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Nisus Software has announced their new release of Nisus Writer Express 2.0, an easy to use Microsoft Word alternative, that is much cheaper. Nisus says that there are over 30 new features. It does require Mac OS X 10.2 or later (some features require Mac OS X 10.3), and sells for $59.95. More details at ... nisus.com
The PayPal Buyer Credit program will let eBay sellers compete with financing deals offered by such retailers as Best Buy. PayPal is using a partnership with GE Consumer Finance to create a line of credit for PayPal users. Read more...
As part of its service, Symantec will use a global network of probes and decoy e-mail accounts to collect, analyze and identify new phishing scams targeted at customers that use its Online Fraud Management services. This is aimed more at the corporate world to protect those like CitiBank from fraud, but should help us end users as well. (Computer World article)
See the "Anti Phishing Report PDF" from AntiPhishing.org;
Here's the full Symantec Report
Traveling and seeing a lot of those "Sorry, we don't accept pets" signs? Well, PetsWelcome can help. This site lists hotels, apartments, ski resorts, campgrounds, and even amusement parks that are pet friendly throughout the world. See it at ... PetsWelcome.com
It seems that when compared to the rest of the EU, Apple's prices are much higher in the UK. Which maybe illegal. So they may have to go to court with more than just the Beatles. Full story at ... news.bbc.co.uk
Not sure what is what in this arena, you are not alone. There is an FAQ on DVD that talks about this very subject. Or you could just get a drive that supports both. Read it at ... dvddemystified.com
For those of us who can't afford or need Photoshop, this is good news. Elements certainly complements iPhoto as it does so much more editing that iPhoto, while letting iPhoto do the cataloging.
When you get the Adobe Elements demo CD, look for the information packet on the Adobe Photoshop Elements Alliance, a new national user group just for Photoshop Elements users.
When you wonder which graphics and photo editing program you should be using, read the full essay Photoshop vs. Elements for some real eye-openers!
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According to this Wired.com article, Transitive Corp. of Los Gatos California claimes it QuickTransit software allows appications to run "transparently" on multiple hardware platforms, including Macs, PCs, and numerous servers and mainframes. Transitive said QuickTransit allows a foreign application to do everything it does on its native platform, with 100 percent functionality. And with no performance hit. QuickTransit translates blocks of code rather than a line at a time. In addition, it identifies and stores the most commonly executed code. Sounds like we will be able to run Windows or Linux software that we want on our Macs. Read more...
On Thursday, Apple posted another security update to fix a flaw in iChat, Apple's free instant messaging application, which offers compatiblity with Americal Online's AIM software. Apple said Security Update 2004-09-16, released via the Mac OS X Software Update, "delivers a number of security enhancements and is recommended for all Macintosh users. This update includes the following component: iChat." Apple says remote iChat participants can send "links" that can start local programs if clicked. The company has modified it so that "links" of this type will open a Finder window that displays the program instead of running it. The update is available for
Jaguar iChat 1.0; Jaguar iChat AV 2.0 users and Panther (iChat AV 2.1)
The jump page is at Apple
On Friday, news was buzzing that Costco.com will begin selling the iPod mini in time for Christmas! (October 1st) Get the Pink, Silver, and Blue versions of the iPod mini for $270 (SRP: $250) The good news is Costco.com is bundling 15 free iTunes tracks as well the Apple iPod Armband station, which retails for $30. (Picture) ... see costco.com
It was not a good day for Sylvain Demongeot when his wildbits.com internet hosting provider shut the site down on behalf of Apple.
"We have learned that unauthorized Apple iTunes software code is being used in a computer program called iPodDownload 1.0 ... You must remove the offending link/files within 24hrs or your account will be closed..." said ProHosting.com
Demongeot's iTunes plugin allowed users to easily copy music from an iPod. While Demongeot did comply, the site was shut down for a short period. Demongeot says: "I am still waiting for an explanation on what iPodDownload is supposed to violate -- Apple never contacted me!"
A number of blogs now offer the download in defiance of Apple's order, one is running a pool on how long it will take Apple to come after the blogs. These are easily found with a quick Google search. The plugin is free.
As of yet, no evidence to support Apple's claims has been announced. So much for due process. See: wildbits.com
MacMagic 1.0 for OS X. MacMagic is a powerful, easy-to-use, and essential utility for anyone who uses a Mac for researching, saving, or printing information, accessing the Internet, or working on a network of any size. It's excellent software from MacEase! MacMagic
Telestream has announced the industry's first support for exporting or importing files in the Microsoft Windows Media format on Mac OS X platforms. Telestream's new support capabilities for Windows Media on the Mac enable users to create files in standard and high definition using Windows Media in either stereo or 5.1, directly on their Macs. ... Read more...
Apago, Inc. is now shipping of PDF Enhancer 2.6. This is a free upgrade for users of PDF Enhancer 2.0 or 2.5 -- Enhancer is a powerful tool to assemble, optimize, shrink, repurpose, secure, stamp, and impose PDF files. Available for Windows and Mac OS X. Read more...
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