 can be downloaded at
http://www.microsoft.com/mac or via Microsoft AutoUpdate.
disclabel 2.3
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SUMMARY:
disclabel 2.3 updates SmileOnMyMac's award-winning CD labeling software
adding our first professionally-designed, music-themed, for-purchase
($14.95) template pack, as well as support for text kerning, Epson R320
direct-to-CD printers, CMYK images, and more. disclabel 2.3 (30-day
free demo, $29.95) requires Mac OS X 10.2.5 or later.
DOWNLOAD LINK
http://www.smileonmymac.com/disclabel/download.html
Portland, OR - March 2, 2005 - disclabel, SmileOnMyMac's award-winning
CD labeling software has been updated to version 2.3, which includes:
- Purchase additional professionally-designed Template Packs
- Text kerning is now supported
- Downloaded templates are available even when offline
- Added support for Epson R320 direct-to-CD printer
- Supports CMYK images
- Improved compatibility with iLife '05
- Minor additional fixes
disclabel helps you make great-looking labels for your CDs, DVDs,
cases, and related materials:
- Start with a pre-designed template, or...
iPodcast Producer
iPodcast Producer
Seattle, WA=97USA March 2, 2005: Industrial Audio Software
(www.industrialaudiosoftware.com) announces the introduction of iPodcast
Producer, the world=92s first completely integrated software package
combining recording, editing, RSS feed creation, and FTP uploading.
In keeping with the company=92s motto, =93Giving the World a Voice,=94 it of=
fers
listeners and aspiring broadcasters everything they=92ll need to join the
podcasting revolution. Both casual consumers and hardcore podcasting
aficionados realize that podcasting represents groundbreaking innovations
in listening and broadcasting choices. In a single, affordable,
easy-to-use program, IAS now makes it possible for novices and audio
professionals alike to record, edit, upload, and transmit audio files to
the web. The audio podcast you create is then made available for listening
and downloading in on-demand style content to portable devices like iPods
and desktop PCs around the world.
The challenge to...
Play 100 Interactive Puzzles within Your Web Browser
Play 100 Interactive Puzzles within Your Web Browser
ARLINGTON, Virginia (March 3, 2005) - SpiderWorks, LLC today announced the
exclusive software release of "Puzzability's Puzzle Trifecta," now available
from the SpiderWorks.com web site for only $9.95 (USD).
Think you're smart? Enjoy problem solving? Then you'll love "Puzzability's
Puzzle Trifecta," a unique collection of 100 interactive puzzles that you
can play within your web browser!
Treat yourself to countless hours of entertainment while sharpening your
problem-solving skills. The Java-powered games are comprised of three
popular types of puzzles culled from the Puzzability vaults: 20
"Blockbuster" sliding block puzzles, 40 "Say What?" quote puzzles, and 40
"Step by Step" word ladders.
This platform-independent download is comprised of HTML pages and Java
applets, compatible with any Java-supported operating system such as
Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. The only requirement is a web
browser that supports JavaScript...
AB Transfer
Kiel, Germany (March 3, 2005) - turingart is pleased to announce the immediate
availability of 'AB Transfer'.
'AB Transfer' reads, converts and imports contact data from files into OS
X' address book. An enhanced version 'AB Transfer Pro' will allow to import
data from database sources like FileMaker, MySQL or generic ODBC sources.
Pro is to be released soon.
Besides CSV and tab-separated input data, 'AB Transfer' converts Windows to
Mac data, strips leading or trailing white space and includes a preview
feature, which shows input data in a row/column view.
A very intuitive OS X address book like GUI simplifies import operations.
Within 3 minutes an import is set up and within a few more minutes, new
records are completed.
As a first class OS X citizen, 'AB Transfer' isn't available for other
operating system.
Resources:
Download
http://www.turingart.com/downloads/ABTransfer.sit
WebPage
http://www.turingart.com/abt_lan__EN.htm
Screenshot
http://www.turingart.com/downloads/ABTransfer....
4th Dimension 2003.6
4D, Inc., Ships 4th Dimension 2003.6
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 3, 2004 - 4D, Inc., a leading maker of software
solutions that simplify the process of developing and deploying
database applications, announced today the release of 4D 2003 version
6, which contains several bug fixes.
"We are delighted to show our commitment to our older products," said
Brendan Coveney, president and CEO, 4D, Inc. "Although 4D 2004, a
significant upgrade, was released last year, we are proud to show our
customers that we continue to update our older software applications.
It's what our customers have come to expect from us."
Current 4D 2003 owners can download the update free of charge. The
update along with a list of bug fixes can be downloaded at:
http://www.4d.com/downloads/products.html.
About 4D Inc.
4D, Inc., headquartered in San Jose, Calif., is a leading maker of
software solutions that simplify the process of developing and
deploying database applications. 4D, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary
of...
C/C++ interpreter Ch 5.0, and Embedded Ch 5.0 Released
C/C++ interpreter Ch 5.0, and Embedded Ch 5.0 Released
DAVIS, California, March 03, 2005 - SoftIntegration, Inc. today announced the
availability of Ch 5.0 and Embedded Ch 5.0. Ch is an embeddable C/C++
interpreter for cross-platform scripting, 2D/3D plotting, numerical computing,
shell programming and embedded scripting.
