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DESCRIPTION
Mac Sweeper is an open-source system optimization utility for Mac OS 10.2 and above. This is ultimately a GUI for various compilicated UNIX commands. Many similar utilities cost around 10-15$ - this, however is completely free.
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WHAT'S NEW
Version 3.0:
  • Help files
  • Disk wizard
  • Updated tools
  • Metallic buttons
  • More...
REQUIREMENTS
G3 or better, Mac OS X 10.2.6 or later.

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Developer:Austin Sarner
Downloads:38,529
  - Version d/l:24,616
Utilities:System
License:Free
Date:25 Jan 2004
Platform:PPC
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    Jan 29 2007
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    JBSQUARE  will not work with my Intel IMac. Will not "authenticate."  
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    Jun 2 2005
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    ANONYMOUS  Could not get it to run on OX 4 (tiger)  
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    Apr 16 2005
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    ANONYMOUS   I cant launch any applications after using mac sweeper. Hopefully Ill find away to fix the prolem, if not Im screwed.  
    (Version 3.0)

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    Oct 14 2004

    ANONYMOUS  I had terrible problems with my Panther security updates, even though I was running the recommended Disc Utility both before and after. The worst case was when I lost two days of work because it would not recognize my printer, scanner, etc. When I used MacSweeper before and after the updates (in addition to Disc Utility, just in case), I had no problems. Both of the last two security updates (9-16 and 9-30) were problem free.  
    (Version 3.0)

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    Apr 24 2004

    JESSIE PISCOPO  Mac Sweeper is a nice program that seems to work well. However, this application has possibly the worst application icon/user interface/logo I have ever seen!  
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    Mar 11 2005

    EDWARD GAIDIES  I think I might agree.

    When doing backups, Interface tells you to "wait", but no indication of progress. A "bargraph" would be a nice addition.

    -Ed-  
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    Feb 16 2004
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    ANONYMOUS  I had been considering buying cocktail until I found this, which I am quite pleased with. This doesn't exactly match cocktail in terms of features, but what is has is done right. This is a great utility that shouldn't be overlooked. The help files/installer are pointless though - why not be like every other mac application and just give out a drag/droppable file?  
    (Version 3.0)

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    Feb 10 2004

    DOUG METCALFE  Mac Sweeper put a blue "ball" (like it's icon without the broom) on my desktop (10.3.2) and I can't get rid of it. What is it, and how do I get rid of it?  
    (Version 3.0)

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    Feb 5 2004
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    ANONYMOUS  Be careful what you clean. I had to reinstall Panther because I removed system, log, and internet caches. Result: Panther ground to a halt. Apple advise me NEVER to touch anything in the system folder.

    Also, repeated need to 'authorize' is rediculous  
    (Version 3.0)

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    Feb 5 2004

    NOT!  Hogwash... I clean out the System Log and Internet caches at least twice a week using OnyX. If this was such a horrible thing why would every similar OS X utility, freeware and shareware, have this option? Answer: they wouldn't have it if it was inherently bad.

    My installation of 10.3.2 is a dream come true, nearly perfect.  
    (Version 3.0)

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    Mar 15 2004

    G-MAN  Your trouble is that you probably haven't a clue of what you're doing!!! Your assumption as to the cause of your reinstallation is simply incorrect.

    Please study up on the subject!  
    (Version 3.0)

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    Jan 25 2004
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    ANONYMOUS  Pretty nice little collection of utilities. I would suggest making the GUI a little more consistent (either all metal or all aqua, not both), and making the buttons and window itself a bit bigger / easier to read.

    Also, the more you can mimmick Cocktail in functionality (while still providing this for free), the better. I don't like the bait-and-switch technique that developer followed (Free, then not free).

    :)  
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    Jan 25 2004

    LOQUESEA  My question is, why must Mac Sweeper require an installer?  
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