Aqua-Soft ForumsI just got this e-mail from Apple... Mac OS 10.3.0 willl ultimatly be relesed to the public... Monday, June 21st, 2003, Panther will be relesed..
Here's the e-mail.
On Monday, June 23, Steve Jobs kicks off WWDC with a 10:00am keynotepresentation. And that's just the beginning. Each attendee receives
a preview copy of the next major release of Mac OS X, access to more
than 160 cutting-edge technical sessions, 70 exhibits, 8 hands-on
labs, and a full schedule of special events.
Best of all, you can still be a part of this major Mac event!
Register online today or on-site at Moscone Center West, located at
4th and Howard. On-site registration is open from 12 Noon to 8 PM on
Saturday, 7 AM to 8 PM on Sunday, and beginning at 7 AM on Monday.
http://developer.apple.com/wwdc/
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IN THIS ISSUE
HARDWARE
[1] New Releases: Airport 3.1, AirPort Extreme Base Station
Firmware 5.1
INTERNET and SERVER
[2] Web Development Tool News: Laszlo Presentation Server 1.0, Zend
Studio 2.6, PageSpinner 4.5
[3] System Administration Tool News: MySQL4X Manager 2.2,
MacCVSClient 1.8
MAC OS X
[4] New Releases: iPod Software 2.0.1
[5] Kernel Debug Kit 10.2.6 Update
[6] Mac OS X Documentation
[7] Mac OS X Sample Code
[8] New Items Added to the Macintosh Products Guide This Week
[9] New Book: Core Mac OS X and Unix Programming
[10] New Book: Mac OS X Power Tools
[11] Mac OS X Tool News: Eggplant 1.3, iTools 7.0.1, HLBClass 1.0,
ReportWell-OEM 2.1.3
[12] Useful Utilities: 24U Scripting Suite, Hydra 1.1, Maintain1,
Suite Modeler 2.0, Xupport 1.3.3, CCauthorize 2.7.5, HASP
Professional Software Protection
MULTIMEDIA and QUICKTIME
[13] QuickTime Documentation
[14] New Sample Code
[15] Audio Tool News: AudioX 3.1
[16] Multimedia Tool News: WebPics 2.6, LiveStage Professional 4.1
TRAINING and EVENTS
[17] WebObjects Development Training Courses in the UK
[18] Developer-Related Conferences
OTHER INFO
[19] Mac OS X Porting Services from Kobylinski Consulting
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HARDWARE
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[1] New Releases: Airport 3.1, AirPort Extreme Base Station
Firmware 5.1
AirPort 3.1 software release supports both AirPort Extreme and
AirPort products. If you are a user with an AirPort enabled computer
using an AirPort Extreme Base Station you will experience maximum
data rates of 11 Mbps. However with AirPort 3.1, youÕll still enjoy
significant benefits, especially from the standpoint of wireless
printer sharing, easy base station administration, and many options
for managing the range of your wireless network.
Airport 3.1
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/appl...irport_3_1.html
AirPort Extreme Base Station Firmware 5.1
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120225
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INTERNET and SERVER
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[2] Web Development Tool News: Laszlo Presentation Server 1.0, Zend
Studio 2.6, PageSpinner 4.5
Laszlo Presentation Server 1.0 from Laszlo Systems is a
standards-based, XML-native platform for developing rich Internet
applications that can be deployed on multiple operating systems,
including Mac OS X. Developers can create breakthrough user
interfaces by using XML and JavaScript in a workflow similar to
conventional webpage development.
Zend Studio 2.6 from Zend Technologies is a complete PHP
Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Version 2.6 includes an
advanced development environment, local and remote debugging
capabilities and an online help guide.
http://www.zend.com/store/products/zend-studio.php
PageSpinner 4.5 from Optima System is a new version of the HTML
Editor for the Mac OS. PageSpinner 4.5 features enhanced Mac OS X
support and integration, an improved editor, support for syntax
color coding of PHP, JavaScript and CSS, Text zoom, a recent file
menu and built-in file transfer functions.
http://www.optima-system.com/pagespinner/ps_v45.html
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[3] System Administration Tool News: MySQL4X Manager 2.2,
MacCVSClient 1.8
MySQL4X Manager 2.2 from MACOSGURU is a professional database
management client for MySQL. Version 2.2 gives you full control over
your MySQL 3.23 and MySQL 4.x database server and displays various
administrative information, including a full featured graphical
manager for users and access privileges.
<http://www.macosguru.com/macosguru3/produc...xmanagergeneric.
html>
MacCVSClient 1.8 from Heilan Coo is a free CVS client with easy
viewing of diffs, logs and annotations and a mechanism to ensure you
resolve conflicts before committing changes. A convenient scrapbook
window allows you to reuse text bits while composing commit log
messages. Version 1.8 includes UI tweaks, Mach-O binary, SSH1, SSH2
and "local" repository access methods, new "coo" icons and more.
http://www.heilancoo.net/MacCVSClient/
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MAC OS X
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[4] New Releases: iPod Software 2.0.1
The iPod Software 2.0.1 Update provides better support for Asian
languages, enhanced On-The-Go playlist functionality, improved
playback performance, and more.
http://www.apple.com/ipod/download/
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[5] Kernel Debug Kit 10.2.6 Update
The Kernel Debug Kit 10.2.6 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. Also included is the file kgm_macros, which contains
GDB macros useful for kernel debugging.
http://developer.apple.com/sdk/index.html
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[6] Mac OS X Documentation
TN2088 - TWAIN Data Sources for Mac OS X
This technote describes how to implement a TWAIN Data Source (DS)
for Mac OS X.
http://developer.apple.com/technotes/tn200...002/tn2088.html
TN2080 - OpenGL Functionality
This technnote discusses OpenGL functionality, how the API is
designed and how developers can detect and access the full power of
the hardware or software renderer.
http://developer.apple.com/technotes/tn200...002/tn2080.html
QA1269 - Mac OS X OpenGL Interfaces
This Q&A describes the OS specific API's one can use to setup and
use OpenGL on Mac OS X.
http://developer.apple.com/qa/qa2001/qa1269.html
QA1209 - Updating OpenGL Contexts
Describes when and why developers should update an OpenGL context in
response to system and user actions.
http://developer.apple.com/qa/qa2001/qa1209.html
TN2076 - I/O Kit Power Controller
This note contains the code to include in your KEXT in order to
register for power management events.
http://developer.apple.com/technotes/tn200...002/tn2076.html
For more documentation:
http://developer.apple.com/techpubs/
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[7] Mac OS X Sample Code
NEW
Devices and Hardware: IOKit: SCSIOldAndNew
SCSIOldAndNew demonstrates how to communicate with SCSI Parallel
devices on Mac OS X.
<http://developer.apple.com/samplecode/Sample_Code/
Devices_and_Hardware/IOKit/SCSIOldAndNew.htm>
UPDATED
Human Interface Toolbox: Mac OS X HIToolbox: HIDoubleSlider
<http://developer.apple.com/samplecode/Sample_Code/
Human_Interface_Toolbox/Mac_OS_X_HIToolbox/HIDoubleSlider.htm>
For more developer sample code:
http://developer.apple.com/samplecode/
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[8] New Items Added to the Macintosh Products Guide This Week
This week's newly released and updated Mac OS X products include
Avid Media Composer Adrenaline, Complete Tomcat, iList Studio and
Mailsmith.
http://guide.apple.com/newthisweek/
Highlight your products to 3 to 4 million Apple customers per month.
List your Mac products free of charge in Apple's Macintosh Products
Guide, and be sure to take advantage of our inexpensive advertising
opportunities.
http://guide.apple.com/submit/
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[9] New Book: Core Mac OS X and Unix Programming
Core Mac OS X and Unix Programming, co-authored by Big Nerd Ranch
instructors Mark Dalrymple and Aaron Hillegass, teaches programmers
the underpinnings of Mac OS X. The new book is the student manual
from the US$3500 Big Nerd Ranch class by the same name and was
previously available only to students.
http://www.bignerdranch.com/Company/Core_Book_PR.html
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[10] New Book: Mac OS X Power Tools
Mac OS X Power Tools by Dan Frakes is a definitive guide to becoming
a Mac OS X power user. Combining tips, tricks, and solutions with
in-depth discussion of the ins and outs of the operating system, Mac
OS X Power Tools provides readers with the information they need to
master Mac OS X, and the skills they need to make it work the way
they want.
http://www.MacOSXPowerTools.com/
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[11] Mac OS X Tool News: Eggplant 1.3, iTools 7.0.1, HLBClass 1.0,
ReportWell-OEM 2.1.3
Eggplant 1.3 from Redstone Software Inc. is a premier cross-platform
software test automation tool, with solid improvements and new
functionality in every product area. Version 1.3 includes a new user
preference panel, script syntax colorization, automatic image type
selection, improved documentation, plus more than 100 other new
features.
http://www.redstonesoftware.com/
iTools 7.0.1 from Tenon is a suite of Apache configuration and
management tools for Mac OS X 10.2.6 and now ships with Apache
2.0.46 and PHP 4.3.2. iTools 7.0.1 also includes optimizations to
its new web log traffic reporting system.
HLBClass 1.0 from Colourfull Creations is a a true hierarchical
listbox for REALbasic developers. Version 1.0 is easy to implement,
easy to manage, and includes over 20 methods added onto the standard
listbox class.
http://www.colourfull.com/hlbclass.html
ReportWell-OEM 2.1.3 from DrawWell Technologies Ltd. is a set of
frameworks for Cocoa and Carbon developers to easily add rich,
sophisticated reporting to their applications. Version 2.1.3
leverages the extensive design capabilities of our WorksWell
product, enabling a wide variety of tabular, matrix or free form
formatted reports to be designed.
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[12] Useful Utilities: 24U Scripting Suite, Hydra 1.1, Maintain1,
Suite Modeler 2.0, Xupport 1.3.3, CCauthorize 2.7.5, HASP
Professional Software Protection
24U Scripting Suite from 24U Software gives you access and
permission to all of 24U OSAXen in their most recent versions for a
single flat annual fee. This product suite includes 24U Appearance
OSAX, 24U Email OSAX and 24U Hex OSAX.
http://www.24usoftware.com/scriptin.php
Hydra 1.1 from TheCodingMonkeys is a Rendezvous based, collaborative
text editor with developer support, allowing users to simultaneously
work on text documents on a local network. Version 1.1 includes
"hydra://" URLs, Project Builder integration, Blockedit: edit
multiple lines at once, integration with FTP clients, line numbers
in the margin and customizable text color.
Maintain1 from Mark Gregg is a graphical user interface to run
system monitoring and clean-up tasks, real-time logs and data flow
and remote maintenance using ssh. Version 4.6 includes several new
features.
http://homepage.mac.com/mar0588/maintain1/Menu16.html
Suite Modeler 2.0 from Don Briggs is an application for Cocoa
developers who wish to implement AppleScript support in their
applications and frameworks. Version 2.0 includes improved "Damage
Control" features and fine-grain control of rapid prototype source
code.
http://homepage.mac.com/donbriggs/
Xupport 1.3.3 from computer-support.ch is a system maintenance
utility that optimizes system performance, allows administrators to
access hidden system and finder settings, clears junk files, and
more. Version 1.3.3 includes a secure text field for passwords, an
improved firewall and more.
http://www.computer-support.ch/Xupport/
CCauthorize 2.7.5 from Acme Technologies is a plugin for FileMaker
Pro which provides real-time, secure credit card and debit payment
processing through any of 18 supported payment gateways in the U.S.
and other countries. Features include submitting sales, voids,
credits, authorization requests, and all the popular gateways such
as Verisign, Authorize.net, LinkPoint, SurePay, are supported.
