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Today's News by Cletus™ Classic? 1.0.1 is the most recent release of this program that visually indicates Classic's state in the Dock. v.1.0.1 fixes a rare problem that made registering fail with certain names.
iTunes Clock 0.1 is a new beta released program that allows iTunes to start playing at specified time.
Wastebasket 1.0 will mimic the the normal Trash can behavior found in Classic by using an Applescript in Mac OS X.
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Tools of the Trade Tools of the Trade. by Michael Coyle From Macworld, it's ResExcellence. (Ya so?)
We have only been here a couple of hours, but there are already a few cool things of interest to ResEx readers. We have mentioned AppleSkinz before, but after seeing them up close and personal, I gotta say these are very cool. At first I thought they were replacement plastics for the shell of a G4 tower, but in reality they're snap on covers, as easy to swap as your socks!
Griffin Technology is an extremely under-rated company. The items they make are not only good looking, but necessary on todays Apple Computer. For example, my Titanium Powerbook does not have an audio input jack. As a sound engineer who needs to record location sound effects, this is a major drag. Griffin comes to the rescue with iMic, a USB audio input device. If you need more, take a look at PowerWare. It sports RCA jacks for stereo audio in and out, 1/8" plugs for audio in and out, and an Apple Pro Audio Speaker connection. And finally, their newest offering is PowerMate. This little hockey puck acts as a remote volume control for your Mac and glows cool blue from its underside. Stop by their web site to read more.
The gang from Yellow Dog Linux had a continuous crowd around their booth. What does it mean when Apple is highlighting MacOS X, yet a competing OS from a small Open Source company can garner a large crowd?
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Snapshots by Jeremy Hoesly Here’s your Friday dosage of snapshots: - BoudahXL returns with this OS X snapshot. Both Linux RedHat and Windows 98 SE are being emulated by Virtual PC. GLQuake is running in the lower right. An X-Windows environment is running xterm in the lower left.
- Jim Oltersdorf’s “Snowy Rockface” and Digital Blasphemy’s “Valley 2000” desktop pictures are showcased once again alongside Michael Rabe’s GlassBox Theme in this dual-monitor snapshot from your humble snapshot editor, Jeremy Hoesly. This time Electrifier Pro is showing me create the navigation buttons for a QuickTime movie of a dual-monitor submission. Ilicon’s SystemApples icon set and Nicolas Cardot’s Fablue icons are visible throughout.
- A custom desktop picture and the Quicksilver Theme debut in this submission from Lars. iTunes is tickling the eardrums in the upper right. Icons from Icon Factory are also featured.
- This screenshot from wOOge sports a custom “wOOge 2k2-blue” desktop picture. Icons from Mac Axonz, Icon Factory, and Xicons lurk about the desktop.
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Icon & Desktop News: by Dan
 Icons - Desktops: Coming to you live from downtown San Francisco and Macworld, We've got (6) New Desktops, (2) New Icon Sets, and of course, updated "News From Around the Web". All on display for today's update!
- "Where are the bombs" is a collection of whimsical icons designed for OSX by Hein Mevissen. This fun set includes 15 different expressive desktop buddies that certainly will give any desktop a smile.
- "iScreens" by Flax Creations, is a set of mini desktop monitors disguised as OSX icons, or is it the other way around? Either way, the download includes 6 different "flavored" screens to choose from, and a bonus semi transparent mouse icon.
- Jonathan Gurule` envisions a distant future where some of Apple's products like the iPod has been transformed into an "iPodRacer". Capable of moving 1000 miles in 5 minutes, this bad boy dream machine should be a hot seller down the road. This desktop comes in 1024x resolution.
- The first words out of most Mac Fan's mouths these days, is "I want that new iMac!", and Tom Hastings seems to be no exception. Enjoy a series of 3 "iMac desktops" from the author, all in 1024x resolution. (At least until you can get your paws on the real thing)
- Avid "Farscape" fan Derek Caudill submits an elegant tribute to the long running Sci Fi Channel television series. This out-of-this-world desktop comes in 800x and 1024x resolutions.
