News Archive for 01/08/25

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Afternoon tech: Iomega, Microsoft, Linux

08/25, 4:00pm

Afternoon tech: Iomega, Microsoft, Linux

Afternoon tech news: Iomega is pouring money into advertising of its drives even as it lays off more than 1,000 employees; The new judge which will decide on Microsoft's anti-trust case has ruled in terrorist and humane society cases, but has little experience with business cases; Linux, the open-source operating system created by Linus Torvalds, turns 10 years old today.

Tourbooker Pro shipping immediately

08/25, 2:15pm

Tourbooker Pro shipping immediately

Tourbooker Pro is a new app designed for Tour Operators, Incoming Travel Agents and Destination Managers. The software includes customizable printable and faxable output of Itineraries, Service Bookings Request, Confirmations, Menu Lists, Vouchers, Cancellations etc. The $6000 package is shipping immediately.

CrushFTP 3.0b9: Java-based FTP server

08/25, 1:10pm

CrushFTP 3.0b9: Java-based FTP server

Ben Spink's CrushFTP 3.0b9, a full-featured Java FTP server, adds support for HTTP uploads, advanced log rolling features, support for files over 2GBs, URL decoding for filenames/directories, and several bug fixes.

NetChronometer 1.4.8 updates server list

08/25, 12:55pm

NetChronometer 1.4.8 updates server list

NetChronometer 1.4.8 updates server list in the $7 alternative standalone utility for synchronizing the system clock with central servers.

Shift Key Suite 1.06 improves compatibility

08/25, 12:50pm

Shift Key Suite 1.06 improves compatibility

Marc Mennigmann has released Shift Key Suite 1.0.6, a collection of applications that disable the shift key on start-up (prevents users from turning Extensions off). Version 1.0.6 of the $5 utility adds compatibility with all versions of Mac OS (through 9.2.1).

Photos of Woodfield Apple Store Grand Opening

08/25, 12:45pm

Photos of Woodfield Apple Store Grand Opening

MacNN reader Tom Akers has posted a few photos of the crowds who "braved the rain and lines to be a part of the grand opening of the Apple Store in Woodfield Mall."

Thermograph 1.3.4 adds model identification

08/25, 12:45pm

Thermograph 1.3.4 adds model identification

Jeremy Kezer's Thermograph 1.3.4 is an update to the $7 utility that measures the internal processor temperature of any late-model G3 or G4-based Macintosh. Version 1.3.4 addds model identification for a temperature submission feature.

Correction to Northshore Apple Store story

08/25, 2:55am

Correction to Northshore Apple Store story

Emails from Apple yesterday inadvertently labeled the grand opening of the Apple Store Boston-area Northshore as "this weekend," when in fact the opening is not until September 1st. The Apple Website has since been updated to correct the ambiguity. We have updated the story and apologize for any inconvenience.