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Vuze
Aug 29 2008

MBHOCKEY  Talk about Bloatware!  
(Version 3.1.1)

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Aimersoft DVD Ripper
Aug 18 2008

MBHOCKEY  MacTheRipper does the same thing. It's a shame.  
(Version 1.8)

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AOL Desktop
Jun 4 2008

MBHOCKEY  lol?  
(Version b17)

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Transmission
Jan 5 2008

MBHOCKEY  Easily the king of torrent clients. Great work, keep it up.  
(Version 1.00)

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Acquisition
Dec 1 2007
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MBHOCKEY  for such a promising developer, this application is just plain brutal.  
(Version 2.0v205)

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Disco
Nov 30 2007

MBHOCKEY  Disappointed that it's one year since I've tried this app, and it STILL cannot create proper DVD discs from video_ts folders that work in set top DVD player.

I remember it was a problem with Tiger's burning framework, was this not fixed in Leopard (i'm running 10.5.1).  
(Version 1.0.2)

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Adium X
Sep 4 2007
*****

MBHOCKEY  Such a great app. Probably the only app besides Safari that I have used since the day I switched to Mac. Can't say enough about the program, and the community that supports it.

Keep it up!  
(Version 1.1.2)

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Adobe Flash Player
Jul 10 2007
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MBHOCKEY  Why is Flash _STILL_ so slow on MacOS X?

Is performance even a milestone on Adobe's Gantt Chart for the MacOS X version of Flash?  
(Version 9.0.47)

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myDVDEdit
Jun 3 2007

MBHOCKEY  NO clue. I don't know what that gibberish he posted could possibly be construed as, but it certainly has not a thing to do with this GOOD program.  
(Version 0.9.9)

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myDVDEdit
Jun 3 2007
****.

MBHOCKEY  GREAT app. Slightly cryptic, but very powerful. The only bad thing about this app is the lack of documentation...but once you fumble around with it enough you see how valuable it is.  
(Version 0.9.9)

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Disco
Apr 23 2007
****.

MBHOCKEY  Very fun UI. Clean, crisp...easy to navigate. A true revolution in terms of disc burning apps. Great job, devs. My only qualm with this app is that:

1) I already paid for Toast (heh...not your fault!) but seriously..

2) Burned DVDs from Video_TS folders do not play in an xbox 360. Now, i know from speaking with the devs of Burn that this is caused by a bug in the 10.4 burning framework that hasn't been ironed out yet....i'm assuming Disco makes use of Tiger's burning framework too.

This means I can't buy Disco until Leopard comes out and (hopefully?) fixes the disc burning issue.

But other than that -- great software (as usual) to this development team. I am eagerly awaiting updates to this program, and new releases from these guys.

Great stuff.  
(Version 1.0.2)

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iStumbler
Apr 10 2007

MBHOCKEY  works fine on my C2D MacBook.  
(Version 0.98)

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Burn
Mar 7 2007

MBHOCKEY  Typo:

Why don't DVDs burnt with this app work on an xbox 360?  
(Version 1.7u)

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Burn
Mar 7 2007

MBHOCKEY  Why don't DVDs burned with this app not work on an xbox 360?  
(Version 1.7u)

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Matlab
Mar 1 2007
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MBHOCKEY  When is this going to be native? X Window is horribly slow.  
(Version 7.4)

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DVD2oneX
Feb 27 2007
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MBHOCKEY  Been using this program from version 1.x. Has worked almost flawlessly. But i'm a bit disappointed in the direction it is going.

Firstly, the newer 2.x UI is completely hideous. It is the epitome of an ugly Windows program ported to Mac OS X. The "wizard" look is a complete step backward compared to the 1.x interface.

The second thing is that this program costs a pretty penny and is becoming obsolete as newer copy protection schemes are being churned out each day by the movie companies. It simply crashes on newer DVDs with no explanation of why, and it has to do with the team not developing the program further to handle these new schemes.

I know it is not a DVD ripper, but that is no excuse for DVD2OneX's inability to handle newer titles that have quirky IFO files in them (even after they have been SUCCESSFULLY extracted by other means.)

With the developer making good money off each license of this app, it is not too much to ask for to have this functionality added.  
(Version 2.1.2)

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Chat Transcript Manager
Jan 7 2007

MBHOCKEY  Yeah and my refrigerator doesn't fuel my car...

Hey idiot, read the description next time.  
(Version 1.1.1)

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xACT
Jan 5 2007

MBHOCKEY  This is a great program. I do not know what I'd do without it. Keep up the great work!!  
(Version 1.59)

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DarkAdapted X
Dec 23 2006

MBHOCKEY  I'd be willing to pay $50 for this implementation  
(Version 2.0)

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DarkAdapted X
Dec 23 2006

SKYNITE  Hi Mike,

E-mail me directly (there's a link on the DarkAdapted site at www.darkadapted.com), and we'll talk about implementation details.

