Re: Mac issue.

[Peter Hinchliffe]

On 27/12/2012, at 3:48 PM, Malcolm McCallum  wrote:

> I am well aware of this, that is why I said I thought he already was. I will 
> make sure he joins as he has been coming to Wamug meetings. Thanks Ronni 
> Merry Christmas and all that Jazz :)
> Malcolm McCallum
> 
> doc...@westnet.com.au
> Skype docmactor
> 
> 
> 
> On 27/12/2012, at 12:19 PM, Ronda Brown  wrote:
> 
>> Hi Mac,
>> 
>> Pete will have to join WAMUG to be able to post to the list.
>> 

Just FYI Mac, Pete is not showing up anywhere as being a member, paid or 
otherwise. He can certainly subscribe to the list for free, but will not be 
able to post. 

Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services
FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer
Perth, Western Australia
Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 046 948

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

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Re: Safari/Sidebar

[Ronni Brown]

Hi Stuart,

Have you set up the Google "Search Settings" in Safari 6.0.2?
If not:
1. Type a search in the top bar
2. Then in the resulting search results window, click on the "Cog" button on 
the far right (under Sign in)
Then select "Search Settings"
3. Search Settings Window - Click "Location" 
4. Type in Australia
5. Click Save

Google will then save these settings for future searches. You don't need to do 
anything more.
Now in a resulting search window, if you click under Search (in Menu) > Google 
Australia opens.

Cheers,
Ronni

On 28/12/2012, at 10:56 AM, Mike Murray  wrote:

> Hi Stuart
> 
> Try adding site:au to your search term.
> 
> Mike
> 
> 
> Mike Murray and Lesley Silvester
> TimeTrackers
> East Fremantle
> Western Australia
> 
> Tel 08 9339 8078
> Fax 08 9339 0519
> Mob 0407 669 376
> 
> British and Australian genealogical and historical research, 
> education, publishing and film-making
> 
> www.timetrackers.com.au
> 
> 
> 
> On 28/12/2012, at 10:24 AM, Stuart Breden  wrote:
> 
>> With the new version of Safari I don't seem to be able to get pages from 
>> Australia when I search in Google.
>> 
>> What am I missing?
>> 
>> We would like to wish you, your staff and your families a very happy 
>> Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year 2013
>> 
>> Stuart Breden
>> PO Box 132
>> Kalamunda WA 6926
>> Ph: (08) 9257 1577
>> Mbl: 0417 053 266
>> 
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Re: Safari/Sidebar

[Mike Murray]

Hi Stuart

Try adding site:au to your search term.

Mike


Mike Murray and Lesley Silvester
TimeTrackers
East Fremantle
Western Australia

Tel 08 9339 8078
Fax 08 9339 0519
Mob 0407 669 376

British and Australian genealogical and historical research, 
education, publishing and film-making

www.timetrackers.com.au



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> With the new version of Safari I don't seem to be able to get pages from 
> Australia when I search in Google.
> 
> What am I missing?
> 
> We would like to wish you, your staff and your families a very happy 
> Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year 2013
> 
> Stuart Breden
> PO Box 132
> Kalamunda WA 6926
> Ph: (08) 9257 1577
> Mbl: 0417 053 266
> 
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Safari/Sidebar

[Stuart Breden]

With the new version of Safari I don't seem to be able to get pages from 
Australia when I search in Google.

What am I missing?

We would like to wish you, your staff and your families a very happy Christmas 
and a safe and prosperous New Year 2013

Stuart Breden
PO Box 132
Kalamunda WA 6926
Ph: (08) 9257 1577
Mbl: 0417 053 266

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Re: Outdated electronic equipment...

[Kevin Lock]

Ken,

  I refurbish older Macs and give them away to needy folks, but these 
days people are only interested in machines with an Airport card.  I do 
do early slot-loader iMacs which I load with OS9 educational software 
and if that is what you have I can use it/them.  I also gift any older 
digital cameras and printers which have carts which can be refilled by me.

regards.

Kevin

94183869







On 28/12/12 12:34 AM, Ken Woods wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Simple question:
> Is there anywhere where one can take outdated electronic equipment (old
> phones, cameras, PDAs, printers, computers, etc.) for recycling or disposal?
>
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Outdated electronic equipment...

[Ken Woods]

Hi all,

Simple question:
Is there anywhere where one can take outdated electronic equipment (old
phones, cameras, PDAs, printers, computers, etc.) for recycling or disposal?

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Re: Time Machine help on MacMini

[Laura Webb]

Well said Tim.

Regards
Laura 


Sent from my iPad


On 27/12/2012, at 7:17 PM, Tim Law  wrote:

> 
> On 27/12/2012, at 6:24 PM, Ronda Brown  wrote:
> 
>> Thanks Tim for jumping in and helping out I really did not want to answer 
>> any WAMUG emails over my break.
> 
> 
> That's fine Ronni. 
> 
> I figure WAMUG is for users helping each other out and people shouldn't come 
> to expect/experience a professional consultant response every time; just 
> reasonable ideas from others users sharing their experiences and solutions. 
> Especially over the holiday season, and for relatively simple queries that 
> many of us could answer and help out newbies. 
> 
> If those of us with a bit of experience share that experience, especially 
> with hints on how to search for answers and assist people where to go to find 
> their own solutions, then it takes the pressure off yourself and Daniel both 
> short and long term.
> 
> Now, off you go and tape up your fingers!   :-)  Perhaps write a date on your 
> taped up fingers of when you want to throw yourself back into the fray. And 
> it's not allowed to be tomorrow!
> 
> Regards
> 
> Tim
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Re: Time Machine help on MacMini

[Tim Law]

On 27/12/2012, at 6:24 PM, Ronda Brown  wrote:

> Thanks Tim for jumping in and helping out I really did not want to answer any 
> WAMUG emails over my break.


That's fine Ronni. 

I figure WAMUG is for users helping each other out and people shouldn't come to 
expect/experience a professional consultant response every time; just 
reasonable ideas from others users sharing their experiences and solutions. 
Especially over the holiday season, and for relatively simple queries that many 
of us could answer and help out newbies. 

If those of us with a bit of experience share that experience, especially with 
hints on how to search for answers and assist people where to go to find their 
own solutions, then it takes the pressure off yourself and Daniel both short 
and long term.

Now, off you go and tape up your fingers!   :-)  Perhaps write a date on your 
taped up fingers of when you want to throw yourself back into the fray. And 
it's not allowed to be tomorrow!

Regards

Tim


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Re: Time Machine help on MacMini

[Laura Webb]

Hi Ronni

What happened to that break 

Thanks for your recommendation. I usually buy from Daniel but know he is 
enjoying a well earned break just now.

I prefer FireWire and that's what I have for my MacBook external drive. A LaCie 
portable drive (also from Daniel).

Thanks for offering further help in setting up, but please sign off for a 
while. Everyone will respect your decision to say "I am not available 
until..."

Kind regards
Laura





Sent from my iPad


On 27/12/2012, at 6:24 PM, Ronda Brown  wrote:

> Hi Laura,
> 
> The Portable FW800 Drive I would recommend is a "Western Digitsl 2TB 
> Firewire800 Drive "MyPassport Studio Portable Hard Drive". 
> It doesn't require power, just runs off Firewire, and is a little portable 
> drive. Very nice, great solid units.
> 
> <http://store.apple.com/au/product/H8393PA/A/western-digital-2tb-my-passport-studio-portable-hard-drive>
> 
> If you email Daniel Kerr MacWizardry (when he returns from his break), he can 
> supply these units and will give you a good price.
> Email: 
> 
> If you do get one I will send you details how to set it up correctly to work 
> with Time Machine.
> They have a sleep feature, so can be set to sleep when not backing up to TM. 
> My Backup Strategy can be downloaded at this link:
>  <http://ronnibrown.net/tutorials/backup/index.html>
> 
> Thanks Tim for jumping in and helping out I really did not want to answer any 
> WAMUG emails over my break.
> 
> Cheers,
> Ronni
> 
> Sent from Ronni's iPad4
> 
> On 27/12/2012, at 5:39 PM, Laura Webb  wrote:
> 
>> Hello Tim
>> 
>> Thanks for your suggestion. I had not thought to use both Super Duper and 
>> Time Machine. For some years I have been using Super Duper on my "elderly" 
>> MacBook and have a separate external drive for that.
>> 
>> When the weather cools (being optimistic) I'll go looking for a 1TB drive.
>> 
>> Regards
>> Laura
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>> 
>> On 27/12/2012, at 5:13 PM, Tim Law  wrote:
>> 
>>> Hello Laura,
>>> 
>>> I use Super Duper and Time Machine, on different external back up disks 
>>> with my Mac Mini of a similar vintage to yours. 
>>> 
>>> Super Duper does a full disk copy back up each night.
>>> Time Machine does incremental backups each half hour or so. 
>>> 
>>> They do different things and have different advantages. 
>>> 
>>> If there is a fire for example, I'd be grabbing the Super Duper drive 
>>> first. Mind you, unplugging the Mini and carting that out of the house is 
>>> easy as it is almost as small as the external drive. 
>>> If I have deleted a file from early this morning, and want to retrieve it, 
>>> then I go into Time Machine. 
>>> 
>>> Other family members with smallish hard drives also use the same 1Tb drive 
>>> over our family network as a Time Machine backup. ie less than 100Gb. 
>>> 
>>> My suggestion is to buy a 1Tb external drive and use it exclusively for 
>>> Time Machine, and keep your current disk for Super Duper.
>>> 
>>> Tim
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On 27/12/2012, at 4:21 PM, Laura Webb  wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Good afternoon all on this very hot day.
>>>> 
>>>> I need some help please with setting up Time Machine to back up on an 
>>>> external drive. My MacMini (mid 2010) was originally intended mainly as a 
>>>> media centre, However I recently upgraded it to Mountain Lion and intend 
>>>> to make more use of its computer capabilities.  Previously I used Super 
>>>> Duper for backups but Time Machine seems to make more sense.
>>>> 
>>>> The external drive I have is USB 320 GB (supplied by Daniel). 
>>>> 
>>>> When I attempted a back up I was given a message that there is 
>>>> insufficient room on the disk. The backup requires 259.82GB but only 
>>>> 123.82GB is available. The message also adds that work space is needed for 
>>>> other items as well as the actual backup. Fair enough, but is it usual for 
>>>> there to be such a difference in the capacity? The external drive works 
>>>> well with Super Duper so I could, of course, continue to use that as a 
>>>> back up system.
>>>> 
>>>> There is also the option, to exclude some files from the Time Machine back 
>>>> up, but I have no idea how to do that or what should be excluded.
>>>> 
&g

Re: Time Machine help on MacMini

[Ronda Brown]

Hi Laura,

The Portable FW800 Drive I would recommend is a "Western Digitsl 2TB 
Firewire800 Drive "MyPassport Studio Portable Hard Drive". 
It doesn't require power, just runs off Firewire, and is a little portable 
drive. Very nice, great solid units.

<http://store.apple.com/au/product/H8393PA/A/western-digital-2tb-my-passport-studio-portable-hard-drive>

If you email Daniel Kerr MacWizardry (when he returns from his break), he can 
supply these units and will give you a good price.
Email: 

If you do get one I will send you details how to set it up correctly to work 
with Time Machine.
They have a sleep feature, so can be set to sleep when not backing up to TM. 
My Backup Strategy can be downloaded at this link:
  <http://ronnibrown.net/tutorials/backup/index.html>

Thanks Tim for jumping in and helping out I really did not want to answer any 
WAMUG emails over my break.

Cheers,
Ronni

Sent from Ronni's iPad4

On 27/12/2012, at 5:39 PM, Laura Webb  wrote:

> Hello Tim
> 
> Thanks for your suggestion. I had not thought to use both Super Duper and 
> Time Machine. For some years I have been using Super Duper on my "elderly" 
> MacBook and have a separate external drive for that.
> 
> When the weather cools (being optimistic) I'll go looking for a 1TB drive.
> 
> Regards
> Laura
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
> 
> On 27/12/2012, at 5:13 PM, Tim Law  wrote:
> 
>> Hello Laura,
>> 
>> I use Super Duper and Time Machine, on different external back up disks with 
>> my Mac Mini of a similar vintage to yours. 
>> 
>> Super Duper does a full disk copy back up each night.
>> Time Machine does incremental backups each half hour or so. 
>> 
>> They do different things and have different advantages. 
>> 
>> If there is a fire for example, I'd be grabbing the Super Duper drive first. 
>> Mind you, unplugging the Mini and carting that out of the house is easy as 
>> it is almost as small as the external drive. 
>> If I have deleted a file from early this morning, and want to retrieve it, 
>> then I go into Time Machine. 
>> 
>> Other family members with smallish hard drives also use the same 1Tb drive 
>> over our family network as a Time Machine backup. ie less than 100Gb. 
>> 
>> My suggestion is to buy a 1Tb external drive and use it exclusively for Time 
>> Machine, and keep your current disk for Super Duper.
>> 
>> Tim
>> 
>> 
>> On 27/12/2012, at 4:21 PM, Laura Webb  wrote:
>> 
>>> Good afternoon all on this very hot day.
>>> 
>>> I need some help please with setting up Time Machine to back up on an 
>>> external drive. My MacMini (mid 2010) was originally intended mainly as a 
>>> media centre, However I recently upgraded it to Mountain Lion and intend to 
>>> make more use of its computer capabilities.  Previously I used Super Duper 
>>> for backups but Time Machine seems to make more sense.
>>> 
>>> The external drive I have is USB 320 GB (supplied by Daniel). 
>>> 
>>> When I attempted a back up I was given a message that there is insufficient 
>>> room on the disk. The backup requires 259.82GB but only 123.82GB is 
>>> available. The message also adds that work space is needed for other items 
>>> as well as the actual backup. Fair enough, but is it usual for there to be 
>>> such a difference in the capacity? The external drive works well with Super 
>>> Duper so I could, of course, continue to use that as a back up system.
>>> 
>>> There is also the option, to exclude some files from the Time Machine back 
>>> up, but I have no idea how to do that or what should be excluded.
>>> 
>>> Obviously to use Time Machine I need a much larger external drive. Advice 
>>> as to what size and what brand is recommended would be appreciated.
>>> 
>>> Best wishes to all for a happy and healthy 2013.  My thanks particularly to 
>>> Ronni and also to other members who so readily give advice when it is 
>>> required.
>>> 
>>> Regards
>>> Laura
>>> 
>>> 
>>> MacMini
>>> 2.4GHZ Intel Core 2 Duo
>>> 4GB Memory
>>> OSX 10.8.2
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Re: LASERWRITER 360

[Tim Law]

Hi Julie,

I note Ronni has said
>>> I don't think there is anymore I can suggest to help you, you might need to 
>>> get someone to have a look at it for you, to see if is is possible to setup 
>>> this Laserwriter 360 in Lion.



At 
http://www.preterhuman.net/texts/computing/apple_hardware_devnotes/LaserWriter%20Select%20360.pdf
  on page 4 I found 
> The LaserWriter Select 360 printer supports three communication ports: 

> RS-232 25-pin serial port
> RS-422 8-pin serial port for LocalTalk
> Centronics 36-pin parallel port

You mention a nine pin. Can you download the PDF and see if yours has something 
more. There might also be some hints on resetting the dial selector on the back 
of the printer to cater for a different default communications setting. This 
looks all complex to me, and as Ronni has suggested it might be best if you 
have someone call around to get it working in your home - if it is possible. 

IP Address. If your computer is connected via a cable to your printer, I hoped 
there may be a setting on the printer to print out a settings report which 
would tell you the IP address for the printer on your home network. However, 
reading through the above PDF, it looks like it is too old to have such a 
feature. 


On the Apple Discussion forum I found
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2519106?
which talks about needing to buy a Parallel to USB cable and using USBTB 
backend available at http://buymelunch.org/printing/usbtb/
for Snow Leopard installations. 

But you are using Lion. It might still work, I don't know. 

I hope this points you in a useful direction. 

Tim




On 27/12/2012, at 4:59 PM, Julie Bedford  wrote:

> Thanks Ronni
> Umm, sorry but where would I locate the IP for the Laserwriter Select ?
> I had it working on my old Mac with OS Leopard (Not Snow) and had it connected
> via Appletalk with a cross over cable.  If its of any help the cable from the 
> printer is
> a nine pin.
> 
> After reading up on your recommendation documentation, I see it is not 
> possible to
> use Appletalk any longer with Lion, but understand there is a complicated 
> alternative !!
> 
> Thanks
> Jewels
> 
> On 27/12/2012, at 2:38 PM, Ronni Brown wrote:
> 
>> Hi Jewels,
>> 
>> What operating system did you have the Laserwriter 360 working on?
>> How did you have the Laserwriter 360 connected to your Mac via Ethernet or 
>> USB or? 
>> Can you see it's IP Address?
>> 
>> A normal Lion install includes a lot of PPDs, still including LaserWriters, 
>> but from what I can find out only the "Generic PostScript Printer PPD" will 
>> work with your Apple Laserwriter in Lion.
>> 
>> 1. In System Preferences > Print & Fax - click the [+ ]Plus icon & then the 
>> IP icon
>> 2. As it is an old Printer start with Line Printer Daemon – LPD
>> 3. Address: type in it's IP Address
>> 4. Print Using: "Generic PostScript Printer" use the arrows to locate.
>> Be sure to choose "Select Printer Software" from the "Print Using" menu, and 
>> search for "LaserWriter 360" from the printer list. 
>> Choose the driver and add the printer.
>> 
>> Have a read here:
>> 
>> 
>> I don't think there is anymore I can suggest to help you, you might need to 
>> get someone to have a look at it for you, to see if is is possible to setup 
>> this Laserwriter 360 in Lion.
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> Ronni
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On 27/12/2012, at 1:00 PM, Julie Bedford  wrote:
>> 
>>> Thanks Ronni
>>> Thought that could be the case as unable to locate anywhere.  
>>> Excuse my ignorance, but have gone into System Prefs, Print & Scan, no 
>>> Generic Printer listed under Printers - where would I locate the software ?
>>> Thanks
>>> jewels
>>> 
>>> On 27/12/2012, at 12:26 PM, Ronni Brown wrote:
>>> 
 Hi Jewels,
 
 I don't think you will be able to download the software for Lion. 
 You can use the "Generic PostScript Printer PPD" drivers that come loaded 
 with Lion OS X 10.7.5
 The only one that is reliable is the "Generic PostScript".
 
 Cheers,
 Ronni
 
 On 27/12/2012, at 12:09 PM, Julie Bedford  wrote:
 
> Hi 
> Could someone let me know where to download the software for the 
> Laserwriter 360 please ?
> I'm currently running OSX 10.7.5
> 
> Thanks
> Jewels
> 
> On 25/12/2012, at 10:02 AM, Julie Bedford wrote:
> 
>> Hi Ronni,
>> 
>> I really didn't expect a reply on Christmas Day !   Thanks for the info 
>> - I'll be reading up later on the links you gave.
>> Have a wonderful day.
>> 
>> Cheers
>> Jewels
>> 
>> On 25/12/2012, at 6:35 AM, Ronda Brown wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi Julie,
>>> 
>>> I can't help you today, but you might find some help here:
>>> 
>>> And here:
>>> 
>>> IP – Used to add a network printer that does not use Bonjour and or is 
>>> on another network.  Printers tha

Re: Time Machine help on MacMini

[Laura Webb]

Hello Tim

Thanks for your suggestion. I had not thought to use both Super Duper and Time 
Machine. For some years I have been using Super Duper on my "elderly" MacBook 
and have a separate external drive for that.

When the weather cools (being optimistic) I'll go looking for a 1TB drive.

Regards
Laura





Sent from my iPad


On 27/12/2012, at 5:13 PM, Tim Law  wrote:

> Hello Laura,
> 
> I use Super Duper and Time Machine, on different external back up disks with 
> my Mac Mini of a similar vintage to yours. 
> 
> Super Duper does a full disk copy back up each night.
> Time Machine does incremental backups each half hour or so. 
> 
> They do different things and have different advantages. 
> 
> If there is a fire for example, I'd be grabbing the Super Duper drive first. 
> Mind you, unplugging the Mini and carting that out of the house is easy as it 
> is almost as small as the external drive. 
> If I have deleted a file from early this morning, and want to retrieve it, 
> then I go into Time Machine. 
> 
> Other family members with smallish hard drives also use the same 1Tb drive 
> over our family network as a Time Machine backup. ie less than 100Gb. 
> 
> My suggestion is to buy a 1Tb external drive and use it exclusively for Time 
> Machine, and keep your current disk for Super Duper.
> 
> Tim
> 
> 
> On 27/12/2012, at 4:21 PM, Laura Webb  wrote:
> 
>> Good afternoon all on this very hot day.
>> 
>> I need some help please with setting up Time Machine to back up on an 
>> external drive. My MacMini (mid 2010) was originally intended mainly as a 
>> media centre, However I recently upgraded it to Mountain Lion and intend to 
>> make more use of its computer capabilities.  Previously I used Super Duper 
>> for backups but Time Machine seems to make more sense.
>> 
>> The external drive I have is USB 320 GB (supplied by Daniel). 
>> 
>> When I attempted a back up I was given a message that there is insufficient 
>> room on the disk. The backup requires 259.82GB but only 123.82GB is 
>> available. The message also adds that work space is needed for other items 
>> as well as the actual backup. Fair enough, but is it usual for there to be 
>> such a difference in the capacity? The external drive works well with Super 
>> Duper so I could, of course, continue to use that as a back up system.
>> 
>> There is also the option, to exclude some files from the Time Machine back 
>> up, but I have no idea how to do that or what should be excluded.
>> 
>> Obviously to use Time Machine I need a much larger external drive. Advice as 
>> to what size and what brand is recommended would be appreciated.
>> 
>> Best wishes to all for a happy and healthy 2013.  My thanks particularly to 
>> Ronni and also to other members who so readily give advice when it is 
>> required.
>> 
>> Regards
>> Laura
>> 
>> 
>> MacMini
>> 2.4GHZ Intel Core 2 Duo
>> 4GB Memory
>> OSX 10.8.2
>> 
>> 
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Re: Time Machine help on MacMini

[Tim Law]

Hello Laura,

I use Super Duper and Time Machine, on different external back up disks with my 
Mac Mini of a similar vintage to yours. 

Super Duper does a full disk copy back up each night.
Time Machine does incremental backups each half hour or so. 

They do different things and have different advantages. 

If there is a fire for example, I'd be grabbing the Super Duper drive first. 
Mind you, unplugging the Mini and carting that out of the house is easy as it 
is almost as small as the external drive. 
If I have deleted a file from early this morning, and want to retrieve it, then 
I go into Time Machine. 

Other family members with smallish hard drives also use the same 1Tb drive over 
our family network as a Time Machine backup. ie less than 100Gb. 

My suggestion is to buy a 1Tb external drive and use it exclusively for Time 
Machine, and keep your current disk for Super Duper.

Tim


On 27/12/2012, at 4:21 PM, Laura Webb  wrote:

> Good afternoon all on this very hot day.
> 
> I need some help please with setting up Time Machine to back up on an 
> external drive. My MacMini (mid 2010) was originally intended mainly as a 
> media centre, However I recently upgraded it to Mountain Lion and intend to 
> make more use of its computer capabilities.  Previously I used Super Duper 
> for backups but Time Machine seems to make more sense.
> 
> The external drive I have is USB 320 GB (supplied by Daniel). 
> 
> When I attempted a back up I was given a message that there is insufficient 
> room on the disk. The backup requires 259.82GB but only 123.82GB is 
> available. The message also adds that work space is needed for other items as 
> well as the actual backup. Fair enough, but is it usual for there to be such 
> a difference in the capacity? The external drive works well with Super Duper 
> so I could, of course, continue to use that as a back up system.
> 
> There is also the option, to exclude some files from the Time Machine back 
> up, but I have no idea how to do that or what should be excluded.
> 
> Obviously to use Time Machine I need a much larger external drive. Advice as 
> to what size and what brand is recommended would be appreciated.
> 
> Best wishes to all for a happy and healthy 2013.  My thanks particularly to 
> Ronni and also to other members who so readily give advice when it is 
> required.
> 
> Regards
> Laura
> 
> 
> MacMini
> 2.4GHZ Intel Core 2 Duo
> 4GB Memory
> OSX 10.8.2
> 
> 
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Re: Time Machine help on MacMini

[Laura Webb]

Hi Ronni

Thank you. That's the advice I need.

It wasn't me that downloaded the PDF, this is my first foray into anything to 
do with Time Machine. I'll stick with Super Duper for the time being and 
consider the larger external drive later on.

Pleased you are taking a break. Make sure you do -:)

Kind regards


Sent from my iPad


On 27/12/2012, at 4:42 PM, Ronni Brown  wrote:

> Hi Laura,
> 
> The 320GB is far too small for Time Machine. What size is your Hard Drive?
> It is recommended that any hard disk designated for Time Machine backups be 
> "at least" twice as large as the hard disk it is backing up from. You see, 
> the more space it has to grow, the greater the history it can preserve.
> 
> The message includes the amount of space that the backup requires; note that 
> it's the estimated size of the data to be backed up plus 20% (for workspace).
> 
> Also make sure an external drive is formatted correctly for Time Machine. 
> 'Mac OS Extended (Journaled)' and 'GUID Partition Table'.
> I think you downloaded my how to: "Format & Partition your Drive to work with 
> Time Machine" PDF some time back.
> 
> OK I'm out of here, I need a break.
> 
> Cheers,
> Ronni
> 
> On 27/12/2012, at 4:21 PM, Laura Webb  wrote:
> 
>> Good afternoon all on this very hot day.
>> 
>> I need some help please with setting up Time Machine to back up on an 
>> external drive. My MacMini (mid 2010) was originally intended mainly as a 
>> media centre, However I recently upgraded it to Mountain Lion and intend to 
>> make more use of its computer capabilities.  Previously I used Super Duper 
>> for backups but Time Machine seems to make more sense.
>> 
>> The external drive I have is USB 320 GB (supplied by Daniel). 
>> 
>> When I attempted a back up I was given a message that there is insufficient 
>> room on the disk. The backup requires 259.82GB but only 123.82GB is 
>> available. The message also adds that work space is needed for other items 
>> as well as the actual backup. Fair enough, but is it usual for there to be 
>> such a difference in the capacity? The external drive works well with Super 
>> Duper so I could, of course, continue to use that as a back up system.
>> 
>> There is also the option, to exclude some files from the Time Machine back 
>> up, but I have no idea how to do that or what should be excluded.
>> 
>> Obviously to use Time Machine I need a much larger external drive. Advice as 
>> to what size and what brand is recommended would be appreciated.
>> 
>> Best wishes to all for a happy and healthy 2013.  My thanks particularly to 
>> Ronni and also to other members who so readily give advice when it is 
>> required.
>> 
>> Regards
>> Laura
>> 
>> 
>> MacMini
>> 2.4GHZ Intel Core 2 Duo
>> 4GB Memory
>> OSX 10.8.2
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Re: LASERWRITER 360

[Julie Bedford]

Thanks Ronni
Umm, sorry but where would I locate the IP for the Laserwriter Select ?
I had it working on my old Mac with OS Leopard (Not Snow) and had it connected
via Appletalk with a cross over cable.  If its of any help the cable from the 
printer is
a nine pin.

After reading up on your recommendation documentation, I see it is not possible 
to
use Appletalk any longer with Lion, but understand there is a complicated 
alternative !!

