Vvidget: 64-Bit Graphing Applications and Xcode Plugin
Vvidget: 64-Bit Graphing Applications and Xcode Interface Builder Plugin
February 15, 2008
VVI today announced version 10.5.0 release of Vvidget and once again leads
the way with advanced features only available from VVI including:
- 64-Bit Vvidget Builder: Few people actually need a 64-bit graphing
application, but for those that do (or for those that simply have the
appetite for power!) the first 64-bit graphing app has been born and
delivered.
- Hardware Accelerated: Vvidget uses the latest hardware-accelerated
graphics techniques for the fastest graphing possible and without
sacrificing features.
- Direct Database Access: Access corporate data directly from Vvidget
Builder without programming and animate it to see how your data evolves
through time.
- State-Of-The-Art Graphing Server: With all of the features in version
10.5, including 64-bit process image, Vvidget Server is a powerful graphing
server capable of responding to vast amounts of requests with asynchronous
processing...
OWC Announces New SuperDrive DVD & CD Burners For All Macs
OWC ANNOUNCES NEW SUPERDRIVE DVD & CD BURNERS FOR ALL MACS -- PRICED FROM
$29.99
Newest, Fastest, and Quietest SuperDrive Technology Reads/Writes DVDs,
DVD-RAMs, & Dual-Layer DVDs at Speeds up to 20X -- CDs up to 40X
February 14, 2008, Woodstock, IL -- Other World Computing (OWC)
http://www.macsales.com, a leading Mac and PC technology company, announced
today new Superdrive optical drives for all Mac computers, including Mac
Pro; PowerBook G4 Titanium 15", 12/15/17" Aluminum; iBook G4; PowerMac G3,
G4, G5; iMac G4; and eMac.
Whether upgrading from a read-only drive, replacing an older Superdrive or
adding additional optical drive, OWC's Superdrives are priced right and are
Plug & Play easy to install. OWC offers the newest, fastest, and quietest
SuperDrive technology from Pioneer, including 20X DL SuperDrive DVR-115D to
read and write DVDs, CDs, and dual-layer DVDs. Capacity for dual layer DVDs
is 8.5GB at speeds of 10X; regular DVDs for 4.7GB capacity at 20X; and CDs
for...
FileMaker Training In Newport Beach, Chiacgo and Washington
FileMaker Training Series in Newport Beach, Chicago and Washington DC
Chino Hills, Calif., Feb 13th, 2008 -- Well known FileMaker authors John
Mark Osborne and Steven Blackwell are teaching the new FileMaker Training
Series for FileMaker Pro 9 in Newport Beach, Chicago and Washington DC. The
FileMaker Training Series, developed by FileMaker, Inc., is the most
comprehensive training available for FileMaker 9. It provides you with the
information and materials you need to master FileMaker essentials so you
can develop and deploy professional FileMaker solutions as well as prepare
for the FileMaker certification exam.
The FileMaker Training Series consists of 12 modules which Database Pros
has combined into a 5 day course. You can attend the first three days, the
last two days or all 5 days.
) Planning a FileMaker 9 Solution
) Developer Skills
) Advanced Developer Skills
) FileMaker Server
) Security
Class Locations for 2008:
) Newport Beach, CA * - February 19th through February 21st,...
Call Recorder v2.3: Record Skype Calls
2/13/08 SOMERVILLE, MA - Ecamm Network today announced the release of Call
Recorder for Skype v2.3. The new version adds compatibility with the newly
released Skype v2.7. It also includes a new two-track video recording
option, enhanced video recording quality, and fixes some minor issues.
Call Recorder adds a simple recording window to Skype for Mac, allowing
users to automatically save exact reproductions of all incoming and
outgoing Skype calls. Calls are saved as QuickTime files, which can be
converted to MP3 format or split into separate tracks for further editing
and podcasting. Call Recorder uses state-of-the-art AAC and H.264 encoding
to ensure high quality audio and video at a minimum of disk space.
Call Recorder is available at http://www.ecamm.com and is $14.95. A demo is
provided free of charge to let users try it out before purchasing.
Drive Genius 2
Prosoft Engineering Announces the Release of Drive Genius 2
Pleasanton, CA - February 12, 2008 - Prosoft Engineering, Inc. announces
the availability of Drive Genius 2, the award-winning hard drive
maintenance utility for the Mac.
"We=92re excited for this major new release to the already wildly popular
Drive Genius," says Greg Brewer, CEO of Prosoft. The new release is built
upon the same award-winning foundation as the original Drive Genius.
Improvements have been made to speed and overall performance as well as
full support for Mac OS 10.5 (Leopard). "One of the most noticeable and eye
catching changes is the all-new user interface," says Greg Brewer, CEO of
Prosoft. "We previewed it at Macworld San Francisco last month and it was
once again our most popular product."
Drive Genius 2 - Maintain, Manage and Optimize your Hard Drive Drive Genius
2 is a disk utility with a wide array of features that allow you to
maintain your hard drives; disk defrag, directory repair and re-partition...
OWC Announces Line of Xserve Memory of up to 32GB
OWC ANNOUNCES LINE OF XSERVE MEMORY OF UP TO 32GB
Qualified Memory Priced from $54 per 1GB
16GB Memory Priced at Less than 1/4 vs. Factory Option
32GB for Less than 1/3 vs. Factory Option
February 12, 2008, Woodstock, IL -- Other World Computing (OWC)
http://www.macsales.com, a leading Mac and PC technology company, announced
today availability of its full line of memory upgrades of up to 32GB for
Apple's latest 2008 Xserve Quad Core 2.8GHz, Quad Core x two 2.8GHz and
3.0GHz models. Matched sets of up to 8 modules (4 pairs) up to the maximum
of 32GB are available to add memory to the Xserve in increments of 1.0GB,
2.0GB, 4.0GB, and 8.0GB per pair of CMTL Server certified memory.
