MISHA  The coding for the mouse driver is still tight.

It's all those videos that demonstrate the gestures (which are quite high quality) that take up the room.  
(Version 1.0)

MITSIRHC  When you use RipIt what program do you use for compression?  
(Version 2.6.6)

MACVAULT  @ MITSIRHC I use Handbrake, of course! It's free and does a bang up job every time. Has a lot of presets too to make it very easy to choose depending on where/how the video is going to be used. Have fun!  
(Version 2.6.6)

DOOBIEXX  I would have to say that combining windows would make it more convoluted in my opinion. I like the 9 step walkthrough where you pick and choose all the tid bits of info and differences in the backup you want to make. Once you have made say a bootable you like, you save it and anytime you want a bootable open that window. When you want a simple one folder backup, again create the settings and save it as it's own "program."

Just the other side of the coin, I see where your coming from but I prefer how the devs have it and have kept it for a long long time. I also enjoy this software and recommend it to anyone doing any kind of backup as it is simply the best.

@dev - TOO EXPENSIVE!!  
(Version 6.0.7)

MONKEYJUNKEY  Well, the software just does what you tell it to do. You only have to learn how to use it properly.

Considering your question the solution is very easy: Go to View and unmark the "Intelligent Sorting aktiv" (I use the german version so I don't know what exactly you'll find there, it's "Intelligentes Sortieren aktivieren" here). As soon as this is unmarked you'll find the "normal" view.

But I have to admit I was a little puzzled at first too, with the same concerns as you had.

Cheers,

Monkeyjunkey!  
(Version 5.0.5)

MACVAULT  Thanks Monkey, that did the trick! Seems to me though that this should be off by default, instead of on. Not sure what they're thinking there??

Best  
(Version 5.0.5)

RIPIT  By all means contact us at support@ripitapp.com -- We'd love to get to the bottom of this for you, and everyone else this may be affecting. We're here to help! :)  
(Version 1.1.2)

UBERMIND  Hey there,

I apologize for the length delay in response! Do you have, or did you have, the Safari 4 BETA installed on your system? There is a known issue when using the BETA of Safari 4 from Apple. Please see our FAQ section for more information...

Why doesn't the map show up when I try to use Maperture?

This is caused by a conflict with the Safari 4 beta. We are working on this issue, but until it is resolved, you will need to remove the Safari beta to use Maperture.

http://www.ubermind.com/products/maperture-faq.php  
(Version 1.0.1)

ANONYMOUS  Maperture Pro is now released and all Safari 4 Beta issues have been resolved. Thansk!  
(Version 1.2)

ESQUARE61  This is a BETA version. Beta versions are never reported in the update routine.  
(Version 2.2.1.7b)

NEONBLUE2  Beta or not, updating never works.  
(Version 2.2.1.7b)

WALRUSCP  Agreed - this plug-in's auto update check feature does not work. Before I installed the update, I saw that the update (despite being set to check daily) had not done so since my last manual check.  
(Version 2.2.1.7b)

FLIP4MAC  Here are some clarifications on the Flip4Mac check for update feature:

1. Beta versions are not part of the automated check for update process. If anyone is interested in being notified of new beta versions, please register at http://www.flip4mac.com/wmv_beta_register.htm. We will send you notifications via email when beta versions are available.

2. The check for update process runs when the the componenet is in use. For example, if the frequency setting is set for weekly but the component sits idle for two weeks, the check for update will run when the component is used (in week 2).