Thanks
Jewels

On 27/12/2012, at 2:38 PM, Ronni Brown wrote:

> Hi Jewels,
> 
> What operating system did you have the Laserwriter 360 working on?
> How did you have the Laserwriter 360 connected to your Mac via Ethernet or 
> USB or? 
> Can you see it's IP Address?
> 
> A normal Lion install includes a lot of PPDs, still including LaserWriters, 
> but from what I can find out only the "Generic PostScript Printer PPD" will 
> work with your Apple Laserwriter in Lion.
> 
> 1. In System Preferences > Print & Fax - click the [+ ]Plus icon & then the 
> IP icon
> 2. As it is an old Printer start with Line Printer Daemon – LPD
> 3. Address: type in it's IP Address
> 4. Print Using: "Generic PostScript Printer" use the arrows to locate.
> Be sure to choose "Select Printer Software" from the "Print Using" menu, and 
> search for "LaserWriter 360" from the printer list. 
> Choose the driver and add the printer.
> 
> Have a read here:
> 
> 
> I don't think there is anymore I can suggest to help you, you might need to 
> get someone to have a look at it for you, to see if is is possible to setup 
> this Laserwriter 360 in Lion.
> 
> Cheers,
> Ronni
> 
> 
> 
> On 27/12/2012, at 1:00 PM, Julie Bedford  wrote:
> 
>> Thanks Ronni
>> Thought that could be the case as unable to locate anywhere.  
>> Excuse my ignorance, but have gone into System Prefs, Print & Scan, no 
>> Generic Printer listed under Printers - where would I locate the software ?
>> Thanks
>> jewels
>> 
>> On 27/12/2012, at 12:26 PM, Ronni Brown wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi Jewels,
>>> 
>>> I don't think you will be able to download the software for Lion. 
>>> You can use the "Generic PostScript Printer PPD" drivers that come loaded 
>>> with Lion OS X 10.7.5
>>> The only one that is reliable is the "Generic PostScript".
>>> 
>>> Cheers,
>>> Ronni
>>> 
>>> On 27/12/2012, at 12:09 PM, Julie Bedford  wrote:
>>> 
 Hi 
 Could someone let me know where to download the software for the 
 Laserwriter 360 please ?
 I'm currently running OSX 10.7.5
 
 Thanks
 Jewels
 
 On 25/12/2012, at 10:02 AM, Julie Bedford wrote:
 
> Hi Ronni,
> 
> I really didn't expect a reply on Christmas Day !   Thanks for the info - 
> I'll be reading up later on the links you gave.
> Have a wonderful day.
> 
> Cheers
> Jewels
> 
> On 25/12/2012, at 6:35 AM, Ronda Brown wrote:
> 
>> Hi Julie,
>> 
>> I can't help you today, but you might find some help here:
>> 
>> And here:
>> 
>> IP – Used to add a network printer that does not use Bonjour and or is 
>> on another network.  Printers that support the Internet Printing 
>> Protocol (IPP), Line Printer Daemon (LPD), and HP Jetdirect (Socket) can 
>> be added in this manner. SeeHow to connect to an IP-based printer or 
>> AppleTalk printer via IP for details about how to connect an IP based 
>> printer.
>> Apple LaserWriter Select 360 with Fax Card   4.0 P   
>>  
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> Ronni
>> 
>> Sent from Ronni's iPad4
>> 
>> On 24/12/2012, at 10:39 PM, Julie Bedford  wrote:
>> 
>>> 
>>> Hi All,
>>> 
>>> Can anyone tell me, is it possible to connect an Apple Laserwriter 360 
>>> to my new Mac Pro (mid 2012) running OS X 10.7.5.  I had managed to use 
>>> the printer without too much of a problem via Appletalk, on
>>> my old Mac, but I understand the later OS runs on IP ?  I guess I'd 
>>> better determine whether it will work before I try and get my head 
>>> around the IP features.
>>> I've hunted on the internet for the drivers, but cannot find them.  Any 
>>> assistance would be appreciated.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and all the best for 2013
>>> 
>>> Cheers
>>> Jewels
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Re: Time Machine help on MacMini

[Ronni Brown]

Hi Laura,

The 320GB is far too small for Time Machine. What size is your Hard Drive?
It is recommended that any hard disk designated for Time Machine backups be "at 
least" twice as large as the hard disk it is backing up from. You see, the more 
space it has to grow, the greater the history it can preserve.

The message includes the amount of space that the backup requires; note that 
it's the estimated size of the data to be backed up plus 20% (for workspace).

Also make sure an external drive is formatted correctly for Time Machine. 'Mac 
OS Extended (Journaled)' and 'GUID Partition Table'.
I think you downloaded my how to: "Format & Partition your Drive to work with 
Time Machine" PDF some time back.

OK I'm out of here, I need a break.

Cheers,
Ronni

On 27/12/2012, at 4:21 PM, Laura Webb  wrote:

> Good afternoon all on this very hot day.
> 
> I need some help please with setting up Time Machine to back up on an 
> external drive. My MacMini (mid 2010) was originally intended mainly as a 
> media centre, However I recently upgraded it to Mountain Lion and intend to 
> make more use of its computer capabilities.  Previously I used Super Duper 
> for backups but Time Machine seems to make more sense.
> 
> The external drive I have is USB 320 GB (supplied by Daniel). 
> 
> When I attempted a back up I was given a message that there is insufficient 
> room on the disk. The backup requires 259.82GB but only 123.82GB is 
> available. The message also adds that work space is needed for other items as 
> well as the actual backup. Fair enough, but is it usual for there to be such 
> a difference in the capacity? The external drive works well with Super Duper 
> so I could, of course, continue to use that as a back up system.
> 
> There is also the option, to exclude some files from the Time Machine back 
> up, but I have no idea how to do that or what should be excluded.
> 
> Obviously to use Time Machine I need a much larger external drive. Advice as 
> to what size and what brand is recommended would be appreciated.
> 
> Best wishes to all for a happy and healthy 2013.  My thanks particularly to 
> Ronni and also to other members who so readily give advice when it is 
> required.
> 
> Regards
> Laura
> 
> 
> MacMini
> 2.4GHZ Intel Core 2 Duo
> 4GB Memory
> OSX 10.8.2

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Re: Airport Extreme as a WiFi network range extender

[Peter Crisp]

Ok, thanks and please do take a break. 

Regards

Pete

On 27/12/2012, at 4:26 PM, Ronni Brown  wrote:

> Hi Pete,
> 
> If you hold down 'option' when clicking the AirPort Wi-Fi symbol in the Menu 
> Bar, you'll be able to see the BSSID (the wireless MAC address) of actual AP 
> you're connecting to, so you can determine which device you're really 
> connecting to. 
> You'll also be able to see what signaling rate you're getting, and what 
> channel you're on.
> 
> Cheers,
> Ronni who is supposed to be taking a break from support work :(
> 
> On 27/12/2012, at 12:43 PM, Peter Crisp  wrote:
> 
>> Ok, thanks Ronni, I figured that but is there a conclusive way to verify the 
>> connection is via the extender and not bypassing it?
>> 
>> Pete.
>> On 27/12/2012, at 12:38 PM, Ronni Brown wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi Pete,
>>> 
>>> Boy, I that has taken a long time, had completely forgotten about this 
>>> issue.
>>> 
>>> It is the SAME Network, the Airport Extreme is just extending the Time 
>>> Capsule's WirelessNetwork, not creating a NEW wireless Network.
>>> If you followed my instructions correctly, and it sounds like you have... 
>>> everything should be working fine.
>>> 
>>> It is easy when you have the proper instructions ;-))
>>> 
>>> Cheers,
>>> Ronni
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On 27/12/2012, at 12:30 PM, Peter Crisp  wrote:
>>> 
 Hi Ronni, (refer the topic below) Merry Christmas and New Year to you and 
 all the other WAMUGgers out there.
 
 Per the topic below, I just managed to do the set up of this now (a bit 
 slow I know) and it all seemed to go text book easy. Which makes me 
 suspicious because networks setups always have been very stressful for me. 
 
 Once I set up the Extreme as the "extender", I shifted it to the room at 
 the back of the house where the signal was a bit weak, it seemed to hook 
 up with green light in around 15-20 seconds. I was expecting another 
 network to come up in the drop down below Airport to connect to with the 
 name of the "extender" but twas not the case. There was still the original 
 network name in the list which remained connected. Is this the "extended" 
 network?
 
 I tested the transmit rate and it has come up from ~70 to ~130 so I think 
 the "extender" is connected, but how can I be sure? I get transmit rate 
 ~270 in the living area near to the Time Capsule base.
 
 Thanks again for simple instructions Ronni.
 
 Regards
 
 Pete...
 
 
 
 On 19/07/2012, at 6:15 PM, Ronda Brown wrote:
 
> Hi Peter,
> 
> What is the easiest way to go about setting this up?
> 
> Assuming that your AirPort Extreme is the 802.11n version, (it has a 
> square shape), here is how to setup the "extend" configuration with the 
> Time Capsule. 
> The AirPort Extreme must be positioned where it can receive a good signal 
> from the Time Capsule. 
> 
> On the Time Capsule:
> 
> Open AirPort Utility 
> Click Manual Setup
> Click the Wireless tab below the row of icons
> Make sure that you have a check mark next to "Allow this network to be 
> extended"
> Make note of the exact Security setting that you are using
> Update to save any changes
> 
> The Time Capsule will restart and you should see a green light in 15-20 
> seconds
> 
> On the AirPort Extreme:
> 
> Open AirPort Utility 
> Click Manual Setup
> Click the Wireless tab below the icons
> Wireless Mode: "Extend a wireless network" (If you do not see this 
> choice, hold down the option key on your computer as you click on the 
> selection box)
> Wireless Network Name: Exact name of your Time Capsule wireless network. 
> (This should appear as a choice in the setup)
> Enter a check mark next to "Allow wireless clients"
> Wireless Security: Exact same setting as your Time Capsule wireless 
> network
> Wireless Network Password: Exact same password as your Time Capsule 
> wireless Network
> Verify Password as above
> Update to save changes
> 
> The AirPort Extreme will restart and you should get a green light in 
> 15-20 seconds. 
> 
> Cheers,
> Ronni
> 
> 17" MacBook Pro 2.3GHz Quad-Core i7 “Thunderbolt"
> 2.3GHz / 8GB / 750GB @ 7200rpm HD
> 
> OS X 10.7.4 Lion
> Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance)
> On 19/07/2012, at 11:39 AM, Peter Crisp wrote:
> 
>> Hi all, my father has offered up his redundant Airport Extreme (as he's 
>> got himself a Time Capsule now) and I considered that it might be able 
>> to be set up to provide an extended range to my existing wireless 
>> network. Currently I have a D-Link DSL-G604T running in Bridge mode to a 
>> Time Capsule which provides the WiFI in my house. 
>> 
>> Can I use the Airport Extreme to provide an extended range to my 
>> existing WiFi network 

Re: Airport Extreme as a WiFi network range extender

[Ronni Brown]

Hi Pete,

If you hold down 'option' when clicking the AirPort Wi-Fi symbol in the Menu 
Bar, you'll be able to see the BSSID (the wireless MAC address) of actual AP 
you're connecting to, so you can determine which device you're really 
connecting to. 
You'll also be able to see what signaling rate you're getting, and what channel 
you're on.