Enterprise users of the Apple Xserve can now upgrade using 2GB based kits
of top quality memory for as low as $53.75 per GB, or a full 16GB of memory
for $859.99. With the latest 4GB x 2 based kits for up to 32GB, OWC lets
customers with high-memory intensive applications or needs, such as
audio/video, 3D...
Spellex introduces new Web site spell checking service
Spellex introduces new Web site spell checking service
TAMPA, FL - Spellex announces the release of the Spellex Web Site Spelling
Service, a new tool which allows you to check the spelling accuracy of your
Web site's valuable content. With this new service, you will no longer have
to worry about spelling errors on your company's Web site.
Benefits: Spellex's Web Site Spelling Service error technology accesses
every page linked to your home page and verifies each word for spelling
accuracy. Once complete, the report is reviewed by Professional Editors and
e-mailed to you. Once you have the Spellex Web Site Spelling Service, you
can be free from spelling errors and embarrassing negative impressions! By
using the Spellex Web Site Spelling Service, you can correct spelling
errors and maximize your search phrases and keyword results, which will
improve your overall Web site optimization.
Spellex Web Site Spelling Service Features:
* One Instant report contains every spelling error on your...
Apple Releases Aperture 2
Apple Releases Aperture 2
Major Upgrade Features Improved Interface, Faster Browsing & Enhanced Image
Processing
CUPERTINO, California--February 12, 2008--Apple today introduced Aperture
2, the next major release of its groundbreaking photo editing and
management software with over 100 new features that make it faster, easier
to use and more powerful. With a streamlined user interface and entirely
new image processing engine, Aperture 2 also introduces new imaging tools
for highlight recovery, color vibrancy, local contrast definition,
soft-edged retouching, vignetting and RAW fine-tuning, and lets users
directly post their portfolios on the .Mac Web Gallery* for viewing on the
web, iPhone, iPod touch and Apple TV. At a new low price of $199, anyone
can easily organize, edit and publish photos like a pro.
"Many of the most respected photographers on assignment all over the world
trust Aperture to organize, edit and deliver their images," said Rob
Schoeben, Apple's vice president...
SmartBackup 2.2
Be smart - backup different. Freeridecoding announces a major update for
its straightforward backup tool SmartBackup v2.2.
SmartBackup is the ideal application to perform all kinds of daily backups
to harddrives, network sharepoints, webDAV, usb sticks, iPods etc.
From a smart efficient document backup to a full bootable backup of Mac OS
X - SmartBackup is very easy to set up and straightforward. The tool
supports the use of Spotlights "saved searches" as backup items or to
define exclusion which makes creating dynamic backups (all protected iTunes
files, all documents changed this week, etc) very simple. SmartBackup
optionally archives deleted or changed items during each backup and keeps
them sorted in an archive folder.
SmartBackup supports handling of multiple backup sets and can be automated
using iCal, Automator or for the unix pros using the commandline mode and
shellscripts.
New in 2.2:
- supports full bootable backups
- interface improvements
- improved performance
- improved...
PhidgetInterfaceKit 0/0/8
Phidgets Inc. adds a new product to its family of InterfaceKits.
The PhidgetInterfaceKit 0/0/8 allows the user to control, from a PC, 8
Double-Pole Double-Throw (DPDT) relay outputs.
CALGARY, Alberta -- February 11, 2008 -- Phidgets Inc., today announced the
addition of a new product to its InterfaceKit family. The
PhidgetInterfaceKit 0/0/8 provides 8 Relay Outputs, rated at 250VAC, or 2
Amps, for a maximum of 65 Watts.
"Users can plug the PhidgetInterfaceKit 0/0/8 into their computer, and use
the relay outputs to route circuits. One typical application for the 0/0/8
is the performance of automated tests and monitoring -- as the large number
of contacts and their suitability for switching signals makes it easy to
connect test equipment into circuits." says Chester Fitchett, CEO of
Phidgets.
Product Specifications
* Contact Resistance (max at 6VDC 1A): 50mOhms
* Wetting Current / Voltage:10uA / 10mV
* Switching Voltage (max AC): 250 VAC
* Switching Voltage (max DC): 220 VDC
*...
REAL Software Now Shipping REALbasic 2008 Release 1
REAL Software Now Shipping REALbasic 2008 Release 1
Development language now supports Introspection; delivering on the most
requested enhancement from users
AUSTIN, Texas, USA (February 11, 2008) -- REAL Software, maker of
REALbasic, a cross-platform development environment for Windows, Mac and
Linux developers, has begun shipping REALbasic 2008 Release 1. The latest
version will include introspection, which has been the most highly
requested feature from the user community in recent years.
"Adding introspection to our object-oriented language provides developers
with a powerful tool," stated Geoff Perlman, President and CEO of REAL
Software. "With this new capability our users will be more productive and
their applications will be more dynamic and adaptable."
Introspection provides the ability to determine the type and
characteristics of an object at runtime. Properties and methods can be
accessed in a generic way without having to know the specific type of that
object before the...
Web Help Desk's version 9.0 Sneak Peek
Web Help Desk - No Assembly Required!
A sneak peek at Version 9.0
Fremont California - February 8th 2008
Setting up a help desk system has never been easier and with revolutionary
new features set to release in Web Help Desk's version 9.0 software Q2 of
2008, you've never been closer to a perfect help desk application!
"Change Management with a robust, dynamic Approval Workflow and 3rd party
Asset Discovery integration are huge additions to our framework," says Vice
President of Sales and Marketing, Terry Siddall. "As the ITIL framework is
required more and more worldwide and the reliance of IT as the backbone of
an organization increases, Web Help Desk continues to be one of the most
aggressively developed solutions in the industry."
