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Breakaway
Apr 28 2008

BALTHAMOS  There are a few problems with the localizations at the moment, but they are getting resolved as we speak. A small localization/UI release will be coming ASAP. Sorry for the inconvenience.   
(Version 1.6)

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Breakaway
Mar 4 2008

BALTHAMOS  Perhaps the copy you got was corrupted in some way. Try re-downloading. If that doesn't work, download it from my website. If that doesn't work, email me and I'll help you through it.  
(Version 1.5)

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Warcraft III: Frozen Throne
Feb 20 2008

BALTHAMOS  If you are having trouble getting the patch to install, just open TFT and click on Bnet. It will automatically download and install the patch.  
(Version 1.2.1)

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SafariStand
Jan 1 2008

BALTHAMOS  For those of you having trouble installing SafariStand, here is a few tips to get it up and running:

These commands are run in Terminal.app (~/Applications/Utilities/)

[Taken from Allan Odgaard's post]

[Bracketed items in 'b' are my annotations, just so Allan doesn't get blamed for anything I might get wrong]

# remove all local input managers

# [b] You may need to sudo this, or you can do it yourself carefully. This an rm command, so always take care of what you type in.

rm -rf ~/Library/InputManagers

# set permissions properly on system wide input managers

sudo chmod -R go-w /Library/InputManagers

sudo chown -R root:admin /Library/InputManagers

==

These commands are to make sure that SIMBL gets loaded correctly. Of course, SIMBL needs to get configured properly in order for this plugin to load properly. There are links to all of this information through the SafariStand website; you just have to dig a little for it.  
(Version 3.0L151)

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GeekTool
Nov 27 2007

BALTHAMOS  I'm running Leopard (10.5.1) on a MBP and I have been having sleep issues with Geektool running. Of course, I can close the lid and it will fall asleep, but if Geektool is running and I just let the Power Saving preferences take it's toll, it doesn't fall asleep.

If the refresh time on a GT entry is greater than the sleep time, the machine will fall asleep. But that kind of eliminates the whole purpose of the utility if I can only refresh every 10 minutes. Does anyone have a solution to this problem, or at least experience the same problem I'm having?  
(Version 2.1.2)

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Noise X
Oct 24 2007

BALTHAMOS  You wouldn't by any chance be using some other standard audio out other than the standard "Internal Speakers" or "Built-in Output" would you? If so, I would like someone else with a Macbook to confirm if it works or not using standard settings.  
(Version 1.1)

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Noise X
Oct 24 2007

BALTHAMOS  That number that is following the "status" logs is an error number. Right now, all that log is telling me is that there are errors. If the program runs without any error, the only message you should be getting is "NoiseGenerator::startAudio".  
(Version 1.1)

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Noise X
Oct 23 2007

BALTHAMOS  Was there any error output in the console? While I don't have a MB to test out, I might be able to fix it to where it might work on your machine.  
(Version 1.1)

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Noise X
Oct 17 2007

BALTHAMOS  Sorry about the mixup. There was a conflict with the source files and the method of making a universal binary. I won't bore you with the details, but I fixed it so it is now truly universal. Same link.  
(Version 1.1)

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Noise X
Oct 17 2007

BALTHAMOS  If you don't have Xcode, or are unfamiliar with programming, I have converted the application to Universal for you. All credit goes to the original developers of the program:

http://balthamos.110mb.com/files/Noise%20UB.zip  
(Version 1.1)

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Noise X
Oct 17 2007

MACUPDATE ADMIN  Very nice of you... but the downloaded application is Intel only, according to a Getinfo command issued against the application.  
(Version 1.1)

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Noise X
Oct 17 2007

BALTHAMOS  Sorry about the mixup. There was a conflict with the source files and the method of making a universal binary. I won't bore you with the details, but I fixed it so it is now truly universal. Same link.  
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Noise X
Oct 17 2007

MACUPDATE ADMIN  Yes, universal now, thanks!  
(Version 1.1)

