Vue d'Esprit 4 for Mac OS X
e-on software Announces Development of Vue d'Esprit 4 for Mac OS X
E-ON SOFTWARE TO DEVELOP MAC OS X 10.0 VERSION OF AWARD WINNING 3D GRAPHICS
PRODUCT
May 14, 2001. Beaverton, OR. Europe and France-based e-on software
announces Vue d'Esprit 4 (Vue 4), the next version of its award winning 3D
scenery animation and rendering software. Vue 4 advances a new ease-of-use
architecture and adds a long list of advanced realism features for the
creation of ultra natural 3D graphics.
"The user community has been clamoring for a Macintosh version of Vue
d'Esprit for years. The advanced architecture of Apple's Mac OS X 10.0
operating system provides both stability and ease of use that 3D graphics
designers love. We are very excited to finally be bringing Vue d'Esprit to
the Macintosh, a platform we have long admired for its ease of use," said
Nicholas Phelps, president of e-on software.
Vue d'Esprit 4 for Macintosh will include hundreds of new features over the
previous Windows only Vue d'Esprit 3...
Sparkle Vol 2
13th May 2001 -- Sapphire Innovations announces 'Sapphire Sparkle vol 2 ' -
a new collection of symbols for Flash(tm) 4/5
Sapphire Innovations, today announced 'Sapphire Sparkle vol 2'.
1000 royalty-free symbols for use within Flash 4/5.
The symbols come in a variety of shapes and styles stored in Flash
libraries - a vast selection of dynamic colourful ready-to-use imagery
Star symbols
Tangled shapes
Circular effects
Dots and blots
zigzags
starbursts
3D shapes
frames
and more
These symbols can be used to incredible effect within Flash to create
either amazing animated effects or still images.
A demo set is available on http://www.sapphire-innovations.com
Pricing and Availability Information
Sapphire Sparkle 2 is available for NT , 98, ME, and Mac, and is priced at
UK 14.99 Prices are subject to change without notice. A bundle of sparkle
1 and 2 is also available at 20.99
http://www.sapphire-innovations.com -
for plugins, photoshop addons, frames, nozzles/grains and more For more
info...
Monica & Hefty FTP: Mac OS X Beta Releases
Subject: Black Diamond Releases OSX Beta Versions of Monica & Hefty FTP
Black Diamond Products today announced the release of the first public beta
MacOS X versions of Monica, its popular download manager, and Hefty FTP,
its FTP client. Simultaneously, Black Diamond are releasing a set of 13
free utility programs for MacOS X.
Monica is a queue based file download program for the Mac for downloading
files from the Internet using FTP, Hotline and HTTP protocols. Monica
achieves exceptional download throughput by utilising queue technology,
optimised processing of Internet protocols, and by extensive use of
transfer resumption techniques.
Hefty FTP is a queue based FTP client for Unix and PC FTP servers for the
Mac that that supports file transfers to or from up to four FTP servers
simultaneously as well as HTTP transfers. Hefty FTP implements automatic
connection retries, automatic resumption of stalled or interrupted
transfers, as well as queue scheduling and AppleScript control....
TECSoft Announces New AppleScript Training CD
TECSoft Announces New "Workflow Automation with AppleScript Training CD"
Learn AppleScript and how to create powerful software automation solutions
with TECSoft's interactive training CD.
AMAGANSETT, NEW YORK - May 8, 2001 - TECSoft announced today its new
Workflow Automation with AppleScript Training CD. The interactive CD
teaches AppleScript and how to create powerful software automation
solutions, and is the culmination of TECSoft's extensive experience as the
leading AppleScript training and development firm. The CD is now available
directly from TECSoft and through June 15, 2001 sells for an introductory
price of $99.00, thereafter $149.00.
AppleScript is Apple Computer's English-like scripting language used to
automate key tasks performed on the Macintosh computer. It's like automatic
pilot for the Mac. With AppleScript users can increase productivity and
save time to work smarter, not harder.
"We've distilled our extensive hands-on training expertise into the CD-ROM
version of...
SecureFM 5.0.6
New Millennium Communications, Inc., a FileMaker Solutions Alliance
Partner, announces the immediate availability of SecureFM 5.0.6 for both
Windows and Macintosh!
What is SecureFM?
SecureFM is a FileMaker Pro plug-in which provides database designers and
system administrators the ability to disable any FileMaker Pro menu item
and its keyboard equivalent, either at startup or on the fly by script,
thereby preventing the undesired creation, modification, or deletion of
data. Menu items can be disabled conditionally depending on user mode
(Browse, Find, Layout, or Preview). Menu items which developers commonly
find the need to disable include: New Database, Delete Record, Delete All,
Duplicate, Replace, New Record, Find, Show All, Open, Close, and Exit/Quit.
With SecureFM 5 you can:
- Selectively disable menu items
- Remove entire menus
- Control who can create new databases
- Disable toolbars and contextual menus
- Change menu settings at startup or on the fly...
...yet continue...
WorkStrip 1.0
Softchaos Releases WorkStrip 1.0
WorkStrip: a new central hub for your Macintosh. Launch, quit, hide and
activate applications, as well as open and preview documents from one
elegantly designed bar.
May 2nd, 2001 - Soho, London, UK - Softchaos Limited, a young and
innovative company focusing on combining design with leading edge
functionality, proudly announces the release of it's first product
WorkStrip 1.0.
WorkStrip is a utility an integrated and intelligent utility, that takes a
novel approach to organization of work on the Mac.
WorkStrip is well integrated:
* By replacing the Control Strip, and integrating its functions,
WorkStrip takes up a minimum, but familiar space on the Desktop.
WorkStrip is intelligent:
* It automatically shrinks when it is obscuring the front window.
* It remembers which files have been opened and by which applications,
and it allows for quick access to these files.
WorkStrip takes a novel approach to organization:
* It allows for collecting and...
QuickDNS 3.5 for Mac OS X
QuickDNS, the cutting edge DNS Management System, now available for Mac OS X
Reykjavik, Iceland, May 3/ -- Men and Mice today released QuickDNS 3.5 for
Mac OS X. QuickDNS is the leading DNS management system for the Macintosh
for nearly 5 years, receiving rave reviews in numerous publications.
