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Apr 27 2009

Linux on Mac on Mac (and more)

We’ve got an interesting bunch of freeware – some still in early beta, and others a little older and more stable. From the ability to emulate PPC on your Mac to quality photo editing, we’ll do it all for free.

mu Linux on Mac on Mac (and more)Mac-on-Mac

This new free application (version 0.2) does a few interesting things, and promises to do a lot. If you’re not afraid of early development software, you probably get a lot out of this utility.

Mac on Mac is an OS X port of Mac on Linux, and allows you to run OS X and Mac classic in a virtual machine much like Virtual PC. Again, not much is supported, but the app promises PPC Linux support and is fast, due to the fact that it is running PPC on your PPC Mac (if that makes any sense).

mu Linux on Mac on Mac (and more)Goldberg X

We’ve looked at this one before, but in a major revision this simple, free image editor has added compatibility and features. In addition to opening and editing a heap of graphic formats, 2.5 integrates ColorSync and supports ICC profiles giving this free app professional muscle.

mu Linux on Mac on Mac (and more)Scale ‘N’ Mail

Realizing that you are probably fully capable of resizing images manually, this application is targeted for use by those less savvy (or with less time on their hands). If you’ve long since tired of explaining what images must be “shrunk” to email, then this application may happily replace you as the photo-mailing geek.

mu Linux on Mac on Mac (and more)JetPhoto Studio and Server

If you’d like to take you online photos to the next step, consider this free set of applications. JetPhoto Studio maintains your photo collection on your Mac, while JetPhoto Studio manages your gallery online (on a remote server with PHP). The two work together, creating a seamless local and online photo managing system.

Thanks for joining me this week. I hope some of this week’s freeware finds a use on your Mac.

Brian

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Apr 27 2009

Instant Podcasting

Between Audacity and Garage Band, you can do a lot in recording and editing podcasts. However, if quick and spontaneous is your thing you’ll get tired of editing and exporting (and uploading and posting to RSS). Why not skip some of that and get it out sooner? While we’re at it, lets let someone else host the file?

Odeo

From the beginning I’ve thought Odeo was going to be good for something. Now that’s clear. Odeo has a podcasting studio that lets you record right from the browser and host the recording at Odeo. The tool is easy to use, and its easy to subscribe to your “inbox” in iTunes.

PodBasket

PodBasket will turn an online sound file into a podcast in seconds. PodBasket will create and maintain your XML. Its a great service if you record your audio locally (and host it yourself) and don’t want to mess with the XML. If you’ve got the opposite problem (XML but no enclosures) head over to FeedBurner to add your sound file to your feed.

ClickCaster

This free online service records in-browser, hosts and manages your feed. ClickCaster allows you to set advanced properties on your feed, like adding an image. If for some reason you feel entitled to sell your podcast (rather than offer it for FREE) you can do that too.

Poderator and Podomatic

Poderator supports still more advanced iTunes tagging and supports audio in other formats like AAC. Podomatic hosts and records podcasts with images and builds a front-end site to go with your podcast.

With a great selection of online podcastng tools, there’s nothing stopping you from broadcasting yourself to the pod listening world.

Brian

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Apr 27 2009

Maximizing Studio MX

Yes, congrats to Macromedia on selling 250,00 copies of Studio MX. For those of you lucky dogs who have it, today’s downloads will make sure you’re getting the most from it. I also have something for those of you who don’t have it yet.

Studio MX

That’s right, our first free download for Studio MX IS Studio MX. Though only free for 30 days, that is one heck of a deal. With the incredible tools in MX, you ought to be able to make enough from your first project to buy it. Also, if you are a student, you can get Studio MX for the obscenely low price of $199.

Flash Player 6r60

Be sure you’re using the latest version of the Flash plugin. What difference there is between 6r58 and 6r60 I couldn’t tell you. But hey, it’s free, right?

Macromedia Extension Manager

If you have Studio MX, then the free Extension Manager is your window to the outside world. Macromedia’s Exchange is one of the most useful user communities you will ever be a part of. This site hosts hundreds of extensions for Dreamweaver and Flash. Using these extensions can expand the capability of Studio MX and save you hours of tedious programming.

So, just because you plunk down a wad on Studio MX does not mean you can’t enjoy the freebies too. And, if you don’t have Studio MX, you can download it and live a month of the good life for free.

Brian

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