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Utilities Updates: Netscape MRJ plugin; Doublet Scan;

Utilities Updates: Netscape MRJ plugin; Doublet Scan;

CNET staff
2 min read
Comment Synch; AppSwitcher; FontBook X; more

Netscape MRJ plugin 1.0b2 enables Java under OS X for Netscape/Fizzilla. This update repairs the Security Context code and fixes another bug that caused recursive screen redraws.

Doublet Scan 4.0b2 is a tool to finds duplicate files, identifies unique files, and more. This version fixes an OS X display glitch, Type 3 errors when working under 8.6, and more.

Comment Synch 1.2 is a utility to set, view, and convert file comments in OS X or Classic format. This release features a new column browser, interface tweaks, and bug fixes.

AppSwitcher 0.9.0 is an application switcher like the task switcher in Windows, or like Proteron's LiteSwitch for MacOS 9. It is similar to the Dock's command-tab switcher, but it allows easier switching to recently-used programs.

FontBook X 3.6 prints font samples with all a fonts characters and key commands. This is a bug-fix update.

IconViewer 1.0 is the latest release of this tool to view icon resources. No word on what has changed.  [OS 9 and OS X]

Macromedia Flash player X 6.0r21 is a browser plugin to view shockwave media.

Net Monitor 2.1b1 is a tool to graph network interface throughput. This release adds several PPP related features.

Open Subfolder X 1.0.4 is a CMM to open a folder inside a folder. [OS 9 and OS X]

BBAutoComplete 1.1 adds word-level auto-completion to BBEdit, This update adds speed improvements, the ability to ignore background windows, and includes a script for BBEdit's Startup Items folder.

Mariner Write 3.0.4b0 is a powerful, low cost word processor. This update adds support for anti-aliased text, long file names, and fixes a number of bugs. [OS 9 and OS X]

Play Sound 1.0 is a scriptable faceless background application that allows a scripter to play sounds.

Battery Endurance Measurer 1.0 is a utility to measure and track battery endurance.