UMIJIN  Thanks - that tip worked for me too (want to try the trial version still).

I can't understand why Apple didn't make this fix more visible to trial users in a read me, or at least fix the installer to deal with this issue.  
(Version 3.0.1)

UMIJIN  The updater linked to here doesn’t seem to find my Demo version of Aperture 3 to update.  
(Version 3.0.1)

UMIJIN  I've been using this since it was Receipt Wallet. Although I have the issue with printing to PDF that others have reported, I've never had a crash - ever.

I do wish the developers would indicate WHAT improvements were made for ScanSnap integration, as other than the cryptic mention in the What's New section of the MU listing - I don't see any indication of what has changed. Works the same, and I have to use an applet still for receipts.  
(Version 1.2)

UMIJIN  Having the same issue. i prefer to install it via the app, as doing the intall from a downloaded DMG seems to require setting everything up from scratch again.  
(Version 3.3 (5851))

UMIJIN  E-mail the developer!  
(Version 3.5.6)

UMIJIN  If it is (still) a beta, why don't you clearly label it as such in the version number? Why the ambiguity?

And I'd gladly pay money for Mac software that meets my needs and won't be abandoned by its maker. I'm sure that many other Mac users feel the same way.  
(Version 1.2.99)

UMIJIN  Laughable - still no official support for Snow Leopard. Nikon's support site says that they expect to release updates in, like, January for their software suite.  
(Version 2.2.3)

UMIJIN  Very nice app that gives you tons of info and views compiled from data that is downloaded from dive computers.

Many dive computer manufacturers sell computer interfaces/software, but it's Windows only. MacDive gives you an alternative, and it's free, fast, and full featured.

Did I mention it was free? But by all means make a donation if you like it.

It works great with my Suunto D4 wrist watch dive computer, and under Snow Leopard too.

My only problem was not knowing I needed to install a driver on my Mac to use the USB cable connection. The MacDive site explains it fairly well, but it would be better to see a pop up or something in the app explaining the need for a driver. Better yet, a Read Me file included with the app would be a big help.

In any case, this app is very well made, and you can't beat the price.  
(Version 1.5.2)

UMIJIN  Users are reporting that Capture NX 2 isn't functional on Snow Leopard. Nikon has not bothered to update Capture NX 2 (or its weaker cousin ViewNX) since SL was released. Their official policy is that they haven't decided IF they will support SL.

TIP: If you want to use Nikon Capture NX 2 in Snow Leopard do not update it to v2.2.2 *after* you have installed Snow Leopard. Stick with v2.2.0 for now, which reportedly works.

If you have installed v.2.2.2 *BEFORE* installing Snow Leopard, CaptureNX 2 may work for you.  
(Version 2.2.2)

UMIJIN  Two months after Snow Leopard is released, and Nikon hasn't even bothered to update its basic photo software for compatibility.

If you email Nikon support, they'll tell you they haven't decided IF they will support OS 10.6 (not WHEN). This is unacceptable and shows a real lack of consideration for Mac users.

Fortunately, Nikon Transfer was updated in late October and seems to work fine in SL. So at least you can upload your photos properly. Unfortunately, ViewNX is left behind (as well as Capture NX2, if you didn't install v. 2.2.2 before Leopard). Although many Mac users use iPhoto, Aperture, LightRoom to browse photos, I and many others don't. ViewNX is fast, though quirky, and works great for culling and rating photos on the fly. Or at least it does if you aren't using Snow Leopard.

If you have figured a work around for ViewNX in SL, please post it here.

If you are from Nikon and reading this, your company should be ashamed of itself. Nikon charges premium prices for its products, and doesn't even provide fully functional RAW editing software with its cameras (Canon does) and doesn't even update it (Capture) or its weaker sibling (ViewNX) for the latest MacOS.

Unacceptable!  
(Version 1.4)

UMIJIN  It's set now! Seems expensive to me...  
(Version 1.1.148)

UMIJIN  Just trying this app as a long time MU subscriber. Unfortunately, it crashed twice while generating the catalog - but seems to work well after that process.  
(Version 5.0)

UMIJIN  This is a very popular and powerful media organizer for Windows and this is the first Mac version. It's worth giving it a try, though expensive.

The developer also produced an excellent Mac graphics app (Canvas) which combined bitmap and drawing. Unfortunately, this developer bailed on Canvas for Mac a few years ago to focus solely on Windows apps. One would hope they won't do the same for ACDSee Pro.  
(Version 1.1)

UMIJIN  Nikon Transfer is FREE. ViewNX is also FREE.

You must be thinking of NX2 or the remote camera app.  
(Version 1.5)

UMIJIN  OK, NOW 3.5 shows up when you ask for updates. It didn't an hour ago.

I don't appreciate MacUpdate Admin ERASING my comment regarding the update feature NOT working.

I pay your salary with my membership.  
(Version 3.5)

UMIJIN  This is a system prefs app that is very useful for folks with more than one brand of digital camera. When any camera or camera formatted media card is connected to your Mac, Cameras will open the app of your choosing for import.

Although many people may be happy with ImageCapture, you may also want to use your camera's proprietary software for importing. But if you have two makes of camera (e.g., a Casio and a Canon), the proprietary software of one may not properly import the media of another (e.g., Canon's CameraWindow doesn't recognize video format files on my Casio camera). Or if you have a DSLR, you may want the raw files imported by your image editing app (e.g. Aperture, LightRoom) instead.

Cameras can also 'learn' what app you want to use if you select "ask what to do" when you connect a new camera. You can also easily change what app to use from the pref panel.

In my case, I have 3 digital cameras of different makes - two point and shoots and a DSLR. Cameras seamlessly opens the app I want for each camera.