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Noise X
Oct 23 2007

MJL  I was really excited to see this program as a Universal Binary. But it doesn't work on my MacBook -- no sound. (On my MacBook Pro, it's great.) So for now I have to stick with Ocean Waves for pink noise.  
(Version 1.1)

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Noise X
Oct 23 2007

BALTHAMOS  Was there any error output in the console? While I don't have a MB to test out, I might be able to fix it to where it might work on your machine.  
(Version 1.1)

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Noise X
Oct 23 2007

MJL  Thanks for your reply! Here's what I found in the Console:

2007-10-23 20:15:38.864 NoiseUB[402] NoiseGenerator::startAudio

2007-10-23 20:15:38.970 NoiseUB[402] NoiseGenerator::AudioDeviceSetProperty setting buffer size status

2007-10-23 20:15:40.313 NoiseUB[402] NoiseGenerator::AudioDeviceStart status

2007-10-23 20:15:46.017 NoiseUB[402] NoiseGenerator::AudioDeviceStop status

2007-10-23 20:15:48.177 NoiseUB[402]

There are several more instances of starting and stopping, but no indications of an error. There's a ten-digit number that follows the setting buffersize and the starts and stops, the same number each time. In case it's a number in some way specific to my Mac, I've omitted it here.  
(Version 1.1)

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Noise X
Oct 24 2007

BALTHAMOS  That number that is following the "status" logs is an error number. Right now, all that log is telling me is that there are errors. If the program runs without any error, the only message you should be getting is "NoiseGenerator::startAudio".  
(Version 1.1)

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Noise X
Oct 24 2007

MJL  Oops -- as you may suspect, I'm relatively new to the Mac. I'll get this number when I'm at my MacBook later today and post it here.  
(Version 1.1)

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Noise X
Oct 24 2007

MJL  Here's the error number:

1852797029  
(Version 1.1)

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Noise X
Oct 24 2007

BALTHAMOS  You wouldn't by any chance be using some other standard audio out other than the standard "Internal Speakers" or "Built-in Output" would you? If so, I would like someone else with a Macbook to confirm if it works or not using standard settings.  
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Noise X
Oct 24 2007

MJL  I'm using the regular internal speakers.

Here are some more details: if I start NoiseUB with headphones plugged in, the program produces noise. That was also the case with the original PPC version of the program. If I then unplug the headphones, I get a spluttering sort of noise from the MacBook's speakers. If I then click Silence and Noise again, I get pretty consistent noise through the internal speakers, but it's interrupted slightly by typing, by opening programs, by opening tabs in Firefox -- in short, by any activity. There are small gaps that seem related to any other activity. NoiseUB isn't using huge amounts of CPU or memory -- 2.3% CPU, 14.2 MB RAM. If I quit NoiseUB and open it again without headphones plugged in, there's no sound. Hope this info helps, and thanks for your work on this helpful program.  
(Version 1.1)

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Mail Badger
Sep 17 2007
*****

BALTHAMOS  Works perfectly; exactly what I was looking for. Fluid interface, and easy to setup.  
(Version 0.2)

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Utility Lock
Sep 11 2007

BALTHAMOS  Sorry if it sounded like a personal attack; it really wasn't. I thought it would be most beneficial to post about it here so others wouldn't fall into the same hole I did and think it was an SMC error. If you want, you can email me and I can answer questions or test builds to help fix this problem.  
(Version 1.0.3b)

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Utility Lock
Sep 7 2007
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BALTHAMOS  Looked like a promising application. I'm assuming it works quite well on desktop machines, but this was driving me nuts on my MacBook Pro.

Every time the computer tried to wake up when it was closed (USB activity, Bluetooth keyboard wake, mouse wake), the computer would attempt to wake up, then fall asleep (like it normally would). Though when you tried to actually use it again (open lid) the screen would stay black and could only be fixed by a hard restart.

Same goes for trying to use clamshell mode; would just wake up, maybe put black pixels on the second screen, and fall asleep again. It exhibits the same problems as I described earlier.

