Audio & Music microSynth 1.0.3—Shareware MacAddict 91:Software:Audio & Music:microSynth 1.0.3.dmg http://homepage.mac.com/seishu/ssworks Don’t have the money to shell out for a synthesizer keyboard or expensive virtual synth pack? This may be your answer. This cool software synthesizer allows you to play instrument sounds (the default settings tap into the QuickTime Music Synthesizer) directly from your Mac keyboard—it uses the keyboard as an input device. It features a nicely designed virtual keyboard interface, multitrack sequencing capability, and supports SoundFont2 and DLS files. S’s Works 1.0.3 Shareware S’s Works, seishu@mac.com, http://homepage.mac.com/seishu/ssworks Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.2 or later
Fun & Games BarWare Deluxe 2.5—Shareware MacAddict 91:Software:Fun & Games:BarWare Deluxe 2.5 http://www.digitalfriedchicken.com/ Hey folks, it’s party time! If you’ve got a few bottles of liquor on your shelf, but the only drinks that come to mind when looking at them is Screwdriver, Rum & Coke, or Margarita, branch out of your drunken rut and get a load of these recipes. This vast collection features 775 classic, non-traditional, and non-alcoholic drink recipes. It allows you to find recipes by name, spirit, mixer, liqueur, garnish, or even by what glass it should be served in. Plus, you can get extra recipes from the Internet with just a click. Digital Fried Chicken 2.5 Shareware Digital Fried Chicken, mitch@digitalfriedchicken.com, http://www.digitalfriedchicken.com/ Requirements: Power Mac, Mac OS 8.6-9.x
Fun & Games BarWare Deluxe X 2.5—Shareware MacAddict 91:Software:Fun & Games:BarWare Deluxe X 2.5.dmg http://www.digitalfriedchicken.com/ Hey folks, it’s party time! If you’ve got a few bottles of liquor on your shelf, but the only drinks that come to mind when looking at them is Screwdriver, Rum & Coke, or Margarita, branch out of your drunken rut and get a load of these recipes. This vast collection features 775 classic, non-traditional, and non-alcoholic drink recipes. It allows you to find recipes by name, spirit, mixer, liqueur, garnish, or even by what glass it should be served in. Plus, you can get extra recipes from the Internet with just a click. Digital Fried Chicken 2.5 Shareware Digital Fried Chicken, mitch@digitalfriedchicken.com, http://www.digitalfriedchicken.com/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.0 or later
Fun & Games Chomp! Chomp! Safari 1.0—Shareware MacAddict 91:Software:Fun & Games:Chomp! Chomp! Safari 1.0 http://www.astromanic.com Lions, zebras, and monkeys—oh my! Keep safari animals from getting hungry by feeding them the right food. If your fingers aren’t fast enough, your screen will overflow with unfed, unhappy animals. As various animals fall down onto the puzzle board, you must choose the right food tile and place it next to the compatible animal to make the same group of surrounding animal tiles disappear. The object is to keep the animals from reaching the top of the stack. For you short-attention span people—the game starts out really easy, but gets way harder as you move up the levels. This demo version allows you to play the Attack and Puzzle modes—registering gives you access to the Adventure mode. AstroManic Studios 1.0 Shareware AstroManic Studios, macgames@astromanic.com, http://www.astromanic.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1 or later
Fun & Games Dr. Blob’s Organism 1.0—Demo MacAddict 91:Software:Fun & Games:Dr. Blob's Organism demo.pkg: http://digital-eel.com In this arcade shooter, players blast one-celled organisms that are trying to escape from a petri dish. Each level in the game introduces powerups (like freeze, lightning, and multiguns), and special organism abilities (like force field, regeneration, and frenzy). This demo version provides enough gameplay to get you comfortable with the controls to grapple with reactive organisms. The full version of the game includes 20 levels, 10 powerups, difficulty settings, and 21 music tracks. Digital Eel 1.0 Demo Digital Eel, sais@digital-eel.com, http://digital-eel.com Requirements: 333MHz G3 or faster Mac (400MHz G4 or faster Mac recommended), Mac OS X 10.1 or later, 64MB RAM
Fun & Games Dungeon Siege—Trailer MacAddict 91:Software:Fun & Games:Dungeon Siege trailer.mov http://www.macsoftgames.com Whether you’re into party combat or combat parties, you need to check out Dungeon Siege. Since there’s currently no demo version, we’ve got the next best thing: a QuickTime trailer so you can experience the lush 3D environs, the detailed characters, and fast action. MacSoft Trailer MacSoft, support@macsoftgames.com, http://www.macsoftgames.com Requirements: Power Mac, Mac OS 8.5-9.x or OS X 10.0 or later, QuickTime 4 or later
