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 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. 
Inside Mac - October 4th 2003This Weeks GuestsMacromedia
Jen Taylor - Dreamweaver MX 2004 Product Manager
Macromedia Announces Dreamweaver Mx 2004 New version builds foundation for widespread adoption of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Macromedia, Inc. announced Dreamweaver MX 2004, the professional choice for building web sites and applications. Dreamweaver MX 2004 continues the product's tradition of innovation by providing a solid foundation for widespread adoption of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), a well respected, but previously difficult to implement web standard. Because CSS helps developers separate presentation and style from content, websites built with CSS require less bandwidth, are easier to maintain, and give developers and end users precise design control. Dreamweaver MX 2004 is the only comprehensive tool to deliver deep CSS support in a visual development environment, removing the learning curve and enabling developers to use this standard to cost-effectively deliver great experiences on their web sites and applications. Dreamweaver MX 2004 builds on the success of Dreamweaver MX by further integrating visual layout tools, application development features, and code editing support within a technology-agnostic, platform-independent environment. By supporting all major HTML and server technologies, Dreamweaver MX 2004 unlocks the power of open, standards-based development for the web community while enhancing the basic tools that professionals need. Dreamweaver MX 2004 also includes SecureFTP, dynamic cross-browser validation functionality, built-in graphics editing, seamless integration with Microsoft Word and Excel, and updated support for ASP.NET, PHP, and ColdFusion server technologies. For more information on Dreamweaver MX 2004, visit http://www.macromedia.com/go/dmx2004/ "Dreamweaver is not only the most sophisticated and extensible web design and development environment, it is also by far the most accessible and standards-friendly," said Jeffrey Zeldman, member emeritus of the Web Standards Project and author of Designing With Web Standards. "If you're a developer who wants the precision and power of CSS, you have two choices: code by hand or use Dreamweaver MX 2004." "Macromedia Dreamweaver was built to reflect the way our customers told us that they want to code, design, and develop web sites and applications," said Sho Kuwamoto, vice president of product development, Macromedia. "Dreamweaver MX 2004 stays true to our roots of following our customers' lead by delivering what they asked for: support for standards like CSS and SecureFTP, more support for leading server technologies, and increased integration with our products and other leading tools." Dreamweaver MX 2004 includes state of the art, standards-based design controls to ensure high-quality design. The entire design environment is built around CSS to enable fast, more efficient development of clean-coded, professional sites with sophisticated designs. Dynamic multi-browser validation automatically checks tags and CSS rules for design compatibility across leading browsers, the most common headache for developers. A built-in graphics editor using Macromedia Fireworks technology enables users to crop, resize, and edit graphics without leaving the Dreamweaver environment. "When ESPN.com recently transformed its website by using CSS, they discovered they could save over two terabytes of bandwidth a day," said Eric Meyer, author, Cascading Style Sheets: The Definitive Guide. "The rebuilding of Dreamweaver to support CSS-driven design has the potential to revolutionize the way websites are developed. Improved accessibility, reduced bandwidth consumption, and faster page rendering are just some of the user benefits of the new CSS-centric approach of Dreamweaver." The open, technology-agnostic nature of Dreamweaver MX 2004 allows developers to work with their technologies of choice. Its platform-independent development environment supports all major server technologies, including Macromedia ColdFusion, ASP.NET, JSP, and PHP. SecureFTP encrypts all file transfers and prevents unauthorized access to data, file contents, user names, and passwords. Seamless integration with Microsoft Word and Excel enables users to preserve formatting as CSS when cutting and pasting into Dreamweaver. The product also includes tighter integration with Macromedia Flash ,Fireworks , and other design and development tools in Macromedia Studio MX 2004. "CSS is emerging as a critical building block for next-generation web sites and applications," said Rob Lancaster, senior analyst, Yankee Group. "It is important that design and development tools provide the ability to merge rich standards support within a visual development environment without inhibiting the developer's expression or trampling their code." Dreamweaver MX 2004 also incorporates a streamlined design and development environment to help web professionals find what they need faster, increasing their performance, productivity, and quality of work. Core feature improvements, such as enhanced table editing and a streamlined file editing process, all help users better manage the basics. Users can code more efficiently with right-click coding tools, revamped find and replace, and an improved tag inspector that enables quick, comprehensive property editing. Dreamweaver MX 2004 also includes advanced integration with Macromedia Contribute 2, a new tool that allows Dreamweaver users to delegate web content updates to content owners without giving up control of their site. Dreamweaver MX 2004 is "Designed for Windows XP" and "Built for Mac