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23-Jan-2004 Network Diary Client 4.1 is released. Minor bug fixes and now has an improved installation screen.
23-Jan-2004 Diary 4.1 is released. Minor bug fixes and now has an improved installation screen.
3-Dec-2003 We have setup a new forums site, where you can get online support, discuss the software or make suggestions. Try it out and tell us what you think.
2-Oct-2003 Network Diary 4.0 is released.
This is the fully integrated version with Event, Task and Notes management.
18-Aug-2003 Network Diary 4.0 Beta version is released.
This is the fully integrated version with Event, Task and Notes management. New beta testers are welcome (Beta testers get a free 5 user license of the final product)
1-May-2003 File Lister 3.2 is released. You can extract extra information from files such as owner, date accessed, date created, EXE file versions, picture height and width, MP3 song, title, artist and album. Also comes with a handy hard drive report, which can identify files by owner - great for Offices to see who owns which files.
27-Apr-2003 Autobackup-Pro 3.0 is released, which allows you to backup up shared folders from a LAN using UNC paths. There is a logfile viewer and the ability to browse past file backups.
7-Mar-2003 Network Diary 3.0 is released. Features automatic configuration for both clients and the server, HTML browse mode, server monitor, and several bug fixes.
13-Feb-2003 Timer 3.2 is released. New features include flashing Timers when finished, number of timers shown in systray tooltip, and improved killing of timers / reminders.
17-Jan-2003 Major update to Acute Software's website - improved interface, better descriptions and easier navigation. Please let us know if you like it or not
8-Jan-2003 Affiliates and resellers program started. Approved software related websites can now earn 30% commision on all of Acute Software's products [except site licenses]. Visit the Affiliates page for more information
9-Dec-2002 ASCON 3.0 is released. Acute Softwares Contacts Manager now has a much improved interface to enable fast browsing of contacts.
1-Oct-2002 Timer 3.1 is released. Timers can now automatically close on exit, plus bug fix for Restart and for users with Non-English versions of Windows.
12-Sep-2002 FileList 3.0 is released. New features include creation of MP3 playlists, easier selection of date ranges and the ability to exclude folders from the search list.
4-Sep-2002 Timer 3.0 is released. New features include up/down counting, ability to hide timers, full screen mode and better management of multiple timers.
30-Jul-2002 Shopping List software is updated to version 1.3 - contains minor bug fixes for Win2000/XP.
22-May-2002 Full installation of the Network Diary 2.4 is available. Features improved messaging and allows rescheduling of meetings.
25-Mar-2002 Patch 2.3 for the Network Diary is released. Improvements include new QuickView program, improved InfoLink functionality and shows meeting bookings even if users haven't logged on and recieved them.
15-Mar-2002 Date Calculator makes the cover CD and has an article in PC Essentials magazine.
6-Feb-2002 Added a patch for the Network Diary Client - fixes problem with startup date in computers with certain date formats Download Patch 2.2.
19-Nov-2001 Major improvements and enhancements to the online help to for the Network Diary.
5-Nov-2001 Acute Software's website and emails were unavailable on and off for 3 days. We apologise for any inconvinience.
18-Oct-2001 The Network Diary 2.1 is released (first release of the Network version). This is based on the Electronic Diary 1.5 but allows multiple users to access each others appointments. Thanks very much to all those who sent in bug reports during testing - you will have a free copy sent out for your help
8-Oct-2001 Version 2.2 of Autobackup and Autobackup-Pro are released. They Include a new configuration program which simplifies setting the options, and a bug fix for Win98 users.
5-Sep-2001 Added a patch for the diary to the Support Page. This affects PC and file usage for Beta versions of the Network Diary, but can also be used on the normal Diary
1-Sep-2001 Date Calc 2.1 gets featured in the famous Lockergnome newsletter
28-Aug-2001 The FINAL Beta version of the Network Diary is ready. This is the last chance to get a FREE 5 user license if you try it and send in a bug report or suggestion
1-Jul-2001 DateCalc 2.1 is released. Added option to keep Birthdays in a quick 'jump to date' list
30-Jun-2001 Autobackup-Pro 2.1 is released. Minor bug fix for NT/2000 users not remembering INI settings
15-Jun-2001 The Beta version of the Network Diary is released. All Beta testers recieve a FREE 5 user license
28-May-2001 Autobackup-Pro 2.0 is released. Now keeps original directory structure.
May-2001 Dnote 2.2 is included on the cover CD of the magazine PC Essentials Collectors Edition #1 (the biggest and best PC Collection Ever compiled).
10-Apr-2001 The Diary 1.5 is released. Includes Date Calculator 2.0, improvements to the utilities (dserver and pimutil) and fixes a bug with the PCUsage logging.
2-Apr-2001 The Diary 1.4 has been released. Allows multiday and recurring appointments to be added, integrated tools, and minor bug fixes.
