For Sale - Griffin iTrip $50 o.n.o., for 3rd Gen 4th Gen Photo iPods
Hi Wamug folks. I've got two Griffin iTrip (FM Transmitter for the iPod) for sale. (Unwanted prizes) -They're both BRAND NEW, SEALED, in their box -- RRP $79. -Allows you to broadcast from your iPod to any FM radio receiver e.g. listen to your iPod on your car stereo -Great Christmas idea for an iPod owner -Plugs into the top of 3rd and 4th Generation iPods iPod Photo (not for Nano, Mini, Shuffle or Video iPods) I'm selling the iTrips for $50 each or nearest offer. Email me off the list (dereklists @ westnet.com.au) or give me a call... Ph 0413 838 518. Pickup (East Perth) welcome, or I'll happily post the iTrip out to the lucky WAMUGer who wants it. But be quick, at 50 bucks each, they won't last long! Cheers, Derek
Re: Lists of File Names
Hi James and WAMUG folks. The text-edit copy-and-paste method is a very good one. Previously, I have used Print Window (see link below) to obtain a print-out of a given directory. The difference between copying-and-pasting the names, and using Print Window, is that you get more than just the names with Print Window... You can get the Date modified, size etc. You can also sort by name, size, date modified too. Before you print your window to paper, you can use the Mac OS X 'preview' button in the print dialogue, to make sure your listing is how you want it to look. From there, you can make a PDF, or commit the output to paper, as per normal :-) Print Window http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/12161 Enjoy, Derek Yeoh-Ellerton -- I have photo files in a number of folders and sub folders and I would like to get a text file of file names of certain folders so I can check if I have duplicate files of images. Could anyone tell me if this can be done? I tried Versiontracker but I couldn't figure out the right serch criteria. Thanks, James Rutherford
Re: Dell recycling program, ~$36 pickup
Hi folks. I think this pertains more to initiatives worldwide, such as the weee directive in the UK, where suppliers will shortly have to offer (and receive!) an old computer, whenever they supplier a new computer. http://www.dti.gov.uk/sustainability/weee/ That way, people aren't tempted to dump equipment straight into landfill (or someone's garden verge). The directive also carries information about how much dangerous chemicals are allowed in computers. And if you're not buying a new computer, you can pay a nominal fee to have your old equipment picked up. Cheers, Derek -- From: Shay Telfer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Dell recycling program, ~$36 pickup http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/topics/topic.aspx/ap/topics/main/en/ recycle?c=aul=ens=bsd http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/topics/topic.aspx/ap/topics/main/en/ recycle?c=aul=ens=bsd~section=001 They take any make or model of computer, notebook, monitor, printer or peripheral (the fools :) Have fun, Shay
Re: Flaky wireless/internet connection
Hi Mike and WAMUG folks. For those running OS X 10.4.3, there is now an Airport update... http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/airportupdate2005001.html Not sure if this will resolve Mike's issues though. Cheers, Derek
Re: Safari quits again
Hi Eugene and WAMUG folks. Here is my post from August on the topic of Safari quitting at launch... -- I've found that several machines I've updated with the security update 2005-007 (Panther), running 10.3.9, exhibit similar behaviour to what you are describing. I found the issue was with Mail, and Safari. I hadn't opened iTunes on the specific machines. But the problem sounds very similar. I recommend being very careful with the 007 security updates... There are numerous Apple forum discussion articles about people having similar problems. Especially with Mac OS X 10.3.9 (I've updated 10.4.2 machines, without issue). What most people notice first is that Safari or some other key Apple applications stop working. Check into your log files using an application such as Console. Check out what the most recent messages are. Also, check ~/Library/Logs/CrashReporter log. I found on several machines that some core files were missing or upset, as mentioned in these logs. These included the Java Virtual Machine. Hence why the application wouldn't launch. E.g... --- dyld: /Applications/Safari.app/Contents/MacOS/Safari can't open library: /System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Versions/A/JavaVM --- Check out some of these URLs to see if the symptoms match: http://discussions.info.apple.