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

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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

APPLE CODER  Unsure of what you people mean by swapping files, I have never had that need, so $20 for something that I have two apps that do it for free, not worth it.

I am sure it is a decent app, but the free one's are not giving me troubles.  
(Version 3.2.1)

CYRIL BLANC  I have tried to move my VM files to my second HD.

Xupport does not propose my second HD in "Swap Storage Volume"  
(Version 3.1.9)

ANTISYS  I must authenticate Xupport 3.1.8 three times to work!!!...I'm using Tiger 10.4.4  
(Version 3.1.8)

DANIEL R. VALLEE  Bad tech support. Swap file reallocation does not work in Tiger, 10.4.2  
(Version 3.0)

CHAKARANDA  Great! works perfect :-)

I've been longing for this Tiger compatible upgrade, swapfile relocation works great too :-)  
(Version 3.0)

BURTON  Crashed after executing Cron?

tried trashing prefsb but still crashes  
(Version 3.0)

ANONYMOUS  Downloaded to try out, but the Swap file screen is greyed out / can't access it.

???  
(Version 3.0)

ADRIEN YOUELL  Laurent: When will Tiger-compatible Xupport be released? At present Xupport quits; "Not compatible with OS".  
(Version 2.3)

STEFANO  Great app! And also localized into Italian!!!  
(Version 2.3)

ANONYMOUS  Excellent Application .

No other app lets you move swap files so easily. Sure ther are other apps that do the other functions but the swap thing is killer. Try messing around in the termnal a bit. i'll be you do more harm than good. I'll buy it again if I loose my number.  
(Version 2.3)

MARC  OOPS! Addendum to my review below. At $19 this appl' is not all that overpriced. I would pay $10 and I suppose that if my arm was twisted I could squeeze out $12.  
(Version 2.3)

MARC GRAY  Image posted today will NOT mount. It will not verify with Disk Utility.

Good appl' but far too expensive when so many other cheaper appl's will run the same routines.

Review refelcts impressions of last version(recently) released.  
(Version 2.3)

ANONYMOUS  'Prevents applescript error message when clicking toolbar items very quickly'

Not now, not ever. Jamais. Niemals. Never.

When you get AppleScript for 2 MB, sorry, but the best way to optimize your system is to skip the download.

This app sure looked ugly once upon a time, and it's looking better and better - but nothing here is not already available on the system.

I sure wish this type of application would take a hike - one way...  
(Version 2.2.3)

K3  WAY WAY WAY WAY WAY WAY too much money.

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr  
(Version 2.2)

MATT JOHNSON  There are so many other programs (some of them free) that do this same assortment of terminal commands in a GUI interface that there are few points that set Xupport apart. The niceest feature is changing th location for swap files, which is the one and only reason I'd consider buying this porgram. Unfortanetly, it didn't seem to work too well on my system. It changed the location for swap files and them seemed to forget about them after a week or two. Anyway, the other useful features (cleaning caches and maintenance scripts) can all be done with Onyx, so I use that instead now. Good app, though.  
(Version 2.0)

TRECK  Awesome! Does some great things!  
(Version 2.0b11)

ANONYMOUS  Nice and useful, even if for maintenance and optimization I prefer Onyx. Also because it's free. I'm all for developers charging a fair amount when the software actually does things that are not included in the OS and puts a lot of extra care and attention in the development - like say, Transmit for FTP uploads and maintaining a web site, that's well worth the money it costs. But when the whole OS X costs $99, is it right to charge $19 for a simple interface for basic terminal commands? You judge...  
(Version 2.0b10)

B  talk about screwng up my OS. After using this I could not move between windows and I could not click on finder and have it come to front. Folders I had made and moved on the desktop would not appear untill I restored back to default in this app. I am sure other things work in this app but nothing was right after I tried it. I am glad I could restore to default.  
(Version 2.0b7)

GENERATIONX  Thanks for creating an app that I can use with ease. This can be seen in the GUI that you can configured. Very Apple-like and a joy to use. Keep up the great work. Thanks.  
(Version 2.0b7)

TERRORBITE  I've been using this almost from it's inception. It has always been a stable way to maintain X. The man page browser is awesome stuff. As the system (OS X) evolved, so did this quality piece of software. By the way, it was started as shareware. These last few months it's been in free beta testing. It is well worth $20. Just try it and see for yourself.  
(Version 2.0b7)