Ch and Embedded Ch version 5.0 are the most stable release. The new release
supports multi-threading in embedded scripting and provides Borland Builder
project sample for embedded Ch. Ch SDK is bundled with Ch 5.0 for free
distribution. It provides easy and convenient way for users to turn an
existing C/C++ library into a Ch package or Ch toolkit.
"Multi-threading is an important feature for our Embedded Ch customers," said
Dr. Dawn Cheng, President at SoftIntegration. "We are committed to meet our
customers' request for powerful embedded scripting."
Ch in Windows contains more than 100 new Unix utility programs with over 200
utilities in total for cross-platform...
Mimer SQL now available for Apple's Mac OS X
PRESSRELEASE
Mimer SQL now available for Apple's Mac OS X
Uppsala, Sweden -- March 1 2005 -- Mimer Information Technology, a leading
developer of enterprise and mobile database servers, today announces the
immediate availability of Mimer SQL for Mac OS X. This makes it possible
also for Mac users to take full advantage of Mimer SQL's high performance
and zero maintenance. A free development and evaluation version of Mimer
SQL for Mac OS X is available for download from Mimer's web site
(http://developer.mimer.com/macosx).
Mimer SQL has a long and successful track record both in large mission
critical systems and as an embedded black box DBMS in many software
products. This combination of high performance and ease-of-use makes Mimer
SQL very well suited for the Mac OS X environment, matching Apple's own
philosophy of simplicity and user friendliness. Mimer SQL supports both Mac
OS X and Mac OS X Server.
"With Apple's commitment to the enterprise market, with increasing server
sales, it...
Norpath Elements Studio 3.0 Now Shipping for Windows and Mac OS X
PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Norpath Elements Studio 3.0 Now Shipping for Windows and Mac OS X
Major Upgrade Takes Interactive Multimedia and Learning Authoring to
the Next Level
Toronto, Ontario - March 1, 2005 - Norpath Inc., today announced the
immediate availability of Norpath Elements Studio 3.0, the latest
version of its multiplatform authoring software for rapidly creating
professional interactive multimedia, learning, and information
applications. Norpath Elements Studio 3.0 takes interactive authoring
to the next level with over 100 new features and enhancements.
Norpath Elements Studio's next generation graphical authoring
environment allows new and experienced designers to quickly create
powerful, interactive applications without having to write code or
learn a scripting language. Norpath Elements Studio includes a
complete suite of design tools for creating interactive graphics,
animation, and multimedia; a full set of knowledge elements for
creating learning,...
ShuffleClip released for iPod Shuffle
March 1, 2005
ShuffleClip released for iPod Shuffle
The iPod shuffle has been a runaway success, and not surprisingly with
it's attractive form factor and price point.
However, many new shuffle owners are not very fond of dangling their
iPod from a lanyard. The lanyard creates a mess around the shuffle
user's neck, and exposes the iPod to potential damage.
The solution to this problem has arrived with a product appropriately
named the ShuffleClip.
The ShuffleClip is a simple, elegant case and clip for the iPod
Shuffle. Formed from a single piece of transparent PETG polymer, the
ShuffleClip compliments the design of the iPod while keeping it safe
and secure.
The ShuffleClip allows iPod owners to now wear their shuffle anywhere
they like. In a pocket, on a shirt, or clipped to a briefcase. Think
Random.
For more information visit http://www.shuffleclip.com. The ShuffleClip
sells for $14.95 and is available now.
nib4j: Design Java Swing-based UIs with Apple's Interface...
Design Java Swing-based UIs with Apple's Interface Builder
nib4j is a simple but powerfull Java library that permits the use of Apple's
Interface Builder to design Swing-based user interfaces. It creates Swing
menus, frames and dialogs from Carbon nib files and provides a complete
separation of UI and application code.
The new version supports the creation of cross-platform UIs with use of
JGoodies Forms. With the nib4j Viewer you can try out your Swing interfaces
without writing any code and do a cross-platform test showing different Look
& Feels.
nib4j is completely free for non-commercial use. A developer license is US$
169.
More informations at:
http://www.nib4j.com
Web Crossing Offers Site Crossing service
WEB CROSSING, INC. INTRODUCES SITE CROSSING FOR FAST, EASY ONLINE
COLLABORATION SERVICES
-- Only Fully Integrated Web/ftp/email with Message Board and Full Complement
of Collaboration Tools; Quickly Build Core Site or Bolt Onto Existing Site --
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., February 28, 2005 -- Web Crossing, Inc. today announced
its new Site Crossing service, for the first time offering enterprise-class Web
Crossing power in a consumer- or workgroup-sized package. Available
immediately,
Site Crossing offers Web Crossing-based Internet message boards and other
collaboration tools in two new ways: as a service bolted onto an already
existing Web site, or as an entire core Web site.
