Installer Failure
Dear all, What does this sound like? Powered up the iMac G4 733 the other day, blinking folder icon and no joy. Currently running 10.2.8. Ultimately had to reinstall from the discs (10.2). Tried several times to download/update 10.2.8 including (as the error message suggested) downloading to desktop and installing from there, but even that failed. Double clicking the 10.2.8 updater pkg ran the Installer but brought up no windows so the app is open and doing nothing. Picking open and selecting the pkg, brought up a window titled 10.2.8 installer, but the buttons for ok and cancel were inactive and had no text (needless to say couldn't install). Tried a total of 3 copies of the installer app (from previous system folders), none worked. Tried to reinstall Epson printer drivers from the CD and the installer worked (only when selecting Open... from the menu) and got through it as far as click Install to install the software... and then the buttons wouldn't work. Have: Repaired permissions (twice) Repaired HDD (one minor error - repaired) What am I missing? Much gratefulness for any helpings - David
Re: TiPB Battery
On 06/02/2005, at 7:00 AM, Peter Sealy wrote: I have a TiPB 867, new in Jan 03. The battery is naturally beginning to show signs of age; the PB giving less time when running on the battery. snip Thanks for replies on battery replacement. I had not thought of specialist battery companies in lieu of computer companies. I need to think different more! . Peter Sealy Thurgoona AUSTRALIA
Canon digital SLR
I've had a Conon 300D since June, and use it with the lenses that I had for my 12 year old (and still going strong) EOS 1000. The lenses are standard 105m zoom, 75-300m zoom and 100m(?)-500m Sigma zoom. The 500 zoom is sharp enough for me to see a fellow in a wheel chair who was 2500 metres away from where I took the photo. The 300D is a great camera but naturally enough I'm a bit envious that the 20D doesn't cost much more now than the 300D did last June. Don't forget to factor in the scan disc cost. I bought a 1 gb disc but I think that 6 gb discs are available. Plaza Digital (upstairs in Plaza Arcade, Murray Street end) and Camera Video in City Arcade (Murray Street level and end) are two shops worth visiting. Michael Hawkins.
Re: Entry level Digital SLR recommendations?
Hi Mark I have had great success with Canon gear. Initially the 10D and now the recently released 20D. These are 6.3 and 8.2 megapixel DSLR cameras respectively. Canon have a good range of lenses too: mid range of all sizes and the pro range which are expensive but fantastic. I have had good service from local digital camera stores: plaza digital in plaza arcade, perth http://www.plazacameras.com.au/ and team digital in lord st, north perth (formerly Perth Pro Photo) http://www.teamdigital.com.au/ and also an online distributer in Albany who has great deals and service: Stu simmonds www.qualitycamera.com.au/ I havnt tried any others kind regards chris burton Western Whale Research
Re: Installer Failure
Dear all, What does this sound like? Powered up the iMac G4 733 the other day, blinking folder icon and no joy. Currently running 10.2.8. Ultimately had to reinstall from the discs (10.2). Were these the original disks that came with the machine? Have: Repaired permissions (twice) Repaired HDD (one minor error - repaired) What am I missing? Much gratefulness for any helpings - David It sounds like your install is broken. At that stage I'd probably get everything off the machine, erase the hard drive (with the 'write zeros' option turned on, it'll take a while) and try again with a different set of install disks. Being paranoid I'd try running memtest as well before doing all that... http://www.memtestosx.org/ Have fun, Shay -- === Shay Telfer Perth, Western Australia Technomancer Join Team Sungroper in the Opinions for hire [POQ] 2005 World Solar Challenge http://public.xdi.org/=Shayfnord http://sungroper.asn.au/
give away old computers
Hi all, I have a number (about 12) Mac 7200 including 15 monitors, keyboards mice, some printers and other peripherals going for free. Is there someone on the list connected with charities associated with E Timor, Bali, Aceh who could make good use of them? Otherwise they are going to the tip which is a real shame as they are in good working condition. I am located in the Perth foothills. regards Eugene de Gouw Coordinator of Computing Helena College Senior School PO Box 52 Glen Forrest Western Australia 6071 PH: : +618 9298 9100 FAX: : +618 9298 8616 regards Eugene
Backup Disk Ideas?
