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Andy8 · Jun 10, 2008, 10:34 AM

I got an update for Growl that seemed to appear from no where, I did not even think I was using Growl on the system anywhere.

Does it come as part of 10.5 these days or am i missing something?

TETENAL · Jun 10, 2008, 10:48 AM

No, Growl does not come with 10.5 these days.

Some third-party applications that use it include a Growl installer. I have been asked whether I want to install it a few times. Maybe you involuntarily agreed to that once. Or some sneaky third-party application installed it behind your back.

64stang06 · Jun 10, 2008, 10:49 AM

Adium installs it, but it asks permission before doing so. Alot of other apps do the same as well.

-Q- · Jun 10, 2008, 10:51 AM

Aye, Adium was the first one that came to mind when wondering what Apps ask to install it. I know Vienna leverages it, but I don't recall Growl being a part of the installation process.

Andy8 · Jun 10, 2008, 06:38 PM

I have traced it back to part of Xcode which came along with the iPhone SDK ~

64stang06 · Jun 10, 2008, 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by Andy8

I have traced it back to part of Xcode which came along with the iPhone SDK ~

I can't say for sure but I don't recall Xcode having that in the install process.