- "Say What?" Toes, the curious kitty that cohabitates with Bradford J. Wiles of Macmonkies is just hellbent on finding a hole in there somewhere, and cats are NEVER wrong. This cute Photoshoped desktop comes in 1024x and 800x resolutions.
- The new images of the "flat iMac" have almost been to much to resist for Steve Sobek, and just had to pull out Photoshop (in Classic!) and play with them. Steve consoles himself with at least being able to look at the new machine on his desktop until he can afford to buy one! This two picture set comes in 1024x resolution each.
- "The Eye" desktop by Conrad, was inspired by a very striking up-close photograph of a model's eye he found on the net, and created this very interesting image in 1024x resolution. Can you say "the apple of my eye?"
News From Around the Web: macuserx.com has been updated with a bunch of new desktops, icons and aim buddies. Flax Creations updates with some new icons for OSX. Check them out! Mandolux updates with 5 new desktops representing a continuation of the F-15 Eagle ACTIVE Research jet. This airplane is been use for study on high maneuvering jet airplanes by both Air Force and NASA. John's Sketchpad has been updated with several new desktops. A couple of new illustrations, too. Check 'em out! MacMonkies updates with 6 fantastic new desktops for your eyes to feast upon! They have also have 7 songs in the newly opened Music/Audio department to make your ears happy! Ethereal Creations is proud to announce that it now has it's own domain! Featuring a beautiful new dynamic site design, by Donnie Fischer of White Fire Ministries, and a host of new releases, we urge you to stop by and check out the latest happenings! Here's a shameless plug by a fellow called Longhair for a little website that has some cool backdrops for downloading. Live Pencil updates with Spiders and their spider-webs and IT IS YOU: Ara, one of our members can see a very funny animation made from the photo she sent us.
The Iconfactory is pleased to announce the immediate release of IconBrowser for OS X. IconBrowser, free to registered users of IconDropper, allows users to browse and apply icons from existing IconDropper packs in the new Macintosh operating system. So what's up WWW? Icons? Desktop pictures? News? Inform us! We'll post it!
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Today's News by Cletus™ I certainly was not disappointed with the announcements at MacWorld. As you have now heard by many a viewer, "I want one of those iMacs!" I am very interested in seeing it live in SF. I am also curious if the monitor can be changed in the future should a larger one become available. Now there is a thought!
World Clock Deluxe 3.1.2 is available. This CSM can display up to 24 different time zones. Changes include: A bug causing a crash when World Clock Deluxe Strip 3.1.1 tried to read preferences created by version 3.0 has been fixed.
 The excellent utility, File Buddy version 6.1.7 has been released. File Buddy provides for extensive desktop and file/folder editing. Searching by content would return files not containing the desired strings in some searches. This has now been fixed.
Folder Icon X has been updated to version 1.1. This version brings with it German language support. Additionally a bug in the Preference window has been fixed.
The Mac OS X Finder replacement program, SNAX has been updated to version1.2.1. A listing of changes follows: - Fixed bug when showing invisible files
- Added preference to turn off anti aliasing in browser
- Added Norwegian localization
- Fixed issues with MS-DOS volumes
- Fixed minor bug with Hex view window
Load Monitor 0.9 is the newest version of this System monitoring Utility: "Load Monitor gives the system load, not the CPU load. It tries to mimic the behavior of the well-known "xload" available with a X11 server."
InfoDoc X 2.0.1 is described as a tool to modify creator and type codes. This release provides minor bug fixes and enhancements for Mac OS X.
Planets Screen Saver is a Mac OS X specific screen saver. It has been updated to version 1.2.
Kaleidoscope Archive has updated with a new bunch of schemes. 10 new schemes and 2 updated ones grace the NAUS page.
Next stop... MacWorld San Francisco!
