REVERB  There is an unofficial universal binary of ManOpen available here: http://cverge.net/tools/#manopen  
(Version 2.5.1)

REVERB  For anyone who uses Bugzilla frequently, this program might be for you. I only tried it briefly but it seems to work well for a generic Java app. The ability to run complex queries is very nice.

Note: Because Tiger currently defaults to Java 1.4.2, and the regular Deskzilla package requires Java 1.5, I had to run it from the Terminal using this command:

/System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Versions/1.5.0/Commands/java -jar /path/to/Deskzilla/deskzilla.jar &

If you prefer double-clicking the jar file to start Deskzilla, or if you still have Panther, you probably should get the "Backport to Java 1.4" package from their download page.  
(Version 1.1)

REVERB  epoch, I've used several BitTorrent clients: Tomato Torrent (my main one), Transmission, and the official client. I've also used BT from the Python source under Mac OS 9. Trust me, I know how to use a BitTorrent app. :)

As for your DLL comment, your logic seems either specious or confused. That's like saying "Apple II programs can run on Mac OS X". Yes, they can -- with the proper emulation software. Yes, you can run DLLs on Linux.. if you have Wine. But those DLLs are still built for the Win32 API, which is not a native Linux API.

Of course, Linux and other operating systems do have implementations of the same general concept of shared libraries. But they don't refer to them as "DLLs". That's a Windows-specific term. See also: the definition at techencylopedia.com. I've never heard a Mac or *nix developer call them "DLLs". That's why I said the developer didn't seem to be Mac-savvy.  
(Version 1.00)

REVERB  I ran into two problems when using Chat Transcript Manager for the first time. When I selected chats within the last week, it showed me nothing, even though the chats existed. When I selected "Last 3 Months", CTM locked up with the spinning beachball while it scanned my iChat transcripts. After a force-quit and relaunch, CTM worked fine.

The interface is very useable and attractive. You can customize the chat transcript display with its NetNewsWire-like "styles" feature.

The "Chat Contains" filter is a neat idea. It makes it easier to find out when you sent a picture or a web link to a friend.

If you want a chat log program that looks great and has plenty of features, this is the one. Despite minor glitches, it's a solid program.

My own needs are simple so I'm sticking with Logorrhea. It doesn't have as many features, and it only supports iChat, but it's free. It's been around for years and it's very stable.  
(Version 1.0.1)

REVERB  JimW: "Hack" is not always a pejorative. Geeks (and especially programmers) often use "hack" to describe programs that modify other programs. It does not necessarily have a negative connotion.

It seems to me that you're actively trying to find malicious intention on the part of this developer. Sorry, but I just don't see it. You seem to be the one with a chip on your shoulder.  
(Version 1.1.1)

REVERB  Most free or low-cost emulator programs do *not* include the hardware ROM data. That's because the ROM data is copyrighted. In other words, if vMac came with a copy of the Mac Plus ROM, the developer would probably get sued by Apple.  
(Version 0.1.9c)

REVERB  I think one of the selling points is that Acquisition costs money, and this doesn't.  
(Version 0.5.8)

REVERB  Works as advertised. My favorite of the current crop of graphical manpage readers.  
(Version 2.5.1)

REVERB  That sounds like an issue with your project. You might want to check your build settings.

I've done quite a few projects in Project Builder/Xcode that had spaces in their file names, and I've never had a problem. That includes two projects done entirely in the new .xcodeproj format.

Besides, many of Apple's developer example projects have spaces in their file names, and the Xcode "New Project" wizard cheerfully allows them. It seems highly unlikely to me that this is an Xcode-specific issue.  
(Version 2.0)

REVERB  For one thing, the ability to run it remotely from an ssh session.

