HourWorld Changelog

What's new in HourWorld 3.5.1

Dec 2, 2014
  • Developer Signed Intel-Only version for Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.10
  • Separate PowerPC Version for Legacy Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.5
  • Updated for time zone changes in Russia and other known time zone and DST changes through Dec. 2017
  • Preference storage changes for Mavericks/Yosemite compatibility may require re-entry of registration key
  • Tested with Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) - 10.10 (Yosemite)
  • No new features

New in HourWorld 3.5.0 (May 2, 2014)

  • Developer Signed Intel-Only version for Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.9
  • Separate PowerPC Version for Legacy Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.5
  • Updated for known time zone and DST changes through Dec. 2017
  • Tested with Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.9
  • No new features

New in HourWorld 3.4.4 (Feb 6, 2013)

  • Developer Signed Intel-Only version for Mountain Lion
  • Separate PowerPC/Intel Universal Version for Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.7
  • Bug Fixes to Almanac Functions - no new features
  • Updated for worldwide DST changes through Dec. 2015

New in HourWorld 3.4.3 (Apr 28, 2012)

  • Intel/PowerPC Universal Application
  • Bug Fix Only - No new features

New in HourWorld 3.4.2 (Apr 5, 2012)

  • Revised time zone / DST maps pre-loaded for 2011 through 2015. Major changes include time zone shifts giving the effect of permanent daylight saving time in Russia, and shift of the International Date Line to align Samoa with the Eastern Hemisphere.
  • There is no charge for this update to registered users of HourWorld 3.0 or later (2002 or later).

New in HourWorld 3.4.1 (Jul 18, 2011)

  • Intel/PowerPC Universal Application
  • Added Feature - Transfer custom locations added in prior versions.
  • Added Feature - Reset database to default settings.
  • Bug fixes - Window positioning, and transfer of prior registration.
  • Revised time zone / DST maps pre-loaded for the rest of 2011 through 2014.
  • Requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later. No longer compatible with Mac OS 9.
  • Program operation tested under Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5 on PowerPC Macs and 10.4, 10.5 and 10.6 on Intel Macs.
  • Normal operation is anticipated under OS X 10.7 (Lion).
  • There is no charge for this update to registered users of HourWorld 3.0 or later (2002 or later).

New in HourWorld 3.4.0 (Jun 23, 2011)

  • Recompiled as an Intel/PowerPC Universal Application
  • Time information maintenance update. Users of earlier versions should update to maintain accurate time information displays.
  • Daylight saving changes in Russia and other countries.
  • Revised time zone / DST maps pre-loaded for the rest of 2011 through 2014.
  • Program operation tested under Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5 on PowerPC Macs and 10.4, 10.5 and 10.6 on Intel Macs. Normal operation is anticipated under OS X 10.7 (Lion).
  • Not compatible with Mac OS 9.
  • There is no charge for this update to registered users of HourWorld 3.0 or later (2002 or later).

New in HourWorld 3.3.9 (Jul 5, 2010)

  • Time information maintenance update.
  • Users of earlier versions should update to maintain accurate time information displays.
  • Daylight saving changes in Bangladesh, Fiji, Mauritius, Pakistan, Samoa,
  • Revised time zone / DST maps pre-loaded for the rest of 2010 through 2012.
  • Program operation tested under Mac OS 10.4, 10.5, 10.6 on both PowerPC and Intel Macs.
  • Also tested for operation on a legacy Mac running Mac OS 9.2.2.
  • There is no charge for this update to registered users of HourWorld 3.0 or later (2002 or later).

New in HourWorld 3.3.8 (Dec 11, 2009)

  • Time information maintenance update.
  • Users of earlier versions should update to maintain accurate time information displays.
  • Daylight saving changes in Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Fiji, Mauritius, Samoa, Tunisia.
  • Bug fix for DST error in Moon Calendar and Almanac.
  • Revised time zone / DST maps pre-loaded for the rest of 2009 through 2012.
  • Program operation tested under Mac OS 10.4, 10.5, 10.6 on both PowerPC and Intel Macs.
  • Also tested for operation on a legacy Mac running Mac OS 9.2.2.
  • There is no charge for this update to registered users of HourWorld 3.0 or later (2002 or later).

New in HourWorld 3.3.7 (Aug 1, 2009)

  • Time information maintenance update.
  • Users of earlier versions should update to maintain accurate time information displays.
  • Bug Fix to US Virgin Islands and nearby islands and waters.
  • Fixed bug in moon calendar view of the moon from the Southern Hemisphere.
  • Future daylight saving changes in Western Australia and Samoa.
  • Revised time zone / DST maps pre-loaded for the rest of 2009 through 2011.
  • Program operation tested under Mac OS 10.4, 10.5 on both PowerPC and Intel Macs.
  • Also tested for operation on a legacy Mac running Mac OS 9.2.2.
  • There is no charge for this update to registered users of HourWorld 3.0 or later (2002 or later).

New in HourWorld 3.3.6 (Dec 29, 2008)

  • Time information maintenance update – no new features.
  • Users of earlier versions should update to maintain accurate time information displays.
  • Bug Fixes to Sundial, Dubrovnik, Mauritius, Almanac, Copy window to clipboard.
  • Revised time zone maps pre-loaded for the rest of 2008 through 2010.
  • Program operation tested under Mac OS 10.4, 10.5 on both PowerPC and Intel Macs.
  • Also tested for operation on a legacy Mac running Mac OS 9.2.2.
  • There is no charge for this update to registered users of HourWorld 3.0 or later (2002 or later).

New in HourWorld 3.3.5 (Oct 8, 2008)

  • Maintenance update – no new features. All users of earlier versions should update to maintain accurate time information in years 2008 – 2010.
  • Internal time zone maps redrawn to account for time zone changes or institution of Daylight Saving Time in Venezuela, Argentina, Brazil, Pakistan, Morocco, Western Sahara, and Mauritius.
  • Revised DST start/stop rules for several regions for remainder of 2008 and 2009.
  • Fixed bug with the zoom button (green button).
  • Revised time zone maps pre-loaded for the rest of 2008 through 2010.
  • Fixed bug with distance display at home location.
  • If updating from version 3.3.0 or later, this new version should pick up your previous settings. If updating from version 3.2.7 or earlier, previous settings will be ignored due to changes in the database structure.
  • Program operation tested under Mac OS 10.4, 10.5 and 9.2.2 on both PowerPC and Intel Macs.
  • There is no charge for this maintenance update to registered users of HourWorld version 3.0 or later (2002 or later).