Apps: PatternMaker, ToDo X, Firefox, Patent Grabber

• PatternMaker 1.1 (free) includes scripting support for increased creativity and time-saving capabilities. PatternMaker is now free with three PostScript patterns included. One simple palette lets you modify all the different parameters in each pattern. Pattern-Pack 1.1 ($100) is a new plug-in with 13 additional original patterns. [Download - options]


• ToDo X 1.9 ($15) is the latest version of the dedicated to-do list application for Mac OS X. The new version adds a "Make New ToDo Item" service to the Services menu; provides instant access to your to-do lists from a status item in the menu bar, similar to the existing dock menu; and more. [Download - 307KB]


• Safari Prairiefire 1.1 ($6) scans for dead or missing links in Safari's bookmarks. It allows the user to delete or edit any bookmarks. It helps users "clean up Safari's bookmarks jungle." Version 1.1 was released today and is compatible with Tiger including bookmarked RSS feeds. [Download - 1.8MB]


• Firefox 1.0.6 (free) is the latest version of the popular alternative Web browser for Mac OS X. Version 1.0.6 restores API compatibility for extensions and web applications that did not work in Firefox 1.0.5. [Download - 8.7MB]


• Desktop Wrap 1.1 is a Desktop icon management tool for Tiger. With version 1.1, more of the calculations are made in the generated script. Additionally, if two or more disks with identical names are mounted on the desktop, their icons are now more likely to be arranged correctly. [Download - 331KB]


• Patent Grabber 3.6.1 ($20) is the latest version of the software for searching U.S. patents. Version 3.6.1 of Patent Grabber now offers searching of U.S. published patent applications and retrieves INPADOC family information for both US patents and published applications. [Download - 2.4MB]

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