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DESCRIPTION

Xupport is a multipurpose system utility for Mac OS X. It provides many features to configure hidden Mac OS X and Unix options, to increase system security and performance, to maintain and backup Mac OS X, and to dig deeper into the world of Unix. Xupport 3 is fully compatible with Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger), 10.5 (Leopard) and 10.6 (Snow Leopard), and is available as Universal Application for PowerPC and Intel Macs.

Key Features:

  • Access hidden System, Finder and Dock settings
  • Run native maintenance scripts
  • Reset file type settings (Rebuild Desktop)
  • Reset Finder information (.DS_Store)
  • Clean system and application log files
  • Clean browser caches, cookies, web icons, ...
  • Delete files and folders with administrator privileges
  • Network optimizer
  • Virtual memory optimizer (swap)
  • Access hidden server settings (afp, http, ssh, ftp, smb)
  • Create additional shared directories (Share Points)
  • Advanced firewall interface (ipfw)
  • Create bootable backups
  • Create backup disk images for software restoration
  • Browse hidden system files and folders
  • Display system integrated unix manual pages (man)
  • Mac OS X shortcuts collection
  • Mac OS X error codes collection
  • ASCII table and conversion

WHAT'S NEW
Version 3.6.0:
  • Mac OS X 10.6 - Snow Leopard Support
  • Improved stability on PPC Macs
  • Increased application performance on Intel Macs
  • Improved disk cloning process
  • Resolves an issue when displaying certain Unix manuals
  • Resolves an issue when canceling a deletion or backup process
  • Some other minor improvements and bug fixes
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5 or 10.6.

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Developer:Laurent Muller
Downloads:85,716
  - Version d/l:2,230
Utilities:System
License:Shareware
Date:30 Oct 2009
Platform:PPC/Intel
Price:$19.90

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Nov 1 2009
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JBMELBY  Thanks very much for the much-needed update!  
(Version 3.6.0)

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Oct 31 2009

YAPPA  This has always been my favourite. Some very powerful features. Lead the pack too, before there was a 'pack'. Since I installed SL (10.6) I have waited, hoping ... :-)  
(Version 3.6.0)

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Sep 2 2009

JBMELBY  It's unfortunate, because I've used Xupport for years and have found it to be one of my most valuable utilities -- but it's been almost impossible for me to find out when, or even if, there will be a Snow Leopard-compatible version. No one at Applicorn ever seems to answer e-mail, and I never hear about updates until I receive a note that one is available. I sincerely hope that a version for 10.6 will come out soon, but in any event, Applicorn's business model obviously leaves a great deal to be desired. It's almost as though they don't care if they have any customers or not -- and maybe they don't.  
(Version 3.5)

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Jan 13 2009

DANA SUTTON  It lets you rebuild your desktop???? Wow, that's a blast from the past!   
(Version 3.5)

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Jan 12 2008

XUPPORT  This is a developer message to all users who have problems with invisible file.

1. This is not a bug at all - This is a feature.

In Xupport-Settings-Finder there is a option called "Show hidden files and folders". If this option is activated the Finder will display "all" files (including hidden system files as .DS_Store).

2. This option can easily be reset. Open Xupport and go to Settings-Finder, deactivate the "Show hidden files and folders" option or click the "Defaults" button. THEN restart the Finder (or the Computer) to make the changes take effect.

If you anyway have problems to make them invisible again, please contact me at http://www.applicorn.com.  
(Version 3.4.2)

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Jan 12 2008

MACROXX  I have a problem with invisible files. Xupport made them visible, but it can't make them invisible again. I tried it several times, but Xupport always fails to make them invisible. Xupport also has problems finding the Terminal... I wonder where I have hidden it. Ohh, it's in the standard folder, I haven't moved the Terminal out of it. But Xupport keeps asking for the Terminal.

Xupport says it's the "swiss army knife" and that might be true, because both don't really work.

:-(  
(Version 3.4.2)

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Nov 8 2007

JOSHUA MCGLYN  I used Xupport 3.3 to hide icons from my desktop when I was using Tiger. I've upgraded to Leopard and I want to make icons visible on my desktop. Since Xupport is currently unavailable on Leopard, I can't restore the icons. I tried the uninstaller. Still not working. Any idea to resolve this problem? Thanks.  
(Version 3.3.3)

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Nov 13 2007

XUPPORT  1. Open the Terminal application (Utilities folder)

2. Paste the following command line and press enter:

defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles -bool No

3. Re-login or restart.  
(Version 3.3.3)

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Mar 7 2007

MACRAT  Before I upgraded to 3.3.1, Xupport worked very well. However, the first time I used it after the upgrade, it gave me problems...After it finished, I had it set to restart. When my machine restarted, things were messed up. I couldn't use the mouse, PPPoE settings were gone, etc. etc....I'll uninstall it and go back to the previous version or just forget it.  
(Version 3.3.1)

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Nov 17 2006

SLOB  I can't say what this version is like but the price definitely is an issue here. I bought v.1 in '03 for $20 and then came an upgrade fee... At the same time Onyx appeared for free which pretty much covers all my needs since.

I'd give it another look if the developer would honour his original registration deal and stop trying to do a Norton when the OS gets updated or whatever excuse he uses.  
(Version 3.3)

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Sep 10 2006

UNSPEAKABLE  This was once agreat program and was definitely worth the shareware fee. No longer though! I've had a wee problem as this program since installing OSX 10.4.x. Xupport consistently results in an ÒError #13 Ñ Permissions DeniedÓ message post in the log after all attemps to run it. Xupport locks up, apparently running in a loop, and has to be forced quit. I've sent 3 separate emails during the past 3 months to the author stating this problem, and including my registration number and a copy of my purchase confirmation. I have not as yet to received any courtesy of a reply nor any fix to this problem. As far as I'm concerned the author's promise of support is a sham.  
(Version 3.2.2)

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