Re: PDFs in browser
On 28/10/2005, at 3:13 PM, Mark Heeler wrote: And for those too scared to open Terminal... Remove the file named AdobePDFViewer.plugin from your hard drive/Library/Internet Plug-Ins folder to prevent acrobat files from opening in your web browser Regards Mark Unfortunately, this may not necessarily work, especially in Tiger. If there are no plugins available, Safari 2 will use its own built-in PDF viewing features. The Terminal approach is the only one which works. I just wish they'd build this stuff into the Preferences screen to make it easier. -- Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Fax (618) 9332 0913 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to.
Re: iBook Clamshell RAM
On 30/10/2005, at 11:34 AM, Christian Kotz wrote: Anyone out there selling or know where I can get a 256MB RAM module for the iBook clamshell models? Regards Christian I have a couple of double-sided 256 Mb SODIMMs not doing anything. Reply off list if you're interested. -- Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Fax (618) 9332 0913 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to.
Re: Safari quits again
Hi Eugene and WAMUG folks. Here is my post from August on the topic of Safari quitting at launch... -- I've found that several machines I've updated with the security update 2005-007 (Panther), running 10.3.9, exhibit similar behaviour to what you are describing. I found the issue was with Mail, and Safari. I hadn't opened iTunes on the specific machines. But the problem sounds very similar. I recommend being very careful with the 007 security updates... There are numerous Apple forum discussion articles about people having similar problems. Especially with Mac OS X 10.3.9 (I've updated 10.4.2 machines, without issue). What most people notice first is that Safari or some other key Apple applications stop working. Check into your log files using an application such as Console. Check out what the most recent messages are. Also, check ~/Library/Logs/CrashReporter log. I found on several machines that some core files were missing or upset, as mentioned in these logs. These included the Java Virtual Machine. Hence why the application wouldn't launch. E.g... --- dyld: /Applications/Safari.app/Contents/MacOS/Safari can't open library: /System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Versions/A/JavaVM --- Check out some of these URLs to see if the symptoms match: http://discussions.info.apple.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]@.68b6a437 http://discussions.info.apple.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]@.68b667f6 http://discussions.info.apple.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]@.68b6bc6f http://discussions.info.apple.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]@.68b6f349/ 24 (those lines might wrap, and any %20 text to be removed from the URL) In the particular cases I experienced at the end of last week, I found some careful work with Pacifist (to extract certain parts of installers) resolved the issues, without requiring an OS install. Keep in mind, that if you try to install, say, the Java update that is already installed, the Mac OS won't let you do it. But if you use Pacifist to do the work, you can force install any update. (So, be careful!) In total, the tools I used were: -Disk Utility -Pacifist, along with these Mac installers: -Mac OS X 10.3.9 installer -Java 1.42 update 1 -Java 1.42 update 2 -Java Startup update 10.3.9 Before you attempt any fix, first make sure this is the same problem, by looking at your log files. Secondly, back up any work before proceeding. Some authors in the Apple discussions recommend reinstalling the OS was the only solution. This *wasn't* necessary. But some careful work with Pacifist, and some restarts in between, was. Your mileage may vary though. (The restarts in between updates is very important). Hope that helps. Cheers, Derek -- Derek Yeoh-Ellerton National IT Manager Printforce Australia Pty Ltd http://www.printforce.com.au/
Small Business Accounts App
Hello WAMUGgers, Can anyone please recommend a small business accounts application for my mac? Details are roughly as follows; Running OS 10.4.2 on a G4 400 Yikes PCI graphics, 1 Gig RAM. 30 Gig internal HD and 128 Gig firewire HD. A small one person business with about 30 cash sales transactions per month. Similar number of purchases, mainly petty cash, but including some accounts. Registered for GST and have a turnover around $50,000 per annum. Two bank accounts. Currently using Kalamazoo one write system (a manual system like dentists used to use). This has served me very well for 20 years. The simplicity of the system is very attractive. But it is difficult to correct mistaken entries. No staff wages. Sole trader status. GST is the only complicating factor. I have looked briefly at MYOB (seems too sophisticated), iBank (may be the answer) and a couple of others. Have asked accountants, but they are PC users. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you in anticipation. Greg Manzie Director Glyde Gallery Conservation 5 Glyde Street Mosman Park Western Australia 6012 Phone (08) 9383 3929 Mobile 0438 833 144 Email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Small Business Accounts App
On 31/10/2005, at 10:43 AM, Greg Manzie wrote: Hello WAMUGgers, Can anyone please recommend a small business accounts application for my mac? snip No staff wages. Sole trader status. GST is the only complicating factor. I have looked briefly at MYOB (seems too sophisticated), iBank (may be the answer) and a couple of others. Have asked accountants, but they are PC users. Greg Manzie Have you looked at Moneyworks? They have 3 levels of product. http://www.cognito.co.nz/index.php I use MYOB (which I agree would be overkill in your case) but I have always liked to look of Moneyworks. Dudley Gager
Safari - secure connections fail
Dear all Since yesterday I have not been able to connect to web sites using https. Safari reports that it can't make a secure connection. The 2 sites I have tried are Bankwest and eTrade. I connect to these sites daily and they have been working fine for years. I have used Firefox 1.5 to connect successfully to both. I have restarted my Ti PB 550 running OS X 10.3.9 and repaired permissions with no improvement. Does anyone have any ideas how to get this working again? Or why it would have stopped yesterday given that I haven't changed anything on my machine? Thanks for your help Regards Greg
Re: Safari - secure connections fail
On 31/10/2005, at 11:38 AM, Greg Pennefather wrote: Dear all Since yesterday I have not been able to connect to web sites using https. Safari reports that it can't make a secure connection. The 2 sites I have tried are Bankwest and eTrade. I connect to these sites daily and they have been working fine for years. Sometimes ... a file in Cache , or a Cookie can be corrupt to effect how the Browser works . So go to Safari drop down menu and Empty Cache and go to Safari preferences - Security - Show Cookies - Remove All then DO a RESTART . Be advised that Removing all cookies will require you to setup again at some sites which you used to get to automatically . !! ?? The only other thing I can think of is with Java you may need to clear preferences there. Also it would be good to scan for Virus etc Bob I have used Firefox 1.5 to connect successfully to both. I have restarted my Ti PB 550 running OS X 10.3.9 and repaired permissions with no improvement. Does anyone have any ideas how to get this working again? Or why it would have stopped yesterday given that I haven't changed anything on my machine? Thanks for your help Regards Greg -- 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
Fwd: iTunes Music Store Gift card
Hello. because, I didn't receive any answer last week, I repost my request. I am not an Australian user, but a French one. I have visit the new Australian iTunes music store and like in some other country, it's possible to have a free song every weeks. because I don't live in Australia, it's impossible for me to subscribe to this store and get this song. The only solution that I have fond to download for an iTms from an other country, is to open an account with a Gift certificates. and when the credit is over, I still have the possibility to download the free song every week like I do for the US or Japan store. So, I'm writing to this list to find someone who can send me this type of Gift certificate. For sure, I will pay for everything (Maybe with Pay-Pall). Also, if someone from Australia want to have a French account, I can also send a Gift certificate from my country. Thanks. Gwen.
Re: Safari - secure connections fail
Just to let the list know ... I posted my problem on the Apple Discussion Forum and just received an answer. This fixed the problem. So, if anyone is having this problem or has it in the future, here is the solution kindly provided by Jeff Calebaugh This is a frequently reported problem. Hope Apple takes notice soon. Move the file named System.Keychain in /Library/Keychains/ folder to your desktop; Restart your computer. Your computer will generate a new System.Keychain. Run Keychain First Aid (Keychain AccessWindowKeychain First Aid) If that solves your problem, trash the keychain on your desktop. Worked for me. Hope it works for you. Jeff Regards Greg From: Robert Howells [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2005 12:25:00 +0800 To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Re: Safari - secure connections fail On 31/10/2005, at 11:38 AM, Greg Pennefather wrote: Dear all Since yesterday I have not been able to connect to web sites using https. Safari reports that it can't make a secure connection. The 2 sites I have tried are Bankwest and eTrade. I connect to these sites daily and they have been working fine for years. Sometimes ... a file in Cache , or a Cookie can be corrupt to effect how the Browser works . So go to Safari drop down menu and Empty Cache and go to Safari preferences - Security - Show Cookies - Remove All then DO a RESTART . Be advised that Removing all cookies will require you to setup again at some sites which you used to get to automatically . !! ?? The only other thing I can think of is with Java you may need to clear preferences there. Also it would be good to scan for Virus etc Bob I have used Firefox 1.5 to connect successfully to both. I have restarted my Ti PB 550 running OS X 10.3.9 and repaired permissions with no improvement. Does anyone have any ideas how to get this working again? Or why it would have stopped yesterday given that I haven't changed anything on my machine? Thanks for your help Regards Greg -- 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
Wireless Router
Hi, We're finally moving to broadband, and have a G4 tower, 466, graphite model, running 10.3 and a PC of some type running Windows XP. What's required for my G4 to connect to a wireless router? I don't really know anything about them, so if anyone can suggest one suitable for the Mac and PC to share that would be really hepful. Kind regards, -- Kelly Duffy Graphic Web Design Services Web: http://members.westnet.com.au/Kelly_Duffy/ Call: 0405 910 502
1st iTunes Song I purchased (thread ja vu)
'Superstition' by Stevie Wonder. I'm now waiting patiently for 'Journey of the Sorceror' (theme tune to Hitchhiker's Guide the Galaxy) to get a release. I wonder how Apple's rollout works with regards to Overseas music that doesn't have a local distributor, or what happens when a local distributor picks up a song that's already available on the Oz iTunes store? T.
Re: Small Business Accounts App
Hello Dudley. Thank you very much for your suggestion. I have downloaded the free 30 day trial of Moneyworks and so far it looks like the answer to my problem. They offer to send a compatible version, free, to my accountant, if I purchase. That seems very generous. The software comes from Newzealand but is aware of Australian GST rules. Well done Kiwis. Regards Greg Manzie Director Glyde Gallery Conservation 5 Glyde Street Mosman Park Western Australia 6012 Phone (08) 9383 3929 Mobile 0438 833 144 Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 31/10/2005, at 11:13 AM, Dudley Gager wrote: On 31/10/2005, at 10:43 AM, Greg Manzie wrote: Hello WAMUGgers, Can anyone please recommend a small business accounts application for my mac? snip No staff wages. Sole trader status. GST is the only complicating factor. I have looked briefly at MYOB (seems too sophisticated), iBank (may be the answer) and a couple of others. Have asked accountants, but they are PC users. Greg Manzie Have you looked at Moneyworks? They have 3 levels of product. http://www.cognito.co.nz/index.php I use MYOB (which I agree would be overkill in your case) but I have always liked to look of Moneyworks. Dudley Gager -- 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
Norton antivirus
Hi WAMUGers, Is it worth updating Norton antivirus, or is there a better solution, Thanks, Bill
Re: 1st iTunes Song I purchased (thread ja vu)
'Superstition' by Stevie Wonder. I'm now waiting patiently for 'Journey of the Sorceror' (theme tune to Hitchhiker's Guide the Galaxy) to get a release. I wonder how Apple's rollout works with regards to Overseas music that doesn't have a local distributor, or what happens when a local distributor picks up a song that's already available on the Oz iTunes store? T. I suggest that if you want a song, search for it on iTMS Oz. That way Apple could take the logs to whichever distributor and say Hey, you could have made this much money if you let us sell your stuff. 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: Safari - secure connections fail
