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About Mike Ratt
Last Login:26 Nov 2009 05:26
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SolarSeek
Aug 30 2008

MIKE RATT  XD  
(Version 0.95.3)

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aMule
Aug 30 2008

MIKE RATT  38 files in the folder 'aMule 2.2.2?. WTF? I only see an App called 'aMule' and is compiled under PPC (come on, we're in 2008) architecture.

hel*l*p?  
(Version 2.2.2)

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SolarSeek
Jun 5 2008

MIKE RATT  (to CA):

When SolarSeek 1 goes final, we'll have 10.7  
(Version 0.95.3)

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SolarSeek
Jul 9 2008

CA  LOL! That's right :D  
(Version 0.95.3)

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SolarSeek
Aug 30 2008

MIKE RATT  XD  
(Version 0.95.3)

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Pixelmator
Jun 5 2008
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MIKE RATT  For me is almost perfect. Bye, Adobe!  
(Version 1.2.1)

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MPlayer
Apr 4 2008

MIKE RATT  And possibly a dead proyect (no update since 2005).  
(Version 1.0rc2)

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MPlayer
Apr 4 2008

MIKE RATT  THIS is the right choice. The other link is a proyect of Jan Volf: MPlayerOSX ( http://mplayerosx.sourceforge.net/ ).  
(Version 1.0rc2)

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Pixelmator
Feb 20 2008

MIKE RATT  It seems a great update! Good work.

:)  
(Version 1.1.3)

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Opera
Feb 20 2008

MIKE RATT  themes? Yeah, this sounds very 90's. Gimme a solid UI that respect the Apple Guidelines.

The first (don't forget it, Opera fans) is:

"Users will learn your application faster if the interface looks and behaves like applications they’re already familiar with", not to mention:

"Your application will have the same modern, elegant appearance as other Mac OS X applications".

http://developer.apple.com/documentation/UserExperience/Conceptual/OSXHIGuidelines/XHIGIntro/chapter_1_section_1.html

A THEME must be a CHOICE, not a NEED.  
(Version 9.26)

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Simple CSS
Dec 20 2007
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MIKE RATT  Fantastic!! Thank you very much. Keep up the good work!.  
(Version 2.0)

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Apple iWeb
Sep 29 2007

MIKE RATT  Rapidweaver is not the same concept.  
(Version 2.0.2)

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Transmission
Sep 16 2007

MIKE RATT  ok, nice IU & concept, but...

Same .torrent (tested one hour each one).

Azureus:78-100 kB/s

Transmission: 6-12 kB/s X-D

So.. if you want FAST downloads instead of a cool and lightweight cocoa app design, you know what to choose. So simple.  
(Version 0.82)

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Transmission
Sep 16 2007

GREBLAW  "spot on sir, spot on..."  
(Version 0.82)

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Cyberduck
Sep 15 2007

MIKE RATT  No.

In terms of UI speed I really like muCommander: http://www.mucommander.com/ A java cross-platform file manager that can access to FTP and SFTP. You can navigate very fast with the keyboard, view the same server in the two panes, built in compressor/uncompressor and many other great features, but honestly, is not a powerful FTP application.

In Windoze, you know... WS_FTP Pro, FTP Commander or CuteFTP: http://www.cuteftp.com/cuteftppro/tour.aspx

Transmit is a good choice, but is not the panacea.  
(Version 2.8)

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Cyberduck
Sep 15 2007

MIKE RATT  @aljuk,

1. Posibility of view the same server path in two panels at time, like I said.

2. Resumable (very large files) downloads/uploads.

3. Built-in Compression.

4. email notifications for uploads.

5. Tree view (two views at time).

6. Custom Commands.

...

Transmit is great, I agree with you, but not perfect.  
(Version 2.8)

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Cyberduck
Sep 15 2007

MIKE RATT  The applications in Mac OS X (we are not in OS 7/8/9, thank Spaghedeity), should be easier to use for novices, but POWERFUL for the rest. We work in Unix, people!. A nice interface and easy to use app without power is useless.

Transmit have anything that a simple user need, but forget some extra features that their software requires.

Cyberduck?. Good soft wih bad IU planning. Like Apple Finder.

Some of us we need...

...speed.  
(Version 2.8)

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Cyberduck
Sep 15 2007

MIKE RATT  I agree. Need two panels, but TWO OPERATIVE PANELS, not one panel for HD *only* and other for server *only*. I would like to view my server in the two panels for internal transfers. There serveral FTP for Windoze than do this.  
(Version 2.8)

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Coda
Aug 30 2007

MIKE RATT  This is not a WYSIWYG html editor, is a BBEdit for novices.  
(Version 1.0.3)

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Coda
Oct 12 2007

TERSONO  D'oh. you've missed the whole point. Yes, you can use it as a BBEdit replacement if you wish, but it is so much more than that (and I'm speaking as a professional web developer and registered user of BBEdit since version 4).

