CLIX: What's New


2.0.0.15 (2011-08-06)

Ready for 10.7 Lion. Some Lion commands already added, more to come. Keep the key 'NSQuitAlwaysKeepsWindows' handy - you'll need that command to turn Resume off for your applications.

2.0.0.14 (2011-05-03)

Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions now compatible with Lion. See http://rixstep.com/1/20110503,00.shtml.

2.0.0.10 (2010-05-17)

Now packaged with two distinct binaries, 32-bit for 10.4/10.5 and 64-bit for 10.6. Total number of commands in all directories reaches 5000.

2.0.0.7 (2009-12-27)

60 new commands. Happy holidays.

2.0.0.6 (2009-11-16)

Accepts all passphrase characters in the basic multilingual plane.

2.0.0.5 (2009-09-19)

New command batch specifically for Snow Leopard 10.6.

2.0.0.4 (2009-06-17)

New build to bring inline with ACP version. 1952 commands.

2.0.0.3 (2009-03-08)

Augmented documentation system. Info.plist settings.

2.0 Standalone (2009-02-26)

One of the biggest updates ever. The first time the CLIX major version number has been bumped. Enjoy.

1.8.1bit2 (2009-01-26)

iWorkServices.clix renamed iTrojan.clix and augmented with commands to combat the new DivX trojan.

1.8.1bww2 (2009-01-24)

iWorkServices.clix added to fight the iWorkServices and other trojans.

1.8.1bww2 (2008-12-17)

Bloat Warfare Workshop Second Edition: look in the 'Command Files' hive.

See also http://rixstep.com/2/20081217,00.shtml. Close to 2000 commands.

1.8.1g (2008-10-14)

Fallback on native ASCII for command output. Better responsiveness in CPU intensive operations.

1.8.1d2 (2008-08-11)

Additional security. Colour schemes. Command files for 'Tiger' and 'Leopard'. Direct Info.plist configuration control.

1.8.1d (2008-08-01)

Things turn out better than anticipated. The free tree's doing OK - and now there's file sharing built in! Try it!

1.8.1: Final release prior to Leopard

The free CLIX tree is broken; there will be no further enhancements; only the ACP tree will be maintained. This is the final release prior to Leopard; the CLIX command files may be augmented again at a later date.

1.8.0.b: Maintenance Update

Ergonomics of main window and command sheet improved. Note splitter bar on command sheet.

Development of the 'free' CLIX is otherwise halted.

1.8.0.a: Universal Build

This is a universal build of CLIX 1.8.0 requiring OS X 10.3.9. You can thin the binary by running the following command from CLIX.app/Contents/MacOS. For <arch> use either i386 for Intel or ppc for PowerPC.

lipo CLIX -thin <arch> -output CLIX

1.8.0

Additional security to thwart attempts at 'profile hijacking' as per MOAB #21 (Apple System Preferences 'launchctl' hole). Thanks to MOAB for their input.

1.7.2g 'update'

Additional commands; total rebuild.

1.7.2g 'gee'

A major move in CLIX command file format from 'CSV' to 'DSV'. Note: this means you must take a total upgrade of all components with this release.

1.7.2f 'f'

Code further optimised, command tally on the way to 1,500. New command file 'opener.clix' with a smattering clever stuff from the OS X 'worm' Opener 3.9.

1.7.2e 'lipo'

Project whittled down, a code 'middleman' eliminated. CLIX now smaller in size and faster than before.

Command count now 1273. 68 new commands.

New command file 'library.clix' with a single command to harden '/Library'. Run it right away.

1.7.2d 'pk'

Get ManOpen without further delay. It's one of the best Unix learning tools around. CLIX is tightly integrated with it.

There's a new script called 'tree'. Invoke it with any path to have it 'draw' a hierarchy of the file system from that point.

There are new commands for hardening the system against exploits. Check the file with the new commands and look for the 'security' category.


Starting with version 1.7.2a 'ilgaz' CLIX offers two methods to access Unix manpage information. A special CLIX command file is included which facilitates switching between these two methods in realtime. The interfaces differ slightly.

1: The Beige (Output) Box

CLIX's own built in manpage system is identical with the command line version. Prefix any keyword with the number of the page you're interested in or with '-a' for all pages. You can also use the prefix '-k' to get 'apropos' listings.

2: ManOpen

ManOpen does not accept the '-a' switch but will accept page numbers and the '-k' switch for an 'apropos' search.

Get ManOpen here.

3: Flipping The Bits

Switching from one help system to the other occurs in realtime with CLIX - and it's accomplished with ordinary CLIX commands. These commands, three in total, are included in the file '_clix.clix'. They're fairly self-explanatory.

4: Context Sensitive Help

⌥ (option)-double-click a word in the command line field to invoke the default help system. ⌘ (cmd)-double-click a word in the command line field to invoke the default 'apropos' system.


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