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Apple removed Control Strip in 2001 as a consequence of its move to Mac OS X. Apple initially attempted to integrate the Control Strip’s features into the Dock. After this was found to be too clumsy, most of its features were again duplicated in the menu extras of 10.1. If your Mac previously had the macOS Sierra 10.12.4 version of the OS or a later version, you can also use the Shift + Option + Command + R combination once you start the computer (press and hold the mentioned buttons) instead of the two previous combinations to make macOS Recovery install the OS version that was originally on your Mac when you.
File::Spec::Mac - File::Spec for Mac OS (Classic)
Methods for manipulating file specifications.
On Mac OS, there's nothing to be done. Returns what it's given.
Concatenate two or more directory names to form a path separated by colons (':') ending with a directory. Resulting paths are relative by default, but can be forced to be absolute (but avoid this, see below). Automatically puts a trailing ':' on the end of the complete path, because that's what's done in MacPerl's environment and helps to distinguish a file path from a directory path.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Beginning with version 1.3 of this module, the resulting path is relative by default and not absolute. This decision was made due to portability reasons. Since File::Spec->catdir() returns relative paths on all other operating systems, it will now also follow this convention on Mac OS. Note that this may break some existing scripts.
The intended purpose of this routine is to concatenate directory names. But because of the nature of Macintosh paths, some additional possibilities are allowed to make using this routine give reasonable results for some common situations. In other words, you are also allowed to concatenate paths instead of directory names (strictly speaking, a string like ':a' is a path, but not a name, since it contains a punctuation character ':').
So, beside calls like
calls like the following
are allowed.
Here are the rules that are used in catdir(); note that we try to be as compatible as possible to Unix:
The resulting path is relative by default, i.e. the resulting path will have a leading colon.
A trailing colon is added automatically to the resulting path, to denote a directory.
Generally, each argument has one leading ':' and one trailing ':' removed (if any). They are then joined together by a ':'. Special treatment applies for arguments denoting updir paths like '::lib:', see (4), or arguments consisting solely of colons ('colon paths'), see (5).
When an updir path like ':::lib::' is passed as argument, the number of directories to climb up is handled correctly, not removing leading or trailing colons when necessary. E.g.
Adding a colon ':' or empty string ' to a path at any position doesn't alter the path, i.e. these arguments are ignored. (When a ' is passed as the first argument, it has a special meaning, see (6)). This way, a colon ':' is handled like a '.' (curdir) on Unix, while an empty string ' is generally ignored (see 'canonpath()' in File::Spec::Unix ). Likewise, a '::' is handled like a '..' (updir), and a ':::' is handled like a '../..' etc. E.g.
If the first argument is an empty string ' or is a volume name, i.e. matches the pattern /^[^:]+:/, the resulting path is absolute.
Passing an empty string ' as the first argument to
catdir()is like passingFile::Spec->rootdir()as the first argument, i.e.This is true on Unix, where
catdir(','a','b')yields '/a/b' androotdir()is '/'. Note thatrootdir()on Mac OS is the startup volume, which is the closest in concept to Unix' '/'. This should help to run existing scripts originally written for Unix.For absolute paths, some cleanup is done, to ensure that the volume name isn't immediately followed by updirs. This is invalid, because this would go beyond 'root'. Generally, these cases are handled like their Unix counterparts:
However, this approach is limited to the first arguments following 'root' (again, see 'canonpath()' in File::Spec::Unix. If there are more arguments that move up the directory tree, an invalid path going beyond root can be created.
As you've seen, you can force catdir() to create an absolute path by passing either an empty string or a path that begins with a volume name as the first argument. However, you are strongly encouraged not to do so, since this is done only for backward compatibility. Newer versions of File::Spec come with a method called catpath() (see below), that is designed to offer a portable solution for the creation of absolute paths. It takes volume, directory and file portions and returns an entire path. While catdir() is still suitable for the concatenation of directory names, you are encouraged to use catpath() to concatenate volume names and directory paths. E.g.
yields
Concatenate one or more directory names and a filename to form a complete path ending with a filename. Resulting paths are relative by default, but can be forced to be absolute (but avoid this).
