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Spymac Offers A Free Gig For Your Email To Breathe
ProCare at your Apple Store
PDF2Office v1.0.3 Released
Runtime Revolution 2.2 Now Available
MathType 5.0 For Macintosh Now Available
Speed Download 2.3.4 Released.
BRU LE 1.2.7 Backup & Restore Utility
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Spymac Offers A Free Gig For Your Email To Breathe
In response to the growing need for email storage space, Spymac Networks Inc. has announced a capacity increase for all of its free member Mail accounts. One gigabyte of storage will be available to all registered Spymac Mail accounts, effective Monday April 5, 2004. Spymac Networks Inc. is one of the largest International Macintosh community web ventures, and a free account is available to anyone over the age of 13.
Millions of people rely on easy access to mail and depend on their email service to not indiscriminately delete important mail. Spymac Mail offers several advantages over other free Internet-based email. In addition to the one-gigabyte storage increase, Spymac Mail also offers both POP3 and Webmail access to the email accounts. Web-based mail works in all browsers that support JavaScript and cookies. The web-based mail comes with banner advertising and 100 MB of web site hosting space, but a mere $20 (US) a year removes the advertising. Presently Spymac's rapidly expanding free mail service supports almost 50,000 distinct email accounts. For those wondering why on earth they would need one gigabyte for POP3 mail, don't despair; because IMAP mail capabilities are under development and will be available very soon.
Ilene Hoffman, Spymac Editor and PR contact, and a former AOL user, notes that it was a problem when her AOL mailbox was cleaned of old mail. "Due to unsolicited mail (Spam), real mail disappeared daily, including some I'd never seen. It was frustrating," Ilene notes. Barry Porter, Manager of Information Systems at Gerber Electronics, formerly in MA, says: "With the increased dependence people have on reliable email, having enough space on an email server is becoming a necessity, not just a convenience."
Spymac welcomes email accounts from users 13 years old and up on any operating system. The Spymac Hosting servers are located in DĂĽsseldorf, Germany, in a secure, Suntone Certified facility that utilizes biometrics, CCTV, key-cards, mantraps and 24x7 on-site-security guards. Redundancy is built into Spymac's server cluster, allowing for fast, reliable services with virtually no down time.
Spymac Network Inc. (Spymac), a New York City based corporation, established in February 2003, is an Internet-based International Macintosh community web site. The site runs on Spymac 3, an internally developed software platform. The site includes message boards, email, web hosting, online auctions, a graphics gallery, a music gallery, and custom designed products, such as backpacks and briefcases. Users can also host their own blogs, iCals, and focused-message boards. Spymac is the largest Online Macintosh User Group and is developing under the belief that community is the Internet's most valuable resource.
For additional information on Spymac mail and services, visit: http://www.spymac.com/network.php?p=tour
ProCare at your Apple Store
Apple has announced ProCare — their newest level of service for Apple customers. As a ProCare member you’ll enjoy a higher level of service and support at your local Apple Retail Store. Best of all, if you’re currently a Pro Card member, your first year of ProCare is free.
With ProCare, you’ll get added benefits over and above our standard level of service:
• Rapid Repairs. Get priority, next-day turnaround on in-store repairs.
• Reserve a Genius. No waiting at our Genius Bar with up to seven-day advance reservations.
• Complete setup. We’ll transfer your old files and get you ready to roll before you leave the store.
• Custom workshops. Book free, one-hour workshops to take your skills further.
• Exclusive discounts. Get special discounts on selected Apple and third-party products.
Get ProCare for $99. Pro Card members get their first year free.
If you’re currently a Pro Card customer, just bring your Pro Card to your local Apple Retail Store by July 31, 2004 and get your new free ProCare card, good for an entire year. Or purchase a ProCare card for $99 at your local Apple Retail Store.
For more information, visit:
http://www.apple.com/retail/procare/
PDF2Office v1.0.3 Released
RecoSoft Corporation announces that it has released PDF2Office v1.0.3 an update to its PDF document converter.
PDF2Office v1.0.3 enhances the areas listed below
• Tables
Improved merged cell handling in tables.
• Graphics
Improved vector graphics processing and generation of grouped graphics.
• Appleworks File
Added Appleworks 6.2.9 file format compatibility.
• Conversion Issues
Enhanced support for PDF files that were not getting converted previously or had conversion problems.
• Conversion Log
Conversion Log information now appears in the Preview Pane (without having to open it in another application).
Customers of PDF2Office v1.0 can download the PDF2Office v1.0.3 update for free from the Recosoft Corporation web site.
PDF2Office converts PDF documents into fully editable MSWord, RTF, AppleWorks, HTML etc... files re-creating the original construct and layout of the document - forming paragraphs, applying styles, re-grouping independent graphics elements, extracting images, creating tables, processing headers/footers, endnotes/footnotes and columns/sections - Automatically - without any intervention.
