News Archive for 00/12/20

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More Demo Days scheduled

12/20, 5:42pm

More Demo Days scheduled

Apple and Marketsource will be holding more "Demo Days" events past the holiday season in Circuit City stores, MacNN has learned. The next Demo Day event will be Sunday, Jan. 14. Two further Demo Days at Circuit City are tentatively scheduled for mid-March. Macintosh enthusiasts interested in participating in these paid events should contact Marketsource. Also, Circuit City is running, through Dec. 23, a "Manager's Special" rebate of $100 off the purchase of an iMac or iBook. This is in addition to the HP/Apple rebate of $100 if you purchase a HP 648C printer with an iMac or iBook, and buyers can also utilize Compuserve 2000's instant $400 rebate off three years of Internet service. (The $100 rebate does not apply to the G4 Cube as erroneously reported in Marketsource's own email.)

SiteToolKit 1.0 optimizes Web pages

12/20, 5:38pm

SiteToolKit 1.0 optimizes Web pages

PineHill Products has recently released SiteToolkit 1.0, a complete set of Web site tools. The $15 toolkit will optimize Web pages, generate and automatically add META tags, upload entire Web sites and submit the sites to more than 40 search engines.

ACD exhibiting ACDSee 1.5 at MWSF

12/20, 5:37pm

ACD exhibiting ACDSee 1.5 at MWSF

ACD Systems International will be exhibiting ACDSee 1.5, a high-speed image viewer and browser for the Mac, at MWSF. The software supports more than 40 popular image and multimedia formats and offers fast viewing and playing of multimedia files, including MPEGs and MP3s, using QuickTime.

Apple to Support FireWire based mLAN

12/20, 4:59pm

Apple to Support FireWire based mLAN

A Yamaha press release says that Apple has plans to support Yamaha's FireWire-based mLAN technology in Mac OS X, quoting Apple VP Clent Richardson (Worldwide Developer Relations) as saying that he "believes Yamaha's mLAN will be the ideal way to handle audio and music over FireWire," Yamaha is offering developer licenses for its mLAN protocol can route digital audio and control data from one device to another for creating and mastering music.

Rio ships Rio 800

12/20, 4:50pm

Rio ships Rio 800

Rio has begun shipping the Rio 800, the company's high-end, $270 MP3 player. Features include up to two hours of music storage, a voice recorder, rechargeable battery and remote control. The device comes bundled with Casady and Greene's SoundJam MP.

Software Perspectives releases Relax 2.6

12/20, 4:49pm

Software Perspectives releases Relax 2.6

Software Perspectives has released Relax 2.6, a natural-environment simulator for the Macintosh. This version includes performance improvements and three free environments. The update is on sale for $8 until Dec. 31. The company has also released a newly recompiled Relax Super Bundle and a new Relax Expansion Pack.

OmniGraffle 1.0b2 released

12/20, 4:30pm

OmniGraffle 1.0b2 released

OmniGraffle 1.0b2, which expires Feb. 1, is an update to OmniGroup's software for drawing diagrams, family trees, flow charts, organizations charts and layouts. This beta offers the ability to open .diagram2 and .dpalette2 files, the ability to adjust page margins, optimizes the layout function and fixes numerous bugs.

Aveo launches broadband locator

12/20, 2:55pm

Aveo launches broadband locator

Aveo has launched a new broadband locator that allows users to check for availability and order broadband service from Excite@Home and Telocity. If no broadband service is available in a user's area, they can request to be informed when it does become available.

Xicons today posted PhotoReal

12/20, 2:50pm

Xicons today posted PhotoReal

Xicons today posted PhotoReal, a set of system replacement icons for OS X by Rene Mollema.

DealNN: 256 MB RAM for $129, more...

12/20, 2:45pm

DealNN: 256 MB RAM for $129, more...

Today's bargains at DealNN include domain name registration for $11, 256 MB of PC100 RAM for $129, Virtual PC 4.0 upgrade for $39, and refurbished iMac DV systems with software and free overnight shipping.

Forums: Ejecting DVDs, overheating, Flash 5

12/20, 12:36pm

Forums: Ejecting DVDs, overheating, Flash 5

Interesting threads in our forums include users experiencing difficulties ejecting DVDs from iMacs, possible overheating of slot-loading iMacs, complications using Flash 5 and ATI's Radeon, password protecting the ability to print, the range of an Airport software base station, using OS X icons under OS 9, and recommendations for affordable DV cameras.