QuickDNS presents a breakthrough in DNS management as it enables
simultaneous management of DNS servers on, not only Mac OS X but also Linux
platforms. For a description of the new features and benefits see
(http://www.menandmice.com)
QuickDNS Pro was recently upgraded to include a number of new powerful
features granting the system it's outstanding 4 1/2 mouse product rating in
Macworld magazine. Mel Beckman comments in Macworld review, April 2001
"Administering a DNS server can be a painful chore, unless you're using Men
& Mice's QuickDNS Pro. Version 3.0 adds many useful features that make this
the most powerful tool available for DNS serving and administration on
either a Mac or PC."...
RBdbMaker 1.2
PRESS RELEASE
May 2, 2001
Donagrandi Software Announces New RBdbMaker Version 1.2 with OS X and
Windows Beta versions
Application from Independent Developer Is Now AppleScriptable and Recordable
Chicago, Illinois -- Independent Macintosh Developer, Donagrandi Software,
publicly announces the availability of RBdbMaker v.1.2, a development
environment tool for REALbasic developers using REALbasic's built-in
database engine. RBdbMaker v.1.2 can be downloaded from
http://home.earthlink.net/~donagrandi/Software.html.
Building on the initial release of Donagrandi Software's first application,
RBdbMaker v.1.2 contains a number of new features. The SQL console
application was built with REALbasic 3.1 Professional, and now supports
blob fields and the ALTER TABLE SQL command. Donagrandi Software also
built-in four AppleScript commands that are also recordable. A sample
script is included with the distribution to demonstrate the basics of using
AppleScript with RBdbMaker. Lastly, RBdbMaker is...
SiteToolkit 1.5
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PINEHILL PRODUCTS RELEASES SITETOOLKIT 1.5 - WEBMASTERS TOOLKIT
Rochester, NY - May 1st, 2001 - PineHill Products releases SiteToolkit 1.5,
a complete set of webmaster tools, for the Mac OS and Mac OS X operating
systems.
About SiteToolkit
SiteToolkit is a complete set of webmaster tools to help achieve on
receiving more traffic on your web site. SiteToolkit will optimize the HTML
for any web page you ask it to, for faster loading times on the internet.
SiteToolkit can also generate and add customized META tags to every web
page in your site, and then upload it to your site, all within SiteToolkit!
And the best feature of all - SiteToolkit will submit your web site to over
40 of the most popular search engines!
Key Features of SiteToolkit 1.5:
- Mac OS X Compatibility
- Save your web site submission information
- AppleScript support to automatically submit your site
- Skip search engine option
- Updated interface and user manual
- Submit your site to over 40...
REALbasic 3.2 CD
The REALbasic CD includes thousands of applications, example projects,
plug-ins etc. to provide REALbasic users with resources to help them get
more out of REALbasic. Here's your chance to be a part of it.
Why should you submit something for the REALbasic CD? Being on the CD will:
* Show off your talents
* Earn you the respect of others
* Promote your application, skills or service
* Win friends and influence people
* Improve your sex life (unlikely, but hey, it sounds good)
Submissions must be received by Thursday, May 10th. Submissions will be
accepted on a first come, first served basis. There is a limited amount of
space available on the CD and we have thousands of files to deal with so
the sooner you send in your submission, the more likely it will be included.
What can you submit?
* REALbasic example projects
* REALbasic plug-ins
* REALbasic classes/modules
* Applications made with REALbasic
* Anything that extends REALbasic in any way
* Any application that helps REALbasic...
Now Up-to-Date & Contact Version 4
Now Up-to-Date & Contact Version 4 Makes World Premiere at
Macintosh Business Expo in Portland Today
Columbus, Ohio - May 2, 2001 - Power On Software, Inc. today announced the
world premiere of its new version of Now Up-to-Date & Contact, the number
one selling contact manager and scheduler in the history of the Mac. The
debut of the feature-packed new release will take place at the Macintosh
Business Expo, sponsored by The Computer Store Northwest and Apple
Computer, Inc. The update, version 4.0, is slated for release this month,
and includes a bevy of new features, including the following:
* Additional user-definable custom fields to allow easier storage of
additional information
* Additional Internet/email/phone fields to handle multiple email
addresses, URL addresses, and communications data
* Full TCP/IP implementation for support of firewalls and NAT routing
* Ability to attach graphics to contact records (maps, pictures, logos,
business cards, etc.)
* HTML Help System...
Fetch 4.0
OLD DOG, NEW TRICKS: FETCH 4.0 SHIPS
Popular FTP Client Released for Mac OS X
HANOVER, N.H.--Fetch Softworks today announces the release of Fetch 4.0,
the newest version of the megapopular FTP client for the Macintosh. Version
4.0 offers users greater flexibility, security, and convenience with an
updated and easy to use interface. It takes full advantage of the latest
technologies found in Mac OS X, including Aqua, yet can be used with
previous Macintosh OS versions from 7.0 and on.
The many new features include support for eleven different proxy servers,
folder mirroring, integration with BBEdit, Graphic Converter and QuickTime,
Keychain support, server-server transfers, contextual menus, Kerberos
security, and a streamlined, updated user interface.*
Fetch author Jim Matthews launched his new company, Fetch Softworks, in
January after purchasing the license to Fetch's source code and name from
Dartmouth College where he first developed the application.
"When I created Fetch twelve...
Yellow Dog Linux 2.0
YDL 2.0 TO DEBUT AT MACINTOSH BUSINESS EXPO, PORTLAND OREGON
Loveland, CO -- 1 May 2001 -- Terra Soft Solutions, Inc., the leading
developer of Linux solutions for PowerPC(tm) microprocessors, to attend the
Macintosh Business Expo with the first public presentation of the much
anticipated Yellow Dog Linux 2.0.
Kai Staats, co-founder and CEO of Terra Soft will showcase a near complete
YDL 2.0 beta, Booth #12, from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. From 3:00 pm through
5:00 pm Staats will host a forum concerning the most recent advances of
Linux for PowerPC computers. Bring your enthusiasm and questions for an
interactive, educational forum.
"The timing could not be better. As this week completes a successful and
rewarding reseller road tour, I will have in my hands the latest YDL 2.0
beta representing more than a year of development effort by our dedicated,
determined, and very tired staff," states Staats.
The Macintosh Business Expo, now in its ninth year, is one of the very best
showcases in...
UpdateAgent X for Mac OS X
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
INSIDER UPDATEAGENT MAKES CONVERTING TO MAC OS X APPLICATIONS EASY
Users Can Update Applications for Modern OS Automatically
May 1, 2001 [Carlsbad, California] Insider Software today announced the
release of UpdateAgent X, a new version of the five-mouse rated Macintosh
software updating service for the Mac OS X operating system. With
UpdateAgent X, users can automatically download the latest carbonized
versions of their favorite software.
"The only way to take advantage of Mac OS X is to have Carbon or Cocoa
versions of the applications you use," remarked Rio Sabadicci, president of
Insider Software. "UpdateAgent X is the only way to automatically receive
OS X-savvy applications as soon as they become available. There is no
faster path to Mac OS X."
SUPPORT FOR CLASSIC, CARBON AND COCOA APPLICATIONS The Mac OS X operating
system provides protected-memory and pre-emptive multitasking. When an
application that takes advantage of these capabilities crashes, it does...
Rainbow Announces Mac OS X Software Security Solution
Rainbow Announces Mac OS X Software Security Solution
Sentinel Eve3 Protects Mac OS X Applications via Easy-to-Use USB Smart Token
IRVINE, Calif., April 30, 2001 - The Digital Rights Management group of
Rainbow Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: RNBO) a leading provider of
high-performance security solutions for the Internet, eCommerce and
software protection, today announced Mac OS X support for the company's
Sentinel Eve3 software security solution. The Eve3 provides full software
application security for Mac OS X applications via an easy-to-use,
easy-to-install USB security key.
The Sentinel Eve3 is a member of Rainbow's market-leading Sentinel family
of software security keys. Rainbow has sold more than 26 million software
security keys, high-security authentication tokens and workstation security
solutions, which secure more applications and authenticate more users than
any other company.
"In today's highly competitive economic environment, software developers
and publishers must...
Marathon's RackIlluminator
For Immediate Release
NASHVILLE, TN - April 30, 2001 -- Marathon Computer lights the way with the
RackIlluminator, a single or dual light source for your equipment rack.
Wherever your workstation may reside, let the sunshine in with a
RackIlluminator from Marathon Computer. Our adjustable gooseneck lamp lets
you direct light where you want it when you want it. With the
RackIlluminator, your rack carries its own light source, built in and ready
to shine.
"The RackIlluminator is essential to my on-stage set-up," explains Tom
Yarboro, a professional musician, "Instead of fumbling around in the dark
for equipment knobs, I have split-second access to lighting, a life-saver
for high pressure performances."
Offered in single or dual lamp models, the RackIlluminator caters to the
demands of your specific workstation. Ideal for spotlighting, upgrades,
servicing - wherever you don't want to be left in the dark.
RackIlluminator features include:
-Single or dual lamp models
-Off/on switch with...
Aladdin Expands StuffIt Development with Linux and Solaris Betas
ALADDIN EXPANDS CROSS-PLATFORM LEADERSHIP IN COMPRESSION TECHNOLOGIES WITH
RELEASE OF BETAS OF STUFFIT FOR LINUX AND SOLARIS PLATFORMS
Linux And Solaris Users Can Now Take Advantage Of StuffIt(tm) Technology
That Supports Multi-Format Compression And Decompression
Watsonville, CA - April 30, 2001- Driving towards development of a
universal compression solution for all computing platforms and file types,
Aladdin Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Aladdin Systems
Holdings, Inc. (OTC BB: ALHI), today unveiled public beta versions of
StuffIt(tm) its award-winning, powerful compression technology , and
StuffIt Expander, a decompression utility, for Linux(R), including the
popular Red Hat(R) operating system and Sun's Solaris operating systems.
"In this 'information age' businesses and consumers are challenged with
sending and receiving files that come in a myriad of formats and from a
variety of platforms," said David Polzine, StuffIt Linux/Unix product
manager. "At Aladdin we...
iMapp 1.1
Illuminator Software's News Release
April 30, 2001
Illuminator Software is proud to announce the release of iMapp 1.1.
iMapp 1.1 is a utility for creating for server side and client side image
maps. This version includes new Help files as well as a few bug fixes.
Among the bug fixes is a fix for the import Map feature, where the
importing of some image maps would result in a re ordering of the hot spots.
Benifits of using iMapp over other image map tools is the ability to open
all image types supported by QuickTime. Also the ability to export to HTML,
CERN, NCSA, including the export of the image to jpg.
You can download Dream from: http://www.illuminatorsoftware.com/iMapp.html
While your there you can order your registration code, or you can go to:
http://order.kagi.com/?2QM&S
Company: Bruce Martin's Illuminator Software
Release Date: April 30, 2001
Product: iMapp
Version: 1.1
Size: 824K
Class: Shareware
Cost: $10.00 (USD)
Bruce...
MenuLib 4.1 and ColorMDEF 1.0
Hello
MenuLib 4.1 is out:
* Added NewMenu to give ability to create new menus from scratch.
* Added GetMenuHandle to the MenuProcDescriptor class.
* Added GetItemMark function
* Fixed a OS X Crash bug with DeleteMenu
* Fixed a OS X Crash bug with LMGetMBarHeight
4.1 For registered users is available at the Einhugur Website.
4.1 DEMO is also available at the Einhugur Website.
ColorMDEF 1.0 is out (Dependant on MenuLib 4.1):
* A Open source class which uses the ability in
MenuLib 4.1 to create custom Color Menu in REALbasic.
* Has samples to create popup color menus.
* Has samples to create color menus to put in the MenuBar.
* Has samples to create color menus to put in submenus.
Is available at the Einhugur Website.
