Re: [CGUYS] Launching iTunes on Windows Vista

[Chris Dunford]

>  Thanks.? I appreciate the advice.? I want my XP back!

I understand, but I doubt that it's Vista's fault. It smells to me like
iTunes is doing something naughty, and Vista catches it but XP did not.
That's a good thing, not a bad thing. Moreover, it was XP machines on which
iTunes gave us nothing but trouble here at Castle Dunford. The Windows
version of iTunes is just, well, bad software, as far as I can tell.


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Re: [CGUYS] Launching iTunes on Windows Vista

[Reid Katan]

Quoting "Carl L. Baskerville" :


 Thanks.? I appreciate the advice.? I want my XP back!


Although not much of an answer to your question, have you tried  
Songbird?  It's Mozilla's answer to iTunes,  
and looks (to me) very much like iTunes.


Other than that. . .I guess that you've done a crap cleaning (clean up  
the registry, delete left over folders) after you uninstall iTunes?




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[CGUYS] iTunes: Crap or not. [Was: Launching iTunes on Windows Vista]

[Reid Katan]

Quoting Chris Dunford :


 Thanks.? I appreciate the advice.? I want my XP back!


I understand, but I doubt that it's Vista's fault. It smells to me like
iTunes is doing something naughty, and Vista catches it but XP did not.
That's a good thing, not a bad thing. Moreover, it was XP machines on which
iTunes gave us nothing but trouble here at Castle Dunford. The Windows
version of iTunes is just, well, bad software, as far as I can tell.


What do you suppose that is? I've got it running on three different  
versions of Windoze (2K, XP, 7) with no problems whatsoever. It's  
slower than molasses on the 2K computer (P3 450), but it runs.


You'd think that Apple would want to look into that. If you figure  
that if 25% of Windoze users have it and all Mac users, I'm sure there  
are more Windoze installs than there are Mac.



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Re: [CGUYS] iTunes: Crap or not. [Was: Launching iTunes on Windows Vista]

[John Emmerling]

Out of curiosity, why do you keep using the term "Windoze"?  You used it 3
times in your last post.  I assume this is a reference to the Microsoft
Windows family of operating systems (it would be pronounced the same).  If
it's an attempt to be clever, it seems to me about as lame an attempt as I
can imagine.

It's possible that, being over 50, I'm just too far out of sync with how
young folks communicate these days.

On Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 7:57 AM, Reid Katan  wrote:

> Quoting Chris Dunford :
>
> What do you suppose that is? I've got it running on three different
> versions of Windoze (2K,


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Re: [CGUYS] iTunes: Crap or not. [Was: Launching iTunes on Windows Vista]

[Chris Dunford]

> > The Windows version of iTunes is just, well, bad 
> > software, as far as I can tell.
> 
> What do you suppose that is? I've got it running on three different
> versions of Windoze (2K, XP, 7) with no problems whatsoever. It's
> slower than molasses on the 2K computer (P3 450), but it runs.
> 
> You'd think that Apple would want to look into that. If you figure
> that if 25% of Windoze users have it and all Mac users, I'm sure there
> are more Windoze installs than there are Mac.

I really don't know. It seems to work fine on many systems but very poorly
or not at all on many others. It could be conflicting with something else
that's installed, but who knows?

As to why Apple hasn't fixed it: I don't know that either, but if I were a
certain other list member, and it was MS not fixing a broken Mac version of
its software, I would undoubtedly have some very dark claims about its being
intentional.


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Re: [CGUYS] iTunes: Crap or not. [Was: Launching iTunes on Windows Vista]

[Chris Dunford]

> Out of curiosity, why do you keep using the term "Windoze"?  
> You used it 3 times in your last post.  I assume this is a 
> reference to the Microsoft Windows family of operating 
> systems (it would be pronounced the same). If it's an attempt 
> to be clever, it seems to me about as lame an attempt as I
> can imagine.
> 
> It's possible that, being over 50, I'm just too far out of 
> sync with how young folks communicate these days.

I'm not quite sure who you intended that for, John, but those were in
material that I quoted--they aren't mine. 

By the way, young whippersnapper, I'm older than you. :).