Steve  
(Version 2.0)

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DarkAdapted X
Dec 22 2006

MBHOCKEY  Is there anyway you could have this as an MenuBar item, with a slider of presets? I think that would be ridiculously useful -- it wouldn't take up space in the dock and it would be easily accessible all the time.

Any chance of something like this being implemented? This is the only program i trust to change my color settings  
(Version 2.0fc2)

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DarkAdapted X
Dec 23 2006

SKYNITE  That would be a Mac OS X "Status Item" (it could also be a "Menu Extra," but Apple is discouraging this use).

Doing so would require that I invest in some software that costs about $200.00 US, which I might be willing to do if enough Pro registrations come in.

Stay tuned,

Steve  
(Version 2.0)

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3D IP Lookup Widget
Nov 29 2006

MBHOCKEY  Cool idea but just opens up Google Earth, doesn't actually go anywhere.  
(Version 0.3)

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Inquisitor
Nov 27 2006

MBHOCKEY  When is Apple going to hire this developer?  
(Version 3.0b2)

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Inquisitor
Mar 26 2007

MOEP  hopefully never.  
(Version 3.0v41)

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Inquisitor
Jun 3 2007

MUDFLAPPER  I think people's disdain for this developer is exaggerated, if not completely unfounded. He's never stolen code. He gives credit for any open source he uses. And he adds something those open source apps need badly: a gorgeous, intuitive Mac interface.

You think coding is hard? Try design. If it weren't for designers, we'd be living in a much uglier world. And we'd all be using Windows.

Oh, almost forgot to mention, Inquisitor ROCKS. I do feel like it's reading my mind sometimes. It's almost creepy.  
(Version 3.0v42)

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Inquisitor
Jun 4 2007

SJK  Something caused this developer to earn a negative reputation so maybe some of the disdain isn't as exaggerated or unfounded as you might think.  
(Version 3.0v42)

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Inquisitor
Jun 11 2007

MUDFLAPPER  Yes, the developer uses open source code from Transmission in his app, XTorrent. He also uses code from Limewire in his app, Acquisition. Both apps are credited in the "About" menu.

Some people don't like that the developer charges for those apps when all of the code isn't his. I have no problem with that whatsoever, as long as the developer credits the authors of those open source applications and doesn't steal any code.

I've read posts by angry customers that say the developer just "slaps on" pretty GUIs over existing apps, then charges people for them, but that's way too simplistic. I can tell that he puts a lot of hard work into his apps—it shows.

Limewire and Transmission are decent apps but I prefer XTorrent and Acquisition because they have fantastic added features as well as gorgeous, easy-to-follow interfaces.  
(Version 3.0v42)

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Marine Aquarium
Oct 1 2006
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MBHOCKEY  Pretty absurd that half the registration keys they give out do not work at first.

Horrible service too. Emailed them 4 days ago, nothing.  
(Version 2.6)

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Marine Aquarium
Sep 29 2006

MBHOCKEY  Rey, i am having the same EXACT problem.

I copy and paste the code, hit enter, nothing. Just sits there. The OK button is greyed out.

Pretty annoying. I just emailed them. I hope they get back to me soon.

I'm also pretty adept with Macs and tried everything I know. As far as i can tell this is a problem with their program.  
(Version 2.6)

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OmniWeb
Aug 29 2006

MBHOCKEY  owned.  
(Version 5.5rc1)

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Pando
Aug 22 2006
*****

MBHOCKEY  Great idea. Great execution. Great app.  
(Version 0.9.0.4)

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gDisk
Aug 22 2006

MBHOCKEY  As others have stated, the program is absolutely unusable.  
(Version 0.5)

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Transmission
Jul 16 2006
*****

MBHOCKEY  Just a great all around program for MacOS X. I am interested to see more work from this developer.

Thank you.  
(Version 0.6.1)

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UNO
Jun 30 2006

MBHOCKEY  Thank you. A million times.  
(Version 1.3)

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Acquisition
Apr 24 2006

MBHOCKEY  He's referring to the fact that you do not get any extra features by registering the product like the developer suggests. Therefore, he believes it should not be "Shareware" but rather "Donationware".  
(Version 130.4)

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Acquisition
Apr 14 2006

MBHOCKEY  Great Program...i had one poor experience with the developer a while, while back. But there is no doubt that his software his amazing. I like all of his stuff, actually. he's a very talented individual, and really gets how to program for Mac OS X. This is easily the best working and looking filesharing application available for MacOS X.

i had the unfortunate opportunity to use some 3rd party programs on Windows recently, and i just wanted to say its developers like Dave for the Mac that show just how much better even 3rd party apps are for our systems.