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Tools of the Trade Tools of the Trade. by Michael CoyleCocoa Dev Central has posted an article explaining how to make a MacOS X About Box with scrolling credits. As an added bonus you will also learn how to make a Secret About Box.
Whoa! DSX is a rockin new Theme for MacOS X. The folks over at Desktopper are hosting the download. Create Your Own System Preferences Panel From the University of Hackem', Professor Ibson instructs us on the fine art of customizing the System Preferences panel. To perform these modifications, you need the PropertyListEditor application that is part of the MacOS X Developer Tools. These tools can be downloaded from Apple's Developer site. Just create an account and navigate to Downloads. First, we need to make a copy of the System Preferences application and give ownership of the file to a non-root user so it can be easily edited. (Continued...)
User Contributed Splash Screens User Contributed Splash Screens. by Michael CoyleWin a PowerMax gift certificate worth $50 by contributing to ResExcellence! (How?) - Scott Chitwood from Rampant Mac sent a great MOSS. He has added more user interface stuff to his site, so be sure to visit.
- From the land down under, Peter McHugh send a cute Throbber for Explorer that features a hopping kangaroo!
- Jennifer Morales created a nice anime Boot Panel of Heero for MacOS X.
- The third metal variation of Dan Leeder's iTunes skin has been posted in the archive.
- Admiral Potato sends a Netscape splash titled "Lost Soul'. It reminds me of Pink Floyd's The Wall.
- Conrad sends a humoruos, yet oddly disturbing, MOSS of a young boy with a grenade!
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Snapshots by Jeremy Hoesly Wednesday’s snapshots a ready for the Web: - Conrad sends this submission sporting a 3-D desktop picture from our Desktop Archive named “The Spot #1.” iTunes is juggling selections in the upper left. The World of Aqua collections along with the eSystem and eWorlders icon sets share the spotlight.
- This OS X contribution from Gengar touts a “Sept. 11th” desktop picture. A tribute video is playing in the upper left.
- 3-D graphics wrangler and apparently professional dancer Chris Kiss submits another of his awesome snapshots, this time showcasing a desktop picture from the Beach screensaver. Truly impressive!
- A custom “Lord Kimbote” desktop picture is featured in this snapshot from Bobby Reuter. iTunes is sifting through music along the right edge. Hein’s Dock icons from Xicons reside, you guessed it, in the dock.
Show us how you use your Mac. Read the guidelines and then send away!
Icon & Desktop News: by Dan
 Icons - Desktops: We've got (6) New Desktops, (2) New Icon Sets and of course, updated "News From Around the Web". All on display for today's update!
- "Hein's Dock Icons 1.0" is a brand new collection of handsome System level icons designed for OSX by Hein Mevissen. This set features 24 different glossy blue and white themed icons that certainly will give any desktop a touch of class.
- Aqua Gel Button Icons Vol-.3" by Flax Creations, combines the best of both worlds with the Aqua interface. Stylish gel buttons merge with OSX System icons to create a useful and attractive set. Also included are a number of "fruity" colored folders, and an Aqua desktop pattern swatch to complete the look. Volume 3 is the third and final of the series, and features 18 different icons.
- Sometimes it's hard to know just what to say about a desktop. In this case, how about abstract, free form and organic, all describing the qualities of Eoban Binde's "AquaBlue" desktop. This one is available in 1280x resolution.
- Hold on to your hats boys, John Rose adds gorgeous super model "Cindy Crawford" to his celebrity desktop collection. Just in case you can't get enough, the download includes two different pictures, both in 1280x resolution.
- All the way from Southern Australia, Peter Mac sends us a series of photographic "Desert Scenes". The collection includes two shots of the Southern Aurora, from latitude of 32ºN of south pole, and another from Cocparra National Park. Each is available in1024x resolution.
- With trusty Camera in hand, Bradford J. Wiles of Macmonkies travels a far, and snaps a couple of really fine Wyoming landscape shots. "Shirley Mountains" is an actual photo of the Shirley Mountains in Wyoming that was touched up in Photoshop. (Nope...he can't paint that good), and "Blessed" was taken a top Casper Mountain, Casper Wyoming. Both backdrops come in 1024x and 800x resolutions.