Fun & Games Ghost Master 1.0—Demo MacAddict 91:Software:Fun & Games:Ghost Master 1.0 demo:Ghost Master Demo Install http://www.feral.co.uk Ghost Master is a humorous sim game with a ghoulish twist. You play the Ghost Master, who manages an army of haunters out to scare the bejeezus out of human kind in many engrossing missions. This game demo starts you off as a young Ghost Master who must learn the dark art of scaring the living daylights out of the lowly inhabitants of Gravenville. It includes the Haunting 101 level, which you can play as a tutorial (if you’re a first-timer) or as a full game level. The full game includes 11 different levels filled with horror and humor. Be prepared to be scared silly. Bwah ha ha... Feral Interactive 1.0 Demo Feral Interactive, info@feral.co.uk, http://www.feral.co.uk Requirements: 700MHz G4 or faster Mac, Mac OS 9.1-9.x or OS X 10.1.3 or later, 128MB RAM, hardware accelerated 3D graphics card with 16MB VRAM
Fun & Games Primate Plunge 1.0—Freeware MacAddict 91:Software:Fun & Games:Primate Plunge 1.0 http://www.aelius.com If you like monkeying around for fun, this arcade action game has you swingin’ your monkey around through various treacherous levels. Help Monkey navigate his way through jungles, canyons, waterfalls, a volcano, and even an industrial city. Keep an eye out for parachute and jetpack powerups to help you advance through levels. Aelius Productions 1.0 Freeware Aelius Productions, enquiries@aelius.com, http://www.aelius.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X
Fun & Games Solace 1.04—Demo MacAddict 91:Software:Fun & Games:Solace 1.04 demo.img http://www.freeverse.com If world domination is your quest, this new, epic, turn-based strategy game can make you powerful, wealthy, and much-hated. Choose to represent one of six countries, form alliances to gain power, and battle empires to gain strength. If you’re in need of living, breathing, human opponents, the cross-platform game supports network-play via GameSmith, Rendezvous, or a direct TCP/IP connection, or you can play by email with up to six players. Freeverse Software 1.04 Demo Freeverse Software, support@freeverse.com, http://www.freeverse.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS 9.x or OS X 10.0 or later
Fun & Games Yohoho! Puzzle Pirates—Freeware MacAddict 91:Software:Fun & Games:Yohoho! Puzzle Pirates.dmg http://www.puzzlepirates.com This massive multiplayer online game has you playing a pirate (Aaaar!) sailing aboard a ship or wandering around on land. Prepare yourself for some brain-teasing puzzle games, serious swordfights, and humorous interaction with the other pirates online. Three Rings Design Freeware Three Rings Design, support@puzzlepirates.com, http://www.puzzlepirates.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.3 or later, Java 1.4.1 or later, Internet connection
Graphics & Multimedia Adobe Photoshop CS—Tryout MacAddict 91:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:Adobe Photoshop CS tryout:Install Adobe Photoshop CS: http://www.adobe.com The mother lode when it comes to any kind of image editing and manipulation program, Photoshop is the tool of choice for artists and professional photographers. Edit any photo to perfection or create digital illustrations, photo montages, text treatments, contact sheets, or even batch process images. This latest CS (Creative Suite) version offers new and enhanced features, including an improved file browser, color matching, a histogram palette, shadow and highlight correction, text on a path, RAW file support, 16-bit image support, layer comps, Flash file export, customizable keyboard shortcuts, and more. This package also includes ImageReady CS, which allows you to optimize your graphics for the Web. This tryout gives you 30 days to use the app fully. Adobe Systems Inc. CS Tryout Adobe Systems Inc., Voice 888-724-4508, http://www.adobe.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.2 or later, 192MB of RAM (256 recommended), 320MB free hard disk space, 1024x768 screen resolution
Graphics & Multimedia Canvas 9—Demo MacAddict 91:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:Canvas 9 demo:Canvas 9 Installer http://www.deneba.com Canvas is, technically, a technical drawing program, but it’s also a lot more: You can also create vector and bitmap graphics, do page layout, work with medical and GIS imaging, and, of course, draft technical illustrations—all with insane levels of precision and on documents up to two miles square. This demo version will work for 15 days from the time of installation. ACD Systems 9 Demo ACD Systems, http://www.deneba.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.2 or later, 128MB RAM, 100MB hard drive space
Graphics & Multimedia Carrara Studio (OS 9) 3—Demo MacAddict 91:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:Carrara 3.0 demo:Carrara (OS 9) 3.0 demo http://www.eovia.com Web, print, and video artists—you’ve heard of Carrara, and here’s your chance to try it. This well-rounded 3D app provides a bit of everything: illustration and animation, photo-realistic 3D, artistic rendering, surface textures, and photo/video manupulation. Please note: You will need to enter a serial number to unlock this demo when installing. This is the number: CD30CRD-0075463-NZJ Eovia 3 Demo Eovia, info@eovia.com, http://www.eovia.com Requirements: 266MHz G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS 9.x, 128MB RAM
