News Archive for 01/04/30

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OmniWeb 4.0rc1 has ColorSync support

04/30, 8:40pm

OmniWeb 4.0rc1 has ColorSync support

OmniWeb 4.0rc1 has improved Flash support and JavaScript compatibility, better stability and performance, simplified bookmark import/editing, and new ColorSync support: "we worked with Apple to ensure that we use ColorSync correctly all the way through the imaging pipe, so (unlike every other browser, according to Apple) we actually display final images completely accurately."

Mac game updates: realMyst, Summoner, NWN

04/30, 7:35pm

Mac game updates: realMyst, Summoner, NWN

Mac game updates: realMyst, a real-time 3D re-creation of the original Myst, is being purposefully delayed in order to avoid stealing thunder from the release of Myst III: Exile in early May; Summoner, a 3D role-playing game that originally released for the Playstation 2, is currently in the beta testing process at Graphic Simulations Corporation; and the Mac version of Bioware's Neverwinter Nights has fallen behind development of its Windows counterpart during the Carbonization process but is now almost caught up.

AirPort 1.3.1 now available

04/30, 7:15pm

AirPort 1.3.1 now available

Dan A. notes that AirPort 1.3.1, now available for download using the Software Update control panel in Mac OS 9.x, provides "increased functionality and compatibility" for Apple's wireless networking products.

Fortune.com probes Steve Jobs

04/30, 7:05pm

Fortune.com probes Steve Jobs

Fortune.com has published an in-depth, five-page article, "Steve Jobs: The Graying Prince of a Shrinking Kingdom," on the behind-the-scenes moves at Apple Computer and the leadership and management of CEO Steve Jobs and his executive team. Quoting Jobs himself, the article provides insight into topics such as the failure of the Cube, Apple's proposed attempts to gain marketshare and hints at the company's retail store strategy.

Draytek USB ISDN TA gets OS X driver

04/30, 6:30pm

Draytek USB ISDN TA gets OS X driver

Draytek has released a Mac OS X driver for its miniVigor128 USB ISDN Terminal Adaptor. The adaptor measures just 78mm x 41mm x 20mm and is compatible with both ISDN2e and BT Highway ISDN service.

Pre-Lister 3.7r1 helps eBay sellers

04/30, 6:05pm

Pre-Lister 3.7r1 helps eBay sellers

Black Magik Software's Pre-Lister 3.7r1 is a new version of its $35 auction listing utility for aiding in the eBay selling process. The new version adds support for category changes through the end of March, new HTML buttons for selecting background colors and inserting extra images, and slight speed improvements.

SQL4X 1.0b4 for Mac OS X

04/30, 6:00pm

SQL4X 1.0b4 for Mac OS X

InterServices' SQL4X 1.0b4 is a new version of its MySQL 3.23 package for Mac OS X.

New Kingston 512 MB DIMM for PowerBook G4

04/30, 5:10pm

New Kingston 512 MB DIMM for PowerBook G4

Kingston has announced immediate availability of a 512MB PC133 SO-DIMM memory module for the Apple Titanium PowerBook G4. Kingston's new 1.25" height PC133 SO-DIMM module for the PowerBook G4 can be purchased now to provide from 64 MB up to 1024 MB of upgraded memory capacity. The new 512 MB modules are priced at $1,350.

VST FireWire 2.3.1 improves drive support

04/30, 5:00pm

VST FireWire 2.3.1 improves drive support

VST FireWire 2.3.1 is an update to the company's software for its FireWire hard drives. The new version adds support for DV capture, fixes sleep problems with Mac OS 9.1, and fixes certain boot problems. [VT]

HP Wireless Print Server WP100 unleashed

04/30, 4:35pm

HP Wireless Print Server WP100 unleashed

HP today announced the release of its HP Wireless Print Server WP100, which works in conjunction with the wireless AirPort cards found in many of today's Macs, to provide wireless printing at up to 11 Mbps transmission speeds. The $300 device works with any network-capable HP inkjet printer and will soon be available through hpshopping.com, The Apple Store, and select Apple dealers.

