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Shareware Beat - Thursday, June 17, 2004
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Butler 4.0b13 Launcher, Bookmark Manager [OS 10.2 up]
eDonkey2000 0.53.14 Graphical Cross Platform File Sharing Client [OS 10.2 up]
Adium X 0.60 Multi-protocol Instant Messaging Client [OS 10.2.8 up]
iClip 3.0.2 Multiple Clipboard [OS 10.2 up]
DiscBlaze 4.0b1 Multisession Audio/Data CD/DVD Burning Software [OS 10.2.6 up]
Master Key 3.0.4 Typing Tutor, Game, Multi-user Network [OS 9/ OS 10.2 up]
Corona 1.9.9i Accounting & Payroll App [OS X 10.1 up]
Startup Chime Stopper 1.3 Removes The Startup Chime Of Your Mac [OS X][/url]
Butler 4.0b13 Launcher, Bookmark Manager [OS 10.2 up]
Butler is:
• A file launcher.
You can access applications and any other kind of document by browsing fully customizable system-wide menus, pressing hot keys, clicking hot corners, or entering abbreviations. Butler will learn from your habits and remember what you want a certain abbreviation to do (e.g., enter "ab" to launch "Address Book").
• A bookmark manager.
Butler offers you a way to manage your bookmarks without depending on a certain browser. In contrary to a browser's bookmark collection, Butler's bookmarks are always accessible through its system-wide menus, hot keys, etc. And you'll certainly become addicted to accessing bookmarks by entering abbreviations. Butler also lets you access the bookmarks of all major browsers.
Adding files or URLs from your browser to Butler's configuration is stunningly easy: Just drag them to the active screen corner (default: top left), see Butler's main window open, and drop your items somewhere whithin your configuration.
• A web search utility.
Butler's predecessor "Another Launcher" was the first application that let you search the web from the menu bar. But if your menu bar is too crowded for an input field, you can also use hot keys to pop up dedicated web search windows. Butler supports a large number of search engines by default, but you are not restricted to those — you can easily add your own search engines.
• A pasteboard extension.
Butler lets you access items you have previously stored in your pasteboard, effectively turning your pasteboard into a stack. You can also take a snapshot of your current pasteboard and keep it for good. This feature is particularly useful for text snippets you need to enter on a regular basis.
• And much more...
You can use Butler to simulate keystrokes, move and copy files, control iTunes, access the system preferences, change the current user, and so on. But Butler really shines when it comes to customizing its behavior. Is your menu bar too crowded? Use Butler's docklet! Do you want a menu for each mounted volume? Do you want a menu to pop up when you press a certain hot key? Do you want all running applications in your menu bar? Or do you prefer doing things with your keyboard only? Whatever kind of interface you prefer, your Butler is at your service.
New in this version:
• Fixed a bug where Butler failed to update docklet/window positions when the screen resolution changed.
• You can now use input methods such as Kotoeri to enter queries in the abbreviations window.
• Improved caching. As a result, Butler will start up faster after you have run and quit this version once.
• Fixed a bug where the "Always up-to-date" setting did not stick for abbreviations.
• Fixed the Korean localization.
• Fixed some other small bugs.
• A note for developers: Starting with this version, Butler contains a very basic plug-in interface. A sample plug-in project is available at http://www.peter-maurer.de/sampleplugin.dmg.gz
• Available languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean. Please note that the user guide has not been localized yet.
System requirements:
• Mac OS X 10.2 or higher
Butler is donationware
For more information, visit:
http://www.petermaurer.de/butler/
eDonkey2000 0.53.14 Graphical Cross Platform File Sharing Client [OS 10.2 up]
The next generation of file sharing. eDonkey2000 allows you to share and trade any type of file, with anyone, under Mac, Windows or Linux
New in this version:
• Graph
• Double click on history bar to expand/restore
• Changed color table entry
• Colors saved between sessions
• Download
• Changed tooltips to table
• Disabled click renaming, added rename menu option
• Detailed progress enabled
• Time sorted correctly
• Upload
• Numbers sorted correctly
• Icons
• Made a better 16x16 icon
• Options
• Download limit fixed
• Win: Launch on start implemented
• If you disable server and are on server tab, you get the home tab
• Transfers
• Alignments fixed
• Media
• Updates correctly now
• Won't allow dragging of incomplete files
• Copy plain link has hot key
• Server
• Copy Link fixed
• Paste Link Added
• Remove works better
• Clicking button to disconnect would auto reconnect sometimes
• Mac
• Association with text files removed
System requirements:
Mac OS X 10.2 or higher
eDonkey2000 is freeware
For more information, visit:
http://www.edonkey2000.com/downloads.html
Adium X 0.60 Multi-protocol Instant Messaging Client [OS 10.2.8 up]
Adium X 0.60 is a multiple protocol instant messaging client. This is a culmination of a year long rewrite of adium, which now utilizes libgaim (the core part of gaim) to connect to multiple protocols, and is also based on a new plugin architecture. Partial address book integration, cool looking tabs, multiple protocols for instant messaging, and a compact contact list are some of the many features of the new Adium X.
