News Archive for 00/05/08

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Yesterday's news

05/09, 12:00am

Yesterday's news

Yesterday we reported that Connectix will be releasing a utility similar to SpeedDoubler with Mac OS 9 compatibility, Macromedia's Dreamweaver UltraDev, noted Steve Jobs as appointment as Man of the Week, and the release of Webshots Desktop Lite 1.0.1, Microsoft UAM 5.05, and Z-Write 1.0.

Jobs as man of the week

05/08, 7:00pm

Jobs as man of the week

Men's Magazine AskMen.com recently selected Steve Jobs as its Man of the Week. Apple's CEO receives an overall rating of 89, and the lengthy analysis goes on to explain that "there are many people who are responsible for Apple's resurgence (notably Jonathan Ive, designer of the iMac), but it was Steve who held everyone together and convinced everyone that Apple would never die. For that, Steve is our man."

Webshots Desktop Lite 1.0.1 posted

05/08, 7:00pm

Webshots Desktop Lite 1.0.1 posted

Webshots Desktop Lite 1.0.1, a free application to update desktops with photos, was recently posted. The update improves image quality for high-resolution displays and fixes a bug with corrupt images.

Onflow Web-authoring tools now support Mac

05/08, 7:00pm

Onflow Web-authoring tools now support Mac

Onflow, a provider of movie-quality Web advertisements, has introduced its online authoring system for rich media over slow modem connections, which is now for both Macintosh and Windows. The service consists of four components: a Web-authoring tool, a media server, a player and an ad-tracking service. Designers can compose their own work through Web-based authoring tools at no charge. The authoring system will be able to import files from leading graphics programs. Onflow can be served through third-party ad servers.

Speed Doubler 9

05/08, 4:30pm

Speed Doubler 9

As we originally reported back in January, Connectix today confirmed that the company will be releasing a new, Mac OS 9-compatible product that will incorporate and expand upon Speed Doubler 8's file copying features. "Due to [an] overwhelming and enthusiastic customer response we have started development on a new product incorporating the most requested features from Speed Doubler along with a couple of enhancements." [updated - story]

Belkin introduces FireWire cable

05/08, 4:00pm

Belkin introduces FireWire cable

Belkin Components has introduced its Pro Series S-400 FireWire-compatible cables, featuring Quad Shielding Construction and Signal Exact Twist technology. The professional-level cables are available now in 4- and 6-pin versions and range in price from $35 to $60.

Napster loses round one

05/08, 3:50pm

Napster loses round one

A federal judge has ordered that Napster stand trial for copyright infringement, after the judge failed to agree with company's claims that it is merely providing a service and cannot be held responsible for users that exploit the service.

MS UAM 5.5

05/08, 2:45pm

MS UAM 5.5

Microsoft has posted User Authentication Module (UAM) 5.05 for Mac, which provides secure encrypted authentication to Windows 2000 Servers running Services for Macintosh. The new version adds support for Mac OS 9's Keychain feature, runs natively on both 68K and PPC, and offers other bug fixes and improvements.

Cisco/Aironet seeks developer for LAN product

05/08, 2:30pm

Cisco/Aironet seeks developer for LAN product

Cisco/Aironet is looking for a Macinsoft software developer to implement its wireless LAN products on the Macintosh platform. The work is for the areas of drivers and GUI client-management functions and is a full-time position. Interested applicants should contact Rick Rebo, software development manager.

Keypsan USB Printer Adapter

05/08, 2:30pm

Keypsan USB Printer Adapter

Keyspan is now shipping its USB Parallel Printer adapter. The $40 device designed is primarily for PC owners who wish to free up their parallel port, but can also be used on Macs with a variety of parallel-port based Epson Color Stylus printers coupled with version 5.5 or later of Epson's printer driver.

FS: Dreamweaver Ultra

05/08, 2:00pm

FS: Dreamweaver Ultra

Macromedia has announced Dreamweaver UltraDev, a new version of the company's Web design tool that will enable users to visually develop Web applications and connect sites to databases.

Z-Write 1.0, word processor for writers

05/08, 12:45pm

Z-Write 1.0, word processor for writers

Stone Table Software has released Z-Write 1.0 for Macintosh, a $20, nonlinear word processor for creative writers and researchers. Z-Write allows the writer to store unlimited documents in a single file, organizing information any way they want. They can also move, combine and print out just the sections needed, manage multiple versions of chapters, export a completed book as linked HTML files or Rich Text Format and view multiple sections at the same time. A demo is available.

iArch Global updates PubPro to 3.0

05/08, 12:45pm

iArch Global updates PubPro to 3.0

iArch Global has released PubPro 3.0, an update to the publishing-management program. The new version improves the interface and adds several new features. The $400 program features customized billing capabilities, detailed revenue and payment tracking and an editorial network database.

Inaugural ICONVERGE icon contest

05/08, 12:45pm

Inaugural ICONVERGE icon contest

Doc Halpern of Mad Science Laboratories and Justin Dauer of The Pseudoroom have announced the inaugural Iconverge, an event for icon artists to develop icon sets based on a common theme. This year's theme is based on the artist's answers to the following questions: What word do you love? What word do you hate? What word do you fear? Participation is by invitation only; 27 iconists have been chosen. The final set will be available for download on June 30.

CNN image

05/08, 12:00pm

CNN image

Several readers have pointed out that one of the illustration's CNN is using for its Love bug coverage centers around a Macintosh Classic, when Macs were not affected by the virus.

Yesterday's news

05/08, 12:00pm

Yesterday's news

Over the weekend we noted a 15" flat panel/G4 bundle from Apple for $3500, the release of Compuserve 2000 for Mac, CD/DVD SpeedTools 5.0 Gerry's ICQ d43, and a warning from Apple about using Password Security on FireWire PowerBooks.

