Avoid changing names of OS X home folder directories

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	In this issue Avoid changing names of OS X home folder directories MacFixIt Answers Unknown shared resources showing in the Finder Apple releases third Mac OS X 10.6.7 beta, no new issues Managing files with forward slashes in their names Avoid changing names of OS X home folder directories Users should by default not be able to rename the supplied directories in OS X home folders, but if they are renamed, then odd application and system behavior may result. Read full story  MacFixIt Answers MacFixIt Answers is a weekly feature in which we answer questions e-mailed from our readers. We welcome alternative approaches and views from readers and encourage you to post your own suggestions in the comments. Read full story  Unknown shared resources showing in the Finder Sometimes an unknown shared resource will pop up in the Finder's sidebar in OS X. Here are some potential reasons for this. Read full story  Apple releases third Mac OS X 10.6.7 beta, no new issues Apple has released the third beta of Mac OS X 10.6.7 for developers to thoroughly explore. No new issues have been included in this build (10J850) and developers are again asked to test graphics, AirPort, and Bonjour reliability. Read full story  Managing files with forward slashes in their names OS X restricts the use of forward slash characters in file names; however, there may be rare instances where forward slashes can find their way into file names and result in OS X not being able to interact with the file. Read full story    About MacFixIt MacFixIt is CNET's troubleshooting resource for all things Mac. Find us on the Web, on Twitter, and our Mac Forums. Other CNET resources  CNET.com  Latest CNET reviews  CNET Downloads  CNET News  CNET TV  Crave CNET TechTracker -- a FREE application from CNET The easiest way to keep software up-to-date and secure  Download the free application
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