A cheapish idea would be to buy two 3.5 IDE drives and then buy external USB drive cases for them - I think a 120/160GB drive is about around 100 dollars these days and a USB case should cost around the same - I used one of these setups once at an old workplace - a nice cheap solution. Oh, and a piece of tape to mark backup drive X on the drive (: Only downside was the cooling fan for the drive case was a little loud - and since I was sitting near the server most of the day, it was a bit irritating. I usually turned it off all day until I left for the day to leave the overnight backups running.
Re: Backup Disk Ideas?
A cheapish idea would be to buy two 3.5 IDE drives and then buy external USB drive cases for them - I think a 120/160GB drive is about around 100 dollars these days and a USB case should cost around the same - I used one of these setups once at an old workplace - a nice cheap solution. Oh, and a piece of tape to mark backup drive X on the drive (: Only downside was the cooling fan for the drive case was a little loud - and since I was sitting near the server most of the day, it was a bit irritating. I usually turned it off all day until I left for the day to leave the overnight backups running. Personally, I'd suggest never using USB to connect hard drives. In my experience it's slow (yes, even USB2), can cause disk corruption, you can't boot off them (there may be a few exceptions to this), and really it's not the job USB was originally designed for. Have fun, Shay -- === Shay Telfer Perth, Western Australia Technomancer Join Team Sungroper in the Opinions for hire [POQ] 2005 World Solar Challenge http://public.xdi.org/=Shayfnord http://sungroper.asn.au/
Any Garageband users out there?
Hi everyone, Does anyone on the list use Garageband? I'm in the process of deciding what sort of specs I'll need to be using this effectively - I'm quite impressed with this bit of software. I've had a play with a G5 1.8, a G4 Powerbook 12 and 15 and a G4 12 ibook - all of which had 256MB which didn't seem to be enough - after programming a few basic tracks, the system informed me that it didn't have enough memory to run what I was doing. I don't have much hope for my G3 Imac. I currently have an XP PC that I use for audio production, which is a PIV 2.8 with a gig of RAM, which works fine for recording and mixing - would I need to be looking at least a gig of RAM for Garageband, or possibly more? I'm quite tempted to get a G4 Powerbook for portability (so my angsty music about the vending machine outside the office can be recorded when it next steals my choc chip cookie) though as I find with working on my PC, hard disk space is an issue so maybe a G5 Powermac with a hard disk or two could be the way to go? Any suggestions would be welcome - I like Garageband but I'm sure I'll pick up some more music software for the Mac once I get hooked on using it, so any advice/experience about audio production on a Mac would be appreciated. Thanks, Gav
Re: Any Garageband users out there?
On 08/02/2005, at 8:58 AM, Gavin Criddle wrote: Hi everyone, Does anyone on the list use Garageband? I'm in the process of deciding what sort of specs I'll need to be using this effectively - I'm quite impressed with this bit of software. I've had a play with a G5 1.8, a G4 Powerbook 12 and 15 and a G4 12 ibook - all of which had 256MB which didn't seem to be enough - after programming a few basic tracks, the system informed me that it didn't have enough memory to run what I was doing. I don't have much hope for my G3 Imac. You have answered your own question. GarageBand eat RAM. Lots of RAM. Put a gig in that G5 and it will be a totally different computer. Apple really shouldn't be selling computers with only 256Megs as thats just enough to run the system and maybe Mail and Safari at the same time. - Matt
Repairing permissions
