news 28 Posted September 4, 2008 EarthDesk 4.4 Improves Cloud Handling - Published on 09/04/08 IMMEDIATE RELEASE Xeric Design, Ltd. today announced the release of EarthDesk 4.4. EarthDesk replaces the static desktop with an image of the Earth showing current sun, moon and city illumination, as well as real-time global cloud coverage, allowing users to track hurricanes and other weather systems on their Macintosh or Windows desktop. Version 4.4 improves the handling of satellite cloud images and is able to detect and ignore images with missing data sent from the satellite receiving station. Incline Village, Nevada - Xeric Design, Ltd. is pleased to announce the release of EarthDesk 4.4, its award-winning, real-time dynamic desktop map, for Macintosh OS X. EarthDesk 4.4 improves the handling of satellite cloud images and is able to detect and ignore images with missing data sent from the satellite receiving station. This update is strongly recommended for all users. EarthDesk replaces your static desktop with an image of the Earth showing current sun, moon and city illumination, as well as real-time global cloud coverage, allowing you to track hurricanes and other weather systems on your Macintosh or Windows desktop. The software operates silently in the background, keeping your desktop updated while you work. Unlike a screen saver, which only appears when your system is idle, EarthDesk's dynamic desktop is continuously displayed as your desktop background (and optionally as a screen saver). EarthDesk is the only application of its kind to support accurate moonlight, multiple monitors and eleven different map projections, as well as political, enhanced satellite and natural views. EarthDesk requires Mac OS X 10.4 or newer. Single user copies may be purchased online for $24.95 USD. Upgrades from version 2.x or 3.x are available for $11.95 USD. For more information and to download an evaluation version, please visit our website. Editorial Review copies and high resolution screenshots are available to qualified persons upon request. Xeric Design: http://www.xericdesign.com EarthDesk 4.4: http://www.xericdesign.com/earthdesk.php Direct Download Link: http://www.xericdesign.com/software/earthdesk.dmg Purchase Link: http://www.xericdesign.com/purchase.php Screenshot: http://www.xericdesign.com/graphics/earthdesk/xd_naturalmap.png Screenshot/App Icon: http://www.xericdesign.com/graphics/earthdesk/earthdesk128icon.png Xeric Design, based in Incline Village, Nevada, is a leader in global time and mapping software. Its flagship product, EarthDesk, for both Macintosh and Windows, is enjoyed by users in more than 140 countries. ### Trygve Inda 775-832-5953 press ( -at -) xericdesign.com ******* Share this post Link to post
