on 12/03/05 13:59, Anne Judge at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Sort of OT - but it is on my PB 17" - > > The application associated with zip files somehow got changed to Zipit. > > I tried to change it back so that the system would unzip files when I > double-click on them, but I can't find how to do that (and I couldn't > figure out a google search that will get me the information I need). > > Only applications are listed as options in the "open with" selection in > the "get info" box. I did change it to stuffit, which is better than > zipit, but I'd rather not have an app open at all! Plus I'd like the > neat zipper icons back. > > Am I missing something? Usually I'm the one who knows all the trivia > about how to get the Mac to do what I want, but I just can't figure > this one out.
Try associating them with Stuffit Expander. That's what I have. When I download one of these files, Stuffit Expander launches automatically, uncompress the file then quit quietly... -Laurent. -- ============================================================================ Laurent Daudelin AIM/iChat: LaurentDaudelin <http://nemesys.dyndns.org> Logiciels Nemesys Software mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] case and paste n.: [from `cut and paste'] 1. The addition of a new feature to an existing system by selecting the code from an existing feature and pasting it in with minor changes. Common in telephony circles because most operations in a telephone switch are selected using case statements. Leads to software bloat. -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
