Droppix has announced that they've released Droppix Recorder 2.0. This new version of the software supports Blu-ray and Windows Vista and comes bundled with Droppix Label Maker Lite 2.8.
Droppix announced today the availability of Droppix Recorder 2.0. This new release sports a brand-new graphical interface, adds support for Blu-Ray discs and Windows Vista, introduces Droppix SmartDisc -- a new wizard designed by Droppix to simplify all recording and printing projects -- and comes with a new music CD creation module and a new built-in search wizard to find any document in seconds. Droppix Recorder 2.0 comes bundled with Droppix Label Maker Lite 2.8 - an advanced new solution for Lightscribe CD and DVD label authoring. Droppix Recorder 2.0 is compatible with Windows Vista.
More information on Droppix Recorder 2.0 can be found here. Otherwise a 30-day trial version can be downloaded from the Droppix website. Add a comment
Nero released a new version of Nero 7 this morning. There is no change log yet. However, this new update brings the version count up to 7.5.9.0. If you'd like to check it out, the update can be downloaded here or via BitTorrent. As usual, feel free to share your experiences in our forum. Add a comment
InterVideo sent out a press release this morning, announcing that current releases of its products will be Vista ready.
InterVideo, Inc. (NASDAQ:IVII - News) and its subsidiary Ulead Systems, Inc., industry leaders in video, image and DVD software, today announced that its products will be Microsoft Windows Vista-ready starting from current releases.

"The launch of Windows Vista is really exciting for us," said Steve Ro, President of InterVideo. "We are fully committed to delivering Windows Vista-certified versions of our software in time for the commercial launch. Our customers can rest assured that when they buy a new Windows Vista PC, or upgrade their current one to Windows Vista, InterVideo Ulead digital media software will remain their best choice for quality, performance and value."
If you'd like to read more, InterVideo's entire press releae can be found here. Add a comment
Good news for those planning to run Windows Vista. Nero has announced that the version of Nero 7 currently available on their website is is ready for Windows Vista Release to Manufacturing (RTM).
Nero, leaders in digital media technology, announces today that its premier digital media software suite, Nero 7, is ready for Windows Vista Release to Manufacturing (RTM).

Having rapidly addressed the latest developmental changes to Microsoft's highly-anticipated new operating system through the RC1 and RC2 phases, Nero now offers its Windows Vista-ready software to consumers online at www.nero.com. Current Nero 7 customers will also be able to download this version free of charge at the company's website.
I'm guessing that we're going to see a new version of Nero in the next day or two as the current build, version 7.5.7.0, has some known issues with Vista. If you'd like to read more, Nero's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
Sonic Solutions has announced that they've filed a patent infringement complaint against Nero, claiming that Nero's video editing software infringes upon a patent related to certain techniques for "digital multimedia composition."
Sonic Solutions (NASDAQ: SNIC), the leader in digital media software, today announced that it has filed suit against German software manufacturer Nero AG and its U.S. affiliate, Nero Inc., for infringement of one of Sonic's video editing patents. The complaint, filed in the United States district court in Marshall, Texas, alleges that Nero's video editing software infringes Sonic's U.S. Patent No. 6,204,840.

Sonic's patent, filed in 1998, relates to certain techniques for "digital multimedia composition." Among other applications, the patent covers improved ways to create digital videos using a graphical "storyline" to sequence individual video segments.
It will be interesting to see how Nero responds. If you'd like to read more, Sonic's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment