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CNET DOWNLOAD DISPATCH (Mac Edition) http://www.download.com/?dd.dl.m.0817.00 August 17, 1999 Vol. 4, No. 33 _______________________________________________________________________
This past weekend, while on a road trip in southern California, I came to a rather startling realization: I love Los Angeles. Sure, having an affinity for a city is nothing unnatural, but check the facts:
I'm not a film buff. I hate smog. Seven-lane freeways scare me.
All the same, I can't help but marvel at the phenomenon known as L.A.: it's just so darn big. With more than 20 million people in the greater Los Angeles area, it's inevitable that this metropolis will have something to offer you. Heck, sometimes quantity and quality are directly proportional.
Hence, this week we're hitting you with quantity and quality, too. From the brand-new BBEdit Lite update to Audion, the newest MP3 player on the block, we're set to give you a monster-sized fresh crop of downloads.
Try Audion: http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0817-2-001,00.html
Pick up the new and improved BBEdit Lite: http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0817-2-002,00.html
And that's just for starters--read on for Anarchie, Kaleidoscope, Flash 4, and more.
Jacob Buehler Associate producer, CNET Download.com
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CONTENTS
1. This Week's In-Crowd: Our Most Popular Downloads 2. CNET Exclusives - Anarchie 3. The Week in Wares: The Latest and Greatest Software Releases - Pick of the Week: Kaleidoscope - Internet: Anarchie, MacHeadlines - Business: Consultant - Education: Blue's Clues 4. Updates & Drivers 5. Power Downloader's Weekly Picks 6. Gamecenter's GamerX Goes Putt-Putt for the Fun of It 7. The Emailbag 8. Going Mobile: Downloads for Your PalmPilot - Palm Multimedia Downloads 9. CNET Builder.com Live 10. How to Subscribe/Unsubscribe to Our Newsletter _________________________________________________________________________
1. This Week's In-Crowd: Our Most Popular Downloads
1. MacAMP 8,094 downloads 2. SoundJam MP 5,136 downloads 3. Aladdin StuffIt Expander 4,654 downloads 4. Q3Test 3,697 downloads 5. Kaleidoscope 3,005 downloads 6. Fetch 2,735 downloads 7. Apple Font Manager Update 2,536 downloads 8. Norton AntiVirus Virus Definitions 2,062 downloads 9. Apple Mac OS Update 1,954 downloads 10. Squirrel Kombat 1,867 downloads
For more details on CNET Download.com's most popular files, click here:
http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0817-2-004,00.html _________________________________________________________________________
2. CNET Exclusives:
Download your files more efficiently with Anarchie, an FTP client featuring batch file transfers, resumable downloads, and more:
http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0817-2-005,00.html _________________________________________________________________________
3. The Week in Wares: The Latest and Greatest Software Releases
-->PICK OF THE WEEK:
KALEIDOSCOPE 2.2 File size: 2.4MB License: Shareware ($25) Minimum requirements: System 7
Bored with the same old drab-looking desktop? Want to change the appearance of your operating system? Kaleidoscope is the answer. Recently updated, this popular control panel lets you apply different schemes to your desktop that change the look and feel of practically everything about the Mac OS, from windows and buttons to icons and menus. Give your Mac a makeover:
http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0817-2-006,00.html
Once you've checked out the schemes that come packaged with the control panel, be sure to download some of our favorite Kaleidoscope schemes:
http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0817-2-007,00.html
Find all our latest picks here: http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0817-2-008,00.html
--> IN MULTIMEDIA AND DESIGN:
MACROMEDIA FLASH 4 File size: 13MB License: Demo ($269) Minimum requirements: PowerPC, System 7.5, 16MB RAM
Web designers: the long-awaited update to Macromedia's authoring tool for Flash content is here! In addition to offering the latest vector-based Web graphics and animation tools, Flash 4 now supports streaming MP3 audio, includes new field entry forms for expanded interactivity, and improves export capabilities with a new one-step Publish command. If the Web is your game, then Flash 4 is the name:
http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0817-2-009,00.html
Find the latest multimedia and design software here: http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0817-2-010,00.html
-->IN INTERNET:
ANARCHIE 3.6 File size: 1.4MB License: Shareware ($35) Minimum requirements: System 7
Along with the ability to upload and download any number of files, the latest version of Anarchie now boasts a modernized file transfer engine that is 30 percent faster than version 3.5's--making it the fastest file transfer engine we know of for the Mac. And if sheer speed isn't reason enough to download, version 3.6 also features new support for searching Sherlock-compatible Internet search sites, and crash-proof file transfer resuming to ensure a smooth and dependable download:
http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0817-2-011,00.html
MACHEADLINES File size: 444K License: Shareware ($19.95) Minimum requirements: System 7.5.1, Open Transport 1.1
Need a quick fix for news, sports, and financial data? This scrolling ticker (formerly known as NewsTicker) pulls headlines from your favorite Mac-friendly Web sites, allowing you to access news stories, sports scores, and stock quotes at the click of a button. This latest update also features improved international support, bug fixes, proxy/firewall improvements, and more. Get a headline:
http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0817-2-012,00.html
Find all the latest Internet software here: http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0817-2-013,00.html
-->IN BUSINESS:
CONSULTANT File size: 2.9MB License: Shareware ($39.95) Minimum requirements: System 7
