ADP.NET web site problems
Hi all, Is there anyone on the list who knows a bit about the mysteries of ASP.Net. I've been asked to look at a friend's web site that's throwing some major errors and fixing it is way beyond my humble web design skills. Or perhaps refer me to someone? Some payment is possible. Thanks Larry -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
For Sale: Palm Treo 650 Smartphone
Hi all My Palm Treo 650 is for sale. It's in excellent condition and less than 1 year old. I'll include a leather belt clip case (value $30), a new genuine Palm spare battery (value $70) and a license, if required, for Missing Sync for Palm (value ~ $50). I'd like $650 for the whole package. Available on 9291 3162. Have a nice weekend. Larry Pohl -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
[FS} and give away
Hi It's time for another clean up. Netgear WGR614 Cable/DSL Wireless router. Also has 4 Ethernet ports $ 90 Eight port 10/100 Ethernet switch $30 iMac (Tray loading) - 333 MHz - 160 MB ram - 6 GB hard drive - original keyboard mouse Best offer over $125 Free for the picking up: - PowerMac 7500/100 and mouse - box of software including Office 98, AppleShare 6.2 (10 client license), some Mac OS install CDs, other bits Call 9291 3162 Larry
Re: BSD / Mac style
On 2/4/05 9:53 AM, Rob Davies [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A piece of antique DOS and unix/linux I still use today for this; mc known as Midnight Commander runs in terminal with root privileges if user has them. http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20040112172024838 It is not that difficult to accomplish, but their are other ways of accomplishing this I find this the most productive. Also no FINK needed. enjoy. I find muCommander a nice little tool. http://www.mucommander.com larry
Re: EndNote 8/Office 2004
On 3/2/05 9:40 AM, Jim Cummins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has anyone been able to get EndNote 8 to work? I get instant application crashes every time I try to open a library. Back to version 7 for the time being. I've seen mention of some similar problems caused by Norton products, specifically anti-Virus. If you're using this app, try turning off auto-protect and see if that helps. I'm running Endnote 8 with Word 2004 with the last service pack and it's OK, just. Have you upgraded Word 2004 ? I think EndNote peaked one or versions ago. Larry
[FS] G4 933 Quicksilver 2002
Hi It's time for an upgrade for me so I'm offering for sale my G4 933 MHz Quicksilver 2002. The machine remains under warranty to April, 2005 and this model is one of the last to be OS 9 bootable. Includes the original Software CD set. The machine has been ultra reliable for me and is currently running as dual boot with OS X 10.3.6 and Yellowdog Linux v.3. To save your time in looking up the model specifications, the following are its main standard features: - 56K on-chip L2 cache running at processor speed - 2MB DDR SDRAM L3 cache - 133-MHz system bus - three DIMM slots supporting up to 1.5GB of PC133 SDRAM - 60GB 7200-rpm Ultra ATA HD - SuperDrive (combination DVD-R/CD-RW drive) - three 3.5-inch hard drive expansion bays - support for up to three internal SCSI drives - NVIDIA GeForce4 MX graphics card with 64MB of DDR SDRAM and ADC and VGA connectors (runs 2 monitors); supports digital and analog resolutions up to 1920 by 1200 pixels - four PCI slots - two FireWire ports and four USB ports - gigabit Ethernet - internal modem Besides its normal features listed above, I have upgraded the Ram to 1.25 GB, added a second hard drive (Western Digital 80 GB 7200-rpm with 8 MB cache) and added a 2 port USB PCI card. Depending on OS and software configuration, I need to realise about $2200 from this sale. Evening phone: 9291 3162 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (I access this account during business hours). Regards Larry
[For Sale] iMac Rev D
Hi I'm offering for sale my daughter's iMac (trying to put together some loot to get her into an iBook like her brother). It's a Rev D (tray loading) running at 333 MHz with 160 MB ram. We have OS X 10.3.4 on it at the moment but I think I have various flavours of OS 8.6 - 9.2.2 around here somewhere. It comes with the original keyboard and an Apple Pro mouse. I'd like to get $200 minimum for it otherwise I'll keep it for a spare. A full description of this model is at Lowendmac, http://lowendmac.com/imacs/imac-d.shtml Please call at 9291 3162 or email me if you're interested. Avagoodweekend. Larry
Re: Mike plug
On 01/5/04 7:05 AM, Paul Weaver [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know where to get a cable which will plug from the stereo headphone outlet of a audio tape recorder into the mike input of my IMac. I have been to Dick Smith and Tandy and had the blank stares. The mike plug profile seems to be a bit special. Come-on the Dockers. Regards, Paul. I've recently had a similar experience looking for an odd plug adapter. While I've found another solution, several shops suggested a place called Alltron (I think) in Roe St, North Perth (next to the Metropolis nightclub, I'm told.) Larry
Re: New version of Mellel
On 08/4/04 9:49 AM, Peter Hinchliffe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A couple of meetings ago I presented a demo of the Arabic word processor Mellel. I expressed the opinion that although it was showing lots of promise it was not ready for prime time because it could not handle Word files. Well, all that has changed. Mellel 1.7.5 can now read and write Word files when running under Panther. I suspect it's using Panther's own built-in routines to do this, so the word-reading capabilities are possibly no greater than that of Text Edit, but that's OK for now, because there are an additional 35 significant improvements which have been made to the program. The new list manager (ie, for creating bulleted lists) is superb (take that, Microsoft!) and worth the download for this feature alone. Check it out on http://www.versiontracker.com. I just opened a 2.1 MB fairly complex Word file in this new version. After a little bit of converting (not very long), the document opened but, - table content was there but not formatted in tables - the Table of Contents and Index were there but again not formatted correctly. - style formatting seemed alright but the styles themselves weren't imported. All in all, pretty impressive. Larry
Re: rove turns to apple
On 25/2/04 1:55 PM, James Mandy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone noticed that Rove's laptop (on his desk) during his show is a 17 powerbook? he's converted :) wasnt the old one a sony? h James I seem to remember a Vaio (sp?) last season but he did have an Apple laptop in the original season. It seems he's switched back. Larry
Re: quick laptop question
On 10/2/04 8:58 AM, Stewart Woods [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey All, Just doing a little switch-pitch on a friend here... She's considering the 17 powerbook so I'm looking around to find a comparable Dark Side machine. Dell don't seem to make a 17 (from their near-impossible-to-navigate website? Is this correct? Is there anything comparable to the 17 PB, off hand? (I expect the alternative to be cheaper and plan to fill in the gap with evangelical rantings) Thanks for any assistance Stewart I believe Toshiba is now making a 17 notebook - Satellite P20. I haven't really compared the specs to the Mac but I know it doesn't ship with a Superdrive, just a combo. I've seen them online for $4400 inc XP Pro vs Apple at $5500 (non educ). That may be a lot of evangelical rantings to fill in but I'm more of a desktop person so what do I know ? Larry
Re: G4 to G5 Trade-up Program In Oz?
On 01/2/04 12:49 PM, Richard Kay [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Interesting post on http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/ START QUOTE 'Here's a tip - don't expect new G5's before 3/26/2004. Apple Oz (Australia) have just introduced a trade up program - they give buyers A$1000.00 (appx. $775 US) tradein for a G4 (no specific model mentioned) on a new G5, The program starts today and ends 3/26/2004 so I'm guessing the new G5's are released 3/27/2004 or soon thereafter.' I've not yet seen this trade-in/trade-up offer at Apple's USA website as of early Friday morning (Eastern Time). He later said that even BW G3s are being taken in trade there but you get about 1/2 the trade-in value of a G4. I hope that offer is done for the USA (It's not April Fools day either, I know this person.) END QUOTE Anyone here heard of this? Cordially, Richard Kay See this thread: http://forums.maccentral.com/wwwthreads/showflat.php?Cat=Board=generalNum ber=613587page=0view=collapsedsb=5o=7part=1#Post613813
Re: G4 to G5 Trade-up Program In Oz?
