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FreeDMG

FreeDMG - 0.5.6b

disk image utility

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This Version: Not rated (0.0)
Current Version: 0.5.6b
Release Date: 2008-03-08
License: Beta
Downloads (this version): 1,847
Downloads (all versions): 24,835

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Product Description:

FreeDMG is one of the most powerful and easy to use disk imaging program available for Mac OS X. With this software it is possible to quickly perform disk imaging on the fly. Both the program's window, and the dock icon can be used for drag-and-drop imaging. There many image formats that that can be chosen (UDZO, UDCO, etc.). FreeDMG can make internet enabled disk images for distribution to Macs as well as ISO/Joliet hybrid images for cross-platform delivery. Verbose preferences, and a built-in log window help users hide/display additional information about the imaging process.

Gain easy access to the many options available for creating and manipulating disk images in Mac OS X with FreeDMG. From the hidden "resize" function of hdiutil to the adjustable compresion levels available for the UDZO format, this software attempts to unveil it all. Users have the option to overwrite exising files, and can choose to quit the program automatically after creating an image on launch. It is possible to encrypt images (password protect) with the click of a button.

With FreeDMG you can attach beautiful html/rtf software license agreements to disk images. This software is currently the best way to add SLAs to disk images for multi-lingual distribution. The license creation process in FreeDMG prevents character loss for all 2-byte languages.

What's new in this version:

  • Uses new "rtf2r" tool to create resource for source code for SLAs
  • Added slider to resize window for more visual resize adjustments
  • Uses mkdmg v.0.1.6.6b
    • Fixes bug related to GUID partitioned images
    • Adds support for sparsebundles
  • Conversion format preference is now separate from new image format prefs
  • Added support for 256-bit encryption
  • Expanded documentation and help files
  • Improved Software License Agreement attachment process
  • Dropped support for Mac OS versions lower than 10.4

Operating System Requirements:

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

  • Mac OS X 10.5 Intel
  • Mac OS X 10.5 PPC
  • Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
  • Mac OS X 10.4 PPC

Additional Requirements:

  • Mac OS X 10.4 or higher


  • Optional:
  • Xcode tools must be installed to attach software license agreements
  • Encryption in 10.5.x requires 10.5.2 or later

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FreeDMG ReviewLost my files! - Version: 0.5.5b, 10/31/2007 10:04AM PST

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jmajer
I tried using this to compact a sparse disk image. It went through the process, freed up 10 gigs, and then hung on "Finishing". The resulting file was unmountable, and I've lost all the content as a result.
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FreeDMG CommentaryI am happy again. Use it all the time - thanks! - Version: 0.5.3b, 7/28/2005 07:31AM PST

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fizik
The author posted a link to 0.4.7b!
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FreeDMG CommentaryI used to love FreeDMG - until 0.5.x - Version: 0.5.3b, 7/27/2005 11:17AM PST

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fizik
I replaced my 0.4.x with a 0.5.x and it never worked for me. With 0.5.3b, I get "Initializing... Finishing...hdiutil: create failed - internal error" I had a different error with 0.5.2b. The developer is not responding to the messages that I left on the web site Re. these errors and a request for a 0.4.x version. I am using Dimage again. It is also very good, but not as fast or convenient as 0.4.x was. What a pity...
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