News Archive for 02/10/31

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Latest Jotz update improves menus

10/31, 11:25pm

Latest Jotz update improves menus

Jotz 1.0.77 is a maintenance update to the multimedia notepad for Mac OS X that adds a "bulk auto-title" feature, automatic note recovery, and the ability to disable tooltips. Version 1.0.77 also adds the following menus/options: 'Date' item in Edit menu, a better Dock menu, better contextual menus, and an upgraded menu used specifically for for opening "pads."

Dragster helps nail icon freeze bug

10/31, 9:40pm

Dragster helps nail icon freeze bug

Dragster is a small utility from If Then Software that helps delete files that are known to lead to icons "freezing" in place and/or disappear. While the specific files are not specified, the developer says that Dragster "targets the files that seem to be responsible for this and deletes them." [Site not updated]

Acquisition 0.66 enhances performance, more

10/31, 8:10pm

Acquisition 0.66 enhances performance, more

Acquisition 0.66 is a modest update to the Gnutella network client for Mac OS X. The latest version adds query result filters, improved table performance, 'Bitzi' ticket lookup, new toolbars, a 'force retry' download function, and several bug fixes. Acquisition supports many advanced features found in new Windows clients, such as Ultrapeers, "swarm" downloads, download resumption, and distributed network discovery. The free applications sports an intuitive single-window user interface that takes advantage of several Mac OS X interface elements, including "drawers."

Apps: Spring Cleaning, ICQ, drivers

10/31, 7:15pm

Apps: Spring Cleaning, ICQ, drivers

Aladdin Systems has released Spring Cleaning 5.0.1 for Mac OS X, an update to its maintenance software that helps users fully remove old programs. Version 5.0.1 addresses Mac OS X 10.2 compatibility issues, offers faster cookie editing, and includes a new Dock menu.
ICQ 3.2b5 for Mac OS 9/X is now available for download. Release notes for this fifth beta revision are currently not available. [2.9MB]
Angelo Scicolone has updated his 'AliasMultiplier' application to version 2.6. This release is optimized for Mac OS X 10.2, offers improved stability, includes a new "Type" column that specifies file types, and has better window management. AliasMultiplier creates alias files that can point to multiple documents and applications. [Classic, OS X]
Epson has updated the TWAIN scanner driver for its Epson Perfection 1250/1250 Photo scanner. [3.0MB]
Hewlett-Packard has released HP Scanjet 5300 series 3.2.1, an updated version of its scanner driver for 53XX series devices. [55.8MB]

Tech: death of trade shows; piracy down; more

10/31, 6:30pm

Tech: death of trade shows; piracy down; more

Evening tech news: An industry group representing the world's largest software makers has named California, New York and Utah among the states with the greatest drop in piracy rates for business software; online gaming resource eZone has suffered a hacker attack on its main Web page, according to many gamers; c|net editor Jon Oltsik has published an interesting column that examines the massive decrease in technology trade show popularity.

New Apple promo discounts Procreate products

10/31, 5:25pm

New Apple promo discounts Procreate products

Apple has started a new promotion called "Suiten the Deal," which offers discounted pricing on different procreate products when CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 11 is bought from the online Apple Store before December 31, 2002. The offer brings Procreate Painter to $100 ($380 savings), Knockout to $50 ($280 savings), and KPT Effects to $50 ($50 savings).

Jedi Knight II demo available in November

10/31, 5:00pm

Jedi Knight II demo available in November

Aspyr Media today noted that a demo version of Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast is planned on being released in November. The new first person shooter, based in the Star Wars universe, began shipping this week for $50.

Apps: LiveSync4D, Interarchy 6.0 ...

10/31, 4:00pm

Apps: LiveSync4D, Interarchy 6.0 ...

MDG has shipped a new 4D Component that provides real-time syncing, replicating, redundancy and scalability to the 4D product line. LiveSync4D creates real-time backups of databases, allowing users to restore corrupted data without having to run the 4D Tools. It is compatible with 4D, 4D Server, 4D Runtime Classic, and 4D Engine and uses TCP/IP for communication. Pricing begins at $300 for a 1-user package. [172KB]
Apimac has released Apimac English-Italian Dictionary 7.0, the all-in-one dictionary and phrase book for Mac OS 9 & X. The major update introduces a new search engine against a Valentina database, which allows improved user-defined searches, a new Version Checking feature, and an improved interface. [Classic, OSX]
Interarchy 6.0 is the latest version of the $45 FTP and server/network information tool for Mac OS 9 & X. The update brings an engine upgrade with long files, long filenames, and long URLs supported, SFTP, queues, delayed transfters, column and hierarchical views and a full bookmark and URL management system. [3.1MB]
4D WebSTAR V 5.2.3 is an update to the web server application for Mac OS X. "The update fixes a few bugs including one that in certain circumstances prevents 4D WebSTAR V from running in non-demo mode after the first year's free updates period has expired. This bug does not affect all users, however it is recommended that all users install the update in order to ensure non-expiration." [73MB]