On 01/2/04 1:16 PM, Richard Kay [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No go ... error message upon clicking on that link. Cordially, Richard Kay --- Fremantle Western Australia On 01/02/2004, at 1:08 PM, Larry Pohl wrote: SNIP See this thread: http://forums.maccentral.com/wwwthreads/showflat.php? Cat=Board=generalNum ber=613587page=0view=collapsedsb=5o=7part=1#Post613813 SNIP Hmm. Anyway, it's a thread on the Discussion forum at MacCentral forums. Here's the comment: OK this is how it goes G5's are available in Australia have been for a while prices. $3599 $4499 $5599 Yes stores are offering $1000 trade in on a G4 about $800 trade in for a G3 i was in my local store yesterday, and saw the brochure on it asked if it was all stores they said yes. with currency conversion after the trade in a G5 is already cheaper in the USAbut hey our minimum wage isn't $4.50 an hour! if it does come in the states, your lucky, but sales here are dismal on the G5...eMac's are super popular
Re: Job: PLC - More MacAddicts wanted
On 19/1/04 9:07 AM, Mark Secker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh man, I believe that this is my new job. just hope that I can get pass the immigration issues, because if I can, I'll be at the next WAMUG meeting in person. http://www.plc.wa.edu.au/plcinternet.nsf/docs/5N96XD592?opendocumentstart= 1count=expand=8 I like the support the aims and ethos of the church clause... now as a lapsed pagan, lapsed Buddhist, now practicing atheist I guess I've got no chance in hell of getting this job :( My two kids go to Catholic schools. That might disqualify me as well.
[FS] iMac 266 (Rev. C) Tangerine
Hi all My son (lucky devil) is getting a new iBook for Christmas so his current machine is for sale: iMac 266 (Rev. C) Tangerine Ram upgraded to 256 MB Newish Seagate 40 GB HD - 7200 rpm. Replaces original 6 GB and gives lots of room for the iTunes Library! Keyboard mouse Original Software restore and bundle set It's now running Panther and is OK for email, messenging, web browsing and school project work (MS Office etc). Good, cheap, low maintenance machine for a high schooler without a big interest in gaming. I¹m not sure what these are worth these days so offers considered. Telephone 9291 3162. Regards Larry (who was drooling over a dual 2 GHz G5 demo machine yesterday)
Re: Problems with Stuffit 8
On 03/10/03 11:45 PM, Peter Hinchliffe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Thursday, October 2, 2003, at 07:10 PM, Larry Pohl wrote: I'm not sure this is Peter's problem but this is from the Aladdin site: Well, I'm b-a-a-ck! It would be nice if the problem was this simple. It was far more serious. Here is what happened, and I am about to send off a report to (1) MacFixit and (2) Aladdin. The steps I took were as follows - 1. Paid for, and downloaded the Stuffit Deluxe update, tasking advantage of the current low upgrade price for registered users. 2. Saw (but ignored - mea culpa) the little notice following installation that in order for the software to work properly it would be necessary to log out and log back in, Instead, I thought I'd just launch it to see if there were any significant interface changes - I'm a bit impatient that way. I had no intention of using it for anything, but I couldn't see how a quick explore could do any harm. While looking though the preferences, disaster struck. The screen went dim, and the machine went into kernel panic: a desperately unpleasant sight. 3. Rebooted the computer, but the boot process would not proceed beyond the apple icon in the middle of the screen. It did not even get as far as the little spinning icon. Eventually the apple icon was replaced by a No Entry icon (a circle with a diagonal bar). This was new. 4. Bad. Very Bad. Try some tools. Disk Warrior fixed a problem with the Volume Wrapper, but otherwise found no serious problems. Didn't help. Booted from MacOS X Disk and ran Disk First Aid. No problems reported. Repaired permissions. Many repairs were made, but it still didn't help. 5. No option but a clean install of MacOS X (with archive, of course). Clean install worked fine, upgraded back to 10.2.8 (with which I had had none of the many reported problems). 6. Only problem now is, no .sit files will open. Do I have another go at installing Stuffit 8, but behave myself this time? Maybe it was just a very unhappy coincidence. Bit between the teeth, and off we go. This time, no mucking around, no exploring, just install and reboot the damn thing. 7. Back to step 3. 8. Repeat Steps 4 and 5. I have now uninstalled Stuffit Deluxe 8 (of course, that entailed relaunching the Stuffit Deluxe 8 installer and re-entering the installation code, by now a very scary exercise, just so I could get to the Uninstall option) and gone back to SD 7. 9. So far, everything seems OK. I have currently gone back only as far as MacOS X 10.2.6, but I'm not prepared to give SD8 a third chance until I can get some assurances from Aladdin that this will not happen again. I have been delighted with the way MacOS X has, for me at least, upheld its reputation as an OS which does not crash. Aladdin seem to have found a way through. This would have to be the most unpleasant software upgrade I have ever experienced. It has not done my nerves (nor, I suspect, my System) one bit of good. Time for a Bex and a bit of a lie down... There's an interesting comment (critique) by one of the Unsanity haxie people about how Aladdin implemented the AVR function in SD 8 and its potential for causing problems. http://www.unsanity.org/archives/000253.php As an aside, the update is working fine for me.
Re: Problems with Stuffit 8
On 03/10/03 9:43 AM, Matthew Healey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone, I have just gotten of the phone from Peter Hinchliffe, who is having a Major problems with Stuffit Deluxe 8. He has had to reinstall everything twice. He asked me to issue this caution to everyone who is thinking of install v8. - Matt Hi I'm not sure this is Peter's problem but this is from the Aladdin site: Friday, 3 October 2003 StuffIt Deluxe for Mac Q: I have a .sit file containing an application, installer, or script that I expanded with Stuffit Deluxe or Standard 8.0. When I try the launch the application nothing happens. Why is this? A: At the request of Apple, Aladdin made a change to how Stuffit Deluxe and Standard behaved in the above situation. Previously, Stuffit products under Mac OS X explicitly set the execution bit to be on on expanded files regardless of whether or not the file was actually a program. This was done as a workaround to a limitation of the .sit file format which didn't allow for Unix based permissions. While this workaround was for the most part working well, Aladdin was informed by Apple that it would cause serious trouble for users with future versions of the Mac OS. The result of this is that this execution bit is no longer getting set on most files (Classic Applications, and single-file--as opposed to bundled--applications with a Type and Creator set will be launchable when expanded by StuffIt 8.0 products), which means OS X applications compressed into the .sit file format, and expanded with a Stuffit 8.0 Mac product, will not launch. While this in many ways is an inconvenience, the best thing we can say is that we have been told by Apple that it is in the best interest of our Macintosh users that we do this. To work around this change, here is our advice to our users: 1. We have created a drag-and-drop applet that you can download to use that will perform the above command for you. You can download it from: ftp://forJS:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/support/JS/FixPermissionsOnPackages .sitx 2. If you are familiar with the Terminal, you can manually go to the 'Terminal' program and modify the permissions to the file by navigating to the directory the application is in (via the 'cd' command) and typing the following: chmod -R 755 applicationname.app For Developers, as a short term fix feel free to link to this FAQ and/or the applet listed above. The best long term solution is to use the .sitx format, which is designed for OS X and takes full account of Unix based file permissions while remaining compatible with StuffIt 7.x or newer. Any users who have 10.2 or later, or who downloaded the security update that Apple put out some time ago will have a copy of Stuffit Expander 7.0 or later which can handle .sitx files. Finally, Aladdin plans to release an update for the Stuffit Deluxe and Standard 8 products that allows users some form of relief to this issue. What form that relief will take and when this update will be released is not yet specified.
Re: Microsoft updates???
On 21/9/03 2:26 PM, Bart Raffaele [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all i count 56 Worm virus with exe attachments good old nortons pick up and deleted them. But what a pain :-(!! have to talk to bigpond about this one. has anyone else besides Kevin and Peter been getting this crap. Bart I've got about 15 since yesterday - more unsolicited mail than I normally get in a year ! They've all been to an email address I use solely for public consumption on forums, Usenet etc. Ah well. Larry
.Mac renewals
Hi Part of my ruminations over coffee this morning included whether or not to renew my .Mac subscription - due 9 October and costing AUD$189. Last year I took advantage of the introductory offer at US$50 (approx AUD$100 at the time). After the free AUD$100 Apple Store voucher, it was a pretty good deal :-) Some of the later freebies were also nice but they were mostly games, which I don't generally play. I do use the normal .Mac facilities - mail, server space, publishing photos etc though I have never really been able to get Backup to work. So my questions are: -has anybody seen any special offers to renew ? I have already ticked off the free Sims game although I doubt whether I'll ever play it. - are there any good deals going on the boxed .Mac subscription. I've noticed that the online Streetwise store is selling it for $169. Larry
[FS] Monitor 19
Hi all For sale: Samsung 19 Flat Screen CRT monitor (not LCD). Model 955DF. Excellent condition and less than a year old. Asking $370. I would like to sell it this weekend so I'm willing to talk price. Call 9291 3162 or 0414 309953 Thanks Larry
Re: Formatting a CD
On 24/8/03 11:11 PM, Brad Helden [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am running OS10.2.3 on a G4 but want to burn a CD with OS7.5 install disks on it for an LC575. Problem is that when I burnt it before the CD kept getting popped out of the LC. I'm pretty sure it's because the OS format of the CD is HFS+ and the LC only takes standard HFS. Does anyone know how I can burn a HFS CD on a computer formatted with HFS+? Tried Disk Utility but no go. Any other ideas most welcome. Thanks, Brad Disk Copy should be able to burn a HFS CD. Look under Preferences- Creating tab. There is a drop down menu to choose the format. Larry
Re: Epson printer 740
On 24/8/03 11:31 AM, Lloyd White [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Under OS 9 when I chose Print the Epson dialogue box came up. This included the tools to check on ink levels and to check for, and correct, errors. Now under OSX the Print Centre takes over and that helpful Epson dialogue box does not appear. Is there any way of accessing it again? Or do I have to install the Epson drivers into my Classic extensions and print from that OS? Lloyd Have a look in /Library/Printers/Epson/Utilities where you should find the EPSON Printer Utility. Larry
Re: ABN AMRO Morgans Website
On 23/7/03 3:21 PM, RONDA BROWN [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello WAMUGers, Oh dear, another Website that has gone Anti-Mac. I use Safari 1.0 (v85) IE 5.2.3 on iceBook OSX10.2.6 Can someone please explain this ? How can I check my Investment Portfolio now ? Many thanks, Ronni Ronni You may want to look at the latest release of Mozilla (or Netscape). I've found it works on my bank, Testra and any other e-commerce type sites I use. I also happen to think it's a mighty fine browser. Larry
[For Sale] Various items
Hi all I'm undertaking a reorganisation of my home office setup and I have a few pieces I no longer require. 1. Monitor. Samsung 955 DF 19 Flat screen. I've been running this on a G4 Mac at 1280 x 1024 and it's quite nice. About a year old. Asking $390. 2. Monitor. Likom N705 17 Flat screen. This has been my second monitor - less than a year old. Asking $190. 3. Modem. 3Com U.S. Robotics 56 K Faxmodem. This is a top of the line external 56 K modem. Asking $90. 4. Pentium 233 MMX computer. A good little machine that's been used as a satellite link and router. It has a 10 GB HD, 192 MB ram, Ethernet card, CD-ROM, USB etc. Comes with 3 button mouse, keyboard and Philips 15 VGA monitor. Currently running Linux RedHat 7.1 and is a good Linux box. Or I can throw in a Windows 98 SE full install CD Manual if wanted. Asking $425. This is a lot cheaper than Virtual PC and believe me, it's quicker. 5. Canon B150 Plain paper Fax machine (inkjet). Sends fine but paper feeder is acting up so it doesn't print a received fax automatically. Asking $50 ONO. Regards Larry Pohl telephone 9291 3162
Re: Back up your website, install security patches
On 04/7/03 10:22 AM, Shay Telfer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi... Just a reminder that you should back up your websites and make sure you've installed all the security updates before this weekend as there's a competition running in the US which offers a prize for defacing web sites (and extra points for defacing Mac web sites :( one Mac web site is worth 5 Windows ones!) http://www.computerworld.com/securitytopics/security/hacking/story/0,10801,82 730,00.html?SKC=home82730 http://www.defacers-challenge.com/ But of course your web pages are already backed up and all security updates applied, right? And even if it is a hoax, it's a good reminder :) Have fun, Shay Heh. I have an obscure blog I'm playing with nested deep within my iDisk. My last entry was to post a challenge to contest entrants. I think I'm pretty safe. Larry
Re: Safari Debugger
On 22/6/03 11:41 PM, David de la Hunty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Safari crashes when I try to log onto Bankwest. Following a suggestion from a WAMUG member I have installed and run Safari Debugger... but how do you get de bugger to work? ... or is it just easier to use Mozilla? David I believe the problem with Bankwest (whatever it was) has been fixed in more recent versions of Safari. Or so I'm told. Larry
Help with translating some documents
Hi I have been sent a number of files in Lotus WordPro 97 format (.lwp) and am having a sh*t of a time opening them. (from a Commonwealth government department, no less) Anyway I have so far tried Word v X, Nisus Writer Express, Mariner Write etc in OS X. Nothing but text hidden among the gibberish. Same if opened in BBEdit 7 (even after zapping gremlins). MacLinkPlus (OS X) doesn't want to know about the file format. I also tried Word 2000 in VPC and no joy there either. I contacted the sender and whether true or not, they are convinced that the files can't be saved as something else (eg .doc .rtf) Anyone have any further ideas. Some of the files are charts I think, so I really would like more than a straight text version. Thanks Larry
Re: Help with translating some documents
On 04/6/03 12:02 PM, Onno Benschop [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wednesday, June 4, 2003, at 11:10 AM, Larry Pohl wrote: I contacted the sender and whether true or not, they are convinced that the files can't be saved as something else (eg .doc .rtf) They are mistaken: http://216.239.33.100/search?q=cache:B0Ji9y0EQ5EJ:www.jcschools.com/ComputerS ervices/HowTo/SavingWordProAsWord.PDF+lotus+wordpro+save+ashl=enie=UTF-8 Onno Benschop Connected via Optus B3 from S33:37'33 - E115:07'30 (Dunsborough, WA) Thanks Onno. I've forwarded that link to my contact. I was 99.99 % sure that Lotus could save as .doc or .rtf but didn't feel it appropriate to get into an argument with the person over the phone. Larry
Re: Powerbook 12 pricing
On 03/6/03 10:16 AM, Matthew Healey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tuesday, June 3, 2003, at 12:33 AM, Phillip McGree wrote: The one useful thing about the Australian AppleStore is that it's updated by America, which means that we can see the new pricing straight away. The recent favourable exchange rate helps as well. PowerBook 12 SuperDrive: $3499 - was $4395 Oooo, that is going to annoy my boss... he just bought a 12 Superdrive on Friday. - Matt I thought I saw something about a deal if the purchase was in the last 10 days. US only ? Larry
Re: Safari Beta 2 v74
On 30/5/03 8:40 AM, Peter Hinchliffe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Thursday, May 29, 2003, at 08:22 PM, Wendy Austin Thomas Oswin wrote: Greetings All Is anyone using Safari? I am currently on Beta 2 v74 and this version is as bad as the last one in that just about every page I load is so large that it cannot be read - I even had to revert to IE to use iCards this morning! I have found that if I open up a new page (not new tab) and use the History file to resubmit the page I want, it will often open up okay. I would be interested to know if others have the same problem. I am using OSX 10.2.6. BTW I have downloaded Safari again to see if that made a difference but it didn't. Cheers Wendy Nope, Safari has always worked perfectly in this regard for me (and I'm currently using Beta2 v74 as well). Try changing your font sizes in Preferences, or deleting the preferences file altogether (com.apple.Safari.plist) from ~/Library/Preferences. I also found using Preferences--Advanced and choosing no stylesheet fixed a number of rendering problems. Larry
Re: Mail Keychain
