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MacWorld New Product Announcements - Software Wednesday, July 17, 2002

Apple Announces Mac OS X Jaguar Server - World"s Easiest-to-Manage UNIX-Based Server Software
Apple Releases AppleScript Collection for iDVD 2.1 Robust AppleScript Support Links iDVD to iPhoto and iTunes
ImageCaster and InterView Make the Perfect Team on Mac OS X
Tenon's Virtual "Macworld" Trade Show Specials
Subband Software Announces Discounted Pricing, New and Updated Plugins
Mark/Space Announces Missing Sync 3.0 - OS X Support for Sony CLIÉ Handhelds

Wednesday, July 17, 2002


Press Releases Edited By Applelinks Contributing Editor Charles W. Moore

Apple Announces Mac OS X Jaguar Server - World"s Easiest-to-Manage UNIX-Based Server Software

Apple today announced Mac OS X Server version 10.2 "Jaguar" Server, the next major release of Apple's Mac OS X Server software that combines the industrial strength of UNIX with the ease of use of the Mac. "Jaguar" Server introduces more than 50 new features, including powerful new NetBoot and NetInstall network management tools, based on Apple"s new LDAPv3 Open Directory architecture that simplifies user and computer management for business, education and government customers. As an active member of the Open Source community, Apple has distributed Open Directory technology through the Darwin Open Source Project.

"Jaguar Server is the world"s easiest-to-manage UNIX-based server software and unleashes the power of our new Xserve rack-mount server," said Philip Schiller, Apple"s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "Combining affordable hardware with powerful open-standards based software, Xserve and Jaguar Server offer the perfect networking solution for Mac, UNIX and Windows environments."

"Jaguar" Server key features include:

• new NetBoot for booting multiple Macintosh systems from the
network instead of their local disk drive for making operating
system administration as easy as managing a single computer;
• new Network Install for automating the installation of Mac OS X
and application software directly from the network;
• new Workgroup Manager, a powerful new management console that
works with any LDAPv3 directory server to provide centralized
management of users, groups and computers;
• new Open Directory, an easy-to-setup LDAPv3 directory server with
a secure built-in password server;
• new QuickTime Streaming Server 4 and QuickTime Broadcaster, which
captures and encodes QuickTime content in MPEG-4 for live
streaming over the web;
• improved file and print services including support for quotas,
secure file transfers and NFS resharing via AFP;
• improved web services including support for SOAP, XML-RPC,
server-optimized Java VM, JSPs and Java Servlets; and
• remote server management including the new Server Status Tool and
support for SNMP.

Apple offers system administrators, technical coordinators and developers a complete line-up of courses for Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server. Certification programs and exams for system administrators and technical coordinators are also available. Classes are offered nationwide at Apple Training Centers and Apple Authorized Training Centers. For more information visit http://www.apple.com/training </training

Mac OS X Server v10.2 will be available beginning on August 24 through the Apple Store (http://www.apple.com), at Apple"s retail stores and through Apple Authorized Resellers. Mac OS X Server v10.2 10-Client Edition has a suggested retail price of $499 (US). Mac OS X Server v10.2 Unlimited-Client Edition has a suggested retail price of $999 (US).

Mac OS X Server v10.2 works together with Apple"s powerful new Xserve" rack-mount server hardware and is designed to run on Macintosh Server G4, Power Mac G4, Power Mac G4 Cube, iMac, Macintosh Server G3 and Power Macintosh G3 computers with 128MB RAM and 4GB of available disk space.

Apple Releases AppleScript Collection for iDVD 2.1 Robust AppleScript Support Links iDVD to iPhoto and iTunes

Utilizing iDVD's advanced AppleScript support, professionals and developers alike can now automate the creation if DVDs by linking iDVD to media asset systems and other scriptable applications such as iTunes, iPhoto, Adobe Photoshop, and Media 100i.

"Scriptable iDVD is a break-through product, offering our customers the ability to automate the process of creating DVDs" said Sal Soghoian, AppleScript Product Manager for Apple Computer. "With iDVD 2.1, ad agencies, media content producers, and consumers, now can create robust DVDs as easily as dragging a folder of files onto an AppleScript droplet."

The posted script collection includes:

• iDVD Companion The ultimate automation tool for iDVD. The iDVD Companion is an application (created with AppleScript Studio) that presents a tabbed palette which floats over the iDVD interface. It uses iDVD's advanced AppleScript support to provide controls for button alignment and positioning, menu and slideshow navigation, automatic template creation, importing audio from iTunes, importing stills and albums from iPhoto, and much more.

• Create DVD From Folder Drag a folder of files onto this droplet to have it auto-generate an iDVD Project based on the folder's contents and hierarchy.

• iPhoto to iDVD Slideshow The easiest way to transfer your images from iPhoto to iDVD. Place this script in the Dock, then simply drag a selection of images from the iPhoto window onto the script to create a new slideshow in the current iDVD menu.

• iTunes to iDVD The easiest way to add an audio background to the current iDVD menu. From iTunes, select the track to use and run this script. It will automatically switch to iDVD and apply the chosen track as the audio background for the current menu.

The complete collection of iDVD scripts is available for download at:
http://www.apple.com/applescript/idvd/

ImageCaster and InterView Make the Perfect Team on Mac OS X

Econ Technologies’ newest software, ImageCaster, has been bundled with XLR8's InterView 2.1, a device that captures and converts analog video to digital format. ImageCaster, the ‘webcam-to-web simplified’ application built for Mac OS X, is added to an already impressive bundle that includes Strata Video Shop 4.5 and QuickTime Pro 5.0.

InterView 2.1 opens the door to a lot of video devices for Mac OS X. It converts S-Video and RCA composite to a USB connection. “With the InterView device, almost any video source can now be used with OS X. Mac OS X users go from having a few webcam choices to hundreds - that’s awesome!” said Joseph Japes, Director of Marketing and Quality Assurance for Econ Technologies.

ImageCaster is a straightforward and easy to use webcam application built exclusively for Mac OS X. ImageCaster is designed around a simple tabbed interface with a full set of features. Anyone can broadcast images with a Mac, a video camera, and ImageCaster. Add InterView 2.1 to the mix and your camera choices go up a hundred fold. ImageCaster automatically recognizes the InterView driver keeping the whole process simple.

InterView and ImageCaster can be used for more than a webcam. InterView 2.1 can be used to capture video from any source for other applications and ImageCaster can upload images to any mounted volume or file server, not just FTP servers. “You can save images to a folder with ImageCaster and use inexpensive analog security cameras using InterView for an effective, inexpensive security solution. InterView and ImageCaster have a lot more uses than just setting up webcams,” said Japes.

Built for Mac OS X with QuickTime technology throughout, check out InterView 2.1 and ImageCaster at the Apple QuickTime pavilion at MacWorld New York.

For more information on InterView 2.1 go online to http://www.xlr8.com For more information on ImageCaster, including a complete list of its abilities, go online to
http://www.econtechnologies.com

Tenon's Virtual "Macworld" Trade Show Specials

In the spirit of Macworld 2002 New York, Tenon is offering online specials and online instant messaging for three days only. If you were expecting to see Tenon on the Macworld show floor in New York, check out their web site instead for "Show Specials".

Tenon is selling pre-configured Xserve boxes with iTools 6.5.4 and Post.Office 3.5.3, ready to go. Save money and time, by letting Tenon's expert team do the installation and set up for you. Tenon will install and configure their point and click Apache, DNS, and FTP server software, and the Post.Office mail server and list server software, according to your specifications, on Apple's rack-mountable, industrial-strength, Xserve hardware. With each turn-key Xserve box, Tenon is shipping a free "Apache Desktop Reference" book by Ralf Engelschall.

Alternatively, you can just buy Tenon's iTools or Post.Office at "trade-show prices" and get a free Apache Feather Pin. Access us from home, from work, or from the New York Macworld show floor via a browser and talk to us via AIM instant messaging: a "virtual trade show" from Santa Barbara (July 17th thru July 19th) to help you with your mail server, list server or web server needs on Apple's Mac OS X; booth 9 3/4 at http://www.tenon.com or via AIM (Instant Messaging: TenonSupport or TenonSales ).

Founded in 1989, Tenon Intersystems is a leader in high-performance networking. Tenon technology has provided the framework for world-class networking on the Macintosh for over a decade. Tenon is continuing that tradition on Mac OS X. Tenon Intersystems can be reached in the U.S. at 805-963-6983, by the internet at sales@tenon.com, or via the web at
http://www.tenon.com

Subband Software Announces Discounted Pricing, New and Updated Plugins

Subband Software today announced discount pricing on its flagship OS X product, MacAmp Lite X. Throughout MacWorld NY, until Sunday, July 21st, MacAmp Lite is available at 33% off, making it just $8. In addition, Subband has released a set of 7 new and updated plugins just in time for MacWorld. Included in this set are a brand new cross-fader plugin, support for the Flac and MIDI audio formats and a "Recent Tracks Log" plugin for web publishing of playlists. All seven new and updates plugins and much more, are available now for download from http://www.macaplite.com/addons.

