Picasa for Mac and FileMaker Pro 10 Released

betaboy78 · Jan 5, 2009, 05:30 PM

I just saw this for those interested

http://picasa.google.com/mac/

I am so happy now!

JG271 · Jan 5, 2009, 05:31 PM

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Not Found

The requested URL /mac/ was not found on this server.

Not yet...

betaboy78 · Jan 5, 2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JG271

Not yet...

I just downloaded it. Trying it now.

lamadude · Jan 5, 2009, 05:34 PM

link not working for me for the moment, but picasa for mac!! I couldn't be happier

still not working... could it be that google accidentaly released this and pulled it back off so it can announce it at macworld?

Slash1959 · Jan 5, 2009, 05:36 PM

try this link:

http://picasa.google.com/mac_tools.html

JG271 · Jan 5, 2009, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Slash1959

try this link:

http://picasa.google.com/mac_tools.html

EDIT: Thats the web uploader...

First link didn't work for some reason

I'm thinking the first link only works in the US.

lamadude · Jan 5, 2009, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Slash1959

try this link:

http://picasa.google.com/mac_tools.html

that's just the web uploader for me....

pivo6 · Jan 5, 2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JG271

Not yet...

The URL worked for me.

xUKHCx · Jan 5, 2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JG271

Not yet...

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Originally Posted by dukebound85

nice i do want an iphoto alternative as i hate iphoto with a passion

working for me

Interesting everyone who said it is working comes from the US. UK here and it doesn't work.

Could go in via a proxy but not that bothered to be honest. Anyone wanting to post a direct link?

lamadude · Jan 5, 2009, 05:40 PM

would any of the americans be so kind as to upload it to rapidshare or something like that? How big is the file?

smt1192 · Jan 5, 2009, 05:42 PM

The file is 17.2 MB

Diaresi · Jan 5, 2009, 05:41 PM

Yeah i'm the same, in the UK and it's a no-go

dukebound85 · Jan 5, 2009, 05:31 PM

nice i do want an iphoto alternative as i hate iphoto with a passion

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Originally Posted by JG271

Not yet...

working for me

kgarner · Jan 5, 2009, 05:32 PM

link is working for me

MacRumors · 06:35 PM

Google today released Picasa for Mac. As detailed in the Official Google Mac Blog entry on the release, the beta version of Google's free photo management application provides users with a number of tools for photo manipulation while also providing smooth integration with Picasa's free photo-sharing site.

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If you've never tried Picasa before, it's a program that helps you manage, edit, and share your photo collection. It works especially well with Picasa Web Albums, Google's free photo-sharing site, so it can help you manage the photo albums you've shared online with friends and family as well as the photos on your computer. In addition to photo editing tools, the Picasa client includes features like automatic web sync, fast and simple sharing, collage making, and simple movie editing.

Google notes that several features, including geotagging and webcam capture, are not yet functional, but will be added at a later date. Picasa for Mac requires OS X 10.4 or later and an Intel-based Mac.

Today also saw the release of FileMaker Pro 10. FileMaker's press release covers a number of improvements in the database application's interface and new scripting and reporting features. FileMaker Pro 10 is priced at $299 for new users and $179 for users upgrading from FileMaker 8 or later. FileMaker Pro 10 Advanced, which brings additional development and customization tools, is priced at $499 for new users and $299 for upgrade users. Server versions of both packages are also available.

Both of these releases had been expected and were highlighted in our Macworld Rumor Roundup.

Article Link: Picasa for Mac and FileMaker Pro 10 Released

lamadude · Jan 5, 2009, 06:23 PM

Picasa was the only program that I missed from the windows world (appart from some games)

mikeinternet · Jan 5, 2009, 06:23 PM

and i just started to get a handle on 'events' in iphoto.

SydneyDev · Jan 5, 2009, 06:24 PM

They may find the competition tougher on the Mac than the PC, as every Mac comes with iPhoto in the box.

fuziwuzi · Jan 5, 2009, 06:25 PM

the picasa page only lets you download the updater which has been avilable for some time. could anyone actually download picasa?

emt1 · Jan 5, 2009, 06:25 PM

how is this better than iPhoto?

lamadude · Jan 5, 2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by emt1

how is this better than iPhoto?

