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PhotoLine Version 16.10 Image Editor
File Sizes Not Adding Up In Snow Leopard
Macs in the UK: Apple Has Become Mainstream
Apple Releases iWork 9.0.3 Update
Tablets Are Popular But Won't Replace Laptops
Apple MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.9 Released
Security Update 2010-05: Cannot Startup, Other Problems
Brabus Hearts Apple, Launches iBusiness Luxury Sedan
Brabus iBusiness - The Forbidden Fruit
Limited-time Discount from Logos Bible Software



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PhotoLine Version 16.10 Image Editor

Another image editor application, this time from Germany. Information in the Website isn't terribly prolix, but past experience with German software implies that PhotoLine is likely a solid and well-sorted performer.

Photoline features:

• 32/64 bit application


• Image Processing


• 16 bit per channel, support of CMYK and Lab


• Color management with ICC profiles


• Lossless imaging


• Process digital photos


• Retouch, correct, ...


• Browse


• IPTC and EXIF data handling


• Rotate images lossless


• Rename images and create catalogues


• Create HTML galleries


• Add and edit keywords


• Powerful search capabilities

• DTP/Layout/Text


• "Real" PDF Import and Export (not just a big image)


• Multipage documents


• Calendar and barcode creation


• Rich text functions


• Internet/Animations


• Create Flash and GIF animations


• Web Export


• Tile images, create buttons and image maps


• Batch conversion


• Create slideshows


• Record actions


• Print multipage documents, flyers and labels


• USB-Stick support


• Multiprocessor support

New in Version 16:

• Better user interface


• Adjustment Layer Palette


• Palettes improved


• Image processing


• Liquify Tool


• Color Filter


• New Filters


• Miscellaneous


• Morph Vector Layers


• QR-Code


• Ghostscript Import


• OS X: Scanning With Image Capture

System requirements:
• Mac OS X 10.4/10.5/10.6
• 512 MB Ram
• 50 MB hard disk space
• 1024x600 screen resolution

System Support:
Universal Binary

PhotoLine sells for 59 Euro.

For more information, visit:
http://www.pl32.com/






File Sizes Not Adding Up In Snow Leopard

MacFixIt's Topher Kessler reports:

When you get information on a file in the Finder, you can see numerous attributes including the file size. Under some circumstances, however, the size reported in the information window of the Finder may differ from the size reported by other file-sizing utilities.....

For the full report visit here:
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-20014841-263.html?tag=mncol;title






Macs in the UK: Apple Has Become Mainstream

According to Google Analytics, Low End Mac has more readers in the United Kingdom (UK) than any country outside the US, with Canada in the third position. We asked Jason Walsh, a journalist based in Ireland and a longtime Mac user, to take a look at the UK Mac market.

Jason reports:

There are lies, damned lies, and statistics - or so the expression goes.(*)

The last refuge of the Mac-hater is to point out that Macs are "disproportionately popular" in the United States. What is meant by this is simple: Macs are American computers, and Macs are cheaper in America, therefore, the fact that Apple has a higher market share in the US than internationally "proves" that their popularity is an aberration.

As bizarre points go, it's not too bad. Macs are American, by design at least, and indeed cost less in the US than abroad (though the fact that US prices are quoted minus sales taxes exaggerates this somewhat(*)(*)). In fact, it's even true that Macs are proportionally more popular in the United States than they are globally....

Not all countries are equal, though: in one major market, the United Kingdom, Macs account for 5% of computers in use.

But the raw numbers don't tell the whole story....

To read more, click here.
http://lowendmac.com/ed/walsh/10jw/macs-in-the-uk.html






Apple Releases iWork 9.0.3 Update

The iWork 9.0.3 update addresses general compatibility issues, improves overall stability, updates the help, and fixes a number of other minor issues in Keynote, Pages, and Numbers. The issues addressed include:

• Reducing file size of images that have Instant Alpha applied
• Managing file size when inserting some movies
• Working with dates and durations in the Chart Data Editor in Keynote and Pages
• Exporting to CSV from Numbers when using table categories
• Improvements to comment notification and security in iWork.com Beta are also included in this update.

This update is recommended for all users of iWork 09. For detailed information on this update and individual application changes, visit this site:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3681

iWork Version: 9.0.3

Products Affected
Pages '09, Numbers '09, Keynote '09

Keynote 5.0.4
• Addresses an issue when printing handouts with rule lines.
• Fixes an issue with the slide switcher.
• Resolves an issue when automatically resizing some images while changing slide size.
• Fixes an issue with tables.

Pages 4.0.4
• Fixes an issue with tables.
• Includes compatibility with the standard ePub file format (for use with iBooks) when exporting.

Numbers 2.0.4
• Fixes an issue with tables.

59.62MB

System requirements
Mac OS X 10.5.6 or later or Mac OS X 10.6 or later

For more information, visit:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL833
and
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4165






Tablets Are Popular But Won't Replace Laptops

InformationWeek's Ed Hansberry says that while Apple didn't make the first tablet computer, they've wrought the first tablet that took the consumer market by storm, and the iPad's spectacular initial success even has AT&T is thinking that a $1,000 tablet could take the place of a full-featured laptop.

However, Hansberry thinks that while tablets may be able to computationally match what some traditional computer's can do, he doesn't imagine that they can comprehensively substitute for a traditional computer, contending that the laptop form factor isn't going away anytime soon and that for raw power and massive storage space, you can't beat a desktop.

He observes that while some people may indeed be able to get by with just an iPad or similar tablet device, the likely are the type of users who didn't use their PC for much beyond email and web browsing, or possibly who didn't have a PC to begin with.

