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DESCRIPTION
Baseline tells you what files on your Mac are taking up the most hard drive space.
Unlike other Disk sizing apps, Baseline can also tell you what has changed since you last scanned your disk, and show you only those items that have changed.
You can view your files in a Finder like list or browser view, or graphically, as a TreeMap.
Baseline can also search for duplicate files on your hard disk, to save even more space.
You can delete, compress and archive files directly from Baseline, making tidying up your disk a snap.
WHAT'S NEW
Version 1.4.2:
- Added "Open in Finder" to the File menu.
- Menu shortcuts are now more consistent with the Finder.
- Fixed several crashes that could occur when switching baselines.
- Changed duplicates are now displayed correctly.
- The TreeMap view now reloads correctly when the baseline is changed.
- Changed duplicates are now correctly recalculated when the baseline is changed.
- Excess logging removed.
- File and directory icons are now refreshed when rescanning.
- Improved path control and browser view behaviour after item deletion.
- Deletion is now more reliable.
- Improved validation when archiving.
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.4 or later.
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| Baseline User Reviews (10 posts) | Write A Review |
 | Nov 10 2008 |
A new version of Baseline that addresses the issues with deletion and useability is coming soon. We've already got most of the requested changes in place, but are still polishing and debugging. | |
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 | Aug 20 2008 |
XPLICIT The app runs stable and scans disks quite fast. On the contrary working with it in a fast and productive manner is not possible: -> No shortcut for deleting files -> Command-Backspace empties the trash (not like the finder) -> multiple selection of files is not possible -> every deletion (of a single file) must be confirmed, this behaviour cannot be changed -> no live updating of changes by external apps (by the finder for example) 20 bucks is too much for such a tool, especially if it's limited in its usability like this one.
(Version 1.3.6) | |
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 | Aug 20 2008 |
XPLICIT Certainly there has to be done some work on the usability of this app. Instead of moving files to the trash "Command-Backspace" empties the trash. A shortcut for deleting files is missing completely. Dear developer, why would you do that?
(Version 1.3.6) | |
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| Mar 30 2008 |
ULTGAMES Really useful app. Fast and stable. Emailed support with an issue that turned out to be user error and got an email back with the solution within 40 minutes. And this was at 10pm on a Sunday evening. Highly recommended.
(Version 1.1.8) | |
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| Mar 27 2008 |
DAREALGREG Great support! Had a problem with the tool bar on version 1.1.6 on Leopard. Developer had a work around within 15 minutes and a New version 1.1.7 is already being downloaded on this link. Get this application now with the discount. The ability to compare the results with past scans, including the hidden files and instantly see what files are growing, compress a file to create space, and reveal a files location in the finder. I know of no other application that does this. Two years ago I had an invisable var file in the System Folder that grew to 68 gigs on my PB G4. Filled all the disk space and slowed system to a crawl. Took me hours to find it, this would have found it in minutes. Scanned 146 gigs in 2.5 minutes on Alum iMac
(Version 1.1.6) | |
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| Mar 25 2008 |
RAMPANCY Baseline lacks the nifty radial view that WhatSize now has, but I like the look of their Tree View mode a lot more than GrandPerspective and Disk Inventory X. Oh yes, and Baseline is much, much faster than any of them.
(Version 1.1.6) | |
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| Feb 29 2008 |
MACMARIA Very stable and when I tested it with other applications like WhatSize and OmniSweeper I found Baselines faster. I enjoy the possibility of comparing the changes between the last measures (saved baselines) and the current one. Very handy. The 20$ is a little bit too steep. I bought is during a promo and paied half price.
(Version 1.1.1) | |
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| Feb 17 2008 |
GRYPHONENT Whoa... this new TreeMap View is amazing. I can strongly recommend Baseline for finding those large files that take up space on a harddrive.
(Version 1.1) | |
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| Nov 29 2007 |
ELEGRAPHY After a few try with Baseline, I knew I must own it. Unlike other disk sizing apps, Baseline is really fast, UI pleasing to the eyes, and very easy to use. Not only that, this developer also has a good customer support. I made my purchase on PayPal, I didn't receive my license right away. I thought a license would be emailed to me in a few days. After three days, I received an email from its developer. He noticed that after I paid on PayPal, I didn't get to the license page to finish up the transaction. He asked me if I would like to contact him to obtain my license. He thanked me and hoped he could answer any questions that I have. I have used all sorts disk sizing apps, but none made such an impression like Baseline! Leopard 10.5 on PowerBook G4 Ti 1Ghz, 1Gb ram.
(Version 1.0.1) | |
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| Oct 25 2007 |
DELIGHT1 is it just me, of is this a version of 'whatsize' that hints of costing money when finished?
(Version 0.2.4) | |
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| Oct 27 2007 |
MILDM8NNERED The big difference between Baseline and the other disk scanning apps is that Baseline can tell you what's changed on your disk, not just how big each file or folder is. This is exactly what you want when cleaning up a disk. "where has my free space gone?" is a much more relevant question than "how much space does each item take up". Baseline can also show you *only* the items that have changed, which makes cleaning up your disk a whole lot easier. http://www.mildmanneredindustries.com/blog/?p=92 lists some other Disk Sizing/Scanning apps (together with some speed and memory usage comparisons), some (but not all) of which are free. The unregistered version of Baseline will provide similar functionality to all of these apps. However, once we ship 1.0, after the demo period has expired, Baseline's unique functionality will only be available to licensed users.
(Version 0.2.5) | |
| Jan 23 2008 |
LEV You don't like it, don't buy it. But I don't see that the issue calls for moralizing. Baseline may be a version of whatever-you-said-it-was, but some of us aren't command line magi nor do we have any interest in becoming one. The argument is false. I pay someone to clean my house. She does nothing I couldn't do myself. But I'd rather pay her to do it. She gets paid, I get relieved of a task I don't like. This is the same sort of of deal. It's not about ethics. It's about convenience and the free market, unless I'm missing something crucial here. Which is, of course, possible...
(Version 1.0.2) | |
| Jan 23 2008 |
MILDM8NNERED If kknopp considers Baseline to be "mundane" and "basic", perhaps he could point to another app that offers the same functionality for free, or even write one himself. Hell, if its just a shell script underneath, perhaps he can post suitable code (for computing deltas across file system snapshots) in a comment here. By the way, there is no charge for Baseline upgrades. Oh, and one more thing, I make quite a reasonable living from shareware apps, Thanks.
(Version 1.0.2) | |
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