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Jul 30
VMware Fusion 2.0 Public Beta 2
The VMware Fusion team is proud to announce the availability of VMware Fusion 2.0 Public Beta 2. Beta 2 extends the seamless integration of VMware Fusion 1.x, adds new ways to protect and control your virtual machines, enhances video performance and adds a slew of power-user features. When released, VMware Fusion 2.0 will be a free downloadable upgrade for all VMware Fusion 1.x users, as a sincere "Thank You" to VMware Fusion early adopters. VMware Fusion 2.0 Beta 2 is available as a free download (http://communities.vmware.com/community/beta/fusion). Please note: Beta software can be prone to instability and bugs. Do not run beta software in mission-critical environments. Key features and highlights of VMware Fusion 2 Beta 2 include: * Unity 2.0-Tighter Windows-Mac Integration: Building on Unity 1.0, you can now launch any Mac file with any of your Windows applications. Mirror your Mac and Windows special folders-like My Documents, Desktop, etc. Custom keyboard mapping between Mac...
Jul 30
iwascoding releases GaragePay 1.1
iwascoding releases GaragePay 1.1 Berlin, Germany, July 30th, 2008 - Mac software developer iwascoding releases GaragePay 1.1. The update expands GaragePay's usefulness with the ability to display and export shopping cart item information, now fully-configurable csv export, user notes and Address Book export. "We listen carefully to our customers." said Ilja Iwas, iwascodings co-founder. "Shopping cart item support and user notes were the two most requested features, so adding them was really a no-brainer and will make quite a few people very happy." PayPal puts quite some useful information into the transactions' cart items, which GaragePay 1.1 fetches from PayPal along with the transaction and displays all of them. CSV export is highly configurable now, it even supports tab and semicolon as a field divider for third party applications that need it. Every transaction now has a notes field, were the user can put whatever text she needs or wants. The payer name and address information...
Jul 30
MailSite Fusion 9 Now Fully Tested for use with iPhone 2.0
MAILSITE FUSION NOW FULLY TESTED AND VERIFIED FOR USE WITH IPHONE 3G MAILSITE FUSION 9 PUSHES EMAIL, CALENDAR AND CONTACTS OVER-THE-AIR WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE ON THE IPHONE Chicago, IL -- HostingCon 2008 -- July 30, 2008 -- MailSite Software, Inc. announced that it has completed its testing and verification of MailSite Fusion 9 with Apple's new iPhone 3G. MailSite has also tested and verified the original iPhone with the 2.0 firmware installed and the iPod Touch with the 2.0 firmware installed. MailSite Fusion 9 now pushes email, calendar and contact updates over-the-air to the iPhone without requiring any software to be installed on the device. MailSite Fusion 9 does this with its built-in ActiveSync server. Visit us in booth 229 at HostingCon to learn more. With this verification, MailSite Fusion 9 now pushes email, calendar and contacts over-the-air to most major smartphones in the market today. This includes the iPhone, Nokia E and N series, Microsoft's Windows...
Jul 30
ProVUE Introduces Panorama Enterprise Server
ProVUE Introduces Panorama Enterprise Server Huntington Beach, California - July 30, 2008 - ProVUE Development announces the release of Panorama Enterprise Server, the first totally RAM based general purpose database server for Mac OS X. The Enterprise Server product is designed to work in conjunction with ProVUE's Panorama 5.5 database software (released in December 2007) on client machines, and can also be used for web database publishing (for use with standard web browsers). Unlike traditional client/server systems that sequester all of the data on a central server, the Panorama Enterprise system uses a "mesh" architecture to distribute RAM based copies of the shared data across the network. This mesh technology dramatically cuts delays associated with common database tasks by spreading the load across the network. According to James Rea, President of ProVUE Development, "The Enterprise system works much like a formation of fighter jets teamed with an aerial tanker. Instead of...
Jul 29
Paragon Software Introduces CampTune for Mac Users
PARAGON SOFTWARE INTRODUCES CAMPTUNE FOR MAC USERS Free Pre-Release Software Addresses Dual Boot Mac OS and Windows Users IRVINE, Calif., July 29, 2008 -- Paragon Software Group (PSG), the technology leader in innovative data security and data management technology, today announced free public access to the pre-release version of its CampTune software, which is designed for dual-boot users running both Mac OS and Windows on their Intel-based Mac. Paragon's CampTune solves the maintenance problem that Mac Boot Camp users encounter when they run out of free partition space. With CampTune, Mac users can redistribute free space between Macintosh and Windows partitions in minutes without data loss, adding free megabytes to partitions on either operating system quickly and easily. "Paragon is committed to using its 14-plus years of partitioning experience to help remove the barriers between the Windows and Mac operating systems," noted Tom Fedro, president of Paragon Software Group -...
Jul 29
Mark/Space launches Missing Sync for Symbian
Mark/Space launches Missing Sync for Symbian Synchronize information and files between a Mac and a Nokia, Sony Ericsson or Motorola phone running Symbian OS Los Gatos, Calif. -- July 24th, 2008 -- Mark/Space, Inc. today announced the immediate availability of a Symbian version of its data transfer software, The Missing Sync for Symbian. Now Mac users can take full advantage of Symbian OS devices from Nokia, Sony Ericsson and Motorola. The Missing Sync for Symbian is the first Mark/Space product to feature Proximity Sync technology. This new approach to synchronization uses Bluetooth to sync data automatically when the devices are close to each other. Brian Hall, Mark/Space CEO, said "I know people are going to love the ease of use brought by Proximity Sync. Just having your phone in the same room as your Mac from time to time is all you need to do to keep in sync." Syncing without thinking, wireless and cable free Users won't ever need to remember to sync again. When the phone is in...