Games: Diablo 1.04, Heavy Metal patch

12/20, 12:03pm

Games: Diablo 1.04, Heavy Metal patch

games.macnn.com has information on the release of the long-awaited 1.04 patch for Diablo II and an unofficial 1.02c patch for Heavy Metal: FAKK2.

Mac version of fingerprint security expected

12/20, 12:01pm

Mac version of fingerprint security expected

Kingston has introduced IdentiGuard touch verification products that are available in USB and PC card versions. The products help to manage passwords using up to 9,000 unique identifying characteristics of your fingerprint. A Mac-compatible version of the product is expected sometime next year.

Quake being ported to Mac OS X

12/20, 11:32am

Quake being ported to Mac OS X

Dan Williams has begun porting Quake 1 to Mac OS X, working off of david@porkrind.org's GLQuake port for MacOS 8/9. "This port is done in Carbon, but will probably have some Cocoa code for the input stuff." Currently it builds and plays demos and has sound support; however, mouse and arrow key input are not functioning.

New Mac versions of HP multifunction devices

12/20, 11:22am

New Mac versions of HP multifunction devices

Hewlett-Packard recently introduced two Mac-compatible multifunction devices, offering copying, scanning and printing capabilities. The $500 Officejet g55 offers 2,400 x 1,200-dpi color resolution; 36-bit color support; 600 x 600-dpi black resolution; 12 ppm print speed; the ability to copy wallet-size photos, posters and T-shirt transfers; and can make up to 99 copies at once, while the $800 Officejet g85 also adds faxing capabilities as well as the ability to copy books, fabrics and flowers and prints e-mail attachments that contain color graphics. Both offer image editing and OCR software as well.

XFree86 4.02 now works on Mac OS X

12/20, 11:00am

XFree86 4.02 now works on Mac OS X

XFree86 4.02 is an open source implementation of the X Window System that now works on Mac OS X. Additionally, this version offers increased ATI support, adds multihead configuration support and improves nonIntel platform support.

FileChop 1.0 segments for storage, delivery

12/20, 10:36am

FileChop 1.0 segments for storage, delivery

FileChop 1.0 segments files (applications, documents, etc) into smaller pieces of any designated size to make it easier to send those pieces over email or for storage on fixed-size removeable media such as Zip disks.

Plans for Apple plant in Brazil taking shape

12/20, 10:28am

Plans for Apple plant in Brazil taking shape

Apple's interim general manager in Brazil, Marinaldo Azevedo says that plans for a manufacturing plant in Brazil are underway, as a feasibility study is reportedly nearing completion, according to a special report from a Brazilian Mac Website. "While he declined to specify Apple Brazil's marketing plans for 2001, Azevedo said the division will be 'very aggressive' in the new year. Some Brazilian users have criticized Apple Brazil's recent marketing campaigns here, saying that its efforts were borrowed directly from Apple's Cupertino, Calif., headquarters without modifications that would render them relevant to the Brazilian public." [updated]

OSX: OmniGraffle, Quake I port, XFree86 4.02

12/20, 9:35am

OSX: OmniGraffle, Quake I port, XFree86 4.02

osx.macnn.com has news of OmniGroup's OmniGraffle 1.0b2, a port of Quake I to Mac OS X, XFree86 4.02 for Mac OS X, and a Carbon version of BasePlant 1.0.1.

Iomega ships Predator CD-RW

12/20, 9:18am

Iomega ships Predator CD-RW

Iomega has begun shipping its Predator CD-RW drive and will be widely available in the United States during early January. The $270 external drive offers 8x4x32x speeds and interchangeable adapters, but currently ships with a USB 1.1 interface. A FireWire adapter will be available in the first quarter of 2001 for $330, with USB 2.0 and PCMCIA adapters to follow later in the year. It is bundled with Adaptec Toast, MusicMatch Jukebox Plus and MGI PhotoSuite software.

Dominion updates scanning tool, WorkingPapers

12/20, 9:12am

Dominion updates scanning tool, WorkingPapers

Dominion Software has released WorkingPapers Pro 2.1.1, a maintenance update to its $100 scanning and organizational tool that can catalogue and cross-reference thousands of documents. Version 2.1.1, a free upgrade for existing customers, can be obtained by emailing the company with name, address, and company name. A demo is available online.

Apple supports Yamaha mLAN for music protocol

12/20, 9:05am

Apple supports Yamaha mLAN for music protocol

Yamaha is offering developer licenses for its mLAN technology, a FireWire-based protocol that can route digital audio and control data from one device to another for creating and mastering music. Apple currently supports the technology in Mac OS X and "believes Yamaha's mLAN will be the ideal way to handle audio and music over FireWire," according to Apple VP Clent Richardson. Usage of both the mLAN logo/trademark, mLAN API specification and Yamaha-owned patents are royalty-free to licensees. An administration fee of approximately $1,800 is required from licensees with an annual renewal of approximately $900.

