| Version | 2.44 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Jamie Zawinski |
| Release date | Dec 29, 2018 |
| Date added | Dec 29, 2018 |
| Os requirements | Macintosh, Mac OS X 10.9, Mac OS X 10.6, Mac OS X 10.10, Mac OS X 10.5, Mac OS X 10.8, Mac OS X 10.7, Mac OS X 10.5 Intel |
| Requirements | None |
| Total downloads | 1,243 |
| Price | Free |
Description
Dali Clock is a digital clock. When a digit changes, it "melts" into its new shape. The date is displayed when the mouse is pressed. The window can be made transparent, and can do funky psychedelic color cycling. This is a very old program! The original version was written some time in the early 1980s by Steve Capps for the Xerox Alto workstation. In 1984, he ported it to the original Macintosh 128K. This MacOS X version is a descendant of Jamie Zawinski's 1991 implementation. (There are also PalmOS and Linux versions.)
Review
For those looking for an interesting way to tell the current time on a computer, Dali Clock for Mac is an easy-to-use and functional application. Originally a program from the 1980s, it has been updated to work on a number of systems, including smartphones, and is freely available.
After downloading, the program comes with two additional applications, one that acts as a screensaver and the other for an iPhone or iPad. Dali Clock for Mac also includes a README file that explains the functions, but reading it won't be necessary since the interface is basic and well designed. The program is a basic clock, but with additional visuals, including different colors and numbers that appear to melt as they change. The window, itself, is easy to see against many different backgrounds. Among the options available are changes to the position of the clock, as well as changing it to a countdown timer. In terms of appearance, users can also change the color scheme and the clock's date and time format. The clock also automatically synced to the computer's time.
As an interesting and unusual option for telling time, Dali Clock for Mac works well and is adaptable enough to fit most users' needs.
