STEVEN GOODHEART  HUZZAH! MacLamps is back and it works with Snow Leopard, just in time for the holidays! Like others, I really missed it, so hanks so much for this great and for putting all this effort into a FREE program.   
(Version 2.0b)

CREEPSTER  I went to set this up for this year and found out that I could no longer install the screen saver. I am using Snow Leopard. How ironic. A screen saver with snow that can't run on SNOW Leopard.  
(Version 2.0)

ADRIENNE_AM  Hi, I have had this recommended to me, but every time I download it, I'm unable to mount the dmg file. I get a warning saying that the disk image failed to mount.

I have tried downloading from here and the developer's original site. I am using OS X 4.11 on my PowerPC iBook G4.

Thanks  
(Version 2.0)

DOUGSTER  Brilliant ! The .dmg file now opens....and works ! It feels as if Christmas has come early ! The screensaver is also fab. Thanks so much for swiftly sorting out this problem, developer. Really appreciated :-)  
(Version 2.0)

CREEPSTER  Yea, things are working and this release is the best. Loaded some songs and it is like having Holiday Lights back.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.  
(Version 2.0)

THE ARCTICMAC  For all those who've had issues with the download, I've decided to change to a zlib compressed disk image, which shouldn't cause any problems for anyone. Note that the download URL is the same as always, so you may need to clear your browser cache to get the new file.

Also, for future reference, it's good to know that tip that the admins posted - just remove the .bz2 file extension and open the d/l file directly as a dmg.  
(Version 2.0)

DOUGSTER  I am having the same problem as Creepster in trying to open the .dmg.bzf file.Very strange.

Also, the previous versions of MacLamps .dmg files will no longer open on my Intel iMac, using Leopard 10.5.1.  
(Version 2.0)

CREEPSTER  I am using 10.4.11 on an Intel iMac. The file DL's as maclampsx.dmg.bz2.

If I double click it and allow Apple's opener to try, it then becomes maclampsx.dmg.bz2.cpgz.

If I double click that, it changes to maclampsx.dmg2.bz2. And so on and so on.

If I use stuffit expander on the D/L, it opens to what appears to be a proper dmg file, but then I'll get a warning that says "The following disk images failed to mount"

Reason - no mountable file systems.

I have never seen this type of behavior before.  
(Version 2.0)

THE ARCTICMAC  A couple things about the new release. First off, it seriously is 10.4 or higher only. I'm so sure of this (like, really really sure) that I even used a format for the disk image that's specific to 10.4 and higher. I'd like to maybe do a 10.3.9 release sometime in the future, but it has to wait until I get access to my PPC box, which won't be until at least June.

Furthermore, for the user who requests more bulb packs - I'm an engineer and a software developer, not an artist. Once and a while I get inspired to draw bulbs, but not very often. I've got some stuff in the pipeline to help folks out creating bulbs, and I'm hosting bulb files on my site so they're easier to find, but I'm not going to be able to do most of the artwork. I'd love it if you'd be willing to contribute. Really.  
(Version 2.0)

CREEPSTER  It is just me, or is there something wrong with the file that gets D/L'd. It doesn't open or anything. Even from the developer's site.  
(Version 2.0)

ZANGIEF  I've always liked this app. Now…

The developer needs to include fiesta bulbs– chiles, salsa, chips, maracas, etc. This could be something totally great if it worked for every single holiday and the days in between! I want to see huge packs of bulbs for this.  
(Version 2.0)

SCHMELDING  Just in time -- only 341 days until Christmas!  
(Version 2.0)

CREEPSTER  Great program. It really adds a zing to the desktop. Run this and iTunes in the background with some Christmas music and you'll really get into the spirit.

My only wish would be that it played MIDI files. I ahve a ton of Xmas ones.  
(Version 1.2)

HENDO  I absolutely love this little app. The only thing that would make it better is to make it a pref pane so it doesnt take up space no the dock. but other than that it is awesome.  
(Version 1.2)

THE ARCTICMAC  Just a quick note - I've been getting lots of requests for a UB version. It's coming. Look for one by the end of November.  
(Version 1.1.1)

JEANHANAMOTO  I have tried to download this file from several different places and all I get is a page full of symbols (code?).   
(Version 1.1(2))

ERICB  This is a great app- thanks for making it available. However, I'm having the same problem as "Anonymous" in that I can't seem to get Preferences to do anything. I save the configuration and nothing changes; I restart the program and nothing changes. Can you give a quick procedure for changing the settings? Or is it my system? (eMac, 10.4.3). Thanks again! Eric B  
(Version 1.1(2))

THE ROTTEN APPLE  Mac OS X 10.4.3

For FREE, no complaints. Lots of bulbs and lots of options!

Looks like it should and works 99.99%

One minor glitch I found when attempting to use the "Check For New Bulbs" option a few too many times, it hung and required a forced quit.

Great work, and well worth the tiny download!  
(Version 1.1(2))

2RAILROAD4  This is a great little program for the holidays. Thanks  
(Version 1.1(2))

THE ARCTICMAC  Sincerest apologies to all who downloaded the initial release of version 1.1 and were unable to open. Version 1.1(2) is available from my site (and hopefully here too, soon), and fixes a problem with the disk image that made it unopenable under 10.3 and lower.

Version 1.1(2) is also recommended for everyone due to the fact that it contains a Spacer bulb which I accidentally left out of the initial release.

Again, Sorry about that.

Happy Holidays!  
(Version 1.1)

ANONYMOUS  OK, I downloaded MacLamps X today into Tiger 10.4.3. Now I have lights all around the screen.

What is the secret for getting the preferences to do anything? I made some changes, clicked on "Save" and nothing changed.

Tried "Save and Close" and that did not work either.  
(Version 1.0)

CRAIG  After my move to OS X, I e-mailed Tiger Technologies to make an OS X version of Holiday Lights. It was a favorite of mine in OS 9. They didn't think they were going to do it.

Ta Da. It's been done and NOT by Tiger Tech. And it's very close to Holiday Lights. Thank you so much for making this program. I can't wait until it can play midi files. Or hope it can.  
(Version 1.0)

ANONYMOUS  Very nicely done.  
(Version 1.0)

ANONYMOUS  One kink: the "bulb chase" checkbox has no effect, in 10.2.8, at least (with "flash bulbs" checked, of course). The bulbs all flash on at the same time, and all go off at the same time; "chase" should stagger the on and off.

Suave otherwise; I love the drag-n-drop config method.  
(Version 1.0)

BRANDON  Nice app... simple, yet effective. really adds some life to my screen. Thanks!  
(Version 1.0)

ANONYMOUS  This is a nice piece of work; thanks! The glowing snowflakes are superb.  
(Version 1.0)