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Los Angeles, USA – ProteMac is proud to announce ProteMac Meter 2.3, their network Activity monitor and network traffic logger utility for Mac OS X. With a focus on ease-of-use, ProteMac Meter allows control network activity for every application on your Mac, showing you exactly what was transmitted and to where. The capability to audit what flows in and out of every piece of software is critical for security aware users. ProteMac Meter provides real-time processes (applications and services) monitoring and shows the history of every network activity.

ProteMac Meter shows extensive information about each connection: application network connections, host availability, remote host name, amounts of incoming and outgoing traffic through connection or application, timestamps of the first and last activity, application that initiated or accepted this connection, full path to the application the process belongs to, and much more. The traffic summary indicator shows an upload and download speed graph and traffic totals specially for selected application.

Visualizing your Internet activity is simple, even for inexperienced users. You can view all established connections, monitor network and per application traffic over a certain period, setup various notifications and much more. Use ProteMac Meter right from your menubar floating diagrams to see the application and network bytes flow.

New in version 2.3:
* Local Connections preferences
* Misc bugs fixed.

Feature highlights include:
* Display chart and table of network application’s or connection’s real time activity.
* Display real time network traffic usage for each application on your Mac!
* Display real time network traffic summary for your Mac.
* Display real time network speed for your Mac.
* Provides clear graphical and numerical network traffic details.
* Log each session, include start/stop time, application, remote address/port, total transferred bytes and average speed.
* Generate network traffic statistics report, display period network usage for each application and each remote IP.
* Monitors multiple network connection interfaces at the same time.
* Views connection details in summary, daily, weekly and monthly format, plus export to many different file formats.
* Readout in either kB/sec (kilobytes per second) or kbps (kilobits per second).
* Useful stopwatch to accurately time downloads and report the average transfer rates.
* Includes complete window configuration and view options.
* Alarms once a particular amount of traffic volume is reached in the period.
* Alarms for specified Application, bandwith or time
* The utility has a transparent user-friendly interface and is very simple in use.

Minimum Requirements:
* Mac OS X Version 10.4 Tiger or 10.5 Leopard
* Universal Binary for PowerPC and Intel
* 12.4 MB Hard Drive space

Pricing and Availability:
ProteMac Meter 2.0 is available for only $29.95 (USD) for a Single License, and may be downloaded directly from the Macvide website.

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Located in historic St. Petersburg, Russian Federation, Intelus, Ltd. is a privately funded company founded in 2002. Leveraging their longtime experience in the video industry, Intelus’ goal is to develop best-of-breed tools for the Mac platform, and lead to the creation of Macvide. Copyright 2002-2008 Intelus, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries.

Los Angeles, USA – SkypeCap has announced SkypeCap for Mac 1.3, their Skype audio session recorder for Mac OS X. With a focus on ease-of-use, SkypeCap for Mac allows record audio conversation from Skype to audio mp4 file. It fully integrates the process into the Mac experience by allowing human interaction during session recording.

SkypeCap for Mac save your Skype sessions so that you could hear them again later or share them with someone else. Now you can with SkypeCap! SkypeCap for Mac is the complete resource for capturing and recording Skype audio sessions in real time. Use SkypeCap to record: Skype Casts, teleconference calls, meetings, training sessions, announcements, interviews, group brainstorming sessions, telephone and cellular phone calls and more.

The possibilities are endless. You control when recording begins and ends, as well as level of quality at which the recordings should be captured. SkypeCap lets you know when it recognizes that Skype audio sessions are occurring so that you can record them. SkypeCap can even record the audio for you automatically! Only you will know that the audio are being recorded.

New in version 1.3:
* Recording Status visible within conversation recording
* Program stability improved

Feature highlights include:
* Record Skype audio conversation
* Record Skype group brainstorming sessions
* Record telephone and cellular phone calls via Skype
* Detect session automatically and save it!
* Recognizes Skype audio sessions
* SkypeCap has a transparent user-friendly interface and is very simple in use.

Minimum Requirements:
* Mac OS X Version 10.4 Tiger or 10.5 Leopard
* Universal Binary for PowerPC and Intel
* 12 MB Hard Drive space

Pricing and Availability:
SkypeCap for Mac is available for only $39.95 (USD) for a Single License, and may be downloaded directly from the SkypeCap website.

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Located in historic St. Petersburg, Russian Federation, Intelus, Ltd. is a privately funded company founded in 2001. Leveraging their longtime experience in the video industry, Intelus’ goal is to develop best-of-breed tools for the Mac platform, and lead to the creation of Macvide. Copyright 2001-2008 Intelus, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries.

