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Recently Ubiquiti has been grabbing headlines with its UniFi Access Points. Their high-performance wifi technology with easy central managment have made Ubiquiti one of the most in-demand networking solutions on the market.

With new Ubiquiti Support and Configuration Guide in VPN Tracker 365, getting your Macs connected to VPN on your UniFi is effortless.

We've also added support for more than 25 new gateway models from other leading vendors.

D-Link: DSR-1000AC, DSR-250N

FortiNet: FortiGate 30-50 Series, FortiGate 60-90 Series, FortGate 100-200 Series, FortiGate 300-500 Series, FortiGate 600-900 Series, FortiGate 1000 Series, FortiGate 3000 Series, FortiGate 5000 Series, FortiOS 5.x und neuer

NETGEAR: UTM 9S/UTM 25S, UTM 50/100

Watchguard: XTM Series, Firebox M-Series, Firebox T-Series

ZyXEL: USG60W, USG60, USG40W, USG40, USG310, USG210, USG110, USG1900, USG1100, ZyWALL 110, ZyWALL 310, ZyWALL 1100

The new models are listed below, you can find all 300+ supported devices on our compatibility page.

Update & Availability
The latest VPN Tracker 365 version with Ubiquiti UniFi Security Gateway Support is free with your VPN Tracker 365 Plan (Download the latest VPN Tracker 365 version here).

New customers can get their VPN Tracker 365  for only 69.99 Euros per year (covers all personal Macs). Benefit from the robust and secure VPN Tracker features for your business and personal needs. Customers with older VPN Tracker versions can upgrade for a discounted offer. VPN Tracker is compatible with macOS Sierra and already supports the latest Public Beta of macOS High Sierra.

Our brand new security feature is now available in the latest version of VPN Tracker 365. Based on advanced security architecture, Connection Safe offers an encrypted cloud storage for your VPN connections. Connection Safe increases the security of your entire VPN setup, easing your mind and boosting your productivity.

Most advanced Security Workflow
 If you activate Connection Safe, then all of your connections are uploaded and safely stored as a secure, encrypted backup under my.vpntracker.com. You can sign in with your VPN Tracker 365 account on any Mac. VPN Tracker will automatically activate your Connection Safe, so you can use your connections within seconds. After logging out, all of your Connection Safe connections will be removed.

Watch our Connection Safe video

Most modern Security Architecture
We've designed the Connection Safe system for VPN connections from scratch, so nobody (not even the VPN Tracker team) can access or unlock your connections. Unlike conventional storage systems that rely on simple passwords and leave files unencrypted, Connection Safe uses highly advanced cryptography algorithms. Read up on the complex security architecture we developed in our Security Paper.

Download Security White Paper (PDF)

Learn more ›Visit our Features page and the FAQ section.

A few days ago, Apple made the new macOS Sierra available as a Public Beta. You can look forward to continuing to connect your Mac to your business network via VPN with the predecessor of OS X El Capitan. The #1 VPN client for the Mac makes the transition easy: VPN Tracker 365 is already compatible with macOS Sierra.

By the way: VPN Tracker World Connect also works seamlessly with VPN Tracker 365 on macOS Sierra to protect the privacy of every internet connection for you and your employees.

Using public wifi hotspots when you're on the go with iPhone, iPad and Mac? equinux VPN Tracker World Connect (www.vpntracker.com/worldconnect) makes any internet connection secure and automatically detects the best VPN destination for your needs – even perfect for business users.

VPN Tracker: Securely connect to the open internet
When travelling in countries with limited access to websites, World Connect gets you on the free and open internet: VPN Tracker World Connect's "Magic VPN" feature automatically chooses the best VPN destination to provide you with the fastest reliable secure internet connection.



VPN Tracker World Connect: Benefits for business users
VPN Tracker World Connect allows you to simultaneously connect to your company's VPN as well as World Connect with its intelligent routing algorithm. Get work done on your company's network and protect the privacy of your remaining internet traffic. VPN Tracker's unique internet traffic management makes it possible.

Test VPN Tracker World Connect for free
VPN Tracker World Connect for iOS is free to download on the App Store. VPN Tracker for Mac is available for download at www.vpntracker.com. After a free trial period, VPN Tracker Would Connect is available for just $49.99 (yearly) for Mac and iOS. All plans include unlimited traffic.

Absolute creative freedom with zero HTML. We've just released Mail Designer Pro 3, our sharpest upgrade yet. Our Mac app for the creative design of professional HTML newsletters, now offers brilliant Retina resolution. The new pixel perfect graphic tools, improved real time previews, and a style refill with a total of more than 70 design ideas, takes creative professionals to the next level in precision and quality.

Qualitative leap! Create high definition desktop newsletters 

   Improved resolution to create desktop newsletters using high definition retina

   More than 70 new inspirational, ready-to-use design ideas

   Include full surface background art with pixel perfect positioning

Precision Push: Pixel perfect layouts and graphic elements

  Shape tools for creating top-notch quality newsletters

  Choose from 500+ web-fonts with all available font weights

  Automatic and individual suggested font-fallbacks

Unique features for a perfect style-check

  Realtime Inbox-Optimization for mobile devices and Apple Watch

  Smart Design-Check: Realtime-Preview for MacBooks

  Send stunning desktop-only emails directly from within Apple Mail

Introductory offer – limited time only 
For this new launch Mail Designer Pro 3 is available at the upgrade price for everyone: Save 20% off the regular price at just $39.99 (RRP 49.99) – only for a limited time!

VPN Tracker, the market leading VPN client for Macs, offers more security for remote network data connections when working on the go: Now it's possible to remotely delete VPN connections (Remote Connection Wipe) with VPN Tracker 365. Administrators gain total control over who may or may not use VPN connections.

Remote Connection Wipe
If an employee leaves the company, or a MacBook goes missing, administrators can prevent unauthorized VPN access by remotely deleting connections from these Macs. This prevents access to corporate VPN connections. VPN Tracker ensures highest security standards by also cleaning up every technical information about your VPN infrastructure.

More control for more security
Administrators can manage their users under my.vpntracker.com and define groups with access to specific VPN connections. This makes it easy to give a contractor or consultant temporary access to certain VPN connections. VPN Tracker 365 Remote Connection Wipe is similar to the remote wipe feature offered by Mobile Device Management solutions (MDM) for mobile devices, such as TARMAC (www.tower-one.net).

VPN Tracker 365 - VPN Security for Macs Made in Germany
VPN Tracker 365 is the #1 VPN solution and de facto standard for Mac OS X since more than 15 years. VPN Tracker is 100% Made in Germany with professional support. It runs independent from manufacturers providing highest security (military grade) for business critical data connections.
VPN Tracker 365 is optimized for OS X El Capitan and includes all VPN Tracker versions from Mac OS X 10.6.

In most cars, smartphones still charge as slowly as they did ten years ago. With the tizi Turbolader 5x MEGA (www.tizi.tv/turbolader), equinux demonstrates how much power it’s possible to extract from a regular cigarette lighter socket. The high performance Turbolader achieves a whopping 60 watts! Each individual USB port delivers up to 2.4A of power, a total of maximum 12V. This Meister of car chargers from the Turbolader family, charges smartphones and tablets 3x faster than the leading USB ports found in most newer cars today.

Testing the limits of performance and power: “We wanted to know”.
The power provided by the tizi Turbolader is enough to charge up to 5 iPads simultaneously, just as fast as if they were plugged into the wall socket at home. “Why a car USB charger for 5 devices? Simple. We wanted to know if it would work”,  explains the equinux CEO Till Schadde. “The tizi Turbolader 5x MEGA is a feasibility study. Our Development Team wanted to take it to the technical limit. This Turbolader is a clear mark of a higher end product as part of the tizi Turbolader family”.

For every car, without hesitation
equinux boasts the best of German Engineering with the  tizi Turbolader 5x MEGA. Thanks to Auto Max Power™ technology, connected USB devices are automatically recognized, and the optimal power is delivered dynamically throughout the entire charging cycle.
Safety still applies! The solid aluminum head, in Monza red, offers sufficient cooling to avoid over-heating. Along with the impressive levels of performance, the tizi Turbolader 5x MEGA is designed to avoid over-charging, keeping your devices happily charged at 100% for as long as they are connected.

Price and availability
The tizi Turbolader 5x MEGA is now available at the introductory price of 49.99 EUR ($49.00) online at www.tizi.tv/turbolader and on Amazon. Other products from the tizi Turbolader family are available starting at 19.99 Euros ($19.99).

Do your team members encrypt critical business files before sharing them collaboratively? Anyone who works in a remote office knows how difficult it can be to share secure data. Most encryption tools lack user acceptance in daily workflow or have technical limitations. Mac users working in a VPN environment now have a more acceptable and convenient way to share data with their team: SecureDrop is a new and easy way that uses your existing security infrastructure to enable zero-config file sharing. This feature is now included in VPN Tracker 365 (www.vpntracker.com), the market leading VPN client for OS X.

Employee and system errors are the top risks for data security
According to a current e-Security study, 53% of all data security risks were caused by user errors. A further 29% of the threats were ascribed to system errors. To many businesses, the tools and workflows are too complicated to guarantee secure file sharing: Encryption tools usually require a public and private key, which first has to be generated and distributed within the team. Critical business data is put at risk when users have to jump through hoops in order to protect it. Convenient and secure tools are in demand in order to minimize security risks.

Automatic encryption (Military Grade) with VPN credentials and algorithms
With SecureDrop, VPN Tracker 365 offers Mac users the following: Data is easily encrypted via drag-and-drop and can be securely distributed to team members. To encrypt the data, VPN Tracker uses the existing VPN connection and creates a shareable link. Team members using the same VPN connection simply click on the provided link to access the data. The authorization automatically follows via VPN Tracker. The encryption algorithms from the shared VPN connection provide the necessary high level security (Military Grade AES 256 Encryption).

Flexible sharing in all channels of communication
SecureDrop links can be shared via any method of communication. Whether a team uses Chat, Mail, Slack, or Skype, the link can be shared anywhere. This convenience leads to a greater acceptability and a higher level of security for your vital data.

Secure data has an expiration date
In order to minimize long term security risks, all SecureDrop encrypted data has an expiration date. VPN Tracker displays exactly how long any given file is available and as soon as it expires, the data automatically disappears - securely! The expiration period varies between 30 and 90 days.

Professional security with VPN Tracker 365
In addition to SecureDrop, VPN Tracker 365 also offers many other useful security features, particularly when working in remote teams. VPN Tracker is the #1 VPN client for OS X and is the effective industry the standard in secure VPN connections for Macs for more than 15 years. Developed by professionals in Germany, a VPN Tracker 365 plan covers all personal Macs and includes all VPN Tracker versions, supporting the latest version of OS X, El Capitan all the way back to Mac OS X 10.6.

Price and availability
You're already using an older version of VPN Tracker? Then you're entitled to 12 months of VPN Tracker 365 starting at only $49.99. The regular VPN Tracker 365 Plan starts at 79.99 EUR. About equinux We are a product driven company which stands for innovation, intelligent solutions, and quality. Our products are well known by the media and have been tested and reviewed with shining results by professionals and public consumers, resulting in two Apple Design Awards and further prizes. Thanks to our long standing experience and expertise in technology, we are successfully able to grasp the newest trends in product ideas and market them worldwide. We focus on the clearly defined target groups; Consumer, Prosumer, Business-Users, and Enterprises. equinux is headquartered in Munich, Germany and runs offices in Burlingame, CA and Berlin, Germany. www.equinux.com

equinux introduces live satellite television for the new Apple TV. The new 'TV Pro SAT>IP' App is the first Apple TV app that lets you watch digital satellite TV on the 4th gen Apple TV. The TV Pro SAT>IP works with all popular satellite receivers from leading manufacturers that support SAT>IP streaming over the network.

Stream satellite TV on your Apple TV using the TV Pro App
The TV Pro SAT>IP App works without having to attach the Apple TV to the satellite receiver. The digital satellite TV (DVB-S or DVB-S2) is transformed into an IP signal by the Sat>IP receiver and then broadcasted over the local LAN. The TV Pro SAT>IP App turns your Apple TV into a live TV client.

The app automatically finds available Sat>IP servers in the network and starts a channel search on demand. The results are then sorted alphabetically. It's easy to leave out radio stations or TV channels (for example: encrypted channels or foreign language channels)

Price and availability

The TV Pro SAT>IP app from equinux is now available in the Apple TV App Store (search for 'TV Pro'). 9.99 Euros (£7.99), gives users six full months of usage, including all possible updates. After this time, the usage can be extended in flexible increments of either six or twelve months (starting at 9.99 Euros / £7.99).

Our equinux Black Friday Sale 2015 is an avalanche of savings not to be missed. Only through Sunday, November 29 - 2015!

Tis the season to be jolly&of course more productive: Maybe Santa doesn't exist, but this incredible sale does! Grab the newest version of Mail Designer (now only $14.99 instead of $29.99) and Mail Designer Pro (now $24.99). Why not send cool, personalized Holiday greetings by email this year and even include your Aunt in Germany ;-)  Get Season's Greetings 7 now for just $5.99, 50% of the regular price!

Get your batteries loaded wherever you go! Check out all the TURBO deals of the tizi Turbolader family -  USB chargers for fast, high power, simultaneous charging of your favorite USB gadgets. And always stay connected with the super smart tizi flip lightning cables.

Keep your accessories safe and looking good in our this sturdy, little, protective "suitcase" tizi Köfferchen. Only until Sunday, get the tizi Köfferchen for 50% off the regular price! Take this little beauty home for the Holidays for only $9.99 (regular price $19.99).

We're surrounded by charging devices which tend to pile up all over the house: On the kitchen counter, in a drawer, on the diningroom table, on the nightstand, on the office desk, or even in the bathroom. Sound familiar? The solution to this cable chaos is the tizi Tankstation 4x Mega, the new clever DIY solution kit from equinux. Quickly and easily equip your furniture with 4 high speed USB ports. Even chargers can have style.

Here's how: Easily install USB ports
The tizi Tankstation is now available as a Toploader with four USB ports, installed into the surface of your furniture. Installation is easy: First you drill a large enough hole into the desired surface. Then insert one of the 2 adapter rings into the hole, and insert your Toploader into the ring, Done! The tizi Tankstation 4x Mega comes with two adapter rings of different sizes (2" and 2 3/8") and a 5ft. long power cable which attaches to the Toploader.

Fast charging with tizi Auto Max Power Charge up to four USB devices simultaneously on the tizi Tankstation 4x Mega (max. 6A). Thanks to the Auto Max Power technology, the newest generation of the tizi Tankstelle delivers just as much power as all other tizi multiple USB chargers, independent of manufacturer, with up to 2.4A per port. That's enough power to quickly charge current iPhones, smartphones, and tablets, such as; the iPad, or the Galaxy Tab.

Price and availability
The tizi Tankstation 4x Mega is available immediately at www.tizi.tv and at Amazon for only $39.99 (Tax included). The delivery comes with the tizi Tankstation charger, 2 adapter rings, and a 5ft. long cable with a US plug.

New features…

    •    Better User Interface: Optimized for OS X El Capitan and with Split View
    •    Paragraph Styles: Instantly adjust your font styles across your entire design
    •    More Content: new header and background images

Improved design workflows
Mail Designer Pro 2.5 now has a new sidebar, which offers quick access to content and formatting controls. Use Split View to access your content on one side and Mail Designer Pro 2.5 on the other.

Emails with style – Paragraph formatting with more control
Make adjustments to a style and instantly preview the changes across your entire design on desktop, iPhone, or iPad, with the new paragraph style feature in Mail Designer Pro 2.5

New content lets your emails stand out from the crowd
Mail Designer Pro 2.5 includes new artwork and tools, such as backgrounds and header images.

Price&availability
Free update to 2.5 for existing users available on the Mac App Store and at the equinux website. Mail Designer Pro 2.5 is available for just $49.99 (regular $89.99) for a limited time only.

VPN Tracker 365, the comprehensive VPN solution for Mac OS X, is now totally optimized for Apple's newest operating system, OS X El Captain 10.11. Those already using VPN Tracker and are planning a migration to Apple's newest operating system, will benefit from our VPN Tracker 365 special upgrade offer for 12, 24 or 36 months.

Why VPN Tracker 365?

• One plan works with all of your personal Macs
• Support and updates for all OS X releases included
• Frequent updates with new features and improvements
• Continuous security updates and threat monitoring
• All-new team management system
• Remote Connection Lock service for extended protection
• SecureDrop: Highly secure, zero-config encrypted file-sharing for secure collaboration
• VPN Tracker 365 terms include licences for all VPN Tracker (from version 6) for all Mac OS X installations from 10.6 to OS X El Capitan and newe

The new VPN Tracker 365 Plan protects all data connections on Macs for all current VPN Tracker versions (from version 6) as well as the new VPN Tracker 365 for OS X El Capitan. New customers can upgrade to VPN Tracker 365 now starting at only $6.99 Euros/month. Existing customers may review their conditions and ascertain an appropriate Plan directly via the VPN Tracker website.

You love to surf the web in bed, on the sofa, or in the back seat of a car? We all have our favorite spots that a regular charging cable just can't reach. Thanks to the new extra-long (6.5 feet) tizi flip charging cable, the next wall charger is always within reach. You don't even have to worry about the USB connector: Thanks to the reversible tizi Flip USB cable there's no wrong way to plug in your iPhone or iPad.

Three Lengths for Maximum Freedom

tizi flip is available in three lengths: short (4 inches), long (3 feet) and extra long (6.5 feet) for maximal comfort when charging your Apple devices. The new extra long tizi flip is a little thicker and more robust, to always provide the optimal charging power for your devices. tizi flip lightning cables are officially certified by Apple as 'Made for iPad, iPhone and iPod' (MFi).

Alway the right choice: tizi flip

No matter how you turn it, flip always fits: The reversible Flip USB connector is double-sided and enables users to plug in their iPhones or iPads, via USB, without worrying about which side is up. tizi flip is a reversible USB cable boasting Flip Technology for Apple devices with Lightning connectors. tizi flip is also available with a smart clip feature as tizi Schlingel for Micro USB and tizi Schlingel for Lightning.

Price and availability

The extra long tizi flip (6.5 feet) cable is now as an introductory offer for only $29.99 exclusively online at usa.tizi.tv and at Amazon. Both shorter versions (4 inches / 3 feet) are also online only, starting at $19.99.

Today equinux is introducing VPN Tracker 365 Early Bird offers. VPN Tracker 365 is the next generation of the market leading VPN client for OS X. Sign-up today to get this amazing one-time deal and start using VPN Tracker 365 immediately — your subscription period won't start until the final version is released this fall.

Benefit from VPN Tracker 365 advantages today With VPN Tracker 365 you'll be ready for Apples next OS X version, 10.11 El Capitan. If you're already using the OS X El Capitan Beta you'll be able to protect your most sensitive data today with VPN Tracker 365 Beta. The final version will be ship this fall, alongside El Capitan.

Protect all your Macs with VPN Tracker All VPN Tracker 365 plans include every VPN Tracker version from VPN Tracker 6 to VPN Tracker 365. You can also use your VPN Tracker plan on all of your Macs: MacBook at work, iMac at home? No problem.

Lock-in early-bird pricing for up to 36 months Tip: Purchase multiple years to lock-in longer discounts. We'll also offer upgrade plans this fall, but an Early bird plan is the best deal. You can already start using VPN Tracker today, your subscription period will start once the final version of VPN Tracker 365 is released this fall.

Questions regarding VPN Tracker 365? Here's our FAQ.

equinux announces that this fall, the next security optimized generation of VPN Tracker will be released allowing secure VPN connections under the forthcoming OS X El Capitan . Developers and consultants who are currently testing OS X El Capitan are invited to have a behind the scenes look and test drive the first VPN Tracker 365 Beta.

Those who would like to test the new VPN Tracker, are encouraged to contact us at the following address so we can inform you as soon as the beta phase begins:

www.vpntracker.com/beta365

VPN Tracker is the market leading VPN solution for OS X. VPN Tracker ships with more than 300 device profiles for leading VPN gateways. You'll find a list of compatibilities and numerous configurations at www.vpntracker.com/interop.

New features of Mail Designer Pro 2.2

• Optimize emails for the new Apple Watch
• Design messages for Apple Watch with a real-time preview
• Add a custom inbox preview text and improve your open rates
• Access your OS X Photos library right within Mail Designer Pro
• Increase your design productivity with Force Tuch shortcuts on the latest MacBook trackpads

Apple Watch Preview
It's about time: Optimize your newsletter messages now for Apple Watch with an accurate real-time preview. Easy developing of cool text layouts for smart reading on Apple Watch displays.

Ensure that mails will look fabulous in any inbox
With an accurate inbox preview, you can optimize your email's first line to make a great impressions, even before your email has been opened. The new Inbox Optimizing Tool gives you total control over the subject line and preview snippet text in email apps. Optimize your messages line for line.

Be ready for Apples latest technologies…
with OS X Photos Integration: Access your new OS X Photos library right within Mail Designer Pro. Use Force Touch: Increase your design productivity with Force Touch shortcuts on the latest MacBook trackpads.

Mail Designer Pro 2.2 is still available for a short time at an special upgrade price of only 49.99 EUR. Get the app now in the equinux Online Store as well as in the Mac App Store.

Add a dash of style to your Apple Watch! You can now count on tizi to turn your brand new Apple Watch into a hip, yet practical trend-setter. Introducing the new tizi Calc, the incredibly cool calculator app for the Apple Watch, with 20 stylish number-crunching designs to choose from.
 
Do the math, figure out your style…
Choose between elegant, modern, playful and minimalist designs that will look great with your Apple Watch and strap combination. But because Apple Watch is a fashion item, you can even pick a color to match your Watch strap. Whether pulsating, magical, or totally posh, you'll get inspired by the variety of styles which are sure to turn your Apple watch display into a mighty eye-catcher.

Besides the super fast and convenient calculator we've thrown in a handy tip calculator. Your tizi Calc automatically throws out some tipping percentages as suggestions.

tizi Calc is available immediately as a free app in the App Store. With an in-app purchase, you can unlock the multitude of great calculator design themes.

Invite your creative team to a brainstorming session, introduce a new employee, prepare participants via email for an up-coming company workshop: There are dozens of email related office tasks to organize each day. The Team and Business Communication Collection comes packed with 40+ stylish and professional email templates, making your work day more efficient and even a little more fun. Impress your business partners…

See you in Vegas
    •    Send appointment information
    •    Invite people to a press conference
    •    Follow-up after an expo/fair to exchange contact information

Get ready for extra coffee and budding ideas
    •    Send spontaneous invitations for a project meeting
    •    Announce a brainstorming session with your team  
    •    Send documents with links to the data

You're the best!
    •    Thank your team for their hard work
    •    Motivate employees with positive quarterly figures
    •    Introduce new team members with flair

Productive power for only a couple cents per template. With the current Mail Designer Pro (Download Version 2.1 here) version, you can purchase the Team and Business Communication add-on in-app for only $19.99.

VPN Tracker 8, makes it easy and convenient to connect a Mac remotely with a home network via a Fritz!Box. A new device profile for the Fritz!Box router is included with the newest VPN Tracker 8.1 update. This update is free of charge for VPN Tracker 8 users and is automatically offered as soon as the software is started. The following blog article explains how you can easily configure your VPN connections from your Mac via a Fritz!Box.

Tis the season to be jolly and more productive. Get our professional apps such as Mail Designer Pro 2 or Spot Maps for half off! Send magical season's greetings to friends and family - Pick up Holiday Motion Cards for only 3.99 Euros!

And don't forget about our incredible tizi gadgets which make the perfect stocking stuffers for your tech-savvy friends and family. Keep the power flowing with the tizi Tankstelle for only 24.99 Euros. Or give the gift of TV with the tizi for Mac TV-Stick (DVB-T) at 40% off! As our gift to you, we're offering some free mobile apps for download through Sunday.

It pays to have a look. Come see the savings for yourself, and be sure to let your friends know!
Save now at the equinux Black Friday Sale!

Creating state-of-the-art newsletter for mobile platforms has never been easier. With the new Mail Designer Pro 2 you can make your newsletters compatible with the newest smartphone generations: Automatically optimize your mail designs for the new iPhone 6 Plus, Nexus 6 or Galaxy Note. Use our new mobile preview to simulate the brand new iPhone 6 Plus in portrait and landscape mode.

Retina support for the iPhone
Mail Designer Pro ensures your email look great wherever they're read. You can now create high-resolution emails. Photos and pictures shine on the retina and new retina HD iPhone displays with a stunning resolution.

Motion, movies and much more
Mail Designer Pro 2 lets you design emails with animated gifs to highlight content, or instantly link to your own videos. Create innovative newsletters styles with numerous of new graphic elements such as new button styles, graphic elements and popular links.

500+ web fonts
The right font choice can make a good design. Mail Designer Pro offers you over 500 web-fonts to create typographically stunning email designs. Get inspiration for innovative newsletter styles from our various design idea templates.

Ultimate upgrade for your in creativity
Get instant inspiration for innovative newsletter styles from one of the many included Design Ideas templates. Mail Designer Pro 2 is designed for OS X Yosemite and offers a brand new UI.

Get Mail Designer Pro 2 for just 44.99 Euros on the Mac App Store today.

With the increase in spying and hacker attacks, it has become even more necessary to secure all data connections over the internet with a virtual, private network (VPN). In order to ensure safe VPN connections for Mac users under Apple's newest operating system, OS X Yosemite, equinux today releases VPN Tracker 8 with improved VPN engine and security features.

New: VPN Engine with Traffic Control

VPN Tracker 8's high-performance, further refined VPN engine is more powerful than ever and integrates the newest security standards. VPN Tracker can manage numerous VPN tunnels simultaneously. The new Traffic Control feature makes it possible to in- or exclude entire IP-ranges from VPN tunnels. It's even more convenient to work on a VPN desktop: You can solve common address conflicts between local subnets and remote networks. VPN Tracker 8

For many years, many Apple consultants, administrators, and authorities have put their trust in the market leading PN client for May OS X. With VPN Tracker 8, users can easily and quickly setup VPN tunnels. VPN Tracker is built on the industry standard IPsec protocol and all OS X L2TP or PPTP connections can be controlled.

VPN Tacker 8, The next generation of the market leading VPN clients for Mac OS X ,integrates seamlessly into Yosemite and thanks to the further developed VPN engine and added security features, offers the highest level of security available.

VPN Tracker 8 - The professional VPN solution for Mac OS X

The market leading VPN Tracker is built on the industry standard IPsec protocol and is compatible with almost every IPsec-based VPN gateway available. VPN Tracker works independently from manufacturers and includes ready-made device profiles for over 300 VPN devices.

Thanks to equinux's team of developers and their many years of experience, professional users trust the market leading VPN client for Mac. When it comes to data security, risks are not an option.

Availability from today

VPN Tracker 8 is now available for only US$99.90 USD in the equinux Online Store. VPN Tracker 8 requires at least Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks and has been optimized for OS X Yosemite. With the optional Protection Plan, you'll receive 36 months of free upgrades as well as expert service. Do you already have a previous version of VPN Tracker? Then you're entitled to a discounted upgrade to VPN Tracker 8.

New Features…

• The Scanner and Accounting views have an updated look for Yosemite
• The Log has moved next to the Configure button

Note: This is an early beta that allow you to start testing your VPN connection and new VPN Tracker features with OS X Yosemite Developer Preview.

Buy VPN Tracker 7, get VPN Tracker 8 for free
If you purchase any version of VPN Tracker 7 today, you'll get a free upgrade to VPN Tracker 8. This offer is for all VPN Tracker 7 products, including Business Packs and Upgrades.

Of course we also improved the performance of the app and fixed a couple of small bugs, too. Have fun! Download the new version 2.0.2 here.

Mac OS X Yosemite is coming and we are combing all our apps. So keep your app up to date with the latest 3.6 update and download your update here.

We're allowing a peek at the newest VPN Tracker version, the leading VPN client for Mac users. Our VPN Tracker 8 Technology Preview gives an a perspective of the next VPN Tracker version which will run under Apple's newest operating system, OS X Yosemite. Those who'd like to test VPN Tracker 8 need the OS X Yosemite Developer Preview from Apple. Current users of other VPN Tracker versions are already profiting. 

Those who decide to purchase the current VPN Tracker 7 will automatically receive VPN Tracker 8 as soon as the final version is released. With the additional Protection Plan all future upgrades are included cost free for 36 months, as well as top level support with our own VPN expert!

Our VPN Tracker 8 Technology Preview is currently free to use in the beta phase.

Security „Made in Germany", manufacturer independent
VPN Tracker is the leading VPN client for Mac and securely connects Macs with remote networks via the internet. It encrypts the entire data traffic and is based on the newest security standards. VPN Tracker is compatible with almost every IPSec-based VPN-remote terminal on the market which uses IPsec standards.VPN Tracker has device profiles for more than 300 VPN gateways and it's also possible to use and control L2TP and PPTP connections.

Get on over to the Mac App Store right away to grab your copy of Mail Designer 2.

Movies, movement, and much more!

Set things in motion! It's time to level up, and discover the array of possibilities Mail Designer 2 has to offer. Now it's easy as pie to integrate GIF animations and even imbed your own videos directly into your email. You can create your own buttons and other design elements with the new Shape Tool right in Mail Designer. There are also slues of new templates and awesome graphics to inspire and help turn your visions into professional emails. With the new team feature, you can work on your designs with colleagues to really optimize your newsletters.

• Add eye-catching gifs and videos to emails
• Drag and drop, no HTML
• Fully-customizable designs, backgrounds, buttons&more
• Works with MailChimp, Campaign Monitor, Apple Mail…
• For businesses, bloggers, event organizers, teams, creatives and more.

Make your emails rock! The new Mail Designer turns your visions into incredibly moving newsletters. You don't need to be a graphic designer or an HTML guru to create your own professional emails. Mail Designer 2.0 is available for a limited time in the Mac App store for the introductory price of only 8.99 Euros ($9.99)!

E-Mails with drive
Animation and impressive content in emails and newsletters are the hit! With Mail Designer, it's now super easy to create that WOW effect by integrating animated GIFs into your emails. Impress your recipients with pulsating buttons, flashing sales advertisements,  or even integrate a new product film from YouTube or Vimeo directly into your next newsletter!

Extended design options
Stylish headers and buttons turn any email into a special email. The new shape tool makes it possible to create cool vector objects directly in the app without being a professional designer. Create flat designs, 3D designs, use new shapes, and even add shadow effects or create transparencies. Your visions will be come reality with the incredible set of buttons and headers included with the new Mail Designer 2.

Share, test, send
Email templates can now be lent to others directly from the app. This makes it possible to share and optimize your design ideas by lending your template to friends, group members, and colleagues for feedback. With the new Send Engine, you can send test emails or finished templates. To make sure everything runs smoothly, the intelligent Check Engine takes a look at your design and  warns of any potential problems.

Keep it simple!
The new Mail Designer continues to use the incredibly easy drag and drop way of creating emails and newsletters. You don't need to know anything about HTML. Picture and text content, as well as animations and video place-holders can easily be dragged into your design layout - Done! With more than 30 email templates, tons of layout elements, new graphics, textures, and social link batches, you've got a complete creative construction kit for any kind of newsletter at your fingertips!  

Get it now - it's worth it! For a limited time only, the new Mail Designer 2 is available in the Mac App store for the introductory price of only 8.99 Euros ($9.99)! This offer is also a perfect upgrade option for those whom already use Mail Designer.

We lowered the price of Mail Designer to just $9.99! A new version Mail Designer is coming up. Until the big launch, you can grab your copy of Mail Designer for the amazing lowest-ever of just $9.99! Join the party to lock-in your special upgrade price for the new version!

Spot Maps 1.1 makes it easier than ever before to create a network plan: You can now group large numbers of devices and add labels to any object on your map. Spot Maps 1.1 can also display the IP addresses of all devices on your map. And with the new icon panel, all available icons are right at your fingertips. Spot Maps 1.1 now lets you export your list of scanned devices as csv files for Excel, Numbers and many other apps. Spot Maps 1.1 is free of charge for existing users. The updates starts automatically as soon as users launch the app and is also available from the Mac App Store. Spot Maps is available for only $33.99 at the equinux Online Store and on the Mac App Store. Consultants can purchase a 5 license pack for only $159.99.

TV for Mac is a brand new independent TV App for existing DTT receivers. The TV App provides Mac users with a modern way to use the most popular mobile TV hotspots.
TV for Mac features

• Digital TV (DTT/DVB-T/TNT)
• One Click TV Recording
• Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
• Visual Timeshift (rewind to scene)
• Easy Clip Editing&Sharing

With the integrated clip editor you can select scenes and share them with friends even while you're still watching your favorite TV show. TV for Mac lets you easily schedule TV recordings to watch them later.

Digital TV for most popular TV receivers

TV for Mac is compatible with popular TV receivers like the equinux tizi family, Belkin's tizi and the Tivizen TV receivers from several other brands, including Hauppauge, iCube and Elgato.

Price and availability

TV for Mac is available for download at www.tvmac.de and on the Mac App Store. After downloading TV for Mac, you can unlock your device via In-App purchase, starting from €4.99 with different purchase options available for each specific TV device.

Hop to it and pick out your favorites. For half price, you can put Mail Designer Pro or the DVB-T-Stick tizi for Mac into your basket. Don't miss the free iPhone & iPad apps as well as many other surprises guaranteed to give you spring fever!

Don't delay! Spring into action and take advantage of these incredible deals because they're only available until Easter Monday, April 21 2014.

Bounce on over to the equinux Spring Special 2014

Get the perfect combo and boost your newsletter creation, event organization and in-house communication skills.

For a limited time only! Save and get our Macworld / iWorld special bundle price for only 39.99 Euros.
Team up with us! This offer is only available till Monday, March 31st, 2014.

Finally you can dump that old box of videos and the outdated recorder in the bin. We've introduced the tizi Video Recycler. Daddy's caveman hairdo deserves a place in history. tizi Video Recycler is the solution: Just hook-up your video recorder (Video-S or Composite), record, and celebrate as you hit the eject button for the very last time.
Edit while Digitalizing. Why wait? While loading your videos, you can instantly start editing your memories. See a great scene? With just a click on the scissors symbol, you can cut the clip from the filmstrip and export it:
Extract: Put together a collage of funny clips
Remove: Delete embarrassing moments
Trim: No, Dad was no Spielberg - support beginnings and endings of your videos
Share: "Where'd you get that?" Suprise your family and share those forgotten moments. Send your video by Mail, iMessage, AirDrop, or upload it to Vimeo.

Put an end to bulky pockets. If you and your iPhone, Nexus, or Galaxy find yourselves without a nearby outlet, you needn't fret because you have an alternative: our newest tizi Flachmann makes a skinny impression in any pocket . Within the extremely sleek, compact aluminum style casing, there is enough power for an entire socket-free weekend!

A slender battery for relaxed smartphones

tizi Flachmann is powerful enough to charge your iPhone (4000 mAh) twice! You can keep in touch, remain available, and stop running around looking for the next electrical outlet.

The tizi Flachmann is protected by a black, matt casing made of a robust aluminum alloy, creating a sleek, unibody look. Of course the tizi Flachmann is lighter than any iPhone (108 grams), flat enough for the pocket of your jeans (9mm), and delivers that much needed power to any USB device while you're on the go. A practical companion for any smartphone user looking to keep it easy and simple.

Until now, the tizi TV experience was only possible via a antenna (DTT/TNT/DVB-T). Today, we're introducing tizi for Mac for digital, unencrypted cable TV (DVB-C) across Europe. Now even more Mac users can benefit from the modern tizi TV solution: with Visual Timeline, electronic program guide (EPG) an intuitive Clip Editor and scheduled recordings.

tizi for Mac – Modern and unconventional

The tizi for Mac app breaks away from old conventions: While pausing and rewinding belong to the standard repertoire, with the tizi Visual Timeline, you can rewind to any specific scene and hit the record button. Editing TV recordings has also never been easier. The Clip-Editor enables you to extract scenes from shows being currently broadcasted and immediately share them with friends – true social TV for the Social Media age.

Mix channels from a variety of sources

tizi for Mac breaks out of the linear technology mold and shows channels in the program list from a variety of sources, without constantly having to switch back and forth. This way, you can zap around from DVB-T to DVB-C without having to swap your TV stick.

Finally digital cable TV with tizi in high quality

Within this, thin, little, black USB TV receiver lies a state-of-the-art chip technology. tizi displays unencrypted TV and even offers HD, depending on the channel. All recordings are saved in the original resolution.

Price and availability

tizi for Mac (DVB-C) is available now for only €59.99 (£49.99) at www.tizi.tv and at Amazon. tizi for Mac (DVB-C) runs perfectly on Mavericks, min. system requirement is Mac OS X 10.7 or higher. tizi for Mac is also available for DTT (DVB-T / TNT) at €59.99 (£49.99).

Please note that tizi for Mac is available across Europe. Only in Italy DVB-C is no available TV standard. If you're looking for a TV solution in Italy, you can get tizi for Mac (DTT) instead.

Make a perfect start this year with a perfect (live) map of your network: Find all active devices with Spot Maps in networks. Spot Maps automatically resolves device names. You can filter your network devices by operating systems and activated services. Define your own services to scan.

There's no better way to control your network. Spot Maps monitors your network devices and displays its status in real-time. Spot Maps immediately lets you know as soon as a device goes offline. Just hit the 'Live' button to see the current state in real-time. Really helpful for any IT manager and responsible person for networks.

Spot Maps is just $29.99 - find out more and get your free trial today.

As of now, Birthday greetings practically write themselves. With our new feature Text Perfect Birthday Wishes, we deliver tons of fitting birthday wishes for our Stationery Birthday Cards. Whether you want funny messages, serious messages, or the perfect message for your daughter or son, with more than 150 greeting card texts available for the Stationery Birthday Cards Collection, you're sure to find the perfect match. Just choose your card design, use drag-and-drop to include the fitting greeting, and even add a personal note.

If you find it cumbersome to find the right greetings for a birthday card, then Text Perfect is perfect for you! Starting at only $3.99 (€2.99) when choosing a bundle with one of our Stationery Birthday Cards Collection for Mail.

Planning to upgrade your Mac to OS X 10.9 Mavericks? Then we recommend you prepare by upgrading together with the market leading VPN client for Mac OS X. We've optimized VPN Tracker 7 from scratch to smoothly integrate with the next version of Mac OS X. Rely on the latest security standards and be ready for the future.

Mavericks update guarantee

Make a future-proof investment: VPN Tracker 7 has been geared up for OS X 10.9 Mavericks! If any other issues need fixing, we'll provide an update free-of-charge to address any Mavericks problems. Get VPN Tracker 7 starting at only €79.90.

Anyone who has been on a long flight or road-trip knows how long an iPhone, MP3 player, tablet, or Kindle battery really lasts. When your battery dies, tizi Kraftprotz is there – ready to save the day. A smoothly designed, high-power battery with two USB ports that can quickly charge two devices at the same time, even while you're on the go.
tizi Kraftprotz has a 10,000 mAh battery capacity, enough to fully charge an iPhone up to five times! The special High Power Port (2,1A) will charge an iPad just as quickly as Apple's power supply. The Full Power Port (1A) provides constant high power for your iPhones, smartphones, etc...
tizi Kraftprotz can charge two devices simultaneously and easily fits into any travel-bag. tizi Kraftprotz can charge any USB device that can be charged by the USB port on your Mac or PC.
Price and availability tizi Kraftprotz is available now exclusively at Amazon across Europa, with free shipping, for only 69.99 EUR (£59.99).

Make your network present: Create a new map and simply locate your devices like desktops, server, iPhones or printer by drag and drop. Spot Maps visualizes connections between devices and makes your network visual.

Spot Maps monitors your network devices and displays its status in realtime. Spot Maps immediately lets you know as soon as a device goes offline. Real live network plans.

Spot Maps lets you quickly access your network devices. Spot Maps automatically opens the right tool to configure your device. Spot Maps benefits from years of our experience in network technologies.

Try Spot Maps yourself for free. Or directly grab your copy at the equinux Online Store for just U$39.99.

Today almost every second email is opened on a mobile device. equinux presents Mail Designer Pro, productivity software for Mac users that allows you to create responsive mail designs with style. Mail Designer Pro fits seamlessly into newsletter design workflows: First you create a newsletter for desktop clients. Mail Designer Pro automatically creates a mobile-ready version that can be edited and optimized – zero HTML coding skills required. Moreover Mail Designer Pro also integrates collaborative features for teams working on newsletter designs.

"While developing Mail Designer Pro, we analyzed the typical newsletter creation workflow and updated that process for responsive email design and collaborative creation in teams.", says equinux CEO Till Schadde. "Mail Designer Pro includes many attractive Design Ideas to introduce the creative possibilities that responsive designs open up. Just download the demo for responsive inspiration."

Improve customer communication with responsive mail designs

Current studies show that 42% of all emails are now read on mobile devices – and that percentage is increasing. Until today, companies had to dedicate additional resources and part of their budget to manually adjust and adapt HTML campaigns for mobile devices. Mail Designer Pro is a responsive solution without that additional overhead.

The importance of responsive designs is underlined by studies, that demonstrate users are far more likely to make a purchase from an email read on their mobile device.  A mobile-optimized, responsive newsletter will increase click-through and conversion rates.

Create newsletters as a team

Mail Designer Pro was developed for freelancers, agencies and companies. Team members working on a design can lend a document to each other, allowing teams to collaborate on it together. Teamwork is also improved thanks to a commenting feature and an automatic change-log.

Sending newsletters

Mail Designer Pro supports sending test mails via your own email account. For larger campaigns, Mail Designer offers several delivery options: Designs can be uploaded directly to Campaign Monitor and MailChimp, and users of other online mail services can use the HTML export option to prepare their design for delivery.

System Requirements

Mail Designer Pro requires Mac OS X 10.6 or later and will fully support the upcoming release, OS X Mavericks with a free update.

Pricing and Availability

Mail Designer Pro is available immediately for just USD99.99 via www.equinux.com/maildesigner. For teams in agencies and creative departments, equinux has attractive multi-license offers. The classic version of Mail Designer, which can open and edit Apple Mail Stationery templates, is now available for just USD34.99. equinux is also introducing two bundle offers: Mail Designer Suite, which includes both Mail Designer and Mail Designer Pro (USD119.99), and Mail Designer Suite Ultimate (USD 199.99), which adds the stationery template collections 'Stationery Business Edition' and 'Team&Business Communication'. With the free demo version, all editing and design features can be tested (excluding save, export and mailing options).

VPN Tracker 7 for Mac OS X pays off for Apple Consultants. equinux releases a new version of VPN Tracker, its market-leading VPN client for OS X focusing on consultants, administrators and businesses. Key features of VPN Tracker 7 are Network Scanner, Accounting and an even easier rollout and license management.

„For year VPN Tracker has been the first choice for consultants and administrators that need secure connections to remote networks and clients", says equinux CEO Till Schadde.  „The new VPN Tracker 7 feature will greatly simplify the daily routines of remote workers. Consultants will love automatic Accounting – it really helps ensure that every minute you worked gets billed."

Devices and Services at a Glance
    
A major highlight in VPN Tracker 7 is the new Network Scanner. VPN Tracker 7 scans your remote networks for devices and their services and automatically detects and categorizes devices by operating system. Available services can be accessed directly with a single click, or added to a Secure Desktop and integrated into a remote workflow.
   
Transparent Accounting for Consultants

VPN Tracker 7 keeps track of the time spent working over VPN, eliminating the need for additional time-tracking tools. Connections are listed in a convenient overview and connection durations are automatically rounded off, ready for invoicing. Accounting data can be exported for Numbers, Excel or as a custom CSV file.
   
Manage Multiple Connections
   
VPN Tracker 7 improves multiple connection management: Group connections and Secure Desktops together by project or client. A quick connection search and new condensed list view make it easy to find the right connection.
   
Simplified Enterprise Rollout

VPN Tracker 7 supports a brand new license management system. Admins can batch import users, auto-assign licenses and mail them out – all from one streamlined web app.
   
Strong Encryption across the Board
   
Both VPN Tracker 7 Pro and VPN Tracker 7 offer highest encryption standards, including AES-256 – the standard relied on by government organizations and the military.

Ready für OS X Mavericks 10.9

VPN Tracker 7 will fully support OS X 10.9 "Mavericks" (with a free update)

Pricing and Availability
   
Existing VPN Tracker customers can purchase an upgrade to VPN Tracker 7 starting at USD49.90. Full versions start USD99.90. VPN Tracker Protection Plan members can upgrade to VPN Tracker 7 free of charge.

Surprise family and friends with attractive holiday cards, New Year’s greetings, and even a Year in Review; and all this via email.

The current collection, Season’s Greetings Vol. 5, offers 27 brand new impressive email templates appropriate for almost every holiday or event this winter season.

Stunning real card look

The newest designs make an elegant and realistic impression with their optic “real card look”. There’s a card for almost every occasion: from a sentimental Christmas wish to a stylish typographic look, and on to the playful, classic pixel style greetings.

Say it in your own words

With the flexible editing options, you can enter your very own text, pictures, and even signatures and logos, giving your greetings a special personal touch.
Season’s Greetings Vol. 5 is stylish, environmentally friendly, and a great companion for making those special to you feel appreciated up until the very last minute of 2012 and beyond! equinux guarantees a free annual “year numbers” update for your templates so they can be used in 2013 and in the years to come.

Bargain Bundles

equinux  Season’s Greetings Vol. 5 is available immediately for only $14,99 in the equinux Online Store. Current Stationery Pack customers may receive the current collection at a 30% discount until the end of November. Save even more by choosing from our Bundle options including Volumes 1 through 4 or use our current Black Friday Sale to get Vol. 1 for only $4,99 until Cyber Monday.

Everything these days is organized and scheduled via email: meetings, conferences, and even phone calls! Our brand new Team&Business Communication stationery includes over 40 ideas for your digital business emails.

News, Meetings and Team

Confirm meetings, announce the agenda or send travel directions to your attendees. All of these recurring tasks can be easily taken care of with Team&Business Communication. The complete set covers three areas of business: News, meetings and internal team communication.

Personalize emails with your own content

Team&Business Communication is 100% compatible with Apple Mail and works with Mac OS X 10.5 or later, including 10.8 Mountain Lion. Dynamic text fields grow with the length of every email. For outgoing emails you can add your company logo, use your own pictures and place your own email footer. Team&Business Communication includes 43 templates and is available from USD 39.95 (EUR 29.95) in the equinux Online Store. Discover now.

Munich, Allemagne - 20 juin 2012 : equinux annonce aujourd'hui un nouveau membre de sa famille de produits tizi : tizi+ est le premier et en même temps le plus petit récepteur TV pour iPad et iPhone capable d'enregistrer la télévision numérique (TNT) avec une commande par horloge. Et cela indépendamment de l'iPad et de l'iPhone. tizi+ offre l'ensemble des fonctions de tizi, le récepteur TV mobile populaire d'equinux, avec en plus la possibilité de programmer des enregistrements TV et d'enregistrer de manière entièrement automatique sur une carte microSD. "La communauté tizi souhaitait principalement une chose : des enregistrements programmables avec tizi. Nous réalisons ce souhait avec tizi+", déclare Till Schadde, président d'equinux. "tizi+ enrichit l'expérience médiatique sur l'iPad et l'iPhone en offrant un véritable plus en matière de mode de vie numérique : regarder la télévision où on veut et quand on veut." Programmer des enregistrements et enregistrer sans perte de qualité tizi+ permet de programmer les enregistrements de manière aussi simple qu'on s'y attend avec l'application tizi : il suffit de consulter le guide électronique des programmes (EPG) et de sélectionner l'émission souhaitée comme enregistrement avec le doigt. C'est tout. Pour réaliser l'enregistrement, on insère une carte microSD, raccorde tizi+ au réseau électrique par USB et c'est parti. tizi+ démarre tous les enregistrements programmés de manière entièrement automatique, sans liaison avec l'iPad ou l'iPhone, et les enregistre sur la carte microSD dans la qualité d'origine au format MPEG. Pour lire les enregistrements sur un iPad ou iPhone, soit tizi+ se connecte avec un réseau Wifi existant soit il utilise le hotspot intégré pour la transmission - tout comme pour la télévision en direct. tizi+ fonctionne avec l'iPhone (à partir de 3GS), l'iPad (tous modèles) et l'iPod touch (3ème et 4ème gén.). Pour ceux qui souhaitent commander tizi+ confortablement à distance sur l'iPad, il est possible de charger gratuitement l'application supplémentaire tizi Remote sur l'iPhone. Prix et disponibilité tizi+ est disponible dès maintenant chez Amazon au prix recommandé de 179,99 euros (TVA comprise). Le kit tizi+ comprend une carte mémoire microSD tizi+ storage de 16 Go et un bloc d'alimentation USB original tizi power (SchuKo). L'application tizi et l'application tizi Remote pour la commande à distance peuvent être téléchargées gratuitement sur www.tizi.tv et dans l'App Store. A propos de tizi tizi amène la télévision mobile sur l'iPad et l'iPhone. La famille de produits tizi comprend les appareils tizi+, tizi et tizi go : le produit phare est le nouveau tizi+, un récepteur TV mobile (DVB-T) et enregistreur vidéo. tizi+ enregistre sur des cartes mémoire interchangeables, indépendamment de l'iPad et de l'iPhone, avec commande par horloge, et économise donc la mémoire interne des appareils Apple. Son petit frère, tizi, transforme l'iPad et l'iPhone en une télévision mobile. Le signal TV est transféré par tizi+ et tizi via Wifi, l'intégration étant possible aussi bien dans le Wifi domestique que par mode hotspot lors des déplacements. tizi go est le récepteur TV extrêmement mobile et compact à enficher sur l'iPad (3ème et 2ème gén.) et l'iPhone 4S. Il présente une antenne marquante en forme de boucle et se caractérise par son utilisation simple comme un jeu d'enfant. Contrairement à tizi+ et tizi qui transmettent la télévision sans câble et adaptateur, tizi go est connecté au Dock Connector. Pour la télévision en direct, les appareils tizi n'ont pas besoin de volume de données en ligne ; les services en ligne supplémentaires comme la part d'audience en direct requièrent une connexion Internet. A propos d'equinux equinux conçoit et développe des solutions de première classe pour Mac, iPad et iPhone. Nos solutions s'adressent aussi bien aux utilisateurs particuliers que professionnels. Notre gamme de produits couvre les domaines du mail, des médias et de l'art de vivre. La famille de produits tizi est particulièrement remarquable pour les solutions de divertissement mobile pour iPad et iPhone. Dans la gamme de produits, on compte en outre l'application TV Movie. Nos produits ont été récompensés par plusieurs Apple Design Awards et ont été testés et estimés excellents par des médias spécialisés et grand public importants. Le siège principal d'equinux se trouve à Munich, en Allemagne, et il y a une succursale aux Etats-Unis.

Mac users who are looking for a long-term alternative to their current Cisco IPsec VPN Client can now enjoy a smooth transition. equinux has released an update for VPN Tracker, the market leading IPsec VPN client for Mac OS X. VPN Tracker 6.4 can automatically import Cisco VPN Client connections (.pcf). This allows for a smooth transition from Cisco's IPsec VPN Client, which will be discontinued by Cisco at the end of July 2012. 

The new import function makes it easy for Cisco VPN client users to switch over to VPN Tracker without any extra help. All three VPN Tracker editions (Professional, Player, and Personal) support importing .pcf connection files that use group passwort authentication.

