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About This Particular Macintosh
Oct 3 2008

JAZZYGUY  Doesn't work anymore! Message says "It can't be opened because theoriginal can't be found" I deleted the alias!  
(Version 14.10)

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MyPopBarrier
Sep 29 2008

JAZZYGUY  Hi Tom, I wish I could help you but I had the previous version on another Disk and i copied it to the one I had. I think the developer will correct this soon.   
(Version 2.5)

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MyPopBarrier
Sep 28 2008

JAZZYGUY  An Exception??? My Pop Barrier must close??? I went back to previous version. G5 PPC. Maybe the intel version works but no joy here!  
(Version 2.5)

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MyPopBarrier
Sep 28 2008

TOMDOHERTY  Have some problem. Trouble is I no longer have v2.4.9 - where do I get one?? Thanks  
(Version 2.5)

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VLC Media Player
Sep 27 2008

JAZZYGUY  The recent menu stays blank no matter what you watched previously. This valuable feature is now rendered useless and there is no place in preferences to activate it.  
(Version 0.9.3)

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Stellarium
Sep 23 2008
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JAZZYGUY  Crashes on launch! Using 10.5/5 on PPC! I went back to 0.8.2 and that version works fine! It looks like they didn't test this at all!  
(Version 0.10)

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Stellarium
Sep 23 2008

THEBRIX2008  It launches and works ... but on my MacBook 2.2GHz there are masses of artefacts on the configuration windows (not on the main screen, which works as ever). No crashes, but it is often hard to make the settings, particularly when dragging scroll bars.

The clumsy configuration bar of previous versions has been replaced by a neat floating L-shaped bar in the bottom left of the display. Its icons are far better designed than before and the font is clear (Helvetica) - it is just a shame it erupts in glitches whenever it is used!  
(Version 0.10)

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Stellarium
Sep 23 2008

IGAUCHO  Hmm, works just fine on my MacBook Pro. I really like the hiding toolbars that they added to this version.  
(Version 0.10)

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WindowShade X
Sep 22 2008
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JAZZYGUY  Works Great! No Problems. Great to have it back in Leopard.  
(Version 4.2)

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Apple iTunes
Sep 12 2008
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JAZZYGUY  This is by far the worst version of iTunes. I wnt back to 7.7.1! It crashed on launch on all my Macs. Finally on the PPC ones and on the Macbook Air it launched successfully. On my Macbook Pro it was impossible to launch it successfully and I went back to 7.7.1 which works fine.  
(Version 8.0)

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Muryan Reversi
Sep 11 2008
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JAZZYGUY  Very nice but too slow. It crashed the first time I launched it.  
(Version 1.0)

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OSXplanet
Sep 2 2008
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JAZZYGUY  5 Stars on G5 (PPC) works great Thanks for the tip to remove the .bz from the .dmg file.   
(Version 2.0b01U)

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OSXplanet
Sep 2 2008

JAZZYGUY  USING G5 (PPC) The file which is a zip file won't open. It opens into another zip file which then opens into a further zip file and so on.  
(Version 2.0b01U)

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OSXplanet
Sep 2 2008

MACUPDATE ADMIN  The download is a .dmg file. The .bz2 suffix must be removed from the downloaded file and then the .dmg will mount. This is a well-known issue, here is one site that explains the problem:

http://unsanity.org/archives/mac_os_x/my_dmg_is_bwoken_after_download.php  
(Version 2.0b01U)

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X3Watch
Aug 28 2008

JAZZYGUY  People should exercise self control and NOT rely on someone to monitor and hold back their own addictions and desires. A Christian or any other person with a belief in GOD can always turn to GOD who will supply the strength to resist something that to them is irresistable. The STRENGTH can be found within YOU! Not from a piece of SOFTWARE.  
(Version 1.5)

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EchoMac
Aug 23 2008

JAZZYGUY  In addition going to the web site refereed to in the read me and putting in your call sign and clicking submit takes you to Echolink which is a Windows app and asks you to d/l an .EXE file which Macs can't use as it is EchoLink! The web site referred to is http://www.echolink.org/el/register_data.asp  
(Version 1.16.1)

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EchoMac
Aug 23 2008

JAZZYGUY  I tried to use this version but it asked for a password. I have used many previous versions without problems. My call sign was verified many years ago on the first version. I got a sheet come down on launch asking for my name call and password. Not knowing what password to put in there I put my admin password. It wouldn't let me log in. In desperation I reinstalled the old version from another Hard drive.  
(Version 1.16.1)

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Songbird
Aug 21 2008

JAZZYGUY  No PPC!!!! Incredible that we are being ignored!  
(Version 0.7)

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Yahoo! Widget Engine
Aug 13 2008
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JAZZYGUY  WATCH OUT!!! Some irresponsible individual on the developer's staff made the default preference to start Yahoo Widgets on restart or log in. Turn it off in Yahoo Widget preferences.  
(Version 4.5.2)

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Camino
Aug 8 2008

JAZZYGUY  ABSOLUTELY untrue. Although the message on launch says that 1Password is not compatible with this version of Camino the browser then crashes. Itis ONLY when you remove the preference in 1Password that the browser becomes stable. It is true that the message says that the 1Password plug in is disabled BUT the browser crashes anyway. As soon as you remove the preference in 1Password all is OK and the browser is stable.  
(Version 1.6.3)

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Camino
Aug 8 2008

JAZZYGUY  Doesn't support 1Password. A real inconvenience. The previous poster probably has 1Password set up for Camino which will make the browser crash.  
(Version 1.6.3)

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Camino
Aug 8 2008

SJK  Newer versions of 1Password could cause previous versions of Camino to crash, but it's automatically disabled with Camino 1.6.3 so it's unlikely to be causing the previous poster's crash.  
(Version 1.6.3)

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Camino
Aug 8 2008

JAZZYGUY  ABSOLUTELY untrue. Although the message on launch says that 1Password is not compatible with this version of Camino the browser then crashes. Itis ONLY when you remove the preference in 1Password that the browser becomes stable. It is true that the message says that the 1Password plug in is disabled BUT the browser crashes anyway. As soon as you remove the preference in 1Password all is OK and the browser is stable.  
(Version 1.6.3)

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Camino
Aug 9 2008

SJK  No need to SHOUT. :)

You're correct; it's necessary to "uninstall" the Camino plugin under 1Password's Browser preferences tab to fully disable it. Forgot I'd done that after Camino 1.6.1 eventually refused to launch with it enabled even though it had previous worked for awhile.  
(Version 1.6.3)

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Camino
Aug 10 2008

NIGHTONE  Please direct any 1Password related issues to us please. The Camino reviews page is really not the appropriate place for this kind of thing. :)

Thanks

Carl S.

Chief Evangelist

Agile Web Solutions

http://1password.com/

http://switchersblog.com/  
(Version 1.6.3)

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SuperDocker
Aug 2 2008

JAZZYGUY  Thanks for the reply from the Developer who is working hard on this great app BUT the Safari open all windows in Tabs thingee STILL doesn't work.  
(Version 2.5.4)

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SuperDocker
Jul 29 2008

JAZZYGUY  The item in the Safari tab to open all everything in Tabs doesn't work.  
(Version 2.5.2)

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SuperDocker
Aug 2 2008

EDWARD SCISSORHANDS  Fixed in SuperDocker 2.5.4  
(Version 2.5.3)

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SKAT
Jul 27 2008

JAZZYGUY  I play LtSkat A KDE application available through Terminal and X11 through the installation of MacPorts. I thoroughly enjoy LTStat and so I eagerly awaited the opportunity to learn the German game of Skat since LtSkat is based on Skat. Unfortunately the instructions are in German and I can't understand them. Actually the learning Game is also in German and I couldn't fathom how to proceed. It looks like an awful lot of work was done on this app.and I would have gladly paid for it. I am truly sorry that I had to trash it as well as the preference file which was in the proper place namely~/library/preferences. BUT the support file was NOT in ~/library/application support but in ~/Documents which is the wrong place for this directory which was also labelled in German.  
(Version 7.2)

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Adobe Media Player
Jul 25 2008

FONGHOUL  It seems Ok but it just directs you to different sites which you can accomplish yourself.  
(Version 1.1)

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Chris Pirillo Podcast
Jul 24 2008

