on 10/06/03 23:10, |n|i|c|k| at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> I know that Mac OS X keeps a lot of settings into cache files. Maybe >> one >> became corrupted? I had a problem a few months ago where selecting a >> buddy >> or the buddy list menu item from the iChat menu wouldn't launch the >> iChat >> application anymore. I found someone with a similar problem and the >> cure was >> to delete one of the system cache used by OS X. There is a freeware >> that can >> delete those caches for you. I think the name is 'Cache Cleaner'. It's >> free >> and I used it a few times without any problem. If you haven't done any >> cleaning in a little while, give it a shot, but make sure you take >> note of >> the available space on your hard disk before. You'll be amazed by the >> space >> you will likely recover (close to 1 GB for me the first time I used >> it)! >> >> -Laurent. > > This program wont delete important caches? or ones that are still > usefull? I don't know how it decides what does and what doesn't > work....but if it worked fine for you I might as well give it a > try...where do I get it?
I didn't have any problem the few times I used it. You have to remember that the first time you install OS X, those cache files don't exist initially. They are created to help the system do its job better. I would bet that this is the reason why some people suggest that a reinstall of the OS clears some problems... Do a search on Version Tracker <http://www.versiontracker.com/> for 'Cache Cleaner' and you should find it. -Laurent. -- ============================================================================ Laurent Daudelin AIM/iChat: LaurentDaudelin <http://nemesys.dyndns.org> Logiciels Nemesys Software mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Fortrash /for'trash/ n.: Hackerism for the FORTRAN (FORmula TRANslator) language, referring to its primitive design, gross and irregular syntax, limited control constructs, and slippery, exception-filled semantics. -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