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]@.68b6a437 http://discussions.info.apple.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]@.68b667f6 http://discussions.info.apple.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]@.68b6bc6f http://discussions.info.apple.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]@.68b6f349/ 24 (those lines might wrap, and any %20 text to be removed from the URL) In the particular cases I experienced at the end of last week, I found some careful work with Pacifist (to extract certain parts of installers) resolved the issues, without requiring an OS install. Keep in mind, that if you try to install, say, the Java update that is already installed, the Mac OS won't let you do it. But if you use Pacifist to do the work, you can force install any update. (So, be careful!) In total, the tools I used were: -Disk Utility -Pacifist, along with these Mac installers: -Mac OS X 10.3.9 installer -Java 1.42 update 1 -Java 1.42 update 2 -Java Startup update 10.3.9 Before you attempt any fix, first make sure this is the same problem, by looking at your log files. Secondly, back up any work before proceeding. Some authors in the Apple discussions recommend reinstalling the OS was the only solution. This *wasn't* necessary. But some careful work with Pacifist, and some restarts in between, was. Your mileage may vary though. (The restarts in between updates is very important). Hope that helps. Cheers, Derek -- Derek Yeoh-Ellerton National IT Manager Printforce Australia Pty Ltd http://www.printforce.com.au/
Re: airport on a windows network
Hi Mike.
The last line of your message quite possibly holds part of the answer
here... You may want to temporarily disable WEP encryption, and/or any
password access, while you are establishing your network connection
from your iBook, for the first time. (And then re-apply it soon after).
Often, determining/entering the correct WEP key, accurately (and to the
exact format required) causes the most problems.
Also, do you see any networks listed in your Airport menu?
And are you using a new location with only the Airport networking
enabled (at the top of your Network Configurations list)?
Have you tried picking up the network ('scanning' for it) using
NetStumbler or similar, to confirm that your iBook can see the network
at all?
My experience has been that if you wrap up all 4 of these points
together, you will soon be on the path to wireless happiness.
Just make a very concerted effort to re-establish ALL of your security,
password and WEP settings once you begin to make progress with your
iBook's wireless connectivity. Usually though, the WEP and other
security measures are the things that initially hamper your
connectivity. :-)
Cheers,
Derek
Apple ipod Nano, iTunes mobile, iTunes 5
Hi WAMUG folks. Looks like the Apple iPod Nano, iTunes Motorola Mobile phone and iTunes 5 have been released... http://www.apple.com/ipodnano/ Quick specs: Holds up to 1,000 songs and full-color album art Only 3.5 x 1.6 x 0.27 inches and 1.5 ounces Bright 1.5-inch color LCD display Up to 14 hours of battery life(1) Apple Click Wheel Charges and syncs via USB Accessory-compatible Dock connector Completely skip-free playback Works with Mac OS X or Windows 2000/XP Plays music, podcasts and audiobooks Holds up to 25,000 photos(2) Syncs contacts, calendars and to-do lists US $199 http://www.apple.com/itunes/mobile/ http://www.apple.com/itunes/ Enjoy! Cheers, Derek -- Derek Yeoh-Ellerton National IT Manager Printforce Australia Pty Ltd http://www.printforce.com.au/ Sell the sizzle, not just the steak.
re: I Tunes update - Does your Safari app work?
Hi Ken and WAMUG folks. I've found that several machines I've updated with the security update 2005-007 (Panther), running 10.3.9, exhibit similar behaviour to what you are describing. I found the issue was with Mail, and Safari. I hadn't opened iTunes on the specific machines. But the problem sounds very similar. I recommend being very careful with the 007 security updates... There are numerous Apple forum discussion articles about people having similar problems. Especially with Mac OS X 10.3.9 (I've updated 10.4.2 machines, without issue). What most people notice first is that Safari or some other key Apple applications stop working. Check into your log files using an application such as Console. Check out what the most recent messages are. Also, check ~/Library/Logs/CrashReporter log. I found on several machines that some core files were missing or upset, as mentioned in these logs. These included the Java Virtual Machine. Hence why the application wouldn't launch. E.g... --- dyld: /Applications/Safari.app/Contents/MacOS/Safari can't open library: /System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Versions/A/JavaVM --- Check out some of these URLs to see if the symptoms match: http://discussions.info.apple.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]@.68b6a437 http://discussions.info.apple.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]@.68b667f6 http://discussions.info.apple.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]@.68b6bc6f http://discussions.info.apple.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]@.68b6f349/ 24 (those lines might wrap, and any %20 text to be removed from the URL) In the particular cases I experienced at the end of last week, I found some careful work with Pacifist (to extract certain parts of installers) resolved the issues, without requiring an OS install. Keep in mind, that if you try to install, say, the Java update that is already installed, the Mac OS won't let you do it. But if you use Pacifist to do the work, you can force install any update. (So, be careful!) In total, the tools I used were: -Disk Utility -Pacifist, along with these Mac installers: -Mac OS X 10.3.9 installer -Java 1.42 update 1 -Java 1.42 update 2 -Java Startup update 10.3.9 Before you attempt any fix, first make sure this is the same problem, by looking at your log files. Secondly, back up any work before proceeding. Some authors in the Apple discussions recommend reinstalling the OS. This *wasn't* necessary. But some careful work with Pacifist, and some restarts in between, was. Your mileage may vary though. Hope that helps. Cheers, Derek -- Derek Yeoh-Ellerton mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] National IT Manager Printforce Australia Pty Ltd http://www.printforce.com.au/ Phone: 08 9223 2487 Fax: 08 9221 2059 Mobile: 0413 838 518 Sell the sizzle, not just the steak.
Drive Genious from Prosoft Engineering
Hi WAMUG folks. I came across Drive Genius listed in the July edition of Australian Mac World (pg 90). http://www.prosofteng.com/ It's listed as a disk utility with a gamut of features, some of which replace features that used to be available in Norton Utilities. The ability to resize HD partitions is also listed. Some reviews on the web sound reasonable. But... has anyone tried this product yet themselves? Being a 1.0.1 - 1.1 version I'm a little hesitant to use it on a production machine :-) Cheers, Derek -- Derek Yeoh-Ellerton National IT Manager Printforce Australia Pty Ltd http://www.printforce.com.au/ Phone: 08 9223 2400
WWDC 2005 Keynote movie - simple location to download from?
Hi Folks. Does anyone know of a simple location to download the WWDC 2005 Keynote quicktime movie from? I'd like to download a copy for taking on a plane flight. Cheers, Derek
Compact Flash Ultra - best value supplier suggestion?
Hi WAMUG Folks. Any suggestions on the best value retailer or source of Compact Flash Ultra memory cards (besides eBay?) Thanks in advance for your replies. Cheers, Derek -- Derek Yeoh-Ellerton mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] A ship in a harbour is safe, but that's not what ships are built for. -Anonymous
Re: Price of Imac - add 20%
Hi WAMUG folks. Keep in mind that many auctions (including the one Shay mentioned) are GST exclusive. So, at the end of the auction, add 10% to your purchase cost for GST. On top of that, add the 10% buyers premium. All up... You get slugged an extra 20% on the price said at the fall of the hammer. Not as attractive as things first seem. Auctions like at Curtin certainly seem Cheers, Derek -- Derek Yeoh-Ellerton
Re: Entry level Digital SLR recommendations?
