FOULGER  Came right in 10.6.1  
(Version 5.1.3509.4636)

FOULGER  Trying to be objective here. MainMenu was free for so long, when the then author could have been justified in charging a fee. Obviously the new owners purchased it to make a killing. However, by charging $20 they are in danger of killing it altogether. I would be willing to pay $10 based on shareware fee of othe utilities (some of which are STILL free). However, its unique in that its the only menu based application. The utility has changed very little after changing hands and therefore I would respectfully suggest that a touch of greed has entered in here. My oft quoted response is "Halve the price, triple the profit". At $20 I would suggest that all those (or nearly all) who enjoyed the free app are continuing to do so. A respectful wake up call to the new owners - revive the patient before it dies on you. There is a fine line between honest profit and outright greed - step back a little. Even try a special for a month at say$5 and guage the response from thee?  
(Version 2.0.3)

FOULGER  Comment #3 for Author. As far as I can see, under Spaces - even if set to show for every space, it does not. It only appears on the space in which it was originally set.  
(Version 2.0)

FOULGER  Comment number 2! I should have explored it a bit more before commenting on the opacity. That part is already handled and nicely too!  
(Version 2.0)

FOULGER  Looks great and has good potential. If it had the ability to be just like the dock - in otherwords to be able to say, once its pinned to the LH or RH side to be able to be hidden like the real dock and brought out by moving the mouse to wherever it is pinned. Also to be able to make it transparent and "skinnier" would be an improvement. A lot to ask for a $5 appliance but I would pay more if it had more features. I'm going to run it for a week and see if it "gels" with me.

Well done for a good effort.  
(Version 2.0)

FOULGER  First time I tried in under Snow Leopard - just a Black screen - all favourites lost - dead loss.  
(Version 5.1.3509.4636)

FOULGER  Seems like a very interesting maintainence application. However I was unable to download it via Macupdate, Versiontracker or the developers web-site - just an endless loading. Tried Safari & iCab- Perhaps I'll try again later.  
(Version 2.0.0.5)

FOULGER  My IP3000 now prints to cd/dvd media again. Well done Canon. If you don't want to clutter your printers folder with the printers that you'll never use, just delete them.  
(Version 2.1)

FOULGER  Still quite slow but getting better  
(Version 5.0.1)

FOULGER  Click on download, black screen with audio bar & loudspeaker saying loading - doesn't happen  
(Version 5.10.1)

FOULGER  Sorry to disagree but I have had this product for years and it has always worked. I have always had prompt reply from the developer. Respectfully suggest you bring all your OS up to date, repair permissions & run diskwarrior and then install afresh. It may be that it will then work.  
(Version 20090723)

FOULGER  Fairly useful programme - UTTERLEY USELESS AND SLOW SLOW SLOW DOWNLOAD. Tried four times to download the update and each time it fails 2/3 of the way through. How, in this day and age a developer can provide such a hopeless service I don't pretend to know. Perhaps sell it to someone more swithched on?

Micromat have always been on again/off again & as far as I can see, nothing has changed.  
(Version 5.0.5)

FOULGER  It looks nice but I believe in the old addage that if it works don't fix it. I have converted my labels over but can only get one of my custom labels to "be active". Don't know how to fix that.

There seems to be no option to make the First & last line bold

My turbo writer 330 also makes a strangled noise when it prints, which it doesn't do under version 7

I've given it a good go but I'm going to go back to version 7, it works very well and does what I want.  
(Version 8.1)

FOULGER  This version is miles faster than Safari. I am teetering on the brink of making it my Browser again.  
(Version 3.5.1)

FOULGER  I agree- The new owners bought this for an investment and have tried to be too greedy. I will stick with the excellent free version as and when the new owners reduce to $9.95. They are obviously unaware that to half the price will triple the profit. As said above, this is just greed.  
(Version 2.0)

FOULGER  Everything that Coriolis produces works well. However, as an advocate of the "Half the price, triple the profit" maxim, I wonder if they would get more sales if they would reduce the price to say$25.00? It would bring in a different market for sure but with such a useful utility I would predict a great increase in sales.

Perhaps doing a "special" at $24.99 for a couple of weeks through Macupdate or Versiontracker would guage the market and would certainly not result in a loss in revenue.  
(Version 3.1.3)

FOULGER  Really Great indispensable app but I just wish the clips could be able to be renamed, that would make it so much more useful.  
(Version 2.0.9)

FOULGER  I have SIMBL installed and it opens fine for me.  
(Version 4.0)

FOULGER  Get real and stop crying into your soup - a bad workman always blames his tools.  
(Version 2.1.1)

FOULGER  I installed it today and the install went well but it knocked my Safari beta 4 preferences for 6 - had to reconfigure  
(Version 2.5)

FOULGER  Thank You! There's none so blind as those who don't want to see!  
(Version 4.0b1)

FOULGER  Definitely faster by a country mile. Changed over from Flock, which I have used since almost day 1.

Safari is not so pretty but with the new engine is really faster so unless other browsers go with the faster engine I am back in the Safari camp.

One missing feature - no refresh icon - only . How could they have missed this?  
(Version 4.0b1)

FOULGER  So the obvious question now that Safari 4 public beta is out is, are the developers going to change engines?

I have used flock loyally since it first came out but the sheer speed of Safari 4, even though it is not visually so inspiring, makes it a no brainer.