Easy setup and administration with Cisco EasyVPN

VPN Tracker supports the simplified configuration and administration of VPN connections through Cisco EasyVPN. VPN Tracker 6.4 also includes a generic device profile for Cisco devices that support EasyVPN. The device profile permits end users to set up up their VPN Tracker connections without detailed knowledge about the Cisco VPN gateway they are connecting to. VPN Tracker also contains specific configuration profiles for Cisco ASA series, Cisco Concentrator series, and Cisco PIX.

Mac users relying on IPsec VPN connections to their Cisco devices will find a comfortable and reliable solution in VPN Tracker. With its Secure Desktop, VPN Tracker is the control center for all VPN-based applications: File servers, databases, intranet access, remote desktop applications, and more. And VPN Tracker runs smoothly on 64 bit OS X Lion.

More than 300 supported VPN gateways

VPN Tracker uses the IPsec standard and therefore supports almost all IPsec-based security appliances from leading manufacturers such as SonicWALL, Juniper, Netgear, WatchGuard, and ZyXEL. VPN Tracker comes with device profiles and device-specific configuration guides for more than 300 different VPN gateways.

Pricing and availability

VPN Tracker 6.4 is available immediately. VPN Tracker 6 customers are able to update free of charge. VPN Tracker 6 licenses are available starting from 79 Euro. equinux also offers volume discounts for larger installations. Individual quotes can be calculated at www.vpntracker.com.

Mac users can now get their music libraries ready for iTunes Match with CoverScout and SongGenie. equinux has updated SongGenie and CoverScout to take full advantage of music in the Cloud. With SongGenie, users can identify and fill in missing or incomplete song details, and with CoverScout find album artwork for all those uncovered albums.

iTunes Match: Push song information and covers to all your devices

With SongGenie users can identify unknown song titles and easily correct missing or incorrect song details. SongGenie can also help out with lyrics: the integrated search finds lyrics and adds them to tracks with just the click of a button.

In order to find titles and other song details, SongGenie uses acoustic fingerprinting, similar to the method iTunes Match uses. This allows SongGenie to locate titles, artists, albums, genres and a variety of other details. After SongGenie has taken care of any missing information, iTunes Match will take care of pushing that information out to iOS devices via the cloud.

Add missing album covers

Since iTunes usually doesn't have covers for every album in a collection, CoverScout can lend a hand. CoverScout searches through several online sources and find and applies high quality artwork. CoverScout also offers a comprehensive set of tools to quickly edit each cover to perfection.

The big advantage of SongGenie and CoverScout is that they work together in concert with iTunes Match: As soon as these two apps have added song details and cover art, the tracks will be automatically updated on devices with iTunes Match. It doesn't matter if music is already stored in the Cloud or not, song information and album covers can be updated, refined or completed at any time.

Pricing and Availability

With these latest software updates, equinux has tuned SongGenie and CoverScout to flawlessly function with iTunes Match. Both apps are available now for Euro 23.99/ USD 29.99 in the equinux Online Store and are also available as a bundle for only Euro 39.99/ USD 49.99.

Just in time for the holiday season, equinux welcomes a new addition to the tizi family. tizi go, the new TV receiver exclusively for the iPad 2, differs from its big brother as it can be plugged directly into the iPad 2. tizi go is compact, really light, has an integrated cable antenna, and is super easy to set up. tizi go is made especially for the iPad 2 and has been officially recognized for its fantastic compatibility by Apple with the " Made for iPad" certification.  tizi go is powered by the tizi.tv 2 app, which is available free of charge. 

A cool antenna with superb performance

tizi go's slim, lightweight build (less than 20 grams), along with its integrated antenna, makes tizi go an attractive travel partner for every iPad user.  But it's not only about looks, tizi go's inner values are attractive as well! Underneath its beautiful white, glossy cover, lies a state of the art TV chip.

tizi go comes equipped with a totally original, integrated, flexible cable antenna. It's built-in to tizi go, so there's no way to break it or lose it. The antenna is just as flexible as the cable from a pair of headphones. It works great, looks good, and is kind of fun to play with too. The tizi.tv app starts as soon as tizi go is hooked up to the iPad 2 dock connecter. It couldn't be any easier!

tizi.tv 2.0: Never miss another show

You can watch TV while browsing through TV listings, pause live TV (Timeshift) and continue watching it later, rewind to the exact second of any scene (Visual Timeline),  and jump back in time to record TV shows (Déjà Vu). This is intelligent TV: with tizi go, you have control of everything.

There is no need to miss your favorite shows. The integrated electronic program magazine (EPG), offers a watch-list, and a reminder function which help keep you in the loop. With the swipe of a finger, you can browse through the upcoming TV listings, pinch the EPG with two fingers to see the available details (depending on channel), and put your favorite shows on your watch-list.

A smart user interface: turn it any way you like

tizi go and all of its features can be used on your iPad in portrait or landscape. That way you always get the full picture of what's on and what's coming up. You have a clear view with easy access to EPG, recording, as well as many other features. Watch TV on your iPad and browse the upcoming listings at the same time - now that's mobile TV heaven!

Up to nine hours of tizi enjoyment

Once you plug in tizi go, it's internal Li-Polymer battery powers your receiver. Once you start watching TV, your iPad battery will power tizi go for up to nine hours (with 30% brightness in airplane mode), giving you enough time to watch all your favorite shows. You can charge your tizi go with the included micro USB cable. 

There's a tizi for everyone

tizi go was designed exclusively for the iPad 2, but its big brother, tizi, was born to bring mobile TV to iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch users. As opposed to tizi go, tizi comes without cables and adapters: you can place the tizi mobile hotspot wherever the reception is best, such as by the window. tizi go sets itself apart from its big brother with its "plug and play" ease-of-use.

Price and Availability

tizi go is available exclusively on Amazon.de for 99,99 Euro (incl. VAT). You get, tizi go, the mobile TV receiver, with its integrated, flexible antenna, as well as a micro USB charging cable and Quick Start Guide. The tizi.tv 2 app can be downloaded free of charge from  www.tizi.tv  or on the Apple App Store.

About tizi go

tizi go: connect and enjoy
Turn your iPad 2 into a mobile TV: tizi go is a compact TV receiver for the dock connector. Just connect it to your iPad 2 and enjoy TV. tizi go uses the dock connector on your iPad 2 and receives digital TV (DTT/DVB-T) with its built-in flexible antenna. tizi benefits greatly from the tizi.tv app by offering functions such as, browsing through TV listings, pausing live TV and continuing to watch it later (Timeshift), rewinding to the exact second of any scene (Visual Timeline),  and jumping back in time to record TV shows (Déjà Vu).  Using Smart Location, tizi can find channels 4x faster then ever. This is intelligent TV.

About equinux

equinux designs and develops leading Mac-, iPad- and iPhone solutions for private and professional users. Private users benefit from a full range of mail, media and lifestyle focused products. equinux' enterprise solutions include the market leading VPN client for Mac, VPN Tracker, in addition to the enterprise iPhone and iPad provisioning and management solution, TARMAC. With the mobile TV-hotspot tizi, equinux offers innovative accessories for iPad and iPhone. Our products are well regarded and have been honored by multiple Apple Design Awards over the years. equinux is headquartered in Munich, Germany and has an office in South San Francisco, California.

This year, iPad users can comfortably take care of all their Christmas mail, even up to the very last minute, with the tap of a finger: equinux is offering our entire collection of beloved holiday, Christmas, and New Year's cards with our Magic Mails app. With Magic Mails, you can take pictures using the built-in iPad 2 camera, incorporate pictures from your photo library, and with the flip of your wrist, personalize your greeting cards to make them as creative and festive as ever!

Magic Mails has a lot of goodies to offer for the holiday season: Invitations, ski trips, wish lists, New Year's parties, and much more. Just scroll through the collection on the user interface, and choose your favorite card. Now you have the chance to add your own photos, write your own greetings, and give your card that personal pizazz which e-cards can't provide.

Many of the the cards have photo place holders, picture frames, or mask effects. Magic Mails can takes shots with the iPad camera or snag them from your personal library. With a two finger gesture, you can scale and turn your pictures to make them fit perfectly, then pep them up with photo filters. Every photograph you use can be edited with Live-Effects.

Greeting cards which come from YOU

Magic Mails uses your own email account so that every greeting card you send comes directly from your very own email account. With more than 75 greeting cards with Christmas, holiday, and New Year's themes, and 300 other themed greeting cards, you are sure to find something to fit every occasion.

Price and availability

The Magic Mails iPad app is available for only USD 2.99 on the App Store and includes 3 free selectable greeting cards. Each additional greeting card is available for just USD 0.99 In-App and can be used indefinitely. The full collection of Stationary Greeting Cards is available for a discounted price in Magic Mails. Those whom have already purchased a Stationary Pack or a thematic collection, can use these on their iPad as well as their Mac.

We enhanced tizi, the leading mobile TV solution for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch with a host of new features today: The new tizi.tv 2.0 App offers real timeshift with Visual Timeline and broadcasting time, Déjà Vu recordings from timeshift buffer, electronic program guide (EPG) with reminders and push notifications.

Real timeshift with subsequent Déjà Vu recording

tizi.tv 2.0 lets you pause and rewind a live TV show to watch it later. To easily rewind to a specific scene tizi presents preview thumbnails. You're able to adjust the sequence's scale from 5 minutes down to 1 second.

With Déjà Vu you can rewind within the timeshift buffer and start recording subsequently right from the beginning. tizi will also intelligently stop the Déjà Vu recording at the end of the live TV show. Plus it saves the original broadcasting time so you'll be able to comfortably jump to the right position.

Electronic program guide with reminder from push notifications

Don't miss any interesting TV shows. Let tizi remind you of your favorite shows - simply browse through the built-in electronic program guide (EPG) on your iPad and put your highlights on your personal TV show watch list. tizi reminds you with a local push notification as soon as one begins.

tizi.tv 2.0 lets users control everything TV in portrait and landscape mode on iPhone and iPad, without having to quit the TV show they're watching. tizi presents an overview of the complete TV program including the progress of currently running shows and all available details that are provided by broadcasters over-the-air. It's never been more comfortable watching telly while browsing through the TV shows of the upcoming days. tizi makes TV even more fun.

Integrating tizi in your Wi-Fi at home

Connect your tizi with your Wi-Fi at home. tizi can now be set-up automatically to connect to Wi-Fi networks you've specified. But if no Wi-Fi is available, tizi automatically starts creating its own hotspot to provide TV reception, without touching your data plan. To add the new mode; tizi.tv 2.0 provides you with a firmware update.

If more than just one tizi is available in a network tizi.tv provides you with a handy chooser to connect to a specific device. Users can also manually switch tizi from @ Home to Hotspot mode.

More comfort with Onscreen Controls

tizi's newly developed Onscreen Overlay Controller provides users with more comfort and quick access to every control: Pause, rewind, record, Déjà Vu, volume, live TV. Users simply have to tap on the TV picture to bring the controls to the front - in portrait and landscape mode on iPad and iPhone.

tizi.tv 2.0 switches even faster from one channel to the next. While swiping to a new channel tizi continues playing the current TV show. When switching back to a channel that the user's already been viewing, tizi presents the last watched scene as a picture. Next to the broadcaster's logo tizi now also displays the progress of the show when swiping to switch.

Optimized for an even better tizi experience

tizi brilliantly benefits from the Dual Core processor used in iPad 2 and iPhone 4S. Every feature of tizi.tv 2.0 is also available on 1st gen. iPads, iPhones (from 3GS onwards) and iPod touch /(from 3. gen.). If performance is weak you'll be able to deactivate specific features.

tizi sorts the most important TV stations to the top of your list and places radio stations at the end. It also supports more TV adapters with a new VGA / HDMI output.

"Just one year after the furious market launch of tizi this update is the next huge leap ahead", says equinux CEO Till Schadde. "equinux developed tizi with passion for detail right from the beginning. We are a product driven company, we love innovation."

Available free-of-charge on the App Store

Every tizi user can update for free to the new tizi.tv 2.0 App on the App Store and benefit from the enhanced feature set. tizi.tv 2.0 also includes a new firmware update for the tizi hotspot. tizi is available in black and white from equinux and Belkin at local resellers and online at Amazon and other leading online marketplaces for just €149.95 (RRP).

About tizi

tizi is the mobile TV receiver for iPad&iPhone which brings digital TV (DTT / DVB-T / TNT) to you anywhere. Whether it's with your Wi-Fi at home or with the wireless integrated hotspot. Live TV is now brought directly to your iOS device without touching your monthly data plan. tizi's timeshift feature lets you pause and rewind live TV, jump to specific scenes with the Visual Timeline and record shows right from when you started watching them. Browse through tizi's built-in electronic program guide (EPG), put your TV highlights on your personal watch list and let tizi remind you when the TV show begins. Enjoy a full featured overview of the complete TV program in portrait and landscape mode with tizi's compelling and sleek user interface. tizi can now also find your local TV stations 4x faster than other conventional solutions. Plus it records TV programs in the highest available quality directly on your iPad and iPhone and enjoy it later.

About equinux

equinux designs and develops leading Mac-, iPad- and iPhone solutions for private and professional users. Private users benefit from a full range of mail, media and lifestyle focused products. equinux' enterprise solutions include the market leading VPN client for Mac, VPN Tracker, in addition to the enterprise iPhone and iPad provisioning and management solution, TARMAC. With the mobile TV-hotspot tizi, equinux offers innovative accessories for iPad and iPhone. Our products are well regarded and have been honored by multiple Apple Design Awards over the years. equinux is headquartered in Munich, Germany and has an office in South San Francisco, California.

The fourth collection of Season's Greetings offers 25 impressive greetings for any holiday message.

Create wish lists, send unique dinner invitations, exchange recipes or send your best wishes – Season's Greetings Vol. 4 has everyone covered from the first day of Advent through the New Year. A new addition has been included too. An integrated timeline shows you all the important upcoming holidays and the corresponding greetings for important events and festive greetings.

For those greeting needing a more personal touch, photos can be easily added - this is an absolute must for "Year in Review" messages! For those with looking to be a bit more creative, Mail Designer can be used to create individualized email greetings. Season's Greetings Vol. 4 is fully compatible with Mail Designer.

The fourth collection expands upon the first three collections by adding 25 new and unique stationery greetings and a new timeline feature to help find the perfect greeting for any holiday this season.

Price and availability

Season's Greetings Vol. 4 is part of the successful Season's Greetings collection and is now available for $9.95 (€7.95, incl. VAT) in the equinux Online Store. For those interested in also purchasing the Greetings Vol. 1 – Vol. 3 as well, the complete collection is available for for $24.95 (€19.95, incl. VAT).

It is now even easier for you to create and send beautiful newsletters to your mailing lists with Mail Designer. We released Mail Designer 1.2, which offers more ways to use your newsletter designs than ever before. Designs can now be exported as an HTML document.

The new HTML export plug-in will create a folder containing a HTML document and associated images. You can also choose to export your design with a custom image URL, which makes it easy for you to send newsletters with mail services while externally hosting the images.

A Mail Design for Everyone The free 1.2 update also makes numerous improvements to the tools built-in to Mail Designer, making it even easier to create emails with multiple column layouts, image placeholders and custom backgrounds. Layout blocks can now be duplicated via a menu bar command and have all been adjusted in width so they can be combined more easily. Background image compatibility has also been improved, so backgrounds look better in Outlook, Gmail and Thunderbird. Mail Designer 1.2 also adds support for OS X Lion features, including full-screen mode and resume.

Mail Designer Plug-in SDK

equinux is releasing an SDK for Mail Designer. Third-party developers can now start developing their own plug-ins to integrate their apps and services with Mail Designer. Interested developers should visit www.equinux.com/goto/maildesignerAPI

Pricing and Availability

Mail Designer 1.2 is a free update for existing customers. Mail Designer can be purchased as a download in the equinux Online Store or on the Mac App Store for $69.96 (€59.95, incl. VAT) or as a boxed version from Apple retailers. equinux also offers Mail Designer together with Stationery Pack Business Edition, a collection of more than 200 business email templates for just $99.95 (€89.95, incl. VAT).

Now you can send; Happy Birthday, Wish you were here, Thank's for the gift, and much more, directly from your iPad! Magic Mails turns your magic moments into amazingly attractive mails. You can even spice them up with you very own photos!

More than 400 greeting cards available - one for almost every occasion
Magic Mails offers you fitting card designs for almost every occasion: birthdays, invitations, birth announcements, and much more. Three greeting cards are included with the app.

Personal Note. With your photos.
Give your greeting cards a personal touch. Use your very own photos or even snap some more with your iPad 2.

Add effects. Make an impression.
Zoom in and turn your pictures within the placeholders and add One Click Filter effects.

The Sender. Magic Mails.
Create a Mail-Account to send your greetings. Magic Mails saves your data and sends the card.

Send magical mails right from your iPad
It's time for magical mails from your iPad. The Magic Mails iPad app is available immediately at the App Store for only USD 2.99. There are already 3 greeting cards included in the price. All other card themes can be additionally acquired for just 99 Cents as an In-App-Purchase, and can be used as often as you like. Our most beloved Stationary collection is available immediately at a great low price.

Newsletters made easy - create fabulous newsletters with Mail Designer and send them easily with MailChimp. We've developed our creative Mac app, Mail Designer 1.1, a step further by integrating the email marketing service interface of MailChimp. This makes Mail Designer 1.1 unique and appealing for professional users such as businesses, who need to send mass emails to their customer base. They can now create appealing and attractive newsletters in Mail Designer and use them in large campaigns.

Mail Designer and MailChimp - a great team for professional newsletters

Businesses, agencies, and clubs can put together fantastic newsletters or info-mails with ease using the many layout possibilities offered by Mail Designer. Mail Designer 1.1 gives you even more possibilities for personalizing your newsletters. Add placeholders for titles, addresses, and businesses. The details are automatically filled in upon sending. Once the layout is finished, pass it on to MailChimp, the popular email technology platform for sending email campaigns of any size, and let them take care of all your sending needs. Many of our Mail Designer customers have requested a solution for sending mass mailings, and now it is possible.

Mail Designer – The Mac app for unique and creative newsletters

Mail Designer is the perfect Mac app for creating customized mail templates and newsletters. With Mail Designer, you can easily and intuitively create stunning mail designs, charming invitations, insightful newsletters and irresistible offers and advertisements. Create the exact designs you want to fill your professional needs. Graphic designers, agents, businesses, and business departments can chose one of the many included templates which suit the target groups, customers and employees or even create their own designs from the ground up. Editable text elements combined with dynamic text and image drop zones, offer limitless creative freedom. A slew of intuitive tools and features have been designed to make your mailings stand out from the crowd. Each layout you make is saved as a template and can be sent and used again and again as often as you like. Registered users can download Mail Designer 1.1 for free using the internal App-Update. Mail Designer is available starting at 59.95 Euro (incl.VAT) in the equinux online store and as a boxed version at your nearest Apple Store.

Mac users enjoy more convenience when submitting online auctions to eBay with iSale. equinux announced today a free update for its online auction manager iSale adding integration for eBay's new product catalog. This feature allows users to automatically get every available detail about the products they want. iSale 5.8 also improves the performance and overall eBay integration. Registered iSale 5 customers get the updated version free of charge.

Complete product details with just one click

The newly integrated eBay product catalog provides iSale users with a huge database of existing product details and descriptions. You just have to search for a specific product name or ISBN number, choose the product you're about to sell and iSale displays all available details and information. If your product is not yet available in eBay's product catalog, iSale provides an integrated research assistant to help you search the web for all the relevant information you need.

Boosted performance, better integration of eBay features

iSale 5.8 runs a bit faster and smoother thanks to its improved performance and stability. Even secondary eBay features like auction duration or eBay Motor return policies have also been improved to make eBay on the Mac even more fun. All the latest features and improvements are also available in the light version, iSale express 1.2.

Pricing and availability

iSale 5.8 and iSale express 1.2 are available now free-of-charge for all existing iSale 5 and iSale express customers. Both updated versions will soon be available on the Mac App Store. Full versions of iSale 5.8 will be available from £14.99 and the light version iSale express from £5.99 on the Mac App Store, the equinux Online Store or as a boxed version at select Apple retailers.

Employers are increasingly following the trend towards mobility by enabling their workforce to telecommute, working on the go and in home offices. The increasing sales of the latest MacBook Air and MacBook Pro computers reflect this. Working remotely does offer a great deal of flexibility; however, this flexibility also requires more security. The risks associated with accessing remote networks are far too often overlooked. equinux sheds light on these security risks and shows how to avoid them with VPN Tracker 6.

Port forwarding: The gateway for attackers
Users need access to company data from home offices and when traveling. To permit access, administrators often simply open and forward ports on the firewall, leaving the door wide open for unauthorized users. Often, the services exposed through port forwarding are not secure. And even if authentication and data transfer are encrypted, attackers can still exploit bugs and improper configurations. Security updates must immediately be installed for all exposed services and the operating systems they run on. Unpublished security vulnerabilities and delayed security update releases further increase the risk. And on top of that, there's the configuration effort: For every new service that needs to be available outside of the firewall, a new port forward has to be set up. And if two or more services use the same port, they need to be mapped to different, non-standard ports, leading to configuration problems for users

The secure alternative: IPsec VPN
As an industry standard, IPsec VPN is the most secure way to connect to internal networks over the Internet. Why? With IPsec VPN, there is one easily monitored point of entry to the internal networks. No internal services are exposed to the outside, preventing most security risks in the first place. Once connected to the VPN, resources on the internal networks are fully accessible, almost as if the computer were physically connected. You may already own a router or firewall that could serve as your new IPsec VPN gateway. More specific information can be found in your router's data sheet or manual. If the features listed include "IPsec VPN Tunnel" or "IPsec VPN Users" (e.g. "10 IPsec VPN Tunnels"), it is likely that an IPsec VPN can be set up on the device. If you do not yet own a router that is capable of providing VPN services, check out the list of popular devices on our interoperability website [LINK].

Absolute protection for your data: VPN Tracker 6
VPN Tracker 6, the market leading VPN client for Mac OS X, is designed to secure connections between Macs and remote networks. We have tested VPN Tracker with over 300 VPN gateway devices. To make setup even easier, we have written detailed configuration guides for many popular devices (http://www.vpntracker.com/interop). The latest algorithms and simplified certificate management protect important company information. Improved rekeying and Dead Peer Detection (DPD) ensure stable connections. And thanks to 64-bit compatibility and support for IPv6 addressing, VPN Tracker 6 is ready for the future today. If you have any questions about your VPN connection, the equinux Support Team is here to help (Verlinkung: http://www.vpntracker.com/support).

Find out more, how to secure your connectivity on the go

Munich, Germany - 17th May 2011: equinux offers more mobility for digital TV with an update for tizi, the first mobile TV hotspot (DTT) for iPad and iPhone. Local TV stations can be found up to four times as fast as before through geo-matching. Additionally, you can store multiple TV channel lists eliminating the need for re-tuning. In car mode tizi automatically turns on as soon as the USB cable is plugged into a power source. tizi.tv 1.3 includes numerous improvements that users have been asking for and the new tizi firmware 3.0.

Finding stations more quickly means more mobility

Smart Location: tizi.tv 1.3 searches intelligently for (DTT) TV and radio stations. With the help of your GPS-position, tizi first searches based on know stations in your local area. On average, tizi is able to find regional TV programs four-times more quickly. To offer even more mobility, you can store multiple channel lists directly on your tizi that can be accessed by various devices: anyone who uses tizi on-the-go only needs to tune their stations once per location and can use them whenever they visit without the need to re-tune their tizi regardless if it is an iPad, iPhone or iPod touch being used.

tizi.tv 1.3 has been optimized for the powerful architecture iPad 2: tizi uses the resources of the A5-processor to take care of intensive tasks like de-interlacing. In addition to improved image quality and preferences, iPad 2 users can take advantage of the new VGA/HDMI-Adapter to connect their devices to projectors, monitors or TV sets and turn any screen they come across into a digital television (DTT).

Numerous improvements

tizi.tv includes many of improvements that tizi users have been asking for: tizi can now auto-stop recording as soon as a TV show is over - users can of course add a minute or two buffer zone to make sure they don't miss a thing. A new sleep function will automatically turn tizi off at the end of the current TV show or after a specified amount of time. Additionally you will find that the tizi.tv user interface has been further refined: Volume is now available as an on-screen control, Superzoom in portrait mode will automatically change, and stronger password protection has been added via support for WPA-2 encryption.

Price and availability

The tizi.tv update is available now in the App Store at no charge. tizi users can also download the Mac software The Tube with the tizi driver at no charge from the tizi.tv website. The new tizi.tv App includes the latest firmware update 3.0 for the tizi device. The installation will start simply over the tizi.tv App from an iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. tizi is available for €149.95 / £149.95 through Apple Resellers and at tizi.tv. There you will find a list of tizi resellers located near you.

About equinux

equinux designs and develops leading Mac-, iPad- and iPhone solutions for professional and private environments. equinux' enterprise solutions include the market leading VPN client for Mac, VPN Tracker, in addition to the enterprise iPhone and iPad provisioning and management solution, TARMAC. Private users benefit from a full range of mail, media and lifestyle focused products. With the mobile TV-hotspot tizi, equinux offers the market leading TV receiver as accessories for iPad and iPhone. Our products are well regarded and have been honored by multiple Apple Design Awards over the years. equinux is headquartered in Munich, Germany and has an office in South San Francisco, California.

All product and company names mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Copyright © 2011 equinux AG. All rights reserved

equinux - Technology for my life.

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An online version of this Press Release is available on our press page.

Please don't hesitate to contact me, if you have any questions: 

Christian Dallmayer
Director of Marketing and PR

equinux
Kirschstraße 35
80999 Munich
GERMANY

Create mail templates for Mail with a touch of wow - today we've introduced Mail Designer for creating mail designs, newsletters, templates and stationery by yourself.

Mail Designer allows you to create your individual mail designs for newsletters, offers, invitations or personal emails that can be sent to customers, colleagues or any larger group of recipients. Each Mail Design can be saved as a template and sent through Apple Mail.

The flexibility of Mail Designer will make your messages look their best and leave plenty of room for your creativity. Go for it with plenty of stylish templates and relevant themes. Pick from a variety of templates and adjust it to make it your own. When it comes to design, the limits are almost endless. To keep things simple a variety of predefined layouts including headlines, text-objects and multi-column layouts can be dragged, dropped and rearranged. Numerous textures and background patterns are also available to shake things up.

To quickly and easily implement ideas, Mail Designer includes graphics, text-objects and dynamic and customizable text and image place holders. With intuitive tools, rulers and guides, users can create customer newsletters in Mail Designer without any technical hurdles or hiccups. Each mail design can be saved as a Mail-template so agents, for example, can reuse their email designs and templates as often as they need.

With Mail Designer, anyone who has use any mail-templates from either Stationery Packs or Stationery Pack Business Edition can edit these templates to their heart's content.Additionally Mail Designer is compatible with all the greeting cards included in the Stationery Collections, including: Birthday Cards, the vacation greetings from Summer Spirit Cards or any greeting from the Season's Greetings Collections. Mail Designer - create the mails you've always wanted.

Provide internal apps throughout your company — we're extending TARMAC 1.5 and have added an App Catalog to our iPhone- and iPad deployment solution. Enterprises and institutions can now provide their internal apps amongst their users – wirelessly over-the-air. Apps can be sorted into group-specific App Catalogs, that are available via the central TARMAC web interface.

Here's how it works: Administrators can upload apps to the App Catalog along with an app icon. The users can then visit the App Catalog, which includes all the apps that the user is authorized to download. The user can choose an app and it will download directly to their iPad or iPhone.

Administrators can define which user groups can download which apps. Only those apps will be shown to authorized users. This can be used for example to provide employees with an app to access internal sales figures or earnings predictions – all without the App Store.

Take control – with the TARMAC App Catalog management interface. The administrator can use this new overview in TARMAC to upload, delete or update new apps. The App Catalog can even be customized with a logo to match your corporate identity. By ensuring that only authorized employees have access to the App Catalog, enterprise compliance- and security requirements can be met with TARMAC.

But TARMAC 1.5 is flexible enough to offer even more usage scenarios: if you want to provide your app without worrying about provisioning profiles and user groups, TARMAC 1.5 can get your apps out to almost anyone. Educational institutions can provide students with a course directory and museums can offer exhibition guides right to users on their mobile iOS devices. This is particularly useful for media-rich applications with lots of videos or photos.

Your one-stop configuration, rollout and management center

TARMAC's comprehensive  Mobile Device Management features offer a complete solution for integrating iPhone and iPads into a company. Unlike other solutions, TARMAC is exclusively designed for iOS-based mobile devices and can rely on TARMAC for industry-leading  iOS enterprise support.

Pricing and availability

TARMAC 1.5 is available immediately. TARMAC is fully compatible with the current and upcoming iOS releases for iPhone and iPad. TARMAC Business Server is available from authorized partners for a suggested retail price of USD695 (495 EUR) , licenses for iPhones and iPads for USD78 (60 EUR)  per user and year (volume discounts available) . New customers can purchase TARMAC 1.5 at a 50 % discount until March 31st 2011, as part of our reference customer program. The TARMAC 1.5 update is free for existing customers.

About TARMAC

Successfully integrate iPhones, iPads and iPod touches into enterprise. TARMAC offers on-the-fly profile generation based on existing directory servers that are delivered over-the-air (OTA). Any user can access TARMAC to easily setup their iPhone or iPad with out the need to sync their device with a computer. TARMAC is available through Authorized Partners: www.equinux.com/goto/tarmacpartners

TARMAC 1.4 supports all Mobile Device Management commands offered by iOS4 for the streamlined configuration and management of iPhones and iPads over-the-air (OTA). The update of our server solution for the automated rollout and Mobile Device Management of iPads and iPhones in large installation has been expanded through MDM-functionality. Administrators can configure Apple's iOS devices using existing directory services, centrally manage these devices and update profiles all from a central.

TARMAC MDM allows the professional distribution and management of iPhones and iPads in enterprise. Using the intuitive TARMAC interface, any user can use their company network to register their iPhone or iPad with the MDM server to benefit from numerous benefits. TARMAC communicates with the iPad or iPhone so the administrator can perform actions and updates company-wide: User profiles with individual settings are updated in the background of the device, internally developed applications can be accessed via WiFi and security updates and/or profile changes can be pushed directly to any authorized iPad or iPhone.

That's not all. TARMAC 1.4 is also about security and maintaining security. If a user forgets their login data, the administrator can reset the passcode in TARMAC. If a device is left behind in a taxi or hotel room, the administrator can remotely lock the device or even completely wipe all data.

With the MDM command set, TARMAC delivers integrated Inventory Management with actual information about all devices in the field. Which user profiles are installed? Which iOS-Versions? What are the security settings? Which Apps are installed? Apps like iTunes or YouTube, specific websites or the integrated camera can all be blocked or locked via the user profile and updated on-the-fly.

Central Configuration, Rollout and Management

TARMAC is the solution for iPhone and iPad in enterprise. Unlike the competition, TARMAC is solely focused and designed to be used with iOS mobile devices. Therefore companies with TARMAC are best prepared for the future: TARMAC is already compatible with the pending iOS 4.3 update.

Pricing and Availability

TARMAC 1.4 with Mobile Device Management is available now. TARMAC is ready today for the next iOS 4.3 update. TARMAC Business Server is available at a suggested retail price of USD695 (495 EUR) from our Authorized Partners. Licenses for iPhones and iPads start at USD78 (60 EUR) per user per year (Bulk pricing available upon request).

About TARMAC

Successfully integrate iPhones, iPads and iPod touches into enterprise. TARMAC offers on the fly profile generation based on existing directory servers that are delivered over-the-air (OTA). Any user can access TARMAC to easily setup their iPhone or iPad with out the need to sync their device with a computer. TARMAC is available through Authorized Partners: www.equinux.com/goto/tarmacpartners.

The Mac App Store will open its doors today. We're thrilled to offer four of our most popular consumer apps at competitive prices just in time for the launch. SongGenie, CoverScout, iSale and iSale express will be available at the new Mac App Store along to the equinux Online Store.

Does your music library need a face lift? Get the SongGenie treatment with titles, artists and lyrics. SongGenie identifies unknown songs, completes missing information and helps you clean up your song info. You can even search the web for lyrics and apply them to your music.

CoverScout fills the gray gaps that iTunes leaves behind! It detects missing album covers in your music library and searches the web for fitting cover art, all in an intuitive and sleek user interface. With the integrated cover editor, cover art can be quickly and easily modified.

Create successful eBay auctions hassel-free. iSale includes more than 200 great looking eBay auctions templates, an integrated Layout Editor and a stunning user interface. iSale is the full featured ultimate auction manager honored with two Apple Design Awards.

iSale express is the quick way to get your eBay auctions up and running. Dive straight in with a simple choice of 5 designs and layouts. Edit your text, add a photo or two and watch the bids roll in. iSale express is the basic alternative to the full iSale experience.

SongGenie and CoverScout are available for only $29.99 (€23,99), iSale is available for $24.99 (€19,99) and iSale express for just $9.99 (€7.99).

Look back on 2010, send a personal greeting card with Season's Greeting Vol. 3. With our latest greeting cards collection you can add your photos to an image place holder and send your favorite moments of 2010 right to the hearts of your loved ones. Our new edition of Season's Greetings is just in time for Christmas, helping you share precious times with friends and family.

With 17 high-quality greeting cards in Vol. 3, there's a festive frame for every occasion. Choose between Christian stories, family pictures and New Year motifs. You'll also find a greeting card perfect for your business clients - and why not make them even more personal by adding your own signature to the bottom of your emails.

Good news: Get Season's Greetings at a good-will price

Season's Greetings Vol. 3 is available today at the equinux Online Store from $9.95 / €7.95. If you want our classic Season's Greetings Vol. 1 and the playful Vol. 2, then get all three together in a good-will priced Bundle pack.

Munich, Germany / San Francisco, USA - 10th November 2010: TARMAC 1.3 has arrived. The latest version of our provisioning solution means the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch can now be integrated into your business networks even easier and more securely than before. IT managers can set up and manage devices iOS4 based remotely over-the-air - soon to be featuring Mobile Device Management.

Our specialized solution for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch is optimized to use the technical capabilities of Apple mobile devices. Mobile Device Management (MDM) is the next big step. Whether inventory management or active mobile device management, TARMAC supports all the Mobile Device Management features found in iOS4, allowing over-the-air set up and maintenance of iPads and iPhones. Once the devices are rolled out by the MDM server and are registered by TARMAC, your IT administrators can push updated user profiles, change settings or even wipe the device remotely. Mobile Device Management allows various device information to be retrieved over the air, such as current operator, iOS version, installed apps, or the current security settings.

Die auf iPad, iPhone und iPod touch spezialisierte Lösung nutzt das technologische Spektrum der Apple-Geräte optimal. Und geht mit Mobile Device Management (MDM) konsequent den nächsten Schritt. Egal ob Inventory Management oder aktives Mobile Device Management – TARMAC unterstützt mit dem MDM alle Befehle, die iOS 4 auf dem iPad und iPhone over-the-air (OTA) erlaubt. Sind also die Geräte beim Rollout am MDM-Server von TARMAC angemeldet, aktualisieren IT-Manager Benutzerprofile, ändern Einstellungen oder ermöglichen den Zugriff auf Apps. Geräteinformationen wie aktueller Netzbetreiber, iOS-Version oder installierte Apps lassen sich genauso OTA abrufen wie die Sicherheitseinstellungen. Auch kann jedes Gerät aus der Ferne gelöscht werden.

Above all TARMAC raises security levels with Mobile Device Management. Companies who change their security policies need only push the new settings over the air to all associated devices, without requiring user input. Should a mobile device be lost, your IT manager can lock the device remotely, reset the password and clear all data. User profiles can be configured to lock out apps such as iTunes or YouTube, as well as certain websites.

Mobile Device Management is an important milestone on the TARMAC roadmap. Now there's yet another advantage to using a specialized iOS solution: TARMAC utilizes the technical capabilities of the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch without the technical compromises associated with supporting devices from other manufacturers.

Pricing and availability

TARMAC 1.3 is available immediately. MDM functionality will be made available by the end of 2010 via a free update and will require iOS4. TARMAC is already compatible for iOS4 on the iPad.

TARMAC Business Server is available for a suggested retail price of $695 (or €495 plus VAT) through our authorized partners. iPhone and iPad licenses are available for $78 (or €60 plus VAT) per user per year (volume discounts available on request). A demo is available here: www.equinux.com/tarmac

tizi has arrived! Europe's first and only mobile TV Hotspot for DVB-T that brings your favourite shows directly to iPad or iPhone.

On first glance, you can see tizi's quality: its black, glossy design is influenced only by the iPad and iPhone's own styling. The extendable antenna is 15cm long and receives the TV signal with a flexibility that allows you to do pretty much anything with it. The handheld device weighs only 70g and has a practical shape. The latest in chip technology gives a crystal-clear picture on the touchscreen. All that, without a cable or an adaptor.

To display the picture tizi uses an integrated Hotspot that works right out-of-the-box and also guarantees a stabile picture even in some of the poorer signal areas.  It's as simple as turning tizi on, choosing tizi's WiFi network and starting the app.

Don't stop watching: the high-performance Lithium-Ion battery shows even your favorite blockbusters. After 3.5 hours the Li-Ion battery can be recharged using a USB port on your laptop or even with your iPad's power adaptor. While running, tizi lets you know the current battery status using the front LED status light. Of course, red, orange and green. tizi doesn't do anything by halves when it comes to user friendliness. You get an overview of all available channels and, using the built-in programme guide, a shot at upcoming shows. Swiping lets you comfortably change channels - without any lengthy delay.

The included tizi.tv App requires iOS 4 on the iPhone (3GS and 4), iPod touch (4. Gen., 3. Gen, 32 GB) and iOS 3.2 on the iPad. tizi supports portrait and landscape mode on the iPhone and iPad and offers full multitasking abilities under iOS 4. tizi is ready for the upcoming iOS 4 on iPad.

tizi doesn't only extend the iPad and iPhone's ability to watch TV, it also extends equinux's product range in to a new area: next to Mail, Media, Lifestyle and Enterprise, you can expect to soon see many more accessories coming from equinux.

Price and availability

tizi is available today from the equinux Online Store for only €149 euros (inc. VAT).

Munich, Germany / South San Francisco, USA: Suitable yet stylish. Your business can now send great looking emails however your wish with the new Stationery Pack Business Edition. For each of our 12 designs we offer 17 different layouts for the most common business use cases.

Whether special offer, invoice or contacting customers, you can choose the design and layout combination that suits your purpose. Choose from classic wood, leather or stone effect backgrounds, as well as clean, fresh and minimalist designs. Each design contains the same layout options as the others, meaning you can switch between designs with ease. Each layout offers flexibility including photo placeholders, company logo, digital signature, contact info and legal disclaimer. Send emails to clients and business partners, colleagues and customers, styled however you like.

No matter what dimensions your photos and logo are in, Stationery Pack Business Edition has you covered. The built-in Image Perfect Tool converts your images to fit any drop zone in our email templates. We've also added pre-formatted headline and footer areas, as well as a predefined legal disclaimer for you to use.

These intelligent designs work great for Apple Mail on the Mac, iPhone and iPhone, as well as GMail, Yahoo!, Hotmail, Outlook 2003 and more.

Whatever your style - Business Edition for your Mail

Pricing and Availability

Stationery Pack Business Edition is available in English, German and French. Licenses start from $59.95 (€49.95) on the equinux Online Store. Discounted volume licenses are also available. Stationery Pack Business Edition will soon be available as boxed version at selected Apple Retailers.

Small and medium-sized businesses, who are looking to integrate iPhones and iPads simply and securely in their IT infrastructure, can now get ahead with the TARMAC Business Solution from equinux. We've tailored the TARMAC Business Solution with smaller enterprises in mind. TARMAC is the first provisioning solution based on the Apple platform, that has been specifically developed for the iOS. TARMAC allows any person in your company to quickly and effortlessly setup their company iPhone or iPad. The TARMAC Business Solution uses the existing directory service in your business to automatically create personalized user profiles on-the-fly and deliver them to your workers without fuss. The TARMAC Server is installed as middleware on your existing network and supports directory services in Active Directory, Open Directory, Open LDAP, and MySQL databases. With the TARMAC Business Solution you can centrally set up and manage up to 50 iOS-based devices over-the air (OTA). As well as provisioning every iPhone, iPad and iPad touch, TARMAC offers integrated Asset Management and allows additional whitelisting of iOs and device versions. Set rules for which iOS version has to be present, in order to install a user profile. This allows you to require the new iOS 4 in your business and take advantage of the new functionality.

iPhones and iPads can now be integrated into your business network even more securely. We've released TARMAC 1.2, an update to our iOS provisioning solution, featuring an integrated Certificate Authority for TARMAC Enterprise Server. With this update your enterprise can smooth the process of distributing iPhones and iPads over the SCEP (Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol).

TARMAC Enterprise Server now offers a safer path through the entire provisioning process via the new security module. The TARMAC security module contains its own Certificate Authority (CA) Server. Your business is then able to benefit from SCEP, without the need for an additional CA server with SCEP add-on.

"Whoever wants to professionally roll out iOS-based mobile devices, has in TARMAC the only solution that's tailored exclusively to the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch", according to our CEO Till Schadde. "The new TARMAC Enterprise Server helps firms meet their security policies, even in large installations, comfortably and without problems".

TARMAC allows the iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to be set up over-the-air (OTA), without the need to manually synchronize with a computer. In addition, the TARMAC Enterprise Server can connect to your corporate network using the existing LDAP directory services and automatically creates personalized user profiles on-the-fly. TARMAC Enterprise Server is installed as middleware in the enterprise's network. TARMAC supports directory services in Active Directory, Open Directory, Open LDAP, and MySQL databases. Your users need only request their personalized user profile via the TARMAC interface and go through a simple step-by-step installation. Distributing user profiles requires no additional apps.

From today Mac users can create quick and simple eBay auctions in style. equinux introduces iSale express, a lightweight and lightning quick auction manager for those who want to sell off their items without the usual stumbling blocks. iSale express will appeal to eBay users who wish to sell from time to time, without the need for Power Seller functions.

iSale express is based on the Apple Design Award winning concept of iSale. iSale express offers the necessary functions to create great looking auctions and get them online with a minimum of fuss. Above all, Mac users who only occasionally sell on eBay can use the low-priced software to get their auctions up and running without distraction.

In under 3 minutes users can draw up an auction and submit it to eBay. iSale express offers three high quality templates, automatic status updates, smart groups and support for Gallery and Supersized auction photos. As opposed to the regular iSale, iSale express offers first and foremost the features which make eBay sellers' lives easier. iSale express is based on the same engine as iSale 5.6 and made by the same designers.

Price and availability

iSale express is available immediately for just €9.95 in the equinux Online Store in English, German and French. With this low price iSale express soon pays for itself for casual eBay sellers, without losing the comfort of a sophisticated software solution.

equinux releases VPN Tracker 6.2.2 with new connection profiles for VPN gateways from ZyXEL

Munich, Germany / San Francisco, USA - 19th May 2010: Mac users can now benefit from the safety and comfort of VPN Tracker 6 when using a ZyXEL based VPN. equinux has released VPN Tracker 6.2.2, another free update to its market-leading IPsec based VPN solution for Mac OS X. VPN Tracker 6.2.2 contains new connection profiles for all ZyWALL Unified Security Gateways (USG) and the ZyWALL 1050 Internet Security Appliance. Configuration instructions for this and other VPN gateways from ZyXEL are free to download from vpntracker.com/interop

"We have worked closely with ZyXEL to increase the interoperability of VPN Tracker 6 with their attractive security appliances", says equinux CEO Till Schadde. "We're pleased to be able to meet the requests of customers in Switzerland, who wished for support of the new ZyXEL devices in VPN Tracker 6."

"With the combination of ZyXEL Internet Security Appliances and equinux's VPN Tracker 6 we have another attractive addition to our solution approach, increasing the customer satisfaction for our popular ZyWALL security appliance series" emphasizes ZyXEL's Head of Enterprise Solution Business Unit, Alpha Chen.

VPN Tracker 6 offers the new Secure Desktop, gathering your standard applications in a central location: check e-mails, open files from the server, use Remote Desktop or restart Windows applications using Parallels Desktop or VMware Fusion. The Secure Desktop automatically builds the necessary VPN connections, disconnecting safely once finished. VPN Tracker has become the standard issue for Mac users looking for secure communication with remote networks.

Pricing and Availability

Registered VPN Tracker 6 users can upgrade to version 6.2.2 for free. VPN Tracker 6 licenses are available from 79 Euro (local taxes may apply) at Apple resellers and the equinux Online Store. Owners of a previous version can upgrade to VPN Tracker 6 or VPN Tracker Business Packs for a discounted price. Those who wish to test VPN Tracker 6 can automatically import existing VPN connections without risk of effecting their existing installation.

About ZyXEL Communications

ZyXEL Communications Corp., founded in 1989 and headquartered in Taiwan, is the leading provider of complete broadband access solutions. As one of the early modem manufacturers, ZyXEL has undergone many transformations in the fast-paced networking industry. Today, ZyXEL is one of the few companies in the world capable of offering complete networking solutions of Telco, SME/Enterprise, and Digital Home for a wide range of deployment scenarios. Telco solutions include Wired and Wireless Access Network Equipments, Networking Customer Premises Equipments, and Carrier Switches. SME and Enterprise solutions include Unified Security Gateway, LAN Switches, WLAN, and IP Telephony. Digital Home solutions include Network Connectivity Devices and Multimedia Solutions.

The company has 3200 employees and distributors in 70 countries, reaching more than 150 regional markets. The ZyXEL Communications Corp. includes more than 30 subsidiaries and sales offices and two research and development centers worldwide. For more information, visit the company's Website, http://www.zyxel.com.

Today we've unveiled TARMAC, the first iPhone and iPad provisioning tool for deploying personalized configuration profiles over-the-air in businesses.

What does that mean exactly? Up until now, there was no dedicated solution for deploying user profiles for the just the iPhone and iPad in a simple, over-the-air way. TARMAC connects with existing directory services on a company's network and automatically creates personalized configuration profiles for iPhone and iPad users. With the TARMAC web interface, users with no technical knowledge can set up their work email, contacts and calendars as well as receiving personalized security settings based on their role in the company. To install a profile on their iPhone or iPad themselves, users simply log in to the TARMAC web interface and follow a few simple steps.

TARMAC is an ideal solution for network administrators who need to deploy new iPhones and iPads in medium and large sized enterprises. Using existing Active Directory, Open Directory, Open LDAP or MySQL databases, TARMAC acts as middleware on a company's network.

To try out TARMAC's capabilities on a live demo environment, go to equinux.com/tarmac/demo.html and register for a free demo account. Once made available, you can check out the admin interface and download real user profiles to your iPhone. For more TARMAC information, visit equinux.com/tarmac

Munich, Germany / San Francisco, USA - 1st June 2010: Companies can now integrate the iPhone and iPad into their IT infrastructure with equinux's safe and cost effective solution. TARMAC is the first professional provisioning tool tailored specifically for the Apple platform. With TARMAC medium to large enterprises can securely set up and manage their iPhones and iPads over-the-air.

"TARMAC is a milestone for the use of the iPhone and iPad in businesses", says equinux CEO TIll Schadde. "We've tailored TARMAC specifically to the iPhone platform rather than for a myriad of other devices. TARMAC is the only dedicated solution for the iPhone and iPad, making no technical compromises."

Businesses can use TARMAC to remotely set up their iPhones and iPads without needing to manually connect them to a machine. TARMAC Server operates within a company's network and using an existing directory service to automatically create personalized user profiles.

TARMAC is installed as middleware on a company's network, and supports directory services in Active Directory, Open Directory, Open LDAP and MySQL databases. The configuration settings available in TARMAC guarantee safety in provisioning iPhones and iPads.

To install a profile on their iPhone or iPad themselves, users simply log in to the TARMAC web interface via the company's intranet or over a secure internet connection and follow a few simple steps.

Demo and availability

Installation requires an Intel-based Mac running Mac OS X 10.5 or newer (Client and Server). TARMAC is now available through selected channel partners. Retailers and Apple consultants interested in distributing TARMAC can visit our website equinux.com/goto/tarmacpartner for details on how to apply. Administrators and consultants can register on the equinux website to try out a demo installation of TARMAC.

Start practising for the BBQ season with Barbecue HD for the iPad. After the sizzling success of Barbecue for the iPhone, Barbecue HD now offers the juiciest steaks, hot dogs and kebabs in incredible high resolution detail on the iPad.

With more space on the grill you can drag even more photo-realistic food onto the glowing iPad embers. Pick up and zoom into the items with your fingers using the iPad's multi-touch display. Rotate food around the grill and flip to avoid burning.

Grill up a treat with even more serving suggestions, featuring new tablecloths, plates, cutlery and side dishes. Share the ultimate grilling experience with your friends on Facebook, Twitter or by email.

Mac users can now benefit from the safety and comfort of VPN Tracker 6 in partnership with WatchGuard security appliances. equinux VPN Tracker 6.2.1 is an update to the market leading IPsec based VPN client for Mac OS X. VPN Tracker 6.2.1 now supports Watchguard Fireware XTM-based devices, such as the Firebox X Edge, Core and Peak e-Series and all XTM Series devices.

"Through our close cooperation with WatchGuard even more Mac users can benefit from the comfort of a Secure Desktop in VPN Tracker 6", according to equinux CEO Till Schadde. "With the new WatchGuard firmware and VPN Tracker 6 the integration of VPN workstations on the Mac is easier than ever. The numerous workflow-oriented features of VPN Tracker 6 can actually reduce the cost of IT administration."

"We are looking forward to offering Mac users an optimal solution together with VPN Tracker 6", says Michael Haas, Regional Sales Manager D-A-CH-EE at WatchGuard Technologies. "Owing to the benefits of our security appliances and with VPN Tracker 6, Macs can be quickly, conveniently and easily integrated into VPN networks."

VPN Tracker 6.2.1 contains pre-configured device profiles for the WatchGuard XTM-2, 5, 8 and 10 Series and the firewalls of the Firebox X Edge, Core, and Peak e-Series. The related configuration instructions for the devices are already available at vpntracker.com/interop.

VPN Tracker 6 offers the new Secure Desktop, gathering your standard applications in a central location: check e-mails, open files from the server, use Remote Desktop or restart Windows applications using Parallels Desktop or VMware Fusion. The Secure Desktop automatically builds the necessary VPN connections, disconnecting safely once finished.

Pricing&Availability

Registered VPN Tracker 6 users can upgrade to version 6.2.1 for free. VPN Tracker 6 licenses are available from 79 Euro (local taxes may apply) at Apple resellers and the equinux Online Store. Owners of a previous version can upgrade to VPN Tracker 6 or VPN Tracker Business Packs for a discounted price. Those who wish to test VPN Tracker 6 can automatically import existing VPN connections without risk of effecting their existing installation.

About VPN Tracker

VPN Tracker is the premier VPN client for Mac OS X, allowing safe data transfer between your Mac and your remote networks. VPN Tracker 6 brings the workflow of the mobile user to the foreground. The starting point is the "Secure Desktop". Here users' documents, website addresses, applications and scripts can all be easily organized giving VPN users the direct access they need most. Every item in the Secure Desktop can be completely configured and linked to any one of the users' VPN connections. Administrators and consultants can easily create multiple Secure Desktops which can also be pre-configured and exported to specific users. Along with IPsec-based connections, VPN Tracker can also integrate any existing L2TP and PPTP-based VPN connection in the same user interface.