For example, if your employer blocks MSN traffic, you can ssh to your Mac at home, and use this "Text-based MSN" on the Mac.  
(Version 0.3.1)

REVERB  Doesn't work on my Xcode 2.2 project. It wouldn't rename the project if the new name contained the space character -- which is absurd, because Xcode does in fact allow that. When I tried to rename it to something that didn't contain a space character, it failed with an error about a missing .pch file.  
(Version 2.0)

ANONYMOUS  How is this better than dragging a file on to a Terminal window?  
(Version 1.5.4)

REVERB  Couldn't really try it out due to bugs.

At first run it brings up a Preferences window. No matter how I dismiss the Prefs window, the app quits. Other little glitches as well -- like the Choose Output Path button doesn't work. The app wrote a file called bp-debug.log to my home directory, which mentioned this error "Unable to init sensapi.dll". DLL? Since DLLs only exist on Windows, it sounds like this developer isn't very Mac-clueful.

The news page on their web site says it's a beta verison. The "About" box specifically says it's version "0.854 - Beta" It would be nice if the version number here actually reflected that. (It currently says "1.00"). I was expecting a finished app, not a work in progress. Heck, this isn't even alpha-quality.

One last little nitpick: it comes as a installer package, even though it's just a normal Mac app. I find that inconvenient. It would be better to put the app itself on the disk image and let people drag install.   
(Version 1.00)

REVERB  As others have mentioned, there are many free alternatives that have the same basic features. But VisualRoute might be a good product for those who find Mac OS X's Network Utility to be overly technical. That isn't to say VisualRoute is easier to use -- it's just difficult in other ways. On several occasions, I found the interface confusing or poorly implemented. For example, after running a traceroute, it wouldn't let me view the entire contents of the "Analysis" pane. VisualRoute feels more like a clunky Windows app than an elegant Mac app. The Preference menu isn't even in the proper place. On the plus side, the geo mapping feature is neat. With an interface overhaul and a steeply discounted price, this could be a very nice tool. Until then, I'll stick with freebies like Network Utility and WhatRoute (which also has a mapping feature).  
(Version 10.0c)

REVERB  No problems here (10.4.3). Maybe your prefs got corrupted? Try moving them aside.  
(Version 5.7.2)

REVERB  Make sure you read the "How to Use It" section of the Read Me file. I mistakenly launched the .app program instead of invoking it from the Script menu. It tried to scan my entire iTunes library, which I didn't want. Then it choked on a bunch of AppleScript errors, and had to be force-quit.

When used as directed in the Read Me file, the program worked fine. It isn't the prettiest but it gets the job done.  
(Version 1.2.0)

REVERB  This is a good program for adding special effects to pictures. The effects themselves belong to Core Image, part of Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger. Image Tricks exposes a good number of Tiger's built-in effects. Overall, it's stable and pretty easy to use. There are a few usage quirks, which are explained in the built-in help.

Image Tricks also has some rough edges, which is to be expected with a 1.0 release. There is no "Revert" command. You can't un-apply a filter, except by choosing another filter, or reloading the original image. This gets troublesome when cropping, because the crop tool will save changes from the previous filter, whether or not you wanted that filter.

Overall it's a pretty solid program, and you certainly can't beat the price.

Tip: If you have Xcode Tools for Tiger installed, check out /Developer/Applications/Graphics Tools/Core Image Funhouse. It's a lot less stable and friendly than Image Tricks, but it has more effects, and it lets you add/remove effects more flexibly.  
(Version 1.0)

REVERB  Looks great, works fine for me. The translucent floating window is cool. I won't be buying it myself, because $6 seems too steep for something I rarely need on my computer. But at least it's a well-written program.  
(Version 1.1.1)

REVERB  ProcessFinder is a nice little idea that unfortunately doesn't deliver.

The description says, "It shows you where all the running processes/programs are located on your hard drive." This is not correct. Process Finder only shows processes that are run under your user account -- and not even all of them. For example, if you run emacs in the Terminal, it doesn't show up in Process Finder.

The author says that finding a "malicious process" is a reason to use this app. But that only happens if the process is run under your account, and if it's the type of program that Process Finder knows how to see. Otherwise you won't know. Hackers often run their programs as root, or under another account.

