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Not trusting this Security Update much. In the past they have appeared in Software Update, now nothing. Also some of the experiences other have had with it give me pause. |
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Wow, aren't you taking this a bit personally? Leopard broke Unsanity's APE (or perhaps that's the other way around because after installing the version of APE prior to this one I could not start up my computer, but luckily Leopard had Time Machine) but geez, I would hardly use it as an example of Apple not caring for it's users. WindowShade is cool (I have licences for it, Zounds, and ShapeShifter) but cannot use them on my iMac G5 with Leopard. So what. Is it really that crucial? And btw, Macs are quite cool and continue to be so, which has something to do with why Apple can charge a premium for them. |
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I use this app regularly, though it is powerful and requires a bit of understanding of it's functions (which is why if I don't understand something, I leave it alone till I do or am feeling adventurous). Some of my concerns seem to have been address in this update, though I can't stand to look at the Mac Cleanse icon. Does anyone know if there are any alternative icons out there? It doesn't have to be for Mac Cleanse, per se, it just has to fit the app's purpose. |
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Thanks for the heads up, Simon. I think that I miscommunicated though. When I said 'desktops' I meant desktops (Mac) or wallpaper (PC). On my MacMini at work I have Tiger and use You Control! Desktops so I can not only have a different desktop based upon whatever purpose I have in mind, but different backgrounds as well. As far as I am aware, Spaces does not yet have that level of functionality (though, trust me, I want to be so, so wrong;) As much as I dig Spaces, would like some way to visually differentiate each desktop. |
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That's interesting, because when I tried to upgrade I was charged $25. |
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Speed Download is an app that I generally enjoy using. It downloads faster than Safari or Firefox via my broadband connection, though I am not sure that that is just my perception. I like what I hear about the changes in SD5, but $25 to upgrade an app that I generally use only as a download manager (I understand that there are many nice features, but $25 worth, I am not so sure)? I think that I will stick with version 4; if I feel the need for another download manager I think that I will look elsewhere because I am willing to use a download manager that does somewhat less (most of which I probably will not use anyway) but is more reasonably priced. |
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It was a little weird, but when all is said and done, I like the upgrade. Everything appears faster (including Firefox). Now, if only we can get individual backgrounds for Spaces, I will be a happy lad. |
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upgrading to 10.5.2 caused my system to hang, instead of shutting down (not unusual a behavior. I have seen it before with 10.5.1). I manually restarted, and upon restart the computer acted as if I were starting up from the startup disk. I would quit the setup, but it would always come back. What I noticed was that, prior to the setup screen, I would still have to log in, which indicated to me that my keychain was OK; implying that my older settings were as well. I then fsked my computer, then restarted, though it looping on the setup screen. After that, I restarted and held down the command + s key, as if I were starting up with extensions turned off. Then 10.5.2 began to install itself, and all is good again. |
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The answer is 'no'. I didn't go to the site prior because I used Virtue Desktops, till the maker stopped supporting it. What the link show were essentially patches, which is not the same thing as saying the app is actively being developed and supported. |
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Is Virtue Desktops still being developed? |
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Do you have a three-button mouse? If so, assign, let's say, the middle button to Spaces, so you can move very quickly from space to space. It is actually really efficient and intuitive, and prevents desktop clutter because you can see everything you have open at a glance (plus, you can create as many spaces as you need, and assign applications to a particular space). In fact, all you need to be able to do is to change desktops from one space to another (hopefully such functionality will turn up in 10.5.2) for Spaces to move up from 'Cool' to 'Excellent'! |
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Interesting app, but doesn't Spaces in Leopard somewhat negate the need for it? What does it matter what size your Mail app is when you can have it take up an entire window? I have a Space just for Mail, so nothing shares space with it. |
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I apologize, I should have posted this instead of the last post. Brain fart strikes again. http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25668 |
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Look for : About disk optimization with Mac OS X, Article 25668 on the Apple website, under Support.
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I am unaware that anyone, particularly Apple, has said that OS X doesn't require defragmentation. What they have said is that it shouldn't be defragged often, because important system files may be moved, actually causing your system to slow down. I defrag about once a year myself. |
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Are you sure you're not missing something in your description? Recently ClamAV found a similar thing on my system, but once you know which folder to look in they are relatively easy to remove because they all have numbers (I apologize, but I don't know what the numbers are called). In other words, you just look for the number of the particular file that you have downloaded, and drag it to the trash. If those numbers are not there, then I can see why you're confused. |
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Your point is valid, but until You Control: Tunes is able to do so, all you need to do is minimize iTunes to the Dock (which pretty much brings about the functionality that you're seeking). |
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I haven't used Microsoft Access in awhile, but this program is much easier to use and customize. I have been looking for an app to categorize my comic collection for awhile, and this looks like the application that I will use. A great app, and if it retails around $49, definitely one I will purchase. |
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NeoOffice is a complete office suite that is compatible with (I haven't found any incompatibilities with Microsoft Office, though I am by no means a power-user) Microsoft Office. If you require a mail client like Outlook (Thunderbird from Mozilla could serve your purpose) you obviously should look elsewhere, though that by no means diminishes NeoOffice for most users, professional or otherwise. Btw, for you individuals out there that like what NeoOffice provides, please consider donating because people like us keep it going. |
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Assuming that you backup, restore iTunes from your last backup (I personally use Retrospect), and drag it to your Applications folder. If you choose to you can then replace the updated version. This method worked really well for me when I was putzing around with iTunes and 'broke' it. |
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I just assumed that he used Leopard + Tiger = Liger (which is actually a real animal, though I am not entirely sure that they exist in the wild, btw). Very clever. |
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