Vienna, Austria – MacItBetter has released BetterZip 1.8 for Mac OS X. BetterZip lets you quickly inspect archives without first extracting their contents. You can add or extract files via drag-and-drop, delete files from archives, rename files, and create new folders inside the archive. Quickly preview images, PDF, HTML, and text files inside an archive without the need for starting external programs.

The new version adds support for xar archives, Leopard installer packages, PKWARE compatible AES encrypted zip files, Python eggs, an older rar format, and the old tar format. BetterZip 1.8 can automatically move sucessfully extracted archives to the trash. Another new option lets you choose whether to reveal the extracted files in the Finder or not, once the operation finishes. The update also includes a complete Chinese translation, fixes for bugs and two small memory leaks, and it enhances the compatibility with Windows archivers.

BetterZip 1.8 opens, extracts, and even creates fully WinZip compatible AES-256 encrypted zip archives. Furthermore, BetterZip can extract and create zip files larger than 2 GB as well as archives with these formats: tar, gzip, bzip2, rar, xar, and 7-zip. Even more formats can be viewed and extracted: arj, cpio, lzh/lha, cab, iso, chm, sit, hqx, and bin. BetterZip also opens various zip based Java archives: jar, war, sar, par, ear, and wsr files.

The integrated file browser gives an archive-centric view on the filesystem. No other files are displayed in this drawer.

Pricing and Availability:
BetterZip is a universal binary and requires Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) or later. The trial version can be downloaded from MacItBetter and is fully functional for 30 days. A single user license can be purchased for $19.95 (USD), family and business licenses are available.

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Arlington, VA – Group Logic, the leading provider of Mac/Windows connectivity solutions today unveiled a new licensing option for ExtremeZ-IP – its industry-leading software solution for seamlessly integrating Mac desktops into Window server environments. The Enterprise License Program (ELP) for ExtremeZ-IP is designed to be a cost-effective licensing solution for medium to large-scale enterprises needing a quick and easy deployment of ExtremeZ-IP across their enterprise Windows Server infrastructure.

ELP is designed to meet the needs of organizations actively seeking to reduce software asset management costs, and is optimized for medium to large-scale enterprises, as well as government and education institutions. Under the program, customers will receive a single license key to deploy ExtremeZ-IP throughout the organization on any number of Windows servers.

The ELP model is designed to deliver customers a decreased Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and increased Return on Investment (ROI) of the entire IT infrastructure. Customers who select the ELP can in turn make ExtremeZ-IP a standard part of new Windows Server implementations, eliminating the need to procure new software with each file server deployment. ELP also minimizes the time required for administrator management.

“The ExtremeZ-IP Enterprise Licensing Program is a logical choice for organizations of any size that seek the flexibility and efficiency of managing a few hundred to several thousand Mac users,” said Reid Lewis, CEO of Group Logic, Inc. “ExtremeZ-IP is the proven standard for Mac/Windows compatibility for those companies looking to deliver platform-agnostic file and print sharing support for their users. This new licensing model gives our customers a new, cost-effective approach for delivering compatibility without compromise.”

ExtremeZ-IP is used by thousands of customers worldwide who depend on it for reliable file sharing between Mac desktops and Windows servers. It delivers no-compromise access, providing complete platform and application compatibility. ExtremeZ-IP is the only Windows-based server software today that actively supports all Mac OS versions from OS 9 to OS X 10.5 (Leopard) and Windows Server 2008. Group Logic’s solution is especially critical for these mixed desktop environments because of the removal of Services for Mac, Print Services for Mac and the AppleTalk protocol from Windows Server 2008.

The ExtremeZ-IP Enterprise License Program requires a minimum two-year commitment, with pricing based on the number of Macs in the organization. For more details, please visit Group Logic’s web site. Information about ExtremeZ-IP and the Enterprise License Program can also be requested by contacting Group Logic directly or by calling +1.703.528.1555 or 800.476.8781.

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Group Logic is the leading provider of network software solutions that enable customers to gain strategic value, increase productivity and leverage existing infrastructure investments through enterprise file transfer and Mac/Windows connectivity solutions. Group Logic is a founding member of the Enterprise Desktop Alliance, an organization that supports the integration of Macs into Windows-based environments. With more than 20 years of unmatched experience, Group Logic’s emphasis on customer success is the very core of its business. More than 4,000 customers trust Group Logic every day to move and share their files around the world.

Group Logic offers two complementary product lines:

MassTransit Product Line: Enterprise software solution proven to transform digital file transfers into strategic business processes. MassTransit increases productivity and empowers users to manage all aspects of the file transfer process by simplifying the exchange of digital files, ensuring accountability and providing visibility into the entire process.

ExtremeZ-IP Product Line: ExtremeZ-IP is the proven standard and most trusted solution for file and print sharing between Mac desktops and Windows servers, delivering no-compromise access and providing complete platform and application compatibility. ExtremeZ-IP delivers reliable integration between Mac desktops and Windows servers, creating a single-point of management for enterprise-wide printing.

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Group Logic is the leading provider of network software solutions that enable customers to gain strategic value, increase productivity and leverage existing infrastructure investments through enterprise file transfer and Mac/Windows connectivity solutions. Group Logic is a founding member of the Enterprise Desktop Alliance, an organization that supports the integration of Macs into Windows-based environments. With more than 20 years of unmatched experience, Group Logic’s emphasis on customer success is the very core of its business. More than 4,000 customers trust Group Logic every day to move and share their files around the world. For more information, visit Group Logic on the Web. Group Logic can also be reached at 800.476.8781 / +1.703.528.1555.

Addison, TX – LANrev, the leading provider of PC and Mac lifecycle management solutions today announced its membership in the Microsoft System Center Alliance. LANrev’s client management solution ships with integration for both Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 (SMS) and System Center Configuration Manager 2007. LANrev’s extensive functionality includes hardware and software inventory, software distribution, automated patch management, license monitoring and reconciliation, remote configuration, and power management.

“Microsoft understands that while customer IT environments often contain a variety of hardware and software, they desire a single solution for managing across their infrastructure to reduce costs and increase efficiency,” said JD Marymee, Director of Strategic Partner Alliances, Management and Services Division. “LANrev’s integration with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 provides customers with extended capabilities so they can have a single, unified management experience across their Windows and alternate software and hardware environments.”

“LANrev’s membership in the Microsoft System Center Alliance reflects our continued commitment to help our customers broaden their systems management functionality, said Peter Frankl, Founder and COO, LANrev. “We are pleased to work with Microsoft to enable our mutual customers to reduce management costs while increasing efficiency.

Pricing and Availability:
The complete LANrev Suite is available for evaluation online.

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LANrev LP is the leading provider of PC and Mac lifecycle management solutions for enterprise IT environments. LANrev’s ease of deployment and powerful management tools help enterprises across the globe save time and money while increasing efficiency. LANrev is a founding member of the Enterprise Desktop Alliance and an Energy Star partner. For more information please visit their website or call (214) 459-0136.

Orem, Utah – Juicy Development LLC is delighted to introduce Bard That! 1.0, their new Shakespearean insult generator for iPhone and iPod Touch. Bard That! is the perfect companion for anglophiles, theater groupies, and Shakespearean nuts. Equipped with nearly 4 million unique insult combinations, an intuitive user interface, and a convenient eMail button, one need never fear the next time they cross wits with a vexing fop who bites his thumb at them.

Bard That! is proudly continuing the tradition of “talking smack since 1564.” A fun little application that can generate insults Shakespearean style, users can enjoy a rousing conversation with their iPhone, or conveniently share favorites with friends (or enemies) via email.

Designed to take advantage of the iPhone’s unique abilities and interface, Bard That! offers a intuitive and clean user interface that is sure to provide limitless thumb biting and wit crossing. Bard That! was a winning application at a Apple iPhone developer competition. Designed specifically for students who may find themselves in a battle-of-wits, they need never go unarmed.

Bard That! is the original iPhone Shakespearean Insult Generator. Equipped with almost 4 million unique insults, Bard That! provides you with the ultimate on-the-go way to “Bite your thumb” at friends and knaves. Featuring a direct-to-email option, send your foulest foes what’s really on your mind with just a few taps.

Supported Languages:
* US English

System Requirements:
* iPhone or iPod Touch 2.0

Pricing and Availability:
Bard That! 1.0 for iPhone is only $0.99 (USD) and available exclusively through Apple’s App Store.

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Based in Orem, Utah, Juicy Development LLC is a privately funded company founded in 2008 by Tod Hadley and Brent Anderson. Juicy Development also produces the consistently top ten rated travel application Talk Radio. We believe that software should be fun, functional, and make your mouth water when you use it. Copyright 2009 Juicy Development LLC. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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