Show hidden files & directories in Mac OS X

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To show hidden files & directories in Mac OS X:

term> defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles YES

*change YES to NO if you want to hide them.

Restart or force quit finder to see all your hidden files and directories.

Poll - VMware Fusion vs. Parallels

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Do you prefer VMware Fusion or Parallels Desktop for Mac and why?

MD5 Checksum on Mac OS X

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Instructions on checking an MD5 checksum on a Mac OS X:

1. In Finder, browse to /Applications/Utilities.
2. Double-click on the Terminal icon. A Terminal window will appear.
3. In the Terminal window, type: “md5 ” (md5 followed by a space).
4. Drag the downloaded file from the Finder into the Terminal window.
5. Click in the Terminal window, press the Return key, and compare the checksum displayed to the screen to the one you have.

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