Filed under: Software, Odds and ends, Snow Leopard
A roundup of Snow Leopard compatibility announcements
Now that the shock of Mac OS X 10.6's early release has worn off, many developers are announcing that their products are now completely compatible with Snow Leopard. Here's a list of the latest devs to speak up.Realmac Software announced that RapidWeaver 4.3 is now available. This newest version of Realmac's popular website development tool adds several improvements, but the main attraction is full compatibility with Snow Leopard. Existing owners of RapidWeaver can update for free by using the built-in Check for Updates feature, or download the update here.
Users of Cocktail, the Mac utility from Maintain, can now rest assured that the application will run properly under Snow Leopard. Cocktail 4.5 Snow Leopard Edition has not only been tested for compatibility with Mac OS X 10.6, but it also adds 64-bit support and major speed improvements to Pilot. Maintain also updated Automator actions and the help files, and Cocktail 4.5 contains an updated version of the Sparkle software update framework. The update can be downloaded here.
Read on for even more Snow Leopard update news.
Doctors and dentists using MacPractice can now update their Macs to Snow Leopard, but should be aware of several equipment-dependent issues. MacPractice 3.6.8 is working well with Snow Leopard, but there is an image capture issue for dentists who are using the direct interface between MacPractice DR and SuniRay sensors. The company also reports that "users who use the Fujitsu ScanSnap with MacPractice Attachments will find there is currently an issue that interferes with the ability of ScanSnap Manager to remember the folder location in which to place scanned documents." In both cases, MacPractice is working with Apple and the hardware vendors to resolve the issues.
CS Odessa, developers of the ConceptDraw line of software, report that the ConceptDraw Office suite (made up of ConceptDraw Pro, ConceptDraw Mindmap, and ConceptDraw Project) is now fully compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. The update is available at no charge for CS Odessa customers who are using the current shipping versions of the products. Customers who are using previous versions of the ConceptDraw suite can upgrade to the latest edition for a slight fee.
A Better Finder Rename 8.28 has been announced by publicspace.net as being compatible with Snow Leopard. The latest version also fixes an MP3 tag reading problem, but primarily updates the System Preferences pane, installation procedure, and the help files to work with Snow Leopard. If you're using version 8.x or have purchased the "Forever Upgrade" plan for this product, the update is free.
Do you use Tropical Software's TopXNotes? The developer reports that version 1.4.1 was tested as fully compatible with Snow Leopard, and that some users are experiencing faster launch times and a more responsive data-entry experience. If you're using an older version of TopXNotes, be sure to upgrade for free to the new version.
Still haven't heard whether or not your favorite Mac application will work with Snow Leopard? Matteo Nodari has a website that can help you find out what works and what doesn't. He has the current status on over 600 applications at http://doesitworkonsnowleopard.com.
As TUAW receives more information about other Snow Leopard updates, we'll follow up with additional posts. Stay tuned while you're away from your Mac by using our TUAW iPhone app [iTunes link].
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
michaelgrothaus said 8:24PM on 9-10-2009
Does Backup 3.1.2 work on Snow Leopard or not?
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Aerospeed said 9:43PM on 9-10-2009
While I haven't tried to restore any backups from it yet, everything else seems to work normally for me.
EatingPie said 12:48PM on 9-11-2009
TUAW Link to the SOURCE please, not this ripoff site pawning off the compatibility list as their own. The REAL site is:
http://snowleopard.wikidot.com/
The web site you link just uses the information at the above snowleopard.wikidot.com address. IT IS NOT THEIR OWN WORK. (I searched for TSMuxerGUI, and *my* comment, entered on the wiki appeared.) It's legal for them to search it, but your article makes it sound like they did all the work. The Wiki is a conglomeration of many Mac users, and it is THEIR work, not that of "doesitworkonsnowleopard."
I certainly hope you will add a reference to the wiki, which gives the full list on a single page.
-Pie
Burrens said 8:27PM on 9-10-2009
Why is it taking Cisco so long to update their clean access client? Can't upgrade because my campus insists on using this crap.
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Andrew said 11:23PM on 9-10-2009
I know, it's absurd. I had to restore my last time machine backup because my classes require me to hand in work on-line. No CCA=No Internet on campus.
ocelot67 said 8:34PM on 9-10-2009
DVD Cache is still not working.
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Rob Rix said 8:47PM on 9-10-2009
I work for Decimus Software; our products (Synk, Screen Mimic, and DTerm) all support 10.6 (as of the day 10.6 shipped).
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Ignacio said 8:56PM on 9-10-2009
Still waiting for Letterbox (mail.app plugin) and Cyberduck, the two things I miss the most in SL.
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Josh said 9:20PM on 9-10-2009
Cyberduck released a new update (might be beta, not sure). I have been using Cyberduck quite actively the last two days and it works just fine.
nickux said 9:08PM on 9-10-2009
Audio Hijack Pro also got an update- although the Instant Hijack plug-in is still giving me grief and I can't hijack Safari.
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rich.clough said 10:01PM on 9-10-2009
Parallells 3.0 doesn't work either... Had to upgrade $40!!! :(
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Milinshah said 6:45AM on 9-11-2009
Buy parallels 4.0 from amazon. The box had a $40 upgrade mail in rebate. The price is up now, but I paid only $3 after rebates. While at it, got vmware fusion also for a buck after upgrade rebate.
gthgrl said 10:08PM on 9-10-2009
Glims, Glims, my kingdom for Glims!!!
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David Sosa said 11:24PM on 9-10-2009
http://www.machangout.com/DEV1b21
Works like a charm!
RobertT said 11:55PM on 9-10-2009
Woohoo!!
Schell said 10:10AM on 9-11-2009
If you run Safari in 32 bit mode, Glims, Adobe Reader, ect, all work as they should.
Applications - Safari - Get Info - Open in 32 bit mode
muledoggie said 5:32AM on 10-02-2009
Skype worked for a while and now crashes at launch/boot. Anyone know a workaround?
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mule said 10:58PM on 9-10-2009
Oh yeah, XM radio online won't work with Safari. Works with Firefox but doesn't display pause button or vol control ....
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Jay said 3:03PM on 10-13-2009
You can get some info at sirius-xm-radio-help.blogspot.com
Martin said 7:11AM on 9-11-2009
Office 2004 keeps asking for Rosetta..... any advice?
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