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*When Mac OS X touches files that are saved on a non-Mac-formatted drive it will save metadata in what are often called AppleDouble files. They often show up looking like <code>._filename.ext</code> or <code>.DS_Store</code>. ''On a native Mac formatted drive (HFS+) the metadata is written in such a way that it does not create these files, which is why you don't see them there.'' | *When Mac OS X touches files that are saved on a non-Mac-formatted drive (HFS+) it will save metadata in what are often called AppleDouble files. They often show up looking like <code>._filename.ext</code> or <code>.DS_Store</code>. ''On a native Mac formatted drive (HFS+) the metadata is written in such a way that it does not create these files, which is why you don't see them there.'' | ||
*Normally these files appear invisible on some computers, but will still get picked up by some programs such as XBMC. | *Normally these files appear invisible on some computers, but will still get picked up by some programs such as XBMC. | ||
*You can prevent Mac OS X from creating these files on a network share by using a program such as [http://www.bresink.com/osx/TinkerTool.html TinkerTool] or by opening Terminal.app and running the following command: <pre>defaults write com.apple.desktopservices DSDontWriteNetworkStores true</pre> | *You can prevent Mac OS X from creating these files on a network share by using a program such as [http://www.bresink.com/osx/TinkerTool.html TinkerTool] or by opening Terminal.app and running the following command: <pre>defaults write com.apple.desktopservices DSDontWriteNetworkStores true</pre> |
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- For FAQs specifically about the Apple TV 1 see Apple TV 1 FAQ
XBMC for Mac specific Frequently Asked Questions and Answers.
General FAQ
- See also: XBMC all platforms FAQ for FAQs that apply to all versions of XBMC.
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Troubleshooting
See also: troubleshooting
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