Coda's strength lies in terms of workflow. Previously I'd have BBEdit (or latterly TextMate), Interarchy, CSSEdit, a finder window, at least one terminal window, Photoshop and Safari open continuously. Even with expose and dual screens, switching between apps becomes a pain in a hurry. Coda allows me to rationalise this down to two apps only; Coda and Photoshop, improving my productivity generally.  
(Version 1.0.4)

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Coda
Nov 21 2007

NEUTRALZONE  "...a BBEdit for novices."

That implies that professionals wouldn't benefit from integrated feedback and efficient workflow! A typical "high priest" type of comment. Making things easier doesn't necessarily have to dumb them down...if you don't believe that, you don't believe in the Mac.

I code in TextWrangler right now, but I think I'm going to get Coda.  
(Version 1.0.5)

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Xtorrent
Apr 22 2007

MIKE RATT  If I want to download a file of 200 KB inside a folder of 5 GB... YES.  
(Version 1.0v40)

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Xtorrent
Apr 18 2007
***..

MIKE RATT  Therefore...  
(Version 1.0v40)

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Xtorrent
Apr 18 2007

MIKE RATT  So simple as: http://www.bernzilla.com/img/utorrent.gif

This feature is BASIC.  
(Version 1.0v40)

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AppDelete
Dec 11 2006

MIKE RATT  hehe, ok, you're welcome. Well, I think the preview files before delete is indispensable for an app like this.

Keep up the good work and count on me for the criticals to improve your application. ;)  
(Version 1.0.2)

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Dec 11 2006

MIKE RATT  ...File Maker Pro 8 prefs...

boo  
(Version 1.3)

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Dec 11 2006

MIKE RATT  ..and... Delicious Library (prefs), Cocktail (app support file), Camino (app support->Mozilla), Business Card Composer 4 (prefs), Acquisition (app support->AcquisitionCore)... (only test my apps, of course...) :P  
(Version 1.3)

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Dec 11 2006

MIKE RATT  Sorry, but that's not true at all.  
(Version 1.3)

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Dec 11 2006

MIKE RATT  I can't drag Krypt to the uApp window! [ http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/14401 ].

uApp can't see the *prefs files* of iDefrag Demo (com.coriolis-systems.iDefrag.plist), Toast, StuffIt Expander, SoundSoap 2, Freeway 4 Pro, NetBarrier X4, Chamonix, DSP-Quattro X... and fails to show the metadata cache or the transcript log of Transmit [ http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/6771 ]:

~/Library/Caches/METADATA/Transmit

~/Library/Logs/Transmit Transcript.log

Keep up the good work, but for the moment AppZapper is far more reliable.

¿Why not include installers, links, torrents files... etc?.  
(Version 1.3)

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AppDelete
Dec 9 2006

MIKE RATT  Second test: http://tinyurl.com/so2w2

And FINAL! test: http://tinyurl.com/t2cb2

:D  
(Version 1.0.2)

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AppDelete
Dec 9 2006

MIKE RATT  A simple test: http://tinyurl.com/yeaohm

1) AppZapper results the most clear and reliable unistaller of the group: 4 Files

2) uApp and AppDelete: 1 File. AppDelete don't show any info about the files (you have to look inside the Trash!)  
(Version 1.0.2)

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AppDelete
Dec 9 2006

REGGIE ASHWORTH  Hi Mike! :D

This is Reggie the Developer...thank you for your post. I appreciate the work that you did as it will only help AppDelete to become better...

First you are right about not having a preview of the files. AppDelete has a slightly different approach when organizing the files in the trash and having an Undo function. But with that being said AppDelete will include a preview feature in the future...probably with a slightly different approach than the competition to keep it as "original" as possible...

Now about finding only 1 file it's a very interesting test you did. When I first saw it I said to myself maybe AppZapper got the better of AppDelete in this one. But if you look closely AppDelete might be more accurate after all...why? I'm not a RapidWeaver user I must admit...but if you have RapidWeaver 3.5 (not the beta) the associated files have exactly the same name as the ones that were deleted with the Beta in your screenshot. So let's say I have the Beta and I just installed the new Version 3.5 (non-beta) and I want to delete the Beta version. In your example it would take the files which appear to be "shared" and are now being used by the regular non-beta version. Which would be a mistake right? Does that make sense?

Anyways I'm not trying to start anything with this but as I took the time to investigate this is what I found. It would be great to get your feedback on this...thanks again for your post! :D

Sincerely,

Reggie  
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AppDelete
Dec 9 2006

REGGIE ASHWORTH  PS - You can always email me directly through my website if you like? Just click on the "More Information" link above... :D

Reggie  
(Version 1.0.2)

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AppDelete
Dec 11 2006

MIKE RATT  hehe, ok, you're welcome. Well, I think the preview files before delete is indispensable for an app like this.

