Mac Fixes (Linux TOO!)

Hey folks,

Lucas, your resident web guy here, with an important update for MAC users. I know we're in a minority here (I use one!) but we've suffered some pretty significant issues along the way - the lack of PMing, and the lack of Copy and Paste (Linux users can relate on that!)

Well, I'm happy to announce that I've got a ... well - a tweak, less than a fix, but it works! For both things, at that. The first is for the PM system: with the lack of a send button, the PM system replies with a "Carriage Return" every time you hit the enter button - meaning it drops in a new line, rather than actually posting your reply. WELL NO MORE!

Simply type up your post, and then click the conversation window in the PM, before hitting enter. Yes, I know, it's not perfect. But it WORKS! And that means - PM's! PM's for Mac Users! Huzzah!

The next part. Well that gets a bit more complicated. But: to fix the Copy and Paste bug requires a bit more code work. You need to be familiar with Terminal (or the Command Line) to a certain point. If you're not familiar with it, I'll try to give you the best directions I can. If you're still having problems? We can work on TeamViewer to help you out.

So. Go to your Terminal Program and access your command line.

Type in the following command:
sudo vi /Library/Internet\ Plug-Ins/JavaAppletPlugin.plugin/Contents/Home/lib/security/java.policy

You'll be prompted for your password. Enter the Administrator Password on the system.

The next screen is a text editor. Use the Arrow or Mouse to scroll down to the bottom of the entire list. You'll see }; as the last line in the file there.

Press the letter i on your keyboard. I = Insert, you'll see Insert appear at the very bottom of the Terminal window.

Create a line just ABOVE the }; that's there. so it should read something like:

    permissions.java.applet.funnypermission.lotsoftext "moretextinquotes", read, write;
};

Add in the line so it now reads:

    permissions.java.applet.funnypermission.lotsoftext "moretextinquotes", read, write;
//SPACE YOU CREATED IS HERE//
};

Now, in that blank space that you just created, put in a tab and write the following command:
    permission java.awt.AWTPermission "accessClipboard";


Your full text should now read something like:

    permissions.java.applet.funnypermission.lotsoftext "moretextinquotes", read, write;
    permission java.awt.AWTPermission "accessClipboard";
};

Once this is done, Press the ESCAPE key. The word INSERT at the button will disappear. Then Press COLON ( : ) then w (it will say "file written as:" at the bottom) and then press COLON (  : ) then x. It will close out your editor and you'll see your command prompt again.

Simply close your internet browser, re-open it, and voila! Enjoy your copy and paste ability.

**LINUX USERS** - Your path to your Java.policy file will be different. To find it, simply type into your Command Line:

sudo find / -name "*java.policy"

You may find multiple files with this. If you do, don't be afraid to check each one - the most generic is likely the one that is used by your system for this property, but I would always create a copy of the file before you change it if you're not sure which one to edit.

Thanks everyone!

Lucas