Disk Utility halts when repairing permissions with an error -9997 no valid packages. Panther Cache Cleaner apparently goes off and repairs the permissions successfully. What does this mean? Severin Crisp Assoc Professor R Severin Crisp, FIP, CPhys, FAIP 15 Thomas St, Mount Clarence, Albany, 6330, Western Australia. Phone (08) 9842 1950 (Int'l +61 8 9842 1950) email mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Web pages http://www.JennyCrisp.com.au http://members.westnet.com.au/Crisp
[no subject]
I've got an e-Mac, system 10.3.4, 256mb RAM and it's got a curious problem with iPhoto. In the past I have deleted photos and just recently all the files have disappeared but the pictures were still in the frame although I couldn't open them or Slideshow them. Now the pictures have gone as well and when I open iPhoto I get rows of blocks without photos in them. I must have upset something somewhere. Please tell me I don't have to lug my heavy eMac back to the shop.? Ineke .van Wel
FYI Motorola E398 mobile
FYI, in Dec I asked about motorola's mobile phones macs - recommendatned was eith Erosscon ofr V600 motorola I went to get a ericsson 638, but telstra didn't have any at the advertises deal price sold out! So I went and got E398 - bluetooth, still camera, MP3 player bla bla bla went to Apple Mt hawthorn, to verify how to connect it via bluetooth - purchased a bluetooth adaptor for the G4 At the office installed bluetooth adaptor, opened bluetooth preferences, activated bluetooth and did search, found phone and started to download the test photos I had taken. all worked fine and rather simple really he is a link to sample of some BMW photos taken - they okay nothing flash http://usera.imagecave.com/dornwerks/BMW/ so even though not officially supported by apple isync, bluetooth works chow -- Gary Dorn Architect Perth, Australia
Re: Repairing permissions
I think it happens when you move/delete the packages and/or receipts you get when you use Apple's software download app. Cheers, Tobes. On 08/02/2005, at 9:59 AM, Severin Crisp wrote: Disk Utility halts when repairing permissions with an error -9997 no valid packages. Panther Cache Cleaner apparently goes off and repairs the permissions successfully. What does this mean? Severin Crisp Assoc Professor R Severin Crisp, FIP, CPhys, FAIP 15 Thomas St, Mount Clarence, Albany, 6330, Western Australia. Phone (08) 9842 1950 (Int'l +61 8 9842 1950) email mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Web pages http://www.JennyCrisp.com.au http://members.westnet.com.au/Crisp -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] WAMUG is powered by Stalker CommuniGatePro
Re: iPhoto corrupted was no subject
On 8/2/05 1:42 PM, Inkavannell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've got an e-Mac, system 10.3.4, 256mb RAM and it's got a curious problem with iPhoto. In the past I have deleted photos and just recently all the files have disappeared but the pictures were still in the frame although I couldn't open them or Slideshow them. Now the pictures have gone as well and when I open iPhoto I get rows of blocks without photos in them. I must have upset something somewhere. Please tell me I don't have to lug my heavy eMac back to the shop.? Hold down command-option-shift and then launch iPhoto. It will ask if you want to rebuild your library. Say yes.and then wait. This should rebuild your iPhoto Library and return things to normal. -- All the best Greg Sharp President/Webmaster [EMAIL PROTECTED] Australian Mac Users Group (AUSMUG) http://australian.macusersgroup.org
Entourage
Is there any way Entourage can be configured so that it does not automatically send a receipt to people who request one. I have spoken to Westnet (my ISP) who have confirmed that I am automatically sending a receipt for mail opened even though I don't know this is happening. I am worried that spammers would be able to confirm my email address simply by requesting a receipt when they send their email. Thanks, Lloyd --
Re: Entry level Digital SLR recommendations?