Jul 28
Boinx Software releases FotoMagico 2.5
Boinx Software releases FotoMagico 2.5 New version features Adobe Lightroom support, YouTube export and teleprompter Munich, Germany--July 26th, 2008. Boinx Software introduced today FotoMagico 2.5, its award-winning photo presentation tool for professional photographers. Recently honored with the Apple Design Award (ADA) 2008 - "Best Mac OS X Leopard Graphics and Media Application Runner-up", the new 2.5 version of FotoMagico now features support for Adobe Lightroom libraries, a teleprompter that shows notes for every slide on a presenter's display and a new export option for uploading slideshow videos directly to YouTube. "We want to thank thousands of users who take part on our public beta program and gave feedback to make FotoMagico even better", says Oliver Breidenbach, co-founder of Boinx Software. "We are dedicated to making FotoMagico the premier slidehows tool on the Mac, two Apple Design Awards are proof that we are on the right track." "With FotoMagico 2.5, keeping your...
Jul 28
Solar Power for Apple MacBook, MacBook Pro
Solar Power for Apple MacBook, MacBook Pro Apple Juicz Charges and Powers Simultaneously WICHITA, Kan. --07/28/2008-- QuickerTek, the leader in wireless Apple products, announces another new Apple Juicz model - a new way to power the Apple MacBook and MacBook Pro using free and environmentally-conscious solar power. The MacBook both powers and charges simultaneously while the 15-inch MacBook Pro is powered or charged. Unlike old syle solar panels, this new design is flexible and is much lighter than those thick glass cells that weigh far too much to be portable. Rather than pack several batteries to get up to 8 additional portable power, Apple Juicz users can easily gain additional hours of use. Apple Juicz for MacBook and MacBook Pro folds to only 10.5 inches and comes with a free Element carry bag. It offers 55 Watts of power and unfolds to a sun-grabbing 60 x 42 inches. All models require an upgraded MagSafe power adapter. QuickerTek can either modify the customer's adapter for $25...
Jul 28
QuickMail Discontinued
Outspring Inc. Discontinues QuickMail Line Of Products Final versions now available. Company will now focus development efforts on Outspring Mail client and spam solutions. Santa Rosa, CA. - July 25, 2008 - Outspring Incorporated, makers of email client, server and spam-stopping products, today announced that they will be discontinuing the QuickMail email client and server line. Jeff Baudin, Outspring president and CEO stated, "While the QuickMail products have a rich history and many current users, it has become almost impossible for us to continue development on these products. They were written in an old version of the CodeWarrior development system, which just isn't compatible with current generation computers and operating systems." As of today, Outspring has suspended all sales and phone support for QuickMail products. Customers who have purchased QuickMail products within the last 90 days will still be entitled another 90 days of telephone support. Prior users can still find...
Jul 28
Post.Office: New, Leopard-compatible mail server
Post.Office: New, Leopard-compatible mail server for Mac OS X Simple, Secure, Powerful Santa Barbara, CA. A new Post.Office 3.8.4, still simple, secure, and powerful, but with added modern features, is now available for Mac OS X 10.5. Post.Office, after more than a decade, continues to be a popular mail server that instills loyalty among users. Long-time Post.Office customers continue to transition to Mac OS X from a range of diverse platform. Post.Office's built in web-managed SPAM filter engine has been updated to allow filters to be imported, exported, and disabled, giving Postmasters the ability to collectively fight SPAM by exchanging filters with colleagues. Added security to SMTP Authentication, ensures open relay protection while giving authorized users world-wide mail server access. In addition, Post.Office supports the addition of open-source plug-ins to complement and reinforce Post.Office's built-in filtering. Post.Office's mail filtering plug-ins - SpamAssassin (a popular...
Jul 28
kannuu Debuts Lookup Solution for iPhone App Developers
kannuu Debuts Lookup Solution for iPhone Application Developers New Search Software Development Kit Enables Indexing Facility into Web and on Device iPhone Applications Dallas, TX -- kannuu, Inc., the global leader in lookup technology, today announced the availability of its iPhone SDK (Software Development Kit.) The kannuu iPhone SDK, provides developers with a rich set of powerful tools to incorporate its award winning indexing and lookup capabilities into high demand mobile OS X web-based and device native applications. kannuu's SDK delivers a problem-free way integrate, test and deploy its search and find capabilities to upcoming applications. kannuu's SDK handles all the heavy lifting and expedites mobile OS X application delivery by providing innovators with coco library sample code, unified access to data, incorporation into a vast array of web or native applications in need of an elegant search solution, clear API (application programmer's interface), well documented code, an...
Jul 25
Toon Boom Studio 4.5 announced
Montreal (July 25, 2008) -- Emmy Award-winning Toon Boom Animation Inc. today announced the upcoming release of Toon Boom Studio 4.5. This latest version brings photo animation and live-action cartooning to the next level. In addition, Studio 4.5 offers better integration with Photoshop files, extended ease of use, more export options to iTunes and YouTube as well as being the perfect upgrade for Flip Boom and Animation-ish. With each release, Studio is injected with new features that make this all-in-one animation software the ideal companion to create eye-catching animation. What's new in Studio 4.5? * Add animation over your videos * Print drawings to create flipbooks or use as a reference * Import multi-layer Photoshop files and create more impressive multiplane effects * Enjoy enhanced drag and drop capability for greater ease of use * Import Flip Boom and Animation-ish projects to animate them further * Export animation directly to iTunes and YouTube Buy Toon Boom Studio 4.5 now...