Hopefully they are revving up the new engine even as we speak!  
(Version 2.0.3)

FOULGER  At US$39.00 this birdie aint going to fly.  
(Version 1.0)

FOULGER  Finally works as intended - what a relief!  
(Version 1.3.2b)

FOULGER  Flagit is a great little App which I was happy to buy after the trial period expired. The author is very quick to communicate. HOWEVER - I have a problem whereby "As completed" and "Clear Flags" stay greyed out. Whether this is a result of my using Spamsieve (I can't see how, though) or some other factor, I don't know. What I do know is that this wonderful little app, which should be part of Apple Mail IMHO, has a flaw, which the author, by his own admission will be fixed but he can't say when. For me it has spoiled the basic idea behind Flagit. I hope the author can sort it out sooner rather than later.  
(Version 1.2b)

FOULGER  Go to Hamricks web site and read carefully how to get your Canon scanner working - its an easy step.  
(Version 8.4.86)

FOULGER  How about an either/or or both preference?  
(Version 1.0)

FOULGER  The one problem with giving anything for free is that all sorts of people crawl out of the woodwork and complain.

This author has sat down and wrote an app which he is offering to the public free of charge AND STILL SOME PEOPLE COMPLAIN!

Crawl back under your rock or buy a PC or a typewriter but don't look a gify horse in the mouth.  
(Version 1.0)

FOULGER  Works Very well and fast. Would be great if this could be an item in the menubar. Great little app.  
(Version 1.0)

FOULGER  Good idea, especially the idea of being able to securely delete ones files.

I rarely comment on Shareware pricing but US$24.95 for this simple prefpane is patently not going to sell many copies.

Surely this is a $5.00 shareware item.

God loves a trier.  
(Version 1.0)

FOULGER  Sure there are plenty of Applications/Utilities that do the same thing and one can enter a unix command & also optimise RAM but ifreemem is in the menubar, memory use can be seen and clicking on optimise takes just a small amount of time. For me that saves money each time I use it. The author has offered it for sale, if you like it then pay for it, if you don't then use something else. Its just so convenient and can be used with very little waste of time.

As a codicil, I would, however exhort my oft used advice "Halve the price & triple the profit"  
(Version 2.5.1)

FOULGER  Still doesn't do anything for my USB drive connected to Airport Extreme BS after Firmware update. Mac Pro 2.6 QP 10.5.2 blah de blah  
(Version 7.3.1)

FOULGER  This brilliant update can't find Illustrator 13.02 even though its sitting in the applications folder.  
(Version 13.0.3)

FOULGER  I've been using the trial for two days and it appears to be making things more zippy. I'll use it till the trial expires and if I conclude that it speeds things up overall I will buy it.  
(Version 2.0)

FOULGER  First get your English correct "It isn't worth 10 pounds" Secondly it would be nice if air travel was freeware but it isn't. Developers need to live and frankly are not your slaves. Thirdly, if you don't like it, don't use it or alternatively make a freeware version yourself. Before engaging your mouth put your brain into gear.  
(Version 2.0)

FOULGER  For me, this application is too flakey and does too little with uncertain results to even consider using it.  
(Version 3.1.2)

FOULGER  For those who don't use iCal (and I am One) and who don't want all the sync options, Pando Calendar offers a simple calender & to do application that is practical and elegant with a religious text to give inspiration to those who are so inclined.  
(Version 7.0.6)

FOULGER  First Impressions are that it is very fast and once you get used to the slightly different way of doing things, very user friendly. Well done!  
(Version 4.0)

FOULGER  whoopy do  
(Version 4.0)

FOULGER  By not providing a demo version the author is unfortunately, shooting himself in both feet  
(Version 3.0.2)

FOULGER  Killjoy - leave others alone and let democracy run its course.  
(Version 6.11.1)

FOULGER  Pleased to say that the next release (and the next) restored normal operations.  
(Version 2.4.9)

FOULGER  Did you try it in different dock positions? Tha would be the quickest way surely?  
(Version 1.3.7)

FOULGER  Hopefully the Leopard version will be out soon so that Unsanity's other apps will be able to work again. Somtimes these guys are quick and other times they are dragging their heels. The latter seems to apply at the moment.  
(Version 2.0.3)

FOULGER  Thanks for replying so promptly but I have to say that is not my experience. However, I am always willing to try again.  
(Version 3.0.5570b)

FOULGER  Installed fine, works fine BUT still splashes jagged blocks of colour over the desktop. The only cure is to "Sweep" a sufficiently large enough widow over the crap and it gets wiped out. Since the last upgrade I've done an archive and install plus a reinstall and the same crap occurs. I suspect but am not sure,that its because I have the X1900 XT video card installed on my Mac Pro (Dell 30" Monitor). I've also installed 10.5.1 since the last upgrade. Hope the uncommunicative Parallels team are reading this - its the only way to communicate!  
(Version 3.0.5570b)

FOULGER  'Cmon negative people - if you don't like it don't buy it. Get on with your miserable little lives or go write something yourself & see how easy it is.  
(Version 1.3.1)

FOULGER  Half the price triple the profit  
(Version 2.2)

FOULGER  How nice it would be if the authors of Resizeit & Resizemall would have a preference for measurement, imperial and metric as well as pixel size.  
(Version 2.0.1)

FOULGER  For me 10.5.1 brought back being able to save ALL of a printers presets. When you have 4 trays to print from, its nice to be able to make a preset for each of them and have them saved. Obviously (and understandably) 10.5 was a little rushed but as usual, it didn't take long for Apple to start bringing out the fixes. My only concern now is what the next generation of OSX is going to be called - we are running out of big cats! Perhaps sales would skyrocket if the next OS X was called Pussy?  
(Version 10.5.1)

FOULGER  Beware - good as Leopard is, it breaks EFI Fiery Rip drivers. I now have a NZ$26,000 Konica machine that only prints to one tray (4) and wont print A3 at all. Fiery are as useless as tits on a bull and don't answer E-Mails!  
(Version 10.5)

FOULGER  It installed OK for me and shortly afterwards I upgraded to Leopard. It still runs OK except it puts all sort of crap on my desktop picture and I have to select and drag over the crap to restore my desktop picture. Also when booting windoze XP I get a message saying my version of McFuse (whatever that is) is too new and I should downgrade to an older version. I try to explain what I get on Macupdate because sure as hell they don't answer E-Mails & thats a fact  
(Version 3.0.5540)

FOULGER  Thanks for your response - appreciated  
(Version 2.4.6.1)

FOULGER  No - I'm still using 10.4.10 until a couple of my addons are upgraded.  
(Version 1.0)

FOULGER  Mac Pro - 2.6GHz 4 Gb RAM - ran installer - told me it doesn't need the update.  
(Version 1.0)

FOULGER  I downloaded it, I installed it according to the instructions. It worked and I restarted BUT I have no idea what the update does because ATI didn't say  
(Version 1.0)

FOULGER  Works well, as does everything that Glen delivers.  
(Version 1.1)

FOULGER  Try Running Maintain or Onyx on your machine and run all the routines, especially clearing out caches. Also a new version is available today.  
(Version 0.9.1)

FOULGER  I have been a Firefox user for a very long time now but I now have changed over to Flock as my main web browser. I find it snappier, more responsive and Safari like but quicker. I hope the author(s) will stay the course and keep developing this excellent piece of software.  
(Version 0.9.0.2)

FOULGER  You get what you pay for and what you get is something that should be written into OS X but isn't.  
(Version 3.0.6)

FOULGER  I'm always quick to criticise Parallels and I still believe that the Parallels team's communications channel to be absolute crap or virtually non existent. However, I am bound to say that this latest upgrade is the only one in a long time to proceed flawlessly without a crash of any kind after installation.  
(Version 3.0.5158)

FOULGER  I would like to see in the "Whats New" writeup

(1) Communication with paying customers - fixed  
(Version 3.0.5144)

FOULGER  Instead of publicly slanging one of the most useful and updated pieces of indispensable Mac Software, why don't you take the trouble to E-Mail the author - I have found him always willing to answer E-Mails on many occasions. Think how a moment of grumpiness because something doesn't suit little old you can cause much harm to the reputation of the author and spoil it for the thousands of users that do find it indispensable. Before opening the mouth, engage the brain.  
(Version 8.4.35)

FOULGER  FINALLY! Shared applications now works on my Mac Pro with X1900 XT Graphics Card. Not without some agro though. I found the windows boot failed just short of bringing up desktop icons and start bar. I had to close down, restart in Safe mode (F at startup), boot into safe mode with networking and restart windoze. At this point, Parallels quit. I then repaired permissions, restarted and finally it worked. What a rigmarole. What a pity these guys hide behind a huge communication firewall. One would have thought they would value feedback but apparently their ego is hidden in a dark place and we are just punters to them. Shame, its turning into a decent application DESPITE their best efforts.  
(Version 3.0.5120)

FOULGER  A real Con! The first time you try to use the trial it tells you you have used up the 5 free messages and invites you to buy some credit.  
(Version 9.1)

FOULGER  Nice piece of software. If the author could include a preference to nominate the folder to save the file to AND address the huge pdf file size, I would BUY it with no qualms.  
(Version 2.4.6)

FOULGER  Parallels Revisited. To be fair to the uncommunicative Parallels Developer, I revisited installing the latest verson on my Mac Pro 2.6GHx Quad running OS X 10.4.10 with 4Gb RAM and Radeon X1900 GT video card.After yesterdays failure, I repaired permissions, ran the installer, restarted the Mac, opened Parallels from the applications folder,installed parallels tools and restarted Win XP Pro SP2 with updates. After the restart, parallels unexpectedly quit. I restarted it again and everything was fine. I would therefore recommend this installation method to those who have had no success with this latest iteration. Hopefully the developer reads these reviews, it may be the ONLY way to communicate with them.  
(Version 3.0.4560)

FOULGER  The usual "Fraught with worry" install. Version installs OK but during the Coherance 2.0 update, it consistently crashes. I'm sure these guys operate on a wing and a prayer. Surely they should test a new version on all Macs? Coupled with the fact that its impossible to get a reply from the Parallels team, it actually sours the parallels experience. By and large, its a great programmed marred by a terrible communications problem from the developer. MacPro 2.6GHz Quad  
(Version 3.0.4560)

FOULGER  Lets have an honourable compromise - you design a new Gui and submit it to Ed Hamrick and let the author get on and keep up his excellent work in keeping the Application current  
(Version 8.4.27)

FOULGER  I guess the only workaround is to lug your speakers into the headphone socket - but that looks very untidy - leads coming from the front  
(Version 2007-001)

FOULGER  If you have external speakers plugged into the line output at the back ,when you restart or start-up, the chimes come from the internal speakers.  
(Version 2007-001)

FOULGER  What a shame it still doesn't make the Mac Pro remember where the sound output is directed through.  
(Version 2007-001)

FOULGER  Thanks for taking the time to respond. I actually found the offending tool in Paralles and have switched back to them for the time being. Thanks again.  
(Version 1.0b4)

FOULGER  Download only showed up as generic icons and would not open for me.  
(Version 3.0b)

FOULGER  For some reason, the offending Parallels Tool did not show up in my previous tip/hint. It is SHARED APPLICATIONS that you don't install.  
(Version 3.0.4124)

FOULGER  Shared Applications.  
(Version 3.0.4124)

FOULGER  Crashing after Parallels Tools Install cured.