Hi Mark and WAMUG folks. Having previously used Nikon SLRs (pre-digital), I recently brought a 300D one year ago, and haven't looked back (no complaints). If you've used a recent Canon before (which your posting suggests), you'll find it easy to navigate the menu structure of the 300D or the recent addition 20D. Having said that, a new user of Canon cameras would also find it easy to pick-up the menu structure, and general use of these cameras. And the Canon 300D's are very Mac-friendly (like other Canons), so no problems there either! One thing I have noticed... When someone (a new user) is trying to set up a manual exposure for the first time on a camera like the 300D, it takes a little while for the process to become clear to them. But one could compare that to doing a manual exposure on a film SLR vs using the standard 'Program' mode, for the first time. Some people comment in reviews that the 300D is a bit plasticy; I believe that's why the 20D does appear a little less plasticy. Also, keep your eye out for the black 300D (not to be confused with the 20D). They look more and more like a Nikon every day :). I haven't seen these black 300D's in Oz though; I last saw one in the UK late last year. Anyway... The Canon still feels very solid when you're taking pictures, is that's what counts to me. Lense-wise, the stock Canon lens is very reasonable, especially to begin with. I also picked up a powerful Canon image-stabliser zoom lens (75-300mm), which I found great to use. But your choice of lens of course depends on your subject matter. I recently purchased a Sigma DC 18-125mm lens. It's a fantastic all-round lens and great for travelling with too (much easier to carry around than the 75-300mm), and covers a much larger focal range than the stock standard Canon lens. (Needless to say, I don't use the basic stock Canon lens much any more). I believe this is the link for 18-125 Sigma lens (available for Nikon or Canon): http://www.sigma-photo.com/lenses/lenses_all_details.asp? id=3287navigator=6 And whatever camera you get, it's worth stocking up on an extra battery and memory cards, and with an SLR you can go through 200 photos (and a battery), very quickly. Or looking at getting a camera grip to hold the extra battery. But you'll need a bigger camera case then... I tried out a variety of cameras in-store, side-by-side before deciding on the Canon. Take your own memory cartridges if you'd like to look at any sample pictures you've taken in store (or just outside a store if they'll let you out!). And at the end of the day, there isn't a great deal of difference between the two main contenders in the entry-level Digital SLR market. But try them side by side, work out your own pros-and-cons, and go from there. Hope that helps. Cheers, Derek -- Derek Yeoh-Ellerton National IT Manager Printforce Australia Pty Ltd http://www.printforce.com.au/ Phone: 08 9223 2400 Fax: 08 9221 2059 Mobile: 0413 838 518
Re: Entry level Digital SLR recommendations?
If you're not absolutely set on an SLR then there are cameras that may offer an acceptable medium between the capabilities of an SLR and the small form factor of a compact camera. Having been an SLR user from way back, I started down the digital path with the original Canon Digital Ixus several years ago and have never looked back. However the Ixus was ageing, only had 2.1 Mpixels and was beginning to lose its ability to focus properly. To be fair, it was several years old and had travelled far and wide, taking many thousands of photos for us so it sure didn't owe us anything. Late in 2004, however, I replaced the Ixus with another Canon, the newly released PowerShot G6 http://www.steves-digicams.com/2004_reviews/g6.html. We took it on our trip to Iceland, the UK and Singapore. It was an outstanding choice for our requirements. It has a comfortable, solid grip to it without being anywhere near as bulky as an SLR, and the lens is decent without the need to carry separate lenses as you would with an SLR. The battery would typically last us more than a day, we were averaging more than 300 shots from a single charge. We took in excess of 5000 photos in 6 weeks so it got a solid workout. Both Plaza Cameras and Gerry Gibbs Camera House have been helpful to me in the past. I eventually bought the camera online at Digital Camera Warehouse http://digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/ who were prompt in processing my order. Share enjoy. -- Andrew Nielsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Entry level Digital SLR recommendations?
On 8/2/05 2:34 PM, Andrew Nielsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you're not absolutely set on an SLR then there are cameras that may offer an acceptable medium between the capabilities of an SLR and the small form factor of a compact camera. Having been an SLR user from way back, I started down the digital path with the original Canon Digital Ixus several years ago and have never looked back. However the Ixus was ageing, only had 2.1 Mpixels and was beginning to lose its ability to focus properly. To be fair, it was several years old and had travelled far and wide, taking many thousands of photos for us so it sure didn't owe us anything. And what a brilliant little camera it still is :-) Close up shots are still spot on. Distance shots, some work, some don't. All fun though! BTW, isn't it spooky that too 'veterans' (I use that term loosely!), have just posted! Hi Andrew and Derek! Seeya Rod
iPod Shuffle RAID
Hi All, So, what do you do when you and some friends are all getting iPod Shuffles? You make a RAID array out of them, of course! Follow along as we explore new depths of geekery... http://www.wrightthisway.com/Articles/000154.html Regards, Paul. -- Paul W. Mulroney Logical Developments [EMAIL PROTECTED] 86 Coolgardie Street www.logicaldevelopments.com.au BENTLEY WA 6102 Ph: +61 8 9458 3889 Fax: +61 8 9458 7204
Re: Entry level Digital SLR recommendations?
