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Learning about my macbook

By Ana

First comment when I saw it: So shinny! :)

Here’s how to configure the Finder application to show hidden files. Go to your Terminal and type:

> defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE

> killall Finder

Now when you start Finder you should see more folder and files.

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2 Responses to “Learning about my macbook”

  1. Stefan Says:
    January 15, 2008 at 8:41 am | Reply

    Some other tips:

    download Quicksilver: http://www.blacktree.com/ – you won’t need finder anymore to launch applications.
    easily install open source stuff using MacPorts: http://www.macports.org/
    buy a bundle of mac software for cheap (especially cssedit and pixelmator are useful): https://www.macheist.com/buy/invite/90425
    A very powerful editor: Textmate: http://www.macromates.com/
    Excellent SVN client: smartSVN: http://www.syntevo.com/smartsvn/index.html
    Great instant messenger: Adium: http://www.adiumx.com/

  2. Ana Says:
    January 15, 2008 at 12:45 pm | Reply

    I will certainly look at those references.

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