Great concept and idea, but bad support for these types of situations. I would stay away if you are a laptop user.  
(Version 1.0.3a)

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Utility Lock
Sep 11 2007

SEMAJA2.NET  If you had only contacted the support, i would of happily assisted you in making it work.

I am sorry for your troubles.  
(Version 1.0.3a)

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Utility Lock
Sep 11 2007

BALTHAMOS  Sorry if it sounded like a personal attack; it really wasn't. I thought it would be most beneficial to post about it here so others wouldn't fall into the same hole I did and think it was an SMC error. If you want, you can email me and I can answer questions or test builds to help fix this problem.  
(Version 1.0.3b)

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Aurora
Sep 4 2007
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BALTHAMOS  Great application; works how I want it to. And if you want to use this application, but still have your computer lock when it sleeps, then I suggest using a utility like Utility Lock. Works quite well in conjunction with Aurora. Keep up the good work dev! Would like to see the standard OS X lock from sleep supported (jiggler, perhaps?).  
(Version 3.3.4)

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WoW Watcher
Jul 20 2007

BALTHAMOS  Working on that. Sorry for the wait.  
(Version 0.5)

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Breakaway
Jun 17 2007

BALTHAMOS  Just would like to keep you updated. I got my new MBP, and I solved the problem. It should be faster, and work on all Apple computers now. Also, the annoying "Less precise mode" will be taken off too (or "Type B" for you who remember it that way). Next release should be out this week.  
(Version 0.95)

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Nocturne
May 27 2007
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BALTHAMOS  Another excellent application from Blacktree. Great for surfing at night when you don't want to light up the whole room. The only thing that I have trouble with is switching in and out of day/night mode. If you could mod + click the menu extra to switch, that would be pretty slick.

Also, if I am surfing and want to look at a picture or text (full color, standard settings), it would be nice if there was a way I could draw a box around that part of the screen, and it would temporarily open a "window" so that I could read the text/look at the picture, then when you click out of the box, it's all back to night mode (think how Preview handles it's crop box selection).  
(Version 1.0.4)

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Warcraft III: Frozen Throne
May 3 2007

BALTHAMOS  Just as a follow up, deleting Warcraft III preference files in ~/Library/Preferences/ fixed the options crash issue for me.  
(Version 1.2.1)

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Breakaway
May 2 2007

BALTHAMOS  I really can't do anything slick with VLC; it does not give it's player state in any external format that I know of. I could implement a really rough version, that just plays on plug, stops on pull. It would not be able to detect what VLC is doing, just do what it's told to do. That being said, it would not be able to use some of the same advanced functions that have been implemented into the iTunes portion.

As for MPlayer, I have never used it before.There also seems to be two versions? I am confused on which one is the "right one" to be using. Even then, it may be just like VLC: not providing the needed information to function properly.  
(Version 0.95)

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LightMe
Apr 9 2007
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BALTHAMOS  Perfect. Does exactly what it says it does. No fake "black screen" stuff either. Just like when your display falls asleep normally.  
(Version 1.5)

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teleport
Dec 10 2006

BALTHAMOS  Awesome application! Works perfectly and accurately. Only had a little trouble with the ports, but I quickly solved that. Maybe if you could mention that in the preference window, then it would be even better. (typing on an iBook to my dual screen Powermac across the room (window zoom is a must :D)).

~Balthamos  
(Version 0.10pr4)

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fiwt
Dec 1 2006
*****

BALTHAMOS  Excellent program. Does exactly what it says and does it well. Thank you for this wonderful product.  
(Version 0.5)

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Breakaway
Nov 30 2006

BALTHAMOS  It should only interface with iTunes if the application is running. If iTunes is not running and Breakaway still activates it, make sure you don't have the "Force-open iTunes" option on. Finally, you could manually disable Breakaway from the menu extra if you like.  
(Version 0.7)

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Breakaway
Nov 30 2006

BALTHAMOS  Have you tried turning off headphones mode? I have another tester who has the same computer specs as you and it runs fine on his computer. If you would like me to aid in getting the program to work on your computer, feel free to drop me a line at balthamos89 at gmail dot com  
(Version 0.7)

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Chax
Nov 26 2006

BALTHAMOS  I'm having trouble with my dual screen setup. When I have my buddy list on the left side on my right screen, it runs the "More Info" box to the other side of the screen. It should push the box to the right, just like it does on my main (left monitor).  
(Version 1.4.7b1)

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Breakaway
Nov 26 2006

BALTHAMOS  If iTunes is not frontmost, or you have to leave quickly, it is easier just to pull out your headphones than to bring up iTunes and hit pause or to use a keystroke to pause it. For instance, I use Quicksilver mostly for pausing iTunes, but when I need to get something from across the room, then I just pull it, go get it, then come back; a lot faster and more efficient than hitting the pause/play button twice.  
(Version 0.6)

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Breakaway
Nov 26 2006

BALTHAMOS  My resources tell me that specific problem is limited to the G5/Intel iMac. Could you please confirm this finding? I want to make sure that I am not leaving out other systems. (confirmed to work with G5 PowerMac)  
(Version 0.6)

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Breakaway
Nov 22 2006

BALTHAMOS  Yes, it is very possible to have the menu item disappear. There isn't a feature yet, but there will be in the next version. I'll try to make the icons smaller too.

~Balthamos  
(Version 0.5)

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MondoMouse
Oct 30 2006

BALTHAMOS  Just to let those out there know, there is a similar application that you may want to look into. It does not contain all of the features that MondoMouse possesses, but it's got a bunch. In addition to that, it's open source.

"Geekbind"

http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/14862

~Balthamos  
(Version 1.1.2)

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Xbox Live Friends
Apr 20 2006

BALTHAMOS  Do you think it would be possible to cut down on the RAM usage? I'm not sure if it's just because it's Applescript, but it's using about 45MB of RAM (I have it hidden and running in the background and call it up if I need it)

Thanks,

~Balthamos  
(Version 2.2.1)

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GreaseKit
Mar 16 2006

BALTHAMOS  To get this to work, you need the vital info file. To get it, look in the file you downloaded for the folders:

/Source/build/Debug/Creammonkey/Info

Copy the "Info" file into the normal installation place:

~/Library/InputManagers/Creammonkey/

Both the bundle and the info file go in the same folder. You need to create the folder "Creammonkey" yourself. Feel free to contact me if you need help.

~Balthamos  
(Version 0.4)

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Tunatic
Dec 16 2005
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BALTHAMOS  Does what it says. Worked for some of my songs, but it needs more. The cool thing is if you get the other half to it. The way it works, from my understanding, is that it gets the fingerprint of what a song looks like, and uploads it to the main database. So you get the program linked below, and it will listen to iTunes as you play and upload the fingerprints automatically.

http://www.wildbits.com/tunatic/tunalyzer.html  
(Version 1.0.1b)

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Butler
Dec 14 2005
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BALTHAMOS  Butler is indeed a very nice program, but I, being a long time Quicksilver user, found it not as much for the keyboard hardcore people. With Quicksilver, you can move files and whatnot all through the keyboard, and move quickly through folders (Butler can move through files as well, but I Quicksilver did a better job in that part.

I wish the apps were combined, because both have what I want, and each have their own flaws.

So the final verdict? If you want all out keyboard, go with Quicksilver. If you want lots of functionality, go with Butler.  
(Version 4.0b29)

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America's Army
Nov 10 2005

BALTHAMOS  If you are getting slow FPS rates or otherwise bad performance, please see the link below.

http://forum.americasarmy.com/viewtopic.php?t=193288

~Balthamos  
(Version 2.5a)

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iCAR
Jun 2 2005
*****

BALTHAMOS  .8.1 works. Just like it used to be before Tiger, but now it actually works!   
(Version 0.8.1)

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Crazy Machines
May 24 2005
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BALTHAMOS  Pretty nice game, even if it is a little hard to figure what is going on. I found it quite easy to navigate (I know close to nothing about German). Sometimes, I really can't figure out what to do, but it will be a great game should it be localized.  
(Version 1.0)

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