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Mac3D: Lightworks for Mac OS X becomes multi-threaded - [Sep 4] New!

IBM building 64-bit PowerPC chip for Linux? Evidence points to AltiVec support - [Sep 3] New!

Opinion: Newton X: Why Apple needs to go this way - [Aug 30] New!

Reader Q: When will the AEC IT Survey results be posted? - [Aug 30] New!

Reader Q: When will you benchmark Jaguar with 3D and CAD apps? - [Aug 30] New!

Reader Q: Do you provide pre-purchase planning and consulting services to AEC firms? - [Aug 30] New!

Jaguar: Early Impressions and Tidbits - [Aug 28] New!

Apple likely pulls in more than $60 million during Jaguar event - [Aug 28] New!

BusinessWeek serves Apple unduly hard press? A Different Spin - [Aug 28] New!

TidBits: Shave for Cinema 4D, Nvidia Cg news and more... - [Aug 23] New!

CAD Discussion in SlashDot article on Mac OS X and scientists - points to VectorWorks, ProE and SolidsWorks - [Aug 23] New!

MacCAD: Nemetschek N. A. announces monthly training - [Aug 21] New!

Architosh pays new Power Macs a visit at the Apple Store - Our Thoughts on the New Gear - [Aug 21] New!

MacCAD: Microspot's new X-RIP Direct Connection v1.1 released - [Aug 18] New!

MacCAD: BluePrintTools Pro and EXDXF Pro for Illustrator released for Mac OS X - [Aug 18] New!

Nemetschek NA offers official line on Jaguar compatibility - [Aug 18] New!

Architosh MacMall Store: New low prices on new Apple Gear! - [Aug 15] New!

FileMaker news: MenuControl goes cross-platform - [Aug 14] New!

ArchiCAD maker Graphisoft announces Quarter 2 results - [Aug 14] New!

Apple updates Aqua Human Interface Guidelines - [Aug 14] New!

Next IBM Chip 'Book E' for Apple Computer? - [Aug 12] New!

Apple's educational customers deeply unaware of Mac CAD apps? - [Aug 7] New!

TidBits: Matlab 6.5 for Mac OS X, more Microstation for OS X, etc. - [Aug 7] New!

Apple's "Quartz Extreme" presentation at SIGGRAPH - PDF - [Aug 2] New!

Nvidia nForce dual processor graphics engine Flash demo - [Aug 2] New!

AEC Software delivers FastTrack Schedule 8 for Mac OS X - [Aug 1] New!

Architects praise new Apple Xserve - say hardware is very feature attractive - [Jul 31] New!

Apple's Jaguar (Mac X 10.2) shown at Nvidia booth at SIGGRAPH - [Jul 31] New!

PTC looking for user feedback on Mac OS X port for ProEngineer - [Jul 31] New!

Reader Q: Mac users running SolidWorks under Virtual PC - [Jul 31] New!

SIGGRAPH 2002 - Report 1 - [Jul 26] New!

SIG: Nvidia Acquires Graphics Rendering Software Firm Exluna - [Jul 26] New!

SIG: New Graphics Cards coming to Mac users - [Jul 26] New!

Mac3D: The workstation card that got away - [Jul 26] New!

Mac3D: Maxon Cinema 4D to go Modular - [Jul 26] New!

Mac3D: Strata 3Dpro news and reviews - [Jul 26] New!

New York area biz pros respond to request from Apple's research firm - [Jul 26] New!

MacCAD: Graphisoft announces ArchiCAD 8 - [Jul 23] New!

Apple interested in talking to architects and similar pros in New York City area - [Jul 23] New!

Apple Computer interested in hearing from Architects and... - [Jul 21] New!

Mac-based Luminetik provides animation and visual effects for Arm & Hammer commercials - [Jul 21] New!

Luminetik - taking off with Lightwave 3D and the Mac - [Jul 21] New!


MWNY News & Features

MWNY: SketchUp wins "Macworld Best of Show Award" - [Jul 21]

MWNY: SketchUp for Mac OS X released - [Jul 18]

MWNY: Alias to ship Maya 4.5 for Mac OS X - [Jul 18]

Special Feature: BOA In-Depth Part 1 - [Jul 16]

MWNY: 3D graphics world shaken up over OpenGL and patent claims - [Jul 16]

MWNY: Pre-Show News - Sybase, Microsoft, et al. - [Jul 16]


Feedback on Autocad Report - [Jul 16]

Autocad on Mac OS X Update Report - OS X version worth approx. $55 Million to Autodesk - [Jul 12] [Updated: Jul 16]

Graphisoft to be main sponsor of XXIst World Congress of Architecture in Berlin - [Jul 11]

Project Timer: New easy-to-use time tracking software - [Jul 11]

Editorial: A Binary Mid-Summer's Dream - [Jul 9]

ArchiOffice Pro - Business and Project Management System for architecture firms - [Jul 9]

Mac3D: Gestel ships solidThinking LT 5 for Mac - [Jun 28]

Mac3D: Gestel ships solidThinking LT 5 for Mac - [Jun 28]

Mac3D: Softimage 3D rumors continue to mount - [Jun 28]

Web TidBits: Strata, Laiserin Letter, Xserve scores & Star Trek for Architecture Pros - [Jun 28]

MacCAD: Interstudio releases DigiCad 3D version 7 - [Jun 26]

FileMaker-based 'Appointment 1 v6' released - [Jun 26]

WebTidBits: ColdFusion, time management, Sony screens, and... - [Jun 26]

WebTidBits: DayLite Group version beta, CATIA for OS X - [Jun 24]

WebTidBits: Treo 270 Demo/Tour, BlueTie, LightWorks Design and 3DLabs - [Jun 24] New!

Architosh calls on readers for 'Interviewer List' related to Mac IT for CAD/3D/AEC - [Jun 20] Hot!

Special Report: Why Mac users should love 'BlueTie' and why Microsoft should be scared - [Jun 20] Hot!

Architosh to provide update on Autocad for Mac OS X Petition Numbers and Information - [Jun 19] Hot!

Apple & Architects - Big discussion in AppleInsider Forum - [Jun 18]

Mac specific information on Nvidia Cg language - [Jun 18]

Nvidia releases new Cg high-level graphics programming language - [Jun 18]

Web TidBits: SoftImage 3D, C/net Vision Series, Calmeno: An Exchange Substitute - [Jun 18]

Reader Request Survey: Mac CAD AEC IT Survey - [Jun 13]

Architectural Record survey shows FileMaker a dominant database for architecture firms - [Jun 13]

Apple buys Silicon Grail's RAYZ and Chalice Software - [Jun 13]

'JobOrder' for Architecture released by Management Software Inc. - [Jun 10]

Web TidBits: Bentley Mac needs, SolidWorks, and Bjork QT - [Jun 5]

Web TidBits: New apps, OS X update, conference and more - [Jun 5]

Epson 1520 OS X "hack" gets it working under latest OS - [Jun 5]

Architect Jerry Laiserin launches LaiserinLetter - [Jun 5]

Ashlar-Vellum garners extensive news coverage on their new Graphite CAD software - [Jun 5]

Special Report: Architecture & 3D Resources at Apple.com - [May 31] Hot!

Site News: Architosh Features Page; Updated! - [May 31]

FileMaker releases FileMaker Mobile 2.0 - [May 31]

Apple Auctions Remaining Flower Power iMacs - [May 31]

QuickTime: Bjork pushes QuickTime, 3D animation and even nudity in new Cocoon music video - [May 31]

Web Tidbits: MacCentral, Strata news and other CAD reports - [May 30]

Spatial announces release of CATIA v5 Reader/Writer - [May 24]

Maya used exclusively for Star Wars Bounty Hunter game - [May 24]

Griffin releases iMate Software 1.5 for Mac OS X, dongle support - [May 24]

MacCAD: VectorWorks SPOTLIGHT Multimedia Training Series Now Available - [May 22]

Apple discusses Oct-level precision in AltiVec G4 Processor - [May 22]

Marketcircle Inc. to start DayLite Group Edition beta - [May 22]

Marketcircle wins Apple Design Award for Best New Mac OS X Product, Runner Up - [May 22]

MECcheck energy analysis software comes to the Macintosh - [May 21]

Web Tidbits: Apple targets Corp. America, New 3D offerings... - [May 21]

ForumTalk: BOA on OS X, and Mac vs PC in the CAD world - [May 15]

Architosh Forums: Nearly 500 members strong and kicking with engaging discussion on Mac CAD and 3D - See What's Hot - [May 15]

Apple adds Webmail to iTools users - [May 8]

Apple Sci/tech: MATLAB will return to Mac, what's next? - [May 8]

Mac3D: Strata says still room left at Red Rock Festival - [May 8]

MacCAD: RealCADD 2.60b1, beta testers wanted - [May 8]

Commentary: Nvidia news aligns with inside info on next-generation graphics in Power Macs - [May 3] Hot!

Marketcircle produces first PIM/CRM for Mac OS X platform - [May 3]

Special Report: PowerCADD, Macs, FormZ and VectorWorks, dominate tools used for Record House Award winners - [May 3] Hot!

Web Tidbits: Odessa, dvGarage, Dreamweaver MX and VW's in India - [May 1]

VizMotion releases Mac version of VizSync Date Book for FileMaker Pro to Palm OS - [May 1]


Special 3rd. Anniversary Reports

Special Editorial: Three Years In: Retrospective View - [Feb 22] New!

Special Report: MacMall partners with Architosh.com - [Feb 22] New!

Special Report: Autocad for Mac OS X - Petition Milestone Achieved - [Feb 22] New!

Special Report: Architosh on track for 5000 petitions for Autocad on Mac OS X - [Feb 22] New!

Special Report: $50 million revenue opportunity for Autocad on Mac OS X - [Feb 22] New!

Architosh to Publish 'Autocad for Mac OS X Petition' Report - [Feb 22] New!


Mac version of Viewpoint Media Player now available - [Apr 29]

Reader Feedback: Apple can build a G5 Server Now! - [APR 29]

Greg Giese of Global Energy serves up FileMaker for cell phones - [APR 29]

Archoncad Offers VectorWorks Training Courses - [APR 29]

AIA offers survey on importance of new Apple iMac to design pros - [Apr 29]

"Grading Steve Jobs" - BusinessWEEK Survey - [APR 26]

Mac Sci/tech: Critical MATLAB for Mac OS X Survey Underway - [APR 26]

Chip News: AMD 'Opteron' to serve future 64-bit workstations, puts pressure on Apple to deliver 64-bit G5 - [APR 26]

FormZ on Mac OS X News: New multiprocessor support, network rendering and more.. - [Apr 24]

Strata to ship Strata DVpro 5.0 in early May - [Apr 24]

Mac3D: Download Strata 3Dpro 3.7 Demo for free! - [Apr 24]

AEC: Nova Scotia Construction Safety Assoc. in need of FileMaker Pro advice and information - [Apr 23]

Mac3D: NewTek to unveil Lightwave 3D v.7.5 at New York Event - [Apr 23]

Nemetschek NA announces LANDMARK Learning Series Training CD's - [Apr 16]

CAD pros can use more than two Apple Cinema Displays with DVIator/ATI Radeon 7000 bundle - [Apr 16]

Rumor: Apple developing advanced dual-engine graphics card, Nvidia in the picture?- [APR 16] Hot!

Mac3D: Learn from the best at Strata's Red Rock Revival - [Apr 10]

Milan: TouchCAD creator helps create inflatable CLOUD conference room - [APR 10]

MacCAD: AEC VIZ coming to Macintosh - [APR 9]

Integrated CADD Services announces "Learn from the Experts Series" for Macintosh/Windows-based ArchiCAD 7 - [APR 9]

Mac3D: Architects comment on Maya price decrease - [APR 5]

MacCAD: Nemetschek releases VectorWorks 9.5.1 update - [APR 4]

Apple acquires FireWire technology company, Zayante - [APR 4]

Web TidBits: Revit purchase and FAQ's - [Apr 4]

Mac3D: Studio 3D apps fall in price, EI, Maya, Lightwave now more accessible - [Apr 2]

Microspot X-RIP Direct Connection v1.0 officially released - [Apr 2]


MacWorld San Francisco

MWSF: Post-keynote commentary, G5 info - [Jan 10] Hot!

MWSF: Apple: Faster Power Macs coming to Tokyo or before... - [Jan 10] Hot!

MWSF: Nemetschek N.A. demos OS X version of VectorWorks... - [Jan 9] Hot!

MWSF: New version of Form-Z announced... - [Jan 9] Hot!

MWSF: 3D & CAD vendors at MacWorld Expo SF - [Jan 9] Hot!

MWSF: Eovia partners with U&I Software to revolutionize graphics and multimedia software - [Jan 9] Hot!

Siggraph Coverage & Latest News

Strata DVplus 5.0 released for the Mac - [Aug 17]

Siggraph: OpenWorlds demos X3D open standards technology - [Aug 17]

Siggraph: LightWorks previews sketch rendering technology - [Aug 17]

Siggraph: Notes from the show floor p3. - [Aug 17]

Siggraph: Notes from the show floor p.2 - [Aug 17]

Siggraph: Notes from the show floor p1. - [Aug 17]

Siggraph 2001 Exhibition, Notes and the Mac - [Aug 14]

Macworld Expo New York 2001

2001 Macworld NY Expo show reports - an index - [17 Aug] New!

 

 

Sep 5: We have some news regarding an IBM PowerPC 64-bit chip with AltiVec. And we apologize for the long delay on an update to the main page. That is coming shortly. Also, our forums are scheduled to be back up early this week. Thanks for your patience.

We have some interesting news on Boston getting Macworld back as well as a Unix/CAD talk that took place at SlashDot

We have updated our Book-E article. Actually, there was an error in which the earlier saved version was up, leaving the article slightly incomplete. The final few sentences are there now. Our apologies. - AFR

We have new Architosh MacMall Prices on new Power Macs and other Apple gear, including the best prices on the planet for iPods and Xserves. Read more here.

Our second part of the BOA In-Depth series is running behind but look for it very soon.

We have good news about FileMaker in architecture and and an important IT Survey we would like readers to take. All at left.

Lot's of interesting news at left.

In TidBits today Nemetschek NA is now shipping their RenderWorks Training CDs and Graphisoft has announced their Ideas Competition winners.

Also check out a new management app for Architecture and additional news below.

Receive Free Gift and App! Yes, if you have ordered from our Architosh MacMall Store (got the 2 percent Architosh Discount) then please write to us with your order info and we will send out a small gift now and free application later this year.

New news at left, including more dongle support with iMate for Mac OS X, plus Star Wars Bounty Hunter a Maya exclusive. And don't miss the new MECcheck for Mac by the DOE and Red Rock Software Inc. News.

Also see the Architectural Record House Awards. Read how Macs ruled the architect's awards.

Also we cover Nemetschek's new 3D Power Pack modeling extension. We also feature a special exclusive interview with Graphisoft US, Vice President of Architecture, Chris Barron, AIA.

We have a very nice story about one high school teacher's use of BOA for their Mac lab.

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We also announce that the Architosh Forums have surpassed the 1000 posts mark and we have 365 members and gaining a dozen new ones each week. It's getting pretty cool folks! Check it out!

Special report from contributing editor Don Seidel, AIA, regarding plotting in OS X.

Since our major announcements regarding Autocad for Mac OS X we have received record levels of new petitions numbering in the several hundreds. We will be sharing more news on Autocad for Mac OS X shortly.

Additionally, we have updated our Find Indexes with numerous items double-entered.

We have a new product review story on VectorWorks ARCHITECT for Mac OS X and new items at left. There is also some good talk in the Architosh Forums. Go Join in!

We want to bring your attention to two key petition surveys at left (bottom). Early indicators for the Hardware survey show widespread support for a quad G4 Mac. Is a quad in your future? Check it out.

 


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