3-Mar-2001 The Diary Tools are added to the website. These are free utilities for registered users of Acute Softwares Diary - includes a Timesheet generator, re-indexer, quick event recorder and File Usage collector.
28-Feb-2001 Timer 2.0 is released. Allows you to run commands when a timer goes off, and you can minimise the main form to the system tray.
1-Dec-2000 Autobackup-Pro 1.3 is released. Same features as Autobackup, but with Cyclic backups, silent mode and ability to exclude folders. Version 1.3 fixes some minor bugs
19-Oct-2000 Dnote gets a 4 star rating at Yippee Net
25-Sep-2000 Autobackup - version 1.2 is included on the October 2000 Cover CD of PC User magazine.
28-Aug-2000 DNOTE - version 2.2 is released. New feature Autocontents added (creates a list of function headers, text headings, comments and intelligent viewing of logfiles. Also has new printing features.
14-Aug-2000 Acute Softwares Diary gets a 4 cows rating on TUCOWS !!
6-Aug-2000 DNOTE - version 2.1 is released. Added ability to change fonts, and fixed some minor bugs.
25-Jul-2000 DNOTE - version 2.0 is released. Many new features added, including various text manipulation utilities.
20-Jul-2000 ASCON 2.1 gets a 4 stars rating on ZDnet. Read the review here.
7-Jul-2000 Filelist - version 2.1 is released. New file operations added - bulk copy, move, delete. Supports copying text and graphics by right clicking.
6-Jul-2000 ASCON - version 2.1 is released. Minor bug fixes and improvements to reports.
3-Jul-2000 Version 2.0 of Filelist is released - views Word and Excel documents, new search facility, and tagging of files to perform group operations
22-Jun-2000 ASCON - Acute Softwares Contacts Manager is released. Manages contact relationships and tracks the marketing and selling process for small businesses.
26-May-2000 Version 1.3 of the Timer is released. Timer logs can be saved in CSV format as well as the diary format. Also keeps a list of Favorites.
26-May-2000 Version 1.2 of Shopping List Manager is released. You can now choose your own Printer fonts
26-May-2000 Version 1.2 of Autobackup is released. minor bug fixes to display in 'manual mode'
2-May-2000 Version 1.1 of Dnote is released. Improvements to the power search feature and minor bug fixes
13-Apr-2000 Version 1.2 of the Diary is released. Improvements to searching and printing in the main diary program. The server now has a quick access to all the screen savers in your windows directory to enable you to quickly 'lock' your PC when you leave it unattended.
5-Apr-2000 We now accept credit card purchases online using the RegNow secure server. Remember that all prices are in US dollars, UNLESS you are Australian and pay via local cheque or money order/cash in Australian currency. (The bank conversion fees here are quite expensive)
3-Apr-2000 Version 1.2 of Filelist is released - Oops - a silly bug was found in version 1.1. Also added a progress bar when doing long directory searches.
27-Mar-2000 Version 1.1 of Filelist is released - bug fixes, feature to create batch files, allows file deletion (ie - duplicate files across different directories).
3-Mar-2000 Version 1.2 of the Timer is released - you can now choose your own WAV file to play when the timer elapses.
3-Mar-2000 Version 1.1 of Shopping List Generator is released - minor bug fix, and a status bar added
22-Feb-2000 Began testing the Diary Add-ons :- Products tracker and quick event entry. They will be released free to registered diary users.
19-Feb-2000 Version 1.1 of Autobackup is released - minor bug fixes, help file and menu system
17-Feb-2000 Version 1.0 of FileList (MyFiles) is released
17-Feb-2000 Version 1.0 of the Shopping List Manager is released
7-Feb-2000 Version 1.0 of Dnote (Duncan's Notepad) - the text browser is released
5-Feb-2000 Datecalc reviewed in lockergnome newsletter
25-Jan-2000 Special Offer - for a limited time the Diary is 40% off the marked price.
22-Dec-1999 Version 1.1 of the Timer released. Now records events to the Diary
22-Dec-1999 Version 1.1 of the Electronic Diary released. Minor bug fixes and speed improvements
6-Dec-1999 Acute Software's Electronic Diary version 1.0 released
6-Dec-1999 Autobackup version 1.0 released
6-Dec-1999 Date Calculator version 1.0 released
19-Oct-1999 Major update to the website - including pages for upcoming products
15-Oct-1999 Timer version 1.0 released
14-Oct-1999 Chatlog version 1.0 released
22-Sep-1999 various applications utilities developed based on re-usable library, and tested
4-Sep-1999 Electronic Diary, Launcher and Contacts Manager released to Beta Testers
May-1999 Due to the types of customer requests, Acute Software focuses on developing Personalised Information Managers and utility software and develops a re-usable software library in Visual Basic 6.0
Dec-1996 Added form to website to allow people to get a quote on custom built software
Oct-1996 First version of website goes online





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