Archives for June 2001

June, 28th June 2001

• Nasdaq Outage Plagues Tech Stocks, Apple Drops

  Problems with the Nasdaq halted trading in that exchange in the afternoon, a tech rally largely held but Apple gave…

• Make A Home Music Studio For Under $1000 - Digi001 Reviewed

  Chris Rogers reviews the Digi001, a package that offers a powerful home studio for under US$1000

• UK Users Offered Chance To See MACWORLD Keynote

  MacAssist is hosting a special live screening of next month's MACWORLD Expo keynote speech. The keynote, always the highlight of…

• MP3 Rage Update, Compatible With New Napster Protocol

  Chaotic Software has updated their multi-purposed MP3 application, MP3 Rage, to version 3.5. MP3 Rage allows users to easily download,…

• New Mac Client For WebShots Service Available

  Zonic has released a new Mac client for the popular online photo service, WebShots. The new program, SwapTop, can be…

• TMO FireWire Webcam Drawing On Monday, Register Now!

  This is the last reminder for our FireWire Webcam giveaway before we give away the first one on Monday. This…

• Desktop Pattern Software Updated

  Eckysoft has released a new version of the Starfish desktop pattern generation software, Starfish Pro v1. Starfish Pro allows users…

• Online MACWORLD Registration Still Open

  Although the "official" pre-registration date has passed, those planning on attending next month's MACWORLD Expo in New York City may…

• Do It The Old Fashion Way: HTML Creator Updated

  Aram Kudurshian has updated his text based HTML coding utility, HTML Creator, to version 2.7. HTML Creator allows users to…

• Never Enough: Mandolux Releases More Impressionistic Destops

  Mando Gomez has added more desktop pictures to his latest series, focusing on impressionistic art. The desktop pictures are available…

• Online Game, NetFungus, Updated

  IMROM has updated their multi-player online game, NetFungus, to version 1.0.3. NetFungus is a type of online board game that…

• Analyst Says Apple’s Upside Potential Outweighs Risk By 4-To-1, AAPL Up 4%

  Susan Byrne of Gabelli Westwood has issued positive comments on Apple today, helping to boost the stock in morning trading.…

• So You Wanna Work For Apple?

  Rodney O. Lain talks about his passion for the Mac, the nature of being a fan, and the realities of…

• Mac & Linux Users Vs. The Spanish Government

  Miguel Cornejo reports from Spain on an effort from Mac and Linux users to combat Windows-only tax software

June, 27th June 2001

• US Attorney General To Comment Today On Microsoft Ruling

  Reuters is reporting that US Attorney General John Ashcroft will be making a statement concerning today's ruling in the Microsoft…

• TMO FireWire Webcam Giveaway Reminder!

  We are nearing the end of our first giveaway, but there is still time for you to register. We are…

• Apple’s 1984 Commercial Up For "Best Commercial Ever," & You Can Help

  We got a note about a poll being conducted by The History Channel and USA Today that is looking for…

• Microsoft’s Breakup Overturned, Antitrust Violation Upheld

  Microsoft has won a major, but mixed victory in its appeal of an order to break up the company based…

• OS X Compatible Graphical Scientific App Updated

  Calerga has released a preview version of their graphical based scientific application, SysQuake 2 LE. SysQuake allows users to better…

• Napster Client Updated, Old Versions Disabled

  Napster has updated their Macintosh client to version 1.0b2. With the release of the new version, older versions of Napster…

• 4D Plug-in Helps Handle HTTP Requests

  Deep Sky Technologies has released an updated beta of their 4D plug-in, HTTP Client Deux. The plug-in provides 4D programmers…

• New Rewritable DVD Media On The Way

  Verbatim has announced that they will be shipping new rewritable DVD media this fall. The new media, the DataLifePlus 4.7GB…

• Updated Beta Of OS X Word Processor Available

  Stone Table Software has released an updated beat version of Z-Write for Mac OS X. Z-Write is a full-featured "non-linear"…

• Easily Add Sound To Your FileMaker Databases

  24U has updated their cross platform FileMaker Pro plug-in, PlaySound, to version 1.0.1. PlaySound Plug-in allows FileMaker developers to easily…

• Sustainable Softworks Announces New Reseller Program

  Sustainable Softworks, makers of IPNetMonitor, IPNetRouter, IPNetSentry, and IPNetTuner, has announced a new reseller program. The new program will put…

