The Readerware Newsletter

Now Available for Mac OS X!

That's right Mac users, the wait is finally over. Readerware is proud to announce the release of both Readerware and ReaderwareVW for Mac OS X.

Mac users can now experience all the features and power of Readerware and ReaderwareVW. There is no easier way to catalog your book and video libraries.

Readerware takes advantage of the many new features in Mac OS X and delivers the product that Mac bibliophiles have been waiting for. Readerware auto-catalog the fastest way to catalog your book and video collections, easy to use wizards, table, tree and fish eye views, reports, import/export, integrated shopping cart, loan tracker, full online help and more.

Plus with the new Mac OS X Aqua look and feel, Readerware never looked better! By default Readerware will start up using the cross platform Metal look and feel that it uses on all platforms. To switch to the Mac Aqua look and feel, select Edit->Preferences, click on the General tab and switch. Click OK. Readerware will immediately switch to the Aqua look and feel, the menu bar will move to the top of the screen etc. The new Mac OS X Aqua look and feel is truly gorgeous and Readerware looks right at home.

I am sure many will ask if Readerware is available for Mac OS 9. Unfortunately the answer is no. Readerware needs Java 2 support and Apple has decided to make Java 2 support available only under OS X.

Switching to Mac OS X

If you have already licensed Readerware or ReaderwareVW for another platform, the good news is that your current 2.0 registration key will also work with the Mac OS X version. There is no charge to switch.

Your existing database will also come right across. You just need to copy your existing database files to your Mac. You can use the Readerware backup facility. Backup your datbase using Windows or Linux, copy the backup file across to your Mac and restore it.

If you are running Readerware Client/Server edition, you can connect the Mac OS X Readerware client to your existing server. The server can be running on Windows, Linux and of course on Mac OS X.

If you are a new user, download Readerware and ReaderwareVW for Mac OS X now. When you are ready to order, just follow one of the normal ordering links. prices for Readerware and ReaderwareVW are the same for all platforms.

• Download Readerware and ReaderwareVW for Mac OS X
• Release Notes.

Readerware 2.07

The latest version of both Readerware and ReaderwareVW is 2.07 on all platforms. If you are running an earlier version of 2.0, please upgrade.

Full list of changes

What's Next?

The feedback on ReaderwareVW has been very good and lots of you seem to have made a start on cataloging your video tapes, LaserDiscs and DVD's.

What's New?

Readerware supports searching other sites to add images, but Borders is the only site with LaserDisc information.

So, you can easily use ReaderwareVW auto-catalog to add LaserDiscs to your database, but where can you get the images. A new feature added to both Readerware and ReaderwareVW can help you add images to existing database entries. Display a book or video in the detail view. Use the Readerware browser to find a suitable image. You can search for the same title in another format, DVD for example. Then right click on the browser window and select "Import image on this page" from the popup menu. Readerware will then extract the image from the page and add it to the database.

Mac users should hold down the Control key while clicking to display the popup menu.

Your Feedback

So Mac users, was it worth the wait? Your feedback is always welcome. Please send in your comments. E-Mail feedback@readerware.com.

Thanks for your support.