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My take on this topic is that, for me, the approach has not been nearly so complicated.

The Mac OS is a streamlined interface to a unix core and using that interface (i.e. "The OS") makes life "much more easier."

I have had no problem with CDHK going through my Mac to eventual use.

Stuffit Expander is free and works without my intervention producing the content I need to transfer to my flash cards.

The only caveat is this:

The Mac OS uses hidden files for the user interface. The presence of these files on flash media can (and do) interfere with the cameras' recognizing the presence of a "firmware update" and hence it will not load.

Now, it is possible to use a terminal window to delete these hidden files and eject the flash media, but a much simpler solution is to download (and eventually purchase) an excellent utility which manages the necessary unix options - "BlueHarvest" (http://zeroonetwenty.com/blueharvest/)

(Note: There are other such utilities, some free.)

This utility can be configured to perform automatically or manually.

My Mac has not been a hinderance to my using various CDHK dealies - in fact, it has been very easy.

I hope this helps.

MacGuy 22:58, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

errors with scripted installation

(For help with errors, please post the error number and if possible the log file. This will greatly expedite the support process.)

mac os x 10.4.11 downloaded installations script, ran, and after a sec or two i get a error reading"you must unlock your SD card to install CHDK!" The SD card is unlocked. Not sure what to do after this. Help please.

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