Hot on the heels of the new SongGenie 2, album artwork finder CoverScout 3.3 now integrates perfectly with the new version of its sister app.

CoverScout users can jump straight to the track in SongGenie 2 and get the correct music information, making applying album artwork simpler than ever before. The two apps featuring our own 'Dark Flow' user interface, make tidying up your music collection a fun and painless process.

Sending birthday cards has never been so much fun. Choose from 32 new Happy Birthday designs for Mail and send to friends, family and colleagues.

With our new Birthday Cards stationery collection you can have fun with friends. Drag their photo into our humorous templates and create your own gag as you wish them a Happy Birthday. Copy your friends into the email too, so they don't miss out on the fun.

Cheer up relatives and colleagues with a range of traditional birthday themed designs: from cakes to candles, bouquets to balloons.

Buy Birthday Cards today for just $19.95 or €14.95 and make it a birthday to remember.

The new SongGenie takes your music collection up a level. You can automatically search for lyrics on freely accessible web archives and saves them directly in the music file. Or you can browse through a fully configurable web search to look up lyrics without having to type anything. SongGenie detects passages of text on various websites and can apply the found text with a single mouse click. Enjoy a perfect music library with lyrics on your Mac, iPhone or iPod. Add tags, genres and more info to your music files.

SongGenie is an iTunes saver for your Mac. Creating an acoustic fingerprint for all your tracks, SongGenie automatically completes your music collection. You can select any music folders on your hard drive, and even those on external storage. SongGenie's eagle-eye can also detect typos and spelling mistakes.

You can make your Genius playlists a little bit smarter with a fully complete music library. Get even more from your songs using SongGenie's slick integration with album cover art finder CoverScout from equinux.

Want to use your Mac to make secure connections to remote business networks over the Internet? We've just released VPN Tracker 6.2. With this update to our market-leading IPsec based VPN Client for Mac OS X you can now connect to Cisco ASA 5500 series devices. In addition we have improved compatibility and connection speeds for many Cisco devices. If you want to equip your business with more remote workstations, you'll enjoy our new Business Packs with possible savings of over 50% on the purchase of single licenses.

VPN Tracker 6.2 follows high demand for the integration of Macs in Cisco-based enterprise networks. VPN Tracker contains pre-configured device profiles for the Cisco ASA 5500 series, and you can also find instructions at vpntracker.com/interop.

Version 6 of VPN Tracker has impressed with the new Secure Desktop, allowing quick access to your most used applications: retrieve e-mails, access file servers, start Remote Desktop or load Windows applications in Parallels Desktop or WMware Fusion. The Secure Desktop automatically connects to the correct VPN and all connections can be closed with one button.

VPN Tracker Business Packs for more workstations

The new VPN Tracker Business Packs are aimed at companies with multiple VPN workstations. Business Packs can contain up to 3 Professional Editions for configuration and network administration, as well as up to 25 Player Editions. VPN Tracker Player Edition allows users to import a VPN connection, created by VPN Tracker Professional - using the same highest security standards as VPN Tracker Professional Edition itself.

Pricing and availability

If you're already a registered VPN Tracker 6 user, you can update to version 6.2 for free. VPN Tracker 6 licenses are also available from 79 Euros (ex VAT) at specialist Apple dealers and the equinux Online Store. Or if you own a previous version, you can upgrade to VPN Tracker 6 for a discounted price, or upgrade straight to one of the VPN Tracker Business Packs. Upgrade prices are based on the previous version and can be accessed using the License Manager on the equinux website.

Do you already earn more on eBay with iSale? Now you can add your Facebook friends to your target pool by posting your auction to your wall and everyone will be informed. We have worked to make iSale 5.6 work even better with Facebook.

That's not all the new iSale 5.6 has to offer. We have been busy playing a bit with google's services. View all your buyers with our updated google map integration. We have also added support for Picasa Webalbum's two-gigabyte free picture service.

iSale 5.6 supports the latest eBay Standards too: title and text highlighting, the new express delivery options and we also took a moment to revise eBay preview layout to make sure your auction will look just as it should on eBay. Beyond that we did some major changes under the hood to not only make iSale noticeably quicker but more reliable too.

If you are a registered iSale 5 user, you can update to iSale 5.6 for free. iSale 5 is availabe for $39.95or €39.95 (incl. German VAT) at select Apple dealers and in the equinux Online Store. Those with previous versions can upgrade to version 5 at a discounted price. The software is available in English, German and French.

We've released the latest version of VPN Tracker for Mac OS X. VPN Tracker 6.1 supports even more devices than ever before. We have strengthened our relationship with SonicWALL as VPN Tracker 6.1 supports the popular new TZ 100 and TZ 200 TZseries UTM devices, perfect for small enterprises.

VPN Tracker 6.1 now offers Mode Config for more D-Link VPN gateways, making your network setup and configuration much easier. The new version includes quick configuration of D-Link DFL-800 and DFL-200 devices, as well as device profiles for the Firebox X Edge e-Series, Firebox X Core e-Series, Firebox X Peak e-Series and all WatchGuard routers based on Fireware XTM. The popular FRITZ!Box has an updated connection wizard for simple setup.

Our unrivaled support for so many devices in version 6.1 is built upon the success of VPN Tracker 6, perfect for consultants and mobile Mac workers. The innovative Secure Desktop means you can connect to your office wherever you are and work as if sat in front of desk. Adhering to the latest security standards and its integration of the IPv6 standard VPN Tracker 6 fully supports 64-bit mode on Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.

The electronic TV guide is now not only pocket-sized but has also become even more intelligent. The new TV Movie iPhone app can provide you with more program details, personalized recommendations, track your TV preferences and perform powerful searches throughout the entire guide. You can access all these features and more with the new TV Movie Flat Rate.

Automatically displays TV program highlights

With the new TV Movie iPhone app, you can see which programs are highly recommended by TV Movie, and sort by starting time, genre or channel. You can also receive tailored recommendations, by entering in your own keywords as search criteria. For example, you could save the names of your favourite actors, TV series and genres as permanent search criteria and receive personalized daily tips about programs that you might find interesting.

The TV Movie app conducts intensive searches throughout the entire 14-day TV guide according to your search criteria to provide you with the most effective recommendations. The app will even remember your TV preferences so you'll never miss a highlight again.

More value with TV Movie Flatrate

All features included in the basic version of the TV Movie iPhone app can continue to be enjoyed as before, however with the Flat Rate you can take advantage of many more new and enhanced features. Extra features include an extended TV guide - that is, a full 14-day program listing instead ofjust a 7-day program - an intensive search tool, program recommendations, a TV planner, a preview gallery to enjoy exclusive images in full screen and much more.

App and Flat Rate Prices

The TV Movie App is available for download as a basic version for only €0.79 on the iPhone App Store. The Flat Rate is available for €0.79 for two months or for an introductory price of €2.99 for 12 months of access and can be purchased from within the basic app.

Surprise your loved ones these holidays with beautiful Christmas or New Year Greeting Cards, sent directly from your iPhone or iPod touch. equinux has created two charming apps to send quality greetings to your family and friends this year that will stand out from the rest. These convenient yet impressive cards are quick and hassle-free to send, no matter where you or your friends happen to be.

Each app contains 8 unique designs to personalize with your own special message, that can be any desired length thanks to the self-resizing text box feature. To add that extra personal touch to the greetings, simply add your own photos from your library or take one spontaneously with your iPhone camera and drop it in. This photo-integration feature guarantees that your greetings will make family and friends smile.

These new greeting cards not only provide a better solution for the environment, but also provide a new way of sharing special occasions with those you care most about.

Send out instant wishes immediately - the Christmas Greeting Cards and New Year's Greeting Cards apps are both available for just $0.99 USD each on the Apple iTunes App Store .

South San Francisco, USA / Munich, Germany - November 26, 2009: We've started our Black Friday sales and you can save up to 66 percent by grabbing either one of our extreme value bundles. This time we've put together two bundles bursting with value: The "Master Your Mail" bundle for creating personalized emails that will instantly wow your friends and the "Boost Your Mac Life" bundle to enrich your digital lifestyle on your Mac. You can upgrade either to include our innovative TV solution, TubeStick, to sweeten the deal.

"Master Your Mail": Create stunning greeting cards with Stationery Pack
Do you want to make sure your friends "ooh" and "ah" when they receive your emails? These 260 unique greetings and countless variations included with "Master Your Mail" will help you to create the most personal emails you've ever sent. You can even bring your messages to life with your special photos! With both Stationery Packs, the Love&Romance Collection and Summer Spirit Cards all included, you're sure to find the perfect design for any occasion.

"Master Your Mail" includes:

• Stationery Pack - 111 stylish e-greeting cards
• Stationery Pack 2 - 122 interactive email designs
• Love&Romance Collection - sweet email greetings for your loved ones
• Summer Spirit Cards - to share your summer snaps with Mail

Get your "Master Your Mail" bundle for only $49 USD or add on a TubeStick hybrid for only $59 USD more. That's well over 50% off the retail price.

"Boost Your Mac Life": Everything you need for your Mac
If you want to maximize your Mac experience, then this the bundle for you! Why stop at just making your emails more memorable, when you can also give your music collection a complete makeover? You will add a new dimension to your music library by finding album artwork with CoverScout, completing track information with SongGenie and making your music more accessible by bringing it together with your movies and more in MediaCentral. Plus while you're at it, why not also maximize your profits on eBay? Just pick and customize a snazzy auction template from iSale and you'll soon be attracting plenty of bids and compliments!

"Boost Your Mac Life" includes:

• Stationery Pack - 111 stylish e-greeting cards
• Season's Greeting's Vol.1 - 12 festive Greeting Cards for Mail
• Season's Greetings Vol. 2 - 22 lovely Greeting Cards for Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa and New Year
• Stationery Pack 2 - 122 customizable new email designs
• Love&Romance Collection - sweet email greetings for your loved ones
• Summer Spirit Cards - to share your summer snaps with Mail
• CoverScout - complete the album art in your music library
• SongGenie - name your missing tunes
• iSale - create&manage impressive eBay auctions
• MediaCentral - the ultimate media center solution for your Mac

Get your "Boost Your Mac Life" bundle for only $99 USD or add on a TubeStick hybrid for only $59 USD more. That's well over 60% off the retail price.

Hurry up, if you want to get the best value for your money. Both Black Friday bundles are exclusively available at the equinux Online Store until midnight Sunday, November 29th.

This year Mac-users can send out their Christmas greetings conveniently via Mail. Following the overwhelming success of our Stationery Pack Greeting Cards, we are pleased to announce today's release of Season's Greetings Vol. 2 - a collection of 22 wonderfully festive greeting cards for Mail in Leopard and Snow Leopard.

Now all those who need to wish or invite friends and family for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, can do so, in a convenient and 100% environmentally-friendly manner through Mail. Season's Greetings Vol. 2 provides 22 professional email Templates suitable for a range of occasions throughout the holiday period. The new stylish and creative designs further enhance the first Season's Greetings Collection. To install the new greeting cards, simply download Stationery Pack 2.5 in the equinux Online Store.

Season's Greetings Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 are available in the equinux Online Store for USD 9.95 each (incl. VAT) in English, French and German. The Stationery Pack browser helps to find the most suitable template by searching through relevant categories within the complete equinux greeting card archive according to the keywords entered in by the user.

Working on the Mac is now even more efficient. equinux has released VPN Tracker 6, which has been optimized for businesses, consultants and mobile Mac users. With the new and fully configurable "Secure Desktop", users can more easily complete routine tasks like mount servers, fetch emails or automate data and scripts. Along with IPsec-based connections, VPN Tracker can also integrate any existing L2TP and PPTP-based VPN connection in the same user interface.

"The new VPN Tracker is making secure telecommuting the center of attention" says equinux CEO Till Schadde. "We have included numerous intelligent features in VPN Tracker and with L2TP and PPTP-Integration, we have created a full-fledged cockpit for professional users. With the new 'Secure Desktop' users can now focus on the work at hand without having to deal with the technical nature of VPNs."

An Optimized Workflow
VPN Tracker 6 brings the workflow of the mobile user to the foreground. The starting point here is the "Secure Desktop". Here users' documents, Internet addresses, applications and scripts can all be easily organized giving VPN-users the direct access they need most. Every item in the Secure Desktop can be completely configured and linked to any one of the users VPN connections. Administrators and consultants can easily create multiple Secure Desktops which can also be pre-configured and exported for specific users.

Designed for Business Applications
VPN Tracker 6 integrates even better into business operations. VPN Tracker automatically creates a VPN tunnel that all windows-applications running on virtual machines, can share including Parallels Desktop and VMware Fusion. Mac OS X L2TP and PPTP connections can also be controlled in VPN Tracker 6. To keep connections going longer, VPN Tracker 6 offers DHCP-renewing and rekeying. VPN Tracker 6 also supports Dead Peer Detection, currently used by Watchguard, Fortinent and SonicWALL, as well as Hybrid Mode used by both CheckPoint and Cisco.

Software Deployment in Large Installations
VPN Tracker simplifies the roll-out of VPN software through a clever licensing and deployment system. The Mail based software distribution automatically creates a special disk images that includes the correct edition of VPN Tracker, a pre-configured Secure Desktop and VPN Connection as well as the software-license. The software distribution is based on a voucher-system that makes licensing VPN Tracker child's play.

Current Security Standards and the Newest Technology
VPN Tracker 6 now supports the new Internet protocol IPv6 in addition to 64-bit mode in Mac OS X Snow Leopard. With help from a simplified certificate manager, system administrators can distribute and update current security certificates with out having to make any changes on the side of the client. VPN Tracker 6 also maintains data-integrity with the latest security standards: these include the addition of SHA-2 family of hash-algorithms, secure internet communication with Diffie-Hellman (DH) 14+ groups and integration with the new Service Management Frameworks in Mac OS X Snow Leopard.

Pricing and Availability
VPN Tracker 6 is available in three editions and runs on Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5 and 10: VPN Tracker Personal Edition is designed for single-users that would like to use the Internet to connect to a remote network. VPN Tracker 6 Professional Edition is geared for administrators and consultants and offers the ability to access to multiple remote networks at the same time independent from each other. Additionally the Professional edition can create, export or deploy connections to other remote users. VPN Tracker 6 Player complements VPN Tracker Professional for enterprise users to simply need establish VPN connections. VPN Tracker 6 is now available in the equinux Online Store and includes English and German localizations. Single licenses start at 79€* / $99 USD and upgrades from 39€* / $49 USD. *incl. VAT

Keep summer alive by turning your iPhone into one of the hottest gadgets. With the delectable iPhone app "Barbecue", you can indulge your hobby whenever and wherever you want - all without annoying the neighbors, burning fingers or dealing with those pesky flare-ups. Each tasty grilled creation can be served to your friends with "Barbecue" via Mail, Twitter and Facebook.

Stunning graphics, intuitive controls, lifelike ambient sounds and community features transform Barbecue into an exceptionally realistic simulation on the iPhone. To bring the joy of grilling to the iPhone, we enlisted a renowned chef, an expert photographer and an exceptional sound engineer to create the perfect atmosphere. To get a behind the scenes view of 'Barbecue', have a look at our 'making of' story which includes background details and photos of their development endevours - www.equinux.com/goto/MakingOfBarbecue.

When using Barbecue to prepare steaks, sausages, ribs or kebabs, you can select the perfect place setting and even the perfect tablecloth on which you would like to serve your creation - be it as a humorous greeting card per Mail, via Twitter or Facebook.

Barbecue is available now on the iTunes App store for only 99 Cents (USD) and is designed for both iPhone and iPod touch. The following URL directly points to the iPhone App Store: http://www.equinux.com/goto/barbecueforiphone

Live TV on the iPhone is now even more enjoyable. The iPhone app that allows you to stream Live TV to the iPhone now displays viewer ratings, the remaining duration of currently running TV shows and also adds sorting features. equinux also released The Tube 2.9.4, the innovative TV solution for Mac users, that together with Live TV 1.1 enables Live TV on the iPhone.

"Live TV and The Tube underline our strategy of innovation when it comes to television on Mac and iPhone," says equinux CEO Till Schadde. "To us, modern television means: mobility, easy control and being ready to embrace new technologies - and that is what we have achieved with Live TV."

In the channel list, Live TV displays the currently running TV shows right alongside each station. Additionally the progress of TV shows is also displayed. To help find the most popular show, Live TV also pulls the viewer ratings from The Tube and displays them right on the iPhone. The user can also sort the available stations by number of viewers, to quickly find the perfect show.

The Tube 2.9.4 adds the remaining show length and viewer ratings to this release. The update to The Tube 2.9.4 is free of charge for registered users. To stream TV from a Mac to an iPhone, The Tube and Live TV must be connected to the same WiFi network.

This year Mac users can showcase their best vacation pics without the use of unruly attachments and boring E-Cards. equinux has released Summer Spirit Cards, a set of 20 nifty greeting cards for Mail. Summer Spirit Cards let you share the best snapshots of summer with personal greeting cards perfect for friends and family.

Summer Spirit Cards let you create picture postcards of your vacation, invitations for your friends and family to next weekend's BBQ and announcements letting all your friends know that you're back on campus. Summer Spirit Cards are the perfect accessory for every Mac user with an eye for design and for jaw-dropping emails. Top-notch backgrounds, elaborate mask effects and perfectly positioned picture drop zones make each greeting card not only eye catching but something special.

Summer Spirit Cards ship with the Stationery Pack Browser making it easy to quickly find the perfect greeting card. You can sort all available templates by category and keywords or, if you're looking for something specific, you can also type in your own search terms. For a big picture, you can view the templates with the Quick Look window.

Summer Spirit Cards are available now for only USD 19.95 at the equinux Online Store. For a limited time, chic Summer Spirit Cards boxes will be available at Apple Stores nationwide (in the United States). There's also a reduced price family pack available at the equinux Online Store for use on up to 5 Macs for only USD 29.95.

Munich, Germany / South San Francisco, USA - July 2nd, 2009. equinux presents TubeStick Map: the brand new digital TV availability resource. This interactive tool based on Google Maps gives you a good idea as to which digital free-to-air (e.g. DVB-T or ATSC) TV channels you'll be able to receive on your Mac. The listings on the TubeStick Map are based on the channel lists and ZIP codes of existing TubeStick users worldwide in regions as diverse as Europe, Australia and North America.

Viewing channel listings for your area couldn't be simpler with TubeStick Map. All you need to do is select your country, enter a ZIP code and the TubeStick map will list the channels avalible in that area. TubeStick Map is available via www.equinux.com/tubestickmap.

TubeStick is the innovative solution for Mac users who would like to do more than simply convert their Mac into a video recorder. Stream live TV directly from your Mac to your iPhone and remotely schedule recordings, ready to watch them later on your Mac or even on the go. For TubeStick hybrid users in the US TubeStick includes a one year subscription for the TubeGuide US electronic TV guide. For those in Australia the TubeStick is fully compatible with the ice TV program guide.

Mac users are now able to securely connect to their DrayTek router over the Internet with VPN Tracker. VPN Tracker 5.4.2 expands its hardware profiles for current Vigor and VigorPro routers from the Taiwanese manufacturer. VPN Tracker allows secure access to e-mails, databases, servers and other services through an IPsec-based virtual private network (VPN). To simplify the setup of VPN Tracker for DrayTek users equinux is providing a detailed how-to.

VPN Tracker 5.4.2 now incorporates new hardware profiles for the following Vigor devices: 2110, 2700, 2710, 2800, 2820, 2910, 2930, 2950, 3100 series, as well as for the VigorPro series 5300, 5500 and 5510. The how-to guide for setting up VPN Tracker with these devices is available at vpntracker.com/interop.

iSale users earned more than 1.5 Million US-Dollars last month with their auctions at eBay. equinux is tapping into this wealth of experience with the new iSale Lab, an online service that is been offered free to you. The iSale Lab shows all active iSale auctions on eBay and will break down the auctions into the ten most popular categories, market places and iSale templates.

iSale Lab allows you to flip through all of the running auctions on eBay created and designed with iSale, providing an unprecidented opportunity for you to benefit from the creativity of others when designing your auctions.

The iSale community is still one of the fastest growing: In 2009 almost 100,000 Mac users purchased iSale.

The iSale Lab was officially certified by eBay and is available for free at equinux.com. iSale has achieved several Apple Design Awards and is available from 39.95 USD at the equinux Online Store and at local Apple Resellers.

Surprise your friends and family with a beautiful Easter-Mail: equinux provides you with eight high quality e-mail templates in the iPhone App Store. Just take a picture with your iPhone or choose a photo from your library and drag it to a Dropzone, type your personal message in the dynamic textboxes and send off the e-mail. And the best thing: Three of the Easter templates are free-of-charge in the Stationery Pack Browser.

Easter Cards utilizes the power of your iPhone and combines it with the latest in e-mail technology: Funny masks, impressive overlay effects and high quality motifs will exceed your expectations with an unbeatable price of only € 0.79 / $0.99. Your personal Easter greetings will definitly be on time. Get the new Easter Cards now for only US$0.99 at the iPhone App Store.

If your new iPod shuffle's announcements consist of only "track 01" and "unknown album", SongGenie can quickly help you determine the missing track information by using acoustic fingerprints. Your iPhone and iPod with display will benefit from CoverScout's album cover search by displaying the correct cover in the Cover Flow view. equinux has updated CoverScout and SongGenie and has integrated them more closely together giving you a greater ability to improve your music libraries.

For each track SongGenie 1.1 displays all the music album titles available, giving you more choice. You can now apply all the details of already identified tracks at once - automatically if desired. If the artwork for a track is missing, SongGenie starts searching in CoverScout with one mouseclick.

Improve your search results in CoverScout with complete track information by using SongGenie. This way brushing up your music collection will be a walk in the park. Typos that have prevented finding the right covers are now history.

If you live in an area with weak DVB-TT (DTT) reception you will be happy to hear that MediaCentral now supports Hauppauge's Nova-TD receiver with two combined digital TV receivers for better reception. If you don't have DVB-T (DTT) at all, then Hauppauge's HVR-900H is the best solution for you: It combines an analog and a digital receiver in one stick.

MediaCentral turns your Mac into the ultimate home theatre system and integrates a range of media formats into one application. All popular audio and video formats, IP TV, digital TV, Music, Movies, DVD, IP Radio, Games, Pictures and Skype are fully supported.

Now you can turn your living room into the ultimate fully-featured Media Centre with TV in the highest quality.

See the complete list of all compatible TV devices for MediaCentral.

Hooray, now even more Mac users can enjoy Live TV on their iPhones. The Tube supports digital cable TV (DVB-C) with the Triple-Mode TV receiver HVR-930C from Hauppauge featuring a pin sharp TV picture for your Mac.

With the innovative TV software The Tube on your Mac and Live TV on your iPhone, you can stream all digital and analog TV channels from your Mac directly to your iPhone via a local network. Channel-hop with a fingertip and start your TV recordings in high quality picture.

You can even schedule TV recordings on the go with the free-of-charge iPhone App TubeToGo. Having recorded the TV show at home on your Mac, you can watch the TV recordings via the internet - without syncing your Mac with your iPhone or iPod touch. TubeToGo saves TV recordings online giving you full freedom without compromising the disk space on your iPhone.

TubeToGo provides you with the same electronic program guide (EPG) as your Mac  at home with The Tube. And the best is yet to come: You can even manage TV recordings via the TubeToGo interface and share them with your friends.

Hauppauge's HVR-930 C is now available in the equinux Online Store together with The Tube for only 89.95 Euros.

At the outset of CeBIT equinux introduces an update of its innovative TV solution for Mac OS X, The Tube. With The Tube 2.9.3 more Mac users can enjoy Live TV on their iPhones and iPod touches, manage their favorite TV shows online and schedule TV recordings on the go.

The Tube 2.9.3 supports 28 current TV devices, meaning nearly all TV receivers for analog TV and digital free-to-air TV on a Mac are compatible with The Tube. Thus, Mac users no longer need to do without the fully developed iPhone integration and unique community features of The Tube: Stream Live TV to an iPhone, schedule TV recordings online on the go to watch them later and use the free of charge TV guide.

Both iPhone Apps, Live TV and TubeToGo, have been reviewed by the German MacLife magazine (04/09) and achieved their highest rating. Both "are excellently integrated within the TV reception on a Mac", says the review.

Newly supported TV devices are the Pinnacle PCTV DVB-T Stick, the Terratec Cinergy T USB XXS, and the Elgato TV receivers Eye TV DTT, DTT Deluxe and hybrid. In addition, The Tube 2.9.3 is compatible with the most popular TV tuners from Hauppauge, the market leading producer for TV receivers.

By improving channel detection and the TV engine itself, The Tube 2.9.3 delivers drastically improved TV reception. To benefit from these changes, equinux suggests to all users to restart the channel detection after the update.

Mac users can now transform their iPhone into a TV with a mobile video library. equinux has expanded its modern TV software The Tube with two free iPhone apps, making it the first to totally integrate the iPhone into the TV experience. With Live TV, users can stream live TV programs directly to their iPhone from their Mac with The Tube. With TubeToGo, they can access TV recordings on their iPhone whenever and wherever. They can even program recordings in The Tube on the go.

"In less than two years the TubeStick and our TV solution The Tube have become the innovative force for the TV market on the Mac. Both new iPhone Apps underline the philosophy of equinux to bring easy-to-use interfaces together with elaborate functionality," says equinux's CEO Till Schadde. "Today The Tube is compatible with more than 20 TV receivers from several manufacturers on the Mac. It has literally transformed the TV experience for the rest of us."

Live TV shows live television in an optimized resolution for the iPhone when it is in the same WLAN as The Tube software. As soon as an iPhone is registered with The Tube, all currently available TV channels will be available with a click. It's also just that easy to change channels in "Live TV" and even start a recording.

With TubeToGo, iPhone users can watch The Tube recordings on their iPhone via the internet. Additionally, they can program recordings in their personal electronic program guide (EPG) and manage the complete recordings archive on the go. TubeToGo also offers the possibility to share published recordings with friends. TubeToGo uses MobileMe or any other ftp server for online storage.

Just in time for Valentine's Day, we're offering the Love&Romance Collection for Stationery Pack: seven lovingly designed e-mail templates to frame your special message to loved ones. Would you like to invite your special someone to a romantic dinner? Send your nearest and dearest a coupon? Or send a friend a Valentine's Day reminder? The Stationery Pack Love&Romance Collection has everything you need to send a romantic message and brighten up someone's day.

The interactive element of several e-mail templates allows you to change the background and motif with a mouse click. Even the long-stemmed rose grows with the text, if your professions of love become a bit more lengthy. The Love&Romance Collection complements the current Stationery Pack collections perfectly. No Mac should be without it this Valentine's Day!

The Stationery Pack Love&Romance collection is available now in the equinux Online Store for USD 7.95 or 5.95 Euro (incl. German VAT) or get it directly from the MiniStore in the Stationery Pack Browser 2.2.

VPN Tracker 5 is now even more attractive for SonicWALL users. VPN Tracker 5.4.1 supports the new TZ 210 with its own device profile for this firewall. The TZ 210 offers many improvements from the NSA series that are now available for the first time in a TZ series device. The TZ 210 provides one of the strongest performing safety platforms in its class and it works perfectly with VPN Tracker 5, the market-leading IPsec based VPN Client for Mac OS X.

"VPN Tracker has always trusted the strong performance of SonicWALL devices, " said equinux CEO Till Schadde. "That's why this newest version of VPN Tracker 5.4.1 underscores yet again our commitment to SonicWALL. VPN Tracker 5 is the perfect tool for every Mac user on the move who doesn't want to worry about the security of their data."

In addition, VPN 5.4.1 improves its compatibility with an array of Cisco devices.

About VPN Tracker

VPN Tracker 5 is the leading VPN Client for Mac OS X (Version 10.4 and 10.5) and is available in English and German. VPN Tracker connects every Mac with a remote network via a secure VPN tunnel to enable access to data, servers and e-mails. VPN Tracker combines user friendliness with the highest level of security.
 
VPN Tracker 5 is available in a Business Pack until February 28, 2009. This bundle contains a VPN Tracker Professional license, as well as five VPN Tracker Player licenses and aims at small and mid-sized companies. VPN Tracker Business Pack is priced at $ 499.00. This is a savings of 20% in comparison with the purchase of single licenses at the regular price.

More information about VPN Tracker Business Pack:
http://www.equinux.com/goto/businesspack

Anonyme und falsche Musiktitel in der iTunes Bibliothek gehören ab sofort der Vergangenheit an. equinux hat heute SongGenie veröffentlicht, eine Software zum Analysieren, Erkennen und Benennen von Musikdateien. SongGenie erstellt von jedem Musikstück einen akustischen Fingerabdruck und ermittelt anhand spezifischer Charakteristika den Namen des Interpreten, des Musiktitels und des Albums.

SongGenie erkennt automatisch, welche Musiktitel unvollständige oder fehlerhafte Titelinformationen enthalten. Dabei erkennt SongGenie Musiktitel, die weder Interpret, Album, noch den Namen des Musikstücks enthalten; Titel, die ohne Zusatzinformationen digitalisiert wurden und deshalb "Titel 01" heißen oder Zeichen enthalten, die auf fehlerhafte Namen hindeuten.

Anhand eines akustischen Fingerabdrucks ermittelt SongGenie, um welches Musikstück es sich handelt und blendet die korrekten Informationen intuitiv in seiner Benutzeroberfläche ein. Dabei genügt ein Klick, um die vorgeschlagenen Informationen für den jeweiligen Musiktitel zu übernehmen.

"SongGenie schöpft das Potenzial von iPhone, iPod und iTunes voll aus: Vor allem die Genius-Funktion in iTunes 8 profitiert von einer vollständigen Musikbibliothek", sagt equinux-CEO Till Schadde. "Noch nie war es intuitiver und einfacher, sein Musikarchiv zu pflegen, wie mit SongGenie und CoverScout."

Preis und Verfügbarkeit

SongGenie gibt es ab sofort für 24,95 Euro (USD 29.95) im equinux Online Store und demnächst im Apple Fachhandel. Zudem steht SongGenie im Bundle zusammen mit CoverScout 3 für 49,95 Euro (USD 54.90) im Online Store zur Verfügung. SongGenie ist auf Deutsch und Englisch lokalisiert.

Untitled and incorrect music titles in your iTunes library are now history. Today equinux released SongGenie, a software application designed to analyze, identify and complete music data. SongGenie constructs an acoustic fingerprint of each track and, based on specific characteristics, detects the appropriate artist name, song title and album title.

SongGenie automatically identifies tracks containing incomplete or incorrect information. It even detects music titles for tracks with no artist, album or song title information; titles that were digitalized without extra information and are therefore called, for example, "Title 01" and additional characters that suggest incorrect names like an underline.  

Using an acoustic fingerprint, SongGenie determines which track to work on and intuitively inserts the correct information in its user interface. With just a click, the appropriate description text is transferred to the track in question.

"SongGenie taps the full potential of the iPhone, iPod and iTunes: The Genius function in iTunes 8 profits particularly well from a complete music library, " said equinux CEO Till Schadde. "It doesn't get easier to care for one's music archive than with SongGenie and CoverScout."

Price and Availability

SongGenie is now available for USD 29.95 (24,95 Euro) in the equinux Online Store and will soon be available from Apple resellers. Moreover, SongGenie is also available in a bundle with CoverScout 3 for USD 54.90 (49,95 Euro) in the Online Store. SongGenie is localized in English and German.

iSale users can now draft online auctions on their iPhone whenever and wherever they want. equinux releases iSale 5.5, which can process the auction drafts designed from the free iPhone App "iSale mobile". With iSale mobile, iSale users have everything they need to create drafts of their auctions at home or on the move.

"iSale mobile takes full advantage of the iPhone's potential to quickly and easily draft professional online auctions together with iSale on your Mac," says equinux CEO Till Schadde. "It's never been more comfortable to photograph and measure all that junk in the cellar, attic and garage and design an auction draft."

In iSale mobile, the 222 iSale auction templates can be selected and the category, duration period and starting price can be set. The iSale mobile user interface has the same look and feel as the award-winning iSale on your Mac thanks to the same assortment of background themes.

iSale mobile automatically searches for iSale in the local WLAN without any extra configuration necessary and transfers all drafts to your Mac with the press of a button. In addition to integrating an iPhone connection via iSale mobile, iSale 5.5 also incorporates the latest eBay updates. iSale 5.5 now displays the new preview on eBay auctions and takes into account various innovations of the online platform.

Price and Availability

The iSale 5.5 update is available now free for all iSale 5 users. iSale mobile will be available very soon as a free download in the iTunes App Store and requires iSale 5.5 to synchronize auction drafts. iSale 5 can be purchased in the equinux Online Store from USD 39.95 (39,95 Euro) and operates exclusively on Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard.

equinux announced today the free iPhone app "Live TV", a program designed to watch live TV on your iPhone. "Live TV" shows all TV channels that the TV software, The Tube receives. "Live TV" gets live TV signals via Placeshift in the same wireless local area network (WLAN) as your Mac. The easily operable user interface allows users to choose all channels directly on their iPhone.

"Live TV" shows the current TV channels that The Tube provides in the same WLAN in an optimized resolution for your iPhone. As soon as your iPhone is registered with The Tube, you'll be able to watch all available channels on your iPhone with a simple click.  And you can also change channels in "Live TV" just that easily.

"With 'Live TV' we're opening up an entirely new media experience on iPhone", said equinux CEO Till Schadde. "'Live TV' underlines our technical innovation and our commitment to the field of media."

Price and Availability

"Live TV" will soon be free to download from the iTunes App Store. To be able to enjoy live television on your iPhone with "Live TV", you'll need the TV software, The Tube 2.9.2. The Tube is delivered with the TubeStick, the TV receiver from equinux and currently supports more than 20 different TV receivers including those from Hauppauge.

About The Tube

The Tube is the most innovative and modern TV solution for Mac users. The Tube brings digital and analog TV to your Mac.You can watch live television, pause running shows (Timeshift), go through the TV listings in the electronic program guide (EPG) and schedule recordings. With Placeshift, you can stream live TV to friends via iChat and enjoy Live TV on your iPhone. The Tube is the only TV application with TubeTalk live-chat and a lot of other amazing community features. With the web service, TubeToGo, you can watch and program recordings via the internet on your iPhone or iPod touch online. The Tube supports more than 20 TV devices and is localized in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.

This year Leopard users can finally send their holiday cards and letters by e-mail. Today equinux introduced the Season's Greetings '08 Collection for Stationery Pack. The collection expands Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Mail with a total of 12 sophisticated e-mail templates with 22 different designs for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year's greetings 2008/09.

The collection templates range from lovely motifs for personal holiday greetings to motifs oriented toward family and friends and still further to reflective templates perfect for business partners and company use. The Season's Greetings '08 Collection thus expands the possibilities of Leopard Mail just in time for the holidays.

"We're thrilled to offer our customers special holiday e-mail templates," says equinux CEO Till Schadde. "With our Season's Greetings Collection, our customers will definitely be sending the nicest holiday cards and letters this year."

Price and Availability

The Season's Greetings '08 Collection is available now to download on the equinux website (http://www.equinux.com) for only USD 9.95. All the e-mail templates, including the two existing Stationery Pack collections, can be sorted according to keyword, displayed in a QuickView preview window and installed via the Stationery Pack Browser 2.1.

About Stationery Pack

equinux's Stationery Pack expands Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Mail with hundreds of high quality stationery e-mail templates. Profit from the seemingly endless possibilities of the 250 Stationery Pack templates to give your e-mails a personal touch. The Stationery Pack software manages the complete stationery template packages: Stationery Pack 1 for Mac users who want to design sophisticated e-mails, Stationery Pack 2 for users who expect the best in e-mail design and technology and the Season's Greetings '08 Collection for everyone who wants to send perfect, personalized holiday cards. Discover the next generation of e-mail. Discover Stationery Pack.

MediaCentral has just been made even more attractive for all users who want to transform their Mac into a media center. MediaCentral 2.8.3 supports the newest TubeStick mini from equinux and two additional TV receivers from Hauppauge. This brings the number of TV receivers compatible with MediaCentral 2.8.3 to over 20.

MediaCentral 2.8.3 presents even more brilliant and sharp digital TV with the new mini TubeStick. Moreover, Mac users who live in areas of weaker DVB-T / DTT reception or who want to watch analog TV can enjoy two additional Hauppauge receivers: MediaCentral 2.8.3's current device driver supports both the Nova-TD (Diversity) and HVR 900 (Hybrid) TV receivers.

"We're excited to have once again clearly enhanced MediaCentral for many users," says equinux CEO, Till Schadde. "With over 20 TV receivers supported in MediaCentral, we're proving our commitment to providing great media solutions for Mac.

MediaCentral 2.8.3 has also updated its offer of available IPTV channels and current movie trailers to make the multi-media center on Mac even more fun.

Price&Availabilty
 
MediaCentral is available in the equinux Online Store from 29.95 Euro (incl. VAT). The new TubeStick mini costs 49.95 Euro (incl. VAT) and is now available in a double-pack for only 79.95 Euro in the Online Store. In addition, equinux offers Hauppauge's Nova-TD Diversity-Stick and HVR 900 Hybrid-Stick, each of which costs 79.95 Euro (incl. VAT). Both come with the modern TV software, The Tube and can be bought directly in the equinux Online Store.

About MediaCentral
 
MediaCentral integrates all media into a single application and transforms your Mac into a home theater or information center. The media-center solution from equinux supports all important audo and video formats, IP TV, movies, DVD, IP radio, music, games, pictures and Skype. In addition, it is compatible with over 20 TV receivers. A complete list of compatible devices can be found on the Internet at (http://equinux.com/mediacentral).

About equinux
 
equinux (www.equinux.com) with headquarters in Munich, Germany and South San Francisco, USA, develops and distributes market-leading software solutions for the Mac-platform, both for private and professional users. The business software, VPN Tracker is the leading VPN Client for the Macintosh platform. iSale, equinux's successful eBay auctioning solution won several Apple Design Awards, and currently represents the 2006 winner in the most competitive category "Best Mac OS X User Experience".

All product and company names mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright © 2008 equinux AG. All rights reserved

equinux – Technology for my life
 

Today equinux introduced the smallest TubeStick DTT USB receivers providing live TV on your Mac and PC. With its compact size, the new TubeStick is sure to impress and it provides everything you need to watch TV on your Mac when you're on the go.

Only 53.5 mm in size, the new TubeStick is one of the smallest TV USB receiver for your Mac and owes its compact size to the latest chip technology. The new TubeStick maintains the glossy white lines of its predecessor and fits perfectly into the Mac universe. The TubeStick package also includes a matching white mini bar antenna with mini connection plug. Indoor or outdoor arials can easily be connected to the adaptor included.

The modern TV software for Mac OS X, The Tube ensures sharp picture quality and rich colors. The Tube distinguishes itself through its unique community function, free electronic program guide (EPG) and easy-to-use interface. Selected programs can automatically be filed in an online memory space so you can watch, manage and program TV recordings via the Internet on your iPhone. Your complete recordings archive is always available without occupying internal memory space.

The mini TubeStick is available immediately for only 49.95 Euros (incl. VAT) directly in the equinux Online Store and from Apple retailers. In addition to the receiver, mini antenna, IEC-MCX adaptor and USB extension cable, you receive a full version of The Tube 2 from equinux. And for the market launch, equinux is offering a TubeTalk bundle of two TubeSticks for only 79.95 Euro (inc. VAT) and a Family Pack consisting of five TubeSticks for only 199.80 Euro (incl. VAT).

TubeStick, equinux's modern TV solution for Mac, now provides detailed TV listings for US and Australian viewers. Today equinux releases TubeGuide US, a subscription-based TV listing service that displays the programming information for both digital and analog TV channels. TubeStick now also supports Australia's independent electronic program guide (EPG) IceTV. TubeStick makes it easy and fun to watch, schedule and manage TV recordings at home or on the go.

Now alongside their TubeStick hybrid, equinux's stylish white TV receiver, users are able to directly access detailed information about upcoming TV shows broadcasted via digital free-to-air, digital unencrypted cable (ClearQAM) and analog cable TV. The TubeGuide US automatically updates the information to instantly provide the latest TV information for the upcoming days. Users can even create up to four location-based lineups: When the user switches locations, the available program information for that location will automatically be loaded. TubeGuide US is part of The Tube 2.9, the most modern TV solution for Mac OS X, which is available as a free update to every existing customer.

TubeStick (DTT) also integrates detailed information from IceTV, Australia's independent free-to-air EPG. Within the application settings, users can easily set up or log-in with their existing account information. It detects most every channel and assigns the current channel information from IceTV's program guide to each one.

TubeStick presents TV program information in a clearly arranged list without having to toggle between different application windows.The easy-to-use application interface allows users to see at a glance all currently running TV shows, which are listed next to each available channel. To schedule recordings, users just have to click next to the TV listing. It's never been easier to manage scheduled recordings.

South San Francisco, USA / Munich, Germany - November 4, 2008: Today equinux introduced VPN Tracker 5.4, a further update of the market-leading IPSec-based VPN Client for Mac OS X. VPN Tracker 5.4 supports the newest SonicWALL Firewall NSA 240, thus guaranteeing the highest level of security for mobile work on Mac.

"We're thrilled to offer an even more attractive VPN Tracker for users of SonicWALL devices,"said equinux CEO Till Schadde.

With the addition of the newest Network Security Appliance NSA 240, the list of devices supported by VPN Tracker 5.4 has grown to over 350. Thanks to SonicWALL Simple Client Provisioning (SCP), VPN Tracker clearly reduces the costs of VPN installation and administration to businesses.

Price and Availability

Starting immediately, all registered VPN Tracker users can update to VPN Tracker 5.4 for free. VPN Tracker 5 is available from  $ 79 at Apple resellers and directly in the equinux online store. VPN Tracker 5 may be used on Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger or higher.
 
About VPN Tracker
 
VPN Tracker 5 is the next generation of leading VPN Clients for Mac OS X. VPN Tracker 5 connects your Mac to remote networks through a secure VPN tunnel, making it possible to access data, servers and e-mails. VPN Tracker was entirely newly programmed using Cocoa and combines user friendliness with the highest security.

About equinux

equinux (www.equinux.com), located in South San Francisco, CA (USA) and headquartered in Munich, Germany, develops and distributes market-leading software solutions for the Mac platform for professionals and consumers alike. The business software VPN Tracker is the leading VPN client for the Macintosh platform. iSale, equinux's successful eBay auction manager has already won several Apple Design Awards including the 2006 "Best Mac OS X User Experience".

All product and company names mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Copyright © 2008 equinux AG. All rights reserved

equinux - Technology for my life.

Today equinux released CoverScout 3, the ultimate software to complete album covers in iTunes. With its sleek and intuitive user interface, CoverScout searches the Internet to find missing album art and can automatically apply its findings to your music library. CoverScout's integrated editor and automatic workflow complete every music library.

"CoverScout revolutionizes the way to the perfect music library. It's never been so much fun to find missing album artwork," says equinux CEO Till Schadde. "Whoever wants to use Cover Flow on their iPhone to flip through their music collection won't be able to resist CoverScout."

As easy as Cover Flow

The interface of CoverScout 3 is based upon the principles of Cover Flow. Its intuitive and familiar interface make it easy for anyone to flip through their music library and find all their missing cover art. CoverScout scans your music library as soon as the application is launched showing all covered and uncovered tracks. It searches for appropriate cover art on the internet which it can automatically apply to entire albums or individual tracks.

Search multiple sources, edit cover artwork

CoverScout begins where iTunes ends. CoverScout searches multiple music archives like Amazon, WalMart and Google Image Search simultaneously. It can also be adjusted to include additional search sources. In the integrated cover editor, each album cover can be edited with pixel precision, rotated, cropped, scaled and the colors can be adjusted. CoverScout even offers the option to photograph rare albums with one's iSight.


Price&Availability

CoverScout 3 is now available in German, English and French from $39.95 in the equinux online store. CoverScout will appear in a high quality product box at local Apple retailers soon. CoverScout 3 runs with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard only.

Today equinux has released Stationery Pack 2, a comprehensive collection of high-quality, interactive e-mail designs for Mac OS X Leopard Mail. Stationery Pack 2 contains over 660 e-mail designs, that can be generated from a total of 122 templates with a simple mouse click.

"We are proud that Stationery Pack 2 expands Mac OS X Leopard with a new feature: interactive e-mail designs," said equinux CEO Till Schadde. "Particularly MobileMe users, who used to send greeting cards with .Mac, find Stationery Pack, with its wealth of e-mail choices, an ideal successor with even more possibilities."

More designs, more fun

Many e-mail templates in Stationery Pack 2 change their designs: A click on the background alters color, themes and photos. A total of 122 high-class templates are thereby transformed into more than 660 possible e-mail designs for nearly every occasion: congratulations, invitations, holidays greetings and much more.

E-mails with a personal touch

Stationery Pack 2 templates contain dynamic text fields, which adapt to the length of your message. To turn your own photos into a virtual postcard with a personal touch, you can insert photos from iPhoto, Aperture and any other picture folder in Mac OS X. Through sophisticated drop zones and clever combinations of place holders for pictures, you're able to create exciting e-mails for unforgettable moments.

For an overview of the vast array of different e-mail designs, equinux delivers Stationery Pack 2 with useful software. The display surface is similar to iTunes and divides the template collection into seven categories. It also sorts according to key words and filters templates with the help of a text search. To give you a better idea of each template, an enlarged preview of each is also provided along with all its design variations.

Prices and Availability

Stationery Pack 2 is now available in the equinux online store at www.equinux.com/store from $49.95. The software appearing in a high-quality box is coming soon to Apple retailers.

Today users of MediaCentral 2.8.2 get a better TV reception via TubeStick hybrid. We've improved the TV reception and now filter encrypted TV channels more efficiently. And you can now access the media library of ZDF, Germany's top public broadcasting station. The ultimate media center software for Mac OS X now offers the rich content of the ZDF media library to all Mac users via a Quicktime format. This gives you the opportunity to view and enjoy countless recent and archived programs.

You can quickly navigate through TV programs and various archive-views with the intuitive and easy-to-operate interface, easily controlled via remote control from your sofa. MediaCentral sorts the content of the media library by program title, yesterday's programs, programs aired in the last 7 days or as a chronologically-sorted archive. Additionally, the current version offers a refresh of the most current movie trailers that can all be accessed directly from the main interface.

equinux has considerably expanded its archive of available IP TV streams in MediaCentral, thus making your Mac an even better media center. In addition, the latest version of MediaCentral offers all up-to-date movie trailers.

Today equinux has released VPN Tracker 5.3, the newest version of its market-leading IPSec-based VPN client for Mac OS X. VPN Tracker 5.3 supports Mode Config for Netgear VPN gateways to simplify the administration of VPN connections. Moreover, VPN Tracker 5.3 contains numerous improvements which make VPN Tracker even more attractive for remote workplaces and secure access to remote networks over the Internet.

Easier VPN configuration for another VPN gateway manufacturer

VPN Tracker 5.3 is capable of using Mode Config for Netgear gateways to simplify VPN configuration. Mode Config permits VPN Tracker to automatically obtain its IP address from the VPN gateway. Administrative effort and costs for users of Mode Config-capable Netgear VPN gateways FVS338, FVX538, FVS336G, DGFV338 and FVS124G are reduced. In addition, VPN Tracker 5.3 provides significantly improved device profiles for the most popular VPN gateways, as well as a new device profile for SonicWALL NSA 2400 devices.

Improved integration into Mac OS X

VPN Tracker 5.3 integrates even better into Mac OS X. The user interface contains numerous helpful improvements that make everyday work with VPN Tracker easier. Additionally, VPN Tracker 5.3 corrects numerous smaller mistakes, which promises an unparalleled quality of the application so far. For example, compatibility with PPPoE-connections has been enhanced, as well as the application of RSA secure ID tokens.

To make it even easier to deploy VPN Tracker for the first time, or upgrade to the newest generation of VPN Tracker, equinux has reworked and updated its extensive database of configuration instructions. At www.equinux.com/vpntracker/interoperability documentation has been added for numerous popular VPN gateway devices of leading manufacturers.

Price and Availability

VPN Tracker 5.3 is a free update for all registered users of VPN Tracker 5. New licenses for VPN Tracker 5 are available at the equinux Online Store starting at € 69 (excl. German VAT).

For the third time this year, iSale 5 has won a 5 out of 5 rating, this time from San Francisco based MacLife magazine.

The reviewers came to the conclusion that "iSale is a powerful tool for eBay pros and newcomers alike. Easy design options can add more value to your eBay auctions, but iSale 5 is a Leopard-only party." Bottom line: iSale's awesome.

Two months ago the reviewers of the market-leading Mac magazine in the UK, Macworld, concluded that "iSale is a slick and simple tool for auction creation, with a clear workflow easily beating eBay's own tools feature for feature." And they did not only give iSale 5 the highest possible rating, they also picked it as "Macworld Editor's Choice".

And last but not least, the french editors of iCreate also rated iSale 5 with a 5 out of 5 star rating in their current issue, which makes us really proud. iSale is a real winner and helps you win with your online auctions.

Just keep in mind that at any given moment there are cerca 80,000 auctions (and at times quite a few more) online created with iSale. Some may ask why there are so many - the answer is simple. iSale is your iApp for eBay and we're proud to be able to say we are not the only ones who think so.

equinux today released MediaCentral 2.8, the ultimate mediacenter solution for Mac OS X. MediaCentral now fully supports the latest addition to the TubeStick family - TubeStick hybrid. US users are now able to watch live digital and analog television within Media Central.

Watch, pause and rewind live TV with MediaCentral

MediaCentral 2.8 now has the same TV engine as the new and innovative TV application The Tube. When TubeStick hybrid is being used in conjunction with MediaCentral, users can access saved locations, thus eliminating the need to again search for channels. The TV channels and total viewing experience can be controlled with the Apple Remote making it simple to pause the current TV show and catch up later using Timeshift.

Watch your favorite The Tube recordings

MediaCentral 2.8 also provides access to TV shows that have been recorded with The Tube. Users only need to click through their library with the Apple Remote, choose their preferred recording and start playback. It is also possible to activate closed captioning while watching with the Apple Remote.

Price & Availability

MediaCentral 2.8 is a free update for every registered user. Users need only visit the equinux website and download the new version to install it. TubeStick hybrid is available immediately at the equinux Online Store or at local Apple dealers for a recommended retail price of only US$129. TubeStick hybrid also includes The Tube TV software.

Now Mac users can enjoy digital TV with The Tube, regardless of their current location. equinux has released The Tube 2.7, featuring placeshifting, another free update to its innovative TV software that adds live-streaming of content via iChat. The Tube users can share the show they're currently watching with others via iChat, tell friends about their TubeToGo web gallery and subscribe to a podcast of their latest recordings, e.g. on the Apple TV in the living room. The Tube also adds numerous other Leopard-exclusive features.

Placeshifting: Share live-TV with friends via iChat

The Tube 2.7 introduces Placeshifting: The current digital TV show can be shared with others via iChat. Leopard users can simply drag a The Tube icon into an active video chat to enjoy the show with friends via iChat Theater. The iChat partner can even record a video clip of the show being shared.