Also, there isn't any malware for Mac OS X that can spread on its own, so it's unlikely you'd get a "malicious process" on your Mac in the first place.

If you really want to see what's running on your computer, use the Activity Monitor program included in Mac OS X, or run the Terminal commands "ps -ax" or "ps -aux". These tools are free and accurate.

The only thing they don't do is reveal the program's location in the Finder. I think that's a good niche for a freeware utility -- but not a $10 app.

In its favor, ProcessFinder is easy to use. It would be nice if the interface followed Apple's standards more closely. Even though it's written in RealBasic, it was actually stable and didn't crash for me.  
(Version 1.0)

REVERB  Corrections to my review:

- I just noticed the Wipe function is broken for me under 10.4. It worked fine in 10.3.

- I meant to rate Ease of Use as 3, not 5.

Not that it matters. Looks like this variant of PGP isn't even available now. Instead you have to use the trial version, and it becomes crippled freeware after 30 days.  
(Version 8.1)

REVERB  Does what it's supposed to do. Good interface. The AppleScript integration is simple but very nice. PGP still works perfectly for me under 10.4.1. Best of all, it's free.

However it isn't as user friendly as it could be. PGP will probably frustrate anyone who doesn't like to read documentation. Definitely not for the non-technical user.  
(Version 8.1)

REVERB  After trying all the free graphical IRC clients for OS X, I settled on this one. It's stable, even when I join rooms with hundreds of people. The interface is well-designed and easy to use. Like any good Mac app, It Just Works.  
(Version 2.13)

REVERB  Lots of features, more than any other free graphical IRC client on OS X. On the downside, the user interface is ugly and unintuitive. X-Chat Aqua is definitely the best choice for a power user. Otherwise, you might be happier with Conversation or Colloquy.  
(Version 0.14.0)

REVERB  Pretty good, still a bit rough around the edges. For example, it slowed to a crawl and eventually crashed when I was in a room of 200+ users. But definitely one of the best free IRC clients for OS X.  
(Version 2.0 (2D16))

REVERB  Awesome little app. Works like a charm, nice drag and drop interface.  
(Version 0.86)

REVERB  Very nice interface, easy to use. Does a good job with article threading. I look forward to when it gains more features, such as killfiles and filters. If your newsreading needs are basic, this app is a very good choice.  
(Version 2 testing 6)

REVERB  Still the best free newsreader on OS X. Mature code, stable, with lots and lots of features -- threading, kill filtering, X-Face support, you name it. The anti-spam filter is great. The interface could take better advantage of what OS X has to offer, but at this price, I ain't complaining.  
(Version 3.4)

REVERB  A little rough around the edges -- spelling mistakes in the interface, drawers that overlap each other, etc. But it has some nice features and worked well enough. Could be a really great newsreader with some more work.  
(Version 1.0rc2b)

REVERB  1.0.3 is still working very well for me. The developer did a good job of getting this out quickly, to address a glitch caused by the Mac OS X 10.3.9 update.  
(Version 1.0.3)

REVERB  The "back up your claims" instruction is meant to deter people whose reviews say only, "This sucks". My review was intended to be brief. It did have some specific examples of what I found lacking. Therefore, I think it fulfilled the requirement. If you were expecting a categorized and bulleted list of every single glitch that I found, your expectations are unrealistic. And my review wouldn't have been brief.

Please understand that MacUpdate is not a free software quality assurance service. If a developer needs someone to do quality assurance, they should hire a professional. It's nice if someone chooses to donate their time and assistance, but it should not be expected.

Also, given the ungracious comments directed at the other reviewer (Kevin Ballard), I am not inclined to spend my time offering feedback that clearly isn't welcome, for an application that doesn't strike me as being very useful anyway.

