As a software engineer, finding the IDE that “agrees” with you is a challenge especially if like me, you have just migrated from Microsoft Windows to Mac. Without a doubt, there are a lot of Open, Semi-open, and totally closed IDE applications for Mac floating in the net right now. But let me tell you how much of a drag it is to try each and every one of them especially if like me you have certain IDE preferences. Such as:
- Preferably, it should have been released under the GNU/GPL license.
- Multi-language support.
- Project management support.
- Foldable code blocks.
- Search and Replace functionality.
- Clean GUI design.
No wonder it’s that good, it was created by a person just like me.
Created by a closet UNIX geek who was lured to the Mac platform by its ease of use and elegance, TextMate has been referred to as the culmination of Emacs and OS X and has resulted in countless requests for both a Windows and Linux port, but TextMate remains exclusive for the Mac, and that is how we like it! http://macromates.com/
TextMate is perfect except for one tiny detail, IT IS NOT OPEN. IT IS NOT FREE! Although it comes with the customary 30 day demo option, it still comes with a $50.00(PhP2,2750.00) price tag for a single license. For a person who on a regular basis (24/7/365), this seems nothing compared to the other uber closed source softwares. But cost is cost.
Think like a UNIX freak!
Inference:
- Mac like Linux is a UNIX derivative. Therefore:
- There is no such thing as a registry,
- Everything is a text file.
- Usually applications are self-contained binary software.
Conclusion:
- If the application is self-contained, then the demo flag may be derived from the system’s clock and may be stored in a temporary file somewhere to determine the current state of the demo.
Solution:
- Delete or modify the generated demo time flag, extend the demo period.
Procedure:
- Option 1: Locate the generated flag file and modify as needed.
- Option 2: On the expiration of TextMate, completely wipe-out TextMate along with it’s generated files, then re-install. I used a free utility, AppCleaner at FreeMacSoft.com. Basically, AppCleaner is just a dependency checker and deleter. So quite literally, it deletes everything that makes an application work. For our needs, we’ll be using it to remove the demo flag.
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any use derived from this blog post.
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