Graphics & Multimedia Carrara Studio (OS X) 3—Demo MacAddict 91:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:Carrara 3.0 demo:Carrara (OS X) 3.0 demo http://www.eovia.com Web, print, and video artists—you’ve heard of Carrara, and here’s your chance to try it. This well-rounded 3D app provides a bit of everything: illustration and animation, photo-realistic 3D, artistic rendering, surface textures, and photo/video manupulation. Please note: You will need to enter a serial number to unlock this demo when installing. This is the number: CD30CRD-0075463-NZJ Eovia 3 Demo Eovia, info@eovia.com, http://www.eovia.com Requirements: 266MHz G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1 or later, 128MB RAM
Graphics & Multimedia Easy Card 2.1.1—Shareware MacAddict 91:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:Easy Card 2.1.1 http://www.scriptsoftware.com If you need a quick and easy way to create greeting cards and envelopes, Easy Card is the ticket. You can use one of the provided templates or create one with your own art. The app features picture and text effects, including gradient and grayscale, captions, shadow and outline, engrave, and more. Script Software 2.1.1 Shareware Script Software, info@scriptsoftware.com, http://www.scriptsoftware.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.2 or later
Graphics & Multimedia GraphicConverter X 4.9.2—Shareware MacAddict 91:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:GraphicConverter X 4.9.2 http://www.lemkesoft.de Looking for a fantastic graphics editor, but can’t afford Photoshop? This all-purpose, image-editing program lets you open, tweak, and save files in just about any graphics format. It features high-end editing tools for graphic manipulation, filters for special effects, and even supports Photoshop plug-ins. Plus, it also offers batch-conversion capabilities, lets you build your own slide show, supports AppleScript, and can import and export a helluva lot more file formats than you even knew existed. Thorsten Lemke 4.9.2 Shareware Thorsten Lemke, lemkesoft@aol.com, http://www.lemkesoft.de Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X
Graphics & Multimedia Kaleidostrobe 1.0—Freeware MacAddict 91:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:Kaleidostrobe 1.0.dmg http://kaleidostrobe.lasi.org/ Tired of the same ol’ iTunes Visualizer patterns? This visual plug-in for iTunes generates multi-layered, animated, kaleidoscopic patterns that sync to your music. Crank up the tunes and chill out. Shehryar Lasi 1.0 Freeware Shehryar Lasi, kaleidostrobe@lasi.org, http://kaleidostrobe.lasi.org/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1.4 or later, iTunes 2 or later
Interface Mighty Mouse 1.1.2—Shareware MacAddict 91:Software:Interface:Mighty Mouse 1.1.2.dmg http://www.unsanity.com If you’re sick and tired of looking at the same old boring black-and-white arrow cursor, you’re in for a treat. This way cool tool allows you to change not only the arrow, but the spinning wheel-o’-death, the i-beam, and many other cursory type icons. Instead of modifying OS X’s default system graphics, Mighty Mouse loads a replacement theme set, so you don’t have to worry about ruining the originals. Check out this month’s how-to article to learn how to create your own cursor. Unsanity 1.1.2 Shareware Unsanity, unsanity@unsanity.com, http://www.unsanity.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.2 or later
Interface ShapeShifter 1.0.1—Shareware MacAddict 91:Software:Interface:ShapeShifter 1.0.1.dmg http://www.unsanity.com If you loved Kaleidoscope back in the classic days of the Mac OS, this app brings back the interface tweakery to OS X. ShapeShifter allows you to change the look of windows, buttons, menus, and other GUI elements by installing a theme set over the system originals—it doesn’t modify the existing graphics so you don’t have to worry about messing up your system. Coupled with ThemePark (also on the Disc), you can even design your own appearance themes—check out this month’s how-to to find the details. Unsanity 1.0.1 Shareware Unsanity, unsanity@unsanity.com, http://www.unsanity.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.2 or later
Interface ThemePark 1.2.1—Shareware MacAddict 91:Software:Interface:ThemePark 1.2.1.dmg http://www.geekspiff.com If you’re a fan of ShapeShifter—the way cool haxie that allows you to change the look of your desktop elements via themes—this is a great companion for the design-minded or individualists of the world. ThemePark allows you to design your own themes or edit existing ones to stamp your own personality on your GUI. Change the look and color of buttons, menus, scrollbars, window elements, the boot screen, and more. Check out this month’s how-to for instructions. Geekspiff 1.2.1 Shareware Geekspiff, support@geekspiff.com, http://www.geekspiff.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.2 or later
Internet & Communication NetWare Client OS X 1.1.2—Demo MacAddict 91:Software:Internet & Communication:NetWare Client OS X 1.1.2 demo:NetWare Client OS X 1.1.2.dmg http://www.prosofteng.com Yes, PCs and Macs can coexist together on a PC-based network. If you work at a company that uses Novell NetWare file servers, this handy NetWare client allows your Mac to access them on the network. Prosoft Engineering 1.1.2 Demo Prosoft Engineering, support@prosofteng.com, http://www.prosofteng.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1 or later, NetWare 5 or 6
Internet & Communication Transmit (OS X) 2.6.1—Shareware MacAddict 91:Software:Internet & Communication:Transmit (OS X) 2.6.1.dmg http://www.panic.com/ If you need access to any FTP server from your OS X machine, give this hearty app a whirl. Transmit is an FTP client that allows you to upload and download files via drag-and-drop, and features a text preview drawer, built-in text editor, batch download capabilities, automatic file queueing, file synchronization, AppleScript support, and a heckuva lot more. Panic Inc. 2.6.1 Shareware Panic Inc., info@panic.com, http://www.panic.com/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1 or later
Productivity My CheckBook 1.8—Shareware MacAddict 91:Software:Productivity:My Checkbook 1.8 http://www.surprisesoftware.com Get a grip on your spending habits with this handy piece of software. My CheckBook is a basic bank account manager that lets you track transactions, automatically calculate your balance, search through past records, and compare your bank statements against your own database. Surprise Software 1.8 Shareware Surprise Software, support@surprisesoftware.com, http://www.surprisesoftware.com Requirements: Power Mac, Mac OS 8.1-9.2.x or OS X 10.0 or later
Sponsors SuperScrubber 1.1—Demo MacAddict 91:Software:Utilities:SuperScrubber 1.1 demo.dmg http://www.jiiva.com The information age is all well and good, but there's an associated danger you might not have considered: Information abuses, like credit-card fraud and identity theft. SuperScrubber has your back when it comes time to sell an old Mac; this utility can scrub the data off any hard drive that you can attach to an OS X-bootable Mac, and it can cover your tracks to a US military security spec. This demo lets you explore Superscrubber's settings and scrub configurator, but if you want to do the deed, you gotta pay the piper (buy the product, that is). Jiiva 1.1 Demo Jiiva, support-superscrubber@jiiva.com, http://www.jiiva.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.2.3 or later, 128MB RAM
Utilities DiskTracker (Classic) 2.3—Shareware MacAddict 91:Software:Utilities:DiskTracker (Classic) 2.3 http://www.disktracker.com/ This powerful cataloging utility helps you keep track of what’s on your CDs, Jaz disks, Zip disks, external hard drives, iPod, servers, and more. Plus, it features a handy disk labeling system to create and print professional disk labels. A truly excellent program, especially if you have a number of removable media disks. You’ll need this to view the MacAddict disc catalog, which was created with this program. Don’t forget to send in your shareware fee if you use it. Portents 2.3 Shareware Portents, support@portents.com, http://www.disktracker.com/ Requirements: Power Mac, Mac OS 7.5.3-9.x, Appearance Manager 1.3 or later
Utilities DiskTracker (OS X) 2.3—Shareware MacAddict 91:Software:Utilities:DiskTracker (OS X) 2.3 http://www.disktracker.com/ This powerful cataloging utility helps you keep track of what’s on your CDs, Jaz disks, Zip disks, external hard drives, iPod, servers, and more. Plus, it features a handy disk labeling system to create and print professional disk labels. A truly excellent program, especially if you have a number of removable media disks. You’ll need this to view the MacAddict disc catalog, which was created with this program. Don’t forget to send in your shareware fee if you use it. Portents 2.3 Shareware Portents, support@portents.com, http://www.disktracker.com/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.0 or later
Utilities SuperScrubber 1.1—Demo MacAddict 91:Software:Utilities:SuperScrubber 1.1 demo.dmg http://www.jiiva.com The information age is all well and good, but there's an associated danger you might not have considered: Information abuses, like credit-card fraud and identity theft. SuperScrubber has your back when it comes time to sell an old Mac; this utility can scrub the data off any hard drive that you can attach to an OS X-bootable Mac, and it can cover your tracks to a US military security spec. This demo lets you explore Superscrubber's settings and scrub configurator, but if you want to do the deed, you gotta pay the piper (buy the product, that is). Jiiva 1.1 Demo Jiiva, support-superscrubber@jiiva.com, http://www.jiiva.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.2.3 or later, 128MB RAM