AppleScript Pro Sessions coming to Atlanta

04/30, 4:30pm

AppleScript Pro Sessions coming to Atlanta

Sterling Ledet & Associates and Scripting Matters Inc. will be offering four days of AppleScript Pro Sessions in Atlanta, Georgia, May 7-10. The sessions are geared for beginners to experts. Pricing is $375 per day with discounts for 3- or 4-day passes.

eWeek: Retail store announcement tomorrow

04/30, 4:00pm

eWeek: Retail store announcement tomorrow

An eWeek article speculates that Apple's retail store announcement could come at tomorrow's press event, rehashing many of the details and possible locations that have been previously reported.

iMapp 1.1 adds Help to image map generator

04/30, 3:10pm

iMapp 1.1 adds Help to image map generator

Illuminator Software's iMapp 1.1 includes new Help files as well as a few bug fixes in te $10 shareware utility for creating for server side and client side image maps. It supports all QuickTime file formats as well as the ability to export to HTML, CERN, NCSA formats and export images to JPG file format.

"Town Meeting in a Box" for schools

04/30, 2:35pm

"Town Meeting in a Box" for schools

SurfControl today announced that it will offer schools qualifying for federal "E-rate" funds a free "Town Meeting in a Box" kit to help them comply with a provision of the Children's Internet Protection Act, which recently took effect, that requires public hearings. The act requires schools linking to the Internet to implement Internet filtering technology to protect students from inappropriate and obscene material.

Aladdin's new anti-piracy device

04/30, 2:10pm

Aladdin's new anti-piracy device

Aladdin Knowledge Systems today released the HASP CD 10 and HASP4 USB, a software security system that uses one key to protect applications on Mac OS 8.6 through Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux. "HASP (Hardware Against Software Piracy) is a hardware-based security system that protects software against piracy and illegal use by preventing unauthorized access and execution of the protected software."

New brushed metal skins for PocketDock

04/30, 1:35pm

New brushed metal skins for PocketDock

Pocket Software has released 5 new brushed metal skins for PocketDock, its $20 utility for Mac OS X to organize and launch applications, documents, web links, and e-mail addresses.

Hands-on iMovie training in Atlanta

04/30, 1:10pm

Hands-on iMovie training in Atlanta

KAUi Software's upcoming Apple-approved seminar will feature hands-on iMovie training using iMovie 2, QuickTime Pro 5 and iDVD. Two three-hour sessions of the seminar will be held at 9:30 AM and 1:30 PM on May 8 at the Apple Marketing Center in Atlanta, GA. The $100 entrance fee provides each attendee with training materials, an iMovie Quick Guide reference, and a free CD with iMovie plug-ins, transitions, sounds, and more.

PhotoAlley.com extends photo services

04/30, 12:55pm

PhotoAlley.com extends photo services

Coinciding with the PhotoshopWorld conference in L.A., PhotoAlley.com has announced that it will begin offering printing and processing services, with Photoshop images as the format of choice. In addition to 35mm and APS (Advanced Photo System) film processing, PhotoAlley will also now allow digital camera users to get physical prints.

Centipede reaches golden master

04/30, 12:35pm

Centipede reaches golden master

MacSoft has announced that the modern version of arcade classic Centipede has reached golden master and will be on store shelves in the coming weeks. The game will ship as a Carbonized application for play on both Classic Mac and Mac OS X.

Kensington Turbo Mouse Pro Trackball for OS X

04/30, 12:15pm

Kensington Turbo Mouse Pro Trackball for OS X

Kensington today announced that its Turbo Mouse Pro Trackball will come bundled with software for Mac OS X beginning in July. The $110 trackball features stainless steel bearings and a large ball, four large programmable buttons, six direct launch buttons for accessing web sites or launching applications, and an integrated scroll wheel.

iMap 1.0 helps create and view maps

04/30, 12:00pm

iMap 1.0 helps create and view maps

The Laboratory of Plant Semantics at Belgium's K.U. Leuven has released iMap 1.0, a powerful new free application for mapping large amounts of latitude and longitude data. iMap, which will be available as a native Mac OS X application within a few weeks, comes with a "plethora" of ready-to-use maps or they can be downloaded from the Internet, exported from GIS software or scanned. The application can also create a QuickTime movie from a sequence of maps in order to trace the vegetation history of a certain area.

