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== Mac OS user notes == | == Mac OS user notes == | ||
=== Open Source Software === | |||
[http://www.macports.org MacPorts]: Tool to access and install open-source software on the Mac OS X operating system. | |||
=== Software Install === | === Software Install === | ||
Revision as of 15:42, 24 August 2009
Mac OS user notes
Open Source Software
MacPorts: Tool to access and install open-source software on the Mac OS X operating system.
Software Install
- Microsoft Office 2008: Download ISO from UAB IT software library. The Mac OS X is able to do installation directly from an ISO file.
- Mozilla Firefox: Download and install Firefox from the Mozilla website
Configurations
- LDAP for address book: Check UAB IT FAQ page for LDAP configuration settings.
Useful Links
Tips for getting Mac-friendly or otherwise
- Disable auto unzipping of Safari downloaded zip file: Safari automatically unzips downloaded zip file. You can disable it by Safari-Preferences -> General tab -> Uncheck 'Open safe files after downloading' . Also note that Safari/Mac does not show any window/prompt/status when the download starts.
- Changing Terminal window title: echo -n -e "\033]0; <your-title> \007"