Saving Onyx

[MacHiavelli]

Just saw this about Onyx:

The development of my applications is not discontinued!
Unfortunately, I no have my Intel iMac anymore and I don't know when I could to recover it.
I would like to buy a new Mac M1 (MacBook Air or Pro), but I am unemployed and no credit has been accepted.
If you want help me to purchase a new Mac M1, click the Donate button​

Titanium Software | Operating System Utilities for Mac - OnyX

OnyX is a multifunction utility that you can use to verify the startup disk and the structure of its system files; run tasks of cleaning and computer maintenance; configure some hidden parameters of many Apple applications; and more.

www.titanium-software.fr

I've pitched in. Worth supporting? Think Apple should.

 

[Gregg2]

Do you know for a fact that the developer of Onyx is not a native English speaker? Why would an individual release that instead of it coming directly from the Company in an official press release? Looks suspicious to me, but I did not click on the link.

 

[TiggrToo]

Do you know for a fact that the developer of Onyx is not a native English speaker? Why would an individual release that instead of it coming directly from the Company in an official press release? Looks suspicious to me, but I did not click on the link.

The TLD is French and the statement appears on the website.

Not saying it is 100% kosher, but these facts do lend credibility.

 

[Big Bad D]

I don’t know anything about Titanium Software and its developer, but it seems to be French based. So presumably a non native-English speaker. I also presume it is a one person business.

There has always been a donate option, but this seems to be a genuine request for support on the website. I noticed this message yesterday when updating Onyx with a MacOS update, and I think it’s genuine and will be supporting as I have reliably used Onyx occasionally for many years and OS versions.

 

[bogdanw]

Looks suspicious to me, but I did not click on the link.

It's the same link since at least 11 August 2020
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=DZSGNN3PTYYCC&source=url

https://web.archive.org/web/20200811235901/http://titanium-software.fr/en/donate.html

 

[MacHiavelli]

I believe it to be a genuine call for support.

The developer is French. Great app that I have used for years. An app that regularly gets referenced on MacRumors when people are looking to sort out problems with their devices.

It would be a shame if it disappeared for want of a Mac.

Don't know why the developer doesn't just sell the app. Even at a dollar a time, he'd make a good income ... that's if the number of people who claim to have used the app are being honest and divvy up a buck. I know everyone in my Mac-using world uses Onyx on their devices.

 

[mmkerc]

Agree Onyx is a great app, have been using it for years. I will be supporting as well. Also agree the developer ought to monetize the app.

 

[Gregg2]

The developer is French.

Good to know. That explains the English grammar in the plea for funding.
I have Onyx installed, but I don't use it. But for those who do, it would be a shame if it disappeared.

 

[mcilwraith]

Onyx is wonderful. and has always been free.

 

[bogdanw]

I’ve donated in the past, I’ll donate now and in the future, hoping that it will remain free for everyone to use.

 

[ignatius345]

Do you know for a fact that the developer of Onyx is not a native English speaker? Why would an individual release that instead of it coming directly from the Company in an official press release? Looks suspicious to me, but I did not click on the link.

Nah, OnyX has been around for ages and has always been completely free. There's no "company" -- just one guy. I'll pitch in a few bucks, just on the basis that I've been using it for 10+ years now.

 

[Bandaman]

Thanks. Just donated. Love this app. Been using it forever. Has saved my bacon with strange things numerous times.

 

[MacHiavelli]

Applause all round. Hope more people contribute. Even a dollar, a euro, a pound, etc.

 

[Gregg2]

There's no "company" -- just one guy.

Yeah, someone else mentioned that it's a one-person operation. But I think there is a company. Pesky government requires red tape here, must be true in France as well.

 

[Bandaman]

Yeah, someone else mentioned that it's a one-person operation. But I think there is a company. Pesky government requires red tape here, must be true in France as well.

Yes. A company of one.

 

[MacHiavelli]

Fripping love this community...

Titanium Software | Operating System Utilities for Mac - OnyX

OnyX is a multifunction utility that you can use to verify the startup disk and the structure of its system files; run cleaning and computer maintenance tasks; configure some hidden parameters of many Apple applications; and more.

www.titanium-software.fr

 

[Big Bad D]

Fripping love this community...

Agreed. It is refreshing to find a MacRumors thread unanimously positive and users willing to contribute more for valued software. Great news for OnyX continuity.