(Snapshots from ColorMDEF under OS X in action are also
available on the Einhugur Website)
Bjrn Eirksson Phones: 354-5657146 bjorn@einhugur.com
Einhugur Software Mobile 354-8917147 einhugur@kagi...
CPLAT 3.1
ksoft is pleased to announce the latest version of CPLAT (version 3.1), a
low-cost cross-platform framework for MacOS and Windows development.
This latest version adds:
improvements and bug fixes
Over a dozen new clcasses.
MacOSX Sheet support for Alerts and Dialogs
New Navigation Services for window modality and sheets under OSX
Acccess to CoreGraphics/Quartz in a pane object. (Includes
CP_PDFView for OSX showing access to Quartz in CP_View object)
Updated Carbon Event handling to OSX GM.
Ability to specify UI layouts using XML.
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 and
Windows development including support for the lastest MacOS technologies
including AppearanceManager, proxy icons and window path popups and icon
services (32 bit icons), MacOSX and Carbon, and Windows applications for
Windows 95/98/NT.
CPLAT also includes a RADTool / Resource...
DiskLock 4.6.5
Power On Updates Defense Against the Bump and Run
DiskLock Offers Best Data Protection Solution for Macintosh Computers
Columbus, Ohio - April 30, 2001 - Power On Software, Inc. today announced
that it has released an update to the number one ranked, best-selling
security software for the Macintosh. DiskLock (formerly Norton DiskLock)
was acquired by Power On Software, Inc. from Symantec Corporation. DiskLock
provides top-notch security, while offering extraordinary ease of use. The
new release updates DiskLock to add support for additional Macintosh
hardware, including the newest Apple iMac units, desktop machines, and
Titanium PowerBook. DiskLock 4.6.5 supports Macintosh operating systems
from version 7.0 through 9.1. The new release is available now on the Power
On Software web site and is free to all registered users of DiskLock 4.5 or
later. Upgrades for owners of earlier versions are $49.95.
Laptop Theft Increasing
"The theft of laptop computers containing valuable data has...
iGetter Pre Release 1
Presenta Software Company Announces iGetter Pre Release 1
New free full featured download manager for MacOS
April 30, 2001 - Presenta Software Company is pleased to announce the new
download utility for MacOS named iGetter. iGetter is download utility that
gives you convenience and facility in downloading on the Internet. Behind
its pleasant interface is hidden powerful download engine. iGetter has many
useful functions like resuming broken downloads, Internet browsers
integration, scheduling downloads for low traffic periods, reconnecting
modems, hang up and shut down when the downloads are done. These and many
more features come to you completely free.
The great advantages of iGetter are:
- Its availability to resume broken downloads.
- iGetter is integrated with Internet browsers. Either with contextual menu
for hyperlinks (Internet Explorer 4+ and iCab 2+) or with catching the mouse
clicks on hyperlinks (Netscape Navigator 3+ and Communicator 4+).
- iGetter supports drag and drop...
Ron Okamoto Joins Apple as Vice President of Developer Relations
Ron Okamoto Joins Apple as Vice President of Developer Relations
CUPERTINO, Calif., April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL - news)
today announced that Ron Okamoto has joined Apple as vice president of
Developer Relations, reporting to Apple CEO Steve Jobs.
"We are thrilled to have Ron leading our developer relations team," said
Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "Ron's firsthand experience at two successful Mac
developers will help Apple to become an even better partner for our third
party developers."
Okamoto was previously vice president of Product Management and Marketing
for graphics products at Adobe Systems, where he was responsible for the
worldwide marketing and management of many award-winning products including
Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects. Prior to joining Adobe, Okamoto
was director of Product Marketing at Macromedia, Inc. Okamoto holds a
bachelors of science degree in Business Administration from the University
of Southern California.
Apple ignited the personal...
Lexmark 2001 Z-line
Lexmark leadership in breakthrough performance, high-value inkjets
continues with 2001 Z-line
Announcement marks Lexmark's first introduction of multiple 2400 x 1200 dpi
printers into sub-$100 segment
LEXINGTON, KY, April 30, 2001 - As part of its long-term commitment to
providing value-packed printing solutions designed with customers' needs in
mind, Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK) today introduced the
color-infused 2001 Z-line of inkjet printers. Sporting a fresh new look,
Lexmark's new inkjets offer industry-leading resolution and best-in-class
print speeds across all price points, bringing consumers unparalleled print
quality and value.
With the 2001 Z-line, which includes the Z23, Z33, Z43 and Z53 Color
Jetprinters, Lexmark again delivers high-end print technology at
consumer-friendly price points and redefines the sub-$100 category it
pioneered in 1997. For example, the newest Z-line boasts multiple sub-$100
printers with 2400 x 1200 dots per inch (dpi) resolution and...
Mac aRa Modem Magic 5.0
Mac aRa Modem Magic 5.0 Connects most 56K Modems Reliably at Speeds of
49333-53333bps
Mac aRa Modem Magic is a set of 200+ optimized V.90, V.92 and ISDN TA Mac
Modem Drivers. Most 56 K Modems do not come with highly optimized drivers.
Apple Computer has not added any new modem drivers since 1998, with the
exception of a modification to the iMac driver in 1999. Modem Magic drivers
have todays current V.90 and V.92 parameters and optimization for quick
logins, faster downloads and reliable stability.
Please take a look at Mac aRa Modem Magic 5.0 at
http://macntosh.com/macara50.html
Our support pages are listed at:
http://macntosh.com/sitemap.html and http://macntosh.com/about.html
Mac aRa Modem Magic 5.0 Connects most 56K Modems Reliably at Speeds of
49333-53333bps
Please contact me if you need a copy of Mac aRa Modem Magic 5.0 for review
purposes.
Best Regards,
Tracy Turner
http://mac56ktest.com
http://macntosh.com/about.html
PowerMail 3.0.9
CTM Development releases PowerMail 3.0.9
native version for Mac OS X now available
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - April 28th, 2001 - CTM Development releases a new
version of its $49 flagship e-mail application for Macintosh, PowerMail,
now natively supported both on Mac OS X (Carbon) and on Mac OS 9 and 8
(Classic).
Designed as a fully-featured, user friendly alternative to Microsoft's
Outlook Express/Entourage and Eudora, PowerMail features the highest
performance mail searching capability, excellent compatibility with complex
languages such as Japanese, Chinese and Hebrew as well as a
state-of-the-art Mac-like design with Aqua support.
The new version offers 14 new features, 26 bug fixes and has been
successfully tested with Mac OS X version 10.0.1 and Mac OS 9.1 (all
releases since 8.5 are supported). PowerMail 3.0.9 can be ordered, or
evaluated as a 30-day trial, from http://www.ctmdev.com; this version is
free upgrade for PowerMail 3.0 registered users.
For additional information...
SyBrowser 4.0: RDDMBS for MacOS X, MacOS and Win32
SyBrowser. Macintosh, MacOS X and Win32 applications that can browse
Sybase, Oracle, PostgreSQL and MS SQL databases hosted on UNIX,
Linux, and Windows servers.
New SyBrowser v4.0 features
- Win32 version returns with ODBC, MySQL, PostgreSQL support only.
- MacOS X support added. At this stage only MySQL, PostgreSQL are supported.
- Result window now has a close dialog button.
- Various screen adjustments to suit Aqua interface guidelines.
- Results screen now displays the SQL statement.
- NOTE New web site is now http://www.macsos.com.au
SyBrowser Overview
SyBrowser is a suite of 32-bit Macintosh, MacOS X and Win32 ODBC client
applications that provide an overview of the tables in Sybase, Oracle,
PostgreSQL and MS SQL databases hosted on UNIX, Linux, and Windows servers.
It allows the execution of SQL queries against these RDBMS and the query
results can be saved to disk. Complex queries can be saved to disk for
reuse.
$45 Shareware from MacSOS, Australia
http://www.macsos.com.au...
MacAT v6.0: Cron for Macintosh
MacAT - The leading automated task scheduling application for
Macintosh server administrators
New MacAT v6.0 features (26th free upgrade for registered users)
- Added "Download URL" Task. Allows html files to be downloaded to disk
- Added "IF-THEN-ELSE" Task. Implements conditional branching for tasks.
- NOTE New web site is now http://www.macsos.com.au
MacAT is a "cron" task scheduling application for Macintosh server
administrators. It is a PowerPC application that allows 37 of the most
common MacOS tasks to be run daily, weekly, fortnightly, monthly or yearly
without user intervention.
These scheduled tasks include:
Launching Applications, Files and AppleScripts; Quitting individual
applications or alternatively quitting all currently running processes;
Rename and Delete any File or Folder; Hide and Show applications, Mount
remote AppleShare volumes; Copy Files or Folders to mounted AppleShare
volumes; Unmount nominated AppleShare volumes; Restart or shutdown the
Macintosh, eject...
VDMX Mixes QuickTime live, without hardware
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mix QuickTime live, without hardware, thanks to VDMX
VIDVOX a company dedicated to multimedia research, development and
services, is proud to announce the launch of its flagship product, VDMX
QuickTime Mixer for Macintosh. VDMX is a robust software-based video mixer
optimized for real-time control and mixing of any audio visual material.
VDMX can seamlessly mix live video with disk-based QuickTime files, a feat
which was previously only possible using dedicated hardware or slow
rendering -- with VDMX, all mixing and effects happen in real-time,
completely in software.
At a glance, VDMX features include: cut, crossfade and keying of two
sources, real-time effects which can be independently applied to each
source, temporal playback and mixing effects, tactile physical control over
scrubbing, playback speed and mixing, ram and disk recording, up to 2 live
video inputs, unique fontsynth technology, and all aspects of the program
are controllable from a master tap...
DevDepot Announces First Quarter 2001 Results, Its Best Ever
DevDepot Announces First Quarter 2001 Results
Year on Year Quarterly Revenue Grow 21.3%
Year on Year Quarterly Transactions Grow 17.3%
Year on Year Customer Base Grows 25%
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., April 27, 2001 -- DevDepot, the leading direct
marketer of thousands of Mac OS, Windows, Palm and Linux technical,
developer, web content developing, and system development tools, today
announced first quarter results ... DevDepot's best quarter in its history.
First quarter 2001 sales grew 21.3% compared to the first quarter of 2000,
and excluding trade show sales, 37% compared to 4Q00. Quantity of orders
processed grew 17.3% when compared to the first quarter of 2000. And,
DevDepot's customer base grew 25%.
Contributing to the growth is not only a renewed interest in the technical
products market, but also DevDepot's addition of several "mini-stores"
including:
* Built-to-order RAM (http://www.devdepot.com/memory)
* PowerBook Depot (http://www.devdepot.com/powerbook/)
* Home...
Interarchy 4.1 for Mac OS X, 9 & 8
Perth, Western Australia - 27 Apr 2000 - It was announced today on
interarchy.com that Interarchy 4.1, the Mac OS X version of Anarchie, has
been completed and is ready to download.
Interarchy 4.1 is a free upgrade from 4.0 and supports Mac OS X, Mac OS 9
and Mac OS 8.
Q. What is Interarchy?
Interarchy 4.1 is a powerful and flexible Internet interface for Mac OS. It
can transfer files via FTP and HTTP, search the Internet to find the files
you want, provide a wealth of information about remote servers as well as
your local Internet connection and Internet applications, help manage
remote servers, let you remotely control and test your Macintosh across the
Internet.
With this 4.1 release we have focused on making the transition to Apple's
new operating system, Mac OS X.
Q. How does Interarchy compare to other software that offers similar
functionality?
SPEED - Interarchy 4.1 provides the fastest FTP/HTTP file transfer speeds
of any Macintosh application. Interarchy 4.1's FTP/HTTP...
WildPackets Releases "Carbonized" iNetTools
WildPackets Releases "Carbonized" iNetTools(TM) for Mac
IP TEST UTILITY SUITE UPGRADED; SHIPS WITH ETHERPEEK
Walnut Creek, California- April 26, 2001 -- WildPackets Inc., developers of
EtherPeek(TM) and other comprehensive, affordable network management tools
for IT professionals, today announced the release of iNetTools for Mac
v.2.6, a renamed, upgraded release of AGNetTools for Mac.