BBS  Very nice software, great job. Thank you.  
(Version 2.0b7)

HAIRY IGORE VANCHEZ (HIV)  nitpicking the cosmetics those people As long as other apps agree with those moneys giving something doesn't do any damage offering clean socks charging this guy  
(Version 2.0b7)

JOHN HALBIG  Well, and the whole "ugly button" argument is now moot as of 2.0b7: A nicely done row of icons now graces this incredible piece of freeware (that can't be emphasized enough, after all... this handy utility doesn't cost a CENT). Just the man page browser alone is worth the time to download -- add in the system backup utility and swap file tweaking, and it great. "But wait, there's more...", in fact too much to go into here -- I'm STILL playing with it. Nice job!  
(Version 2.0b7)

ANONYMOUS  Enjoy it while you can. If you look on the web site of this app it appears that this a beta preview and when it reaches final they will be charging $19.00 US per license.  
(Version 2.0b7)

ANONYMOUS  I have to agree with those people who slam folks for nitpicking the cosmetics. Here's a guy giving something away for free when authors of other apps that do (some) of the same things are charging money, sometimes an absurd amount of money. As long as the software works and doesn't to any damage, we ought to be carrying this guy around town in a sedan chair and offering to wash his car, not taking potshots at him.  
(Version 2.0b7)

SILVERX  aren't we being a bit shallow! The man writes a free application to help others get more use out of OSX and you shoot him down for his choice of buttons? LOOSER! Get a life, I for one would like to say ..... Thanks!  
(Version 2.0b6)

ANONYMOUS  "I like the use of the color buttons across the top. It's about time someone noticed and used these in their application's design. "

UGH. What are you talking about? Those buttons are hideous. You have to actually work hard to make such bad buttons.

Ew, a row of identically colored buttons, my how informative.

Why not use icons?

As for the rest of the app....who knows. I never made it past the screenshots (which I am thankful for, since I needn't bother downloading the application now).  
(Version 2.0b6)

ANONYMOUS  great utility

My network is better now!  
(Version 2.0b5)

ANONYMOUS  I like the use of the color buttons across the top. It's about time someone noticed and used these in their application's design.

I've been with this utilitiy for some time now -as it evolved with the Mac OS X system. It's simply still the best. It will tell you how to use it right in the application. Follow it's logic, and or read the instructions. It's reallly not that difficult.  
(Version 2.0b5)

PAUL  You don't need to use advanced features for this to be useful. If you just like to browse man files, this has a nice interface. It can also run your cron files manually, which may not be getting done, otherwise.  
(Version 2.0b3)

DAVID  Not a program to let loose on the amateur - which I am! Screwed up my mail and safari programs.  
(Version 2.0b3)

DET. JOHN KIMBLE  Hey, how do you "Turn on/off Guest Access of Apple File Server" in OS X 10.3? It's no longer in NetInfo Manager.

Thank you.  
(Version 2.0b2)

ERIK  Deleting LS caches resulted in the finder constantly launching and quitting after reboot.

Thanx a lot !!!!

reinstalling system upgrades did not alter the block.

xoptimize v. 2.0b1 on MacOS 10.2.8  
(Version 2.0b1)

COL. PANIC  Support from the developer and Xupport for my Mac. What else could be better. I find it handy for browsing my system files and folders too, right down to the .tcshrc and .xinitrc- so it is firmly planted in my dock.   
(Version 1.3.7)

DAVID ZWERDLING  hedemann: swapcop works fine.  
(Version 1.3.6)

HEDEMANN  The ONLY utility that successfully moves your swapfile under 10.2.6. And the developer is very helpful. Do not underestimate this utillity.  
(Version 1.3.4)

NEAL  I have used this for several months and

find the $20 cost reasonable. I have saved many hours not having to locate tools and/or learn the inner workings of OSX. I agree Apple could have provided similiar controls, but that's what lets folks fill the void(s).  
(Version 1.3.3)

MARTY MAC  A very good utility for those who want a "one stop" GUI for essential functions, appreciate prompt support and hassle free updates - they come right to your mailbox. Please note; the developer very clearly states that this is for experienced OS X users. Well worth the money!  
(Version 1.3)

ANONYMOUS  I agree with muru. Excellent Utilitie this Xupport. Havn't purchased it yet, but I will.

Thanks the author for this great piece of work.  
(Version 1.2.8)

MURU  This is a really cool and useful app! It has ten time more features than any other app of that kind. Only therefore its worth 20 $.