Web Help Desk already offers a full suite of standard functions including;
a 100% web based interface that is completely cross platform, one step
connectivity with most database systems, intelligent business workflow for
auto-assignment of tickets, LDAP...
OWC "Quick Install" Guide for Mac Pro 800MHz Memory
OWC ANNOUNCES NEW "QUICK INSTALL" GUIDE FOR
LOW-PRICED MAC PRO 800MHZ MEMORY
February 8, 2008, Woodstock, IL, -- Other World Computing (OWC)
(http://www.macsales.com), a leading Mac and PC technology company and
leading after-market supplier of memory upgrades for the Mac Pro, today
announced its new "Quick Install" Guide for OWC Memory Upgrade Kits for the
latest Mac Pro 8-Core Xeon models for the fastest, easiest installation a
user can do on their own. Priced as low as $48.75 per GB, OWC memory
upgrades offer a savings of well over 70% as compared to factory-installed
and other competitors.
There are some slight changes to the memory riser configuration vs. the
prior model, so users need to plan for a slightly different memory
installation procedure. To simplify the process, OWC has created both a
standard "Quick Install" Guide included with every Mac Pro 800MHz Memory
set shipped and an online video installation guide to show just how easy it
is to install. As OWC's guide and...
PDF2Office Professional v4.0 Ship with Leopard Support
Osaka, Japan, February 7, 2008 - Recosoft Corporation the developer of the
PDF2Office family of products, PDF2ID tool for InDesign, cross platform
file format conversion solutions and PDF converters ships PDF2Office
Professional v4.0 for Mac OS X.
PDF2Office Professional v4.0 sports 300+ new features and enhancements,
completely complies with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard and integrates with the
latest Office 2008 family of products. The newest version of PDF2Office
Professional is based on a client-server architecture delivering optimal
performance on modern multi-core based systems.
PDF2Office Professional converts PDF documents to the Microsoft Word,
PowerPoint, RTF, HTML and other formats recreating the intended
construction and layout of the document - forming paragraphs; applying
styles; regrouping independent graphic elements; extracting images; creating
tables; and processing headers/footers, endnotes/footnotes and
columns/sections, all automatically - without any manual intervention...
Stellar Phoenix Macintosh Data Recovery V2.2
Stellar Phoenix Macintosh Data Recovery V2.2
Stellar Information has come up with the latest update on Macintosh Data
Recovery Software v2.2. Software engineers at Stellar have really worked
hard to remove the root login requirement of the software as it was
creating difficulties for a normal user to install the software. Now the
software can be easily installed with the existing login with
administrative rights. Along with the comprehensive features of it earlier
version 2.1
(http://www.macintosh-data-recovery.com/blog/whats-new-in-stellar-phoenix...
cintoshv21/),
Stellar Phoenix Macintosh V2.2 has many additional features and some bug
fixes mentioned below:
1. Now software doesn=92t require root login and recovers data with its
existing login and administrative rights.
2. User can see preview of the lost file by just double clicking on the
file displayed in the scan result of demo version.
3. Raw recovery module of the software is optimized and its scans the media
faster than the...
Smith Micro Releases Internet Cleanup 5.0
SMITH MICRO SOFTWARE'S CONSUMER GROUP RELEASES INTERNET CLEANUP 5 FOR THE MAC
Internet Cleanup 5.0 Provides Greater Protection From The Latest Internet
Threats And Enhanced Privacy Protection
ALISO VIEJO, Calif. - February 6, 2008 - Smith Micro Software, Inc.
(NASDAQ: SMSI) Consumer Group today announced the release of Internet
Cleanup 5.0 for the Mac, the newest version of its popular privacy
protection software. In addition to existing features such as SpyAlert and
NetBlockade, Internet Cleanup 5 now boasts Device Sentry, a new solution
that stops pod-slurping and other forms of data theft by preventing thieves
from mounting iPods, thumb drives, or other external USB or Firewire
devices to a machine without authorization, as well as a revised interface
designed for ease-of-use and full compatibility with Mac OS 10.5 Leopard.
For more information about Internet Cleanup 5.0, please visit
http://www.smithmicro.com/mac/cleanup.
Internet Cleanup 5.0 is a comprehensive collection of tools...
Bosco's Screen Share 3
LAKE FOREST, CA - FEBRUARY 5, 2008 - Hutchings Software has released
Bosco's Screen Share 3, a major update to its popular, free, cross-
platform screen sharing software. The new releases adds Universal Binary
for Mac users, significant performance improvements for both Mac and
Windows users, and improvements to web screen sharing. Bosco's Screen Share
uses a proprietary peer-to-peer protocol, eliminating user confusion about
clients and servers that makes other free and open source screen sharing
solutions difficult to use.
Bosco's Screen Share is used by creative professionals to show their work
to clients, software developers to demonstrate products to publishers and
users, support professionals to diagnose and fix computer problems
remotely, telecommuters to collaborate with their office-bound colleagues,
and even college kids helping their Moms and Dads with computer problems.
Thousands of users share screens with Bosco's Screen Share on a weekly
basis.
"If you can dial a phone,...
SuperDuper! 2.5
Shirt Pocket announces the immediate availability of SuperDuper! 2.5.
Shirt Pocket is happy to announce that SuperDuper 2.5 is now available as a
free update for all users. The new version includes full Leopard support,
including the ability to store a bootable backup side-by-side with a Time
Machine backup on a single volume, and the ability to copy Time Machine
archives to other drives for backup purposes or to move to a larger drive
without losing history.
In addition, version 2.5 improves many aspects of our 2005 and 2006
Macworld Eddy-award winning application, including improved Spotlight
handling, a "Run Now" feature for scheduled copies, icon preservation for
destination volumes and various performance improvements.
