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Despeller

Despeller - 1.0

disable spellchecking through the system

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Current Version: 1.0
Release Date: 2008-04-08
License: Freeware
Downloads (this version): 895
Downloads (all versions): 895

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Product Description:

Despeller is a little utility, which disables the spellchecking throughout the system by replacing the image files OS X (AppKit, to be precise) uses to underline wrong spelling. You can always restore the dots.

Important:
Remember, this is a system file you’re replacing, which means three things:
1)You need to be admin to do this.
2)This will effect all users. Make sure others don’t use spellchecking.
3)This is likely to be restored with every system update, so you’ll need to run it every time after installing a system update.

What's new in this version:

Initial release.

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:

  • MacOS X 10.4 or later

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Despeller CommentaryNot actually disabling spellchecking - Version: 1.0, 4/8/2008 08:00AM PST

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JoolsG4

So, let me get this straight... This hack doesn't actually disable the system-wide Spellchecking at all... it simply stops the visual effect of incorrect spellings from showing up?

In reality, spell checking is still as active as it was before installing, you just can't see its effects.

What benefit is there to this? If it really disabled spellchecking, then it might be useful, as you may get a slight speed increase due to the OS not doing this function, but in its current form this is purely a visual hack.

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