The popular, menu-driven iNetTools IP test utility suite contains over a
dozen tools in a single user interface, including Ping, Ping Scan, Port
Scan, Service Scan, Throughput, Trace Route, and more. The new release is
"Carbonized" to run natively on both Mac OS X and 8.6/9.
iNetTools for Mac v.2.6 is included with EtherPeek for Macintosh, and is
also available for separate license purchase through the WildPackets
on-line store. The cost for a single license is $50.00. EtherPeek
maintenance owners receive the upgrade automatically as one of their
maintenance benefits.
A full-functioning demonstration...
VOODOO Server for Mac OS X
PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Subject: VOODOO Server for Mac OS X - Version Control for CodeWarriors
Hagenberg, April-26-2001, UNI SOFTWARE PLUS announced the availability of a
public beta version of their flagship version control tool VOODOO Server
1.3b6 for Mac OS X.
VOODOO Server features a modern client/server architecture that benefits of
the stability and performance Mac OS X. The CodeWarrior plug-in offers a
user-friendly version control solution that lets you keep track of all your
files without having to deal with additional complexity and bureaucracy,
all from inside the CodeWarrior IDE in an easy-to-use Mac-like style.
The new release brings back VOODOO Server's complete functionality under OS
X including all AppleScripts and updated documentation. It improves
compatibility with Mac OS X, contains a number of bug fixes, and even adds
some minor feature enhancements.
Get more info about the beta version and download it from:
http://www.unisoftwareplus.com/products...
Macromedia Director 8.5 Shockwave Studio
MACROMEDIA DIRECTOR 8.5 SHOCKWAVE STUDIO NOW AVAILABLE
Enables Developers To Bring 3D-Enhanced Shockwave Content to Mass Internet
Audience
San Francisco, California -- April 24, 2001 -- Macromedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:
MACR) today announced the immediate availability of Macromedia Director 8.5
Shockwave Studio, the standard for creating interactive, rich media
content, including 3D for the Web, CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs and more. The studio
includes a new version of the Shockwave Multiuser Server, Havok physics
engine for 3D game behaviors, support for Macromedia Flash 5, and the
ability to stream RealMedia content. In addition, through a joint effort
with Intel Corporation, 3D support is now included, ensuring that
developers can continue delivering the most magnetic Web experiences with
the market-leading rich media creation solution. The studio can be
purchased immediately from http://www.macromedia.com/store/.
Macromedia Director 8.5 provides developers with an extensible, robust 3D
content...
Macintosh Explorer 2.0
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Rage Software Announces Macintosh Explorer 2.0
Toronto, Canada - April 24, 2001 - Rage Software Announces Macintosh
Explorer 2.0. A major upgrade to the popular file management tool and file
browser for the Mac.
Macintosh Explorer is a fully featured file browser for the Mac. It allows
users to quickly and easily find their files and folders. Its easy to use
find file feature allows you to search your hard drives right from the main
window using different search criteria. All the built in features in
Macintosh Explorer make it a more convenient choice for file browsing.
Among many advanced features, Macintosh Explorer includes the ability to
view and edit extended info and content of files including all invisible
files and folders. Other features allow you to find and delete unused
files, backup important files and folders, and navigate your hard drives in
an Internet browser like style.
Macintosh Explorer's interface and features are very customizable. It...
TitleTrack Jukebox version 2.1
TITLETRACK JUKEBOX VERSION 2.1 NOW AVAILABLE
SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA, USA (April 24, 2001) -- RiverSong InterActive is
pleased to announce the release of TitleTrack Jukebox version 2.1, the
Macintosh solution for controlling the Sony line of 5 to 400 disc capacity
CD Changers. Now with MP3 playback control, and IR capabilities to control
any brand of stereo receiver, TitleTrack Jukebox provides the ultimate
Music Management system for your Mac.
** WHAT IS TITLETRACK JUKEBOX?
TitleTrack Jukebox brings revolutionary new technology to the Mac that
enables users to inventory, organize and access their music collections,
and to control their entire home stereo systems, in ways never before
possible.
Through a unique hardware interface, TitleTrack Jukebox can control up to
twelve Sony 5, 50, 100, 200, 300 or 400 disc capacity CD changers, to
create powerful yet intuitive new ways to view, control and access one's
entire music CD collection (up to 4,800 CDs!).
TitleTrack Jukebox uses an...
Intego's Mac OS X Versions
INTEGO ANNOUNCES MAC OS X VERSIONS OF ITS ENTIRE CATALOG OF
INTERNET SECURITY AND PRIVACY SOFTWARE
Miami, FL, April 24, 2001 - Intego, the leading developer of Macintosh
Internet security utilities, today announced the upcoming availability of
its entire product line of security programs for Mac OS X. The first Mac OS
X versions will be released in Q2 2001. Mac OS X versions of other programs
will follow at an undetermined schedule.
NetBarrier provides three powerful modules: Firewall, Antivandal, and
Internet Filter to make NetBarrier the all-in-one solution for complete
personal Internet security.
ContentBarrier helps parents protect their children by monitoring Internet
usage to avoid contact with dangerous web sites, chat rooms, email,
newsgroups, and downloads. The program also contains key features to help
businesses optimize their employees' productivity by limiting their
Internet access.
VirusBarrier provides protection against all known viruses on the
Macintosh, and also...
Apple Announces QuickTime 5 and QuickTime Streaming Server 3
Apple Announces QuickTime 5 and QuickTime Streaming Server 3
NAB, LAS VEGAS-April 23, 2001-Apple today announced QuickTime 5, Apple's
industry-leading software for creating, playing and streaming high-quality
audio and video over the Internet, and QuickTime Streaming Server 3,
Apple's new version of the standards-based, open source, streaming server.
In addition, Apple is demonstrating a preview version of QuickTime with
support for industry-standard MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 encoding and decoding.
"QuickTime has been long established as the digital media standard for
capturing, encoding and delivering content on the Internet," said Philip
Schiller, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "QuickTime
5 offers incredible new capabilities for everyone who creates or views
multimedia content."