Subscribe to a TubeToGo podcast of TV recordings

Users can now subscribe to an RSS format podcast directly within iTunes of their TV shows that have been recorded and published to a TubeToGo web gallery. The podcast can then accessed directly by an Apple TV device, which can download any new recordings automatically. Users that would like to share their web galleries with friends can now invite them to take a look via email. To help keep track of TV shows, users can now also add individual entries from the electronic programming guide (EPG) to iCal and automatically be reminded when a show is about to start.

More power for Leopard users

The Tube users can now benefit even more from the power of Mac OS X 10.5: The Tube 2.7 can add a stack of a user's recordings to Leopard's Dock and they can also be previewed with QuickLook. The Tube uses Core Graphics animations throughout its interface and can exclude The Tube-recordings from Time Machine-Backups, in order to save valuable backup space for other files.

South San Francisco, USA / Munich, Germany - April 30th, 2008: equinux is now shipping their new USB Television Receiver, TubeStick hybrid. Together with The Tube, equinux' TV viewing application, TubeStick hybrid brings both digital and analog television to Mac. The stylish white USB-stick and mini-antenna flow seamlessly with the current design of Apple products. The intent of TubeStick hybrid, and specifically The Tube, is to bring the TV-community together and make it even easier to watch TV-recordings while on-the-go with one's iPod or iPhone.

TubeStick hybrid - Two Receivers, one device

The minimalist designed housing combines two TV receivers - one for digital TV reception and the other for analog. The digital tuner is designed to decode free over-the-air ATSC signals (HDTV and SDTV) and unencrypted cable (Clear QAM) signals. The analog tuner can tune free over-the-air analog signals and with the included breakout cable, users can capture analog signals from a variety of sources including video cameras and game consoles via either S-Video or Composite video connections.

The Tube - Television that's just fun

TubeStick hybrid is delivered with the TV-application The Tube. The Tube has been designed for more than just watching TV - Timeshift can be used to pause live TV and play back missed moments and TubeTalk offers public chat rooms where TV-viewers can comment on and discuss the television program they are currently watching. The Tube brings all these features and more into a single window with an intuitive interface. equinux is providing the latest update to The Tube 2.6.1 free of charge.

TubeToGo - The pleasure of on-the-go Television via iPhone, iPod or Safari

Mobility is a key function of The Tube. With the integrated and free web-service TubeToGo, recordings can be made available in an online web gallery. Once uploaded, these programs can be viewed while the user is out and about. In the protected area of TubeToGo, users have full access to their favorite shows - including the ability to add, remove and even schedule recordings. All this can be done online with either an internet connected iPhone or iPod touch or a standard Safari web browser. All that is needed is a high-speed internet connection and a place to store those recordings - TubeToGo supports both .mac and FTP.

Perfect for the Switchers in the world

The TubeStick hybrid is ideal for those users who find themselves switching between Mac and Windows machines. With the included Windows driver, TubeStick hybrid is compatible with Windows Media Center and several other TV applications on Windows XP or Vista. The required driver is included in the TubeStick hybrid box and is also available for download online.

Pricing and Availability

TubeStick hybrid is available now for $129 (USD) at the equinux Online Store
and will soon be available at local Apple retailers. All orders placed at the equinux Online Store include free shipping within the continental United States. The complete package includes: the TubeStick hybrid, the TV-application The Tube, a white Mini-Antenna for reception of Digital over-air broadcast television (ATSC), an IEC/F adapter for easy connection to a rooftop antenna or cable TV (Clear QAM), a breakout cable (Composite, S-Video) and a USB extension cable.

equinux strengthens its product presence in the retail market for Macs and iPods in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand. Retailers in those countries wishing to retail equinux products can contact Revo IT with any distribution inquiries. equinux and Revo IT have signed a distribution contract that provides Apple retailers with a qualified partner for equinux products in the Asian market. "We'd like to shake things up in the Mac market. In order to do so, it's important to get our products into the hands of resellers. We're very pleased to have found a reliable and established partner in Revo IT", says Till Schadde, CEO at equinux. "equinux develops excellent Mac software like VPN Tracker and iSale, including some very exciting and unique lifestyle offerings for Mac users. We are proud to be equinux' partner, and look forward to developing upon the success of the equinux brand in Asia", says Jonathan Foo, Director at Revo IT. The equinux product range reaches from Business-software for professionals such as the leading VPN Client for Mac, VPN Tracker, to digital lifestyle software: equinux is the developer behind iSale, the two time Apple Design Award winning eBay auctioning solution, and MediaCentral, the complete Media Center solution for Mac OS X.

equinux today released The Tube 2.6 with a completely reengineered EPG engine. Users can now choose between different electronic program guide (EPG) plug-ins and automatically update TV information even when they're imported from alternative EPGs in the  XMLTV format. One of the biggest publishing companies for television listings in Germany, Bauer Verlagsgruppe, led the way by providing its TV Movie,  Europe's toughest film critics, EPG service to German The Tube users as a plug-in in The Tube.

The Tube 2.6 automatically updates the electronic program guide (EPG) twice a day and therefore always provides users with the latest TV listings. To open the application to third-party providers of TV listings, The Tube now has a new plug-in structure to allow users to choose between different television guides. The Tube was the first Mac application to add support for the open XMLTV standard for TV listings. The Tube 2.6 can also handle automatic XMLTV-updates in the same way as it automatically updates TV listings via DTT (DVB-T).

"We're thrilled to start integrating high quality television listings in Germany with TV Movie, Europe's toughest filmcritics and one of the biggest providers of TV guides", says equinux-CEO Till Schadde. "We look forward to soon bringing TV listings from other countries to the Mac community. We believe that the TV listing information should be made freely available to consumers."

To encourage content providers in other countries to also make their TV listings available for The Tube users, equinux welcomes any provider interested in joining forces in order to revolutionize the Mac TV market.

The Tube 2.6 is free for every registered The Tube user via the integrated update feature and the equinux website. equinux ships The Tube with its TV receiver TubeStick for DTT (DVB-T) for a recommended retail price for just €39.95 (incl. German VAT).

equinux a aujourd'hui publié iSale 5.2 en version française. Perpétuant la tradition de son manager d'enchères en ligne déjà primé, equinux offre à toute la communauté Mac française sa propre version.

"Nous sommes heureux que notre manager d'enchères en ligne existe maintenant aussi en français. A cette occasion, nous tenons à remercier la communauté grandissante d'iSale, qui nous a formidablement soutenue pendant notre travail", dit le CEO d'equinux Till Schadde.

iSale 5.2 est déjà le troisième Software du portfolio d'equinux qui existe en français. Avec son assistant de recherche intuitif, un editeur de mise en page fourni avec 222 modèles d'enchères, l'intégration de vidéos provenant des plateformes vidéos les plus courantes et l'intégration de la plate-forme Facebook, iSale souligne sa volonté d'insister sur les nouvelles technologies.
L'interface utilisateur, mais aussi la judicieuse intégration des technologies de Mac OS X ont déjà été récompensées à deux reprises par des Apple Design Awards, le dernier datant de 2006 dans la catégorie "Meilleure expérience utilisateur Mac OS X".

La mise à jour d´iSale 5.2 est gratuite et à disposition sur le site internet d'equinux pour tous les utilisateurs enregistrés. La version complète est disponible à partir de 39.95 Euro chez les revendeurs Apple, sur Amazon ou directement sur le magasin en ligne equinux.

equinux today released VPN Tracker 5.1, an update of its market leading IPsec based VPN Client for Mac OS X. equinux closely cooperated with WatchGuard to make the configuration of VPN connections with WatchGuard's gateways as simple as possible.

VPN Tracker 5.1 incorporates client provisioning for WatchGuard devices and lets administrators rollout VPN access for large numbers of users. VPN Tracker 5.1 now supports Watchguard's easy-to-configure Mobile User VPN. The client provisioning functionality in VPN Tracker 5.1 is completely compatible with the current Peak- and Core product lines of WatchGuard.

"We are happy to make VPN Tracker more and more attractive for our clients by working together with WatchGuard. It's never been this comfortable to setup a virtual private network using VPN Tracker, whilst minimizing the cost of setting up large numbers of users", says equinux-CEO Till Schadde. "The cooperation with WatchGuard allows VPN Tracker users to benefit immediately from two strong partners."

equinux today released iSale 5.1. With the latest edition of the award-wining online auctioning solution for Mac OS X it is now possible to integrate videoclips in auctions from all leading video websites and Apples .Mac service. iSale 5.1 also ensures the safety of your online business by supporting the PayPal Security Key for 2-Factor-Authentification.

The Template Editor in iSale 5.1 provides a new item for integrating video clips in every of the 222 auction templates that are shipped with iSale. Within the new layout item you can use videos of YouTube, GoogleVideo, MySpace, MyVideo, AOL Video or your .Mac gallery to better describe your auction. When submitting an auction, the integrated video will appear as embedded video a technique known from other websites.

Highest Security with PayPal Security Key

iSale 5.1 supports the latest security standards for running your online business. You can use PayPal's Security Key with 2-Factor-Authentification to ensure that no one else gets access to your user data. The PayPal Security Key generates a random code in order to login to you account, before accessing your auction data.

Wer mit iSale 5.1 Online-Auktionen erstellt und den Verkauf abwickelt, kann sich ab sofort die neuesten Sicherheitsstandards einsetzen. iSale 5.1 unterstützt den PayPal Security Key, der mit Hilfe der Zwei-Faktoren-Authentifizierung sicherstellt, dass kein Unbefugter auf empfindliche Nutzerdaten zugreifen kann. Vor jedem Einloggen generiert der Security Key einen Zufallscode, den der Benutzer direkt eingeben muss, um seine Auktionsdaten einsehen zu können.

Today equinux has released The Tube 2.5 with the new TubeToGo webservice. The Tube-users can now make their TV recordings available in an online Webgallery. With the TubeToGo web interface, users have complete access to recordings, make them public and have the ability to schedule recordings on the go.

Television is mobile

With TubeToGo, The Tube-users can use the internet to have constant access to the TV recordings on their Macs at home. Using the TubeToGo interface, TV recordings can be made public so they can be later accessed by a web-connected iPhone, iPod Touch or Safari web browser. TubeToGo also includes an EPG which can be used to schedule TV recordings while on-the-go.

After every recording has been completed, The Tube automatically synchs them with TubeToGo. Over the web interface users have the possibility to delete and remove recordings from the Web Gallery. As far as online video storage, TubeToGo works with either .Mac or one's own FTP-Server. To play this video-data on the iPhone, iPod touch or Safari web-browser, a high speed Internet-connection will be needed.

Additional new features and improvements

The Tube 2.5 displays the current viewer levels of other The Tube users as a percentage and also highlights the station with the most viewers. For users that wish to follow their favorite programs  alongside their other tasks will surely notice Smart Zoom 2.Just move the mouse over the television picture and the The Tube will automatically zoom the image to fullscreen. As soon as the mouse exits the active TV-Image area, the window will automatically shrink to the same size it was previously. The Tube also sports a new TV engine that improves image quality, even when reception is poor, and also optimizes power consumption.

equinux has expanded the content and channel offerings within MediaCentral, the ultimate media center application for Mac. The new IPTV Channels offered cover a range of genres and include many topics from Computers, Technology and Science to exclusive reports and even classic animation. A portion of these new additions are available in HD-quality. MediaCentral now offers over 400 video and radio streams under one roof.

"With this content update, MediaCentral underlines its strength as the most robust Media Center for each and every Mac user" said equinux-CEO Till Schadde. "Building such a strong and broad selection of channel and content offerings would not have been possible without the assistance of all those MediaCentral users' who send in their favorite content links and ideas."

In addition to the new IPTV channels and international webradio stations, MediaCentral also contains the latest film trailers, music videos and most interesting photo-streams. The spectrum for quality content is becoming broader and richer, expanding the endless possibilities of MediaCentral. Fascinating and interesting content that users find and wish to see added to MediaCentral can be sent to equinux via the MediaCentral website (www.equinux.com/mediacentral).

MediaCentral, equinux' media center integrates all kinds of media formats in one application and turns a Mac into the ultimate home theater system and information center. All popular audio and video formats, IP TV, digital TV, Music, Movies, DVD, IP Radio, Games, Pictures and Skype are fully supported.

equinux has just released the fifth generation of its award-winning online auction management solution, iSale. iSale 5 offers all Mac users a way to flexibly create and manage their online eBay auctions. The Template Editor allows each of the 222 templates, included with iSale, to be easily edited to fit the user's needs. Additionally, iSale 5 simplifies the search for product information and pictures for your auctions and can import product details from your database.

Import and search for product information

With the new Research Assistant, product descriptions can be easily taken from FileMaker databases and Delicious Library and then added to an auction per mouse click. Additional plug-ins allow you to research product information, as well as pictures, using Google, Amazon, the ISBN Database (for books) and any other website a user might wish to use. The Research Assistant saves all of the information it collects in a folder, so it can easily be copied and pasted into your auctions.

"All iSale users will greatly benefit from the new version. iSale 5 not only gives you the possibility to manage and create your auctions, but it now also shortens the time it takes to look up information about the items you're selling," says equinux CEO Till Schadde. "iSale 5 is the most powerful and comprehensive online auction management software that equinux has ever released. iSale 5 includes an all-new Template Editor that allows users to edit over 200 iSale templates and save them under Favorites.

Manage and Archive Auctions

Anyone who wants to let his contacts know about any upcoming auctions, can post running auctions on his Facebook profile. And iSale 5 makes it possible to manage multiple libraries, allowing users to archive old auctions.

Full power with Mac OS X

iSale 5 takes full advantage of new functions and capabilities in Leopard. The user interface reflects the style and design of Leopard, as well as the other features from Leopard that seamlessly integrate into iSale. iSale 5 used the systemwide Calendar system so users can manage their deadlines and the QuickLook preview allows all users to find any auction with Finder. To benefit from all of the new features, iSale 5 requires Mac OS X 10.5.

Prices and Availability

Upgrades for iSale 5 are available starting today for $19.95. And all customers, that purchased their iSale license after December 15th, 2007 can upgrade for free at my.equinux.com. Full version of iSale 5 are available, starting at $39.95.

equinux and Parallels have partnered to allow business professionals with Parallels Desktop for Mac to securely connect to their remote networks using VPN Tracker 5, equinux’s market-leading IPsec based VPN client for Mac OS X. Users can now take full advantages of using their Parallels Desktop virtual machine and the high security standards that come with using VPN Tracker 5.

"It's no longer an issue for business users to go from Windows to Mac OS X," says equinux CEO, Till Schadde. "Basically, every Windows application that can be used with Parallels Desktop for Mac can access a highly encrypted VPN Tunnel under Mac OS X provided by VPN Tracker 5."

"Parallels is committed to empowering large and small business to use whatever OS they want - Windows, Mac or Linux," said Bryan Goode, Director of Business Development of Parallels. "Teaming with equinux takes that philosophy out of the office via VPN to wherever anyone happens to be working."

About VPN Tracker VPN Tracker 5 is the next generation of the market-leading IPsec based VPN Client for Mac OS X. VPN Tracker 5 securely connects your Mac with remote networks to easily access files, servers and emails. VPN Tracker was completely rebuilt from ground up in Cocoa to ensure the best user experience and highest security yet.

About SWsoft SWsoft (soon to be renamed Parallels) is a global leader in virtualization and automation software that helps consumers, businesses and service providers optimize their use of technology. The company's software is used by more than 700,000 customers in 125 countries. The SWsoft product line includes Virtuozzo Containers - the leading operating system virtualization solution, Parallels Desktop - the leading desktop virtualization product and Plesk - the leading server control panel. Founded in 1999, the company has offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.swsoft.com.

Today equinux entered the TV receiver market for Mac OS X in the United States. equinux' TubeStick hybrid offers more flexibility to enjoy your favorite TV shows on your Mac, iPhone or iPod. The newly announced USB TV receiver allows you to watch, pause and record live television on your Mac in HD quality. And with The Tube software that comes with TubeStick hybrid, users can even chat with other viewers during each TV show. With the new TubeToGo web services you can schedule, manage, publish and watch TV recordings via iPhone or iPod touch on the go.

"We're really excited to introduce TubeStick hybrid today. Nearly ten months after we started to reinvent digital television on the Mac with our The Tube software, we're more than happy to provide our solution to US customers as well", says equinux CEO Till Schadde. "With TubeToGo we introduced another thrilling add-on, that brings your TV recordings directly to your iPhone or iPod touch."

TubeStick hybrid - Always Ready for Reception

TubeStick hybrid has two built-in receivers, enabling you to watch free-to-air digital HDTV (ATSC) as well as digital (QAM) and analog (NTSC) cable television. In areas with ATSC, reception can be picked up by the antenna, in HD quality. The TubeStick hybrid has a white, minimalist design and is one of the smallest devices in its class. It comes with a white compact antenna and a break-out cable, that allows users to connect to their camcorders, analog video recorders and game consoles using S-Video or Composite. TubeStick hybrid is designed to fit perfectly in the USB port of MacBooks and MacBook Pros, without blocking other necessary plugs.

Watch, Chat, Record, and Go with The Tube

TubeStick hybrid includes The Tube 2, equinux' latest edition of its TV solution for Mac users. The Tube is the latest TV software for Mac OS X, that allows you to watch, pause and record your favorite TV shows on your Mac. You can even chat with other TV viewers, while watching a TV program, using the TubeTalk feature. The Tube provides you with manual and automatic Timeshift and lets you rewind the current program to record it from start with its Déjà Vu functionality. With The Tube you can schedule recordings of your favorite TV shows, manage them in a library and sort them by name or by date. The Tube supports Mac OS X's Spotlight to search for recordings and displays a QuickLook preview when showing them in Finder for Mac OS X 10.5.

Remotely Manage and Access your Favorite Recordings

Today equinux also introduced TubeToGo, an optional web-based service that allows you to remotely schedule, manage and watch your recordings with your iPhone or iPod on the go. TubeToGo lets you remotely schedule recordings via a web-based iPhone application, and publish your recordings library on .Mac or to a remote FTP server and watch it via WiFi connection on your iPhone or iPod touch. You can also setup The Tube to automatically create Video Podcasts to watch your favorite shows on the go, even when you're offline.

Price and Availability

TubeStick hybrid will be available, starting in February at your local Apple reseller, from Amazon or the equinux Online Store for only $129.95. TubeStick hybrid is exclusively designed for the US market. TubeStick hybrid is shipped with the latest edition of The Tube and a one month trail for TubeToGo web service. TubeToGo will also be available from February on a subscription basis.

During the 2008 Macworld expo, equinux accounced the upcoming release of iSale 5, the fifth generation of its award-winning online auction manager for Mac OS X. iSale 5 boasts an intuitive research assistant for text descriptions and picture themes, a template editor for all auction templates, and the ability to manage multiple libraries, to archive auctions.

Fine-tuned User Interface and Template Editor

iSale 5 comes with a brand new user interface, designed perfectly for Leopard, making it easier to manage and create online auctions. To ensure each user's highest satisfaction, iSale 5 comes with a Template Editor that allows users to edit and change all 222 auction templates, already included with iSale. The new Text Engine controls the formatting of the text, and offers a larger scope of design.

iSale 5 includes an easy-to-use research assistent, to make gathering information about products and creating auctions easier than ever before. The Web Research plugin helps the assistent to collect article information from various websites, as well as other eBay auctions. The research assistent can also import information from FileMaker and Delicious Library. The plugin then stores all information and pictures in a visible clipboard, making them easy to use for future auctions.

Manage and Archive Auctions

Anyone who wants to let his contacts know about any upcoming auctions, can post running auctions on his Facebook profile. And iSale 5 makes it possible to manage multiple libraries, allowing users to archive old auctions. In addition, iSale 5 has a number of new functions that seamlessly integrate into Mac OS X 10.5. iSale 5 even supports the Calendar system from Mac OS X 10.5, making it easier than ever to manage auctions, and it shows a preview of any auction in Finder's QuickLook.

Price and Availability

iSale 5 upgrades will be available at the end of January from $19.95* (19,95 EUR incl. German VAT). All iSale purchases from today on already include a full license for iSale 5. Customers who have purchased iSale after December 15th, 2007 will receive a free upgrade to iSale 5. Full version licenses for iSale 5 are available from $39.95* (39,95 EUR incl. German VAT).

* Local taxes may apply

Today equinux introduced The Tube 2.0, the second generation of its popular TV software for the Mac, adding new community-oriented features. Using the new TubeTalk feature, TV viewers can chat with one another about the current program or even follow other users as they channel surf with BuddySurfing. In addition, The Tube 2.0 simplifies the overall recording process and adds a new list of features to The Tube.

More conversation while watching TV – with TubeTalk

With TubeTalk, equinux brings the TV community together. For every running television program, there is a visible chat room, in which all viewers can use to chat with one another. In the channel list, each viewer can see how many viewers are currently watching the running program for each channel, as well as when new messages are being sent. Each user can create their own profile, complete with user name, picture and status. The only thing needed to register is an equinux ID. To make it easier to find other users, you can search under all available profile information, allowing you to add your TV buddies to your TV buddy list.

BuddySurfing - let your buddies channel surf for you

Any true couch potato will be excited about BuddySurfing in The Tube 2.0. With just one click, you can automate your TV surfing, by setting The Tube to automatically switch the channel along with one of your buddies. So when your buddy changes to channel 1, 3 and then 6, The Tube will automatically change your channels to 1, 3 and then 6.

Recording and Navigation made easy

Even if you manually start a recording, The Tube 2.0 will automatically stop the recording, as soon as the program is over. And The Tube 2.0 simplifies the overall recording process. Once you have a program scheduled for a recording in the EPG, The Tube automatically grays out any other shows during that time slot, so there won't be any problems with overlapping. Even if the computer is in sleep mode when a recording is scheduled, The Tube will wake the computer up when the recording begins and switch it back to sleep once the recording has finished.

Easily Find and Save Recordings

To find saved recording faster and easier, simply search by name or date and search for keywords in the description texts, to help you easily narrow your search. Users can even search via Spotlight, now that all recordings are saved in the Movies folder. And those TV watchers, using Mac OS X 10.5 can take advantage of the Leopard QuickLook feature and find all necessary recording details at a glance.

Prices and Availability

Registered users can immediately download The Tube 2.0 for free from the equinux Website or by using the update function in The Tube. A full version of The Tube software can be purchased in the equinux Online Store for € 19.95 (German VAT may be included in this price), or The Tube can be purchased with the DVB-T (DTT) USB receiver TubeStick for € 39.95 (German VAT may be included in this price).

Today, equinux introduces VPN Tracker 5, the next generation of the market leading IPSec-based VPN client for Mac OS X. VPN Tracker 5 has been completely re-written from the ground up and optimized for use on remote workstations. As well as an entirely new user interface, VPN Tracker 5 also features a greatly improved IPSec engine and a number of useful features for working within workgroups.

Intelligent user interface reduces support overhead

VPN Tracker 5's new user interface makes it easier to configure and manage connections. The interactive help system points out necessary settings and uncovers configuration errors. To avoid possible connection errors, VPN Tracker scans the error log and suggests what needs to be done to fix the problem. This helps to reduce support requests.

"We were thrilled by the enormous response to VPN Tracker 5 beta and are very excited to release the next generation of VPN Tracker today", says equinux CEO Till Schadde, "VPN Tracker 5 proides great functionality for everyone: system administrators, workgroups and end users alike." In order to deploy VPN Tracker on multiple workstations, VPN Tracker 5 Professional now lets you create disk images with the client as well as a voucher to automatically activate the client and e-mail a pre-configured connection file. Exported connections can also be locked and encrypted for additional security to prevent unauthorized editing of connections.

Higher Security and faster connections with the new IPSec Engine

The new interface is great for mobile users, but they'll also really appreciate the new IPSec engine: Thanks to the improvements made to this part of the application, VPN Tracker 5 can establish a secure IPSec tunnel in a third of the time than before. Multiple VPN connections can be started and stopped independently and VPN Tracker 5 also supports the latest security technologies, such as SmartCards, PKI Tokens and can securely store all passwords and Preshared Keys in the Mac OS X Keychain.

New Version for simple users with mobile workstations

VPN Tracker 5 is available in 3 versions: VPN Tracker 5 Professional provides all features, including support for very high encryption algorithms (AES-192 and AES-256) and is aimed at network administrators and professional users working in complex networks; VPN Tracker Personal is the standard for office users that merely want to securely connect to their company network over the internet; VPN Tracker Player simply connects to VPN connections that have been created and exported by VPN Tracker 5 Professional. VPN Tracker Player is the prefect extension to VPN Tracker Professional in large scale installations, and provides system administrators with an easy way to manage and tweak the user's access to the VPN settings on mobile workstations.

Pricing and availability

VPN Tracker 5 is immediately available in the equinux Online Store, a boxed version will soon be available at Apple resellers, on Amazon, with prices starting at $79 (€69), local tax may apply. License owners of previous versions can take advantage of our discounted version upgrades by logging into the equinux License Manager (https://www.equinux.com/eqnetwork/licensemanager). VPN Tracker 5 requires Mac OS X 10.4.x or Mac OS X 10.5 or higher and runs as a Universal Binary on PowerPC and Intel Macs.

equinux has not only enhanced its award-winning online auction manager, iSale, but it has also added 12 new templates just in time for the start of this year's Mac live Expo in Cologne, Germany. The added features in iSale 4.4 include enchanced AppleScript integration, and support for the popular german online storage space, Macbay.de. "We're confident that many of our online sellers will be able to improve their workflows, with the enhanced AppleScript capabilities," says equinux CEO Till Schadde, "on top of that, iSale helps to dramatically lower the cost of fees to set up auctions." And now that iSale 4.4 supports the online storage space Macbay, costs for extra auction pictures are now a thing of the past. All iSale 4.4 users can register for the german online service provider within the iSale application. Once registered with Macbay.de, all pictures will automatically be saved to a personal folder that can be used for all future online auctions. iSale helps to get higher selling prices The new improvements with AppleScript give sellers the possibility to simplify their workflow, allowing each user to put up their auctions almost immediately and easily manage their preferred database. Users can create their auctions directly in iSale with all necessary data and assign auction photos with just a click of a button. The 222 high-quality templates included with iSale 4.4 give each template a professional look and feel, helping iSale users to get a higher selling price.

Today equinux released Stationery Pack for Mail for Mac OS X Leopard. With Stationery Pack, Mac users will benefit from a set of 111 high quality stationeries that give emails more flair using prebuilt email templates for nearly every occasion: No matter if you want to invite colleagues, congratulate friends, send holiday greetings to your family, or just express your feelings, Stationery Pack provides templates that customize your email messages in a more personal way.

"We're proud to present a complete set of high class templates to enhance the stationery of Mail for Leopard," says equinux CEO Till Schadde. "I'm convinced that our Stationery Pack will be a perfect fit for everyone who uses Leopard, because it gives you more than 100 extra ways to personalize your emails".

"Mail in Mac OS X Leopard makes it easy to send stylish emails with beautiful graphics and photos that look great on a Mac or PC," says Ron Okamoto, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. "We're thrilled that equinux has developed a solution that allows Leopard users more options in creating personalized emails to friends, family and business associates."

The easy to use Stationery Pack application helps you preselect your favorite templates. You can sort all stationeries in an intuitive source list by category or by keyword. Stationery Pack takes full advantage of Mac OS X Leopard technologies like Core Animation and Core Image.

Stationery Pack from equinux is available for US$ 29.95 at local Apple Dealers, Mac Mall or online via Amazon, the Apple Store (www.apple.com ) or directly at the equinux Online Store. Stationery Pack is designed exclusively for Leopard and requires a Mac running Mail on Mac OS X 10.5, an optical drive, and an Internet connection.

Today, equinux announces that its consumer line, consisting of CoverScout, iSale, MediaCentral, The Tube and TubeStick, is for Apple's next operating system Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. equinux has also promised to release any necessary updates immediately following the release of Leopard, should Apple make any changes, affecting one of equinux' Leopard-ready products.

For years, equinux has been using Cocoa, Apple's highly preferred Mac OS X application development system, instead of old-fashioned Carbon libraries. This enables all equinux products to take full advantage of the latest Mac OS X technologies and be prepared for any future system updates. The most recent software in equinux' portfolio, The Tube, is a good example of these technological advantages. As The Tube was designed from the ground up to utilize Cocoa technologies, equinux was able to add new features very quickly. This has enabled equinux to set itself apart from the multitude of other software products. Their efforts have been awarded with multiple Apple Design Awards, most recently in 2006 for their online auction manager iSale, in the category "Best Mac OS X User Experience."

"equinux stands for innovative products, that are both simple and intuitive. That's why it only makes sense that all of our consumer products are compatible with Mac OS X 10.5 from day one. This foundation gives us a greater scope of possibilities for future product development," says Till Schadde, CEO of equinux.

Munich, Germany / San Mateo, USA - September 25th, 2007: Right at the beginning of the 2007 Apple Expo equinux announces a French Version of its award-winning online auctioning solution iSale 4.3. With this new release, equinux grants the wish of French speaking Mac users and improves the overall stability of iSale.

"We're thrilled that our online auctioning solution iSale is now available in French. We'd like to thank the largely growing iSale community for their support in this endeavor," says equinux CEO Till Schadde.

iSale 4.3 is the third application from equinux that is localized in French. iSale provides the easiest way to create an eBay auction on your Mac. Both the user interface and the integration of Mac OS X technologies received two Apple Design Awards - the last one being in 2006 for "Best Mac OS X User Experience."

Registered users can download iSale 4.3 as a free update from the equinux website. Full licenses start at €39,95 and are available through Apple retail stores, Apple resellers, Amazon or directly at equinux' Online Store.

Munich, Germany / San Mateo, USA - August 31st, 2007: equinux released The Tube 1.5 in time for IFA 2007. After a successful four-week public beta phase, the release version of the most modern TV software for the Mac with scheduled recordings and a free electronic TV Guide (EPG) is now available. The Tube 1.5 also expands Applescript support for timed recordings and makes some improvements to the TV-interface. Users can now also send other users of The Tube a 'TV Tip'. TV Tips can be sent from a currently running show, the EPG or the timed recordings schedule.

New horizons for programmed TV recordings
Thanks to extended Applescript support, The Tube 1.5 offers new horizons for programmed recordings: The integrated TV guide makes it that timed recordings are really simple: A simple click on the desired show is enough to schedule a recording. If The Tube isn't running at the time of the show, it will start automatically.

The Tube 1.5 also supports manual start and end times, as well as a custom puffer before and after the scheduled show times. Now that these features can also be accessed via Applescript, equinux is offering 3rd party developers the opportunity to add even better support for The Tube to their own applications.

Visual feedback assists in programming recordings

Thanks to its visual feedback users see at a glance if multiple scheduled recordings overlap. The Tube indicates the conflict with a yellow warning sign in the scheduled recordings overview. The Tube will also automatically indicate which shows could potentially conflict with previously scheduled recordings whilst in EPG view. The integrated search field helps users to find interesting shows by not only searching through the names of shows, but also in EPG descriptions and genres. By clicking on its name, the user can choose to only view the TV guide for that specific channel.

Share TV Tips with friends

Users can now share their tips for current, upcoming and scheduled recordings with their friends: By right-clicking a show within the channel view, EPG or recording archive, The Tube lets users create a link to that show. When the recipient clicks the link, The Tube will open and display the TV tip directly.

Support for custom EPGs in the XMLTV format

The Tube 1.5 will display all available EPG data from the DVB-T data-stream in a convenient list view and can also display details about individual shows. Users who would like to find pictures or further information about a show can start a Google search from the context menu. The EPG data received via DVB-t can be supplemented or replaced by user-specified EPG data in XMLTV format.

MediaCentral users new have a wider choice. equinux has added more than 25 new IP TV channels to its ultimative mediacenter solution for Mac to a total of over 350 IP TV feeds. The newly added channels include news form ABC, CBS, Discovery Channels and MTV to Comedy Central, Rocketboom sequels, or Macworld videos. MediaCentral even includes european channels like EuroNews and several local technology and entertainment programs.

The newly released MediaCentral 2.6.3 has also increased stability and runs faster that ever before. It improves compatibility with Apple's iTunes 7.3.2 and several IP TV channels. In addition to various IP TV feeds, MediaCentral offers numerous other forms of entertainment - movie trailers, YouTube videos, music, movies, a skype interface, iPhoto slideshows and online albums like .Mac or flickr. MediaCentral incorporates the simplicity of Mac OS X by integrating the Apple Remote, allowing its users to easily and conveniently browse through the channels and navigate through MediaCentral's intuitive user interface.

equinux has introduced the first public beta version of their TV-software, The Tube. The Tube 1.5 can display the TV schedule for the upcoming weeks and enables you to schedule recordings. The EPG (Electronic Program Guide) that is transmitted over DVB-T by many TV channels can be supplemented with user-supplied data in the open source XML TV format.

The Tube makes scheduled recordings child's play

Whilst the previous version of The Tube was able to record timeshifted TV programs using the Déjà Vu feature, The Tube 1.5 can now schedule recordings ahead of time. Users can also opt to extend scheduled recordings by a few minutes before and after the scheduled times, to prevent cut off recordings. The Tube will also warn of scheduling conflicts.

Thanks to the free EPG functionality, scheduling recordings is child's play. The Tube 1.5 displays all currently running TV shows as well as a program guide for the next days. Additional information about TV shows can also optionally be displayed. Additional information and images for upcoming shows can easily be searched for on Google via the context menu.

The Tube 1.5 supports the open XMLTV standard and places the emphasis on community

"Every TV channel publishes their programming schedule on their website, as it's in their own interest to do so. We believe that this information should be made freely available to all consumers. Looking forward, we'd like to include content from the community in the Tube," - says equinux' CEO Till Schadde. The open source project XMLTV (http://sourceforge.net/projects/xmltv/) already collects electronic program guide information from a number of countries and makes it available in the open XMLTV format. The Tube 1.5 supports the open XMLTV format and can import EPG files and assign them to channels. Further information regarding XMLTV and The Tube 1.5 can be found on the equinux website under equinux.com/goto/epg.

The Tube 1.5 Public Beta is available for download on the equinux website for all registered users. The Tube software is included with every TubeStick. TubeStick is equinux' inexpensive DVB-T receiver that seamlessly integrates with MediaCentral - the perfect Media Center software for any Mac.

Mac users can now experience even more success than before, with iSale 4.2. equinux adds more than 30 new templates in iSale 4.2, giving each user more than 200 layout templates to choose from. The wide selection of templates allows iSale users the opportunity to make their templates look as professional as possible. iSale 4.2 also makes a few smaller improvements, to make certain features more easily accessible. The latest addition of templates (a total of 32) incorporate a range of international flags to highlight regional specialities as well as predefined layouts that use a "highlighter" look to draw attention to the auction title. Not only does iSale offer more styling options than any other eBay solution, but it is also the only application to offer a sensible structure for your item description. Templates structured to give your auction everything it needs Every template in iSale includes areas for an introduction, description area, fields for shipping as well as payment options. Every template also includes a footer section for any additional information you might want to include to make your auctions more appealing. The only thing left to do is simply add the pictures to drop zones and size them accordingly.

Prices and Availability
Registered iSale 4.x users can download version 4.2 at no additional charge. Owners of previous iSale versions can upgrade in our online store, starting from $19.95. A full version of iSale can be purchased from Apple retailers or directly from our online store, starting at $39.95.

The white DVB-T stick in its stylish, compact design not only brings digital TV (DVB-T) to Macs, but also to PCs using Windows Media Center. Now that the TubeStick can be used on both platforms, it allows its users to be entirely flexible - switching back and forth, between Mac and PC.

To use TubeStick with Windows, Media Center from Windows Vista (Home Premium or Vista Ultimate) or Windows XP Media Center Edition is required in addition to a built-in USB 2 port. All system requirements and aspects of compatibity for TubeStick are listed on the equinux website.

Today equinux released a new version of its TV software, The Tube. With The Tube 1.1.2 you're able to export all recordings from The Tube to your iPhone. You just have to select the recorded shows and choose between three different qualities to directly save them in iTunes.

The Tube 1.1.2 now uses AltiVec for de-interlacing, which helps improve the picture for those using G4 and G5 Macs. It also increases stability on G4 and G5 Macs, making the program overall more reliable. Finally, The Tube 1.1.2 has improved support for AppleScript, which is good news for customers who use AppleScript to program their recordings. The Tube 1.1.2 is free for every TubeStick customer. Make sure to get your copy today!

equinux extends the list of compatible devices for VPN Tracker. VPN Tracker 4.9.3 adds support for devices from D-Link, Netgear and ZyXEL, and updates device profiles for some of the most popular Netgear VPN routers. This version also fixes a minor problem with certificate handling.

equinux extensively tests new software and hardware to ensure compatibility with its VPN Client. VPN Tracker 4.9.3 works with the following new VPN gateways: D-Link DFL-800, Netgear FWG114P, and ZyXEL ZyWALL 2WG. It also provides updated profiles for Netgear's FVX538, FVS338 and FVS124G routers running firmware 2.x.

VPN Tracker remains the most versatile and flexible VPN client for Mac, supporting more than 300 devices to date. It's been built on a special IPSec implementation, enhanced with enterprise-level technologies like XAUTH, DHCP over IPSec, token support, and much more. VPN Tracker also handles NAT-T, to allow VPN connections from almost any Internet access point.

VPN Tracker 4.9.3 for free for all registered users. Full versions of VPN Tracker start from US$89. Upgrades from previous versions are available.

With the new iPhone, Apple is not just revolutionizing mobile Internet and mobile communication, but also the way you can browse through your music collection on your iPod: Using the wide display touch screen, you can search through your entire music collection with just one finger - just pick the album you want, flip the cover over and select the songs you want to hear.

All users wanting to benefit from this intuitive user interface concept will have to manage their iTunes music library. Anytime you buy a new song from the iTunes music store, Apple delivers the album cover right along with it. However, according to Jupiter Research, only 20% of the music on an iPod actually comes from the iTunes music store. The majority of people import their music CDs into itunes, making it easier to store their music all in one place - the iPod. iPod users can fit anywhere from 240 songs with the iPod shuffle and up to 20,000 songs with the newest generation of iPods, holding up to 80 GB.

The search in the iTunes music store is simplified

While iTunes automatically looks up the track information for any CDs you insert, finding the right cover for your CD can be more difficult: Since the release of iTunes 7, you can choose the command "Get Album Artwork" and it will automatically search for missing covers - of course all covers automatically come from the iTunes music store and there is no way to see if the album covers chosen are the ones you want to have.

As soon as the program starts, CoverScout gets all the songs from iTunes and presents them in a concise list. The overall design incorporates different colors and symbols that let you know - in just one glance - which album covers are missing, which ones are available and which ones have ID3 tags.

CoverScout saves lots of time

With just one click, CoverScout will search all Amazon websites as well as Google images for all missing cover albums. The results will be displayed in the Cover preview, allowing any images you choose to be applied to the songs. There's just no easier or faster way to complete your iTunes music library.

Of course, you can always just manually search for each cover (one song at a time), but why do all the work yourself, when CoverScout can do it for you? CoverScout loads your entire album and sorts all music albums for you, making it easier to search for covers.

Now, in the rare case you can't find the covers you're looking for on the Internet - there's no panic. You can just use your iSight camera or any other camera compatible with Quicktime to take a picture of the actual cover and later edit it in the CoverScout editor. No matter what it takes, we've got you covered.

Apple hat seine MacBook Pro-Notebooks aktualisiert. Alle Modelle sind mit neuen Intel Core 2 Duo-Prozessoren, Arbeitsspeicher von bis zu 4 GB RAM und NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT-Grafikkarte ausgerüstet. Das neue 15"-MacBook Pro bietet erstmals ein quecksilberfreies, stromsparendes Display mit LED-Hintergrundbeleuchtung und FireWire 800-Schnittstelle an. Das 17"-MacBook Pro ist auf Wunsch mit einem neuen hochauflösenden 1920 x 1200 Display erhältlich.

Zahlt sich doppelt aus
Die neuen Geräte erreichen eine 50 Prozent höhere Performance in professionellen Anwendungen und eine um bis zu 50 Prozent höhere Grafikleistung bei Animation und Spielen, im Vergleich zu den Vorgängern – also ideal für alle Anwender mit hohen Ansprüchen. In Kombination mit einem Cinema HD Display 30" von Apple: ein Traum.

Gewohnt vielseitig ausgestattet
Alle Modelle werden mit iLife '06 und Mac OS X v10.4.9 Tiger ausgeliefert. Sie besitzen eine integrierte iSight-Videokamera, den magnetischen Stromanschuss MagSafe und eingebautes WLAN nach 802.11n-Standard. Die neuen Pros, im leichten, nur 2,6 cm flachen Aluminiumgehäuse, sind in drei erweiterbaren Standardkonfigurationen erhältlich. Upgrade-Möglichkeiten sind z. B.: größere Festplatte, Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter, Apple USB Modem, höherauflösendes 17"-Display und die Garantieverlängerung auf drei Jahre (AppleCare Protection Plan).

Hier sind Sie garantiert richtig
Die neue MacBook Pro-Serie ist ab sofort im equinux Apple Shop erhältlich. Gerne nehmen wir Ihre Bestellung entgegen und beraten Sie telefonisch unter 089/520465-200 oder per E-Mail unter apple@equinux.de. Besuchen Sie uns auch persönlich in München-Untermenzing. Unsere Türen stehen Ihnen offen.

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San Mateo, USA / Munich, Germany - June 1st, 2007: In adddition to YouTube-videos, IP TV or any other picture streams, MediaCentral users are now able to watch digital TV (DTT) on their Macs easily and comfortably with TubeStick. equinux has updated its media center-software MediaCentral and enhanced the integration of its TV-software The Tube. MediaCentral 2.6 not only features timeshifted TV, but also simplifies the organization of TV-channels in both applications. Plus, MediaCentral shows all recordings from The Tube.

With just one click of a mouse, MediaCentral 2.6 displays all available information of the current program (EPG). Channel information, signal strength and the next program are shown by MediaCentral as soon as a channel is selected. On top of these new features, MediaCentral 2.6 also includes a few other enhancements. Not only can DVDs now be ejected without an attached keyboard, but the application is generally more stable and other minor issues have been fixed. Registered users can update to MediaCentral 2.6 free of charge by using the update function within the application or by downloading the software directly from the equinux website. A complete version of MediaCentral 2.6 is available from $29.95 (excl. tax) /€29.95 (incl. German VAT). equinux is still currently offering TubeStick Special Edition - an introductory offer, which includes the TV-software The Tube, together with MediaCentral for only € 39.95 (incl. German VAT).

München, Deutschland - 1. Juni 2007: MediaCentral-Anwender können neben YouTube-Videos, IP TV oder Fotostreams ab sofort noch komfortabler das laufende Fernsehprogramm mit dem TubeStick (DVB-T) auf ihrem Mac anschauen. equinux hat seine Mediacenter-Software MediaCentral aktualisiert und seine Fernsehsoftware The Tube enger integriert. MediaCentral 2.6 beherrscht nicht nur zeitversetztes Fernsehen (Timeshift), sondern vereinfacht auch das Verwalten von Fernsehkanälen in beiden Anwendungen. Außerdem kann MediaCentral TV-Sendungen, die mit The Tube aufgezeichnet wurden, in der eigenen Oberfläche anzeigen.

Auf Knopfdruck zeigt MediaCentral 2.6 alle verfügbaren Informationen zur laufenden Fernsehsendung an (EPG), so dass der Blick in der TV-Zeitschrift überflüssig wird. Die Senderinformaton, Signalstärke und die folgende Sendung blendet MediaCentral ein, sobald ein Fernsehkanal ausgewählt wurde.

Darüber hinaus enthält MediaCentral 2.6 eine Reihe von Verbesserungen. So lassen sich DVDs jetzt auch ohne Tastatur auswerfen, die Anwendung läuft insgesamt stabiler und behebt kleinere Fehler. Registrierte Anwender können MediaCentral kostenlos über den integrierten Aktualisierer updaten oder die Software direkt von der equinux Webseite downloaden. Eine Vollversion von MediaCentral gibt es ab 29,95 Euro. Derzeit bietet equinux seinen TubeStick, dem die Fensehsoftware The Tube beiliegt, zusammen mit MediaCentral als Special Edition für 39,95 Euro (inkl. Mwst.) an.

iSale-users no longer need to worry how many pictures they wish to place in their eBay auctions. The latest release of the two-time Apple Design Award Winner, iSale 4.1, now supports the ever-popular Picasa Web Albums - Google's free online picture service. With this newly added picture service, iSale-users can avoid eBay-fees and store currently up to one gigabyte of images - enough space for all your actions' photos.

More Buyer-details stored in Address Book
iSale 4.1 offers new useful functions that make it even easier to manage your eBay auctions. With just a glance at your Mac OS X Address Book, you can view all relevent information regarding any of your previous buyers. iSale 4.1 sends the date, item-number, the Buyers' eBay username and additional auction details to the "Notes" section of the relative contact.

Many auctions - just select the ones you need
Now within iSale 4.1 it is even easier to work with multiple auctions. This expanded feature is ideal for iSale users who have large libraries and need and easier way to group, print, export or even delete multiple auctions all at same time. Just apple-click each of the desired auctions to easily perform routine maintenace.

More Template layouts
With the update to iSale 4.1 users will benefit from another 10 new template layouts focusing on collectible items and electronics, but are also suited for other item categories as well.

Furthermore iSale 4.1 runs quicker, is more stable and has had numerous minor issues resolved. This update is free to all registered iSale 4.x users and can be downloaded via the update-function within iSale or directly from the equinux website. A free trial version of iSale is available on the equinux website.

Upgrades to iSale 4 from previous versions start at $19.95* (19.95€ incl. VAT). Full versions of iSale 4 start at $39.95* (39.95€ incl. VAT) and are available at the online store as well as through equinux Authorized Resellers - pricing and availability are subject to change.

** Local taxes may apply

equinux is announcing an update of its market-leading VPN client for Mac, VPN Tracker 4. This latest version, VPN Tracker 4.9.2, now offers support for the device DFL-200 from D-Link as well as SonicWALLs latest product enhancement, the TotalSecure appliances TZ 180, TV180, TZ180 Wireless, TZ190 and TZ 190 Wireless. For German customers equinux now includes a device profile for the popular router FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7170 from AVM.

New partnership with D-Link
D-Link is known as successful manufacturer of networking and connectivity solutions for all kinds of environments, from small business to enterprise solutions and perfectly fits in to equinux' strategy of offering secure VPN solutions for businesses of all sizes. The DFL-200 VPN Firewall delivers complete network protection and VPN services for the small business environment as well as an integrated Internet Gateway Router and a 4-port switch for LAN setup. The D-Link website lists a detailed product description of the DFL-200 firewall.

Another four SonicWALL Devices
SonicWALL has introduced the TotalSecure appliances TZ 180, TZ 180 Wireless and TZ 190 G3 Wireless Firewalls which are supported with the latest version of VPN Tracker. TotalSecure stands for all-in-one security that combines hardware, security services, reportings and support. With these devices small and medium-sized businesses can realize secure networking solutions and together with VPN Tracker they are able to securely connect to the company network. More information on SonicWALL products are found on their website.

To configure VPN Tracker for all compatible devices, users only need to select the device profile and follow the enclosed configuration guide. A complete compatibility overview can be found on the equinux website.

The update to VPN Tracker 4.9.2 for all existing VPN Tracker 4.x customers is free of charge. Licenses of VPN Tracker 4.x are available from $89.90 for the Personal Edition and from $199.90 for the Professional Edition. equinux offers upgrades from VPN Tracker 3.x to 4.x and crossgrades from the Personal to the Professional Edition in the equinux Online Store. All features of VPN Tracker 4.x can be tested with a 30 day trial version which is available at the equinux Website.

Distribution Information
The equinux product portfolio is available through distribution partners from all over the world. In the U.S., dealers can purchase equinux products from Dr. Bott. In Europe, Computers Unlimited is the partner for resellers in the UK, France and Spain. Also in Europe is Ingram Mirco- another large distributor, serving retailers from Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

From now on, The Tube-Users will never miss the the right time to start a recording. equinux has updated its TV software The Tube and integrated extended timeshift functionality, including Déjà Vu-Recording. Déjà Vu lets users rewind the currently running program and start a recording from an earlier point in the show. The improved exporting feature can transfer recordings to Apple TV, video iPods as well as iMovie.

Déjà Vu - start recording later

With the update to The Tube 1.1 users can not only pause and rewind their currently running TV shows, they can also start recording them a few minutes after they've started to watch them. This can be done by simply rewinding back to the point in time the Déjà Vu recording should start from and then clicking the record button.

Timeshift with intelligent disk space management

How far back users can rewind a TV show depends on when the channel was selected and how much disk space The Tube has been assigned. Once a channel has been picked, The Tube 1.1 automatically starts storing the show in the timeshift-cache. The current show can also be rewound back to the point when the channel was selected and recorded from that point on. By clicking the play/pause button, the current show can manually be paused and resumed using the timeshift functionality. An intelligent algorithm adjusts how much disk space The Tube is to utilize and adapts it dynamically, depending on how much space is left on the harddrive.

Connecting to Apple TV, iPod and iMovie

Not only can recorded shows be exported to a video iPod at different video qualities, The Tube can now also export recordings to Apple TV, using one of three different image quality settings. The new iMovie export feature enables the use of Apple's iLife application to edit recordings, e.g. to remove advertising breaks or to prepare recordings in order for them to be burnt to a DVD.

TV-Guide at a glance

In order to see what's on, right when the software is launched, The Tube stores the lastest EPG (electronic program guide) information and neatly displays the titles of currently running shows in the channel overview. This enables users to see all the currently running TV shows at a glance immediately after launching the software. Furthermore, The Tube 1.1. now also includes support for multiple audio channels. Audio channels can easily be switched with a simple click.

The Tube 1.1 is a free upgrade for all registered users and can be downloaded and installed using the built-in update feature. The Tube software is included with every TubeStick - the affordable DVB-T (DTT) solution from equinux that seamlessly integrates with MediaCentral, the complete media center solution for Mac OS X.

Availability

equinux ships The Tube together with TubeStick, its competitive USB-stick for receiving digital terrestrial television (DVB-T). Which countries until yet use DVB-T you'll find on dvb.org. TubeStick is available at Apple Resellers or directly in equinux' Online Store in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Sweden, United Kingdom - and now also in Greece, Italy, Spain and Switzerland. From now on paypal is also accepted!

Erweiterte Timeshift-Funktion mit Déjà Vu-Aufnahme
Die equinux TV-Software The Tube bringt zusammen mit dem equinux TubeStick (DVB-T Stick) digitales Fernsehen auf den Mac. Nach dem Update auf The Tube 1.1 lassen sich Fernsehaufnahmen über die neu integrierte Timeshift-Funktion anhalten, zurückspulen und jetzt auch nachträglich aufzeichnen. Wer also das Fernsehvergnügen kurz unterbricht, verpasst trotzdem nichts. Man muss dazu lediglich auf den Zeitpunkt der gewünschten Aufnahme zurückspringen und die Déjà Vu-Aufnahme per Mausklick starten.

Anbindung an AppleTV, iPod und iMovie
The Tube 1.1 bietet die Möglichkeit, Aufnahmen für den Video-iPod und AppleTV in drei verschiedenen Auflösungen aufzubereiten. Der neue iMovie-Export erlaubt es zudem, Aufnahmen mit Apples iLife-Programm weiter zu bearbeiten, um etwa Werbeunterbrechungen zu entfernen und aufgezeichnete Sendungen zum Brennen auf DVD vorzubereiten.