• Support for AIM (OSCAR), ICQ, Yahoo!, Yahoo! Japan, MSN, Jabber, Trepia, Novell GroupWise, Napster, and Gadu-Gadu
• Unlimited accounts, as many names on as many services as you want
• Draggable tabs; any number of tabs in any number of windows
• Highly customizable, yet very intuitive preferences
• Address book integration
• iTunes and other Applescript substitution
• Buddy icons and away messages in AIM
• The beginnings of file transfer support for AIM, Yahoo, and Jabber
• Much, much more.
New in this version:
• Added script for inserting an iTunes link for the playing song
• Info window now shows to which accounts a contact has been added
• Bookmark menu now only shows bookmarks for the default web browser
• New format for emoticon packs (old packs will be upgraded automatically)
• New format for scripts to improve launch time (old scripts will no longer work)
• Improvements to contact alerts
• Improvements to goim://, ymsgr:// link support
• Fixed issue with display of consecutive messages
• Fixed issue with the emoticon menu inserting the incorrect emoticon text
• Fixed issue with overlays on downloaded dock icons
• Fixed issue with the info window image picker
• Fixed issue with alphabetical sort
• Fixed issue with the safari script
• Fixed issue with links in 10.2
• Fixed crash when receiving messages, opening message windows
• Fixed crash caused by invalid dock icon packs
• Fixed crash in the edit link window
• Fixed crash in gadu-gadu connection preferences
• Fixed crash in the alerts pane of the info window
• Fixed jabber crash when connecting
• Fixed additional crashes on launch
• Several other crash fixes and improvements
System requirements:
• Mac OS X 10.2.8 or higher
Adium X is freeware
For more information, visit:
http://www.adiumx.com/
iClip 3.0.2 Multiple Clipboard [OS 10.2 up]
iClip is a new multiple clipboard/scrapbook software application for Apple Macintosh computers with OS X.
With iClip, you can drag & drop or copy & paste all kinds of information into its “clipping bins”. You can store:
clipping types
• text
• pictures
• URLs
• sounds
• movies
• and much more
Everything gets automatically saved for you so you stay focused on what you’re accomplishing.
Whatever you store is accessible the instant you need it. You save time and improve your workflow.
iClip is so much more than just an OS X version of the Scrapbook.
It has multiple clipping bins that are visible at the same time—quickly find what you’re looking for.
It floats above all other windows. You don’t have to go crazy searching for it. You stay right in the application you’re working in when you want to access it. iClip is right there when you need it.
It takes up very little of your precious screen space. iClip leaves more room for the applications you’re working in.
You get to set up iClip exactly how you want it:
preferences
• change clipping bin sizes
• change the number of clipping bins
• make it appear either vertically or horizontally
• change the position of the controls so you can comfortably use it wherever you put it—top, bottom, or side of your screen
iClip can be collapsed or hidden in an instant. You can even set a Hot Key to hide and show iClip. Keep it out of your way when you’re not using it…quickly access it the moment you need to.
Create text clippings with ease. Just click an empty bin and type away. There’s hardly a better way to make a note in an instant.
Need to modify a text clipping you’ve stored? It’s easy with iClip.
Get rid of whatever you’re done with in just one click. iClip prevents clean-up from becoming a chore.
If you regularly fill out forms—like search engine submissions, etc.—then iClip is perfect for you.
Eliminate the repetitive typing and typos by storing your commonly accessed info in iClip. You’ll be pleased with the time you save and the mistakes you prevent.
Gather your information. Use it. Delete it. Do it all quickly…efficiently…intuitively.
iClip is a great tool to help you with research, brainstorming and similar tasks where you rapidly collect a lot of info, but don’t want to permanently keep it all.
