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Mariner Software Releases Mariner Calc 5.3
Vantec NexStar 2.5" USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure
O'Reilly Releases "PayPal Hacks"
Radical Breeze Releases Footlights 1.0 for Mac OS X
Datacolor and Pantone Debut COLORVISION Spyder2 Color-Management Technology
Archiware PresStore Professional Backup And Archive Solution For OS X
Mediafour Releases MacDrive 6
Next Major Update Of 4D Agenda Ready For Release
Turning Microsoft Outlook, Apple iCal Into Dollars and Cents
Verizon Wireless and Lucent Technologies Launch EV-DO Data Services in Additional U.S. Markets
SuperArray Bioscience Announces New Software Suite for its Line of Pathway-Focused DNA Microarrays
Mariner Software Releases Mariner Calc 5.3
Mariner Software has announced the release of Mariner Calc 5.3, the long-awaited update to its award-winning spreadsheet. Significant enhancements to the feature set have been added including file extension support in the Save dialog, new open preferences and Find and Replace dialogs. Numerous bug fixes and performance enhancements round out the update.
"Mariner Calc has admittedly taken a back seat to other development projects in the last year," said Michael Wray, President of Mariner Software. “This release signifies the beginning of a more concentrated focus toward implementing many key features our customers have been asking for."
First released in the early 1990's and long known as the only legitimate competitor to Microsoft Excel, some of Mariner Calc's key features include:
• Save documents in SYLK (for MS Excel), CSV (Comma-Separated-Values) and various ASCII text formats. Opens Excel, SYLK or TEXT file formats.
• Starts faster, uses less disk space and memory than the nearest competitor.
• WorldScript savvy–supports Kanji and numerous other international scripts.
• 32,000 rows x 32,000 columns spreadsheets to analyze large data sets.
• Graphics and drawing tools enhance the appearance of user documents.
• 80,000+ word spelling dictionary.
• Multiple undo feature restores the last 9 steps.
• 140 built-in functions, named ranges, split and freeze window panes, print preview, find, sorting, auto sum, protected worksheets, and cell borders.
Developed on the Macintosh platform since the late 80's, Mariner Calc is now available for download in its latest revision, version 5.3. This full-featured trial version requires Mac OS 10.2 or higher and can be downloaded at http://www.marinersoftware.com/download.php free of charge. The shipping version will initially be offered in English and sells for $69.95US. Older version users are invited to upgrade to Mariner Calc 5.3 for $24.95. Support for other language versions is expected in the near future. Visit http://www.marinersoftware.com/ for more general information.
Vantec NexStar 2.5" USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure
Vantec Thermal Technologies' NexStar 2.5" USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure is a compact unit at an affordablle price - $16.99 from Amazon.com
You can check it out here.
O'Reilly Releases "PayPal Hacks"
PayPal wasn't the first company to build an online payment system, but it might as well be the last," say Shannon Sofield, Dave Nielsen, and Dave Burchell, authors of the new "PayPal Hacks" (O'Reilly, US $24.95). With PayPal, individuals can do business over the Internet with ease, while developers can tap all the power of the eCommerce giant with only a few lines of code. "It's not surprising that PayPal is being touted as the payment platform of the future. But for those who learn what it can already do, it may mean making profits today," the book explains.
In "PayPal Hacks," PayPal insiders and experienced solution providers Sofield, Nielsen, and Burchell take readers through the joys and rigors of using and developing with PayPal. Whether they're building an eCommerce site using PayPal as a payment platform or simply trying to pay for an item purchased through eBay, readers will find all the tricks, tips, and tools they need to buy and sell smarter and safer, make more money, and have fun doing it.
Written for all PayPal users--from those creating their first PayPal accounts to those developing sophisticated eCommerce sites--"Paypal Hacks" shows readers how to:
-Save time and money with advanced tips and undocumented features to help them lower their PayPal fees, request and receive payments, customize their customers' checkout process, and more
-Take the extra steps necessary to protect themselves while buying or selling on eBay
-Effortlessly integrate PayPal's shopping cart system into their own web sites, or plug their existing shopping carts into PayPal -Handle subscriptions, build affiliate systems, and accept donations
-Implement digital fulfillment with Instant Payment Notification (IPN) and Payment Data Transfer (PDT)
-Develop and distribute eCommerce applications using the PayPal Web Services API platform
A must-have for anyone who has (or is contemplating) a PayPal account, this book includes hacks for paying from a cell phone, disputing merchandise payments, lowering seller fees, using button encryption, building an order-tracking page, offering discount coupons and tiered subscriptions, tracking Google referrals, and plenty more.
"PayPal Hacks" delivers dozens of easy-to-follow procedures and countless timesaving tools and clever tips for customizing the Web's favorite payment system to make online financial transactions even smoother, more convenient, and more flexible--as well as a whole lot more profitable.
Several sample hacks, including "Send Money to Anyone," "Accept Donations," and "Sell Subscriptions to Your Online Content," are available online at:
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/payhks/chapter/index.html
For more information about the book, including table of contents, index, author bios, and samples, see:
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/payhks/
PayPal Hacks
Shannon Sofield, Dave Nielsen, and Dave Burchell
ISBN 0-596-00751-5,
343 pages,
$24.95 US, $36.95 CA
1-800-998-9938
1-707-827-7000
http://www.oreilly.com
Radical Breeze Releases Footlights 1.0 for Mac OS X
Radical Breeze has released Footlights 1.0, a video playing application with playlists, full screen play back and extensive exporting options.
In celebration, through Friday, September 24th, Footlights is $10 (normally $15) and the Radical Breeze 8 Pack (which includes 7 other applications) is only $15 (normally $35). In addition, Footlights is free to all registered users of DiscBlaze 4.0 and higher.
"With Footlights, Mac users can organize their movie files into Playlists and play them in a number of ways (including full screen and compact views) with a variety of options (looping, shuffle, speed, etc)," stated Bryan Lund, President of Radical Breeze. "And Footlights can export those media files to any number of QuickTime supported formats and codecs (including Mpeg4 and AVI)."
About Footlights:
http://www.radicalbreeze.com/footlights/index.html
- Organize your movies and clips into playlists.
- Quickly preview them or play them back with a number of options (including looping and shuffling).
- Play back in three different modes : Inside the main Footlights window, the small compact view or full screen.
- Export your movies to any file type that QuickTime can write to (Including Mpeg 4, AVI, DV, Mov and many more)
Footlights can be purchased standalone for $15 or as part of the RadicalBreeze "8 Pack" (Which also contains DiscBlaze, Illumination, Macabinet, DoThisNow, RadicalPhoto, RadicalSqueeze & Zephyr) for $35. Discounts for larger volume and educational purchases are also available. Free trial version is available.
Footlights System Requirements:
- MacOS X 10.3 or higher.
For more information, visit:
Footlights - http://www.radicalbreeze.com/footlights/index.html
Radical Breeze - http://www.radicalbreeze.com/
Radical Breeze Online Store - http://www.radicalbreeze.com/store/
Datacolor and Pantone Debut COLORVISION Spyder2 Color-Management Technology
ColorVision, the digital imaging unit of Datacolor, and Pantone Inc., the global authority on color, will unveil COLORVISION Spyder2, the next generation of affordable color-management technology, at the Photokina International Trade Show in Cologne, Germany, on Sept. 28, 2004, and at GRAPH EXPO in Chicago on Oct. 10, 2004.
The Spyder2 colorimeter, the latest addition to the PANTONE COLORVISION product line, delivers a new level of on-screen color accuracy. The sleek, redesigned, dual-phase hardware features precise calibration and highly accurate ICC profiles for CRT, LCD and laptop displays. The new software and graphical user-interface provide ease-of-use previously unavailable in professional-level monitor calibration products.
Based on the research and development work of ColorVision's physicists, the Spyder2 state-of-the-art optical science and new light detectors deliver a five-fold increase in sensitivity. Additionally, the new filter pack system and patent-protected light baffle further increase the accuracy of on-screen color measurement. Improvements to the calibration software utilize sophisticated gray-balance and tonal-response algorithms to produce superior color images, including exceptionally smooth gradient steps, life-like flesh tones and neutral grays.
The original Spyder system leveraged the first screen-calibration software to implement integration with ICC-compliant applications such as Adobe Photoshop -- and did it at an affordable price-point. Now, Spyder2 makes the process easier and more accurate while maintaining cost effectiveness.
"Monitor calibration doesn't have to be expensive and complicated and a process mastered only by color experts," stated Richard Herbert, president of Pantone. "Continuing our tradition of providing the best technology at the best price, the improved Spyder2 and its software's enhanced wizard walks the user through the calibration process for superior results."
"The new engineering and technology we employed in Spyder2 anticipates the rise in technical expectations and is designed to meet the continuing acceleration of growth in the photo and imaging markets with affordable, precise, color monitor calibration," remarked Brian Levey, vice president of ColorVision. "Spyder2 shows that ColorVision and Pantone listen to our customers and are once again first-to-market with the latest technology. As always, our products are based on design excellence and backed by superior customer support."
