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Utilities Updates: VueScan; Ciboulette X; NewsHunter;

Utilities Updates: VueScan; Ciboulette X; NewsHunter;

CNET staff
2 min read
KidsMenu Carbon; Secure FTP Wrapper; more

VueScan 7.5.40 is software for flatbed and film scanners. The new version adds support for the Epson 1660, GT-8300, 2400, and GT-9300; and fixes several user interface problems on Mac OS X

Ciboulette X 1.5.2 is a high security file and clipboard encryption tool. In the new release, interface glitches has been fixed and a localization bug was corrected.

NewsHunter 2.0.3 downloads pictures and files from Usenet newsgroups. The new release adds a spam detection preference and features a completely re-written Article Queue window.

KidsMenu Carbon 2.1 is a secure launcher utility designed for kids. The new release fixes a problem where the wrong categories could get deleted under certain circumstances.

Secure FTP Wrapper 2.5.2 is a Java-based program designed to easily make an existing FTP server into a secure FTP server. The new version fixes a memory leak.

IOXperts FireWire WebCam Driver 1.0.5 is a FireWire Web Cam driver. The new version features various bug fixes and improvements.

Speech Queue 1.0 is an AppleScriptable tool and service to speak text. The current release speaks the text message in the assigned voice and speaks messages in the order received.

Canon Remote Capture X 2.5.1 is a driver for the PowerShot digital cameras. The new release includes support for the Canon EOS D30, the PowerShot G1, the PowerShot Pro90 IS and several other models.

TruPlaya 1.0.1 is a full screen QuickTime movie player. The new version includes smoother searching back and forth and a smaller message display. [OS 9 and X]

Air Whisper 1.0.1 is a lightweight skinnable MP3 player. In the new version, a Mac OS 8.6 crash has been fixed and the track number now affects sorting order. [OS 9 and X]

Disk Watcher 1.1 automates and schedules Disk First Aid checks. The new release fixes a problem where, if the startup disk was busy and couldn't be checked, Disk First Aid was quit instead of left running. [OS 9 Only]