"What more appropriate day to release a terrific new version than
SuperDuper Tuesday? We're really happy with the way version 2.5 works with
Leopard", said David Nanian, owner of Shirt Pocket, in his standard stump
speech. "Our new feature set is great on its own,...
Fanurio 1.9: Time Tracking and Billing for Freelancers
Atelier Software announces the release of Fanurio 1.9, a time tracking and
billing application designed for freelancers. With Fanurio, freelancers
can easily organize their work, track time and create invoices. Just add a
new client to the application and create a project. During the project,
users can add project items and expenses, decide anytime if an item is
billable or not, and if it should be billed using an hourly rate or a flat
rate. Billable items can later be added to an invoice.
Craiova, Romania - February, 2008 - Atelier Software announces the release
of Fanurio 1.9, a time tracking and billing application designed for
freelancers. With Fanurio, freelancers can easily organize their work,
track time and create invoices.
Each time a contract is signed, just add a new client to the application
and create a project. During the project, users can add project items and
expenses, decide anytime if an item is billable or not, and if it should
be billed using an hourly rate or a...
Office 2008 for Mac Volume Licensing
PhoneValet Home Edition 1.1 enhances iPhone integration
PhoneValet Home Edition 1.1 enhances iPhone integration, international
compatibility
OGDENSBURG, NY and OTTAWA, ON, February 1, 2008 - Today Parliant
Corporation shipped PhoneValet Home Edition 1.1, an intelligent telephone
assistant that comes with all the features a busy family could want to
organize their calls.
End monthly voicemail fees with PhoneValet Home Edition, which simplifies
life by announcing callers aloud and emailing messages left in each family
member's personal voicemail box. It also handles junk calls, plays ring
tones and dials calls!
Today's release includes state of the art audio compression, allowing
smaller, better-sounding audio for iPhone and iPod Touch users. It adds the
ability to download and evaluate the application without the Apple modem
required for final deployment. It also improves capabilities for
international customers.
PhoneValet Home Edition is priced at $49.95. A free 30-day trial is
downloadable at phonevalet.com.
PhoneValet Home Edition uses...
Pariahware Announces File Stitcher v2.0
Raleigh, North Carolina (February 1, 2008) -- Pariahware, Inc. has
introduced v2.0 of File Stitcher for both Mac OS X and Windows. File
Stitcher is a utility that provides users an easy way to merge either MP3
files or text files together.
"File Stitcher has been a great product for those in the music industry.
Not having to re-encode MP3 files saves users a lot of time," stated
Christian Miller, President of Pariahware, Inc. "With the Mac version being
a Universal Binary and Leopard compatible, and the Windows version being
compatible with Vista, plus all of the improvements in v2.0, our customers
will be even happier."
New for v2.0:
Universal Binary for Mac OS X.
Added compatibility for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard.
Added compatibility for Windows Vista.
Support for files larger than 2GB.
Speed improvements.
Merged File Stitcher and File Stitcher: MP3 Edition into one application.
To use File Stitcher, simply drag and drop files into the window and click
the "Stitch the files" button to...
iFixit Disassembly and Analysis of MacBook Air
iFixit has disassembled the MacBook Air. High resolution disassembly photos
and component information are online at:
http://www.iFixit.com/Guide/First-Look/Mac/MacBook-Air
The first look contains high resolution photos of the MacBook Air's
internals, including Intel's custom low-footprint Core 2 Duo processor.
This guide adds another installment to iFixit's revolutionary
do-it-yourself laptop repair manuals, the Fixit Guide Series. Fixit Guides
are available for Apple laptops, iPods, and the iPhone. All Guides are
available free online at www.iFixit.com/Guide.
The Air's hard drive is an industry standard PATA 5mm 1.8" Samsung drive.
The MacBook Air only has 5 mm of vertical space allocated for the hard
drive, so it will not fit the 160 GB 8mm drive shipping in the iPod Classic.
Although Apple claims the battery is not user-serviceable, the first look
shows that battery installation is surprisingly easy, requiring only a
Phillips screwdriver. iFixit anticipates that the demand for
user...
SubRosaSoft.com upgrades the entire Salvage range to 6.1.5
SubRosaSoft.com upgrades the entire Salvage range to 6.1.5
The entire range of data recovery software for Mac OS X gets an upgrade.
SubRosaSoft.com Inc. announces the immediate availability of version 6.1.5
of it's entire Salvage range of products. This latest generation of Mac OS
X software provides Leopard compatibility, autosaving searches, a more
robust preview engine, and more powerful data recovery engine.
OfficeSalvage, PodSalvage, and CameraSalvage join FileSalvage in the new
generation of extremely powerful data recovery tools designed to restore
files that have been accidentally deleted, become unreadable due to media
faults, or stored on a device before it was re-initialized or formatted.
The entire range is device and file system independent, allowing the users
to recover files from a normal Mac OS hard drive, USB key, Linux disk,
Windows drive, FLASH card, scratched CD, and almost any other media or file
system that can be recognized in Mac OS X.
With the release of the...
Fastmac Announces High Capacity MacBook Pro Replacement Battery
Fastmac Announces 1st High Capacity Replacement Battery for Apple MacBook
Pro 17-inch; Advanced TruePower Technology Provides Safer Operation & 23%
Cost Savings
Salinas, CA - January 28, 2008
FastMac today announced the first & only high capacity, extended life
battery upgrade for Apple's 17-inch MacBook Pro computer. The new 71 Whr
battery, which is compatible with all models of the 17-inch MacBook Pro,
uses Lithium-Polymer cells (with integrated charge indicator LEDs) that are
manufactured to the highest quality standards and utilize TruePower
technology to provide a safe computing experience. With this offering,
FastMac rounds out its line of battery upgrades to include ALL models of
MacBook and MacBook Pro computers, thereby becoming the only company,
besides Apple, to offer a full line of batteries for Apple's newest
portables. Fastmac's TruePower battery for the MacBook Pro 17-inch is
scheduled to ship within 10 days and is available for pre-order from
www.fastmac.com...
