OS X Utilities Update: Retrospect; Watson; HotApp; more

Dantz Retrospect client 1.0.427 is the latest beta of the OS X client for this backup software. You can use Retrospect on Mac OS 8 or 9 to backup computers running Mac OS X. All you need is this client and either Retrospect Workgroup Backup 4.3 or Retrospect Desktop 4.3 and a Retrospect Clients Pack.

Dantz Retrospect client 1.0.428 is the latest beta of the OS X Server client for this backup software. Note: During the public beta period, any Retrospect 4.3 application can back up computers running Mac OS X Server 10.0 as Retrospect Clients. Please note that after the public beta period, customers will be required to use a server-specific version of Retrospect to back up Mac OS X Server computers.

Watson 1.01 gives an "Aqua" user interface to a number of Internet-based services such as stock quotes, telephone lookup, and movie schedules. The new version adds HTTP proxy support and enables unregistered program to make use of auto-downloading tools. Several tools have been updated as well.

HotApp 1.0RC4 lets you assign any hot key to activate/run a Mac OS X application. The update fixes several bugs.

GLterm 1.0b5 is a replacement for OS X's Terminal application. It's made to be faster, and to support more common terminal features. The update fixes a potential crash when displaying lots of text. Many other fixes as well.

FireWire DCam driver 1.0b9 enables FireWire web cameras to work with Mac OS X.