The Clipboard lets you copy & paste only one thing at a time. How often do you find yourself repetitively copying things because of this limitation?
With iClip’s multiple clipping bins, you put an end to all your redundant copying.
Moreover, because multiple bins are visible at the same time, you find what you’re looking for at a glance.
And one of the best advantages iClip has over the Clipboard is that everything is automatically saved for you. Everything you store stays until you decide it goes, even through restarts.
New in this version:
• fixed a bug where the Finder was ignoring file alias clippings dragged & dropped to it
System requirements:
Mac OS X 10.2 or later
iClip is $19.95 shareware
For more information, visit:
http://inventive.us/iClip/
DiscBlaze 4.0b1 Multisession Audio/Data CD/DVD Burning Software [OS 10.2.6 up]
DiscBlaze is an easy to use CD and DVD burning software with a number of unique features.
• Burn data CD's and DVD's.
• Burn Audio CD's (from any Quicktime compatible files with audio tracks).
• Burn multiple sessions to the same CD (including mixed Audio/Data CD's)
• Discs list system for managing your commonly burned discs.
• Burn an existing Toast or ISO disc image file.
• Create a new ISO and DMG disc image file (requires MacOS X 10.3).
• Make an ISO or DMG image of an existing folder or volume (requires MacOS X 10.3).
• Burn discs that can be read on Mac's, PC's or both.
• Erase re-writable media (such as CDRW discs) for re-use.
• Easily burn multiple copies of the same disc.
New in this version:
This is a public beta release that is provided to both give our uses a glimpse at some of the features of the upcoming 4.0 release (and an opportunity to provide feedback on them) as well as help us to better test this new version.
The new features in this beta version represent only a subset of the new features of the final 4.0 release. (This helps us to focus testing and feedback on particular areas.)
The price of DiscBlaze will be increased from $19 to $25 on June 24th. Users who register between now and June 24th will receive a free upgrade to 4.0 when it is released.
Notable changes in 4.0 Beta 1:
• Disc Image creation has been consolidated and made easier to use.
• Can now make a disc image in the .cdr format.
• Creating disc images is now faster and provides better status when copying files.
• Consolidated and redesigned disc image burning (one single menu item, updated file selection).
• Status line at bottom of DiscBlaze window now displays the results of the last burn.
• Many backend changes to support some of the new features for 4.0 (which will make their public appearance in Beta 2 and the final release).
System requirements:
• MacOS X 10.2.6 or higher (including 10.3).
• A CD burner (for CD burning capability) or DVD burner (for DVD burning capability) compatible with MacOS X. (If your CD/DVD burner works with iTunes or the Finder it will work with DiscBlaze.)
• Disc Image (ISO & DMG) creation functionality only available under MacOS X 10.3 or later.
• 700 MB of free HD space to burn roughly 80 minutes of Audio to CD.
DiscBlaze is $19.00 demoware
For more information, visit:
http://www.radicalbreeze.com/blaze/index.html
Master Key 3.0.4 Typing Tutor, Game, Multi-user Network [OS 9/ OS 10.2 up]
Master Key is a straightforward typing tutor program that uses the interface you already know on both Mac and Windows.
With it, a truly fun and challenging game, ParaTyper. A game good enough to stand on its own
Master Key Key Advantages
• Standard interface for Mac and Windows
• ParaTyper typing game
• Typing drills can be paused
• Paginates large text files, ebooks (Project Gutenberg)
• Deletes to previous lines
• Optional font sizes
• No CD to insert to use
• No expiration or demo time limit
Other Key Features
• Comprehensive individual statistics and history
• Optional timed drills
• Mastery goal for speed and accuracy with certificate print-out
• Drills can be any plain text file
• Typing instruction tips
• Dvorak keyboarding support and drills
• International keyboard support
• Class Editor to change settings for groups
• Optional restrictions on pupil activities
• Optional audio feedback which can include high quality samples of actual typewriters
Key Advantages for Schools
Mac and Windows
• The software is maintained and updated without need for repurchase
• Optional two-tier password system
• Optionally hide the desktop
• Preferences can be centrally controlled or templated for user control
• Prompt technical support by email
• The price is hundreds to thousands less than commercial programs
• Quick fulfillment on purchase orders
Mac
• You can test Network Mode before purchasing
• The most options for network setup
• Uses the network efficiently by only storing dynamic information on it
• Master Key Groups and Users can be created quickly with Passenger
New in this version:
• Improvements to German and French Drills accents for registered users
• Improved handling of a locked application folder by allowing Mac OS Account mode to function and automatically switching to this mode when the folder is locked.