Leopard Ebooks Help with Backups, Maintenance, and More
New Take Control ebook guides readers through setting up a successful
Leopard backup strategy: buying a hard drive, setting up software, making
backups, and restoring files.
Ithaca, NY USA (January 29, 2008) -- Despite Apple's whizzy demos, there's
more to a disaster-proof Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard backup strategy than turning
on Time Machine. In the new "Take Control of Easy Backups in Leopard," Joe
Kissell, author of the best-selling "Take Control of Mac OS X Backups,"
covers the ins and outs of Time Machine and helps readers create a
comprehensive backup strategy that includes offsite backups and a bootable
duplicate.
Kissell walks readers through the process of selecting and preparing a
backup drive, and setting up and using Time Machine. He also looks at seven
situations where Time Machine isn't enough, how to create a bootable
duplicate, how handle offsite backups, and - most importantly - what to do
if you need to recover data from a backup. Learn more at
http://www....
MonkeyBread Releases Screenshot 1.1
NICKENICH, Germany (January 29th, 2008) -- Monkeybread Software releases
version 1.1 of the application Timed Screenshot, a simple background
utility to save screenshots to a folder every few seconds.
Timed Screenshot v1.1 is made with REALbasic from REAL Software, Inc.
Requires Mac OS X; source code is included. This application shows
REALbasic developers how to use the screenshot functions from the MBS
Plugin. Also you can see how to make a background only application
(no dock icon).
The application is freeware, but contributions are accepted through
PayPal.
New stuff added in version 1.1:
* Updated for Mac OS X 10.5.
* Updated to REALbasic 2007r5 and latest MBS plugins.
All freeware applications:
The Timed Screenshot website:
UPEK Launches Fingerprint Reader Software for Mac
UPEK Launches Fingerprint Reader Software for Mac
Protector Suite for Mac and Eikon Digital Privacy Manager increase security
and reduce password headaches for Mac users
Emeryville, CA, January, 2008 -- UPEK, Inc, a leading brand of fingerprint
biometric security solutions, today launched Protector Suite for Mac
software at Macworld, allowing Mac users to increase both security and
convenience with the simple swipe of their unique finger. Protector Suite
for Mac in combination with the award-winning Eikon Digital Privacy
Manager, a USB peripheral fingerprint reader, enables Mac users to swipe
their finger instead of typing passwords to login as well as access
password-protected websites and secure preferences. This release of
Protector Suite for Mac incorporates end user feedback after a successful
preview release and now supports Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard.
The Eikon Digital Privacy Manager and Protector Suite for Mac enhance the
Mac user experience by letting users simply swipe their...
Parallels Virtuozzo Containers 4.0 Now Available
Parallels Virtuozzo Containers 4.0 Now Available
Server Virtualization Software Delivers on the Promise of the "Virtualized
Data Center"
RENTON, Wash., January 28th, 2008 - Parallels, Inc. (formerly SWsoft) today
announced that the latest version of its container-based server
virtualization software -- Parallels Virtuozzo Containers -- is now
generally available. Version 4.0 includes enhancements and features
designed to improve usability, data center management and business
continuity.
"The ever-changing needs of today's enterprise data centers call for a
virtualization solution that is flexible and delivers high performance,"
said Serguei Beloussov, CEO of Parallels. "With the release of Parallels
Virtuozzo Containers 4.0, we are launching the next wave of virtualization,
including a suite of products that help IT administrators effectively
manage their growing virtual infrastructures."
Beloussov continued that Parallels customers are already doing large-scale
virtualization...
DiskWarrior 4 version 4.1
DiskWarrior 4 version 4.1 information
Leopard Compatibility:
DiskWarrior 4 version 4.1 is now available for complete compatibility with
Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard). Version 4.1 offers additional repair capabilities
including the ability to repair damaged directory hard links (a new feature
of Leopard for Time Machine backups). DiskWarrior 4 version 4.1 is the only
utility that can repair damaged links, directory loops and other problems
that can happen with directory hard links.
Owners of DiskWarrior 4 version 4.0 will soon be able to download a free CD
updater. When available, this free updater will allow you to create a new
startup CD containing the updated DiskWarrior application. Please note that
the new startup CD will start up the same set of Macs as your current
DiskWarrior CD. Your new CD will not start up any Mac that your current
DiskWarrior CD can not.
Running DiskWarrior 4 version 4.1 on a Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) startup disk
while started from Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) or earlier...
MacScan Family Pack
January 24, 2008 - Las Vegas, Nevada - SecureMac is pleased to announce the
new MacScan Family Pack -- security for your entire home network.
SecureMac is committed to providing Macintosh users with affordable
security. MacScan Family Pack now lets you install the popular MacScan
antispyware software on up to three computers for only $49.99.
MacScan Family Pack can be used to upgrade a single user license of MacScan
to a three seat license for the difference between the original price and
the Family Pack. Stay up-to-date and protect your home network against the
latest threats with MacScan Family Pack by downloading the free definition
updates for MacScan either from within the program, or by downloading a
software upgrade. Upgrades can be obtained by downloading the demo version
from (http://macscan.securemac.com) and entering your serial number.
The demo can be registered as a three seat license for $49.99 using Paypal
or credit card,via the MacScan webstore at (http://macscan....
Electric Butterfly Releases HelpLogic 1.5 for Mac
ELECTRIC BUTTERFLY RELEASES HELPLOGIC 1.5 FOR MAC OS X
Major Update to Award-Winning Help Authoring Tool
LOS ANGELES, California (January 23, 2008) -- After several months of
public betas, Electric Butterfly, Inc. proudly announces the official
release of HelpLogic 1.5 for Mac OS X, the award-winning help authoring
solution for cross-platform developers. HelpLogic was made with REALbasic.
