NORAA  Normally when a HD is defragmented by iDefrag it needs to be unmounted. Thus you can't defrag your startup volume. "Quick (on-line)" means that the HD can be defragmented while still mounted, including your startup volume. This method only defrags individual files however, and doesn't defrag free space (a full disk optimization).  
(Version 1.6.9)

DOM21  So is Coralis using the term "on-line" in a non-traditional sense? On-line normally means connected to the Internet.  
(Version 1.6.9)

FAHLMAN  On-Line means the Hard Drive is mounted.  
(Version 1.6.9)

D-POINT.ORG  make sure that the Stream/URL is valid  
(Version 1.4.2)

DOM21  Works and is excellent!!  
(Version 1.4.2)

PERLMONKEY  If you use Firefox and the add-on FireGPG this gets even easier.  
(Version 2.0.12)

ANONYMOUS  Not it doesn't add any functionality to Quicktime Player. This little app adds only icons for the filetypes for wich is necessary perian to play with QT (this is done patching Info.plist of QuickTime Player.app).

Since Perian adds only support for decoding formats, I've decided to give these files a nice icon, instead of the default blank one.

If you don't use QuickTime Player and/or Perian to watch your movies, you don't need this app.  
(Version 2.4.3_TigerFixed)

LEOPOLDBLOOM  It's not really clear what you're asking. Like the developer said, Perian's Type Installer doesn't add any functionality to QT. But, if you're using QT (including Pro), Perian _does_ add functionality. QT Pro has many more options for converting, exporting, etc. than the regular version, but it still suffers from the same codec limitations. Perian solves this for you by adding a large variety of codecs to QT's library, making it a VLC-like media player that will handle just about any file format or codec you throw at it.

Perian's type installer simply allows your computer to recognize file types that QT doesn't support by default as QT files. For example, if you have an MKV file and it's set to open with QT (which will play it with Perian installed), it will still be described as a UNIX Executable file in the Finder because it's not a supported format by default. Perian's Type Installer causes files like this to be properly recognized and labelled as QT files.  
(Version 2.4.3_TigerFixed)

DOM21  Thank you Leopold and Dev, that clears it up :)  
(Version 2.4.3_TigerFixed)

SPRINGHEELMAC  HOWEVER, if you do not have PERIAN, install that. That DOES add functionality to Quicktime Pro.   
(Version 2.4.3_TigerFixed)

O5220803  Tip: Prior to launching Apple Safari 4.0b1 in Tiger, make sure all Input Managers and SIMBL applications have been removed from folders used by SAF 4., otherwise it will probably crash on launch. After verifying that SAF 4. launches correctly in Tiger, you can use 1Password with it; w/o problems. Other Input Managers like SAFT and GLIMS should be tested carefully. Good luck.   
(Version 4.0b1)

DOM21  I read that before installing. Didn't help. The thing just wouldn't launch. I'm back to the stable version and all is well.  
(Version 4.0b1)

DOM21  Replying to my own comment... every time I press "Convert" Little Snitch alerts that Switch is trying to connect my computer to a website!

So is that why Switch doesn't do the simplest tasks, because Little Snitch disallows the connection?? Into the trash it went.  
(Version 1.52)

SJK  Simple answer: monitor the console for disk I/O errors on hard drive volumes that can be an indicator of bad blocks eventually leading to irrecoverable data loss.  
(Version 2.3.9)

SJK  Also, disk I/O errors indicating bad blocks can occur before any SMART errors are detected/reported (if ever). I've never seen the latter but have always replaced a drive after seeing recurring and increasing numbers of the former, fortunately without any irrecoverable data loss (thanks to backups or still being able to successful read data from a failing drive).  
(Version 2.3.9)

ROBERT  I don't know -- but you really should update that Safari to 3.2.1.

3.2 had all sorts of problems, particularly with third-party plugins and whatnot.  
(Version 1.9.1.17582)

ROBERT  Yeah, does look me that Cooliris, with this new version, is pre-empting your install onto Safari 3.2.0, so you can avoid just the sort of mayhem described in the last several reviews below...   
(Version 1.9.1.17582)

HOLYPOLY  Combo update?? All security updates are "combos", there's no delta version.  
(Version 2008-008)

LEOOFBORG  Leopard [with Time Machine] basically makes Diskwarrior obsolete. And I'll tell you why, as a DW user since OS9 days. It's two words:

Boot restore.

If you've been using Time Machine for a few weeks, and your disk becomes unusable, then you boot with your Leopard CD, and run the Time Machine application:

* It asks you for the Time Machine disk you've been using,

* It erases your boot disk,

* It restores EVERYTHING as it was.

The way DW used to 'save my bacon' in OS9, Applejack and Time Machine have been just as useful in OS X. As other users have said, Alsoft has not changed with the times and now, like Allume/Alladin and Stuffit, they've been left behind. When was the last time I made a *.sit file? About the last time I booted the DW CD....

Basically after last year's MacWorld I discarded Disk Warrior as a serious tool due to their spotty support. I mean, it took them *this long* after the release to come up with a CD upgrader? That now doesn't work with Macs from *one year ago*? Please.

I *do* use it to check removeable disks, but as a primary disk tool? Nah. That's what diskutil is for. And recovering files? That's what Time Machine / Super Duper / Carbon Copy Cloner are for.

I will be VERY SURPRISED if there is a DW 5.   
(Version 4.1.1)

MACD  You will be doing restores from TimeMachine, even though you might have problems which DiskWarrior can fix within 15 minutes? Hm.. yeah.  
(Version 4.1.1)

SGHUEBNER  if you want to remove glims completely, leaving nothing of it behind you have to remove the following files / folders:

/Library/Application Support/Glims

/Library/InputManagers/Glims

/Users/YourUserName/Library/Application Support/Glims  
(Version 1.0b9)

SJK  > Would it be advantageous for the general user to install this?

Nope.

> Would it enable him to play any unusual formats he may encounter on the web or 'net?

Nope; it's specifically for decoding ProRes, as the DESCRIPTION clearly explains (did you read it?).  
(Version 1.0)

FARDILHA  If you want your Quicktime player to behave as a true Swiss army Knife, you need to install the following (free) extras:

Perian ( http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/22923/perian )

• AVI, FLV, and MKV file formats

• MS-MPEG4 v1 & v2, DivX, 3ivX, H.264, FLV1, FSV1, VP6, H263I, VP3, HuffYUV, FFVHuff, MPEG1 & MPEG2 Video, Fraps, Windows Media Audio v1 & v2, Flash ADPCM, Xiph Vorbis (in Matroska), MPEG Layer II Audio

• AVI support for: AAC, AC3 Audio, H.264, MPEG4, and VBR MP3

• Subtitle support for SSA and SRT

Xiph QuickTime Components ( http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/20014/xiph-quicktime-components)

• Ogg/Vorbis

Flip4Mac WMV Player

• .wma and .wmv  
(Version 1.0)

FARDILHA  I forget the link for WMV Player: http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/17787/flip4mac-wmv-player  
(Version 1.0)

D9  Be careful of Perian. It causes problems for some video players, in particular EyeTV.  
(Version 1.0)

DOM21  Thank you VERY much!!  
(Version 1.0)

JDUB800  I've been a long time user of this and - yes, it was a free upgrade. :)  
(Version 1.6.6)

DOM21  Meant to add this is on an Intel iMac, OSX 4.11.  
(Version 3.3)

JORIS VERVUURT  Well, it seems like the page is not supported.

The page uses another method to display the movies.

I will try to make it possible to download videos from that site too.  
(Version 3.3)

JORIS VERVUURT  In this new version (3.7) the page with the video you tried to download is now SUPPORTED!  
(Version 3.7)

MIDI PRO  Agreed. I have two computers, one with OSX 10.3.9 and one with 10.4.11 both very stable for the work I do. TapeDeck looks very interesting and wouldn't mind purchasing 2 licenses. Now? I have to use something else.

Just my 2 cents.  
(Version 1.0.2)

MACUPDATE ADMIN  It may be that the developer chose to use some tech that exists only in Leopard.

Just FYI, all three of the Macs in our household are running 10.4.11, though two of them are more than capable of running Leopard, and we have Leopard installer discs that came with our daughter's new iMac.  
(Version 1.0.2)

MIDI PRO  Pardon my ignorance...I am not a software developer. What I read from the description, I don't see anything that TapeDeck does on Leopard that wouldn't do on Tiger or Panther.  
(Version 1.0.2)

MACUPDATE ADMIN  "I don't see anything that TapeDeck does on Leopard that wouldn't do on Tiger or Panther."

So it would seem, I agree. The thing that we just don't know is whether the developer may be using some aspects of Leopard's code/capabilities that do not exist in Tiger.  
(Version 1.0.2)

MRK  It uses Core Animation, which was introduced in 10.5.  
(Version 1.0.3)

CHAS_M  Not only does the program use Core Animation, which doesn't exist in Tiger, but it is entirely reasonable and rational for a developer to assume that TWO YEARS AFTER RELEASE most customers have migrated to the current OS.

Next there will be some crank on here who's mad that there's no OS 9 version.

I perfectly understand that some people are reluctant to upgrade the OS until after the bugs are spotted and quashed and all the programs have been updated to accommodate the changes. That is normal, and rational, behaviour.

But two years later, now you're just being cheap (or you have a machine that can't go beyond Tiger). Stop whining about developers that are working in the present just because YOU are stuck in the past. Live with what you've got or get with the program. If you don't like rapid, ongoing change, you probably shouldn't be using a computer at all.  
(Version 1.1.1)

APPLE_JULIEN  You should start playing a webradio with the button on the left.

Before that, you should add webradio on your playlist (via the preset, via the iTunes importation or via the "+" button).  
(Version 1.3.5)

DOM21  And what is this "progress.app" it keeps asking for?  
(Version 0.0.9y)

NEONBLUE2  It downloads in Safari just fine. What browser are you using?

And Progress.app is the application that reports back the progress of the actions you've specified. It should be in the ffmpegX.app bundle.  
(Version 0.0.9y)

DOM21  I'm using Safari Version 3.0.4 (523.12.2).

I had no trouble with the other two downloads, maybe because they end in ".zip"? I've never seen a file end with 'intel' before. Thanks for answering about progress.app, but if it's bundled in why does it ask where it is?  
(Version 0.0.9y)

NEONBLUE2  That is really odd. Can you still download it though?

And just check inside ffmpegX for the progress app. Right click, Show Package Contents, and it should be inside the Resources folder.  
(Version 0.0.9y)

PHAEDRACOOK  I am having the same problem with this version asking for progress.app. I've done a search for this file and it is not bundled. I may look for an older version of ffmpeg. Maybe this one has a problem?  
(Version 0.0.9y)

DOM21  Neonblue2, since my last post I figured out a way to dl the needed file, but by now I forget how lol.

Also the progress app was indeed inside but for some reason was not being recognized. With the successful download accomplished I'm happy to say all is well. Although... I wish ffmpeg or some other program would let a Mac Intel user reencode the old Indeo3,4,5 codecs.  
(Version 0.0.9y)

MACVOYAGER  - Problem 1: If you click the link above you get a page of characters.

Solution: Shorten the link one step,

then right/control-click on the link on the page to mpeg2enc.intel (NOT mpeg2enc, presuming you are on a Macintel) and choose to download to your desktop.

- Problem 2: What you get on your desktop is a file named 'mpeg2enc.intel.txt'. The name the installer requires is specifically 'mpeg2enc'.

So change it. Dump the '.Intel' and dump the '.txt'. (Stupid that they don't clearly tell you this, but remember these are Unix geeks who don't care about making things simple. Another reason to love Apple. They do care).  
(Version 0.0.9y)

MACVOYAGER  - Problem 1: If you click the link above you get a page of characters. Solution: Shorten the link one step,

Remove everything after /MacOS/

then right/control-click on the link on the page to mpeg2enc.intel (NOT mpeg2enc, presuming you are on a Macintel) and choose to download to your desktop.   
(Version 0.0.9y)

IANWEIR  Or if you're using safari (not sure about other browsers), paste the URL into the downloads window.

You'll still have to remove the .txt from the end.  
(Version 0.0.9y)

IRONMAN  My guess is that pseudo files can store more infos, like mac resources. More infos than other catalog programs.  
(Version 1.1.8)

JPPAGLIARO  The primary purpose would be to have a "copy" of a folder on another volume, which is either remote or removable. The idea is that this "copy" has virtually no memory footprint, yet retains much of the file information of the original, in particular its structure and Finder file information, including Spotlight comments, file types, names, modification dates, etc.

However, use it for whetever purpose you like :-)  
(Version 1.1.8)

JRWHO  That symbol is the return or enter key.  
(Version 1.54)

DOM21  You're right. Thank you.

But tell me, how is one supposed to know that?

And why in the world couldn't they use a known keyboard symbol.  
(Version 1.54)

JRWHO  It is a known symbol. I will ask the dev if he can change this though!  
(Version 1.54)

DOM21  Either that or simply use the word "Enter" or "Return" in place of an obscure (at least to this Macuser of ten years!) symbol. Thanks again.  
(Version 1.54)

PERSON1229  10 years and you never picked up on the Return symbol?

Though I understand your position, it took me two and a half years to pick up on the Option symbol.  
(Version 1.56)

NEIL_M  DOM - "Like, if this is some sort of proxy that hides your real IP address on the Internet (for example) I wish it would just say so! "

- It's not.

Sounds like you are looking an "Anonymizing proxy server" - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anonymizer

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proxy_server

Anonymizing proxy server

A proxy server that removes identifying information from the client's requests for the purpose of anonymity is called an anonymizing proxy server or anonymizer.

Be careful of these;

Hostile proxy

Proxies can also be installed by online criminals, in order to eavesdrop upon the dataflow between the client machine and the web. All accessed pages, as well as all forms submitted, can be captured and analyzed by the proxy operator. For this reason, passwords to online services (such as webmail and banking) should be changed if an unauthorized proxy is detected.

Intercepting proxy server

An intercepting proxy (often incorrectly called "transparent proxy") combines a proxy server with a Gateway. Connections made by client browsers through the gateway are redirected through the proxy without client-side configuration (or often knowledge).

Intercepting proxies are commonly used in businesses to prevent avoidance of acceptable use policy, and to ease administrative burden, since no client browser configuration is required.

It is often possible to detect the use of an intercepting proxy server by comparing the external IP address to the address seen by an external web server, or by examining the HTTP headers on the server side.  
(Version 2.5.4)

DOM21  neil_m, thanks for an informative post! Really appreciate you taking the time.  
(Version 2.5.4)

MACUPDATE ADMIN  No, if it did require that it would be listed in the requirements for this software.  
(Version 2.2.0.39)

JCRAIG  Just to add, WMP has been EOL'd (end of life) by Microsoft. You should be using Flip instead of WMP, removing all traces of WMP from your machine.  
(Version 2.2.0.39)

DOM21  Reason I asked is because F4M doesn't play some WMVs for me. Seeing as I never installed WMP on this Intel iMac [btw why does installing WMP ask for your admin pw? That's why I dumped it], I simply wondered if not having WMP installed could be the reason.  
(Version 2.2.0.39)

IAMASWISSGUY  Hmm, well it should play everything. I never have any problems. Try just tweaking the preferences.

About the admin password, passwords are always asked for when installing any kind of software.  
(Version 2.2.0.39)

CABBAGE  >>iDefrag Demo wants to connect to faraday.coriolis-systems.com on TCP port 80 (http)

By default it is set to check for updates on launch. Go to Preferences > Updates and uncheck Check for updates. Problem solved.

>>After that's established _then_ iDefrag asks you type in your root password.

It never asks for a root password. The root user isn't even enabled by default on Mac OS X. It asks for an admin password. HUGE difference. How else would it be able to move any file on the hard drive if it did not have admin access?  
(Version 1.6.2)

MACUPDATE ADMIN  Developer's website: http://www.dur.ac.uk/p.j.heslin/Software/Diogenes/index.php

That is the same link as the 'More Information' link on the MacUpdate page for Diogenes.

Stated at the developer's site:

"Diogenes is a tool for searching and browsing the databases of ancient texts, primarily in Latin and Greek, that are published by the Thesaurus Linguae Graecae and the Packard Humanities Institute."   
(Version 3.1.2)

DOM21  Thank you, Admin. Unfortunately (for me) there is lots of What, Where and Why but no *How To*. The fonts are installed, the Greek letter test page reads correctly, but enter a simple word search and all I get is not found/gibberish instead of Greek.  
(Version 3.1.2)

MACUPDATE ADMIN  Well, sorry, can't help you further... Maybe someone will see your post and knows how to help. Or maybe you should contact the developer.  
(Version 3.1.2)

DOM21  One more thing. The above should not be taken as a negative against Diogenes, which I've been unable to test because, for whatever reason, I'm unable to access the database.  
(Version 3.1.2)

ASMEURER  Maybe your colors are out of whack. Check the colors preferences as well as the language preferences. If your foreground and background colors are the same, you will only see the current line because TextWrangler colors the current line.   
(Version 2.3)

CEMACSOFT  The encryption algorithm is AES-128; for more details: http://www.iaik.tu-graz.ac.at/research/krypto/AES/  
(Version 2.0)

LEONCAHUN  You might want to check this hint regarding restoring Auto Gain Control and Echo Cancellation:

http://jkontherun.blogs.com/jkontherun/2007/04/skype_hack_for_.html

http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=57766  
(Version 2.6.0.140)

HOLYPOLY  One of them lives at my place ;>))))))))))  
(Version 3.4.2)

JOPSEN  It is a windows application based on .Net ported to OS X using Mono...

Well, from start it was written as a Linux application on top of Mono and GTK#, and then later ported to Windows/.Net and Windows.Forms

A Cocoa graphical user interface is more or less in the workings... I don't know if It'll ever get done...

But be happy, it not a terminal application like many other similar programs :)  
(Version 0.2.1b)

MACUPDATE ADMIN  Just checked the download link on the MacUpdate page for QT Sync, works as it should.  
(Version 0.3)

MACUPDATE ADMIN  I've not used this Flash Video Downloader but I assume you are having issues with it regarding Growl.

I do not know, nor is it made clear at the developer's site (I just checked), but Growl may be a dependency for this app. Or, it may be that Flash Video Downloader only requires Growl for certain features in Flash Video Downloader. It is not made perfectly clear by the developer anywhere that I can readily find.

Having said all that, if you do not have Growl installed and want to use it with this particular app, you can download Growl here, it is free.  
(Version 1.0)

TESSERACT SOFTWARE  Growl is not required to run the program. If Growl is not running, then the options in the Settings Tab that relate to Growl will be greyed out, if Growl is running then they will be active and can be checked. Growl is optional.

I have tried running the program while Growl was not running, and it worked exactly how I described above. You mentioned that you are using OS X 3.9, its possible that the code that I used to check if Growl is running does not work properly on 3.9. I have re-written that code in a more compatible way. Once I fix a few other bugs, I'll release version 1.01 which should fix your problem.   
(Version 1.0)

HAL2007  There's GlowWorm FW Lite, which is actually free:

http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/22548  
(Version 1.2.4)

MACUPDATE ADMIN  Downloads fine here, the issue would appear to be local to your machine.  
(Version 1.0)

SJK  On the product page:

For FLV playback and export, you can download and install Perian (www.perian.org).  
(Version 1.8)

TUXY BOI  Agreed.

I wanting to see if it could repair some .avi files with some random .RIFF chunks (whatever that is) and it would only give a 2 minute conversion, only problem is, the bug is 15 minutes into the movie >.>  
(Version 1.20)

KIWI FRUITWARE  Video burning and image burning doesn't work in Panther (10.3.9), because it isn't supported by Apples discBurning.framework which Burn uses. Hope this explains it.  
(Version 1.61u)

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)

SERBIAN  You have to mount your .ISO image first...Try with Disk Utility and if it wont then try with Toast application...