thus spake Derek Yeoh-Ellerton: Hi Mark and WAMUG folks. snip Some people comment in reviews that the 300D is a bit plasticy; I believe that's why the 20D does appear a little less plasticy. Also, keep your eye out for the black 300D (not to be confused with the 20D). They look more and more like a Nikon every day :). I haven't seen these black 300D's in Oz though; I last saw one in the UK late last year. Anyway... The Canon still feels very solid when you're taking pictures, is that's what counts to me. Camera house has the 300D black and a very fine looking piece of hardware it is indeed I really do wonder about they were smoking in the Canon design department when they came up with the EOS's silver colour scheme! I'm not overly fazed about the plastic body so long as the lens mount and internal frame that holds the CCD are rigid enough then I'm OK with that - no intention of throwing the thing around. Anyways... I'm going to be a bit of a Neo-Luddite for the next few months as I've pretty much decided that I will get a new film SLR body with a couple of lenses first (as my old late 70's SLR is well and truly superceded). I'll keep the A80 as it is a very good snap shot camera. Then later down the track (before I next go overseas) I'll purchase a digital SLR that is compatible with the lens system of the film SLR. -- ~ Mark Secker Computer Support Officer ph#6488 1855 (ECEL) mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] University of Western Australia - CRICOS Provider No. 00126G ~ Only he who attempts the absurd is capable of achieving the impossible. - Miguel de Unamuno It takes an idiot to do cool things that's why it's cool - Haruhara Haruka (FLCL) http://ecel-mark.ecel.uwa.edu.au/~marksecker/index.htm (sometimes works)
re: entry level dig SLR
At 5:05 AM +0800 8/2/05, Mark Secker in WAMUG digest wrote: Looking at getting the something like the EOS 300D but if anybody has any horror stories of this model or possible significant advantages of other models by, say, Fuji or Nikon I'm wanting to get in the door (body, lens, battery pack and basic sync'ed external flash) for about $2000/2500 Well then, don't get a Pentax *istD or *istDS. (what inspires these ridiculous names?) Because you will be unsatisfied with others afterwards. I've used both on loan with the bundled fast prime Pentax lens. And with all kinds of Pentax lenses back to the original screwmount ones. The fiddledebumps all over the body come to hand as well as any other comparable body - and I've handled the D70 and a couple of Fujis. But the Pentax lenses piddle on the Nikor and Canon. and knowing that for that price I'll probably get a low end zoom lens that will need upgrading or supplementing with better lenses latter on. As you say, it's the lenses, dummy. No other reason for getting an SLR shirley? Why accept a lower quality starter lens when these entry level bodies are all pretty much the same? You shoot your raw image and do your processing outside the camera. Get the best prime fast lens you can start with. Look through it, take some snaps and see what it gives you. And couple the prime with a tele of the absolute best quality you can afford. I still have a Pentax Spotmatic film body as my main camera. Why would I want to change after more than 30 years when I have a glovebox full of the fantabulous Takumar (Pentax) super multi-coated lenses? Biased? Me? One thing though is (going by my experience in the 80's with film SLRs) that once you start buying extra lenses you tend to lock your self in to a manufacturer so wanting to stick to a brand like Nikon or Canon. Yes, there is proprietary lock-out with the standards. If you are mainly interested in greater lens compatibility then go for Nikon, Fuji or Kodak bodies; they all share the Nikon F mount standard. hth Nancy M
Re: iPod Shuffle RAID
Hi All, So, what do you do when you and some friends are all getting iPod Shuffles? You make a RAID array out of them, of course! Follow along as we explore new depths of geekery... http://www.wrightthisway.com/Articles/000154.html Personally I'm amazed they managed to get one of them, let alone 4! Have fun, Shay -- === Shay Telfer Perth, Western Australia Technomancer Join Team Sungroper in the Opinions for hire [POQ] 2005 World Solar Challenge http://public.xdi.org/=Shayfnord http://sungroper.asn.au/
Re: Entourage