When the first version was released, it had a $10 price tag, and I was considering a purchase. However, the 1.01 release now indicates it is free. I hope the developer will give a donate link, as Cameras works flawlessly for me.  
(Version 1.0.1)

UMIJIN  My MS apps ARE in the Microsoft Office folder - nothing has been moved. The !@$#!#@$ updater does not load after it is downloaded.

What a serious screw up by Microsoft.  
(Version 12.1.9)

UMIJIN  Using the auto updater, the update is found, is downloaded, but nothing happens after - no installers run, but the auto update app tells you to download the same update over, and over, and over.

How could MS screw this up?  
(Version 12.1.9)

UMIJIN  Yes, you are correct. I found out after I rebooted the app the second time and walked out of the room. It would be nice if there was some dialogue box indicating that the app was importing or moving or whatever. Unfortunately, the new developer for the app hasn't bothered to give upgrade notes or suggestions for old RW users.  
(Version 1.0)

UMIJIN  Paperless isn't working for me on my G5 iMac. It finds my registration info from Receiptwallet then freezes. Hope others have better luck while I get Mariner to fix the problem.  
(Version 1.0)

UMIJIN  This app is not the most intuitive to use, and worse it repeatedly freezes up during transfers on my G5 iMac.   
(Version 1.4)

UMIJIN  OK - BOO to Apple too. Time to call a spade a spade and stop being blind fanboys.  
(Version 7.0)

UMIJIN  I gave this a try with the latest trial version of Aperture. The first time it worked like a charm. Unfortunately now it does not work well. The first two photos transfer, then the applet stalls and fails to finish the job.

Is there anything else out there that works with Aperture & Picasa?  
(Version 0.1)

UMIJIN  Intel only??

Boo!!  
(Version 7.0)

UMIJIN  Hmmm... The updater wouldn't work with iPhoto '06 (said it couldn't find a compatible version of iPhoto). The previous version had this limitation, and the MU description suggests it still works with '06.  
(Version 1.5)

UMIJIN  It's Greek to you, because it's an advanced tool for scientists and mathematicians. If you don't understand what it is, then it's not for you. Just move along.

If you want to know Monte Carlo methods are, G••gle it. These methods are used to generate random numbers for simulation purposes. Wikipedia lists a several ways they are used.  
(Version 0.4b75)

UMIJIN  Eh? I've never heard of this Apple App. Does it come with QT pro?  
(Version 1.5.3)

UMIJIN  First, the support staff contacted me (10 days after), but his explanation was a bit vague . He stated that the serial number only worked with v1.62, and that if I wanted a license for v.2 I it was available on their store link (which isn't currently working). I'm annoyed that he didn't say directly that I would need to purchase an upgrade and how much it would cost.

Second, the download page which MU linked to uses vague wording (at this time) and doesn't clearly say version 1 users need to purchase the version 2 upgrade. It says this:

"If you bought software with us, this is where you can always find the latest version: simply use the Serial Number that came with your purchase to unlock the downloaded product."

This seems to suggest that any serial number will work with the latest version of the app. Nowhere I can find is there a clear statement, "Version 1.x license owners need to purchase an upgrade for a license to version 2.X".

I'd gladly pay an upgrade to any app that is useful, but unclear upgrade policies are annoying.  
(Version 2.0.1)

UMIJIN  This app worked great for me a few days ago. My wife mistakenly deleted a vid file from one of our cameras while reviewing shots we took. I also looked on MU for apps that would recover files - tried all of them (PhotoRescue, Stellar Phoenix, Exif Untrasher, and Klix). Some didn't work with video files, others that did couldn't find the one we wanted. The CR demo worked like a charm the first time found that file (just wouldn't let me recover that file in the demo). I ponied up the license fee, and got the missing movie file in less that a minute after scanning.

I'll also point out that I also tried DiskRescue II, which could not find any deleted files on the same card. So, CR gets my vote. For me, it worked and worked well. The interface could use a little polish, but otherwise no complaints.  
(Version 2.0.3)

UMIJIN  I have the same problem, but customer support did not respond to me. There shouldn't be a paid upgrade - the site clearly states (or at least did) that the product offered free product to owners of previous versions.  
(Version 2.0.1)

UMIJIN  Simple and functional interface.

Two sliders (number of names, obscurity level), one check box (male or female), and one button to generate names.

Simple, fast and fun. This is a great app not only for creative writers, but for role playing gamers trying to find a fresh name (or game masters populating their universe).

Future features I would suggest would include a syllable filter (total number or number per first and last name) and a cultural filter (i.e. first last name from the same culture/nation).

But it's fantastic as it is, and FREE!  
(Version 1.1)

UMIJIN  Boo! Intel only.   
(Version 3.0.0.310)

UMIJIN  Once again, two days after this update is supposedly announced, it doesn't show up in Office AutoUpdate. I don't understand this, but it was perhaps a week before the last update was available with AutoUpdate.  
(Version 12.1.5)

UMIJIN  Hmmm... This quick search sounds like a great idea, something I would use.

But I wish it was implemented in something other than a widget. I (and many others) don't use widgets, especially because they hang out in the background and take up memory. I hope the author could implement this as an modified search field in Safari or a plugin for FireFox.  
(Version 1.1)

UMIJIN  He probably didn't alert you because for much of the past year you (the developer) have been AWOL in supporting Mira and unable to even provide a functional product with Leopard until fairly recently.

Let's see if this changes when I send you a support request for Mira's lack of functionality with PowerPoint '08.  
(Version 1.3.3)

UMIJIN  Similar to this product is Mozy - also with a Mac client and fee for additional space past 2Gb.

http://mozy.com/  
(Version 1.5798)

UMIJIN  Same here - nothing to update.   
(Version 12.1.4)

UMIJIN  Actually, the file is fine. An older version of StuffitExpander on my computer was the problem.