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Re: [CGUYS] iTunes: Crap or not. [Was: Launching iTunes on Windows Vista]

[John Emmerling]

On Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 9:16 AM, Chris Dunford wrote:


> I'm not quite sure who you intended that for, John, but those were in
> material that I quoted--they aren't mine.
>
> With all due respect, it was Reid Katan.

>
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Re: [CGUYS] iTunes: Crap or not. [Was: Launching iTunes on Wind

[Tom Piwowar]

>Out of curiosity, why do you keep using the term "Windoze"?  You used it 3
>times in your last post.  I assume this is a reference to the Microsoft
>Windows family of operating systems (it would be pronounced the same).  If
>it's an attempt to be clever, it seems to me about as lame an attempt as I
>can imagine.

Yes, profanation of the deity is frowned upon by our Microsoft minders 
and may be severely punished. You will certainly be entered into their 
database of malcontents. You may get the perpetual BSOD or find that your 
kneeds suddenly don't work.


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Re: [CGUYS] win 7 was: Re: [CGUYS] Launching iTunes on Windows

[Tom Piwowar]

>>From Microsoft:
>ns.aspx>

Do you think MS is amassing a database of people who are apt to steal 
their software? I can't think of a better way to do it.


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Re: [CGUYS] Another new Windows ad...

[Tom Piwowar]

> Bill originally wrote software for Apple, then was approached by IBM. QDOS
> was purchased, not written, by Bill; and QDOS was a rip off of CPM. Windows
> was a rip off of Mac OS. AFAIK, Bill never came up with an original OS.

I've recently read that MS is racing to produce a copy of the iTouch to 
be called Zune HD.

MS is probably racing even more now that tongues are wagging about 
Apple's large order for 10-inch LCD touchscreens and the 8Gb DRAM 
shortage that Apple is accused or precipitating.


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Re: [CGUYS] iTunes: Crap or not. [Was: Launching iTunes on Wind

[John Emmerling]

If my kneeds don't work I'll get a kneed replacement.

On Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 9:41 AM, Tom Piwowar  wrote:

> Yes, profanation of the deity is frowned upon by our Microsoft minders
> and may be severely punished. You will certainly be entered into their
> database of malcontents. You may get the perpetual BSOD or find that your
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Re: [CGUYS] Windows Search 4.0 - search box

[Richard P.]

Thanks for the tip! I had also uninstalled Windows Search for the same
reason. Now it's back and out of the way, thanks to your advice.

Richard P.

On Sun, Apr 12, 2009 at 11:53 PM, Chris Dunford  wrote:
>> Is there any way to remove the very intrusive search box that Windows
>> Search 4.0 puts on the WinXP task bar?
>
> Right-click an empty space on the taskbar, open the Toolbars menu, and
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Re: [CGUYS] iTunes: Crap or not. [Was: Launching iTunes on Wind

[Tom Piwowar]

>If my kneeds don't work I'll get a kneed replacement.

Keep genuflecting to keep them limber.


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Re: [CGUYS] Another new Windows ad...

[mike]

The zune hd if it exists isn't a competitor for whatever apple is doing with
10" screens...not much of one within it's own class for that matter.

On Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 6:52 AM, Tom Piwowar  wrote:

> > Bill originally wrote software for Apple, then was approached by IBM.
> QDOS
> > was purchased, not written, by Bill; and QDOS was a rip off of CPM.
> Windows
> > was a rip off of Mac OS. AFAIK, Bill never came up with an original OS.
>
> I've recently read that MS is racing to produce a copy of the iTouch to
> be called Zune HD.
>
> MS is probably racing even more now that tongues are wagging about
> Apple's large order for 10-inch LCD touchscreens and the 8Gb DRAM
> shortage that Apple is accused or precipitating.
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Re: [CGUYS] Windows Search 4.0 - search box

[Fred Holmes]

The first thing I thought of was the right-click menu, but didn't find anything 
recognizable.  I will reinstall it and see what happens this time.  Thanks for 
the info on what should be there.  There was lots of other stuff for 
customizing the Task Bar on the right-click menu.