Hi Mark and WAMUG folks. Having previously used Nikon SLRs (pre-digital), I recently brought a 300D one year ago, and haven't looked back (no complaints). If you've used a recent Canon before (which your posting suggests), you'll find it easy to navigate the menu structure of the 300D or the recent addition 20D. Having said that, a new user of Canon cameras would also find it easy to pick-up the menu structure, and general use of these cameras. And the Canon 300D's are very Mac-friendly (like other Canons), so no problems there either! One thing I have noticed... When someone (a new user) is trying to set up a manual exposure for the first time on a camera like the 300D, it takes a little while for the process to become clear to them. But one could compare that to doing a manual exposure on a film SLR vs using the standard 'Program' mode, for the first time. Some people comment in reviews that the 300D is a bit plasticy; I believe that's why the 20D does appear a little less plasticy. Also, keep your eye out for the black 300D (not to be confused with the 20D). They look more and more like a Nikon every day :). I haven't seen these black 300D's in Oz though; I last saw one in the UK late last year. Anyway... The Canon still feels very solid when you're taking pictures, is that's what counts to me. Lense-wise, the stock Canon lens is very reasonable, especially to begin with. I also picked up a powerful Canon image-stabliser zoom lens (75-300mm), which I found great to use. But your choice of lens of course depends on your subject matter. I recently purchased a Sigma DC 18-125mm lens. It's a fantastic all-round lens and great for travelling with too (much easier to carry around than the 75-300mm), and covers a much larger focal range than the stock standard Canon lens. (Needless to say, I don't use the basic stock Canon lens much any more). I believe this is the link for 18-125 Sigma lens (available for Nikon or Canon): http://www.sigma-photo.com/lenses/lenses_all_details.asp? id=3287navigator=6 And whatever camera you get, it's worth stocking up on an extra battery and memory cards, and with an SLR you can go through 200 photos (and a battery), very quickly. Or looking at getting a camera grip to hold the extra battery. But you'll need a bigger camera case then... I tried out a variety of cameras in-store, side-by-side before deciding on the Canon. Take your own memory cartridges if you'd like to look at any sample pictures you've taken in store (or just outside a store if they'll let you out!). And at the end of the day, there isn't a great deal of difference between the two main contenders in the entry-level Digital SLR market. But try them side by side, work out your own pros-and-cons, and go from there. Hope that helps. Cheers, Derek -- Derek Yeoh-Ellerton National IT Manager Printforce Australia Pty Ltd http://www.printforce.com.au/ Phone: 08 9223 2400 Fax: 08 9221 2059 Mobile: 0413 838 518
IGG Software renames their iWork to iBiz
Hi Wamug folks. IGG's iWork software (for those that have seen or have been using IGG Software's simple time billing app) has undergone a name change... Instead of iWork, looks like they've had to rename to iBiz http://www.macnn.com/news/27459 http://www.iggsoftware.com/ibiz/index.html I was wondering how long it would take Apple/IGG to warrant the change... :-) Cheers, Derek -- Derek Yeoh-Ellerton mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] National IT Manager Printforce Australia Pty Ltd http://www.printforce.com.au/ Phone: 08 9223 2400 Fax: 08 9221 2059 Mobile: 0413 838 518
Re: Hardware Rumors - Buyers guide rumour site
Hi Aurora and WAMUG folks. Check out this rumour site for some suggestions: http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/ Of course, your mileage may vary. Cheers, Derek On 9/3/04 12:39 PM, aurora [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I am possibly in the market for a new laptop and wondered if there are any rumors about possible new models? Cheers Aurora -- Derek Yeoh-Ellerton, Client Happiness Coordinator mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gratterpalm Ltd. Unit 2 3 Kirkstall Design Centre, Bridge Road, Leeds, LS5 3BW --- Reception Tel: 0113 275 9326 Direct Tel: 0113 284 4595 Fax:0113 275 1239 Web: http://www.gratterpalm.co.uk/ --- Got some feedback about Gratterpalm IT? Let us know your thoughts... mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: sharing eudora - classic and panther
