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MacJanitor allows you to manually startup daily, weekly, and monthly cron maintenance scripts. These scripts are important when keeping MacOS X in "good shape". Usually, these scripts are set to automatically launch at times of the day when little activity occurs. However, if your Mac is turned off during these times, then the maintenance scripts don't have a chance to run.
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WHAT'S NEW
Built for Panther and higher (Tiger compatible). Uses the 'periodic' tool instead of running the tasks directly.
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.2.2 or later.

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Developer:Brian Hill
Downloads:77,984
  - Version d/l:40,721
Utilities:System
License:Free
Date:24 May 2005
Platform:PPC
RATING
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Sep 24 2009
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MICG  Awful. Caused my system to lock up with the newer release.

Messes up things.  
(Version 1.3)

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Nov 2 2007

THE_JUDGE_G4  This was my #1 utility program on my PPC Mac. Now I have a Intel Mac and unfortunately this app hasn't been compiled as an UB and doesn't work on Intel.

I've given up and now using OnyX which does everything I need to keep my Mac running smoothly.  
(Version 1.3)

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Sep 5 2006

PRINCESSGEEK  Found this is the best because it's free and it does the work! I LOVE IT! I LOVE IT! I LOVE IT!

I'm recommending this to my clients, family, friends, and students because they need to learn that maintenance is just as important as purchasing the right computer . . . Mac Rules!  
(Version 1.3)

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Oct 14 2006

MMAC  Waiting for 10.4.8 & for Intel too.

Thanks for great and free stuff.  
(Version 1.3)

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May 25 2005
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SON_OF_HORUS  ... this new version runs fine under 10.4.1. does a fine job

however, if you aren't queasy about droping into 'single user' mode, take a look at AppleJack 1.4.1. (it's free)

It does any of 5 maintenance jobs -- some of which no freeware can perform under OS 10.4.x

As a bonus, you can listen to your G5's fans run wild for a minute or so.  
(Version 1.3)

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May 25 2005
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ANONYMOUS  Holy fsck Batman…the best of the best is back :-)

I always recommend this UNIX "clearing house" application to folks just for the simple reason it's simple and they can't "screw anything up" by using it (i.e. unlike some other UNIX tools). Don't get me wrong, Onyx is great and I use it but, the average person just needs a little house cleaning it they turn their Mac off when not in use…

Great job…again :-)  
(Version 1.3)

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May 24 2005
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ANONYMOUS  Like a phoenix, back from the ashes! Nice.  
(Version 1.3)

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May 19 2005
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SON_OF_HORUS  Compatible with OS 10.4.1

runs only cron maintenance scripts -- singly or altogether  
(Version 1.2.1)

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May 18 2005

ANONYMOUS  Is this compatible with Tiger?  
(Version 1.2.1)

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May 17 2005
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MATT  I love this app. It makes maintenance easy and doesn't do anything unnecessary like Onyx does. Simple, easy to use and free. Big thanks to the developer.   
(Version 1.2.1)

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Mar 18 2005
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HERPESTHECLOWN  Running it on 10.3.8. Mac was running slow and I had tried a number of things. MacJanitor cleared the problem right away. Great app! I would gladly pay money for this.  
(Version 1.2.1)

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