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CocoaTech Updates PathFinder for Critical Leopard and Tiger Bugs

CocoaTech Updates PathFinder for Critical Leopard and Tiger Bugs

by , 3:30 PM EDT, April 25th, 2008

CocoaTech has updated PathFinder to version 4.8.4. The latest version works around an Apple bug introduced in Mac OS X 10.5.2, Leopard, that could cause Path Finder to hang or crash in List View. A critical issue in Tiger was fixed with regard to copy/move/delete operations.

The Mac OS X 10.5 fixes and improvements include:

  • Worked around an Apple bug introduced in OS X 10.5.2 that causes Path Finder to hang or crash when using List View
  • Fixed an exception that could occur when nothing was selected on the Desktop and QuickLook window was invoked
  • Fixed an issue where Column View automatic resizing (by double-clicking on the column resize widget) resulted in columns being too narrow
  • Added zoom-in animation to QuickLook
  • Added QuickLook support to Find window
  • Added better icon previews for Icon View (matches the Finder)
  • You can now open Quick Look in full screen mode via the Cmd-Option-Y keyboard shortcut

In Mac OS 10.4, Tiger, a critical issue was fixed in which a copy/move/delete operation could fail.

PathFinder 4.8.4 is a full featured Finder replacement. It is a Universal Application and requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later. It is priced at US$34.95.

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Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:26 pm Subject:

Does anyone actually use pathfinder?
Apple finder is more than adequate
Mfc


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Close Name:Jimbode Posts: 7 Joined: 19 Nov 2007
Sat Apr 26, 2008 4:16 am Subject:

I use it but not as a Finder replacement. It's useful for viewing hidden files and changing file permissions.


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Sun Apr 27, 2008 11:40 am Subject: slow

This is a nice app but it runs like a slug on my new MBP. I wish they would put more effort into making it speedier because I'd really like to use it on a daily basis.


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