If anyone has more questions or needs further help, please feel free to post here and we will get to the bottom of the issue. Thanks for using Flip4Mac.  
(Version 2.2.1.7b)

DR. FRANKNFURTER  tried this on a mbp with 2,33 ghz and 2 gb ram as a demo, unfortunately it is slow as hell, don't know why. just the preview lasts and lasts and lasts... the results are really great but it is no fun to work with! waiting for an update...  
(Version 1.0)

MACVAULT  @ dr. franknfurter

Are you by chance shooting with a Canon 40D? I did some additional experimenting and what I've found is that RAW 40D images bring this plug in to it's knees...terriblly slow performance. When I opened JPG files or Canon 20D images, things work just fine. I'd love to know what files you're opening since I've got an open ticket with Nik to try to get the issue resolved. Thanks!  
(Version 1.0)

DR. FRANKNFURTER  @ MacVault

actually using a canon 5D.

by the way, I don't think this app is not good, just to slow for now. results are fantastic, for my opinion.  
(Version 1.0)

DR. FRANKNFURTER  @ MacVault

forgot to say:

I'm shooting RAW. sorry!  
(Version 1.0)

MACVAULT  @ dr. franknfurter

Thanks for the info. I'll let them know there seems to be an issue with 5D RAW images as well. I shoot exclusively in RAW as well. Just for kicks, have you tried opening any JPG files to see if the sluggishness disappears? I think the plug in is great too. I actually bought it yesterday. It seems that performance is fine with my 40D RAW images ONCE THEY FINALLY OPEN. And as before, this slow performance does not appear when opening JPG files or RAW Canon 20D files.

Best  
(Version 1.0)

DR. FRANKNFURTER  @ MacVault

unfortunately can't reinstall the demo, date has expired..

so can't check the functions on a jpg..

still waiting for an update..  
(Version 1.0)

BILLEARL  Yes, Indigo is very good and very well supported. Thinking Home was very good, and may be again, but I have to question the level of support with only one (bug-fix) update since 2001.  
(Version 2.0b18)

JIMW  My opinion of Indigo is that it has become bloated with capability that most average users are not very interested in and at around $200 for the current version, way to expensive. They again, this is the first upgrade of Thinking Home in literally many years. I used Thinking Home for many years, till it failed to work on my machines/OS. Right now I am using the previous version of Indigo, which was about half the current price and it is working fine for my needs on my Intel Mac's running Leopard. Frankly I am disappointed with all of the Mac based automation products, given their level of cost and/or timely updates. Hopefully the freeware Sourceforge project will eventually provide some needed competition and force the commercial vendors to either rethink their business model in terms of good support and value, or step aside for a hopefully a more customer oriented vendor. Given the pricing structure for home automation (other than X10) the products seem targeted only for the economically well heeled. The issue with X10 is that their operation can be inconsistent, and at times unreliable. Right now I regard Home Automation to still be in its infancy and needs to mature in order for it to migrate out of the hobbyist real and become practical for the general public. It seems right now that the only way to obtain a stable properly installed system, without being a tinkerer is to pay big bucks to have a specialist install and configure the system for you. The bottom line is that reliable equipment and software for the hobbyist is costly and somewhat fickle, and and to have it professionally done can become very expensive. I would expect it to remain such until competition and consumer demand results in more reliable, less expensive products that are easier to install, configure, maintain, and use.   
(Version 2.0)

JIMW  First of all, might I might ask that if a 'contributor' going to assault another contributors character that the proper terminology be used - i.e., the use of the word "Spam" in your comment:

From Wikipedia:

Spamming is the abuse of electronic messaging systems to indiscriminately send unsolicited bulk messages. While the most widely recognized form of spam is e-mail spam, the term is applied to similar abuses in other media: instant messaging spam, Usenet newsgroup spam, Web search engine spam, spam in blogs, wiki spam, mobile phone messaging spam, Internet forum spam and junk fax transmissions.

Contrary to the opinion that was expressed in your comment, my message was not indiscriminate, and it was solicited, as was yours. Comments are part of the culture of MacUpdate, and have always been solicited so long as they contain civil language and do not involve personal attacks.

If you read my comment carefully, you should note that I cast no aspersions in regard to any individual, or group of individuals, directing my comments to characterize my observations of the Home Automation products that I am familiar with, and making constructive comments regarding the evolution of an up and coming public domain effort. My focus a purpose was to provide users with a summary of my experience with Home Automation Product and my overall opinion of them to assist them in making an informed decision without having to page through numerous windows or tabs, and multiple websites.