Unlined Charcoal X 1.1.8 and 1.1.8 SE release

04/30, 11:50am

Unlined Charcoal X 1.1.8 and 1.1.8 SE release

Unlined Charcoal X 1.1.8 and 1.1.8 SE are new versions of the alternate themes for Mac OS X. The special edition makes the window widget labels appear at all times rather than only on mouseover. The new version of each theme alters the window ends to fit the author's preference.

iLabel 1.5 adds new Avery templates

04/30, 11:40am

iLabel 1.5 adds new Avery templates

iLabel 1.5, a new version of the $20 label printing application for both Classic Mac and Mac OS X, includes a complete range of Avery templates and several bug fixes. [341 KB -- Classic; 340 KB -- Carbon]

iGetter PR1 manages downloads for free

04/30, 11:30am

iGetter PR1 manages downloads for free

iGetter Pre Release 1 is the initial preview release of the new download utility from Presenta Software that features resuming broken downloads, Internet browser integration, scheduling downloads for low traffic periods, reconnecting modems, and hang up and shut down when the downloads are done. The preview release, which will also soon be available for Mac OS X, is available for free use with the final version expected to be released in the summer.

FoldersSynchronizer 2.1.2 adds new options

04/30, 11:00am

FoldersSynchronizer 2.1.2 adds new options

FoldersSynchronizer 2.12 adds an option to check against modification dates on both source and destination files to Softobe's utility that synchronizes and backs-up files, folders and disks.

Illustrator plugins for sign-making market

04/30, 10:20am

Illustrator plugins for sign-making market

New Ceres Solutions has released NCS MagiSign 1.2, its collection of plug-ins for Adobe Illustrator 8/9 for the professional sign-making and screen printing market that offer the ability to drive vinyl sign cutting plotters. The company also has made SignofNCS, its first collection of plug-ins for Illustrator 5/6/7 that drives about 300 cutting plotters, available as a free download.

Carbon 1.3.1 SDK goes 'GM', posted on Web

04/30, 10:15am

Carbon 1.3.1 SDK goes 'GM', posted on Web

Apple has posted its CarbonLib 1.3.1 SDK, which "provides all the files needed to begin Carbon development. CarbonLib 1.3.1 supports Mac OS 8.6 and greater."

Adobe certifies 14 video cards for Premiere 6

04/30, 10:10am

Adobe certifies 14 video cards for Premiere 6

Adobe has certified 14 video capture cards for use with Premiere 6.0 software, including video capture cards from Aurora Video Systems, Canopus Corporation, Fast Dazzle, Matrox Video Products Group and Pinnacle Systems.

WeatherCenter! 1.0b7: shareware weather app

04/30, 10:10am

WeatherCenter! 1.0b7: shareware weather app

WeatherCenter! 1.0b7 is a $10 shareware that offers "continous updating of current conditions, as well as access to national weather service forecasts for your area and nation-wide."

SetiDockling 1.1 displays more info

04/30, 10:05am

SetiDockling 1.1 displays more info

Rémi Zara's SETI@Home monitoring app for OS X, SetiDockling 1.1, updates the freeware to display work units completed, CPU time, and the running status of the Setiathome process as well as access to the account summary on the web.

Tech: Google grows, record dot-com layoffs

04/30, 10:00am

Tech: Google grows, record dot-com layoffs

Morning tech news: Oracle and Akamai have teamed up to create a new caching technology to speed Web browsing; Google has doubled its number of servers in the past 10 months to 8,000; a record 17,554 dot-com workers were laid off in the US in April; Alcatel has placed a $5 billion bid for Lucent's fiber optic cable business; and AMD has cut chip prices by up to 47.7 percent as the company prepares to launch a 1.4 GHz Athlon.

Former Adobe VP joins Apple

04/30, 9:30am

Former Adobe VP joins Apple

Apple has announced that Ron Okamoto has joined Apple as vice president of Developer Relations. Okamoto was previously the vice president of Product Management and Marketing for graphics products at Adobe, and will be reporting directly to CEO Steve Jobs. Additionally, Diane Cohn is leaving her Apple post as User Group Manager "to spend more time with family" and has been replaced by Garr Reynolds, a resident of Japan, who was appointed user group regional liaison for Japan last January.

