ChimeraKnight v1.2

- ChimeraKnight is an AppleScript Studio application that automatically updates Chimera to the latest nightly version. Version changes: Fixed a potential problem where some users got hangs. Detached shell commands to allow smooth user interaction. Changed default to weekly log as it includes the daily log. Added optional countdown at startup. Added Preferences tab. Added lots of improvements in user interface. [d/l]
11:46:34 PM    

Scripting Matters: Applescript Pro Sessions Offered In New Orleans

- "Once again, Shane Stanley of Melbourne, Australia, and Ray Robertson of Atlanta will be leading AppleScript Pro Sessions, this time in exciting New Orleans, November 4-8, 2002. Due to popular demand after the success of the previous event last May in Monterey, Ray and Shane have decided to offer a second event this year."
10:51:34 PM    

PowerGlot v2.0

- PowerGlot is a scriptable localization application for Mac OS developers. It extracts the text from your applications, lets you translate it, then builds the localized applications for you, all with a friendly user interface. Changes in version 2 include several enhancements to the AppleScript support including an expanded dictionary, AppleScript Studio helper applications and a new AppleScript chapter in the PowerGlot manual.
7:33:02 PM    

ScriptBuilders News

- New: iPody 0.2
6:57:14 PM    

ATPM: Roll Your Own - Go with the Flow

- This Charles Ross article delves into the topic of flow control, which allows the computer to make decisions for you. AppleScript makes use of a number of commands that allow us to control whether some statements are executed, and when.
3:57:45 PM    

AppleCare Knowledge Base addresses issue with iPod scripts

- Topic: The iPod Scripts for Mac OS X 10.1 posted at http://www.apple.com/applescript/ipod/ do not work with iPod 1.2 software or with Mac OS X 10.2.
3:48:58 PM    

Mac Net Journal: HyperCard buzz continues

- Leander Kahney at Wired News has a pair of articles today that, when combined with the new Alternatives to HyperCard for OS X reader report over at Macintouch, show a continued interest in the venerable programming environment. That is quite a buzz in two days...
11:37:01 AM    

StuffIt Deluxe 7.0 Public Beta to Test AppleScript Functionality

- "We have an exciting new release in the works, and we have a need for around 100 beta testers to run the new version prior to release to help us to catch and resolve any last minute issue prior to the product's release. In particular, we are looking for volunteers to test the product's AppleScript functionality."
11:05:43 AM    

secureSLEEP v0.2

- secureSLEEP uses AppleScript to password protect a Mac during sleep. Version changes: Tries to eject all removable media and refuses to go to sleep if some of them are in use. Final security fix: Now launches the screen saver first then goes to sleep. Hence, if sleep mode is reached, the computer is secured. [d/l]
10:58:29 AM    

"do shell script" issues discussed

- In a message to the applescript-users mailing list, Apple's Chris Espinosa offers insight into "an awkwardness with the 'with administrator privileges' option for the 'do shell script' command."
8:56:32 AM    

Kung-Tunes v1.6.6

- Kung-Tunes can retrieve the currently playing iTunes track and upload it to a server for display on a web site. [version history]
7:54:44 AM    

CIDTracker v1.1b7 (First Public Release)

- CIDTracker (and the OS X version CIDTrackerX) is a Macintosh Caller ID program that can display Caller ID information from a compatible modem or receive Caller ID information from a compatible Caller ID server program such as another copy of CIDTracker or CallerID Sentry for Windows or the ACID Server for the 3COM Ergo Audrey Internet Appliance.
7:22:44 AM