For the full commentary visit here:
http://bit.ly/9MgnEq






Apple MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.9 Released

MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.9 resolves a rare issue that may cause the system to freeze during startup or intermittently stall during operation, and it improves compatibility with external displays.

This update is recommended for all 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro mid 2010 models.

The MacBook Pro EFI Update will update the EFI firmware on your MacBook Pro. Your computer's power cord must be connected and plugged into a working power source. When your MacBook Pro restarts a gray screen will appear with a status bar to indicate the progress of the update. It will take several minutes for the update to complete. Do not disturb or shut off the power on your MacBook Pro during this update.

EFI and SMC firmware updates for Intel-based Macs: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1237.

For additional information about this update, visit;
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3423

2.16 MB

System Requirements
• 15-inch or 17-inch MacBook Pro mid 2010 model.
• Mac OS X 10.6.4 or later.

For more information, visit:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1098






Camino 2.0.4 Web Browser Released

New in version 2.0.4:
• Upgraded to the latest 1.9.0 version of the Mozilla
Gecko rendering engine, which includes several critical security and stability fixes.
• Worked around a Flash bug to prevent Flash 10.1 from crashing Camino when invoking Expos while a Flash video is playing in full-screen mode.
• Camino should now properly remember print settings on Mac OS X 10.6.
• The location bar no longer unescapes the percent sign and whitespace characters.
• Upgraded the Block flash animations code to use Flashblock 1.5.13.
• Upgraded the bundled Java Embedding Plugin to version 0.9.7.3.
• Improved ad-blocking.

For more information, visit:
http://caminobrowser.org/releases/2.0.4/






Security Update 2010-05: Cannot Startup, Other Problems

AppleToolbox reports:

Some users have reported issues after applying Security Update 2010-05, the most dire of which is an inability to startup (boot) directly after updating. If you experience this issue, or another show-stopping problem, follow these potential fixes....

You can check it out at:
http://bit.ly/9FbOsl






Brabus Hearts Apple, Launches iBusiness Luxury Sedan

Autoblog's Steven J. Ewing reports:

The folks at Brabus have always been known for fitting ridiculously high-powered engines into the full line of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, but this new creation has more than just staggering performance to offer. The latest products from Apple, including the iPad, have all been integrated into a Mercedes-Benz S-Class to create the Brabus iBusiness. Not only does it promise to be exciting to drive, but the rear passenger compartment is fitted with enough tech to make an Apple junkie's head explode..... Steve Jobs, your stupid-fast luxury sedan has arrived.

For the full report with many photos visit here:
http://bit.ly/9Md24i






Brabus iBusiness - The Forbidden Fruit

AutomobilesReview reports:

Renowned for its luxury masterpiece vehicle creations, Brabus, the German-based aftermarket expert is now unveiling its latest addition, the Brabus iBusiness. This innovative i-branded ride represents an absolutely unique luxury sedan, an embodiment of the highest achievements in the performance and high-tech multimedia.

Based on the Mercedes-Benz S600, the BRABUS four-seater is fully prepared to reach the amazing top speed of 340 km/h (211 mph), while its passengers are delighted by the latest Apple multimedia solutions - two iPads with Bluetooth keyboards and mouse, an ultra-small Mac minicomputer and 64GB Apple iPod touch.

For the full report visit here:
http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/brabus-ibusiness/25211/

Editor's note:

According to Wikipedia, Brabus is a German tuner frim founded 1977 in Bottrop, Germany by Klaus Brackmann and Bodo Buschmann, and specializing in high-performance aftermarket tweaking of Mercedes-Benz, Smart and Maybach vehicles.

For more information, visit:
http://www.brabus-usa.com/mainpage.html






Limited-time Discount from Logos Bible Software

Logos 4 Mac will be shipping soon, marking a major milestone for Mac Bible study software, and Logos is having a huge Mac-related giveaway to celebrate. You could win one of 100+ prizes, including:
(*) 1 iMac
(*) 1 MacBook Pro
(*) 1 iPad
(*) 1 iPod Touch
(*) 1 iPod Nano
(*) 20 Apple gift cards ($25 each)
(*) 30 iTunes gift cards ($15 each)
(*) 50 Logos.com gift cards ($10 each)

Pre-released versions of Logos 4 Mac have been available for months, and now Logos has announced that the finished product is almost ready. If you havent seen Logos 4 Mac for awhile, it's worth checking out.

Enter to win at the Logos 4 Mac Giveaway page:
http://www.logos.com/mac

Mac Upgrade Discount For a Limited Time

In addition to more than a hundred prizes, you can take advantage of special discounts on all Logos Mac base packages and Mac upgrades.

Many users decided to wait while we worked on the Alpha and Beta versions of Logos 4 on the Mac. But now that the full version is almost ready to ship, you can upgrade to Logos 4 on your Mac. With discounts of up to 20% off, you can save big on an upgrade to Logos 4 Mac for a limited time. If you've been waiting for the 100% stable, full-release Mac version of Logos 4, now is the time to upgrade.

How to proceed:
1 Visit Logos.com/mac
2 Pick the base package thats right for you.
3 Download the beta version today and start using it right away.
4 Logos will have some more goodies to add between now and the end of September. They'll automatically download for free - you dont need to do a thing.
5 When the final version is released on October 1, you'll get the free download automatically.

Visit the Logos Mac page for full details on the discounts and the prizes:
http://www.logos.com/mac

Or call 800-875-6467 to order.

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