Cache Killer version 1.02 http://web2.airmail.net/sdh/killer/
Copyright 1996 by Scott Harralson. All Rights Reserved.
August 2, 1996
What is it?
Cache Killer is an AppleScript script which deletes the Netscape Navigator and/or Microsoft Internet Explorer disk caches. It can be configured to delete the disk caches periodically or every time it is run.
How do I use it?
The first time Cache Killer is launched, you will be asked how often you want to delete the caches. Cache Killer is most effective if used in one of the following two ways:
(1) Set the Delete Interval to zero and then keep Cache Killer in your Apple Menu Items folder. Any time you want to delete the disk caches, select Cache Killer from the Apple menu.
(2) Set the Delete Interval to your preference ﾑ 7 days is the default ﾑ and then keep Cache Killer in your Startup Items folder (or Shutdown Items folder). When your computer starts up (or shuts down), Cache Killer will delete the disk caches if it needs to.
To change the Delete Interval, you can (1) edit the Cache Killer Prefs file in the Preferences folder or (2) throw away the Cache Killer Prefs file. If you throw the file away, Cache Killer will ask you for a new Delete Interval the next time it is launched.
Why would I want to delete the disk caches?
The disk cache files used by Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer can take up a tremendous amount of disk space! Periodically deleting them will regain valuable hard drive space. Also, the system's Desktop files wonﾕt have to keep track of the hundreds of individual cache files.
How does it work?
The script performs the following steps when it needs to delete the caches:
(1) Moves everything in the trash to a temporary folder.
(2) Moves the files in Netscapeﾕs ﾒCache ﾄﾓ folder to the trash.
(3) Moves the files in Explorerﾕs ﾒCacheﾓ folder to the trash.
(4) Empties the trash.
(5) Restores the old trash items from the temporary folder to the trash.
How much does it cost?
Nothing! This version of Cache Killer is freeware, and may be freely distributed and copied so long as it is not modified and this and all other documents are included with all distributions. If you wish to include any version of Cache Killer on a CD-ROM or floppy disk collection, you must get permission from the author.
Who created it and how do I contact them?
Cache Killer was created by Scott Harralson. Further information on Cache Killer can be found on the Internet at http://web2.airmail.net/sdh/killer/. Send any comments or bug reports to sdh@airmail.net.
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Version History
1.02 (August 2, 1996)
･ Netscape history file and Explorer history file are deleted
･ script checks to make sure the Finder Scripting Extension exists
