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The utility to load and unload launchd settings is launchctl.

If you are looking for a nice editor to edit launchd settings files then that would be Lingon.

This article includes information on configuring an open firmware password.

In other news North Start Labs has an article on how to configure SSL LDAPv3 and directory services on Leopard.

iStat menus is a great add on if you are running Mac OS X. The menu bar calendar and world clocks are great.