Easily create help systems for your software and web sites from a single
source! HelpLogic's innovative design removes the development headaches
usually associated with help authoring, providing an ideal solution for
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Promise Technology's VTrak E-Class RAID Subsystems
Promise Technology's VTrak E-Class RAID Subsystems To Offer Support for Mac
OS X and Final Cut Studio
MILPITAS, Calif. -- Promise Technology Inc., a leading supplier of
sophisticated RAID storage solutions for enterprise and SMB customers,
today announced that Promise VTrak E-Class RAID subsystems will support Mac
OS X Leopard and Final Cut Studio, the industry's leading video production
suite, in select configurations to be available at a later date through
selected sales channels.
"Promise Technology is delighted to preview support for Leopard and Final
Cut Studio at Macworld," said Sam Sirisena, senior vice president, sales
and marketing, and general manager of Promise's Advanced Storage Group.
"VTrak E-Class RAID subsystems have been very popular with Linux and
Windows installations, and we're looking forward to bringing our high
performance, fully scalable storage solutions to the most demanding Mac
customers."
Each VTrak RAID subsystem configured for the Mac supports up to 16...
MonkeyBread Releases the MBS REALbasic plug-ins in version 8.0
NICKENICH, Germany (Januar 23th, 2007) -- Monkeybread Software
releases version 8.0 of the MBS plug-in for REALbasic.
The MBS plug-in comprises a collection of several plug-in parts which
extend the REALbasic development environment with over 900 classes
featuring over 18000 documented functions.
The plug-ins require REALbasic 5.5 or newer. Also required are 300 MB
hard disc space and around 64 MB of RAM in addition to the requirements
of REALbasic and your operation system itself.
While all plug-in parts compile on Mac OS 8.x, Mac OS 9.x, Mac OS X
(universal), Linux and Windows, each function may depend on additional
system requirements to work successfully.
Plugin licenses are available for components or for the complete
collection. Starting at 20 Euro (+VAT) for one component.
If you buy a current license, you will get free updates for one year.
After that year, you can update your license to cover an additional
year.
The plugins can be downloaded on MBS' website as one big package...
LogMeIn Adds Remote Mac Support to On-Demand Remote Support
LogMeIn Adds Remote Mac Support to On-Demand Remote Support Service
LogMeIn Rescue Available for Windows, Windows Mobile and Now Mac OS X
WOBURN, Mass., Jan. 22, 2008 -- LogMeIn, Inc. today announced remote Apple
Mac support for LogMeIn Rescue -- a software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering
that provides IT professionals and support technicians with on-demand
remote access and control to remotely diagnose, repair and manage computers
and smartphones.
LogMeIn Rescue is a web-based remote support tool that allows
administrators to connect to a remote computer or smartphone, without
requiring previously installed software. With this latest release of
LogMeIn Rescue, administrators can easily and securely access Apple
computers and provide quick resolution of end-user and remote application
issues.
"As Mac usage continues to grow among individual users, within small
businesses and across enterprise IT environments, we have seen an increase
in the demand by IT support professionals for remote...
FMWebschool Webinar: FileMaker Sites for the iPhone
Learn How to Create FileMaker Websites for the iPhone - Free LIVE Webinar
Richmond, VA - January 21, 2008 - FMWebschool, Inc. Announces FREE
Instructional Webinar - Build A FileMaker Website for the iPhone
Do you want to learn how to create FileMaker websites for the Apple iPhone?
This LIVE instructional webinar will take you step-by-step through building
a FileMaker powered website that will display dynamic data on your iPhone.
In this webinar, you will learn how to build a fully functional customer
contact solution in under an hour. The website will allow you to perform
searches, create new records, edit records, sort records and more. We will
accomplish all of this without writing a single line of PHP.
We will also demonstrate how to design the FileMaker website so it is
automatically formatted to display correctly on the iPhone. Take this
opportunity to learn how to develop and deploy FileMaker driven websites on
the iPhone. Hosting your iPhone website and database will also...
Webinar - Create A Shopping Cart Solution With FileMaker
Webinar - Create A Shopping Cart Solution With FileMaker
FMWebschool will give a LIVE Webinar demonstrating how to build a FileMaker
shopping cart solution. Watch as we create an entire FileMaker driven
solution in an hour. Attendees receive a free copy of the completed solution
and a recorded copy of the webinar. The webinar will be given on January
29th.
Richmond, VA - January 22, 2008 - FMWebschool, Inc. Announces FREE
Instructional Webinar - Create A FileMaker Shopping Cart Solution.
What do your customers want? Shopping Cart solutions. The most requested
FileMaker solutions to develop are online shopping cart systems. Cost's for
developing a basic solution for a client can cost thousands. In this live
demonstration, we will create a complete shopping cart system that
integrates with the most popular online payment system on the web, PayPal.
In this demonstration we will build a complete FileMaker shopping cart
system, step-by-step, without writing a single line of PHP code. At...
Put YouTube on your iPod
Put YouTube on your iPod
Gridlock LLC announced today the release of Tooble, a free application for
the Mac which puts YouTube videos on iPods.
Tooble is a new application which allows users to quickly and easily take
any video from the phenomenally popular video sharing site, YouTube, and
download it for playing on video iPods, iPhones, or Apple TVs. Tooble's
simple interface makes it easy to browse and search YouTube for content and
then with one click automatically download the video, convert it to MP4,
and then automatically imports it to iTunes for syncing with iPod, iPhone
or Apple TV. The program is available to download for free at
(http://tooble.tv). Tooble is completely free, clean of spyware, adware,
malware or viruses.