On my Mac Pro, 2.6GHz QP,4GB Ram,X 1900 Xt video, Dell 30" Monitor plugged into DV2,Kensington Expert mouse and BT Apple Keyboard, OS X 10.4.9 with latest updates,I have found the following for those folks whose system crashes after installation of Parallels tools on a Win XP Pro-SP2 system.

I have definitely tracked it down to that part of the installation that is contained within the installation of

I cured it by booting into safe mode with networking (Press F8 at start-up) and navigating into /Program Files/Parallels/Parallels Tools and removing to the Recycle Bin, the whole contents of that folder. Next restarting normally, Win Xp comes up normally. Next Install Parallels Tools using a custom install. By a process of elimination I found that installing everything EXCEPT provided the fix.

Also during my investigation, I found that Parallels explorer does NOT allow you to rename or delete files. On my system it just quits.

In the absence of nil support from Parallels, I hope this will prove useful to others experiencing the same problem

--  
(Version 3.0.4124)

FOULGER  Who has the worst support - VMWare or Parallels? Its impossible to get replies from either - so I wonder if some intelligent and helpful person out there can tell me how to get VMware Fusion to recognise a Windows XP Pro-SP2 Enterprise edition install CD? Xp Home is fine or another XP Disk but the other one, which is completely valid and OK just can't be recognised. Help would be much appreciated.  
(Version 1.0b4)

FOULGER  MAKE SURE YOU BACKUP YOUR OLD VIRTUAL WINDOZE MACHINE!!!! I purchased the new version a few days ago to save $10.00. Now when I run the new version, after parallels tools is installed, the application unexpectedly quits. I have tried several times with version 2.5 backups and converting to version 3.o with the same result each time.

Mac Pro, 10.4.9,Windoze XP Pro, 4 Gb RAM, 1900X video card  
(Version 3.0.4124)

FOULGER  Great Product - worthy of a UB upgrade. Thanks to the developer for providing this essential tool free of charge.  
(Version 3.2)

FOULGER  Watch out Snapz pro! Ambrosias policy of concentrating on games rather than create a UB version of their excellent programme is only leaving the door open for other developers to produce an alternative. Remember Quark and their attitude that they were the only kid on the block? Now InDesign is the new industry standard. Go to it yellow mug - the opportunity is there.  
(Version 2.2)

FOULGER  For me, on a Mac Pro 2.6 Quad with 4Gb RAM, this usually excellent piece of software quits when a download starts. Don't know why - I only know it does.  
(Version 2.6)

FOULGER  Such a joy! The cream on the cake. Please please have a Leopard version ready! Thanks for a really excellent visual treat.  
(Version 1.5.1)

FOULGER  Best thing since sliced bread. I am totally surprised if a spam slips through, it is so unusual. Same with genuine messages in spam box. For me, an essential piece of software.

Wouldn't it be great if someone could invent a backfire virus that infects only spammers!! Food for thought. Best form of defence is attack!  
(Version 2.6)

FOULGER  Thanks for that  
(Version 0.0.1RC)

FOULGER  Question - What happens if you apply software update to the stripped down version?  
(Version 0.0.1b5)

FOULGER  Goodbye old friend.

I have been a retrospect user since Noah built the ark but it is patently obvious that EMC2 or whatever they call themselves this week, has lost the plot, lost the initiative, dropped the ball and have turned a sturdy wonderful product into a dinosaur. I have realised lately that with hard drives becoming cheaper and more reliable that to pursue either a raid policy or a daily cloning to another hard drive is the way to go.

Thank you for the support you have given in the (distant) past but I fear we are to say goodbye.  
(Version 6.1.130)

FOULGER  Thanks for that comprehensive reply expounding the superior features of CopyCatX 4.0.

I appreciate the comments but would also repspectfully suggest you take my comments regarding "Half the Price, triple the profits." I have consistently found that selling products for less will result in greater sales, therefore generating a greater profit in the longer term. The more people will buy your product, the more they will recommend it and your sales figures will reflect that change in strategy.

Why not try it say for three months, with a suitable advertising campaign and see for your selves.

Good luck.  
(Version 4.0)

FOULGER  Define Easy - i.e. tell me how (please)  
(Version 2.0.3)

FOULGER  For me $9 from US to NZ is entirely reasonable - thats what I see. As I said - yer pays yer money and yer takes yer choice.  
(Version 4.0)

FOULGER  I continue to applaud each new version of Parallels as it goes on from strength to strength. My only complain is that when I restart from suspended mode it always gets to the end & restarts and I lose network capability. I have long given up on suspend mode as I have been unable to get any guidance from the developers. Having said that, I have no problems at all if I just shut down windows each time. Being a bit of a perfectionist, however, I do look forward with suspense, to the day a cure is available. Developers - please communicate!  
(Version 2.5.3106)

FOULGER  If you don't like it don't buy it. I do so I did, as I have, every day since day1. You pays your money & you takes yer choice.!  
(Version 4.0)

FOULGER  Is this really PPC only? Seems strange that a brand new widget (and a very useful one too) should not be UB?  
(Version 1.0)

FOULGER  Later report. I found that completely uninstalling the Parallels Tools, restarting Windows, rinstalling the tools & restarting again, completely cured the problem. Haven't tried suspending yet though.  
(Version 2.5.3094)

FOULGER  Latest version (3094) on a Mac Pro with 4Gb RAM, 30"Monitor won't go into coherence mode and quits on full screen. Last version worked fine. Have sent E-Mail to developers to see whats what. Also I have problems restarting from suspend mode - it invariably gets to the end and then restarts.  
(Version 2.5.3094)

FOULGER  Works well now on my system. Useful utility  
(Version 1.5)

FOULGER  Well I installed it and something happened because a "manual" appeared in my root directory. Couldn't find any application anywhere though and the Manual was as useless as tits on a bull. Good idea no doubt BUT where is it - How do I uninstall it?