PDF2Office allows one to unlock the contents stored in PDF documents - making it available for use by the most popular software titles. As PDF2Office is a standalone tool, it eliminates the necessity to acquire and install additional PDF editing software and tools resulting in huge cost savings in both time and expense.
Features Summary
• Convert PDF to MSWord, AppleWorks, etc...files
Convert PDF documents into not only fully editable MSWord files, but also RTF, Appleworks, Unicode, Text and HTML files. PDF2Office intelligently builds paragraphs, sections, columns, creates tables and groups graphics recreating the layout of the original file
• Convert PDF to graphics files
Convert each page as a JPEG, PICT, TIFF etc... image file
• Simple
Simply drag and drop to convert files using PDFOffice's easy-to-use all-in-one interface!!
• Quick
PDF2Office will convert the PDF file within seconds
• Extract
Extract the text, images and/or other data from specific pages
• Quick Preview
Quickly view the text/or native page of a PDF document
• Multi-Language/Asian Language Support
Supports English/Japanese/Chinese/Korean/Western European-language data contained in PDF documents
• Batch Convert
Convert multiple files with one click
• Log Your Work
Automatically create a log of all files converted
PDF2Office is available in the following configurations -
PDF2Office Single User License - US$129.00
PDF2Office Education Single User License - US$89.00
For more information, visit:
http://www.recosoft.com/products/pdf2office/
Runtime Revolution 2.2 Now Available
Runtime Revolution has announced the availability of Revolution 2.2. This latest release of the award winning software development environment provides improved appearance on Windows XP and Mac OS X, an all-new standalone builder, and more. Revolution is the user-centric development tool for users of all abilities.
Revolution 2.2 offers enhancements for users on every major platform including: - Improved appearance on Windows XP with support for themes and large 48 bit icons - Improved appearance on Mac OS X including metal groups and the Panther tab style - New standalone application builder
- Improvements to the database linked controls - Additions to the Transcript programming language - Enhanced performance and stability for the engine and development environment
"Revolution has always allowed developers, educators and hobbyists to experience the true meaning of rapid application development" said Kevin Miller CEO of Runtime Revolution, adding "These new features bring even more power the most productive development environment on the market today."
Following extensive consultation with customers Runtime Revolution announces new pricing options with the emphasis on lowering costs and allowing new users to customise their purchase to fit their exact requirements.
The new pricing model includes lowering the cost of Revolution Studio to $299 and a modular Enterprise Edition starting at $899. Customers can choose from a range of support, upgrade and documentation options. Educational and volume licensing prices have also been lowered. Volume licensing for educational organizations now starts at $2 per seat.
Information on pricing, versions, and local distributors, as well as a free 30-day trial edition of Revolution for all supported platforms: Windows, Mac OS X, classic Mac OS, Linux and Unix, is available at http://www.runrev.com
A trial version is available for download from:
http://www.runrev.com
MathType 5.0 For Macintosh Now Available
Design Science has announced the release of MathType 5.0 for Macintosh, a major upgrade and their most important release since MathType 1.0.
MathType 5.0 runs natively on Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X, and includes an array of new features and functions.
New Features:
- Hundreds of new symbols and templates
- Includes MathPage technology for converting Word documents to web pages - Powerful tools for Microsoft Word and PowerPoint - Customizable equation toolbar
- Color
- Customizable keyboard shortcuts
- Built-in translators for TeX, LaTeX and MathML - Save equations as GIF images, EPS and PICT - Batch equation export (EPS, GIF, PICT) from Word - Automatic file numbering
- International character and keyboard support - Insert Symbol dialog
- Extensive Unicode-based character database - Drag & drop equation editing
Improved Features:
- Customizable function recognition
- Precise formatting ruler
- Add/delete rows & columns to a matrix
- Unlimited undo and redo
- Reset size commandÂ
- Alignment options for parentheses, brackets, etc. - Equation viewing features
- Improved define styles dialog
- New spacing dimensions
- Internet and web-savvy
Compatibility:
- Runs on Mac OS 9 and OS X
- Compatible with Microsoft Office and many other products - Compatible with MathType for WindowsÂ
Individual users can upgrade from any earlier version of MathType for $49.95. To upgrade a site license, call 800-827-0685 (US & Canada), 562-433-0685 (outside US & Canada), Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, Pacific (GMT-8), or send your MathType registration number and the number of users (you can add more users) to for a quotation.
MathType 5.0 is currently available as a download only; you can order the boxed version now (CDROM and printed User Manual) and it will be shipped to you as soon as it arrives in mid-April.
Get the new version immediately and save on shipping charges by purchasing and downloading MathType from the Design Science web site now. The download includes a PDF version of the User Manual
http://www.dessci.com/en/store/
To see a description of all the new features, go to: http://www.dessci.com/en/products/mathtype/mtm_upgrade.htm
Speed Download 2.3.4 Released.
Yazsoft has announced the release of an important update to their flagship utility Speed Download 2, version 2.3.4.
New in SD 2.3.4:
• [New]: Updated and optimized the Speed Download plugin for more compatibility.
