03-06-2009, 11:04 AM | #91 |
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I tried that and all I see is my name and a $ sign, is this saying I need to buy this program? Also am I suppose to be in the screen_saver folder on my K2 while doing this?
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03-06-2009, 11:34 AM | #92 | |
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When using the command line you need to press the enter key after each command. So: Code:
cd /Volumes/Kindle/system/screen_saver [press enter key] ls -a [press the enter key] rm -i ._* [press the enter key, and press the 'y' or 'n' key to delete files (or not) when asked] exit [press the enter key] |
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03-06-2009, 11:39 AM | #93 | |
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03-06-2009, 11:46 AM | #94 |
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I am getting this:
Macintosh-2:screen_saver lararossignol$ rm-i._1.png -bash: rm-i._1.png: command not found Macintosh-2:screen_saver lararossignol$ rm -i._1.png rm: illegal option -- . usage: rm [-f | -i] [-dPRrvW] file ... unlink file Macintosh-2:screen_saver lararossignol$ rm._1.png -bash: rm._1.png: command not found Macintosh-2:screen_saver lararossignol$ |
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03-06-2009, 12:13 PM | #96 | |
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A quick question: Where are these files hiding? Even with hidden files enabled on the Mac, there are zero PNGs showing anywhere. I've not yet added your alterations, I'm just searching for the normal set so I can possibly get rid of Oscar Wilde & friends while leaving the other art for now. (For the Mac gurus: I'm also wondering if even the normal hidden file route for OS X isn't sufficient in some way to bring up the Kindle system files; my System folder appears much emptier than I would expect; two folders and one file, nothing else.) Heck, I may just pull out my elderly WinXp laptop & plug into that; I still feel more at home techwise on that OS! Last edited by VictoriaP; 03-06-2009 at 12:23 PM. |
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03-06-2009, 12:35 PM | #97 | |
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Am I doing something wrong? |
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03-06-2009, 12:38 PM | #98 | |
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Are you doing it this way? http://lifehacker.com/software/comma...der-188892.php BOb |
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03-06-2009, 12:46 PM | #99 | |
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Edit--shows the exact same files as before, still not a PNG (of the original screensavers) to be seen, and no additional system files showing. Weird. I'll definitely have to boot up the old PC, this is starting to bug me. Last edited by VictoriaP; 03-06-2009 at 12:50 PM. |
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03-06-2009, 12:55 PM | #100 |
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The original screensavers are NOT on the default system directory via USB.
The ._ files are made when you copy files over onto the Kindle via a Mac. Two entirely different issues. |
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The only additional note, you must add quotes if your file has any spaces...Like this : rm -i "._kindle faries.png" This was driving me nuts as the first one file worked (after I added spaces.) You can go in an rename your files in the screen_saver folder (I did this on a few but got worried I was making more a mess but those work fine) also another note you do not press enter between this cd /Volumes/Kindle/system/screen_saver ls -a Just enter it as one line: cd /Volumes/Kindle/system/screen_saver ls -a That's what worked for me. Thanks EVERYONE!!! Now I can love my K2 unconditionally! On my mac it only worked to bring up the files when |
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rm -i ._* it will delete ALL the files that start with ._ The asterisk is a "wild card" which means match any characters as many as there are. BOb |
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03-06-2009, 01:39 PM | #103 | |
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03-06-2009, 02:15 PM | #104 |
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And you do press enter before the ls -a but... whatever worked for you, luv.
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Thank you Clarknova!!! and everyone else for helping my blonde, mac ass figure it out Last edited by Octochick; 03-06-2009 at 04:43 PM. |
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