Then you have to extract MPEG2 files off the image...If its SVCD /Super Video CD/ in question then you have to use VCD Copy X application to extract MPEG2 /.mpg/ movie(s) like is explained here on my forum:

http://www.mpeg2works.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=954

If its .ISO DVD image then mount and rip to hdd using YadeX or MacTheRipper applications, or play the VOB(s) inside VIDEO_TS folder in QuickTime...Note that QuickTime requires MPEG2 Component for decoding MPEG2 files which you can purchase at Apple.com...  
(Version 4.1.2)

SERBIAN  I forgot to mention that after you do things I explained above you can convert extracted .mpg files to any QuickTime format using the Export2QT section in MPEG2 Works 4...  
(Version 4.1.2)

PHOTEK  The Indeo codec has never been made for OSX... so until that is made.... your outa luck regardless of the player.  
(Version 2006.5)

EDENWAITH  Yes, file names are mangled before the file is fully erased.  
(Version 2.2)

AETNARIA  It shouldn't... one of their features is that you can call landlines and cell phones from your computer. However, if your network is currently busy with other things or otherwise slow, I don't think the audio quality will be too hot.

Allowing landlines and cell phones to call your computer is a different story - you'll need SkypeIn, which is a subscription service.

http://www.skype.com/products/skypein/  
(Version 1.5.0.77)

DOM21  That's what's so puzzling. The call data log shows all excellent readings. I have an extremely fast cable connection. Yet my words were unintelligible. Her voice was clear.   
(Version 1.5.0.77)

VEGGIEDUDE  Your mileage will vary from day to day, sometimes it will be like you are calling next door, sometimes it will be lousy, like what you experienced. Such is VoIP. I live in South San Francisco, but my SkypeIn number is a local number in London. Now my dad can call me for cheap, and calls are relayed to my mobile.  
(Version 1.5.0.77)

IZZAT  What you should do is to got to the Skype user forum. There you will find people that can give you all the ins and outs on every question you will have and every problem encountered.

I have Skype, but mostly I use my regular VoIP subscription, costing me €8.00/ month.

It gives me free calls with in Sweden and a more reliable call quality.

I also use it when I call home to Ireland, which I pay a bit more for then with Skype, but again the calls are a bit clearer.

For me the big thing is Skype to Skype, since it is free and long distance calls which is cheeper with Skype then with my subscription.

Skype is also good to use, I find, if you are sending anything bigger then 4,5 Mbit, since my internet provider blocks e-mails with large attachments.

Good luck.  
(Version 2.0.0.2)

VEGGIEDUDE  You are likely to hear her fine, because your download bandwidth is far greater than your upload bandwidth. I have cable, and my stats are: 2770 kbps download, 345 kbps upload.

If you have something like a bit torrent going on in the background, it would explain your terrible experience. Be sure you are not uploading anything at the same time as you call out with Skype.

This applies to Vonage or any other VoIP.  
(Version 2.0.0.2)

SQUISHED SQUIRREL  To the person asking how to play back Indeo 3,4,5...

I believe VLC will play back Indeo 3, but the surefire way to play them all back is to use Quicktime 6 under Classic. If you have the Indeo 3, 4 and 5 codecs installed in your OS9 system folder, you can play those files, and convert them to something that Quicktime 7 in OSX will play.  
(Version 2.1)

HEXMONKEY SOFTWARE  Hi Dom21,

Thanks for your feedback. Most likely your search settings weren't correct, for example it may have been set to search contents when you wanted to search filenames. If you email me (see the link on the MassReplaceIt website) I can help you find the problem.  
(Version 2.9)

MACUPDATE ADMIN  Because the developer does not make them available, never does, not for any of his apps.  
(Version 20050612)

MACUPDATE ADMIN  All polls I've seen, including several here on MU, show that about 20 percent of people are still using Panther at this very late date.  
(Version 0.05)

DOM21  I suspected; you had the facts. I stand corrected.  
(Version 0.05)