A simple tip. In the FileMaker 7 Pro and Developer Application Folder, navigate to the Extensions folder. Create a new folder called "Dictionary (Inactive)." Move all of the Dictionary language plug-ins you do not plan on using into this folder. Note: Leave usengmed.mpr and User.upr in the Dictionary folder.
This saves about ten to twelve seconds of boot time on my Powerbook 550 mhz.
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