OS X 10.2.3 available via software update

"The 10.2.3 Update delivers enhanced functionality and improved reliability for the following applications, utilities, and technologies: AppleScript, Classic compatibility, Disk Copy, Disk Utility, Image Capture, Mail, OpenGL, Print Center, and Rendezvous. It provides audio, disc recording, graphics, printing improvements, as well as AFP and WebDAV networking improvements. The update also provides updated security services and includes the latest Security Updates." 51 MB.
7:06:48 PM    

December 2002 Dev Tools are available for download

301 MB of goodies! There is a Santa! Thanks for the heads-up T.J.!
6:28:17 PM    

The FuzzyBlog: Scripting languages have more options than bisexuals ...

Scott Johnson: "Sometimes you see a line of text on the web that you just have to quote". I agree.
5:06:29 PM    

Transmit 2.2

Transmit is a scriptable FTP client for Mac OS. This version includes many fixes and improvements (a full list of changes is included in the download).

I always try to provide links to release notes for updated apps but I couldn't find one for Transmit. Also missing from the Transmit page is any mention of AppleScript. I don't understand why companies neglect to mention this powerful feature when they've spent the time and effort to develop it. Using Transmit's great feature set and AppleScript, it's easy to create scripts which can be scheduled to run unattended to keep local and remote file directories in synch.

Update: From the weblog of Panic co-founder Steven Frank:

This is mostly a maintenance release, but there is one really cool new feature: Rendezvous support!

The FTP server on Jaguar is Rendezvous-aware, and will broadcast its existence when running. This means, if you are sitting in a lab or office full of Jaguar machines, some of which have FTP access turned on, those machines will automatically appear under Transmit's Rendezvous popup, which sits next to the traditional Favorites popup.

1:36:53 PM    

Mac Net Journal: NoteTaker looks like an interesting app

Rob McNair-Huff: "AquaMinds' NoteTaker 2003 looks like an interesting take on notes, outlining, and more. I will have to take a look at it when time allows..." According to the developer's web site, NoteTaker includes "AppleScript support (technology preview)".
12:16:30 PM    

Public beta begins for iCan 1.0b5

iCan is a fully customizable trash can for OS X desktops for those who still miss the one in OS 9. Among the long list of features (too many to list here), iCan is scriptable for a bit of extra control, and several AppleScripts are included. It is fully customizable using trash themes. The download includes several themes made by several talented icon designers. Themes can contain sounds for deleting and emptying the trash and you can easily create your own - instructions are included. [download] FYI: At press time, the developer's web site contained no info regarding iCan.
11:54:03 AM    

Mac OS X Hints: A script to convert text to a spoken AIFF file

Anonymous: "Here is a (free) way to save spoken text in an AIFF file."
11:22:28 AM