Re: [NTLK] Newton packages versus OS X packages

From: David Abramowitz (david.abramowitz_at_verizon.net)
Date: Fri Feb 18 2005 - 06:35:11 PST

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On Feb 18, 2005, at 9:31 AM, Thomas A Isenbarger wrote:

> on a related note, is there a way to keep OS X from recognizing Newton
> packages as OS X packages? When I download a package, the OS X
> installer automatically launches because it thinks it needs to do
> something with the Newton package. Can I keep the installer from
> launching?
>

I always use the "Save as..." option, then save the package to disk
instead of just clicking on it to download it, which will make Safari
want to post-process it, and thus the problem.

- Dave

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