Re: External CD RW

[hinchlif]

On Tuesday, December 18, 2001, at 05:08 PM, Callum Prior wrote:

> Just hoping for hearsay, opinion, and rumour on the iOMEGA Zip CD 650
> (External USB), as I've got the opportunity to pick one up fairly 
> cheaply.
>
> Running OS X / 9 on a G4 400 (PCI).
>
>

They work extremely well, albeit only at 4x speed. Very reliable unit in 
my experience. Never produced a coaster.

--
Peter Hinchliffe
Apwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer
Perth, 
Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482 Fax (618) 9332 0913

Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to.


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Games, Zip Drive & PowerPrint For Sale

[Michael Schmidt]

I have the following games for sale...$30 ONO

SimCity 3000
The Sims
And Bugdom for $15

And a USB Zip Drive 250...$200 ONO

PowerPrint software for connecting a Mac to virtually any printer...$30

Pre-Christmas Greetings!

Michael


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Really annoying little program. Alarm your friends!

[Mark Secker]

For a really annoying, totally useless, and thoroughly mischievous piece
of software, download Skwonk! from VersionTracker. This MacOS X
"utility" only works if you have an internet connection, but it sits
there "listening" to your connection, giving you audio feedback at the
same time. Which means your computer suddenly starts making a really
irritating noise. All the time! You get crickets in the background, and
an owl chimes in when you load a web page.

I gave it about a minute before I turned it off.


Ow ... you mean kinda like WinDoze audio theme's... except they 
annoy the Sh...irt of you all the time.


I don't install them on work machines my self (he he, lock them users 
down on NR/2000)but nearly every damn Windowz personal or research 
purchased laptop that comes in has those pesky audio theme's on them

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9380 1855 (ECEL)
ICQ# 135054846
ECEL Computer Support Officer
University of Western Australia.
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"There are two major products that come out of Berkeley: LSD and 
UNIX. We don't believe this to be a coincidence."

-- Jeremy S. Anderson

"The nice thing about standards is that there's so many to choose
from."
-- Andrew S. Tannenbaum

Re: Photo manipulation

[Paul S]

For photoshop there is the Photoshop Wow book and the Adobe Classroom in a
book range, as well as the net (of course)

Cheers, Paul
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Paul S
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

> From: Lloyd White <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2001 14:31:31 -0800
> To: wamug <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Photo manipulation
> 
> Merry Christmas to all WAMUGGERS.
> 
> I am looking for a book that will explain how to manipulate photographs
> using applications such as Photoshop, Photoshop Elements or Graphic
> Converter.
> 
> The Quickstart and similar help files simply explain what the various menu
> items mean but not the step-by-step process.
> 
> Can anyone suggest such a book for beginners?
> 
> Thanks.
> -- 
> Lloyd White
> 
> Career Change Consultant
> http://lloydwhite.iinet.net.au
> 
> 
> E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Got a Question? Try searching the WAMUG list archives first at
> 
> 
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> 

Re: OSX and Outlook

[Warren Jones]

No OS X version yet. I've seen a number of calls for it though, so 
hopefully MS will be working on it as we type, though I've seen no 
announced plans to do so.


It does work under "classic".

Should you stay on OS9? Depends on what other native apps you're 
waiting on. If Outlook is the only one, then I'd say go for X.


woz

At 20:59 +0800 18/12/2001, Rod Blitvich wrote:

Is there an OSX version of Outlook for Exchange server?
Or can I try to run Exchange in "classic"? Mode or should I stay in OS9 when
at work?



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Parkwood, Perth, Western Australia

OSX and Outlook

[Rod Blitvich]

Dear WAMUGers
I have installed OSX 10.1 and OfficeX.

Is there an OSX version of Outlook for Exchange server?
Or can I try to run Exchange in "classic"? Mode or should I stay in OS9 when
at work?

At school I have a WIN200 server and exchange server for email.

Many thanks

Rod
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Replacement for ClickBook

[Severin Crisp]

I have been a long time satisfied user of Click Book which is a smart 
little formatter for outputting printing into booklets, folding 
leaflets or whatever you like. Alas it will not reinstall with 
OS9.1, though you can install on OS 9.0 and copy the bits across to 
9.1 but operation is erratic and Acrobat 5 does not cooperate with 
it. Blue Squirrel are aware of the problem but are proposing no 
update or fixes, I guess they are selling plenty of the Windows 
version.
Does anyone know of an equivalent or alternative. version Tracker 
has not helped to date.

TIA

Severin Crisp
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15 Thomas St, Mount Clarence, Albany, 6330, Western Australia.
Phone (08) 9842 1950 (Intl +61 8 9842 1950)
Fax (08) 9842 9650 (Int'l +61 8 9842 9650)
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Web pages http://www.albanyis.com.au/~sev/
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Really annoying little program. Alarm your friends!

[hinchlif]

For a really annoying, totally useless, and thoroughly mischievous piece 
of software, download Skwonk! from VersionTracker. This MacOS X 
"utility" only works if you have an internet connection, but it sits 
there "listening" to your connection, giving you audio feedback at the 
same time. Which means your computer suddenly starts making a really 
irritating noise. All the time! You get crickets in the background, and 
an owl chimes in when you load a web page.

I gave it about a minute before I turned it off.

It would a great little practical joke for your best enemy, if only it 
didn't need you to type in an administrator password just to get it 
working...

--
Peter Hinchliffe
Apwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer
Perth, 
Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482 Fax (618) 9332 0913

Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to.


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Re: Problems with IE 5 after upgrade to OS 9.22

[hinchlif]

On Tuesday, December 18, 2001, at 04:38 PM, Susan Hastings wrote:

> I would just use OS 10.1 all the time, with classic for my normal
> applications, except that I can't yet sync to my Palm in OS 10.1.
>
> Therefore, I am sometimes using 9.2.2, and connect to the Net. 
> However, I
> have a choice, and mostly don't.

And owners of recent models don't have a choice. They already have at 
least 9.2 installed by default. It should Just Work. Sometimes upgrades 
are not necessarily improvements.


--
Peter Hinchliffe
Apwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer
Perth, 
Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482 Fax (618) 9332 0913

Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to.


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Photo manipulation

[Lloyd White]

Merry Christmas to all WAMUGGERS.

I am looking for a book that will explain how to manipulate photographs
using applications such as Photoshop, Photoshop Elements or Graphic
Converter.

The Quickstart and similar help files simply explain what the various menu
items mean but not the step-by-step process.

Can anyone suggest such a book for beginners?

Thanks.
-- 
Lloyd White

Career Change Consultant
http://lloydwhite.iinet.net.au


E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

External CD RW

[Callum Prior]

Just hoping for hearsay, opinion, and rumour on the iOMEGA Zip CD 650
(External USB), as I've got the opportunity to pick one up fairly cheaply.

Running OS X / 9 on a G4 400 (PCI).

Cheers,

Callum

Re: Problems with IE 5 after upgrade to OS 9.22

[Susan Hastings]

I would just use OS 10.1 all the time, with classic for my normal
applications, except that I can't yet sync to my Palm in OS 10.1.

Therefore, I am sometimes using 9.2.2, and connect to the Net. However, I
have a choice, and mostly don't.

> Hi
> 
> I'm not trying to preach here (and others may have a more immediate solution
> to your problem) but my understanding of OS 9 upgrades beyond 9.1 is that
> they are primarily for Classic compatibility and optimisation for OS X.
> 
> If you're not using this version of OS 9 for Classic (OSX ) I'd wonder why
> the upgrade unless your Mac shipped with a version of 9.2x.
> 
> Perhaps other members of the list can enlighten further on this.
> 

Re: Problems with IE 5 after upgrade to OS 9.22

[Susan Hastings]

Now that's interesting, because I had the same experience. I have a
university connection as well as the commercial ISP, so when I switched to
the University account, all was well. I'm interested if you find out what is
happening.
> 
> I still don't know what the problem is, but it seems to be clearly
> ISP-related. Now that I've heard of someone else having the same
> problem, I feel more disposed to following it through. I had put it down
> to a glitch with Webtec, but obviously there's something broader going
> on here.
> 

Re: Updated Powerbooks

[Stefan]

Doh Anybody want to buy a near new Ti 667 DVD Powerbook??

--

On 18/12/01 10:46 AM, "Rod Lavington at <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> communicated
the following:

> 
> Hi All!
> 
> Just a quickie to let you know that Apple are shipping upgraded Powerbooks
> as of today.
> 
> The big change is that both models now come with DVD/CDRW Combo drives. CD
> burning is rated at 8x rather than 4x on the iBooks.
> 
> Pricing has also slightly changed, with the 550Mhz now $5495 rrp (the 667 is
> unchanged in price).
> 
> The previous DVD models have now dropped in price. $4895 for the 550 model,
> while the 667 has dropped to $6495 inc GST. The lower prices are in effect
> while stocks last!
> 
> Seeya
> 
> Rod!

ForSale : Books

[Phillip Arena]

QuickStart guides to Fireworks 3, Dreamweaver 3 and Flash 5 ! for 
sale. All as new, Fireworks 3 and Flash 5 brand new and surplus to my 
needs. Make an offer. You can reply to me offlist if you wish.

