Pixologic debuted a Mac version of ZBrush, a 3-D sculpting and painting program. Totally Hip Software launched LiveSlideShow, a QuickTime presentation tool based on its LiveStage Professional software. In the multimedia space, Tribeworks released iShell 2, a new version of its authoring software, which features a unique visual programming interface. The upgrade adds numerous enhancements, such as the ability to create custom media players that can be dragged around the screen. Tribeworks also improved the documentation and modified its membership plan.
Commercial users can opt for one of two paid membership plans.
ViaVoice for Mac. The latest version of IBM's speech-recognition software adds computer control functions and an enhanced USB microphone that cancels out background noise. MusicMatch Jukebox 1.0. MusicMatch's free MP3 encoding and playback software, already popular in the PC market, made its Macintosh debut. Napster for the Mac.