Site Crossing is the only hosted service that provides a fully integrated
complement of choices for interactive tools, such as discussions, mailing
lists,
blogs, chat, calendars, podcasting, polls, etc. in a hosted, easy to manage
service, with core capabilities for building an entire site, including full
Web/FTP/...
MacOSX.com announces free personal technical support services
MACOSX.COM LAUNCHES FREE TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICE
MacOSX.com announces free personal technical support services. The new
free service feature is email based and provides individual attention
by a Macintosh tech. Responses to issues are generally provided in less
than 24 hours.
Support is not limited to the Mac only, but includes anything that runs
on or attaches to a Mac, including connecting to networked devices such
as Windows & Linux systems. Printers, scanners, modems, iPods, and
displays are just a short list of hardware devices supported. Most
software is covered including Adobe products, iLife applications,
Microsoft and more.
The support service is staffed by volunteers who enjoy helping out
fellow Mac users with troubleshooting problems as they may arise.
Currently, over 70 volunteers are helping support the launch of the new
service and even more volunteer techs are needed. Anyone with a desire
to help others and technical know how for the Mac (even if specialized)
is...
app4mac Software announce xTime Project 3.1 for Mac OS X
March 1 st 2005 - Press Release
app4mac Software announce xTime Project 3.1 for Mac OS X
xTime Project is a professional Project Management Application
designed for Apple Mac OS X operating system.
With a lot of innovative features and awesome display engine,
xTime is very easy to use for beginners or pro users.
xTime is able to import any documents from Microsoft Project.
What's new with the 3.1 version ?
- Enhanced resource management using floating windows available any time
- New calendar design with enhanced usability
- Better user interface (new awsome aqua interface)
- Better interface feedback
- English, German, French, Spanish versions
- Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger ready
- Full documentation integrated
- Bugs fixed
A standard and Pro license are available.
English, French, German and Spanish versions are available
xTime Project 3.1 requires at least Mac OS X 10.2.8 Jaguar
but it is optimized for Mac OS X 10.3 Panther and G5 processor.
xTime Project 3.1 is also optimized for Mac OS X...
AKVIS Chameleon Blends With More Speed In V.2.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
AKVIS Chameleon Blends With More Speed In V.2.1
February 25, 2005 - AKVIS Chameleon V.2.1 for Macintosh and Windows=99
is now available.
Every year, increasingly powerful digital photography tools expand the
opportunities for ordinary people to produce works of art. AKVIS LLC
has been in the business of designing the most intuitive and powerful
digital photo editing software since 2004 and has completed a series
of refinements to its image combination application, AKVIS Chameleon.
Operating as a plug-in to photo editors including Adobe Photoshop,
Photoshop Elements, Jasc Paint Shop Pro and others, AKVIS Chameleon
makes the insertion of new objects or the replacement of unwanted
elements in digital photos simple even for users unskilled with photo
editing software, since this tool does not require precise selection
of objects. AKVIS Chameleon adjusts inserted objects to the new
background, automatically adapting and blending to the new color
range.
AKVIS...
PhoneDirector for Mac OS X for Nokia Phones
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MacMedia releases PhoneDirector 1.0.4
Kosice, Slovak Republic -- 1 March, 2004 -- MacMedia announced the
release of version 1.0.4 of PhoneDirector for Mac OS X - the complete
solution for Nokia 6230 and Nokia 7280 mobile phone.
PhoneDirector is a tool for Phonebook, SMS, Gallery, Calendar and Wap
management of Nokia 6230 and Nokia 7280.
Main features:
Phonebook editing, uploading, deleting, backup, export (extended
phonebook supported - 5 numbers and 5 texts for each entry).
SMS reading from the phone, sending, replying, forwarding, deleting,
archiving.
Downloading and uploading pictures, sounds and videos from/to the phone.
Adding, editing, export and import of calendar events
Uploading Java applications to the phone.
Setting phone radio channels from the computer.
Editing phone Wap bookmarks.
Writing notes and uploading them to the phone.
Bluetooth connection.
What is new in version 1.0.4:
Nokia 7280 support.
Export and import of calendar events.
PhoneDirector...
Take Control Ebooks First To Cover GarageBand 2.0
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Take Control Ebooks First To Cover GarageBand 2.0
Ithaca, NY USA (February 25, 2005)--GarageBand users who have upgraded to
version 2.0 or who are contemplating an upgrade can now find inspiration
and information in two freshly revised electronic books about GarageBand
2.0. The updated ebooks, available weeks (if not months) before their
print-book counterparts demonstrate the utility of the Take Control ebook
model, which helps readers access the latest quality documentation as soon
as possible. "Take Control of Making Music with GarageBand" puts new and
experienced GarageBand users in charge of making songs using GarageBand's
built-in loops. Seattle musician Jeff Tolbert mixes music theory with
step-by-step instructions to show readers how to work creatively with
GarageBand and get great results. In "Take Control of Recording Music with
GarageBand" Jeff takes readers into the recording studio, offering
real-world know-how and GarageBand techniques for getting...
KavaSoft releases Shoebox 1.0: world's smartest photo...