iSkin Keyboard Protector for iBook, PowerBook

10/31, 3:30pm

iSkin Keyboard Protector for iBook, PowerBook

ackNOWLEDGE has released the iSkin Keyboard Protector for the iBook and PowerBook G4. "Made of a durable high-grade translucent silicone, the iSkin Keyboard Protector ($25) offers protection against damage caused by spills, dirt, crumbs, and other unwanted elements that may get in between the keys of the keyboard. It also prevents keyboard keys against wear and tear." The cover is easily removable and can be cleaned, and also prevents damage to screens.

TouchCAD 3.0 to feature OpenGL rendering

10/31, 2:10pm

TouchCAD 3.0 to feature OpenGL rendering

Architosh reports that Lundstrum's upcoming TouchCAD 3.0 adds a real-time, OpenGl-based rendering system to its 3D modeling and unfolding program that "allows you to model and unfold very complex shapes. It can be used for many different tasks where you assemble objects using flat sheets of material, such as various fabrics, sheets of metal, wood, plastic, etc."

Pixels 3D 4.1 delayed, new pricing offered

10/31, 2:05pm

Pixels 3D 4.1 delayed, new pricing offered

Pixels Digital today announced a new price structure and a simpler serial system beginning with the release of PiXELS 3D 4.1 for Mac OS X. The fully animatible 3D program includes ShaderMaker Pro, a Tempest micro pixel renderer, and a new Particle System. The program no longer uses a hardware dongle, will be delayed by a week, until November 4, 2002. It is available for $400. Upgrades are $200, while competitive upgrades are $300.

More details on the PowerPC 970

10/31, 1:50pm

More details on the PowerPC 970

David Every has posted a follow-up to the recent Ars Technica article on IBM's new PowerPC 750 processor, which is due out next year:

"Ars-Technica did a pretty good article. And if the article was complete, I'd feel no need to write more on the subject. While I generally like Hanibal’s ability to explain technical concepts; he has historically put a very Intel’ish spin on things, while minimizing points that reflect on the design flaws of the x86’s. Or in other words, his points are technically accurate, but a little misleading, and aren’t always the complete or accurate story. "

GraphicConverter 4.5 adds new options

10/31, 1:15pm

GraphicConverter 4.5 adds new options

Lemke Software has posted GraphicConverter 4.5, an update to its popular graphics application. The $30 software adds PDF import, basic ORF import, JPEG 2000 export, selectable QuickTime effects for the slideshow function, Quartz rendering, and other enhancements. [Classic, OSX]

Microsoft launches free USB drive promo

10/31, 9:40am

Microsoft launches free USB drive promo

The Microsoft Business Unit (MacBU) today announced it will offer a free 128MB Fujifilm USB Drive with the purchase of Office v. X. The offer runs from November 1 until January 5, 2003 and is available to purchases of both full and upgrade versions of Microsoft Office. The offer, however, cannot be combined with its Office Party promotion, which offers Office v. X for $200 with the purchase of any new Mac before January 7, 2003.

Apps: Email Magician, Quick Rename...

10/31, 9:35am

Apps: Email Magician, Quick Rename...

Email Magician 1.9.10 for Eudora adds 150 new spam filter definitions and a new quick spam filter update option to facilitate more frequent updates planned to enhance the program's spam definitions. The $35 utility also offers Spammer Address Collection, the ability to export mailboxes to FileMaker Pro, and a Valid Accounts Filter. [2.6MB]
Stephen Hardie's $20 file utility, Quick Rename 2.3.1, improves Mac OS X compatibility, includes a redesigned Preference window, and other enhancements. [Classic, OSX]
Richard Bannister has posted Genesis Plus, a Mac version of the Sega Megadrive/Genesis emulator: "[It] is somewhat faster than Generator in Accurate Mode, and runs many titles that Generator does not." M1, also for Mac OS X, is a also new Arcade music player, supporting 700 different games.
Cacophony 1.2.1 fixes a few bugs in the $25 digital sound editor for OS X. Both French and English versions are available. [1MB]
AppMac has released sVideo Monitor 1.0, which can be used for video conferencing in conjunction with Apple's iChat or can be used to view/monitor a connected video source from a remote location. The $60 application works with DV cameras and Webcams, can export pictures and videos, and other functions. [1.7MB
24U Appearance OSAX 2.1 for Mac OS X is a scripting addition, which allows you to show error messages, generate dialog windows, open floating windows with text, display progress indicators and send notifications to the user when using AppleScript. [1.3MB]