Still, its free, whatever it is and whereever it is.  
(Version 1.0)

FOULGER  I would only ever use techtool if it was the last bullet in my gun and my back was against the wall.

Of course, version 4.0 has just been announced and supercedes my comment.

BTW out of past loyalty I bought TT Pro but find it to be mediocre at best compared to DiskWarrior)  
(Version 4.0)

FOULGER  Me too! Very unsatisfied - Time they got their heads out of the clouds (or out of a darker place) and made a rewrite in UNIVERSAL BINARY.  
(Version 6.1.8.101)

FOULGER  Since Installing version 1970 on my Mac Pro 2.6 Quad (4Gb RAM), Parallels has worked flawlessly. When finishing with windows, I habitually suspend operations. Since installing Firmware update 1.1 a few days ago, every time I start parallels, it crashes towards the end of the restoration process. If I stop windows at the end of each session and rerstart upon booting paralles, everything is fine. At the developers suggestion I reinstalled Parallels but its still the same. I can only assume something happened to put a glitch in Parallels as a result of the change in parameters following the firmware update.  
(Version 2.2.1970)

FOULGER  Yes - thank you so much for the prompt attention - its just that it wasbn't clear on your website. Thanks for the excellent service  
(Version 1.5.1)

FOULGER  Excellent programme, excellent idea BUT it is seriously in need of many many more frames  
(Version 2.0.2)

FOULGER  Please define future - Its November now and the last release was 5 months ago!!!!!  
(Version 3.0.3)

FOULGER  Be that as it may, there are over four hundred commentsand/or revues, the vast majority of which are positive. I also have to say that Microtek have always given very poor support for their scanners in Mac OS X. Probably its best to move on and dump all the Microtek scanners in the ocean and buy a Canon, which do offer good support. They are as cheap as a dozen eggs these days anyway.

Concluding on Vuescan. Many years ago I bough the application because I did have a Microtek scanner, which I have long since dumped. In all the years I have used this programme, it has served me well and I have appreciated all its features and seen the application grow.

That the interface isn't full of pretty pictures doesn't faze me as a professional, its the operation that is important to me.

Finally, when you are considering cost look at how much a separate OCR application will cost and factor that into the cost of the Vuescan application.

No one application can satisfy everyone so I guess the fact that the programme has sold overwhelmingly well speaks for itself.

Last of all, I do not work for, or have any association with, Hamrick Software  
(Version 8.3.73)

FOULGER  Great product but its long overdue for a UB version.

Cmon guys - you're the only folk on the block - lets have a UB version pronto!  
(Version 3.0.3)

FOULGER  I hope I'm wrong but this new version appears to require another US$99. I purchased the product a year ago and now it seems I must pay again. Seems a bit unfair, even an upgrade fee would be good.

Prove me wong guys.  
(Version 1.5)

FOULGER  Sad, so sad  
(Version 8.3.72)

FOULGER  How dare you criticise Mr Hamrick for continually updating his programme? This is without a doubt the most updated shareware programme on ANY platform and shows the authors dedication to his product. I suppose you want him to update it twice a year, not taking any notice of new models or reported bugs?

I have used this software for may years now and have corresponded with the author on many occasions.

I know him to be a dedicated shareware author and comments like yours, written without thought or any depth, can only damage the reputation of a most excellent application.

AND - its not slow but you may be slow to realise this.

Before opening the mouth, engage the brain.  
(Version 8.3.72)

FOULGER  At last! the long awaited excellent working version for Mac Pro. I have a 4Gb Mac Pro 2.6GHz and the new version works excellently .I was able to format the drive, install windows XP and install a host of programmes including anti virus, anti spyware etc and install for my Konica printer with no hitches whatsoever. Only one thing doesn't work and that is the number keypad on my Apple bluetooth keyboard. Kensington trackball works fine.

Finally the developers have come to the party - well done!  
(Version 2.2.1920)

FOULGER  Thanks for that - glad to know I'm not the only one champing at the bit! Things are somewhat frustrating as good communication is hard to achieve with the developers, who seem to be in Bulgaria if I have got my facts right.  
(Version 2.2.1884)

FOULGER  Time and tide waits for no man:-)  
(Version 2.2.1884)

FOULGER  Oh for an update that is Universal Binary. PV now stops working on my new Mac Pro. Seems like part of me died!

BTW Harware Growler DOES NOT do what peripheral Vision does - its only a halfway house. On boot up it brings a new window for each connected device and if speech is enabled, at startup its a cacophony of noise as each of my 19 external devices is mentioned.

