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| developer = LateNiteSoft
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| latest_release_version = 1.9.4
| latest_release_date = [[Feb 25]], [[2008]]
| latest_release_date = October 17, 2013 (Discontinued)
| discontinued = yes
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'''Xslimmer''' is an application for [[Apple Inc.|Apple]]'s [[Mac OS X]] developed by LateNiteSoft.
'''Xslimmer''' is a discontinued application for [[Apple Inc.|Apple]]'s [[macOS|Mac OS X]] developed by LateNiteSoft.


The software is a utility to tweak [[Universal binary|universal binaries]] by stripping the binary from either its [[PowerPC]] or [[Intel Corporation|Intel]] code (depending on the system architecture used). In this way, savings of up to 47% could be reached (according to users). [[Google Earth]] 4, for example, reportedly shrinks in size from 101 MB to 52.8 MB (which is a 47% reduction).
The software is a utility to tweak [[Universal binary|universal binaries]] by stripping the binary of either its [[PowerPC]] or [[Intel Corporation|Intel]] code (depending on the system architecture used). This recovers hard disk space. Purportedly, the recovered space is significant. For example, according to the developers [[Google Earth]] 4 shrinks from 101 MB to 52.8 MB (a 47% reduction).


As the developer states, the driving goal of Xslimmer is to achieve size reduction without compromising functionality. As of version 1.2, the option to strip applications from unwanted language files and localizations is added.
The developer's stated goal of Xslimmer is to achieve size reduction without compromising functionality. As of version 1.2, the option to strip applications of unwanted language files and localizations is added.


Additional features for safe use include a "blacklist" and a custom folder list (which is by default populated with key system locations). This prevents problems with applications (or the system itself) that will no longer work after size reduction.
Additional features for safe use that Apple's <code>lipo</code> and <code>ditto</code> command-line utilities don't have include a "blacklist" and a custom folder list (populated with key system locations by default). The blacklisted applications are those known not to work if stripped which generally only happens with copy-protected ones. This prevents applications (or the system itself) from becoming unable to work after the size reduction.


With the "App Finder Genie", a user can list all size reducible applications on the hard disk and choose to slim them and save a considerable amount of hard disk space.
With the "App Finder Genie", a user can list all application candidates for size reduction and choose to slim them to recover hard disk space.


==Performance==
==Notable observations==
The mini-review of The Apple Blog even states that [[Adobe Photoshop|Photoshop CS 3]] (Beta) now has "a solid 5 second launch time vs. the previous 6-8 seconds" on a 2 GHz [[MacBook]] with 2 GB [[Random access memory|RAM]]. This is with a slimmed binary and after restarting the computer and re-opening the application. This shows that some speed improvements could be made, possibly with other applications as well. However, most of the Adobe Suite CS3 applications are now on the black list.
The mini-review of The Apple Blog states that [[Adobe Photoshop|Photoshop CS3]] (Beta) now has “a solid 5-second launch time vs. the previous 6–8 seconds” on a 2&nbsp;GHz [[MacBook]] with 2&nbsp;GB [[Random access memory|RAM]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2006-12-26 |title=Xslimmer Revisited |url=http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/26/xslimmer-revisited/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928084744/http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/26/xslimmer-revisited/ |archive-date=2007-09-28 |website=The Apple Blog}}</ref> This was achieved after slimming the binary, restarting the computer, and reopening the application. Other applications may benefit from similar speed improvements. However, most of the Adobe Suite CS3 applications are now on the blacklist.

== Future development ==
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The developer has hinted that the program will support additional languages. At the moment, [[Spanish language|Spanish]], [[French language|French]], and [[Italian language|Italian]] has been added.


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
*[http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/26/xslimmer-revisited/ Xslimmer Revisited] The Apple Blog, December 26, 2006
*[http://myapplestuff.com/xslimmer-review/ Xslimmer Review] MyAppleStuff, December 7, 2006
*[http://myapplestuff.com/xslimmer-review/ Xslimmer Review] MyAppleStuff, December 7, 2006
*[http://www.glennwolsey.com/2006/11/01/xslimmer-your-mac-on-a-diet/ Xslimmer Review] Glenn Wolsey, November 1, 2006
*[http://www.glennwolsey.com/2006/11/01/xslimmer-your-mac-on-a-diet/ Xslimmer Review] Glenn Wolsey, November 1, 2006
*[http://www.xslimmer.com/FAQ.html#FAQ_07 Future developments hints] Xslimmer's official site
*[http://www.xslimmer.com/FAQ.html#FAQ_07 Future developments hints] Xslimmer's official site


==External links==
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* [http://xslimmer.com/ Official site]

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Latest revision as of 22:47, 28 March 2023

Xslimmer
Developer(s)LateNiteSoft
Final release
1.9.4 / October 17, 2013 (Discontinued)
Operating systemMac OS X
TypeUtility software
LicenseShareware
Websitexslimmer.com

Xslimmer is a discontinued application for Apple's Mac OS X developed by LateNiteSoft.

The software is a utility to tweak universal binaries by stripping the binary of either its PowerPC or Intel code (depending on the system architecture used). This recovers hard disk space. Purportedly, the recovered space is significant. For example, according to the developers Google Earth 4 shrinks from 101 MB to 52.8 MB (a 47% reduction).

The developer's stated goal of Xslimmer is to achieve size reduction without compromising functionality. As of version 1.2, the option to strip applications of unwanted language files and localizations is added.

Additional features for safe use that Apple's lipo and ditto command-line utilities don't have include a "blacklist" and a custom folder list (populated with key system locations by default). The blacklisted applications are those known not to work if stripped which generally only happens with copy-protected ones. This prevents applications (or the system itself) from becoming unable to work after the size reduction.

With the "App Finder Genie", a user can list all application candidates for size reduction and choose to slim them to recover hard disk space.

Performance

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The mini-review of The Apple Blog states that Photoshop CS3 (Beta) now has “a solid 5-second launch time vs. the previous 6–8 seconds” on a 2 GHz MacBook with 2 GB RAM.[1] This was achieved after slimming the binary, restarting the computer, and reopening the application. Other applications may benefit from similar speed improvements. However, most of the Adobe Suite CS3 applications are now on the blacklist.

References

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  1. ^ "Xslimmer Revisited". The Apple Blog. 2006-12-26. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28.
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