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Gideon's unique OS X utilities


xBack, FileXaminer, Snard, Dock-It, Secure Shell Helper,

Gideon Software always sends ultra short briefs on their products -- not enough to fill a page -- so we've combined them here in the software department for your convenience.

xBack

xBack is a utility that allows you replace your desktop with a screen saver or xPak. With xBack, you can bring your desktop to life. Please see website for product information and release notes. There is a special upgrade price for Registered users of xBack v2.x See website for release notes and pricing. Download xBack xback32.dmg, requires Mac OS X 10.2+ and Quartz Extreme. See more info at Gideon xBack page. (See: Screen Capture)

FileXaminer v2.3

FileXaminer allows you to modify file and folder attributes that the Finder cannot ( ex. Type/Creator Info, UNIX permissions, and much more... ). FileXaminer is powerful and easy to use - making it the best "Get Info" application for Mac OS X. FileXaminer eliminates the need to use Terminal, and makes changing attributes on files/folders a breeze. Download FileXaminer: fex231.dmg. Requires Mac OS X 10.2 or higher. Get more info at: FileXaminer Home Page (See: Screen Capture)

Snard

Snard is the Swiss Army Knife of launcher programs. Snard can be used as a system menu or as a hot key activated popup menu. Snard also supports assigning hot keys to Snard menu items. So no matter how you prefer to work - Snard works with you. There is a special upgrade price for Registered users of Snard v1.x. Download Snard snard241m.dmg, requires Mac OS X 10.2 or higher or get more info at gideonsoftworks.com

Dock-It

Dock-It is a multifunctional dock and Finder enhancer for the Mac OS X operating system. Many of dock-like applications clutter their offerings. Dock-It is simple and to the point. It has everything one would look for in a dock application and nothing else. The end result is an easy to use, yet powerful alternative to the competition. (See: Screen Capture). Download the version appropriate for your OS: either Dock-It v2.2 for Mac OS X v10.3, or Dock-It v2.2 for Mac OS X v10.2.x. For more information and features list see the Dock-It Home Page

Handy Gideon Desktop Bundle

The Gideon Desktop Bundle allows you to purchase three of our popular applications for one low price. The Gideon Desktop Bundle includes Dock-It, Snard and xBack. The Gideon Desktop bundle costs $20 dollars, and saves you $20 because it's a bundle. Once you purchase the bundle, you will receive an email with instructions on downloading the bundle. Go here for more info or simply purchase the bundle direct.

FREE: Secure Shell Helper

Secure Shell Helper controls who's allowed to access your accounts, and generates new OpenSSH keys. You can also View/Export your public keys, and Setup and control the SSH server. Do everything via an easy to use Wizard allows you to configure the server and personal identity. Secure Shell helper alleviates the need to use the command line to configure a working OpenSSH system. It's all point and click ! Requirements: Mac OS X (10.1+ recommended), Updated for Panther (10.3) Download Secure Shell Helper; see a Screen Capture.

Gideon Softworks, Inc. was formed to develop market leading applications for the Mac OS X Operating System. They believe that OS X opens up new opportunities for Macintosh developers and promise to take advantage of that fact.

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