New FAQ for Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) Users

We’ve created a new FAQ based on our own and customer experiences with using Spell Catcher X on Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard). It outlines various problems, along with solutions for each, when using Spell Catcher X 10.2.3 on Leopard.

Anyone using Leopard, please give it a read!

Spell Catcher X 10.2.3 is Compatible with Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)!

Customers have been asking whether Spell Catcher X is compatible with Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard). Now that I’ve done some testing with the GM release, I can properly answer this question. The answer is YES, Spell Catcher X 10.2.3 (the current version) is definitely compatible with Leopard!

There are two relatively minor issues I’ve noticed:

1. The system-wide spelling service will NOT automatically launch the Spell Catcher application when needed. This is not generally a big deal, as the Spell Catcher application will launch when you log in if Spell Catcher’s input method is active. If you don’t use Spell Catcher’s input method and do use a Spell Catcher language in the Spelling Panel, just add the Spell Catcher app as a Login Item (System Prefs, Accounts).
2. In Spell Catcher’s Interactive preferences, there is an area at the bottom of the window that reflects the current state of Spell Catcher’s input method. If it’s not possible to activate Spell Catcher’s input method (presumably it has just been installed), this fact is not accurately reflected. It will show that you can activate the input method, but in reality you can’t. You will need to restart after installing Spell Catcher’s input method component before it will be available.

That said, we are working on a major upgrade to Spell Catcher X. It will take advantage of numerous new-in-Leopard technologies, and has a slew of new features for both Tiger and Leopard users. Stay tuned!

Spell Catcher X / Spell Catcher X Lite version 10.2.3

Spell Catcher X / Spell Catcher X Lite version 10.2.3 is now available! While primarily a maintenance and bug-fix release, we always manage to squeeze in a few new features. Take a look at what’s new!

Recommended update for all Spell Catcher X and Spell Catcher X Lite users, on Mac OS X 10.3.9 or Mac OS X 10.4.3 or later.
This is a free update for Spell Catcher X 10.2, 10.2.1 and 10.2.2 owners. If you have an “X102″ license code, you’re all set.

Spell Catcher Plus Vista/IE7 Update

A new release of Spell Catcher Plus (for Windows) is being prepared to coincide with the upcoming release of Vista next spring. Meanwhile, if you are using either a pre-release of Vista or IE7, apply this interim update to continue using Spell Catcher Plus.

Danish Language Now Available

We’re adding two new add-on languages to our line-up, the first one, Danish (spelling and thesaurus) is ready to go for Spell Catcher X. Danish was the most-requested language, and we’ll have it ready shortly for Spell Catcher Plus and Spell Catcher 8.

More information is available on the Spell Catcher X languages page (word counts and all that good stuff). Scroll to the bottom of the page…

Those of you that were waiting, you can buy it at our online store for a mere $10.

As for the second language we’re adding, well, we’re strongly considering Russian. This will involve updating the software, as there are new things to consider when dealing with Cyrillic encoding on the Mac OS. If all apps and all keyboard layouts and all input methods could be Unicode, well, it would just work right now. Sigh.

Spell Catcher X 10.2.2 (Universal)

Spell Catcher X version 10.2.2 is now available! Spell Catcher X goes Universal for native speed on Intel and PowerPC Macs! There’s more that’s new as well, read all about it!

If you have an Intel Macintosh, you need this!
This is a free update for Spell Catcher X 10.2 and 10.2.1 owners. If you have an “X102″ license code, you’re all set.

Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus Reviews Spell Catcher X

Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus reviews Spell Catcher X 10.2.1 at The Mac Observer.

Spell Catcher X 10.2.1

Spell Catcher X version 10.2.1 is now available! There’s a fair bit that’s new, read all about it!

This is a free update for Spell Catcher X 10.2 owners. If you have an “X102″ license code, you’re all set.

Spell Catcher Plus 3.0

Spell Catcher Plus version 3.0 for Windows is now available!

After 8 months of hard work, we’ve released a major upgrade to Spell Catcher Plus. Version 3.0 adds many important new features and enhancements.

Windows users, give it a try!

Spell Catcher X 10.2

At long last, Spell Catcher X version 10.2 is now available! There’s a lot of new stuff in there, we’re sure you’ll like it. See what’s new!

This is a free upgrade for those that purchased Spell Catcher X after Jan 1, 2004 or our “Buy Now and Save” upgrade to 10.1 & 10.2. This is a $14.95USD upgrade for other Spell Catcher X owners. Check your upgrade eligibility.

Spell Catcher Plus 2.5.3

Spell Catcher Plus version 2.5.3 is now available! See what’s new!

Spell Catcher X 10.1.3

Spell Catcher X version 10.1.3 is now available! See what’s new!

Spell Catcher Plus 5-star Review

C/NET’s Download.com gives Spell Catcher Plus its highest rating - a 5-star review!

Spell Catcher X 10.1.2

Spell Catcher X version 10.1.2 is now available! See what’s new!

Spell Catcher Plus 2.5.2

Spell Catcher Plus version 2.5.2 is now available! See what’s new!

Spell Catcher X 10.1.1

Spell Catcher X version 10.1.1 is now available! See what’s new!

Two New Spell Catcher X Reviews

Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus reviews Spell Catcher X 10.1 at The Mac Observer and the Houston Chronicle.

Spell Catcher X 10.1

Spell Catcher X version 10.1 is now available! See what’s new!

Spell Catcher Plus 2.5.0

Spell Catcher Plus version 2.5.0 is now available! See what’s new!

Spell Catcher X Runner-Up at Apple Design Awards

Spell Catcher X wins runner-up at WWDC 2003’s Apple Design Awards in the Best Mac OS X Technology Adoption category.