KavaSoft releases Shoebox 1.0, the world's smartest photo organizer
KavaSoft, creator of iConquer and iTunes Catalog, announces Shoebox
1.0, a Mac OS X application for organizing digital photos by content.
Shoebox is the sophisticated alternative to iPhoto. It uses Knowledge
Base technology to learn what's in each of your photos. Photos can be
organized into categories like dates, people, places and things.
Categorizing your photos is easy, fast and fun. It just takes a few
keystrokes, so you don't even need to use the mouse.
You can get started quickly by downloading categories from the KavaSoft
website. Available categories include holidays, countries, cars,
colors, and sports teams. Right away, Shoebox knows that New Year's Eve
is in December, London is in England, and purple is a color.
Shoebox makes it easy to import photos from iPhoto, or to download them
directly from your camera. And unlike iPhoto, Shoebox doesn't move your
files around. You can keep your photos wherever you...
MailWasher Pro for Mac OS X
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MailWasher Pro for Mac OS X and Linux Offers Users Maximum Spam Protection
with Server-side Filtering Capabilities
Firetrust's award-winning MailWasher Pro is now available for Mac and Linux
users, providing better protection from unwanted and malicious e-mails, as
well as phishing attacks
CHRISTCHURCH -- NEW ZEALAND, February 23, 2005 -- Firetrust Limited,
provider of award-winning anti-spam and email security solutions, today
announced it's now shipping versions of MailWasher Pro for Mac and Linux, a
uniquely designed anti-spam tool that provides additional protection for
businesses and home users from unsolicited and unwanted emails. Within the
Mac and Linux communities the options for effective anti-spam and virus
solutions are limited when compared to PC users, and with the rise in spam
and increasing virus attacks on the Mac and Linux platforms, home and
business Mac and Linux users are in need of a solution that's affordable
and effective.
"We saw a need...
Quickertek: Handles for New PowerBook Models
Quickertek, Inc. Announces Compatibility of All Proprietary PowerBook
Handles with New PowerBook Models Released by Apple
WICHITA , KAN --February 22, 2005-QuickerTek today announced complete
compatibility with the new 12, 15 and 17-inch PowerBooks.
Hot on the release of the 27dBm transceiver for the base stations,
QuickerTek has released the handles for the latest versions of the
PowerBooks. QuickerTek provides all tools that make carrying and using your
new Aluminum PowerBook safe and convenient.
The handle also acts as an adjustable stand when it is on a desktop, and
features an incline that allows for more comfortable keyboarding and better
air circulation.
In conjunction with this, QuickerTek has bundled the ubiquitous TiBook 2dBi
antenna with the TiBook handle for $85.
QuickerTek is a recognized leading innovator of antenna and RF products for
Apple products.
http://www.quickertek.com/cfiberhandle.html
SpiderWorks Releases "Applescripting The Finder" E-Book
SPIDERWORKS RELEASES "APPLESCRIPTING THE FINDER" E-BOOK
SpiderWorks Publishes Next eBook in its Bestselling AppleScript Series.
ARLINGTON, Virginia (February 22, 2005) - SpiderWorks, LLC today announced
the exclusive eBook release of "AppleScripting the Finder" by Ben Waldie.
Hot on the heels of the bestselling "Danny Goodman's AppleScript Handbook
(Mac OS X Edition)" comes this next installment in SpiderWorks' AppleScript
series. "AppleScripting the Finder" is now available from the
SpiderWorks.com web site for only $9.95 (USD).
The Finder is the heart of the Mac OS. When driven by AppleScripts, the
Finder can be a powerful desktop assistant, replacing tedious tasks with a
single mouse click or keystroke. Automate your Mac with Ben Waldie's
expert, time-saving AppleScript techniques that will streamline your daily
workflow.
The companion AppleScript examples from "AppleScripting the Finder" are
available to customers as a free download from SpiderWorks' exclusive online
Customer...
HP Expands Digital Photography Offerings for Consumers and Pros
HP Expands Digital Photography Offerings for Consumers and Pros
New solutions offer users quality, ease of use and affordability
PALO ALTO, Calif., -- In advance of the annual Photo Marketing
Association (PMA) show in Orlando, Fla., HP today announced several new
offerings designed to further the company's leadership in the digital
photography market by delivering high-quality, easy-to-use and affordable
solutions for everyone from beginners to pros.
Highlighting this news, HP announced its entry into the $20 billion-plus
advanced amateur market with the introduction of the industry's first
nine-ink color and black-and-white photo printer that produces finished,
professional-quality photos up to 13 x 19-inches.
To enable the best at-home printing experience for consumers, HP announced
photo lab-quality prints that can be produced for as little as 24 cents.
(1)
Recognizing that a great image begins with a great camera, the company also
expanded its line of award-winning digital cameras...
PDF2Office Personal v2.0
PDF2Office Personal v2.0
Osaka, Japan, February 17, 2005 - Recosoft Corporation the developer of
cross platform Macintosh and Windows file format conversion solutions and
PDF document conversion tools has started shipping PDF2Office Personal v2.0.