PV is simply unique and I wish this talented author would "come alive" one more time and make a uB version thats going to work on Intel Macs now and in Leopard for the future.  
(Version 1.6.3)

FOULGER  On my MacPro with 4 Gb RAM. How can the makers of this application state it will work up tp 3.5 GB RAM? RAM in the MacPro has to be installed in blocks of four for maximum speed benefit. That means, 1Gb, 2Gb,4Gb,6Gb or 8Gb. It looks as though these guys are out of touch and are doing real harm to a product that was starting to look very promising. I would suggest that they get their collective minds into gear and fix this application properly.

My machine with 4Gb RAM, crashes with a kernel panic as did the previous version  
(Version 2.2.1884)

FOULGER  On my MacPro running 10.4.7 with 4Gb RAM, it opens then quits - consistently - what a shame!  
(Version 1.2)

FOULGER  Just installed the latest parallels on my new MacPro and as start it up and turn it on I get a kernel panic.  
(Version 2.2.1862.2)

FOULGER  Thats probably why it is FREE  
(Version 1.0.4)

FOULGER  Getting better but still doesn't show an Apple Bluetooth keyboard correctly. Persistence overcomes resistance!  
(Version 0.2beta)

FOULGER  Great Little Programme but it doesn't show my Apple bluetooth KB correctly. There is no F16 key or sound or eject keys.

This is not a carping criticism but meant as a help for the developer. How nice it would be if it could extend its use to remap keys - then a plethora of windows keyboards would then be useful at more reasonable prices.  
(Version 0.1beta)

FOULGER  If commentators continually promote free applications, eventually there will be no developers left.

I would guess that approximately NONE of the whingers have ever tried to develop an application and therefore have no idea of the time and effort involved.  
(Version 131.2)

FOULGER  That really is the most silly comment I have read in a long while! So you don't want superb service and up to date appliances. Go buy a stone tablet, hammer & chisel.  
(Version 5.9.1)

FOULGER  Still waiting for Import from and also to have unread messages in a custom colour would be nice, the only thing I miss about entourage!  
(Version 1.5.0.4)

FOULGER  I have been using this VERY useful app and have always received a fast and courteous reply to any queries from the developer. There may be other apps out there that do the same thing but stability and longevity are worth more than dollars.

You will also notice that the developer has completely re-written the app and hasn't asked for more money from the people who already own it.

I think its a bit scathing to rate this app as adequate without giving the new, rewritten app a thorough try.

Careless remarks sometimes costs money. For my book, it does what I want, has done for years and has never once crashed.

In my book, that deserves top marks.  
(Version 2.0b1)

FOULGER  Cheapskate! If you only have $5 to spend, you should be owning a PC not a Macintosh. Try to develop a sophisticated Preference Pane like this and see if you could sell it for $5 and keep continually updating it and providing fast E-Mail response. I doubt it!  
(Version 3.0)

FOULGER  No doubt the thousands of frames will appeal but the price will not. Try out Easyframe by yellowmug software first. This would satisfy the needs of many users  
(Version 3.0)

FOULGER  If Piako Doesn't like it - well he can go buy Photoshop. In any case one persons minor dislikes are no excuse for inflammatory language and bad manners.  
(Version 5.8.2)

FOULGER  Installed on three machines this morning - all went well but I noticed each machine did a "double boot" the first time it started up. No doubt about it, finder is much faster now on all machines (G5 DP2.00GHz, G5DP 1.8GHz, iMac G5 17"). Really worthwhile update.  
(Version 10.4.6)

FOULGER  At Last!!! Spotlight is too in depth, the normal Find Command is clunky and doesn't allow a user specified primary search field.

This is quick & dirty & can only get better.

Thanks for this simple little app.  
(Version 0.5)

FOULGER  I have had no problems whatsoever with my Turbo 300 working under Tiger. It just works as advertised. True the software is a little clunky but it does definitely work  
(Version 7.5)

FOULGER  Dear Santa,

Here is my Xmas wish list (1) Able to import from (2) Address book integration.

When you have done that you can charge for the program and I will buy it and use it.

Once the Xmas rush is over, can you get your elves working on it?

Thanks so much  
(Version 1.5rc2)

FOULGER  Whilst I have great respect for the team at SubRosaSoft and am not trying to steal their thunder, I am bound to say that for most users on a day to day basis, Super Duper is much better value for money.

I would urge the writers to consider the maxim "Half the price, triple the profit"

Happy Xmas guys  
(Version 3.0)

FOULGER  Sez you - that's your opinion and definitely not mine. If you don't like frames don't buy the product BUT definitely don't try to dictate your views to others.  
(Version 1.2.6)

FOULGER  Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit  
(Version 1.1.1)

FOULGER  Getting better BUT

(1) No Import from Mail

(2) No efficient automatic junk filtering  
(Version 1.5rc2)

FOULGER  Well, there seem to be quite a few "mixed" reviews. It seems to me that EMC have purchased the software with the intent of righting a few wrongs and for that they deserve a chance. Personally, I would say that if they are serious about bringing Retrospect into the 21st century, they should be able to do so by, say, another six months. If by then they haven't done something radical then I would agree that they are purely trying to milk a monopoly market.

Having said that, I have been using Retrospect for years, backing up to a variety of devices and it has always worked for me.

The other thing to mention is that there has been ample opportunity for others to write a better application and whilst a few have tried, none have achieved the sophistication that Dantz/EMC have.

In conclusion, I'm adopting a "Wait and See" attitude and I am optimistically hoping that either EMC will "do the goods" or somebody else will come up with something better.  
(Version 6.1.1.101)

FOULGER  What Rubbish!!!! Expensive? Not so. This software author updates his product sometimes twice a week and is a dedicated person in for the long haul.

If you want a reason for buying, just look at the OCR part of the programme & look at the cost of the commercial alternatives.

