Questions tagged [osx-snow-leopard]
Use for questions referring specifically to versions of OS X 10.6, Snow Leopard. Non-version-specific questions related to OS X should be tagged with [osx]. Questions about Mac hardware should be tagged with [mac]. Questions about running OS X on non-Apple hardware are generally considered off-topic.
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How can I set custom key bindings and key macros on Mac OS X?
I recently upgraded to Snow Leopard, from Leopard and I was using an awesome app called Spark that let you remap your keys, set scripts/macros and even had repeat functionality.
However, this app ...
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Why doesn't echo support "\e" (escape) when using the -e argument in MacOSX
When I try to print out some colored text using ANSI escape sequences via the built-in echo command, it seems that the \e escape sequence in the string I provide is interpreted literally instead of as ...
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In OS X, how can I view the calendar from the clock?
In OS X, is there a way to view the calendar by clicking the clock icon in the top right corner of the screen?
(Similar to how in Windows you can just double click the clock in the bottom left corner ...
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Google Chrome constantly asking for Keychain permission?
My Google Chrome installation on Snow Leopard is asking for access to the keychain any time I go to a site with login information... This happened really suddenly - I've restarted and tried different ...
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How can I remap my Caps-Lock key to Escape (for Vim) in Snow Leopard?
Obviously, in Linux I can use xmodmap. On Leopard, I used an InputManager called PCKeyboardHack. But InputManagers are now broken.
How can I preserve my sanity and keep on using Caps Lock to Escape ...
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Resume interrupted file copy Mac OS X
My laptop froze up in the middle of a (large) file copy from my desktop (over a simple LAN). The copy operation was about 2/3 complete when this happened and I was just wondering how (if at all) I can ...
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What's the easiest way to bind F19 to open the calculator (on a Mac)
I currently use Quicksilver to open the calculator when I hit F19. I am afraid Quicksilver will die someday. What is the best way to get this functionality after Quicksilver gives up the ghost? Is ...
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"sudo: port: command not found" after installing MacPorts on Snow leopard
I have attempted to install MacPorts in order to upgrade my Rails version so that I can work my way through Agile Web Development with Rails, PragProg (4th, 2011). I have followed the directions in ...
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Is it possible to change the delay before the dock appears in OS X on Mac?
I would like to change the delay before the (autohidden) dock appears when I mouse over it.
There is currently a short delay before it appears, and I would like to make it a lot longer (one second ...
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Macbook Pro unable to use the internet while connected to IPSec VPN
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Is there something I am missing when setting up a Cisco IPSec VPN connection that redirects all traffic over the VPN?
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When I am connected to the VPN, I can browse our ...
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What can I do to stop the Play / Pause button from opening iTunes?
In Snow Leopard the Play / Pause media button (on the F8 key) opens up iTunes. How can I disable that? Preferably keeping the old Leopard behaviour, so I can use it to control other media applications ...
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How Will Mac OS X Snow Leopard Upgrade Work?
I am relatively new to Mac OS X. I got my MacBook in January, and I have never experienced a new version of the operating system. I am wondering if I should simply upgrade my install to Snow Leopard. ...
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Self Built MacVim on OSX 10.6 doesn't open a GUI window
I've noticed the MacVim downloads page has stopped uploading pre-compiled snapshots for OSX 10.6 (only 10.7 is supported now, with 10.6 considered LEGACY). I'm still using 10.6 and wanted to build it ...
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GNU Screen Copy mode blocks execution?
I use GNU Screen's scrollback/copy mode. So I hit Control-A [ to enter copy mode, scroll up to the section I care about... and then I forget.
However, it seems like leaving GNU screen in scrollback/...
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Mac OS X Shortcut Maximize window
Is there really no way that I can maximize or unmaximize a window in Mac OS X with just the keyboard? (Currently using 10.6.3)
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