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    messed up computer (10.9.3) after migration to SSD - permissions or java problem?

    seems like chmod 777 isnt a great idea? please advise, Satcomer http://superuser.com/questions/300743/sudo-chmod-r-777
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    messed up computer (10.9.3) after migration to SSD - permissions or java problem?

    and misterme, as I understand satcomers chmod advice, it's not about naming. >Do you know your hard drive's name? You will need the name in place of YOURHARDRIVE: Code: sudo chmod 777 /Volumes/YOURHARDDRIVE Then press return and put in your password and let it run until you get...
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    messed up computer (10.9.3) after migration to SSD - permissions or java problem?

    thank you misterme, for you thoughts. the way you describe your migration process sounds a lot like my process. here's a rundown of mine: used superduper to make a full clone of the internal mbp2011 HGST HDD onto an external LACIE firewire HDD. Still connecting the LACIE by firewire...
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    messed up computer (10.9.3) after migration to SSD - permissions or java problem?

    to be clear: folders that are read-only: (tho the folders enclosed therein may not be) : ssd main volume folder users system library utilities applications and documents/movies/etc seem to be read/write ... which is what I'd expect. could this relate to my applications...
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    messed up computer (10.9.3) after migration to SSD - permissions or java problem?

    thank you satcomer! I googled what chmod777 does -- seems a bit scary this would (kinda arbitrarily?) convert all the files on my SSD to read/write, yes? is that a good thing? wouldn't that get me into a mess of changing files that SHOULD be read-only? (although I see no reason why anything...
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    messed up computer (10.9.3) after migration to SSD - permissions or java problem?

    thank you misterme -- so does that mean I should erase the library/receipts on the SSD and re-copy the folder from the old HDD? (I get that this is not magic ;)
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    messed up computer (10.9.3) after migration to SSD - permissions or java problem?

    thank you DeltaMac!!! :) sadly, I have already tried your first (alpha) idea. :) I re-installed OSX (you're right -- 10.9.4) yesterday after pressing cmnd+r on restart. it didn’t delete or erase anything, which was much appreciated, but it also didn’t fix any of my problems :(...
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    messed up computer (10.9.3) after migration to SSD - permissions or java problem?

    thanks in advance for reading! I have a doozy: I moved my hdd to my optibay and installed a new SSD into my main hdd bay (mbp late 2011) transferred data from hdd to ssd using superduper so the ssd is now a clone of the old hdd (and in the same place as the old hdd) and the ssd is the...
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    mac MAIL messes up downloading zip files

    arg! so frustrating! I got an email that had 4 files in a zipped folder as usual, macmail showed me the 4 files separate, in the body of the email window. I tried to just get one at a time -- one PDF worked -- and the other PDF didn't! and then when I clicked SAVE, it splashed all 4 separate...
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    mac MAIL messes up downloading zip files

    but wait, if someone sends me attachments, i should be able to get them. it shouldn't matter what their process is. if they a) put multiple files into a folder and then compress THAT FOLDER or b) if they send an email with multiple files attached (and then their email program automatically...
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    mac MAIL messes up downloading zip files

    you're awesome! I love your curiosity! hm: still no clue what to try tho... I am using the same macmail as you.... hm I'm getting a lot of attachments these days so it's pretty annoying. I guess it must be an aol problem??
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    mac MAIL messes up downloading zip files

    yes, I have stuffit expander 13.0.3 intel build have had it for some time and it seems to be how the AOLmail app is expanding things? don't know why it wouldn't work with macmail why does macmail show me the individual files instead of just showing me the zip folder file? is that because...
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    mac MAIL messes up downloading zip files

    thanks for your reply! yes, something is odd. when I use AOL to download the zip file, it downloads the folder correctly, and then unzips it perfectly, and all is well. the parts are separated in the folder and load fine I'm not sure which program AOL/my mac uses to unstuff -- but something...
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    mac MAIL messes up downloading zip files

    hey there. I'm macbook pro 10.6.2 using macmail 4.2 1077 when I get a normal unzipped attachment, it's no problem-- downloads fine. whenever I get a zip file attached, tho, I can see the components in the mail window, like normal. but when I download, it throws the (lets say 5) files onto my...
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    how to stop 10.6 from alerting you about strange wifi networks

    I travel a bunch. and when I open my computer to type a document or something, I don't need to waste time searching for a wifi network. and I certainly don't wanna tell 10.6 every time: "cancel -- don't pick one of these strange wifi locked networks" any one know how to stop 10.6 from nagging...
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    Mail.app - a way to quickly copy JUST the email?

    you nailed it!! thank you!!! soo much easier this way.....
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    10.6.2 hates ext HDs

    hello! made the switch to 10.6.2 2 weeks ago and I'm having what seems to be a problem usually associated with iStats. but: I don't have iStats. my problem: whenever I connect to an ext HD, my computer goes a bit nuts. the menu icons disappear and the system preferences get incredibly...
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    Can someone please give me one good reason to upgrade to Snow Leopard?

    wait to upgrade! there's some mysterious buggyness in these Snow Leopard hills..... I do like some of the functionality. I can tell it's faster. but why oh why switch until the damn thing is super stable? I don't like to be surprised by a computer. silicon is not made to delightfully...
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    Mail.app - a way to quickly copy JUST the email?

    been using MacMail for a month now, and I'm a bit confused by the written out NAME that always accompanies the email addy. when I send someone an email that says, "<Joanne the skinny lawyer Polson> joanne@law.com" does she SEE that I'm calling her a skinny lawyer? (as a way to remember...
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