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I really am having troubles with Xcode. Occasionally, when I compile, it "pretends" to compile, but never compile. Wouldn't be a problem except that it thinks it is compiling so the only way to quit is via a force quit. The editor allows bad control characters to be inserted into the source...

The easiest way to maintain groups is to use (as previously mentioned) 'nidump group / > /etc/group'. Now you can use your favorite editor and it that file. When you're ready to update NetInfo use 'niload group / < /etc/group'. Brian G.

Use split from the command line. split -b 650m <file> <outfile> To join them back together use: cat file1 file2 > Joined.avi

I have to say that I am somewhat perplexed by the File Vault feature. Why would you really want to encrypt your WHOLE home directory? I realize that people want to secure things from time to time, but it really seems like the need is really for a "Folder Vault" that encrypts the contents of...

Found a neat feature of Expose', while performing a drag operation, you can hit F9 (keeping the mouse button pressed), pick a destination and drop. Works with the F11 (Show Desktop) also. Very handy. Brian G.

And NEVER, NEVER (did I say NEVER) put your scripts in /usr/bin. Use ~/bin or /usr/local/bin for your stuff. I really makes it much easier to backup and restore if you know what is yours and what is owned by the system. Brian G.

Has anyone else noticed that the the DVD Player application does a poor job of dealing with "video" type material. Material at 30fps exibits a combing artifact while 24fps is fine. Many software DVD Players have a Film/Video mode so that this doesn't happen. Does anyone know of a better...