Absolute Quality

05/08, 11:45am

Absolute Quality

Absolute Quality, Inc. has announced that it will debut its new eCustomer Support service at Apple's World Wide Developer's Conference next week, as well as its robust call/interaction center and proprietary bug tracking software, Bug City. The company provides its testing services at any stage during a product's development life cycle, compiling feedback, testing, and support.

PreviewMaker updated to 2.4.1

05/08, 11:30am

PreviewMaker updated to 2.4.1

PreviewMaker 2.4.1 is an update to the $10 utility for previewing and testing Kaledoscipe schemes. The new version improves performance and adds several small features.

Appleholics-Anonymous back on Web

05/08, 11:30am

Appleholics-Anonymous back on Web

Appleholics-Anonymous.com, which years ago was one of the first pro-Mac Graphics sites on the Web, has returned as a Mac GUI enhancement site. The site features desktop pictures, images, and icon sets. It includes desktop pictures and Web graphics to download. The site is conducting its inaugural Desktopalooza design contest for the best Mac Evangelism desktop picture.

Yenco posts strawberry Agenda

05/08, 11:30am

Yenco posts strawberry Agenda

Yenco.com has posted a strawberry version of Agenda 1.1 for Mac, a $15 round, virtual calendar that allows for the recording and playing back of voice reminders.

Met@box opens in Texas to market Mac upgrades

05/08, 10:30am

Met@box opens in Texas to market Mac upgrades

Met@box Corp., part of the German company, Met@box AG, has recently opened in Austin, Texas to market the JoeCard line of PowerPC G3 and G4 processor upgrades in North America. The JoeCard has been produced and marketed in Europe and Japan for the last two years. The U.S. company will market upgrades in ZIF-, L2-, and daughtercard versions.

FireLine

05/08, 10:30am

FireLine

Evergreen Technologies has introduced the fireLINE ComboCard, an IEEE 1394/USB PCI combination card. It is equipped with three external FireWire ports, two external USB port and one internal FireWire connector. The $150 ComboCard can connect up to 63 FireWire devices at a time and is available now.

Epson PhotoPC 3000Z

05/08, 10:15am

Epson PhotoPC 3000Z

Epson has introduced the PhotoPC 3000Z, a three-megapixel digital camera with 3x optical zoom, 25-second video clip feature, and a hot shoe for an external flash and manual controls. The $1,000 camera also features HyPict image-enhancement technology, a 16 MB CompactFlash card, four rechargeable AA NiMH batteries and USB compatibility. Currently, the company is offering a $100 mail-in rebate on the purchase of any digital camera, printer and scanner combination. There is a $50 rebate for those who purchase any Epson digital camera and a Stylus printer or scanner.

OnGuard 3.3.1

05/08, 10:14am

OnGuard 3.3.1

Power On has released On Guard 3.3.1 for Macintosh, an update to the cross-platform security and computer-access management software. The new version adds the ability to export preset configurations across the network, improves compatibility with Mac OS 9.0.4 and addresses several issues reported by users. The upgrade is free for version 3.0 or users or later; the full package is $70.

Forum

05/08, 9:01am

Forum

Topics discussed today in our Forums area include questions on what users think of KDS monitors, how to share a Brother L 1250 on a mixed network, what to do about a slow AirPort disconnect, and using both IE 5 and IE 4.5. Other readers are having problems with Outlook Express' attachments Zip disks and PC formatting, an iMac's Internet connection, EIMS and DNS errors, AirPort settings that can't be changed, Linux and iMac, and CD SpeedTools and DVD-RAM.

FileMaker Dev Con

05/08, 8:10am

FileMaker Dev Con

The FileMaker Developer's Conference will take place August 27-30 in Palm Desert, California at the Desert Springs Marriott. The conference's theme is "The Future of Data: Workgroup, Web and Beyond," and will feature more than 50 sessions with new and updated topics as well as pre-conference seminars and product showcases.

Update Agent 8.01 released; special May offer

05/08, 3:12am

Update Agent 8.01 released; special May offer

Insider Software's UpdateAgent 8.0.1, improves 68k Mac compatibility issues and offers other enhancements to the company's its software for tracking application and system updates. A special one-year subscription offer is available through end of May. A demo displays all files required to bring a Macs applications up-to-date, and downloads Mac OS System updates for free.

Message Board Tools adds speed, reliability

05/08, 3:08am

Message Board Tools adds speed, reliability

Dr. B's Virtual Message Board Tool 2.5.2 is described as "the world's most efficient full-featured Web Message Board System," and offers speed and stability improvements, as well as a number of new features. Custom versions are available for WebSTAR, Webten, MacOS X Server, and other common web servers. Single-user licenses are $80 ($30 upgrade) and site licenses are $350 (free upgrade).

iTools for Mac OS X available as public beta

05/08, 3:07am

iTools for Mac OS X available as public beta

Tenon announced a public beta of its proprietary iTools for Mac OS X (DP3), which offers extensions and enhancements to the Mac OS X Apache web server as well as WEBmail, domain name, multihoming FTP servers. The suite of tools, to be released concurrently with Mac OS X, also offers a robust SSL encryption engine to support eCommerce, caching and proxy support, and a Sherlock-savvy search engine.

New KVM supports digital displays

05/08, 3:06am

New KVM supports digital displays

Dr. Bott's new MoniSwitch Pro LDI, developed by SGI, is "the first" KVM for digital flat panel displays. Due later this month, the $400 device offers support for SGI's digital 1600SW SuperWide Flat Panel Display with 1600x1024 resolution and the ability to share USB peripherals among 2, 3 or 4 computers and ships with "all necessary USB and super premium video cables!"