Tooble is different from other flash video download applications because it
takes advantage of Googles gData and the YouTube API to communicate
directly with YouTube. That being the case, in addition to being able to
browse and search the general YouTube...
MacJournal 5
Mariner Software Releases MacJournal 5
Popular Journaling and Blogging Software Released
Mariner Software, developers and publishers of professional and personal
software, today announced the release of MacJournal 5.0, the latest release
in Mariner Software's award-winning line of writing and creativity titles.
Totally redesigned and built for Leopard, MacJournal 5 allows users to add
any kind of content, PDFs, QuickTime movies, images, and text. In addition,
bloggers can now blog video to their blog on Blogger, WordPress,
LiveJournal or a .mac account. Even record video from your iSight and
attach it to an entry.
MacJournal 5 also introduces Smart Journals, which allow specific criteria
to be searched upon. Assign each entry a rating, status, and priority, and
sort any journal by those values.
Also significant in the latest release:
* Open more than one MacJournal document at a time and save them.
* Create aliases to entries that you can store in other journals.
* Performance...
AssistiveWare releases major new versions of flagship products
AssistiveWare releases major new versions of flagship products
Amsterdam - AssistiveWare(R) today announced the release of new versions of
its flagship products: KeyStrokes(R) 4, SwitchXS(R) 2.5 and
LayoutKitchen(R) 2.
KeyStrokes 4, the latest version of AssistiveWare's award-winning on-screen
keyboard with multilingual word prediction, adds LayoutKitchen, which
allows users to design their own virtual keyboards. Such virtual keyboards
can be used not only for typing, but also to launch applications, speak,
run AppleScripts and much more. This makes KeyStrokes more than ever the
hub that gives users who cannot use a physical keyboard or who prefer a
graphic tablet or touch screen full access to their computer. KeyStrokes 4
also adds Spanish and Russian word prediction dictionaries. KeyStrokes 4.0
runs on Mac OS X 10.3 and later (including Leopard). The suggested retail
price for KeyStrokes is 249 Euro excluding VAT (299 USD in North America).
Registered KeyStrokes 3 users can use the...
IBM Informix Dynamic Server to Deliver Support for Mac OS X
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced plans to deliver
Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) support for Mac OS X Leopard. Through this
collaboration, the planned IDS 11 "Cheetah 2" release will be available for
Mac OS X version 10.5 Leopard. The first beta version is available now for
download.
IDS 11 will provide online transaction processing (OLTP) data serving
capabilities for the Mac platform -- adding to existing support of Linux,
Unix and Windows. IDS 11 will offer the high performance, low operating
cost, scalability and data availability that have been the hallmark of IDS
and the user experience Mac customers have come to expect. IDS provides
continuous availability and disaster recovery, including support for
multiple secondary servers -- delivering 99.999% availability.
"The new IDS release demonstrates our commitment to meeting client and
solution partner needs in industries such as education, government and
media," said Arvind Krishna, vice president, IBM Data...
mDialog Announces Pay-Per-Download Engine
mDIALOG UNVEILS ONLINE VIDEO PAY-PER-DOWNLOAD ENGINE
FOR FILMMAKERS AND CONTENT OWNERS
Web Video 2.0 Platform Offers Means to Showcase Content
and Generate Revenue
SAN FRANCISCO (Macworld), Jan. 17, 2008 - Filmmakers and content owners now
have an opportunity to showcase their work online and to generate revenue
doing it via a new video delivery platform created by mDialog
(www.mdialog.com), an innovative web video 2.0 company. mDialog today
introduced its pay-per-download engine that is intended to generate revenue
for content producers every time a customer subscribes to their
pay-per-download channel. A beta version of the system will be online by
February, 2008.
Filmmakers who publish their own customized channels using mDialog's
platform can choose to offer access to viewers at very affordable price
points, including "pay-what-you-can."
The latter is based on the open access model that some artists have offered
to their fans.
Producers will receive 60 percent of the revenues...
Nexsan Introduces First High Density, Energy Efficient Storage
Nexsan Introduces First High Density, Energy Efficient Storage For Apple
Xserve Market, Flexible Storage Solution Ideal for Real-Time HDTV, High
Quality Video Editing Applications
SATABeast Xi Delivers 42TB in Only 4U for Apple and Mixed OS Environments
Thousand Oaks, Calif., Feb. 9, 2007 - Nexsan, a leading provider of energy
efficient disk-based storage systems designed for the long-term storage of
information, today announced the SATABeast Xi, the first high density,
energy efficient storage solution built and optimized for the Apple Xserve
and Mac Pro markets.
The SATABeast Xi is the highest density storage solution available
today, providing up to 42TB of storage in only 4U of rack space, and the
only one of its caliber in the Xserve market featuring AutoMAID (Massive
Array of Idle Disks). AutoMAID allows SATABeast Xi to place its disk drives
in an idle state to conserve energy yet provide near-instantaneous access
to data.
Additionally, SATABeast Xi is the only storage...
deskUNPF for Mac: PDF Conversion
Docudesk Announces Launch of deskUNPF for Mac
Now, Powerful, Industry-Leading Technology for Converting PDFs to Many
Other Formats
Is Available for Apple Macintosh Users
Plano, TX (January 2008) - Docudesk, a worldwide leader of PDF software
solutions, is announcing the launch of deskUNPDF Professional for Mac.
deskUNPDF for Mac will provide users with innovative functionality and
conversion formats to address a wide array of PDF document conversion needs
on both Intel and PowerPC OS X systems.
"We are very pleased to introduce Macintosh users to the same great
features and accuracy found in our Windows version of deskUNPDF
Professional," said Darren Matheny, CEO of Docudesk. "Like PC users before
them, Mac users will now find that deskUNPDF brings working with PDFs into
a whole new realm that will greatly help businesses and individuals convert
PDFs, all while providing the highest fidelity possible for the chosen
output format."
deskUNPDF for Mac is the best solution for converting...
