Is there a way to run a shell script before shutdown with launchd? In 10.4, I have a shell script to remove user's folder when a user logs off. how to do a rc.shutdown in 10.5
View 1 RepliesRandomly on my computer I noticed very high CPU use while the computer was otherwise idle. I have narrowed it to the launchd and syslogd processes, taking up roughly 85% of my CPU for no good reason. I do have a TM backup that I could restore from, but that takes a while, so is there any way I could make them stop? (Already tried quitting from Activity monitor, it simply restarted my computer and didn't fix the problem)EDIT- Nevermind, it just went away on its own. Weird.
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MacBook, Mac OS X (10.7.1)
My iMac 27 late 2010 does not shut down when shut down in the normal way. I have to shut down with the push button. I have tried disconnecting all the usb connected hardware still no use. Can any body help.I have OS Lion 10.7.3?
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.3)
My system has randomly shut down twice now in the last two days. Dual G5 2.3. I checked the console log, which I know very little about, and it said this:
localhost kernel[0]: ApplePMU::PMU forced shutdown, cause = -122
Two questions-
what's the -122 code mean?
Do you think resetting the PMU would be the solution to this?
I have a small script that doesnt work well enough. Here is the code.
#!/bin/bash
echo $1
app=$1
procname=`ps -ef | grep -i $app | grep -v grep`
echo $procname
output
-------
./example firefox
firefox
501 247 134 0 16:13.29 ?? 67:29.49 /Applications/Firefox.app/Contents/MacOS/firefox-bin -psn_0_131104 501 4079 2386 0 0:00.00 ttys000 0:00.01 /bin/bash ./example firefox 501 4080 4079 0 0:00.00 ttys000 0:00.00 /bin/bash ./example firefox
But when I execute the the following code on the bash shell the output is different.
app=firefox
procname=`ps -ef | grep -i $app | grep -v grep`
echo $procname
output
-------
501 247 134 0 16:41.88 ?? 68:48.90 /Applications/Firefox.app/Contents/MacOS/firefox-bin -psn_0_131104
The outputs are different so what could be the problem?
I'll be the first to admit it, I'm bad with scripts, but I'm trying to figure this script out and have hit a dead end. There is a large list of MV commands to move a specific file into a folder, but the script isn't working when ran all together. But strangely, it will work when i enter it line by line into terminal. Anyone know what I'm doing wrong?
mkdir design02a
mkdir design05a
mkdir design06a
mkdir design09a
mkdir design09b
mkdir design12a.....
I'm trying to create a shell script or compile it into an application using automator that runs a JAR file. Everything works great except that I have to specify the full pathname in the shell script. I thought that ./ or .../ or something similar would denote that I want to run the .JAR file that is in the containing folder but I'm not having any luck.
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1.Other than the dreadfully heavy heavy Mac pro's standard casing, is there another case I can replace it with? What would be compatible?
2.I want to upgrade my RAM to the max. Is it 32GB or 64GB? What is the cheapest type of RAM I can purchase without losing much performance?
3.What is the latest video card I can use with my quad-core? which is compatible?
4. Is quad-core 3.0ghz xeon, a good computer you think? or shall I just forget the upgrade and spend the money to buy a 16 core or something, while I just need the pc for gaming?
The serial # appears to be: G8635343UPZ
MODEL NO: A1186
I have the older macbook pro before the reflective glass and aluminum shell.
There is already a light scratch on the screen from my dumness.
A couple years ago, there was a recall on MacBook Pro (C2D) batteries as a result of them expanding and bulging. As I experienced those symptoms, I called Apple and got a replacement shipped no problem. Fast forward to a year and a half or-so later, and the same thing has happened to this battery. I was wondering if anyone had any insight as to if I'd still be eligible to get a replacement for it, free of charge - since I don't have a warranty. Is the recall still valid? Any insight on this would be greatly appreciated - worse comes to worse, I'll have to buy an aftermarket battery, since I can't afford Apples at the moment.
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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.3)
Way to remove outer shell
Info:external drive, iOS 4.1
Basically I need a one click solution to the screen capture program built into OS X. I want something that I can pin to the dock and when I click it it performs the command+shift+3 that copies the whole screen and saves a png to the desktop. I have found some commands to call up key codes for the letter keys but I need to know how to call up the other keys. Would it be easier to just make a script in the script editor. I'm not a mac / unix guy and I realize that this is really simple I'm just new at it.
View 4 Replies View RelatedI deleted the "hidden" private folder on my mac, but that still on trash. Now the big problems are:
- when I try to open Terminal to move the folder from the trash to my hard disk, appears a message that says: the administrator doesn't specified your shell with a legal value.
- I can't change the date and time;
- well almost nothing.
I got a Speck hard shell for my 17'' unibody and I love it in all respects (beautiful, MBP doesn't run hoter, rubberized, tough) except for its weight (over 1 lb). It tips the weight of the MBP from very bearable into too heavy. Any alternatives? I'm not looking for protection from dings but just small scratches.
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View 1 Replies View RelatedI just purchased a new 15inch Macbook Pro. Upon opening it, the first thing I did was drop my alarm clock on it. This put a little dent on the top front behind the screen. This made me realize that maybe I should pick up a hardshell case to prevent anymore dents. But, upon investigation, there are no hardshell cases that fit the magsafe cable.Or is this not true? Are there brands besides Speck and incase that would fit the new MBP?
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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.2)
I want to create a Folder Action to run the following shell script on all files with extension .vcs:
sed '1d' >reminder.ics
The job of the Folder Action is to take any Calendar item files downloaded from TVGuide.co.uk, remove the first line and then save them as .ics files. The reason for this is that the files are automatically generated with a carriage return on the first line, which BusyCal (being strict about these things) doesn't like. It then rejects the whole file.
I have tried doing this with Automator but the result didn't work.
If it's possible to have the Folder Action retain the original file name (ie. everything pre-extension) that'd be a bonus.
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Mac mini (Mid 2011), Mac OS X (10.7.4)
I have an shell script that I launch from the command line. Is there an easy way to run this script using its own Icon in the applications folder.
View 3 Replies View RelatedI saw a article/rumor about some company that is making a rubberized soft shell covers for our MBP. I having a hard time finding this and I keep running into those Speck hard cases...
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