QuickTime 5 includes an enhanced user-interface with new audio controls,
"Hot Picks" guide and QuickTime TV (QTV) channels display; a new DV codec
for enhanced speed and quality; the ability...
REALbasic 3.1
REAL SOFTWARE DELIVERS REALBASIC 3.1
REALbasic 3.1 supports Mac OS X, adds Mac OS X specific features, improves
database functionality
April 23, 2001. Austin, TX - REAL Software, Inc. today shipped REALbasic
3.1, a free update for all REALbasic 3 owners. REALbasic utilizes Mac OS
X's Aqua interface and operates on earlier versions of Macintosh System
software as well. REALbasic is the powerful, easy-to-use tool for creating
your own software for Macintosh, Mac OS X, and Windows. It is easy enough
for beginners and powerful enough for professionals to use. Having a
problem that needs solving is all that is required to benefit from using
REALbasic.
"Only four days after installing Mac OS X for the first time I have ELEVEN
of my REALbasic applications all working sweetly under this new OS, two of
which are fairly complex, large programs," said Peter Job, President of
Black Diamond Products. "I find this truly stunning. Most of the time has
been taken up creating new 128 x 128 icons,...
StuffIt Engine SDK for Mac OS X
ALADDIN SYSTEMS SHIPS NEW VERSION OF STUFFIT ENGINE SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS KIT
-MAKING DATA COMPRESSION AVAILABLE TO MAC OS X DEVELOPERS
Software Developers Can Include The Latest Mac OS X- Compatible StuffIt
Compression And Decompression Technology In Their Software To Create Faster
Downloads, Use Less Space, And Access A Variety Of Internet Formats
Watsonville, CA - April 23, 2001 - Aladdin Systems, Inc., a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Aladdin Systems Holdings, Inc. (OTC BB: ALHI) and publisher
of the worldwide Internet compression standard, StuffIt(tm), today
announced it is now shipping the StuffIt Engine(tm) Software Developer Kit
(SDK), version 6.0.1 for Macintosh. The StuffIt Engine allows third-party
software developers to put the power of StuffIt technology in their own
applications.
"Whether it is accessing existing files and archives, creating them, or
simply reducing the size of the documents an application creates, the
StuffIt Engine SDK is the solution for third-party...
FTPit 1.0 Public Beta for FileMaker
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
COMM-UNITY NETWORKING SYSTEMS RELEASES FTPIT 1.0 PUBLIC BETA, A CROSS
PLATFORM FILEMAKER PRO PLUG-IN.
Fort Worth, TX, April 23, 2001 -- Comm-Unity Networking Systems, creators
of the excellent SMTPit and POP3it email plug-ins, announces the release of
FTPit 1.0 Public Beta, for FileMaker Pro 4.x and 5.x for both Macintosh and
Windows Platforms.
FTPit uses the File Transfer Protocol to allow you to upload and download
files to and from an FTP site. It also allows you to upload text from a
FileMaker field directly to a file on an FTP site. You do not need an
external FTP client to use this plug-in, just FileMaker Pro.
You can easily integrate FTPit into your existing solutions. However, a
basic knowledge of FileMaker Pro Scripting is needed. The documentation for
FTPit covers how to use the FTPit plug-in.
Jake Traynham, company owner, states that "We are excited to finally get
FTPit released. It's been a long time since we announced the development of
the plug-in,...
MaxBulk Mailer v1.7
MaxBulk Mailer v1.7 - Maxprog April, 22 2001 - Major update
MaxBulk Mailer v1.7 is available from now at our website with several
improvements, new features and bug fixes:
- POP Authentication: Sometimes SMTP server require an authenticated
POP connection in order to allow access.
- Advanced Open Transport error handler.
- New connection Log handler.
- Maxbulk now doesn't stop on errors but flag failed recipients and
continues delivery.
- "Group mail" option now has two functions and can be used with
custom option checked in order to force Maxbulk to close a connection
and open a new one every x recipients. With Custom recipient
unchecked, it uses x recipients in BCC as before but also close
and open a connection for every mail sent. This feature is for
user which ISP has an amount mails limit by session.
* Look at full list at the bottom.
Since v1.5, Maxbulk Mailer can be registered as Standard or as Pro
Version. The Pro version...
Sonnet Brings Mac OS X Solution to Unsupported Platforms
SONNET BRINGS OS X SOLUTION TO UNSUPPORTED PLATFORMS
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA April 23, 2001. Sonnet Technologies, the worldwide
market share leader in processor upgrade cards for Apple Macintosh
computers, announces OS X compatibility for an extended number of
configurations. Apple Computer's official release of OS X on March 24, 2001
was said to support only "native" G3 and G4 systems. Sonnet's announcement
covers a much wider array of upgraded Macintosh and compatible models, plus
a program to support customers of Newer Technology's processor upgrades.
Effective immediately, the Sonnet Encore/ZIF and Encore/ST G3/G4 processor
upgrade product lines are completely OS X compatible in all Power Macintosh
G3 and G4 desktops and Minitowers. Those who are running a Sonnet Encore G4
upgrade in a beige Power Macintosh G3 will need a software update, now
available at no cost at http://www.sonnettech.com/downloads/.
In those same Power Macintosh G3 and G4s, users of Newer Technology's
MaxPower G3...
BBEdit 6.1 Available for Mac OS X
BBEdit 6.1 Available for Mac OS X
Award Winning HTML and Text Editor Taps Mac OS X Technologies
Bedford, MA -- April 20, 2001 -- Bare Bones Software today announced the
immediate availability of version 6.1 of BBEdit(tm), the company's
award-winning HTML and text editor. This update marks the first version of
BBEdit that runs natively on Mac OS X, Apple's next generation operating
system.
"We have a long and distinguished history of leadership in producing
Mac-only software which makes the most of the Mac OS," said Rich Siegel,
the founder, president and CEO of Bare Bones Software. "With the release of
BBEdit for Mac OS X, we are proud to be among the first to deliver software
which runs natively on Mac OS X, and which brings the power of this
exciting new OS release to our customers."