Regarding the "better alternatives": I thought I might get flamed for mentioning them by name, but since the developer specifically asked: most of this app's functionality can be replicated using SSH Tunnel Manager for managing SSH tunnels, Chicken of the VNC and OSXvnc (or Apple Remote Access Client) for remote-control of another Mac, and iChat rendezvous messaging for getting messages to another Mac. They're all free, offer more features, and I consider them better solutions than this one. Your mileage may vary, of course.  
(Version 0.6)

REVERB  Lack of brushed metal does not equal "out of date". It's optional. Apple's HIG states that it isn't appropriate for all applications.

If you want a different look for NetNewsWire, you could try the style sheet feature, in the lower-right corner of the screen. It doesn't change the entire window, but it does change the feed contents pane.

About versioning: its version may begin with "2" but it isn't the second *release*. There have been several previous releases. If you look at the release notes, it's obvious the developer is working hard. I don't think they deserve criticism because they use a traditional version numbering scheme, or because they actually bother to fix bugs before a final release.  
(Version 2.0b45)

REVERB  10.3.9 broke PithHelmet and a lot of other apps that modify Safari. If you're using any of those apps, you can either remove them, or see if the developer has a newer version that's compatible with 10.3.9.

Otherwise, if you look around www.macfixit.com and their forums, you'll probably find an answer.  
(Version 10.3.9)

REVERB  To disable update checking, click the Amadeus II menu at the upper left, select Check For Updates, and turn off the checkbox for checking updates.  
(Version 3.8.3)

REVERB  Not very well designed. Besides the UI issues noted by the other reviewer, there are mistakes like displaying passwords in plain view, instead of masking them with bullets or spaces. SSHFun has several other glitches, many of them due to its reliance on Apple's Terminal application to control the SSH tunnel. It's fragile, but when I coaxed it into connecting, it did operate as advertised. But there are much better alternatives for remotely controlling a Mac.  
(Version 0.5)

REVERB  To clarify the MacUpdate description: this is a graphical interface to the built-in 'diskutil' command. I guess I don't understand why this any better than Apple's GUI, Disk Utility. It does all of the same things and more, with a better interface, and without the misspellings.

On the plus side, the price is right and it didn't crash on me.  
(Version 1.0)

REVERB  The Gimp could be altered to not require the X-Windows System (aka X11) and GTK+, but that's no simple hack -- it's probably an enormous amount of work. As graphical interface environments go, there is very little common ground between X11/GTK+ and Quartz/Aqua in Mac OS X. Also, the Gimp is a pretty huge application. A more "Mac-like" version could happen if enough of the right people volunteer to help. But it won't happen overnight.  
(Version .2b)

REVERB  The first time you use it, GimpShop can take a LONG time to start up. If you get a blank gray box, just wait a minute or two.  
(Version .2b)

REVERB  Ease off. It's just one guy behind this program, and his web page makes it clear that GimpShop is a proof of concept hack. He says he doesn't even consider himself a programmer.

Since the Gimp source code is free, there's nothing stopping you from getting some people together, and starting work on a Cocoa port. Because it won't get done any other way.  
(Version .2b)

REVERB  Freezes or crashes for me during startup. The developer's site says that a bug fix version is forthcoming.  
(Version 1.0b)

REVERB  That might've happened because the installer linked from this page is for Mac OS *Classic*, not Mac OS X.

If you're using OS X, you'll want the OS X version of Eudora, listed here:

http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/7107  
(Version 6.1.1)

REVERB  Instead of using this program to change your Kerberos password, you can use Mac OS X's built-in Kerberos client GUI:

- In the Finder, go to /System/Library/CoreServices and double-click on 'Kerberos'.

- Click the 'Tickets' menu

- Click on 'Change Password'

(This assumes your Mac is already configured to use your institution's Kerberos realm.)

Personally, I wouldn't trust my Kerberos password to a third-party program, when the OS already has a built-in program that does the same thing. Plus the Kerberos app has a nicer user interface.  
(Version 1.0)