And the comparison with "Cocktail" is absolutely ridiculously. Thats only a very lowtech and cheap imitation of Xupport!

I bought Xupport and am very happy with it. Since I have it I could trash many other utilities.  
(Version 1.2.8)

J MASTERSON  the real point is: 1.all these things are free in the system. 2. there are also free 'convenient' gui-apps for those inclined that do much the same thing, therefore,

3, this might be a good app at $5-10...but $20 is ridiculous.  
(Version 1.2.8)

MARK   well, considering you can get COCKTAIL, which does the exact same things as this, for FREE, im not sure its worth it at half the price...   
(Version 1.2.8)

MAC LOVER  it's cool but i'm not sure it has $20 of added value above cocktail, so far it doesn't for me, i'll take cocktail (donationware)  
(Version 1.2.8)

JEFF HOOGMOED  Xupport would be a well spent $20 if not for two things:

1. Most of the things that it does are available in FREE applications like MOX Optimize (which seems to speed up the system just as much, BTW).

and

2. If all of the features included in this application actually worked.

When trying ANY of the optimization features the process started and then quickly returned and Applescript Error.

Everything that didn't return an Applescript error is available in free applications.

Save your $20...use MOX Optimize.   
(Version 1.2.1)

XUPPORT DEVELOPER  1. Xupport does much more than executing system maintenance scripts! Please have a closer look at it and then comment!

2. The backup feature of Xupport is not proposed to burn any system CD's, but to make a bootable copy of your running system to another hard disk (IDE, Firewire, ...). Again: Please read the instructions carefully, before commenting that it doesn't work.

3. Please stop accusing me to fake any reviews only because other people have also some grammar problems.

4. Please have a look at ALL the features that are included before you comment that it is cheap or expensive.  
(Version 1.1.9)

GRADUS  Thanks & Respect to all the developers who give away similar utilities for free (like maintain1). Xupport is a nice GUI for some more or less useful system maintenance scripts, but the price is outrageously high. $20 for a simple UI that triggers OS X's built-in Unix commands? No thanks. I support shareware, not greedware. As for the new ability to make bootable OS X CDs: it doesn't work. There is a small program called BootCD you can dl from www.charlessoft.com. This program actually works - and it's free, of course. I wonder who wrote the many stereotypical Xupport rave reviews here on Macupdate and its ugly, ad-cluttered, javascripted, email-selling sibling, Versiontracker. They all have the same typos, the same bad grammar and the same amount of exclamation marks. They all sound like "For $20, it's a bargain!! It safed my live!!! Its so grate I wood pay twize as much!!!" Ridiculous. The author would certainly make more money and more friends if he sold his app for $5 and didn't try to manipulate reviews.   
(Version 1.1.9)

ANONYMOUS  20$ is very cheap, if you have a look at all the function. I have never bought a tool for so little mony with so many great features !!!

Compliment to the author.  
(Version 1.1.7)

ANONYMOUS  20$ isn't cheap for a program that simply runs scripts already built into Mac OS X, this is simply a GUI. There are many other programs out there that do exactly the same thing for free.   
(Version 1.1.7)

HANGNAIL  This is the control panel that Apple SHOULD have provided with OSX. Provides Ninja level access to many features. This latest version has even more firewall support. Sure you can do all of this manually on the command line. I can also use vi instead of BBedit, but I prefer the WAY Xupport pulls all of the unix power of OSX together.  
(Version 1.1.5)

LABOO  To Anonymous: stop talking bs. It's a great tool, and it's worth the price. You can even say that it is at very very very low price in compare to what it provides !!!!!!!!  
(Version 1.1.5)

ANONYMOUS  why pay for something when programs like maintain1 do this stuff and are free  
(Version 1.1.5)

ANONYMOUS  what is so funny about all these shareware applications is that most of the hyped up reviews are the people who wrote the programs ,,,,   
(Version 1.1.3)

MAKALAI  I bought it and I like it very much. I could trash plenty of other apps (about 10) because I don't need them anymore. Even that is worth the 20$. It also has features that I have not seen before.  
(Version 1.1.2)

ANONYMOUS  Why would anyone buy this, you could get all this for free with maintain or something like that. It works as it should but it's a terrible deal and rather cheap too because all it's features are eaisly gotten for free.  
(Version 1.1.2)

PONG  Nice tool. Many interesting features.  
(Version 1.1)