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This week, once again, something new from each of our shareware/freeware libraries -- from an all new bbEdit to Widget Makers to iTunes lyrics extractors... we even have a Tennis statistics package
BBEdit 8.2.3 now runs natively as a Universal Binary for the Apple Developer Transition Kit hardware. It also introduces syntax coloring and function navigation for Objective-C++, fixes reported issues and adds minor interface refinements and enhancements. In addition, Apple Developer Transition Kit owners can purchase BBEdit 8 for $130 (regularly $200). IT requires Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later.
Widget Maker X allows you to create, modify, and manage your widgets in Mac OS X "Tiger". Widget Maker X attempts to allow users to make more use of widgets. New in Version 1.0 - Create Widgets (modify html,css,js; add folders; add files) -- Widget Manager (enable/disable widgets) -- Widget Wizard (ease the widget creation process). Create widgets allows you to quickly create widgets for your company or just for fun. Widget maker is a full version that will run for 5 days. After 5 days the program needs to be registered for continued use.
ThumbsUp 4.2 is a simple, drag-and-drop based utility to create thumbnails for pictures. In addition to support for all QuickTime formats, it offers size, quality, sharpening and antialiasing options. Images can be scaled by percentage or limited to a maximum size. Version 4.2 adds JPEG 200 export under Mac OS X Tiger.
TennisAce is a FileMaker-based solution that can track performance against any number of players. Users can view and print a variety of statistics, track income and expenses, and print fun awards for your partners. It offers a number of shortcuts and customizable defaults to data entry as easy as clicking a mouse. Both a standalone app and FileMaker data file is available for both Macintosh (OS X and Classic) and Windows.
Professor Fizzwizzle is a "fun, mind-expanding puzzle game, where you take control of the diminutive genius, Professor Fizzwizzle. You must help the professor use his brains and his gadgets to solve each exciting level. Do you have what it takes to get past the Rage-Bots and bring the prof back to his lab?" It features 230 levels, a full-featured level editor, and a 60-day money-back guarantee.
DVD Database X is a powerful, easy-to-use DVD collection manager with IMDB and Amazon integration. Version 1.6.1 adds iCal integration for lending management, and includes iCalMail for emailing borrowers automatically on due dates. Free demo is limited to 10 DVD records.
KaraTunes is an add-on for iTunes allowing users to place all of their lyrics data into a single database which can then be saved, modified and searched. Users can search the LyricTracker database and upload lyrics to their iPod. This update adds support for Leo's Lyrics, a popular lyrics website.
iStill is a still image capture application for Mac OS X. Using an iSight camera and iStill, users can capture sketches, signatures, business cards, photos, and other media that are "inconvenient or difficult to get quite right, with a traditional scanner or camera." This version includes the QuickTimeVR Object Builder which lets users create web-ready QTVR Objects with drag-and-drop simplicity and create printable rotation markers to catch the perfect spin.
Cocktail 3.6.2 is a maintenance update to the system utility that allows users to modify system/filedisk setting and access a number of hidden Finder/System settings as well perform routine maitenance on your Mac. The update adds the ability to change your screenshot file format. Separate versions are available for Tiger, Panther and Jaguar.
3D-Space VFS 1.4 combines Launcher, Dock and Finder features with elegant 3D drawers to provide easy point-and-click access to files and applications which eliminates the need to sift through folders. Full drag-and-drop support allows traditional finder operations such as moving, copying, deleting and renaming files and folders. Take a look at this very cool screen capture!
MiMac is a major update to this backup, cloning and data synchronization utility for Mac OS X. Version 1.6 provides assignment of unique option and filter settings for each backup set instead of the global settings used in previous versions. The interface has been condensed and the backup set selection process has been streamlined, as well as several other improvements and additions.
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Fred Showker, Editor/Publisher UG Net News
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