1.76 stable, creates multiple preferences

[Ryoujin]

I've been noticing the last couple of days that the latest stable creates random preference files, I found out this when Transmission wouldn't save some preferences from time to time. Here's an example of how these preferences are named:

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org.m0k.transmission.plist
org.m0k.transmission.plist.aeREES8
org.m0k.transmission.plist.RtrFCWn

[livings124]

That's odd, but we're just using Apple's code to generate this. Perhaps file a bug with them?

[Ryoujin]

I'm not sure if it's a Snow Leopard issue, a couple of days I updated to 10.6.2 (from 10.6.1), but if I recall correctly I saw this happen weeks before the 10.6.2 update (when I was trying out something for another issue I posted), but I didn't have a clue until now. I'm getting the latest stable installed again, so I'll keep an eye.

How could I report a bug with them?

By the way, this doesn't happen with the nightly builds.

[livings124]

bugreport.apple.com/

[Ryoujin]

I just tried, and I get an error whenever I try to login:

You do not have an Apple ID. Please contact the IS&T HelpLine.
Dial 4-7777 from any Cupertino campus phone
Dial 7777 from any Sacramento campus phone
Dial 4-HELP (4357) from any Austin campus phone
Dial 1-800-800-6272 from anywhere in the U.S.
Dial 1-408-974-7777 from SCV or outside the U.S

The account works, because I use it for other areas, maybe it needs some sort of special privilege?

Another thing is that I was setting the stable version, finished setting it up, closed it, re-opened and the "Support open-source indie software" dialog showed up. Whenever I close the application, the dialog shows up, and every time I do this a preference file is created:

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org.m0k.transmission.plist
org.m0k.transmission.plist.8RQFCMV
org.m0k.transmission.plist.fLKNVoH
org.m0k.transmission.plist.fsGOSru
org.m0k.transmission.plist.nA8SqSQ
org.m0k.transmission.plist.pPfR6MU
org.m0k.transmission.plist.pv7IOzV
org.m0k.transmission.plist.RDrxes1
org.m0k.transmission.plist.t6EAEUB
org.m0k.transmission.plist.vrfqzfU
org.m0k.transmission.plist.VSQC3oG

[livings124]

It looks like your system is having problems writing this file. But again, this is outside the apps responsibilities in terms of how it's written. For the problem with Apple's site, I don't really know anything about it.

[Ryoujin]

It looks like your system is having problems writing this file. But again, this is outside the apps responsibilities in terms of how it's written.

I formatted the computer a couple of days ago, and even before that I saw it happening. I guess nothing else can be done, thanks!

For the problem with Apple's site, I don't really know anything about it.

Ahh, I see. Well, thanks anyway.

[rcwBT]

I am having the same issue as the original poster. Whenever I quit Transmission, a plist file with a random alphanumeric extension is created. When I open the plist, the file is blank.

I am running 10.6.2 with 1.76 Transmission. I have checked permissions per the last reply and they are fine.

[rcwBT]

And the original .plist file isn't locked? Also verify filesystem in Disk Utility. Have you tried deleting all the Transmission .plist files?

Original plist is not locked. I just performed Verify Disk and it checked out OK. I have deleted ALL Transmission plist files and have the same result.

[rcwBT]

I just installed build 9638 and the issue is resolved. Thanks for the help.