For power users, Spyder2PRO software delivers a wide range of advanced features such as improved white-point correction routines, automated black and white luminance adjustments, and an improved methodology for loading calibration data at start-up. A Profile Chooser makes it easy to select and change profiles. Additionally, multiple monitor calibration support can be achieved for both Macintosh and Windows systems.
Spyder2 will debut at Photokina in Cologne, Germany, Sept. 28 to Oct. 3, 2004 at the ColorVision booth in the Professional Imaging Hall #14.2, Aisle L, booth No. 040. It will also be available at GRAPH EXPO in Chicago, Oct. 10 to Oct. 13 at the Pantone booth, No. 5431. Spyder2 can be purchased from Pantone and ColorVision at:
http://www.pantone.com
and
http://www.colorvision.com
Archiware PresStore Professional Backup And Archive Solution For OS X
JPY announces a new release, version 1.5, of Archiware’s professional data management solution for distribution, backup and archiving of mission-critical data. PresStore V1.5 offers an array of exciting features for all Mac OS X, SUN and LINUX users.
PresStore is particularly suited to those users who require a very fast and effective solution to backup, archive or synchronise large amounts of data, especially those in the media industries. In particular print, publishing, advertising, video and audio.
The announcement of PresStore Version 1.5 offers a variety of exciting new features and includes:
• DVD/CD Support
Both single drives and DVD changers are supported. Data is written in ISO/UDF and can be read on all contemporary platforms. It also includes the Apple Macintosh resource fork and its special characters.
• BLU-RAY Support
As the first product in the market, PresStoreintegrates Blu-Ray storage for network-wide archiving. Capacities of up to 23 GB per medium are currently possible.
• Backup-to-Disk
Version 1.5 supports the storage of data in disk-container volumes labeled on a customer’s hard disk. This allows customers to use competitively priced disk arrays, not only to synchronise, but also to backup production data.
• National Language Support
The browser-based graphical user interface now offers a speedy and comfortable means to localise PresStoredirectly via the browser from within the application.
• Database Fields in the Archive Index
PresStorenow supports dynamically definable description fields (metadata) for archived files. This enables users to individually describe files and folders in their archive and to search for their data by means of composite search expressions employing these fields. Naturally, the fields are also accessible via the API to enable integration of PresStorewith third party archival, retrieval and data management systems.
• Extended Search Functionality
Users can search indexed data by date, by media pool and by metadata. This enables users to quickly locate data even in large archives applying a complex search.
John Yardley, Managing Director JPY plc, commented,
“ The forthcoming release of PresStore 1.5 includes some innovative features and broadens the capabilities of supported media. Although PresStore is a relatively new addition in the storage arena, PresStore is clearly of the highest pedigree. One of the key strengths of the software is its ability to manage large amounts of data and this is something that is not addressed well by existing general-purpose utilities. With Archiware’s commitment to on-going product development, PresStore will continue to command a prominent position in this market.”
Supported platforms:
Server – backup/archive to:
• Sun Sparc Solaris 2.6+
• Linux x86 RedHat & SuSE
• Mac OS X
Client – backup/archive from:
• Sun Sparc Solaris
• Linux x86 RedHat & SuSE
• Mac OS X
• Windows 2000
For more information, visit:
http://www.jpy.com/products/archiware/index.html
Mediafour Releases MacDrive 6
Mediafour Corporation has announced the release of MacDrive 6, the latest version of its cross-platform file sharing software enabling Macs and Windows PCs to easily exchange files.
Burn, baby, burn - Now Windows XP, 2000 and 2003 users can burn recordable and rewritable Mac CDs and Mac DVDs, making it easy to transfer files and make backups.
Divide and conquer - In addition to formatting, Windows users are now empowered to partition Mac hard drives.
Parlez-vous Français??? We've upped support for international file names.
We've got your back - We've added a great way to make backups of Mac disks through Windows thanks to a special file naming mode that causes MacDrive to spit out pristine Unicode file names.
Think globally...act locally - MacDrive used to be awash in global settings that can now be adjusted on a drive-by-drive basis.
Catch me if you can - We've not only made MacDrive easier to use, it handles more Mac file types and it's fast, even with huge sets of files.
Brian Landwehr, president of Mediafour, reportedly said, "Try it--you'll like it!"
System requirements:
Use of MacDrive 6 requires Windows XP, 2000, 2003 Server, Me or 98SE with Internet Explorer 6.