Jul 25
BannerZest gets new themes
Aquafadas (http://www.aquafadas.com/) has announced BannerZest 1.2, an update of the Flash presentation application for Mac OS X. This new version introduces new themes : ° TextSlideShow (PRO version) with sophisticated 3D Text effects (demo here: http://banners.aquafadas.com/demo/textslideshow/bz.html ) ° Hanging & HangingSlim (slim version is appropriate for page banners) (demo here: http://banners.aquafadas.com/demo/hanging/bz.html ) ° Sticker (demo here: http://banners.aquafadas.com/demo/sticker/bz.html ) The version 1.2 also brings other improvements. BannerZest can now upload via SFTP. A banner published in a local folder can now be uploaded manually, it doesn't require to edit the code anymore. The generated javascript and html code is more compact. The update has improved FTP upload through a new version of Connection Kit and various bug fixes The upgrade is free for existing customers and is recommended to all our users. BannerZest talks to all the leading website and...
Jul 25
Atempo, Nexsan team up for backup-to-disk storage solution
Atempo (http://www.atempo.com], a provider of cross-platform data protection and archiving solutions, and Nexsan (http:www.nexsan.com) a provider of long-term disk storage, have announced a comprehensive backup-to-disk solution that integrates Atempo's storage management software with Nexsan's high density green storage system. For the first time, Atempo Time Navigator software will integrate with Nexsan SATABeast Xi hardware, giving reseller partners the opportunity to offer a high-performance and high-capacity backup and storage solution for data-intensive environments such as media and entertainment industries. With Atempo and Nexsan's common support for Mac, Windows and UNIX, the joint solution is optimized for heterogeneous environments, particularly organizations with a strong Mac presence, says Bob Woolery, senior vice president of marketing at Nexsan* Atempo Time Navigator enables medium to large-size organizations to manage data throughout its lifecycle. In addition to...
Jul 25
V4x OnAir widgets for Web and mobile debut at IBC 2008
V4x, a developer of interactive software platforms for mobile and web content distribution, will showcase for the first time at IBC, the new OnAir Widgets at the IBC 2008 convention held in Amsterdam, September 12 -- 16, in the Mobile TV Zone on stand M398. The new V4x OnAir Widgets application is designed to monetize media and maximize viewer retention through interactivity for Web TV and Mobile. Each Widget component is a visual building block facilitating a specific viewer interaction: ad overlays with in-video cue points, One click Flash sponsorships pre-rolls to video clips, quiz-polls relating to the current program, SMS scenarios and more. V4x OnAir Widgets Toolkit offers a unified design specification, including aesthetics, to lend a sense of overall cohesion among various parts of the WEB or Mobile media player. Ideal for sports, live or near-live portals, music channels, newscasts re-purposing, radio and theme shows such as cooking, shopping, or reality TV, V4x OnAir...
Jul 24
FileGenius is new file transfer tool
Applied Answers (http://www.appliedanswers.com) has released FileGenius, a new file transfer tool targeted to the needs of print operations, creative services firms, architectural, construction firms, engineering firms, court reporters, accountants, reprographic shops and others. It's Mac and Windows compatible. FileGenius replaces clumsy, insecure FTP, which is a hassle for employees, customers, and IT. It also replaces email, with all its file size and encoding problems. With FileGenius you do nothing; Applied Answers sets it up, hosts it, and maintains it. All you need is a web browser and you're ready to go. FileGenius provides SSL encryption, SHA hashed file directories, no password storage, no cookies, a proxy filesystem for layers of security, no FTP or other protocol port access, no session pages published all over the web with links to download your files , and "hidden" site addresses that cannot be found in search engines or site explorers. There are no usage limits....
Jul 24
4D releases 4D Web 2.0 Pack v11 Release 2
4D, Inc. (http://www.4D.com ) has released 4D Web 2.0 Pack v11 Release 2. The new version, a combination of two products -- 4D Ajax Framework and 4D for Flex -- brings a set of tools, plug-ins, and components for delivering live web and rich internet applications to browsers, desktops, and portable devices such as the iPhone. 4D for Flex provides the world's first Flex-to-database direct connectivity, according to Laurent Ribardière, president and founder of 4D. It offers integrated Flex-to-SQL database direct connection. 4D Ajax Framework is an integrated Ajax framework and application server that combines the power of Ajax and 4D databases, bringing 4D application data to your browser, RIA, iPhone, and more, Ribardière says. 4D Web 2.0 Pack v11 Release 2 is available for purchase immediately. Pricing begins at US$599.
Jul 24
Flash on Tap coming in October
Flash on Tap is a newly announced conference created for Flash designers and developers by Flash designers and developers "where attendees can experience the excitement of a beer festival while soaking in new ideas, knowledge, information and inspiration." Flash on Tap takes place in Boston Oct. 7-9, 2008 at The Castle. This conference has been created by the teams from Infrared5, Influxis and Red5Server. Flash on Tap will also offer four pre-conference workshops for those attendees who wish to take a deep dive into specific Flash topics. The all-day workshops begin at 9 a.m. on Tuesday Oct. 7, and end the same day at 50 p.m. before the conference kicks off with the opening night reception. The four workshops are: Papervision3D, led by John Grden and Andy Zupko; AS3 for Designers, taught by Rich Shupe; Red5, presented by Dominick Accattato and Paul Gregoire; and Animation for Flash, taught by Chris Georgenes. A limited number of conference passes for Flash on Tap are available for...