If MacUpdate offered a side by side comparison of similar products, in chart form, along with comments then your comments about viewing all the information about multiple products would be correct. However to the best of my knowledge MacUpdate does not provide this feature, at least to unpaid subscribers, and I have not seen it offered by their competitors. If you know different, I would appreciate hearing about it from you.

Perhaps you might consider offering this suggestion to the MacUpdate development team. I certainly cannot, since doing so would be stealing your idea, which would conflict with my basic core values.

Given that your comment took exception to my comments, and you certainly have a right to your comments and opinion, as do I, let me point out what I believe is fact in my previous and others comments:

FACT: I did not post the original comment about Indigo.

FACT: To the best of my knowledge Indigo, currently is the most expensive, stand alone PLC control software available for the Mac. If you know of a more expensive product, for the Mac I would be interested in hearing about it.

FACT: Many of the Home Automation Products contain features that less than 50% of the purchasers use. In order for this number to be greater than 50% evidence would need to be provided that over 50% of the users are scripters, or programmers and that would probably be extremely surprising to the industry as a whole.

FACT: A significant percentage of Home Automation Systems are installed by professionals. I invite you to provide evidence that a professional installation can be equal in cost to or even just slightly more expensive than a self-installed system.

FACT: X-10 systems have a history of anomalies. Just do a Google search on this subject. In particular, they are somewhat sensitive to electrical noise on the power line. Otherwise companies would not be selling filters and signal boosters to get rid of the noise or overcome it.

FACT: Indigo 1.8 was a good product at a fair price. However I do not believe it is currently available for purchase. It is what I am still using. My comments regarding a "bloated Indigo" referenced 2.0 not 1.8

FACT: A significant period of time has passed since Thinking Home has done a major update to their product. It was enough time for many, like myself to feel the product had been abandoned. Many, again like myself, having up-to-date computers and automation equipment, felt that the only alternative at the time was to switch to Indigo.

However given the direction and the current cost of Indigo, I am looking for an alternative. If Thinking Home had a history of addressing and responding to users needs in a timely manner, that choice might very well be Thinking Home. However this is precisely the issue that caused me to give up on it and switch.

A wise person, whose name escapes me at the moment, said regarding human behavior, that: "Past history is generally a good predictor of future events." My experience generally leads me to agree with this philosophy.

So given the history of Thinking Home, in relation to timely updates that address current OS releases and new Home Automation products, I will leave you with this final thought.

Why should users expect the future updates and support from Thinking Home to be different from their past history?  
(Version 2.0.2b11)

ROY VAN DER WONING  Funny how most people who end their review with "'nuff said" don't actually say much at all.

Just reading how an app "blows away" the competition is hardly "nuff" for anyone who is looking for factual info.  
(Version 1.0.1)

MACVAULT  Funny how there's always somebody who has the time to bitch and complain about something.  
(Version 1.0.1)

ROY VAN DER WONING  Classy response; every bit as smug as the boilerplate "review" you apparently fail to see the futility of.  
(Version 1.0.1)

MACVAULT  Yeah, you're classy alright. Exactly where does my comment say "review". Idiot.  
(Version 1.0.1)

ROY VAN DER WONING  Window title: "Screenflow Reviews"

Header: "Original Review"

When posting: "Write a Review", "Review type" and "Post review"

And how is this even relevant? Does labeling your blurb as "Comment" instead of "Review" somehow make it more relevant or valuable to MacUpdate community?

Being obnoxious and resorting to ad hominem attacks is a poor but telltale and transparant way to cover up a lack of comprehension/conversational skills.

I'm done here. Let the people decide.  
(Version 1.0.1)

MACVAULT  Yes, let's let the people decide by all means. They should begin by reading your other comments. As I said earlier, there's always someone who just likes to bitch and moan. Seems to describe you well.

http://www.macupdate.com/users/Roy%20van%20der%20Woning  
(Version 1.0.1)