- If you crave that high gloss metallic look on your desktop, then "Liquid Vandium" by Noah Corwin is for you. Comes in 1024x resolution.
News From Around the Web: MacMonkies updates with 6 fantastic new desktops for your eyes to feast upon! They have also have 7 songs in the newly opened Music/Audio department to make your ears happy! Ethereal Creations is proud to announce that it now has it's own domain! Featuring a beautiful new dynamic site design, by Donnie Fischer of White Fire Ministries, and a host of new releases, we urge you to stop by and check out the latest happenings! Here's a shameless plug by a fellow called Longhair for a little website that has some cool backdrops for downloading. Live Pencil updates with Spiders and their spider-webs and IT IS YOU: Ara, one of our members can see a very funny animation made from the photo she sent us.
The Iconfactory is pleased to announce the immediate release of IconBrowser for OS X. IconBrowser, free to registered users of IconDropper, allows users to browse and apply icons from existing IconDropper packs in the new Macintosh operating system. Mandolux updates with 1five new desktops representing the new theme of the F-15 Eagle ACTIVE Research Super Jet. This airplane is been use for study on high maneuvering jet airplanes by both Air Force and NASA. DOME-O-RAMA updates with a new pattern based on the pattern of the backsplash of an Aunt's 40 year old stove. Flax Creations updates with 5 beautiful new desktop pictures. Check them out! Tray's trove updates with eight new desktop designs. So what's up WWW? Icons? Desktop pictures? News? Inform us! We'll post it!
Today's News by Cletus™ MWSF, MWSF What a week we have ahead of us. Today is when Apple plans on spilling the beans on what is has been teasing every one with on their home page. "Just one more sleepless night." I don't know about that, but it will be exciting in any case. ResExcellence will be updating from San Francisco. Please try to get any PR to the appropriate editor by Wednesday.
Edward F. O'Rourke writes: "You asked and we listened! Introducing "Classic?" v 1.0. Classic? v1.0 is now a TRUE Dock Extra! New Aqua Icon In addition to Startup / Shutdown we've added Restart. Quick convenient access to Classic Control Panels With much more planned in coming versions and we aint done yet!"
Wapp pro was recently updated to version 3.4. This version brings compatibility to Mac 9.2.2. Additional changes were made. A list of changes is below:. - Fixed an incompatibility with Illustrator 10 (and possibly some others Carbon apps) when using the popup option "Click&hold in the front windows title bar".
- Fixed a problem with some configurations of Mac OS 8.5 and 8.6.
- Corrected a problem in Carbon applications when using the Mac OS feature "double-click title bar to collapse windows" along with Wapp pro's option "Click&hold in the front window's title bar"
IconCleaner 1.1.1 will allow drag and drop deletion of custom icons from files and folders. Version 1.1.1 now allows you to remove custom icons from items by dragging them over the IconCleaner Icon (before you had to open IconCleaner and drag the items over its window).
Vizspring Software has released iWatch version 2.0. It has been completely rewritten. "iWatch is an easy-to-use yet powerful and feature-rich Mac clock and timer app. With iWatch you can set a timer with any time interval in hours, minutes, and seconds. You can also select a custom alarm sound (any System 7 sound file) or QuickTime movie alarm and optionally display an alarm message."  Iconfactory has released IconBrowser 3.2 which is a program designed to use IconDropper packs with Mac OS X. If you want to create new "packs" you will need to download and register IconDropper. If you want existing packs, If you are registered user of IconDropper, the code will work for IconBrowser. This is a great little application, making storing and viewing icons as simple as possible in Mac OS X.
Unsanity Software keeps producing the most exciting software items for Mac OS X. Their newest is Xounds 1.0, a Haxie that brings Appearance Sounds back to Mac OS X. While it is still in its infancy and sound implimentation/customization is not complete, it holds great promise. I like it!