Jul 24
net4mac 1.5 for Mac OS X is available
net4mac is a social network built exclusively for Mac users. In order to become a part of the community and use all its features, users need to download an innovative application designed for Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger and Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. Today, net4mac is launching version 1.5 with many improvements. Walnut Creek, California - net4mac is a social network built exclusively for Mac users. In order to become a part of the community and use all its features, users need to download an innovative application designed for Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger and Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. Today, we are launching version 1.5 with many improvements. The net4mac application allows you to: * Create an account and login to the service (internet connexion required) * Create your profile including your location, job, activities, skills and the type of Macs, iPhone, iPod, etc. that you own. * Add friends to your profile and manage them (remember, the service is only for Mac users) * Contact members, send invitations to...
Jul 24
DEVONthink, DEVONnote get updates
DEVONtechnologies, LLC releases free updates for all editions of its information manager DEVONthink as well as for the intelligent note-keeper DEVONnote re-introducing Image-Capture-based scan support and other new features. While the whole team is focused on the development of DEVONthink 2.0, further maintenance updates for the 1.x line of DEVONthink and DEVONnote have been released today, the most prominent improvement being the re-introduction of the Image Capture based scan module that broke due to changes in Mac OS X 10.5 'Leopard'. DEVONthink Pro Office 1.5.3 users now have the choice between the built-in scan function and ExactScan Capture allowing them to connect to both Image Capture compliant scanners and via TWAIN drivers. In addition, the original scan module supports document feeders and grayscale scanning now. The ExactScan Capture module and the embedded IRIS OCR engine have been updated, too, improving compatibility especially to Epson scanners and fixing glitches such...
Jul 23
Native Instruments releases free feature updates for TRAKTOR 3
Native Instruments just released TRAKTOR 3.4 and TRAKTOR SCRATCH 1.3, free software updates that equip both products with refined functionality that reinforces their position at the leading edge of computer-based DJing. In their latest versions, both TRAKTOR 3 and TRAKTOR SCRATCH are upgraded with crucial architectural improvements as well as with enhanced time-code and MIDI control functionality. TRAKTOR 3.4 and TRAKTOR SCRATCH 1.3 now offer full Unicode support, allowing for file names and tags in nearly any international script and language including Japanese, Mandarin, Hebrew, Cyrillic and others. Both versions are also based on a revised high-performance audio engine that offers many functional advantages including hot-plugging and instant switching for audio interfaces, WASAPI support for Windows Vista and more. Other improvements in TRAKTOR 3.4 and TRAKTOR SCRATCH 1.3 include increased tracking precision for scratching in relative mode, a new intelligent "Tracking Alert"...
Jul 23
IntelliScanner Pro 200: organizes business inventory and assets
IntelliScanner Corporation, award-winning creators of smart scanners and software that organize everything, today unveiled IntelliScanner Pro 200, the inventory management solution designed for small business. The scanner utilizes innovative barcode technology and software to organize inventory, track assets and integrate with popular business applications. "Getting your small business organized doesn't have be expensive or difficult," said Paul Scandariato, director and chief executive officer, IntelliScanner Corporation. "IntelliScanner Pro 200 gives you a powerful barcode scanner and easy-to-use inventory management software designed for small and home-based businesses. Best of all, it's extremely affordable at just $199 -- tracking inventory and assets has never been this easy." IntelliScanner Pro allows small business owners to add barcodes to their business - without any prior barcode experience. By scanning the barcode on business inventory, users can create an entire database...
Jul 23
MXL introduces the Studio 1 USB Desktop Recording Kit
MXL (http://www.marshallelectronics.net) is pleased to announce the introduction of the MXL Studio 1 portable USB condenser microphone for the home recording market. The Studio 1 is the latest addition to the popular and critically acclaimed line of existing USB microphones from MXL. Due to its low noise and high quality sound, the Studio 1 is well-suited for music training, field recording, and professional spoken word recordings. Not only is it excellent for podcasting and multimedia voiceover, but it is a perfect gift for aspiring musicians looking for professional studio sound on a budget. Unlike other products that require mixers, preamps, or expensive studio gear, the MXL Studio 1 does not require any special drivers and is completely Plug & Play for instant use with any PC or Mac computer. Simply plug it in to your portable or desktop computer via the USB port, set your preferences, and enjoy instant studio-quality recordings. The Studio 1 also has an integrated headphone...
Jul 22
Absoft improves Fortran debugging on Mac OS with Fx3 and Xcode
Absoft Corporation today announced a significant advancement in the ability to debug Fortran programs on Mac OS / Intel systems. This improved capability utilizes the combination of Apple's newly released Xcode 3.1 and Absoft's Fx3 debugger. Both Xcode 3.1 and the Fx3 debugger are available now. Absoft states this improved functionality is the combined result of the updated development tools included with Apple's new Xcode 3.1 and the advanced debugging capabilities of Absoft's latest Fx3 graphical, multi-language debugger. Using the new Xcode 3.1 with Fx3, customers will now be able to display and modify the values of program variables located in COMMON blocks, allocated in static storage, or declared inside Fortran 90 modules. These capabilities are available when debugging either 32 or 64 bit executables on Mac OS X, Intel-based systems. "The Fx3 debugger supports both Fortran and C/C++ development languages and runs on a wide variety of operating systems. However, not all...
Jul 21
Apple reports record third quarter results
Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2008 third quarter ended June 28, 2008. The company posted revenue of $7.46 billion and net quarterly profit of $1.07 billion, or $1.19 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $5.41 billion and net quarterly profit of $818 million, or $.92 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Gross margin was 34.8 percent, down from 36.9 percent in the year-ago quarter. International sales accounted for 42 percent of the quarter's revenue. Apple shipped 2,496,000 Macintosh computers during the quarter, representing 41 percent unit growth and 43 percent revenue growth over the year-ago quarter. The company sold 11,011,000 iPods during the quarter, representing 12 percent unit growth and seven percent revenue growth over the year-ago quarter. Quarterly iPhone units sold were 717,000 compared to 270,000 in the year-ago-quarter. "We're proud to report the best June quarter for both revenue and earnings in Apple's history," said...