Keep up the good work and count on me for the criticals to improve your application. ;)  
(Version 1.0.2)

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AppDelete
Dec 11 2006

REGGIE ASHWORTH  Hi again Mike! :D

Thanks for the reply! Though AppDelete handles deleting the files slightly different it's a good point what you make about the preview. Look for this feature in the next release, which by the way I'm already working on! :D

Sincerely,

Reggie

PS - Sorry for the double post! :D  
(Version 1.0.2)

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AppZapper
Dec 9 2006

MIKE RATT  A simple test: http://tinyurl.com/yeaohm

1) AppZapper results the most clear and reliable unistaller of the group: 4 Files

2) uApp and AppDelete: 1 File. AppDelete don't show any info about the files (you have to look inside the Trash!)  
(Version 1.7)

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Dec 9 2006

MIKE RATT  A simple test: http://tinyurl.com/yeaohm

1) AppZapper results the most clear and reliable unistaller of the group: 4 Files

2) uApp and AppDelete: 1 File. AppDelete don't show any info about the files (you have to look inside the Trash!).  
(Version 1.2)

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Vuze
Dec 5 2006

MIKE RATT  You can download Azureus 3 @ http://static.zudeo.com/files/Azureus_3_0_macosx.zip  
(Version 2.5)

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SolarSeek
Oct 6 2006

MIKE RATT  ok, always the de-update prompt message to start the app. :(  
(Version 0.95.2)

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SolarSeek
Oct 6 2006

MIKE RATT  After install this update, SolarSeek says: "SolarSeek 0.95.1 is now availabre (you have 0.95.2). Would you like download it now?". I have to deactivate "Automatically check for updates". A progress bar for searches would be nice. You never know when is going to finish. "Waiting for results..." is frustrating.  
(Version 0.95.2)

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Virtual Dashboard
Oct 6 2006

MIKE RATT  Nice icon :)  
(Version 1.1.1)

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Microsoft Messenger
Sep 28 2006
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MIKE RATT  Debe ser muy difícil para los "ingenieros" de M$ habilitar el uso de cam y audio en la versión para OS X de su Messenger. Y también, asimismo, para los ingenieros de Apple habilitar cuentas M$N en iChat. Mientras, los usuarios de Apple con iSight (integrada o no), nos vemos imposibilitados de ver a los típicos amigos peceros que no saben usar otra cosa que lo que viene instalado por defecto en su sistema "operativo". En síntesis: ¿Es el Messenger un arma en manos de Microsoft para defender la incompatibilidad entre usuarios Mac-PC, aunque sea subrepticiamente?. ¿Apple quiere derrocar este estatus a costa de hacernos creer que el Messenger no importa y, a su vez, hacernos caer en la trampa que la vida puede ser más fácil, cuando ellos mismos no aceptan que la realidad (por desgracia) es otra distinta?.

Microsoft no puede pretender que su software para Mac OS X sea valorado de igual forma, cuando no dispone de las principales ventajas de su homónimo en Windows.

¿Y si Apple hiciese lo mismo con iTunes?.  
(Version 6.0)

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StuffIt Expander 2010
Sep 22 2006

MIKE RATT  One word: SIT.  
(Version 11.0)

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laTele
Aug 10 2006

MIKE RATT  :D "Pasao" ?  
(Version 1.0)

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laTele
Aug 10 2006

MIKE RATT  Great widget. A big thank you. Please, support scroll!  
(Version 1.0)

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VISE X
Aug 4 2006
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MIKE RATT  To prevent users from hiding the installer interface, VISE X installers now disable the "Hide" menu item, and do not support use of Command+H.

Bad idea, MindVision.  
(Version 3.1)

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unRarX
Jul 5 2006

MIKE RATT  Tow words: Universal, please.  
(Version 2.0b)

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Yahoo! Messenger
Jun 29 2006

MIKE RATT  But not video.  
(Version 3.0b1)

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Guest PC
Jun 27 2006

MIKE RATT  PPC RIP  
(Version 1.9.5)

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Disk Order
Dec 14 2005

MIKE RATT  oops

-The dev. use " -- " instead of .   
(Version 1.5.6)

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Disk Order
Dec 14 2005
**½..

MIKE RATT  -Hilarious bug: The size column show the kind of some files instead of size.

-Much slower than muCommander (written in JAVA!).

-No Spotlight instant search. The search field is very small.

-The dev. use " -- " instead of " ". (Please, dev., include some "advanced" info. Maybe something like this?.

-No centered DATE & TIME. (Please, dev. use 00/00/00 00:00 AM/PM).

-A select menu for volumes instead of one simple button, it would be more efficient.  
(Version 1.5.6)

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