OpenOSX.com ships Gimp 1.2.4 CD

OpenOSX.com began shipping its $30 Gimp 1.2.4 CD , an easy-to-use solution for installing and utilizing the popular, open-source "The GIMP" software that offers users sophisticated photo manipulation and graphic tools. The new edition brings: updated software, additional features, enhanced stability and was entirely rebuilt for "Jaguar" delivering over 200% increased performance over previous versions of the product. It is available immediately for $30 and upgrades from previous versions are $15. (Source Mac NN)

Directors NoteBook Pro, SA 1.5.2 available

Directors NoteBook software today announced the release of Directors NoteBook Pro and Directors NoteBook SA version 1.5.2, the latest update to the company's project management software for directors...

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A Few Of Her Favorite Things: Oprah Gives iPods To Everyone In Audience

Raindrops and roses and whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles and 15 GB iPods...

That may not be how the original song goes, but when you're Oprah, you can sing it any way you want. According to Observer Randy Souther, Oprah likes iPods so much, she recently gave each and every single person in her audience a 15 GB iPod. That might make you reconsider attending an Oprah taping, no?

The show was part of her "Favorite Things" series, where Oprah shows off what are literally her favorite things. While we don't know how many people are in her audience, we should imagine that most of them were pretty darned delighted to have gotten a free iPod. It is not known if Apple gave the iPods to Oprah as a promotional trade for the exposure, but being highlighted on Oprah will bring the iPod to the attention of millions of people who might not have otherwise seen it . (Source Mac Observer)

iPod hidden record feature

Apple's new iPods have a hidden sound recording feature that enables you to record through the headphone socket.

iPoding.com has discovered that if you enable the devices' Diagnostic Mode - hold MENU and PLAY, and when the Apple logo appears hold down the PREVIOUS, NEXT and CENTRE buttons - you can scroll down using the NEXT button to option J. RECORD. When BEGIN appears on screen you get about six seconds of mono recording time. A stereo recording option will be available later this year

KeynotePro releases PitchBoards Keynote theme

KeynotePro has released PitchBoards , a storyboarding theme for Apple's Keynote application designed "to give film and video pros the freedom to create great-looking pitch and storyboard presentations quickly." A Classic version includes slide masters for 4:3 and 3:2 video aspect ratios, and an expanded Pro version adds 16:9, 1.85:1, 2.35:1 and IMAX aspect ratios: "Designed with film and video pros in mind, PitchBoards leverages the power and ease-of-use of Apple's Keynote application to make building storyboard and pitch presentations fast and flexible." The Classic version is $20, while the Pro version is $30.

Pionner Announce new Superdrive

MacWorld UK reports that Pioneer has announced a new version of its DVD/CD Writer ("Superdrive"), which is used in many Macs.

The new drive incorporates support for the DVD+R/+RW standard:

Since there are several formats in the marketplace, however, confusion is rampant, especially among beginners, who demand a product that can handle these various formats, so as to ease their worries about standard media of the future. In response, Pioneer's new DVR-A06-J DVD/CD writer is designed to handle +R and +RW discs, in addition to DVD-R and DVD-RW discs.

Opera Kicks new Apple Season

Opera for Mac 6.02 comes in an English, French, Japanese, and German version, and more language releases will be made available in the next couple of weeks. The new version is optimized for extra speed, now works in kiosk mode, and includes various bug fixes.


"This newer, faster version will become available in more languages in the next couple of weeks," says Mary Lambert, desktop product line manager, Opera Software. "The many language versions coupled with the new kiosk mode offers educational institutions, libraries and other kiosk providers the opportunity to offer their users a better Internet experience in their language."

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ALADDIN SYSTEMS IMPROVES CD DISTRIBUTION TECHNIQUE
BY PARTNERING WITH SWIFTCD FOR ON-DEMAND TRIAL CDS

SwiftCD Helps Aladdin Provide More CDs At A Lower Cost, Per Customer Demand

Aladdin Systems, Inc. today announced a partnership with SwiftCD, fulfillment experts, to enable Aladdin to deliver on-demand, custom Trial CDs, Shareware CDs and various other content on customized, personalized Compact Discs. The first project utilizing the technology is the "Aladdin Solutions Collection CD," now available from the aladdinsys.com corporate Website as well as StuffIt.com.

"We're excited to be working with a leading software vendor like Aladdin," said Vincent Jensen, President of SwiftCD. "The Aladdin Trial CDs are moving in record numbers meaning more Aladdin software in the hands of more customers, as well as more revenue potential for Aladdin."

More Info. surf to: http://www.aladdinsys.com. and also see: http://www.SwiftCD.com/

iSkin™ ProTouch now shipping

ackNOWLEDGE today announced that the recently introduced iSkin ProTouch is now shipping.

The iSkin ProTouch is a durable, made-to-fit silicone skin that sits above
the Apple Pro Keyboard protecting it against dust, dirt, finger oils and
spills that lead to wear, damage or malfunction.

Unlike other keyboard protectors, the iSkin ProTouch is made of soft,
flexible high-grade silicone.

For more information regarding iSkin products and where to buy visit:
http://www.iSkinProtect.com

Realmac release Control Spliter

ControlSplitter is a canvas control for REALbasic, it functions as a window splitter control. It divides up your window into sections and allows these sections to be resized by the user. Just like Apple's Mail app.

ControlSplitter can give your REALbasic application that professional cocoa look, unlike other Window Splitter controls available for RB, ControlSplitter works in real time, letting you see the controls live resize. ControlSplitter also offer to different looks for the splitter handle.

Visit the Realmac Software website today to find out more and download your free trial copy: