DOWNLOAD DISPATCH (Mac Edition) The weekly newsletter from CNET Download.com http://www.download.com/?dd.dl.mac..fd Vol. 4, No. 17 April 27, 1999 Greetings from the Internet's software source! ....................................................................... For months we've been salivating over all the big-name games reportedly coming to the Mac. Well, the wait is over...sort of. One of the most anticipated games of the year, Quake 3 has reared its head first on the Mac platform. While the final release is still a ways off, Q3Test is out, offering a sneak peek at two levels of multiplayer shoot-'em-up action. And since this major release came out for the Mac first, I can't help but wonder: how many PC gamers rushed out to buy new G3s just to be one of the first to try Q3? I'm not going to lose any sleep pondering the question, 'cause I got the download right here: http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-2-001,00.html Jim Stanley Associate editor, CNET Download.com (Unsubscribe instructions are at the bottom of this newsletter.) ......................advertisement.................................... The Best in Software and Beyond! The best packaged and downloadable software titles. A click away from Beyond.com, the software superstore. >From games to utilities, the software you're looking for. http://www.download.com/Dispatch/Ad/beyond.html?dd.dl.txt.0427 ....................................................................... CONTENTS 1. CNET Exclusives you don't want to miss --CityTime 2. From the emailbag: Download.com answers frequently asked questions 3. The week in reviews --Photo Editors Topic Center, Power Downloader's Weekly Picks 4. The week in wares: the latest and greatest software releases --Quick MP3, NetFinder, Windows Tamer, G3 Firmware Update, Darwin Streaming Server, SafeDog and SafeCat 5. This week's in-crowd: our most popular downloads 6. Gamecenter's GamerX: Quake 3 test 7. Tip of the week 8. How to subscribe/unsubscribe to our newsletter ....................................................................... 1. CNET Exclusives you don't want to miss In a rush? You'll have all the time in the world with CITYTIME, a PalmPilot utility that displays the time in five cities at once, as well as the time in 125 more cities with just a click on the program's real-time view of the world: http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-2-002,00.html ...................................................................... 2. From the emailbag: Download.com answers frequently asked questions >I like the new layout, but I'm confused about how to find the programs I >want. Like when I'm looking for the new PalmPilot software, I click on >New Releases and a whole bunch of things come up ... How can I get it to >show only the Palm Pilot software? thanks, Jorge You're in luck, Jorge. Thanks to our new design, there are now several ways to tailor search results to your liking. For instance, say you're at Download.com's home page and you want to find the latest and greatest programs for the Palm OS. Simply click the "New Releases" link, and when the search results appear, scroll towards the bottom of the page. Just below the list of programs you'll find a couple of drop-down menus with the phrase "Filter list by:" next to them. One of these menus allows you to filter by operating system. Just click it, scroll down to "Palm OS" and select it, then click the "Update" button, and voila: you've now got PalmPilot software at your fingertips. (On the flip side, you can select another OS--such as Mac OS 8--to filter out PalmPilot software.) Also, the other drop-down menu will let you sort by software license: freeware, shareware, or demo. Note that if you're on the PC side of Download.com, you won't be able to sort by Mac OS, and if you're on the Mac side, you won't be able to locate Windows software. (You can switch back and forth between the PC and Mac versions of Download.com by clicking "For PC" or "For Mac"; these links appear above and to the left of the software categories on our home page.) Hope that helps to clear up your confusion. Good luck searching! And don't forget that you can always send questions and comments about downloading to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ....................................................................... 3. The week in reviews Photo Editors Topic Center: Did that roll of photos you took turn out too dark? Too bright? Too blurry? Don't fret--our Topic Center has all the tools, tips, and downloads you'll need to touch up your images: http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-2-003,00.html Power Downloader: This week our software superheroes shield the Power Pad from the truly tasteless and enjoy a laugh on Viagra: http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-2-004,00.html ......................advertisement.................................... Sign up for free email and receive the world's best email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just click here: http://www.email.com?sr=?dd.dl.m.0427.32 ....................................................................... 4. The week in wares: the latest and greatest software releases -> In MULTIMEDIA & DESIGN: QUICKMP3 File size: 387K License: shareware ($5) Minimum requirements: PowerPC, System 7, QuickTime 4 Psst! Want to expand the MP3 capabilities of QuickTime 4? QuickMP3 is a QT4-based MP3 player that can load, play, and save custom playlists (groups of MP3 audio files) for your listening pleasure. It also features a simple interface, intelligent playlist commands, drag-and-drop file support, random/continuous play modes, and more. Sure, QuickMP3 isn't as snazzy-looking as Apple's standard QuickTime Player, but its additional playback features make it an essential download for all QT4-savvy MP3 listeners. You make the playlist: http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-2-005,00.html Multimedia and design software updates: MacAmp Lite 1.52 http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-2-006,00.html Virtual Drummer 4.0.1 http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-2-007,00.html Find the latest multimedia and design software here: http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-2-008,00.html -> In INTERNET: NETFINDER File size: 2.2MB License: shareware ($35.00) Minimum requirements: System 7 Losing a Net connection in the middle of a download stinks. But with an FTP browser like NetFinder at your side, resuming interrupted downloads is a snap. Internet-Config aware, NetFinder performs on-the-fly encoding and decoding of BinHex and MacBinary files, and is compatible with both Internet Explorer and Netscape. Downloading protocol: http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-2-009,00.html Internet software updates: LinkUPPP 3.0 http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-2-010,00.html Mail Agent 1.2.5 http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-2-011,00.html Find all the latest Internet software here: http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-2-012,00.html -> In UTILITIES: WINDOW TAMER File Size: 463K License: shareware ($10) Minimum requirements: PowerPC, Mac OS 8.1 If you run multiple applications at one time, you know the agony of dealing with all those open windows. With Window Tamer, window management has never been so easy. With it, you can save the view options of a window and apply them to another window with but one mouse click. What's more, Window Tamer saves the offset of two windows, so stacking them is no longer a problem. Get a handle: http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-2-013,00.html Utilities software updates: Time Palette 3.1.5 http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-2-014,00.html Keys Off 1.3 http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-2-015,00.html Find the latest utilities software here: http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-2-016,00.html -> In DRIVERS: G3 FIRMWARE UPDATE File size: 1.2MB License: freeware Minimum requirements: Mac OS 8.5, blue and white G3 Blue and white G3 owners, don't delay! Install this firmware from Apple on your machine and improve the performance of your PCI devices and FireWire ports. This update also fixes problems with NetBooting and Open Firmware for the Mac OS X Server, keeping networked servers running smoothly. Power up your G3: http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-2-017,00.html Find the latest drivers here: http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-2-019,00.html -> In DEVELOPMENT TOOLS: DARWIN STREAMING SERVER File size: 1.4MB License: freeware Last week, Apple made available the code that enables Mac OS X Server to efficiently stream QuickTime files. While it's not the source to QuickTime itself, Darwin Streaming Server makes it possible for inclined individuals to set up QuickTime servers on platforms other than just Mac OS X. Get the source here: http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-2-020,00.html Development tools updates: Aladdin StuffIt Engine SDK 5.1.2 http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-2-021,00.html Find the latest development tools here: http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-2-022,00.html -> IN HOME AND PERSONAL SAFEDOG & SAFECAT File sizes: 191K each Licenses: shareware ($7) Minimum requirements: System 7, FileMaker Pro Calling all pet lovers: with SafeDog and SafeCat, you can keep detailed information about your pet's health history. Simply print out a copy before taking a trip to the groomer or boarder, and rest assured that Sparky or Fluffy is in safe hands. A separate database stores training charts and emergency contact info, in case you ever find Fluffy stuck up in the tree. Here, kitty, kitty: http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-2-023,00.html Home and personal software updates: Baseball Statistics 1.3 http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-2-024,00.html Hardotheque 5.2 http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-2-025,00.html Find the latest home and personal software here: http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-2-026,00.html ....................................................................... 5. This week's in-crowd: our most popular downloads 1. Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace Trailer 11,837 downloads 2. QuickTime 4 9,088 downloads 3. MacTuner 4,540 downloads 4. Tomb Raider Gold 3,982 downloads 5. Aladdin StuffIt Expander 3,333 downloads 6. MacAmp 2,963 downloads 7. ICQ (PowerPC with chat) 2,738 downloads 8. Fetch 2,622 downloads 9. Action GoMac 2,572 downloads 10. Deer Avenger 2,569 downloads For more details on CNET Download.com's Most Popular files, click here: http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-2-027,00.html ....................................................................... 6. Gamecenter's GamerX tests multiplayer Quake 3 Q3Test File size: 21.4MB License: demo Minimum requirements: G3, Rage Pro (128 preferred), OpenGL, Draw/Input Sprockets, Open Transport Get ready, Mac gamers--Quake 3 Arena is just around the corner. Id Software just released a Mac-only "test" version of Quake 3: Arena that sports two levels for you to unleash your multiplayer prowess. Is it worth the download? If you've got a top-notch G3, you betcha--GamerX has rarely seen such beautiful gaming graphics on his Mac. Q3Test is multiplayer only, so you'll also want to download Q3Finder in order to search for available network game servers. Get in the game: Q3Test and Q3Finder: http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-2-028,00.html Games updates: Deadlock 1.1b3 http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-2-030,00.html Find all the latest Mac games here: http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-2-031,00.html ....................................................................... 7. Tip of the week If you're looking for software for an OS such as BeOS or Linux, we've got a search feature just for you. Using our Power Search page, you can tailor your search results for a number of different OSs, including BeOS, PalmPilot, Unix/Linux, and the different versions of the Mac and Windows OSes. Advanced searching: http://www.download.com/mac/psearch/0,334,0,00.html ....................................................................... 8. 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