Lexmark announces 2001 line of Z-printers

04/30, 9:30am

Lexmark announces 2001 line of Z-printers

Lexmark has unveiled its 2001 line of Z-series color inkjet printers, which consists of the Z23, Z33, Z43, and Z53.

USB storage device gets OS 9.x drivers

04/30, 9:15am

USB storage device gets OS 9.x drivers

Agaté Technologies today anounced Mac OS 9.x drivers for the Q. Drive, its thumb-sized USB storage device. The drivers are due to be posted today to the company's support Website along with documention for installation.

Hangman runs natively on OS X

04/30, 9:05am

Hangman runs natively on OS X

Teacher's Favorite Hangman for OS X v2.2 is an OS X version the $20 shareware that helps students learn spelling and definitions.

New TeX on Mac OS X mailing list

04/30, 9:00am

New TeX on Mac OS X mailing list

Gary Gray has created a new TeX on OS X mailing list mailing list for those "venturing into the bold new world of TeX on OS X. This list will be for discussing anything related to using TeX on Mac OS X, including, but not limited to TeXShop, other ports of TeX, getting BBEdit to work with TeXShop or ports of TeX, rumors and information regarding forthcoming products, drawing and editing figures for use in TeXShop or other ports, font issues, and anything else that sounds interesting. To subscribe, send a 'subscribe MacOSX-TeX' command to info@email.esm.psu.edu."

QuickTime 5 download 1.5 million times

04/30, 9:00am

QuickTime 5 download 1.5 million times

Apple has announced that QuickTime 5 was downloaded more than 1.5 million times in its first week of availability. Downloads are expected to jump again in May when localized versions of the software become available. QuickTime 5 is a free download; the Pro version is a $30 upgrade.

Apple updates Mac logo, licensing terms

04/30, 8:55am

Apple updates Mac logo, licensing terms

Apple has released an updated version of its Mac logo, and has posted new usage guidelines and licensing agreements on its web site.

Sproing! 1.0: new launcher/system utility

04/30, 8:55am

Sproing! 1.0: new launcher/system utility

Sproing! 1.0 is a new multi-item launcher, application switcher, and file manager for "opening documents and applications, switching from one application to another, quitting applications individually or all at once, browsing folders and disks, moving files, renaming files, deleting files, etc."

Disk Lock 4.6.5 brings support for new Macs

04/30, 8:55am

Disk Lock 4.6.5 brings support for new Macs

Power On Software's $50 disk protection/security utility, Disk Lock 4.6.5, adds support for Apple's latest hardware, including the CD-RW iMacs, 2001 Power Macs, and the Titanium PowerBook. (The application is not compatibile with OS X.) [Full, Demo]

New French-English translation dictionaries

04/30, 8:50am

New French-English translation dictionaries

Ultralingua's $30 French-Spanish translating dictionary includes over 250,000 indexed terms, a system of reverse translation, a number-to-text converter/translator, and wildcard search functions. A 30-day demo is available online. The company has also posted a new version of its $50 French-English Medical Dictionary, which additionally includes 60,000 indexed entries in the fields of medicine and the life sciences. Both are available for Classic and OS X.

New REALbasic menu plugins

04/30, 8:35am

New REALbasic menu plugins

Einhugur Software has released MenuLib 4.1, a REALbasic plugin that adds the ability to create new menus from scratch and a few new functions as well as fixes a few OS X-related bugs. ColorMDEF 1.0 is an open-source class, which works with MenuLib 4.1 to create custom color menus in REALbasic.

Program Switcher 5.6: customizable hot keys

04/30, 8:35am

Program Switcher 5.6: customizable hot keys

Program Switcher 5.6 adds the ability to define hot keys and add applications to the launch/exclude lists by drag and drop from the Finder to the popular shareware utility.

Roundup: Palm Desktop 2.6.3, QuickTime video

04/30, 7:00am

Roundup: Palm Desktop 2.6.3, QuickTime video

Over the weekend we noted Palm Desktop 2.6.3, the new VDMX 1.0 QuickTime-based video mixer, and several other software releases including Setting Sun 1.6, Interarchy 4.1, and iMovie plug-in pack v2.1 for OS X and Kensington's new beta OS X driver (both on osx.macnn.com).