Yes your logic is flawed - go buy a quill pen and ink and then you will have the cheapest option at your hand.  
(Version 8.3.05)

FOULGER  What a dumb system - why can't they just supply a download link like everyone else. Its easier to get into the Kremlin than download an update  
(Version 3.0.4)

DESMOND R F FOULGER  You know its only $8.95, I cant see what you're whinging about. I guess if you want to save money, why don't YOU write a similar programme? I can tell you, you won't get rich from it and the number of hours you have to put in won't even come near getting reimbursed  
(Version 3.0.4)

FOULGER  I took the time to send an E-Mail to the developer, respectfully suggesting that POPMonitor was due for an overhaul. This is his response

Unfortunately I've had to postpone the development of POPmonitor 3 for an undetermined period of time. The economic situation here in the Netherlands is not as great as it used to be so I have to focus on more profitable

activities right now.

I can't tell if and when there will be a release of POPmonitor 3.

Sorry...

Thats probably the most irresponsible reply I have ever had but at least it clarifies matters and leaves an opening for a developer to bring out a similary product.  
(Version 2.1.3)

FOULGER  For me, if it cost $135 I would still buy it. The amount of time that it saves is worth it! (And I am someone who doesn't fork out money lightly) I'm going to try out your recommendations  
(Version 2.0.2b3)

FOULGER  Why? - do you work for nothing. You have three choices

(1) Buy it

(2) Don't buy it

(3) To rude to mention  
(Version 119.3)

FOULGER  All my slownesses, including printing have gone with 10.4.1. Hopefully the never satisfied whingers will also disappear  
(Version 10.4.1)

FOULGER  Its not 3.0.3 at all - its still 3.0.2 which is no use to the many Tiger users planetwide. This is not like Alsoft at all, who are usually up with the play. I'm sure they would have had (should have had) developers version of Tiger for long enough before it came out to have a 10.4 compatible version ready.

C'mon you you guys this is not the Alsoft we know and love and Diskwarrior is the ONLY repair toll in its class so please hurry up!  
(Version 3.0.3)

FOULGER  It would show real intestinal fortitude if those critics who hid behind the anonymous label would at least say who they are. As a matter of record, there is no need to turn on the Daily religious text, as Mr Anonymous claims. This small app has been around for many years with no complaints that I have read.

Oh - if he doesn't like ugly frames, could I recommend plastic surgery?:-)  
(Version 6.0.4)

FOULGER  I'M SURE THAT AT $1000 US PEOPLE ARE GOING TO BE QUEUING UP TO BUY - NOT  
(Version 1.0.1)

FOULGER  Must have been asleep when he learnt where to insert decimal points! $2.99 would be about right.  
(Version 2.1)

FOULGER  I'm trying to get this program to work but it doesn't show up in the scripts/folderactions folder as per the authors website. There seems to be no way to contact the author and I very much wish he would provide an E-Mail address  
(Version 1.0)

DESMOND FOULGER  FINALLY!!!!!! after some YEARS, Xounds will now play long sounds without cutting them off. About time but better late than never  
(Version 2.2)

DESMOND R F FOULGER  I'm glad to see the developer reduced the price but I wonder if it is far enough? The developer will know by increased or flat sales. I still say $29.95 would be the point when the app begins to sell, otherwise time will march on, I fear  
(Version 2.9.2)

DESMOND R F FOULGER  It may help non European Users to know that French People generally are very reticent to use English, preferring instead for the whole world to change to French. Its part of the National Psyche, charming & parocial in one way but a trifle arrxxant in another.  
(Version 1.0)

DESMOND FOULGER  STILL does not work with my banking program as version 0.8 did. The new safari with 10.3.6 does now work with my banking program. The only thing that keeps me with FF is the keyword feature. However, Opera also uses keywords AND recognises my banking program (AND Opera's support is second to none, as opposed to zero support from FF)  
(Version 1.0)

DESMOND FOULGER  FINALLY -AT LAST-FANTASTIC - At last the new Safari acesses my bank software. All we need is keywords mnow (a la FireFox/Opera etc and I will switch to it as my main browser. Opera is still my favorite but well done Apple for FINALLY solving that banking problem.  
(Version 10.3.6)

DESMOND FOULGER  No matter how sophisticated FireFox gets, the simple truth is that it won't operate my banking program. Safari doesn't, iCab does,Opera does,and Firefox 0.8 does.

Another truth is (I cvonjecture) that the FireFox team do not read macupdate.com or macfixit.com reviews/comments and it is all but impossible to communicate with FireFox team due to the iron curtain like procedure for fault finding.

If by some infintesimally small chance any FireFox developers read this, I would be glad to communicate with them at the E-Mail address that goes with this negative comment  
(Version 1.0 RC2)

DESMOND R F FOULGER  STILL doens't work with my Banking programme. Still usinf=g Opera and Firefox 0.8 which does  
(Version 5.1 beta 3)

DESMOND FOULGER  Still won't open pages on my Bank website- which Firefox has consistetly failed to do since version 0.8. They need to find what they changed after that version and put it back the way it was  
(Version 0.10.1)

DESMOND FOULGER  Another improvement - but how to drag it along the menu bar?  
(Version 2.0)

DESMOND R F FOULGER  Same old same old - no matter how good the software, the developer seeks (erroneously) to maximise his take by charging the max. The old rule of "Half your price, triple your profit" still applies, in my opinion. I (and many others, I suspect) would be put off by the $US30 price tag  
(Version 10.1.7)

