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Open Thread: Quicksilver podcast questions
Merlin Also | Jul 28 2006
Merlin on MacBreak: Intro to Quicksilver The response to the MacBreak on Quicksilver has been enthusiastic to say the least. Thanks to everyone who's sent emails saying they now "finally 'get' Quicksilver." That's really cool to hear. Based on lots of the messages, though, there's still lots of questions about setting up Quicksilver, loading plugins, and configuring things the way you like -- especially as seen in the video. As we've observed on the site many times, the ramp-up to full-on Quicksilver configuration can be a bitch. I want to try and route all the questions and answers into this one thread if I can. So, there's a few links below that I [="Red"]REALLY[/] encourage you to explore thoroughly before asking questions (I swear most all the answers are out there), but if you have a question not answered, the 43 Folders hive mind and I can try to help you out. Ask away (after you've really really looked for the answer on your own, okay?). My access over the next few days is limited, so any help from the Quicksilver studs out there is greatly appreciated! Good Quicksilver links:
Quicksilver power users: feel free to chime in as well with your favorite links, tutorials, and responses to questions from the new folks. Many thanks in advance. 51 Comments
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 I've been using Quicksilver since...Submitted by robertm on December 11, 2006 - 12:38pm.
I've been using Quicksilver since last night. I'm downloading the podcast now, but my comment as a newbie about the web page tutorials I read last night is that there is plenty of detail but the overview is lacking. The tutorial I'd like to see is one that focused on the Quicksilver keystrokes for the most commonly used tasks. These don't necessarily have to be flashy or imaginative. If they save time and were generic enough that I could use them immediately I think I'd "get" the advantages (and the underlying concepts) that much more quickly. Merlin Mann's "5 handy Quicksilver triggers" was the closest I've seen to this. Perhaps make a newbie version that lists out the step-by-step keystrokes, called "The 25 Most Common Uses for Quicksilver"? Just my suggestion. Kudos to the developer and everyone providing helpful information. On day 2 Quicksilver isn't saving me any time yet, but I can see what all the excitement is about. :) » POSTED IN:
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