Thursday, June 19, 2003

Alex King's tasks 1.6 http://www.alexking.org/index.php?content=software/tasks/content.php 10:23:28 PM

Sony fingerprint ID device comes to Mac OS X. Sony's FIU-600/M Puppy fingerprint identity device now comes with Puppy Suite fingerprint authentication software for Mac OS X . The device is designed to replace passwords as a solution for securing access to desktops, Web sites, and critical applications. The FIU-600 unit connects via a USB port and authenticates users based on their fingertips. Its capacitance sensing technology electronically reads a fingerprint; Sony says it can't be fooled by paper copies and doesn't require cleaning. [MacCentral] 10:14:13 PM

XSLT Training, Day 2. XSLT has long been a tool I've used, but as little as possible. After two days of training, I'm both remembering why that is and learning ways to work around the aspects of the language that have bothered me for years. Getting a more complete understanding of XSLT's context and intent makes a huge difference. [Meerkat: An Open Wire Service: O'Reilly Network Weblogs] 10:13:11 PM

For the Connoisseur, Catalog Nirvana. Chronic shoppers have for years endorsed a proven method of purchase prevention: catalog work. But sometimes merely browsing the catalog can satisfy the urge to buy. By Michelle Slatalla. [New York Times: Technology] 10:12:03 PM

AppMac releases xTime Project, updates wKiosk Browser. AppMac Software has released xTime Project 1.0, a new project management tool for Mac OS X, and a new version of the wKiosk Browser. Designed to help users organize, track, and manage work-related projects (for instance, human resources are linked to tasks), xTime Project works with Apple's iCal and AddressBook applications. [MacCentral] 9:44:20 PM

iPod Software Update 2.0.1 released. Apple has released iPod Software Update 2.0.1, which offers restore and update features to iPods with a dock connector. (Touch-wheel and scroll-wheel iPod owners without a dock connector should download iPod Software Update 1.3.) According to Apple, iPod Software Update v2.0.1 offers better support for Asian languages; enhanced On-The-Go playlist functionality; improved playback performance; better handling of MP3 VBR songs; improved backlighting, and an enhanced alarm clock. It also fixes a problem with left/right channel swapping. [MacCentral] 9:38:55 PM

'iLite' illuminates iBook, 12-inch PowerBook keyboard. One lust-inspiring feature in the 17-inch PowerBook is its backlit keyboard, which makes it possible to see the keys in dark environment. Before and since that gargantuan PowerBook was introduced, peripheral makers have sought to offer other laptop computer users similar functionality with USB-based keyboard illumination systems. Mikegyver.com's newest offering, the iLite, may interest folks looking for a small alternative. The iLite is a USB mini light -- barely more than a USB interface with a white LED bulb attached to it. It's designed to work on any iBook or 12-inch PowerBook (or PC laptop) that sports side-mounted USB ports. The bulb lasts for thousands of hours, according to the manufacturer, and causes minimal battery drain. [MacCentral] 9:37:18 PM

SkedPro update adds private network messaging, more. Life $uccess Institute has released Schedula Professional 10.1v1, an update to their enterprising scheduling software designed for use with FileMaker Pro 6. The new version of Schedula Professional -- also called SkedPro -- includes a variety of enhancements and customer-requested features, according to the developer. The standout is the addition of private network messaging. What's more, the new version of SkedPro sports a reworked user interface. [MacCentral] 9:36:16 PM

NoteTaker 1.5: Even More Noteworthy (16-Jun-2003; 1.8K) [TidBITS] 9:35:01 PM