New MacDrive 98 Version 3.0 to Support HFS Plus.SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 5, 1999-- Media4 Productions announces enhancements to MacDrive 98 Media4 Productions Inc. will announce its plan to release and market MacDrive 98 version 3.0, which supports Apple Computer's HFS Plus See HFS. volume formatting, at Macworld Expo. The conference and trade show opens here today at the Moscone Convention Center. The new enhancements to Media4 Productions' highly acclaimed software benefit both Macintosh and Windows computer users. The award-winning MacDrive 98 allows users of Windows 95, 98, and NT operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. to transparently read and write files on Macintosh-formatted media of virtually all kinds, including floppies, Zip, Jaz, SyQuest, CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). and external hard drives. Mac OS Extended Volume Format (commonly known as HFS Plus) is an alternate disk format first introduced as a feature of Mac OS 8.1. The HFS Plus disk format provides superior support for large disks and files, and ensures that large collections of small files do not waste valuable disk space. "MacDrive 98's support of HFS Plus disks means greater flexibility for both Mac and Windows users," said Brian Landwehr, Media4 Productions President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "Mac users can choose the disk format best for their work, and rest assured that colleagues using Windows and MacDrive 98 will be able to seamlessly access files on all types of Mac-formatted disks," he added. Professionals most likely to create HFS (Hierarchical File System) The file system used in the Macintosh. The first version, known as "Mac OS Standard," was introduced in 1985. HFS+, an enhanced version, came out in 1998 in preparation for the upcoming Mac OS X operating system. Plus-formatted hard drives on Macintosh systems, such as graphic designers, desktop publishers, web site designers and digital content creators See content provider. , routinely create both large files and large collections of small files. Even in situations where cross-platform networking solutions exist, those networks may not be fast enough or secure enough for these users to transfer their files. MacDrive 98 provides quick and transparent access, enabling users to work with data on removable Mac-formatted media of all kinds. Version 2.0 of MacDrive 98, announced last year, was well received internationally. MacDrive 98 earned favorable reviews from such notable industry sources as Macworld, Univers Mac, and Creation Numerique magazines and Macs Only!, a popular Macintosh web site. Macworld awarded MacDrive 98 a "4-1/2 out of 5 mouse" rating, calling it "the Mac-disk-mounting utility of choice;" Univers Mac awarded MacDrive 98 a "4-1/2 out of 5" rating;" Creation Numerique declared MacDrive 98 to be "in the lead over its competitors;" Macs Only! called MacDrive 98 "outstanding" and gave it a resounding re·sound v. re·sound·ed, re·sound·ing, re·sounds v.intr. 1. To be filled with sound; reverberate: The schoolyard resounded with the laughter of children. 2. "5 out of 5" rating. In addition, MacDrive 98 has again won the prestigious "Cool2 Award" from Photo Electronic Imaging (PEI) magazine, marking the second consecutive year it has been so honored. The company ended 1998 on a positive note, with the successful launch of a Japanese version of MacDrive 98. Marubeni Corporation, one of Japan's largest trading companies, is the exclusive importer of Japanese MacDrive 98. The exclusive distributor of the product is Media Vision Inc., a Marubeni subsidiary. Under terms of the agreement, MacDrive 98 is sold both through retail outlets retail outlet n → punto de venta retail outlet n → point m de vente retail outlet retail n → in Japan, as well as directly to corporate buyers. About Media4 Productions, Inc. Based in West Des Moines, Iowa West Des Moines is a city in Polk, Dallas, and Warren counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 46,403; a special census taken in the spring of 2005 counted 51,744 residents. , Media4 Productions Inc. (www.media4.com) is respected as a key developer of software products that simplify cross-platform file sharing Copying files from one computer to another. See peer-to-peer network, file sharing protocol and file and printer sharing. . Media4 Productions creates software that improves the fundamental experience of using personal computers, freeing users to focus on goals, rather than technology. These products are made available through catalog catalog, descriptive list, on cards or in a book, of the contents of a library. Assurbanipal's library at Nineveh was cataloged on shelves of slate. The first known subject catalog was compiled by Callimachus at the Alexandrian Library in the 3d cent. B.C. and retail outlets, as enterprise-wide solutions for large organizations, and as licensable technology enhancing the offerings of other solution providers. More information about Media4 Productions is available from its web site, or by calling the company directly at 515/225-7409. |
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