This is a very useful service for those of us that prefer bit.ly over tinyurl.  
(Version 1.0)

UMIJIN  I seem to have problems unzipping this archive - get an error. The other Bit.ly service (lengthen) unzips with no problem.  
(Version 1.0)

UMIJIN  Warning to PDF Pen/Pro users of v3.5 and earlier:

This is a PAID upgrade if you purchased either product before June 08.

I hope the developers will insert a statement in their MU product description to avoid any confusion.  
(Version 4.0)

UMIJIN  I second the first poster - what the heck is 'cloud data'? The software website doesn't explain much.  
(Version 1.0.2)

UMIJIN  I don't mind telling you this info, but please give me an email address to send to.

I'm not interested in posting my dvd info for public view here or on your feedback page.  
(Version 1.0b4)

UMIJIN  Thought I'd give it a try, but regretted it. The app boots up and asks for a DVD if you don't have one inserted. Upon insert, the dvd name and size appears, then we get a spinning ball forever. You can't switch to a different app, switch to the finder, or even navigate to 'force quit'. Had to totally reboot my iMac.

I tried it twice with the same result.

Into the trash it goes!  
(Version 1.0b4)

UMIJIN  The current version has some odd behavior on my Intel Mac, but not on my G5 Mac. The app likes to translate anything selected or in the clipboard. This sounds great, except that there are times I want to copy from GooDict itself and the original entree disappears from the active window.

I also had some problems switching between Japanese, J-E, E-J options. For some reason, two options (Japanese and J-E, e.g.) were selected at the same time and it was difficult to 'unselect' on of them.

Otherwise I like this app and hope to use it in the future. It's free and fast.  
(Version 3.0)

UMIJIN  OK, so please make that point clear in the product description.

And consider making it at least functional on core duos, as not all of us have core 2.  
(Version 2.1)

UMIJIN  Updater has issues on two different machines. Stalls or crashes without finishing. Grrr.  
(Version 1.6)

UMIJIN  Thanks. I overlooked this info on the MU site, but didn't recall it on the developer site.

It's not clear to this user that the command+click would allow you to QUIT the app - this could be indicated more clearly somewhere. And although I probably read the notice upon install a few weeks back- I didn't recall it.

I also am not able to get the menu to appear with a right click on my logitech mouse, which usually is the same as control+click in most of my applications and the finder. I'm unsure if this is a problem with my mouse, or Caffeine.

In any case thanks again for your help.  
(Version 1.0.3)

UMIJIN  Thanks! That did it. I wasn't aware of command+click functionality. I tried control+click, which seemed a logical choice.

This app is very helpful and works well. I hope the developer will post instructions for other users wanting to upgrade.  
(Version 1.0.3)

UMIJIN  Hmmm - new download doesn't seem to have a way to install. Can't quit the menubar applet to allow a drag and drop replace.

No info I can see on the developer site on how to update, AFAIK.  
(Version 1.0.3)

UMIJIN  12.01?? Or 12.1?

The newest update is 12.1 - perhaps you've installed 12.01 already.

You might also make sure your AutoUpdate app is the latest version.  
(Version 12.1)

UMIJIN  You folks are hung up on the phrase 'correct way'? Sheesh! Get a grip. The app is FREE and it WORKS.

I also have had problems with the display of pasted icons in different views, as well as the retention of those icons. This app seems to solve those issues.

Furthermore, there are plenty of people that can't handle copying and pasting icons in the 'Info' window. So, the criticism of this free app are very misplaced. It's the 'correct way' for newbies AFAIC.  
(Version 0.3)

UMIJIN  I seem to be having some problems opening the archive. When I extract with stuffit, the dmg does not mount.  
(Version 947)

UMIJIN  Use this app to replace your HD icons with custom ones. It works well, is fast, and FREE.

And to top it off, the author has also made some free gorgeous HD icons you can use with this.

In fact, he made the app so that users of his icons would have an idiot proof way to install them.  
(Version 0.2)

UMIJIN  I'm sorry, but using the opt out distribution email as your only way of informing users the new version obsoletes the license of the old one doesn't cut it.

A "read me" file with the download archive or something similar would help, along with a note with your MacUpdate post of your new version.

Although I probably followed the MWSF show news to some degree, your app definitely fell under my radar.

I certainly do appreciate the link to the old version, but it should be made obvious for those that made the mistake of overwriting the file with the new one.  
(Version 2.0.3b45)

UMIJIN  What happened? The app seems to not be working now. It crashes upon booting up, and this was after working well beforehand.  
(Version 3.1.2)

UMIJIN  Give Smell-O-Mints a try. It's free.  
(Version 2.1)

UMIJIN  Ummm - why is this still being developed? AE is not compatible with the Leopard Architecture. Go back to the drawing board and come up with something actually functional.  
(Version 2.5b1)

UMIJIN  How about some heads up the the new version (2) won't work with 1.1x licenses - particularly the ones bought here on MacUpdate in late July 07?

If one copies the download here onto his/her hard drive, it will overwrite the version 1 copy. There doesn't seem to be any link on the BlueMango web to get the version 1 app.

Furthermore - three versions for 2? Yuck!

This app has been very useful to me in the past, but with upgrade practices like this, I have to question whether I will support this developer any further. I would have been more than willing to PAY for the upgrade had the developer been forthcoming about upgrade fees.

And I have to agree that the new interface is worse than the old one.  
(Version 2.0.2r31)

UMIJIN  Download works, but dmg fails to mount.  
(Version 1.7)

UMIJIN  I can't quite see what this program brings that isn't already there in the software bundled with Fujitsu's Mac versions of the Scansnap.

Plus, it doesn't even do OCR.  
(Version 2.4.4)

UMIJIN  Thanks for the tip.

I'm aware of how to set an app as a startup item.

However, I imagine most Mac users won't know.

And menu bar apps generally should autoboot.  
(Version 2.4.6)

UMIJIN  This has now replaced Meteorologist (Meteo) as my favorite menu-bar weather app.

-The icons are great.

-The changing weather pop up is way cool.

-The drop down menu is informative and easy to use.

-It's free.

-It works OUTSIDE THE USA, even in Japan where I live.

My only quibbles are that it doesn't seem to autoupdate, or have an option to select it as a startup item.  
(Version 2.4.6)

UMIJIN  Be aware that there is another app out there called "Iris" in late Beta stages by NoLobe Software. It is apparently near release and is a photo editing app.

If you download the NoLobe Iris, and install it - it will overwrite your MildMannered Software Iris app. You should drag the imposter Iris to the trash (don't use AppZapper) and install a new MM Software Iris, or you may lose your gallery of past recordings.  
(Version 1.0.4)

UMIJIN  Joel/MU:

Thanks for the link to comments providing the OLD version of Acquisition. Much appreciated.

However, this doesn't absolve Mr. Watanabe. It's one thing to make mistakes, but to do without apologizing or attempting to fix the situation is what upsets people - particularly those that have paid for the app previously.

I would add that after several days, Watanabe did respond twice to my email requesting a new license or access to the old version. His first response was two words "How rude." His second response was a new license code, which I am grateful for. It won't solve my lost downloads, but will allow me to use the new version.

Service with a scowl, I guess.  
(Version 2.0v206)

UMIJIN  Fantastic app, but Incredibly inconsiderate developer!

First, the old version of the app tells me there is an upgrade, and allows me to download it. Unfortunately, there was NO NOTICE that the new version required a new license from me.

Second, the developer's website indicates that old versions of the app will still work with old licenses. However, there is no way to DOWNGRADE to the old versions - they aren't available anywhere on the developer's website.

Third, when I bought the app, I recall I would be offered upgrades for life. I purchased it in 2004. What gives?

Fourth, the new version of the app (crippled demo mode) totally lost all my past download lists, including partial downloads. What's up with that?

And this is not the first time I've had problems with the developer, as his attitude towards customer questions has been awful at times.  
(Version 2.0v206)

UMIJIN  The error was:

AppleScript Error

"defaults write com.techspansion.isquint seenvh 1" doesn't understand the message. (-1708)

However, I began having problems with other things on my system (e.g., dmg files not showing up on 'devices' menu when opened, and inability to wake from sleep). So, I did an Archive and Reinstall of Leopard.

Now, iSquint starts up with no problem, though I haven't run it through its paces.

Thanks for your attention.  
(Version 1.5.1)

UMIJIN  Hmmmm... The new version gives me an applescript error message upon bootup.

Weird.

I've used the past version of this app to convert vids with no problems for my iPod touch.  
(Version 1.5.1)

UMIJIN  Like this app?

Consider making a donation to the author, as all proceeds (until the end of 2007) will go to two cancer charities, in memory of the author's brother-in-law.  
(Version 1.3)

UMIJIN  If you like playing Monopoly, this is a nice game. It replicates all the rules and moves accordingly, and the graphics are nice. The ability to customize rules is also nice.

However, this app needs some work to be more enjoyable. First, game play needs to be sped up. Even if you 'hide computer moves' by computer opponents, the graphics are arduously slow, especially for the human competitors (you).

Second, when there is a case for increasing monetary amounts with bidding or making trade offers, you must click on an up/down arrow which gives you only $10,000 increments! Thus, it takes forever to reach any significant amount. Surely, a type-in field or buttons to add higher increments would be easy to implement.

Third, the music, though pleasant, is monotonous. Yes, you can turn it off - but other tunes would be nice.

Fourth, the computer opponent AI's are sometimes quite dumb, even at the highest level. And it would be nice to have more computer opponents possible.

Overall, fun. But even games against computer opponents seem to take as long as games against real people - which in my family means hours.  
(Version 1.0)

UMIJIN  Hmmm, looks promising.  
(Version 4.2)

UMIJIN  Tried several options of these. This one may work in specific cases where you only need to sync a few folders, rather than backup.  
(Version 1.4.3)

UMIJIN  Hmmm, just what I'm looking for to keep my students involved in the class. Sample quizzes on the net will help them prep for the real thing on paper.  
(Version 3.6.1)

UMIJIN  This app has a lot of interesting features - better buy than QT pro, maybe.  
(Version 3.0)

UMIJIN  Doesn't work on my Intel MacMini with Leopard. It won't even open the test file.

Idea sounds great though.  
(Version 1.0d)

UMIJIN  I used to use MP3Rage and iEatBrainz. Maybe this one is better.  
(Version 2.0.1)

UMIJIN  Could be cool, could be silly.  
(Version 2.1)

UMIJIN  This looks like wicked fun for marine biologists like myself.  
(Version 1.0.1)

UMIJIN  Looks like a good product for basic DTP needs.  
(Version 2.2)

UMIJIN  1. Been there, done that. I am updated up to 10.3.6.

2. Autoupdate recognizes that I need 10.3.7, but after downloading that update the updater cannot find any software that needs updating.

3. Using the standalone updater for 10.3.7 (or any other version) gives me the same error (= doesn't work).

4. Deleting the prefs for Autoupdate doesn't work.

5. Fixing permissions doesn't work.

6. Installing the OSX 10.4.10 combination update doesn't work.

7. Creating a new user account and installing via Autoupdate or standalone doesn't work.

The only thing I haven't tried is completely reinstalling the Office suite. I can't do this for another week or two, because I'm travelling - don't have my Office 2k4 intall disks available.

But I'll be damned if I will do this every time MS has to patch it's software. It's ridiculous. I'm running the latest version of Tiger on a 12" G4 Powerbook. I reformatted its hard drive and did a clean install last January in order to prevent problems like this.

I stand by my original comment - this is an MS problem and is completely unacceptable.   
(Version 11.3.9)

UMIJIN  I've not been able to install any updates since 10.3.6.

None of the standalone updaters nor ones via the Autoupdate app can find anything to update.

It's unconscionable that this sort of thing could happen. This is Microsoft, not Joe's Home App Patching Code.  
(Version 11.3.9)

UMIJIN  Nope, this doesn't work for me. Last update I installed was 10.3.6 and running the standalone 10.3.7 updater doesn't find anything to update.

Deleting the Autupdate pref files makes Autoupdate find the correct updater (fixes that problem) but again when the updater runs it doesn't find anything to update.

This is inexcusable.  
(Version 11.3.9)

UMIJIN  Leopard only?!!

Booooo!

This looks like a very useful set of apps, but absolutely useless to those of us not ready to take the plunge on our aging PowerPC systems.

It's hard to understand why a Tiger version isn't possible.  
(Version 1.0.6)

UMIJIN  Dohh! Just bought the suite. This is a very good app that you can use to reset or fix info from various kinds of files. My camera was on Japan time when I came to the US a couple weeks ago. With ABFA, I was able to reset all the photos to local easter standard time.  
(Version 4.6.6)

UMIJIN  anyone win this?  
(Version 1.0)

UMIJIN  Hmmm... podcast downloading looks interesting.  
(Version 1.6.4)

UMIJIN  I could go for this one. Better than hearing me read aloud.  
(Version 1.1.1)

UMIJIN  Wow! Timelines will help me manage many things, both professional and personal. Good price!  
(Version 1.1)

UMIJIN  Outside is a menubar app that shows you the weather for one location. You can even get detailed information about your location's weather by selecting 'get info' from the pull down menu.

Outside gets its weather from government weather stations, particularly those accessed by NOAA. Unfortunately, this limits the options available for weather - though you can sometimes find international locations. Furthermore, these stations tend to be located at airports, which don't really reflect the weather in municipal locations. I live in Tokyo, but the Narita airport location is far outside the city. The temperatures and other variables are not very accurate.

Although the icons are clean, and the font for temperature easy to read - this application pales in comparison to another free menubar app - Meteorologist, aka Meteo. Updating of some weather stations also seems to take quite long compared to Meteo.

Outside also lacks the ability to access multiple locations, and forecasts/current condition details from the pull down menu - all which are present in Meteorlogist.

Although Meterologist has some problems (changes in weather server data format sometimes break the app), I don't see any reason to use Outside instead at this point.  
(Version 1.0.1)

UMIJIN  These are nice apps. I often use easy crop to not only crop, but to resize images on the fly. Simple enough for even my wife to understand. :-)  
(Version )

UMIJIN  Sssudookuu :-)

This looks like a nice app! Wish I could get it to run on my iPod touch.  
(Version 1.7)

UMIJIN  This software sounds very useful. But the one machine (forever?) restriction and the lack of upgrades is... a big negative.

Then again, I can blow $8 at Starbucks easily with my wife - especially here in Japan.  
(Version 1.4.2)

UMIJIN  I'm reviewing from the perspective of the final Beta.

This app is slick, and fills a much needed niche on my iMac.

My 10 month old daughter enjoys the image in Photobooth while she sits on my lap. But we can only get still images from that.

Now, we make goofy movies together with Iris. And the other features are just way-cool. Great functionality, cool interface, fun implementation.

I only have 2 criticisms. The first is the gallery window should be more easily accessed from the camera window (how about a big fat button).

The second is the price - which should come down $10 or so IMHO.  
(Version 1.0)

UMIJIN  Well, many developers respond here to requests for more information and documentation on their apps.  
(Version 0.3)

UMIJIN  Ummmm.... collections of WHAT?

Applications? Files? Media? CD/DVDs? Postage stamps?

A little more detail would be appreciated, especially when the developer's website has no further explanation.  
(Version 0.3)

UMIJIN  This app doesn't really seem to do much. You can only enter currency in pounds; there is no way to change currency. The prefs menu option gives you nothing. The help menu gives you nothing. There is a window for internet banking, but there doesn't seem to be anyway to use it. The main window has fields for various things, but it's unclear how to use them and at least one is incorrectly spelled (description!).

I have to ask why someone would post any app like this unless it actually was functional. Free or not - don't waste our time!  
(Version 1.1.24)

UMIJIN  Try Smell-O-Mints for a *free* periodic table with many of the same features.

I'm not sure Periodic Table X gives you that much more for $20, but it certainly looks nice.  
(Version 4.0.8)

UMIJIN  I use this on one of my Macs. I'd like another license, or better yet the ability to move the existing license to a different machine.  
(Version 2.7.3)

UMIJIN  The import option was totally greyed when I booted up this Eudora - so it didn't get a chance to botch things up.

What's up with that?  
(Version 8.0b1)

UMIJIN  Give the app a try rather than rag on it. You might be surprised.  
(Version 1.0.1)

UMIJIN  This is a *very* interesting app. Here you have a virtual pasteboard on your desktop that you can add text or links to any app or folder, graphics or even movies (or screen shots from your iSight).

It's kind of like a 'roll your own' desktop and launcher.

Neat! Maybe a good app for kids learning a computer or even just a way to keep track of various things during your time on the computer.

The app is still a bit rough around the edges, and people trying this out should keep this in mind. I would also think that the price might be a bit steep for now.

If Conjure could be set to your desktop background - or even pop up as a screen saver - that would add some functionality.

I also wondered whether this interface would be great on a mobile phone or even a PDA (or the new OSX iPods?).

I would encourage anyone interested to give this app a try and email the developer with your feedback. He is very responsive to questions and suggestions.

And I'll gladly give a numerical review later when the product is more polished.  
(Version 1.0.1)

UMIJIN  I've used this app for a long time, and love it. However, the city problem has resurfaced again. That is, foreign city's weather doesn't show up any more, even though you can add them to the menu.

