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BackLight

BackLight - 2.0

Provides easy access to running screensaver on desktop

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All Time: (4.2)
This Version: (4.4)
Current Version: 2.0
Release Date: 2003-12-10
License: Freeware
Downloads (this version): 24,792
Downloads (all versions): 35,885
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Overall Rating: (4.4) Features: (4.0) Support: (4.0)
Ease of Use: (5.0) Quality / Stability: (4.8) Price: (4.8)
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BackLight Usage TipBackLight compatability - Version: 1.6.0, 11/15/2003 08:56PM PST

CDCBrad
I haven't been able to find the problem with 10.2.8. It only happens on some systems and naturally none of mine had a problem. It appears to be a bad preference that's at fault. A user I was working with to fix it removed all the prefs from ~/Library/Preferences. BackLight then worked correctly. He then added each one back in one by one and tested BackLight after each addition. Unfortunately, he added them all back in without the problem happening again. So we weren't able to find the faulty one. If I had to guess, I would try the screen effects preference that is in the ByHosts folder.

As for Panther, right now there are a bunch of issues with BackLight conflicting with Expose and hot-keys. I'm looking for a way to fix the conflict. Hopefully it'll be something relatively easy, but I don't know when it will be coming.

Thanks
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BackLight ReviewOK with panther - Version: 1.6.0, 10/27/2003 01:59PM PST

mrtew
I had the problem with 10.2.8 too, but it's working again with Panther. I love it! The only problem is that Expose sweeps it away with the other windows instead of leaving it in place like I'd expect.
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BackLight Usage TipAlternatives - Version: 1.6.0, 10/21/2003 11:20AM PST

Strider72
If this won't run on your system, take a look at xBack -- it seems to run fine on my systems, neither of which can run Backlight anymore.
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BackLight Troubleshooting ReportHangs in OS 10.2.8 - Version: 1.6.0, 10/21/2003 10:03AM PST

Strider72
Sadly this doesn't work in 10.2.8 -- on two different computers clicking on the menu causes a spinning beachball o' doom. Doesn't seem toaffect other apps, but you have to reboot to clear out the process. (logout/login clears it off the menubar, but I believe it's still actually running until reboot).

This exact same problem happens on a 12" laptop and a "digital audio" G4 tower.

I hope they come up with a fix soon, because I _love_ this effect with Marine Aquarium!
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BackLight ReviewFreakin' Awesome - Version: 1.6.0, 9/1/2003 06:38PM PST

Cheesewhiz
Great little haxie - slim, trim, functional, nice looking, and fast. No complaints whatsoever!
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BackLight ReviewJust like all… - Version: 1.6.0, 4/14/2003 12:16PM PST

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klaatu42
of the other desktop screen effects, you cannot insert or eject a volume (CD, DVD, etc.) while it is running. If you turn off password protection on your screen effect, the problem goes away, but I want to keep my station locked. Therefore, I must give it a 1/5 since it's useless for me.
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BackLight ReviewI freaking love… - Version: 1.6.0, 2/27/2003 06:00PM PST

Stimpson Cat
this menu extra. Just the bare necessities.
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