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Nov 12, 2004, No. 423

ADC Member News
[1] New MacTech Magazine Launch with Subscription Offer for ADC Premier and Select Members
Sporting a fresh new design, MacTech Magazine has expanded its editorial focus to feature content for developers and Mac power users alike. The new MacTech will apply its signature "how to" approach to topics such as server configuration, networking, PDF tricks, databases, web design, cross platform networks, home automation, and more. ADC Premier and Select members can take advantage of a special subscription price of $19.95 for 10 issues — nearly 80% off the newsstand price.

[2] ADC Compatibility Labs Add New Hardware
The ADC Compatibility Labs in Cupertino, California maintain more than 150 configurations of Apple hardware. We have added the following equipment for developer compatibility testing:
  • Apple Keyboards for Germany, France, Great Britain, Spain
  • NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra video card for testing with 30-inch Apple Cinema Display
Use of the ADC Compatibility Labs is a no-charge benefit of ADC Select and Premier membership. ADC Premier members may use the labs for 3 days each month, and ADC Select members may use it 2 days each month.

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Internet and Server
[3] New Releases: Mac OS X Server Update 10.3.6, Mac OS X Server Combined Update 10.3.6, Fibre Channel Utility Update 1.0.3
Mac OS X Server Update 10.3.6

Mac OS X Server Combined Update 10.3.6

Fibre Channel Utility Update 1.0.3
[4] Web Development Tool News: EditLive! for Java 4.0
EditLive! for Java 4.0 from Ephox is an online XHTML authoring tool that provides users with an intuitive, easy-to-use interface for creating and publishing web content. This release includes real-time spell checking; multimedia support; copy-and-paste improvements; drag-and-drop support; and inline resizing for tables, images and multimedia objects.
[5] System Administration Tool News: Calendar Developer Tool 7.0, PC-Mac-Net FileShare v4.0, Virtual Passage SSL VPN Client 1.2.2
Calendar Developer Tool 7.0 from Formulations Pro is a complete calendar, contacts, and "To Do List" application with resources to extend calendar capabilities for FileMaker Pro developers. Manage multiple users, security, and store documents with unrestricted licensing. This version was rebuilt from the ground-up with FileMaker Pro 7, and features open licensing.

PC-Mac-Net FileShare v4.0 from Lava Software allows users to share files easily and securely between Macintosh and Windows computers across LANs and WANs. This version features faster auto-discovery of other LAN users; a new workgroup hub function; simplified network setup and diagnostics; multilanguage localization; and full compatibility with DHCP.

Virtual Passage SSL VPN Client 1.2.2 from Menlo Logic now supports Mac OS X. Mac users can connect to a remote network as if they were on the local network. It is launched from the Menlo Logic SSL VPN portal and easily traverses NAT and firewalls.
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Mac OS X
[6] New ADC Article: Optimizing Your Application with Shark 4
This new version of Shark, Apple's application optimization tool, includes powerful new features such as data mining and Java support. Learn how using Shark 4 can help developers dramatically improve application performance.

[7] New Releases: Mac OS X Update 10.3.6, Mac OS X Combined Update 10.3.6
Mac OS X Update 10.3.6

Mac OS X Combined Update 10.3.6
[8] New Carbon Reference Library Document
Technical Q&A: Core Audio & Xcode - Ensuring the latest Core Audio Headers are installed
[9] New Security Reference Library Document
Sample Code: CryptNoMore
[10] Useful Utilities: Tactile Interrogator 1.1.0.3
Tactile Interrogator 1.1.0.3 from Tactile Interactive is a graphical command shell designed for power users. Interrogator focuses on the optimum management of files, directories and volumes. This version features size- and color-coded file icons, cached file, directory and volume information for rapid access, a built-in quick reference, hierarchical access to directories, and more.

For Mac OS X development tools:
Macintosh Products Guide
Mac OS X Downloads
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Multimedia and QuickTime
[11] New Release: DVD Studio Pro 3.0.2
DVD Studio Pro 3.0.2
[12] New QuickTime Reference Library Document
Sample Code: Fiendishthngs
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Training and Events
[13] Mac OS X Certification Exam Promotion
Pass any exam in the Apple Certified System Administrator (ACSA), Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC), or Apple Certified Help Desk Specialist (ACHDS) certification track before the end of 2004 and receive a voucher for a complimentary Mac OS X exam, good anytime in 2005 at any Authorized Prometric Testing Center worldwide — a value up to US$150.

[14] Developer Training and Seminars
Java on Mac OS X (Java, Cocoa and the Web) November 16-18 and November 29-December 1 in Shenton Way, SINGAPORE

Cocoa Development November 22-26 in Beaconsfield, Bucks, UNITED KINGDOM

AppleScript Studio November 25-26 and December 9-10 in Shenton Way, SINGAPORE

Servoy 2 Day Training Class 2.1 December 1-2 in Utrecht, the NETHERLANDS Early bird discounted price: US$ 995 (until 11/11/04)

Advanced WebObjects Development December 6-10 and February 21-25 in Beaconsfield, Bucks, UNITED KINGDOM

Internet Development with WebObjects (Introduction) January 10-14 in Beaconsfield, Bucks, UNITED KINGDOM

PostgreSQL Bootcamp January 17-21 near Atlanta, GA

Ongoing: Apple Technical Training Courses
Courses for developers include:
- Developing Desktop Applications with Cocoa
- Internet Application Development Using WebObjects
- Advanced WebObjects Development

Ongoing: FileMaker Professional Foundation Training Series II
[15] Developer Events
European Revolution Conference November 14-16 in Valletta, MALTA

InterBEE 2004 November 17-19 in Tokyo, JAPAN

MacExpo 2004 November 18-20 in London, UNITED KINGDOM

Macworld Conference & Expo January 10-14 in San Francisco, CA

BETT Conference (Educational Technology) January 12-15 in Olympia, London, UNITED KINGDOM
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