Micro Center to sell Sonnet products

12/20, 8:32am

Micro Center to sell Sonnet products

Micro Center stores will begin selling Sonnet Technologies' products soon. The stores will initially be selling Tango, Tempo Ultra ATA66, and Crescendo/PCI G3.

MacDesktops: Alloy Apple, Bad Boyz, Blue lure

12/20, 8:23am

MacDesktops: Alloy Apple, Bad Boyz, Blue lure

During the past week, MacDesktops has posted 14 new pictures, including Alloy Apple (logos, Apple), Bad Boyz (animation), blue lure (art) and Join the Evangelista (logos, Apple). The pictures are free and available in a wide range of sizes.

Tribute to Charter AppleMaster Dana Atchley

12/20, 8:21am

Tribute to Charter AppleMaster Dana Atchley

Apple Master Harry Marks has written a tribute to Charter AppleMaster Dana Atchley, who died recently. "He was a multimedia artist passionate about combining the ancient art of storytelling with the powerful tools of multimedia technology."

BasePlant 1.0.1 posted

12/20, 8:00am

BasePlant 1.0.1 posted

Cafederic has posted BasePlant 1.0.1, a collection of more than 200 classes to enhance PowerPlant, the framework from Metrowerks. This Carbonized update adds better support for CodeWarrior 6, compiles without precompiled headers and offers support for Universal Headers from 3.2 through 3.4b1. The regular price is $150 for commercial ($35 personal license), in-house development, but for the first 30 days, the price will be $95.

1000BT Ethernet PCI card now shipping

12/20, 8:00am

1000BT Ethernet PCI card now shipping

Asanté is now shipping GigaNIX, its new $260 Gigabit Ethernet adapters for Mac OS, Windows and Linux systems, which it claims is an average of 16% faster than Apple's integrated Ethernet port on Gigabit Power Macs, offering transfer speeds of almost 40MB/sec. A PC-only model is $150. [price updated]

Tech News: Fortune's top companies, AOL IM

12/20, 7:34am

Tech News: Fortune's top companies, AOL IM

Morning tech news: Adobe and Microsoft are among Fortune's List of 100 Best Companies to Work For; and Last minute efforts to open up AOL Instant messaging are part of the conditions for which Microsoft Bill Gates is pleading before the imminent finalization of the AOL-Time Warner merger.

Roundup: keynote info, InDesign 1.5.2, GoLive

12/20, 7:24am

Roundup: keynote info, InDesign 1.5.2, GoLive

Yesterday we noted Jobs' keynote satellite coordinates and Webcast info, Adobe's InDesign 1.5.2 update and GoLive 5 demo (and FAQ) and Apple's ASIP 9.04 Update 1.0, and a new $100 Apple Education rebate. We also noted shipment of USB/FireWire combo drive enclosures and the release of PhotoFolio 3.0, new Epson 980 drivers, and Open Door's Who's There? 1.0b13.

TextSpresso 1.8 improves conversion filters

12/20, 5:37am

TextSpresso 1.8 improves conversion filters

Taylor Design's TextSpresso 1.8 improves Mac-to-HTML and Mac-to-ASCII conversion in its $30 text filtering application with over 180 built in filters and 9 user editable filter types. A demo is available online.

InfoManager 2.0b1 system utility for testing

12/20, 5:12am

InfoManager 2.0b1 system utility for testing

Stephen Becker has posted a public beta version of InfoManager 2.0b1, his Mac utility that includes features such as an enhanced clipboard, new printing tools, file and folder organization, and his WebPrint Plus engine for on-the-fly customization and formatting.

QuickMovie 1.3 updates movie creation app

12/20, 5:10am

QuickMovie 1.3 updates movie creation app

ChaoticSoftware has posted QuickMovie 1.3, a minor update to the $20 application for creating QuickTime movies from a series of images.

Tech news: Adobe strong, SmartDisk warns

12/20, 1:48am

Tech news: Adobe strong, SmartDisk warns

Early morning tech news: Adobe is sticking by its 25 percent growth forecast, despite a slowing economy and says that Acrobat will be its fastest growing business next year. SmartDisk Corp, the owner of VST Technologies, says it expects to post a fourth-quarter loss instead of the profit expected by analysts, due--in part--to weak demand in the personal computer market.