• [Updated]: Removed the MacShareware feature set from the SDCLI (Command Line Interface).
• [Enhancement]: Minor tweaks to the interface and better wording for some information displayed by SD.
• [Enhancement]: Quite a few internal tweaks.
Speed Download 2 ensures that you always get the fastest download speed from your internet connection every single time you download a file and no matter what browser you use, and that you never miss another software update again.
Key Features:
• Optimized for both dialup and broadband connections,
• TURBOCHARGED downloading,
• Auto-resuming downloads,
• Reveal in Finder technology,
• Compatibility with all internet servers,
• Track downloading history,
• Remote and Rendezvous downloading support,
• Bookmark your favorite download sites,
• Flexible scheduling of downloads,
• File-sharing between SD2 users,
• Organize your downloads by file type,
• Download entire web content,
• Completely control SD2 remotely via SSH,
• Switch between aqua and metallic appearance,
• Fully customizable interface,
• Complete drag 'n' drop support,
• Immediate visual dock feedback,
• and much more.
Speed Download 2 is available at Yazsoft for $20.00.
All updates are free for registered SD 2 users.
Speed Download 2.3.4 can be downloaded from:
http://www.yazsoft.com/download.html
More Information about Speed Download 2.3.4 can be found here:
http://www.yazsoft.com
BRU LE 1.2.7 Backup & Restore Utility
BRU LE for Mac OS X provides backup and restore for Mac systems under Mac OS X (10.2 and 10.3 - including 10.3.3). SCSI, Fibre-Channel, Firewire, and USB tape drives (1) and libraries (up to 10 slots) are fully supported. Additionally, disk-based files may be created allowing the use of removable MO or disk drives.
BRU LE for Mac OS X is based upon our BRU 17.0 I/O engine (available in the Unix world since 1985) and includes all of the features of the command line BRU CLI product.
BRU LE for Mac OS X adds a full Aqua-HI compliant interface for BRU under mac OS X.
• Supports all OS X file types, including CFM/PEF and Mach-O binaries, Resource forks, Finder Info, and case-sensitive filenames under the new HFS+ Panther Server filesystem.
• Backup and restore of all Unix permissions.
• Supports archives that exceed one terabyte (1TB) and do not have a limit on the size of catalog that can be created.
• Properly accesses and processes filesystems larger than 1TB.
• Not dependent upon disk-based information, such as "save sets", for restores.
• Supports full backup of live systems.
• Provides "Smart Restore?" which allows you to restore a backup to a live system without crashing the system.
• Automatically verifies backups using AUTOSCANÂ? Verify - an out-of-band verification process that allows reduced backup window requirements.
In addition to the graphical application, all of the command line and scripting functionality is still included at no additional cost.
For information on Client/Server backups, please search for "BRU Server"
New in this version:
• Updated Restore Load and Search processes to provide better feedback so that it didn't appear the the interface was frozen during large catalog loads or long searches.
• Uninstall process now removes the cron entry for the scheduler.
• Fixed compatibility issue with Sony and LaCie U&I AIT2 Firewire drives.
• Updated libctl to support QualStar library I/E Slots.
• Updated import function for tapes created by scheduled operations.
• Fully tested for compatibility with OS X 10.3.3 Server and Desktop.
System requirements:
Mac OS X 10.2 or higher (including 10.3.3), G3 500MHz + processor, 12MB Disk Space for installation
BRU LE sells for $129
For more information, visit:
http://www.bru.com/
Concepts Unlimited 1.0SP3 Conceptual Computer Aided Design
Concepts is the industry's first modeling application totally focused on conceptual and preliminary design for those requiring precision content. Concepts is uniquely positioned to provide solutions that address versatile modeling modeling practices, photo realistic rendering and animation, and precision 2D drawing composition all within one seamlessly integrated package.
From Concept To Product...
Unleash your creativity with a flexible modeling tool that transfers your ideas into precise 2D and 3D models.
Features Include:
Integrated Design Environment. Choose 2D, 3D wireframe, surface, and feature based solids or combinations thereof all within one integrated design environment.
Extreme Modeling. Use next generation modeling tools such as warping, deforming, and face transformations.
Intelligent relationships. Explore rapid design modifications and perform "what if" explorations.
Automatic 2D Drawings. Create 2D associative drawings from your 3D models.
Photorealistic rendering. Bring your designs to life with visual realism and animation.
Precise translators. Share your data with other CAD/CAM applications using SAT, DXF/DWG, Step, IGES, ProE, and CATIA v4.
Windows and Mac OSX. Available on Windows and Mac OSX platforms.
New in this version:
Service Pack 3 contains an updated ACIS modeling kernel from Spatial, updated IGES, STEP, CATIA, SAT translators, and additional minor corrections.
System requirements:
Mac OS 9 - OS X
Concepts Unlimited sells for $2000.00
For more information, visit:
http://www.csi-concepts.com/
Charles W. Moore
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