Re: Imac 27' i5 advice

[Aurora74]

Ooh nice!

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On 04/02/2011, at 4:57 PM, "j...@iinet.net.au"  wrote:

> 
> Aurora,
> 
> Thankx I am aware of this. Looking to run microstation v8i
> 
> Cheers
> 
> john
> 
> On Fri Feb  4 15:53 , Aurora74  sent:
> 
>> 
>> Autocad is now out for the Mac. No need to venture to the dark side.
>> 
>> Max the RAM. I support a 16Gb i5 Quad G5 and it is so sweet!
>> 
>> Smiles
>> Aurora
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>> On 04/02/2011, at 10:53 AM, John Hatch j...@iinet.net.au> wrote:
>> 
>>> 
>>> I am Contemplating buying a imac 27",i5Mhz, 8gb ram to replace my PC and 
>>> prismo 
> PB. A want to run CAD in windows and be able to cut past to mac on the run. 
> Also 
> use the mac as a DVD/CD player and watch TV. Any advice would be appreciated
>>> 
>>> John
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Re: Imac 27" i5 advice

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Autocad is now out for the Mac. No need to venture to the dark side.

Max the RAM. I support a 16Gb i5 Quad G5 and it is so sweet!

Smiles
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On 04/02/2011, at 10:53 AM, John Hatch  wrote:

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> I am Contemplating buying a imac 27",i5Mhz, 8gb ram to replace my PC and 
> prismo PB. A want to run CAD in windows and be able to cut past to mac on the 
> run. Also use the mac as a DVD/CD player and watch TV. Any advice would be 
> appreciated
> 
> John
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US bought iPhone

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Hi,

I have a potentially silly question but will an iPhone bought in the US work 
happily here in Aus?

Are there any issues getting it connected to the evil Big T's network?

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Re: Spare parts machine for grabs - Claimed

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Hi,

The machine has been claimed.

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On 01/12/2010, at 10:01 AM, Aurora74  wrote:

> 
> Hi Guys,
> 
> I have a machine that is perfect for spare parts that is free for anyone that 
> wants it.
> 
> It is a 14inch ibook G4 minus HD. It is in a few pieces from getting the HD 
> out but it is all there in working order. logic card is suss though but 
> battery is good, screen excellent.
> 
> Drop me a line if anyone is interested. It is a take all proposition but i 
> will thow in all the accessories and such that i have for that model.
> 
> Smiles
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Spare parts machine for grabs

[Aurora74]

Hi Guys,

I have a machine that is perfect for spare parts that is free for anyone that 
wants it.

It is a 14inch ibook G4 minus HD. It is in a few pieces from getting the HD out 
but it is all there in working order. logic card is suss though but battery is 
good, screen excellent.

Drop me a line if anyone is interested. It is a take all proposition but i will 
thow in all the accessories and such that i have for that model.

Smiles
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Apple Store event for friday?

[Aurora74]

Hi,

Does anyone have any info regarding this? I have just received a few cryptic 
emails.

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Re: MacBook Air vs MacBook pro

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Yep the second ed. Can't see the new one being a radical departure but I am 
fully prepared to be pleasantly surprised. I was talking to a guy at Apple a 
few months ago and he expected them to be killed off so who knows. Wouldn't 
have thought the Servers would be discontinued either.

I expect I will have a couple of the Airs  to wrestle with before long :) does 
anyone have a firm date of when they are due to be avail in Aus?

I would recommend one for light users. Mail, internet and watching the odd 
movie and photos. Heavy or power users I wouldn't like to support. 

Still would rather wrestle with an Apple than tangle with a PC.

Smiles
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On 09/11/2010, at 4:09 PM, Glenn Nicholas  wrote:

> 
> Aurora, you are talking about the old model Air?
> 
> Glenn
> 
> On 9 November 2010 13:47, Aurora74  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi,
>> 
>> We have a couple and the revB was not terribly robust. They suffer badly 
>> from heat stress and should not be used as a desktop replacement. Scuff 
>> badly.
>> 
>> Motherboard and logic boards replaced on both and there is a lifetime 
>> replacement on the screen hinges which are prone to shattering which I have 
>> not had an issue with so far.
>> 
>> The iPad has replaced them for the hardcore vanilla business travellers in 
>> our group.
>> 
>> Connecting to a 3G card is a pain as the slot requires an extender cable. At 
>> least they have given an extra USB slot on the new one. Remote DVD share has 
>> been disappointingly slow. I have cloned my install discs to USB keys which 
>> works well.
>> 
>> Start up/shut down is great. Super light in luggage. Keyboard is fab. New 
>> trackpad will be awesome with this format.
>> 
>> Overall they are lovely but I would recommend the Pro over them anyday.
>> 
>> Smiles
>> Aurora
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>> 
>> On 08/11/2010, at 10:58 PM, Alex Novakovic  wrote:
>> 
>>> 
>>> Hi Rod & All
>>> 
>>> I have an Air as well as a Macbook Pro.  I use the Air mainly when I travel 
>>> but may start using it when I am out & about as I have home broadband as 
>>> well as mobile broadband.  The Macbook Pro is my "desktop" computer!
>>> 
>>> I personally think the Air is essentially a travelling laptop when you may 
>>> not be doing all the things you would be at home, although some may want to 
>>> do photo things in which case a Pro may be more appropriate.
>>> 
>>> Cheers,  Alex
>>> 
>>> On 08/11/2010, at 5:53 PM, Rod Blitvich wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Hi WAMUGers
>>>> two different  (Windoze) people asked me today about buying a macbook air.
>>>> I've done a bit of homework, see below.
>>>> Please do you have anything to add to either list or an overall opinion?
>>>> ta
>>>> Blitto
>>>> 
>>>> AIR Plusses
>>>>  • Flash storage - instant on!! Amazing!
>>>>  • Flash storage - no moving parts! Less things can go wrong.
>>>>  • Small and light
>>>>  • Large multi-touch trackpad
>>>>  • up to 5 hr battery
>>>>  • External, plug in via USB  CD/DVD drive only costs an extra $99
>>>>  • Very sexy!!
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> AIR Minuses
>>>>  • No CD Drive
>>>>  • No DVD Drive
>>>>  • Less storage - 64, 128 (extra $200) or 256 GB (extra $700) - this 
>>>> might be an issue if you are into movie making or storing thousands of 
>>>> digital photos at high res
>>>>  • MacBook Pro come3s standard with 250 GB storage and options up to 
>>>> 512 GB storage for an extra $189
>>>>  • Might need an extra 2GB of RAM if you are into photo & movie 
>>>> editing (extra $135)
>>>>  • No firewire port (if you have a firewire movie camera or external 
>>>> firewire hard drive)
>>>>  • Doesn't have ethernet port (BUT does have wireless N)
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Rod Blitvich  - Amy & Sam’s Dad
>>>> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
>>>> 0409 681 256
>>>> rb...@iinet.net.au
>>>> http://web.me.com/blitto
>>>> 
>>>> I haven't lost my mind..
>>>> ...it's backed up on disk somewhere!
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>&g

