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Hack to the Past

Hack to the Past - 1.0

switch cmd-N to cmd-shift-N (new folder/window)

All Time: (4.3)
Version 1.0: (5.0)
Selected Version: 1.0
Release Date: 2004-08-15
License: Freeware
Downloads (version 1.0): 542
Downloads (all versions): 2,154

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Product Description:

Hack to the Past will bring back the shortcut key combo, Command + N, for creating a New Folder, before Apple, in their infinite wisdom, switched it to Command + Shift + N. So instead of continuing to use that cumbersome command to create a new folder, you can now 'Hack to the Past' and return to using Command + N like it was before the cats (all OS X versions) came on the scene. It will also swap the New Finder Window with Command + Shift + N as it should be, IMHO. You can also revert back if you've become used to the cats' way and you're getting totally confused and are simply used to these post-OS 9 commands. Plus, the actual menu items (in the Finder) are updated as well, and Command + N will work even in dialog boxes, so everything is seemless to you, the end user. Tested only on Panther. Should not 'stop working' between software updates. Trying to change this in Keyboard shortcuts will not work, hence the script. Does not work with International versions of OS X (yet). Donations appreciated. :-)

Operating System Requirements:

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

  • Mac OS X 10.3

Additional Requirements:

  • Mac OS X 10.3 (may work with Jaguar)

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Version 1.0:
Overall Rating: (5.0) Features: (5.0) Support: (5.0)
Ease of Use: (5.0) Quality / Stability: (5.0) Price: (5.0)
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Hack to the Past ReviewMaybe a localisation problem for non English systems???? - Version: 2.0, 5/2/2005 02:32PM PST

Danny DD
This doesn't work at al with my Dutch system 10.3.9....
I liked the idea very much although a window with the "new map" icon showing on the button bar, also takes one click to create a new map,...
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Hack to the Past Troubleshooting ReportNot working... - Version: 2.0, 5/1/2005 04:15AM PST

(1 of 2 users found this comment useful)

bermac
... with spanish languaje
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Hack to the Past Reviewworks for me - Version: 2.0, 5/1/2005 02:19AM PST

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aprillovesmacs--2008
Works for me on 10.3.9. I was using iKey to do the same thing, but because the commands have to go through a program there was always an irritating time lag. Hack to the Past allows me to work around iKey and makes the commands almost instantaneous ... also lowered my blood pressure a couple of points. ;-)
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