Scott Sheppard takes a lighthearted look at what's new and exciting in the world of the Macintosh computer in this one-hour weekly radio show. From the digital hub to the den of the Panther operating system, Scott is always on top of what is happening in the world of Macintosh and has his finger on the pulse of the industry. With a tasty serving of news, reviews, information, and interviews, Inside Mac is all Mac, all the time, and one of the unique tech shows on radio today.

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Inside Mac - January 17th 2004

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Greg Brewer - CEO - Prosoft Engineering

Greg Brewerfounded the company in 1985 specifically to support the Macintosh community. Historically Prosoft worked on a contract basis to develop products for Apple and most of the high visibility Apple developers. Our focus has mostly been on very technical operating system developments and low level device drivers, mostly having to do with Mass Storage. Today, Prosoft develops and sells a line of Mass storage utilities that we call Data Safety Suite.

Data Rescue - Recover your files!

Do you have a corrupted hard drive or one that no longer mounts?

Data Rescue is the best data recovery utility on the market for recovering files from a problem hard drive. Other utilities can cause more damage to your hard drive and files by trying to 'fix' the problem, instead of focusing on recovering your files!

Data Rescue works when all others don't.

Data Recycler

Data Recycler: Instant Undelete for OS X

Whether you need to recover files you've deleted or secure your deletions by shredding, Data Recycler is perfect for you. Once loaded on your machine, you can recover subsequently deleted files in perfect condition - it even protects pictures in iPhoto. Use the new shredding option for eliminating those sensitive documents.

Data Backup

Data Backup: Award-winning, easy to use backup utility for the Mac!

Everyone should be backing up to protect important data, including you! Data Backup makes it easy to backup to FireWire and USB Drives, network volumes, CDs and even DVDs. Make schedules so you don't need to 'think' about backing up... It does it for you.

Matthew Covington - Senior Product Manager - Aladdin Systems

Matthew Covington has been working at Aladdin for the past 6 years, he's been a product manager for 5 of those, and Senior Product Manager for the StuffIt Product line for the last three. He started in the Technical Support department answering the phones, so I'll apologize now for any of you listeners who might have been unlucky enough to get through to me. I think the company decided that I could do less damage as a Product Manager. I hail from Bristol in the UK, and I've been living in Santa Cruz for the past eight years. My only claim to fame is that I once shook hands with the Queen.

Access Anything

Effortlessly access just about any compressed or encoded file; StuffIt, Zip and over 20 formats supported. StuffIt is the easiest way to:Open email attachments, Internet downloads, and more

• Add and remove files from StuffIt or Zip archives
• Browse StuffIt, Zip and Tar files
• Search StuffIt & Zip archives by name, date & more

Just StuffIt

Use StuffIt's best-in-class compression to put your files and folders into archives so you can store or send data quickly and safely:

• Create StuffIt, Zip and Tar archives
• Compress files to a fraction of their original size, up to 98% smaller
• Create files that open easily on any platform, Mac, PC, Linux or Unix
• Regain megabytes of disk space archiving files

StuffIt Integration

The power of StuffIt is at your fingertips. Expand, create and search archives, Stuff and mail files and make self-extracting archives. StuffIt is fully-integrated so you can work the way you want.

• NEW! Archive via Rename (AVR) let's you make and expand archives simply by adding or removing the file extension to the name( .sit, .sitx, .zip, .tgz and more)
• NEW! Plugins for Adobe(R) Photoshop(R) and Illustrator(R) and Microsoft(R) Word
• Stuff & Mail right from the Finder. Works with all popular email programs
• MagicMenu gives you desktop access to StuffIt
• Contextual Menu let's you Expand, browse, and make archives as well as extract files, and more
• OS X Terminal lets power users work the way they want
• AppleScript support

Powerful Protection

You can lose important data if your files become corrupt. Guard against data loss with StuffIt X:

• Add redundancy information to archives so they can be rebuilt incase of transfer errors
• Self-repairing archives protect you from data loss in case of media errors
• Protect your privacy and control access to your information.
• Stronger 512-bit encryption keeps sensitive data private
• Password-protection lets you control file access.

Fast Transfers

Smaller is faster. Save time and money when using email or the Internet. StuffIt eliminates email restrictions! Many ISP's limit attachment size. Put all your files and folders into a single email attachment that doesn't exceed size limits

Easy Backup

Don't let disaster wipe you out. System crashes, theft, power outages, and other dangers can wipe out your important data. Backup archives make sure you always have the files you need. StuffIt makes it easy to:

• Backup only the files you want- select files based on file type, name, modification date, and more!
• Schedule backups to occur when you want; days, weekends, or evenings
• Burn backups to cd/dvd without any additional software
• Segment large archives across multiple cd/dvd

Access the files you want. Using StuffIt to backup your files allows you to restore just those files you need, not the entire backup. Powerful search and retrieve features give you access to your data whenever you need it:

• ArchiveSearch(TM) finds files fast- even those on cd/dvd, external hard disks, or networks
• Easily restore only the files you want from your backup archive

Automate Everyday Tasks

StuffIt Express(R) PE turns up to 26 steps into one. Just set up a Drop Box application, then drag-and-drop your files or folders. StuffIt Express does the rest; compress and:

• Send a file to an email distribution list
• Upload to a password-protected ftp site AND email notification to the recipient
• Upload to a server and update your webpage

MacSpeech's iListen

Use your voice to dictate, correct or transcribe into your applications.

