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UsableNet announces LIFT for Mac OS X Streamlining Web design workflow, LIFT leverages the power of Mac OS X to test websites for accessibility compliance and usability issues 1 July 2002 (New York) - UsableNet, a leading software developer of Web accessibility and usability software solutions for Web designers in the corporate, government and education sectors, announced today the release of LIFT� for Mac OS X in the form of LIFT for Macromedia� Dreamweaver� MX. Built upon the extensible architecture of Dreamweaver, this professional solution leverages the power of Mac OS X to test websites for accessibility compliance and usability issues, as well as streamline repairs. (http://www.usablenet.com/lift_dw/lift_dw.html). LIFT for Mac OS X dramatically increases productivity in the Web design process by incorporating accessibility and usability principles into the production workflow. LIFT and Macromedia Dreamweaver MX work hand-in-hand as new content is built or when retrofitting is required. Users may select pre-defined guideline sets such as W3C or Section 508 accessibility guidelines or create custom guideline sets for particular website concerns. LIFT automates and simplifies the most repetitive and time-consuming development tasks with tools like a global ALT editor for managing images and a Fix Wizard for complex tables, forms, images, Flash elements, and more. Customizable reports allow users to audit existing sites, identify the work that needs to be done, and document compliance. Finally, a heavy emphasis is placed upon informed design decisions, so extensive descriptions, examples, and URL links are provided for each rule. LIFT for Mac OS X is available for purchase at http://usablenet.com "UsableNet brought the LIFT product line to Mac OS X because there is a strong demand for our award-winning solution among Web designers who are migrating to Apple�s next generation operating system,� said Paolo Brajnik, UsableNet Chairman. �LIFT for Mac OS X will make our customers more productive and competitive in a market space where time is money.� Key Benefits - Test Web content as you work, retrofit existing content, or test live websites. - Reduce false positives (incorrect problems being flagged) with LIFT smart rules and increase productivity. - Simplify and speed the repairs of complex and simple tables, forms, Flash objects, and images with the Fix Wizard. - Streamline the most tedious accessibility work with ALT Editor to manage images across a site. - Create HTML or XML reports to show what work is needed or to document compliance. Availability and Pricing The suggest retail price of LIFT for Macromedia Dreamweaver MX is US$299 for the standard version and US$399 for the Pro Suite version which includes LIFT Online, an online subscription-based service that lets users monitor live and dynamic content. Free updates will be available for owners of previous versions of LIFT for Macromedia Dreamweaver. Demo requests are available at: http://www.usablenet.com/frontend/demoform.jsp About UsableNet Headquartered in New York City, UsableNet is a software company that develops productivity solutions for website testing and repair. UsableNet's software tools empower Web designers and developers to quickly and efficiently test websites to meet usability and accessibility standards like the W3C and Section 508 guidelines. The company's products are sold worldwide through distributors as well as through the company's website. For more information, go to http://www.usablenet.com or call +1(212)965-5388. UsableNet Incorporated, 83 Mercer Street, Floor 2, New York, NY 10012 __________________________ Please visit our sponsors: RadGad(sm): The Place for Useful Gifts & Gadgets.(sm) http://www.radgad.com/, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED], or 877-5-RADGAD MacTech(r) Magazine: The journal of Macintosh technology and development http://www.mactech.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED], or 805-494-9797 DevDepot(sm): Your Source for RAM, Technical & Developer Products http://www.devdepot.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] or call 877-DEPOT-NOW To submit a posting to NetProLive, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]. To subscribe to NetProLive, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the SUBJECT line reading "SUBSCRIBE NetProLive". To unsubscribe, the SUBJECT line should read "UNSUBSCRIBE NetProLive". MacTech, Developer Depot, RadGad, and Xplain Corporation are not responsible for any errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies in this message. News may be propagated freely, but please attribute your source as MacTech Magazine, <http://www.mactech.com>.
