News Archive for 02/04/08

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Now Up-to-Date & Contact 4.2 adds Palm sync

04/08, 9:20pm

Now Up-to-Date & Contact 4.2 adds Palm sync

Power On Software has updated Now Up-to-Date & Contact 4.2, its scheduler and contact manager for individuals and workgroups. It offers native Mac OS X support for Palm handheld devices, adds a new backup utility that allows users to recover previous versions, the addition of the new NowPak for iPod module for exporting contacts, a new holiday file that adds support for a number of European holidays, and a native OS X installer. Version 4.2, only required for OS X users who utilize the Palm sync features, requires that the Palm 4 Hotsync Manager be installed. The full boxed version is $130 ($10 discount for the electronic version), while upgrades are $50.

Apple demonstrates strength in publishing

04/08, 8:10pm

Apple demonstrates strength in publishing

Apple last week demonstrated to publishing professionals the advantages of Mac OS X in the print and publishing sectors at IPEX 2002. Mac OS X presents many advantages to the industry, including measurable productivity gains stemming from the OS’s advanced multi-tasking technology. IPEX will give visitors the opportunity to find out what applications are currently available and their potential benefits in a business setting.

Radio Poster 1.0 released

04/08, 7:15pm

Radio Poster 1.0 released

The La Jolla Underground today announced the immediate availability of Radio Poster v1.0 -- an application program that allows Mac users to posts messages to a 'Radio' Web log.

French tele. regulator may "relax the rules

04/08, 5:55pm

French tele. regulator may "relax the rules

The French telecommunications regulator has been looking into "relaxing the rules" regarding wireless LANs (Local Area Networks) in France. Because the French military uses the 2.4GHz frequency band -- which Apple's Airport runs on -- regulations, such as "transmissions not spill over into public spaces", have been put into place so that the military equipment would not encounter interference, according to MacWorld UK.

Deck 3.5: digital audio software OS X comp.

04/08, 5:50pm

Deck 3.5: digital audio software OS X comp.

BIAS has unveiled Deck v3.5, an update to their multi-track digital audio workstation software available only on the Macintosh platform. The $400 software, which is available during the 2nd quarter of 2002, is now Mac OS X compatible, CoreAudio and CoreMIDI support has been improved, OMF import has been added as well as real-time Surround Mixing capabilities.

Panasonic multi-function printers released

04/08, 4:05pm

Panasonic multi-function printers released

Panasonic has released 3 new multi-function printers -- the WORKiO DP-6010, 4510 and 3510 -- which can copy, print, scan and fax at 60 (DP-6010), 45 (DP-4510) and 35 (DP-3510) copies per minute. The DP-6010 and 4510 are available this month for $18,000 and $13,000 respectively, while the 3510 will be available in July. [Site not updated]

XChar 1.0 helps with uncommon characters

04/08, 4:05pm

XChar 1.0 helps with uncommon characters

ZikSW has released XChar v1.0, a utility that allows users to use uncommon characters without having to remember key combinations. The $10 shareware application uses a simple "drag-and-drop" interface, and when reduced takes up little screen real estate.

Classic? 2.0 helps control Classic enviroment

04/08, 3:40pm

Classic? 2.0 helps control Classic enviroment

Classic? v2.0 is a tool that helps control the Classic enviroment in Mac OS X. It can now startup and shutdown Classic, allows quick access to Control Panels, can rebuild the desktop files, and consumes less RAM and CPU; price is $8.

Snard 1.0: Menu or Dock launcher

04/08, 3:15pm

Snard 1.0: Menu or Dock launcher

Gideon Softworks has released Snard v1.0, a launcher that can be used as a system menu or from the dock. It is able to open applications, help organize work cycles, and give quick access to system preferences. New in the release are Dockling Replacements and better support for different configurations. [Menu, Dock]

Podtext 1.0 transfers text to your iPod

04/08, 2:30pm

Podtext 1.0 transfers text to your iPod

The freeware Podtext 1.0 is a "quick'n'dirty tool to transfer text-based notes into your iPod that can be read just like «Contacts» directly on the iPod's screen." [Classic, OSX]

K-Lendar 1.5: calendar tracks meetings

04/08, 2:25pm

K-Lendar 1.5: calendar tracks meetings

Mickaël Rottiers has released K-Lendar 1.5, an update to his $15 shareware desktop calendar utility that tracks meetings and optionally exports items to your iPod. It adds contextual menu support and visualization by colors.