Regards

Phil
-- 
We have only one Earth...just one. 

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MacOSRumours is back

[hinchlif]

The MacOSRumours site is back up. Nothing useful there yet, but at least 
it's up. Just a promise of things to come...

--
Peter Hinchliffe
Apwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer
Perth, 
Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482 Fax (618) 9332 0913

Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to.


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Re: Problems with IE 5 after upgrade to OS 9.22

[hinchlif]

On Tuesday, December 18, 2001, at 09:01 AM, DEREK wrote:

> Hi, I've just upgraded to OS 9.22.
> But now my Interent Explorer is giving me problems after the upgrade.
>
> I can't surf beyond the first website I go to after logging on, the 
> message
> "The specified server could not be found" keeps popping out.
>
> The same message pops up after I click any link on the first website, 
> but
> the funny thing is I can still surf within the first website, not onto 
> other
> websites. I can't even get connected to the ICQ server.
>
> Can someone tell me what's the problem and possible a solution to 
> rectify
> the problem.

I'm afraid I can't shed any light on the problem for you, but I have had 
the same experience. I solved it, but not satisfactorily in my opinion.

A client who has recently purchased a new iMac called me to help her 
with her Internet connection. The machine came with 9.2 installed. I got 
email working, but IE would perform exactly as you describe: it would 
connect to the first few URLs specified, but forever after would come up 
with the "Server Not Specified" error. Disconnecting and reconnecting 
would resolve the problem, but again only for the first few URLs. Not a 
terrific solution.

Her ISP (Webtec) provided me with DNS addresses, but even this didn't 
help. I was down to considering a system re-install, until I thought of 
connecting to my ISP on her machine. Problem solved. All the URLs which 
would not work before suddenly started working, all the time.

I still don't know what the problem is, but it seems to be clearly 
ISP-related. Now that I've heard of someone else having the same 
problem, I feel more disposed to following it through. I had put it down 
to a glitch with Webtec, but obviously there's something broader going 
on here.

--
Peter Hinchliffe
Apwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer
Perth, 
Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482 Fax (618) 9332 0913

Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to.


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Updated Powerbooks

[Rod Lavington]

Hi All!

Just a quickie to let you know that Apple are shipping upgraded Powerbooks
as of today.

The big change is that both models now come with DVD/CDRW Combo drives. CD
burning is rated at 8x rather than 4x on the iBooks.

Pricing has also slightly changed, with the 550Mhz now $5495 rrp (the 667 is
unchanged in price).

The previous DVD models have now dropped in price. $4895 for the 550 model,
while the 667 has dropped to $6495 inc GST. The lower prices are in effect
while stocks last!

Seeya

Rod!
-- 
AppleCentre Joondalup
10/7 Delage St
Joondalup WA 6027
Ph (08) 9301 5333

** iPod - 1000 songs in your pocket! **

Re: Problems with IE 5 after upgrade to OS 9.22

[Larry Pohl]

On 18/12/01 9:01 AM, "DEREK" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Hi, I've just upgraded to OS 9.22.
> But now my Interent Explorer is giving me problems after the upgrade.
> 
> I can't surf beyond the first website I go to after logging on, the message
> "The specified server could not be found" keeps popping out.
> 
> The same message pops up after I click any link on the first website, but
> the funny thing is I can still surf within the first website, not onto other
> websites. I can't even get connected to the ICQ server.
> 
> Can someone tell me what's the problem and possible a solution to rectify
> the problem.
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> Derek
> 

Hi

I'm not trying to preach here (and others may have a more immediate solution
to your problem) but my understanding of OS 9 upgrades beyond 9.1 is that
they are primarily for Classic compatibility and optimisation for OS X.

If you're not using this version of OS 9 for Classic (OSX ) I'd wonder why
the upgrade unless your Mac shipped with a version of 9.2x.

Perhaps other members of the list can enlighten further on this.

Larry

Problems with IE 5 after upgrade to OS 9.22

[John Currie]

This may be relevant
>From another list to which I subscribe

>> A reason NOT to update:
>>
>> It seems that AppleScript v1.7, which comes with OS 9.2.2 (and OS X),
>> has a problem when running scripts from the internal script menus of
>> applications such as Entourage or Outlook Express under 9.2.2,
>> although they run just fine in OS X. Scripts run very slowly or time
>> out. Paul Berkowitz, who writes many scripts for these applications,
>> reports on an Entourage mailing list that "Other things in
>> AppleScripts or applets will break in AppleScript 1.7 running in OS
>> 9.2.2 (but are OK in AppleScript 1.7 in OS 10.1.1) - especially
>> Finder calls and scripts which 'open for access with write
>> permission' to create new files - they are no longer automatically
>> text files, so they can't open or print by the Finder (which might
>> time out anyway) unless you assign them a creator by the Finder
>> (might time out) or just give them a ".txt" extension - then they're
>> text files."
>>
>> --
>> Microsoft MVP for Entourage/OE/Word
>> Allen Watson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> XNS name: =Allen Watson
>> AppleScripts for Outlook Express and Entourage:
>> 

Don't know if this is the your problem, but it may very well be.

