[Libreoffice-bugs] [Bug 122374] Macbook Air fresh install hangs with "Verifying..." for hours on initial startup

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https://bugs.documentfoundation.org/show_bug.cgi?id=122374

--- Comment #5 from craig at arno.com <craig at arno.com> ---
Thanks Alex, that is my intention when I see this machine/client again.  The
client/friend is not comfortable enough with their computer to perform this
unassisted.  I'll see the client/friend tomorrow, but we may not have time to
look at his computer.  Tomorrow will be the first opportunity to discuss when
we can schedule time.  I realize if everything goes well, what you suggest
shouldn't take any time.  The issue with computers is always, and how much time
will it take if everything goes wrong?

He and I won't have any time tomorrow for "computer recovery" if things go
wrong.  I installed xattr on my Ubuntu Linux system and see "xattr -d"
[deletes] some sort of Mac specific attribute.  From the man page, "The fourth
form (-d) deletes the xattr attr_name."  I have no idea how his Macintosh
system might respond to this deletion of information.  I am quite expert (3+
decades of developer level experience) on Windows/Linux systems, hardly any
experience on Mac.  Because of my large general base of knowledge this
friend/client won't let anyone else touch his Mac computer.  I'm trying to help
him out.

  This is his business computer and he relies heavily on its continued
operation to support his income.  I need to proceed with caution and in a way
which has zero chance of leaving him stranded.

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