JAZZYGUY  Who wants him anyway. Let him go back to Windoze!  
(Version 1.0)

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Connect4 Fisa
Jul 4 2008
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JAZZYGUY  I love this little game! The computer beats me every time so far. Oh well back to my hole I go....  
(Version 2.0)

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Mahjong Forests
Jul 3 2008

JAZZYGUY  It doesn't save your ~/preference/serial#,BUMMER!  
(Version 1.7)

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Mahjong Forests
Jul 3 2008

FIRE MAPLE GAMES  JAZZYGUY - That shouldn't be happening! I'll look into it. Did you update from version 1.6? Or is the first time you downloaded the game? Feel free to email me at joe@firemaplegames.com if you can give me any more info. I appreciate it! Thanks!  
(Version 1.7)

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Wario Bejeweled
Jul 1 2008

JAZZYGUY  How do I play this game? Anyone know? I clicked on a tile to exchange it like in Bejeweled so I could make 3 of a kind. It was adjacent to the tile to make 3 and it wouldn't go anywhere. Oh well back to my hole I go.....  
(Version 1.2)

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Jun 29 2008
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JAZZYGUY  I registered this NewsReader when it first came out. It is now absolutely useless and my money was wasted. It does not download my full group list,writing to the Developer is a waste of time as his address is invalid. The forum has not had any entries in it since 2006,further MacUpdate should not list it any longer as someone may pay for it and lose their money.  
(Version 1.3.1b1)

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G-Force
Jun 28 2008
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JAZZYGUY  I have had it since inception.I like it.Period! It is worth the money and I don't mind paying annually for the updatesas the developer and his staff have to have the funds to maintain this application.Magnetron BTW is not available as the developer is coming out with a new app. (I hope I have the spelling right.)I really don't know anything about Magnetron but this app fulfills my needs completely for a visualiser.  
(Version 3.8.2)

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Gmail Browser
Jun 19 2008
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JAZZYGUY  This App is great freeware. Extremely good GUI and very convenient for use.  
(Version 0.96)

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MAME_Tunes
Jun 15 2008
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JAZZYGUY  I had a hard time setting this up. It is a great idea but it just didn't work out. It just said that my Roms weren't recognized after importing.  
(Version 3.1)

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QTTunes
Jun 11 2008
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JAZZYGUY  Very nicely done! Very nice GUI and it is very user friendly. No problem importing or displaying.Great freeware!  
(Version 1.3)

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Synergy
Jun 10 2008
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JAZZYGUY  I love Synergy and now that the balloon shows Artwork and it is in System Preferences I am delighted with its performance, Hey FightingCat I got CoverSutra too from winning the MacHeist" Heist"Remember you can NOT update CoverSutra at all unless you pay for it . MacHeist gives it to you "as is" and no updates are allowed. Once you pay for Synergy you can update forever!  
(Version 3.2.1)

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X3Watch
Jan 30 2008

JAZZYGUY  I don't get it! Is this some way to censor web sites based on some criteria that is decided by some individuals that have decided that the web site(s) they have visited were in some way in conflict with their own ideas of what should or should not be there? Is this some attempt to curtail the free internet? If this is so then maybe the next step is as Leonard Cohen aptly stated in his song "Everybody Knows" a meter will be installed on our beds.Perhaps when someone comes across a web site that is in conflict with their morals they ought to just skip over it.{Just as there is a power button on our TVs...one doesn't have to view something that is in poor taste according to their own taste but to impose their taste on others that in my humble opinion is wrong.  
(Version 1.5)

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X3Watch
Aug 28 2008

WHYM  It's not an assault on the free internet at all!

The purpose of this software is for people who want to try and give up pornography - obviously not everyone wants to do this, but some people (i.e. Christians) may feel it's wrong but still have an addiction to it.

The software logs what you visit, and then can send the results to a trusted friend of yours. It gives you a purpose and challenge to stay free of pornography and break the addiction.

You don't HAVE to install it at all - for those who want to try and give up porn, it is a useful tool.  
(Version 1.5)

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X3Watch
Aug 28 2008

BOBALOB  Also, I would like to add:

It does NOT block websites - it simply logs them. You need to install other software to actually block a website.  
(Version 1.5)

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X3Watch
Aug 28 2008

JAZZYGUY  People should exercise self control and NOT rely on someone to monitor and hold back their own addictions and desires. A Christian or any other person with a belief in GOD can always turn to GOD who will supply the strength to resist something that to them is irresistable. The STRENGTH can be found within YOU! Not from a piece of SOFTWARE.  
(Version 1.5)

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X3Watch
Aug 29 2008

BOBALOB  Regardless, surely it is just another tool to help you in the fight against sin?

Yes of course your strength should come from the Lord, but I don't see the harm in taking extra measures also to try and help fight the sin. I've been a Christian (well at least believing in God) for a long while and I've struggled with pornography. I went to a Christian festival recently, and I decided to kick the addiction and the pastor recommended I install blocking and accountability software to help.

I don't see the harm. Anyway, I don't think this is the place for a deep moral debate! ;)  
(Version 1.5)

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Jan 21 2008

JAZZYGUY  Nope! I am correct in my review and comment. Someone looking up a film will see a percentage and if it is low will figure that the film is a loser immediately. I don't feel that this type of "rating" gives the work of numerous artists a "fair shake". I personally don't put much stock in an aggregate of "pundits" and "mavins" I like to make up my own mind. There are those who will look at the percentage and if it is low will go no further and pass the film up. The film may in fact be one that appeals to their personal preferences and tastes.  
(Version 1.2.2)

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Jan 20 2008
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JAZZYGUY  It would be great if it worked...BUT it doesn't! I tried two Movie Titles.It searched them and I selected the correct title on both. One showed "98% the other 38%" Is this supposed to be the rating? Producers invest Millions on a film and this "critic" with one swipe of the pen gives it 38%!I really expected a mini review what I got was a percentage. I think I'll give this app 20%.  
(Version 1.2.2)

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Jan 21 2008

FROSTY  Dear Jazzguy,

I think you misunderstand what rottentomatoes is all about. You should go to rottentomatoes.com and check it out, it'll help you understand why there isn't a mini-review here. The percentage number given is actually a compilation of all the reviews they have (whether they are rotten or not). Do your homework before you give a negative review.

Cheers.  
(Version 1.2.2)

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Jan 21 2008

JAZZYGUY  Nope! I am correct in my review and comment. Someone looking up a film will see a percentage and if it is low will figure that the film is a loser immediately. I don't feel that this type of "rating" gives the work of numerous artists a "fair shake". I personally don't put much stock in an aggregate of "pundits" and "mavins" I like to make up my own mind. There are those who will look at the percentage and if it is low will go no further and pass the film up. The film may in fact be one that appeals to their personal preferences and tastes.  
(Version 1.2.2)

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NewsFire
Jan 2 2008

JAZZYGUY  Are You Using Leopard? I can't open any of the feed articles or get a response from Dave Watanabe just like anyone else who needed support. Take a look at Versiontracker and the comments there.  
(Version 1.4v70)

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NewsFire
Dec 21 2007
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JAZZYGUY  NewsFire doesn't run on 10.5 You can not open any of the articles that are listed in any of the feeds. Writing to the developer produces nothing. I feel that after supporting this application from its inception I should get some information from the developer as to what his plans are for an update. I feel that after reading other comments about Dave that it would appear that he doesn't give a Tinker's Dam about his customers. Consequently we should reciprocate by shrinking his wallet. Maybe if enough of us don't buy this product he will pay some attention to those who support his product.  
(Version 1.4v70)

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Blackjack International
Dec 9 2007

JAZZYGUY  Can't download. 5 Hours is a little long to get a download. I have broadband and tried it on the developer's site with no luck.  
(Version 2.0.7)

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Blackjack International
Dec 9 2007

MACUPDATE ADMIN  You're right, from where I am in Mexico (have excellent DSL service and generally get 200+ KBps download speeds), this file is downloading at less than 28k dialup speed: 1.2 KBps. Really pathetic.  
(Version 2.0.7)

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MAME Library
Aug 27 2007

JAZZYGUY  Thanks for the help. I'll give it a try!  
(Version 0.6.1)

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MAME Library
Aug 25 2007

JAZZYGUY  You are correct. I was wrong. I then installed Mame OSX and your app did its thing properl