Jul 21
IT Enquirer releases Advanced Training Pack for ProofMaster 3.1
The IT Enquirer, a leading cross-media publishing industry web site (http://www.it-enquirer.com/), has released its Advanced ProofMaster training pack. The training pack consists of six QuickTime movies that guide the user through the steps in ProofMaster Expert mode for calibrating an inkjet and creating an ICC profile. The training pack is free to V.I.P. users and ProofMaster customers. The tutorials can be taken one after the other, in the web browser, or downloaded to the desktop. Trainees can also pick one of the six topics and view only the topic of their choice. The tutorial movies cover Linearisation, Reference Profile selection, Ink Mixing, Ink Bleed, Colour Engine selection, Colour Target measurement, and Profile creation. IT-Enquirer is an online publication for digital designers in all industries. It contains reviews, technical background information, and feature and trend analyses in the areas of graphic design, photography, layout design, web design, print production,...
Jul 21
'Welcome to Macintosh' doc to screen at two film...
"Welcome to Macintosh ---- The documentary for the rest of us" will screen at the Ingenuity Fest and the Globians Film Festival. The documentary is about the early years of Apple. Engineers and developers talk about designing the early machines and making headway in a new industry. Apple personalities Andy Hertzfeld, co-creator of the original Macintosh, Guy Kawasaki, long time Mac evangelist and Leander Kahney, author of the book (I)Cult of Mac(/I) offer insight into the company's past, present and future. The Ingenuity Festival (http://www.ingenuitycleveland.com/) is a weekend-long celebration of art and high technology, designed for audiences of any age and experience, staged in the center of Downtown Cleveland, Ohio. The Globians Film Festival (http://www.globians.com/) is an international documentary film festival that focuses on "world and culture" topics and Globians as a lifestyle: documentaries on a wide array of topics. It's held in Potsdam Germany.
Jul 21
New company releases laptop accessory
Eagle Business Strategies announced today that its client Computer Intelligence, Inc. has launched its Intelligels line of wrist rests for laptop computers (http://www.Intelligels.com). These patent-pending wrist rests were designed to differentiate themselves from the dozens of different wrist rests sold for desktop computers and the few sold for laptops. The goal of this unique design is to provide comfort and relieve the pain and discomfort to the palms and wrists while typing on a hot and hard laptop case. While simple in appearance and design, Intelligels offers two versions of the wrist rest, SoftGEL and Lycra nylon SoftFOAM. Michael E. Zuckerman, CEO and founder of Computer Intelligence, Inc., has been in the computer industry for over 25 years. As a business analyst, IT developer and road-warrior consultant he has spent many hours working uncomfortably on his laptop and began to experience signs of carpal tunnel syndrome. As a direct result of this and unable to find anything...
Jul 21
Effigent debuts PowerEasy for the Mac
Effigent has announced that its flagship product, [url=http://powereasy.com/]PowerEasy Suite[/url], has had a successful beta program, and is now generally available. PowerEasy takes advantage of the new features of Mac OS X 10.5 ("Leopard"), as well as integration with the iPhone. The PowerEasy solution is designed to enable small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to manage key accounting sales and purchasing operations in a single integrated system, which includes financials, distribution, and time and billing. In the coming months Effigent says it has plans to expand its customer base. To achieve this, Effigent is looking for channel partner. Five channel partners have already signed up. (I)"Macsimum News" is a proud supporter of [url=http://planetgumbo.org/]Planet Gumbo[/url], which feeds the hungry. We urge you to help them in their efforts.
Jul 18
Black Cat Systems releases Morse Mania 3.4.0
Black Cat Systems (http://www.blackcatsystems.com) announces that Morse Mania version 3.4.0 has been released and is now available. This version includes enhancements to the Koch method for learning morse code. Morse Mania is a morse code tutor for the Macintosh. The software package helps you learn morse code at speeds ranging from 5 to 40 words per minute. Morse Mania is ideal for amateur (ham) radio operators who desire to learn or improve their morse code proficiency, especially in order to upgrade their license class. The generated morse code is played using the computer's speaker. In addition to drills to help learn the various characters, Morse Mania also allows complete text files to be sent, so that "real life" messages can be used for practice. Simulated morse code conversations (called a QSO in ham lingo) can also be sent. In addition, the user can type characters at the keyboard, which are then translated into morse code, and played. It also supports the Farnsworth mode,...
Jul 18
Merlin project manager for Mac adds web sharing
NovaMind Software announces the immediate availability of Merlin 2.6 (http://www.novamind.com/merlin), which includes web publishing capabilities so that others can collaborate remotely on project management tasks, no matter what operating system they are using. Merlin project management software for Mac has long been recognized as the leading professional project management application for Mac computers, and there have been many requests to make its powerful project management features available to people working on other operating systems. With the Web Sharing module, users can publish project files over the Web either as a live HTML document so as to collaborate with other users over the Web, or as a static HTML page to share with a project team and other stakeholders. This feature opens the door for all users who wish to use Merlin but can't because they are tied to an operating system other than Mac OS X. By publishing Merlin project files using the Merlin application and its Web...
