What is it ?

Chakaranda's Finder 9.0 patch is a small patch that adds some very useful keystrokes to the Finder 9.0 menus

Feel free to redistribute the whole package in its original unmodified form anywhere you like

(If included on public available CD-ROM you are obliged to send me a free copy)

Compatibility

US/International MacOS 9.0 only!
(Localized versions will to some extend be available as soon as Apple releases these systems)

What keystrokes ?

In the File menu:
"Command-1" for Add To Favorites (in MacOS 8.6 and earlier it is "Command-H"

In the View menu:
"Command-J" for Icon View,
"Command-B" for Button View,
"Command-L" for List View,
"Command-2" for Clean Up and
"Command-3" View Options.

In the Special menu:
"Command-T" for Empty Trash

(after patching, you must restart to use the added keystrokes)

How does it work?

Before using: turn off any virus protection software, it won't let the patcher change any resources wich is what it actually does.
Double click the patcher and when prompted locate the Finder (it's in the System Folder) of your startup disk
Then let the patcher do its job and when finished move the original Finder (now located in the Trash) to a safe place.
Restart and enjoy ;-)

Can I do this on an active system?

Yes!

Wauw! How much is it?

Absolutely Free!! But if you like send me a postcard, an eMail, a million dollars, a speciality from your hometown or whatever.

What if anything goes wrong ?

Don't panic! The patcher makes a backup of the original Finder before patching and places it in the Trash.
So don't empty the Trash before you have moved the original Finder to a safe place on another disk or
a safe or whatever you like. I also recommend you to make your own backup of the Finder before patching
(just in case) Just reboot from your System CD-ROM and replace the (mis-)patched Finder with the original.
Read legal blahblah below.

Please note that only the menus of the normal Finder is patched!

Will I do a patch for Simple Finder?

Nope! Better keep that simple :-) (perhaps if you all scream for it)

Who is Chakaranda?

A guy from Denmark who is a Zen-disciple, full time IT-consultant, and part time musician.

Have Fun ;-)

©Chakaranda 1999

eMail me at:
[email protected]

"...time is the measure of change"
MichaelBarnett (Zen-Master)

Legal blahblah
(Following text is freely "stolen" from Turlough O¼Connor(the maker of FinderPop) who stole it from Peter Lewis (names have been changed))
Chakaranda hereby disclaims all warranties relating to this software, whether expressed or implied, including without limitation any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.Ý Chakaranda will not be liable for any special, incidental, consequential, indirect or similar damages due to loss of data or any other reason, even if Chakaranda or an agent of his has been advised of the possibility of such damages.Ý In no event shall Chakaranda be liable for any damages, regardless of the form of the claim.Ý The person using the software bears all risk as to the quality and performance of the software.

In short, you use this product at your own risk.