Hi Gary and WAMUG folks. Further to what Daniel has just posted... You can run a Eudora folder from Classic or OS X, from any location (i.e. If you don't want to move the folder, or if you want it in a specific location), by simply double-clicking on the relevant Eudora settings file. (You can also have duplicate Eudora settings files, with different settings, to utilise the same mailboxes, from different accounts). Depending on how you have installed your Eudora apps, this will determine which version of Eudora will open. Also, if you drag your Eudora Settings file directly over a relevant Eudora application, it should open in that version. If I've missed the point of your question at all, please let me know. Cheers, Derek. On 26/2/04 3:18 PM, gary dorn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: howdy can the Eudora folder, where the mail is stored, be shared between OS 9 and Panther? chow -- Derek Yeoh-Ellerton, Client Happiness Coordinator mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gratterpalm Ltd. Unit 2 3 Kirkstall Design Centre, Bridge Road, Leeds, LS5 3BW --- Reception Tel: 0113 275 9326 Direct Tel: 0113 284 4595 Fax:0113 275 1239 Web: http://www.gratterpalm.co.uk/ --- Got some feedback about Gratterpalm IT? Let us know your thoughts... mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Losing wireless connection - Keychain Happiness, and Separate network Location configurations
Hi Tom and WAMUG folks. There are a couple of items to consider here, including: -do you have a separate location configured for your home and school (and any other) networks? If not, consider doing so. -have you got a working Keychain set-up, for your passwords etc. I've found that non-working Keychains refuse to remember airport networks. Happy Keychains can make all the difference. With the Keychains, there is various levels of trouble-shooting them. Some times a Disk FirstAid - Permissions repair helps. Other times, deleting the Keychain, and creating a new one, is the simplest and best method. Your mileage may vary. So, it's best to backup your Keychain (or the details contained within it) before attempting any modifications, just in case of troubles. Hope that helps. Cheers, Derek On 24/2/04 10:25 AM, tom samson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At school we have a wireless connection and I have an Airport card in my iBook. The iBook is running 10.3.2 but it does not retain the addresses of the local network. I have to keep on reentering them every time i reconnect. can any one help? tom samson -- Derek Yeoh-Ellerton, Client Happiness Coordinator mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gratterpalm Ltd. Unit 2 3 Kirkstall Design Centre, Bridge Road, Leeds, LS5 3BW --- Reception Tel: 0113 275 9326 Direct Tel: 0113 284 4595 Fax:0113 275 1239 Web: http://www.gratterpalm.co.uk/ ---
Re: Canon i250 printer and OS10.3
Hello. A few ideas... Have you tried: 1. Disk Utility - Permissions Repair 2. Norton's Utility - Disk Repair 3. Running a command line file system check I realise the problem sounds originally like a printer problem. But it could well be a hard-drive one... Cheers, Derek. On 21/11/03 2:15 am, Mark Secker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: trying last night with my home setup this gave an unable to read from system/can't remember full path/cannon/i250.ppd after the job spooled and then the job got trashed automatically. ran printer setup repair utility and re installed drivers and retried the advanced setup still with no joy. Can still print to my laser printer just fine but hey this is the 21 st century and colour printing would be nice :) -- Derek Yeoh-Ellerton Ext. 595 Client Happiness Coordinator, Gratterpalm. mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Got some feedback about Gratterpalm IT? Let us know your thoughts... mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Photoshop Missing Menu Bar- Solved - I have same issue, found relaunching Photoshop works
Hi Kelly and WAMUGers. I have found the same on a Mac G4 running Mac OS X 10.2.8 Photoshop 6.01. The applied solution I have run with for this particular client, is to either run Classic start-up by it's self (either put it on your dock, or get it to boot at Start-up), and then open Photoshop separately moments later. I found that if you do accidentally start Photoshop and Classic together, simply quitting Photoshop, and then re-launching Photoshop, brings back the menu bar palettes. Cheers, Derek. On 18/11/03 1:43 am, Kelly Duffy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, it took a while, a few phonecalls, but I think I may have solved it. It looks like Photoshop doesn't like starting at the same time as Classic mode does, but if I start Photoshop once Classic is already running it works. Of course, I could just be low on mememory or something. The main thing is I can work again. If anyone has any idea what actually caused my problem I'd appreciate knowing so I don't have to go through this again. Thanks, Kelly -- Derek Yeoh-Ellerton, Client Happiness Coordinator mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gratterpalm Ltd. Unit 2 3 Kirkstall Design Centre, Bridge Road, Leeds, LS5 3BW --- Reception Tel: 0113 275 9326 Direct Tel: 0113 284 4595 Fax:0113 275 1239 Web: http://www.gratterpalm.co.uk/ --- Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now. - Goethe