OS X." For more information on new features in Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004, visit http://www.macromedia.com/go/dmx2004new/ "At Southern California Edison, we use Dreamweaver to build an internal knowledge base to house support documentation for more than 700 in-house applications, as well as our standard package software," said Jason Shea, IT specialist, Southern California Edison. "We are currently updating our knowledge base and one of our major goals is to eliminate tables for design and layout. The improved CSS support will save us a tremendous amount of time as we implement CSS positioning." Dreamweaver MX 2004 also includes the MX Elements for HTML, application building blocks that enable developers to rapidly deliver great experiences with a consistent look and feel. The MX Elements for HTML include style sheets, sample content, and templates. The style sheets are easy starting points for sophisticated use of CSS for positioning, with templatesfor common page layouts. The MX Elements have the distinctive Halo look and feel. Matt Lerner - Fireworks MX 2004 Product Manager
Macromedia Announces Fireworks Mx 2004 New version boosts performance, adds new creative tools, and deepens cross-product integration for web professionals Macromedia, Inc. announced Fireworks MX 2004 , a new release of the complete solution for designing, optimizing, and integrating great-looking web graphics. Fireworks MX 2004 runs faster, delivers a broad array of new design tools and effects, and promotes collaboration through expanded integration with other products in the Macromedia MX family. Fireworks MX 2004 gives web developers the tools they need to quickly create web graphics and interactivity, from simple graphical buttons to sophisticated rollover effects and pop-up menus. Fireworks offers the flexibility to import files from all major graphics formats and allows users to integrate and edit both vector and bitmap images. Designers and developers can easily export Fireworks images to Macromedia Flash, Dreamweaver, and third-party applications. Fireworks joins other products announced today in the MX 2004 family ,which share core new features including site definitions, file management, and Property Inspectors. For more information on Fireworks MX 2004, visit http://www.macromedia.com/go/fwmx2004/ "Fireworks was the first tool dedicated specifically to web graphics, and it continues to define that market segment," said Sho Kuwamoto, vice president of product development, Macromedia. "Because Fireworks MX 2004 is so well integrated with Dreamweaver and Flash, it streamlines graphics design and optimization for a wide range of web development projects. We can't wait to see what amazing graphics our developers create now." To increase team development productivity, Fireworks MX 2004 supports a seamless cross-product workflow across Macromedia and third-party tools. Fireworks MX 2004 provides the same check-in/check-out functionality as Dreamweaver. The product's roundtrip editing support now handles server-side code, as well as nested tables. Built-in FTP can transfer files to and from remote servers from within Fireworks MX 2004, or the product can automatically compress and e-mail files to team members with a single click. "Fireworks MX 2004 enables our creative department to move vector and bitmap files between other graphic programs and prepare optimized artwork for Flash, which expedites a lot of production time," said Cyril Lemaire, consulting director, Euro RSCG Circle, a Macromedia Alliance partner. "Impressive new features will especially appeal to interactive designers, such as the custom anti-alias settings in the text palette, offering unconditional control over legibility with screen-based typography." New drawing tools provide extensive control over bitmap and vector images. Auto Shapes respond intelligently to offer image manipulation options beyond drag, rotate, and resize. Contour Gradients, a popular feature from Macromedia FreeHand MX, enable Fireworks users to create multicolor gradients that follow a shape's outline path. Motion Blur effects create the illusion of movement, and photo tools enable quick touch-ups and red eye removal. New anti-aliasing options deliver more readable text, which is especially important with the push to deliver more content to devices. Full Unicode support enables users to create double-byte graphical and alt text for localized sites. Fireworks MX 2004 demonstrates the effect of significant performance tuning, with large image manipulation and other processor-intensive tasks now running as much as 85 percent faster. The product also includes tighter integration with Flash MX 2004, Dreamweaver MX 2004, and other design and development tools in Macromedia Studio MX 2004 (announced today, see separate releases). Fireworks MX 2004 is "Designed for Windows XP" and "Built for Mac OS X." For more information on new features in Fireworks MX 2004, visit http://www.macromedia.com/go/fwmx2004new/ Cool Mac Products - October 4th 2003 Photo Control's BookEndz SendStation's PocketDock - SHIPPING WaterField Design's iSight Case Timbuk2's Detour Backpack MacMice's GBreeze 
The Inside Mac Radio StaffScott 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 on Inside Mac Radio. Scott Sheppard previously hosted the Inside Mac Show broadcast by CNET radio. 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. Jeff Baudin - Co Host & CEO Micromat, Inc.
Christian Pickman - Producer
Christian Pickman is the producer of Inside Mac and he brings 5 years of radio experience to the show. He is the guy you talk to when you call in, so be nice to him !!!! 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.
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