My mom is a graphic designer and uses Quark. She just switched from a PowerPC based Macbook Pro to an Intel based MacBook Pro. Using the new Macbook Pro, she can't seem to open the Quark files she created using the old MacBook pro. It produces an error saying something about the processor. Is there a nice program for converting such files? [more inside]
posted by aburd on Nov 27, 2009 - 8 answers

Just downloaded Play65 but it isn't in English! Help! [more inside]
posted by crazylegs on Nov 26, 2009 - 2 answers

KODAK i220 scanner software: can any of you fine meta-types point me in the direction of the download for the operating software for this piece of hardware? I live in the UK and have Vista as an o/s. I have tried googling but could only find an upgrade, and an email to Kodak has gone unanswered. I have borrowed this scanner from a relative who is currently contracting in Australia, so I can't just pop round and collect the original disc.
posted by cameronfromedinburgh on Nov 25, 2009 - 5 answers

What are some good software platforms/services that will help us run our conferences? My company runs a number of small conferences, and we're looking for an events management software platform to handle session content, agendas, registration, and call for proposals. Looking for suggestions along the lines of ExpectNation and Cvent. Hopefully cheaper!
posted by redarmycomrade on Nov 24, 2009 - 3 answers

What are your tips when starting a new job as a software developer? Looking for coding, organizational approaches and social hints as well. [more inside]
posted by sidd.darko on Nov 23, 2009 - 13 answers

my kids (ages 3 and 6) are beginning to learn chinese. i am looking for useful materials and strategies to get them fluent. i don't speak chinese. one thing that helped a lot in learning spanish (their second language) was spanish language education software that targets native spanish speakers ages 3 to 5. does anyone have any recommendations both for the chinese educational software of this type and how to buy it when you don't speak chinese. there is absolutely nothing more daunting than a chinese language web site.
posted by alcahofa on Nov 21, 2009 - 20 answers

this should be pretty simple - Ive got a HUGE image (72" x 96") and want to print it. Thats going to be REAL expensive to print as one piece so i was hoping to find some software that would chop it into many 8x10" pieces that I can then print in a standard printer. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by nihlton on Nov 20, 2009 - 13 answers

What's a good monitor-splitting software for finance people who have wide screen monitors? [more inside]
posted by gttommy on Nov 18, 2009 - 6 answers

How do I take two video clips that were shot at the same time and merge them so they play simultaneously in a single video? [more inside]
posted by StimulatingPixels on Nov 18, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm looking for some kind of scanner software that will automatically scan every X seconds/minutes so I can easily scan in notes for my class. Preferably free.
posted by gzimmer on Nov 16, 2009 - 5 answers

How can I make a phony DVD, that starts off promisingly, but eventually turns into something totally unexpected...with the intention of pranking a DVD thief? [more inside]
posted by newfers on Nov 14, 2009 - 33 answers

I'm looking for special task-scheduling software, and am looking for suggestions. [more inside]
posted by mammary16 on Nov 11, 2009 - 4 answers

Rural Internet Connection: I need help with gauging current data use before investing in mobile broadband. [more inside]
posted by fujiko on Nov 10, 2009 - 10 answers

What are my options for Mandarin and Cantonese speech recognition software? [more inside]
posted by querty on Nov 10, 2009 - 1 answer

graphing implicit/3d/whatever (multiple plots) in maple/other software [more inside]
posted by isoman2kx on Nov 8, 2009 - 2 answers

Can anyone recommend a web based money management software for two? [more inside]
posted by 26.2 on Nov 7, 2009 - 9 answers

What kinds of jobs exist for software engineers who want to work outdoors? Rain, wind, sunshine, sleet, yes please!! [more inside]
posted by mjg123 on Nov 6, 2009 - 10 answers

Looking for time-planning software for a busy dog walker [more inside]
posted by primer_dimer on Nov 3, 2009 - 4 answers

I am looking for an automatic time tracker for my e-mail usage. [more inside]
posted by k8lin on Nov 3, 2009 - 5 answers

I need some help repairing some text files. I don't really understand regular expressions and so on enough. [more inside]
posted by yesno on Nov 2, 2009 - 14 answers

How do I create a cross-tab from Census data (SF3)? [more inside]
posted by qldaddy on Oct 30, 2009 - 14 answers

Science! How can I use my excessive tech / management / leadership background to enable science (while still getting paid a living wage)? [more inside]
posted by TheOtherSide on Oct 29, 2009 - 3 answers

I hate coding. I like conceiving of what the code could do . Work please? [more inside]
posted by fishmasta on Oct 28, 2009 - 14 answers

Is there a web-based app that lets you plan project pipelines, and set up pipeline templates and associated tasks for common project types? [more inside]
posted by jruckman on Oct 27, 2009 - 2 answers

