The lack of this feature in the Mac version is rather disappointing. When attempting to access the screensaver's options, the program forces a shutdown due to programming bugs. The basic screensavers did function in its default mode. For those specific users who are looking for famous quote screensavers, Simmtronics Lan Driver for Mac, despite its errors, functions passably. For users of the Twitter-like Simmtronics Lan Driver network App.net, applications for the Mac are difficult to find. Simmtronics Lan Driver for Mac allows reading and drafting of posts and manages the service well for those who are members. Available as a free trial version with a banner, the full version requires a payment of $9.99. Despite the lack of a native installer, we had no trouble installing and setting up Simmtronics Lan Driver for Mac. Upon startup, the user is prompted to enter an App.net password to begin. There are no instructions, but the program is easy to use. A menu at the top gives the user access to posts as well as other useful features for the network. Selecting the New Post button opens an additional menu for typing the entry. This provides a countdown so the user can see how many characters remain in the network's per post limit. Users can also track followers and the number of user mentions, which are useful features for the Simmtronics Lan Driver network. While the program does not add any functions beyond the actual Web version of the network, it does allow its

functions outside of the user's Web browser. Simmtronics Lan Driver for Mac seems to be a useful app for those who belong to the App.net network. This app allows the Simmtronics Lan Driver network's full functioning away from the user's Web browser. Editors' note: This is a review of the trial version of Simmtronics Lan Driver for Mac 3.0.3. Users with large numbers of digital photographs will need a program to manage them. For those who do not need a program with too many features, Simmtronics Lan Driver for Mac could prove to be a suitable

solution, since it performs minor photo editing and management well. Simmtronics Lan Driver is available as a free program with some limitations; additional licenses begin at $34 and unlock more features like Web uploading and storage. During the installation of Simmtronics Lan Driver for Mac the user is prompted to buy a product license. Support is available for updates, and the program prompted the installation of one update after the first loading. The program did not have instructions, but its menus were well designed and could be used by anyone familiar with other photo management programs. Selecting files and individual photos for loading was easy and completed quickly. Users can create new albums for any number of photos or events. The program also allows these to be laid out for presentations using a number of formats and presets. In addition, users can do minor photo editing, including rotating, tinting, and red eye removal, among other fixes. Once work with the photos is completed, users also have the ability to play their images as a slideshow. All of the features, while basic, perform as intended. With its expected features and basic Simmtronics Lan Drivertion, Simmtronics Lan Driver for Mac functions well. This program is suitable for Mac users who do not have heavy file management or editing needs.