Thanks Harry, I appreciate the explanation.
Beth On 4/8/02 11:29 PM, "Harry Zink" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> I guess >> because I've never had need for the software or techniques you mention here. > > You're on OS 9 - you have those features provided by your appearance manager > - something that OS X has dropped support for. > >> Would you (or anyone else) mind explaining the following >> terms/procedures/software: theme switcher, ShadowKiller, the procedure you >> describe > > These are special third party apps and utilities that allow (kinda) to > restore functionality that OS 9 already had - the ability to change themes > and appearances. > > The reason I suggested this, stems from OS X's default theme, which is Aqua, > which is very CPU intensive, using transparency and drop shadows. The theme > switcher allows installing a theme that uses no transparency, and > ShadowKiller eliminates the drop shadows that OS X is full of. > > Once those are removed, the system can run up to 200% faster - which is a > significant speed-up (or previously, slow down) however you look at it. > >> and why this demonstrates Office's lack of culpability in this >> matter. I hope I'm not asking for too much since I don't know what I'm >> asking for :-). > > OS X, formerly slow as molasses under OS X, speeds up considerably once > these tools are activated as described. You can also further use a tool > called 'TinkerTool' to disable anti-aliased text, another reasons for > significant overhead, and the entire system is almost back to OS 9 speeds - > Entourage and all. > > Proof positive that the Operating System, instead of being a facilitator, > causes more troubles than it is (in my opinion) worth. > > Harry > -- To unsubscribe: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> archives: <http://www.mail-archive.com/entourage-talk%40lists.letterrip.com/> old-archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/entourage-talk%40lists.boingo.com/>
