News Archive for 00/05/12

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CTM updates PowerMail email client

05/12, 8:44pm

CTM updates PowerMail email client

CTM's PowerMail 3.01 fixes dozens of bugs in the alternative email client with support for Sherlock search technology. Version 3.01 also includes a new manual and example AppleScripts.

Corel discontinues WP for Mac development

05/12, 8:41pm

Corel discontinues WP for Mac development

Corel today reportedly announced that it will no longer develop WordPerfect, its word processing program for the Mac, saying that it is allocating its resources into its graphics products.

MESS v0.37b2 now available

05/12, 8:32pm

MESS v0.37b2 now available

The Macintosh version of MESS, an open-source program which emulates a large number of computers and consoles, has been updated to v0.37b2.

Apple releases Video Extension 1.0

05/12, 8:30pm

Apple releases Video Extension 1.0

Apple's Video Extension 1.0 update will "restore access to all available resolutions with built-in video and video cards on NuBus systems and Non PCI PowerBooks."

SimpleImage 3.1 boats streaming support

05/12, 8:18pm

SimpleImage 3.1 boats streaming support

Chris Wood's SimpleImage 3.1 adds streaming movie support, large thumbnails, print preview, and EPS file support to the shareware image and movie viewer.

NeoPost gains USPS approval for PROmail

05/12, 3:45pm

NeoPost gains USPS approval for PROmail

Neopost Online has recently received U.S. Postal Service approval for two Simply Postage products: PROmail, a $50 hardware and software update to Simply Postage which includes an integrated scale; and PCmail, a wallet-sized postage storage device that uses a computer's printer to print postage directly onto envelopes. The PROmail system ships with PC and Macintosh software and includes $50 of free postage.

HP adds Mac software for ScanJet 6300C series

05/12, 3:45pm

HP adds Mac software for ScanJet 6300C series

Hewlett-Packard today announced that its HP ScanJet 6300C Professional Series scanners now support connectivity to Macintosh computers. The series of scanners consists of ScanJet 6300C for $400, 6350C for $500 and 6390C for $900. Features include 1200 dpi resolution and HP PrecisionScan Pro software. The Macintosh software makes the scanners compatible with USB computers and is designed to run on Mac OS 8.5 or higher. The software will begin shipping in the box by the end of this month. The software itself is $10.

Outpost: VST DVD upgrade kit shipping

05/12, 10:55am

Outpost: VST DVD upgrade kit shipping

Michael Rabara received an e-mail from Outpost.com stating that the long-awaited, much-anticipated VST DVD upgrade kit for PowerBook G3/333 models are shipping again and will arrive shortly.

" ... they announced it in July 1999 with a targeted release for October 1999. It shipped only in small quantities in January 2000. I got an e-mail from outpost.com this morning stating the above product finally shipped and is due today! It's about time."

SpaceTV! to debut May 18 using QuickTime

05/12, 10:55am

SpaceTV! to debut May 18 using QuickTime

The Society for International Space Cooperation, an international nonprofit organization, will debut its SpaceTV!, a biweekly Internet streamed magazine show dedicated to the exploration of space, using QuickTime technology, May 18. The first three episodes will focus on the International Space Station. The shows will also be available on Apple's Learning Interchange Web site.

Totally Hip posts LiveSlideShow beta 7

05/12, 9:30am

Totally Hip posts LiveSlideShow beta 7

Totally Hip Software has recently posted the free beta 7 of LiveSlideShow, a software title for creating slideshows from a series of images. It creates compact, interactive QuickTime Slideshow movies that can be e-mailed or posted on Web sites.

Today's Forums discussions

05/12, 9:00am

Today's Forums discussions

Today, in the Forums section, discussions include questions about AppleShare IP print queues, putting a DVD RAM drive in a FireWire enclosure, booting from an external HD with a PowerBook 1400, the best sound-editing software and the best calendar/scheduling software; and problems with Wells Fargo and IE 5 security certifications, missing AppleScript "dialects," , 20th Anniversary Mac display, an HP ScanJet connection, an IntelliMouse Explorer tracking and FTP clients that won't work with AirPort.

PowerWindows 2.4

05/12, 8:55am

PowerWindows 2.4

Greg Landweber has released PowerWindows 2.4, a $10control panel that allows for solid or translucent dragging of windows, and fading Finder menus and windows. The new version adds support for translucent menus as well.

Optigold ISP 2.1.5

05/12, 8:50am

Optigold ISP 2.1.5

Optigold ISP 2.1.5 adds new web interface functions, additional SQL support, AuthorizeNet support, and other miscellaneous features/fixes to the cross-platform business software package that can run all aspects of an internet service provider, from billing to server management.

Infowave sells imaging division

05/12, 8:15am

Infowave sells imaging division

Infowave, makers of the popular PowerPrint and StyleScript, has announced that it will be selling off its Imaging Division to "a company controlled by the existing management of the Imaging Division." What effect this will have on the products is unknown at this time; after the sale is complete, Infowave will focus solely on its PC-only wireless division.

Sound Byte 1.6.0

05/12, 8:08am

Sound Byte 1.6.0

Black Cat Systems has released Sound Byte 1.6.0, which turns a Mac into a cart machine for playing sound recordings. The new version adds colorized buttons, reduces the delay between changing racks, and various bug fixes.

Combat Mission Gold Demo

05/12, 8:00am

Combat Mission Gold Demo

Big Time Software has released a new demo of the company's upcoming Combat Mission: Beyond Overlord 3D war game, which is due for release in early June for both Mac and Windows.

MacDeals! today

05/12, 8:00am

MacDeals! today

MacDeals! today notes a refurbish PowerBook 3400/200 for $999, free Virtual Game Station after rebate, free shipping at MacZone, reconditioned Power Mac G4/500 for $3,099, MacLinkPlus Deluxe for $59.95, and an Epson 660 printer for $64.

Yesterday's news

05/12, 6:00am

Yesterday's news

Yesterday we reported on a German advertising agency that's in trouble with Apple over running an unauthorized ad, an AppleInsider report on next week's WWDC announcements, and noted Palm's HotSync 2.6.1 update for OS 9.0.x compatibility, MP3 Rage 2.0.1, and WebEvent 3.3..