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Polling Place Polling Place by Michael CoyleSince there was no Poll last week, there are no results to report this week. (Duh!) In the beginning, I replied to every unsolicited email with a firm letter, even a phone call if a number was provided, but as the years wore on, I wore down, and now I trash them. To reply in any way only proves your email address is valid and worth selling again. Over the past two weeks, I have kept track the percentage of spam I receive - an amazing 90% of my email is unsolicited. What about you? This week's Polling Place asks, "What percentage of your email is SPAM?"
Tools of the Trade Tools of the Trade. by Michael Coyle My goodness, the gang at Xthemination has been busy. They just posted another new theme, this one titled Titanium Tew, a software version of the original metallic theme for MacOS X.
Thanks to Anders Vessel for tipping me off to AppleUSBMouse. It's a modified version of Apple's USB mouse driver which makes your Apple USB mouse go much faster under MacOS X. There is also a link to MouseZoom, a preference pane that speeds up your mouse cursor movement in Mac OS X.
Recently, we discussed the difficulty backing up files in MacOS X. Michael Watson has created a pdf file with lots of good information. He also recommends reading this site. Somewhat related, I spent time this weekend reorganizing my hard disk for MacOS X. I moved all of my documents into the MacOS X Users Documents folder - even Classic applications. For example, I usually place Photoshop files in the application folder, or text files in with AppleWorks, but given the permission structure of MacOS X, editing these files became difficult. As an added benefit, it's easier to locate and backup all my files.
User Contributed Splash Screens User Contributed Splash Screens. by Michael CoyleWin a PowerMax gift certificate worth $50 by contributing to ResExcellence! (How?) - A comprehensive iTunes skin from Dennis Hicks is titled Skull Bash.
- A high tech geometric splash for Netscape was created by James Sanders.
- Spiderman is a hot topic! Check out the latest throbber for Explorer by Davor Mihalji featuring your friendly neighborhood superhero.
- A new MacOS X Boot Panel from Robert Marking features the anime Keneda.
- Sometimes it's eyes, sometimes lips. Today's About this Mac screen from Conrad displays a colorful skirt and legs. Do you think that in a month we will have enough parts to build our own woman?
Snapshots by Jeremy Hoesly Today’s update marks another milestone: the second anniversary of the Snapshot Section! Two years ago today, I posted the archive’s first four snapshots. Initially I updated three times a week, adding two pictures each update. At that time, Kaleidoscope was king of the hill, while SoundJam and Audion battled for a prominent place on the average Mac user’s desktop. Netscape Communicator was still widely used, and icons, at a size of 32x32 pixels, were just inheriting a 32-bit color palette. Times certainly have changed and the Snapshot Section has changed in format, operation, and content accordingly. I say thank you to all you snapshot contributors and frequenters, several of which have been here from the beginning, for your faithful support. The Snapshot Section is alive and well thanks to you!
Monday’s snapshots are on the loose. Go get ’em: - This OS X snapshot from Kahless touts a desktop picture from Flax Creations’ “Fractals Volume 1” collection. iTunes is churning out songs at center, and SNAX, an alternative file browser, is featured along the top. Pratch’s Graphite folders, MM-Hard Drives, and other selections from Xicons roam about.
- This wintery snapshot from Steve Kulisek sports Digital Blasphemy’s “Blue Christmas” desktop picture. Snö provides the precipitation. Icons from Perfect Yosemite, Xicons, and Icon Factory are scattered throughout.
- James Steele contributes this OS X snapshot featuring PCalc, a calculator program, along the right edge and Personal Organizer, a personal information manager, in the upper left. iTunes is juggling music along the top.
- The “SlickTime2” desktop picture and SlickTime Theme are custom creations showcased in this submission from Steve. iTunes is tickling the eardrums in the upper right.
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Icon & Desktop News: by Dan
 Icons - Desktops: Oddly enough at the moment, Icon submissions have been out pacing the Desktop sets I've received. While I don't expect this lovely trend to linger on to long, enjoy the bonus Icons while you can! We've got (4) New Desktops, (4) New Icon Sets and of course, updated "News From Around the Web". All on display for today's update!
- "Aquaricons" by Scott Chitwood of Rampant Mac is a mix and match set of 33 icons for OSX, and also happen to look pretty darn spiffy in OS 8.5 through 9.2.
- Achim Vedam" humbly asked me to post his "avXicons" if I thought they were any good. Well, daddy likes! This unique collection includes 28 stylized system icons that are a real pleasure to look at.
- Inspired by popular demand, Sam of Pixel Jerk created a set of 4 "Office X Icons", featuring the suite's 4 applications in his signature glassy style.
- Aquatica lovers and collectors will really enjoy "xfish", another fantastic icon set for OSX by Sam of Pixel Jerk. This grouping includes 14 different sea critters in vibrant colors.
- "Angelus Images" created by Andy Moraitis seeks to capture a human emotion or condition as would be portrayed by an angel. These emotions portrayed run the gamut from sorrow and mercy to individuality and suffering. This magnificent assemblage of 7 desktops were created in Poser2 and Bryce5, and all come in 1280x resolution. A more detailed explanation of Andy's thoughts on the collection are included.
- Just when a guy thinks he's seen every desktop variation on the Apple logo possible, Ted Pearson comes up with a beauty titled "Rainbow". Comes in 1024x resolution.
- Pulling an all nighter on a graphic design project for a grumpy client, Mario Garza vents his frustration with his "Move Away" desktop. The sentiments are pretty clear, and the desktop is available in 800x and 1024x resolutions
- Described as quick and dirty desktops, Mike Wallace zipped out a set of 12 different Apple-Centric backdrops to dress up your screen, all in 1024x resolution.
News From Around the Web: Live Pencil updates with Spiders and their spider-webs and IT IS YOU: Ara, one of our members can see a very funny animation made from the photo she sent us.
The Iconfactory is pleased to announce the immediate release of IconBrowser for OS X. IconBrowser, free to registered users of IconDropper, allows users to browse and apply icons from existing IconDropper packs in the new Macintosh operating system. Now Playing! - It's Here! Today is the official unofficial opening of MacMonkies Music/Audio Department! Their first installment is the MIDI Music section with all-original songs by Bradford J. Wiles. Hurry over and give 'em a listen! Mandolux updates with 1five new desktops representing the new theme of the F-15 Eagle ACTIVE Research Super Jet. This airplane is been use for study on high maneuvering jet airplanes by both Air Force and NASA. DOME-O-RAMA updates with a new pattern based on the pattern of the backsplash of an Aunt's 40 year old stove. Flax Creations updates with 5 beautiful new desktop pictures. Check them out! Tray's trove updates with eight new desktop designs. Whythemacissogreat.com has updated with a new desktop picture called "Bondi Blizzard". Mikwawares releases a new Transformers desktop! So what's up WWW? Icons? Desktop pictures? News? Inform us! We'll post it!
New Year...New Calendar by Erick Tejkowski Happy New Year! Now that the holiday "daze" has worn off, it's back to work and school for most folks. What's a new year without a new calendar? Whip up this quick little calendar to help guide you through the new year. (Continued...)
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Today's News by Cletus™ I hope everyone had an enjoyable break. As we enter the first week of the new year, I will once again spend a little time catching up on the news that came in.
WorkStrip 1.5.3 is a file management Control Strip-like launcher. Changes in this version include: - Fixes all known compatibility issues with Control Strip modules, including a long-standing problem which would cause random crashes with modules that usually work without problems.
- The WorkStrip Licence validation dialog has also been reworked to reduce the possibility of confusion as to what should be entered in which fields.
Launch Items 1.0 will open documents with customized applications from a contextual menu which is fully editable. This update provides full compatibility with Mac OS 9..2.2.
Iconizer Pro was also recently updated to version 1.6.8. It will allow you to build a group of icons from a picture to make folder backgrounds. This update will "handle multiple selected items sent from the contextual menu."
Also updated was the Iconizer Pro Plugin to 1.5 for Photoshop. The Photoshop plugin transfers layer data to Iconizer Pro. This update improves memory usage and data transfer.
Tweaker 1.0.1 is described as a simple tool to change a few hidden OS X options. Tweaker allows you to modify a few OS X hidden options, such as screen shot format, file visibility and scroll bar style.
 Unsanity LLC has released Dock Detox 1.0. "Dock Detox suppresses the bouncing notification behavior in the Dock." In other words, even when the Dock is hidden, when an application in the Dock requires your attention, you get incessant bouncing. This will prevent the bouncing from happening.
Unsanity has also updated their other Haxie, FruitMenu to version 1.1. This brings customization to the Apple menu. A full list of changes can be found below: - FruitMenu now is a Preference Pane.
- It is now possible to order FruitMenu Items contents a-la FinderPop.
- It is now possible to insert menu separators in FruitMenu Items contents.
- System Preferences menu item will have an icon if icons are enabled.
- FruitMenu now honors .hidden file.
- Preference Pane names are being sorted correctly.
- Other bug fixes and tweaks.
SNAX 1.1.9 is now available for download. SNAX is a Finder replacement for OS X. This update fixes a problem copying Symbolic links.
iconCompo 1.2.1 will allow you to compose an icon from two images. This update provides better compatibility with Mac OS X 10.1.2.
Edward F. O'Rourke notified me of a couple of significant changes coming with one of Xgadgets products on Monday, Apple isn't the only company to have a little surprise up its sleeve! Check back on Monday and I will have full details.
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Tools of the Trade Tools of the Trade. by Michael CoyleOne of the easiest ways to install a MOSS replacement is to use Laine Lee's Applescripts. He has tweaked them for the latest Classic MacOS so snag them and grab sme MOSS. Laine also has some creations on his site.
If you updated to MacOS X 10.1.2, then Ammon Skidmore has an update to the modification to Disable Beep When Changing Volume in MacOS X.
Last week I mentioned how removing the mach files from the hard disk would now cause MacOS X not to boot. I'd swear it wasn't always like this. Joshua Ochs adds: The mach related files are just that - the mach microkernel! Two of the files are not needed, it's true - the .sym file is for debugging, and one of the files (forget which) is a symbolic link created to the other one at boot time. However, killing them all will kill mach, and thus your OS.
Xthemination has added a new theme. SimpleX moves further away from the Aqua styled themes we usually see. Hopefully as tools get better, the variety of themes will rival Kaleidoscope schemes.
Fontosaurus is back with a HUGE new update. New items include, The Poolside Family and Depleted Uranium, plus Heater, a handwriting font, and Blowfish, an art deco font, which are both free downloads. Also, for you A-Team fans, there's a set of Mac icons now available, too.
User Contributed Splash Screens User Contributed Splash Screens. by Michael CoyleWin a PowerMax gift certificate worth $50 by contributing to ResExcellence! (How?) - This Spiderman splash by Rodrigo de O. Grecchi is so nice, it almost makes me want to switch to Internet Explorer.
- For lovers of Farscape, Derek Caudill created a cool MOSS and About this Mac combo.
- Wow. A nice About this Mac replacement from Conrad features the lovely lips of Milla Jovovich.
- Chunli spins a firebal in a cool Explorer throbber from Davor Mihalji.
- A snow iMac is on display in a MacOS X Boot Panel from Robert Marking.
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Snapshots by Jeremy Hoesly Snapshot Theme: Since 2001 has completed its course and taken its place in history, now would be an excellent time to submit a snapshot commemorating the past year or hailing the coming of the new year. Please include “Snapshot Theme” in the subject field of your email to ensure priority.
Get your mouse in gear and get to clickin’ on Friday’s snapshot offering: - Wizards of the Coast’s “Magic: The Gathering” desktop picture and Janet Parris’ Wood Nymph K-Scheme are showcased in this submission from Amizal Abdullah. Interesting.
- Calvin and the Windows XP logo come into an unholy union once again in this snapshot from Jon Martin. iTunes, retro-fitted with the Beast skin, is churning out music in the center.
- This OS X submission from Simon Metcalf touts Bradford Wiles’ “All Thumbs” desktop picture. iTunes, retooled with the G-Force visualizer, is juggling selections at center.
- Robert Motanagh contributes this screenshot featuring a “Halo” desktop picture from Inside Mac Games. iTunes is rustling up some music in the lower right.
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Icon & Desktop News: by Dan
 Icons - Desktops: And now back to our regularily scheduled programming... Oddly enough at the moment, Icon submissions have been out pacing the Desktop sets I've received. While I don't expect this lovely trend to linger on to long, enjoy the bonus Icons while you can! We've got (4) New Desktops, (4) New Icon Sets and of course, updated "News From Around the Web". All on display for today's update!
- Tøm Whalen chronicles the yearly evolution of the iMac spanning the last several years in Classic Icon format. "iMac Icons" includes all 15 iMac "flavors" so far manufactured by Apple.
- Aqua Gel Button Icons Vol-.2" by Flax Creations, combines the best of both worlds with the Aqua interface. Stylish gel buttons merge with OSX System icons to create a useful and attractive set. Also included are a number of "fruity" colored folders, and an Aqua desktop pattern swatch to complete the look. Volume two features 18 different icons. Keep your eyes out for the release of Volume 3 soon.
- Initially, Eyemarten created "SpongeBob Squarepants Icons" for his children. A search around the net revealed that he was unable to find any SpongeBob icons anywhere, and decided to see if anyone else wanted them. SO, AT LONG LAST... here they are." This cute set of cartoon characters were designed for OSX, but will also look decent in the Classic environment
- Hes Nikke decks out a few of the standard OSX folders in his "XAqua Folders Volume 1". Check them out!
- This "Laura Delicata" backdrop by Conrad, was inspired by an unusual photograph he came across, and transformed into an amusing and fun "think crazy" desktop in 1024x resolution.
- Stylish yet understated, "Black Interface" by OEM makes a nice backdrop for those who like that uncluttered look. Download two variations on the theme in 1152x resolution .
- "Embryo" by Bradford J. Wiles's of MacMonkies goes out to the one who got left behind. While the preview of this cosmic creation doesn't do it justice, the desktop comes in 1024x and 800x resolutions.
- John Rose adds another page to his spicy Sketchbook with a new "Focus Lopez" desktop. Add this one to your celebrity backdrop collection in 1280x resolution.
News From Around the Web: DOME-O-RAMA updates with a new pattern based on the pattern of the backsplash of an Aunt's 40 year old stove. MacMonkies has announced the winners of their DVD Holiday Giveaway. They have also updated with the usual fun, 6 new desktops, and a new home! www.macmonkies.com Head over and have some fun! Mandolux updates with 10 new desktops about the F-14 Tomcat Fighter jet and a 1 new desktop from the 'Technosis/Anthraxis' Series. Flax Creations updates with 5 beautiful new desktop pictures. Check them out! Tray's trove updates with eight new desktop designs. Whythemacissogreat.com has updated with a new desktop picture called "Bondi Blizzard". Mikwawares releases a new Transformers desktop! Eye9design releases the "Mercury Lens" Kaleidoscope scheme. Live Pencil updates with 9 new wallpapers. Franks Second Corner updates with 12 new Desktops (the December Collection) To everyone at ResEx and all Visitors and Users: The Best for 2002. Have all a nice Christmas. So what's up WWW? Icons? Desktop pictures? News? Inform us! We'll post it!
New Year...New Calendar by Erick Tejkowski Happy New Year! Now that the holiday "daze" has worn off, it's back to work and school for most folks. What's a new year without a new calendar? Whip up this quick little calendar to help guide you through the new year. (Continued...)
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