Cheers,
Ronni who is supposed to be taking a break from support work :(

On 27/12/2012, at 12:43 PM, Peter Crisp  wrote:

> Ok, thanks Ronni, I figured that but is there a conclusive way to verify the 
> connection is via the extender and not bypassing it?
> 
> Pete.
> On 27/12/2012, at 12:38 PM, Ronni Brown wrote:
> 
>> Hi Pete,
>> 
>> Boy, I that has taken a long time, had completely forgotten about this issue.
>> 
>> It is the SAME Network, the Airport Extreme is just extending the Time 
>> Capsule's WirelessNetwork, not creating a NEW wireless Network.
>> If you followed my instructions correctly, and it sounds like you have... 
>> everything should be working fine.
>> 
>> It is easy when you have the proper instructions ;-))
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> Ronni
>> 
>> 
>> On 27/12/2012, at 12:30 PM, Peter Crisp  wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi Ronni, (refer the topic below) Merry Christmas and New Year to you and 
>>> all the other WAMUGgers out there.
>>> 
>>> Per the topic below, I just managed to do the set up of this now (a bit 
>>> slow I know) and it all seemed to go text book easy. Which makes me 
>>> suspicious because networks setups always have been very stressful for me. 
>>> 
>>> Once I set up the Extreme as the "extender", I shifted it to the room at 
>>> the back of the house where the signal was a bit weak, it seemed to hook up 
>>> with green light in around 15-20 seconds. I was expecting another network 
>>> to come up in the drop down below Airport to connect to with the name of 
>>> the "extender" but twas not the case. There was still the original network 
>>> name in the list which remained connected. Is this the "extended" network?
>>> 
>>> I tested the transmit rate and it has come up from ~70 to ~130 so I think 
>>> the "extender" is connected, but how can I be sure? I get transmit rate 
>>> ~270 in the living area near to the Time Capsule base.
>>> 
>>> Thanks again for simple instructions Ronni.
>>> 
>>> Regards
>>> 
>>> Pete...
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On 19/07/2012, at 6:15 PM, Ronda Brown wrote:
>>> 
 Hi Peter,
 
 What is the easiest way to go about setting this up?
 
 Assuming that your AirPort Extreme is the 802.11n version, (it has a 
 square shape), here is how to setup the "extend" configuration with the 
 Time Capsule. 
 The AirPort Extreme must be positioned where it can receive a good signal 
 from the Time Capsule. 
 
 On the Time Capsule:
 
 Open AirPort Utility 
 Click Manual Setup
 Click the Wireless tab below the row of icons
 Make sure that you have a check mark next to "Allow this network to be 
 extended"
 Make note of the exact Security setting that you are using
 Update to save any changes
 
 The Time Capsule will restart and you should see a green light in 15-20 
 seconds
 
 On the AirPort Extreme:
 
 Open AirPort Utility 
 Click Manual Setup
 Click the Wireless tab below the icons
 Wireless Mode: "Extend a wireless network" (If you do not see this choice, 
 hold down the option key on your computer as you click on the selection 
 box)
 Wireless Network Name: Exact name of your Time Capsule wireless network. 
 (This should appear as a choice in the setup)
 Enter a check mark next to "Allow wireless clients"
 Wireless Security: Exact same setting as your Time Capsule wireless network
 Wireless Network Password: Exact same password as your Time Capsule 
 wireless Network
 Verify Password as above
 Update to save changes
 
 The AirPort Extreme will restart and you should get a green light in 15-20 
 seconds. 
 
 Cheers,
 Ronni
 
 17" MacBook Pro 2.3GHz Quad-Core i7 “Thunderbolt"
 2.3GHz / 8GB / 750GB @ 7200rpm HD
 
 OS X 10.7.4 Lion
 Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance)
 On 19/07/2012, at 11:39 AM, Peter Crisp wrote:
 
> Hi all, my father has offered up his redundant Airport Extreme (as he's 
> got himself a Time Capsule now) and I considered that it might be able to 
> be set up to provide an extended range to my existing wireless network. 
> Currently I have a D-Link DSL-G604T running in Bridge mode to a Time 
> Capsule which provides the WiFI in my house. 
> 
> Can I use the Airport Extreme to provide an extended range to my existing 
> WiFi network and can this be achieved wirelessly? Also, configuration of 
> these things is not my strong point, is the set up easy?
> 
> I am keen to know if others have this set up currently and any 
> experiences.
> 
> Regards
> 
> Pete...

Time Machine help on MacMini

[Laura Webb]

Good afternoon all on this very hot day.

I need some help please with setting up Time Machine to back up on an external 
drive. My MacMini (mid 2010) was originally intended mainly as a media centre, 
However I recently upgraded it to Mountain Lion and intend to make more use of 
its computer capabilities.  Previously I used Super Duper for backups but Time 
Machine seems to make more sense.
 
The external drive I have is USB 320 GB (supplied by Daniel). 

When I attempted a back up I was given a message that there is insufficient 
room on the disk. The backup requires 259.82GB but only 123.82GB is available. 
The message also adds that work space is needed for other items as well as the 
actual backup. Fair enough, but is it usual for there to be such a difference 
in the capacity? The external drive works well with Super Duper so I could, of 
course, continue to use that as a back up system.

There is also the option, to exclude some files from the Time Machine back up, 
but I have no idea how to do that or what should be excluded.

Obviously to use Time Machine I need a much larger external drive. Advice as to 
what size and what brand is recommended would be appreciated.

Best wishes to all for a happy and healthy 2013.  My thanks particularly to 
Ronni and also to other members who so readily give advice when it is required.

Regards
Laura


MacMini
2.4GHZ Intel Core 2 Duo
4GB Memory
OSX 10.8.2



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