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About Marc
Gourmet cook, Poker Player.
Tournament Backgammon Player
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So many free alternatives that $20 is about four times what it is worth. |
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IF this application loaded English text, instead of French text - in the explanatory window - it would be more useful to so many users. I even deleted the French (.lproj) resources, but to no avail, as the appl. accesses an online data base. |
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You say: "Can I do something to fix it?" I think that all you need to do is use the "port forwarding" option with you router; though turning on "DMZ" may be required too. |
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I love BG Blitz. There is simply nothing near its level for Macs. "Absolute Backgammon" is just for casual players. THIS is for those who wish to IMPROVE their game, taking it to a new level. I have played in tournaments across the USA between 1985 and 2006. I know of what i speak, and I have the trophies to prove it. |
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MacBookPro 17" 2.33Mhz OS X 10.5.2 Mail crashes on each relaunch after installation of MailFX. The only other 3rd party plugin that is installed, and refuse to be without, is "WideMail" |
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The current version (2.0.2) is priceless. It is beyond a Five Star production. Its feature set and ease of use are matchless. Along with Disc Warrior4.1, it is the only software utility that I suggest to my Mac consulting clients. NOTE: This is far preferable to TechToolPro, which looks great but has absolutely unreliable hardware tests. A reviewer below obviously does not know how to properly burn a bootable Mac disc. (He probably tried to burn the disc with the image mounted. That is the most common mistake. |
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I have used uCalendar for years. It is quite good in all respects. However, the price is twice what it is worth, BECAUSE the free iCal has some truly excellent features, especially the current version - 3.0.2 |
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Excellent productivity enhancer. Running a 24/7 File Server means that I shuffle about a LOT of files. I combine this with "One Finger Click" and "Lazy Mouse" This troika means that with one finger and one click I am moving folders / files with ease. Newest added feature is a very fine addition to the feature set. |
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Excellent training tool / resource for Texas Hold Em (only) The interface needs to be resizable and customizable. It isn't. Poker Ghost's value is derived from the ease with which you can set up a hand and vary the number of opponents. Speech Recognition is a nice added bonus. |
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Tech Support is prompt, accurate, and to the point. This is a great application for serious Mac peeps like myself whose lives are intertwined with their Macs. |
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Very good at quitting background and faceless applications. Must be manually updated each time an appl' is launched. Quitting Finder merely relaunches it. One appl' refuses to quit via "StopStart" (KDX Client) Getting APPLESCRIPT error: "Can’t make contents of «class datC» of «class seDR» of «class tabW» id 4 of «class scrV» id 3 of window id 1 into type string. (-1700)" |
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I suppose that the problem that i am experiencing is simply that I do not see what the purpose of this application is. In Apple System Profiler one can goto Software > Applications and generate a list of installed applications. Can I launch an application from Appster? I see no way to do that. Is there a FAQ or documention available anywhere? I think not. |
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very fine appl' The only better ones are LeopardCacheCleaner4.0.4, MacPilot2.4.9, and CLIX. |
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EXCELLENT feature set. Outstanding graphics. Some features are accessible via Leopard Cache Cleaner, Terminal, Clix, MacPilot, etc. BUT not all. This is an exceptionally attractive and user friendly GUI. I prepaid for it and I am glad that I did. So far, the only glitches I've found concern notifications re: computer temperature and disk space. |
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Intel. MacBookPro OS X 10.5.1 |
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Will not launch under OS X 10.5.1 |
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The computer players are supposed to be using A.I. The play is bad - absolutely beyond belief. All experienced tournament poker players like myself and every author on the subject knows that to bet MINIMAL amounts on strong hands in a tournaments is almost NEVER correct, with the exception of "slow-playing" a hand. This absurd game even has computer players "closing out" the betting by checking the nuts or calling "All In" with hand s that CANNOT win. I want my money back. I feel cheated. There is no point playing. There is NO option to play "no-limit" cash Hold Em either. "Limit" only. Normal tournaments are always played with 10 entrants. Not here. Not possible. You cannot play a normal tournament or a "sit-and-go"; just this tiresome silly television format. Tech support? Virtually none. iPoker is far far superior in every way. |
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Of no consequence for those with large displays; this is an OUTSTANDING enhancement for those of us who are MacBook jockeys with cramped screen real estate. |
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Installed. Appears to do nothing at at all. Three column interface? Not that I can see. |
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Will NOT install on my MacBookPro because I am running OS X 10.5.1, (as opposed to 10.5) Dumb installer. |
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Seemed to be working slowly but well, that is, until it crashed -- on my MacBookPro. I will stick with xSlimmer thanx. |
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NO documentation re: what is new in this update. However, it continues to be the gold standard of Spam Killers for me. |
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This newest version works spectacularly. Tech support from these developers is as good as it gets. Best $25 I ever spent. |
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Still the 2nd best FIBS client. JavaFIBS is much more stable. |
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Crashes every time upon launch. |
