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DESCRIPTION
Xslimmer removes wasted space on your Mac's hard drive by removing the binary from either its PowerPC or Intel code (depending on the system architecture used). The result users report is that you can save 47% of your disk space.

For example, when running Xslimmer on Google Earth 4, it shrinks the size from 101MB to 52.8MB, which is a 47% reduction.

As the developer states, the driving goal of Xslimmer is to achieve size reduction without compromising functionality. As of version 1.2, the option to strip applications from unwanted language files and localizations is added. Version 1.2.7 improves Leopard support by automatically excluding Time Machine paths from the analysis process.

Additional features for safe use include a "blacklist" and a custom folder list (which is by default populated with key system locations). This prevents problems with applications (or the system itself) that will no longer work after size reduction.

With the "App Finder Genie", a user can list all size reducible applications on the hard disk and choose to slim them and save a considerable amount of hard disk space.

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WHAT'S NEW
Version 1.7.6:
  • Fixes a rare crasher that triggered when an application named Zattoo (but with a different bundle ID than the one that can be downloaded from zattoo.com) is present in the system.
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later.

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Developer:LateNiteSoft
Downloads:59,856
  - Version d/l:3,825
Utilities:File Management
License:Shareware
Date:12 Dec 2009
Platform:PPC/Intel
Price:$14.95
RATING
****½

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Xslimmer User Reviews (80 posts)Write A Review
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Feb 7 2010
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PUKKY  Better alternatives available, such CleanMyMac, which slims the apps better than Xslimmer.  
(Version 1.7.6)

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Jan 15 2010

MACLOVER1.1  Cleanmymac stills finds a lot of bits of languages left over after Xslimmer.. so I guess Cleanmymac is "cleaner"... also to answer a post below.. do NOT trim Adobe products... I had issues in the past doing this.  
(Version 1.7.6)

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+1
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Dec 18 2009

RUBAIYAT  Is it safe to use this on the Adobe CS4 suite?

I do not want to have to reinstall as it was a pain the last time.  
(Version 1.7.6)

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Dec 12 2009

TRANCE  continues to NOT slim a good portion of app's languages despite reporting success .... 'Skim' being an example but there are many, many more  
(Version 1.7.6)

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Dec 13 2009

TRANCE  yeah ok, obviously I need to explain further for those who cannot see further than their nose ....after slimming you can still find extra language packs inside packages inside the app ....the quicklook and spotlight package for example  
(Version 1.7.6)

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Dec 12 2009

ZO219  My only criticism of this fine app is that the switch to clean language, PPC code or both should not be hidden in the preferences.  
(Version 1.7.6)

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Sep 25 2009

ENCRO  Please see my extensive comments on http://www.macupdate.com/trimmit as these dangers apply equally as well to Xslimmer.

Use an application such as http://www.macupdate.com/codesign-checker to test if the application is signed before making changes.

These apps can cause major problems for code signed applications that access the keychain and it is in your best interest to avoid using them to modify code signed binaries.

Unsigned binaries are fine to experiment with for size reduction etc.  
(Version 1.7.5)

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Sep 22 2009
****.

EXEGETEJR  I received Xslimmer as part of a MacUpdate Bundle purchase and continue to be very pleased with both the software and the developer's commitment to the product and support. For me Xslimmer has worked nearly flawlessly. The only issue I had was quite minor in regards to having Xslimmer save backups to a folder, which the developer was quick to respond and helpful. I give the product a 4.5 for clear and easy to use interface, good stable operation, effectiveness and developer commitment to the software and support. Xslimmer does what it says and does it well!  
(Version 1.7.5)

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Sep 16 2009
*****

WEBMOTIVA.COM  Apple should incorporate it into Snow Leopard. 1 to 6 GB is a great HD space difference.  
(Version 1.7.4)

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Sep 4 2009
*****

WALRUSCP  This app has a great developer behind it. I was the one (or one of the ones) who discovered the blacklist bug fixed in 1.7.2, and throughout the process the developer was pleasant and responsive.

As for Xslimmer itself, it has claimed untold MBs on my MacBook's hard disk, working as advertised. Occasionally you run across an application that gets screwy after slimming, but that's what the back-up and restore options are for. Most apps that will be troublesome when slimmed are on the blacklist.

Overall, this is a very easy to use app that is a must-have for mac owners who need to squeeze as much memory as possible out of their hard drive. Highly recommend it!  
(Version 1.7.2)

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Aug 31 2009

JFFS  If you are using Snow Leopard don't be too hasty slimming. Removing PPC code is fine, but there are times that you will need the 32-bit Intel code if plugins don't work in 64-bit. Examples: Safari and Safari Adblock or Quicktime X and the AC3 codec/Perian.

It would be nice to be able to just strip out the PPC code in the latest version until more third-party software has been updated to work in 64-bit.  
(Version 1.7)

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+5
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Sep 4 2009

LIKOS  I second this comment:

"It would be nice to be able to just strip out the PPC code in the latest version until more third-party software has been updated to work in 64-bit."  
(Version 1.7.2)

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Sep 7 2009

LO_PHATZ  "It would be nice to be able to just strip out the PPC code in the latest version until more third-party software has been updated to work in 64-bit."

You CAN.

Look in the preferences..  
(Version 1.7.3)

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