The fact that there are more personal information managers out there than there seem to be hours in the day is indication enough that we are still struggling to stay on top of our busy schedules. Along comes Consultant, one of the most full-featured PIMs we've seen, replete with calendar, address book, word processor, database engine, and Palm synchronization. Consultant will keep you utterly connected, dialing phone, fax, and cell numbers with the click of an icon. It can also launch your email or Web address upon command. Get organized:
http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0817-2-014,00.html
Find all the latest business software here: http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0817-2-015,00.html
--> IN EDUCATION:
BLUE'S CLUES: COUNTING WITH CASH REGISTER File size: 2.9MB License: Free Minimum requirements: Mac OS 7.6
Parents: Blue is once again here to make learning enjoyable for children. This time around, Blue works alongside your child, teaching the basics of addition and subtraction in the ever colorful Present Store. Number counting values are emphasized in this game, as kids exchange "Blue Dollars" for presents on the shelf, as well as make change and operate the cash register. Get your child's mathematical skills tuned, as you raise a possible entrepreneur:
http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0817-2-016,00.html
Find all the latest educational software here: http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0817-2-017,00.html
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4. Updates & Drivers: Make Sure Your System Is Cutting-Edge
-> In Utilities:
ShrinkWrap 3.5: http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0817-2-018,00.html
SuperLock Pro 4.0 http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0817-2-019,00.html
-> In Multimedia & Design:
Apple QuickTime 4.0.2 http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0817-2-020,00.html
-> In Games:
Colonisation 4.0.1: http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0817-2-021,00.html
-> In Drivers:
Apple iMac CD Update 2.0 http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0817-2-022,00.html
-> In Internet:
Ircle 3.0.4 http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0817-2-023,00.html
BottleMail 2.01 http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0817-2-024,00.html
-> In Business:
Al Morale 2.6 http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0817-2-025,00.html
-> In PalmPilot
PocketSat 1.5: http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0817-2-026,00.html
BackUpBuddy NG 1.1: http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0817-2-027,00.html
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5. Power Downloader's Weekly Picks
This summer's crop of blockbusters has kept Power Downloader mighty busy. From the black-leather cool of "The Matrix" to the white-knuckle chills of that indie shocker "The Blair Witch Project," our hero's been in cinematic heaven--so much so, in fact, that he refuses to let the fun end in the theater. This week our caped crusader scouted out screensavers for his favorite summer blockbusters. Do they measure up to the flicks themselves? Read on for the scoop:
http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0817-2-029,00.html
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6. Gamecenter's GamerX Goes Putt-Putt for the Fun of It
GOOFY GOLF DELUXE File size: 6.7MB License: shareware ($24.95) Minimum requirements: PowerPC, System 7.5.3, 16MB RAM
Everyone likes playing miniature golf. Now you can play it on your computer at home. This fun, addictive game combines colorful graphics with amusing gameplay. Nine holes are available in the demo version. Putt the ball through windmills, down the hill, up the hill, and into the hole in hopes of achieving a hole in one. Fore:
http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0817-2-030,00.html
Find all the latest games here: http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0817-2-031,00.html
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7. The Emailbag
>The most recent Dispatch for Mac downloads indicated Mpecker Encoder is >one of the top 10 downloads. Since all I have is the beta version, I >was anxious to download the latest. Can't find it. It is not listed in >50 most popular downloads and then when I search your database, I get >nothing at all. An error somewhere? Dan
CNET Download.com responds:
Hello, Dan. We regret to inform you that MPecker Encoder is no longer offering free public betas for download. The most recent beta build (b25) expired at the beginning of August, and Rafael Luebbert, the developer of MPecker Encoder, has decided to halt public distribution of the program. Hence, no more free download on our site.
For more information, you can check MPecker's homepage at: http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0817-2-032,00.html
Sadly, there are no other Mac freeware MP3 encoders on the market, but Xingtech's AudioCatalyst and Casady & Greene's SoundJam MP are two affordable commercial programs that can easily encode your files into MP3s.
For a free trial version of SoundJam MP, click here: http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0817-2-033,00.html
For more information about AudioCatalyst for the Mac, click here: http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0817-2-034,00.html
Hope this helps, Dan, and thanks for writing!
Got a question about downloading? Send it on to comments@download.com. ________________________________________________________________________
8. Going Mobile: Downloads for Your PalmPilot
PALM MULTIMEDIA DOWNLOADS
Is graphics your game? A range of cool tools are available for Palm-equipped multimedia heads. Check out this collection of wares designed for a variety of multimedia functions:
http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0817-2-035,00.html
Find all the latest PalmPilot software here: http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0817-2-036,00.html
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