The company has released PDF2Office Personal v2.0 a major upgrade to the PDF
to Microsoft=AE Word conversion plug-in for the Windows platform. PDF2Office
Personal v2.0 represents Recosoft's continued commitment to deliver high
quality, cross-platform, PDF to Office file formats conversion technology
which integrates seamlessly with the Microsoft=AE Office products.
PDF2Office Personal v2.0 recreates the original construction and layout of
the document - forming paragraphs; applying styles; regrouping independent
graphic elements; extracting images; creating tables; and processing
headers/footers, endnotes/footnotes and columns/sections, all automatically
- without any manual intervention.
PDF2Office Personal v2.0 enables you to recover the...
Mathlink For Applescript - Version 1.2 Available
MATHLINK FOR APPLESCRIPT - VERSION 1.2 AVAILABLE
Linz, Austria, February-17-2005 -- uni software plus is pleased
to announce the immediate availability of version 1.2 of their product
MathLink for AppleScript.
MathLink for AppleScript is a Scripting Addition (OSAX) that makes
it possible to use Mathematica as a computational engine in AppleScript
programs. The second use of MathLink for AppleScript is to allow
external
functions written in AppleScript to be called from within the
Mathematica environment.
Version 1.2 adds support for remote Mathematica kernels. AppleScript
programs can now carry out computations with a Mathematica kernel
installed on a remote machine. Since MathLink is a platform-independent
communication protocol, the remote Mathematica kernel can run on any
platform supported by Mathematica. Calculations can even be performed
on remote computing clusters driven by gridMathematica.
MathLink for AppleScript requires Mac OS X (10.2 or later)
and Mathematica (4.2 or...
XTension to include support for two USB-native controllers
XTension to include support for two USB-native controllers
Sand Hill Engineering has updated its OS X home automation application
"XTension" to include support for two USB-native controllers. The
newest model from X10, the ActivehomePRO, is the first device to support
all of the RF and powerline functions including the security devices, in
a single box for $50. The Smarthome PowerLincUSB provides all X10
powerline functions for $30.
This version of XTension includes many new features like the long-awaited
search and replace function for global and unit scripts. XTension offers
separation of powerline, wireless and security addresses, supporting a
total of over 750 active units in your home system.
For a limited time, buy the ActivehomePRO , and receive discounts on
XTension and X2Web equal to the price of the ActivehomePRO. (visit
www.shed.com for details)
XTension for Mac OS X is US$149.95, with a free Lite version. Still
supported is the Classic version which runs on Mac OS 7....
KeyStrokes 3.5 for Mac OS X boosts word prediction
PR: KeyStrokes(R) 3.5 for Mac OS X boosts word prediction, adds new
localizations, and more
Amsterdam - 16 February 2005 - AssistiveWare today announced the
release of version 3.5 of KeyStrokes(R), its award-winning on-screen
keyboard with advanced PolyPredix(TM) multilingual word prediction
for Mac OS X. KeyStrokes 3.5 offers many unique, time and effort
saving features allowing significantly easier and faster typing. The
new version provides word prediction for the hardware keyboard, it's
on-screen keyboard and for soon to be released SwitchXS 1.7. It can
be used with a keyboard, mouse, trackball, head pointer, touch
screen, or other mouse emulator to type into just about any Mac OS X
or Classic application.
Version 3.5 represents a major update with the following key new features:
- Word prediction efficiency has improved by 10 to 40%, now allowing
a total effort reduction of up to 70%.
- Word prediction now works for the hardware keyboard to accommodate
one finger typists.
- Word...
Fourth World releases WebMerge 2.4
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Fourth World releases WebMerge 2.4
LOS ANGELES, California - 16 February, 2005
Fourth World today released 4W WebMerge 2.4, an upgrade to its popular
tool for Mac OS and Windows that generates static Web pages from
database or spreadsheet data. The new version provides multiple IF
conditions with AND and OR operators, wiki-like syntax options for rapid
content publishing, even faster performance, and other new features.
WebMerge works with any database or spreadsheet that exports in
tab-delimited, merge, or other tabular formats, including FileMaker Pro,
Microsoft Access, and most affiliate data feeds. Using simple tags in
templates created with any HTML authoring tool, WebMerge makes a new
page from the data in each record of the exported file. WebMerge can
also create index pages with links to each of the detail pages.
Generated pages can be hosted on any Web server without the need for a
specialized database hosting solution.
New features in WebMerge 2.4...
Apple Announces WWDC 2005 Dates
Apple Announces WWDC 2005 Dates
For more information, see http://www.apple.com/wwdc
June 6-10 in San Francisco
All systems go.
With its unique integration of breakthrough technologies, open standards,
and robust development tools, Mac OS X Tiger is the platform for
unparalleled developer innovation. At the Apple Worldwide Developers
Conference 2005, June 6-10 in San Francisco, you'll get the in-depth
knowledge, hands-on instruction and one-on-one support you need to deliver
products and solutions that transform the way your users work, play,
search, and share on a Mac.
Rich sessions. Practical tutorials. Hands-on labs.