Need software which enables saving my Windows XP file directory tree and shows subfolders as a .gif, .jpg or .bmp. Google found some software which saves it as a text file, but I want the visuals of the actual folders in the tree structure.
posted by dorgla on Oct 23, 2009 - 1 answer

How do software authors determine the version numbers of the releases? I am writing software for a specific electronic device. I am not using version control on it yet. (Yeah, shame! Truth is, I am intimidated.) [more inside]
posted by Drasher on Oct 21, 2009 - 22 answers

I am looking for an email management program (like campaign monitor) that also includes email analytics (like google analytics) and project management tools (like basecamp). I am in a small marketing department at a non-profit that relies heavily on email (100K+/month messages sent). My google-fu has failed me so far, I can't find anything that has all three components. Does anyone know of a one stop shop that does this? Also open to a using several programs as long as we can get them to work with each other.
posted by Incy on Oct 21, 2009 - 6 answers

How do I turn my GPS track logs into a nice-looking trail map? Do I need a GIS package? [more inside]
posted by Kadin2048 on Oct 20, 2009 - 7 answers

Any good books on web penetration testing? [more inside]
posted by jacobian on Oct 18, 2009 - 3 answers

I switched to mac recently, and hate applemail. [more inside]
posted by tejolote on Oct 15, 2009 - 17 answers

How can I back up message threads on my iPhone (3G, O2-UK) into a text file or PDF? [more inside]
posted by Biru on Oct 15, 2009 - 4 answers

What large sets of collected or observed data have been offered, such that a hard to find hidden solution of some sort is buried in it, and the known solution is provided together, for the purpose of testing algorithms that find solutions to similar large data sets? [more inside]
posted by StickyCarpet on Oct 14, 2009 - 17 answers

What software would you recommend for a book project that needs to utilize a large amount of art from different mediums, including reproducing pictures? I am trying to emulate Paul Arden's 'It's not how good you are; it's how good you want to be", if that helps as a reference point... [more inside]
posted by the foreground on Oct 14, 2009 - 1 answer

Which jobs should I be searching for a stepping stone in the world of software development and eventually project management? [more inside]
posted by Pontifex on Oct 12, 2009 - 23 answers

I have had two major professional failures in a single week. I would like insight into a couple of aspects. Sordid details inside. [more inside]
posted by sidd.darko on Oct 10, 2009 - 21 answers

What are some good tech-centric temp agencies in L.A.? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Oct 9, 2009 - 5 answers

How do you communicate effectively with Executive level people? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 9, 2009 - 18 answers

How can I recover my key to Adobe CS3 from the machine it's installed on if I can't find the case? [more inside]
posted by justkevin on Oct 9, 2009 - 19 answers

Pros & Cons of bringing web development in-house? [more inside]
posted by MeatLightning on Oct 9, 2009 - 9 answers

Had to give up iTunes. Can you recommend a replacement? [more inside]
posted by EmpressCallipygos on Oct 8, 2009 - 36 answers

SellingSoftwareFilter: How do we make money from software that a colleague has developed from scratch (in Australia)? [more inside]
posted by micklaw on Oct 8, 2009 - 6 answers

Does your college campus have a really great, usable calendar? If so, could you post a link? [more inside]
posted by mecran01 on Oct 7, 2009 - 12 answers

What is the best software for recording streaming AM radio stations? There are late night shows on, some that have podcasts but some that don't. I want to 'set it and forget it' and have the results in an mp3 format.
posted by CodeMonkey on Oct 6, 2009 - 6 answers

Please help me find software for creating tests from a bank of questions, ideally open-source and even more ideally Linux. [more inside]
posted by fogovonslack on Oct 5, 2009 - 6 answers

Can you recommend a lightweight, USB key-friendly photo viewer software for Windows that supports tagging? [more inside]
posted by onshi on Oct 3, 2009 - 11 answers

How can I (non-programmer), create a customized installer? (see details please!) [more inside]
posted by stevyb on Oct 3, 2009 - 7 answers

Can I use software to paint with my voice? I'm a High School teacher, but not an art teacher, and I've had an idea for an artwork project in but I don't know whether it is possible. [more inside]
posted by ndaguiar on Oct 1, 2009 - 14 answers

I want to be able to create editable, form-based PDFs. What software do I need? [more inside]
posted by Kattiara17 on Sep 29, 2009 - 16 answers

Is there software out there that would make it easy to create a secure, local-only wiki? [more inside]
posted by nushustu on Sep 28, 2009 - 11 answers

Looking for software that will create a graphical concept map from a list of words, the way each is connected to other words in the list, and the direction of each connection. (Mac OS 10.6.1.) [more inside]
posted by dondiego87 on Sep 28, 2009 - 3 answers