Jul 18
NovaMind introduces ScriptMapping
Writing screenplays used to be a difficult process where it was difficult to find the portion of the screenplay to edit, keeping track of the storyline could be difficult, writer's block was common, and you really couldn't "play with" the script to get it right. These problems are a thing of the past with ScriptMapping (http://www.novamind.com/screenwriting/)- powerful screenwriting software built in to NovaMind mind mapping software. It allows the user to capture ideas easily during brainstorming sessions, and attach portions of the screenplay to different branches of the mind maps. The screenplay can be reorganized just by dragging the branches into different locations. Experimental screenwriting is now possible through the ability to disable the printing or export of the script on specific branches of the Mind Map. Visual storyboarding is accomplished by attaching images to the branches, or creating links to movies and other resources where required. Many professionals in the live...
Jul 18
Merlin project manager for Mac adds web sharing
NovaMind Software announces the immediate availability of Merlin 2.6 (http://www.novamind.com/merlin), which includes web publishing capabilities so that others can collaborate remotely on project management tasks, no matter what operating system they are using. Merlin project management software for Mac has long been recognized as the leading professional project management application for Mac computers, and there have been many requests to make its powerful project management features available to people working on other operating systems. Merlin project management software for Mac has long been recognized as the leading professional project management application for Mac computers, and there have been many requests to make its powerful project management features available to people working on other operating systems. With the Web Sharing module, users can publish project files over the Web either as a live HTML document so as to collaborate with other users over the Web, or as a...
Jul 17
Clarkwood Software releases Multisite for iWeb 2.3
Clarkwood Software releases Multisite for iWeb 2.3 Seattle, Washington (July 17, 2008) -- Clarkwood Software, LLC announced the immediate availability of Multisite for iWeb 2.3 for Mac OS X. http://clarkwood.com/multisite/ Multisite for iWeb, $19.95, is a Mac OS X utility for users of iWeb. Apple built iWeb to manage a site going to a single server. If you have found, like many others, that you need to build several sites that go to one or more servers then Multisite solves your dilemma. It also speeds up iWeb's publishing by putting sites into individual files behind the scenes so you do not have to publish every site each time. Multisite for iWeb Features * Build multiple websites with iWeb. Set the current site and all the details are taken care of for you * Create, duplicate, or delete entire sites * Import and export entire sites * Easily move sites between people and computers * Support for iWeb '08 and also iWeb 1.1.2 * Fully functional demo * Searchable Apple help from the...
Jul 17
XTension 6.0
Sand Hill Engineering is proud to announce the release of XTension 6.0, the highly-acclaimed application suite for home automation that has served thousands of homes for over 12 years. This latest version supports multiple concurrent powerline and RF interfaces and a wide array of new home convenience devices such as the Oregon Scientific wireless product line from weather gauges to bathroom scales, BBQ temp sensors, atomic clocks and power monitoring. This version is supported by the simplest and yet most extensible web interface, X2Web; a new database and graphic charting package XTdb; and a sleek new Video Pitcher. XTension now supports the USB and WiFi / Ethernet based RF receivers and sensors from RFXcom, bringing "1-wire" devices seamlessly into the XTension database. The ethernet receivers can be located anywhere in the house, or over the web. XTension supports the Weeder Technologies wired control and monitor product line, such as discrete sensors and relay output. Base price...
Jul 17
Intego VirusBarrier X5 first anitivirus to scan iPhone
Intego, the Macintosh security specialist, today announced the release of VirusBarrier X5 10.5.3, an update to its acclaimed antivirus software that Macworld calls "the gold standard". This new version adds the ability to scan the iPhone and iPod touch for malware. VirusBarrier X5 is the only antivirus software that can eradicate malware from the iPhone and iPod touch. Austin, TX - Not only Macs are at risk from malware; now that users can install applications on the iPhone and iPod touch, these devices are open to attack as well. Intego, the Macintosh security specialist, today announced the release of VirusBarrier X5 10.5.3, an update to its acclaimed antivirus software that Macworld calls "the gold standard". This new version adds the ability to scan the iPhone and iPod touch for malware. VirusBarrier X5 is the only antivirus software that can eradicate malware from the iPhone and iPod touch. Now that Apple has made it possible for users to add applications to the iPhone and iPod...
Jul 17
Tool for iPhone app developers coming
kannuu's search SDK for iPhone application developers will be available for download the morning of Tuesday, July 22, at http://kannuu.com. kannuu has built-out an iPhone search SDK ready for developers to incorporate into applications that need a search/look-up functionality. Included in the SDK are also "references" to incorporate the kannuu GUI (up, down, left, right, and center navigation) if the developer so chooses. Eventually kannuu will also have an iPhone contacts application ready as a proof of concept of how one could use the SDK. Obviously the contacts application won't be available to the public until kannuu gets the okay from Apple. This download will be free and is compatible in native applications as well as web-based. The fully built out Contacts App demonstrates the SDK's ease of use, becomes the default navigation vehicle with a precisely intuitive interface that relies on the four-way directional controller (up, down, left, right and center,) provides abilities to...
Jul 16
MacForensicsLab Examiner Certification Training
MacForensicsLab.com is offering MacForensicsLab Examiner Certification Training This course provides examiners with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, and effectively use MacForensicsLab forensics technologies to locate and examine deleted files, free space, and digital evidence. This intermediate level, hands-on intensive course is intended for Forensic Investigators, Law Enforcement Personnel, and Security and Network Administrators. The course is open to both law enforcement agencies and private sectors. This is a 4 day certification course. All students that pass the final exam will receive the MacForensicsLab Examiner Certification. Next class scheduled: Date: September 15th - 18th, 2008 9:00AM to 4:00PM Location: SubRosaSoft Newark Office 37600 Central Court Suite 212 Newark, CA 94560 Price: $1,995.00 Space is limited. To register, please email (mailto:sales@subrosasoft.com) or call (510) 870-7883 For more information on the content covered in this...
