Need a script

[philippe94]

Hi everybody,

 

After an succeeded install of Leopard 10.5.2, I had minor problem with USB.

But finally resolved here http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=93480 thanks Vash

But, if I reboot, I have to type this command one more time (also, after 5 or 10 minutes Leo is working, I have to retype this command, otherwise, I can't use USB ports).

 

Now, if I want USB at startup, it seems I need a script launching at each startup with this

 

  sudo su -
  type your password
  rm -rf /System/Library/Extensions/caches
  exit

Something like that

If possible, I would like that this script runs silently.

With AppleScript, it could be possible?

 

Thanks for help!

 

PS: I have opened the same topic in OSX Intsallation, by error, wrong place, but I can't delete. If a modo can delete, Thanks!

[komeet]

go to System Preferences -> Accounts -> Login Items and use the plus button to add your script.

[philippe94]

Hi Komeet,

thanks for your reply

 

 

I know that, but what do I type in the script? what do I write in the script?

[komeet]

try like this:

 

#/bin/sh
echo `cat /password.txt` | sudo -S rm -rf /System/Library/Extensions/caches

 

Put your root password into the file /password.txt but please be aware that this is a potential security risk!

[mschilling]

komeet, that sounds like an awesome laptop you have. How did u get that model with a T9300 processor, when I google the model it is listed with a slower processor. Is that custom ordered?

[komeet]

No, it's called Samung R700 Dillen. But it looks like this model is sold in Germany only.

[philippe94]

try like this:

 

#/bin/sh
echo `cat /password.txt` | sudo -S rm -rf /System/Library/Extensions/caches

 

Put your root password into the file /password.txt but please be aware that this is a potential security risk!

 

OK, Komeet, but, I'm a noobie: which application I use? TexEdit? TextMate? and what's the extension file?

for the security risk, I know

 

Another discover: if I let my printer on, when I (re-)boot Mac OSx, USB keys are mounted and my printer is functional without any manipulation.

 

 

Additionally, my printer is an All-in-one PSC 1300 series; printer is OK, not my scanner (not detected??).

 

Thanks

[komeet]

I recommend Automator to build that terminal script.

[philippe94]

OK thanks for your help komeet

 

I'll try it tomorrow morning, this evening I'm too tired...

 

i'm going to sleep now ...

[philippe94]

After multi tests with Automator, I realize that I understand nothing at all.

 

I'm totally lost in the dark with this app!! Any help welcome!

[codyman]

I sucesfully made the script in automator, i too had this same problem. The script helped a lot, thanks guys. Anyone who has this problem, send me a PM and il send you the script.