I live in Japan, maybe it's only for Japanese cities.  
(Version 1.4.6)

UMIJIN  paid or not, BackPack is interesting. PackRat just may make it useful enough to justify.  
(Version 1.3)

UMIJIN  I'm still waiting for my license update.   
(Version 6.0)

UMIJIN  Thanks LemkeSoft! You've been responsive to my bug reports in the past, and honoring our recent purchase is definitely going to keep you on my 'recommended' list.  
(Version 6.0)

UMIJIN  Hmmm... it is very fast. However, there doesn't seem to be a way to tag photos.

And the photos aren't rendered as nicely as they are in iPhoto. Perhaps this is a tradeoff for speed.  
(Version 2.21)

UMIJIN  Very slick looking app! If it finds the artwork automatically, it would be even better.  
(Version 1.1.6)

UMIJIN  Bizzarre download link that requires an esnips account to get the file.  
(Version 1.0)

UMIJIN  The last 4 updates to this software don't seem to install. I get an error message and a suggesting I run the installer later. I'm not sure what 'later' means, as it's the same message all the time.

I'll dump the bundle file manually, but don't expect newbies to know how to do the same thing.  
(Version 0.9b10)

UMIJIN  First, this isn't just for scientific papers. It's for viewing and reading *any* PDF file.

It's very useful for reviewing and making comments on papers that are submitted digitally, as well as manuscripts. In the past, I've used Preview and PDFPen to grade my students' papers. However, Skim will probably be my tool of choice for this with its ability not only to highlight and circle text, but also to underline it!

You can also leave comments as anchored notes or straight text. And if you want to look at a graphic or some other part of a paper, while reading the text, the 'snap shot' feature lets you pop up a selection in a separate window (hold down apple key as you select with the mouse). And text in comment boxes will pop up for better visibility if you leave the mouse over them.

Is the app perfect? No - it's still in development. However, for a 0.2 version of a FREE product - it's an excellent value and replacement for Preview.  
(Version 0.2)

UMIJIN  I've been using this app for several years and have really found it useful, not only to plan my field work, but as an educational tool for students in my oceanography or marine biology courses.

Unfortunately, the newest version has taken a step backwards, in my opinion. The satellite images are a nice visual touch, but take some time to load (10s?) when you are switching views. Please consider returning to a faster or less graphic intensive mode.

Second, the calendar view of 'month' is much less informative that in the previous version, at least graphically. In the previous version, the colors for rising/falling/neagive tides were displayed on the month view. In the current version, the calendar view graphics have been simplified and there isn't a way to display these colors. This was useful in showing students the changes in a month at a glance and makes it easier to find that elusive minus tide. You can still see the colors in the DAY view, but no longer the calendar month view. Please consider providing the colors as an option on the calendar view. (And gimme back those old moon phase icons - they were cool!).

Lastly - what happened to the "X" in the app name?

In any case, I hope you will consider my suggestions and continue to improve the app.  
(Version 3.0r8)

UMIJIN  Well, this version crashes when I start the app on my G5 iMac with OSX 10.4.9.

This is a significant upgrade?

Some documentation would be nice. An icon for the app rather than the generic one would also be nice.  
(Version 0.9.3rc1)

UMIJIN  This is an interesting application, and potentially useful for many molecular biologists who need to do quick tranformations of text files of sequences.

Howver, there doesn't seem to be any documentation, nor any developer website (in MacUpdate), just the developer's email address in the app. Many of the functions seem to be self evident. However, there doesn't seem to be any way of actually opening a text file. You have to cut and paste your sequences into a Transform window in order to manipulate them.

The previous version posted on MacUpdate was Donationware, but the current version is listed as shareware here - and Donationware from within the app. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be any clear way to actually donate or pay anything. So...

In any case, this app seems to be a decent text tool, though the developer should consider some sort of brief support documents or site for the app.  
(Version 0.10.4)

UMIJIN  Unlike the previous reviewer, I can see plenty of reasons not to use iTunes including: inability to play many media formats and download ability limited to iTunes store.

Songbird is still pre-release and quite buggy. The preview install has some serious issues (like, don't install any of the add-ins when you first run the app, or it won't boot). However, if you can get it to run, it has many features iTunes doesn't.

Particularly nice is the ability to find and download music from various websites, including those focused on distribution of new and free content. Indy music lovers, this is the app for you.

But the developers really need to polish this thing, as it's not really ready for beta release yet.  
(Version 0.2.5)

UMIJIN  4 peaks has a broader appeal in that molecular biology is used in nearly all biological disciplines these days. Maybe not by all researchers in those fields, but it has a representation in nearly all biology fields.

However, medline only helps biomedical research, pretty much. That was my point.

And yes, Papers has a great start. And yes, some of us expected that you'd add more search engines in the future. It's good that you actually come out and state that at this time.

Looking forward future versions of Papers.  
(Version 1.0b3)

UMIJIN  So, that would mean it is crippled, as it doesn't offer the version 2 functionality.

And it isn't clear to anyone that one still retains the version 1 functionality. Doesn't say that anywhere I can see.  
(Version 2.0)

UMIJIN  Upgrade policy is lame. I got a FotoMagico 1.x license through MacHeist a couple months back that is now invalidated for all but the "crippled" version of this app. Not cool.  
(Version 2.0)

UMIJIN  I second the complaint about the demo version's time limit.

I've waivered on buying this app, because when I first installed it - I only used it once then forgot about it. Then when I had a need to try it - the demo period had ended. All subsequence demo's don't reset the clock, and using AppZapper to unistall doesn't either.

