[Ham-Mac] Safari and ARRL.org

[John E Bastin]

On Aug 2, 2005, at 5:03 PM, D. J. wrote:

> You should not have to re-install OSX.  The problem is in your user  
> files if you can create a new user and the problem goes away.

That's correct. But re-installing has become so really easy when  
using the Archive & Install function, it saves a lot of time trying  
to track down the specific faulty file in the User folder (which  
contains thousands of files).

>   Let me confirm, you did trash the <com.apple.safari.plist>  
> preferences in your user library?  Also check in the user library  
> for internet plug-ins and see if there is anything there.

The advantage of using Archive & Install is that it installs a new,  
clean version of all the System-related files on your hard drive,  
while keeping all of your User and login information, so you don't  
have to re-do all your settings for network, Internet etc. Then you  
can proceed normally and when you encounter something that needs re- 
installed, you can check for any bad effects after you do so.

In the long run, much less time-consuming and frustrating than trying  
to track down corrupt files in the User Library folder among the  
thousands of files there.

>
> I'm trying to find a troubleshooting article that was really good,  
> but for the life of me I cannot dig it up.  I'll keep looking.
>
> Dale

Let me recommend StickyBrain, which is an absolutely excellent note  
manager from Chronos

http://www.chronosnet.com/Products/sb_product.html

I use it to store all kinds of useful information for instant  
reference later when memories of the source are long gone. Notes,  
pictures and all manner of things are right at my fingertips, indexed  
however I choose.

Standard disclaimer, I don't have any interest in StickyBrain or  
Chronos other than being a satisfied customer.

73,

John E Bastin, K8AJS
jbastin at sssnet.com
http://www.qsl.net/k8ajs/