Re: MacBook Air vs MacBook pro

[Aurora74]

Hi,

We have a couple and the revB was not terribly robust. They suffer badly from 
heat stress and should not be used as a desktop replacement. Scuff badly.

Motherboard and logic boards replaced on both and there is a lifetime 
replacement on the screen hinges which are prone to shattering which I have not 
had an issue with so far.

The iPad has replaced them for the hardcore vanilla business travellers in our 
group.

Connecting to a 3G card is a pain as the slot requires an extender cable. At 
least they have given an extra USB slot on the new one. Remote DVD share has 
been disappointingly slow. I have cloned my install discs to USB keys which 
works well.

Start up/shut down is great. Super light in luggage. Keyboard is fab. New 
trackpad will be awesome with this format.

Overall they are lovely but I would recommend the Pro over them anyday.

Smiles
Aurora 

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On 08/11/2010, at 10:58 PM, Alex Novakovic  wrote:

> 
> Hi Rod & All
> 
> I have an Air as well as a Macbook Pro.  I use the Air mainly when I travel 
> but may start using it when I am out & about as I have home broadband as well 
> as mobile broadband.  The Macbook Pro is my "desktop" computer!
> 
> I personally think the Air is essentially a travelling laptop when you may 
> not be doing all the things you would be at home, although some may want to 
> do photo things in which case a Pro may be more appropriate.
> 
> Cheers,  Alex
> 
> On 08/11/2010, at 5:53 PM, Rod Blitvich wrote:
> 
>> Hi WAMUGers
>> two different  (Windoze) people asked me today about buying a macbook air.
>> I've done a bit of homework, see below.
>> Please do you have anything to add to either list or an overall opinion?
>> ta
>> Blitto
>> 
>> AIR Plusses
>>  • Flash storage - instant on!! Amazing!
>>  • Flash storage - no moving parts! Less things can go wrong.
>>  • Small and light
>>  • Large multi-touch trackpad
>>  • up to 5 hr battery
>>  • External, plug in via USB  CD/DVD drive only costs an extra $99
>>  • Very sexy!!
>> 
>> 
>> AIR Minuses
>>  • No CD Drive
>>  • No DVD Drive
>>  • Less storage - 64, 128 (extra $200) or 256 GB (extra $700) - this 
>> might be an issue if you are into movie making or storing thousands of 
>> digital photos at high res
>>  • MacBook Pro come3s standard with 250 GB storage and options up to 512 
>> GB storage for an extra $189
>>  • Might need an extra 2GB of RAM if you are into photo & movie editing 
>> (extra $135)
>>  • No firewire port (if you have a firewire movie camera or external 
>> firewire hard drive)
>>  • Doesn't have ethernet port (BUT does have wireless N)
>> 
>> 
>> Rod Blitvich  - Amy & Sam’s Dad
>> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
>> 0409 681 256
>> rb...@iinet.net.au
>> http://web.me.com/blitto
>> 
>> I haven't lost my mind..
>> ...it's backed up on disk somewhere!
>> 
>> 
>> 
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Fwd: Apple Mail and 10.6.4

[Aurora74]

Hi Guys,

Is the list able to assist with the issue below?

Smiles and thanks
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> From: Aurora74 
> Date: 28 September 2010 7:53:42 PM AWST
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> Subject: Apple Mail and 10.6.4
> Reply-To: "WAMUG Mailing List" 
> 

> 
> Hi,
> 
> I have upgraded to 10.6.4 from 10.5.8 to get away from Entourage and it seems 
> that Apple Mail does not want to play ball.
> 
> On the mail startup screen it does not resolve past the "looking for mail 
> servers" message on the front screen. when you cancel this screen I find that 
> I cannot quit Apple Mail as that option is greyed out. The only wayto close 
> is Force Quit.
> 
> Repair permissions did not resolve the error.
> 
> Any suggestions? I cannot locate a stand alone installer for mail. should I 
> reapply the 10.6.4 combo update?
> 
> It worked without issue on the other machine.
> 
> HELP...please?
> 
> Smiles
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Apple Mail and 10.6.4

[Aurora74]

Hi,

I have upgraded to 10.6.4 from 10.5.8 to get away from Entourage and it seems 
that Apple Mail does not want to play ball.

On the mail startup screen it does not resolve past the "looking for mail 
servers" message on the front screen. when you cancel this screen I find that I 
cannot quit Apple Mail as that option is greyed out. The only wayto close is 
Force Quit.

Repair permissions did not resolve the error.

Any suggestions? I cannot locate a stand alone installer for mail. should I 
reapply the 10.6.4 combo update?

It worked without issue on the other machine.

HELP...please?

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Re: iPad problem

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There is a small inital update for this when the ipad is first connected to 
iTunes with the sims loaded. If not this can be invoked later if required.

I have had this happen on an ipad where Telstra did not process the sim 
registration correctly.

It was a happy camper in no time

Smiles
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On 27/08/2010, at 12:10 PM, Susan Hastings  wrote:

> iTunes has the settings for all of the sim providers and will automatically 
> set itnup correctly for you.
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
> On 27/08/2010, at 11:26 AM, Chris Burton  wrote:
> 
>> Hi Ronni
>> 
>> Im very interested in ipad as I have literally just received mine. Thanks 
>> for the link to the setup site to Ronni.
>> 
>> I am following the instructions as well, with the latest itunes 9.2.1 loaded 
>> on my laptop, with ipad plugged in and located by itunes. However I am now 
>> stumped as there is a message on itunes saying for me to insert a new Sim 
>> then reconnect to itunes! I understand the ipad uses the Micro Sim!! Do I 
>> need to put this in first?
>> 
>> Thanks and best regards
>> 
>> Chris
>> 
>> 
>> On 27/08/2010, at 9:59 AM, Ronda Brown wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi Wendy,
>>> 
>>> Did you follow the initial setup instructions completely?  I know how you 
>>> hate to 'read the manual', or follow instructions … ;-)
>>> 
>>> Do you have the latest version of iTunes … 9.2.1(4)? 
>>> When connected and in iTunes did you receive a message to update the iPad's 
>>> software?
>>> How many photos are you trying to sync on the iPad? 
>>> I know there have been reports of large libraries not working well. Also 
>>> corrupt image files can cause Photos to crash. 
>>> 
>>> Might be worth rebuilding your iPhoto library on your Mac first, then try 
>>> to sync perhaps not your entire iPhoto library, but a few 'albums' to the 
>>> iPad?
>>> To Rebuild your iPhoto Library: 
>>> 
>>> As Susan has already mentioned, to turn OFF the iPad just press the 
>>> physical Sleep/Wake button and hold the button down until the screen 
>>> darkens. 
>>> Then, slide the “slide to power off” slider that appears. 
>>> 
>>> If you are still experiencing problems after rebuilding your iPhoto Library 
>>> on your Mac and then re-syncing the iPad in iTunes, you may need to reset 
>>> iPad. 
>>> This should be done only if turning iPad off and on doesn’t resolve the 
>>> problem.
>>> 
>>> Reset iPad:
>>> 1. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same 
>>> time for at least ten-seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
>>> 
>>> iPad Still Doesn’t Respond After Reset. 
>>> 2. Reset iPad settings. From the Home screen choose Settings > General > 
>>> Reset > Reset All Settings. 
>>> All your preferences are reset, but your data and media aren’t deleted.
>>> 
>>> If that doesn’t work, erase all content on iPad. 
>>> 3.Erase all content and settings: Choose General > Reset, then tap “Erase 
>>> All Content and Settings.”
>>> This resets all settings to their original values and erases all your 
>>> information and media.
>>> 
>>> Might be a good idea to download the iPad User Guide (yeah, I know,  "When 
>>> all else fails … Read The Manual" :-)
>>> 
>>> Setup your iPad the right way.
>>> http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-faq/1490-how-set-up-your-ipad-right-way.html
>>> 
>>> MobileMe Setup
>>> http://www.apple.com/mobileme/setup/ipad.html
>>> 
>>> I'll be away from this afternoon until Sunday and won't be able to assist 
>>> anymore until then. 
>>> But, I'm sure you will sort it out well before then.
>>> 
>>> Cheers,
>>> Ronni
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On 27/08/2010, at 7:31 AM, Susan Hastings wrote:
>>> 
 Hi Wendy, I just press and hold the top button until the red slide 
 appears, then it does take about a full minute to turn itself off.
 
 But, you shouldn't be having such problems from the start, and it may be 
 faulty.
 
 I suggest connecting it to iTunes and doing a full restore, then just try 
 using it with the basic setup. If you are still unable to use it, then it 
 may have to be replaced.
 
 Cheers, Susan
 
 Sent from my iPad
 
 On 27/08/2010, at 5:04 AM, "Wendy S. Austin"  wrote:
 
> Good morning Everyone
> 
> I received my lovely iPad last night and have had troubles with it ever 
> since :-(
> 
> I thought it should all be fairly straight forward as per my previous 
> Apple goodies, I connected it to my iMac and went through the 
> registration process.   Email downloaded okay, I then synced it with 
> iTunes and music and photos downloaded.   Since then it seems to be stuck 
> on the Apple logo screen.   Once or twice it has come alive and I have 
> tried to use it but it quickly goes back to the Apple logo screen.   It 
> came on to the home page this morning so I tried to open iPhoto but all I 
> get is 'Please wait updating library' with a spining grey whee

Data recovery tools

[Aurora74]

Hi All,

My main usb key has corrupted. This is very vexing but i thought i could use it 
as a chance to try out all those wacko data recovery tools out there.

The weird thing is, I can find lots of PC ones but haven't tripped over any Mac 
ones for USB drives.

Can anyone suggest their favourites?

Smiles
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Re: New Office for Mac 2011 due in October

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That is so awesome. i have been waiting ages for this.

Wonder how long it will take for the fist service pack to be released.

Smiles
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On 05/08/2010, at 1:56 PM, Neil Houghton  wrote:

> 
> Just saw this:
> 
>  -october-20100803-114at.html>
> 
>> Microsoft said this week it would start selling the next version of its 
>> Office
>> programs for Apple's Mac computers at the end of October.
> 
> And
> 
>> The Home and Student edition will cost $169 to install on one computer, or
>> $209 to install on three.
>> 
>> Home and Business edition will cost $279 to install on one computer and $379
>> to install on three.
>> 
>> People who buy Office 2008 for Mac between August 1 and November 30 can
>> register to upgrade without extra charge when Office for Mac 2011 is
>> available.
> 
> 
> Cheers
> 
> 
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Re: Entourage attachment issue

[Aurora74]

Unfortunately this is not the case. It is a humorously titled document titled 
Stubbed Toe :)

Also the file only appears on the one machine in entourage. It doesn't come 
through to the phone or iPad.

Smiles
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On 26/07/2010, at 5:32 PM, Susan Hastings  wrote:

> 
> Hi Aurora, maybe the 'attachment' is actually the person's signature file in 
> a html format. That could be why it comes with every email they send. cheers, 
> Susan.
> On 26/07/2010, at 2:10 PM, Aurora74 wrote:
> 
>> 
>> Hi,
>> 
>> I have a weird one I am hoping people can help me with.
>> 
>> I have a mysterious attachment appearing in entourage.
>> 
>> A person sent me the attachment some time ago and I had deleted the email. 
>> Now whenever they send me a new email this phantom attaches itself to the 
>> email. It also appears to be a link/placeholder as the attachment won't open.
>> 
>> I have searched the drive and it does not appear anywhere.
>> 
>> Can anyone advise how to get it to disappear? I have checked the email in 
>> Outlook and it does not occur there.
>> 
>> Smiles and thanks
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Entourage attachment issue

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Hi,

I have a weird one I am hoping people can help me with.

I have a mysterious attachment appearing in entourage.

A person sent me the attachment some time ago and I had deleted the email. Now 
whenever they send me a new email this phantom attaches itself to the email. It 
also appears to be a link/placeholder as the attachment won't open.

I have searched the drive and it does not appear anywhere.

Can anyone advise how to get it to disappear? I have checked the email in 
Outlook and it does not occur there.

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Ipad app help

[Aurora74]

Hi,

I have an ipad question for the list please.

I have a number of saved HTML and TXT pages that I would like to transfer
and read on my ipad. What is the best way to go about this? Drop box and
another app?

Also what would people recommend as MUST HAVE apps for the ipad?


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Cleaning question

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Hi Guys,

I have a white ibook G4 and the keys and surrounds are quite grubby.

What would you recommend to clean surface without removing the lettering on
the keys or discolouring the surface further?

Smiles and thanks
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Re: Entourage fun

[Aurora74]

Hi,

Just adding my experiences

I am running a couple of Mac Airs in and Exchange 2007 environment using
Entourage.

Most of the issues have occurred either after an Office Upgrade
(unauthorised by the users Computer Wiz son-in-law) and an Exchange 2007
Service Pack upgrade (evil things to attachment sizes).

There have been teething issues and Key Chain is def the cause of lots of
it. Calendar seems to be the most buggy feature resulting in the most
support calls.

Most annoyingly is that the errors haven't happed to all the machines. I
love that uniqueness about Mac's :)

Hopefully the new Outlook Mac client will solve all the issues but who
knows.
 
PS Thanks for the extra keychain troubleshooting tips :)

Smiles
Aurora

> 
> Thanks Neil
> 
> Will look into this and thanks for the clear explanation of your
> troubleshooting.
> 
> Dave
> 
> 
> On 6/03/10 9:50 AM, "Neil Houghton"  wrote:
> 
>> 
>> Hi David,
>> 
>> Regarding the permissions to check external mail - I had much strangeness
>> with this after, I think, a MS Office update (or maybe migrating accounts -
>> they both happened around the same time).
>> 
>> Prior to the problem manifesting, all my email passwords (several email
>> accounts) were in my login keychain - but somehow some of them got "lost" so
>> Entourage asked me for the passwords again (just some accounts!). After
>> giving the passwords, they were now stored in the
>> "Microsoft_Intermediate_Certificates" keychain and I kept getting asked for
>> permission to use this keychain - at first this was a panic as I didn't have
>> the password for this keychain - until I worked out I could just hit OK and
>> away it went.
>> 
>> I then started noticing other strangeness - other internet passwords were
>> now being put into the "Microsoft_Intermediate_Certificates" keychain - it
>> took me a while to notice that, if I opened Keychain access, the Microsoft
>> keychain was in bold - it then twigged that "something" had made the
>> Microsoft keychain my default keychain (hence the "bold").
>> 
>> I made my "login" keychain the default again and then re-created the
>> keychain items in question (including the problem email passwords) in my
>> (now default) login keychain and deleted these items from the Microsoft
>> keychain.
>> 
>> This took a bit of trial and error for me - at first, I tried to just "move"
>> the keychain items - but I was asked for the password to the Microsoft
>> keychain and just hitting OK didn't work then (from memory) I tried "copying
>> and pasting" the item from one keychain to the other and also just "opening"
>> the item and using the info to create a new keychain item in the login
>> keychain - these approaches also sometimes asked for the password to the
>> Microsoft keychain but seemed to accept just hitting OK.
>> 
>> Now all is back to normal, new passwords go straight into my login keychain
>> and Entourage retrieves the passwords from this keychain without further
>> interrogation!!
>> 
>> 
>> In hindsight, I can see that all the problems must have come from the
>> changeover of the default keychain from login to Microsoft - which I suspect
>> was done by some MS update - just a pity that I did not notice that this had
>> happened at the time!
>> 
>> This may or may not be related to your problem, but it would be worth
>> checking Keychain Access to makke sure that your default keychain is still
>> "login" and not "Microsoft_Intermediate_Certificates"
>> 
>> If this turns out to be the problem, the solution has two parts:
>> 
>> 1) Change the default keychain back to "login"
>> 2) Move/copy/create the relevant keychain items in "login" rather than in
>> the Microsoft keychain.
>> 
>> The easiest is "moving", next easiest "copy and Paste", then "create a new
>> item" - but it depends on if you can do it without the password to the
>> Microsoft keychain - I found it all a bit inconsistent as to when it
>> required this.
>> 
>> I also found that the one item I created from scratch didn't initially work
>> - even though all the (visible) info was the same as the one in the other
>> keychain - but running Keychain First Aid sorted that out OK - in hindsight
>> I would just run this before and after changing any thing (to be sure).
>> 
>> 
>> Other (more knowledgeable) folks may have a more succinct procedure for all
>> this - as I say, there was a bit of trial and error on my part - but it did
>> get the job done!!
>> 
>> Hope that helps.
>> 
>> 
>> Cheers
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Neil
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Serious White Hat Question

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Hi Guys,

I have a friend who is a professional While Hat needing to look at the
Healthy Option (Apple a day).

They need apps that mimic the following in the Mac

SysTracer, Fiddler, Wireshark, Netmon

systracer takes a system snapshot of the windows registry, files and
folders. you can take multiple snapshots and compare any two that you wish.
and the results are color coded depending on whether something is added,
deleted, or changed

re systracer ... reports can be exported in html and viewed in a web browser

nd the captures can be imported into systracer on another PC for close
examination

Fiddler captures all HTTP and HTTPS traffic (reducing the signal to noise
ratio of products like wireshark) and can decrypt SSL traffic

Wireshark and Netmon capture network traffic

Any suggestions?

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> Hi Ronni and Joe,
> 
> I don¹t think it is the battery as that has been a happy camper and replaced
> not that long ago. Having said that you do get bad batteries sometimes :)
> 
> Here is my battery info
> 
> Charge remaining (mAh): 4023 (91% on battery indicator)
> Full charge capacity (mAh): 4400
> Health Information:
> Cycle count: 18
> Condition: N/A
> 
> Ronni - I hadn¹t updated to 5.8 because I don¹t tend to unless forced. Too
> much SOE conditioning I think but I have downloaded it now and will backup
> before applying.
> 
> I will try the PMU/firmware reset but it is beginning to sound more like it
> may be a logic board as I do get the screen going black sometimes if it
> doesn¹t shut down on power changeover that is resolved by closing the cover
> and reopening.
> 
> This machine has only had the logic board replaced once so it is shooting way
> above the curve on my last one (G3 Powerbook) that averaged one a year.
> 
> Smiles
> Aurora
> 
> --
> Hi Joe & Aurora,
> 
> What is showing in System Profiler > Power - Battery Information under "Charge
> Information"?
> Charge remaining (mAh):
> Full charge capacity (mAh):
> Health Information:
> Cycle count: 
> Condition: 
> 
> This should indicate to us if  'Teresa/Aurora' might require a new battery or
> not.
> 
> Cheers,
> Ronni
> 
> On 20/02/2010, at 5:31 PM, Joe Mastrella wrote:
> 
>> Greetings! Sounds like you have a bad battery or a battery that is starting
>> to fail. I had a similar problem. , Replaced the battery, problem solved.
>> 
>> Cheers, Joe
>> 
>> On Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 7:52 PM, Aurora74  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Guys,
>>> 
>>> I have a G4 ibook running 10.5.5 that has started behaving a little oddly in
>>> some power situations.
>>> 
>>> If I unplug the machine from mains it has started shutting down requiring
>>> the removal of the battery and the power button press before it will turn
>>> back on.
>>> 
>>> BUT..
>>> 
>>> 
>>> If I put it to sleep and then unplug from mains it is happy.
>>> 
>>> Also if it has woken from sleep it is happy to run on battery.
>>> 
>>> Does anyone have any suggestions as to the cause of this?
>>> 
>>> I will probably have to buy a new machine before tax time but I was
>>> wondering if the little fella may be on the way out.
>>> 
>>> I am worried that it will just fritz as I have heard that there are model
>>> shortages in some models plus I am so lazy it takes me about 6 weeks to
>>> transition machines.
>>> 
>>> Thank you for any assistance.
>>> 
>>> Smiles
>>> Aurora
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>>> you with experience.
>>> 
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Strange Power Behaviour

[Aurora74]

Hi Guys,

I have a G4 ibook running 10.5.5 that has started behaving a little oddly in
some power situations.

If I unplug the machine from mains it has started shutting down requiring
the removal of the battery and the power button press before it will turn
back on.

BUT..


If I put it to sleep and then unplug from mains it is happy.

Also if it has woken from sleep it is happy to run on battery.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to the cause of this?

I will probably have to buy a new machine before tax time but I was
wondering if the little fella may be on the way out.

I am worried that it will just fritz as I have heard that there are model
shortages in some models plus I am so lazy it takes me about 6 weeks to
transition machines.

Thank you for any assistance.

Smiles
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SOE style backup

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Hi List,

I want to create an SOE style backup of my machine - so not just the OS and
those settings (hopefully all the network settings and locations) but those
of all the applications as well.

So if I have to restore it is all in the one box so to speak.

What do people recommend for this? Do I need to boot from the system CD's to
perform the complete backup or will files be locked and not included?

The last time I did this was under OS9 and the world has changed much since
then.

Smiles
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PDF Writers - tricky request

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Hi Good people,

I have a requirement where I need to setup a pdf writer to output to a
specific folder.

The tricky part is that I need to pair pdf writers to folders. It is my
intent to then automate emailing the resultant pdf's  to defined addresses
(one for each folder)

Document A - PDFwriter A - Folder A - Email A
Document B - PDFwriter B - Folder B - Email B

I have the initial document generation and the emailing part all sussed. It
is just the PDFwriter setup and spool file direction that I am having issues
with.

Can anyone suggest an appropriate PDF product for this purpose? This also
needs to occur with no operator input required.

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Re: Dead Battery

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HI Daniel,

Thankyou for the tip and super speedy assistance.

Luckily the little one can stay tethered to the wall. It is more my whinging
as a concerned parent that will annoy :)

I will give Mike a call and cross my fingers.

Next port of call will be the Apple Store online - have dealt with a
wonderful lady on there called Luka a few times - she is EXCELLENT and
deserves a raise :)

Smiles
Aurora


> 
> Hi Aurora
> 
> Yeh, that's going to be an interesting one to find.
> Just had a look at the local wholesalers here and they have none in stock
> anywhere in Australia.
> Give Mike a call at MacWorx Joondalup, as they sometimes have things like
> that kicking around. That would be my first port of call - 93015333. Worth a
> try anyway.
> Otherwise I'm guessing you're not near a powerpoint all day that you can
> have it plugged in while you're trying to locate a battery? It'll run
> without the battery installed in the interim.
> If I think of anywhere else that has them, will let you know.
> 
> Kind Regards
> Daniel
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Dead Battery

[Aurora74]

The battery on my 14 inch ibook just died.

Just like that - no warning, no death knell - just fritz.

Not sure whether to be dismayed or impressed.

Just not looking forward to the phone calls tomorrow to try and get one
immediately.


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Non routable address help

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Hi to all the network gurus out there

I have another tricky request up my sleeve.

I need to install MSN Messenger for Mac (Corporate Config) on my MBA. Like
everything it works happily on guest networks but not the work network.

I seems the Windows boys had issues as the Corporate Config is based at
another company. It seems they had to install ISA Firewall client locally as
the Messenger is a non-routable network address for us. Using the local
client allowed them to reroute the required addy through the ISA Server.

My question is - how do I do this on the MAC as there is no ISA Firewall
client for MAC.

I know the apples are smart enough to do this but my knowledge doesn't
extend this far. 

Can anyone please help as I can't let the windows guys win.

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Re: Continuing request for help

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Awesome!!

I had to rush out and try this and it was brilliant. Thanks Bob!

I love this list 

Smiles
Aurora
> 
> Hi Aurora ,
> 
> so did you keep your old account ?   If so
> 
> here is yet another new trick for you
> 
> First , go to preferences - accounts
> 
> Click the lock to make changes and enter your password when asked
> 
> now click on  Login Options  ...( bottom of left panel )
> 
> at the bottom of the right panel that comes up
> check the box ..   Enable Fast User Switching
> 
> Watch the top right of your screen and see the name of your current
> User account appear
> 
> Close your preferences
> 
> Now click on your user name at top of screen
> and you will see all your user account names appear
> 
> click on an inactive account and wait for a login screen asking for
> Password for that account
> Enter the password and click on Login
> 
> wait for the login to bring up the Desktop for that account
> 
> Voila :  You  have 2  accounts running ,   and you can switch between
> the 2
> 
> Whenever you wish to switch , go to that top account menu, clsick on
> the other account and enter your password for that account .
> 
> 
> TO shutdown your computer , you need to logoff at least one of those
> accounts before you go to Shutdown
> 
> Have fun
> 
> Bob
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Re: Continuing request for help

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Hi All,

I realised that I forgot to email the list in regards to this item.

James's advice worked perfectly. I created a new account and suddenly the
internet was back.

Thanks to James I now have a new trick in my troubleshooting bag.

Thankyou to all the wonderful suggestions and offers of help.

Smiles and thanks
Aurora



> Hi Aurora,
> 
> You said that your Firewall log seemed to indicate an issue -- what
> did it indicate?
> 
> Also, do you need to use a "VPN" with your AD network? You may need to
> make sure that "Send all traffic over VPN connection" is turned on (or
> off -- compare to your other computer). Just checking.
> 
> Now that you have downgraded the machine to 10.5.5, can you create a
> fresh Account on the computer, set up the fresh account for your AD
> network, and see if your internet access works? If so, it would sound
> like your preferences were affected by the 10.5.6 upgrade, as opposed
> to being an installation or compatibility issue per se.
> 
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Re: First Malware for Mac?

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Hi,

I have a friend who is a malware researcher. They did mention this one to me
with some glee a they are a Windows lover.

I will bring them across to the light side of the force - they did purchase
an iphone by themselves although they cling to the evil Zune.

Smiles
Aurora



> Well it was ZDnet who are well known Microsoft shills. Story made it
> to Slashdot which lent it at least some credibility for me.
> ..
> On 17/04/2009, at 4:41 PM, Dark1 wrote:
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Re: Continuing request for help

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> Is it something to do with VPN settings?  Unusual network ports? IPv4 vs
> IPv6? MTU settings?
> 
> Rob
> 
> Aurora74 wrote:

Hi Rob,

Thankyyou for the suggestions.

The weird thing is that it worked fine on 10.5.5 - it was cooked by 10.5.6
but I can't figure out what was cooked.

Network ports are usual - proxy is using 8080 for HTTP so that is normal.
IPv4 is being used. MTU is probably not involved as it is behaving the same
in wired connections (blasted thing).

What I can't make sense of is why Entourage is failing to connect as well.
It makes me think something might have gone wrong with the bind but I can
still connect to the AD network.

For all I know the apparent proxy issues maybe a red herring.

It is looking increasingly like I need to clean install the machine.

I just hate admitting defeat - I usually reserve that for Windows.

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Continuing request for help

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Help!

I have managed to take my machine back to 10.5.5 from 10.5.6 via an Archive
and Install (maybe not a good choice) but I still cannot get the internet or
email from the AD network at work.

I can get the internet via external wifi networks BUT I still cannot connect
to the net when I am on the network

I can connect to the network, connect to windows shares and access programs
via green screen.

The network gurus at work can see my proxy authentication (does appear to
drop in and out) but I still can't get to the net.

Can anyone please offer any suggestions. I am all out of ideas. This machine
has been a nightmare since I got it (a MBA revision 2 that had the mainboard
replaced in the first month)

The other MBA on our network is running 10.5.5 (never touched 10.5.6) and
hasn't missed a beat.

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Re: digilife goes in to receivership?

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I'm happy to recommend Winthrop Computers at UWA. They have never steered me
wrong.

I have also had a wonderful experience sourcing items from Daniel.


Smiles
Aurora


> 
> Hi folks, would thoroughly recommend Team Digital in East Perth,
> great service when I have occasion to use them.
> 
> regards all,
> 
> Ken
> 
> 
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Firewall Issues

[Aurora74]

Hi,

I have a bit of an issue that I was hoping this list may help me solve.

I have a MBA was upgraded to 10.5.6 - there the issue starts.

The machine is connected to an AD network and this is still working
correctly.

The issue is that I can no longer access the network or receive email whilst
connected to the AD network. I can however browse to all of the network
shares and ping my little heart out over the network. This occurring both
wired and unwired.

I have no trouble getting to the internet from various wireless networks
(but not the work one)

I originally upgraded using the combo update but have tried again using the
full update from Apple. I have also repaired permissions.

Looking at the Firewall logs I have noticed that the issue appears to stem
from here. Trying various choices on the Application firewall does not
correct the issue but I have seen mention of the ipfw.

This I know nothing about this and was wondering if anyone could offer any
further suggestions for my troubleshooting and resolution.

Smiles and thanks
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Shareprice Dashboard/widget

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Hi,

Can I please have a recommendation for a Dashboard/Widget to monitor share
prices, currencies etc? It doesn't have to be free - willing to pay :)

I don't like the inbuilt one as it 'disappears' too much. I want this to be
visible sitting in the background or as a transparency over other screens. I
could not see a way to make the apple one do this.

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Re: Installing Leopard on a Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525 Core™ 2 Duo

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> 
> On 04/12/2008, at 2:48 PM, Michael Anderson wrote:
> 
>> Has anyone done this successfully?  Last night I won one of these
>> laptops in a raffle.
>> Regards Michael
>> 
> 
> 
> Try here
> 
> 
>  ne-step/ 
Hi,

A contractor I work with has done this. It took him a bit of work - finding
drivers was the hard bit for him but he found it a heap of fun.

I actually have the picture of his Dell with OSX loaded as my desktop at
work.on my Dell - too tempting to go past.

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Re: Cognos and the Mac

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> Hi,
> 
> Does anyone have any experience with Cognos Powerplay/Browser Views and the
> Mac? I have seen that it is compatible with Firefox but am a little hazy on
> the details as the URL's all end in .exe on the PC.
> 
> Can anyone please advise?
> 
> Smiles
> Aurora

In case this will assist anyone else - Cognos can be viewed/access using
Firefox v2 without any plugins - you just need to allow Java Script, Cookies
and Loading Images.

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Re: MacBook Air - Leopard and an AD network

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> Sounds almost like your new MacBook airs have faulty motherboards.
> 
> I have had a problem with the airport on my original model MacBook
> air, and they are now at the stage of replacing the motherboard.
>


Hi,

Oh that does sound nasty. I will keep an eye out for this with the Air's -
personally I have been very unimpressed with the battery charging.

I also found a solution for my networking issue over at the Princeton IT
dept. 

Locations How could I forget.

I have set one up for each type of connection and they are working
beautifully. A bit of work for the main user but I am sure he will get use
to this in time. I hold out hope that 10.6 will solve all the wacky
networking issues that clog the lists.

They now have the following locations.
1) Work Ethernet
2) Work Wireless
3) Work Guest Wireless
4) Home Wireless
5) Automatic
6) Telstra USB Modem.

A bit of work but the stability is now out of this worldso far 

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Re: Telstra Turbo Series 7 USB Modem

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> Aurora, have you downloaded the latest version of the Sierrra  Watcher
> for this device.
> 
Hi,

I found this yesterday and it it working a treat. I have a happy CEO now :)

Thanks everyone for all the suggestions.

The Sierra site was definitely more helpful than the Telstra site as they
refer to a different maker.

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MacBook Air - Leopard and an AD network

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Hi,

I have two of the brand new MacBook Airs on our internal network. They are
running 10.5.5 and are bounnd via AD to the 2003 network.

What I am having issues with is the machines seemingly not retaining a
default list of network connections and their preferred orders.

They are configured to join both the Ethernet and the Corp Wireless network
- wireless preferred (A). The issue occurs if I flip across to another
wireless network (B). Unless I disconnect from this network and move to a
preferred one before shutting down, it is trying to connect to the B
connection on startup and ignoring the Corp Wireless and ethernet on
restart/relogging in. It is then forcing (popups without the saved info)
reauthentication to the corp wireless even though all the settings appear to
have been saved and have been triple checked by our Networking guru

There is a separate issue where Aiport is constantly scanning and turning
itself off/on - I have applied the latest EFI firmware for the Airport but
this continues.