• Summer Has Selznick Scientific In A Giving Mood

  Selznick Scientific Software has announced that they are having a summer sale on their entire line of products. From now…

• Photoshop Workshop Planned For September

  The Rocky Mountain Digital Arts Center is offering a select few Photoshop users the rare opportunity to participate in an…

• MonkeyByte Offers Free Game Demo CD

  MonkeyByte has announced that they are shipping a new CD that includes demo versions of all of their games. Users…

• Fed Cut & Microsoft Ruling Spark Rally, Apple Gains

  Today's trading was all about a delayed reaction to yesterday's rate cut and Microsoft's appellate victory/loss

June, 26th June 2001

• Developer Tool Updated With Improved OS X Support

  AAA+ Software has updated their development tool, Joy, to version 2.2. The latest version adds improved support for Mac OS…

• eMail Alert! Updated

  Intelli Innovations has updated their handy e-mail management program, eMail Alert!, to version 2.7.5. eMail Alert! allows users to easily…

• PCI Version Of Analog To Digital Converter Available

  Miglia has announced that they are shipping a PCI version of the analog to digital converter, Miglia Director's Cut. Incorporating…

• Microsoft Brings Mac Corporate Users Up To Speed With Outlook 2001

  Microsoft has released, at long last, Outlook 2001 for the Mac, and has introduced a few Mac-only features such as…

• New Mac Trivia Site Preparing For Launch

  Starting on July 1st there will be a new site dedicated to Macintosh trivia, MacTrivia.com. MacTrivia.com will feature over 1000…

• MonkeyByte Announces Database Customization Service

  MonkeyByte has just updated their database customization tools, Backoffice, to version 2.0. MonkeyByte.com, using Backoffice, offers a number of packages…

• New 4D Plug-in Offers Cross Platform TCP Wrappers

  Deep Sky Technologies has released an updated beta version of their 4D plug-in, TCP Deux 1.0.0. TCP Deux allows 4D…

• Believe It Or Not, New Macinchat Variety Show Available

  It is already time again for another episode of the Macinchat Variety Show. Consisting of a series of spoofs, skits,…

• Mandolux Goes Impressionistic With New Desktop Series

  Mando Gomez of Mandolux.com has released a new set of desktop pictures, these with an impressionistic focus. The new set…

• FirewireDirect Expands CD-RW Line, 20x Model Available

  FirewireDirect has announced that they have expanded their line of FireWire CD-RW drives. The new line features Yamaha drive mechanisms…

• Mac Show Gets Psyched For MACWORLD

  With MACWORLD just a few short weeks away, the Mac Show staff is starting to get their listeners excited for…

• Fed Cuts Interest Rates By 1/4 Point, Apple Closes Lower

  The Fed cut short term interest rates by a quarter point, and though some techs rallied, AAPL shed 34 cents

June, 25th June 2001

• Techs Continue Rally But Apple Falls Back

  It was a mixed day on Wall Street, but a tech rally couldn't help Apple keep all of yesterday's gains

• Earthlink Follows AOL, Raises Rates By US$2 Per Month

  Earthlink has followed AOL's example and raised rates for its dialup service by US$2 per month, bringing the service to…

• MAKI Updates Web Filtering Software

  MAKI Enterprises has updated their Web and Internet filtering software, Kids GoGoGo, to version 3.1. Kids GoGoGo allows users to…

• Sapphire Releases New Set Of Photoshop Styles

  Sapphire Innovations has released a new set of Styles for use with Photoshop 6 and Photoshop Elements, Sapphire Styles Vol.…

• New Version Of 4D Programming Tool Available

  Deep Sky Technologies has released a new version of their 4D plug-in, BASh. Version 1.5.8 offers 4D programmers greater control…

• Griffin Updates Their USB iMic

  Griffin Technology has updated their USB based audio recorder and playback device, iMic. iMic offers users greater control over the…

• FireWire Webcam Giveaway Reminder!

  We wanted to remind you that we are conducting a giveaway right now. We will be giving away one FireWire…

• OS X Compatible HTML Editor Updated

  Split Software has updated their recently released HTML editor, NetSmith, to version 1.1. NetSmith is a full-featured Web authoring tool…

• SmartDisk Releases New iBook Charger Bay

  Building off of the iBook's popularity in the education market, SmartDisk has released a new Charger Bay for Apple's latest…