On 01/1/70 8:11 AM, Dark Servant [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm not sure if this is normal but every time I restart the computer Mail wants me to enter the password in order to access the Keychain. I would rather not have to enter the password every time after a restart. Is there a way to stop this? Ruben A. Franke Don't restart ?? 8-) Larry
Re: toilet map doesn't support Macs
This is not good enough for publicly funded web resources. I sent an email and also suggested they refer their web designer to Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) http://www.w3.org/WAI/ Bah ! Larry On Wednesday, April 16, 2003, at 03:11 PM, Meg Travers wrote: Hi all, Back on the ugly subject of government websites not supporting Macs, I just came across this site: http://www.toiletmap.gov.au/ which at first amused me, until I went to this page where it states that the site is not useable by Macs or using Netscape http://www.toiletmap.gov.au/browser_info.html (I was using IE on the windows box at the time...) Anyone other than myself interested in emailing them to let them know what we think? Cheers Meg
Re: Safari beta 2 is out
It most certainly does do the big nose dive. I've sent a console report/log to Apple about the crash and the site. Larry On Tuesday, April 15, 2003, at 08:06 AM, Toby Oldham wrote: Would someone please confirm that the new Safari beta upchucks it's guts quits when you point it to http://www.bankwest.com.au ? (as it does for me - IE works fine so it appears it's not a problem with the site) Cheers, Tobes. --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Warren Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.apple.com/safari/ New in Safari Beta 2 * Tabbed browsing * AutoFill forms passwords * Privacy reset * Available in English, Japanese, French and German * Import Netscape and Mozilla bookmarks * Increased standards compatibility * Improved AppleScript support
Re: Safari beta 2 is out
Exactly the same for me. It seemed to break once Safari went to v7x Larry On Tuesday, April 15, 2003, at 10:00 AM, Greg Pennefather wrote: Confirmed. I'm using a PB G4 550 with 512MB, 10.2.5 and Safari beta 2 v73. It quits unexpectedly every time I try to access BankWest - and I have tried a few different pages on their site with the same result. The old Safari would load the site, allow me to login to online banking but failed to load the complete page and clicking on any button produced no effect. Cheers Greg
Re: Safari beta 2 is out
Yes, I have EVERY update installed. :-) (oh, except Airport related ones) Larry On Tuesday, April 15, 2003, at 09:56 AM, Shay Telfer wrote: It most certainly does do the big nose dive. I've sent a console report/log to Apple about the crash and the site. Larry Interesting, doesn't crash for me. Have you got the Java update installed? Have fun, Shay --
[For Sale]
Hi It seems my telephone exchange has finally got ADSL and I'm thinking of switching from my current setup. So my satellite broadband kit is for sale - price negotiable. The full kit would suit anyone in areas where other forms of broadband may be unavailable. This gear currently serves internet to my small home network of Macs. Satellite connection is offered through a number of local ISPs, including some non-metro areas (I believe). The hardware (approx 2 years old) consists of: - Pentium 266 MX computer with 10 GB HD, 192 MB ram, ethernet card, 15 Monitor, keyboard, mouse and all driver disks etc - SkyMedia 200D PCI Card Receiver - Satellite dish These last 2 items cost about $350-$400 (new) from a service provider. The PC runs Windows 98SE quite nicely though I'm using RedHat 7.1 at the moment. If you're interested in more info, please contact me off-list by email or call 9291 3162. PS: The PC and the sat gear could be sold separately. Larry
Re: Disk Warrior and OSX
I've been using it on every version of OS X up to 10.2.4 with no problems whatsoever. Quite the opposite - it still performs its old magic. I also run it about monthly for maintenance. I'd only consider Disk Warrior for OS X if/when I ever get a Mac that won't boot into OS 9.x. Larry On 16/3/03 at 4:05 PM, Severin Crisp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has anyone any comments or experience of using Disk Warrior (2.1) with OSX 10.2.4 disks. My disk is showing all the symptoms of the need for a directory cleanup and Disk Utility does not seem to really do the job. I am wary of trying Disk Warrior 2.1 which runs from OS9 Any advice welcomed Severin Crisp --
Re: Error installing Omnipage OCR software
On 04/3/03 at 9:55 AM, Kaye and Geoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi,
We've recently bought a Canon 8000F scanner and are trying to install
the supplied software under OSX (10.2). No problem with the graphics
support, but they provide Omnipage SE for OCR and it fails to
install. Neither Canon's tech support pages nor Omnipage's web site
offer any help, and the Canon hotline support staff said sorry - no
idea..so maybe someone in WAMUG can help.
The installation gets to within the last few files, then fails with:
sorry, the operation could not be completed due to a System error
{Access Denied)
You get an opportunity to re-install, but if you try it just gets the
same problem.
snippies
If the SE version is like the full version, I believe it has to be installed
while booted into OS 9.2.2. It should then run in OS X.
Larry
IT work experience wanted
Hi all I have a young client who is interested in getting some work experience in the IT industry, particularly the hardware/networking side. He's 22 years old and has partially completed the TAFE Diploma in Computer Systems Engineering. He is planning to re-enrol in July and is looking for something useful to do while he is waiting for the next intake. Ideally, I'd like to help him out with a traineeship and/or a job in the industry. I'm in a position to help arrange something along these lines including generous wage subsides and so on. If anyone is interested, please contact me off list at: Manguri Employment Services, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel 9421 1736 Thanks. Larry Pohl
[FS] a few bits
Hi These bits are for sale and I¹m open to OFFERS: Netgear 4 port 10 Base T ethernet hub (EN104TP) - retail approx $75 Dynalink 56 Kbps external modem (PC cables) - retail approx $100 iPod AC/FW external Adaptor charger - retail $109 http://store.apple.com/133-622/WebObjects/australiastore.woa/841/wo/ nkM442UCAyjxUtuxjg/1.3.0.3.27.8.3.3.13.0 Call me on 9291 3162 if you¹re interested. Larry -- Larry Pohl Lesmurdie WA 6076 Tel/fax: (08) 9291 3162 Mobile: 0422 271 852
Re: Rogue file query
On 24/10/02 at 5:51 PM, Andrew Schox [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, I've got an incompletely downloaded file (using Interarchy 5), under 10.2.1, which I can't get rid of. When I try to put in in the trash, I get the message: The item xx is being used by another task right now. (Other tasks include moving, copying, or emptying the trash). Try again when the task is complete I've tried fiddling with the permissions, deleting it as root, and rebooting the machine, all to no avail. Any suggestions? Cheers, Andrew Have a look at the file type. If it is something like bzy, then that is the problem. Set it to anything else and you should be able to trash it. I use SuperGetInfo for this but I'm sure there are other ways to see and change file/creator types. File Buddy comes to mind Larry
Re: Rogue file query
On 24/10/02 at 5:51 PM, Andrew Schox [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, I've got an incompletely downloaded file (using Interarchy 5), under 10.2.1, which I can't get rid of. When I try to put in in the trash, I get the message: The item xx is being used by another task right now. (Other tasks include moving, copying, or emptying the trash). Try again when the task is complete I've tried fiddling with the permissions, deleting it as root, and rebooting the machine, all to no avail. Any suggestions? Cheers, Andrew Have a look at the file type. If it is something like bzy, then that is the problem. Set it to anything else and you should be able to trash it. I use SuperGetInfo for this but I'm sure there are other ways to see and change file/creator types. File Buddy comes to mind Larry
Re: Rogue file query
On 24/10/02 at 5:51 PM, Andrew Schox [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, I've got an incompletely downloaded file (using Interarchy 5), under 10.2.1, which I can't get rid of. When I try to put in in the trash, I get the message: The item xx is being used by another task right now. (Other tasks include moving, copying, or emptying the trash). Try again when the task is complete I've tried fiddling with the permissions, deleting it as root, and rebooting the machine, all to no avail. Any suggestions? Cheers, Andrew Have a look at the file type. If it is something like bzy, then that could be the problem. Set it to anything else and you should be able to trash it. I use SuperGetInfo for this but I'm sure there are other ways to see and change file/creator types. File Buddy comes to mind Larry
Re: Apple Australia not honoring .Mac promo
On Sunday, September 29, 2002, at 09:26 AM, Rod Lavington wrote: On Sunday, September 29, 2002, at 03:57 AM, Dark Lord wrote: What's the deal with that. Of late the behavior of Apple has been very disappointing. Apple certainly haven't been thinking different the way they have in the past. Ruben A. Franke Hi all came across this about Apple Australia not honoring .Mac promo http://www.macnn.com/news.php?id=16642 Bart Quite often Apple Australia does not follow the same promotions as the US (and you will find Apple in Europe also don't follow the US). It is almost if they are separate companies! Seeya Rod! That may be, but entering the .Mac section through the Apple Australia website leads you to the area where the $100 voucher offer is made. Seems to me if Apple Oz tries to back out, they're in for some legal problems. Larry
Re: .Mac voucher
On Friday, September 20, 2002, at 08:00 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You mean you have actually been able to get them to accept your money? Every attempt I make tells me that my Credit Card number is incorrect. How the hell would they know? This message comes back simply as part of the form validation. I suspect the problem lies in the fact that when I first subscribed, it was not possible to do so with an non-US address, so I, like many others, used a fake US one. I think the problem is that my Visa card number is not matching some algorithm they've got going which matches names, addresses and numbers. They're convinced I live in the US and I cannot now tell them otherwise. Nothing I do will get them to accept my Credit Card number. There's not even an area I can find to tell them my address has changed. Mac support is less than helpful. Has anyone else had this problem? -- Peter Hinchliffe Apwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482 Fax (618) 9332 0913 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. Hmm. The .Mac account I renewed and paid for was my original one that also had some other address (Canadian, I think). I used an Amex card and Apple had no problem grabbing the money. I wish they would respond to .Mac support queries as efficiently. Larry
.Mac voucher
Hi Has anyone who has subscribed to/paid for a .Mac account received the $100 voucher for the Apple Online Store. I want to replace my iPod that was stolen several weeks ago and it would nice to reduce the pain by that $100. BTW, emailing .Mac support or talking to Aus Apple Online Store is a less than edifying solution to date. Larry
Re: Discounted prices
On Monday, September 16, 2002, at 07:09 AM, Paul Weaver wrote: When a list member recently asked if there were any discounts for WAMUG members he raised an interesting subject. For as long as there have been Macs on sale in this country, those who have dealt in them seem to have adhered rigidly to a fixed price scheme, with no apparent competitiveness between dealers. I have often wondered if some sort of retail price agreement operates. Is it a breach of the trade practices act? Should some offended consumer send a query to Allan Felds and the ACCC? The argument that there is hardly any margin on macs has long been used as an excuse for non-discounting. Yet just about every other consumer device in the electronics arena can have its price negotiated between buyer and seller. Members of the working class might not know that there is a second cheaper price list for people having an association with a university. This saves quite a bit on the price in the street. Even former attendees of a university can get this discounted price by being a member of their alumni association. WA universities recognise each others members too. While I have purchased computers this way in the past I have always felt it unfair that the working taxpayers who largely pay for these institutions to exist are not permitted to access the discounted prices. My feeling is that it could be timely for some consumer to ask the ACCC for their opinion on Mac pricing. All it takes is a phone call and a follow-up letter. The number is in the phone book. Consumers should rule - OK. Regards, Paul. While I don't want to offer any particular comment on a fixed price scheme or the equity of education pricing and eligibility, I would say that after many years of Mac purchasing, I've found that the cannier (sp?) buyer will consider total purchase needs before entering a price bargaining situation. In my experience, while there seems to be little room to move on the price of the computer itself, that there often is room on other items such as printers, scanners, external drives, memory etc etc. In other words, on other items where the dealer may have a quite different margin to play with. So if a buyer knows he/she will require a printer, scanner etc as well, it seems better to negotiate this at the same time as buying the computer itself. There may be some pleasant surprises. My $0.02 (inc GST) worth. I am not not a dealer blah blah, just a consumer. Larry
Stolen iPod
Hi I'd like to let the list know of an iPod 10GB stolen this afternoon (Sunday) at about 1.30 pm from a vehicle in the Joondalup Basketball Centre parking lot. SN U221815RML1 The name Larry Pohl is engraved on the metal part of the bottom. Thanks for any help. Larry -- Larry Pohl PO Box 386 Kalamunda WA 6926 Tel/fax: (08) 9291 3162 Mobile: 0422 271 852
Re: 10.2
On 16/8/02 at 12:33 PM, Matthew Healey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, thanks to Apple shipping 10.2 in their new machines, I have a copy of 10.2 and all I can say is wow. You have all probably heard the feature list before, but it really doesn't sink in until you are sitting in front of the machine. For anyone that has reservations about spending $200, it is worth every cent. (Even Rendezvous alone is worth it.) Regards Matthew Healey Harumph I just paid for my copy (pre order) this morning. Guess I have to wait 'til next Saturday unless there's someone nearby in the Hills that can spare me a loner 'til then :-) Larry
Re: Remove Endnote v3 citation markers
On 16/8/02 at 2:49 PM, John Bussell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All I.m working with an old word 5 doc in which endnote 3 was used for construction of bibliography. In the original doc, endnote citations were bracketed by special characters (a sort of shaded vertical line) which occurred inside (or just outside?) the brackets surrounding the formatted citations. When opening the doc in word 2001 or X under OS9 or X respectively these inocuous little markers have been turned into huge empty picture boxes which can't be recognised in a search and replace operation. Does anyone have or know of a quick method for getting rid of these (there are hundreds of them in a number of docs I need to use)? Thanks very much John -- Hi John I don't know if this is exactly the same issue but I found this in an old EndNote list message: ...(ii) The big white spaces problem is horrible. DON'T take those files back onto your old Word 5.11 whatever you do, after this has happened to them. (You can easily get rid of the white spaces from a formatted version of the file by going Replace special graphic and putting just a single space in the replace with box. That will strip out all the blanks - which technically are graphics and put a single space in place of each one.) (iii) If you do upgrade to new Word and New EN take INTENSE care of your Word5 files (and make a backup) before you start any conversion to the new environment. Read the manual very carefully etc. As far as I can see you have to format the bibliography in 5.1, then open that file in Word98, then various other procedures.. HTH Larry
First specials on OS X 10.2
I was just scanning Saturday's paper and noticed that GMac/Abacus are advertising OS X 10.2 for $199 (reg $229). Let the competition begin ! Larry
Re: UPS and Mac combo
On 19/6/02 at 8:18 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, An architect friend of mine who calls occasionally to ask pesky questions called again last night. He is looking for a UPS that will work with his Mac (currently a desktop 266 Mhz with OS 8.6). The idea is that the Mac should be able to communicate with the UPS, and if the power goes down then the Mac should shutdown gracefully. He is using 8.6 as stability is the name of the game for him and this OS works well with ArchiCAD. Any ideas? Gary I just had a look at the documentation for an APC 500 va I got a few weeks ago. It comes with the necessary Windows/Mac software but for all the features to work (like what your friend wants) he needs to be running OS 9.0.4 or higher, but not OS X. Of course the basic functions will work in any event. Larry
Re: 10.1.5 is out!
On 5/6/02 at 8:43 AM, Warren Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: via software update CP Installed and no glitches so far, Nice to see AA in Word. I've saved the d/load. Anyone broadband disadvantaged close to the hills (Lesmurdie/Kalamunda etc) who wants the .pkg (22.7 MB) give me a call. 9291 3162 Larry
Re: Meeting
On 3/6/02 at 10:46 PM, Matthew Healey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For some reason, the meeting reminder from YahooGroups has not come through. Don't forget the meeting is on this Tuesday 4th at 7:30pm. Regards Matthew Healey Can you remind of the venue (and where to park) please ?
Re: Blinking black shield on apple menu icon?
On 24/5/02 at 3:57 PM, Neil Blake Associates [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 24/5/02 3:31 PM, Daniel Kerr wrote: After a quick search in the documentation I found something that refers to a Black Shield flashing in the menu bar for DiskWarrior. (Page 25 of 92 from the PDF Manual) Give that man a cigar! (In fact I think he probably deserves a pay rise too Rod!). From the illustration in the Disk Warrior manual, it is indeed the black shield I saw. Now if I can only get the thing to appear again I'll be able to find out what Disk Warrior wants to warn me about! Thanks Daniel Cheers Neil I believe it is signalling that some directory damage has occurred. Presumably you don't actually want it appearing too often :-) Larry
Re: More Telstra Satellite and OS9/OS X
On 15/5/02 7:25 AM, Reg Whitely [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Andrew and WAMUGgers In response to my question re Telstra satellite and OS X, Andrew wrote: If he represents an organisation (e.g. a school) then it's quite do-able. We've done it before. I've had these other responses too: Keith Lightbody: We use ADSL at home but now have it into a 4-port Netgear Gateway router. (bonus is Firewall feature helps protect our computer from hackers) We run Mac or Windows computers off this no problem every day. (works fine on Macs with OS 7, 8, 9 or X) Martin Levins: The Windoze box is needed because there are no satellite cards for Mac. They're NT only The NT is needed for connectivity only, once that is done, he can connect as many Macs as he wants, despite what Telstra tells you ;-) Leigh Finney Interestingly enough there are drivers to support Linux. Linux is Unix- OSX is BSD Unix - If you can put up with the pain the drivers could be configured via the terminal to work on OSX. He is an individual but surely there must be a way to do it. He's eager to buy a machine but if he can't get definitive answer soon he'll go off and buy the PC box. I'm interested in the linux/unix suggestion. Could it be done through a router? What say you? Reg I'm using satellite (one-way) through a small local ISP. The PCI card supplied requires an Intel/AMD box. Drivers are supplied for various flavours of Windows. As it happens, the fellow(s) who run this ISP are Linux geeks and have supplied the necessaries to have the computer/sat card run off RedHat. As it happens, I had a not so flash PC (P233 MMX), so this became my gateway/firewall connection. It serves as many Macs as I want to attach running any recent Mac OS as well as OS X. (It would probably work for older Mac OSes as well, but I haven't tried it.) The guys in question said that they have configured super-cheap old PCs (486, I think) to perform the same function. The software of course is free. I am not touting using them for the satellite service itself, but they may be able to assist with setting up a Linux box to use with the Telstra service. I can supply contact details if requested. Larry
Re: InDesign 2.0 Install Problem
On 11/5/02 1:51 PM, Leon Shaffer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just purchased InDesign 2.0. When I go to install the software it gets 1/4 of the way through the install then quits. I then get the following error message. An error occurred that prevented the installation from completing Running Mac OS 10.1.4 G4 Tower 640 Meg Ram Have tried Adobe's solutions on their website with no joy. Has anyone in the group had any like issues? Regards Leon Shaffer *sigh* http://www.versiontracker.com/moreinfo.fcgi?id=13702db=mac Larry
Re: Scanner prices
On 3/5/02 10:00 AM, Paul Weaver [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Prowling at Freo Officeworks this week this little shopper noticed they had quite a lot of flatbed scanners with Mac provisions. The Mac info was on accompanying leaflets for each machine. Coles Myer Sharecard holders can get something like five percent off these prices. However, as we know the sharecard discounts are soon to be abandoned. Will the prices then drop to compensate? Ha, Ha! Hopefully other suppliers are able to do even better than these prices. Customers rule OK! Hewlett Packard Scanjet 4400C $239 Hewlett Packard 4400 silver $239 Cannon D1250U2 $247 Cannon 1250U2F $397 Cannon N 676U $207 Cannon N670U $195 Cannon 660U $259 My choice would be the Cannon D1250U2F which can scan photos, slides and negatives. It is bundled with a variety of reputable software. Regards, Paul. Any idea of which (if any) of these run on OS X ? Also, does anyone know if the Epson 1650 Photo runs on X ? Larry
For Sale - 15 Apple Studio Display (LCD) monitor
I am offering for sale my 15 Apple Studio Display (LCD) monitor. The monitor is about a year old and carries the balance of the 3 yr warranty. It is in excellent condition with no broken pixels. Box, manuals etc. It's a truly lovely monitor and especially easy on the older eyes (like mine) :-) Details of the monitor are at: http://www.apple.com.au/displays/asd15/ Price $950 Regards Larry 9291 3162
Re: Installation Issues with indesign 2.0
On 2/5/02 2:26 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello All: I am having a weird experience with installing Indesign 2.0 for OSX and I am wondering if anyone has managed to accomplish this feat. First, I am running 10.1.4 on a G4 T-powerbook. I am logged in as administrator. Usually, when you install something, the installer prompts you to enter in your admin password before it launches into the install. This was the case in Adobe and other products. However with my copy of Indesign 2.0 (which is for OSX), it doesn't ask me this--instead it goes about the business of installing just as it would under OS9. Of course, during the install process I get an access denied error message, and when i click OK it tells me I don't have permissions to install this. I have been on the phone with Apple and Adobe this morning, and neither have a solution. We have tried the following work arounds (without success): 1. Log in a root user. Believe it or not, when I do this and attempt to install, the installer won't even run--claiming I need to be logged in as administrator to have the right permissions to install the program (!!??!!). 2. Create a new admin user, and try to install using their account. I had the same errors. 3. Custom install of product (as opposed to easy install). Resulted in same error. 4. Installing under OS9. Product installed, but then was unsuable due to missing files when attempting to use the application in OSX. 5. Restart the computer. Wish it to work. Log back in. Resulted in same error. (Not wishing hard enough?) So I call out for suggestions, workarounds, comments? Particularly form those who have this installed. Apple and Adobe asked me to contact them tomorrow and report any progress to them for their systems help. Thanks in advance Nathalie If I recall, there was a problem with the original installer for InDesign and an updated one was posted. see http://www.versiontracker.com/moreinfo.fcgi?id=13702db=mac From the notes at Versiontracker: The following problems have been resolved with the updated installer for InDesign 2.0 running on Mac OS X, version 10.1.x: * Enables you to install InDesign 2.0 onto Mac OS X, version 10.1.x systems without receiving the error An Error Has Occurred Which Prevented the Installation from Completing. * Enables you to install InDesign 2.0 onto Mac OS X, version 10.1.x systems without receiving the error Error creating folder. 1008:9,-5000 access denied. followed by You do not have enough access privileges for this installation. Larry
Re: 22 in cineam dsiplay in quokka
On 29/4/02 10:27 AM, Peter N Lewis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 10:09 +0800 29/4/02, gary dorn wrote: I noticed in the Quokka 22 inch Cinema display advertised for $4000 in Balga If I had the money I'd prpbably get it myself see page 20 under monitor 5th column near top although I suspect maybe stolen for such a low price! It's not that cheap for second hand - the 22 Apple Cinema Display retails from the Apple Store at $5,600. Perhaps you're thinking of the 23 one which is $7,600?). Excuse me, I have to go back to the web page and drool some more ;-). Peter. And a little cheaper again @ $5400 if you qualify for the education discount. Still a little beyond my means. Larry
A give away and a For Sale (OS X)
Hi I'm using ANZAC day for a little house cleaning. I have, for the price of picking it up, a Performa 580CD, with mouse and keyboard. This fellow runs fine, has 40 MB of ram, 800 MB drive, CD and an internal modem (slow 14.4K). It's running OS 8.1. I also have for sale, a set of OS X install discs. This includes OS X 10.0, OS X 10.1 upgrade and a full install of OS 9.2.1. Now this is a little more work to install than the current retail pack that sells for $229. You have to install OS X 10 first then do the upgrade, but you can save money for all that. Make me a reasonable offer. Larry 9291-3162
Re: Winmail.dat
On 14/4/02 3:55 AM, Lloyd White [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi WAMUGGERS, I have a client with a PeeCee who is trying to send me a Word file but what I get is a Winmail.dat file. I can't find a way of opening it and she does not know what is going wrong. Any ideas? Thanks Lloyd You need this: http://www.versiontracker.com/mp/new_search.m?productDB=macmode=QuickOS_Fi lter=MacOSsearch=tnefx=13y=4 Larry
Re: Weird Internet Sharing Problem
On 7/4/02 8:25 PM, Greg Pennefather [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello all I have a weird problem. I'm configuring a SOHO network for my brother in law. He has just got Telstra ADSL and has it hooked up to a Windows XP Home machine. This machine has 2 network cards - one for ADSL and the other for the LAN. On the LAN is a 400MHz iMac DV (graphite) running OS 9.1 and Dave 2.5.2. I have enabled Internet connection sharing on the XP machine. The Mac can connect to some web sites but not others - it can connect to some POP servers but not others. The main POP server my b-i-l uses allows connection, authentication and gives a list of messages but will not download the messages - it just times out eventually. I have disabled the firewall on the XP box and re-enabled it but it makes no difference. Does anyone have any ideas what is going on or has done this before and knows what I've done wrong? I have set TCP/IP up on the Mac with an address of 192.168.0.2 (mask 255.255.255.0) and gateway of 192.168.0.1 (the XP box). Cheers Greg I think the problem is Dave. From memory both Dave and ICS use TCP/IP and that sets up conflicts. When I was doing something similar I ended up using MacSOHO on the Mac for file sharing because it uses NetBEUI (sp?), leaving the TCP/IP for the Internet sharing. Try disabling Dave on the Mac. Larry
[4Sale] Memory
Hi all, I've cleaning out a few shelves again and came across some surplus ram: 1 x PC100 128 MB - $70 1 x PC133 128 MB - $70 1 x SODIMM 128 MB - $90 (suits clamshell iBooks) (all have been stored in anti-static bags) 9291 3162 Larry
Re: ibook for sale
On 22/2/02 11:13 AM, Matthew Styles [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hi all Clearance sale!!! tangerine iBook 300 mghz 3 gig hd 156 ram usb/ethernet ports mac serveced mac warranty $1500 Going fast!!! [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi This fellow posted a couple of times recently on aus.computers.mac: Hi, My Girlfriend is after a tangerine iBook, an early model will do, with just the minimum specs would be fine. No idea on a price as yet, but I wouldn't imagein anything over $1500? Would love to pick one up in Tasmania, but might be able to arrange postage/COD or whatever Nick [EMAIL PROTECTED] Larry
FS: Indigo iBook 366
Indigo iBook 366 (last model before the iceBook) 320MB Ram 10 GB Hard drive Balance of warranty - 2 years $1800 Contact on 9291 3162 Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Larry Pohl
Re: FS: Indigo iBook 366 - SOLD
Re: What the...
