Outer Level

  • iPod Games

    iPod Games: now this is an interesting business opportunity. The Mac games market may be small, but the iPod market is huge. I wonder how open Apple will be to selling independent iPod games through iTunes. So, Apple where is that iPod Games SDK? Can I use Objective-C or do I need to use Java?…

  • iTunes 7 Preferences

    The internet is a buzz about the new UI in iTunes 7. There are many changes, some good and some bad. Many will probably vanish with iTunes 8 or Leopard’s release. Who knows, but I’m starting to get tired of the abrupt changes with every new version and trying to figure out how the heck…

  • Bullfrog 1.2.0 Released

    Bullfrog 1.2.0 is out. I’m pretty excited about this release. There are bunch of cool new things in this version: Automatic Software Updates using Andy Matuschak’s awesome Sparkle Framework Online High Scores Pause Button Screen Shot Button Several bug fixes Download Bullfrog 1.2.0 for Free

  • DMG Image Design

    Roustem Karimov examines the approach of several companies to DMG Image Design. This is a great comparison of several top software products’ digital distribution package for the Mac. There are several reasons why this is so important for your product: First impressions count; especially for shareware products. Minimizing customer support issues. Directions on how to…

  • Bullfrog Mystery Feature Revealed

    In my last entry, I announced that the Bullfrog 1.2 release was delayed due to a new “critical” bug and a new super secret feature I have decided to implement for this update. The “critical” bug has been squashed and all that remains is the new mystery feature. This morning I finished up a rough…

  • Bullfrog Release Delayed

    It’s a good thing I sat on the finished code for the Bullfrog 1.2 release scheduled for tomorrow (Sept 1). In the week that the code has been simmering, I received a bug report for a serious bug that has also lead me to think about one more piece of functionality to add — though…

  • Mac Pro Price Drop

    Just received an email from Apple Store Customer Support on my yet to be shipped 3.0GHz Mac Pro: To Our Valued Apple Customer: Apple is pleased to announce a price drop for the Mac Pro you recently ordered. We have automatically adjusted your order to reflect the new price. For up-to-date information on your order,…

  • Weekend Diversion

    The nice thing about having several software projects going at the same time is that if you need a break from one, there is plenty of work to do on your others. LicenseKeeper development has been progressing nicely the last couple of weeks. But, this weekend I needed a break. With all the excitement of…

  • Spymac Review of Bullfrog

    Kristie Masuda from Spymac published a nice little review of Bullfrog last Friday. Your meal is only a leap away in Bullfrog, the latest game to be featured in Spymac’s freeware Friday review. After a short five paragraph synopsis, Kristie sums it up. Bullfrog is an excellent game for all ages. Pros: Fun Free Great…

  • 3GHz Mac Pro Benchmarks

    Macworld has benchmarks for the new 3GHz Mac Pro. It runs away with everything save running PPC only applications (Photoshop). I can’t wait to get my hands on the 3GHz Mac Pro I ordered last week: