I've just looked at the QuickLook API. The generator can return data in 3 formats (although there are 4 ways): Bitmap Image, PDF or HTML.
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I've just looked at the QuickLook API. The generator can return data in 3 formats (although there are 4 ways): Bitmap Image, PDF or HTML.
You actually can put the dock up with the menu bar, using the terminal Tinkertools, or Deeper. It's incredibly useless unless you are getting rid of the dock and hiding it up there so it doesn't bother you.
I wonder if people would like OSX in work if it was as locked down as windows gets
That's a curious thought.
I personally don't like the fact that many critical features are missing in productivity terms. Even if I had no admin powers on a work Mac, I would still have all the goodies like expose and spaces.
I hate that in dialogue boxes (eg, 'Are you sure you want to shut down your computer now?), you can't use the keyboard to choose an option other than the one that is highlighted. In Windows you can tab or arrow through them and then hit enter. In OSX you need to use the mouse if you don't want the one that is highlighted.
Actually, this doesn't work in Leopard anymore. I've tried both the old command via Terminal and the latest version of TinkerTool and Cocktail, it simply doesn't work. It did work in Tiger, though, but not very well, as it wasn't official behavior. However, the Dock has always worked fine off center. I keep mine all the way to the right, actually, because I prefer having a stationary Trash icon that doesn't move all over the place.
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I don't think I hate anything on
Mac's.... BUT.... I do hate arrogant mac users who go around boasting about how amazing they are compared to everyone else just because they have a Mac.
I don't think I hate anything on
Mac's.... BUT.... I do hate arrogant mac users who go around boasting about how amazing they are compared to everyone else just because they have a Mac.
Depends on how locked down the work computer is. If you can install it, then sure, no reason you couldn't use it. If not, then you'll have to just stick with Flip-3D or Alt+Tab.Yes, but I wouldn't be able to do that on a work computer now would I?
Ahem, ahem, you actually can, and no, you don't need to enable full keyboard access. Well actually, I can't remember ever turning it on, so I'm ASSUMING that is turned off, I might be wrong.
When presented with a box with several options, you just press the first letter of the option you want that is not highlighted, in the example you mentioned, it would be "R" for restart, "S" for sleep, "esc" for cancel (an exception, I know, but it's not that astray thinking), and "enter" for shut down (That is, because Shut Down IS highlighted).
Whenever I need to shut down or restart my computer, it's only 2 buttons away (briefly pushing the power button to bring up the dialog, and then "R" or "enter").
Hope this helps. I'v noticed it works consistently system wide, however, there are some apps that do not behave in the same way (some of them, for example, require you to press Command+ the letter).
Ahem, ahem, you actually can, and no, you don't need to enable full keyboard access. Well actually, I can't remember ever turning it on, so I'm ASSUMING that is turned off, I might be wrong.
When presented with a box with several options, you just press the first letter of the option you want that is not highlighted, in the example you mentioned, it would be "R" for restart, "S" for sleep, "esc" for cancel (an exception, I know, but it's not that astray thinking), and "enter" for shut down (That is, because Shut Down IS highlighted).
Whenever I need to shut down or restart my computer, it's only 2 buttons away (briefly pushing the power button to bring up the dialog, and then "R" or "enter").
Hope this helps. I'v noticed it works consistently system wide, however, there are some apps that do not behave in the same way (some of them, for example, require you to press Command+ the letter).
Thanks, that does work, even without Full Keyboard Access enabled. I should have realized there was a solution out there, but thought I had tried everything. I discovered yesterday that Control + Eject brings up the shut-down dialog box, so I don't even need to reach for the power button.
Icon placement.. My finder opens by default to 'computer' where i've got big icons of my Mac HD, Windows partition, EXT HD & it never remembers where i've placed them. Plus you can't hide or move the network icon.
I was glad to see grid spacing introduced in 10.5 though, much more customizable!
I was glad to see grid spacing introduced in 10.5 though, much more customizable!
this is not a drop list, you're talking about a combo list, or a simple list. If you want to find a drop list, go system prefs, regional settings and see it for itself.
I'm really hating the fact that I know new MBPs are imminent but have no idea when. I just have to wait (unless I want to get the 'current' eight-month old model).
Things I hate ... you asked for it
1. The Finder - this is the most counter-productive piece of software I have ever seen. Sometimes another person will copy files (either to an SMB share or to another Mac and they will refuse to show in the Finder - have to unmount the share and re-mount to see them - why can't it just have a refresh button. It's almost tempting to share the whole drive and use a VM running Konqueror to manage files. I know KDE runs on OSX but it's a dog.
2. Refusal to play nice with other systems... trying to use a Mac with Linux or Windows servers is very hit and miss with files failing to copy and the appledouble / dsstore files scenario. It's hard to be confident when copying important work files to an archive server. I have seen things just disappear before. The whole flakiness stems from the damned resource forks. Why Apple can't just banish them forever is beyond me. Photoshop is a major culprit - just try copying a bunch of pds's over to a server in a consistent manner.