For more information, visit:
http://www.mediafour.com/
Next Major Update Of 4D Agenda Ready For Release
ROSE Development's next major update of 4D Agenda is ready for release. 4D Agenda v1.4 has 23 new commands and a lot of time has been put into making 4D Agenda even more stable on Windows & Macintosh. 4D Agenda v1.4 is now available as Mach-O bundle and fully compatible with 4D 2004.
A lot has been done to improve speed and stability of 4D Agenda from version 1.2 to 1.4, furthermore 23 new commands have been added to improve the customizability of 4D Agenda to match your needs. A new command has been added to convert 4D Colours to RGB colours, so the 4D colour palette can be used to colour the different elements in 4D Agenda.
Two new interface elements have been added, time zones and date zones. Time zones can be used to add markers to a day to indicate a time range where someone is on duty or when some recurring task has to be done. The date zones can be used to visualize holidays and other important tasks which have a duration of 1 day or more.
An array of Event ID’s can now be returned from 4D Agenda containing all selected events. And events can be selected through a command.
The demo version of 4D Agenda can be downloaded on:
http://www.rosedev.nl
Turning Microsoft Outlook, Apple iCal Into Dollars and Cents
Small Town Software has released Time and Budgets version 1.2, the latest version of its web-based time tracking and budget monitoring software. This new release features seamless connectivity for Microsoft Outlook users (previously enjoyed only by Apple iCal fans), new tools for data export and MYOB integration, as well an upgraded CORE report engine. With this release, tracking and billing for time is now as simple as keeping your appointment book up-to-date, with no additional software required. Time and Budgets enables users to seamlessly convert their appointment calendars to dollars and cents, monitor project budgets, and print time sheets.
Time and Budgets version 1.2 enables Microsoft Outlook users to enter appointment and project data into only one software application, eliminating double entry, and to have that data seamlessly converted to useable billing information. Data can now flow easily from Outlook through to Quickbooks -- with detailed project reports, time sheets and budget alerts made available to project managers in real time.
This release also introduces new stand-alone software "widgets" that connect to the Time and Budgets network and display project information in unobtrusive translucent windows -- presenting information to project managers in the form of a project dashboard. "TaBulator widgets allow important project information to be visually available at all times, even as part of a user's desktop..." says Small Town's C. Scott Gilbert, "This gives our users a virtual dashboard showing the status of important projects, and project budgets, in real time."
The new TaBulator [projects widget displays a handy project number reference -- useful for entering and tracking time -- with project phase names and numbers showing in convenient tool tips. A small but informative project monitoring tool can be found in the TaBulator [monitor widget, which shows detailed project financials -- including budget overruns -- in a tiny 1" by 3" square. Clicking on a project in either widget opens a web page showing detailed project information, courtesy of timeandbudgets.com. Both widgets support user selectable color themes and transparency options. Designed for the forthcoming Mac OS X "Tiger" operating system, TaBulator widgets run today using Pixoria's Konfabulator software ( http://www.konfabulator.com ).
Time and Budget's strength lies in its ability to collect time data from industry standard WebDAV data sources, and then convert that data into useful information. Fans of Apple Computer's iCal software, and now Microsoft Outlook users, can seamlessly convert their appointment schedule to dollars and cents. Any calendar program that supports the WebDAV format (Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning) will work with Time and Budgets, though for seamless data input a WebDAV server is required (and is provided, if needed, for a nominal charge).
Reports available in Time and Budgets include time sheets with visual time charts, project reports (including details about time logged to individual phases and tasks), and aggregate workgroup reports. These workgroup reports enable a business owner, team leader or project manager to keep tabs on accumulated time for multiple people.
Time and Budgets allows you to create multiple budgets for each project, combine selected budgets, and use them to generate email-based alerts when a project has reached a financial goal -- such as "when 50% of the budget has been consumed."
This product is web-based, sports a clean and attractive user-interface, and supports 128-bit encryption to keep your data secure.
Two versions of Time and Budgets are available:
- a no-hassle, low-cost "hosted" version (your data hosted at timeandbudgets.com) is available for $15 per user (volume discounts apply)
- a server-based version (for your company's private intranet) is available for $4,900
Time and Budgets version 1.2 is a free upgrade. Downloads and more information can be found online at:
http://www.timeandbudgets.com
Verizon Wireless and Lucent Technologies Launch EV-DO Data Services in Additional U.S. Markets
With Monday's upcoming expansion of Verizon Wireless' third-generation (3G) wide-area BroadbandAccess network to include 14 major metropolitan areas and 24 airports across the United States, Verizon Wireless is offering its enterprise customers mobile high-speed data services that are changing the way people do business. Developed with a range of users in mind, the BroadbandAccess network allows large enterprises, small-medium businesses and mobile professionals to conduct business anytime, anywhere in the BroadbandAccess coverage area via a secure, true high-speed data connection with typical user download speeds of 300-500 kilobits per second (kbps).