Fred Hlmes

At 11:53 PM 4/12/2009, Chris Dunford wrote:
>> Is there any way to remove the very intrusive search box that Windows
>> Search 4.0 puts on the WinXP task bar?
>
>Right-click an empty space on the taskbar, open the Toolbars menu, and
>uncheck Windows Search Deskbar.


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[CGUYS] Conficker AntiVirus Sales Stimulus Package

[Richard P.]

It looks like the AntiVirus companies are attempting to profit from
Conficker worm. Both Webroot and Zone Alarm are telling me that I'm
not protected from Conficker and that only they can save me. The note
below is the latest from Webroot. The best part is their warning to
not get snagged by emails selling antivirus products when they are
doing something vaguely similar in their own email:

"With the recent update, Webroot's threat experts are finding cases in
which Conficker is now automatically downloading a worm that has been
known to display fake infection warnings with an offer to purchase a
phony antivirus software program."

"We'd like to help you stay protected by offering you a specially
discounted price on Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware. This program
combines antispyware and antivirus technology to give you more
complete and effective protection against Conficker and other
threats."

Richard P.

Quote:

Another Conficker update launched

Last week, the Conficker worm launched another update and appears to
be scanning for other vulnerable computers. Webroot is sending you
this advisory to make sure you understand what to do to protect your
computer against this emerging threat.

With the recent update, Webroot's threat experts are finding cases in
which Conficker is now automatically downloading a worm that has been
known to display fake infection warnings with an offer to purchase a
phony antivirus software program.

As a Webroot® Spy Sweeper customer, you have the best antispyware
protection available - but the fact is, you need antivirus AND
antispyware to be protected against all forms of viruses, worms,
Trojans, rootkits and other malicious attacks. Antispyware alone
cannot prevent threats like Conficker from infecting your computer.

We'd like to help you stay protected by offering you a specially
discounted price on Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware. This program
combines antispyware and antivirus technology to give you more
complete and effective protection against Conficker and other threats.

Get complete protection now for only $5 - a 50% savings.

Thank you,
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Re: [CGUYS] Launching iTunes on Windows Vista

[Chris Dunford]

> >I understand, but I doubt that it's Vista's fault. It 
> >smells to me like iTunes is doing something naughty, 
> >and Vista catches it but XP did not.
> 
> Isn't this *exactly* what MS used to do when somebody 
> tried to run Office on DR-DOS?

Dark theories, as predicted.

Which is more likely, Microsoft black helicopters or bad code? But before
you answer, remember that the initial release of Windows iTunes 8 caused so
many Vista BSODs that there was a quick update from Apple. That problem was
pretty clearly in the iTunes code, right? They didn't fix everything, it's
just that simple.


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Re: [CGUYS] Launching iTunes on Windows Vista

[Tom Piwowar]

>I understand, but I doubt that it's Vista's fault. It smells to me like
>iTunes is doing something naughty, and Vista catches it but XP did not.

Isn't this *exactly* what MS used to do when somebody tried to run Office 
on DR-DOS?


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Re: [CGUYS] Mac/PeeCee History [was: Another new Windows ad...]

[Tom Piwowar]

>Xerox wasn't the first to use a mouse. They weren't the first to have GUI.

And the Xeros systems lacked the clarity of the Apple systems. Given a 
mouse and being presented with an Apple-designed screen it was self 
evident how to operate the system. Presented with a Xerox-designed 
screen, much head scratching ensued. 

Xerox may have gotten to first base before Apple, but it was Apple that 
rounded the bases and made it to home plate.


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Re: [CGUYS] Mac/PeeCee History [was: Another new Windows ad...]

[mike]

<
http://www.folklore.org/StoryView.py?project=Macintosh&story=On_Xerox,_Apple_and_Progress.txt&topic=Software%20Design&sortOrder=Sort%20by%20Date
>


An essay about the xerox and apple influence on GUI development written by
someone who worked for years at xerox before moving to apple.

On Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 11:29 AM, Tom Piwowar  wrote:

> >Xerox wasn't the first to use a mouse. They weren't the first to have GUI.
>
> And the Xeros systems lacked the clarity of the Apple systems. Given a
> mouse and being presented with an Apple-designed screen it was self
> evident how to operate the system. Presented with a Xerox-designed
> screen, much head scratching ensued.
>
> Xerox may have gotten to first base before Apple, but it was Apple that
> rounded the bases and made it to home plate.
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[CGUYS] I want my XP back! [Was: Launching iTunes on Windows Vista

[Tom Piwowar]

>>  Thanks.? I appreciate the advice.? I want my XP back!

I too want my XP back too!

About 2 weeks ago I lost the ability to download files from web pages. 
Now I have to go to Options and set the domain as a trusted website 
before I can download. If the file is an executable it can't be run until 
I go to properties and press "Unlock." And Windows runs more sulggishly 
than normal too.

I guess this is a taste of Vista that has been visited upon me by the 
Microsoft trolls. It's hateful.

Do any of our WFBs know how to turn this crap off?





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Re: [CGUYS] Conficker AntiVirus Sales Stimulus Package

[mike]

http://download.cnet.com/Avast-Home-Edition/3000-2239_4-10019223.html

rootkits, spyware, anti-virus + small foot print.

On Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 12:36 PM, Richard P.  wrote:

> It looks like the AntiVirus companies are attempting to profit from
> Conficker worm. Both Webroot and Zone Alarm are telling me that I'm
> not protected from Conficker and that only they can save me. The note
> below is the latest from Webroot. The best part is their warning to
> not get snagged by emails selling antivirus products when they are
> doing something vaguely similar in their own email:
>
> "With the recent update, Webroot's threat experts are finding cases in
> which Conficker is now automatically downloading a worm that has been
> known to display fake infection warnings with an offer to purchase a
> phony antivirus software program."
>
> "We'd like to help you stay protected by offering you a specially
> discounted price on Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware. This program
> combines antispyware and antivirus technology to give you more
> complete and effective protection against Conficker and other
> threats."
>
> Richard P.
>
> Quote:
>
> Another Conficker update launched
>
> Last week, the Conficker worm launched another update and appears to
> be scanning for other vulnerable computers. Webroot is sending you
> this advisory to make sure you understand what to do to protect your
> computer against this emerging threat.
>
> With the recent update, Webroot's threat experts are finding cases in
> which Conficker is now automatically downloading a worm that has been
> known to display fake infection warnings with an offer to purchase a
> phony antivirus software program.
>
> As a WebrootŽ Spy Sweeper customer, you have the best antispyware
> protection available - but the fact is, you need antivirus AND
> antispyware to be protected against all forms of viruses, worms,
> Trojans, rootkits and other malicious attacks. Antispyware alone
> cannot prevent threats like Conficker from infecting your computer.
>
> We'd like to help you stay protected by offering you a specially
> discounted price on Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware. This program
> combines antispyware and antivirus technology to give you more
> complete and effective protection against Conficker and other threats.
>
> Get complete protection now for only $5 - a 50% savings.
>
> Thank you,
> Webroot Customer Support
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[CGUYS] Microsoft Catches Up with Google!

[Tom Piwowar]

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10217273-56.html

Microsoft says that, for February, Live Search and Google had roughly 
equal share, at around 48 percent apiece, with little search traffic 
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Re: [CGUYS] Launching iTunes on Windows Vista

[Carl L. Baskerville]

I just installed Songbird and it crashed upon launching.
 
 
In a message dated 4/13/2009 2:40:13 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
xha...@gmail.com writes:

If you  can't get itunes working, songbird is a good free alternative.

On Sun,  Apr 12, 2009 at 8:46 PM, Carl L. Baskerville  
wrote:

>
>
>
>   Thanks.? I appreciate the advice.? I want my XP  back!
>
>
>
>
> -Original  Message-
> From: Chris Dunford  
> To:  COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM
> Sent: Sun, 12 Apr 2009 9:07 pm
>  Subject: Re: [CGUYS] Launching iTunes on Windows  Vista
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>  > I have removed iTunes and re-installed new versions a few time  
already,
> > but to no avail.
>
> In that event, I don't  have much of an answer. I'm sure that iTunes on 
Mac
> is an excellent  product, but we've had nothing but trouble with the 
Windows
> version in  my house. Others I've talked to haven't had any trouble at  
all.
>
> A Google search for "itunes windows dep" turned up lots  of hits. Maybe 
one
> of those will help. One caution: I expect that at  least some of these 
pages
> are going to suggest simply turning off DEP.  That is NOT a good idea. A
> program that's trying to execute data is  almost certainly a program gone
> mad. If you turn off DEP you'll  probably just end up with a blue screen
> instead. Turning off DEP is  like disconnecting the oil pressure warning
> light in your car: you  won't get the warning light, but something much
> worse
> will  probably happen.
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Re: [CGUYS] Launching iTunes on Windows Vista

[Carl L. Baskerville]

What alternative applications recognize iPod?
 
 
In a message dated 4/13/2009 12:55:33 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
ton...@gmail.com writes:

Don't  feel too bad. I too have had nothing but trouble with iTunes,
mostly on XP  machines. Fortunately, it's not like the program is
actually _needed_ for  anything, so these days I just recommend against
using it at  all.



>> I have removed iTunes and re-installed new  versions a few time already,
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Re: [CGUYS] Launching iTunes on Windows Vista

[mike]

I believe songbird does


On Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 1:06 PM, Carl L. Baskerville wrote:

> What alternative applications recognize iPod?
>
>
> In a message dated 4/13/2009 12:55:33 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> ton...@gmail.com writes:
>
> Don't  feel too bad. I too have had nothing but trouble with iTunes,
> mostly on XP  machines. Fortunately, it's not like the program is
> actually _needed_ for  anything, so these days I just recommend against
> using it at  all.
>
>
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> >> I have removed iTunes and re-installed new  versions a few time already,
> >> but to no  avail.
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Re: [CGUYS] Launching iTunes on Windows Vista

[Tom Piwowar]

>What alternative applications recognize iPod?

If both iTunes and SongBird crash it suggests that you should be looking 
at something that both programs have in common. First thing that comes to 
mind is your USB drivers.

When you launch these programs do you have your iPod connected?

Do you have independent confirmation that the iPod is mounted?

Have you tested with a different iPod?


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Re: [CGUYS] Microsoft Catches Up with Google!

[phartz...@gmail.com]

On Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 3:57 PM, Tom Piwowar  wrote:

> Microsoft says that, for February, Live Search and Google had roughly
> equal share, at around 48 percent apiece, with little search traffic
> going to Yahoo or any of the other search players.

  If Google doesn't stop informing me that they cannot respond to my
search requests because said requests resemble malicious code, then
I'll certainly be forded to perform searchs elsewhere.  I am told by
someone in the computer field that Google is having some sort of issue
with this problem of misidentifying legitimate searches as being
malicious in nature.

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[CGUYS] Macbook Pro right mouse in XP?

[Fred Jones]

I ended up using Bootcamp and installed Windows XP without any trouble on my 
new Macbook Pro. Everything seems fine except I don't seem to have a right 
mouse button when I'm in Windows XP. I understand that shift-F10 is a 
keyboard shortcut,but I would really like to use the mouse for this. 

I noticed a freeware program called Apple Mouse Utility that might work? 
Does anyone have any suggestions for enabling right mouse action in Windows 
XP? 

I was also wondering if I tried to run Windows XP using VirtualBox,Fusion or 
Parallels if Microsoft Windows XP activation would have a problem since I 
already validated XP on a separate partition. Seems that the license should 
allow using Windows XP both ways since it would be installed on the same 
computer? 

Not quite a MFB yet, but I will say so far everything just works on the Mac 
side and the MBP is a very cool computer. 


As always - Thanks for any help!


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Re: [CGUYS] Conficker AntiVirus Sales Stimulus Package

[phartz...@gmail.com]

On Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 3:36 PM, Richard P.  wrote:

> It looks like the AntiVirus companies are attempting to profit from
> Conficker worm. Both Webroot and Zone Alarm are telling me that I'm
> not protected from Conficker and that only they can save me.

  On April 2, the day after Conficker was "supposed" to wreak havoc,
one of the major antivirus players, Symantec as I recall, ran a full
page ad in the Washington Post, and probably in other newspapers as
well, that described the horrors awaiting those who did not buy their
software.

