Hi Cody,
You wrote: The reason I have removed these components is because they
simply take up resources and disk space. For what I do I will not need
them, andfor one, spotlight slows down the finder and when I want to
look for something, say, on a flash drive, I don't have to wait for it
to index the drive so i can just look on the thing., Besides, the
index files take up space. Since I'm doing networking, I need to be
able to connect network drives fast and simply.
TK: For how much space the index files use up compared to the size of
HDs today, I'd venture to say that it's not worth the hassle of
removing Spotlight. I guess that it does slow down the Finder
somewhat but not enough to warrant its removal in my opinion either.
Apps that aren't running, can't use up CPU resources. Close your
widgets that you're not using and they shouldn't affect your system
either. I'm also confused as to how removal of these items/tools will
affect network connectivity. Of course, these are my opinions derived
from my experiences. Now, with all that said, it is your machine and
how you tweak it is your own business, so do what you feel is best for
your needs.
Later...
On Jun 1, 2008, at 7:25 PM, Cara Quinn wrote:
Wow, is there a particular reason you'd like to remove these
components? -Not to be contrary, but are you aware of how helpful
they can be?
If you'd like, I cover spotlight in detail on Lioncourt.com in the
editorial called A Key to Leopard.
I'm also planning on covering the dashboard in future as well.
If I can be of any assistance, please do feel free to let me know,
K?…
Have a lovely evening and catch ya on the flip!…
Smiles,
Cara :)
On Jun 1, 2008, at 5:35 PM, Cody Hurst wrote:
Yes, you can. There is a tool called Tinker tool I can send you
that will remove the dash bored and all extra stuff you don't
need. I also have a program called spotless, which disables
spotlight and removes all indexes from all attached drives. This
may not seem to make a difference locally but it sure make a
different when mapping netowrk drives.
On Jun 1, 2008, at 1:38 PM, will lomas wrote:
hi is there a way to completely remove the extranious languages
when i tried that with this mac it never worked, smile
On 2 Jun 2008, at 00:31, Cody Hurst wrote:
When you get a mac, leopard is already installed wth everything,
including all languages and everything. There is some
preinstalled software, but you can remove these apps by just
deleting the folder / .ap file from the applications direcotry..
There really is no need to whipe the drive and reinstall again.
On Jun 1, 2008, at 1:20 PM, will lomas wrote:
hi when i first start up the new macbook does it ahve
everything installed like every language etc?
wouldn't i be best to sut wipe the drive of the new one and
install afresh?
will
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