Can anyone help me please?

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Telstra Turbo Series 7 USB Modem

[Aurora74]

Hi,

I am trying to get this to work with a MacBook Air (super new one) and it is
running 10.5.5. It keeps disconnecting and I get Kernel panics (always
welcome on a machine that the CEO gets on Monday).

Is there some sort of trick to getting this to work?

I am being a ittle lazy but it has been a very big week to make the macs
work happily with our Microsoft or Die network.

I have been having networking issues with the MBA's but I am not sure this
is Leopard or AD but will the subject of my next email.

Smiles
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Cognos and the Mac

[Aurora74]

Hi,

Does anyone have any experience with Cognos Powerplay/Browser Views and the
Mac? I have seen that it is compatible with Firefox but am a little hazy on
the details as the URL's all end in .exe on the PC.

Can anyone please advise?

Smiles
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Re: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. Next WAMUG Meeting (final call)

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Count me in for 1 and maybe 2.

Smiles
Aurora


> The next General Meeting of WAMUG will be held on Tuesday, 4th
> November 2008 (Melbourne Cup Day) at FutureSphere, the dedicated
> Macintosh facility at Christ Church Grammar School in Claremont.
> Access is easiest from Queenslea Drive, Claremont. For more details
> visit 
> and .
> 
> The meeting will commence at 7:30pm, and following our customary
> Welcome to New Visitors and Q&A Session, Geoff Alagoda, the head of IT
> at Christ Church, will talk to us about FutureSphere and its role in
> IT education at the school.
> 
> Following Geoff's talk, well-known WAMUG list contributor Gary Dorn
> will show us what Google's popular 3D architectural drawing program
> SketchUp can do in the hands of a professional. He will also talk
> about CAD software on the Mac in general.
> 
> Thirdly, we will have a new MacBook to show and demonstrate, and which
> will be available for examination by attendees.
> 
> The meeting will finish with wine and cheese (and soft drinks, of
> course, for those who prefer them).
> 
> In order for the night to be a success, we will need a clear
> indication of those who will be attending to we can get the catering
> numbers right. If you are able to attend the FutureSphere meeting,
> please simply reply to this message to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Re: Kernel Panics and Aiport

[Aurora74]

Hi,

Thought I would let everyone know that the solution seems to have been
reverting to the previous version of Firefox.

Smiles
Aurora


> 
> On 06/10/2008, at 9:44 AM, Aurora74 wrote:
> 
>> Hi,
>> 
>> I have started getting Kernel Panics relating to my Airport Card
>> (according
>> to the log)
>> 
>> I have had a look at the card and it all LOOKS GOOD but who knows.
>> 
>> I have zapped the PRAM to get it backup and running but I have had 5
>> since
>> Friday.
>> 
>> Does anyone have any suggestions? I am running OS10.3.9 on a ibook G4
>> 133Mhz. The only software updated/installed is the latest Firefox
>> update.
>> 
>> I would be grateful for any suggestions.
>> 
>> Smiles
> 

> 
> Have you   " repaired Permissions " .
> 
> Do you know how to do that ?
> 
> In Applications - Utilitiesfind Disk Utility and double click it !
> 
> It will open a window and find your hard drive ...  shows it in the
> left pane !
> 
> Highlight the hard drive and click on   Repair Permissions  .
> 
> Let it do it's stuff ... may take quite some time, and you may get a
> progress bar at the bottom ,
> which may or may not show the actual progress .
> 
> After it has finished it will tell you what errors it found in the
> right pane of that window .
> 
> Put Disk Utility away and then try your problem activity to see if the
> trouble recurs
> 
> Good luck
> 
> Bob
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Kernel Panics and Aiport

[Aurora74]

Hi,

I have started getting Kernel Panics relating to my Airport Card (according
to the log)

I have had a look at the card and it all LOOKS GOOD but who knows.

I have zapped the PRAM to get it backup and running but I have had 5 since
Friday.

Does anyone have any suggestions? I am running OS10.3.9 on a ibook G4
133Mhz. The only software updated/installed is the latest Firefox update.

I would be grateful for any suggestions.

Smiles
Teresa
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October 14th Rumours

[Aurora74]

Hi,

I have heard that there is going to be a strong possibility that Apple will
announce hardware upgrades on the 14th October.

Can anyone confirm or deny these reports as I need to by a few machines and
don't want to get caught short particularly with the MacBook Air with its
old processor.

Please contact me off list if you feel more comfortable.

Smiles
Aurora

PS Thankyou to all that replied with my "Help with Courses" request - I will
be replying I promise.
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10.3.9 upgrade help please

[Aurora74]

Hi,

I need to upgrade from my incredibly stable 10.3.9 to a later version due to
my ipod mini finally kicking the bucket.

It is loaded on a iBook G4 133MHz with Max Ram - PowerPC Chip.

It has fairly standard software with the only specials being Entourage and
the MS Suite - that is the only serious backup requirement.

What would people suggest I upgrade to and how to backup my current machine?
Do I need to do a clean install or is a direct upgrade possible?

Smiles
Aurora
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Azureus Error

[Aurora74]

Hi,

I am running the latest version and it has crashed overnight with the error
NoClassDefFoundError.

I have reinstalled to no effect and I haven't found any food suggestions in
googleland.

All I have done recently is download my Apple updates. I am running 10.3.9
but having said that it ran happily after until the program crash.

Can anyone please help?

Smiles
Aurora
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