Re: Entourage Problems - Try Norton's, permissions repair, rebuilding database, closing Preview Panes
Hi Bart and WAMUG folks. There are a few things I have found that can help. I'd try one at a time, until you seen results... (listed in no particular order). 1. Check your Hard drive for errors using Norton's or Diskwarrior 2. Repair permissions on your Hard drive using Disk Utility 3. Turn off the preview pane in any windows you use. 4. Quit Entourage, and trash your general Entourage prefs (not your identity prefs, just the general Entourage ones) 5. Quit Entourage, and make a duplicate of your Identities folder, and move it aside, in case of problems in following steps 6. With Entourage still closed, try renaming your Preferences file (e.g. Preferences old) and renaming your Schedules file (e.g. Schedules old). These will get recreated upon next launch. But you will need to enter your preferences again (all your old mail will still be present) 7. Try rebuilding your Entourage mailboxes. Do this by starting Entourage with the OPTION key held down. You can do a simple rebuild, or an advanced rebuild. Try doing the simple first. 8. Try the advanced rebuild, mentioned in point 7 above. 9. If you are using IMAP, check if this URL applies for you. https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/Resources/KnowledgeBase/Docs/20030527145 328 10. Turn off your Mac, and check for excess dust inside your Mac. If extra dusty (especially the RAM), carefully blow the dust away (e.g. With waterless compressed air). 11. If you have a particular mail folder that makes Entourage quit when you click on it, first ensure the preview pane is closed. Next, try and move messages, a few at a time, to a new mail folder, to get the culprit by it's self, so you can delete the folder (and the troubled message). Hope that helps! Cheers, Derek Hi all I'm using Entourage on my iMac 233 running 10.1.5 It seem that in the last 3 months the program keeps on quitting, When I check some of the inboxes like deleted items theres nothing there ,but I click on the area and some of them appear, then it unexpectly quits and some times comes up with a error code , I can't remember what it is. I have been using Entourage for a while so my Mac can handle it, or maybe it needs more RAM. At the moment I have 160meg. Any suggestion ? Besides buying a new Mac Regards Bart -- Derek Yeoh-Ellerton Client Happiness Coordinator Gratterpalm mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Ext. 595 Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now. - Goethe
Re: Keyboard/Mouse Lockout - LCD monitor?
Hello all. I was wondering if there was a LCD monitor involved in this set-up at all? I have seen a few G4's with LCD monitors connected, that appear to freeze when the USB keyboard is plugged directly into the LCD monitor, rather than into the USB port on the back of the G4 tower. Just an idea, incase this is the situation here. Cheers, Derek. On 13/11/03 3:28 am, Dark Servant [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have recently discovered that a friend using a PC is also experiencing this same problem. This person also knows of someone else experiencing the same problem using a PC. So far I have not been able to figure out a way of dealing with this problem Ruben A. Franke I have recently been experiencing what I thought to be freezes. However I noticed that programs continued to function normally and discovered that unplugging the keyboard and plugging it back in fixes the problem. This fix only works temporarily and the problem occurs again after some time. Problem occurs in various programs and in Finder. I recently went through disc first aid and repaired permissions although I'm not too sure if this is relevant. Running 10.2.8 on G4-400 Thanks Ruben A. Franke -- Derek Yeoh-Ellerton, Client Happiness Coordinator mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gratterpalm Ltd. Unit 2 3 Kirkstall Design Centre, Bridge Road, Leeds, LS5 3BW --- Reception Tel: 0113 275 9326 Direct Tel: 0113 284 4595 Fax:0113 275 1239 Web: http://www.gratterpalm.co.uk/ --- Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now. - Goethe
