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Aug 13, 2004, No. 410

Hardware
[1] Kernel Debug Kit for Mac OS X 10.3.5 Available
The Kernel Debug Kit contains debug versions of the Mac OS X kernel and many I/O Kit families for use with GDB remote (two-machine) debugging. These files contain full symbolic information, unlike the equivalent files in a normal Mac OS X installation.

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Internet and Server
[2] New Releases: Mac OS X Server Update 10.3.5, Mac OS X Server Combined Update 10.3.5, Mac OS X Server Admin Tools 10.3.5
Mac OS X Server Update 10.3.5 delivers enhanced functionality and improved reliability for Mac OS X Server v10.3 and is recommended for all systems.

Mac OS X Server Combined Update 10.3.5 delivers enhanced functionality and improved reliability for Mac OS X Server v10.3 and is recommended for all systems.

Mac OS X Server Admin Tools 10.3.5 installs updated versions of the Mac OS X Server v10.3 administration software.
[3] Web Development Tool News: eOrdering eCommerce 2.5, IBiz Integrator, Smultron 1.0
eOrdering eCommerce 2.5 from LAJ Design is a cross-platform suite of applications for creating online stores. It includes eOrdering Complete, eOrdering Gold, and eOrdering Professional. This version adds built-in CURL for authorize.net, CSS support, a "Recent Items" menu, bug fixes, and more.

IBiz Integrator from /n software provides small- and medium-sized companies with enterprise-class software components for business integration. These components focus on the integration of Internet payment, accounting, management, and other common e-business services.

Smultron 1.0 by Peter Borg is an open source text editor written for Mac OS X v10.3. This release introduces localizations, .Mac synchronization, Open Recent Project menu, improved syntax coloring, insertion points the same color as text, syntax definition guesses, and more.
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Java
[4] New Release: Java Update 1.4.2 Update 1
Java Update 1.4.2 Update 1 provides support for JDK 1.4.2_05, improved behavior for applets in Safari, and increased stability for desktop Java applications.
[5] New Java Reference Library Document
Release Notes: Java Update 1.4.2 Update 1
[6] Java Tool News: JBuilder 2005
JBuilder 2005 from Borland is a powerful Java IDE that speeds Java development for Enterprise JavaBeans, Web, XML, mobile, Web Services, and database applications. New JBuilder 2005 includes innovative JavaServer Faces and Web Services designers, support for the latest Java standards, distributed refactoring, code audits, and Borland Optimizeit performance tools.
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Mac OS X
[7] New Releases: Mac OS X Update 10.3.5, Mac OS X Combined Update 10.3.5, Security Update 2004-08-09 (10.3.4), Darwin 7.5 Source Code
Mac OS X Update 10.3.5 delivers enhanced functionality and improved reliability for Mac OS X v10.3.

Mac OS X Combined Update 10.3.5 delivers enhanced functionality and improved reliability for Mac OS X v10.3.

Security Update 2004-08-09 (10.3.4) delivers a number of security enhancements and is recommended for all Macintosh users.

Darwin 7.5 Source Code, which corresponds to Mac OS X 10.3.5, is available for download.
[8] New Carbon Reference Library Document
Sample Code: CFFTPSample
[9] New ADC Article: Introducing Xcode 1.5: Improving Speed and Workflow
Learn about some of the useful new features in Xcode 1.5, such as dead-code stripping and code completion, plus enhancements to the user interface and additions to source code management support.

[10] Mac OS X Tool News: Mac OS X Pascal Interfaces for GNU Pascal 1.0.4
Mac OS X Pascal Interfaces for GNU Pascal 1.0.4 are free 32-bit Pascal interfaces for the Pascal compiler of the GNU Compiler Collection. This version adds 59 new units, for a total of 268 units and 197731 lines of Pascal.

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Mac OS X Downloads
[11] Useful Utilities: HistoryHound 1.5. HyperNext 1.3, Salling's Remote Basics 1.0, SuperDuper! 1.3, Synk 5.0.3
HistoryHound 1.5 from St. Clair Software lets you do a fast text search on the entire content of all web pages you've visited recently, plus all the pages you've bookmarked. Just type in a few keywords, and HistoryHound gives you a list of pages you've viewed recently, ranked by relevance.

HyperNext 1.3 from TigaByte Software is a visual software development system that can help you build Macintosh applications, plug-ins, and stacks that run on the free HyperNext Player. This version includes new network commands and controls, such as checkboxes, radio buttons, and popup menus. It also features enhancements to graphical performance and REALbasic scripting.

Salling's Remote Basics 1.0 from Salling Software is a free set of remote controls for popular Mac applications that work with Sony Ericsson's K700 and upcoming S700 phone models. Using Bluetooth, it allows you to use your cellphone to control iTunes, DVD Player, EyeTV, VLC, PowerPoint, and Keynote.

SuperDuper! 1.3 from ShirtPocket is a disk duplication utility for Mac OS X. It is designed to make it easy for users to isolate their computers from unwanted system changes. And it is perfect for developers installing pre-release software, making rolling back revisions painless. Additions include saved settings; automatic mounting of source and destination volumes/images; and back-to-back backups.

Synk 5.0.3 by Ben Rister is an easy-to-use synchronization and backup utility that sports high end, powerful features at a shareware price. This version incorporates bug fixes and Finder comments as a filterable criterion type.
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Multimedia and QuickTime
[12] Apple Introduces Production Suite
Production Suite 1.0 is an essential software collection for film and video production. It delivers real-time tools in one comprehensive and integrated package, combining Final Cut Pro HD, Motion, and DVD Studio Pro 3.

[13] New QuickTime Reference Libary Document
Sample Code: BackgroundExporter
[14] New Releases: DVD Studio Pro 3.0.1, Compressor for DVD Studio Pro, Compressor 1.2.1, Pro Application Support 2.1
DVD Studio Pro 3.0.1 is strongly recommended for all users of DVD Studio Pro 3. This update improves general stability and compiling.

Compressor for DVD Studio Pro provides improved stability and Preview window performance.

Compressor 1.2.1 features Improved application stability and 'Preview Window' performance.

Pro Application Support 2.1 is strongly recommended for all users of Final Cut Pro, Cinema Tools, Compressor, LiveType, Soundtrack, and DVD Studio Pro.
[15] "GarageBand: The Missing Manual" Released by O'Reilly Media
"GarageBand: The Missing Manual" by David Pogue is an authoritative guide to constructing digital recordings with Apple's GarageBand. The book includes tips on song building and orchestration and reveals GarageBand's amazing plug-in architecture, showing readers how and where to find new loops, instrumental sounds, drum machines, and more.
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Training and Events
[16] Developer Training and Seminars
Cocoa Programming for Mac OS X August 23-27 in Atlanta, GA

WebObjects Development (Advanced) September 6-10 in Beaconsfield, Bucks, UNITED KINGDOM

Cocoa Development (Introduction) September 13-17 in Beaconsfield, Bucks, UNITED KINGDOM

Internet Development with WebObjects (Introduction) September 27-October 1 in Beaconsfield, Bucks, UNITED KINGDOM
[17] Developer Events
FileMaker Developer Conference 2004 August 29-September 1 in Phoenix, AZ

Apple Expo August 31-September 4 in Paris, FRANCE

Australian UNIX and Open Systems User Group (AUUG) 2004 Conference September 1-3 in Melbourne, AUSTRALIA

AUUG Tutorials take place August 29-31 Includes free Mac OS X Tutorial (space limited)

IBC September 9-14 in Amsterdam, NETHERLANDS

Borland Conference (BorCon) 2004 September 11-15 in San Jose, CA

European Borland Conference September 27-October 1 in Frankfurt, GERMANY

Web 2.0 Conference October 5-7 in San Francisco, CA

4D Summit Conference 2004 October 19-22 in New Orleans, LA

Blender Conference 2004 October 22-24 in Amsterdam, NETHERLANDS

O'Reilly Mac OS X Conference October 25-28 in Santa Clara, CA

SC2004: High Performance Computing, Networking and Storage Conference November 6-12 in Pittsburgh, PA

European Revolution Conference November 14-16 in MALTA
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Other
[18] Call for "MacGeneration Awards 2004" Nominations
Registration for the MacGeneration Awards is now open. The awards ceremony will be held at Apple Expo 2004, August 31-September 4 in Paris, FRANCE. To register, applications must be available in the French language.

[19] MacBetaGroup.com v.2 Available
MacBetaGroup is an on-line community that brings Mac OS X developers and beta testers together in a single site. MacBetaGroup.com v.2 is a complete re-implementation of the original MacBetaGroup. Greater focus is upon Direct-to-Developer communication and better support for game developers seeking a beta test group.

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