Merlin 2.7b1

Merlin 2  gives an excellent set of features propelling Merlin to the top of Mac OS X professional project management software.  It is the only native network-based collaborative Project Management solution for Mac OS X.

Major Features:

1. Merlin has now a web module which is included in this version of Merlin. The following browsers are supported: Safari 3, Firefox 2.0+ and Internet Explorer 7.0
2. Merlin now supports a wide range of special Mac OS X 10.5 features like Quick Look, iChat Theatre and Mail.
3. Network-based Collaborative Project Management
   Collaborate with others on the same project file over the LAN or WAN with a single mouse click.
4. Access Control for Users and User Groups
   Resources can be either single Users or grouped into Resource Groups both of which can be assigned to activities and/or given specific access rights.
5. Dynamic Planning Mode
   Activities which haven't started yet can be automatically moved to the current date. This is great news for devotees of Agile Project Management.
6. Bi-directional Synchronization with iCal
   Changes in Merlin are reflected in iCal and vice versa. You can also sync specific resources in a separate calendar.
7. Enhanced Financial and Cost Models
   You can now compare planned vs. actual costs with the ability to determine accruals per cost entry.