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Fails to run under Safari 3.0 under Leopard. |
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Installed v 4.5.3 on my MacBookPro. Kernel Panic on booting. Never had one before. deleted ALL Micromat files including daemons, .kexts, logs and .plists No Joy. System Hosed ! |
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Very nice. The polar opposite of "File Buddy 9." GUI and feature set use simplicity as a model, as it should, since beginners need that. |
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Art Katz is mistaken. When MacAddict morphed into MacLife it did away with their free CD's. |
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Kaidoh is fully correct. I will not try to exceed his eloquent clarity. This is quite primitive and featureless without an attractive GUI, at an absurd price ! |
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I too have a 17" MBP 2.33.Ghz running 10.4.10 and it will not launch. The developer states that he has not tested it on recent versions of Tiger; but this is a waste of our time. |
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Cute and clever if you can get past the idea of betting gelatos and tea kettles and snails |
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EXCELLENT improvements. Version 3 is a major revision. |
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FAILS to run. Launches (seemingly) and quits almost immediately. I tried it under a "safe boot" mode, but that was unavailing too. HERE is my CONSOLE report: It suggests a bad .plist file BUT Safari.2.0.4 runs well. 2007-06-11 16:55:59.538 Installer[160] *** -[NSBundle load]: Error loading code /Users/marcgray/Library/InputManagers/Menu Extra Enabler/Menu Extra Enabler.bundle/Contents/MacOS/Menu Extra Enabler for bundle /Users/marcgray/Library/InputManagers/Menu Extra Enabler/Menu Extra Enabler.bundle, error code 2 (link edit error code 0, error number 0 ()) 2007-06-11 16:56:34.598 Finder[106] CFLog (0): CFPropertyListCreateFromXMLData(): plist parse failed; the data is not proper UTF-8. The file name for this data could be: (UNKNOWN) The parser will retry as in 10.2, but the proble2007-06-11 16:55:59.538 Installer[160] *** -[NSBundle load]: Error loading code /Users/marcgray/Library/InputManagers/Menu Extra Enabler/Menu Extra Enabler.bundle/Contents/MacOS/Menu Extra Enabler for bundle /Users/marcgray/Library/InputManagers/Menu Extra Enabler/Menu Extra Enabler.bundle, error code 2 (link edit error code 0, error number 0 ()) 2007-06-11 16:56:34.598 Finder[106] CFLog (0): CFPropertyListCreateFromXMLData(): plist parse failed; the data is not proper UTF-8. The file name for this data could be: (UNKNOWN) The parser will retry as in 10.2, but the problem should be corrected in the plist. 2007-06-11 16:56:34.606 Finder[106] CFLog (0): CFPropertyListCreateFromXMLData(): plist parse failed; the data is not proper UTF-8. The file name for this data could be: (UNKNOWN) The parser will retry as in 10.2, but the problem should be corrected in the plist. m should be corrected in the plist. 2007-06-11 16:56:34.606 Finder[106] CFLog (0): CFPropertyListCreateFromXMLData(): plist parse failed; the data is not proper UTF-8. The file name for this data could be: (UNKNOWN) The parser will retry as in 10.2, but the problem should be corrected in the plist. |
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Utterly fantastic. |
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Clean uncluttered friendly interface. v. 1.2 hardly worked, if at all, but this updated version performs as advertised. Lots of room for adding features. |
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Display is alright, but it lacks easy commands for stepping forward / backward or changing speed. It certainly is not as good as VLC or MPlayer. Not close. |
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Nice Effort. What it now needs is a set of links to download .aiff system sounds. |
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Needs Updating. NOT compatible wirth current Mac O S |
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Not ready for prime time. Not at any price.Three hours ago I asked it to scan a medium sized hard drive. Nothing so far ! I suggest usingTIDYUP! or FILE BUDDY9 or my favorite - DupeGuru |
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This is my second review. Still does nothing useful if it cannot save the clipboard content. Looks good but seems to be largely useless. |
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Excellent application. Very nice Interface. The preferences need to be expanded. The Font Inspector is a quick access feature that I like. Running under Rosetta, on a macBook, I have found one serious bug. viz. I attempted to import calendars from iCal and from uCalendar. It fails and generates a confusing error message re: use of" parentheses" Potential for improvement is there. On Balance this is an A- application. |
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I did try others such as Micromat's TechToolPro5.5.2 without success. |
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I cannot get this appl' to work. Each time I insert a bootable DVD to clone an OS from, (including my original System Install DVD), it produces an odd error as it freezes. The error is "authentikill" I have no clue as to what that is. I am obliged to force-quit DasBoot at that point. The on-line help for DasBoot is missing. I have indeed seen what TechTooPro2Go can do, albeit it at a high price. |
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yes USB boot volumes are do'able |
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Cumbersome and cluttered interface. Extremely limited re: file types. I can see no weay to delete / add file types. It seems to me that it should be obvious that searching with Spotlight is far better than this; and more importantly the "Smart Folder" feature introduced with "Tiger" (OS X 10.4) will do a better job than this will re: organizing your files by type or task or any other criteria you can imagine -- and of course it is totally free and bug free ! |
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Installer crashes on laiunch. OS X 10.4.8 Intel |
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Rob, I cannot disagree more. I have an (original) MacBook running OS X 10.4.8 of course and I have nearly EVERY haxie running and have not had a single system problem. I agree that on early versions of OS X there were indeed compatability issues. Now there are few remaining. |
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This is the best software update in recent memory.
