On Apr 16, 2012, at 10:20 PM, oneoftheharts wrote: > I don't post very often and when I do I seem to be told that I posted > to the wrong group. Maybe if this is the case again, someone can > kindly direct me to the right list. FYI, I've been around since the > Quadlist helped me with my Centris 610... > > For those who don't have a .mac account and wonder what is the > problem, after June 30, these accounts will only work on newer iPhones/ > iPads/iPods, Macs that run Lion, and PCs that run Windows Vista or > Windows 7. > > I have a G4 Powerbook. I had to upgrade my phone so I got an iPhone, > and it now syncs to the iCloud. But I want to continue to access my > email from my computer (imagine that). Has anyone with a G4 been able > to sync their .mac email account since this change began to occur? > Supposedly we have to convert by June 30, but as of April 9 I have > gotten this prompt: > > The .Mac server “mail.mac.com” rejected the password for user (my > username)... > > and I can't log in. I can't log in from Mail and I can't log in from > the .me/.mac links (web-based) either. They are forcing me to either > buy a newer computer or give up my .mac email address that I've had > since the first day they were available. > > Incidentally, my login info still works from my iPhone, such as when I > DL iTunes, apps, etc. > > I've chatted with technical support, and they say there's no way... > > Thanks so much for your help, > Claire Hart
Just another example of Apple throwing folks under the bus even though their devices have a lot of life left in 'em. In fact I can remember a couple of email services started by Apple and after a couple of years they were discontinued. Specifically, I don't have a good suggestion but can offer some solace that a friend who has been a Mac guy is in the same boat as you and he has much newer equipment. Good luck... JT -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