HASP Professional Software Protection from Aladdin Knowledge Systems
is a hardware-based software protection system that prevents
unauthorized use of software applications, protecting your
intellectual property and subsequently increasing your revenue. The
HASP Envelope Tool allows developers to protect applications in
minutes and provides useful features that compliment API protection.
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MULTIMEDIA and QUICKTIME
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[13] QuickTime Documentation
TN2068 - Full Screen changes in QuickTime 6.1 and 6.3
This technote discusses changes made to the QuickTime Full Screen
API with the release of QuickTime 6.1 and QuickTime 6.3.
http://developer.apple.com/technotes/tn200...002/tn2068.html
For more documentation:
http://developer.apple.com/techpubs/
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[14] New Sample Code
Image Capture: SampleDS
The SampleDS code demonstrates how to implement a TWAIN Data Source
(DS) for Mac OS X.
<http://developer.apple.com/samplecode/Samp.../Image_Capture/
SampleDS.htm>
Image Capture: SampleButtonPlugin
SampleButtonPlugin demonstrates how to write a TWAIN button listener
plug-in code module.
<http://developer.apple.com/samplecode/Samp.../Image_Capture/
SampleButtonPlugin.htm>
For more sample code:
http://developer.apple.com/samplecode/
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[15] Audio Tool News: AudioX 3.1
AudioX 3.1 from Realmac Software is a sound recording application
completely rewritten for Mac OS X, that gives you even more control
over your recordings. With version 3.1 you can manage, organize,
transcribe, email and even convert your recordings to AIFF, WAV or
MEGP4.
http://www.realmacsoftware.com/
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[16] Multimedia Tool News: WebPics 2.6, LiveStage Professional 4.1
WebPics 2.6 from M3 Software Developers helps you build web page
galleries from your digital pictures. Version 2.6 includes the
ability to import photos directly from iPhoto.
http://www.splons.com/m3/webpics/
LiveStage Professional 4.1 from Totally Hip Inc. is a QuickTime
authoring application with the ability to converge more than 200
media types to create powerful and engaging interactive digital
presentations. A special discount offer is now available.
http://www.totallyhip.com/lo/products/lsp/
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TRAINING and EVENTS
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[17] WebObjects Development Training Courses in the UK
P&L Software is now offering the official Apple WebObjects 5-day
Development (I) and (II) courses, from the UK's only Apple
Authorized WebObjects Training Partner. It's the best way to get
productive with WebObjects. Courses held within easy reach of
Central London.
http://www.plsys.com/training.htm
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[18] Developer-Related Conferences
Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2003
June 23-27 in San Francisco, CA
http://developer.apple.com/wwdc/
Official WWDC Hotel Information
http://developer.apple.com/wwdc/registrati...tion.html#rates
O'Reilly Open Source Convention and The Perl Conference
July 7-11 in Portland, OR
35% discount for ADC Members, use code OS03ADC
http://conferences.oreilly.com/oscon/
MacWorld CreativePro Conference and Expo
July 14-18 in New York, NY
http://www.macworldexpo.com/macworld2003/V33/index.cvn
Exhibitor Discounts
http://developer.apple.com/mkt/mwcp2003.html
ADC Special Event Hardware Discounts available at
http://developer.apple.com/mkt/hwdiscounts.html
Turnkey Pavilions
http://www.xplain.com/pavillion/mwny2003/
BSDCon '03
The Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD) Open Source forum
Sept 8-12 in San Mateo, CA.
http://www.usenix.org/events/bsdcon03/cfp/
O'Reilly Mac OS X Conference
October 27-30, Santa Clara, CA
35% discount for ADC Members, use code macosx03adc
http://conferences.oreilly.com/macosxcon/
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OTHER INFO
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[19] Mac OS X Porting Services from Kobylinski Consulting
Kobylinski Consulting is a consulting and software development
company based in Garching/Munich, Germany. It offers
Cocoa/Objective-C applications development or porting and focuses on
providing extraordinary ease of use and the best implementation of
the Mac OS X user experience at reasonable costs.
http://www.kobylinski-consulting.com/
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