Is there any way Entourage can be configured so that it does not automatically send a receipt to people who request one. I have spoken to Westnet (my ISP) who have confirmed that I am automatically sending a receipt for mail opened even though I don't know this is happening. I am worried that spammers would be able to confirm my email address simply by requesting a receipt when they send their email. Thanks, Lloyd For many reasons, the easiest thing is to not use Entourage. I say this after having to rebuild the Entourage databases of numerous users. Have fun, Shay -- === Shay Telfer Perth, Western Australia Technomancer Join Team Sungroper in the Opinions for hire [POQ] 2005 World Solar Challenge http://public.xdi.org/=Shayfnord http://sungroper.asn.au/
Re: iPod Shuffle RAID
Hi Guys I ordered 4 and got them last week : ) no not only for me but also for friends at the office. Great little toy!!! roger Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Re: iPod Shuffle RAID Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2005 16:05:52 +0800 Hi All, So, what do you do when you and some friends are all getting iPod Shuffles? You make a RAID array out of them, of course! Follow along as we explore new depths of geekery... http://www.wrightthisway.com/Articles/000154.html Personally I'm amazed they managed to get one of them, let alone 4! Have fun, Shay -- === Shay Telfer Perth, Western Australia Technomancer Join Team Sungroper in the Opinions for hire [POQ] 2005 World Solar Challenge http://public.xdi.org/=Shayfnord http://sungroper.asn.au/ -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] WAMUG is powered by Stalker CommuniGatePro
Re: iPod Shuffle RAID
Sure is a great little toy also makes a good 1GB HD. I got mine from Daniel last week. Cheers, Ronni On 08/02/2005, at 4:18 PM, Roger P Kortas wrote: Hi Guys I ordered 4 and got them last week : ) no not only for me but also for friends at the office. Great little toy!!! roger Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Re: iPod Shuffle RAID Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2005 16:05:52 +0800 Hi All, So, what do you do when you and some friends are all getting iPod Shuffles? You make a RAID array out of them, of course! Follow along as we explore new depths of geekery... http://www.wrightthisway.com/Articles/000154.html Personally I'm amazed they managed to get one of them, let alone 4! Have fun, Shay -- === Shay Telfer Perth, Western Australia Technomancer Join Team Sungroper in the Opinions for hire [POQ] 2005 World Solar Challenge http://public.xdi.org/=Shayfnord http://sungroper.asn.au/ -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] WAMUG is powered by Stalker CommuniGatePro -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] WAMUG is powered by Stalker CommuniGatePro
Re: Repairing permissions
Hi Severin, The problem you have is that you are missing BaseSystem.pkg which should be located in root/Library/Receipts/ You can copy this file from another Mac with the same OS, otherwise you need to reinstall your OS. Cheers, Peder on 8/2/05 9:59, Severin Crisp at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Disk Utility halts when repairing permissions with an error -9997 no valid packages. Panther Cache Cleaner apparently goes off and repairs the permissions successfully. What does this mean? Severin Crisp Assoc Professor R Severin Crisp, FIP, CPhys, FAIP 15 Thomas St, Mount Clarence, Albany, 6330, Western Australia. Phone (08) 9842 1950 (Int'l +61 8 9842 1950) email mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Web pages http://www.JennyCrisp.com.au http://members.westnet.com.au/Crisp -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] WAMUG is powered by Stalker CommuniGatePro
Re: ISDN failures
Apparently systems using MacOs 3.5+ require that the Open NT1 Plus II modem used for ISDN services receive a firmware update. This can be carried out by a knowledgeable Telstra technician by phone. This has previously been reported to WAMUG by Carol Southern and, more recently, privately to me by others. Anyhow, now that it's all go for me, I've found out that Telstra has been carrying out extensive cabling operations in the hills around Sawyers Valley. The upshot of this is that Broadband may either be available now or imminently. Broadband is what I initially wanted. Wouldn't you know it, I've just commited myself to a year's plan on ISDN. Very frustrating. Vlad James
