User "coolfactor" Profile
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About Ted
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Real Name:Ted Wood
Posts:28
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Last Login:27 Feb 2008 17:02
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User Reviews
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Type: Comments
Date: 27 Feb 2008 17:03
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Two 3rd-party applications that use the Apple-designed FileVault icon. Good way confuse end users. |
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Type: Comments
Date: 1 Oct 2007 08:35
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Thanks for responding so quickly to my last question, Jolly. I tried using JollysFastVNC to connect to a VNC server over the Internet, but it didn't work. It has only worked on a machine on the same subnet. It did ask for the password, but then nothing happened. Is this a known issue? |
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Type: Review
Date: 30 Sep 2007 21:48
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I've just successfully connected to another Mac and this client is nice and fast. I would like to know why it's called "Jollys Fast" rather than "Jolly Fast"... why the extra "s" on the end of "Jolly"? Signed, nitpicker |
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Type: Comments
Date: 5 Sep 2007 04:50
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I have to say that the use of the "Search" rounded field for glitz and glamour is a bit of a turnoff. Stick to the standards, please. |
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Type: Comments
Date: 14 Jul 2007 14:29
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I have to agree with other comments. This app works fine on my computer, but "StarTrail" is not an approriate name. "StarBurst" would be better. |
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Type: Comments
Date: 3 Apr 2007 22:56
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I don't quite yet understand why this beta product was released. It's so close to TextEdit that it's not even needed by anyone, is it? I'll watch for the finished product. |
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Type: Comments
Date: 5 Mar 2007 23:49
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Sure looks like they put a lot of work into "re-inventing" the Mac interface. What's with two close buttons per "window"? Windows thinking and interface approaches doesn't work on this side of the fence. |
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Type: Comments
Date: 23 Feb 2007 15:10
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I was considering downloading this program, but the reactive comments from the developer turned me right on. Remember that people can be just as incompatible as software is. Don't let a few negative comments be a reason to post such personal judgments as "I think you're an arrogant idiot". I'll look elsewhere. |
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Type: Comments
Date: 7 Feb 2007 13:36
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I have v1.1.3 installed, which has a "Check for Update" feature. I'm surprised they included that as a "new feature" for v1.1.6. Anyway, when I clicked the button, it said there was no updates available. Come on Dolby, if you're going to play in the Mac arena, you'd better get your ducks in a row... experience is everything here. |
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Type: Comments
Date: 30 Jan 2007 16:51
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No whining intended. Just observations. If the developer is serious about delivering a Mac application, then deliver one. Don't deliver a half-heart hack-job just to support multiple platforms. That's no way to garner a loyal user base. As an development myself, interface design is critical, and AbleFTP falls down badly on that aspect regardless of the programming environment used. |
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Type: Comments
Date: 20 Jan 2007 17:19
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Crashed on first launch. And the second. And the third. I've sent the crash report to the developer. |
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Type: Comments
Date: 1 Jan 2007 20:03
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Downloaded... it mounted a disk image called "Trail 2.1". Small details are important to Mac users. On that note, what is with the menus??? A lot of work and cleanup is needed there before this can be considered a worthwhile application. It's more than functionality, it's about user experience. My experience has been poor. |
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Type: Comments
Date: 1 Jan 2007 10:45
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Can't complain, but this game is nearly unusable without a keypad (ie. on a laptop). The arrow keys should be able to move the pieces. |
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Type: Comments
Date: 30 Dec 2006 13:50
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Attention Developer, each release of your software will get a lot more attention if you provide a ChangeLog. People want to know what's been added/fixed/improved. Don't leave us in the dark. |
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Type: Comments
Date: 12 Dec 2006 10:53
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297MB????? What makes it so large? |
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Type: Comments
Date: 21 Sep 2006 23:07
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So, this app basically changes the location of the StickiesDatabase file from the Library folder to the iDisk. That can be done with a symlink, too. Guess a gui app makes it easier for average users. |
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Type: Comments
Date: 21 Sep 2006 13:40
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Mac OS x has built-in defragging every time a file is saved. That aspect is unnecessary by a third-party utility. In the developer's favor, it looks like they've added some advanced features that may provide some benefit to users, but plain-old defragging is not one of them. |
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Type: Comments
Date: 7 Aug 2006 11:39
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This would make a great widget. |
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Type: Comments
Date: 30 Jul 2006 10:34
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The developer hasn't bothered to build a native Mac OS X application. It may run on the platform, and appears like a Mac application, but the application has many shortfalls that will only hurt its adoption. - menubar on the window rather than at the top of the screen - multiple toolbars, none of which are the standard type - blank window of first run - spacing of window elements is awkward and ugly One interesting observation is that the download is only 6MB for the Mac, but 22MB or over for Windows or Linux. I also have to commend the developer on the integrated Feedback window. If this application is going to garner any loyalty, they'll rewrite it as a Cocoa application, or at least fix some of the shortfalls. The app has potential. |
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Type: Comments
Date: 14 Jul 2006 12:48
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This is amazing. Someone actually spends time writing an application to avoid paying for another application that is commonly used for illegal purposes anyway. I happen to have purchased a license for Acquisition, because it is exemplary as software engineering on the Mac platform, of which I'm committed to supporting. Pay your $17.99 and then you can sleep soundly. Don't spend your time ripping people off. David deserves to be compensated for his hard work. |
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Type: Comments
Date: 21 May 2006 00:09
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I experience a long delay with iChat opening when Chax is installed. It eventually works, but takes about a minute. |
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Type: Comments
Date: 27 Apr 2006 18:41
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To the developer: Please adhere to the user interface standards of OS X. You should use a standard toolbar along the top of your window, and you don't need a separate Preferences button, although it could be a toolbar button. Having it listed in the application menu is important, though. |
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Type: Comments
Date: 21 Apr 2006 02:25
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I think Google Importer is a great idea. I downloaded and tried it out, but so far it's not working for me. OS X 10.4.6, PowerMac G4 |
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Type: Review
Date: 15 Mar 2006 06:34
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This is a handy new widget I'll enjoy using every day. Too bad that most of the tips have spelling mistakes. Who writes them over at havetips.com? |
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Type: Review
Date: 14 Mar 2006 02:45
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This looks like a promising application, but I strongly suggest to the developer that they don't build the menubar into the window for the OS X distro. If they seriously want to attract Mac buyers, they should support the UI of the platform as closely as possible. And what's with all the group boxes? Those are just plain ugly. |
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Type: Comments
Date: 13 Nov 2003 22:49
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I've known one of the developers for almost a year now, and I've never met anyone more passionate about the work that he does. I'm not saying he's perfect, but he poured his heart into this application to make it work for YOU. He wanted to give you the best possible experience he could for sending SMS messages. Don't be so quick to judge others. If you feel you need to send me comments directly, I've provided my email address, unlike others posting comments, I'm not afraid of discussing this like adults. |
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