Proteus 1.6.1b2: multi-service IM client

04/08, 2:20pm

Proteus 1.6.1b2: multi-service IM client

Proteus 1.6.1b2 is an update to the multi-service IM client for OS X, offering support for ICQ, MSN, Yahoo, AIM, and Jabber. It adds Dutch and Icelandic Localization, fixes a history logging bug, resolves MSN authorizatio, and has small speed improvements.

750,000 units of FileMaker 5.5 shipped

04/08, 1:25pm

750,000 units of FileMaker 5.5 shipped

FileMaker today announced it has shipped more than 7.5 million units of FileMaker and that it has shipped more than 750,000 units of its FileMaker 5.5 product line since its introduction in May 2001: "Today IT departments are doing more with less. FileMaker is part of the answer, enabling workgroups to share and manage data and increase productivity, without demanding lots of IT cycles," said Dominique Goupil, president of FileMaker.

Word Translator 4.6 adds vocabulary drills

04/08, 12:50pm

Word Translator 4.6 adds vocabulary drills

Word Translator 4.6 adds integrated vocabulary drills to the foreign language dictionary tool with simple text translation features. The $40 application includes 14 language dictionaries, quick dictionary searches, and integration with other Mac applications.

IOXperts testing WiFi driver for Classic

04/08, 12:50pm

IOXperts testing WiFi driver for Classic

IOXperts is publicly testing its WiFi (802.11b) Driver v1.0b8 for OS 8/9, offering support for many wireless cards. The preview is available for download for free or as a $15 purchase during the beta period (after which it will be $20). The company is also testing its OS X drivers for USBStill Cameras and has released its FireWire Webcam Driver for OS X.

Apple ships 1/2 million SuperDrive Macs

04/08, 12:40pm

Apple ships 1/2 million SuperDrive Macs

Apple today announced that it has shipped nearly half a million SuperDrive-equipped Macs and more than 2 million DVD-R media discs to date since it first introduced the SuperDrive and its iDVD and DVD Stuio authoring applications in January 2001: "All SuperDrive-equipped Macs include iDVD 2 software, the world's easiest- to-use application for creating DVDs that play in consumer DVD players, and the only consumer DVD authoring application that can create professional- looking DVDs with full-motion menu buttons and backgrounds." The Boston Globe has today also published an iMac review that concludes the "Stunning SuperDrive puts the latest Apple iMac over the top." [updated]

Chimera 0.2: Cocoa-based Mozilla project

04/08, 12:30pm

Chimera 0.2: Cocoa-based Mozilla project

Chimera 0.2 is a Cocoa-based OS X Mozilla browser, bringing a "highly experimental implementation of Quartz rendering," improved scrolling, enhancements to the tab browser, support for command/shift clicking links, and other UI improvements.

OS X: ePhoto preview, QuicKeys X 1.5...

04/08, 12:25pm

OS X: ePhoto preview, QuicKeys X 1.5...

osx.macnn.com has reports on a preview of ePhoto, CE Software's QuicKeys X 1.5, a system performance visualizer, a StartupItem Manager 1.0, and an updated iPod sync utility.

Reckless Drivin' 1.4 adds gamepad support

04/08, 12:15pm

Reckless Drivin' 1.4 adds gamepad support

Reckless Drivin' 1.4 brings limited gampepad support under OS X, force-feedback support, and bug fixes to the racing/action game for the Mac.

Sambucus 2.0: time-tracking app updated

04/08, 12:05pm

Sambucus 2.0: time-tracking app updated

Sambucus 2.0 is a $20 time-tracking application designed for freelancers and small buisnesses. Version 2.0 adds contact information storage, the ability to add notes to projects and tasks, per-task billing options, import/export options, and a flexible reporting module. [Classic, Carbon]

ePhoto Preview provides Visual Search

04/08, 11:55am

ePhoto Preview provides Visual Search

ePhoto is a cross platform alternative to the Apple's iPhoto, has the ability to visually search large collections of digital photos and digital videos: "Using advanced search, you can find photos or video that have similar objects in them. With the QueryPad you can even draw a rough sketch and ask ePhoto to find images that are similar to your drawing."A preview release, now available, is designed to provide users an early trial/preview. It expires April 24th.

vClass v3.0: live instruction over Internet

04/08, 11:50am

vClass v3.0: live instruction over Internet

Elluminate's vClass v3.0 offers live instruction over the Internet through the use of 2-way audio, direct messaging and a shared, interactive whiteboard. [pricing not available]