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Coffee Break Pro X - 2.2

Encourages breaks to prevent repetitive strain

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All Time:	(4.6)
This Version:	Not rated (0.0)
Current Version:	2.2
Release Date:	2003-07-25
License:	Commercial
Downloads (this version):	1,383
Downloads (all versions):	5,098
Price:	$20.00

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Product Description:

Coffee Break Pro is an application designed to prevent (or improve) repetitive stress injuries (such as carpal tunnel syndrome). It does this by making the user take periodic breaks.

Also look for the Classic version.

What's new in this version:

Known issue: one some hardware, waking from sleep won't be detected for as long as 10-20 seconds. As far as I can determine, this is an OS or hardware issue, and is not under my control. If I can find a workaround at any point, I will.
As of this release, Coffee Break Pro is available from www.bitjuggler.com -- the old Earthlink web site will be removed eventually, so update your bookmarks!
Some functions of Coffee Break Pro are now scriptable and recordable.
Added the capability to run scripts at the beginning or end of a break (see the built-in help).
The feature that pauses the timer after a set period of inactivity can now be turned off.
Fixed a bug that caused crashes at the end of a break on systems with three or more screens.
Fixed a second bug that could potentially cause sporadic crashes in certain situations at the end of a break.
The Preferences window looks a little better.
2.2b2: A few scripting and documentation fixes.
2.2b3: Fixed a bug that caused Coffee Break Pro X to complain about not finding the scripts folder
2.2b3: Made a small change to the code that handles compensating for machine sleep.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.3
Mac OS X 10.2
Mac OS X 10.1
Mac OS X 10.0

Additional Requirements:

Mac OS X 10.0 or higher

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Cannot write User Prefs File - Version: 2.2, 7/5/2005 02:43AM PST

scorpio92500

I have been testing CBP for some days an suddenly, it claims it cannot wirte the user preferences file. Naturaly, this prevents it from storing my settings. I cannot figure why, since the ~/Library/Preferences folder is perfectly writable for the proces owner. All other apps would have the same problem, anyway, if the folder wasnt writable.

Running: Tiger 10.4.1; PowerBook Alu.

Feedback from the developer... - Version: 2.2, 8/10/2004 11:05AM PST

Thomas Reed

I'd like to say thanks to everyone for your comments! I've noticed a lot of people saying Coffee Break Pro is too pricey. Unfortunately, it is a niche product (ie, has a limited audience), and thus must cost a little more. For years I charged only $5-$6, and that didn't even pay for the development tools. I would eventually have had to drop it at that price. Priced at $20, it has been significantly more successful. Also, I like the comment about the horrible graphics! I, too, feel that the program has outgrown the screen saver graphics that have been with it since 1994. I plan to do something about this at some point in the future. If anyone wants to submit graphics, let me know via the support form on the BitJuggler website.

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Love/Hate Relationship - Version: 2.2b2, 7/1/2003 07:09PM PST

FloridaLaura

I've developed a love-hate relationship with CoffeeBreak Pro, mostly because it does what it says it'll do: Lock up your machine and FORCE you to take breaks. I'm prone to arm, shoulder and neck aches from too much computing, yet I don't seem able to walk away from my machine when I'm fully involved in something unless I'm forced to. CoffeeBreak Pro is that force. It probably should be a little cheaper, and it definitely needs improvement on the screen-break graphics. On the overall, though, it's a good purchase for those who need more than a gentle reminder to take a break.