IMPORTANT NOTE: Beginning with version 1.3 of this module, the resulting path is relative by default and not absolute. This decision was made due to portability reasons. Since File::Spec->catfile() returns relative paths on all other operating systems, it will now also follow this convention on Mac OS. Note that this may break some existing scripts.
The last argument is always considered to be the file portion. Since catfile() uses catdir() (see above) for the concatenation of the directory portions (if any), the following with regard to relative and absolute paths is true:
but
This means that catdir() is called only when there are two or more arguments, as one might expect.
Note that the leading ':' is removed from the filename, so that
give the same answer.
To concatenate volume names, directory paths and filenames, you are encouraged to use catpath() (see below).
Returns a string representing the current directory. On Mac OS, this is ':'.
Returns a string representing the null device. On Mac OS, this is 'Dev:Null'.
Returns the empty string. Mac OS has no real root directory.
Returns the contents of $ENV{TMPDIR}, if that directory exits or the current working directory otherwise. Under MacPerl, $ENV{TMPDIR} will contain a path like 'MacintoshHD:Temporary Items:', which is a hidden directory on your startup volume.
Returns a string representing the parent directory. On Mac OS, this is '::'.
Takes as argument a path and returns true, if it is an absolute path. If the path has a leading ':', it's a relative path. Otherwise, it's an absolute path, unless the path doesn't contain any colons, i.e. it's a name like 'a'. In this particular case, the path is considered to be relative (i.e. it is considered to be a filename). Use ':' in the appropriate place in the path if you want to distinguish unambiguously. As a special case, the filename ' is always considered to be absolute. Note that with version 1.2 of File::Spec::Mac, this does no longer consult the local filesystem.
E.g.
Returns the null list for the MacPerl application, since the concept is usually meaningless under Mac OS. But if you're using the MacPerl tool under MPW, it gives back $ENV{Commands} suitably split, as is done in :lib:ExtUtils:MM_Mac.pm.
Splits a path into volume, directory, and filename portions.
On Mac OS, assumes that the last part of the path is a filename unless $no_file is true or a trailing separator ':' is present.
The volume portion is always returned with a trailing ':'. The directory portion is always returned with a leading (to denote a relative path) and a trailing ':' (to denote a directory). The file portion is always returned without a leading ':'. Empty portions are returned as empty string '.
The results can be passed to catpath() to get back a path equivalent to (usually identical to) the original path.
The opposite of catdir().
$directories should be only the directory portion of the path on systems that have the concept of a volume or that have path syntax that differentiates files from directories. Consider using splitpath() otherwise.
Unlike just splitting the directories on the separator, empty directory names (') can be returned. Since catdir() on Mac OS always appends a trailing colon to distinguish a directory path from a file path, a single trailing colon will be ignored, i.e. there's no empty directory name after it.
Hence, on Mac OS, both
yield:
while
yields:
Takes volume, directory and file portions and returns an entire path. On Mac OS, $volume, $directory and $file are concatenated. A ':' is inserted if need be. You may pass an empty string for each portion. If all portions are empty, the empty string is returned. If $volume is empty, the result will be a relative path, beginning with a ':'. If $volume and $directory are empty, a leading ':' (if any) is removed form $file and the remainder is returned. If $file is empty, the resulting path will have a trailing ':'.
Takes a destination path and an optional base path and returns a relative path from the base path to the destination path:
Note that both paths are assumed to have a notation that distinguishes a directory path (with trailing ':') from a file path (without trailing ':').
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If $base is not present or ', then the current working directory is used. If $base is relative, then it is converted to absolute form using rel2abs(). This means that it is taken to be relative to the current working directory.
If $path and $base appear to be on two different volumes, we will not attempt to resolve the two paths, and we will instead simply return $path. Note that previous versions of this module ignored the volume of $base, which resulted in garbage results part of the time.
If $base doesn't have a trailing colon, the last element of $base is assumed to be a filename. This filename is ignored. Otherwise all path components are assumed to be directories.
If $path is relative, it is converted to absolute form using rel2abs(). This means that it is taken to be relative to the current working directory.
Based on code written by Shigio Yamaguchi.
Converts a relative path to an absolute path:
Note that both paths are assumed to have a notation that distinguishes a directory path (with trailing ':') from a file path (without trailing ':').
