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Contributed by: lasseoe Tuesday, August 09 2005 @ 01:42 AM PDT

Product Platform: MacOSX

Used Product For: Have Not Tried

No need for an application for something that can be done easily from the command line:

To turn Dashboard off:
# defaults write com.apple.dashboard mcx-disabled -boolean YES

To turn Dashboard on:
# defaults write com.apple.dashboard mcx-disabled -boolean NO

You have to restart the Dock after making either change for it to take effect:
# killall Dock

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Why? - Kent Durvin

Why? Because it is easier.
It is nice to know the command line, but it is far easier to run an application. The double-click that opens the Terminal could also do this job.
My brain is crammed with so much useless information that I don't want to remember these commands. (I deleted long division last week. I have a calculator.)
I suggest you use your knowledge to help us lazy people. Find out why simple widgets suck up so much RAM.

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Tuesday, August 09 2005 @ 07:30 AM PDT

Why Not? - petersconsult

Jeez, do we *have* to type everything into Terminal just because we can?

I like Terminal as much as the next person, but I also like to be able to just double-click and get on with my day...

To the developer:
Great job on the apps and the new 'kill Dashboard' Widget!
Thank you!
Peter

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Tuesday, August 09 2005 @ 02:22 PM PDT