Griffin Technology's WindowSeat, iPhone Windshield Mount
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 16, 2008 - Griffin Technology, maker of all
things iPod, today announced WindowSeat, Griffin's windshield mount for
iPhone.
With Apple's recent announcement of mapping service to iPhone,
WindowSeat puts your device at eye level on your car's windshield with
street maps, directions and more, safely in view and within reach.
WindowSeat's mounting bracket holds your iPhone securely, while
its corner-release tab lets you easily remove your device when you arrive
at your destination, leaving WindowSeat locked in position for the next
time you use it.
* Easy, worry-free installation.
* High-grip silicone suction pad attaches to your windshield easily and
stays put.
* Good looking, durable materials compliment your vehicle's interior and
withstand the temperature shifts that come along with that environment.
* Mounting bracket securely holds your iPhone.
* Quick, secure adjustments to viewing angle with swiveling ball-and-socket
joints.
* Can be used in...
equinux and Parallels Partner on Remote Access
equinux and Parallels Partner on Remote Access
Parallels Desktop for Mac is fully compatible with
VPN Tracker 5 under Mac OS X
San Francisco, USA (Macworld Expo 2008) - January 16th, 2008: equinux and
Parallels have partnered to allow business professionals with Parallels
Desktop for Mac to securely connect to their remote networks using VPN
Tracker 5, equinux's market-leading IPsec based VPN client for Mac OS X.
Users can now take full advantages of using their Parallels Desktop virtual
machine and the high security standards that come with using VPN Tracker 5.
"It's no longer an issue for business users to go from Windows to Mac OS
X," says equinux CEO, Till Schadde. "Basically, every Windows application
that can be used with Parallels Desktop for Mac can access a highly
encrypted VPN Tunnel under Mac OS X provided by VPN Tracker 5."
"Parallels is committed to empowering large and small business to use
whatever OS they want - Windows, Mac or Linux," said Bryan Goode, Director
of...
Sun Accounces Agreement to Acquire MySQL Open Source Database
Sun Microsystems Announces Agreement to Acquire MySQL, Developer of the
World's Most Popular Open Source Database
Sun Growth Strategy Accelerates With New Position in $15 Billion Database
Market
SANTA CLARA, CA January 16, 2008 Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAVA)
today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MySQL
AB, an open source icon and developer of one of the world's fastest growing
open source databases for approximately $1 billion in total consideration.
The acquisition accelerates Sun's position in enterprise IT to now include
the $15 billion database market. Today's announcement reaffirms Sun's
position as the leading provider of platforms for the Web economy and its
role as the largest commercial open source contributor.
With millions of global deployments including Facebook, Google, Nokia,
Baidu and China Mobile, MySQL will bring synergies to Sun that will change
the landscape of the software industry by driving new adoption of MySQL's
open source...
Green Project Management from AEC Software
AEC Software's FastTrack Schedule 9 Helps Turn Green Resolutions Into Green
Plans
As organizations prioritize eco-responsibility, AEC Software furnishes
tailored tools to ensure successful green projects
Sterling, VA and San Francisco, CA -- January 15, 2007 - AEC Software, a
leading developer of project-focused and business productivity solutions,
announced today at the 2008 Macworld Conference and Expo the availability
of green project-specific templates to help project managers more
efficiently plan, present, manage and complete green projects on time and
within budget.
Implementing green initiatives is much easier said than done. By providing
its customers with both a feature-rich project management tool and sample
project templates, AEC Software hopes to help organizations save time,
money, and resources -- while improving adoption and follow-through in
their green plans.
Simple to use but powerful, FastTrack Schedule 9.2 is the leading project
management software for planning,...
Stellar Rolls Out Phoenix iPoD Recovery Software
Stellar Rolls Out Phoenix iPoD Recovery Software
Stellar Phoenix iPod Recovery an easy to use application designed for
recovering deleted & lost data from corrupted or damaged iPods.
Stellar Information Systems, the industry's leading and most advanced
provider of data recovery products and services has introduced
(http://www.ipoddatarecovery.net/)Stellar Phoenix iPoD Recovery software.
This easy to use recovery solution ensures the rescue of all the deleted or
lost audio / video files from any iPod. It comes with a unique and easy
graphical user interface resembling the original iPod and a glance gives
complete idea about the software. It also facilitates easiest and fastest
recovery without any specialized skills.
The software recovers music, video files, pod casts, audio books, etc from
inaccessible media and also recovers deleted files quickly into perfect
condition. The software, which is compatible with all generation of iPoD
Mini, iPoD Classic, iPoD Shuffle, iPoD Nano and...
PDF2Office Personal for Mac
San Francisco, CA & Osaka, Japan, January 15, 2008 - Recosoft Corporation
the developer of the PDF2Office family of products, PDF2ID tool for Adobe
InDesign cross platform file format conversion solutions and PDF converters
announces PDF2Office Personal v4.0 for Mac OS X.
The company will be shipping PDF2Office Personal v4.0 for the Macintosh
platform in March 2008. PDF2Office Personal v4.0 is a major upgrade to
PDF2Office Personal v3.0 for Mac OS X - the PDF to Word conversion tool.
PDF2Office Personal v4.0 for Mac OS X sports over 120+ new features and
enhancements and completely integrates with and supports Office 2008 for the
Macintosh platform. Additionally, PDF2Office Personal v4.0 is fully
compliant with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard.
PDF2Office re-creates the intended construction and layout of the document -
forming paragraphs; applying styles; regrouping independent graphic
elements; extracting images; creating tables; and processing
headers/footers, endnotes/footnotes and...
