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QA1271 - DRAM DIMM power pin connections for Macintosh Computers

eOrdering Professional 2.0 from LAJ Design is a cross-platform application that creates eCommerce stores for small businesses. Version 2.0 includes new discounts, cost options, bug fixes and more.

OpenBase SQL 7.0.13 from OpenBase International is the latest version of their high-performance database server for Mac OS X and other platforms. Version 7.0.13 offers faster performance, computed columns, triggers, and a new license for WebObjects deployment support.

iList Studio 1.2.1 from Lakewood Studios is a multi-purpose database and asset management tool. Version 1.2.1 adds custom calculation support to iList Studio's reporting window and conditional editor. Multiple calculations can now be carried out in sequence on multiple record sets with one click.

SuperScrubber 1.1 from Jiiva, Inc. completely and permanently erases all data from a specified internal or external hard drive or partition. Version 1.1 makes disk sanitization up to 50% faster and includes new scrub operations such as a configurable repeat operation; a double reminder to prevent accidental scrubbing; user interface enhancements; and updated documentation.

SQL4X Manager J 2.5.1 (Build 288) from MACOSGURU is a comprehensive graphical interface for web and database developers to access any JDBC compliant database server. Version 2.5.1 includes better support for PostgreSQL, MySQL and IBM DB2. Additional enhancements have been made to the PHP Code Generator for MySQL, the application preferences and serial number processing.

BBE FTP Open 1.2.3 from Natural Innovations is a freeware script which facilitates the editing of remote files via FTP in BBEdit, with support for multiple files per account, multiple accounts per host, multiple hosts, and the simultaneous opening of multiple files. Version 1.2.3 fixes a file-location problem, includes an improved ReadMe and is now available for Mac OS X.

QA1248 - Context Sharing Tips

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Graphics 3D: Vertex Optimization
This sample shows examples of optimized vertex throughput.

Graphics 3D: SurfaceVertexProgram
This is a vertex program that demonstrates the use of a UV mesh to draw an implicit surface.

Graphics 3D: NURBSSurfaceVertexProg
This demo uses a vertex program to compute the vertex position for a NURB surface.

Graphics 3D: Draw Pixels
This sample is an example of the correct use of DrawPixels.

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Graphics 3D: TextureRange

CPLAT 5.1 from ksoft is an easy-to-use full-featured modern C++ framework for Mac OS/Windows/Linux development. CPLAT supports development under CodeWarrior, Visual C++, and ProjectBuilder. Version 5.1 includes Mac OS X support for HIView, window compositing and more.

PyObjC 1.0b1 from PyObjC Team is a bridge between Python and Objective-C and allows development of full-fledged Cocoa programs in pure Python. Version 1.0b1 features improved performance and stability, better tutorials and documentation, and more.

LAM/MPI 7.0 from the Open Systems Lab at Indiana University is an open source implementation of the Message Passing Interface standard for high-performance parallel computing with clusters and on the Grid. New for Version 7.0 is an open component architecture that allows runtime selection of components and tuning parameters.

Alfred 1.6 from Inferiis is an easy-to-use, customizable, universal plug-in manager. Version 1.6 includes easy plug-in installation and removal, dedicated user interface synthesizing installed plug-ins, various plug-in management functionalities and a generic engine using customizable rules.

iScreensaver Designer 3.1 from Xochi Media Inc. is a multi-platform screensaver editor that will convert all QuickTime-compatible movies and pictures into a self-contained screensaver with a one-click installer. Version 3.1 includes a new "personal" license, enhanced slide show features and screensaver improvements for Mac OS X.

Xupport 1.3.4 from computer-support.ch is a system maintenance utility that optimizes system performance, allows administrators to access hidden system and finder settings, clears junk files, and more. Version 1.3.4 features a new trial system, print buttons for integrated read-me text, and minor bug fixes and code optimizations.

Barcode Automator 1.3 from Intelli Innovations is a barcoding suite specifically designed for bulk generation and AppleScript automation. Version 1.3 includes support for TIFF barcode exports up to 2400 dpi, a delimiter removal feature for text imports and more.

Barcode Producer PDF417 from Intelli Innovations generates barcodes in PostScript format for viewing or printing in any EPS-capable graphics product, including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and QuarkXPress. With the new Barcode Producer PDF417, you can make small, 2D barcodes with lots of alphanumeric data. Finished barcodes are created in vector EPS format.

Accessorizer from Kevin Callahan generates ObjC accessor declarations and implementation methods from variable declarations. It offers a broad range of memory management schemes used by the best-known Cocoa/Objective-C experts.

CopyPaste-X 1.6 from Script Software is a multiple clipboard editing and display utility. With version 1.6 you can use menu commands, drag and drop, and contextual menus to access clipboards and save all clipboards through restarts.

ScrapIt Pro X 1.1 from John V. Holder, Software is an editable, multimedia scrapbook and word processor for Mac OS X that allows text notes, finder clippings, movies, sounds, and images to be stored, sorted, displayed and searched. Version 1.1 allows users to import ScrapIt Pro Classic and Apple Scrapbook files automatically.

Detour 1.0.1 from Rogue Amoeba Software is an audio router allowing the selection of audio output device and relative volume for individual applications. Version 1.0.1 fixes several bugs, including ones with Apple's iSight and iChat AV and with certain applications, including the Microsoft Office suite, that could not be redirected.

Qpict 5.2.7 from runelindman.com is a fully featured, easy-to-use media asset manager for all kinds of multimedia files including images, movies, fonts and sounds. Version 5.2.7 includes a bug fix.

Flash Illuminations from Electric Rain is an experimental showcase project designed to demonstrate the power of utilizing Macromedia Flash MX and Swift 3D to create compelling real-world 3D Macromedia Flash applications. Swift 3D is a standalone application for designers to build and export 3D animations to the Macromedia Flash (SWF) file format, as well as other major vector and raster formats.

DropWaterMark 1.2 from LAJ Design is cross-platform application that allows you to easily create watermark images. Version 1.2 has a new interactive mode and better unicode support.

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