MacNotes
Revision as of 15:42, 24 August 2009 by Pavgi@uab.edu (talk | contribs) (add: Open source s/w install using MacPorts)
Attention: Research Computing Documentation has Moved
https://docs.rc.uab.edu/
https://docs.rc.uab.edu/
Please use the new documentation url https://docs.rc.uab.edu/ for all Research Computing documentation needs.
As a result of this move, we have deprecated use of this wiki for documentation. We are providing read-only access to the content to facilitate migration of bookmarks and to serve as an historical record. All content updates should be made at the new documentation site. The original wiki will not receive further updates.
Thank you,
The Research Computing Team
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"