Another reason I hesitated to purchase it was that the only time I did use it, I wanted to import/convert .emf vector graphics files. Lineform was unable to import my emf files (even though it was stated as a feature). This feature alone might push me over the brink to purchase the app. But I can't test any current or future versions ability to import .emf, because of the time limit.

Please rethink your demo strategy.  
(Version 1.3)

UMIJIN  No documentation, screen artifacts (scoreboard and some of the balls), cranks up the processor and heats up the CPU on my G5 iMac.

Looks nice and sounds nice, but not ready for prime time.  
(Version .05)

UMIJIN  I third the comment about limited application to 'medical' related research.

Sure, medline has lots of stuff. However, I'm not finding much in the way of arthropod phylogenetics or general animal techniques for my molecular work.

When we get to ecology, which is more along my lines. Medline is useless.

The 4peaks app is something everyone can use. Papers is to narrowly focused.  
(Version Public Preview 2)

UMIJIN  I was really looking forward to this app, as it's predecessor "MacSync' worked quite well for syncing my Yojimbo and other information until recent OS updates seemed to disable it.

Unfortunately, SyncTogether doesn't work correctly for me between my G4 Powerbook and G5 iMac (both using OS 10.4.8), after several trys at resolving the problems. And yes, I followed the suggestions in the help file for troubleshooting.

All my attempts to synchronize Safari book marks, Yojimbo stuff, and address book contacts resulted in extraordinarily long periods of wait (15-20 minutes), and high processor load (on my PowerBook) followed by error messages and a crash of the node on my PowerBook. Contacts and Yojimbo info was partially synched to the iMac, but not at all for the PowerBook.

I guess it's a good thing this product has a demo, because it's not ready for prime time yet.   
(Version 1.0)

UMIJIN  I really dislike the way this update is announced/distributed without any clear indication that owners of previous versions have to purchase an upgrade license.

There's no indication of it on the install .dmg. Worse, when you type in your old serial number, there is no indication of why it doesn't work. The only way one can find out that he/she has to purchase the upgrade is that you have to dig on the xeric website to find it.

Regardless if this is intentional or not, it leaves a bad taste in the mouth for owners of the previous version.

I purchased ED version 3.5.5 earlier this year, and frankly I'm not sure having a pref panel version of the same app is worth the upgrade price. I doubt I'm the only one who feels this way.  
(Version 4.0)

UMIJIN  Incredibly disfunctional update. Upon installing this update, my Logitech S530 Mac keyboard doesn't work as before. The keys and key combinations are totally remapped. The special media keys on both the keyboard and the mouse don't do anythign. I can't even use standard OSX keyboard shortcuts that were set up ages ago.

Worse, going to the preferences panel to change settings didn't work. Why? Because neither the keyboard or the mouse are recognized by the software.

This is unacceptable! A fix and an apology to all affected users is in order here.  
(Version 2.1.3)

UMIJIN  Nope this didn't work either, and not with the newest updater. I deleted the entire folder and reinstalled. The updater app doesn't find anything to update on my PowerBook, though it worked perfectly on my iMac.  
(Version 11.3.3)

UMIJIN  This app is very quick and easy to use. It displays all months of the year on your desktop with some nautical images in the background. You can hide/show the calendar with a button click. You can change the year, look at individual months or weeks, and add events to days.

Unfortunately there doesn't appear to be any integration with iCal or preferences to customize the calendar. Furthermore, this appears to be a 'free sample' advertisement for customized calendar apps from Desktop ADvantage. Clicking on the HOME button brings up the company website, and it doesn't seem possible to change the URL.

To sum it up, the app is free, looks beautiful (if you are into the nautical thing), but can't be customized and has no iCal integration.  
(Version 1.0)

UMIJIN  Thank you.  
(Version 3.7.2)

UMIJIN  The new interface is a step backwards.

Now instead of having check boxes, we have a big white space (for what I don't know) that distracts from what the checkboxes below indicate. New or inexperienced users will be flustered and confused.

Please revisit the past on this one.  
(Version 1.7.7)

UMIJIN  App keeps quitting whenever I try to open an eps or aif file. Same for using 'importing' command.

What files will it actually open?  
(Version 3.82)

UMIJIN  That was the first thing I tried. It claimed it couldn't find any files to update. I then tried manually updating via the downloaded updaters.

I've even repaired permissions, and ran Onyx maintenance scripts - no dice.

So, reinstall or not upgrade are my options.  
(Version 11.3.2)

UMIJIN  Sorry, the 11.3.1 update also doesn't work. Tried that one.  
(Version 11.3.2)

UMIJIN  This updater doesn't work on one of my two PowerPC Macs - a G4 PowerBook.

I get an error saying the installer can't find the correct files to update, even though they are there and were updated through 11.3.0 a couple of months back. My only option is apparently to re-install the whole Office package. (>_  
(Version 11.3.2)

UMIJIN  The AutoUpdate application for Office doesn't recognize or find this update on my two Macs. What's up with this?  
(Version 11.3.1)

UMIJIN  Sorry, but that's a poor reason to change it.

How about this - I'm a WoW license holder, resident of Japan and equally offended you would ignore accepted convention to please a minority. This is political correctness where it is really unwarranted.

How about neutral names for all countries or regions, because they offend people? For example, I can see people irriated that the Sea of Cortez is named for a Spaniard instead of the native people who knew that sea by their own name. Whatcha gonna do - call that one the "More East Sea"?  
(Version 3.7.1)

UMIJIN  Sorry, the Sea of Japan is the correct name - not East Sea. That's been the standard name on maps for years. Of course Koreans call it the Korean sea.  
(Version 3.7.1)

UMIJIN  Actually, though I agree, my comment was more for MU folks, as this doesn't see the right place to list DTP Office.

It's a separate offering, according to Devon's website, though it will overwrite your copy of DTP when you install it.  
(Version 1.3b)

UMIJIN  Hmmm... a couple things.

