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DESCRIPTION
OnyX is a multifunction utility for Mac OS X. It allows you to verify the Startup Disk and the structure of its System files, to run miscellaneous tasks of system maintenance, to configure the hidden parameters of the Finder, Dock and of some of Apple's own applications, to delete caches, to remove a certain number of files and folders that may become cumbersome and more.
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WHAT'S NEW
Version 2.1.2:
  • Bug corrected while deleting System Caches
  • Deleting the internet cache improved
  • Searching update improved
  • Log panel improved
  • New alternative icon
  • Help improved
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.6 or later
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Developer:Joel Barriere
Downloads:408,409
  - Version d/l:11,654
Utilities:Optimizers
License:Free
Date:19 Dec 2009
Platform:Intel
RATING
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Dec 21 2009

AV  "Bug corrected while deleting System Caches" - hmmmm..... maybe my previous comments on a problem i encountered when deleting the cache using oynx are now vindicated....  
(Version 2.1.2)

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Dec 20 2009

JUMBOD  This is one of the most useful little applications on my Macs ... I use it EVERY TIME I restart and it keeps my machines running great ... I highly recommend it ... a BIG thanks for this ... !  
(Version 2.1.2)

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Dec 19 2009
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OLD_GUY  I always liked this but the latest versions bugs me with a hugh delay when I launch the Onyx. It always happens again and again. After the annoying delay it seems to work.

It happens in both Macbook pro and iMac running OSX10.6X

I would give it 4 stars but this issue is so annoying I give it a 3 star rating.  
(Version 2.1.2)

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Dec 19 2009

TITANIUM1  Sorry I don't know why you have this problem at launch... Ne reason for a long delay. Have you try to delete the Preferences file?  
(Version 2.1.2)

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Dec 19 2009

MACFOOL  Minimize the "annoying?" less than 10 second delay by selecting Onyx preferences, under Update deselect "Check for update at launch" and under Messages and Log deselect the top two selections.  
(Version 2.1.2)

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Dec 20 2009

OLD_GUY  I deleted every related files, installed Onyx again and disabled the update checking.

It still having this delay. It time seems to be random. Sometimes it is 5seconds sometimes upto 30 seconds.  
(Version 2.1.2)

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Dec 19 2009

JAZZICA  Just got 2.1.2 and ran all tasks without error, except for "Delete: Recent items." That hasn't ever worked. But everything else purrs, and the Recent items are easily cleared manually from the Apple menu so it's never bugged me. But it SHOULD work, if the app includes it.

Looks like a stable release. Will try it again over the next week and review it.

I got the update through the app itself. It may not be posted yet.  
(Version 2.1.1)

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Dec 19 2009

TITANIUM1  Thanks Jessica. In Snow Leopard, this option doesn't delete the recent items in the Apple menu. I will try to correct that... ;-))  
(Version 2.1.2)

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Dec 15 2009

LLEJCAR  I Install Onyx 2.1.1 on Mac OS 10.5.8 and am getting this error at app start up:

Process: OnyX [262]

Path: /Applications/OnyX.app/Contents/MacOS/OnyX

Identifier: com.titanium.OnyX

Version: ??? (???)

Code Type: X86-64 (Native)

Parent Process: launchd [103]

Interval Since Last Report: 511 sec

Crashes Since Last Report: 1

Per-App Interval Since Last Report: 0 sec

Per-App Crashes Since Last Report: 1

Date/Time: 2009-12-15 07:36:33.463 -0700

OS Version: Mac OS X 10.5.8 (9L30)

Report Version: 6

Anonymous UUID: 5F45C5E6-2C04-4CD7-8235-F6EAC863EF20

Exception Type: EXC_BREAKPOINT (SIGTRAP)

Exception Codes: 0x0000000000000002, 0x0000000000000000

Crashed Thread: 0

Dyld Error Message:

unknown required load command 0x80000022

Any ideas to help run the program?  
(Version 2.1.1)

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Dec 15 2009

ST00P!D M0NK3Y  That's because Onyx 2.1.1 is for OS 10.6 Snow Leopard only...

You need to download the Leopard version 2.0.5 under "Related Links".  
(Version 2.1.1)

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Dec 16 2009

LLEJCAR  Thanks!  
(Version 2.1.1)

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Dec 12 2009
*****

SHAUN  An essential Mac app. Just installed Snow Leopard and Onyx. No problems here.  
(Version 2.1.1)

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Dec 5 2009

MACMEND.COM  I notice the ONyX website is down  
(Version 2.1.1)

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Dec 10 2009

JAZZICA  It's not down - just remove the directories after the last "/". Joel probably changed the website structure. It's still there as http://www.titanium.free.fr/  
(Version 2.1.1)

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Dec 11 2009

ST00P!D M0NK3Y  The English page is at this url ~> http://www.titanium.free.fr/index_us.html  
(Version 2.1.1)

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Dec 11 2009

MACMEND.COM  Thanks guys  
(Version 2.1.1)

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Nov 26 2009

MINDLESSMISSY  You know what saddens me ... The fact that because I choose to run as root on my mac, programs I like such as Onyx and VLC choose to disallow my running them ...

Good thing I have the previous versions before they were updated to ban root operations ...

But the lockout is appalling ... !  
(Version 2.1.1)

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Dec 6 2009

ARCHAEOGEEK  While I don't want to judge quickly, I wonder what makes it so essentiall to you to run as root. It is, in a lot of ways, the equivalent of running Windows as admin, and basically negates pretty much all the security that comes with posix-style permissions. Considering not doing it might be a better option than doing something that is terribly risky for no apparent good reasons; there might be good reasons of course, but I admit I've yet to see a single real good reason to do it on anything; if anything, that OnyX doesn't run for root users is a Good Thing because it can very seriously wreck your computer if you're not sure what you're doing or, equally as bad, if you make a mistake.  
(Version 2.1.1)

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Nov 18 2009

MACFOOL  Noticed Onyx updated a help file upon first run.

Could this be the "freeze?"  
(Version 2.1.1)

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Nov 18 2009

DORF-THE-MAN  With the new 2.1.1 I am experiencing some delay when I start the program. It freezes for some seconds.

Otherwise it seems to work fine.

My setup: Mac Pro running OS X 10.6.2  
(Version 2.1.1)

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Nov 20 2009

JOHN MALIS  I have the same problem. It keep freezing every time I start. I gave up eventually.  
(Version 2.1.1)

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