applescript Resources

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AppleScript: An English-like command language for the Macintosh introduced with System 7 Pro and supported in Mac OS X, even though OS X has its own Unix commands. Like the...; Full AppleScript Definition >>

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Is AppleScript under siege?: Is AppleScript under siege?We shouldn't limit ourselves to JavaI'm not a big believer that java and java-esque derivatives are the end-all be-all.I confess that I started programming VB, studied C for two years with a sadistic instructor and learned a ton about pointers and memory leaks.Somehow though, I can't see...; Tags: Scripting languages, AppleScript, Apple Events, Apple Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-06-24
Is AppleScript under siege?: In a survey, Adobe asks its developers about scripting support in Creative Suite. But it sure looks as if coders are being asked to choose between AppleScript and something else. by David Morgenstern; Tags: JavaScript, AppleScript, Automator, Scripting Languages, Software/Web Development, Web Development, David Morgenstern; Blog posts 2008-06-24
iBrowser (zip): New pluginable architectures. New build, Leopard's hud interfaces & makeover. New iBrowser icons, resize indicator, controller buttons & more. Add more support to the invisible resizable indicator in each four corners. Add new injectionable applescript for AppleScript guru out there. Colorize Web view background and transparency. Quartz Composer Viewer. iSight...; Tags: Indicator, AppleScript, NSCocoa SoftWare, Scripting Languages, Software/Web Development, Web Development; Software downloads 2008-06-17
ScriptLight (zip): ScriptLight does what Spotlight does not. ScriptLight allows you to search and manage your applescripts. It even works with applications created with applescript. It also works with script files created using Xcode and Applescript Studio. The latest version has been updated to work with Script Debugger created files. If you're...; Tags: AppleScript, HAMSoft Engineering, ScriptLight, Scripting Languages, Software/Web Development, Web Development; Software downloads 2008-06-05
Network Drive Launcher (zip): The Network Drive Launcher Utility accelerates the processes of connecting to network drives up to four times faster, by automating AppleScript technology and leveraging features already built into the Macintosh Finder. NDL saves you time when connecting to local area network drives. When using the Network Browser in the Finder,...; Tags: Network, AppleScript, Brieck, Network Drive Launcher Utility, NDL, Scripting Languages, Networking, Software/Web Development, Web Development; Software downloads 2008-05-02

Check Failed Password Attempts (zip): This is a small application that parses the /var/log/secure.log file looking for failed authorization attempts. It presents a summary of the total number of failed attempts and successes per user. It will also optionally display the full log listing of each failed attempt, each successful attempt, and SSH information from...; Tags: Password, Attempt, AppleScript, John, Scripting Languages, Software/Web Development, Web Development; Software downloads 2007-05-03
PageSpinner (dmg): PageSpinner is the easy-to-use, professional HTML editor for Mac OS supporting HTML 3.2, HTML 4, XHTML, PHP, SSI plus additional Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer extensions and a built-in JavaScript generator. The editor gives you quick access to often used formatting and also supports online help to help you compose...; Tags: HTML, built-In, PHP, JavaScript, AppleScript, PageSpinner, CSS, Scripting Languages, Apple Mac OS, Operating Systems, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Software; Software downloads 2005-10-03
Podcasting Hacks: Build a Simple Sound Cart for Macintosh: Having sample sounds close at hand is important for podcasters. Using AppleScript Studio, the user can quickly build a standalone application with whatever interface he or she wants to control the recording application (e.g., Audio Hijack Pro) and play the samples at the touch of a button. First the author...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, O'Reilly Media Inc., Apple Xcode, AppleScript, Podcasting, Scripting Languages, Podcasts, Desktops, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Internet, Hardware; Book chapters 2005-08-25

