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Monday, February 10, 2003
Unsanity.org: Lazy AppleScript sending
"I keep getting asked over and over again how to make AppleEvents from lame AppleScripts. Might as well post it here because it's easier."
10:12:20 PM
Apple: Worldwide Developers Conference 2003
The Worldwide Developers Conference 2003 is scheduled for May 19-23 and will be held in San Jose, California. This conference includes two new technology tracks: Enterprise IT and QuickTime. For pricing information, visit WWDC 2003 Registration & Pricing.
8:04:24 PM
The Little Page of AppleScripts
The Little Page of AppleScripts has made available several new AppleScript libraries. Among the lineup:
4:06:39 PM
ResExcellence: iCan Giveaway
Kanzu Utilities has agreed to giveaway ten copies of their OS X interface enhancement software, iCan. iCan is a scriptable, customizable trashcan for OS X desktops for those who still miss the one in OS 9. The contest runs February 10 - 15.
2:44:05 PM
PTHiTunesNotifier 2.3
PTHiTunesNotifier uses AppleScript to display the currently playing iTunes track in an overlay window. It also allows users to control iTunes from the menu bar and via hot keys. It requires OS X 10.2 or later. This version includes various enhancements and new features which include Japanese localization.
11:08:01 AM
DownTimer
Downtimer uses a mix of OS X tools, including AppleScript, to automatically shut down a Mac at a sheduled time. It was created with parental control in mind. Boy, I wish my parents would have used computers to control me. Alas, I was frequently the recipient of a good ol' whippin' when it was determined that I needed 'guidance'. -- Rob
10:45:58 AM
Mac OS X Hints: Add an image size information feature to Safari
karkle: "One nice feature found in some other browsers but missing from Safari is when you open an image in its own window, the browser tells you the image width and height in the title bar. This can be fairly useful when developing web pages. So after looking at one or two of Apple's Safari AppleScript examples and using ImageMagick, I cobbled together a solution." ...
10:31:29 AM
NetNewsWire 1.0b19
NetNewsWire is a scriptable RSS news reader and weblog editor. This release fixes various bugs, including bugs related to saving drafts. See the change notes for more details. According to all indications, version 1.0 will be released soon.
8:16:30 AM
"I keep getting asked over and over again how to make AppleEvents from lame AppleScripts. Might as well post it here because it's easier."
10:12:20 PM
Apple: Worldwide Developers Conference 2003
The Worldwide Developers Conference 2003 is scheduled for May 19-23 and will be held in San Jose, California. This conference includes two new technology tracks: Enterprise IT and QuickTime. For pricing information, visit WWDC 2003 Registration & Pricing.
8:04:24 PM
The Little Page of AppleScripts
The Little Page of AppleScripts has made available several new AppleScript libraries. Among the lineup:
• ASLoader: A dynamic library-loading moduleThis is not a complete list so make sure to visit the site for details on all of the powerful code that's available.
• PListLib: A vanilla plist parser/generator
• XParserLib: A basic XML/XHTML parsing library
• XTemplateLib: A new XHTML templating library
4:06:39 PM
ResExcellence: iCan Giveaway
Kanzu Utilities has agreed to giveaway ten copies of their OS X interface enhancement software, iCan. iCan is a scriptable, customizable trashcan for OS X desktops for those who still miss the one in OS 9. The contest runs February 10 - 15.
2:44:05 PM
PTHiTunesNotifier 2.3
PTHiTunesNotifier uses AppleScript to display the currently playing iTunes track in an overlay window. It also allows users to control iTunes from the menu bar and via hot keys. It requires OS X 10.2 or later. This version includes various enhancements and new features which include Japanese localization.
11:08:01 AM
DownTimer
Downtimer uses a mix of OS X tools, including AppleScript, to automatically shut down a Mac at a sheduled time. It was created with parental control in mind. Boy, I wish my parents would have used computers to control me. Alas, I was frequently the recipient of a good ol' whippin' when it was determined that I needed 'guidance'. -- Rob
10:45:58 AM
Mac OS X Hints: Add an image size information feature to Safari
karkle: "One nice feature found in some other browsers but missing from Safari is when you open an image in its own window, the browser tells you the image width and height in the title bar. This can be fairly useful when developing web pages. So after looking at one or two of Apple's Safari AppleScript examples and using ImageMagick, I cobbled together a solution." ...
10:31:29 AM
NetNewsWire 1.0b19
NetNewsWire is a scriptable RSS news reader and weblog editor. This release fixes various bugs, including bugs related to saving drafts. See the change notes for more details. According to all indications, version 1.0 will be released soon.
8:16:30 AM