TV-Programm auf einen Blick
Um schon beim Start der Software auf einen Blick zu sehen, was gerade läuft, merkt sich die Software die EPG (Elektronischer Programm Guide)-Daten der Fernsehsender und zeigt in der Senderliste den Titel der jeweils aktuellen TV-Sendung an. Dadurch haben Anwender schon beim Start der Software das laufende TV-Programm übersichtlich im Blick. Außerdem unterstützt The Tube 1.1 ab sofort Mehrkanalton. Lediglich ein Mausklick genügt, um die gewünschte Tonspur auszuwählen.

Update auf The Tube 1.1 kostenlos
Das Update auf The Tube 1.1 ist für alle registrierten Anwender kostenlos und lässt sich über die integrierte Update-Funktion downloaden und installieren. The Tube liegt jedem TubeStick bei, dem preisgünstigen DVB-T-Stick von equinux, der sich nahtlos in MediaCentral integriert, der kompletten Media Center Software für den Mac.

Den TubeStick müssen Sie besitzen!
equinux liefert The Tube zusammen mit seinem TubeStick und einer kostenlosen MediaCentral-Lizens zum unschlagbaren Preis von nur € 39,95 aus. Das Paket erhalten Sie direkt im equinux Online Store und natürlich im equinux Apple Shop. Ab sofort ist auch die Zahlung per Paypal möglich!

Telefon Apple Shop: 089/520465-200
E-Mail: apple@equinux.de

Verzögert fernsehen Equinux hat gestern für seine TV-Software The Tube ein Update auf Version 1.1 veröffentlicht und dem Programm damit neue Funktionen spendiert. Hinzugekommen ist eine Timeshift-Funktion, mit der sich Fernsehprogramme zeitversetzt anschauen lassen. Darauf baut auch die Funktion Déjà Vu auf, die es ermöglicht auch bereits begonnene Sendungen noch aufzuzeichnen. The Tube liegt dem Fernseheempfänger The Tube (Test bei uns) bei.

The wait is over: equinux continues shipping its TubeStick Special Edition together with a full license of MediaCentral. Due to an overwhelming demand, the popularly-priced DVB-T-Stick with the new The Tube application was totally sold out shortly after the launch.

TubeStick: Users and Media love it
"Obviously TubeStick hits the Zeitgeist. We've been absolutely surprised how customers are thrilled from our TubeStick", says equinux-CEO Till Schadde. TubeSticks exalts worldwide users and the media: "Tubestick is the best USB TV solution to the Mac we tested so far", writes "Macworld" (04/07) Sweden. The French Mac-Website "MacGeneration" finds it "A surprising quality", and the current issue of "Macwelt" Germany (05/07) comments: The TubeStick is a "high-class DVB-T-Tuner at a competitive price" and recommends it as "Preistipp" (best price).
Popular: Manager of the well-known German band "Die Fantastischen Vier" uses TubeStick
Even the management of "Die Fantastischen Vier" uses TubeStick to zap through TV-channels. Andreas "Bear" Läsker, Manager of the Hiphop-Band from Stuttgart says: "TubeStick is simply cool. No matter if we are in our office at Musikwirtschaft or on the road - I'll never want to miss the TubeStick anymore." And that's saying something. "Bear" is a self-confessed Mac-evangelist and has an Apple-logo tatooed on his arm.
TubeStick is available immediately as the TubeStick Special Edition, including The Tube and MediaCentral for a recommended retail price of €39,95 (incl. VAT) at Apple retailers or directly in the equinux Online-Store.

Great news for music lovers everywhere! We've just released 10 new music and instrument related templates for iSale 4.x - perfect for selling any instrument or music related product on eBay. So whether you have a tuba to trade, sheet music to sell or a clarinette to clear out - make sure you check out our latest fantastic templates for your next iSale auction.

All iSale 4 users will get these templates automatically the next time they start the application.

You're successfully selling on eBay? Tell us your story and win!

You are frequently using iSale and have built-up your business around selling items on eBay using iSale? If so, let us know! We're looking for your personal success story to publish on our website. And there isn't much you need to do in order to receive great exposure for your business. Just answer the questions in order to be qualified for an interview.

All entries will also automatically take part in our raffle for a chance to win an equinux consumer software product (MediaCentral, CoverScout, On Air or iSale) of your choice.

And here are the questions - don't worry there are only a few:
1) What type of Mac computer do you have (example: iMac Core Duo, MacBook, MacBook Pro, PowerBook G4, etc.)?
2) How much Mac experience do you have (example: beginner, advanced, experienced) and what are your favorite Mac features?
3) How experienced are you with iSale (example: selling every now and then, high-quality eBay storefront, Powerseller) and what is or are your favorite features?
4) Why did you start your business on eBay? And what was your motivation?
5) What is your eBay account name?
Don't miss your chance to win free software and increase awareness for your business. Just send us a quick email with your answers by April 30th, 2007 to participate.

Server sind die Herzstücke im Unternehmen. Kraftvoll und zuverlässig arbeiten die Xserve-Systeme von Apple. Am ProDay werden Sie erleben was einen Xserve auszeichnet. Dazu zählen vor allem: außergewöhnliche, hohe Leistung, attraktiver Preis, zukunftsweisende Technologie (Intel Xeon Prozessoren), Redundanz (das zusätzliche Vorhandensein funktional gleicher oder vergleichbarer Ressourcen eines technischen Systems), wichtige Optionen für die Fernverwaltung (Lights-Out Management), individuelle Konfigurierbarkeit und das sichere Betriebssystem Mac OS X Server. Informieren Sie sich hier vorab über die technischen Details (Englisch). Der ProDay ist für Mac-Administratoren und Windows-Umsteiger interessant.

Sicherheit geht vor. Sind Sie ausreichend abgesichert?
Auch der stärkste Server wird im Störfall einmal schwach. Das kann teuer werden: Arbeitszeit fällt aus, Wartungskosten steigen, und der Umsatz schmälert sich. Teilausfälle im Serverbereich können zu Komplettausfällen im System führen, vor allem bei fehlender Absicherung. RAID-Systeme, redundante Netzteile, ein zweiter Server, VPN Tracker und APC Tracker bieten zum Beispiel einen guten Ausfallschutz von Anfang an. Am ProDay zeigen wir Ihnen, worauf es ankommt. Näheres zum Programmablauf:

16:00 Uhr: Empfang
Wir begrüßen Sie herzlich mit einem Willkommensdrink.

16:30 Uhr: Zuverlässige Systemarchitektur
Konfiguration von Xserve und Mac OS X Server

17:00 Uhr: Hochverfügbarkeit mit Apple Servern
Ausfallminimierung über Failover-Cluster

17:45 Uhr: Security und Ausfallsicherheit im Netz
Redundante Internetanbindung, hochverfügbare Firewalls & Co.

18:45 Uhr: Fragen und Antworten
Diskutieren Sie mit uns über Ihre Themen und Anforderungen

Wann: Mittwoch, 25.04.2007, 16:00 bis 19:30 Uhr
Wo: equinux AG, Kirschstraße 35, 80999 München

Am besten laden Sie sich hier sofort die Original-Einladungskarte für den ProDay herunter.

Außerdem können Sie alle anderen Apple-Produkte von iPod über Apple TV bis MacBook Pro in unserem Apple Shop live erleben.

Kontakt und Anfahrt

Wahnsinn! Der schnellste Edel-Mac von Apple legt noch einmal kräftig zu. Ab sofort kann man den brandneuen Mac Pro mit starken 2x 3,0 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon "Clovertown" Prozessoren bestellen – mit genialen 8 Prozessorkernen! Zum Vergleich: Ein Quad-Core Mac Pro mit 3,0 GHz arbeitet bis zu 2x schneller als zum Beispiel der Power Mac G5 Quad. Und weil der neue Mac Pro auch der konfigurationsfreundlichste Mac aller Zeiten ist, kann man alternativ auch einen Quad-Core Mac Pro mit mit zwei Dual-Core "Woodcrest" Prozessoren mit 2,0 GHz, 2,66 GHz oder 3,0 GHz konfigurieren.

Erweiterte Höchstleistung
Egal für welche Konfiguration Sie sich entscheiden, der neue Mac Pro überzeugt in Sachen Geschwindigkeit und Grafikleistung auf Workstation-Niveau, mit etlichen Erweiterungsoptionen und Konfigurationen (mit den Configure-to-Order-Optionen ca. 33 Millionen mögliche Konfigurationen). Das Gehäuse des Mac Pro wurde weiter optimiert und neu gestaltet. Es bietet Platz für vier Laufwerke mit bis zu 3 TB Festplattenspeicher und beinhaltet 8 DIMM-Steckplätze für bis zu 16 GB Arbeitsspeicher. Zusätzlich besteht die Möglichkeit bis zu zwei SuperDrive Laufwerke aufzunehmen. Natürlich dürfen vier PCI-Express-Steckplätze und mehr E/A-Anschlüsse nicht fehlen. Und das tun sie auch nicht.

Das ist rein grafisch betrachtet nach wie vor sensationell
Der neue Mac Pro stellt drei verschiedene Grafikkarten zur Disposition. Man sucht sich einfach die beste für die individuellen Anforderungen, Wünsche und Vorlieben aus. Das man an jede dieser Grafikkarten zwei Bildschirme anschließen kann, versteht sich von selbst. Mit den 30 Zoll Apple Cinema HD Displays wird das ein visueller Hochgenuss.

Den neuen Mac Pro können Sie ab sofort im equinux Apple Shop bestellen. Bitte werfen Sie auch einen Blick auf unserere übersichtliche, tagesaktuelle Preisliste.

Wir beraten Sie gerne
Telefon: 089/520465-200
E-Mail: apple@equinux.de

Geniales Geschenk mit persönlicher Note
Sie suchen ein besonderes Geschenk für Freund, Freundin, Vater, Mutter, Kind und Kegel, Bekannte, Verwandte, Geschäftskunden oder einfach für sich selbst? Dann ist der iPod genau das Richtige für Sie, und zwar mit einer individuellen, hochwertigen Laser-Gravur versehen, die demnächst exklusiv bei equinux schon ab fünf Euro zu haben sein wird.

Aktion nur am 23. und 24. März 2007!
Jetzt heißt es schnell zugreifen, denn nur am 23. und 24. März 2007 (am 23. von 17-20 Uhr, am 24. von 10-15 Uhr) bekommt man bei equinux einen iPod mit Laser-Gravur für wenig Geld. An diesen beiden Tagen wird ein erfahrener Graveur in unserem Shop Ihre ganz persönliche Gravur an Ort und Stelle auf Ihren iPod zaubern. Sie können sich entweder einen Namen, Gruß- oder Glückwunschtext gravieren lasssen oder auch eine kleine Grafik. Berechnet wird nach Aufwand.

Bringt Farbe ins Spiel und jede Menge Sound in die Ohren
iPod ist der beliebteste digitale Musik-Player der Welt. Er bietet viel Speicherplatz für Musik und Musikvideos, kostenlose Podcasts, Hörbücher, Fotos und Spiele aus dem iTunes Music Store. Die Player gibt es in den Ausführungen iPod shuffle (1 GB) und iPod nano (2, 4 und 8 GB) in pink, orange, grün, blau und chrom, und als iPod mit 30 und 80 GB in schwarz und weiß. iPods mit 30 und 80 GB können wir leider nicht gravieren.

Beratung, Bestellung, Begeisterung
Wir beraten Sie gerne und führen Ihnen in unserem Apple Shop unverbindlich Ihren Lieblings-iPod vor. Auch sonst können Sie bei uns alle Geräte (zum Beispiel Soundsysteme für iPod) in Ruhe ausprobieren. Wir wollen, dass Sie die richtige Wahl treffen und noch lange von Ihrem iPod begeistert sind.

Für Ihre Anfragen rufen Sie uns bitte unter 089/520465-200 an oder senden uns eine E-Mail an apple@equinux.de

equinux makes digital TV on the Mac more affordable in six more countries: The software-update on version 1.0.2 digital TV-channels via DVB-T are now brought to the Mac in UK, France, Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Czech Republic. The update will be installed automactically via the integrated update-function. TubeStick integrates seamlessly with MediaCentral, the complete media center solution from equinux. MediaCentral as well as TheTube support the white Apple Remote. You can easily connect TubeStick via USB to your Mac. For a limited time only equinux will send you a fully functional version of MediaCentral 2.5 with your TubeStick - completely for free. This TubeStick Special Edition is available at your local Apple dealer or directly from equinux Online Store for only €39.95.

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Pricing and availability
TubeStick is available immediately. The product will be sold through Apple Retailers and in the equinux Online Store. The equinux Online Store currently ships to the following countries: Germany, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Luxembourg, Holland, UK and Sweden.

TubeStick is available immediately as the TubeStick Special Edition, including TheTube and MediaCentral for a recommended retail price of €39,95 (incl. VAT).

More information about TubeStick (including technical details and product datasheets) can be found on the equinux website.

equinux macht digitales Fernsehen am Mac in sechs weiteren Ländern erschwinglich: Ab sofort gibt es den TubeStick zusätzlich in UK, Frankreich, Dänemark, Finnland, Schweden und Tschechien. Durch das Update auf Version 1.0.2 zeigt die beiliegende TheTube-Software digitale Fernsehprogramme via DVB-T auch in diesen Ländern auf einem Mac an. Der TubeStick integriert sich dabei nahtlos in MediaCentral, der kompletten Mediacenter-Software von equinux. Sowohl MediaCentral als auch TheTube unterstützt die weiße Apple-Remote Fernbedienung. Der TubeStick lässt sich einfach per USB an einem Mac anschließen. Zur Markteinführung liegt dem Paket eine kostenlose Vollversion von MediaCentral 2.5 bei. Diese TubeStick Special Edition gibt es im Fachhandel oder direkt im equinux Online Store für 39,95 Euro (UVP).

Gut, dass bald Ostern ist.
Digitales Fernsehen ist ein Genuss und enorm unterhaltsam, vorausgesetzt man hat die richtige Ausstattung. Was Sie wirklich benötigen präsentiert Ihnen equinux am iDay live, zum Beispiel den brandneuen, extrem preisgünstigen equinux TubeStick mit USB-Anschluss, für den Empfang digitaler Fernsehsignale auf dem Mac. Daneben wird es eine Demovorführung der beliebten equinux Entertainment-Media-Software MediaCentral geben. Der equinux TubeStick wird zur Zeit als limitierte Special Edition inklusive MediaCentral zum sagenhaften Preis von € 39,95 (inkl. MwSt.) im equinux Apple Shop und equinux Online Store angeboten.

Mehr Anfassen. Mehr Action. Mehr Apple.
Am iDay steht auch das neue Apple TV auf dem Programm. Mit Apple TV lassen sich Musikvideos, Filmtrailer, Video-Podcasts und Fotos aus der iTunes Bibliothek über ein Breitformat-Fernsehgerät abspielen. Sie erwartet außerdem die neue AirPort Extreme Basisstation von Apple – die perfekte drahtlose Lösung für ein rasant schnelles, sicheres Funknetzwerk, für den Einsatz zu Hause, in Schulen und Unternehmen. Diese Lösung gibt es für Mac und PC! Und weil der iDay ohne den iPod undenkbar ist, präsentieren wir Ihnen - neben der gesamten Mac-Produktpalette -  natürlich auch die neuesten iPod-Modelle in allen Varianten.

Spannende Runde für die Fans von Mac- und PC-Computern
Der iDay ist auch für PC-Anwender eine gute Gelegenheit, die vielen Vorteile eines Macs kennen zu lernen, zum Beispiel: hohe Benutzerfreundlichkeit, stabile Leistung, frei von Viren, neueste Intel-Prozessortechnik, Betriebssystem Mac OS X, hohe Kompatibilität, umfangreiche Standard-Software und Top-Design. Neugierig gemacht? Besuchen Sie uns und seien Sie live mit dabei.

Wann: Freitag, 23.03.2007, 17-20 Uhr
Wo: Im Apple Shop der equinux AG, Kirschstraße 35, 80999 München

Kontakt und Anfahrt

Holen auch Sie sich am iDay den 10 Euro Sofortrabatt. Der schnellste Weg zum Gutschein führt über die Original-Einladung, die Sie hier sofort downloaden können.

Today equinux is introducing TubeStick, a white Apple-esque DVB-T receiver designed exclusively for the Mac. TubeStick connects to a USB port and ships with equinux' new TV software "TheTube", TV on the Mac is now simple and intuitive. The device also works seamlessly with equinux' own media center solution, MediaCentral.

TubeStick is based on the DVB-T standard, which has found widespread adoption across Europe and is available in most European countries, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Scandinavia, France and the UK.

Here are the most important features of TubeStick and TheTube:

Fast location switching
For the user on-the-move, TubeStick offers the ability to store tuning information for multiple locations. And for even greater flexibility, those locations can be exported and transferred to other Macs.

Simple channel surfing
Users can easily switch to the channel they want by selecting it in the Channel Overview or by using their Apple Remote. The Channel Overview also displays the titles of all shows currently running.

An intelligent window
Watch TV while you work! TubeStick's flexible TV-window can be set to 'always-on-top' and adjusted to different window sizes. When resizing windows, they will automatically zoom back to their original position on the screen's edge or corner using the innovative "SmartZoom" feature. This is particularly handy for when you have briefly maximized a window and want to get back to work.

Record TV and take it with you
If you haven't got time to watch your favorite TV channel, simply record it with a single click. And afterwards, you don't only have to watch it on your Mac: TheTube's export feature can transfer any recording to your iPod, so it can be watched on-the-go, wherever life takes you. TheTube saves a preview image and information such as the shows name and length in the intuitive TV-archive.

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Pricing and availability
TubeStick is available immediately. The product will be sold through Apple Retailers and in the equinux Online Store. The equinux Online Store currently ships to the following countries: Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Holland and Sweden.

TubeStick is available immediately as the TubeStick Special Edition, including TheTube and MediaCentral for a recommended retail price of €39,95 (incl. VAT).

More information about TubeStick (including technical details and product datasheets) can be found on the equinux website.

equinux stellt heute einen neuen DVB-T-Empfänger im weißen Apple-Look vor – den TubeStick. Das Gerät wird mit der TV-Software TheTube ausgeliefert und lässt sich einfach per USB an den Mac anschließen. Der TubeStick integriert sich zudem nahtlos in MediaCentral, die komplette Mediacenter-Lösung von equinux.

Der equinux TubeStick unterstützt den verbreiteten digitalen Fernsehstandard DVB-T, der in Deutschland, Österreich, der Schweiz, Skandinavien, Großbritannien und Frankreich verfügbar ist.

Die Funktionen von TubeStick und TheTube im Überblick:

Standortwechsel leicht gemacht
Um digitales Fernsehen in verschiedenen Regionen zu genießen, lassen sich mit TheTube Senderlisten für mehrere Umgebungen abspeichern. Die Senderlisten lassen sich exportieren und auf andere Macs übertragen.

Die Lizenz zum Zappen Der aktuelle Sender lässt sich per Apple Remote oder Maus wechseln. Die übersichtliche Senderliste zeigt neben dem Namen des aktuellen Senders auch den Titel der laufenden Sendung.

Volle Konzentration
Das TV-Fenster von TheTube lässt sich in verschiedenen Größen darstellen, um bei der Arbeit das Programm zu verfolgen. Für den gemütlichen Fernsehabend gibt es zusätzlich den Vollbildmodus. Mit der innovativen Funktion "SmartZoom" zoomt das Fenster automatisch an den richtige Bildschirmrand oder in die entsprechende Bildschirmecke zurück. Optimal, wenn man ein kleines TV Fenster schnell vergrößert hat und zur Arbeit zurückkehren möchte.

Aufnehmen und mitnehmen
Ist die Arbeit spontan doch wichtiger als die Lieblingssendung, nehmen Sie die Sendung einfach auf. TheTube speichert alle Aufnahmen inklusive Vorschaubild, Name des Programms und Dauer der Aufnahme im privaten und übersichtlichen Sendearchiv. Die Aufnahmen lassen sich in TheTube abspielen oder in iTunes exportieren – bereit für den iPod.

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Verfügbarkeit und Preis
TubeStick ist ab sofort im equinux Apple Shop (Tel. 089/520465-200) und über den equinux Online Store erhältlich. Per E-Mail erreichen Sie uns unter apple@equinux.de.

Der equinux Online Store liefert das Produkt aktuell in folgende Länder: Deutschland, Österreich, Belgien, Dänemark, Frankreich, Luxemburg, Niederlande, Schweden.

TubeStick ist als Special Edition mit TheTube und MediaCentral ab sofort zum empfohlenen Verkaufspreis von €39,95 (inkl. MwSt.) verfügbar.

Mehr Informationen zum TubeStick (auch technische Daten) finden Sie auf der equinux Website.

equinux today released VPN Tracker 4.9.1, an essential update to the market-leading VPN client for Mac OS X. The new version offers full support for Secure Computing®'s Sidewinder G2® devices and Mako Networks' centralized VPN solutions.

VPN Tracker remains the most versatile and flexible VPN client for Mac, supporting more than 300 devices to date. It is built on a rock-solid IPSec implementation and enhanced with enterprise-level technologies like XAUTH, DHCP over IPSec, token support, and much more.

The update also addresses some minor issues related to timeouts and I/O errors.

Availability

VPN Tracker 4.9.1 is available immediately at the equinux website. Without a license, the software is fully functional for 30 days (all connections will be terminated after three minutes).

Licenses can be obtained at local Apple retailers or in the equinux Online Store.

The update to version 4.9.1 is free for all registered VPN Tracker 4.x users.

Der iPod shuffle ist wahrscheinlich der weltweit mobilste digitale Musik-Player. Aber da ist mehr. Viel mehr. Der kleine (doch schwergewichtige) iPod shuffle zählt zu den absoluten Spitzenreitern unter den iPod-Käufern. Bisher nur im Aluminium-Design erhältlich gibt es den shuffle ab sofort auch in Blau, Pink, Grün und Orange. Der große Bruder iPod nano hat es vorgemacht. Der kleine shuffle hat sich die guten Eigenschaften abgeguckt. Dafür sind große Brüder ja schließlich auch da.

Abwechslung muss schließlich sein
Zählt man den integrierten Befestigungs-Clip mit, ist der shuffle nur 4,1 cm groß und wiegt fliegengewichtige 15 Gramm – ganz nach dem Motto: weniger ist eben doch mehr. Der schicke, flippige iPod verfügt über einen beliebten Zufallsgenerator (Shuffle-Funktion), damit die Songs, immer neu, in unterschiedlicher Reihenfolge abgespielt werden. Abwechslung muss schließlich sein. Außerdem trumpft das Gerät mit 1GB Flash-Speicher (Platz für bis zu 240 Songs) auf.  Der iPod shuffle wird über ein Dock mit dem Mac oder PC verbunden und tauscht sich perfekt mit iTunes 7 aus.

Die fünf verschiedenen Farbvarianten, zu einem Preis von je 79,00 Euro (inkl. MwSt.), sind ab sofort im equinux Apple Shop erhältlich!

Gerne beraten wir Sie telefonisch unter: 089/520465-200
Per E-Mail erreichen Sie uns unter: apple@equinux.de

equinux is pleased to introduce new cross upgrades for the consumer range of equinux software. Customers who have previously purchased an iSale, CoverScout, MediaCentral or On Air "Personal Pack Single" or "Personal Pack Pro" can now easily upgrade to a "Personal Pack" with more licenses.

The affordable multi-license Packs "Personal Pack Pro" (for use on up to 3 Macs) and "Personal Pack Jumbo" (for 5 Macs) are catered to advanced users who want to use their applications on multiple macs (e.g. home, work and mobile).

Personal Pack Single Personal Pack Pro Personal Pack Single

>> >> >>

Personal Pack Pro Personal Pack Jumbo Personal Pack Jumbo

€19.95* / $19.95** €29.95* / $29.95** €39.95* / $39.95**

The Cross Upgrades are available immediately in the equinux Online Store.
* Local taxes may apply, **German VAT included

iSale 4 incorporates almost two dozen new and enhanced features and is available immediately for download on the equinux website.

New Picture Functions
With manual picture scaling and cropping, iSale 4 introduces one of the most requested features. Swapping pictures between picture zones and picture dragging from web browsers round up iSale's next generation picture module.

Image Hosting: Save money and use Flickr
Hosting additional photos on eBay costs. Users can save money by hosting their images on .Mac, FTP or - new in version 4 - use their free Flickr account.

Advanced Template Functionality
The template chooser has been rewritten from the ground to offer greater flexibility and reliability. iSale 4 now includes over 130 professionally designed templates which can be filtered through a stylish and fast keyword system. Users can select and combine keywords, like Collectibles, Jewelry or Electronics, to find a reasonable selection of templates in a matter of seconds. Thanks to the integrated template update engine, new templates will load as soon as they become available.

Boosted Boilerplate Module
In iSale 3, users could define a standard signature for their auctions. iSale 4 lets them define default content for every single textbox in a template. Terms and conditions, individual shipping details, or just a friendly salutation - once the text is stored in the preferences, it will be reused for every new auction automatically.

Printing
iSale offers great print layouts to help you keep an overview of your sold items. List views are offered to simplify managing all auctions. They include important item details like article number and picture, title, eBay item number, listing fee, seller ID, status, pricing information and sales date of all or selected auctions. Shipping can be streamlined using iSale's address label layout. Advanced users can create their own print layouts using the detailed instructions in the manual.

Improved eBay and Amazon.com plugin; Delicious Library Support
Transfering item descriptions from Amazon or eBay has been improved and features previews with pictures. Moreover, users can also include items from their media collection stored in Delicious Library to save time on creating new listings.

Multiple eBay Accounts
Managing auctions for more than one eBay account at a time is a welcome addition for experienced eBay users. Switching between authorized accounts to submit new auctions is fast and simple. For updating the auction status, it is not even necessary to switch accounts – iSale updates running auctions from all accounts transparently.

New Pinboard Themes
The classic iSale pinboard loved by many users is now complemented with 7 additional themes. Fabric-style pinboard, Cubicle, Wood, Chalkboard, Fridge, and more – there's a theme for every user's mood.

Ready for Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
equinux has a keen focus on utilizing the latest technologies. iSale 4 is well prepared for the future – and ready anticipated release of Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard).

Free Grace Period for iSale 3 users
iSale users who bought iSale 3 on or after Dec. 1st, 2006 are elegible to upgrade to iSale 4 free of charge. Specific information will be sent out to those customers over the next few days.

All users now buying and activating iSale 3 boxes in retail store, automatically receive an free update to the new version 4 once registered.

Pricing for Upgrades
Upgrades to iSale 4 from previous versions start at $19.95 and are available at the equinux Online Store.
Get your iSale Upgrade  until January 31st, 2007 and take advantage of our $5.00/€5.00 introductory discount!

With the VPN Solution for Mac, equinux targets Mac users who wish secure access to their home computer or network from anywhere in the world using Virtual Private Network technology (VPN).

"Implementing a VPN connection to access sensitive computer data remotely used to be a privilege exclusive to large companies and tech-savvy professionals. With the VPN Solution, it's a matter of a few clicks.", says Ortwin Gentz, CTO of equinux.

The VPN Solution for Mac is both, software and hardware. The software is provided by equinux and the hardware comes from NETGEAR®, one of the most popular vendors of VPN gateways.

By combining software and a gateway device, the VPN Solution for Mac greatly simplifies the first steps in the world of secure communication.

An easy to read Quick Setup Guide and Setup Assistant, a native Mac application, make the setup process hassle-free. The software component also includes a specialized version of VPN Tracker, the market-leading VPN client for Mac, designed to take full advantage of the NETGEAR® routers.

If a single user needs access to a small home network, the VPN Solution for Mac Home Edition has been designed for this exact situation. The Home Edition includes a NETGEAR® ProSafe FVS114 Firewall.
The Business Edition provides business-class protection and is suitable for up to 8 simultaneous VPN connections. It contains the NETGEAR® ProSafe FVS318v3. The VPN Solution for Mac Business Edition is the perfect solution for accessing internal services like Mail, FileMaker or other internal databases remotely.

Availability
The software component, VPN Tracker Personal Edition for NETGEAR® is available at the equinux Online Store.
A free trial version of VPN Tracker Personal Edition for NETGEAR®, the Setup Assistant, and the Quick Setup Guide are available on the equinux website.

NETGEAR® hardware (the FVS114 and FVS318v3 devices) are available separately, from a variety of major distributors and retailers, including but not limited to: CompUSA, Fry's and Amazon.com.

Pricing
VPN Tracker Personal Edition for NETGEAR® starts at $89.90/€79.00*
Volume pricing is available when buying 2 or more licenses at time.
* Taxes may apply

Beste Aussichten, für Ihren guten Start ins Wochenende
Kennen Sie den iDay? Am iDay stellt equinux regelmäßig die aktuellsten Produkte von Apple vor. Dazu zählen der iPod (beliebtester Musik-Player der Welt), innovative Mac-Computer (neueste Intel Core Duo Prozessor-Technologie), hochwertiges Apple Zubehör sowie die durchdachten Software-Anwendungen von equinux, zum Beispiel iSale (zweifacher Apple Design Award-Gewinner), MediaCentral oder CoverScout. Der iDay ist für Einsteiger und Profis, eingefleischte Mac-Fans sowie experimentierfreudige Windows-Anwender gleichermaßen interessant.

Egal wo sie stehen. Wir holen Sie an der richtigen Station ab.
In unserem equinux Apple Shop werden wir für Sie - neben unseren iPod-Docks - 5 Mac-Stationen installieren und folgende Themen (u. a. in Demos) präsentieren: das auf der Macworld angekündigte iPhone (noch nicht im Handel erhältlich), Apple TV, Airport Extrem, das fortschrittliche, zukünftige Apple Betriebssystem Leopard und Software von equinux. Stellen Sie uns Ihre Fragen und tauschen Sie sich aus. Wenn Sie möchten, schrauben wir auch mal einen MacPro oder Intel Xserve für Sie auf. Seien auch Sie live mit dabei.

Wann: Freitag, 26.01.2007, 17 - 19 Uhr
Wo: Im Apple Shop der equinux AG, Kirschstraße 35, 80999 München

Kontakt und Anfahrt

Am iDay können Sie (mit Gutschein) runde 10 Euro sparen. Der schnellste Weg zum Gutschein führt über die Original-Einladungskarte, die Sie hier sofort downloaden können.

We are excited to be participating in this world renowned event and would like to invite you to attend Macworld as our personal guest, with free admittance to the Exhibit Hall. Stop by our Booth # S2538 or visit us at the ADC Developer Pavilion (# S1538-35) to meet us face-to-face. We'll be there to answer your questions and give you a hands-on demonstration of our product.

To receive your free Exhibit Hall pass please register online with Priority Code: PC0361

We look forward to seeing you in San Francisco!

Due to a recent Apple security update and some changes to the LEO translation database, some users had been experiencing problems with iTranslate -  equinux' free translation & Wikipedia search tool.

equinux has fixed this issue in iTranslate 1.1.1 which is a recommended update for all users. The updated version is availabe for download on the  equinux website!

equinux' media center solution, MediaCentral 2.5, expands its feature set within the DVD module. Users can now enjoy watching their favorite DVDs in Dolby® Digital Surround sound. Settings for sound, audio tracks, subtitles and angles can be changed either via keystrokes or within the new DVD Options Menu. This content menu elegantly fades in over the screen while watching a movie.
All of MediaCentral's features benefit from a variety of performance enhancements integrated into this latest release. The speed of navigating through large DVD libraries has been greatly improved.

MediaCentral 2.5 explores the world - thanks to equinux' steadily growing community, MediaCentral is now available in 13 different languages. In addition to English, German, French, Italian, Danish, Russian and Traditional Chinese, the popular software is now also offered in Norwegian, Finnish, Swedish, Spanish, Dutch and Czech.

Additionally, this latest realease adds many minor enhancements, improved stability and bugfixes to assure optimal media center feeling.

MediaCentral 2.5 is available immediately and can be purchased at local Apple retailers or in the equinux Online Store equinux Online Store. The Personal Pack Single for use on a single Mac is available for only $29.95* / €29.95.
MediaCentral can be downloaded directly from our website. This update is free for all registered users of MediaCentral 2.x.

* Local Taxes may apply

O du fröhliche, ...
Eine gute Gelegenheit die schönsten Weihnachtsgeschenke zu finden ist der weihnachtliche iDay, im equinux Apple Shop. Hier wird es coole iPods, starke Mac-Computer, equinux Software (z.B. iSale) und jede Menge Zubehör von Apple geben - für den kleinen und großen Geldbeutel.

Freude schenken und 10 Euro sparen
Die günstigen Geschenk-Angebote werden an diesem Tag (nur an diesem Tag!) noch günstiger, denn gespart werden kann mit einem 10,00 Euro Gutschein, der u. a. mit unserem nächsten Newsletter verschickt wird.

Tut nicht weh, informiert und macht Spaß
Natürlich können Sie den Newsletter hier sofort abonieren. Besuchen Sie den iDay und finden Sie bei Glühwein und Gebäck das richtige Geschenk für Ihre Nächsten. Oder beschenken Sie sich ganz einfach selbst.

Wann: Samstag, 16.12.2006, 12 bis 18 Uhr
Wo: Im Apple Shop der equinux AG, Kirschstraße 35, 80999 München

Kontakt und Anfahrt

Der schnellste Weg zum Gutschein führt über die equinux iDay-Einladung, die Sie hier als PDF herunterladen können. Einfach Ausdrucken, mitbringen und 10 Euro sparen.

Und zum iPod gibt's Glühwein und Gebäck
Ab 1. Dez. macht Weihnachts-Shoppen im equinux Apple Shop ganz besonders viel Freude. Immer freitags von 9 bis 19 Uhr und samstags von 10 bis 15 Uhr genießen Sie an diesen Tagen entspanntes Einkaufen, bei Glühwein und Gebäck.

Top Weihnachtsgeschenke. Alle unter einem Dach.
iPods sind dabei die großen Renner (schon ab 79,- €). Wer mehr möchte, bekommt mehr. Natürlich zu Bestpreisen, z. B. Macs ab 599,- € sowie alle gängigen Apple Produkte oder die weit verbreiteten Software-Renner von equinux, wie z. B. iSale, CoverScout oder MediaCentral. Lassen Sie sich von uns in Ruhe beraten. Bleiben Sie entspannt, und genießen Sie Ihren Weihnachtseinkauf.

Wann: Ab 1. Dezember, immer freitags 9:00 bis 19:00 Uhr und samstags 10:00 bis 15:00 Uhr
(Natürlich sind wir auch zu den üblichen Öffnungszeiten, Mo. bis Do., für Sie da.)

Wo: Im Apple Shop der equinux AG, Kirschstraße 35, 80999 München




Telefon: 089/520465-200
Telefax: 089/520465-299
E-Mail: apple@equinux.de

Kontakt und Anfahrt

Besuchen Sie den equinux ProDay zum Thema Server
Am ProDay, den 29.11.06, präsentieren wir Ihnen den neuen Xserve Quad-Core 64-Bit Intel Xeon Server von Apple. Erleben Sie in unserer Münchner Niederlassung Spitzen-Server-Technologie vom Allerfeinsten.

Vergessen Sie Ihren alten Windows Server.
Jetzt kommt der neue Xserve von Apple.
Xserves sind nicht nur unglaublich schnell und gut skalierbar. Dank der Verwendung von Industriestandards, offener Softwareentwicklung und durchdachter Systemarchitektur, ist das Mac OS X virenfrei – eine Traumvorstellung für alle Administratoren, die sich mit Windows Sicherheitsupdates rumschlagen müssen!  Mit Xserve sparen Sie auch viel Geld für Lizenzen, denn die gibt es - im Gegensatz zur Microsofts Produktpolitik, wo jede Lizenz extra bezahlt werden muss - für uneingeschränkt viele Clients.

Auch Mac-User sollten wissen, wovon wir sprechen
Sie haben schon einen Mac Server im Einsatz? Schnell steigen die Anforderung und eine Erweiterung der Kapazitäten ist angesagt. Natürlich informieren wir Sie auch über die neueste Intel-Prozessor-Technologie. Dank Quad-Core 64-Bit Intel Xeon Prozessoren hat sich die Geschwindigkeit  (im Vergleich zum Xserve G5) verfünffacht. – Und wie steht es um Ihr Betriebssystem? Benutzen Sie etwa immer noch die Version OS 9? Dann wird's höchste Zeit für Mac OS X!

Wir teilen gerne. Zum Beispiel unser großes Server-Know-how.
Als Solution Expert Server and Storage finden wir Ihre spezifische Lösung, egal ob es um die Erweiterung einer bestehenden oder die Implementier- ung einer komplett neuen Serveranlage geht. Wir beraten Sie umfassend und freuen uns auf Ihre Individualität – auch als Windows Client.


Ihre persönliche Einladung: 29.11.2006

Agenda

16:00 Uhr: Empfang
Zur Begrüßung empfangen wir Sie herzlich mit einem Willkommensdrink.

16:30 Uhr: Xserve Quad Xeon 64-Bit Server
Sie erfahren, was der brandneue Intel Xserve so alles in und auf dem Kasten hat. Vor allem: viel Power!

17:30 Uhr: Mac OS X Server
Wir informieren Sie über das erfolgreiche Apple Server-Betriebssystem
Mac OS X Server, mit seinen vielfältigen Möglichkeiten.

Ab 18:30 Uhr: Ansprechen, Anfassen, Anschauen
Testen Sie selbst unsere Demoserver. Legen Sie selbst mal Hand an. Schauen Sie in den Xserve rein und begutachten Sie die vorbildliche Verarbeitung. Diskutieren Sie mit uns über Ihre Themen. Wir nehmen uns die Zeit.


Wann: Mittwoch, 29.11.2006, 16:00 - 19:30 Uhr
Wo: equinux AG, Kirschstraße 35, 80999 München-Untermenzing

Natürlich können Sie an diesem Tag auch alle anderen Apple Produkte - von iPod bis MacBook Pro - in unserem Apple Shop live erleben.

Kontakt und Anfahrt

More than ever, CoverScout is the perfect iTunes companion. While users could always search Amazon, Google Images or the Web with CoverScout, they were stuck with really rare or homemade albums. The brand new version 2.3 is here to help: With built-in support for iSight™ (and other QuickTime compatible webcams) and an integrated cover editor, CoverScout now offers maximal flexibility when covering the tracks. To round up this release, the developers added a "maintenance" status to the powerful status filter: Albums with unknown status, missing or incomplete covers are combined into a single view for convenient editing. Some known issues have been fixed, improving the application's overall stability.

This release is a free update for all CoverScout 2.x users and can be obtained from the CoverScout download page. Full and upgrade versions of CoverScout are available for purchase at the equinux online store.

Munich (Germany) / San Mateo, CA (USA) - November 21st, 2006: equinux has today released version 4.9 of VPN Tracker, an essential update to the market-leading VPN client for Mac OS X. A complete compatibility list can be found on the equinux website at www.equinux.com/us/products/vpntracker/interoperability.html. This version adds compatibility for two new Collax devices as well as 10 new Fortinet devices. Additional improvements have also been made between VPN Tracker and Intel-Macs. Now VPN Tracker automatically starts connections at login on Intel-based Macs.

More information on the VPN Tracker and all equinux software products can be found at: www.equinux.com/vpntracker

The pricing structure of the equinux consumer product range has been modified and unified. iSale, CoverScout, MediaCentral and On Air are now avaiable in three different personal packs: Single, Pro and Jumbo. The basic "Personal Pack Single" entitles the user to use the software on a single Mac. The affordable multi-license Packs "Personal Pack Pro" (for use on up to 3 Macs) and "Personal Pack Jumbo" (for 5 Macs) are catered to advanced users who want to use their applications on multiple macs (e.g. home, work and mobile).

The new products are available immediately in the equinux Online Store.

eBay Express is available in the US, Germany and the UK. eBay Express is a new listing service for outstanding eBay sellers with excellent ratings, that want to sell new items for a fixed price. Qualified iSale users who want to take advantage of eBay Express can choose from within the application to list their items exclusively on eBay Express, or as an additional platform alongside their main eBay listing. The iSale Preview option has been modified to switch between the eBay Preview and the eBay Express Preview. With this enhancement keeping track of all listings can't get more comfortable for every eBay seller.
iSale 3.3 is available immediately and can be purchased at local Apple retailers or in the equinux online store. A free trial version of iSale is available on the equinux website. The update is free to all registered iSale 3.x users. 

Bringen Sie Farbe in Ihr Leben, mit Schwarz und Weiß
Apple hat heute eine neue Modellreihe der MacBook Consumer-Notebooks vorgestellt, die jetzt mit Intel Core 2 Duo Prozessoren ausgestattet sind. Die neuen MacBooks sind bis zu 25 Prozent schneller als die Vorgängergeneration und verfügen über eine integrierte iSight-Videokamera, für Videogespräche unterwegs, den magnetischen Stromanschluss MagSafe, der sich unter Zug sicher vom MacBook abkoppelt, sowie iLife ´06, die aktuelle Version der digitalen Lifestyle-Suite von Apple.

Elegant, glänzend und unwiderstehlich
Die MacBook-Produktlinie besteht aus drei Modellen: 1,83 GHz (60GB) und 2,0 GHz (80 GB) in weißem Design, und 2,0 GHz (120 GB) in einem eleganten schwarzen Gehäuse. Das neue MacBook besitzt ein glänzendes 13-Zoll Breitbild-Display. Ideal, um Videos, DVDs und Fotos über Front Row zu präsentieren.

Alle drei Modelle sind in Kürze im equinux Apple Shop erhältlich, ab einem Preis von € 1041,90.

Alle Produkte von Apple finden Sie auch in unserer tagesaktuellen Preisliste.

equinux has today released Template Pack 9 for it's Apple Design Award-winning application iSale. It adds a variety of templates geared towards the Home and Garden related categories on eBay. The new Home and Garden Template Pack can be viewed on iSale's Latest Template page.
The templates are available free of charge for all iSale 3.x users and will be automatically downloaded the next time iSale is started. More information on iSale can be found on our website.

In line with the MacExpo London (UK), equinux has released MediaCentral 2.4. This release sports a customizable User Interface, an advanced TV Module and improved .Mac Integration. The leading Media Center application for the Mac now features customizable user interface themes. Users can personalize the look of MediaCentral by choosing from a list of color schemes or even create their own preferred color characteristics.

Simplified usability has been delivered via the new Onscreen Display (OSD) menu included in the TV module. It combines a rich set of TV feature controls and configuration options like a concise channel list and additional information about running programs. Not to forget audio settings like Audiotrack (for multi-channel programs) or muting and diverse picture settings. The speed and quality of channel switching has also been improved. By plugging in a supported DVB-T/DTT device, MediaCentral's built in TV Device Configurator automatically recognizes untuned TV devices and simplifies the one-time channel tuning setup.

.Mac Photocast integration and usability within MediaCentral has become better and easier. MediaCentral is now the ultimate application to watch any .Mac Photocast. To round things up, the QuickTime™ implementation within MediaCentral has been improved resulting in a smoother appearance whenever movies are played in this format.
The MediaCentral 2.4 update is free to all registered MediaCentral 2.x users.  A free trial version of MediaCentral is available on the equinux
website.

MediaCentral can also be purchased at local Apple dealers as well as in the equinux online store.

With a growth rate of 452.05%, equinux placed 32nd among the fastest-growing technology companies in Germany and is among the Top 3 companies in Bavaria. The placement is based on the cumulated growth rates of the last five years (2001-2005).

Till Schadde, CEO of equinux, views this nomination in a very positive way: "After winning the Apple Design Award 2006 in the most competitive category 'Best Mac OS X User Experience' with our eBay auctioning solution, iSale, we are very proud to be among the 50 fastest-growing businesses in Germany. Thanks to inspiring employees, great software products and a successful world-wide distribution network, we are definitely on the right path."

"Our Technology Fast 50 Award recognizes companies and business figures who combine initiative, innovation and a willingness to take risk with technical authority", explained Dieter Schlereth, Managing Partner for Deloitte's Technology, Media and Telecommunications Division. "The ranking criteria for these growth companies include cumulative percentage revenue growth. Revenue must also have totaled at least € 50,000 in 2001 and € 1,000,000 in 2004."

Die neuen Intel Core 2 Duo Prozessoren sind bis zu 39 Prozent schneller als ihre Vorgänger. Alle MacBook Pro-Modelle verfügen nun über einen doppelt so großen Arbeitsspeicher, eine größere Festplatte sowie einen FireWire 800 Port, für den Anschluss von schnellen Peripheriegeräten. Als "Verpackung" dient ein edles, nur 2,6 cm flaches Aluminium-Gehäuse. Und natürlich verfügt das Mac Book Pro über eine integrierte iSight-Kamera für anspruchsvolle Videogespräche.

Da kommt Freude auf
Das neue Mac Book Pro wird standardmäßig mit iLife '06 (iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD, GarageBand, iWeb) und Mac OS X Tiger (Safari, Mail, iCal, iChat AV, Front Row, Photo Booth) ausgeliefert. Weitere Ausstattungsoptionen für das MacBook Pro sind u. a.: bis zu 3 GB DDR2 SDRAM, Upgrade auf eine 200 GB (4200rpm) oder eine 160 GB (5400 rpm) Festplatte, Apple USB Modem, Hochglanz-Display und AppleCare Protection Plan - die Garantieverlängerung auf 3 Jahre.

Hier geht's lang zum Besteinkauf
Im equinux Apple Shop erhalten Sie alle Apple Produkte zu besonders günstigen Preisen. Natürlich auch die neuen MacBook Pro-Modelle!

MacBook Pro 15" 2,16 GHz      ab € 1864,90
MacBook Pro 15" 2,33 GHz      ab € 2323,90
MacBook Pro 17" 2,33 GHz      ab € 2610,00

Gerne beraten wir Sie auch telefonisch unter 089/520465-200 oder per E-Mail unter apple@equinux.de

In unserer tagesaktuellen Preisliste finden Sie alle Produkte aus dem umfangreichen equinux Angebot.

iSale, the Apple Design Award winning eBay auctioning solution, now contains as many as 85 individually designed templates to choose from. The latest Template Pack includes ten new templates designed for auctioning jewelry. To handle all these templates within the application, equinux improved the template chooser. It now takes up less memory and therefore works much quicker and more efficient.  

An overview of all eight Template Packs can be found on the equinux website.

Further information and a free trial version of iSale can be found online.
This maintenance release is free for all existing iSale 3.x users. Purchases of iSale can be made at the equinux online store or at one of equinux' authorized resellers.

Hier können Sie was erleben
Apple zum Anschauen, Anfassen und Ausprobieren. Toppaktuelle Produkte und Informationen rund um Apple, interessante Gespräche und viele Angebote zu Bestpreisen warten auf Sie. Der equinux iDay findet regelmäßig in unserem equinux Apple Shop statt. Und dafür lassen wir uns etwas einfallen.

Ein Freund, ein guter Freund
Kennen Sie schon die eleganten, leistungsstarken Computer von Apple, die Macs? Macs sind Freunde fürs Leben. Am iDay zeigen wir Ihnen, was die Macs so alles auf dem Kasten haben. Macs verstehen sich übrigens auch mit dem Betriebssystem Windows gut. Informieren Sie sich über: Mac mini, MacBook, MacBook Pro, iMac und Mac Pro.

Einer für alles. Alles für einen.
Musik, Videos, Hörbücher, Podcasts und Spiele in iTunes laden und auf dem iPod abspielen. Der iPod gehört in jede Tasche, und die Ohrstöpsel ins Ohr. Für Sie bringen wir den iPod auf die Bühne.

Wann: Mittwoch 18. Oktober 2006, 17:00 - 19:00 Uhr
Wo: equinux Apple Shop, Kirschstraße 35, 80999 München-Untermenzing

Kontakt und Anfahrt

CoverScout 2.2 allows to easily copy artwork, originally applied by iTunes 7, into the music file as standard ID3 tag. Benefits of the new feature are obvious: greater portability, elevated flexibility as well as boundless independance of iTunes 7. Covers are attached to single songs and complete albums and therefore always shown - all the time and no matter in which application the song is played. The CoverScout interface has been adapated accordingly and now displays both, the current cover status and the cover type (Cover Flow vs. ID3) in the library browser.
To round things up, equinux fixed some minor issues as well as improved the compilation feature. Compilations are now handled transparently as having no particular artist.

This update is free of charge to all existing CoverScout 2.x customers. More information and the option to download a free trial version of CoverScout is available on the equinux website. Purchases can be made directly in the secure equinux online store or at one of equinux' authorized resellers.

MediaCentral 2.3.1, equinux' media center solution, comes up with an enhanced TV module combining greater stability as well as a more fluid TV reception.
Usability also was an issue in this maintenance release. Users enjoying the application in full screen mode now have got the possibility to display the menu bar by simply moving the mouse.
To round things up the manual has been expanded. It contains a detailed instruction of how to create radio or IP TV playlists, like M3U, PLS, ASX, and RAM. This allows to easily add favorite radio or IP TV streams to MediaCentral by using the "My MediaCentral" folder concept.

This maintenance release is free for all existing MediaCentral 2.x users. More information and a free trial version of MediaCentral and all its features can be found on the equinux website. Purchases of MediaCentral can be made at the equinux online store or at one of equinux' authorized resellers.

The new version of the award-winning eBay solution for the Mac, iSale 3.2.1, features a number of improvements and optimizations. The startup process has been streamlined to allow faster and easier access to the extensive feature set of iSale. Checks for new templates, authorizing with eBay and several other tasks have been moved to more appropriate places - using iSale becomes even more convenient! Finally, the order and naming of menu options has been improved to create a more consistent look and feel.

To coincide with the release of iSale 3.2.1, a variety of new clothing-themed templates are now available. The new templates have been designed for some of the most popular clothing categories including men's and women's clothing and many more. The new templates are going to be downloaded the next time iSale is started. An overview of all iSale templates can be found on the equinux website. These templates are free for all iSale 3.x users.  

More information about iSale can be found on our website.
iSale 3.2.1 is available for download immediately. This update is free for all registered users of iSale 3. To obtain a license, please visit the equinux online store or one of equinux' authorized resellers.

Nehmen Sie sich einen Moment Zeit für einen echten Hingucker: den neuen 24" iMac. Das jüngste Mitglied der iMac Familie – und der schnellste iMac aller Zeiten – kombiniert professionelle Leistung mit dem Komfort des All-in-One-Designs. In diesem persönlichsten aller Personalcomputer erledigt eine Weltneuheit die Arbeit: der Intel Core 2 Duo Prozessor.

Die iMac Familie besteht jetzt aus Modellen mit 17", 20" und eindrucksvollem 24" Breitformat-Bildschirm. Das Einstiegsmodell ist dabei wohltuend erschwinglich, mit einem Preis von unter € 1000,-.

Alle Apple Produkte und weiterführende Informationen erhalten Sie in unserem equinux Apple Shop. Telefonisch sind wir unter 089/520465-200 zu erreichen. Oder Sie nutzen für Ihre Anfrage das equinux Kontaktformular. Wir beraten Sie gerne.

Alle iMacs finden Sie auch in unserer tagesaktuellen Preisliste.

Munich (Germany) / San Mateo, CA (USA) - September 22nd, 2006: equinux has today released VPN Tracker 4.8. This update is free for all existing VPN Tracker 4.x users and sports new features like support for the Netgear FVS124G VPN router as well as for Fireware 8.x, the latest generation of Watchguard's Firebox X firmware revision.

equinux' successful VPN application also adds support for extended XAUTH communication with Cisco devices. Furthermore, the compatibility with Cisco Pix devices has been improved.