7300/200 V's 7600/200

[Mark Secker]

I have, at home, a 7300/200 that was, until lately, retired to the 
perform the dedicated duty of ripping my 2000+ CD collection.
Having done this duty admirably it then decided to shuffle off its 
mortal coil and join the choir invisible (well actually the power 
supply karked it) before I could put it to task to rip the 4000 odd 
(some decidedly odd) vinyl records that I own.


I have at work a 7600/200 and a 7300/200 that are about to be sold 
off and was pondering the differences between the two - for some 
reason the apple site's tech specks pretty much lists them as being 
identical with only different gestalt numbers and that one model 
(7300?) being a non North American model.
I was under the impression that the 7600/200 had a higher bus speed 
than the 7300 but the tech specs list them as identical.


Visibly the only difference I can see is that the 7600 has video and 
stereo audio RCA in and out jacks which of course seems like a 
definite plus given that I need to plug in a turntable pre-amp to 
record the vinyl.
Speed is not an issue as ripping only needs to be done (in fact only 
can be done) at 1x speed.


The reason I'm looking at these 2 computers rather than a couple of 
beige G3 that will also be sold off is that I'd like to salvage the 
following out of my old 7300 and guess there will be no problem with 
this with the 7600:

4 x 64 meg RAM chips (worth more in their day than the rest of the computer)
1 PCI Matrox video card
1 PCI usb card
1 SCSI internal Zip drive
4 gig SCSI hard drive
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Mark Secker [EMAIL PROTECTED]
9380 2308 (GSE)
9380 1855 (ECEL)
ICQ# 135054846
ECEL Computer Support Officer
University of Western Australia.
CIRCOS Provider No. 00126G

"There are two major products that come out of Berkeley: LSD and 
UNIX. We don't believe this to be a coincidence."

-- Jeremy S. Anderson

"The nice thing about standards is that there's so many to choose
from."
-- Andrew S. Tannenbaum

Problems with IE 5 after upgrade to OS 9.22

[DEREK]

Hi, I've just upgraded to OS 9.22.
But now my Interent Explorer is giving me problems after the upgrade.

I can't surf beyond the first website I go to after logging on, the message
"The specified server could not be found" keeps popping out.

The same message pops up after I click any link on the first website, but
the funny thing is I can still surf within the first website, not onto other
websites. I can't even get connected to the ICQ server.

Can someone tell me what's the problem and possible a solution to rectify
the problem.

Thanks in advance.

Derek

: Re: Too close to the truth - G5 hoax?

[Mark Secker]

LOL
I say do away with cables all together!!...
DOWN WITH CABLES
DEATH TO THOSE WHO USE CABLES

so how would the monitor be powered?
Radiated electrical field induced current of course, ''cept that 'd 
probably produce too much interference with the wireless monitor / 
cpu feed unless we modulated the radiated field to carry the 
video signal. Of course then we'd have to have the signal from the 
monitor and CPU encrypted otherwise everyone with a "ball" and those 
damn pesky industrial/government spy's (and more importantly spouses) 
would be able to see exactly what you're doing.


And we'd have to include a free set of shielded & grounded aluminum 
overalls (with a titanium facade to be colour coordinated) so the 
users doesn't get nasty complaining about those trivial but 
asthetically displeasing radiation burns, swollen thyroid glands, 
being rendered sterile or giving birth to mutants worthy of their own 
2000AD comic strip.





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Message: 8
Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2001 10:06:59 +0800
From: Greg Hosking <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Too close to the truth - G5 hoax?

speaking of rumours, has anyone seen this?

http://www.imotep.be/home.html

looks pretty fancy, with FIVE PCI slots & everything else wireless,
including monitor. I personally can't see a spherical computer being viable
($$). And if it had 5 PCI slots it would have to be enormous!

greg
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Mark Secker [EMAIL PROTECTED]
9380 2308 (GSE)
9380 1855 (ECEL)
ICQ# 135054846
ECEL Computer Support Officer
University of Western Australia.
CIRCOS Provider No. 00126G

"There are two major products that come out of Berkeley: LSD and 
UNIX. We don't believe this to be a coincidence."

-- Jeremy S. Anderson

"The nice thing about standards is that there's so many to choose
from."
-- Andrew S. Tannenbaum