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Apple plugs 25 Mac OS X security vulnerabilities: Apple plugs 25 Mac OS X security vulnerabilitiesAnother 25?Wow, how come people are finding so many holes in OS X? Has anything changed? There never used to be so many security vulnerabilities in OS X or could it simply be that they've [b]always[/b] been there and they've simply never been...; Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OSX, Apple Mac OS X, Mac OS X security vulnerability, Mac OS X security, BSD, Apple Inc., Apple Mac OS, vulnerability, Apple Macintosh, security; Discussion threads 2008-06-30
Low Disk Space Script (zip): Low Disk Space Script is a simple AppleScript that tests two things: That there are no hard drives missing, that there is a certain (pre-defined) amount of available space. If one of these tests fail, it then automatically sends an email (to one or more pre-defined addresses) to inform you...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Disk, Desktops, Hardware; Software downloads 2008-06-26
News to know: Nokia Symbian; XP phase-out; Apple badware: Notable headlines: Mary Jo Foley: No reprieve: XP phase-out begins June 30 Dancho Danchev: Trojan exploiting unpatched Mac OS X vulnerability in the wild Spam attack shut downs Marshall Islands email service 200,000 sites spreading web malware, China's...; Tags: Nokia Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, Apple Inc., Symbian Inc., Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), E-mail, Virtualization, Microsoft Windows, Leadership, Advertising & Promotion, Web Services, Enterprise Software, Software, Online Communications, Hardware, Operating Systems, Management, Marketing, David Grober; Blog posts 2008-06-25
Trojan exploiting unpatched Mac OS X vulnerability in the wild: Trojan exploiting unpatched Mac OS X vulnerability in the wildAny Software can be exploitedThis is just another situation that proves that any software can be exploited if someone wants to devote the time to do so. So to everyone that thinks that Mac OS is so much more...; Tags: Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Operating systems, trojan horse, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS, ARD, Apple Mac OS X; Discussion threads 2008-06-24
Trojan exploiting unpatched Mac OS X vulnerability in the wild: The source code of a trojan horse exploiting last week's uncovered local root escalation vulnerability in Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5 has been released in the wild, allowing malicious attackers to take advantage of the ARDAgent-based trojan in what appears to be a very short vulnerability-to-malware cycle, since the...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Vulnerability, Trojan Horse, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Apple Mac OS X, Viruses And Worms, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Apple Mac OS, Dancho Danchev; Blog posts 2008-06-24
How Snow Leopard can save Mac OS X from malware attacks: Guest Editorial by Dino Dai Zovi As reported by Intego and Matasano Security, a new local privilege escalation vulnerability has been found that gives local root access on Mac OS X Tiger and Leopard. While Intego calls this a critical vulnerability, I'm mostly with...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Vulnerability, Malware, Attack, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Desktops, Cyberthreats, Security, Operating Systems, Viruses And Worms, Software, Hardware, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2008-06-23
Apple security team finds code execution holes in Ruby: Apple security team finds code execution holes in RubyWouldn't the best answer here to be Matthew 7:5?Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?This would especially be valid after the applescript thing earlier...; Tags: Scripting languages, Ruby, Apple security team, execution hole, Apple security, Apple Inc., team; Discussion threads 2008-06-20
Local root escalation vulnerability in Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5 discovered: Local root escalation vulnerability in Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5 discoveredSurprise surpriseSo many of these, they are dime a dozen for all the operating system out there. Just do a little digging on the IRC channels if you want to see for yourself.RE: Local root escalation vulnerability in Mac...; Tags: Desktops, Operating systems, UNIX, System 9, Apple Macintosh, X-WINDOWS, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X 10.4; Discussion threads 2008-06-19
Local root escalation vulnerability in Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5 discovered: Yesterday, an anonymous reader released details on a local root escalation vulnerability in Mac OS x 10.4 and 10.5, which works by running a local AppleScript that would set the user ID to root through ARDAgent's default setuid root state. Here's how it's done : "Half the Mac OS...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Vulnerability, Apple Mac OS X 10.4, Mac OS X 10.5, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Operating Systems, Desktops, Software, Hardware, Dancho Danchev; Blog posts 2008-06-19
GNU XaoS (dmg): XaoS allows you to zoom in or out of a fractal in a fluid, continuous motion. This capability makes XaoS great for exploring fractals, and its just plain fun. Fractals are incredibly complex and beautiful images that are created from simple mathematical formulas. If you don't anything about fractals, don't...; Tags: GNU, Fractal, GNU XaoS; Software downloads 2008-06-19
RecoverTrasher (dmg): RecoverTrasher is a small AppleScript application that automatically removes the Recovered files folder that Tiger dumps into the trash can. It can be set to run at startup saving you from having to constantly empty the trash. Usage : Follow the prompts in the installer that will automatically open when...; Tags: Folder, Trash, Wizheard, RecoverTrasher, Scripting Languages, Software/Web Development, Web Development; Software downloads 2008-06-12
Adium X (dmg): The Adium team is proud to present to you Adium X, a multiple-protocol instant-messaging client. This is a culmination of a yearlong rewrite of Adium, which now utilizes Libgaim the core part of GAIM to connect to multiple protocols, and also is based on a new plug-in architecture. Partial address-book...; Tags: AOL Instant Messenger, IM, Jabber, Adam Iser, Adium Team, Instant Messaging, Internet, Online Communications; Software downloads 2008-05-15