At 1:22 PM -0600 7/26/11, Andrew Rodney wrote:
I haven't as yet upgraded to Lion. But my understanding is that the users Library folder is now invisible. Those without Admin privileges are going to find it difficult (impossible?) to install ICC profiles.
It's invisible but not locked. Also, if you hold down the option key then the Go menu has a Library choice to open it up.. Also you can Google for methods to permanently show it. Though I realize that doesn't necessarily make tech support any easier. Also, the root-level Library folder is still visible, but more locked down than before (apparently)
That seems to put the burden on every software product that builds ICC profiles, let alone those of us sharing them for print use. On one hand, I have to ask, what was Apple thinking? But I'd rather ask, is there a solution, an Applescript or something that will accommodate these users.
As an aside, going back to OS9, installing ICC profiles was as simple as dropping them on the System Folder. Our Windows friends have a contextual menu to install them from any location. OS X progressively makes simple things like installing profiles more and more difficult. Shame.
Yeah, hiding it would make sense if nobody needed into it. But a pro-level user does need to go in there periodically and occasionally, even non pros. Changes I'm ok with, but if there is no replacement offered, then we take steps backward... Steve --