3. The reliance on shortcut keys. For a system whose whole ethos is user friendliness, there an awfully big reliance on obscure shortcut keys to do things that are just not in any menu.
4. The Apple Mighty Mouse - this is just a joke - how can you use this for serious work - try using Maya without being able to press both left and right mouse buttons at the same time.
Aside from this, I love my Mac - it's about as good as life gets for a serious computer user. In an ideal world, I'd use Linux but Adobe have made sure that's very impractical. I used to use Windows but more time was spent updating and removing spyware than any spent on work. The way I see it, the Mac for me is a compromise between the two - good *nix background and also a wealth of good applications including Adobe.
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1. The Finder - this is the most counter-productive piece of software I have ever seen. Sometimes another person will copy files (either to an SMB share or to another Mac and they will refuse to show in the Finder - have to unmount the share and re-mount to see them - why can't it just have a refresh button. It's almost tempting to share the whole drive and use a VM running Konqueror to manage files. I know KDE runs on OSX but it's a dog.
2. Refusal to play nice with other systems... trying to use a Mac with Linux or Windows servers is very hit and miss with files failing to copy and the appledouble / dsstore files scenario. It's hard to be confident when copying important work files to an archive server. I have seen things just disappear before. The whole flakiness stems from the damned resource forks. Why Apple can't just banish them forever is beyond me. Photoshop is a major culprit - just try copying a bunch of pds's over to a server in a consistent manner.
3. The reliance on shortcut keys. For a system whose whole ethos is user friendliness, there an awfully big reliance on obscure shortcut keys to do things that are just not in any menu.
4. The Apple Mighty Mouse - this is just a joke - how can you use this for serious work - try using Maya without being able to press both left and right mouse buttons at the same time.
Aside from this, I love my Mac
- it's about as good as life gets for a serious computer user. In an ideal world, I'd use Linux but Adobe have made sure that's very impractical. I used to use Windows but more time was spent updating and removing spyware than any spent on work. The way I see it, the Mac for me is a compromise between the two - good *nix background and also a wealth of good applications including Adobe.Steer
Yup, it's really bright. I always put a shirt over the light when it was near my bed.
Since I use Aurora as an alarmclock my MacBook Pro is in my bedroom when I sleep. And now I keep the lid open, because then I can wake up with a warm sunglow (fake movie haha). Now I use the sleep command from the menu and I find the light less bright. I hardly even see it anymore.
I don't hate it, but it will take some getting used to.
I do however hate the fact that when you go to support links or help chats the people helping have a snide "i know how to do that why don't you" attitude. And no matter how many different ways you ask the same question you never get a definitive answer.
I do however hate the fact that when you go to support links or help chats the people helping have a snide "i know how to do that why don't you" attitude. And no matter how many different ways you ask the same question you never get a definitive answer.
1. Mighty Mouse - ultimate suckage
2. Quality control on all fronts is failing miserably. Leopard still has issues, apps that should take advantage of multicore setups (FCP, Compressor) don't. Mac Pros shipping DOA or die shortly thereafter, Mac Pros that reboot after waking from sleep, iMacs locking up, etc, etc, etc..
3. Folder options in Leopard non-existent. Won't remember the view mode for a folder, can't create separate view modes for different folders.
4. iMovie 08
5. iPhone sucked in way too many company resources.
2. Quality control on all fronts is failing miserably. Leopard still has issues, apps that should take advantage of multicore setups (FCP, Compressor) don't. Mac Pros shipping DOA or die shortly thereafter, Mac Pros that reboot after waking from sleep, iMacs locking up, etc, etc, etc..
3. Folder options in Leopard non-existent. Won't remember the view mode for a folder, can't create separate view modes for different folders.
4. iMovie 08
5. iPhone sucked in way too many company resources.
Well my gripe is minor. I Love & Hate the mighty mouse equally. Best mouse I have ever used once I got use to it. Yet I hate the fact that to clean the little ball is such a pain. But like I said my gripe is minor.
I keep my MBP on my desk in my room and the light is very annoying when I'm trying to sleep. I have to use the apple remote to cover up the light just so I can sleep!!!
I love the poll, but you should have added: "I like Mac OS X but I can't stand Apple hardware for the most part." because i really don't mind the slight issues with Tiger or Leopard (especially compared to Vista and XP) but the hardware leaves much to desire.
The Mac Pro is the only true workhorse machine Apple has. The iMac and MacBook Pro hold their own, but if a user wants more power in their portable, or more options, they aren't going to get it.
I agree with you, but every product has it's undying, unwavering, cultish fanboy/fangirl that will die before they stop using the product, from Windows Vista to something as mundane as paper.
The Mac Pro is the only true workhorse machine Apple has. The iMac and MacBook Pro hold their own, but if a user wants more power in their portable, or more options, they aren't going to get it.
I don't think I hate anything on
I agree with you, but every product has it's undying, unwavering, cultish fanboy/fangirl that will die before they stop using the product, from Windows Vista to something as mundane as paper.
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