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Macintosh Products Guide
Localized guide to software and hardware
for the Macintosh. You can find, add, or remove your products, list
URLs where your products are available, and update your information!
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Dec 3, 2004, No. 425
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ADC Member News
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[1] ADC Mailing for December 2004
The ADC Mailing for December 2004 shipped on November 24, 2004.
Please allow 3-10 days for delivery.
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Internet and Server
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[2] New Releases: Bluetooth Firmware Updater 1.2, Ethernet Driver for Mac OS X 10.2.8, Ethernet Driver for Mac OS X 10.3.3, Security Update 2004-12-02 v.1.0 for Mac OS X Server
Bluetooth Firmware Updater 1.2
Ethernet Driver for Mac OS X 10.2.8
Ethernet Driver for Mac OS X 10.3.3
Security Update 2004-12-02 v.1.0 (Mac OS X 10.2.8 Server)
Security Update 2004-12-02 v.1.0 (Mac OS X 10.3.6 Server)
[3] System Administration Tool News: fmSQL Synch 1.0, Navicat 5.3
fmSQL Synch 1.0 from Garrison Computer Services is a utility for
synchronizing data from your FileMaker and (SQL) web databases. Data
is compared record-by-record, as well as field-by-field. This
version adds two-way synchronizing, field-level conflict checking
and resolution, FileMaker solution integration, and more.
Navicat 5.3 from PremiumSoft is an integrated GUI tool that lets you
administer a MySQL database, import/export data, backup and transfer
databases, and create queries. This version supports MySQL Character
Set and adds Filter Wizard, allowing users to quickly and easily
locate data. In addition, a history log of executed SQL statements
is now available.
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Java
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[4] New Java Reference Library Document
Technical Q&A: Hang launching signed Applets from JavaScript
[5] "Head First Design Patterns" Released by O'Reilly Media:
Using the latest in neurobiology, cognitive science, and learning
theory, the book "Head First Design Patterns" explores object
oriented design patterns — why to use them, when to use them, how
to use them (and when NOT to use them). You'll learn how design
patterns are used in the Java API and how to exploit Java's built-in
pattern support in your own code.
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Mac OS X
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[6] New Releases: Security Update 2004-12-02 v.1.0 for Mac OS X Client
Security Update 2004-12-02 v.1.0 (Mac OS X 10.2.8 Client)
Security Update 2004-12-02 v.1.0 (Mac OS X 10.3.6 Client)
[7] New Cocoa Reference Library Document
Technical Q&A: Why aren't my tracking rects working?
[8] New Carbon Reference Library Documents
Documentation: Pasteboard Manager Programming Guide
Technical Q&A: My custom item dismisses my Navigation Services dialog
[9] New Graphics & Imaging Reference Library Document
Technical Note: OpenGL Performance Optimization : The Basics
Technical Q&A: OpenGL Sample Code
[10] New Music & Audio Reference Library Document
Technical Q&A: Obtaining the name of an external MIDI Device from a MIDI Endpoint
[11] New Tools Reference Library Document
Technical Note: Mac OS X Debugging Magic
[12] Mac OS X Tool News: Eggplant 2.0, Migrator 1.2, Panorama 5.0
Eggplant 2.0 is an automated test tool for Mac OS X. Designed for
GUI testing, it combines image-comparison technology with a powerful
scripting language to automate repetitive tasks. This release adds a
full-featured script debugger; autocompletion of keywords;
Rendezvous support for OSXvnc and ARD; and one-click lookup of
script resources.
Migrator 1.0 from Byteform is a converter for resource-based user
interfaces. This tool converts Toolbox resources ('DITL', 'MENU',
etc) to Carbon-nib files, enabling developers to bring their legacy
UI layouts up to date. It also offers full support for converting
PowerPlant 'PPob's, and can convert classic string resources to
.strings files.
Panorama 5.0 from ProVUE Development is a RAM-based database program
that is faster than traditional databases. This latest version
introduces a completely revamped user interface, live searching,
Internet connectivity, improved form layout, an extensible
programming language, and a development environment.
For more Mac OS X development tools:
Macintosh Products Guide
Mac OS X Downloads
[13] Useful Utilities: CDFinder 4.3, Icon Machine 3.1, PDF2Office Professional Edition v2.0
CDFinder 4.3 from West-Forest-Systems catalogs hard disks, CD-ROMs,
DVDs, floppies, and ZIP disks. This version adds a new-and-improved
user interface, enhanced export and cataloging features, and more.
Icon Machine 3.1 from David Catmull is a Mac OS X icon editor that
includes a full range of icon sizes and color depths. Icons can be
created with the built-in drawing tools, or pasted in from Adobe
Photoshop. This version features a new preferences dialog with
several customizable options.
PDF2Office Professional Edition v2.0 converts PDF documents into
fully editable Microsoft Word, RTF, AppleWorks, and HTML files,
recreating the original layout of the document. This version enables
the opening of PDF documents directly in Microsoft Word, Acrobat
6-generated PDF document support, and dramatically enhanced
conversion and layout reconstruction of complex formatted documents.
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Multimedia and QuickTime
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[14] New QuickTime Reference Library Document
Documentation: Component Manager for QuickTime
[15] Multimedia Tool News: SoundSoap 2
SoundSoap 2 from BIAS easily removes noise from digital video or
digital audio files. It works standalone or as a plug-in for most
Audio Unit, DirectX, RTAS, or VST host programs. This version adds
Click & Crackle removal for vinyl restoration, a new Enhance
feature, and AudioUnit and RTAS plug-in format support.
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Training and Events
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[16] 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.
[17] Web Seminar on Enterprise Data Backup and Recovery
"Welcome to Atempo's Time Navigator for Mac OS X" is a free
web-based seminar on enterprise data backup and recovery. It will be
held December 16, at 10:00AM PST. To register, send email to
registration@atempo.com with your name, company, position, and
telephone number to participate and to enter to win an iPod.
[18] Developer Training and Seminars
AppleScript Studio
December 9-10 in Shenton Way, SINGAPORE
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
[19] Developer Events
Oracle Openworld
December 5-9 in San Francisco, CA
Macworld Conference & Expo
January 10-14 in San Francisco, CA
BETT Conference (Educational Technology)
January 12-15 in Olympia, London, UNITED KINGDOM
The NAMM Show
January 20-23 in Anaheim, CA
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