Wx 4.01 review

Wx is a specialized internet weather station app for Mac OS X that downloads and processes weather information and forecasts.

License: Shareware OS: Mac OS X File size: 1200K Developer: Hunter-Associates Buy Now Price: $10.00 Updated: 20 Sep 2006

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Wx is a specialized internet weather station app for Mac OS X that downloads and processes weather information and forecasts. The software links to free XML and WML data on the internet from the National Weather Service, and presents it in a user-friendly interface with a transparent "tinted glass" main window. Wx can be configured to track weather conditions and forecast information for three locations, and it can download up to five weather maps or images. The information can be downloaded manually, or the software can be configured to download the information automatically, on a periodic basis. An optional data logging feature will record weather information to text files.

Note: Mac OS X 10.3.9 introduced a bug involving the OS X WebKit Framework and Javascript. This affects Safari and applications like Wx that make use of the WebKit. It is recommended that Wx users not upgrade to 10.3.9 at this point.

Here are some key features of "Wx":
Wx can be configured to track weather conditions, live RADAR, and forecast information for three locations, and it can download up to five weather maps or images. The information can be downloaded manually, or the software can be configured to download the information automatically, on a periodic basis. An optional data logging feature records weather information to text files.

Limitations:
The downloadable app is fully functional but does not store preferences or user settings.

What's New:
Fixed memory leak in dock icon slideshow mode (caused slowdowns over extended periods)
Fixed time zone offset bug affecting Hawaii
Improved error handling when NWS XML feed does not have wind data.