It is obviously the software of the year and the year just began. Nothing will surpass it. The question is: Is Toast 8 the software of the decade? Perhaps. The list of new features is awesome, the interface is handsome, friendly as can be. the online Help is not only completely rewritten, but now it really can teach you much of what you need to know in a hurry. A few minutes ago I burned about 200 MP3's to a single CD. In the past there was a 99 MP3 limit. I also backed up some data - and now you can easily apply a color or an image to the background when the disc opens in icon view. etc. etc. etc. |
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From the engineering standpoint, it is best that Hard Drives NEVER go through a restart. Spinning down to a "sleep" mode, where it still spins, albeit at a slow rate. is good. I have several Macs. I strive not to turn any of them off ever - unless I am going to be out of town for a week or more, essentially never. I do a little Mac consulting. In the 909's i was the Prez' of an Apple Chartered M.U.G. (Mac User Group) for several years. I have been a Mac Fanatic / Evangelist since 1985, though an Apple II user prior to that. |
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Query: What is the point of this ? |
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Awewsome. This is the standard-bearer for arcade games. I am hopelessly addicted to Firefall, playing at least an hour or two a day. My high score is about 400,000. What is yours? |
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I use iCalendar |
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Disabling "menufela" allowed this appl' to function. Now I can review it. It is essentially worthless. It cannot accept/display any text e.g. "to-do's", "reminders", etc. |
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Yes. In fact, I DO use menufela ! I will disable menufela and reboot and check out the result. But on bal;ance, I will never give up menufela - as it is very very valuable on a MacBook with a 13.1" display. |
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Cannot actually review this inasmuch as it launches - showing an icon in the menu bar -- but that is as far as it goes. Clicking on it - even with modifier keys produces NO actions. |
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"Create Content" ? You need to explain how one does that. |
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Installs easily. Interface looks fine. Unfortunately, it simply produces NO results for me - on my MacBook with OS X 10.4.8 & 2 GB RAM, etc. |
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This appears to be in the German Language ONLY. I cannot configure it which is a shame. |
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I love VLC but I have had to go back to v. 0.8.5 as this new version will NOT run on my Intel box. |
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No, I did NOT use Xslimmer for that tragic error. There are several other appl’s that perform this type of ‘slimming.’ |
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In a word ... “Awesomeositous” Perfectly designed. I once “slimmed” my Intel Mac and tossed what was referred to as “PPC Architecture” That was an error, hosing my system. |
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Lousy excuse for an appl' A mere gromtend, poorly implemented, for the UNIX "renice" command. |
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Fantastic. Priceless for those of us with 13" Macbooks where every pizel of screen real estate is precious. |
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Eureka ! I have no explanation as to why my problems using this OUTSTANDING application have evaporated -- but I love it (now) ! |
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I was hoping that, as stated, this new version would work. It fails for me. It simply does NOT display anything at all. In the dock, the indication is that it is running. MacBook OS X 10.4.8 |
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I am so sorry, and so embarrassed. Not only does "Meteorologist" work now (after I refreshed the Rosetta cache), but I managed to accidentally post my incorrect review TWICE. |
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Sadly, "Meteorologist", the very best weather forecasting application, will NOT run on my MacBook under Rosetta. |
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Sadly, "Meteorologist", the very best weather forecasting application, will NOT run on my MacBook inder Rosetta. |
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I reset the rosetta cache and set it to run under rosetta (in the get info window). It is running now and I like it just fine. |
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Worked fine ONCE and only once. |
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Awesomositous. Six Stars across the board. |
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I have been a (constant) user of File Buddy for years. It is indispensable. It has so many fine features that I feel comfortable saying that just by using these features one progresses from being a Mac User to being a Mac POWER User. At the very least, download and run it in TRIAL MODE; or save yourself the time and purchase it directly. What? Your still reading this? Go on! Go! |
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"Container is a clipboard and scrapbook on steroids." ... is very misleading as you cannot store many file formats. I prefer "XPad" or "iOrganize" by far. However, this is a useful, if limited, application. |