Thanks!  
(Version 130.3)

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Mar 24 2006

MBHOCKEY  It's not a waste of dev resources because we're not actual Adium devs :) It's a friendly fork off the official adium project.

The main devs don't want to incorporate this into Adium because it would take a lot to do it right, and they have a lot on their plate (as always) with such a big project. _That_ would be a waste of dev resources.  
(Version 0.89c)

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Chax
Mar 21 2006

MBHOCKEY  Tabbed chats in iChat? THANKS!  
(Version 1.4b7)

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Mar 10 2006

MBHOCKEY  Thanks for the screen shot, now we've added an "official" one too.  
(Version 0.89)

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Mar 10 2006

MBHOCKEY  Sorry, there aren't any current plans to also do a brushed metal style. This could change in the future though.  
(Version 0.89)

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Shiira
Feb 26 2006
*****

MBHOCKEY  Wow...this browser is really, really awesome. Fast, light-weight, and tons of features with a beautiful UI...it's probably the best Mac app you don't know about!   
(Version 1.2.1)

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OmniWeb
Feb 2 2006

MBHOCKEY  If they actually do make Omniweb as fast as Safari, i couldn't comprehend how anyone would use a different browser.

I paid for the software about 6-8 months ago; i can't wait for the webkit version.  
(Version 5.1.3)

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OmniWeb
Feb 2 2006

MBHOCKEY  If they actually do make Omniweb as fast as Safari, i couldn't comprehend how anyone would use a different browser.

I paid for the software about 6-8 months ago; i can't wait for the webkit version.  
(Version 5.1.3)

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SteerMouse
Jan 19 2006
*****

MBHOCKEY  Great software. I began searching for alternatives for USB Overdrive when it starting forgetting my tracking speed upon disconnecting/reconnecting my mouse.

It would also happens sometimes when logging out and back in.

Anyhow, SteerMouse is wonderful. I love its ease of assigning buttons, its reliability, and the ability to assign application specific commands for my buttons (Yes, i know USB Overdrive does this also).

However, most of all, i like its cursor speed/acceleration options. My mouse has never moved smoother, or more accurate.

Thank you for this software.   
(Version 3.2)

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Flip4Mac WMV Player
Jan 12 2006
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MBHOCKEY  Coming along nicely, keep it up!  
(Version 2.0.1)

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DVD2oneX
Jan 9 2006

MBHOCKEY  100 dollars?

I bought the first version of this software, it was $50 (and there seems to be no price break for previous owners of this guy's software).

Even then it was pricey, and before Popcorn was released.

I would save your money, and get Popcorn. Yes this program was good, but Popcorn and Toast will do MORE than this program for a fraction of the price.

Maybe this guy made a mistake when he did the Frank to USD conversion?  
(Version 2.0.2)

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DVD2oneX
Jan 9 2006

MBHOCKEY  I'd like to retract my previous comments.

It does not seem to be the case, that it's 100 dollars. On their site, it's 39.99 and 25 to upgrade (Euros).  
(Version 2.0.2)

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DVD2oneX
Jan 9 2006

ROBINGO88  Not sure where this $100 figure is coming from... just went over to the developer's site and the program is about $60US for new users and about $30US for an upgrade from version 1.x... i'm no defender of this developer (there does seem to be a -if i can't reproduce the problem, the problem doesn't exist- attitude, and the program has become distincly less mac-like in the user interface... but with a Quad G5, this thing swings, and lets you choose every combination of title and cell (and audio track) without making you pay more (like DVDRemaster does)... but at the end of the day, its just a tool... if you don't think it's worth the price, use a different tool  
(Version 2.0.2)

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DVD2oneX
Jan 9 2006

MBHOCKEY  I'm curious if you just completely disregarded my immediate correction?  
(Version 2.0.2)

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DVD2oneX
Jan 9 2006

ROBINGO88  truth be told, i missed it completely... sorry... the new structure of MU comments still baffles me... you -did- correct yourself... many apologies!

r.  
(Version 2.0.2)

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DVD2oneX
Jan 10 2006

NIKODEMUS  Yeah, I bet it swings on a Quad...but it'll swing even faster and faster with newer hardware on the way all the time. I'm just really glad that this developer has taken the time to make use of Dual CPU's and Dual Core and Quads, so far there's very few out there that even care.  
(Version 2.0.2)

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