On 9/4/05, David Elmo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > From: Cliff RCR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > I miss that little double box icon in the upper right corner of windows > > that allowed one to toggle between window sizes. > > I wonder if there's some after market utility that restores that feature > > or is such a thing even possible. > > > > Also, I regret that a minimized window now zips off to the Dock > > instead of simple reducing to a visible title bar. > > > > Sorry if I'm just complaining but > > IMO these changes were not improvements. > > > > Cliff > > > I am new to X too... There might be key commands? Applescripts > might be available or makeable. > > In 9 I have used OmegaWindow, a great software that you can set > key commands to move and size windows, it will be hard to work > without it. I think I got it ages ago from http://www.kagi.com/, > for OS 9. Indispensable! > > This dock thing is a Windows thing isn't it? BTW I notice a very > nice feature to the dock in Tiger (this new?): it can be > configured not to be there until you go to the edge you have set > it on with the mouse and then it magically appears. I don't like > the look of the dock, sort of too Disney for my taste, but it is > awfully clever with a lot packed into its design... > > David Elmo >
The Dock is not a Windows thing. Believe me-- I am a ex-Windows user (since Windows 3.1, before that DOS and before that CP/M) converted to OS X. Even as a Windows user, I've always had older Macs as "hobby" computers but since using OS X, I will never go back. I shelved my PC indefinitely earlier this year and bought a G4 when I got my first taste of OS 10.2.8. I believe OS X is far more robust and superior to the abomination Windows has become today. I have not tried 10.4 yet, but they say it is even tighter and faster than the older versions. Which seems hard to believe, because 10.2.8 seems very very slick to me. It is hands down the best GUI-oriented OS I have ever used, save for the simple, elegant beauty that is/was Macintosh OS 2.0. I'll upgrade eventually when the price comes down a bit. I traditionally like staying a step or two "behind the times" for a couple reasons: price, I like to hear other users' "yay/nay" on the pros and cons of the newest toy before I buy, and finally just to give 'em time to iron out the bugs. And that "Hidden Dock" feature is not new to Tiger. I know it goes back as far as 10.2, perhaps even 10.1 or earlier. I think the Dock should default to be hidden at all times and only pop up when you move the cursor down there, but that's why it is configurable. The Dock is pure genious, IMO. If you're new to OS X, I really believe you will learn to love it. -Nat -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
