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DESCRIPTION
RedPill is a free screensaver for Mac OS X. It displays strips of green alien code which slowly draw themselves on the screen as they sweep towards you in 3D. It may bear a certain resemblance to graphics seen in a popular Sci-Fi movie sequel released in May 2003.
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WHAT'S NEW
Version 1.5.0:
  • 64-bit build of RedPill for Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard only.
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.6 or later.
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Developer:meta.ath0.com
Downloads:172,463
  - Version d/l:8,398
Utilities:Screen Savers
License:Free
Date:21 Nov 2009
Platform:PPC/Intel
RATING
****½

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Jun 18 2010

RIC VIEIRA  I've had this saver for many, many years... it's my favourite of all times.

And I've used it on 5 different Macs, which with different OS and I never heard anyone complaining about it (if you read what's on the tin)

This version was wrote ONLY for OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.

So, it's obvious it will not work with previous versions!! - So I don't understand the complains!?

The author is very clear about that and he also explains he has written other versions exclusively for the previous versions. (I've had them all, successfully working on my Macs)

READ:

http://meta.ath0.com/redpill/  
(Version 1.5.0)

praisebury
+2
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Nov 22 2009

THUS.SPAKE.Z  If you've got an Intel Mac with OS 4 or OS 5 the developer's also got a 32 bit RedPill download on his website.

Works just fine on my MacBook Pro 2.5 GHz. with OS 10.5.8. It's really cool, too.  
(Version 1.5)

praisebury
+1
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Nov 22 2009

THUS.SPAKE.Z  Of course, that should read OS 10.4 or OS 10.5. MU really should give those who post comments/reviews the option to edit.  
(Version 1.5)

praisebury
0
Nov 22 2009

MACUPDATE ADMIN  You do have that option, albeit time-limited. You make a post and then whilst reviewing it you see a typo, etc., so you go to your (http://www.macupdate.com/users/thus.spake.z) MU page and edit the post.  
(Version 1.5)

praisebury
+1
Nov 22 2009

THUS.SPAKE.Z  OK, thanks. It's nice to know that bit of info.  
(Version 1.5)

praisebury
+1

Nov 9 2009
*****

MRPETKUS  Excellent! Smooth, scrolling graphics, nice depth effect. The best one yet. Works perfect on Snow Leopard.  
(Version 1.5)

praisebury
+2
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Sep 6 2009
*****

JAZZYGUY  Works GREAT in 10.5.8 on my G4 12" Powerbook! Strange because it is for Snow Leopard only and is 64Bit!  
(Version 1.5)

praisebury
+1
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Sep 6 2009

GAZMAN  Awesome! Works well on my Core 2 Duo MacBook running 10.6.  
(Version 1.5)

praisebury
+2
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Sep 6 2009

MACSOLU  Although it is mentioned as being ONLY for Snow Leopard, I wonder why the developer did not make the effort to create a Leopard/Snow Leopard dual-compatible release. After all, virtually every other screensaver that has been updated in the past few weeks has managed to be work with both 10.5.x AND 10.6.x.  
(Version 1.5)

praisebury
-1
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Sep 6 2009

META  If you can tell me how to persuade OS X to compile a version that works on all OS releases, I'll give it a try. I've been unable to find the information on the ADC site.  
(Version 1.5)

praisebury
+1
Sep 6 2009

MACSOLU  How about chatting with the developers of other screensaver modules which have been recently updated?

(I know this is not a Big Thing -- it's just more of a pain for end-users to try to keep track of what software version is compatible with what OS.)  
(Version 1.5)

praisebury
-1

Sep 5 2009
*****

SATYRICA  New version 1.5 works great in Snow Leopard 10.6!  
(Version 1.5)

praisebury
+2
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Aug 28 2009

TOLRODCO  Just wanted to let all know that RedPill isn't compatible with Snow Leopard.  
(Version 1.4.2)

praisebury
-2
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Feb 3 2009
*....

MR.ABC  Disappointed. Won't even launch on my MBP with 10.5.6, it tells me to contact the developer for a newer version.   
(Version 1.4.2)

praisebury
-2
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Mar 2 2008
***..

CASTLE ROSE  Tried it. Sorry not very impressed. It sort-of looks like the Matrix effect but needs more work. Keep working on it please.  
(Version 1.4.2)

praisebury
-5
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Jul 2 2008

MEATLEG  Needs work? What are you talking about?!? It looks exactly like the Matrix. Including the backwards Japanese characters and the falling cursors.

GREAT JOB GUYS!  
(Version 1.4.2)

praisebury
+3
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