Jul 16
TeamViewer: Home users get free desktop sharing solution
TeamViewer rewards home users with free desktop sharing solution TeamViewer offers their full version, remote control and file transfer software free, for non-commercial use Uhingen, Germany, July 16th 2008 -- TeamViewer GmbH, a leading provider of solutions for online communication and collaboration, offers the full version of their remote control solution, free of charge for non-commercial use. The complete list of TeamViewer features and functions, including file transfer and cross-platform support, are now available to facilitate information sharing in a non-business environment. Home computers are now a cornerstone of everyday life, and people are dependent on information technology. The increased rate of mobility creates a heightened need for remote computer access, to source digital information from remote locations. TeamViewer software answers this need, providing individual users with a free, user-friendly application enabling information transfer between two computers...
Jul 16
HyperOffice beta gives iPhone users shared docs, collaboration
HyperOffice gives business users of iPhone the ability to share document with and without Microsoft Exchange, Sharepoint New beta of collaboration suite does more than connect iPhone to corporate email, contacts, calendars ROCKVILLE, MD., July 16, 2008 -- HyperOffice today launched a new public beta of business collaboration tools that do more than connect the first and second-generation Apple iPhones to secure corporate email, contacts, calendars, tasks and notes. This second beta of HyperOffice for the iPhone includes usability enhancements and, more significantly, access to shared documents, using built-in tools that connect to corporate messaging systems and operate as an alternative to Microsoft Exchange and Sharepoint. The beta also includes a 30-day free trial of HyperOffice, the award-winning webware that makes it easier for owners, employees, clients, partners and suppliers of growing businesses to collaborate, communicate, plan projects, share documents, schedule meetings...
Jul 15
Kerio Announces Wireless Push Email, Calendars and Contacts
KERIO ANNOUNCES WIRELESS PUSH EMAIL, CALENDARS AND CONTACTS SUPPORT FOR THE NEW iPHONE Leading Cross-platform Groupware Solution Effortlessly Delivers Messaging Collaboration for the Apple Platform SAN JOSE, Calif. - July 15, 2008 - Kerio Technologies, Inc., a provider of award-winning Internet security and messaging software, today announced that its Kerio MailServer, an email groupware solution, natively supports iPhone functionality as required by the SMB market worldwide. With Kerio MailServer, users of both the existing iPhone and the recently released iPhone 3G now receive all the benefits of push email, push contacts and push calendar as well as remote wipe. "Kerio MailServer provides the ability to synchronize email, contacts and calendars with Apple iPhone natively over the air with the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync protocol," said Tomas Soukup, product development manager for Messaging of Kerio Technologies, Inc. "This is pivotal for all Mac business users -- we have...
Jul 15
Yuma 1.0
YUMA BRINGS OBJECT-ORIENTED BASIC TO WEB DEVELOPMENT Users Enjoy Web Development Again Inspiring Applications, Inc. today announced the release of Yuma, a development tool that enables BASIC programmers to write web software that runs on any major server platform. Yuma users can build dynamic web sites using a readable, object-oriented language similar to VB.NET and REALbasic. Yuma testers have found it to result in faster, more efficient web development than the alternatives they had been using, and find the resulting applications to run very fast too. Yuma works in conjunction with Apache, a common web server, to provide high throughput. Inspiring Applications president Brad Weber explains, "Unlike most other web development solutions, Yuma pages are automatically compiled all the way to machine code, resulting in very fast performance even in computation-intensive applications." Benchmarks on a prime-number algorithm showed Yuma to be over six times faster than PHP, and nearly 23...
Jul 15
MacMedia releases PhoneAgent 1.5
MacMedia releases PhoneAgent 1.5 Kosice, Slovak Republic -- 15 July, 2008 -- MacMedia announced the release of version 1.5 of PhoneAgent for Mac OS X - the complete solution for Sony Ericsson mobile phones. PhoneAgent is a tool for Phonebook, SMS, MMS, Themes, Calendar and Wap management of Sony Ericsson T610, T616, T630, T637, Z600, K700i, K750i, K790i, K800i, K810i, W800i, W880i, C902. Main features: Phonebook management - editing, uploading, deleting, backup, export (extended phonebook with more numbers and texts is supported). SMS management - reading from the phone, sending, replying, forwarding, deleting, archiving. Composing MMS messages and uploading them to to the phone. Creating and editing themes and uploading them to the phone. Downloading pictures, sounds and themes from the phone. Sending pictures, sounds, games, themes and other files to the phone. Adding, editing, export and import of calendar events and tasks. Uploading bookmarks from Safari to the phone. Writing...
Jul 15
Stairways Software releases Keyboard Maestro 3.3
Title: Stairways Software releases Keyboard Maestro 3.3 Description: Stairways Software today released Keyboard Maestro version 3.3 adding a Status Menu and Status Menu triggered macros, enable/disable for actions, Fast User Switch action, Cut/Copy/Paste/Duplicate for macros, triggers and actions, and optionally persistent clipboard history. Perth, Western Australia - 15 July 2008 - Stairways Software Pty Ltd is pleased to announce Keyboard Maestro 3.3, the new version of its powerful productivity enhancer for Mac OS X. This release adds a Status Menu and Status Menu triggered macros, so that macros can be triggered by selecting from a global status menu. In this release, actions can now be individually enabled and disabled, making it easier to work on complex macros. It also adds a Fast User Switch action allowing you to quickly change to a specified user. This version enables Cut, Copy, Paste and Duplicate for macros, triggers and actions, and can optionally preserve your clipboard...