VPN Tracker 4.8 is available online as a free update for all 4.x users.

Existing VPN Tracker 3.x customers may upgrade to VPN Tracker 4.8 starting from $39.00/€35.00 (taxes may apply) per license. Volume-pricing is available. Get more information and a full featured trial version of VPN Tracker online.

With the release of iTunes 7, the feature to add missing album art to a user's iTunes library was included. The iTunes Store carries thousands but not all of album covers and therefore often does not find the right ones. CoverScout has been enhanced to even facilitate the search for hard-to-find covers. With its advanced Amazon and Google Images search options and on-the-fly iTunes synchronisation, users everywhere will have their library completely covered with CoverScout.

"Adding covers to your iTunes library and creating a visual stunning library has become more important with iTunes 7. But did you try to find all your cover art with iTunes 7? Our experiences show that a standard user only finds around 30-40% of their missing music covers with iTunes. So it's CoverScout's turn. The application is the ultimate iTunes companion to add ALL missing covers," states Till Schadde, CEO of equinux.

For more information about the latest release and all of CoverScout's features, please visit the CoverScout website. This release is free to all licensed CoverScout 2.x users. The Coverscout 2.x trailversion can be downloaded from online and is also available for purchase at the equinux Online Store.

MediaCentral now supports additional DVB-T devices, like the popular Miglia TVMini, the Freecom DVB-T USB Stick and the Digitus DVB-T Digital USB 2.0 Receiver. equinux also added a DV port which allows to connect FireWire devices or the iSight.

Flickr, the successful online photo community, is now fully integrated into MediaCentral. MediaCentral users can now personalize their Picture Module with their own flickr albums or add any favorite flickr RSS feeds. Anyone using Apple's .Mac photocast feature can now include their online albums and watch them in MediaCentral.

Grooving to ones favorite radio channel is becoming more enteraining with MediaCentral. The radio module of MediaCentral 2.3 has been updated to support Windows Media and Real Player streams. Own favourite channels using this technology can now easily be added to the "My Radio" folder in "My MediaCentral".

equinux finally added more online content to MediaCentral, such as additional IP TV and radio stations (English, German, Danish, Spanish, Russian) and updated the Movie Trailers section.

MediaCentral is localized in 7 languages (English, German, French, Italian, Danish, Russian, Chinese). Download a free trial version of MediaCentral today.  www.equinux.com/mediacentral
Purchases start at $29.95/€29.95 and can be placed at the equinux online store.

equinux has today released a new Template Pack for all iSale 3 users. The template development team has focused on sports and sporting goods for this release, delivering high-quality designs for popular categories, including:

Athletics (Track) Baseball Camping Cycling Equestrian

Golf Fishing Fitness Scuba Diving Skiing

With this release, iSale now features 65 professional templates and even offers advanced users the option to create individual templates.

The templates are available free of charge and will be automatically downloaded the next time iSale is started. More information on iSale can be found on our website.

equinux today released a new Template Pack for all users of iSale 3. The development team focussed on sports this time, delivering high-quality designs for popular categories like

Athletics (Track) Baseball Camping Cycling Equestrian

Fishing Fitness Scuba Diving Skiing

With this release, iSale features 65 professional templates, and still offers the option to create individual templates (for advanced users).

The templates will be downloaded automatically when iSale is started, and they are available free of charge. More information on iSale can be found on our website.

Einer der weltweit beliebtesten digitalen Musik-Player, der iPod, hat sich gehäutet. Er tritt auf in neuem Gewand. Dabei geht es mehr um innere Werte als um Äußerlichkeiten. Edel und schick ist der iPod sowieso. Die neuen 30 und 80 GB Geräte bieten jede Menge Platz für Musikvideos, eigene Filme und Video-Podcasts sowie für die neuen iPod Spiele, Hörbücher, Fotoalben - und natürlich satte 20.000 Songs bei einer Batterielaufzeit von 20 Stunden. Auch der iPod nano wurde verbessert. Und iTunes. Und im iTunes Store gibt es ab sofort sogar Spielfilme zum Downloaden, allerdings vorerst nur in den USA.

Wo Sie die neuen iPods kaufen können? Am besten im equinux Apple Shop. Informieren Sie sich bei uns vorab über Preise und Lieferzeit. Details finden Sie auch in unserer tagesaktuellen Preisliste.

Just in time for the Apple Expo Paris, equinux has announced a significant update to its media center application, MediaCentral. With this release, MediaCentral 2.2 has gone international. In addition to German and English, the popular media center solution is now offered in French, Italian, Danish, Russian and Traditional Chinese.

The application is not the only thing international, MediaCentral's content is available in many languages and includes online content from all over the world. By supporting IP TV, live television streams are available to keep the user informed with the latest news from their preferred locations. The user can also continue to work while watching news or any other TV program - the application's window always remains in the foreground and is resizable (small, medium, large or full-screen mode).

The latest release of MediaCentral has also improved the performance and even includes a few bug fixes to boot. It's available for download immediately. For more information, visit the MediaCentral homepage. Licenses are available through the equinux online store and as always, this update is free to licensed 2.x users.

equinux will be at the Apple Expo in Paris demonstrating all their consumer application, including the two time Apple Design Award winning and eBay compatible application iSale, the brand new iTunes Must-Have CoverScout 2.1, MediaCentral and On Air. equinux encourages every Mac enthusiast to come by and test equinux' products and talk to our Marketing and Sales Team.

Don't miss the free ticket opportunity, by registering two days in advance.

• Registration in English
• Registration in French

The Apple Expo takes place from September 12th - 16th and is open from 10 - 19 hrs.

The overall application functionality within CoverScout 2.1 has been optimized. Additionaly, the search function has been extended now allowing the user to search not only for artists but also entire albums. This enables the user to be even more flexible. The inlcusion of a size slider, located between the library browser and the artwork inspector, allows the possibility to shrink and expand the preview size of the artwork found.

Furthermore, equinux has added a few new minor features designed to increase the usability of CoverScout - it provides new contextual menu items to let the music play or to view the source of your music files in the Finder.

To conclude the 2.1 update a couple of bugs have been exterminated. The issue causing covers to be displayed upside down in 10.3.9 and 10.4 has been eliminated. Additionally, the issue resulting in an apple script error when assigning art to multiple albums has also been extinguished.

To enjoy CoverScout 2.1 and all new features iTunes 6.0.2 or higher has to be installed. CoverScout users will be asked for the update the next time they start the application. CoverScout is available for purchase in our secure online store.

Wenn es auf schnelle, leistungsstarke IT-Infrastruktur ankommt, sind die Xserve-Systeme von Apple echte Sahneschnitten. Besser gesagt: Sahnebomben. Mit neuer Technik ausgestattet, wurde das Leistungs- Potential des prämierten, Unix basierten Servers (im Vergleich zum Vorgänger Xserve G5) verfünffacht - dank neuer Quad-Core 64-Bit Intel Xeon-Technologie.

Industrieweit führende Ausstattung
Neben den neuen, schnellen Intel Xeon-Prozessoren wartet das Xserve-Kraftpaket mit weiteren noblen Ausstattungs-Features auf:
- bis zu 2,25 TB Massenspeicher
- zwei PCI-Express-Steckplätze mit 8 Lanes
- zwei Gigabit-Ethernet-Anschlüsse
- kombiniertes DVD-ROM/CD-RW-Laufwerk
- hochdichter 1 HE-Server für Rackmontage

Die Lösung für viele, aber nicht für jeden
Xserve bietet bereits unzähligen Unternehmen großes Lösungspotential und ein hohes Maß an Stabilität und Sicherheit, zu hoch attraktiven Preisen.

Professionell beraten bei equinux
Möchten Sie sich professionell beraten lassen oder das Leistungspotential Ihrer vorhandenen Anlage steigern? Dann entscheiden Sie sich am besten für eine sichere Full-Service-Lösung: Support und Consulting von equinux. Damit sparen Sie Zeit, Ärger und auch eine Menge Geld. Xserve: Power for your business.

Und das ist der Power-Kontakt für Ihr Unternehmen: Kontaktformular

E-Mail: systemhaus@equinux.de   

MediaCentral is expanding with every release and this update is no exception. It has been fully compatible with selected DVB-T devices watching TV streams made easy. equinux put effort in improving the overall playback quality in the TV module and creating a more optimized onscreen display for remarkable pleasure. Additionally, the Apple Remote now works perfectly when Autostart is enabled. Is your Mac already installed in your living room?

The MediaCentral 2.1.1 update is free to all MediaCentral 2.x users, so be sure to update today. If you have yet to try out MediaCentral, get your free trial today.

The main focus of this release is on the new and improved templates feature. iSale offers more than just a simple frame around an auction - you now have the ability to customize your own templates. Our software knows no boundaries and is enormously flexible in regards to individual layouts. Creating own templates, including favorite image background, placing textboxes and picture zones - there's no limit to the your imagination.
Generating your own templates requires an advanced understanding of html-programming, an application for creating and exporting images and a text editor, as well as the ability to upload the created templates (via FTP server or a .Mac account).
The iSale user manual includes detailed step-by-step instructions on template creation located in the Appendix "Create your own templates." The manual comes with iSale 3.2 which can be downloaded.

For those looking for an easier way to create gorgeous auctions, iSale 3.2 offers a multitude of new, pre-configured template designs. Take advantage of the all-new blazing color layouts and themed-layouts for automotive, sports and DVD focused listings.They will help you put your auction one-step ahead of the rest. Getting the new templates is very easy. All existing users will be able to automatically download them the next time they start iSale.

Besides the boost of the templates feature, a couple of issues have also been resolved in this iSale release. These fixes include adjustments to the eBay Style Preview to correctly display your auctions every time as well as an improved CSV Import function allowing 10.3.9 users to accurately import data.

For all iSale 3 customers this update is free of charge.

Get more information and a full featured trial version of iSale. 

Normalerweise sind die kleinen leistungsstarken iPods kerngesund. Falls Ihr iPod aber doch einmal streiken sollte, müssen Sie sich keine Sorgen machen. Unsere erfahrenen Profis helfen Ihrem iPod ganz schnell wieder auf die Beine. Ganz ohne Praxisgebür.

Wann?
Jeden Freitag, von 17.00 bis 18.00 Uhr, in unserem Apple Shop in München

Wo?
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Apple Shop
Kirschstraße 35
80999 München-Untermenzing

Telefon: 089/ 520465-200      E-Mail: apple@equinux.de

The newest version of the premier media center solution for the Mac delivers several new features: From seamless Skype integration and an active on screen display (OSD) with dynamic content to an even more customizable user interface, the development team at equinux worked hard on implementing new functions while making the software even easier to use.

Furthermore, the latest release adds many minor enhancements, improved stability and bugfixes. MediaCentral 2.1 is available for download at http://equinux.com/mediacentral/download.

MediaCentral 2.1 is a free update for all MediaCentral 2.x users.

Others can easily buy a license using either MediaCentral's integrated purchasing system or through our Online Store

equinux announced the release of iSale 3.1.2 today. This maintenance update includes several improvements and bugfixes.

• Uploading pictures via FTP and adding supersize pictures to auctions will now work more reliably.
• Integration with Google Maps and Apple Mail has been optimized.
• Watch and Hit counters will always display correct values.
• Activating and deactivating licenses has been simplified.

To avoid loosing formatting information when applying a template to an individually formatted auction, iSale now warns before applying a template. iSale 3.1.2 is a free update for all users of iSale 3. It is available for download at http://equinux.com/isale/download.

Today equinux is announcing a barrier breaking new version of their popular media center solution for Mac, MediaCentral.

The long anticipated release of MediaCentral 2 is a must-have for every Mac user. From easy customization of local and network content to first class online content, MediaCentral is like no other.

The main menu of MediaCentral gives a glimpse of it's powerful capabilities. MediaCentral now supports IP TV streams, native digital TV capabilities (DVB-T), Movie files and trailers, local and networked DVD, Games, Music, IP Radio and Pictures.

Using the latest technologies, MediaCentral provides unparalleled online content. Pre-configured IP TV Channels (10+ languages), internet radio, music clips, picture feeds, the latest movie trailers, classic arcade games and even direct access to the most popular videos from Google and YouTube. MediaCentral brings the best of live and prerecorded entertainment to your Mac.

equinux has also developed a feature called "My MediaCentral" that will let the end-user customize and add their own content to every category of MediaCentral. Whether you decide to add a new radio station or favorite home video, MediaCentral offers endless accommodations to fit your needs.

MediaCentral is currently localized in German and English. It comes standard with a detailed English manual. A German manual will be available by August.

Additional information and the full featured MediaCentral demo with a five minute time restriction are available online.

Availability and PricingMediaCentral is currently available online and will be available as a boxed retail version in the near future.

For endusers, equinux offers several options:

• The "Personal Pack Single" allows you to install MediaCentral on one Mac for $29.95 (Euro 29.95 including VAT).
• The "Personal Pack Pro" entitles you to use MediaCentral on 3 Macs for  $39.95 (Euro 39.95 including VAT).
• The "Personal Pack Jumbo" allows you to use MediaCentral on up to 5 Macs for $59.95 (Euro 59.95 including VAT).

End user purchases can be made in the application using the "Buy now" menu item in MediaCentral.

For Commercial and Academic use, equinux offers volume licensing. This option is available in the equinux online .

The update is free for all existing VPN Tracker 4.x and sports new features like built-in support for Linksys RV042 and RV082 VPN routers as well as newly added support for Netgear's FVG318 ProSafe Wireless VPN Firewall. Furthermore, it fixes various issues with remote DNS servers when Mode Config is used for client provisioning.
VPN Tracker 4.7 is a free update for all 4.x users.
Download VPN Tracker 4.7 today!

If you are a VPN Tracker 3.x customer,
upgrade to VPN Tracker 4.x today - from $39.00/€40,60.
($ Prices exclude any applicable sales tax, € Prices include Mwst/VAT)

equinux is proud to announce the update of On Air 1.1. Many of the issues in version 1.0 have been resolved and the software as a whole has been optimized for extended use. In addition to a variety of fixes, On Air now fully supports the readily available D-Link DCS-900 IP Camera.

The other big announcement with this latest release is that it is Universal. That's right, any one with a new Intel Mac will be able to benefit from this universal binary.

Other improvements include stream-lined camera configuration, automatic recognition of your iSight as a local camera and further optimization of On Air's integrations with Apple's iSight camera.

This update is free to all existing On Air users. Download On Air 1.1 and start keeping your eye on the world.

The award-winning software company equinux today introduced a new application called "CoverScout". CoverScout helps to find and apply thousands of Album Covers to your iTunes music library in a simple click.

"The Digital Music market grows larger everyday and equinux wants to be a player. By adding CoverScout to our already wide range of consumer products, like iSale and MediaCentral, we intend addressing the needs of demanding music listener, who not only want music but also the Album Covers that come along with it", says equinux Marketing Manager Paul Prescott.

The application searches for appropriate covers using Google, Amazon, the iTunes Music Store library or any other website.

CoverScout is able to handle huge music libraries as it can perform multiple search operations for album covers at the same time. Once the correct cover has been found it either automatically or semi-automatically attaches it to the music files in your iTunes library. The covers will then be displayed in iTunes and also on your iPod.

CoverScout is available immediately online and will be available as a boxed retail version in the near future.

CoverScout is available in English and German.

More information and a demo version of CoverScout can be found at http://www.equinux.com/coverscout

iSale has been under major development in the last few months in preparation for eBay's change to a new communication standard going live on June 1st. The look and feel of iSale has not been changed but everything under the hood has.

iSale now supports Auction Relisting. Simply click the "Prepare for Relisting" button and your unsold auction returns to a "Draft", allowing you to edit and improve your listing before it is relisted.

iSale and it's auction Widget now display more than just the number of bids. Both now include the Watch and Hit Count allowing you to know how many people are watching or have visited your auction.

Additionally, the eBay Style Preview has been retouched. While in "Draft Mode," you can test any links within your description. Once you have submitted your auction, all links in the eBay Preview are made active and will open in your default web-browser. Staying on top of your auctions has never been so seamless. Moreover, the preview has been localized into French, German and English too.

The iSale 3.1 update is free to all iSale 3 users. Download iSale 3.1 today!

If you have yet to upgrade to iSale 3, what better time than now! Order your iSale 3 upgrade today.

iSale 3.x Upgrade Pricing for iSale 2.x Customers

Single License Upgrade	$ 14.90 € 17,28
Double Pack Upgrade (2 Licenses)	$ 19.90 € 23,08

€ Prices include Mwst/VAT

With the latest release of VPN Tracker, a variety of improvements have been made. From certificate creation on Intel Macs to additional DHCP functions for SonicOS Standard, plenty has been packed into this release of VPN Tracker. Additional improvements include:

• Mode-Config will work with larger remote networks
• If configured, log files will not be overwritten
• DHCP requests are performed three times before a connection is stopped
• Under certain circumstances, VPN Tracker claimed to many buffers (mbuf)
• Traffic indicator functional under Mac OS X 10.2 and 10.3
• Connection files can be imported from the "File" menu

VPN Tracker 4.6.2 is a free update for all 4.x users.
Download VPN Tracker 4.6.2 today!

If you are a VPN Tracker 3.x customer,
upgrade to VPN Tracker 4.x today - from $39.00/€40,60.
($ Prices exclude any applicable sales tax, € Prices include Mwst/VAT)

iTranslate offers a variety of features for all your
German<-> English and German<-> French translation needs. With this latest release, you can now take advantage of the speed and simplicity of iTranslate on any Mac, PowerPC or Intel (Mac OS 10.3 or later required). The translation content for iTranslate is provided by Munich Technical University and LEO.org.

iTranslate is a free application - download iTranslate today!

equinux, located in United States and Germany, is a developer of Mac applications for professionals and consumers alike. Market-leading VPN Tracker is specifically designed for Mac users on-the-go, wanting a secure remote connection to their office network. iSale, the Apple Design Award winning and eBay certified user-friendly application allows users to easily sell products on eBay. MediaCentral is the latest huge success in equinux's consumer software, allowing Mac users to view all their media in one application, from DVDs to Web TV.

Der deutsche Software Hersteller equinux hat seine Nordamerika Niederlassung nach San Mateo (Kalifornien) verlagert. equinux hat vor, die Aktivitäten auf dem nordamerikanischen Markt zu verstärken.

„Der Umzug nach Kalifornien ist die logische Konsequenz unserer Expansionsstrategie auf dem amerikanischen Markt. Unsere Software ist sehr erfolgreich dort", sagt Till Schadde, CEO von equinux. „San Mateo ist der perfekte Standort im Gebiet um San Francisco und dem Silicon Valley, um weiter zu wachsen: nette Leute, schönes Wetter und alle anderen branchenrelevanten Firmen sind dort. Wir arbeiten hart daran, weitere innovative Lösungen für den Mac Software Markt vorzustellen."

equinux sucht für die Niederlassung in San Mateo neue Mitarbeiter. Stellengebote können online unter http://www.equinux.com/jobs angesehen werden.

equinux, mit Sitz in München und San Mateo (USA), ist ein führender Anbieter von Software für Mac OS X. Das wachsende Produktportfolio von equinux beinhaltet sowohl Pro Software, wie VPN Tracker, zur sicheren Kommunikation über das Internet; als auch Consumer Software wie iSale, der Videoapplikation On Air und dem kostenlosen MediaCentral, welches den Mac in das ultimative Heimkino verwandelt.

Weitere Informationen über equinux finden Sie im Internet unter
www.equinux.com/de/. Für weitere Fragen stehen wir Ihnen gerne zur Verfügung.

The German software publisher equinux has moved its North American presence to California, by opening up new offices in San Mateo. equinux plans to further reinforce its activities in the US market.

"The move to California is the continuation of our expansion strategy in the US market, where our software is already very successful", says Till Schadde, CEO of equinux. „San Mateo is the perfect place in the San Francisco/Valley area to grow: nice people, good weather and all the other players in the industry. We look forward to bringing more innovative solutions to the Mac platform in the future".

equinux is also hiring office staff in San Mateo (CA). Job openings can be found at www.equinux.com/jobs

equinux, located in United States and Germany, is a developer of Mac applications for professionals and consumers alike. Market-leading VPN Tracker is specifically designed for Mac users on-the-go, wanting a secure remote connection to their office network. iSale, the Apple Design Award winning and eBay certified user-friendly application allows users to easily sell products on eBay. MediaCentral is the latest huge success in equinux's consumer software, allowing Mac users to view all their media in one application, from DVDs to Web TV.

Intel Xeon und Mac. Dual und Quad. Kraft und Intelligenz.
Wahnsinn! Der schnellste Edel-Mac von Apple legt noch einmal kräftig zu. Ab sofort kann man den brandneuen Mac Pro mit starken 2x 3,0 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon "Clovertown" Prozessoren bestellen – mit genialen 8 Prozessorkernen! Zum Vergleich: Ein Quad-Core Mac Pro mit 3,0 GHz arbeitet bis zu 2x schneller als zum Beispiel der Power Mac G5 Quad. Und weil der neue Mac Pro auch der konfigurationsfreundlichste Mac aller Zeiten ist, kann man alternativ auch einen Quad-Core Mac Pro mit mit zwei Dual-Core "Woodcrest" Prozessoren mit 2,0 GHz, 2,66 GHz oder 3,0 GHz konfigurieren.

Erweiterte Höchstleistung
Egal für welche Konfiguration Sie sich entscheiden, der neue Mac Pro überzeugt in Sachen Geschwindigkeit und Grafikleistung auf Workstation-Niveau, mit etlichen Erweiterungsoptionen und Konfigurationen (mit den Configure-to-Order-Optionen ca. 33 Millionen mögliche Konfigurationen). Das Gehäuse des Mac Pro wurde weiter optimiert und neu gestaltet. Es bietet Platz für vier Laufwerke mit bis zu 3 TB Festplattenspeicher und beinhaltet 8 DIMM-Steckplätze für bis zu 16 GB Arbeitsspeicher. Zusätzlich besteht die Möglichkeit bis zu zwei SuperDrive Laufwerke aufzunehmen. Natürlich dürfen vier PCI-Express-Steckplätze und mehr E/A-Anschlüsse nicht fehlen. Und das tun sie auch nicht.

Das ist rein grafisch betrachtet nach wie vor sensationell
Der neue Mac Pro stellt drei verschiedene Grafikkarten zur Disposition. Man sucht sich einfach die beste für die individuellen Anforderungen, Wünsche und Vorlieben aus. Das man an jede dieser Grafikkarten zwei Bildschirme anschließen kann, versteht sich von selbst. Mit den 30 Zoll Apple Cinema HD Displays wird das ein visueller Hochgenuss.

Den neuen Mac Pro können Sie ab sofort im equinux Apple Shop bestellen. Bitte werfen Sie auch einen Blick auf unserere übersichtliche, tagesaktuelle Preisliste.

Wir beraten Sie gerne
Telefon: 089/520465-200
E-Mail: apple@equinux.de

Today equinux released a minor but essential update to MediaCentral, supporting the Apple Remote and Intel Macs. This coincides ingeniously with new Mac Minis.

Welcome to MediaCentral 1.2.1

• New: MediaCentral supports the Apple Remote (Due to the lack of support for Apple Remote development, there may be a reoccurrence of the last function performed with the Apple Remote upon quitting MediaCentral).
• New: Universal Binary allows MediaCentral to operate natively on both PowerPC and Intel Macs. WebTV will be limited until universal binaries for RealPlayer and Windows Media Player become available.
• Improved: MPEG2 video playback performance and efficiency have been enhanced
• Improved: Quicktime plug-in now supports multiple audio tracks
• Improved: Slight speed bump for menu navigation
• Fixed: Various minor bugs have been resolved and overall performance has been enhanced

To take advantage of the latest release of MediaCentral, download MediaCentral 1.2.1 and be entertained. Should you have any questions or requests pertaining to MediaCentral, do not hesitate to contact us.

equinux is pleased to announce that APC Tracker 4.3 is now Universal, allowing you to run it on the new Intel Macs.
FREE download is now available.

This new and improved update also includes:

 - USB support with more detailed values available
 - Better test mail dialog and options
 - Better support for long IP addresses
 - A fix where the server application could fail if DNS wasn't available

We hope you enjoy using this new updated version.

Should you have any queries or if we can further assist you, please email us at apctracker@equinux.com

Your equinux team!

Madison, USA / Munich, Germany, February 24th, 2006. equinux today released the new version of iSale 3.0.4, the Apple Award winning application for eBay auctioning. iSale now operates as a so called Universal Binary that runs natively on both PowerPC and Intel Macs. The new version has been localized into German and French, includes more design templates and extends various features like the Amazon and eBay import plug-in, enhanced picture handling and Google Map integration for Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Belgium. iSale 3.0.4 is available as a free download to all existing iSale 3 customers. Upgrades to iSale 3 from previous versions start at USD 14.90 and are available at the equinux online store: www.equinux.com/store equinux won an Apple Design Award for iSale in 2005 in the category „Best use of Mac OS X Tiger Technology - Runner up" equinux, located in United States and Germany, is a developer of Mac applications for professionals and consumers alike. Market-leading VPN Tracker is specifically designed for Mac users on-the-go, wanting a secure remote connection to their office network. iSale, the Apple Design Award winning and eBay certified user-friendly application allows users to easily sell products on eBay. MediaCentral is the latest huge success in equinux's consumer software, allowing Mac users to view all their media in one application, from DVDs to Web TV. For more information about equinux please visit www.equinux.com. equinux – Software for my life. ###

Munich, Allemagne, 24 février, 2006. equinux a lancé la nouvelle version d'iSale 3.0.4, l'application pour le listage d'enchères sur eBay qui a gagné une Apple Award en 2005. iSale opère aussi comme Universal Binary qui fonctionne nativement sur PowerPC et Intel Mac. La nouvelle version est maintenant en français et allemand, inclue plus de Maquettes et ses fonctionalités ont été étendues, comme le plugin de recherche de description et photos sur Amazon et eBay, fonctions de photos avancées et l'intégration de Google Map pour l'Allemagne, Autriche, Suisse, Liechtenstein et Belgique. Les données géographiques pour la France n'existant pas encore, la fonctionalité Google Maps manque pour la France. iSale 3.0.4 est gratuit pour tous les utilisateurs d'iSale 3. La mise à jour de la version précédente à la version 3 commence à €17.28 et disponible dans la boutique enligne d'equinux: www.equinux.fr equinux a remportée un prix du Apple Design Award pour iSale en 2005 dans la catégorie „Meilleur usage des Technologies Mac OS X Tiger - seconde place" equinux est située aux Etats-Unis et en Allemagne, et développe des applications Macs pour professionels et comsommateurs. Leader dans son marché, VPN Tracker a été spécifiquement développé pour les utilisateurs Macs "qui bougent", voulant une connexion sécurisée à leur réseau du bureau. MediaCentral est le dernier grand succès d'equinux's dans sa gamme consommateur, permettant aux utilisateurs Mac de voir tous leur médias dans une application, du DVD, musique à Web TV. Pour toute information sur equinux, veuillez visitez www.equinux.fr Contact presse: Paul Prescott, press@equinux.com equinux – Software for my life. ###

equinux today announced that their market leading VPN Tracker Client is now fully compatible with the new Intel based Macs, recently introduced by Apple. The whole VPN system core has been rewritten for the new processor platform and runs natively on the new Intel Macs.

"Connecting over VPN to the company's network is crucial for a large number of users these days. This is great news for all users using the new Intel based iMacs and MacBook Pro computers.", said Ortwin Gentz, CTO of equinux.

The latest 4.6 version of VPN Tracker also incorporates support for NETGEAR FVS338 and FVX538 Routers, as well as the Linksys BEFVP41 VPN gateway.

equinux is offering the VPN Tracker 4.6 update free to all registered VPN Tracker 4.x users. This update and a free demo version of VPN Tracker are available at www.equinux.com/vpntracker/download.

At MacWorld Expo in San Francisco, equinux today introduced On Air for Mac OS X. With On Air, Mac users can now take advantage of the up and coming IP-based camera technology. In an innovative, broadcast-room style interface, On Air allows you to connect to economically priced PC-only supported network cameras to view and record on your Mac.

„Mac users are always the first to adopt new technologies, but until now, they could not benefit from a new wide range of low-cost network cameras because they were not Mac compatible", said Till Schadde, CEO of equinux. „With the introduction of On Air, not only are we introducing an innovative interface for managing multiple streaming data sources, but are also bringing an imminent technology to the Mac market. You can be sure that we'll be supporting more and more network cams in the future."

Users can trace multiple cams at a time publishing the cam's screenshots to Apple .Mac accounts. On Air supports a number of third party IP camera manufacturers. It provides a built-in camera wizard for easy setup on Macs. The support of third party manufacturers is constantly increasing and can be checked online at www.equinux.com/onair

On Air is available for immediate download at www.equinux.com/onair. A 30 day demo allows you to test the application for free.

Licenses can be purchased from the equinux online store for $39.90 www.equinux.com/store

equinux – Software for my life.

iSale 3 once again redefines the way you sell items on eBay. It includes more than two dozen new major features.

iSale 3 offers a sophisticated WYSIWYG template editor to beautify your auctions and attract more buyers. Whenever equinux releases new templates, you can download them directly to your application totally free of charge.

A funky pinboard layout shows all your auctions in a Polaroid-style photoshow, with a price tag to indicate your highest bid. It is an intelligent and intuitive way to manage your auctions.

With the integration of Google Map, iSale users can now geographically locate buyers in the US and view them on a map.

„Using eBay today, one has to figure out the end date by looking at a calendar, substracting the length of the auction to find the right date to start. That's weird." says Till Schadde, CEO of equinux. „With our new Smart Date feature you can define Saturday, 10 pm, as your preferred end date and iSale will automatically do the rest for you."

One of the many additional features is the Amazon and eBay import function. iSale searches eBay and Amazon for product descriptions including photos, that can then be imported into an auction. This is awfully time saving and makes your auctions accurate.

iSale is well-known for its Mac OS X integration. Well equinux has done it again, using Spotlight technology in their new Mail integration feature. It searches all emails related to a specific auction and displays them directly in iSale.

iSale 3 is being initially launched in English. French and German language versions will be available shortly.

iSale users who bought iSale after Dec. 1 2005 are elegible to upgrade to iSale 3 free of charge. Specific information will be sent out to those customers within the next days.

Upgrades to iSale 3 from previous versions start at USD 14.90 and are available in the equinux online store: www.equinux.com/store

equinux – Software for my life.

equinux has released MediaCentral 1.0, a stunning new Media Entertainment solution for Mac OS X.

MediaCentral is built around a small, sufficient and very powerful media core system that is optimized in handling any kind of file format and media stream.

It offers playback capabilities for playing content from DVDs, TV input devices, and support movie files from a huge range of file types (like MPEG, AVI, DivX, Xvid). It allows you even to play back WebTV stations and offers an integrated web-based movie trailer database. It also plays back iTunes music library either on your Mac or on an connected iPod, even playbacking music via iTunes music sharing.

„MediaCentral started as a small multimedia project", says Martin Hering, Senior Software Developer at equinux, who started developing MediaCentral as a project in 2005. „Due to it's concept it is lightweight, slick and very easy to extend. We want the user to take advantage of the scattered Internet content in just a few clicks."

„I am thrilled by the the power of MediaCentral", adds Till Schadde, CEO of equinux. „We look forward to building a community around this application. Other developers will be able to extend the capabilities of MediaCentral."

MediaCentral uses the full screen of the Mac and can be controlled using a keyboard, any other Mac in a network or even Remote Control or Bluetooth ready mobile phones.

equinux offers MediaCentral as Freeware. It can be downloaded from www.equinux.com/mediacentral

equinux – Software for my life.

Munich, Germany - 21st December 2005: The Dutch navigation-system manufacturer TomTom has threatened to file suit against the software developer equinux should they fail to make the wanted changes in the sales and marketing of TamTam. equinux introduced "TamTam for Mac OS X" in 2004. With this introduction, equinux had made the (up to then) only all-in-one navigation unit from TomTom accessible to Mac users. With TamTam, Mac users were finally able to load maps, voices, firmware updates as well as perform backups for their TomTom GO.

TomTom brought forth numerous complaints, including that equinux must should give up and cease to use the "TamTam" name. equinux must also commit to no longer using the program icon of TamTam; TomTom feels that there is a danger of mistaking Tam Tam's feet logo with TomTom's hand logo. Lastly, equinux is no longer allowed to use the term "TomTom". The resulting effects of this complaint is essentially a sales-ban for TamTam.

"Legally, we are not overly concerned about TomTom's threats. Nevertheless, we have decided to remove TamTam from the market, meaning we will no longer promote TomTom products," says Till Schadde, CEO of equinux.

Effective immediately, equinux is halting the sale of TamTam.

"TomTom is that typical hardware manufacturer that first ignores the Mac market, leaving others to pave the way and make their devices Mac compatible. Once the market has matured, they then take-over via arbitrary threats against those who provided the initial Mac-based solutions," says Till Schadde.

equinux, located in United States and Germany, is a developer of Mac applications for professionals and consumers. Market-leading VPN Tracker is specifically designed for Mac users on-the-go, wanting a secure remote connection to their office network. iSale, the Apple Design Award winning and eBay certified user-friendly application allows users to easily sell products on eBay.

For more information about equinux please visit www.equinux.com.

equinux – Software for my life.

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FAQs

Why has equinux stopped the sale of TamTam?
TomTom has filed a complaint against equinux. Among other demands, equinux is required to remove and stop its use of the name TamTam, the feet icon and the use of the TomTom name.

equinux sees no other possibilities and would like the Mac market to understand the grounds for not developing further TomTom solutions. Therefore, equinux has ceased to distribute and sell TamTam, effective immediately.

I have TamTam for Mac OS X, should I stop using the program?
Naturally if you have purchased a product you should feel free to continue to use it. However, equinux will stop promoting TomTom products.

Will I still be able to obtain support for my previous TamTam Purchases?
equinux will continue to provide quick and efficient support for TamTam. However, we will no longer be developing the TamTam application. Should you need support for TamTam, please contact us by email.

Is equinux calling for a boycott of TomTom?
No.

Did TomTom help equinux in the creation of TamTam?
No. equinux developed TamTam through reverse-engineering in 2004 providing a Mac solution for the TomTom Go all-in-one Navigation system. We paved the way for TomTom's entrance into the Mac market and made this product compatible for Mac users worldwide.

What alternative Mac compatible navigation systems are currently available?
Each day new attractive navigation systems are introduced. Sony recently announced the introduction of the nav-u series. This navigation system will be available in January; however, the Mac compatibility of nav-u is yet to be known.

We will gradually be updating this list as devices become readily available. If you  are familiar with any Mac compatible navigation systems, please email us and we will be happy to add it to this FAQ entry.

München, 21.12.2005. Der niederländische Hersteller von Navigationssystemen, TomTom, droht dem Softwareanbieter equinux eine Klage an, sollte equinux den Mac-Client TamTam unverändert weiter vertreiben. equinux hatte 2004 die Software "TamTam für Mac OS X" vorgestellt, und die bis dahin nur Windows-kompatiblen All-in-one Navigationsgeräte von TomTom für Mac-Anwender nutzbar gemacht. Mit TamTam kann man auf TomTom Go Devices weitere Karten, Stimmen, Firmware Updates aufspielen sowie Backups herstellen.

TomTom führt in der Klageandrohung zahlreiche Punkte auf, unter anderem soll equinux gezwungen werden, den Namen TamTam aufzugeben. Zudem soll equinux sich verpflichten, das Programm-Icon von TamTam wegen Verwechselungsgefahr mit TomToms Hand Logo nicht mehr zu verwenden und generell den Begriff "TomTom" nicht mehr zu verwenden. Die Drohungen kommen praktisch einem Verkaufsverbot gleich.

"Rechtlich sehen wir zwar allen Punkten der Klageandrohung sehr gelassen entgegen. Wir haben uns aber trotzdem entschieden, TamTam sofort vom Markt zu nehmen, um im Mac-Markt nicht weiter für Produkte von TomTom zu werben", so Till Schadde, CEO von equinux.

equinux hat daher den Vertrieb von TamTam mit sofortiger Wirkung eingestellt.

"TomTom ist der typische Hardware-Anbieter, der zuerst den Mac-Markt ignoriert, es anderen überlässt, eigene Geräte Mac-tauglich zu machen, um dann schließlich mit Klagen den bereiteten Markt selbst übernehmen zu wollen", so Till Schadde.

equinux, mit Firmensitzen in USA und Deutschland entwickelt Consumer und Professional Software für die Macintosh Plattform. Die marktführende Software VPN Tracker, ermöglicht Mac Nutzern von unterwegs auf Ihr Firmennetzwerk zu zugreifen. iSale, die von Apple mit den "Design Award" augezeichnete und von eBay zertifizierte Software ermöglicht seinen Nutzern ganz einfach bei eBay zu versteigern.

Ausführliche Informationen über equinux finden Sie auf www.equinux.de.

equinux – Software for my life.

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FAQs

Warum hat equinux den Vertrieb von TamTam gestoppt?
TomTom hat equinux mit einer Reihe von Klageandrohungen überzogen. Unter anderem will man equinux den Namen TamTam, das Fuß Icon und die Nutzung des Namens TomTom verbieten. Das kommt praktisch einem Verkaufsverbot gleich.

equinux sieht den möglichen Klagen zwar gelassen gegenüber, möchte im Mac Markt aber verständlicher Weise nicht weiter für TomTom Produkte werben und hat daher den sofortigen Verkaufsstop beschlossen.

Ich besitze TamTam für Mac OS X. Darf ich das Programm nun nicht mehr nutzen?
Natürlich darf TamTam von allen Nutzern, die das Produkte gekauft haben, weiter genutzt werden. equinux stoppt nur den Vertrieb des Produktes, da man nicht mehr weiter für TomTom im Mac Markt werben möchte.

Ich besitze TamTam für Mac OS X. Bekomme ich weiterhin technische Unterstützung von equinux?
equinux wird weiterhin den bekannt guten und schnellen Support von TamTam leisten. Allerdings werden wir TamTam nicht mehr weiterentwickeln. Bei Support Anfragen wenden Sie sich bitte per Mail an unser Team.

Ruft equinux zum Boykott von TomTom Geräten auf?
Nein.

Hat TomTom equinux bei der Erstellung von TamTam für Mac OS X geholfen?
Nein, equinux hat TamTam durch reines Reverse Engeneering entwickelt und so bereits in 2004 das TomTom GO All-in-one Navigationssystem Mac kompatibel gemacht. Wir haben TomTom so den Weg in den Mac Markt geebnet und das Produkt für Mac Anwender nutzbar gemacht.

Welche alternativen Mac-kompatiblen Navigationssysteme gibt es?
Jeden Tag erscheinen neue attraktive Navigationssysteme. Sony hat für Januar sehr interessante Geräte der nav-u Reihe angekündigt. Ob diese Mac kompatibel sind, bleibt abzuwarten.
Wir werden diesen Beitrag nach und nach updaten. Sollten Sie Mac kompatible Navigationssysteme anderer Hersteller kennen, freuen wir uns über eine E-Mail.

At Macworld SF 2005 we impressed thousands with the debut of iSale. Over the last year we have accomplished more than we had even dreamed: an Apple Design Award and a 4 mouse Macworld rating for iSale-youSell@eBay, and also had enough time to configure VPN Tracker for over 250 different gateway's - access your office from anywhere securely.

Don't worry, we have a few tricks up our sleeves for this years event too. We welcome you to check out the latest  software innovations from equinux from the Macworld showroom floor (booth 2239). We will have a special gift (while supplies last) and special savings for all those in attendance.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Macworld San Francisco Details:
equinux Booth: 2239
Location: Moscone Convention, San Francisco, California.
Macworld Conference: January 9-14
Macworld Expo: January 10-14

L'entreprise equinux a annoncé aujourd'hui, depuis le hall de démonstration de l'Apple Expo de Paris, le lancement d'une nouvelle version de son Client VPN largement utilisé, le VPN Tracker.

VPN Tracker 4.5 est le seul client VPN pour Mac OS X qui supporte le DHCP SonicWALL par l'IPsec, ce qui conforte sa position de solution VPN leader pour Mac OS X.

Le VPN Tracker 4.5 supporte le DHCP par le IPsec, facilitant ainsi une connexion VPN avec les équipements VPN proposés par SonicWALL. « Client Provisioning », le mot est lancé. Cela vous permet de télécharger la configuration VPN depuis la passerelle SonicWALL, supprimant ainsi la nécessité de configurer manuellement les ordinateurs de chaque utilisateur.

Le déploiement et la gestion de l'installation VPN seront simplifiés à l'extrême via cette technologie. Nul besoin de fichiers de configuration individuels. C'est la configuration centrale de votre passerelle VPN qui fournira cette donnée dorénavant.

« Savoir que les utilisateurs Mac de VPN Tracker 5 peuvent accéder plus facilement à leur solution VPN basée sur SonicWALL nous réjouit », explique Ortwin Gentz, directeur technique d'equinux. « Notre collaboration avec SonicWall a été une expérience réussie dont les retombées seront bénéfiques pour toute la communauté SonicWALL-Mac ».

Parallèlement au DHCP par l'IPsec pour les passerelles VPN SonicWALL, VPN Tracker accepte aussi le « Client Provisioning » via le « Mode Config » proposé par nombre d'équipementiers de passerelles VPN comme de Juniper et Cisco.

Les deux méthodes sont utilisées pour distribuer les paramètres de configuration requis tels que l'adresse IP, l'information DNS, etc etc, à la passerelle VPN du client. Dans le cadre d'implantations à grande échelle, le « Client Provisioning » c'est un must.

equinux offre la nouvelle version de VPN Tracker 4.5 aux utilisateurs possédant une licence utilisateur VPN Tracker 4.x. Cette nouvelle version est disponible sur le site Internet www.equinux.com/vpntracker/download

Passer commande ou upgrader le VPN Tracker version 3.x en version 4 est possible depuis le magasin virtuel equinux www.equinux.com/store

Today the software developer equinux, live from show-floor of Apple expo 2005- Paris, has announced a major version update for their widely-used VPN Client, VPN Tracker. VPN Tracker 4.5 is the only VPN-Client for Mac OS X that supports SonicWall's DHCP over IPsec truly making it the world's premier VPN Solution for Mac OS X.

DHCP over IPsec makes it easier to setup a VPN connection with SonicWALL's VPN-Appliances. "Client Provisioning" is the magical word; this enables a direct download of the VPN-configuration from the SonicWALL VPN-gateway thereby eliminating the need to manually configure each users' computer.

The deployment and management of VPN-installation, through this technology, will be simplified to an extreme. No more individual configuration-files will be needed. This information will be supplied directly from the central configuration of your VPN-Gateway.

"We are very excited that Mac-users with VPN Tracker 4.5 can now gain access more easily to their SonicWALL-based VPN Solution," said Ortwin Gentz, CTO of equinux. "Our collaboration with SonicWALL has been an excellent experience that is sure to be a great benefit for all SonicWALL/Mac-users."

Alongside DHCP over IPsec for SonicWALL VPN-Gateways, VPN Tracker also supports Client Provisioning via "Mode-Config," used by a variety of VPN-gateway manufacturers like Cisco and Juniper.

Both methods serve to automatically distribute the needed configuration-parameters, such as IP address, DNS-information, etc., from the VPN Gateway to the client. In large VPN implementations, "Client Provisioning" is a must.

equinux is offering the VPN Tracker 4.5 update free to all registered VPN Tracker 4.x users. This update is available at www.equinux.com/vpntracker/download.

Purchases and upgrades from VPN Tracker 3.x can be made at the equinux Online Store - www.equinux.com/store.

We will demoing all our software products including the brand new VPN Tracker 4.5 at our booth in Apple's Innovation and Developers Pavilion. We will be happy to welcome you at the leading Apple event in Europe from September 20-24.

Venez nous voir @ Apple Expo Paris. equniux expose au stand Apple Devlopers and Innovation. Nous allons présenter tous notre logiciels. Depuis le hall de démonstration de l'Apple Expo de Paris, le lancement d'une nouvelle version de notre Client VPN largement utilisé, le VPN Tracker et tout neuf la nouvelle version de VPN Tracker 4.5. Visitez nous à Apple Expo.

Today equinux has released iSale 2.1, their popular, and exclusively Mac, eBay Sales-manager. This free update contains many detailed improvements as well as a variety of new features. Item Specifics can now be assigned within iSale 2.1. This new version also supports the highly requested site, eBay Motors.

"eBay's Item Specifics are a great way to describe your items and thus make finding your item easier than ever. This feature, like all before it, has been implemented in true Mac-style. We are sure that the users will love this feature-addition," said Ortwin Gentz, CTO of equinux. "iSale is the Prominent iApp for eBay offering an enormous range of function without additional monthly fees."

This new version also simplifies the after-sales procedure quite a bit. The seller now has a direct email link to the buyer within the application. iSale offers this basic but necessary feature, unlike their competitors, without a monthly subscription. Additionally the iSale widget has been improved, you can now enter the eBay Auction number into Spotlight to locate specific auctions and last, but not least, iSale's registration process has been drastically simplified making it much more user-friendly and time-efficient to register your software. 

In addition to eBay motors, eBay Poland has been added to iSale's ever-growing list of supported eBay Sites.

iSale is currently being offered as a free update to all iSale 1.x and 2.x users and is available for download at: www.equinux.com/isale/download

iSale is available in English, German and French.

Purchases can be made at your local Apple Authorized Reseller (CompUSA, AppleStore, Fry's Electronics, etc.) or online at www.equinux.com/store for $39.95 (Prices may vary).

equinux, located in Boston, Massachusetts and Munich, Germany, is a market leader in software solutions for the Mac OS X platform. The company's expanding product portfolio includes both professional (VPN Tracker Server, APC Tracker, MacDial) and consumer software (iSale, TamTam, iTranslate). For more information about equinux please visit www.equinux.com.

The German-american software company equinux has today released the latest version of their market-leading VPN Client for Mac OS X. VPN Tracker 4.1 fully supports Load Balancing, a popular and powerful function of Cisco's Concentrator Series.

The transition for the Mac User to VPN Tracker has been made as simple as possible with the introduction of Cisco Migration webpage (www.equinux.com/vpntracker/cisco). Moreover, equinux has set up a dedicated Presales Support Team (ciscomigration@equinux.com) that answers Cisco specific questions.

"There was such a demand in the past few months for a stable, Cisco compatible client. This demand was so large that we completely devoted our VPN Team to further our Cisco compatibility," said Ortwin Gentz, CTO of equinux. "VPN Tracker has already established itself as a prominent solution in a variety of settings, but now, we can offer a solid and stable solution to all Cisco users."

equinux is offering the VPN Tracker 4.1 update free to all registered VPN Tracker 4.x users. This update is available at www.equinux.com/vpntracker/download. Purchases and upgrades from VPN Tracker 3.x can be made at the equinux Online Store - www.equinux.com/store.

equinux, located in Boston, Massachusetts and Munich, Germany, is a market leader in software solutions for the Mac OS X platform. The company's expanding product portfolio includes both professional (VPN Tracker Server, APC Tracker, MacDial) and consumer software (iSale, TamTam, iTranslate). For more information about equinux please visit www.equinux.com or www.equinux.de.

After an exclusive preview of the latest version of iSale at "eBay Live!" in San José, today equinux has released Version 2.0 of their eBay auction-manager. Due to their honor of receiving an Apple Design Award, equinux is offering this upgrade for free to all registered users of iSale. The next generation of iSale includes many new and improved features that will make auctioning on eBay faster, easier and more enjoyable than ever before.

Now those who are using eBay Stores can post auctions directly to their store. This opens new possibilities and enables these select eBay users to benefit from their own virtual store.
In addition to .Mac image hosting, iSale also now supports FTP Servers. Using either of these image hosting options will alleviate the need for per-picture-charges allowing you more freedom and flexibility in the improvement and design of your auctions.
One notable change in iSale is an improved "Category Browser." Rather than filtering through categories, users can now search and save often used categories to an integrated "Favorites" tab. Additionally, the file path is displayed beneath the browser window, granting the opportunity to directly jump to the eBay website to view other listings within that category. Don't worry about eBay changing category names and locations, iSale automatically updates this info every time you retrieve the status or submit an auction.

iSale also now includes an eBay style preview. With a single-click of the eBay Preview button, iSale will display a preview of your auction exactly as it will appear on eBay. Consider this a "Print Preview" for eBay.
This update is topped-off with improved navigation, an expanded Dashboard Widget, a new "Drag and Drop" auction exporting feature as well as the possibility to update the status of every finished auction with just one-click of the "Status" button. Last and surely not least, those using eBay USA will happy to see that "Calculated Shipping" has been added to iSale. iSale 2.x can be downloaded at equninux.com.

The convention will begin Thursday June 23 and continue through Saturday June 25. We will be happy to provide demos, information and support for all your iSale needs. Happy selling.

here is much excitement by the Mac software developer equinux. At Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in San Francisco, iSale, an eBay listing client, was given the 2005 Apple Design Award as a runner-up for the "Best Use of Mac OS X Tiger Technologies".

Apple has bestowed this honor on iSale because of its outstanding integration with "Tiger" (Mac OS 10.4) and its use of the new technologies.

iSale 1.7 utilizes many features unique to "Tiger" including: spotlight integration, a Dashboard Widget for current auctions, Automator support, and the integration of a RSS feed. The smooth connection with between iSale and Apple's operating system is benefitted by extensive integration with iCal, Mail and most notably - iLife.

"We are very excited to receive this award," said Till Schadde, CEO of equinux, AG. "Our plan from the start was to create an attractive, user-friendly, and efficient iApp to simplify the process of selling products on eBay. We are deeply honored and proud that Apple has recognized our efforts."

A demo version of iSale can be downloaded from
www.equinux.com/isale/download.

iSale is available in English, German and French.

Purchases can be made at your local Apple Authorized Reseller (CompUSA, AppleStore, Fry's Electronics) or online at www.equinux.com/store for $39.95 (Prices may vary).

equinux, located in Boston, Massachusetts and Munich, Germany, is a market leader in software solutions for the Mac OS X platform. The company's expanding product portfolio includes both professional (VPN Tracker Server, APC Tracker, MacDial) and consumer software (iSale, TamTam, iTranslate). For more information on equinux please visit www.equinux.com.

With Apple's today update to Mac OS X 10.4.1, VPN Tracker 4, the leading Mac OS X VPN client, is completely Tiger compatible. Due to a kernel issue in the first Tiger version (10.4.0), VPN connections were plagued by sluggishness and delay. Apple, in close cooperation with equinux, has now solved this problem.

equinux presented VPN Tracker 4 at the Networld+Interop trade show in Las Vegas this May. The new version offers important features like Smart VPN (automatic VPN connection when needed), Mode-Config support (with support for Cisco's EasyVPN) and automatic NAT detection and runs smoothly with Tiger. The data transfer speed of the VPN connection has even been improved when compared to Mac OS X 10.3 („Panther").

„This is a great development for Tiger users – now they don't have to choose between Tiger and a fast VPN", commented Ortwin Gentz, equinux CTO. „To solve the kernel issue, we worked in close cooperation with Apple achieving the best solution for our customers. All Tiger users can now profit from our efforts."