View a screenshot of MacAmp Lite at
http://www.macamplite.com/index_img/player.jpg

Key features of MacAmp Lite:
-Incredible playback of MP3 audio, as well streams, CDs, and more
- Hundreds of skins to choose from
-Compact but powerful floating player window
- An updated Broadcast plugin. Create an MP3 stream and let listeners the world over to tune in.
-Aiff Carbon Copy! Make an AIFF copy of any audio played through MaltX.
- Playlist Menu for complete control from anywhere
- Low CPU usage, perfect for background audio
- Written from the ground up in pure Cocoa

MacAmp Lite is available, as shareware, for free download from http://www.macamplite.com. It features a full 2 week demonstration period, after which certain features will be disabled. Registration is normally $12 for MacAmp Lite, but has been discounted to $8 through July 21st. An additional $10 is required for the multi-application Plugins Power Pack.

MacAmp Lite v1.1.0 Direct Download Link:
http://www.subband.com/downloads/MacAmpLiteX.dmg.sit

Mark/Space Announces Missing Sync 3.0 - OS X Support for Sony CLIÉ Handhelds

Mark/Space Softworks, makers of Mac OS and Palm OS software as well as the DataCord line of serial data cables, proudly announces The Missing Sync 3.0, a collection of USB drivers, software and coupons "Built for OS X" enabling full usage of the popular Palm OS based Sony CLIÉ handhelds with USB equipped Macs is now available in both US English and Japanese retail packaging.

This powerful new version of the award winning Missing Sync adds OS X support for HotSync and Memory Stick mounting, as well as integration into Apple's "Digital Hub" strategy with iTunes and iPhoto plug-ins, treating the popular handheld from Sony as an organizer, camera, and MP3 player!

Features
• USB HotSync Driver for Sony CLIÉ Handhelds (OS 9/X)
• Mass Storage Driver - Memory Stick media icon appears on Mac OS 9/X Desktop
• iTunes Plug-In: Treat your CLIÉ handheld as an iTunes Source! Manage songs,
view available space, song tags and more...
• iPhoto Import (OS X): Take pictures with your NR70V or Memory Stick Camera Module then automatically import them into iPhoto.
• iPhoto Export (OS X): Export pictures from your iPhoto album to your CLIÉ T, N, or NR series handheld to create your own personal digital photo album
• Full instructions for use with Palm Desktop for Macintosh from Palm, Inc.
• Dual Language: Installer, software and manuals are provided in English and Japanese (German and French coming soon!)

And valuable coupons worth up to $40 towards the purchase of:
• WordSmith (with Jog Dial navigator support) from Blue Nomad, LLC. (SAVE $10)
• Web Confidential Mac/Palm OS bundle from Alco Blom and René Laterveer ($30.00 - SAVE $10.00)
• $20 off a software purchase of $39.95 or more from Stevens Creek, makers of PalmPrint, The Athlete's Diary, Take An Order!, On Hand, CatScan, and PocketTimer

Requirements for Missing Sync 3.0 (OS X)
• Mac with USB / Mac OS 10.1.4 or later
• Palm Desktop 4.0 (Available for download from Palm, Inc.)
• iTunes 2.0.4 or later
• iPhoto 1.1.1 or later
• Sony CLIÉ handheld running Palm OS 4.x with USB cradle or cable
(see web site for a full list of features supported on each device)

Requirements for Missing Sync 2.2.1 (Included for use with OS 9)
• Mac with USB / Mac OS 9.0 or later
• Palm Desktop 2.6.2 or 2.6.3 (Available for download from Palm, Inc.)
• Sony CLIÉ handheld (S300, S320, S360, T415, N610, T615, T650, T665, N700, N710, N750, N760, N770, NR70, NR70V) with USB cradle or cable
• T, N, or NR series handheld required for desktop mounting feature

The Missing Sync has a single copy price of $29.95 (download), $39.95 (retail packaging) and is available from the Mark/Space online store (http://store.markspace.com) as well as major online stores where Palm OS software is sold. For reseller/distributor information, volume purchases or site licensing, contact sales@markspace.com

For more information about the latest Mac software releases and updates, you'll find it on the Applelinks Search Engine here:
http://www.applelinks.com/pages/search.shtml


Charles W. Moore

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