10.5.2 breaks Linotype FontExplorer X, or vice versa
Users of Linotype FontExplorer X may want to hold off on the 10.5.2 update ... if it's not already too late. It seems to start up fine, but once you do, clicking a stack will cause the Dock to hang; that's just one symptom, there are problems reported with several applications crashing while FontExplorer X is running.
Suspicions are circulating that a change in font handling may be the culprit, but FontExplorer X is the common thread in most complaints. There are discussions going on at creativebits, Apple.com and at the FontExplorer X discussion board. If you're a Leopard user and a heavy user of FontExplorer, you'll probably want to watch those discussions to see the solution when it surfaces.
Thanks Ivan!
Update: Seems like the problem is solved, version up. And let's have a round of applause for responsive developers while we're downloading.
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Users of Linotype FontExplorer X may want to hold off on the 10.5.2 update ... if it's not already too late. It seems to start up fine, but...
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Has anyone else had problems with VLC in 10.5.2? I have it crash any time I try to play something.
February 12 2008 at 10:54 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyFont explorer is fantastic; better still than some of the features of the long stagnated Extensis. Looks like you're a lone voice Speedy!
February 12 2008 at 2:09 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI love FontExplorer X, it's a great piece of software. And I've used just about every font management (ATM, FontJuggler, Suitcase, etc) software since my first Mac Plus back in '87. (Font/DA Mover anyone?)
February 12 2008 at 3:23 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replysorry, speddy -- i agree with those who say font explorer is awesome. i think your problem with fontex stems from the point that you're still using quark...
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A new version of FontExplorer X was released TODAY. Download Version 1.2.3 from:
http://www.linotype.com/2631/freedownloadmac.html?PHPSESSID=3076354aeaf7f231f0e76d3049a8cbe2
Bug fixed. Let's move on.
P.S. FontExplorer X is a great FREE Font Manager. I have never needed anything else. FontExplorer X just rocks and it is FREE.
That’s it, Linotype have just released a bug fixing update.
Quick response, I think. Only took them a few hours.
Didn't mean to put that last comment…
I just downloaded an update to FontExplorer X this morning. I didn't read the release notes too carefully but they mentioned fixing a problem by updating to 10.5.2. Also, by testing, it seems that the problem has been fixed.
I was having problems with this right after the main system update, but it resolved itself after running the graphics update. Haven't seen a problem since then.
I actually assumed it was due to the client software for my Belkin Wireless USB Hub, but that worked after the graphics update as well.
Broke M-Audio's FastTrack Pro too. Need a fix for this ASAP. Will probably revert back to 10.5.1 as a result.
FontExplorer rocks, as do the developers. They have always been very good to respond to issues, and I'm sure this will be no exception.
And for now, just disable Auto Activation in FontExplorer before you apply the 10.5.2 update.
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