#Adium install mac os x

Getting started with MongooseIM on Mac OS X.

#Adium install update

Windows applications just do not leave well enough alone… Do I want 10 applications serving me pop-ups when I boot my computer asking for attention? Example: Antivirus apps: HEY UPDATE ME! Java: Did you know a new update has been released? Windows Update: (sound: pop) New updates! Click here. This is very reason I switched to Linux for normal, everyday tasks. Not to mention some applications do not come with uninstallers and some even take you to a webpage when you want to uninstall to ask you MORE freakin questions! (Are you sure you want to uninstall my useful application ?!) And for what? So they can modify your startup and TAX your computer with libraries, background apps, services and taskbar icons. Some apps require you to restart your computer. Why I hate Windows installers and applications: Sure, everyone is familiar with the concept of double-clicking on the installer application and following the instructions, BUT what happens in the background? Windows installers copies files to specific directories, modifies the dreaded registry and litters your filesystem with bits and pieces everywhere. I must admit, the OS X installation process is different from Windows but after you understand what is happening, you should find it easier. No mounting, dragging, or opening Finder windows. On Windows, you just double-click an installer and follow the simple instructions. Me: “Just drag it to the trash can, and it will disappear.”

User: “What about the thing on the desktop?” Me: “Just drag it over the Applications folder, and a little ‘plus’ sign will appear. See the application? It’s the icon of a bird. Me: “Double-click the thing on the desktop. User: “The application? I just copied the whole thing.” Me: “You sure you copied the application into your Applications folder?” I copied it into the Applications folder, but it’s not there.” Me: “Just copy the application to your Application folder.” Me: “A little hard drive icon will show up on the desktop.” Me: “Just double-click that file, and it will mount on your desktop.”

#Adium install software

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to walk fellow Mac newbies through the process of “installing” software using. dmg files to your parents, and you’ll understand what I mean. The Adium thing is nice, but the whole “.dmg” delivery mechanism is one reason not to use OS X. That Adium sym-link is one of those little things that makes me love OSX - you would just never see anything like it in Windows )

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Wouldn’t a user want to recover the data now? Every option seems to Why would it ask you to postpone recovery until later?