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Mike McCann asks:
 
Is there a program (cdev would be nice) to view the inits
(startup
documents) that are running on the system?  It is very easy to
lose
track of them.
 
 
 
 
Well, I'm not exactly sure what you're looking for, so let me offer two
solutions:  The first is INITPicker, a commerical product from Microseeds
Publishing, Inc., in Tampa, FL.  A cdev, it allows you to choose (either
via control panel or at startup) what startup docs and cdevs you want to
run.  Via the control panel, it shows (by placing a checkmark) which INITs 
etc. you asked to be active.  Right now it's at version 1.0.  Future
versions will add a TREMENDOUS bonus, the ability to define _SETS_ of
these babies, and the user can choose which set he wants to use.  Nifty
stuff indeed.  Wake the dog, bring in the kids....
 
Another nifty utility is a piece of freeware called Mug Shot (icon looks
like a mug of beer or something similar).  It's a standalone app; when
launched, it will probe your current system folder and create a text file
listing all INITs, cdevs, DAs you are using.  It was developed by a
software developer who wanted to give users a handy way to describe
problems in a program.  It's set up to give a text file where you simply
insert your name, address, etc., and the nature of your problem, and you
simply print it out and send it off to the software company.  The info it
gives is exactly what a programmer or knowledgeable tech support person
wants when trying to evaluate a software problem.  Oh, BTW, it will also
list all the info like processor, amount of memory, etc. that utilities
like MacEnvy give.
 
Somewhere in there is something that will do what you want.  I understand
there are free/shareware INIT managers, but I have no experience with
them.  Also, CE Software includes the great INIT manager Aask with its
MockPackage Plus, I believe.  Aask is just like INITPicker 1.0.
 
--Adam--


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