Yes, I think I'll have to redo it using shell("top -l 1 -o +command") instead. Ian On 1 May 2008, at 12:53, Mark Smith wrote: > I just ran that bit of Applescript, and got the 'where is system > events' dialog - I'm on 10.4.11. (intel mac). > > I guess the 'ps' or 'top' commands would work.