Comments on: Installing Software, Migrating Data http://alexking.org/blog/2005/12/02/install-migrate Alex King, Denver Web Developer Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:45:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: clappstar http://alexking.org/blog/2005/12/02/install-migrate#comment-57871 clappstar Thu, 13 Sep 2007 21:48:01 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/?p=1603#comment-57871 Just curious, do you have an updated version of this list or any other recommendations for getting a new machine up and running. Thanks! Just curious, do you have an updated version of this list or any other recommendations for getting a new machine up and running.
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]]> By: alexking.org: Blog http://alexking.org/blog/2005/12/02/install-migrate#comment-10008 alexking.org: Blog Fri, 16 Dec 2005 20:01:46 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/?p=1603#comment-10008 <strong>Virtual Desktops</strong> In the comments of my post listing my install process, Bill recommended Desktop Manager for virtual desktops on OS X. This got me thinking about using virtual desktops on my PowerBook again. I’ve tried this a few times, but never stuck with it. ... Virtual Desktops

In the comments of my post listing my install process, Bill recommended Desktop Manager for virtual desktops on OS X. This got me thinking about using virtual desktops on my PowerBook again. I’ve tried this a few times, but never stuck with it.
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]]> By: Alex http://alexking.org/blog/2005/12/02/install-migrate#comment-9717 Alex Mon, 05 Dec 2005 19:39:19 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/?p=1603#comment-9717 No idea, I didn't take a "before" snapshot. No idea, I didn’t take a “before” snapshot.

]]> By: clappstar http://alexking.org/blog/2005/12/02/install-migrate#comment-9716 clappstar Mon, 05 Dec 2005 19:05:39 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/?p=1603#comment-9716 What was the final weight (MB/GB) of all those applications? What was the final weight (MB/GB) of all those applications?

]]> By: Alex http://alexking.org/blog/2005/12/02/install-migrate#comment-9684 Alex Mon, 05 Dec 2005 01:44:57 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/?p=1603#comment-9684 I've never tried. The Finder is the app that creates those files - use Path Finder instead and all is well. I’ve never tried. The Finder is the app that creates those files – use Path Finder instead and all is well.

]]> By: Chris Meller http://alexking.org/blog/2005/12/02/install-migrate#comment-9683 Chris Meller Mon, 05 Dec 2005 01:40:53 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/?p=1603#comment-9683 I assume since you took the time to find a .DS_store deleter, that you found no way to kill their creation in the first place? We've got one Mac on our network at work, and it drives me crazy seeing all those lousy .DS_store files everywhere... I assume since you took the time to find a .DS_store deleter, that you found no way to kill their creation in the first place?

We’ve got one Mac on our network at work, and it drives me crazy seeing all those lousy .DS_store files everywhere…

]]> By: Bill Bradford http://alexking.org/blog/2005/12/02/install-migrate#comment-9668 Bill Bradford Sun, 04 Dec 2005 06:25:32 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/?p=1603#comment-9668 On my 12.1" iBook G4, I wouldn't be able to use it effectively at all without virtual desktops. On my 12.1″ iBook G4, I wouldn’t be able to use it effectively at all without virtual desktops.

]]> By: Alex http://alexking.org/blog/2005/12/02/install-migrate#comment-9667 Alex Sun, 04 Dec 2005 06:19:26 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/?p=1603#comment-9667 On second thought - now that the PowerBook is "mobile only" (no second, larger monitor attached), I might want to use virtual desktops there. On second thought – now that the PowerBook is “mobile only” (no second, larger monitor attached), I might want to use virtual desktops there.

]]> By: Alex http://alexking.org/blog/2005/12/02/install-migrate#comment-9654 Alex Sun, 04 Dec 2005 00:45:52 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/?p=1603#comment-9654 Bill-- yes, I do have to move around a bit. Reinier-- because LaunchBar is quite a bit better. :) Meitar-- I like the little drop down month calendar, but thanks for pointing that out. Bill– yes, I do have to move around a bit.

Reinier– because LaunchBar is quite a bit better. :)

Meitar– I like the little drop down month calendar, but thanks for pointing that out.

]]> By: Meitar http://alexking.org/blog/2005/12/02/install-migrate#comment-9649 Meitar Sat, 03 Dec 2005 18:26:03 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/?p=1603#comment-9649 Unless you need the iCal integration MenuCalendarClock offers, you could also use <a href="http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20050508000838365">this simple procedure</a> for getting the date in the menu clock. :) Thanks for posting this list, Alex. I found a few things I could use. Unless you need the iCal integration MenuCalendarClock offers, you could also use this simple procedure for getting the date in the menu clock. :)

Thanks for posting this list, Alex. I found a few things I could use.

]]> By: Reinier http://alexking.org/blog/2005/12/02/install-migrate#comment-9647 Reinier Sat, 03 Dec 2005 16:56:46 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/?p=1603#comment-9647 Why not use Quicksilver instead of LaunchBar? Why not use Quicksilver instead of LaunchBar?

]]> By: Bill Bradford http://alexking.org/blog/2005/12/02/install-migrate#comment-9636 Bill Bradford Sat, 03 Dec 2005 04:49:09 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/?p=1603#comment-9636 Yeah, but with a display that big, dont you have to swing your head from side to side to see it all? 8-) Yeah, but with a display that big, dont you have to swing your head from side to side to see it all? 8-)

]]> By: Alex http://alexking.org/blog/2005/12/02/install-migrate#comment-9632 Alex Sat, 03 Dec 2005 02:10:43 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/?p=1603#comment-9632 I've got 5,734,400 pixels of desktop space right now. Virtual desktops aren't something high on my list at the moment. ;) I’ve got 5,734,400 pixels of desktop space right now. Virtual desktops aren’t something high on my list at the moment. ;)

]]> By: Bill Bradford http://alexking.org/blog/2005/12/02/install-migrate#comment-9631 Bill Bradford Sat, 03 Dec 2005 01:53:14 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/?p=1603#comment-9631 I made a list of my "essential" apps a while back: <a href="http://weblog.mrbill.net/essential-mac-software/">http://weblog.mrbill.net/essential-mac-software/</a> I think I use Desktop Manager for its virtual desktop feature more than any other app. I've got command-1 through command-4 bound to four desktops, and have the same "work environment" that I had on top of Solaris or Linux (using Windowmaker's virtual desktops) for the past six or seven years. I made a list of my “essential” apps a while back:

http://weblog.mrbill[...]ac-software/

I think I use Desktop Manager for its virtual desktop feature more than any other app. I’ve got command-1 through command-4 bound to four desktops, and have the same “work environment” that I had on top of Solaris or Linux (using Windowmaker’s virtual desktops) for the past six or seven years.

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