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Works SPLENDIDLY on my Intel MacBook, in spite of what the software developer says. I dio a little Mac consulting and the installation of Applejack, (and the removal of all Norton applications and associated kext files). are the very FIRST thing that I do BEFORE I get down to tackling whatever tasks I have been hired to do. This is "MUST-HAVE" feeware. |
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I CANNOT get ZOOM to work. Can anyone? I have it installed only on an Intel mac. I am an occassional Mac Consultant, former Prez' of a M.U.G. and a power user for 2 decadesI mention this only to note that I am not making any amateurish errors. |
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Does NOT appear to work. I had two appl's that refused to launch. THIS appl'failed to repair that. I used ONYX to update Launch Services. That worked fine. Also this appl continually alerts me to a new version which does NOT exist. |
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The sine qua non of Spam Filters ! While there are some other good appl's, this is the premier spam filter. I receive an average of 125 pieces of email daily and I have tried EVERY Spam Filter extant. Manual is excellent and user-friendliness is obvious. |
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Are you saying that Apple has a free installer maker available to the general public? If so, can you provide a url for same? |
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Mea culpa. I was negligent in failing to mention that this was on a MacBook running Leopard Preview. I should not have so much as posted anything at all. |
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I play a lot of video poker - both real-world and virtual. It is good that this is freeware because it is featureless and the playing card graphics are so awful that you have to stare at them to be certain of what hand you have in order to play. This is very unacceptable. Complete waste of time. |
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Has anyone gotten this appl' to actually create anything at all ? I haven;'t. What about "dropDMG" nice appl' I think |
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Serious incompatability with Leopard (OS X 10.5) It may be a conflict with the new feature - 'Spaces'. The first module that I tried blanked my display and would not restore my screen no matter what I tried; eventually forcing me to shut down inelegantly. |
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I Luv this appl. Sadly, it does not work on my MacBook running OS X 10.5 (Preview) |
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Will not accept my choice of NOT having an Admin's Password on my MacBook ~ rendering it completely useless to me. |
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OS 10.4.7 Intel MacBook Thrice has refused to install |
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I run a gaggle of Macs. This appl' seems to be most at home on my MacBook. It works very well but it does require a reading of the manual. It has outperformed all of the competition but for SpamSeive2.4.4 with which it runs a virtual tie. |
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Updater will NOT work on my iMAc G-5 I have not installed to my MacBook yet. Why am I not surprised ? |
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This is fabulously wonderful. The less screen real estate that you have, the more its intrinsic worth. I just bought a 13" MacBook and cannot install Sticky Windows. It isn't Intel - compatible ! Apple should buy this technology from the developer and roll it into the O.S. |
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I am a "Mail" user now -- but I used EudoraPro for over a decade, up until version 6.1 It has features that are absent elsewhere and a mind-boggling collection of user-alterable settings that are known as X-commands. It has a funky old-fashioned less-than-pretty interface, but it is the ultimate email application. A particular aspect that I always loved is the complex "rules" that you can use for filtering mail which permit oh-so-many options; e.g. read me the subject line of this particular email. |
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Looks dangerous naturally enough, but there ios NOT a single word of HELP or DOCUMENTATION or PREFERENCES. Going to the developer's website provides only an ad for consulting services. Maybe they will give you a discount if they repair your Mac following it getting hosed by this questionable appl' |
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Will not download. SpeedDownload3 identifies the cause as "corrupt executable" |
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Over the past 2 days I have downloaded this Demo times. It will not mount. In every case the .dmg was declared corrupted when it failed verification via Disk Utility. |
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Excellent ~ when it works. I am getting a rapid response re: tech support, so hopefully the bugs will be squashed soon. |
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Absurd: A great interface with some glaring egregious faults: The only volume that is accessible is my Boot Drive, not any partitions or other Hard Drives. That alone renders this appl' useless. Also, the toolbar cannot be configured, so you are stuck with having icons there for utilities that you may not use. There is mno on;line or documented HELP ! To the best of my knowledge and searching efforts there is no such application as Norton Commander for Macs |
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$99 A Bad Joke. Not worth a tenth of that. This software is slow and almost useless. |
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Interestingly, the developer's brief note on this site indicates that it MAY work under Tiger. It fails. It just "says" that it succeeds in sending the email. |