"Mac OS X, which combines the power of Unix with the simplicity of the Mac,
is the ultimate platform for developing exciting new web applications,"
said Philip Schiller, Apple's vice president of...
Xtools 1.0: Aqua X Window Desktop for Mac OS X
XTOOLS: AN AQUA X WINDOW DESKTOP FOR MAC OS X
Xtools 1.0 Now Shipping
Santa Barbara, CA, April 20, 2001. Tenon Intersystems announced today the
release of Xtools 1.0 - a fully integrated X desktop for Mac OS X. Tenon's
high-performance X Window Server provides seamless integration between an X
Window display environment and Macintosh applications. Tenon's new X Window
Server is an easy-to-use, flexible, Mac OS X application that integrates
the best elements of Apple's Aqua desktop with state-of-the-art X Window
tools to provide a powerful extension to Apple's new operating system.
Xtools, based on the latest X11R6.4 and XFree86, is a multithreaded Cocoa
application, optimized for both the velocity engine and multiple
processors. Tenon's new X window server uses Apple's CoreGraphics and the
Quartz display engine. Xtools' hardware-accelerated OpenGL includes a suite
of clickable OpenGL applications. The new Xtools package supports rootless
X windows on the Aqua desktop, as well as a...
Download Deputy Turbo 4.5
ilesa Software releases Download Deputy Turbo 4.5
Steamboat Springs, Colorado, USA -- 4/19/01 -- ilesa Software today
announced the release of Download Deputy Turbo 4.5, its popular Internet
download manager. ilesa's CEO and president, Mallory Paine, said earlier
today, "Download Deputy Turbo 4.5 represents a stabilization of features
and a major stepping stone to the release of native MacOS X version.
Download Deputy Turbo 4.5 also boasts some new acceleration features that
collectively make it the fastest Macintosh download manager, bar none."
What is Download Deputy Turbo?
Download Deputy Turbo is a download accelerator and manager combined into
one small, convenient utility. With a simple, elegant design, Download
Deputy Turbo is so easy to use that you probably won't have to read its
manual. Why have multiple files downloading in many different programs when
one easy-to-use, efficient utility can handle them all? Download Deputy
Turbo 4.5 is the fastest download tool, period. Why...
QuickCode Pro v4.2.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Automated Solutions Group Announces QuickCode Pro v4.2.1 Release
Huntington Beach, CA - April 19, 2001: Automated Solutions Group today
announced the release of QuickCode Pro 4.2.1 for the Macintosh, the popular
assistant editor for 4th Dimension.
QuickCode Pro (QCP) dramatically enhances the 4th Dimension method editor
with a host of features designed to simplify and accelerate the process of
writing 4D code.
What's new in QuickCode Pro 4.2.1
Changes/Enhancements
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
- Under Classic in MacOS X, the toolbar would not draw when a window was
brought to the front.
- If Caps Lock was on, Option-dragging text would not copy it.
- Installs Deployment stubs for MacOS and Windows when using QCP plug-in
commands in production databases.
Pricing and Availability
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
QuickCode Pro v4.2 for Macintosh.........................$199.95/user
QuickCode Pro v4.2 Upgrade (registered v4.x Owners).............free...
ConceptDraw 1.6 for OS X
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CS-ODESSA ANNOUNCES CONCEPTDRAW 1.6 FOR OS X
Odessa, Ukraine - April 19th, 2001 - Computer Systems Odessa, Corp.
announces the release of ConceptDraw 1.6 for Macintosh, Windows and Mac OS
X - a new version of the powerful flowcharting and diagramming software
package.
ConceptDraw v1.6 for Macintosh is a Carbonized application, which runs
natively on Mac OS X and takes full advantage of the powerful possibilities
in Mac OS X, including the Aqua look and feel, enhanced memory management,
multitasking and other benefits of any native Mac OS X application.
Along with the Carbonized version of ConceptDraw 1.6, which requires Mac OS
8.5 or higher, there's a "Classic" version of ConceptDraw 1.6, specially
for users of older operating systems (starting from Mac OS 8.1).
ConceptDraw 1.6 doesn't add new functionality with respect to v1.59.
However, under OS X users will notice considerable performance improvements
for some memory-consuming tasks, especially when opening...
My Secret 1.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MY SECRET 1.1 RELEASED
My Secret 1.1 is an update for the text encryption utility that uses strong
448 bit Blowfish or 256 bit Rijndael encryption to secure text messages and
private notes. The application is $10 shareware.
BERLIN, GERMANY - April 19th, 2001 - Shareware author Erich H Rast has
released an update to his text encryption tool My Secret. The Macintosh
application acts like a simple multi-document notepad and encrypts and
decrypts private notes and messages using symmetric block ciphers like 448
bit Blowfish and 256 bit Rijndael, the latter being the new Advanced
Encryption Standard (AES). The update fixes several bugs and is recommended
to all users. The application is USD $10 shareware and the upgrade from
version 1.0 is free for registered users.
New features in version 1.1 are:
- new menu item Encrypt & Save
- several bug fixes, enhanced overall stability
- now saves all window positions and settings
- support for multiple encryption (TEMK)
-...
Intelli Innovations' Mac OS X Apps
From: "Intelli Innovations, Inc." (info@intellisw.com)
Subject: [ANN] Intelli Innovations updates
Good day,
Intelli Innovations, Inc. is pleased to announce the following new products
for Mac OS X:
* eMail Alert! 2.6
Our popular e-mail notification and reader product, now Carbonized
and ready to run on Mac OS X.
http://www.intellisw.com/emailalert/
http://www.intellisw.com/downloads/emailalert.bin
* P.O. Toolbox 1.4
Now Carbonized, new automatic image cropping for Delivery
Confirmation barcodes, by user request.
http://www.intellisw.com/potoolbox/
http://www.intellisw.com/downloads/potoolbox.bin
* IntelliMerge 1.1
Our official Carbon release also adds HTML, Unicode support, text
wrapping, MIME, message preview mode, and sortable recipient lists.
See the release notes for more information.
http://www.intellisw.com/intellimerge/
http://www.intellisw.com/downloads/intellimerge.bin
Release Notes: http://www.intellisw.com/support/releasenotes....