Jul 15
NovaMind Merlin Project Manager for Mac Adds Web Sharing
Merlin Project Manager for Mac Adds Web Sharing NovaMind Software announces the immediate availability of Merlin 2.6, which includes Web publishing capabilities so that others can collaborate remotely on project management tasks, no matter what operating system they are using. Brisbane, Australia (PRWEB) July 15, 2008 -- NovaMind Software announces the immediate availability of Merlin 2.6, which includes web publishing capabilities so that others can collaborate remotely on project management tasks, no matter what operating system they are using. Merlin project management software for Mac has long been recognized as the leading professional project management application for Mac computers, and there have been many requests to make its powerful project management features available to people working on other operating systems. Merlin 2 Web Sharing With the Web Sharing module, users can publish project files over the Web either as a live HTML document so as to collaborate with other...
Jul 14
SMTPit Pro 4.1.0
COMM-UNITY NETWORKING SYSTEMS RELEASES SMTPIT PRO 4.1.0, A FILEMAKER PRO PLUG-IN. Phoenix , AZ, July 14, 2008 -- From the FileMaker Developer Conference, Comm-Unity Networking Systems releases an update to it's popular SMTPit Pro plug-in. The biggest feature in this new version is the addition of Server-side support. The new Server Edition of SMTPit Pro can be installed on FileMaker Server and used with Scheduled Scripts and the Web Publishing Engine (including Instant Web Publishing). The new version also adds a few new features and functions and many bug fixes. SMTPit Pro is available immediately at http://smtpit.cnsplug-ins.com/ for both Mac OS X and Windows. Description SMTPit Pro is an email plug-in for FileMaker Pro 7 and greater, built from the ground up, taking advantage of years of plug-in development knowledge and the latest FileMaker plug-in API. SMTPit Pro provides a vast array of email options. You can send simple text based messages or you can send complex HTML...
Jul 14
BrowseBack 1.5 Supports Firefox 3
BrowseBack 1.5 Supports Firefox 3 San Francisco, CA -- July 15, 2008 -- SmileOnMyMac has released BrowseBack 1.5, an update to its award-winning visual web history tool for Mac OS X. The update adds support for Firefox 3, as well as minor bug fixes and improvements. BrowseBack stores a PDF of every web page visited and makes the pages accessible through a unique interface that allows the user to browse thumbnails of those pages. This visual web history can also be searched by keyword and date, making it possible to easily retrieve visited web pages. BrowseBack was awarded "Best of Show" at Macworld 2006. A fully-functioning demo of BrowseBack can be downloaded at: http://www.smileonmymac.com/BrowseBack/download.html. BrowseBack costs US $29.95. The update is free for registered users of BrowseBack. BrowseBack 1.5 requires Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) or later, and is compatible with Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard). What's new in BrowseBack 1.5: - Added support for Firefox 3 - Minor fixes and...
Jul 14
CalDigit RAID Card for PCIe Macs
The CalDigit RAID Card is now shipping! Placentia, California - July 14, 2008. The CalDigit RAID Card is the perfect addition to any PCIe equipped desktop computer. It allows you to add a hardware RAID to 4 internal hard drives as well as the ability to add up to 12 drives externally. Designed with the Creative Content professional in mind, the CalDigit RAID Card adds RAID protected storage, additional drive speed, and additional flexibility to any PCIe equipped desktop computer. Whether you make a living on your computer or are just a casual user, the CalDigit RAID Card gives you the reassurance that your data will get to you faster with added protection. The CalDigit RAID Card is 100% hardware RAID. Unlike software RAID solutions, the CalDigit RAID Card had a dedicated Intel XScale processor and 256MB of cache on board. This frees up the host CPU, allowing the user to get maximum performance out of their workstation. The CalDigit RAID Card supports a variety of RAID levels...
Jul 14
Association of REALbasic Professionals Announces Membership...
Association of REALbasic Professionals Announces Membership Levels and Pricing (July 14, 2008) -- The Association of REALbasic Professionals today announced the available membership levels as Free, Personal, Professional and Corporate. All memberships (other than Free) give you ARBP voting privileges. Academic discounts are available. Free A free membership gives you access to the ARBP forums and allows you to be notified of ARBP news. Personal - $50 A Personal membership also includes the forums and additionally gives you access to a subset of available discounts. Professional - $150 The Professional membership gives you access to everything that ARBP has to offer. This includes the forums, a subscription to REALbasic Developer Magazine, all available software discounts and inclusion in the membership directory. Currently there are 10 vendors offering discounts on more than 16 different products to ARBP members. Discounts range from 20% to 50% off the original price and total...
Jul 14
iPhone App Store Downloads Top 10 Million in First Weekend
iPhone App Store Downloads Top 10 Million in First Weekend CUPERTINO, California--July 14, 2008--Apple today announced that iPhone and iPod touch users have already downloaded more than 10 million applications from its groundbreaking new App Store since its launch late last week. Developers have created a wide array of innovative mobile applications ranging from games to location-based social networking to medical applications to enterprise productivity tools. Users can wirelessly download applications directly onto their iPhone or iPod touch* and start using them immediately. More than 800 native applications are now available on the App Store, with more than 200 offered for free and more than 90 percent priced at less than $10. "The App Store is a grand slam, with a staggering 10 million applications downloaded in just three days," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "Developers have created some extraordinary applications, and the App Store can wirelessly deliver them to every iPhone and...
 

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