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DESCRIPTION

Namely is possibly the fastest way to open applications. And unlike some other launchers, it doesn't require any learning.

You simply activate it using your preferred keyboard shortcut, start typing part of an application's name and see a list of matches as you type. Most of the time, one or two letters are enough. In fact, Namely learns your habits and makes your most-used apps even quicker to access over time. It's basically Spotlight for applications, only much faster, and highly addictive.

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WHAT'S NEW
Version 2.5.1:
  • Time Machine backups of applications are now automatically excluded.
  • Moving the mouse over an application in the list will once again show its path in a tooltip.
  • Namely now ensures it's fully visible on your screen when launched.
  • Remade the application icon to include high-resolution versions.
  • Updated the appearance of the buttons for adding and removing excluded paths in the Preferences panel.
  • The Preferences panel now has appropriate minimum height and width.
Version 2.5:
  • Note: this version requires Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. A version for Mac OS X 10.3.9 or 10.4 is available at http://amarsagoo.info/namely.
  • Namely now works properly with Spaces in Leopard.
  • Launched applications should now correctly be brought to the front in Leopard.
  • Keyboard shortcuts other than the function keys should now be correctly displayed on British keyboard layouts.
  • The Escape key is now shown as "esc" when chosen as a keyboard shortcut.
  • Updated the graphite colour preset to match the look in Leopard.
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.5 or later.

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Developer:Amar Sagoo
Downloads:15,649
  - Version d/l:4,042
Utilities:Desktop
License:Free
Date:20 Nov 2007
Platform:PPC/Intel
RATING
****½

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Jun 9 2010

YOXI  Still my favourite launcher, especially once you discover the unique 2-3 letters for each app, very effortless to use.

One refinement I'd like, though, is that when I use it to launch hidden/menubar apps, it doesn't fade itself afterwards. If there were some way to fix that, it'd be great (even though all that's needed is 2x Esc to clear it at the moment).  
(Version 2.5.1)

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Apr 22 2010

DIGGERTOO  Ultra quick launcher. Preferences can be set to hit one key to bring it up, and one key to select a program, then RETURN to start that program. I've set Namely to come up when I hit the grave key (same key as the Tilde symbol). As an example, I start up Pages by hitting the "grave key", tapping "p", then RETURN.   
(Version 2.5.1)

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Oct 24 2009

RSNYDER6  I love the light footprint and speed. This is particularity useful for less powerful machines.

I used Dock Doder ( http://foggynoggin.com/dockdodger ) to hide the dock icon (it removed it from the command-tab switching menu (whatever that is called) also.  
(Version 2.5.1)

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Sep 13 2009

DRDUL  In case anyone is wondering, Namely works on OS X 10.6.1.  
(Version 2.5.1)

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Sep 20 2009

ALUAKZ  I have a problem with mine though... It finds the apps, but then cannot open it :(  
(Version 2.5.1)

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Aug 3 2009

XENOPHILE  This app is the cat's meow.

If only Apple could somehow incorporate it into Mac OS X...  
(Version 2.5.1)

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Jan 12 2009

DRDUL  My dock's getting full! A request to the developer: can you make Namely a pref pane, and lose the dock icon?   
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Jul 21 2009

DRDUL  A quick tip in case the dock icon is bothering anyone else... It can be easily removed with Dock Dodger. This is with OS X 10.5.7.  
(Version 2.5.1)

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Dec 6 2008
*****

ELDRITCH  This little app is pure simplicity and works like a dream. No clutter, no fuss and no go slow, like some application launchers out there. Intuitive, and easy, the whole process becomes second nature very quickly.  
(Version 2.5.1)

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Oct 20 2008
*****

NOTEFARM  This is the program that I have on all of my machines the program I use all day everyday. It works and it wirks very well. It is wonderful ti know that there are folks woriting programs with a real purpouse. I love the fact that it does one thing and it dose it very well with no extra bells and whist les. A very well thought out Application.  
(Version 2.5.1)

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Nov 4 2007

PETER DA SILVA  Why have two versions for Tiger and Leopard? It's not that hard to make code conditional depending on the version.  
(Version 2.5)

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Nov 4 2007

QUBEX  Namely is always the first utility I install on any Mac.

Its ease of use is simply incredible. It is designed for a single task and it acquits itself flawlessly.

Brilliant, simply brilliant.  
(Version 2.5)

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