At WWDC 2005, you'll get in-depth information and practical coding
guidance, delivered in person from Apple's own engineers and technical
staff. They will deliver a full-spectrum experience: information-rich
presentations, expert-led coding sessions, and hands-on labs where your
code will get personal attention.
Advance your development.
Harness the potential of Tiger...
Troi Encryptor Plug-in 2.0b1 for FileMaker Pro 7
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Troi Automatisering releases Troi Encryptor Plug-in 2.0b1 for FileMaker Pro 7
Successor to Troi Coding Plug-in offers industry strength encryption
and is compatible with FileMaker 7.
Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands, February 15th, 2005--Troi
Automatisering today announced the immediate availability of the
first public beta version of Troi Encryptor Plug-in for FileMaker Pro
7.
At the same time Troi has released Troi Coding Plug-in 1.6.2. This
version makes use of the 'classic' plug-in API and runs on FileMaker
6 and 5.x.
What is Troi Encryptor Plug-in?
Troi Encryptor Plug-in is a very powerful tool for for securing your
FileMaker data, exporting or emailing your data without risk and
importing safely back into FileMaker.
All from within FileMaker you can:
- encrypt text or container fields, using the powerful 128 bit
Rijndael AES encryption scheme, so that your sensitive data is secure
- export encrypted data that can be sent safely over the Internet,
for...
REAL Software Introduces REALbasic 2005
REAL Software Introduces REALbasic 2005,
Cross-Platform That Really Works, at DEMOat15!
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, DEMOat15! (February 15, 2005) -- Today REAL Software,
Inc. announced the introduction of REALbasic 2005 -- the fastest, easiest
way to create cross-platform software that really works. REALbasic 2005
creates self-contained executables that run natively on Windows, Macintosh
and Linux, all from a single set of source code. In addition, REALbasic is a
modern, object-oriented rapid application development (RAD) environment that
provides developers a marked increase in productivity over other
cross-platform development tools.
"REALbasic not only provides developers the freedom to develop for the
platforms they care about; developers switching to REALbasic are realizing
tremendous gains in productivity as well," said Geoff Perlman, president and
CEO of REAL Software. "Our customers often report they complete their
development projects up to five times faster with REALbasic than with...
SpiderWorks Releases "Cocoa Game Programming Workshop...
SPIDERWORKS RELEASES "COCOA GAME PROGRAMMING WORKSHOP" E-BOOK
New Mac OS X Game Programming Tutorial Includes Complete Game and Source
Code
ARLINGTON, Virginia (February 15, 2005) - SpiderWorks, LLC today announced
the exclusive eBook release of "Cocoa Game Programming Workshop" by David
Hill, now available from the SpiderWorks.com web site for only $9.95 (USD).
These unique step-by-step lessons will show you how to build "Cocoa Quest,"
a complete fully-functional 2-D game for Mac OS X -- from scratch! This book
will not only help you learn essential game development techniques, but also
help you improve your Cocoa programming skills. Accomplished developer and
author, David Hill, walks readers through the basic fundamentals of game
programming, focusing on topics such as prototype design, graphics, sound
manipulation, simple animation, collision detection, and more using Apple's
free Xcode Tools.
Customers who purchase this eBook are provided access to free downloads of
both the...
OmniPilot Software Teams Up with MySQL
OmniPilot Software Teams Up with MySQL to Boost
Corporate Data-Driven Web Development
OmniPilot Gains MySQL Network Certification for Lasso Professional
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - February 15, 2005 - OmniPilot Software, Inc.,
developers of Lasso Professional - the easiest way to tie corporate
databases to the Web, has officially partnered with MySQL AB, developer of
the world's most popular open source database. The new partnership will
promote fluid integration between MySQL and Lasso technologies to ease
development and deployment of data-driven corporate Web sites.
During the Linux World East Conference in Boston this week, OmniPilot
Software announced MySQL Network Certification for its Lasso Professional
product line as well as participation in the Gold Level Partnership. MySQL
Network is a simple, cost-effective way for enterprise customers to
successfully deploy business-critical applications based on MySQL. MySQL
Network saves time and effort by continually providing partners...
Guest PC 1.0.1: Create and Manage Virtual x86 Computers
For immediate release
Dublin, Republic of Ireland - February 15, 2005 - Lismore Software Systems
(http://www.lismoresystems.com) announced today the release and immediate
availability of an updated version of Guest PC 1.0.1
What is Guest PC?
Guest PC is a Mac OS X application that allows you to easily create and
manage virtual x86 computer on your Mac. You can install Windows operating
system and access applications available only for Windows compatible
computers.
The Guest PC has a build-in Windows Setup Assistant that allows to create
your virtual computer promptly and easily and install Windows on it.
Windows Setup Assistant will install all the required hardware, setup
modem, printer and will prepare a network connection. After Windows is
installed you will see Windows desktop with a welcome screen.
Guest PC bundled with DOS and ready to install Windows. To install Windows
a user must have his own copy of Microsoft Windows.
For more details how to use Guest PC, please visit
http...
Staz Software Ships FutureBASIC 4, Release 2
STAZ SOFTWARE SHIPS FUTUREBASIC 4, Release 2
February 15, 2005, Diamondhead, MS; STAZ Software, Inc.