On 8/1/02 10:28 AM, Nathalie Collins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All! I just want to add to this discussion as someone who lived in the US for 17 years... Darren makes an excellent point. The advertised prices in the USA EXCLUDE state GST which (in the state of Florida) is 6.5% but in other states can get as high as 13%. In the US, when a product is on the shelf, the price marked doesn't include GST; it gets added on at the point of sale. Online purchases have mostly been tax free (if the item is shipped to a different state than the vendor) but that is slowly changing as more and more US states are requiring tax be paid to them for items shipped into their state. Some states have 0% GST, so you won't necessarily pay more, but you will most likely unless you choose to travel to a GST free state. As for the cost disparity between the US and Australia, that exists with every kind of computer equipment, regardless of manufacturer, as well as books, CDs, food, cars, petrol, and a variety of other items. (Example: Mass Market Paperbacks in the USA $5.99; in Australia $17.99. If you take into account currency exchange, the cost should be about $14...not $18.) That being said we pay about 10% of what folks in the USA pay for education, health, medicines, and training. I did the math once; what I was overpaying for my luxuries I was saving on my essentials. :-). Regards, Nathalie Good point as well, Nathalie - especially about essentials being a much better deal here in OZ. And they are. I lived in Canada some time ago and most Provinces (States) had a Sales Tax as well. On the other hand, there is also a difference with what what you can actually buy with your wages in different places. For example, when I had a look at this for other reasons, I found material showing that using Zurich as the index (=100), net wages in Sydney, for example, (probably the highest waged city in Australia) are at about 53. New York is about 97 and Chicago about 92. Net wages take into account such things as local taxes, social security etc. So, in the most general terms we in Australia are not waged as well as some other places, including the US. So the size of a person's income is less important than what that income can purchase - that is, what can that person afford to buy. On a purchasing power basis, again using Zurich as the index, New York and Chicago rate nearly equal at around 93-94. Sydney on the other hand comes in at 75 ( London at about 70). Again this is based on net figures taking into account taxes etc. So along with our generally lower wages, we cannot buy as much with them. Of course there is also the question of the value of the Australian dollar. Looking at some figures (April 2001) from the Economist's Big Mac Index, it seems that the Oz dollar is undervalued by some 40% in global terms. Finally, there are the normal business rip offs (pardon my outburst) and business deals in operation. For example, two years ago I needed to buy EndNote software. It was downloadable from the developer's site for a sum of money I don't exactly recall. EXCEPT if you lived in Australia and one or two other countries, I think. If you lived in these countries you had to deal with the local/regional exclusive distributor and buy a boxed copy. Currency fluctuations and other things may have changed since that time but when I did purchase, it cost me around AUS$100 more to buy it. I think that Apple can be so US-centric that while they may have the bigger picture sorted out in some ways, it doesn't mean much to me in terms of pricing. So that's my 0.02 for the moment. Larry refs: some URLs no longer work; I do have some of the documents though.
FS: iBook
Hi Guys, The serious post x-mas spending spree is catching up. (Boy's got his PS 2, the Girl her stereo system) I have an iBook (Indigo/366/320MB) that I don't really use enough to justify it's sitting on a little table so the kids can use MS messenger. I'll seriously talk to people privately about their new ownership of this piece. Larry -- Larry Pohl PO Box 386 Kalamunda WA 6926 AUSTRALIA Tel/Fax: (08) 9291 3162 Mobile: 0403 365955
Re: Icons
On 29/12/01 11:43 AM, Ian Reid [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm using a Power PC 5500 running OS 8.1. I receive occasional emails which include icons representing vertically torn sheets of paper, sometimes enclosed in rectangular borders, which I don't seem to be able to open. What do they represent? I know. I know. RTFM! But which FM? Do I need another app? Do I buy a good guide to the Internet? Can somebody please point me in the right direction(s)? It sounds like you've got a partially downloaded attachment. Depending on what email app you're using, you'll find there is probably a setting/preference that sets a size (in K) for attachments. If the attachment is larger than that size, you may have to download it again. How you do this also depends on the app you're using. [Your email app is not showing in the headers so I can't be more specific.]
Re: OS-X Backups (using built in Linux commands)
On 23/12/01 6:17 PM, Rob Findlay [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You can backup a whole volume intact using Apple Software Restore http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20011220103756557 And you can backup using Tar to get all the permissions resources http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20010626144436220 Somewhere in that lot you can do something useful:))) However you are right about the Tape Drive situation. Until that is resolved (no doubt by Dantz as you say) it is will not be satisfactory for most of my clients. The top link is particularly useful though as it leads to a PDF explaining how you can backup and restore a whole disk if you need to reinstall for whatever reason. You'll need another disk as big as yours though. That ASR backup method works (I've used it) but the volume can't be any bigger than 4 GB. Mine, unfortunately has just gone over that figure.
Re: Problems with IE 5 after upgrade to OS 9.22
On 18/12/01 9:01 AM, DEREK [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I've just upgraded to OS 9.22. But now my Interent Explorer is giving me problems after the upgrade. I can't surf beyond the first website I go to after logging on, the message The specified server could not be found keeps popping out. The same message pops up after I click any link on the first website, but the funny thing is I can still surf within the first website, not onto other websites. I can't even get connected to the ICQ server. Can someone tell me what's the problem and possible a solution to rectify the problem. Thanks in advance. Derek Hi I'm not trying to preach here (and others may have a more immediate solution to your problem) but my understanding of OS 9 upgrades beyond 9.1 is that they are primarily for Classic compatibility and optimisation for OS X. If you're not using this version of OS 9 for Classic (OSX ) I'd wonder why the upgrade unless your Mac shipped with a version of 9.2x. Perhaps other members of the list can enlighten further on this. Larry
Re: Movie driving up demand for Snowy Owls as pets
On 30/11/01 8:38 AM, Matthew Healey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 30/11/01 7:42 AM, Onno Benschop [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Since when do Owls have anything to do with Macintoshes? Since never. Which is why Philip must have accidentally posted his message to the incorrect list. Move along now... Nothing to see here. Regards Matthew Healey Hehe, crack that whip, Matt 8-) Larry
Re: uploading website
On 30/11/01 8:56 PM, Paul Weaver [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Any advice on the best and cheapest Mac software to transfer a web site onto my server please. Starwon allow me 5 MB, but their instructions are for a PC product. Regards, Paul. Pretty much any FTP application should do the job for you. A lot of people swear by Fetch. I like Transmit for its Finder-like interface. If you look around http://www.macorchard.com/ you'll find something suitable. Larry -- INTERNET BUSINESS RESEARCH SERVICES http://www.internetbusinessresearch.com
FS: Software
Time to clean out the shelves again. Appleworks 6 (full boxed version) This can be upgraded to the latest versions for both Classic and OS X $ 90 SuSE Linux 7.1 for PowerPC Full boxed installation including 6 CDs, manuals etc. $ 70 Norton Utilities v. 5 (full boxed version) For OS 9 PPC systems (I believe) $40 Email or call on 9291 3162 Larry
Re: OSX printers
At 4:04 PM +1000 17/10/01, Peter Sealy wrote: Re: OSX printers verily on 17/10/01 3:31 PM, our learned friend Rob Findlay residing at [EMAIL PROTECTED] thus spake this wisdom: snip ButMy printer still doesn't work (except from classic) so are there any Apple Centre (hello Rod) (or anywhere) guys (or gals) here who have done any research into compiling a list of printers (inkjet, solid ink, wax whatever) which will work out of the box with OSX. Just general what's out there, how much, what quality kind of stuff. TIA According to Apples KB Art 106490 the driver for my Epson Stylus Color 680 is included in OS X 10.1. I dont have 10.1 [yet] so I can't prove that. I bought this printer a few months ago and am happy with it. Cost around $250. I am running OS 904 on my BWG3 400. Peter Sealy New South Wales, Australia I have the SC 680 and it works in 10.1. Larry
Am I doing something wrong ?
