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A P P L E D E V E L O P E R C O N N E C T I O N
N E W S
Issue 427 Dec 17, 2004
http://developer.apple.com/devnews/
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Apple Developer Connection Holiday Schedule
The Apple Developer Connection will be closed on Friday, December 24
and will re-open on Monday, December 27. We will also be closed on
Friday, December 31 and will re-open on Monday, January 3.
ADC Developer Technical Support will be closed starting Friday,
December 24 and will re-open on Monday, January 3.
The next issue of ADC News will be delivered on Friday, January 7.
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IN THIS ISSUE
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ADC MEMBER NEWS
[1] Apple Dashboard Widget Contest Deadline Reminder
INTERNET AND SERVER
[2] New Releases: Mac OS X Server Update 10.3.7, Mac OS X Server
Combined Update 10.3.7
[3] System Administration Tool News: Rumpus FTP 4.0
MAC OS X
[4] New Releases: Darwin 7.7 Source Code, Mac OS X Update 10.3.7,
Mac OS X Combined Update 10.3.7
[5] "Beginning AppleScript" Released by Wily Publishers
[6] Mac OS X Tool News: AgentSheets 1.6
TRAINING AND EVENTS
[7] Mac OS X Certification Exam Promotion
[8] Developer Training and Seminars
[9] Developer Events
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ADC MEMBER NEWS
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[1] Apple Dashboard Widget Contest Deadline Reminder
The deadline for the second Apple Dashboard Widget Contest is coming
up January 5. The contest is open ADC members with access to the
latest pre-release version of Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger. Widget entries
will be judged on technical excellence, innovation, and ease-of-use.
The developer who creates the winning Widget will receive a 40GB
iPod.
http://developer.apple.com/macosx/tiger/dashboard/
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INTERNET AND SERVER
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[2] New Releases: Mac OS X Server Update 10.3.7, Mac OS X Server
Combined Update 10.3.7
Mac OS X Server Update 10.3.7
Mac OS X Server Combined Update 10.3.7
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[3] System Administration Tool News: Rumpus FTP 4.0
Rumpus FTP 4.0 from Maxum Development is an Internet file transfer
server for Mac OS X. In this release, the interface has been
redesigned and the underlying engine has been optimized so that it
is faster, more efficient and reliable. New features include fast
context-sensitive help; an expanded setup assistant; integrated
self-diagnosis of common problems; direct use of BSD sockets; easier
access to controls and server reports.
http://www.maxum.com/Rumpus/
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MAC OS X
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[4] New Releases: Darwin 7.7 Source Code, Mac OS X Update 10.3.7,
Mac OS X Combined Update 10.3.7
Darwin 7.7 Source Code
http://www.opensource.apple.com/darwinsource/
Mac OS X Update 10.3.7
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/macosxupdate_10_3_7.html
Mac OS X Combined Update 10.3.7
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[5] "Beginning AppleScript" Released by Wily Publishers
The book, "Beginning AppleScript," provides a comprehensive guide to
using AppleScript on Mac OS X. It teaches how to efficiently start
writing scripts through many sample programs. Exercises at the end
of each chapter allow readers to test and demonstrate their
knowledge. A chapter on scripting iLife applications shows how to
write scripts for iTunes, iPhoto, and iDVD.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0764574000/
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[6] Mac OS X Tool News: AgentSheets 1.6
AgentSheets 1.6 is a visual programming tool for creating
agent-based simulation games. It is sophisticated enough to build
complex A.I. simulations, yet simple enough for kids to build and
publish web-based games. This new release includes OpenGL-based 3D
plotting and AppleScript support.
http://agentsheets.com/products/
For more Mac OS X development tools:
Macintosh Products Guide
http://guide.apple.com/uscategories/tools.lasso
Mac OS X Downloads
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/development_tools/
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TRAINING AND EVENTS
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[7] Mac OS X Certification Exam Promotion
Pass any exam in the Apple Certified System Administrator (ACSA),
Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC), or Apple Certified
Help Desk Specialist (ACHDS) certification track before the end of
2004 and receive a voucher for a complimentary Mac OS X exam, good
anytime in 2005 at any Authorized Prometric Testing Center worldwide
-- a value up to US$150.
http://train.apple.com/certification/promo/
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[8] Developer Training and Seminars
Internet Development with WebObjects (Introduction)
January 10-14 in Beaconsfield, Bucks, UNITED KINGDOM
http://www.plsys.co.uk/training.htm
PostgreSQL Bootcamp
January 17-21 near Atlanta, GA
http://www.bignerdranch.com/
Advanced WebObjects Development
February 21-25 in Beaconsfield, Bucks, UNITED KINGDOM
http://www.plsys.co.uk/training.htm
Ongoing: Apple Technical Training Courses
Developers courses include:
- Developing Desktop Applications with Cocoa
- Internet Application Development Using WebObjects
- Advanced WebObjects Development
http://train.apple.com/
Ongoing: FileMaker Professional Foundation Training Series II
http://www.filemaker.com/professionaltraining/
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[9] Developer Events
A special hardware discount program is available to ADC Premier and
Select exhibitors at several major trade shows.
http://developer.apple.com/business/hwdiscounts.html
Macworld Conference & Expo
January 10-14 in San Francisco, CA
http://www.macworldexpo.com/live/20/events/20SFO05A
BETT Conference (Educational Technology)
January 12-15 in Olympia, London, UNITED KINGDOM
http://www.bettshow.co.uk/
ATIA (Assistive Technology Industry Association)
January 19-22 in Orlando, FL
http://www.atia.org/conf_2005.html
The NAMM Show
January 20-23 in Anaheim, CA
http://www.thenammshow.com/
FETC (Florida Educational Technology Corp.)
January 26-28 in Orlando, FL
http://www.fetc.org/
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