If $base is not present or ', then $base is set to the current working directory. If $base is relative, then it is converted to absolute form using rel2abs(). This means that it is taken to be relative to the current working directory.
If $base doesn't have a trailing colon, the last element of $base is assumed to be a filename. This filename is ignored. Otherwise all path components are assumed to be directories.
If $path is already absolute, it is returned and $base is ignored.
Based on code written by Shigio Yamaguchi.
See the authors list in File::Spec. Mac OS support by Paul Schinder <schinder@pobox.com> and Thomas Wegner <wegner_thomas@yahoo.com>.
Copyright (c) 2004 by the Perl 5 Porters. All rights reserved.
This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the same terms as Perl itself.
See File::Spec and File::Spec::Unix. This package overrides the implementation of these methods, not the semantics.
To install File::Spec::Mac, copy and paste the appropriate command in to your terminal.
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For more information on module installation, please visit the detailed CPAN module installation guide.
Macintosh computers come with macOS, but can easily install Windows on them with Apple's built-in Boot Camp feature. We are not talking about a military training camp for new recruits, at least that is what I thought the first time I heard the name. Boot Camp is a multi boot utility built-in Apple's macOS to help users in installing Windows operating systems.
Virtualization
We recommend this option because there is no need to partition your hard drive. We also assume you love your Mac OS and probably have applications you frequently use. Please be sure you have at least 8GB of RAM for Pro100 to run smoothly. This is simply because you will be assigning resources. We can get into details once you make that decision. Identify your MacBook Pro models at Apple's website.
What do I need?
- Back up, back up, back up. We cannot stress this any better. Disasters are bound to happen with computers. Again, Apple has instructions on how to do this on their website.
- Time. Most of our clients using Pro100 just don't have the time because of the nature of the business. Please allocate enough time at least 2-4 hours to complete the process. Windows updates can take longer to download depending on your internet connection speed.
- A full version of Windows, this is the installation media in ISO file or DVD form - not an upgrade version, please! Apple's new iMac comes without a built-in optical drive, the DVD form is not an option here.
- Download a copy of Windows 10 ISO and VMWare Fusion. Both companies provide 30 day trial or evaluation period prior to purchasing license, so you do not have to buy it right away. Notice USB 3.1 a.k.a. USB 3.1/gen2 doubles the transfer speed of USB 3.0 to 10Gbps. Please remember you will need to purchase license for VMware Fusion. Windows likes the one license on one computer rule, but we have heard customers use same license key from the host machine to install virtual machine without any issues. Otherwise you will need to purchase a new license.
- May be a cup of coffee. There will be idle time for it.
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Parallels Desktop for Mac, or Apple's Boot Camp
To avoid any confusion here, virtualization is same thing as Parallels. Question here is; should you run Parallel a.k.a Virtualization or Apple's Boot Camp? Remember, when you use Windows in Boot Camp, you will be shutting down the Mac OS and rebooting your Mac into Windows.
This can be distruptive if you are a heavy Mac user. Apple's in-built Bootcamp installs Windows in dual-boot configuration. The entire process is no where close to rocket science.
Basically Boot Camp makes it possible to run both operating systems, but you can only use one at a time. Obviously this can be frustrating if you are a busy bee. Before we continue, try to understand how it works, because there are also some drawbacks to consider.
For instance, when using Boot Camp, you will need to re-partition your hard drive which will take up your available space. Also, in order to use Windows, you will need to reboot and if you need something on the Mac, you will reboot again. The main advantage is that you are running Windows directly on the hardware.
This is why we recommend Parallels Desktop. The integration with OS X runs well. Please note that if you are running an older Mac from 2009 or earlier, installation for Windows 8 will fail due to Apple's hardware requirements. Otherwise, you can follow detailed instructions directly from the Apple's website on how to do this.
Please feel free to contact Pro100usa support team for a walk through especially if you are new to all this. There is absolutely no reason to panic if you plan things. We are not responsible for the damage you cause to your computer if not done correctly.
Don't Forget VMware Tools!
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It is very important that you install VMware Tools in the guest operating system. Be sure to follow the instructions provided by VMWare company. These features will enable full screen display and much more. We assume you need that.
Why do you we recommend VMWare company? Because it works.