It depends on your taste of course but here are some reasons

-it doesn't take control over your picture library the way iPhoto does
-it has a great integration with picasa web albums, if you use that
-performance, I think it works much smoother, especially with large picture libraries
-It's free

Sky Blue · Jan 5, 2009, 06:25 PM

FM10 looks interesting, we have to use if I can get a download through our work licensing.

dvkid · Jan 5, 2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sky Blue

FM10 looks interesting, we have to use if I can get a download through our work licensing.

Their trial-download server has been REALLY backed up today. I put in a request for a trial here at the office four hours ago and still haven't seen it. Spoke with somebody in support and they said that everything is bogged down today.

Not a big deal, the 5-user box is on its way already. Just would've liked the trial to get comfy before rolling it out to the others.

mwjd299 · Jan 5, 2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MacRumors

Google today released Picasa for Mac. As detailed in the Official Google Mac Blog entry on the release, the beta version of Google's free photo management application provides users with a number of tools for photo manipulation while also providing smooth integration with Picasa's free photo-sharing site.

Article Link: Picasa for Mac and FileMaker Pro 10 Released

I just discovered the Picasaweb plug-in for iPhoto a couple of months ago. I cannot see how this stand alone is better. It is integrated right into iPhoto. You use iPhoto to build your album and edit the photos. Then click export and choose Picasaweb. Give your album a name if you desire and It does the rest. I really like it and it's super easy.

mwjd299 · Jan 5, 2009, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mwjd299

I just discovered the Picasaweb plug-in for iPhoto a couple of months ago. I cannot see how this stand alone is better. It is integrated right into iPhoto. You use iPhoto to build your album and edit the photos. Then click export and choose Picasaweb. Give your album a name if you desire and It does the rest. I really like it and it's super easy.

I just looked at the system requirements for the Picasa for Mac photo app. I would need an Intel Mac to use it. That lets me out since I have PPC iMac. That's OK since the iPhoto plug in works just as well or better IMO. I don't have to import the pictures from my iPhoto library into the Picasa app.

Jan 5, 2009, 05:30 PM	#1
betaboy78 macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alexandria, VA	Picasa on Mac now aviliable! I just saw this for those interested http://picasa.google.com/mac/ I am so happy now! __________________ iMac 24", 2.8GHz ~ MacBook Pro 15", 2.53GHz ~ iPhone 3G 16GB ~ Various iPods ~ AEBS ~ TV

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kgarner macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Utah	link is working for me __________________ Mac Pro 2.66 Quad \| Mini 1.42 G4 (running as HTPC) digitalsandbox.net "Monkeys are like bacon. They improve just about anything." -Andy Ihnatko

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Sky Blue macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jan 2005	FM10 looks interesting, we have to use if I can get a download through our work licensing. __________________ "The case is so square that it easily stands at attention as if begging for treats."

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Jan 5, 2009, 05:34 PM	#4
lamadude macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kortrijk, Belgium	link not working for me for the moment, but picasa for mac!! I couldn't be happier still not working... could it be that google accidentaly released this and pulled it back off so it can announce it at macworld?

Jan 5, 2009, 05:36 PM	#5
Slash1959 macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2008	try this link: http://picasa.google.com/mac_tools.html

Jan 5, 2009, 05:40 PM	#10
lamadude macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kortrijk, Belgium	would any of the americans be so kind as to upload it to rapidshare or something like that? How big is the file?

Jan 5, 2009, 05:42 PM	#11
smt1192 macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2007	The file is 17.2 MB

Jan 5, 2009, 05:41 PM	#12
Diaresi Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007	Yeah i'm the same, in the UK and it's a no-go

Jan 5, 2009, 06:23 PM	#16
lamadude macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kortrijk, Belgium	Picasa was the only program that I missed from the windows world (appart from some games)

Jan 5, 2009, 06:23 PM	#17
mikeinternet macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: jersey	and i just started to get a handle on 'events' in iphoto.

Jan 5, 2009, 06:24 PM	#18
SydneyDev macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Down under	They may find the competition tougher on the Mac than the PC, as every Mac comes with iPhoto in the box.

Jan 5, 2009, 06:25 PM	#19
fuziwuzi macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bris, Australia	the picasa page only lets you download the updater which has been avilable for some time. could anyone actually download picasa?

Jan 5, 2009, 06:25 PM	#20
emt1 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wisconsin	how is this better than iPhoto?