VPN Tracker is available in two editions, Professional and Personal Edition.  The Professional Edition, especially designed for network pros, can be purchased for US$ 199.90. The Personal Edition, designed for the classic VPN end-user, is available for US$ 89.90. Both can be purchased online at www.equinux.com/store or from an equinux reseller. Upgrades from VPN Tracker 3.x to 4.x from Personal and Professional Editions are also available.

A 30 day demo version can be downloaded from the equinux website: www.equinux.com/vpntracker/download

equinux is a leading provider of software solutions for Mac OS X. With VPN Tracker equinux is the market leader in the field of VPN software for Mac OS X. The always growing equinux product portfolio includes not only professional software (VPN Tarcker, VPN Tracker Server, APC Tracker, MacDial), but also consumer software (iSale, TamTam, iTranslate).

equinux has offices in Boston (USA) and Munich (Germany).

Additional information can be found at www.equinux.com and www.equinux.de

equinux never takes a break and will be presenting at the MacExpo in Cologne, Germany! The event will be held in the Convention Center (Messegelaende) from June 16 - 18, 2005. We will be presenting our newest software innovations such as VPN Tracker, iSale and many others. Are you going to the MacExpo too? Stop by for a visit! Our booth number is 660. It would be great to meet you in person!

equinux has released today a new version of its leading eBay selling manager tool iSale for Mac OS X. The focus of this version has been placed on Apple's new operating system Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger).

Version 1.7 supports Apple's fast, new, system-wide search function, Spotlight. Additionally, there is a dashboard widget which provides users key information about running auctions. One interesting new feature is the RSS feed in combination with a .Mac account. With this new cross-platform technology, individual auctions can be easily publicized for potential customers. For example, Safari users under Tiger can then see all auctions from one seller with the click of a button. iSale also supports automator, which allows you to accomplish often recurring actions automatically.

Even for Panther users there are many new and useful functions in version 1.7: Auctions can be observed in iCal and an alarm message reminds users that their auction will soon be ending. With .Mac exchange users can put all their auctions on the iDisk of their .Mac account and restore when needed. This offers access to the auctions from anywhere. There is also a new email link to let everyone know about an auction.

„iSale 1.7 is on par with the exciting new Mac OS X developments", commented Alexander Dorner, head of Software Development at equinux. „With Tiger, working on the computer is more fun and the same is true of the new version of iSale."

This upgrade is available free of charge for existing iSale 1.x customers.

Download iSale 1.7

Las Vegas, NV 05/03/2005 - At the renown Interop security trade show in Las Vegas, equinux has just publicly announced the long-awaited release of its Macintosh VPN client software, VPN Tracker 4.0. VPN Tracker for Mac OS X, now in the 4th generation, offers features no mobile worker can afford to live without.

For users always on the go, version 4.0 offers a fantastic new feature which will make VPN connections work hassle-free wherever you are. This technology, "Smart VPN", helps to keep the VPN connection going. When this option is enabled, VPN Tracker will automatically follow network configuration changes, restarting the VPN service when necessary and skipping unneeded VPN connections (e.g. your Office connection when you are in the office).

VPN Tracker 4 boasts even more new features. Mode-Config allows dynamic configuration from the server side simplifying large scale VPN rollouts. A trafffic indicator has also been integrated, showing the amount of traffic going in and out through your VPN connection.

And finally, equinux is proud to add two new popular gateway devices to its ever growing list of compatible gateway devices: Cisco PIX (with easy VPN support) and Cisco VPN Concentrator. VPN Tracker is compatible with over 250 major commercial firewalls/gateways, and is thus deployable in nearly all network configurations. VPN Tracker is a more universal solution than ever before.

„We are proud to present VPN Tracker 4.0 here at Networld+Interop. equinux is a major innovator in software for the Mac, and we are strongly representing this market at Networld+Interop. For all mobile Mac users, VPN Tracker is the only viable solution for secure VPN connections, and with these features, it is the best solution available for the Mac platform." commented equinux CEO Till Schadde on the trade show floor in Las Vegas.

VPN Tracker is available in the Professional and Personal edition. They can be purchased online, www.equinux.com/store, for USD 199.90 (EUR 179,00) for the Professional and for USD 89.90 (EUR 79,00) for the Personal Edition, or from a registered equinux reseller. Upgrades are available from VPN Tracker 3.x to 4.x, and from Personal to the Professional Edition. Version 4.0 can be downloaded cost-free for a 30 day demo period from the equinux website http://ww.equinux.com/vpntracker/download.

equinux is a market leader in software solutions for the Mac OS X plattform. VPN Tracker, the company's flagship product, has received numerous awards from press and users and is compatible with more than 250 commercial VPN devices. The company's expanding product portfolio includes both professional (VPN Tracker Server, APC Tracker, MacDial) and consumer software (iSale, TamTam, iTranslate).
equinux is a privately held company with subsidiaries in Boston (USA) and Munich (Germany). More information at http://ww.equinux.com and http://ww.equinux.de

iSale 1.6 allows you to observe the current bidding status of your running auctions.
Additionally, "Buy Now" auctions are allowed to end before the set time period has finished. The notice of eBay fees when putting an auction online no longer just shows the total charges, but gives you a detailed break-down of the listing fees.  
Finally, the new version offers users the ability to choose the design of their visitor counter.   

iSale 1.6 is Tiger compatible!

The iSale 1.6 update is free for registered customers.

Fortinet - the confirmed market leader in Unified Threat Management (UTM) and only provider of ASIC-accelerated, , network-based antivirus firewall systems for real-time network protection, and equinux, a renowned provider of software specifically designed for Mac OS X platform - today announced the compatibility of FortiGate™ Antivirus Firewalls and equinux VPN Tracker. Branch offices and remote users running the Mac operating system will now be able to connect to corporate networks protected by FortiGate systems over a secure virtual private network (VPN) connection. For VPN deployments in Microsoft Windows environments, Fortinet delivers its own FortiClient™ Host Security software.

Distributed networks are commonplace nowadays, as businesses benefit from the increased productivity the connectivity between branch offices and remote users brings. However, the downside of this is the risk to the security of corporate information it entails, be it email or confidential files. A secure VPN connection is a necessity today to any company running a distributed network, particularly as cyber-criminals are constantly creating increasingly sophisticated methods to gain access to corporate information.

"VPN Tracker is the market leading VPN Client for the Mac OS X platform and we are continuously enhancing its compatibility with leading VPN gateways, said Ortwin Gentz, CTO, equinux. "We are very happy to welcome Fortinet to our group of certified vendors. It's great to put Mac users in the position to profit from Fortinet's superior security technology."

Fortinet's award winning ASIC-accelerated FortiGate systems deliver real-time complete content protection through the integration of a broad range of security functions - including antivirus, firewall, virtual private networking (VPN), intrusion detection and prevention, content filtering, traffic shaping, and anti-spam. All of Fortinet's FortiGate systems are ICSA-certified, easy to manage and provide cost-effective network-level and content-level protection at the network edge.

"Viruses and other attacks on the Macintosh operating system are on the rise, eradicating the once-thought notion that Mac users are immune to hackers, spammers and phishers," said Adam Stein, Vice President of Corporate Marketing for Fortinet. "Fortinet is pleased to announce this collaboration with equinux and to be able to extend the benefits of our high-performance unified threat management systems to Mac users who work remotely or in branch offices around the world."

About equinux (www.equinux.com) equinux is a market leader in software solutions for the Mac OS X platform. VPN Tracker, the company's flagship product, has received numerous awards from press and users and is compatible with more than 250 commercial VPN devices. The company's expanding product portfolio includes both professional (VPN Tracker Server, APC Tracker, MacDial) and consumer software (iSale, TamTam, iTranslate). equinux is a privately held company with subsidiaries in Boston (USA) and Munich (Germany). More information at www.equinux.com and www.equinux.de

About Fortinet (www.fortinet.com) Fortinet is the confirmed leader of the Unified Threat Management market. The company's award-winning FortiGate™ series of ASIC-accelerated antivirus firewalls, winner of the 2004 Security Product of the Year Award from Network Computing Magazine and the 2003 Networking Industry Awards Firewall Product of the Year, are the new generation of real-time network protection systems. They detect and eliminate the most damaging, content-based threats from e-mail and Web traffic such as viruses, worms, intrusions, inappropriate Web content and more in real time - without degrading network performance. FortiGate systems are the only security products that are quadruple-certified by the ICSA (antivirus, firewall, IPSec, NIDS), and deliver a full range of network-level and application-level services in integrated, easily managed platforms. Named to the Red Herring Top 100 Private Companies, Fortinet is privately held and based in Sunnyvale, California.

equinux is preparing for another successful event: Networld + Interop in Las Vegas! The event will be held in Mandalay Bay Convention Center May 3 – 5, 2005. We will be presenting our newest software innovations such as VPN Tracker and APC Tracker. Are you going to N+I too? Stop by for a visit! Our booth number is 969. It would be great to meet you in person!

equinux has released today its well known eBay listing tool iSale in version 1.5.
New to this version is an installation program and a preference panel, in which the most important and often used preferences can be configured.
Additionally, a signature function has been built in, which can display constantly recurring text such as sales terms or shipping conditions. The text then only has to be written once.
eBay Belgium (French and Dutch), Italy, Netherlands and Spain are now also supported.
The iSale 1.5 update is free for all registered iSale customers.

Mac software developer, equinux, has released VPN Tracker version 3.6 for Mac OS X. This new version boats improved connection status and keychain handling for XAUTH connections, as well as improved support for remote DNS servers when using a slow internet connection. Additional features new to 3.6 are two newly added options to export the connection log to a file which can then be saved and emailed, and to disable the automatic version check. Regarding compatibility with Mac platform updates, remote DNS support has been fine-tuned for Mac OS X 10.3.8 and initial support for Mac OS X 10.4 has been developed and tested, however NAT Traversal is currently unsupported.

equinux, until now known as a developer of high-quality software for the Apple platform, presents two new Mac innovations sure to revolutionize your Mac mini. In just two quick steps, these new hardware components „iJuice“ and „Movie mini“ turn your Mac mini into the ultimate portable DVD player!

„iJuice“ can be quickly and easily docked to the Mac mini and supplies it with up to 16 hours of power. After charging just 30 minutes with the Mac mini charger or with the Auto-charging adapter (available seperately), iJuice is charged up to 80% capacity.

„Movie mini“ is a comfortable 7“ display with integrated stereo speakers and clickwheel which is seamlessly attached to a Mac mini dock and offers a built-in HDTV 7“ widescreen disply with 1280 x 720 pixel resolution. The touch sensitive clickwheel makes navigating a cinch, and the battery capacity is the envy of all leading portable DVD players on the market.

„iJuice and Movie mini are the ideal combo for every Mac mini owner. iJuice ensures that the power doesn´t go out, and Movie mini makes watching DVDs on the go an experience,“ commented equinux chief designer Kay Dollfus. „We put a lot of emphasis on design and an interesting user experience, just like Apple users are used to.“

With these components, equinux is targeting the fast growing so-called „DVD-nomad“ market. Users go with friends out for a drink, take their Mac mini with them and dock it to the affixed iJuice batteries. Then just attach the Movie mini display and connect by WLAN to a huge database with over 50,000 movies to choose from. Your evening is a guaranteed hit.

„We are planning on opening together with an ambitious Chinese investment group a chain of ‚Movie-Bars‘ in San Francisco, New York, Vancouver, Tokyo, Moscow, London, Hamburg, Paris and Fargo. Guests can bring their Mac minis and watch movies with their friends while enjoying a fine range of cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages in a hip atmosphere,“ remarked Julia Markovic, product manager at equinux for both iJuice and movie mini.

More information and photographs of the system can be found on the internet at www.equinux.de/moviemini/ and www.equinux.de/ijuice

Questions about the products can be addressed to: moviemini@equinux.de

equinux is a market leader in software solutions for the Mac OS X platform. VPN Tracker, the company's flagship product, has received numerous awards from press and users and is compatible with more than 250 commercial VPN devices. The company's expanding product portfolio includes both professional (VPN Tracker Server, APC Tracker, MacDial) and consumer software (iSale, TamTam, iTranslate).
equinux is a privately held company with subsidiaries in Boston (USA) and Munich (Germany). More information at www.equinux.com and www.equinux.de

equinux has just released a new version of its leading eBay selling manager iSale for Mac OS X.

iSale 1.4 boasts integration with Apple‘s own online service .Mac. By using a .Mac account, users can save on every auction and on every picture they post, as the pictures are no longer hosted on eBays own fee-based picture service, but directly on the iDisk of their .Mac account.

With the introduction of intelligent "Smart Groups" as known from iTunes or iPhoto, iSale allows for a comprehensive and organized overview of all auctions. You can also use iSale with multiple eBay accounts.

Additionally, iSale now offers a new section for after-sales qualification of listed auctions. The status of finished auctions is now comfortable to manage. The seller immediately sees in which stage the sold article is currently in, be it payed or sent, with a field for notes and comments - and can get the buyer‘s details by simply clicking a button.

"iSale users are going to love the after-sales features", commented Thomas Grabolle, Software Manager at equinux. "The annoying search for the current status of a sale is now a thing of the past. And best of all, this update, despite the many new features, is free for all existing iSale customers."

To finish off the update, iSale is now compatible with eBay Switzerland and eBay Austria.
iSale is eBay certified and therefore completely secure.

The new version is free for all iSale 1.x customers and is available for download.

An iSale demo version can be found at
www.equinux.com/isale/download

iSale can be purchased from the equinux Online Store for USD 24.90 or EUR 21,47
www.equinux.com/store or from an official equinux reseller.

equinux (Boston, USA and Munich, Germany) is a leading software provider for Mac OS X. The company is a leader in the VPN industry with VPN Tracker which supports over 250 commercial VPN devices. Since Autumn 2004 the company has been expanding its product palette: TamTam makes the TomTom GO navigational system Mac compatible. iSale is a powerful selling tool for eBay auctioning. equinux is also known for iTranslate, a freeware dictionary tool for German, English and French. More information at www.equinux.com and www.equinux.de.

equinux has just released a new version of its favorite software TamTam. TamTam makes the TomTom GO GPS navigational device Mac compatible. Along with enhanced CD recognition, the new version offers an optimised user interface and friendlier status indicator. Furthermore the voice options can be heard in preview mode. The new version of TamTam for TomTom Go is available for dowload: www.equinux.com/tamtam/download

Just in time for CeBIT, software developer equinux has released two new versions of its well-known MacDial software. With MacDial, equinux offers THE computer-based dialing solution for Mac. The program offers support not only for elmeg telephones, but also for Tiptel and Asterisk telephone systems.

MacDial is a unique OS X product which allows for easy one-click dialing direct from Mac programs such as the Mac OS X address book and FileMaker. Now working down a telephone list is easy and you don´t have to dial a single number. Connections to a variety of applications in Mac and Unix are made possible through support for AppleScript and Shell Script.

"MacDial is enthusiastically implemented especially in the small and mid-size business circles typical of Apple", said Till Schadde, equinux CEO. "The new MacDial versions are a response to positive feedback from our customers and many requests for support of other telephone systems. Computer-based telephone solutions for Windows are numerous, so we are even more happy to be able to offer such solutions for the Mac market."

Customers with telephone systems from Tiptel (Tiptel 192, Tiptel 193, Tiptel 195, Tiptel 175clip, Tiptel 82system, Tiptel 84system) and users of the free voice over IP systems from Asterisk can now use this comfortable solution for their Mac.
Also for elmeg customers, the software has been expanded to support C100 and CS100 (along with the current supported models: CS410, CS410-U, C320, CS320, C310, CS310, C300, CS300)
Additionally, MacDial dialing-guidelines have been improved, thus it is no longer necessary to modify telephone book entries. MacDial is also available with German localization.

MacDial runs on Mac OS X 10.3 and higher. equinux offers a 10-day demo to test and try out the software www.equinux.com/macdial/download.

MacDial is available for Euro 29,90 (USD 33.50) per workstation and can be purchased from the equinux Online Store (www.equinux.com/store) or from a registered equinux reseller.

equinux (Boston, USA and Munich, Germany) is a leading software provider for Mac OS X. The company is a leader in the VPN industry with VPN Tracker which supports over 250 commercial VPN devices. Since Autumn 2004 the company has been expanding its product palette: TamTam makes the TomTom GO navigational system Mac compatible. iSale is a powerful selling tool for eBay auctioning. equinux is also known for iTranslate, a freeware dictionary tool for German, English and French. More information at www.equinux.com and www.equinux.de.

Boston (USA), Munich (Allemagne),  25 Janvier 2005 -  equinux AG, entreprise éditrice de logiciels pour la plate forme Mac OS X lance aujourd'hui en France sa toute dernière application, iSale. Cette innovation ne passera pas inaperçue et s'insérera rapidement dans la famille iLife.

iSale vous permet de placer, hors ligne, des enchères sur eBay à partir d'un podium virtuel facile d'utilisation. iSale vous épargne ainsi l'effervescence et la confusion des enchères en ligne, reconnues pour leur complexité. « Il était urgent de simplifier le principe des enchères en ligne qui fait certes de plus en plus d'adeptes, mais qui pose des difficultés croissantes aux utilisateurs concernant la traçabilité des enchères placées. La simplicité d'utilisation de iSale place notre logiciel directement au même rang que les programmes de la famille iLife. Donnez libre cours  à votre créativité : composez, filmez et videz vos greniers- c'est un outil dont tout le monde peut être amené à se servir. » commente Till Schadde, PDG d'equinux.

Présenté au public américain lors de l'exposition Macworld qui s'est tenue début Janvier à San Francisco, iSale a déjà séduit nombres d'utilisateurs. Compatible avec les sites eBay américain, anglais, canadien, australien et allemand, iSale s'attaque aujourd'hui au marché français.
Les propriétés de iSale sont diverses et variées. Les fichiers ainsi que les enchères sont triés et rangés par couleurs, ce qui les rend visibles en un clin d'œil. Quand l'annonce est prête, l'envoi à eBay se fait en un clic. Il est possible de la conserver et de ne l'éditer que lorsque elle procure entière satisfaction à son créateur. iSight fonctionne comme votre appareil photo. Utilisez-le pour photographier vos objets et les visualiser, une fois intégrés à votre annonce. Les annonces pouvant être exportées par email, il est possible de réaliser celles de tiers ou de partager une mise en page ayant rencontré un certain succès sur eBay. A la différence d'eBay, nul besoin d'entrer son login à chaque utilisation, iSale ne le demande que lors de la première utilisation.

Pour plus d'informations sur iSale, n'hésitez pas à vous rendre sur notre site Web http://ww.equinux.com/fr. Une version de démonstration vous permet de créér trois annonces gratuitement. Vous pouvez acheter iSale directement depuis notre magasin en ligne http://ww.equinux.com/store au prix de 21,47 EUR HT ou auprès de nos revendeurs equinux.

Fondé en 1998 avec des bureaux à Boston et à Munich, equinux développe des logiciels pour la plate forme Macintosh. Avec une gamme de produits en rapide extension, equinux s'est engagé à fournir au marché Macintosh des logiciels de la  meilleure qualité qui soit associés à un service clientèle performant. Pour plus d'informations, n'hésitez pas à visiter notre site Internet http://ww.equinux.com/fr

San Francisco, CA. - January 11, 2005 - equinux USA, Inc., a software company dedicated to producing software for Mac OS X has released today a new version of its popular VPN client software, VPN Tracker 3.5, just in time for Macworld San Francisco.

This new version boasts support for NAT Traversal, which is in great demand by many VPN users, and is also compatible with Cisco PIX firewall devices. With these improvements, VPN Tracker continues to be the premiere VPN client on the Mac market. Version 3.5 also features improved XAUTH capabilities with the possibility to dismiss XAUTH dialog, as well as a built-in automatic update option. "Version 3.5 is our answer to the huge demand for a Mac/VPN client with NAT Traversal capabilities. We are committed to maintaining VPN Tracker´s high quality reputation and functionality, and continue to make it compatible with an ever increasing range of firewall devices," commented equinux CTO Ortwin Gentz.

VPN Tracker is available in two different editions, Professional and Personal, both of which support NAT Traversal. Version 3.5 can be downloaded cost-free from the equinux website for all existing VPN Tracker 3.x customers www.vpntracker.com/download

Established in 1998 with offices in Boston and Munich, equinux is dedicated to producing software for Mac. With a rapidly expanding product portfolio, equinux is committed to providing superior customer service and the highest quality software possible to the Mac market. For more information, please visit equinux website at www.equinux.com

San Francisco, CA - January 11, 2005 - equinux USA, Inc., a software company dedicated to producing software for Mac OS X, has released today its newest application, iSale, in the Press Room at Macworld San Francisco. This new innovation is sure to impress and will quickly take a place among the iLife application family.

iSale allows you to auction products offline on eBay from an easy to use virtual podium. iSale takes the hassle and confusion out of online auctioning, which is notorious for being difficult to follow. "We saw the need to simplify online auctioning, as it tends to be difficult and confusing to keep track of, while at the same time becoming increasingly popular. The ease of iSale will put it among the ranks of the iLife programs - make music, make movies and clear out the clutter in the basement - it´s something everyone can use", commented equinux CEO Till Schadde.

iSale offers you the wonderful world of eBay auctioning at a fraction of the effort. Catagorized and color coded files and auctions make keeping an overview a cinch. When the ad is ready, you can send it on to eBay, or keep it and edit it until you are satisfied. iSight functions as your camera, use it to photograph articles and view them immediately on the advertisement. Ads can be exported and imported per email as well, so you can even create the ads for friends and relatives as well. Unlike eBay, with iSale you simply have to log on once and never again.

For more information about iSale, visit the equinux website at http://ww.equinux.com/isale.
iSale can be purchased from their online store for USD 24.90.
http://ww.equinux.com/store

Established in 1998 with offices in Boston and Munich, equinux is dedicated to producing software for Mac. With a rapidly expanding product portfolio, equinux is committed to providing superior customer service and the highest quality software possible to the Mac market. For more information, please visit the equinux website at http://ww.equinux.com

San Francisco, CA, 11. Janvier 2005 - equinux USA, Inc., entreprise éditrice de logiciels pour la plate forme Mac OS X présente aujourd'hui, à Macworld, la toute dernière version de son logiciel VPN, le VPN Tracker 3.5.

Les usagers du NAT Traversal seront satisfaits, le VPN tracker 3.5 inclut cette propriété réclamée par de nombreux usagers du VPN Tracker. Cette nouvelle version est aussi compatible avec les périphériques Cisco PIX Firewall. Grâce à ces avancées, le VPN Tracker prouve une fois de plus qu'il est à la hauteur de sa réputation de leader sur le marché des logiciels VPN pour Macintosh. La version 3.5 présente aussi de nombreuses améliorations concernant les propriétés déjà disponibles dans les précédentes versions. Par exemple, lors de l'utilisation de l'autentification étendue, XTAUTH, la boîte de dialogue contenant le nom d'utilisateur ainsi que le mot de passe apparaît, si on le désire, uniquement lors de la première saisie des ces données. Nul besoin de valider chaque autentification, VPN Tracker 3.5 le fait automatiquement. Il existe aussi une fonction de mise à jour intégrée. « La version 3.5 répond à la demande du marché concernant un logiciel VPN pour Macintosh possédant un NAT Traversal. Nous nous engageons depuis longtemps à renforcer la réputation de logiciel haute gamme que notre VPN Tracker a acquis.  Nous nous efforçons aussi de rendre VPN Tracker compatible avec le plus grand nombre de périphériques type Firewall. » commente Ortwin Gentz, CTO d'equinux.

Il existe deux éditions différentes du VPN Tracker, une édition Professionnelle et une édition Personnelle. Les deux  acceptent le NAT Traversal. La version 3.5 peut être téléchargée directement et gratuitement depuis notre site Internet pour les clients déjà existants de VPN Tracker 3.x
http://ww.vpntracker.com/fr/download

Fondée en 1998 avec des bureaux à Boston et à Munich, equinux développe des logiciels pour la plate forme Macintosh. Avec une gamme de produits en rapide expansion, equinux s'est engagée à fournir au marché Macintosh des logiciels de la  meilleure qualité qui soit associés à un service clientèle performant. Pour plus d'informations, n'hésitez pas à visiter notre site Internet http://ww.equinux.com/fr

With the release of its newest software iTranslate, equinux has once more expanded its software assortment designed specifically for Mac OS X. Flipping through the pages of a dictionary is now a thing of the past, the ease and speed of iTranslate is a tool everyone can use.

This useful, freeware application is ideal for people who need a quick
German – English or German – French translation tool. It accesses information from the online dictionary LEO (provided by the Technical University of Munich), and also allows you to look up the words in the unique wikipedia online encyclopedia. iTranslate is a small window which fits easily on your desktop beside your working documents. No need to click back and forth.

"iTranslate is one of those little programs which soon becomes a valuable and irreplaceable working tool", commented equinux Marketing Manager Benjamin Dobler. "This handy program is easy, informative and fun to use."

iTranslate can be downloaded free of charge from the equinux website: http://www.equinux.com/us/products/moresw/itranslate.html

equinux (Boston, USA and Munich, Germany) founded in 1998, is a leading software provider for Mac OS X. The company is a leader in the VPN market with its VPN Tracker software, which supports over 250 VPN devices from various brands. With iTranslate, and other software such as MacDial for elmeg and TamTam, equinux is expanding its product line beyond security technology for the Mac platform. For more information, please visit our website at www.equinux.com.

Avec la sortie de son nouveau logiciel iTranslate, equinux continue d'élargir sa gamme de logiciels dédiés aux Mac OS X. Feuilleter fébrilement les pages d'un dictionnaire appartient au passé, iTranslate est là pour donner en un clic une traduction pertinente.

iTranslate est la solution idéale pour quiconque ayant besoin d'un outil de traduction Français – Allemand ou Anglais – Allemand qui soit rapide et performant. Il fonctionne en utilisant les données du dictionnaire en ligne LEO (dictionnaire développé par l'Université Technique de Munich) et permet aussi de chercher des mots dans l'encyclopédie en ligne wikipedia. iTranslate se présente sous la forme d'une petite fenêtre qui s'insére facilement sur un écran d'ordinateur à coté des documents déjà ouverts. On visualise ainsi la traduction et le document à traduire simultanément.

« iTranslate fait partie de ces petits programmes qui deviennent des outils de travail rapidement indispensables», explique Benjamin Dobler, responsable Marketing chez equinux. «Ce logiciel est pratique, simple d'utilisation et performant tout en restant ludique.»

iTranslate est téléchargeable gratuitement depuis le site Internet d'equinux : www.equinux.com/fr/products/moresw/itranslate.html  

Fondé en 1998 et implanté à Munich et à Boston, equinux est un acteur majeur en ce qui concerne la mise au point de logiciels dédiés à la plate forme Mac OS X. L'entreprise equinux est leader sur le marché des VPN avec son produit phare le VPN Tracker, qui est compatible avec plus de 250 périphériques de marques différentes. Mais avec les logiciels TamTam et MacDial for elmeg, lancés récemment sur le marché, la gamme des produits equinux s'élargit.
Plus d'informations sur equinux sur www.equinux.com/fr et sur www.equinux.com.

equinux développe depuis des années des solutions informatiques pour Mac OS X et dispose maintenant d'un site Internet en français. Le produit phare d'equinux, le VPN Tracker, a déjà conquis de nombreux utilisateurs Macintosh, désireux de trouver une solution de qualité permettant l'installation facile et efficace d'un réseau privé virtuel. Mais equinux a aussi mis au point le TamTam, logiciel rendant le TomTom GO, célèbre système de navigation par GPS, compatible avec la plate forme Macintosh.

Parce qu'il est toujours plus aisé et confortable d'avoir un accès aux informations dans sa langue, le site Internet d'equinux est maintenant disponible en français. Le site www.equinux.com/fr est un site convivial, en français et contenant toutes les informations sur equinux et ses produits. « Les produits equinux sont techniques, il nous paraissait dès lors primordial de faciliter au maximum la navigation sur notre site. Donner l'opportunité aux francophones de se documenter sur equinux et ses produits en français nous tenait à cœur depuis longtemps. » explique Pauline Maitre, responsable marchés francophones chez equinux.

Contact Presse :
Pauline Maitre
Tel. +49-89-520465-310
email: maitre@equinux.com

As the new year approaches, equinux is preparing for another successful round at Macworld in San Francisco! The event will be held in Moscone Center from 10-14 January 2005. We will be presenting our latest software innovations such as TamTam, as well as VPN Tracker 3, not to mention a few other surprises. Are you going to Macworld too? Stop by for a visit! Our booth number is 2043. It would be great to meet you in person!

equinux USA, Inc., a renowned provider of software designed specifically for the Mac OS X platform, announced today compatibility between their market leading VPN client software, VPN Tracker, and NETASQ's IPS firewall series. Remote networking with a NETASQ firewall is easier than ever for Mac users who can now share files, databases and emails over a secure Internet connection.

Setting up a virtual private network (VPN) connection is a cost efficient and simple way for companies to maximize security without compromising the requirements of remote access. Since 1998, NETASQ has developed IPS firewall and VPN security solutions, focusing on the network security needs of a wide range of departmental sites, service providers and remote users. By operating a NETASQ IPS firewall together with VPN Tracker, Mac users can remotely access company networks without the possibility of security breaches.

"The VPN Tracker client is the ideal solution for businesses that require secure connectivity between remote Macintosh users and their central offices. It allows businesses to benefit from the wide range of features and high performances offered by NETASQ's IPS-Firewalls", said Matthieu BONENFANT, Product Manager at NETASQ. "A simple NETASQ profile that has been predefined in VPN Tracker's user-friendly GUI allows creating a VPN tunnel between a Macintosh client and a NETASQ IPS-Firewall with just a few mouse-clicks. NETASQ is charmed by equinux approach of profile selection because it considerably reduces installation costs and eliminates configuration errors."

With a user-friendly interface, built in how-to guides and compatibility with most third party solutions, VPN Tracker has firmly established itself as the worldwide leader in VPN client software for the Mac OS X platform. Utilizing IPsec protocol for data encryption, the software creates a secure VPN tunnel over the Internet to a NETASQ IPS firewall, allowing branch and home workers to securely access their company's Intranet.

"equinux is dedicated to creating the highest quality software for the Mac OS X platform and collaboration with leading gateway manufacturers is crucial to our success," said Ortwin Gentz, CTO at equinux. "VPN Tracker is compatible with a wide range of devices, but we are especially proud to announce compatibility with NETASQ."

An easy-to-follow how to guide is available at:
http://www.equinux.com/us/products/vpntracker/interoperability.html

Pricing & Availability
VPN Tracker 3 Personal and Professional Edition are available for purchase through the equinux online store(www.equinux.com/store) or through a member of equinux's worldwide consultant network  for a suggested retail price of 199.90 USD, and 89.90 USD, respectively. For multiple licenses equinux offers volume discounts.

About equinux
equinux (Boston, USA and Munich, Germany) founded in 1998, is a leading software provider for Mac OS X. The company is a leader in the VPN market with its VPN Tracker software, which supports over 250 VPN devices from various brands.
With TamTam and MacDial for elmeg equinux is expanding its product line beyond security technology for the Mac platform.
More information is available at www.equinux.com.

About NETASQ
NETASQ was founded in 1998 with the vision of developing the NETASQ IPS-Firewall, a security appliance combining the best possible protection with the highest performance. NETASQ's IPS-Firewalls are purpose-built appliances based on a multi-layered approach that can stop network and content-based threats at the edge of the client's network without compromising performance or requiring additional hardware. NETASQ is a European privately held company with headquarters in Villeneuve d'Ascq, France and Sales offices in France, Belgium (Benelux Region), Germany, Italy, UK and a worldwide network of certified partners in over 30 countries.

For Additional Information Contact:
Alexandra Peter
equinux AG
+49.89.520.465.324
peter@equinux.de

equinux USA, Inc., entreprise développant des logiciels conçus spécialement pour les systèmes d'exploitation Macintosh annonce aujourd'hui la compatibilité de son VPN Tracker, logiciel leader sur le marché des softwares pour les Réseaux Privés Virtuels, avec les IPS -Firewalls de NETASQ.
Installer un réseau à distance avec un Firewall NETASQ est dorénavant un jeu d'enfant pour les usagers Macintosh qui peuvent partager fichiers, bases de données, ou emails via une connection Internet hautement sécurisée.

Disposer d'une connection en Réseau Privé Virtuel (VPN) est une solution simple et économique pour les entreprises désireuses de maximiser la sécurité sans entraver pour autant les possibilités pour leurs employés de se connecter à distance. Depuis 1998, NETASQ développe et commercialise des solutions IPS-Firewall et  VPN innovantes en ayant pour objectif premier de satisfaire les besoins relatifs à la sécurité de toute une gamme d'utilisateurs: PME-PMI, grands comptes ou administrations. En combinant un IPS -Firewall NETASQ et le VPN Tracker d'equinux, les usagers Macintosh peuvent accéder à distance au réseau de leur entreprise sans risque de piratage.

«Le client VPN Tracker est la solution idéale pour les entreprises qui ont besoin d'offrir à leurs employés utilisant un Mac des connections à distance sécurisées. Cela permet à ces entreprises de bénéficier et d'exploiter les propriétés performantes des IPS -Firewalls développés par NETASQ » explique Matthieu Bonenfant, manager produit chez NETASQ. « Un simple profil NETASQ, préalablement défini grâce à une interface utilisateur fort conviviale et déjà intégré au VPN Tracker permet de créer un tunnel VPN entre un client Macintosh et un IPS-Firewall NETASQ en quelques clics! Nous avons apprécié le mode d'approche de la sélection des profils utilisé par equinux. Cela réduit en effet les coûts d'installation de façon considérable et élimine les erreurs de configuration.»

Grâce à une interface conviviale, des Manuels d'Utilisation intégrés et une compatibilité avec bon nombre des périphériques disponibles sur le marché, le VPN Tracker d'equinux s'impose en logiciel leader sur le marché des clients VPN pour la plateforme Mas OS X. Utilisant le protocole Ipsec pour encrypter les données, le logiciel crée un tunnel VPN entièrement sécurisé grâce au IPS -Firewall NETASQ, permettant ainsi aux télétravailleurs, et aux filiales d'accéder en toute sécurité à l'intranet de l'entreprise.

«equinux s'efforce de développer des logiciels de la plus haute qualité pour la plateforme Mac OS X. Aussi, la collaboration avec les équipementiers leaders de périphériques est cruciale.» explique Ortwin Gentz, Directeur Technique d'equinux. «VPN Tracker est compatible avec nombre de périphériques, mais nous sommes particulièrement fiers d'annoncer la compatibilité avec NETASQ.»

Un Manuel d'utilisation est disponible à cette adresse:
http://www.equinux.com/us/products/vpntracker/interoperability.html

Prix et disponibilité
Les différentes éditions du VPN Tracker 3 peuvent être achetées directement depuis le magasin virtuel d'equinux (www.equinux.com/store) ou chez un revendeur agréé par equinux au prix suggéré de 178,48 € pour l'édition Professionnelle et de  80,27 € pour l'édition Personnelle. En cas d'achats multiples, equinux propose des réductions.

A propos d'equinux
Fondé en 1998 et implanté à Munich et à Boston, equinux est un acteur majeur en ce qui concerne la mise au point de logiciels dédiés à la plate forme Mac OS X. L'entreprise equinux demeure en effet leader sur le marché des VPN avec son produit phare le VPN Tracker,qui est compatible avec plus de 250 périphériques de marques différentes.
Les logiciels TamTam et MacDial for elmeg, lancés récemment sur le marché, ont étendu la gamme des produits equinux en dehors de la technologie de la sécurité.
Plus d'informations sur equinux sur www.equinux.com.

A propos de NETASQ
NETASQ a été fondé en 1998 dans l'optique de développer les IPS-Firewalls, appareil combinant protection et performance. Les IPS -Firewall NETASQ sont des  équipements basés sur une approche multi-fonctionnelle, pouvant bloquer toute menace d'intrusion dans le réseau de l'entreprise sans pour autant compromettre la performance ou nécessiter d'autre équipements. NETASQ est une entreprise européenne basée à Villeneuve d'Asq, en France mais disposant de sucursalles de ventes en France, Allemagne, Italie, Royaume-Uni, au Benelux et a développé un réseau de revendeurs agréés, présents dans plus de 30 pays.

Pour plus d'information:

Pauline Maitre
equinux AG
+49.89.520.465.310
maitre@equinux.com

With the release of the Mac compatible program TamTam, the Munich software provider equinux is offering a Mac solution for the popular GPS navigation system TomTom GO. The software allows for easy management of the device´s maps, and you can also upload other voice tones and create a backup of the entire system.

"Simply the fact that TomTom GO has a design which is similar to the iMac makes the TomTom especially attractive for Mac users. Until now Mac support was lacking. Thanks to TamTam, Mac users have all the features of TomTom´s own Windows software.", commented Till Schadde, CEO of equinux, Inc.

TamTam works with Mac OS X. The TomTom GO navigation system is managed by a USB cable connectionn to the Mac. To upload additional maps and voices, TamTam accesses information on the TomTom CD, which is included with each device (along with the USB cable).

TamTam is being offered for USD 24,80 (Euro 21,38). It can be purchased on the equinux Online Store (www.equinux.com/store) or from an equinux dealer.

equinux (Boston, USA and Munich, Germany) is a leading software provider for Mac OS X. The company is a leader in the VPN market with its VPN Tracker software, which supports over 250 VPN devices from various brands. More information is available at www.equinux.com and www.equinux.de.

Software producer equinux has released "MacDial for elmeg" just in time for Systems 2004. The product supports the elmeg telephone series CS410, CS410U and CS320 and allows for easy dialing direct from Mac programs. Along with the standard software, demonstration texts for FileMaker integration solutions and direct dialing from the Mac OS X addressbook are also provided.

"elmeg telephone systems are especially popular in typical Apple-using mid-size companies such as advertising agencies, graphic studious or film production companies. Until now, automatic dialing solutions for elmeg were only available for Windows. With MacDial for elmeg, we are filling that gap. Now the ease and comfort of computer-supported telephony can also be enjoyed by Mac users", commented Ortwin Gentz, director of technology and development at equinux.

MacDial for elmeg runs on the Mac OS X platform. equinux offers a 10-day demo to test and try out the software (www.equinux.com/us/products/moresw/macdialdownload.html).

MacDial for elmeg is available for Euro 19,90 per workstation and can be purchased from the equinux Online Store (www.equinux.com/store) or from a registered equinux consultant.

equinux (Boston, USA and Munich, Germany) is a leading software providor for Mac OS X. The company is a market leader in the VPN branch with its VPN Tracker, which supports more than 250 VPN devices of different brands. More information under www.equinux.com and www.equinux.de.

equinux USA, Inc., a leading provider of software designed specifically for the Mac OS X platform, today announced the newest release of popular VPN Tracker Server. New VPN Tracker Server 1.0.4 features changes that will help it seamlessly integrate and configure with the newest version of equinux's market leading client software, VPN Tracker 3. Together they present the perfect total VPN solution.

equinux today announced the newest release of their flagship software, VPN Tracker. VPN Tracker 3 features dramatic improvements in the user experience and allows for added security in the form of Extended Authentication (XAUTH).

"Version 3 is the next step for us in offering a total VPN solution for the Mac platform. We have extremely enhanced VPN Tracker, not only in overall usability but also in technical capabilities with the integration of top requested features like XAUTH," said Till Schadde, CEO at equinux. "We are positive that all new and existing users will love it."

VPN Tracker 3 differs from current VPN Tracker version 2.2 in a variety of ways. The changes are aimed at improving the enduser experience and the ability to utilize VPN Tracker in large VPN scenarios. Key changes include:

Extended Authentication (XAUTH): VPN Tracker now supports XAUTH as an authentication mechanism. This allows multiple users to share the same pre-shared key, while still allowing for restricted access to the central network on an individual user basis. This presents an ideal solution for larger VPN scenarios and makes VPN Tracker even more compatible to different VPN gateways.

Improved Tunnel Stability: New version offers increased connection stability to users with dynamic IP addresses and those utilizing their computers' sleep mode function.

Redesigned User Interface: Among various improvements is a new tab based connection window, user friendly toolbar in the main window, and a detailed connection status description including customizable connection icons.

Integrated How-to Guide: The user is now presented a list of all VPN devices which are known to be compatible, ordered by vendor. You can click on the device and you will have the option to pull up a How-to guide.

Remote DNS: With this option you are able to use nameservers in the remote network. This allows access to remote servers by name instead of IP address. You also have the choice of using the nameserver for all DNS queries or for specific subnets only.

Simplified Network Setup: The network masks can now be entered in standard dotted-decimal format (e.g. 255.255.255.0). You are still able to enter it in the CIDR-notation as well.



VPN Tracker 3 is available in two different editions: The Professional Edition and the Personal Edition. While both editions feature the redesigned user interface and support XAUTH as an authentication mechanism,  they do differ in several aspects.

The Professional Edition is the full featured product for network security. It supports various encryption algorithms for very high security environments. It boasts extra features like multiple connections, connection export and certificate enrollment. This is the recommended edition for network administrators setting up their company's VPN.

The Personal Edition is the more simplified version and is a perfect solution for anyone needing to secure a single network connection, for example between a home and an office network, or remote computer. This single connection can be between two hosts or between a host and a network.


Availability & Upgrades

VPN Tracker 3 Professional and Personal Edition are available starting today and can be purchased through the equinux online store (www.equinux.com/store) or through a member of equinux's worldwide consultant network (www.equinux.com/us/buy/consultants/).

Any equinux customers who purchased VPN Tracker 2.x after Aug. 3rd will automatically apply for a free upgrade. Others customers wishing to upgrade their VPN Tracker 2.x versions will also be given special upgrade pricing starting at $23.90 for a single license upgrade. Multiple license upgrades are even further reduced.

Lexington, Mass.-July 26, 2004 – equinux USA, Inc., a leading provider of software designed specifically for the Mac OS X platform,  today anounced the newest release of their popular APC Tracker software. APC Tracker 4.2 is the company's answer to administrators looking for the ultimate solution to protecting their network from the costly dangers of power failure. APC Tracker 4.2 will be available in August 2004.

APC Tracker 4.2 features improvements in three main areas:

• A seperate battery status display has been added for monitoring your UPC. It clearly alerts user when battery needs replacement
  
  
• SMTP authentication for email notifications is now supported
  
  
• Improved stability
  

APC Tracker 4.2 runs faceless in the background, login is not neccessary and in case of power loss the software sends out vital pre-programmed information.

In today's business climate, no company can afford downtime. Daily operations will suffer, server reboots consume valuable time, and revenue will be lost. APC Tracker 4.2 alleviates these problems by making configuration overview easy and manageable.

Founded in 1998 with offices in Munich and Boston, equinux is the worldwide leader in VPN and APC software for the Mac OS X platform.

At the show SonicWALL will give a sneak peak at the year ahead and provide channel partners with sales strategies, market trends and a product roadmap.

equinux will participate at the show as the only third party vendor, showcasing the VPN Tracker solution for SonicWALL partners. In the demo area Macs will display SonicWALL devices in conjunction with VPN Tracker and the equinux team are in place to discuss partnerships with resellers. "We think this is a great opportunity for SonicWALL and equinux to team up and bring a complete network solution to the Mac community", comments Till Schadde, CEO at equinux.

On the newly launched equinux page, "Setting up a VPN", the experienced Software Support and Development Team shares expertise on how to setup an ideal VPN solution for your company.

VPN technology based on the IPsec protocol is the ultimate way to ensure robust encryption of information transmitted over a VPN. By setting up a VPN gateway on the company side and using a speedy Internet connection and installing a VPN client on your Mac - you are able to access files and databases wherever you are. VPN Tracker is a unique VPN client for Mac OS X, providing an easy setup and compatibility to over 130 IPsec based VPN gateway devices.

Four steps to set up a VPN (Virtual Private Network):

1. Choose the Internet connection
2. Select a VPN Gateway
3. Get connected to your VPN devices
4. Decide what Edition of VPN Tracker you need


Visit our new page Setting up a VPN .

Mac OS X users now have the opportunity to configure a VPN Tunnel over the Internet to their Asanté gateway from remote locations and safely access, connect and use computer and corporate networks. Using the IPsec protocol transferring data, chatting and any other network traffic will be encrypted and remain inaccessible for any unauthorized users.

iSale 1.6 allows you to observe the current bidding status of your running auctions. Additionally, "Buy Now" auctions are allowed to end before the set time period has finished. The notice of eBay fees when putting an auction online no longer just shows the total charges, but gives you a detailed break-down of the listing fees. Finally, the new version offers users the ability to choose the design of their visitor counter. iSale 1.6 is Tiger compatible! The iSale 1.6 update is free for registered customers.

As a member of Novell PartnerNet for Solution Providers, a collaboration of providers of security solutions, web application development and cross-platform networking services, equinux is able to promote the remote access solution for VPN Tracker to Novell BorderManager customers.

“Novell is pleased to announce its collaboration with equinux for connecting remote Mac users and offering a complete VPN setup”, said Frank Auger, Novell vice president, secure identity management product marketing and management. “Now employees working from remote locations on Macs can access files, email applications and databases over the Internet.”


To read more about the joint solution, visit our brand new Partner page

Press release: Novell and equinux team up to provide VPN connectivity for the Mac market

Novell Partner Guide: VPN Tracker and Novell BorderManager

equinux is currently testing Cisco PIX 501 VPN Firewall, a connection to the device has been made and how-to documents will be available shortly.

VPN Tracker 5 computer license is now available in the online shop and from the equinux resellers. The offer is mainly targeted to smaller companies with less then 10 users connecting from remote locations and companies with heterogeneous network environments that need to connect a few Macs.

VPN Tracker 2.x - Professional Edition 5 computer license	US$ 799.00
VPN Tracker 2.x - Personal Edition 5 computer license	US$ 349.00

If you have any feedback for us on the new offer, please do not hesitate to contact us.

As the Novell BrainShare conference kicks off, equinux, the market-leading VPN software vendor for Mac today announced compatibility with Novell BorderManager 3.8. The partnership enables remote Mac users in Novell network environments to establish secure connections, using VPN Tracker.  

Novell BorderManager includes firewall and VPN technologies to safeguard networks from potential internal and external threats. By operating a Novell BorderManager environment combined with equinux VPN Tracker, as a remote VPN client for Mac, heterogeneous networks now have a complete network protection tool.

“Novell is pleased to announce its collaboration with equinux for connecting remote Mac users and offering a complete VPN setup”, said Frank Auger, Novell vice president, secure identity management product marketing and management. “Now employees working from remote locations on Macs can access files, email applications and databases over the Internet.”

Given the fact that software is increasingly exposed to a wide range of vulnerability threats, comprehensive network protection is critical. Novell and equinux provide certificate management user authentication, X.509 certificates, to assure military-grade security and large scalability for enterprise usage. “Combining Novell BorderManager and equinux VPN Tracker ensures your information is as secure as it can get”, explains Ortwin Gentz, CTO of equinux. “By supporting IPsec, the open industry standard for VPNs, equinux and Novell offer Mac users a seamless and easy way to get connected to Novell-based networks.“

Pyramid BenHur is a communication server with built-in features such as firewall, e-mail, antivirus, DNS, VPN, extended URL Filter, LDAP, groupware and WLAN and is therefore an optimal all-in-one server solution, especially for medium-sized companies.

With VPN Tracker on the remote Macs this combination enables external workers to connect secure to the company network and use all BenHur applications or other services in the company network.

For more information about Pyramid and BenHur please click here.

• added support for full keyboard access
• added button in the main window as an easy way to export connections (Professional Edition only)
• improved status indicator to show correct status after certain actions
• enhanced import of connection files

This is a free update for all users of VPN Tracker 2.x and can be downloaded from our download page.

While the how-to documentation for Netgear FVM318 is already available, you can expect documentations for Novell Border Manager and Pyramid BenHur II in the next few days. Have a look at our interoperability page for up-to-date information.

We have also updated VPN Tracker Server to version 1.0.3, with added support for full keyboard access and an improved log output.

Driven by the need to utilize UPS management tools equinux is proud to announce that APC Tracker, a software created for Mac OS X Servers, now supports USB equipped UPS devices.

Pricing and availability
APC Tracker can be purchased from the equinux website in the near future, and from authorized APC Tracker consultants worldwide. The price for an APC Tracker 4 license is $129.90. To upgrade from previous 3.x versions is free and equinux will issue the license codes for this upgrade automatically. To upgrade from 1.x, or 2.x starts at $80. For multiple licenses equinux offers volume discounts.

Download a free demo of APC Tracker: http://www.equinux.com/apctracker/download/

equinux, a leading vendor of software systems for the Mac platform today announces the launch of VPN Tracker Server, an application to set up encrypted remote access connections for Mac OS X workgroups over standard Internet lines. The software runs as a VPN gateway for smaller companies and provides rapid deployment capabilities to any home or branch office through VPN Tracker Client.

VPN Tracker Server allows remote access for external users, and home or branch offices are able to connect securely to the office using VPN Tracker Client. The client / server architecture provides a bulletproof protection against illegal tampering, the encryption is based on the highly acclaimed IPsec protocol and by supporting AES-256, the software manages very-high security environments (Mac OS X Server is not needed).

“VPN technology has never been more simple to deploy and considering that it is the most cost efficient solution on the market today, no company can afford to be without it,” comments Till Schadde, CEO of equinux. “VPN Tracker is easy to setup just in seconds and extremely simple to use for home workers that are not used to connecting to the office Intranet.

VPN technology has revolutionized the possibility for companies to replace modem and leased line dial-ups, such as ARA for home and branch offices accessing the company’s Intranet or Extranet. By providing a cost efficient, rapidly deployed solution for companies, mobile workers are able to connect to their local service provider in using VPN.

Pricing and availability
VPN Tracker Server can be purchased from the equinux website, and from authorized VPN Tracker consultants worldwide. The price of the software is $129.90.
For VPN Tracker Client pricing starts at $89.90 for a single Personal Edition license, the Professional Edition version is $199.90. For multiple licenses equinux offers volume discounts.

Download a free demo of VPN Tracker Server: http://www.equinux.com/vpntracker/download/

equinux, a market leading VPN vendor for the Mac platform is proud to present a whitepaper targeted to FileMaker users connecting to the database over the Internet.

Accessing a FileMaker database from remote locations over the Internet is risky, the threat of unauthorized access can result in information leakage, modification of confidential information and exploitation of customer data. Given the fact that hackers are getting even more sophisticated in obtaining confidential information, no companies can afford the risk of illegal tampering.

“The Whitepaper shows how using VPN Tracker as VPN Client on the remote Mac, you are able to login to the company’s FileMaker databases without endangering any sensitive business information,” comments Till Schadde, CEO of equinux. “Accessing FileMaker over the Internet using VPN Tracker is the ultimate setup for companies with a remote work force.”

VPN Tracker is the market leading VPN software for the Mac market offering enforcing protection capabilities for companies sharing information over the Internet. Using the IPsec protocol the software encrypts data sent over the Internet, the client runs smoothly and is a very cost efficient way to ensure that home and branch offices are able to access FileMaker files without the risk of exposing confidential data.

equinux’s security technology is easy to implement, avoiding the heavy costs and resources usually associated with secure network technologies, and with little impact on program performance. Using FileMaker from home and branch offices over a secure VPN Tunnel is the optimal solution for companies that are looking for a cost-efficient solution to secure their networking.

You can download a free version of the whitepaper at: http://www.equinux.com/whitepaper

Driven by the need to utilize UPS management tools equinux is proud to announce that APC Tracker, a software created for Mac OS X Servers, now supports USB equipped UPS devices.