First this is not strictly DTP. It's DTP OFFICE and apparently different app from DTP. In fact you have to pay for an upgradre from DTP to get it.

Second it is a beta, and not of DTP, but the new product.  
(Version 1.3b)

UMIJIN  Developer and I found a probable cause for install problem. It seems to install fine now. Hazel was moving .dmg files before they were unpacked in this case.  
(Version 1.0.1)

UMIJIN  I'm also having trouble with this file on a PPC Mac (G5). Basically, it doesn't work in test mode or otherwise.

This download seems quite small (23kb) compared to the other "Lotsa" screen savers (200+kb). Perhaps the upload is corrupted or incomplete.  
(Version 1.2j)

UMIJIN  Me too. I didn't even see the MacUpdate notice.

I wish the old version would still work. :-(  
(Version 1.9.1)

UMIJIN  Looks like you have to submit your license key to get 2.0 upgrades. Mine (obtained via MacZot) from 1.7 did not work, so I wonder if their upgrade system is functioning yet.  
(Version 2.0)

UMIJIN  This is a slick, small music player app that sort of illustrates energy choices with music as a vehicle. You can choose between nuclear and wind energy to power your music. A free music track by Ryuchi Sakamoto (YMO member) is included.

You also can play individuals tracks of your choosing in your music library, or with an Apple script, play from an iTunes playlist. I wasn't able to get the playlist to work correctly - it seemed to only play the first track in the playlist.

I was unable to see animations from the 'nuclear energy' option, other than the steam from the reactor. You are supposed to see some sort of decaying desktop. Perhaps it doesn't function with background photos as desktop images, as I have on my system. Or it takes hours to happen.

The wind energy option is interesting, and requires you to blow (make exhale noises) into your mike to get any power.

As an education medium, this doesn't do a very good job of illustrating the energy issues, and oversimplifies it. In reality, nuclear wastes have effects, but they aren't visually obvious. And comparing wind to nuclear energy doesn't convey a sense of the other options available like fossil fuels and solar. A solar option could be implemented by varying power according to the light that hits your iSight. The fossil fuel option could cause your desktop to get sooty.

Let's hope in version 2, they'll add these things or at least fix the problems I encountered.   
(Version 1.1.0)

UMIJIN  Great app, but hasn't been updated in quite a while.  
(Version 2.5.1)

UMIJIN  Installer ran for me, but gave me an error message saying there were errors during the install process. Seems to work OK, but it's not clear if the pref panel was updated completely.  
(Version 1.0.1)

UMIJIN  Ummm.... this isn't an application or other software really. It's an electronic journal - from what I can tell.

It may be a fine journal - but i don't see how it qualifies for MacUpdate.  
(Version 10-0-06)

UMIJIN  Not so fast partner. iTunes only can find covers for stuff that's on the iTunes store. And if your tags are off, it won't work right either, AFAIK.  
(Version 2.9)

UMIJIN  I really, really think that we need a better way to indicate such updates that are not updates, but betas. Or even betas from actual releases.

Sure, putting a 'b' in the name is a sign of a beta, but it isn't always obvious, especially to inexperienced folks. And in this particular case, there isn't any 'b' in any of the Skype releases.

So, MacUpdate - PLEASE consider HIGHLIGHTING the name of beta software in RED or some other way to make it clearer.

Pretty please?  
(Version 1.5.0.77)

UMIJIN  This release appears to be buggy on my G5 iMac. It infinitely keeps requesting my gmail login info over, and over, and over...

Gmail Notifier still works fine, however.

Please address this issue, as I'm likely not the only one experiencing it.  
(Version 1.9.61)

UMIJIN  This is confusing.

Meteo is the short name used for a menubar weather app (Meteorologist). It's been available for quite some time: http://heat-meteo.sourceforge.net/

"Meteo" is used several places in the documentation and in the app itself.

From what I can tell these are from different developers.

I don't know who has the rights to the name 'Meteo', but I think the menu app has been out for a longer time.

I ask that the name conflict be resolved, as I and others don't want to mistakenly download the wrong app.

Please resolve this name issue so we don't download the wrong software.  
(Version 1.1)

UMIJIN  Where's my free dowload? I don't get it.

I purchased this app previously, and currently have 131.1 installed. When I booted it up, I get the 'Update Available' nag. Ufortunately, this opens the Aquisition home page. But the only 'Download' button takes me to a PayPal purchase link and there doesn't seem to be any free update or upload link.

What's up with that?  
(Version 131.3)

UMIJIN  Well, OK. But there's no way of knowing it's there without digging for it.

I suppose it would be better to have two equal download links, since we don't know which the main download link goes to. Then again, maybe this would be difficult to work into MacUpdate.

In any case, downloading the PPC version will solve the user's problem of losing his preferences and registration info. I've confirmed this on two different machines.  
(Version 5.9.1)

UMIJIN  I think the problem is that you download the Universal version, not the PPC version. When you download the Uni version and drag it to your app folder, your app folder won't overwrite the old PPC one. Try downloading the PPC version directly from the site (not MacUpdate) instead and see if it keeps your preferences.

MacUpdate could provide a link to the download page so you can choose universal or PPC. Or perhaps the GC installer could opt for the PPC version only.  
(Version 5.9.1)

UMIJIN  Didn't this app used to be free?

What happened?  
(Version 2.0)

UMIJIN  I rebooted my Mac and R starts up quickly. But the text screen shows several repetitions of:

Error loading /Library/QuickTime/DivX 6 Decoder.component/Contents/MacOS/DivX 6 Decoder:...  
(Version 2.3)

UMIJIN  I downloaded the package, ran the installer and after starting R, the app remains in 'loading R' status interminably. I have to 'force quit' R to get out of it.

I'm running a 20" G5 iMac with OSX10.4.6

Any idea of what the problem is?  
(Version 2.3)