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 - November 22nd 2003

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Slava Karpenko & Jason Harris - Unsanity

Slava Karpenko - Slava is the Lead Lurker of Unsanity (at least this is the official title). He has created or participated in creation of most Unsanity products, invented the term "haxie" (some people love it, some people hate it, but there's almost none who can ignore it), and consumed infinite amounts of juice while doing all that. Slava lives in St.Petersburg, Russia, has a funky Russian accent and enjoys lurking.

Jason Harris - Jason is the GUI customization freak. He's been coding up spiffiness and silliness for about ten years, working on such diverse projects as solid-state quantum computing simulators, genetic algorithm problem solving software, and a profanity-prone version of Eliza, an early A-Life expert system. He also digs skateboarding, loud music, and creating oddly euphonious phrases.

Unsanity

Unsanity , formed in May of 2000 is a company featuring skilled programmers experienced in different projects, including the top rated software applications for Mac OS and Mac OS X.

Unsanity is devoted to developing high, commercial quality software at affordable prices. Software developed by Unsanity is distributed mainly through the Internet.

Unsanity is currently focusing on developing products for Apple's operating system, Mac OS X. Our hacks, or " haxies " as we call them extend Mac OS X by providing additional features people miss on the new system.

Our award-winning haxie WindowShade X adds a completely customizable WindowShade effect to Mac OS X so you can quickly "roll up" a window on your screen to peek behind, or make it transparent.

FruitMenu is a haxie that allows you to customize Apple menu and add your frequently used drives, folders and more into it.

Xounds adds the Appearance Sounds feature to Mac OS X.

Our free haxies, Silk ,ShadowKiller and Dock Detox will let you enable Quartz text rendering for Carbon applications, remove shadows from Mac OS X and keep the application dock icons from bouncing when they need your attention.

Unsanity also created Mint Audio , an innovative audio player for both Mac OS and Mac OS X.

Our mission is to create high quality, affordable software that is usable, and has a unique concept and feeling. We prefer the Mac OS over all other platforms, but we are not limited to it. Our ultimate goal is to create software that is remarkable and recognizable by any user and that compliments the way the human brain works. If a user expects a feature to be present, it will be.

To achieve these goals we will develop extensive business contacts, build a reputation of a moral company, and create respectable, innovative joint ventures to satisfy customer needs.

Unsanity works with leading companies on the software market to ensure the superior quality of its software. We believe that only cooperation between different companies will make users benefit from modern technologies and products.

Contour Design's MiniPro Mouse
Compact optical USB mouse from Contour Design that's well crafted and available in two colors; white and aluminum finish. For anyone traveling, this mouse rocks. The MiniPro also comes with a nice hard plastic carry case for easy storage.
http://www.contourdesign.com

iSkin's eXo2 now shipping!
Today, iSkin released the much anticipated eXo2 for 3G iPods. The new eXo2 is a subtle re design that makes using ones iPod more fun (and fashionable). Feels like putting on a real wetsuit! eXo2 has a totally new industrial strength belt clip, new resin making it easier to insert iPod and beveled cut outs for controls, FireWire, and headphone jack.
http://www.iskin.com

Apple's Bluetooth [Wireless] Mouse
Everything you were used to with the original Apple mouse yet now [wirelessly] BlueTooth enabled. If your Mac has Bluetooth built in-great. If not, simply use D-Link, Keyspan or I-O Gear's USB Bluetooth adapter and you're set. Also, works great with Apple's Bluetooth Keyboard too!
http://www.apple.com/bluetooth/

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.

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 Levin is responsible for identifying and expanding Inside Mac Radio's partners and product picks.

He has held senior positions with Virgin Interactive Entertainment where he was Director of OEM & Licensing. He was responsible for managing the licensing of content to major operating divisions globally.

Sam served as Senior Director at Mattel Media, where he negotiated major strategic partnerships. Sam also held a senior position at Broderbund. Prior to Broderbund, Sam worked at Apple, Connectix and other leading software companies as a market strategy consultant.

Sam Co-Founded the Stanford Macintosh Users Group in 1985, where he began his technology based career.

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.