Talk normally to your computer and watch the text appear on screen. iListen adapts to how you speak, the more you use iListen, the more it learns and adapts.

It's easy and fun to use, done the Mac way - by a Mac only company!

iListen's exclusive TalkAnywhere and CorrectAnywhere technology lets you dictate and correct where you need your text to be - speech recognition finally done correctly!

Now you can even use an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder and record on the go, using iListen to transcribe the text from your recordings later.

iSpeech available at Apple.com, CompUSA, Frys, MicroCenter, J&R (JandR.com), DataVision, Amazon.Com, MacMall and MacConnection.

Marware - CEO Milano Brief and Sport Suit Convertible

The Milano leather case that is as slim and full-featured as your new PowerBook. This high-quality leather case is geared to the executive who wants a slim, stylish case for business use.

Crafted of high-quality cowhide leather, the Milano comes in a 12", 15" and 17" version to ensure a custom fit for all PowerBook models. The 12" and 14" iBook also fit nicely in the respectively sized cases. The Milano is a tight design that avoids the bulkiness found in most other cases.

The Milano has a comfortable, padded non-slip shoulder strap with an attachment for your iPod, digital camera or cell phone. Go strapless and carry the case by its rugged handle. The buckles and handle connectors are all-high quality solid stainless steel hardware.

The interior features a padded laptop pocket, lined with soft plush fabric. A smaller pocket holds your non-digital documents and folders. There is also a pocket for your extra batteries, cables, adapters, etc. The back of the case features a large open pocked for quick access to magazines, plane tickets or other quick-reach items.

The Milano is a slim design with enough storage for the "on the go" professional. Matter of fact, it is so sleek that most people won't even realize that you have a laptop in your bag.

Also in February, MARWARE will be shipping new cases for the iPod Mini. Simultaneously with the iPod Mini's release, MARWARE will have available the same cases that are currently shipping for the Original and 3G iPods including the Sport Suit Convertible, Basic and Sleeve.

MARWARE products available at Apple.com and Apple Retail Stores, Amazon, J&R, MacMall, MacConnection, and Marware.com.

DVDthemePAK and DVD Studio Pro 2.0

Wedding Themes are HERE! Exciting line of 18 Themes in 2 new PAKs for increased enjoyment in your iDVD projects.

DVD Studio Pro 2.0 - These iDVD Themes will not work with iDVD projects opened in DVD Studio Pro 2.0 however DVDthemePAK have released new ThemePAKs specifically for DVD Studio Pro. These offer increased functionality with additional elements and options not available with the iDVD versions.

All ThemePAKs are NTSC and PAL compatible. FREE themes available too!

ThemePAKs available directly from DVDthemePAK

Scott Sheppard - Executive Producer / Host

Scott Sheppard is the founder and editor of the popular Macintosh Web Site, http://www.OSXFAQ.com He is also a monthly Contributing Editor to Macworld UK magazine and produces a daily audio broadcast of Mac news and information Inside Mac Radio.

Scott Sheppard previously hosted the Inside Mac Show broadcast by CNET Radio - KNEW 910 AM San Francisco.

Scott has been using Apple computers for more than 25 years, as well as spending many years as a Wintel user, giving him the unique perspective of having spent a lot of time on both sides of the computer fence.

Sam Levin - Co Host & Senior Mac Technologist

Sam Co-Founded the Stanford Mac Users' Group in 1985, and has worked with leading Macintosh developers on business development, licensing, and strategic market development. Sam Directed licensing initiatives for leading entertainment companies such as Virgin Interactive, Broderbund, and Mattel.

Sam has worked with numerous Mac companies such as: Aladdin, Apple, Broderbund, Connectix, IBM Multimedia, IXLA, Jiiva, Keyspan, Microsoft, MYOB, Meilenstein, Fathom Pictures, LandWare, Mattel, Nova Development, Totally Hip Software, Y-E Data and more.

Greg Douglas - Director of Network Operations

Gregory Douglas has fifteen years of experience in the radio, television and computer- related areas. He was the Director of Network Operations for Personal Achievement Radio, which included responsibilities for the production, operation and distribution of the "PAR" format. As the primary individual in charge of the on-air sound for "PAR", Mr. Douglas interacted with the motivational authors, Nightingale-Conant, ABC Radio Networks, PAR O & O's and affiliates and the broadcast talent. He pioneered the transition to digital for the flagship PAR studios. In addition, Mr. Douglas was M.I.S. Manager for Douglas Broadcasting Inc. where he was responsible for the traffic and business computer functions as well as the computer networking of DBI/PAR radio outlets.

Previously, he was the General Manager of DBI's Seattle operation and Station Manager at WBPS-AM in Boston. Also, Mr. Douglas has been involved in almost all areas of broadcasting, including traffic, business, engineering, production and sales.