To whom it may concern 8-) Why do my posts seem to take so long to get distributed ? I posted something this morning at about 6.30 AM and have yet to see it. I'm receiving posts that seem to have been sent after mine. I have had posts take almost a day to get back to me. Yours confusedly Larry
Re: Mac OS 10.1.1 available
On 14/11/01 9:06 AM, Larry Pohl [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 14/11/01 6:31 AM, T May [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mac OS 10.1.1 is available via software update. Remember it's a Mac OS X software install so better do a full backup (or at least as much of a backup as possible) before letting it rip ;-p If you have problems with Software Update [as I did], the OS X 10.1.1 update package can be had directly from here: http://192.232.16.68/5/1008/3093/1/1a1a1a88ff63d249b72392f35785e656c63297c52 897043397067deb57c6278bfe2d5fb9e8184e80ade616497ead255486bdf0215185baf220568 8/MacOSXUpdate10.1.1.pkg.tar This was posted by bombich on versiontracker. I've d/loaded it and it installs fine. It's also nice to have the package on disc should it be required again. Larry I'll repeat the question I posted yesterday in another email to the list [which I still haven't received]. Is everyone else getting my posts about a day after they're sent ? Could anyone explain this ? Larry
Re: Mac OS X Date Time problems
On 16/11/01 9:51 AM, Brian Poleykett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, Noticed this problem since upgrading to Mac OS X 10.1. I'm now at 10.1.1 with no relief. (1) Date Time, International system preferences show Australian date setting; ie 16/11/2001. (2) Finder obeys this, showing file datestamps with Australian dates. (3) Pull-down date menu from the menu bar clock DOES NOT obey this. It persistently shows the date in US format. (4) An application like Quicken 2002, which uses scheduling, seems to be obeying the US date format. Dates come and go and automatic entries are not being entered because the date has apparently not been reached. Nothing I have tried has fixed this. I've disabled Network Time settings, played around with every kind of Date setting I can find. Wierd. A friend also has the cosmetic problem of the menu bar date being in US format; not sure if he's had this functional-related problem too. Anyone else? Anyone got a solution? Cheers, Brian I can't say about the Quicken problem but as far as I know, there is no cure/work around for the menu date format glitch. Larry
Re: Mac OS 10.1.1 available
On 14/11/01 6:31 AM, T May [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mac OS 10.1.1 is available via software update. Remember it's a Mac OS X software install so better do a full backup (or at least as much of a backup as possible) before letting it rip ;-p If you have problems with Software Update [as I did], the OS X 10.1.1 update package can be had directly from here: http://192.232.16.68/5/1008/3093/1/1a1a1a88ff63d249b72392f35785e656c63297c52 897043397067deb57c6278bfe2d5fb9e8184e80ade616497ead255486bdf0215185baf220568 8/MacOSXUpdate10.1.1.pkg.tar This was posted by bombich on versiontracker. I've d/loaded it and it installs fine. It's also nice to have the package on disc should it be required again. Larry
Re: Downloading Appleworks 6.2 for OSX
On 1/11/01 7:56 PM, Stephen Chape [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello there WAMUG folks, I have tried downloading Appleworks 6.2 for OSX from the Apple site and each time I get the file name nph-regita.pl in the Download Manager. Although the status indicates Transferring, the number of bytes downloaded remains at zero and there is no sign of activity. Any ideas please ? Or is there a better site to download this from ? Regards, Stephen Chape It's not altogether obvious. Change the file name to nph-regita.sit and double-click. That's it. Larry
Modems for sale
Hi, I've noticed a couple of people asking about modems for sale. I have 2 at the moment I'm trying to sell, both around the $75 mark. There are both in good condition etc - they just don't place nice with my new ISP's setup. I'm off later today to buy a new one that will. ($250 - ouch) Larry
Re: [4Sale] TiBook 400 (512MB)
At 8:42 AM +0800 18/10/01, Matthew Healey wrote: [4Sale] TiBook 400 (512MB) Hi all, I have my TiBook 400 up for sale. Still under warranty, works perfectly. G4 400, 512MB RAM, 30GB HD $4,500 Regards Matthew Healey Heh, a miniature version of what I'm selling. Larry
FS: G4 + Apple LCD monitor
Hi all, The following is for sale, preferably as a package. 1. G4/400 (GB ethernet) - 1 year old. This comes with the standard equipment for the model: AGP graphics, 20 GB HD, Apple Pro K/board mouse, etc etc. In addition, included are: - 30 GB IBM internal HD (7200 rpm) - internal ZIP 250 drive - 512 MB ram Currently running OS X, Classic 9.2.1 and OS 9.1. 2. Apple 15 LCD monitor (ADC) - less than 1 year old. Please note that both items are covered by extended warranty - G4 has 2 years left and the monitor 2+ years. Original boxes, manuals (such as they are) and system CDs. Asking $4100. -- Larry Pohl PO Box 386 Kalamunda WA 6926 AUSTRALIA Tel/Fax: (08) 9291 3162 Mobile: 0412 954 007
Re: OSX review in today's West: You just have to laugh!
At 12:36 PM +0800 6/10/01, Matt Huitson wrote: OSX review in today's West: You just have to laugh! Hi all, Most long term subscribers to this list would no doubt recall the occasional thread that has appeared bemoaning the, at best, naive and ill-informed, and at worst, biased and paranoid review of all things Mac that often appear in our local paper (The West Australian). Well in the spirit of past editorial dribble published in this rag, today's effort is one for the dais. For those that missed it, Nick Miller in today's edition of the classifieds offers a review of OSX 10.1. Now if you can get passed the opening line: (quote) OSX was one of the biggest disappointments in Apple's recent history then you'll eventually stumble across this little gem: (quote) I haven't seen 10.1 in action, but reports from beta testers say Now to be fair the review is, generally, favourable, but come on, a 300 word review of a product you haven't even seen first hand. Do me a favour! Would take an hour at most to drop by your local apple reseller for a demo. I guess though that would be too much to ask. Cheerio, Matt (running 10.1 and loving it). I've occasionally fired off an email to them about some of their mac reviews but my head's a bit sore from bashing it against their brick wall. Larry (also running 10.1 and about to watch a DVD this arvo)
Re: OS X and Iomega
At 10:50 PM +0800 4/10/01, chesnutt wrote: OS X and Iomega Can anybody on the list who is running OS X comment on whether or not it supports Iomega devices - ie Zip and/or Peerless drives? Regards, William Chesnutt It's worked fine on OS X 10.0.x up to now. Internal 250 ZIP drive. Larry
Re: Upgrading to MacOS X 10.1
At 8:47 AM +0800 5/10/01, Peter Hinchliffe wrote: Upgrading to MacOS X 10.1 For those looking for a painless upgrade to MacOS X 10.1 (when they finally get their copy), a good place to start for advice is http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/mac/2001/09/28/disasterfree_tenone.html Mike Beam is also running a great series on Carbon programming on the same site. -- Peter Hinchliffe Apwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482 Fax (618) 9332 0913 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. The operative words certainly are when they finally get their copy. Larry (becoming less patient as the days go by)
OS X instant upgrades
Hi all I noticed on the Oz Apple site that, Instant Up-To-Date Program: Available from participating resellers, this upgrade package includes a Mac OS X v10.1 Upgrade CD, a Mac OS 9.2.1 Update CD and a Mac OS X manual (available through 31 October 2001 or while stocks last). Do we know yet who the local participating resellers might be and when they might have these little packages available ? Larry
Re: OS X instant upgrades
At 5:01 PM +0800 26/9/01, Larry Pohl wrote: OS X instant upgrades Hi all I noticed on the Oz Apple site that, Instant Up-To-Date Program: Available from participating resellers, this upgrade package includes a Mac OS X v10.1 Upgrade CD, a Mac OS 9.2.1 Update CD and a Mac OS X manual (available through 31 October 2001 or while stocks last). Do we know yet who the local participating resellers might be and when they might have these little packages available ? Larry Oops, sorry about my post but for some reason I didn't get a whole heap of wamug posts until about an hour after I sent that one. The mysteries of iiNet email again ?
Re: Email attachment extra file
At 2:30 PM +0800 25/9/01, Ron Seddon wrote: Email attachment extra file Hi. Whenever I send graphics files as attachments to an email, which is just about every email (usually pdf's), the recipient gets 2 files. One can be opened and the other can't (and is usually smaller). It's annopying that they call me and say they can't open one of the files I've sent to them, then I have to explain why they can't open it (I'm only guessing but tell them that it's a Mac resource that has become detached from the original file... is this correct?). What is this extra file, how can I avoid the reipient getting 2 files instead of 1. I am using Outlook Express 5.02 on BW G3, OS8.6. PS: I have used my website as a download site with a link from an email, and this works OK but some people seem to like to get attachments, and become quiet confused when I explain the process for downloading it from my site. Many thanks I don't how to play with the settings in OE but if you send the attachment as uuencode, only the data fork should be transmitted. We really do have to baby these Windows people along. Larry