FOULGER  Go to this web site:

http://www.nbr.co.nz/home/column_article.asp?id=9385&cid=3&cname=Technology

To get the whole story  
(Version 4.1)

DESMOND R F FOULGER  This version (which is identified as 0.8+, NOT 0.9) now does not work with my banking program. All themes are lost and not working also. I'm sticking with the last version for now (Mozilla is the same BTW, lost Banking abilitiy)  
(Version 0.9rc1)

DESMOND R F FOULGER  Onwards & Upwards!  
(Version 3.1.29)

DESMOND R F FOULGER  I haven't tried this product and it does look promising from the write up BUT if this product is going to work well AND compete with Adobe then $120.00 is going to put a lot of people off. In my humble opinion, a better idea would be to have a 30 day working download and then a fee of something in the order of $30. This will try the age old maxim of "half the price, triple the sales". If you don't believe this, Mr Developer, try a 90 day introductory offer at $29.95 and see what happens. Good luck.  
(Version 2.5)

DESMOND R F FOULGER  Doesn't work on Safari under 10.3.4 - tried many timers - Applescript errors every time.  
(Version 4.5.1)

DESMOND R F FOULGER  For the record, I have no affiliation whatsoever with NTI. I am an autorised Apple Service provider in New Zealand. My sole purpose here is to see fair play and reasoned arguments.  
(Version 3.1.26)

DESMOND R F FOULGER  I have used Dragon Burn since it was first released. Like many programmes when first developed ( e.g. OS X, Toast ) it was not perfect. However, the developers have regularly updated the program and have responded well to requests for features or reported bugs. Many complaints can be eliminated by simply reading the manual carefully. For me, its my burning application of choice and I have, so far, by using the application correctly, not had a failed burn yet. For those reviewers who use the name anonymous, their comments should be regarded with suspicion. Anyone without the moral fortitude to enter his or her name does not deserve the privilege of being able to leave a review or comment.  
(Version 3.1.26)

DESMOND R F FOULGER  It works well but takes a very long time at boot-up Looking for fonts. I E-Mailed the author about this but so far have received no reply - still good though as I use spanish characters in some of my correspondence. Perhaps the author may read this and include a cache of some kind so that the app doesnn't search for fonts each time around?  
(Version 3.0.3)

DESMOND R F FOULGER  Anyone can be insulting with little intelligence, but it takes charm and maturity to be constructive.

How many apps have you written?

Would you perchance be related to Kermit the frog?  
(Version 0.2)

DESMOND R F FOULGER  The author has very quickly responded to requests and added a size preference. If he can add a DEGREE OF TRANSPARENCY option and a PAUSE button, he may well have created one of those indispensable utilities for us users. Well done  
(Version 0.1.3)

DESMOND FOULGER  Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and those folk who write profound comments such as "blah" probably try the theme for a couple of minutes and find it doesn't come up to their aesthetic standards.

I admit the theme is not 100% - to many shades of grey for my personal taste and not enough contrast BUT it is an alternative to aqua which will apeal to some users, so I say THANK YOU to the developer who has taken time to produce this theme and present it as freeware.

Mr Blah - go write your own theme and present it to your peers  
(Version 7.4)

DESMOND R F FOULGER   My problem is that I've had Copypaste since Noah stepped on dry land and have mislaid my serial number. I've sent 3 E-Mails explaining that my serial number is not on their database and whilst I'm not averse to spending $30 - I feel that I am entitled to the $10 upgrade. Okay, I should have written down my serial number - my fault - BUT they should have a record somewhere and my surname is sufficiently unusual, I feel, for them to be able to track it down.

I would really like to hear from these guys AND HEY - IF THEY GO ON HOLIDAY, HOW ABOUT AN AUTO E-MAIL RESPONSE TO LET PEOPLE KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON?

Communication is the name of the game  
(Version 2.0b2)

DESMOND FOULGER  EXCEPT! Xounds won’t play long sounds - its always been a bug which the author always promises to fix but never does. A shame because I agree that these haxies are just great.  
(Version 3.2.1)

DESMOND R F FOULGER  A lot of comments I read are from people who download a program, run it and THEN decide to read the manual. If only people would step back and pause and then make a comment, many of these rude tirades would not need to take place. For example, the previous rude commentator. If that person had taken the time to check the version of Acrobat he/she had or to try and open it in Preview, the comments made would be unnecessary. Why not try to look for the good points before going on about one or two minor glitches. I use Dragon Burn & rate it excellent value for money.  
(Version 3.0.28)

FOULGER  I downloaded the program and the route does trace, looking at the raw data but no indication on any of the maps of an actual physical route. Maybe its just me?  
(Version 1.2.1)

FOULGER  Without trying to be trite, I find them rather bland & boring  
(Version 1.0)

FOULGER  Since "upgrading" to this version on my G4QS 1.25Ghz, Safari (which I don't use) won't load - stalls forever. Camino rules!  
(Version 1.4.1)

FOULGER  There is one simple answer to someone who objects to paying for a utility - DON"T. Just keep quiet & move on  
(Version 2.4.1)

FOULGER  Once again, a shareware producer has come up with a useful product and has killed it before its off the ground, with the price.The maxim"Halve the price, triple the profits" still stands. At $30 I won't be buying it. At $10 after trying it thoroughly, I would.  
(Version 1.0)

FOULGER  It is a pity the previous reviewer did not concentrate on the positive aspects of the program which is exceedingly feature rich compared to QB. Does the reviewer want a program that performs superbly or one that looks nice?  
(Version 4.0.6)