 Steve


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[CGUYS] Conficker: Simple test with your browser!

[Brian Jones]

Hi All!(This info is from Mark Minasi's Newsletter)

A guy named Joe Stewart, a fellow who's part of a group of concerned souls 
called the "Conficker Working Group" -- mostly big-name security

and Internet infrastructure folks -- realized that because one
of Conficker's side-effects is to block your access to certain
security sites (Conficker's creators didn't want you down-
loading anti-Conficker tools from those sites), he could build
a non-blockable way of testing for infection.  How?  It's a
great idea:  he put together a Web page containing links to
several images from those blocked-if-you're-infected sites.  To
see it, visit

http://www.confickerworkinggroup.org/infection_test/cfeyechart.html

And you can immediately a clue or two about where you stand,
Conficker-wise.  

 I noticed that the top middle picture was slow to load, 
but eventually loaded.  As this method becomes more popular, it may 
become even slower!



 - Brian


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Re: [CGUYS] Recommendation for simple OSX layout program?

[Stephen Brownfield]

The reason I asked this is because a couple times a year, I'll get a 
publisher document. I have to use MS Windows (I use Virtual PC, since I 
have a PPC based Mac) in order to open it.  I'm just trying to avoid MS 
Windows.  If I had an Intel based Mac, I'd still be trying to avoid 
using MS Windows. If I open it with Publisher using Virtual PC I can 
make it into a PDF, but I'm trying to avoid opening it with Publisher 
using Virtual PC in the first place. Is there a Publisher reader for the 
Mac?




b_s-wilk wrote:


Can any of them open a MS Publisher document?


Can Publisher print to PDF? Export as EPS? In layers? CMYK?

What formats can Pages/Swift/Scribus import? Do any have a translator 
for [ugh] Publisher?



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[CGUYS] Remote login tool /

[db]

Sorry that I am always asking for OS X recommendations but never the 
less ... here is another one:


If I wanted to be able to login and remotely control an OS X iMac 
(Leopard) from a XP win PC is that possible and if so what application 
would be best for that purpose?


(I think Timbucktu is only used for remote login between Macs?)

db


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Re: [CGUYS] Macbook Pro right mouse in XP?

[Matthew Taylor]

No special software should be needed.   I use a logitech trackman  
marble (a track ball) and have used mice as well.  They just worked.   
What mouse are you using?


If you are doing a p2v conversion of an already activated copy it  
should  not prove an issue.  One good way is to hook up an external  
drive and p2v it under Windows (with VMware's free utility) to that  
drive.  Then just copy the VM over to your Mac once back in OS X.


Matthew

On Apr 13, 2009, at 5:15 PM, Fred Jones wrote:

I ended up using Bootcamp and installed Windows XP without any  
trouble on my new Macbook Pro. Everything seems fine except I don't  
seem to have a right mouse button when I'm in Windows XP. I  
understand that shift-F10 is a keyboard shortcut,but I would really  
like to use the mouse for this.
I noticed a freeware program called Apple Mouse Utility that might  
work? Does anyone have any suggestions for enabling right mouse  
action in Windows XP?
I was also wondering if I tried to run Windows XP using  
VirtualBox,Fusion or Parallels if Microsoft Windows XP activation  
would have a problem since I already validated XP on a separate  
partition. Seems that the license should allow using Windows XP both  
ways since it would be installed on the same computer?
Not quite a MFB yet, but I will say so far everything just works on  
the Mac side and the MBP is a very cool computer.

As always - Thanks for any help!


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Re: [CGUYS] Remote login tool /

[Matthew Taylor]

I think Windows remote desktop might do it.

Aqua Connect should as well - I think the trial is free.


On Apr 13, 2009, at 11:15 PM, db wrote:

Sorry that I am always asking for OS X recommendations but never the  
less ... here is another one:


If I wanted to be able to login and remotely control an OS X iMac  
(Leopard) from a XP win PC is that possible and if so what  
application would be best for that purpose?


(I think Timbucktu is only used for remote login between Macs?)

db


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