Through operating APC Tracker connected to a UPS device, Mac server managers are able to effectively manage downtime risk and prevent information loss. With minimum deployment requirements and no maintenance cost this power management tool will make UPS administration simple and effective for companies determined not to put their business at risk during potential power failures.

“If you are unable to control your UPS devices you have a weak defense towards costly downtime”, comments Ortwin Gentz, CTO of equinux. “It’s significantly easy to operate APC Tracker alongside your UPS device, as a critical part to prevent costly reboots and data losses.”

IT and facility mangers using APC Tracker can easily manage and remotely access network information, so when critical power failures occur there is a possibility to evaluate the situation and prevent data loss. The software features notification capabilities for power failures, remote configuration opportunities over the Internet and combinable shutdown rules.

Pricing and availability
APC Tracker can be purchased from the equinux website in the near future, and from authorized APC Tracker consultants worldwide. The price for an APC Tracker 4 license is $129.90. To upgrade from previous 3.x versions is free and to upgrade from 1.x, or 2.x starts at $80. For multiple licenses equinux offers volume discounts.

Download a free demo of APC Tracker: http://www.equinux.com/apctracker/download/

equinux today announced at the MacExpo in London that VPN Tracker, the market leading IPsec solution for Mac remote users and teleworkers, is now compatible with Netopia’s VPN-enabled broadband gateways. Remote networking with a Netopia gateway is now easier than ever for Mac users, as the software allows remote users to share files, databases and emails over a secure Internet connection.

Setting up a virtual private network environment is a cost efficient and simple way for companies to maximize security without compromising the requirements of remote access. As a market leader in broadband equipment, software and services, Netopia offers a wide range of VPN enabled broadband gateways with a focus on SOHO users and small to medium sized companies. By operating the Netopia gateway together with VPN Tracker, Mac users are now able to remotely access company networks and share files securely over the Internet.

Netopia integrates a broad range of security tools that deliver a convenient, one-box, secure remote access solution. With advanced customization features, Netopia’s routers can be configured to meet any business requirement. Compatible with equinux’s VPN Tracker software, Mac users can now encrypt remote network traffic using the IPSec protocol.

“This is an opportunity for companies still using dial-in connections and modems to move on to a more secure and higher bandwidth solution; VPN is the ultimate technology for remote users to connect to the office network securely”, comments Dominique Fritz, Marketing Manager at Netopia Europe.

With its user-friendly interface VPN Tracker is the worldwide leading Mac OS X client. The software sets up a secure VPN Tunnel over the Internet to the Netopia gateway and allows branch and home workers to securely access the Intranet.

An easy-to-follow how to guide is available at: http://www.equinux.com/us/products/vpntracker/interoperability.html

The expo annually attracts tens of thousands of Mac fans and we are glad to say that we have one of the best booths at the expo.

At the expo we will be presenting exciting updates on our current products; VPN Tracker and APC Tracker.

You are more then welcome to come see us – eat some candy and have a chat about our products! :-)

Booth: 1242

/www.macworldexpo.com/

F-Secure VPN+ is a client, server and gateway software product running on Windows or Linux that secures the network connection, provides strong encryption and supports multiple protocols, security standards, connection types and authentication methods. The alliance of equinux VPN Tracker and F-Secure VPN+ provides a solution that enables Mac-users to securely connect to the corporate network using the flexibility of the Internet, without compromising their companies' interests.

F-Secure presently support Windows with a VPN client, and today the announcement of the alliance with equinux also opens opportunities on the Mac market. "We are pleased announcing this collaboration, as we have found a great way to integrate Mac users and provide them with a solution tailor-made for their needs", states Travis Witteveen, General Manager of F-Secure Germany. "The possibilities on the ever expanding Mac market are immense and we want to be a part of the Mac community."

Mac OS X users now have the opportunity to configure a VPN Tunnel over the Internet to their F-Secure VPN+ gateway from remote locations and safely access, connect and use computer and corporate networks. Using the IPsec protocol transferring data, chatting and any other network traffic will be encrypted and remain inaccessible for any unauthorized users. "Having a F-Secure VPN+ device, connected to a VPN Tracker is an excellent setup for midrange companies operating heterogeneous networks, it is secure networking at your fingertips", comments Ortwin Gentz, CTO at equinux. "It is safe and easy access to companies' network from home or from the road and it is very cost efficient."

VPN Tracker and F-Secure VPN+ support user authentication by means of pre-shared keys and RSA X.509 certificates. VPN Tracker contains prefabricated settings for F-Secure VPN+ to sanction effortless plug-and-play installation.

To download a free demo: Demo download

The new release of Panther is welcomed and celebrated by a worldwide Mac community; with its superior user performance and excellent new features there is no doubt that Panther will take the Mac fans by storm. "It is great that Panther is finally released. We love it! And it is compatible to our VPN client", comments Sofie Lindbergh, Marketing Manager at equinux.

Panther presents its users with improved features for secure networking; however the security features in Panther does not support the standard IPsec and is therefore not compatible to most VPN gateways. "VPN Tracker is compatible to over 150 gateways devices and will be the ultimate choice for Panther users to secure their networking", explains Sofie Lindbergh.

By operating Panther and VPN Tracker secure networks can be established and all branch and home office users and mobile workers will be able to securely share files over the Internet. VPN Tracker comes with predefined connection types for the majority of VPN manufacturers and extensive interoperability how-to documents are available for most set-ups. A complete certificate management solution with built in CA features and an import/export that enables an easy rollout for enterprise scenarios.  "VPN Tracker is off course still compatible to Jaguar, and remains the only solution for a bulletproof setup", notes Sofie Lindbergh.

Pricing and Availability
VPN Tracker 2.2 can be purchased from the equinux website, and from authorized VPN Tracker consultants worldwide. Pricing starts at $89.90 for a single Personal Edition license, the Professional Edition version is $199.90. To upgrade from previous 2.x versions is free and to upgrade from 1.x starts at $19.90. For multiple licenses equinux offers volume discounts.

About equinux
Founded in 1998, with offices in Munich and Boston, equinux is the worldwide leader of VPN and APC software for the Mac OS X platform. Famous for the VPN Tracker, that provides secure networking for Mac users, and for the APC Tracker that controls Mac servers connected to UPS devices.

To download a free demo: http://www.equinux.com/vpntracker/download/ Download equinux images: http://www.equinux.com/company/artwork/

Press contact:
Sofie Lindbergh
Phone: +49 89 520 465 324
email: indbergh@equinux.com
www.equinux.com

APC Tracker is a software that enables power protection users to effectively manage downtime risk and prevent data loss.

The software provides a power capacity overview for Mac OS X servers, which makes monitoring and administrating the UPS device a simple task.

The battery power status is now indicated by APC Tracker’s dock icon; the feature enables an easy ability to overview power failures for administrators. The load level is indicated by various stages, and is rapidly responsive to any power failure situation.

Pricing and Availability

APC Tracker 3.1.1 can be purchased from the equinux website, and from authorized APC Tracker consultants worldwide. The price for an APC Tracker 3.x license is $129.90. To upgrade from previous 3.x versions is free and to upgrade from 1.x, or 2.x starts at $80. For multiple licenses equinux offers volume discounts.

We have had many interesting discussions about our products with customers, consultants and other companies and we would like to thank everyone who stopped by our stand for their interest in VPN Tracker and APC Tracker.

Kind regards,

The equinux team

VPN Tracker 2.2 introduces advanced visual feedback of secure network connections for Mac OS X users. The software enables members of AirPort networks, branch and home office users and mobile workers to easily view a detailed connection indicator in the main window of VPN Tracker 2.2.

“equinux is dedicated to develop software with an outstanding Mac OS X user experience”, comments Ortwin Gentz, CTO. “VPN Tracker 2.2 confirms our commitment to combine stronger network security with the ease-of-use that the Mac platform is famous for.”

VPN Tracker’s dock icon now indicates the connection status of IPsec; the function enables an easy overview and allows the user to see if the remote network is accessible. The connection establishment process is shown through a progress bar for all four stages, that also indicates failures. The VPN Tracker’s advanced status indication is rapidly responsive to the current connection status, which makes the enhanced user-friendly software easy to administrate for all users.

Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) administors are concerned with protecting servers from utility failures or other unexpected power problems that result in data loss and unplanned downtime. By over-bridging the gap incases of a power failure the UPS device prevents this abruption. APC is a provider of UPS devices, and compatible with equinux APC Tracker 3.0.

By operating APC Tracker 3.0 combined with an APC device, monitoring and administrating the server configurations will become an easy task. The APC Tracker 3.0 is the only client on the market that provides these functions for the Mac users. "No companies can afford downtime, the daily operations will suffer, and a server reboot is very time-consuming", comments Till Schadde, CEO of equinux. "This is an essential, must-have software for Mac OS X servers; for example G5 Server and Xserve."

APC Tracker 3.0 allows full scripting capabilities. As the software runs faceless in the background, login is not necessary and incase of a power loss the software sends out vital pre-programmed information. "The features of APC Tracker 3.0 have been modified to suit users needs, incorporating our most innovative thinking, to enhance the usability and make it an easy tool for all Mac server administrators", explains Till Schadde. "This is a superb software for people looking for an easier way to administrate, control and overview the server machines connected to the UPS device."

APC Tracker 3.0 is compatible to Mac OS X Server and Apple's Xserve and the system is able to connect to an APC UPS equipped with a network management card, or to a Linux or Windows servers running APCUPSd.

Support for the APCUPSd has returned. APCUPSd, available for Linux and Windows, allows to retrieve the status of an APC device via serial or USB port without the need to buy an expensive SNMP card.

Another essential feature worth mentioning is the new access restriction ability, which allows to control who may view status information and who may alter the configuration.

Also great news for administrators: APC Tracker offers scripting capabilities and offers system administrators the possibility to adjust specific needs by writing their own custom scripts.

This pre-release version is available as time limited demo version (until 09/01/2003), however there are no other demo restrictions to allow excessive testing.

New encryption algorithms for very-high-security environments, advanced deployment due to the implementation of importing and exporting connections, and the possibility to adjust specific needs through the usage of scripts, significantly extend the VPN Tracker usability.

With the addition of the AES algorithm (Advanced Encryption Standard) – which has been approved by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for use in U.S. government organizations – VPN Tracker now delivers enhanced security to protect sensitive information. Supported key lengths for IPsec phase 1 and 2 include 128, 192 and 256 bits.

In order to comply with corporate and governmental security policies, an additional option allows the pre-shared key to be entered upon connection establishment. The key will be stored in memory only and cannot be compromised when the computer is stolen.

Deployment of VPN connections for a large number of users is now greatly simplified by the possibility to export connection setups into a single file. The file includes all connection settings including the pre-shared key and certificates/CAs as necessary. All exported connections are encrypted with AES-256.

Further customization of IPsec connections can now be achieved by using scripts, which are executed by VPN Tracker on the events of connection setup and establishment and when stopping IPsec.

Furthermore, VPN Tracker 2.1 guarantees a safe investment: by now, its compatible with the upcoming Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther).

equinux has reboosted it's unique APC Tracker to strengthen uptime reliability for its Mac users working in a network environment. The software runs parallel to APC's Unlimited Power Supply as a server tool to shut down Mac operating systems in the event of a power failure. APC Tracker 3.0, introduced as a preview version, has been completely rewritten as a Cocoa application to power specifically off Mac OS X and Xserve.

" With the increasing volume of Mac users migrating to OS X and Xserve, the smooth integration of our software into the OS X operating system has been our priority " said Ortwin Gentz, CTO of equinux. " We have optimized the capabilities of APC Tracker and provided our customers with state-of-the-art power protection, especially in response to the increasing popularity of Xserve based environments. "

Client/server architecture has been implemented into APC Tracker to permit the simultaneous management of multiple APC Tracker servers from a single workstation. It's ability to facilitate remote configuration, monitoring and administration guarantees steadfast operability and a friendly, robust user-interface.

The revised design of APC Tracker enables face-less operation in server configurations, which is of upmost importance for the secure deployment of Apple's Xserve's, as well as the additional range of Mac servers.

equinux assures high protection, effortless manageability and the elimination of risk associated with power failures. With it's APC Tracker 3.0, equinux also promises convenience, leading-edge performance and of particular significance, greatly improved Aqua user-experience.

For assistance and technical guidance, the APC Tracker support team can be reached at apctracker@equinux.com

Pricing and Availability: APC Tracker 3.0 PR1 has just been released as a preview version and is not yet intended for production usage. The software is now freely available to download from the equinux website, running as a time-limited version until 08/06/2003: http://www.equinux.com/us/products/apctracker/
Pricing and availability of the final version will be announced at a later date.

equinux Inc. today announced compatibility between its VPN client VPN Tracker and NETGEAR VPN firewalls. NETGEAR, Inc. based in Santa Clara, California, designs, develops and markets a wide range of network technology for small businesses and homes, including business-focused VPN routers as well as wireless technology for SOHO networks.

" We are committed to providing secure and easy-to-use products for our business customers " , said Kevin Allan, Director of NETGEAR’s business product line. " By providing compatibility with our VPN firewalls, VPN Tracker makes deploying secure Internet connections easy for our Mac OS X customers. "

Mac OS X users can now connect to their NETGEAR gateways from anywhere through the Internet. This highly requested support comes as great news to the Mac OS X community, as it creates a cost effective VPN solution for enterprises, mobile workers and telecommuters. The unrivaled interface of VPN Tracker, the user-friendly NETGEAR router configuration and the detailed manual enable an easy and efficient connection setup.

VPN Tracker supports pre-shared key and RSA X.509 certificate user authentication for NETGEAR devices. The application comes with a one click preset for NETGEAR VPN devices.

A completely free of charge and comprehensive instruction manual is also available for download from the equinux website

http://www.equinux.com/vpntracker/interop

to assist with the configuration of VPN Tracker with NETGEAR VPN appliances.

For more extensive guidance on a successful set-up, equinux’s experienced technical team is also available to provide assistance at vpntracker@equinux.com.

With the support of certificate-based authentication, equinux assures a highly scalable encryption system for greater identity protection in large-scale deployments and provides a safe method of distributing public keys.

„The innovative features of VPN Tracker 2.0 speak for themselves“ said Till Schadde, equinux’s CEO. „We’ve not only focussed on the implementation of certificate support, but also concentrated on providing a graphically easy-to-use interface, including characteristics such as drag and drop to import and export certificates.“

Certificates can be centrally managed by means of digital generation, signing and issuing, giving network administrators flexibility, control and greater reliability for establishing user identities on the internet. Each element of the network is authenticated and the validation by a trusted third party guarantees that keys are being exchanged between two known parties.

VPN Tracker’s digital cryptology provides full scale CA services, including RSA keys and X.509 certificates for device authentication. It can respond to certificate-signing requests in PEM and DER format whilst existing certificates can additionally be imported in PKCS#12 format. Version 2.0 is also compatible with internal or external Certification Authorities (CA’s).

Editions, Pricing and Availability

VPN Tracker version 2.0 is, as previously, available in both personal and professional editions. In terms of cerificates, the personal edition has the capability to create certificate requests, on top of which the professional edition is able to create certificates and CA’s and sign certificate requests.

VPN Tracker 2.0 can now be purchased via download from the equinux website or from authorised VPN Tracker consultants worldwide. Pricing for the personal edition is $89,90 whilst that of the professional is $199,90.

equinux’s introductory offer runs until the 06/06/2003 and allows the purchase of a single personal license for the former price of $79,90.

Free upgrades to version 2.0 will be available for all purchases of VPN Tracker as of the 25/04/03, for which equinux will automatically distribute new serial numbers. All customers to have purchased the software outside of the grace period are entitled to an upgrade, starting at $19.

This comes as a real boost to Mac OS X users in the large enterprise community, who can now benefit from secure networking with VPN Tracker at a fraction of the usual cost.

Site License agreements grant the individual organisation permission to distribute VPN Tracker licensed software to its entire team, regardless of their location. Through eliminating the need to plan product requirements in advance, placing just one order for multiple VPN Tracker licenses reduces administration inconveniences and greatly improves the software management of even the most dynamic firms.

Pricing and Availability

VPN Tracker Personal Site Licenses are now available for purchase via the equinux website and from authorized equinux resellers worldwide. The Site License agreement for VPN Tracker Personal Edition can be obtained in the English language and is priced at $3599.
Click here for more details.

Just in time for NetWorld+Interop in Las Vegas, equinux announces a pre-release version of VPN Tracker, its unique Mac OS X IPsec client. In addition to the standard "pre-shared secret" method of authentication, the implementation of digital RSA certificates in version 2.0 has notably enhanced the scalability of VPN Tracker.

Pre-shared secrets are impractical and do not scale well when deploying large-scale VPN installations. The support of certificates, however, builds upon the innovative features of VPN Tracker's previous releases to deliver greater ease and flexibility in handling VPN setups. Digital certificates act as electronic credentials and undoubtedly offer the strongest form of user authentication.

Certificates can be issued, digitally signed, validated and managed centrally with VPN Tracker Version 2.0, thereby reducing management overhead and administratrative costs. User specific certificates eliminate requirements for password sharing and guarantee that only intended recipients or network devices have access to transmitted data.

"With the support of certificates, VPN Tracker is now ready to make its mark in the enterprise market", reported Till Schadde, equinux's CEO. "Version 2.0 addresses vital elements of security reinforcement and applies even tighter control for accessing corporate networks."

The modular design of VPN Tracker's built in certificate manager enables the control of all foreign as well as acknowledged certificates and certificate authorities (CAs). The exchange of X.509 certificates during key negotiation is now supported by VPN Tracker in various formats: PEM, DER and PKCS#12 certificates can be generated, signed, imported and exported. For Linux compatibility, VPN Tracker version 2.0 also encorporates a built in converter to export certificates in the public/private key format used by FreeS/WAN.

Pricing and Availability

VPN Tracker Version 2.0 is currently available as a pre-release and is not intended for production usage. The official version of VPN Tracker 2.0 is expected to be finalised towards the end of May.

All buyers as of April 25th 2003 will be entitled to a free upgrade to version 2.0. For current 1.x users of VPN Tracker, equinux will offer an attractive upgrade.

For further information please visit http://www.vpntracker.com.

equinux Inc. has today announced a new VPN Tracker version that supports the entire range of DrayTek’s VPN featured Vigor Routers. Fast and secure connections to their firm’s network are now a breeze for mobile workers and telecommuters.

„The combination of VPN Tracker and Vigor Routers is the most cost-effective solution on the market to quickly and easily install a VPN for less than 500 Dollar – and can even be used over simple DSL lines with dynamic IP addresses“ said Frederik Seiffert, equinux’s Head of Development. „With the support of DynDNS, the use of a VPN requires neither an expensive nor static internet line.“

High security is a guarantee of equinux’s solution: VPN Tracker uses the IPsec protocol with the acknowledged cryptography algorithms 3-DES, MD5, SHA1 and Diffie-Hellman to communicate with the Vigor Routers. The adoption of powerful security in no way compromises ease-of-use: VPN Tracker comes with built in presettings for the Vigor product range, as well as extensive guidance for the set-up of routers and workstations. Even inexperienced users of VPN’s can effortlessly install and operate a Virtual Private Network (VPN) over the internet.

The new VPN Tracker Version 1.6.1 is available as a download at http://www.vpntracker.com. A free 30-day demo period permits a full featured trial prior to the purchase of a license.

Instructions for installing VPN Tracker with Vigor Routers can also be downloaded free-of-charge from the equinux website.

For further information please visit http://www.vpntracker.com

Hannover / Munich / Boston, 13.03.2003: On time for this year’s CeBIT in Hannover, equinux has released a new version of the popular VPN program for Mac OS X. VPN Tracker 1.6 includes significant improvements, enhancing the performance of the program in the business environment. Users in large and middle-sized enterprises are now able to route to a multiple number of their company’s networks via a VPN connection. This feature is particularly interesting for IT consultants, who want to help customers with the remote administration of their VPN.

In the new version the support of VPN aplliances from SonicWALL, NetScreen and WatchGuard has been further optimized. equinux provides free Step-by-Step instruction manuals for this purpose. “Over recent weeks, we have further improved the compatibility of VPN Tracker with third-party devices from other manufacturers. The results speak for themselves: VPN Tracker for Mac OS X is the only product on the market that works together with an abundance of VPN devices“, said Matthias Spang, Manager of VPN Tracker Interoperability at equinux.

Moreover, Version 1.6 sports a completely revamped user authorization concept. As a result system administrators are now able to allow normal users to start and stop the VPN connection on their own, without administrative authentication.

VPN Tracker for Mac OS X is available in two versions, dependent on the type of implementation. A free 30-day-demo licence for both versions can be downloaded from the website.

You can obtain additional information on the versions, detailed user instructions and data sheets, at www.vpntracker.com

SonicWALL, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNWL), a leader in comprehensive Internet security solutions, announces a relationship with equinux Inc. to extend secure Virtual Private Network (VPN) connectivity to the Apple Macintosh OS X 10.2 platform. The union of equinux VPN Tracker and SonicWALL creates a solution that enables Mac-users to securely connect to the corporate network using the flexibility of the Internet, without compromising their companies’ interests.

In today’s highly mobile business environment, employees are no longer restricted to working at their offices or from desktop computers. Running the equinux VPN Tracker, mobile and remote workers on the Macintosh platform can establish a secure VPN connection to a SonicWALL-secured corporate network from nearly anywhere in the world. The stateful packet inspection firewall capabilities of the SonicWALL firewall protect against the security threats that the Internet can pose, either from viruses and attacks or from the interception of private data.

“We recognize that small and medium-sized businesses have heterogeneous network environments and require secure connectivity, regardless of their computing platforms,” said Douglas Brockett, SonicWALL vice president of worldwide marketing. “We’re pleased to work with equinux to extend our reach to the Macintosh market, bringing secure connectivity to Mac OS X users worldwide.”

“This relationship combines SonicWALL’s leadership in security solutions for businesses with equinux’s strength in versatile VPN software,” said Ortwin Gentz, equinux vice president of CTO. “The end result allows Mac OS X users to safely and easily connect to their companies’ network while at home or on the road.”

Compliant with all SonicWALL stateful packet inspection firewall appliances, equinux VPN Tracker software runs on a Macintosh system as a VPN Client, allowing mobile or remote workers to safely connect to a corporate network protected by a SonicWALL Internet security appliance.

VPN Tracker is available in Personal and Professional Editions. The VPN Tracker Personal Edition is the ideal solution for mobile users who want to secure a single network connection such as an office dial-up connection or a remote computer. The VPN Tracker Professional Edition is full-featured for network routing capabilities, and can be used to connect two or more networks through a secure Internet tunnel.

Pricing and Availability
The SonicWALL-compatible equinux VPN Tracker for Mac OS X is now available in English language versions via the equinux website and from authorized equinux resellers worldwide. VPN Tracker pricing for the Personal Edition starts from US$/EUR 79.90 and the Professional Edition starts from US$/EUR 199.90. For more information, visit www.sonicwall.com or www.equinux.com.
About equinux

Founded in 1998, with offices in Munich and Boston, equinux develops systems software for the Apple Mac platform, in particular for the Mac OS X. equinux is committed to producing advanced, user-friendly software systems. With its unique product VPN Tracker equinux has provided an extensive VPN software solution for the Mac OS X platform. For more information, contact equinux at 011 49 89 520465-280 or visit the company website at http://www.equinux.com.

For Additional Information Contact:

Chloë Richardson
equinux, Inc.
011 49 89 520465-280
richardson@equinux.com

About SonicWALL, Inc.

SonicWALL, Inc. is the leading provider of integrated Internet security appliances offering access security, transaction security and security services for the enterprise, e-commerce, SME, education and government markets. Core technologies include firewall, VPN, SSL, high availability, anti-virus, strong authentication with digital certificates, vulnerability assessment and content filtering. Together, these products and technologies provide the most comprehensive Distributed Security Architecture available. SonicWALL, Inc. is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. SonicWALL trades on the NASDAQ exchange under the symbol SNWL. For more information, contact SonicWALL at 408-745-9600 or visit the company Web site at http://www.sonicwall.com.

For Additional Information Contact:

Kristin Fabos
SonicWALL, Inc.
(408) 962-7108
kfabos@sonicwall.com

Rebekah Mitchell
Eastwick Communications
(650) 480-4033
rebekah@eastwick.com

equinux, Inc. today announced a major preview release of the new, up-and-coming version 1.5 of VPN Tracker. The new version is a complete revision of all previous releases and contains many significant enhancements and new features.

VPN Tracker 1.5 exhibits even better interoperability with 3rd party VPN solutions (eg. WatchGuard Firebox, Draytek Vigor) than previous releases of VPN Tracker and integrates more successfully into corporate Firewall structures. Most significantly, this is achieved through the added possibility to specify a local virtual IP address in the new version. A full overview of all the new features in version PR 1.5 is available on the version history page of the VPN Tracker section of this website.

The VPN Tracker 1.5 preview release is available to download now and equinux is offering a free upgrade to the final version. The continuously competitive prices range from US $79,79 for a single license to US $2.699,00 for 100 licenses for the Personal Edition and from just US $199,90 to US$ 7.999,00 for the Professional Edition.

More information and Download

equinux Inc. today announced the release of a new version of VPN Tracker, 1.0.4. VPN Tracker 1.0.4 is an extensive VPN client for Mac OS X (10.2 and higher).

VPN Tracker allows you to connect to other commercial VPN gateways or software gateways using Linux, Mac OS X or Windows. Amongst other improvements the new release incorporates built-in connection types for Linux FreeS/WAN, PGPnet, Windows 2000/XP, SonicWall, Check Point VPN-1 and ZyXEL ZyWALL and thereby allows a quick and easy setup. Moreover, equinux offers online step-by-step guides to connect to third party devices.

In a special introductory offer, extended until November 30th, the Personal Edition is currently priced at a mere US$/EUR 49,90 for a single license (normally retailing at US$/EUR 79,90). In the same offer one professional license can be purchased at a bargain starting price of US$/EUR 149,90 (normally retailing at US$/EUR 199,90).

Check it out! Download a fully functional free trial now – try then buy!

Secure networking is becoming ever more important – the new equinux VPN Tracker helps you to set up such networks under Mac OS 10.2.

You can easily establish a secure connection between two Mac OS X based computers using VPN Tracker. Just enter your partner’s IP-address and click "start". After a few seconds the connection will be established and all traffic using the standard internet protocols (e.g. file transfers) will be encrypted. VPN Tracker not only replaces expensive hardware, it also helps you to connect a “road-warrior” via dial-up connection to the office LAN.

VPN Tracker makes securing Airport networks a snap: Once installed on a gateway Mac, all VPN Tracker equipped Macs in the WLAN send their data encrypted to the Airport station.

VPN Tracker is the Mac OS X solution for a wide range of VPN systems that are currently not supported by the Apple platform. It comes with preconfigured settings for third party VPN devices.

Based on the industry standard IPsec, connecting to other VPN software such as Windows 2000 or FreeS/WAN (Linux), is simple.

Why use special hardware in your network to setup VPN gateways?
VPN Tracker saves a lot of of money by connecting two or more offices through a secure internet tunnel connection, instead of using an expensive hardware solution.. Particularly in combination with Mac OS X 10.2 Server, VPN is the most economic security tool on the market for VPN connections.

A fully functional free trial is available – try then buy!

More information and Download

Setting up secure network connections with Mac OS X 10.2 is easy with the equinux VPN Tracker.
Using the IPsec protocol – which is standard on many other platforms (e.g. with FreeS/WAN on Linux) – transferring data, chatting and any other network traffic will get encrypted with industry-standard algorithms. Connecting offices via regular Internet connections is easy, cheap and secure that way.

This is a preview release. The final version along with price listings will be available soon.

More information and Download

The equinux APC Tracker in combination with the widely-used APC Network Management Cards (i.e. APC Web/SNMP Card) is the perfect solution for protecting Macintosh networks against power failures. On startup, the application connects to the Network Management Card, which sends a signal to the client in case of a power failure in order to properly shut down the computer.

Today, as computer networks spread through companies, a central UPS which safeguards all computers connected to the network is a solution both straightforward and economic. In this case, an application which powers down the computers connected to the UPS ideally communicates with the UPS over the network rather than a serial or USB connection. APC Network Management Cards, which add a network connection to an APC UPS, in conjunction with APC Tracker, the client software for Mac OS, build up the new dream team for robust Mac based productions environments. APC Tracker makes the task of securing a network of computers against power failures easier than ever - or just as easy as Mac users expect things to be.

In addition to the new APC Network Management Card support, APC Tracker can also communicate with the open-source APCUPSd software, which runs under Unix (including Linux) and Windows.

APC Tracker 2 offers the following great features:

• real Macintosh-like plug-and-play installation and configuration
• status window with information about the UPS battery, load, temperature, voltage, battery date etc.
• emails in case of power failures or errors
• adjustable shutdown timer
• runs under both Mac OS 8/9 and Mac OS X

More information

With the preview release of the APCTracker for the Macintosh, equinux incorporates support for the APC Web/SNMP Card. " We had a great demand for the SNMP card support, so we worked hard to get this feature running " , says Frederik Seiffert, head of the APCTracker development at equinux. The final version is expected to be out in early 2002.

More information

Many companies are using UPS hardware from APC in a network to protect their computers from power failures. While networkable shutdown software is available for Linux and Windows users only, MacOS users haven't had such a option up to now.

The equinux APC Tracker closes this gap: The application listens for signals from a network APCUPSd server that is directly connected to the UPS. In case of a power failure the client is thus able to shut down the Macintosh properly.

More information

With the foundation of the equinux USA Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the German equinux AG Information technology holding,the equinux group today announced the opening of their North American office in Arlington/Boston, MA.

equinux USA Inc. targets US-IT-business customers, who are about to enter the European market.

Small and medium-sized businesses, who are looking to integrate iPhones and iPads simply and securely in their IT infrastructure, can now get ahead with the TARMAC Business Solution from equinux. We've tailored the TARMAC Business Solution with smaller enterprises in mind. TARMAC is the first provisioning solution based on the Apple platform, that has been specifically developed for the iOS. TARMAC allows any person in your company to quickly and effortlessly setup their company iPhone or iPad. The TARMAC Business Solution uses the existing directory service in your business to automatically create personalized user profiles on-the-fly and deliver them to your workers without fuss. The TARMAC Server is installed as middleware on your existing network and supports directory services in Active Directory, Open Directory, Open LDAP, and MySQL databases. With the TARMAC Business Solution you can centrally set up and manage up to 50 iOS-based devices over-the air (OTA). As well as provisioning every iPhone, iPad and iPad touch, TARMAC offers integrated Asset Management and allows additional whitelisting of iOs and device versions. Set rules for which iOS version has to be present, in order to install a user profile. This allows you to require the new iOS 4 in your business and take advantage of the new functionality. TARMAC Business Solution is available in German and English and starting at just $695 / €495.

Eintauchen in eine chillige San Francisco Kaffeehaus-Atmosphäre, in ein futuristisches Office-Szenario, eine luftige verträumte Wolkendecke – egal welches Mood-Bild man gerade braucht, man findet es ihn bei Unsplash. In der Version 1.1 (hier als Demo herunterladen) von Mail Designer 365 können Anwender nun direkt in der App auf tausende lizenzfreie Images der beliebten Stockfoto-Community zugreifen.

Die Unsplash Collection hat sich inzwischen zu einer exquisite Alternative zu teuren Stockfoto-Librarys gemausert. Da die digitalen Fotos Teil der „Unsplash Lizenz" sind, können die Unsplash-CCO-Bilder völlig lizenzfrei verwenden werden, selbst für einen kommerziellen Einsatz! Wer mehr über dem Einsatz von Bildern mit einer sogenannten CCO-Lizenz erfahren möchte, erfährt hier mehr Details.

Bild-Workflow, der schneller zum Ziel führt
Anwender finden die Unspash-Bilder ab sofort in ihrer Seiteleiste und können direkt dort nach entsprechenden Themengebieten suchen. Dann kann man die Bilder per Drag-and-Drop als Aufmacher- oder Hintergrundbild in der Design Idee einsetzen.

Weitere Verbesserungen:
• Bildecken können nun abgrundet werden
• Die Pre-Flight HTML-Größenberechnung wurde verbessert
• Layout-Blöcke werden nach dem Speichern in der Seitenleiste sofort angezeigt
• Die Sortierung der Stil-Elemente in der Seitenleiste wurde vereinheitlicht

› Mail Designer 365 gibt es für Bestandskunden schon ab 49,99 Euro/Jahr.
› Neu einsteigen kann jeder ab 99,99 Euro/Jahr.

TOWER ONE (ein 100%iges Tochterunternehmen von equinux) baut ab sofort die erfolgreiche Mac App Mail Designer Pro zur Newsletter-Design- und Mail-Marketing-Plattform Mail Designer 365 aus.

Das neue Abo-Konzept (€99,99/jährlich; Upgrade ab €49,99/jährlich) aus leistungsfähiger Design App und laufenden Abo-Service-Benefits stellt Creative Professionals, Designern, PR Profis und Online-Vermarktern ein hochprofessionelles Mail-Marketing Tool-Set für den Mac zur Verfügung, das höchste Ansprüche an moderne Agentur-Newsletter erfüllt.

#MadeForDesigners – Visuelles Designen professioneller HTML-Newsletter: Mit brandneuen Layout- und Design-Features erreicht Mail Designer 365 die nächste Evolutionsstufe. Mit intuitiv zu bedienenden Layout-Blöcken kann jeder Anwender spielerisch Newsletter per Drag-and-Drop erstellen. Alle neuen Features sehen

#MadeForSmartphones: Weit über 50% der Newsletter-Empfänger lesen Mails unterwegs. Mit Mail Designer 365 können mühelos individuelle responsive Designs für neueste Smartphone-Generationen erstellt werden; inklusive iPhone 8, iPhone X, Google Pixel.

#MadeForFuture – Laufende Updates für mehr Productivity: E-Mail-Marketing boomt und damit die technologischen Anforderungen an E-Mail-Clients und Versendedienste. Der Mail Designer 365 Service garantiert Anwendern laufende Kompatibilität zu allen gängigen E-Mail-Clients, Versendediensten, Gerätegenerationen und OS Versionen wie macOS High Sierra.

#MadeForBusiness: TOWER ONE bietet mit Mail Designer 365 Small Business und Mail Designer 365 Pro Business zwei leistungsfähige Abo-Service-Modelle für individuelle Business Use-Cases an.

#MadeForLifetime: Mail Designer und Mail Designer Pro Bestandskunden können in der Launch-Phase zu extrem vergünstigten Konditionen einsteigen. Sie sparen bis zu 50% vom Abo-Preis eines Mail Designer 365 Plans. Nicht nur einmalig, sondern lebenslang!

Professionelle und performante WLAN-Environments sind für Team-Standorte, Start-ups und größere Unternehmen ein essentielles Thema. In diesem Bereich sorgen UniFi Gateways der jungen, kalifornischen Company Ubiquiti gerade für Furore. Das Equipment überzeugt durch beachtliche Leistungsdaten gepaart mit unkomplizierter Konfiguration.

Mit unserem neu hinzugekommenen Ubiquiti-Support in VPN Tracker 365 klappt das Einbinden Ihrer VPN-Umgebung mühelos. Zusätzlich unterstützen wir jetzt noch über 25 weitere aktuelle Gateway-Modelle.

Mehr zur Konfiguration von Ubiquiti UniFi erfahren

Das sind die neu unterstützten Modellreihen:

D-Link: DSR-1000AC, DSR-250N

FortiNet: FortiGate 30-50 Series, FortiGate 60-90 Series, FortGate 100-200 Series, FortiGate 300-500 Series, FortiGate 600-900 Series, FortiGate 1000 Series, FortiGate 3000 Series, FortiGate 5000 Series, FortiOS 5.x und neuer

NETGEAR: UTM 9S/UTM 25S, UTM 50/100

Watchguard: XTM Series, Firebox M-Series, Firebox T-Series

ZyXEL: USG60W, USG60, USG40W, USG40, USG310, USG210, USG110, USG1900, USG1100, ZyWALL 110, ZyWALL 310, ZyWALL 1100

Alle unterstützten Modelle finden Anwender hier auf unserer Kompatibilitätsseite.

Update & Verfügbarkeit: Die neue VPN Tracker 365 Version mit Ubiquiti UniFi Security Gateway Support ist kostenloser Bestandteil des 365 Plans (aktuelle Version hier downloaden).

Neukunden erhalten VPN Tracker 365 schon für nur 69,99 EUR jährlich (auf allen persönlichen Macs nutzbar) mit zahlreichen, weiteren Business- und Sicherheits-Features. Bestandkunden mit älteren VPN Tracker Versionen können zu günstigen Konditionen upgraden. 365 ist für macOS Sierra und ebenfalls das kommende macOS High Sierra optimiert.

Frische App-Updates für Live TV Mac, iPhone & iPad – schnelleres Zappen, cooles Replay-Feature und verbesserte User-Experience auf iOS-Gräten.

Replay-Integration – Back to the Future
Mit dem aktuellem Update der Live TV App verschwinden die Grenzen zwischen Live-Fernsehen und zeitversetztem Streaming-TV per Mediathek. Wer das aktuelle Live TV Update am Mac oder auf iPhone/iPad installiert, dem fallen die neuen „Replay"-Buttons ins Auge. Die Buttons kennzeichnen Sendungen, die bereits als Mediatheken-Stream in der TV Pro Mediathek App spielbereit sind.

Man findet die kleinen Buttons bei den Sendungsdetails oder verteilt im Live TV Tagesprogramm (per In-App erhältlich).
Über die Replay-Buttons kann direkt zu der entsprechenden Sendung in der TV Pro Mediathek App wechseln. So können Anwender die Sendungs-Streams zeitversetzt ansehen. Teilweise kann schon vor der Live-Ausstrahlung gestreamt werden.

Neues Suchfenster: Mit mehr Speed zu Sendungen und Sender
Bei über 100 Live TV Channels kann man schnell mal den Überblick verlieren. Das neue Suchfenster-Feld hilft, sofort einen bestimmten Sender zu finden oder zu einer laufenden Sendung zu springen.

Live-View-Zapping: Geniale Mini-Previews am iPhone
So macht Zappen doppelt Spaß. Wer die Senderliste durchtippt, kann sich ab sofort direkt über den neuen Mini-Player den laufenden Sendungsstream ansehen. Der geniale Preview-Viewer ist in zwei einstellbaren Größen verfügbar.

Alle Neuheiten von Live TV im Überblick.

› Live TV für Mac laden

NEU
＊ Replay Integration: Button "100%" in den Sendungsdetails zum direkten Link zur TV Pro Mediathek. Sendung vormerken, downloaden, ansehen mit Vor- und Zurückspulen!
＊ Replay im Tagesprogramm: Zeigt für bisherige Sendungen des Tages den Replay Button, falls Sendung in Mediathek vorhanden
＊ Neue Suchen-Funktion: Schnell Sender oder laufende Sendungen finden

BESSER
＊ Sendungsdetails erscheinen schneller
＊ Tagesprogramm: Enthält ein Sender keine EPG Details, gibt es keine leere Spalte mehr
＊ Senderliste kann nun in der Breite verändert werden
＊ Generelle Performance Verbesserungen

› Live TV für iPhone und iPad

NEU
＊ Mini Player (iPhone) über der Senderliste: Macht das Zappen noch schneller
＊ Größe des Mini Players (iPhone) wählbar ("Einstellungen > Großes Video …")
＊ Replay Integration: Button "100%" in den Sendungsdetails zum direkten Link zur TV Pro Mediathek. Dort kannst du die Sendung vormerken, downloaden, ansehen mit Vor- und Zurückspulen!
＊ Replay im Tagesprogramm: Zeigt für bisherige Sendungen des Tages den Replay Button, falls Sendung in Mediathek vorhanden
＊ Direkter Link auf die TV Pro Mediathek im Back Menü
＊ Neue Suchen-Funktion: Schnell Sender oder laufende Sendungen finden

BESSER
＊ Zappen zwischen Sendern beschleunigt
＊ Sendungsdetails erscheinen schneller
＊ Tagesprogramm: Enthält ein Sender keine EPG Details, gibt es keine leere Spalte mehr
＊ Generelle Performance Verbesserungen

Wer er einen SONY Smart TV besitzt und bisher die beliebte Video & TV SideView Remote App verwendet hat, schaut seit kurzem in die „Röhre". Die App enthält inzwischen keinen EPG-Programmführer, Hinweise auf Highlights, Aufnahme-Timer oder Erinnerungsfunktionen mehr. SONY hat seine App auf schlichtes Umschalten abgespeckt.

TV Pro App – Deine clevere Alternative
Für die perfekte TV-Programm und Smart-TV-Experience kann die TV Pro sorgen. Wer TV Pro GOLD verwendet, hat neben dem Fernbedienungs-Feature auch eine 14-Tage-EPG-Übersicht mit cooler Magazin-View parat. SONY-TV-Nutzer können mit TV Pro bequem aus der EPG-Sendungsansicht umschalten oder schnell über eine Listenansicht durchs Programm zappen.

Zusätzlich haben TV Pro Anwender auch ein dynamisches TV-Magazin, redaktionelle Sendungs-Tipps und viele weitere smarte Features, wie etwa die intelligente Suche nach Wiederholungen, parat.

Die TV Pro App ist für iPad und iPhone sowie für Android erhältlich.
Mehr Infos zu Sony Video & TV SideView Remote
Diese weiteren Smart TV Marken unterstützt TV Pro

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Bei Aktivierung von Connection Safe werden Ihre Verbindungen als Hochsicherheits-Backup auf my.vpntracker.com verschlüsselt gespeichert. Es genügt der Log-in via VPN Tracker 365 und Sie können von jedem Mac aus Verbindungs-Setups importieren. Loggen Sie sich aus, werden Ihre Connection Safe Verbindungen automatisch entfernt.
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Sicherheit dank modernstes Kryptographie-Bausteine
Das Connection Safe System haben wir so entwickelt, dass sich niemand (nicht mal das VPN Tracker Team selbst) Zugang zu Ihren Verbindungen verschaffen kann. Anders als mit konventionellen Cloud-Storage-Modellen, werden Verbindungen immer mit Hochsicherheits-Encryption-Keys verschlüsselt.
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Die neue tizi Tankstelle 29W USB-C: jetzt zum Einführungspreis von nur €39,99.

• Ready für USB-C Power Delivery an iPad Pro 12,9" und 10,5", MacBook&MacBook Pro
• Tipp:  günstiges 1:1 Backup für das Apple 29W USB-C Power Adapter (33% sparen)
• iPad Pro 12,9" doppelt so schnell laden (als mit dem mitgelieferten Netzteil)
• Praktisches 3-in-1 Netzteil: iPad Pro, MacBook und iPhone unterwegs laden

Apple First! Im Gegensatz zu fragwürdigen -USB-C-Ladestationen für die Android-Welt, ist die neue tizi Tankstelle 29W gezielt für den professionellen Einsatz mit der Apple-Geräte designed: iPad Pro (12,9" und 10,5"), MacBook, MacBook Pro (2016er und 2017er Modelle) lädt die kompakte Design-Ladstation zuverlässig und ultraschnell mit dem Power Delivery (PD) Standard. Apple-Kompatibilitätstabelle ansehen

Wir haben den Test gemacht: iPad Pro 12,9" doppelt so schnell laden
Mit einem USB-C auf Lightning Kabel von Apple, kann ein iPad Pro 12,9" doppelt so schnell komplett aufgeladen werden, als mit dem mitgelieferten Netzteil. Das iPad 12,9" ist nach vollständiger Entladung über die tizi Tankstelle 29W schon in rund zweieinhalb Stunden wieder einsatzbereit und nicht erst nach über 5 Stunden (mit dem mitgeliefertem Apple Netzteil). Beim Laden des iPad 12,9" ist die tizi Tankstelle 29W sogar 20% schneller als der Apples leistungssträkstes 87W USB-C Power Adapter.

Die neue tizi Tankstelle 29W ermittelt für jedes deiner Geräte automatisch den schnellsten Ladespeed, mit Hilfe der optimierten, neuen tizi AUTO MAX POWER +™ Generation.

Design-Beauty mit LED-Highlight – Eingebaute LED für Speed-Kontrolle
Die tizi Tankstelle 29W USB-C bietet an der Front eine praktische, multifunktionale LED-Anzeige zur Anzeige des Ladespeeds. Weißes Leuchten signalisiert, dass mit  USB-Standard geladen wird. Ein blaues Leuchten wird beim schnellen Laden mit USB PD (bis 29W) angezeigt.

Preisgünstiges 1:1 Backup zu deinem original 29W Apple Netzteil
Das Apple-Netzteil kann ab jetzt zu Hause bleiben und die super-leichte tizi Tankstelle 29W USB-C kommt ab sofort mit. Per original Apple USB-C Kabel und einem Apple USB-C auf Lightning Kabel lädt man so iPad, iPhone und MacBook unterwegs. Die tizi Tankstelle 29W ist momentan 33% günstiger und wiegt nur federleichte nur 86g (Apple 29W USB-C Adapter 121g).

Die neue tizi Tankstelle 29W USB-C gibt es ab sofort ausschließlich online unter tizi.tv und bei Amazon zum Einführungspreis von €39,99 (statt €44,99).

Die Power-Features der neuen tizi Turbo 3x BLACK Premium Edition

• Einzigartige Sonderauflage: nur jetzt erhältlich
• High-End Full Metal Design (Präzisionsgefräster Alu-Kopf und -Body)
• Mattschwarzes Color-Finish, Chrome-Highlights
• Portaufteilung: bis 2,4A pro USB-Port, 7,2A insgesamt, Gesamtleistung: 36W
• Truck-, Yacht- und LKW-tauglich: verwendbar in 12V- bis 24V-Buchsen
• Charging Boost: 3x schneller als herkömmliche USB-Ports im Auto
• Absorption von Fahrvibrationen durch gedämpftes Fixierungssystem
• Optimiertes Massefeder-Konzept
• Edle Gift-Box
  

Cooler Style – das einzigartige neue Toning in Vulkan Schwarz

Die Farbgebung der tizi Turbo 3x BLACK Premium Edition ist das Ergebnis eines akkuraten Color-Matching-Prozess' aus dem tizi Design Development. Unser Resultat: ein aufregendes, schwarz-mattes tizi Turbo Black Toning auf dem formveredelten eloxierten Alubody. Mysteriös und monumental: inspiriert von urgewaltigem Vulkangestein und dynamisch-schimmernden Lavasand.

Die magisch-darke Wiedergeburt eines energetischen Charging-Fixsterns im Cockpit. Ein perfekt abgestimmtes Color-Understatement für jedes High-Class-Auto-Interieure. Stilvoll mit deinem hochglänzendem iPhone 7 in Diamantschwarz und sofort bereit für eine verrucht-perfekte Liaison mit iPhones in schwarz-mattem Finish.

Wichtig! Günstige Import-Charger aus Asien halten nicht immer, was sie versprechen
Warum sich ein hochwertiger Car Charger lohnt, kann man im neuen Technik Hintergrund PDF zum tizi Turbo 3x BLACK nachlesen. Deswegen lohnt sich ein tizi Turbolader!

Den neuen tizi Turbo 3x BLACK Premium Edition gibt es ab sofort ausschließlich online unter www.tizi.tv und bei Amazon zum Preis von €39,99.

Die Auto Max Power™ Technologie bestimmt an jedem Port herstellerübergreifend den optimalen Ladestrom für jedes Gadget. iPad, iPhone, Android-Geräte, Navi und andere USB-Geräte können so gleichzeitig schnell aufgeladen werden. Den tizi Turbolader 3x MEGA gibt es ab jetzt zusätzlich zum coolen Monza Rot auch in einer stylischen Tuningvariante in Roségold. Für mehr Freude am Laden: perfekt für jeden Auto-Fan, der Wert auf Leistung, Stil und Style legt.

• Schnelles Aufladen von drei Geräten an allen USB-Ports (je bis 2,4A herstellerunabhängig)
• Auto Max Power™ Technologie: Optimaler Ladestrom automatisch
• +10% mehr Ladepower (insg. 7,6A) zum parallelen Aufladen leistungshungriger Gadgets
• Cooling durch Premium Alu-Kopf (Monza Rot oder Roségold)
• Optimierte Longlife-Bauteile: freischwingende Quick-Snap-Wippen und hochwertiges Massefeder-System
• Designed in Germany
• Eco Safe Verfahren: minimalste Leistungsaufnahme im Leerlauf
• Mehr Travel Experience: Rücksitzbank, Karavan, Kofferraum aufrüsten
• Heat Control Mechanismus: Übertemperatur- und Überstromschutz

Der tizi Turbolader 3x MEGA ist ab sofort zum Einführungspreis von nur 29,99 EUR über Amazon erhältlich.

TV Pro Mediathek Kids im AppStore

Kids welcome! So funktioniert bewusstes Fernsehen auf dem iPad&iPhone

• Ausschließlich jugendfreie, hochwertige Inhalte für 3- bis 15-Jährige

• Rund 3.000 Sendungen, täglich aktualisiert

• TV Pro Kids Ranking: Filtert nach Beliebtheit der Sendungen

• Genres und Altersgruppen vorsortiert

• Kult-Cartoon- und Teen-Hits sofort im Zugriff

• Gezielter Medienkonsum: Zeitkontrolle für Eltern

• Favoriten-Funktion: für das Kind vormerken

• Handselektierte Kinder-TV-Tipps der TV Pro Redaktion

• Einmal kaufen und an iPad und iPhone nutzen

iOS TV Pro Tech Facts:

• Verwendet moderne UX-Elemente: Picture in Picture (auf neueren iPads), Pinterest-Style CollectionView

• Split-Screen-Multitasking-Unterstützung

• Split View für iPhone 6 Plus, AirPlay

• iOS 10 ready

Rund 3.000 Sendungen, täglich aktualisiert: Kids-Content on-demand

Laut einer aktuellen Studie sehen Kinder in der Altersgruppe 3 bis 13 Jahre täglich durchschnittlich bis zu 60 Minuten fern; ab 14 Jahre sogar über 200 Minuten.

TV Pro Mediathek Kids möchte den Medienkonsum verbessern und ein Programm ohne Werbebreak-Bildgewitter, hektische Action-Animes und reißerische YouTube-Achterbahn bieten. In TV Pro Mediathek Kids stehen pädagogisch hochwertige Sendungen und Wissen förderndes Edutainment im Vordergrund.

So sehen Kinder das Beste

Was bei den kleinen Zuschauern gerade beliebt ist, wird von TV Pro Mediathek Kids über das TV Pro Kids-Ranking angezeigt. Eltern können in der TV Pro Mediathek Kids App als „Programmdirektor" aus über 3.000 Sendungen ganz genau auswählen, welche Inhalte das Kind sieht und wie lange. Über die Favoriten können sie altersgerechte Sendungen zusammenstellen und abrufen.

So hat jedes Kind an iPad und iPhone eine Schatztruhe an Lieblingssendungen parat.

Verfügbarkeit

TV Pro Mediathek Kids ist ab sofort im AppStore für iPhone, iPad und Apple TV erhältlich und kann für eine Woche kostenlos getestet werden. Nach dem Test kann die App per In-App-Kauf für 0,99 Euro monatlich abonniert werden.

TV Pro Mediathek Kids laden

https://itunes.apple.com/app/tv-pro-100-mediathek-kids/id1144904570?at=10lba7&ct=tvpromediathekkidsiopr&pt=2106517&mt=8