FutureBASIC 4, Release 2, the fastest, Macintosh BASIC just got better.
A preference now allows auto-completion of toolbox parameters. Extended
printing options include the power to reset print job dialog parameters.
For instance, you may change the first and last page to be printed by
simply changing variables. The editor now watches over structure errors and
warns of incomplete conditionals such as an unfinished do/until or if/then
when saving. There is even an option to automatically or manually restore
the environment so that you can have all windows reopened and all items
reset exactly as they were the last time you ran FutureBASIC.
FB now supports manipulation of two-byte (Kanji) text and has extended its
handling of XML scripting. As you would expect, the second version of the
editor has been enhanced and refined. And while we are happy to report that
we dealt with a list of...
NameCleaner Update for X, and Legacy Systems
Sig Software is proud to announce the release of a new version of
NameCleaner for Mac OS X. NameCleaner is also available for legacy
systems running OS 7, 8 or 9.
NameCleaner is an industrial-strength utility for Macintosh to manipulate
file names and types. It is specially designed to help move files to and
from Windows and Unix. It can fix problematic file names before the
transfer and add Windows extensions based on the Macintosh type of each
file. NameCleaner is very fast and has been extensively field-tested by
tens of thousands of users in some of the world's biggest companies,
universities and government agencies.
Version 2.5.2 is a major maintenance update. It adds user interface
improvements, better error reporting and documentation, support for
extensions up to 8 characters and more built-in extension mappings.
NameCleaner is available for purchase in three versions, starting at $35
for a Personal license. It costs $69 for a Network license which allows
cleaning of files...
Seapine Software Announces Surround SCM 3.1
Seapine Software Announces Surround SCM 3.1 =96 Image Thumbnail Support and
CVS Conversion Utility Headline New Release
Mason, Ohio -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- February 15, 2005 -- Seapine Software,
Inc., a leading provider of adaptable application lifecycle management
(AALM) solutions, announced today the immediate availability of Surround
SCM 3.1 for software change management (SCM). Version 3.1 of Seapine's
cross-platform SCM solution, with versions available for Windows, Linux,
Mac OS X, and Solaris, includes news features to work with image files, a
CVS conversion utility, and numerous security and usability enhancements.
Surround SCM 3.1 includes a number of new features to address the unique
change management needs of graphic artists and software developers who work
with image files. Users can now easily switch between the traditional text
listing of source files and a thumbnail view that lets them visually
identify image files. They can also view the full size image file from...
SubRosaSoft.com Announces 3rd generation Salvage technology
SubRosaSoft.com Ltd announces the 3rd generation of their Salvage technology
New generation of data recovery suite offers a newer, faster engine and
supports substantially more file formats.
Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, (February 15th, 2005)---SubRosaSoft.com Ltd.
announces the immediate availability of the third generation of their
Salvage technology. The latest generation of the software incorporates more
file format support, a much faster recovery engine, and a streamlined user
interface.
SubRosaSoft Salvage is an extremely powerful technology for recovering lost
files. It will recover files that have been accidentally deleted or have
become unreadable due to media faults. The Salvage range of software is
device and file system independent so you can recover files from a normal
Mac OS hard drive, USB key, PC disk, Linux disk, FLASH card, scratched CD,
or almost any other media that your Mac can recognize.
"The latest generation sports a completely new data recovery engine." Said
Ben...
PDFpen 2.0.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SUMMARY:
SmileOnMyMac updates PDF editing and form-filling utility PDFpen with form
display & editing improvements and additional fixes. PDFpen 2.0.1 (30-day
free demo, $49.95; free upgrade for 1.X and 2.X users) requires Mac OS X
10.2.5 or later.
DOWNLOAD LINK:
http://www.smileonmymac.com/PDFpen/download.html
Portland, OR - February 15, 2005 - SmileOnMyMac updates PDF editing utility
PDFpen featuring PDF form filling & saving, full-text search & selection,
highlighting markup, and much more. Updates in PDFpen 2.0.1:
- Fill out and save filled-out PDF forms
- Search, select, and copy full text of PDF documents
- View and follow links in PDF documents
- Add highlighting markup to document text
- Align objects
- Show and snap to grid
- Set default font and size for text imprints
- Check for updates via Internet
- Numerous improvements and fixes
PDFpen features:
- Show PDFs in single, facing-page, multi-page, and multiple facing-page views
- Fill out and...
PDFpen 2.0.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SUMMARY:
SmileOnMyMac updates PDF editing and form-filling utility PDFpen with form
display & editing improvements and additional fixes. PDFpen 2.0.1 (30-day
free demo, $49.95; free upgrade for 1.X and 2.X users) requires Mac OS X
10.2.5 or later.
DOWNLOAD LINK:
http://www.smileonmymac.com/PDFpen/download.html
Portland, OR - February 15, 2005 - SmileOnMyMac updates PDF editing utility
PDFpen featuring PDF form filling & saving, full-text search & selection,
highlighting markup, and much more. Updates in PDFpen 2.0.1:
- Fill out and save filled-out PDF forms
- Search, select, and copy full text of PDF documents
- View and follow links in PDF documents
- Add highlighting markup to document text
- Align objects
- Show and snap to grid
- Set default font and size for text imprints
- Check for updates via Internet
- Numerous improvements and fixes
PDFpen features:
- Show PDFs in single, facing-page, multi-page, and multiple facing-page views
- Fill out and...
Save filled out PDF forms
The Solution for electronic forms now also for Mac
Best effiziency with PDF forms: Save filled out PDF forms either as PDF or
FDF - now also available for MAC.
You cannot save form field values in Acrobat Reader. That is a weakness if
you want to fill in large forms and edit form field content later again.
When you close the program all your data is lost. But the solution is
found. With pdf-FormServer by UNIVERSE Software, the annoyance of each and
every PDF form is now cleared away. And user can even select data format in
which they want to save form fields. Now this solution is also available
for Mac operating system.
PDF is the standard format for document exchange. But whoever is under the
impression that PDF forms that have been completed with their own data and
printed, can also be saved, is in the wrong. Acrobat Reader does not
include this function. In reality, after each closure of the program all
previously entered data needs to be re-entered if the form wants to be
worked...
Quickertek Releases 27db AirPort Transceiver: 1/2 Mile Range
Quickertek, Inc. Releases 27db Transceiver for AirPort Base Station;
Adds up to 1/2 Mile Line-of-Sight Range!
[WICHITA, KS] Feb 14, 2005 -- QuickerTek, Inc. announced the
availability of a new Wi-Fi transceiver designed to dramatically
increase the effective signal range of the AirPort and AirPort Extreme
Base Stations. It will add up to 1/2 mile line-of-sight. This product
works by not only transmitting a more powerful signal, but also using a
LNA (low noise amplifier) to increase the receiver sensitivity.
If you have Wi-Fi range issues, this is the solution for you . Plus,
the user can add one of these to each end of the network if needed. The
transceiver is also great for point-to-point systems, college dorms,
distant AP's like house boats trying to connect to wireless access
points etc. Typical installations would include classrooms or fixing
range problems with your ITunes and AirPort Express by adding this to
the PowerBook or Desktop.
The 27db transceiver operates on all 2.4GHz...
Chronos Releases StickyBrain 3.3 Featuring QuickNote
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chronos Releases StickyBrain 3.3 Featuring QuickNote
Park City, Utah - February 11, 2005 -- Chronos LC today announced the
release of StickyBrain 3.3, an important update to its all-new third
generation note manager for Mac OS X. StickyBrain 3.3 introduces QuickNote,
an innovative feature whereby users can compose notes while in any
application. StickyBrain 3.3 is a free update for registered users of
StickyBrain 3.
QUICKNOTE
StickyBrain 3.3 includes a new industry-first feature called QuickNote to
let users compose notes while in any application without switching to
StickyBrain. In fact, StickyBrain doesn't even have to be running. Simply
press a user-defined hot key and up flashes QuickNote where users can type
and drag/drop content without leaving their current application. According
to Jerry Halls, V.P. of Sales at Chronos, "Users have been clamoring for a
way to compose notes outside of StickyBrain for a long time. QuickNotes is
the fast, easy, and elegant...
Pyramid Design Announces FTP Suite 4.0
Pyramid Design Announces FTP Suite 4.0
Introduces new support options to speed response times for professional
developers.
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, New Jersey (Thursday, February 10, 2005) --
Pyramid Design announced a major upgrade to its REALbasic FTP solution
today. Additionally, an entirely new support structure has been created
to provide better support.
New Features and Performance Improvements
"FTP Suite has been re-engineered internally to provide significant
improvements to its basic performance and feature set," noted Pyramid
Design President,Joseph Nastasi, "It has a more object-oriented
programming interface and a measurable improvement of 10-15% when
transferring files and 20-30% when transferring entire directories."
A major new feature, and a direct result of the new FTP Suite
architecture, is the ability to initiate and manage multiple FTP
sessions. Another often-requested feature is a method to parse FTP
directory listings. ParseDirLineList parses a line from a directory...
MenuStrip 3 Adds a New Way to Hide Your Desktop Clutter
MenuStrip 3 Adds an Innovative New Way to Hide Your Desktop Clutter
Palo Alto, CA - February 10, 2005 - MenuStrip 3.0.3 Introduces an
Innovative New Way to Hide Your Desktop Clutter
MacPowerUser Software is proud to announce the release of MenuStrip
3.0.3 for Mac OS X. This update to our popular menu utility introduces
an innovative new way to quickly and easily clear window and desktop
clutter out of the way as you use your Mac to get work done.
This exciting new feature, coupled with MenuStrip's existing 'Auto-Hide
Others' setting, brings about a true 'single-application mode'
experience. When enabled, each time you switch applications all of the
background windows and desktop icons will hide out of view. This lets
you focus completely on the current application. Later, when you need
to access your desktop files, you can click on the Finder and the
desktop icons will fade back into view.
The 'Auto-Hide Others' and 'Hide Desktop' modes can easily be toggled
on and off using a...