The BroadbandAccess network is based on CDMA2000 1xEV-DO equipment, software and services provided in part by Lucent Technologies
Beginning Monday, the BroadbandAccess network will be available in Atlanta; Austin, TX; Baltimore; Kansas City, KS/MO; Los Angeles; Miami/Fort Lauderdale, FL; Milwaukee; New York; Philadelphia; Tampa, FL and West Palm Beach, FL., in addition to Washington, DC, San Diego and Las Vegas and 24 airports from coast to coast.
Lucent, one of Verizon Wireless's primary network infrastructure suppliers, said it is pleased to support the launch in a significant number of the new markets with equipment, software and services, as well as data and research that is part of Lucent's Market Advantage Program.
"Lucent has long believed that 3G mobile high-speed data would bring tremendous benefits to businesses of all sizes," said Lisa De Laurentis, sales vice president at Lucent Technologies. "We congratulate Verizon Wireless on its launch of the BroadbandAccess EV-DO network in these markets. With service available in additional markets, Verizon Wireless' enterprise customers can access a wide range of applications, and enjoy increased productivity and efficiencies in their operations while on the go."
BroadbandAccess allows enterprise customers to access information when they are out of the office at speeds that are faster than those offered via any other commercially available wide-area wireless data service in the United States. With data transmission bursts of up to two Megabits per second (Mbps), BroadbandAccess customers can download a one Megabyte e-mail attachment (for example, a small PowerPoint presentation or a large PDF file), or receive three digital pictures (each 400 x 600 pixels) in less than 30 seconds. Customers can also use this high-speed data service to view rich graphic content, video, music and more.
"We continue to build on our strategy to provide business and individual customers superior voice and data networks in the United States," said Dick Lynch, executive vice president and chief technical officer of Verizon Wireless. "Lucent has been a reliable equipment provider, helping us deploy BroadbandAccess and expand the fastest commercially available wireless network in the nation today."
Last year, Verizon Wireless and Lucent worked together on the successful commercial launch of the BroadbandAccess service in Washington, D.C. In July 2004, Lucent and Verizon Wireless announced a $5 billion contract for equipment, software and services from Lucent that enables Verizon Wireless to increase the coverage and capacity of the high-speed, wide-area BroadbandAccess data network based on CDMA2000 1xEV-DO technology, as well as its existing next-generation voice network.
For more information, visit:
http://www.verizonwireless.com
and
http://www.thenewsmarket.com/verizonwireless
SuperArray Bioscience Announces New Software Suite for its Line of Pathway-Focused DNA Microarrays
SuperArray Bioscience Corp. has announced today the availability of its new GEArray Expression Analysis Suite application software. The new analysis suite is an integrated, web-based application that helps researchers analyze raw microarray images and report gene expression results. The analysis suite provides visual presentations of statistical data analyses (scatter plots, clustergrams, and K means diagrams), as well as reports of normalized intensities, present & absent calls, and color-coded fold-changes.
"SuperArray produces pathway-focused microarrays with highly relevant gene content for the study of immunology, cancer, signal transduction, apoptosis and more. The focused design of our GEArrays already reduces the sometimes daunting task of data analysis following microarray detection," said Dr. Sean Yu, Vice President of Operations for SuperArray Bioscience Corp. "Additionally, the new analysis suite includes sophisticated features and statistical analysis algorithms to help our customers produce useful information from their gene expression experiments as simply as possible."
The GEArray Expression Analysis Suite application software fits into SuperArray's product philosophy of making affordable DNA microarray technology available to virtually every laboratory. The analysis suite is available by subscription, making it very affordable. The web-based design provides easy access via the familiar web browser interface from either a Windows PC or Apple Macintosh computer. Gene tables for all of SuperArray's pathway-focused DNA microarrays (now over 60 designs) are included in the application and are kept current for the user. A tutorial to the new analysis suite is available via web-based seminars.
SuperArray Bioscience Corp. develops and markets a wide range of innovative, pathway-focused life science research products. The company's three technology platforms support its complementary toolset for systematic gene expression profiling (DNA microarrays), gene expression verification (conventional and real-time PCR) and gene suppression (siRNA) on a pathway-by- pathway basis. For more information, visit the company's web site:
http://www.SuperArray.com
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