System requirements:
• G3 and up
• Mac OS 9 or
• Mac OS X 10.2 or better
Master Key is $20.00 shareware
For more information, visit:
http://www.macinmind.com/MasterKey/
Corona 1.9.9i Accounting & Payroll App [OS X 10.1 up]
Corona provides invoicing, payroll and general form entry with its already familiar check register, account chart features and full range of accounting reports.
Corona makes use of popup selectors for choosing names and accounts, expandable views with adjustable font size, and online help.
Invoices can be used for billing time and materials. An integrated address index includes options for creating letters and preaddressed email. Custom logos may be added to invoices and letters.
Full-featured payroll accounting stores tax rates, employee data, and payroll transactions. Corona produces reports for employees, monthly posting entries, payroll tax quarterlies, and payroll advices to accompany employee paychecks.
Version 1.9.9 improves performance and compatibility with Apple's Jaguar and Panther operating systems. A preference was added to the Preferences panel for remembering main window settings. Dollar amounts for sales discounts may now be optionally entered into invoices. Year end closing now carries descriptions and their account allocations into the new year along with account chart and employee data. This distribution also includes current federal percentage method tables and social security rates for 2004 payroll.
Main Transaction Window
-bird's eye view of all transaction entries
-current cash balance display
-check box for cleared bank entries
-Find and Find Again by description or reference
-sort by date, description, journal or account
-double-click to edit transaction entries
Accounting Reports
-detail by description, account, month or YTD
-bank reconcilement of outstanding bank entries
-accounts receivable detail or summary
-trial balance by month or year to date
-balance sheet at month end or year to date
-income statement by month or year to date
-dynamic budget of actual and average activity
Account Chart
-simple account number and title entry
-double-click to edit accounts
-new account creation during entry
Easy Transaction Entry
-automatic date and document referencing
-popup selectors for descriptions and accounts
-drag and drop accounts from the account chart
-new account creation during entry
Address Index
-entry for names and addresses
-scrollable list or popup selector
-links to email and web page addresses
-organize names and addresses into groups
-use multiple address files
-open or save text for standard correspondences
-drag and drop custom logos for letters
Check Register Entry
-entry for checks and single item deposits
-popup reference selector
Invoices
-select names from address index
-drag and drop products from price list
-entry for discounts and amounts paid in advance
-calculation of taxable sales and sales tax
-timer for recording billable time for services
-drag and drop custom logos for invoices
-printable invoice includes company information
Cash Sales and Receipts
-entry for sales totals and received on account
-entry for purchases from cash on hand
-entry for deposit and ending cash on hand
-printable cash sales report
General Form Entry
-popup selector for journal reference
-balance of entry indicator
Payroll
-editable preferences for tax rates and accounts
-employee entry for personal and W-4 data
-printable employee roster
-entry for hours, commission and bonuses
-calculation of federal and social security
-entry for state, benefits, advances
-entry for earned income credit
-printable employee remittance advice
-printable reports by employee, payday or month
-printable quarterlies for payroll taxes reporting
-monthly payroll entry posting
New in this version:
This is a maintenance update that provides a significantly smaller application size and much improved scrolling performance.
System requirements:
• Mac OS 8.1 / OS X 10.1 or higher
Corona is $64.95 de oware
For more information, visit:
http://www.designersdomain.com/corona/
Startup Chime Stopper 1.3 Removes The Startup Chime Of Your Mac [OS X]
Startup Chime Stopper allows you to remove the chime of your Macintosh at startup.
You are fed up with the enervating chime of your Macintosh at startup? You want to remove it?
Then Startup Chime Stopper is what you need!
Features:
- It removes the enervating chime of your Macintosh at startup.
- It is a background application that does not appear in the Dock.
- It doesn't need any installation which makes it very easy to use.
- It is compatible with Extended Software Updater.
Nw in this version:
A minor bug has been corrected.
System requirements:
Mac OS X 10.0 or higher
For more information, visit:
http://alphaomega.software.free.fr/startupchimestopper/Startup%20Chime%20Stopper.html
Charles W. Moore
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