Not with you on the Bankwest site Greg ?? It does not have an https prefix just http On 31/10/2005, at 11:38 AM, Greg Pennefather wrote: Dear all Since yesterday I have not been able to connect to web sites using https. Safari reports that it can't make a secure connection. The 2 sites I have tried are Bankwest and eTrade. I connect to these sites daily and they have been working fine for years. I have used Firefox 1.5 to connect successfully to both. I have restarted my Ti PB 550 running OS X 10.3.9 and repaired permissions with no improvement. Does anyone have any ideas how to get this working again? Or why it would have stopped yesterday given that I haven't changed anything on my machine? Thanks for your help Regards Greg -- 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 Regards, Stephen Chape
Re: Safari - secure connections fail
On 31/10/2005, at 7:27 PM, Stephen Chape wrote: Not with you on the Bankwest site Greg ?? That got the scare bits running ... You are right in one way with Safari you do not see the Bankwest Secure screen URL and hence you do not see https although it does show you the closed padlock . In firefox the logon screen does show the internet address which does start with https: Relaxed again now Bob It does not have an https prefix just http On 31/10/2005, at 11:38 AM, Greg Pennefather wrote: Dear all Since yesterday I have not been able to connect to web sites using https. Safari reports that it can't make a secure connection. The 2 sites I have tried are Bankwest and eTrade. I connect to these sites daily and they have been working fine for years. I have used Firefox 1.5 to connect successfully to both. I have restarted my Ti PB 550 running OS X 10.3.9 and repaired permissions with no improvement. Does anyone have any ideas how to get this working again? Or why it would have stopped yesterday given that I haven't changed anything on my machine? Thanks for your help Regards Greg -- 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 Regards, Stephen Chape -- 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: Safari - secure connections fail
On Monday, October 31, 2005, at 03:38PM, Greg Pennefather [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 31/10/2005, at 11:38 AM, Greg Pennefather wrote: Dear all Since yesterday I have not been able to connect to web sites using https. Safari reports that it can't make a secure connection. The 2 sites I have tried are Bankwest and eTrade. I connect to these sites daily and they have been working fine for years. This may be somewhat more of a deeper problem than Safari. I just had a squiz on iiNet's Network page, and there are Level 2 and 3 Faults in every capital city bar Canberra. Not having a clue what a level 2 or 3 fault is, but I do know that it has not only been https pages that I have had problems with in the last 24 hours (Appletalk and club calibra are two that don't use https). Are those that are having problems with iiNet or other ISPs? Seeya Rod!
Re: Safari - secure connections fail
I'm in Sydney on Bigpond Cable and have had exactly the same problem with AppleTalk. I also can't access Apple User Group mailing lists and get some SMTP errors from my ISP when I send mail through my own servers. Somethings up big time. I read somewhere today about some big problems sending to MSN Hotmail using broadband in the US in the last 30 or so hours. Reports were that these broadband ISP's went crazy with all these mails in their relay cues and they have blocked both sites till it is sorted out. Perhaps there's some connection. -- All the best Greg Sharp President/Webmaster [EMAIL PROTECTED] Australian Mac Users Group (AUSMUG) http://www.australian.macusersgroup.org On 1/11/05 1:14 AM, Rod Lavington [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Are those that are having problems with iiNet or other ISPs?
Re: Small Business Accounts App
On 31/10/2005, at 10:43 AM, Greg Manzie wrote: Hello WAMUGgers, I have looked briefly at MYOB (seems too sophisticated), iBank (may be the answer) and a couple of others. Have asked accountants, but they are PC users. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you in anticipation. Greg Manzie Director Glyde Gallery Conservation 5 Glyde Street Mosman Park Western Australia 6012 Hi Greg MYOB do have a simpler version called MYOB FirstEdge which allows you to invoice out to clients (if you need to) but only treats expenditure on a cash basis, ie no invoices received, only payments made. It is easy to use and being an MYOB product, accountants like it. This sells for $98.98 at Officeworks if they have old stock (supposed to have increased at 1/10/05 and they would probably sell at ~ $132) I can get it for you at $90 inc GST at the moment (while old stock lasts). It is cross platform compatible which means if you need to get it to your Accountant, if you have one, all you need to do is add a .dat extension to the file name email/burn etc Cheers, Alex Alex Novakovic - Best Computer Accounting MYOB Certified Consultant Mobile: 041 990 2440 Phone: 9305 6310
