On 29/07/05 09:49, "Howard Katz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I'm new to owning a G4 powerbok (been a 5300c owner for years, but it > finally died), and am in the process of tweaking my new machine, and > Tiger. I'd like to get some disk utilities--I've previously owned > TechTools and was going to get the OSX version, and then saw an ad for > DiskWarrior. > > Do you all recommend one over the other, both, neither? (And while > we're at it, what are some of your favorite add-ons and widgets? I > did just install Compost, since I like the idea of having more control > over trash functions. :) ) I think they are more complementary to each other than directly competing. TechTools is a more generic utility while DiskWarrior focuses more on disk recovery. That being said, I've been using OS X since the first public beta in 2001 and I've never used one or the other on 3 different Macintosh, a Blue & White, a PowerBook Pismo and a PowerBook 17". My all-time favorite add-ons is LaunchBar, followed by DefaultFolder X, and ASM. TinkerTool is also a good tool if you want to change some system settings that are otherwise difficult to change. For instance, I used TinkerTool to specify the location of the Dock at the "start position", not in the middle as it is by default. I put the Dock on the right side of the screen and because of that "start position", it is located right below the menu bar and only expend downward. So, my favorite applications that sit on the Dock are always at the same position relative to the screen. I hate the Dock in the middle because as you open more and more items, it stretches left and right or top and bottom... -Laurent. -- ======================================================================== Laurent Daudelin Developer, Multifamily, ESO, Fannie Mae mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Washington, DC, USA ************************ Usual disclaimers apply *********************** -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
