Re: Help! me convert my friends into buyin Apple
I do training in PC's (I have to eat) but I have owned 5 Macs since 1985. PC's are crap - Macs are a gift from heaven. But seriously, for new users PC's are just so hard to use, they are unreliable, plug and play is a myth, and the viruses and spyware etc make you mad and paranoid. Yes Macs cost a bit more but you don't get a BMW for the price of a Hyundai (apologies to the Hyundai owners). And strangely enough, even Microsoft software for the Mac is miles ahead of MS software for PC's. If your friends want to live a happy and calm life urge them to get a Mac.. and they look so cool on the desk. Peter Bull -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Rob Davies [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2005 05:57:40 +0800 To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Re: Help! me convert my friends into buyin Apple A very simple one that I have found works very well is just get a DVD movie and put that in a brand spanking new PC and try and watch it. On 11 Mar 2005, at 12:06 AM, Rob Findlay wrote: First of all subtract the price of the additional ram from the Applestore price. 512 is all you need for most things. That will bring it down a bit. Don't upgrade anything from the applestore online. get a reseller to do it. Applestore prices are a rippoff on the extras. Next sit them down at a mac and plug in a digital camera, DV camera and take them through iPhoto and iMovie. Burn a DVD from iDVD. Explain these are free apps that are included in the price and that these types of apps will be (a) additional cost and (b) not as easy and just plain cool on PC. Show them Garage Band and explain this is also free and included. Everyone wants to be a muso! Plug an iPod in and show iTunes. RIP a CD. Talk about virus's on PC and Spyware. Explain that there is NONE of that in the Mac world. Get them to ask their PC friends about virus's and spyware. Compare! Put a Dell box next to an iMac. Which would you rather have in your home? Explain that Bill Gates is in league with Satan, no just kidding, you get the idea. HTH Rob On 10/03/2005, at 11:48 PM, Bart Raffaele wrote: Hi all At the moment I'm trying to convert some of my friend into buying a iMac G5 in a couple weeks.. Instead of a Windows PCDell model The specs for the G5 iMac is 1gig of ram 160 HD Super Drive. And the Total price from the Apple Store came to $2,927 and I did do a Dell comparison and of course the Dell was cheaper by $800 or so. Is there anyone on the List who works at a Apple reseller store do a better deal than Apple Store online. My friends do like the iMac G5 but price may even turn them to the dark side.. I pretty much explain why Mac's are better PC's..so I have got them on that.. I would hate to keep going to there place to fix teeving problems with a Windows PC, and say I told you so. Thanks Bart -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] WAMUG is powered by Stalker CommuniGatePro -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] WAMUG is powered by Stalker CommuniGatePro -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] WAMUG is powered by Stalker CommuniGatePro
Re: .dat
Hi, MYOB (small business accounting software) uses the .dat suffix so it might be some accounting stuff. Peter Bull -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Lloyd White [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2005 11:39:03 +0800 To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: .dat I have received an email with two attachments of 227k each in a format with .dat It comes from a business in South America I am dealing with. Not spam. Can this be opened on a Mac and if so, what is the program to use? Thanks Lloyd -- -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] WAMUG is powered by Stalker CommuniGatePro
Hiding email address
While we are on the subject I remember a posting years ago that had a clever way to hide an email address displayed on a web site. Since leaving iinet the amount of spam on my personal account has dropped but I get heaps from my web site address. Does anyone know or remember how to disguise an address from the robots? Peter Bull -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Andrew Nielsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 18:03:59 +0800 To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Re: Transaction authorization required. The Australian High Tech Crime Centre also offers advisories on a wide range of scams and other online crime-related activities: http://www.ahtcc.gov.au/ -- Andrew Nielsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] WAMUG is powered by Stalker CommuniGatePro
Partition or not?
Hi, This is a question related to a PC (sorry, I have to slum it sometimes). Since I downgraded to XP I have been having problems with MS Access and I have thought of formatting the hard drive and setting up 2 partitions with operating system and applications on one and data files on the other. Does anyone have thoughts or experience on something like this? (My thoughts on Microsoft and XP are not suitable for printing as this is a family group.) Thanks, Peter Bull -- [EMAIL PROTECTED]
PC vs Mac? No contest
Hi Muggers, More ammo in the PC versus Mac war. I have had Macs for about 20 years but have to slum it and use a PC a fair bit. I recently uprgraded to Windows XP Professional which looks quite nice and a bit Mac like. But in order to get the PC to use the external CD burner I had to install a new USB 2.0 card for $30. Then the modem couldn't get a dial tone and the tech told me that XP drivers were terrible so I had to install a new modem for $30. This was after wasting hours on both problems trying to make them work and finally admitting defeat and taking the PC box to the shop. So don't believe anyone who says XP is the greatest OS ever invented and Macs are too expensive or too hard to set up. My Mac just keeps on working. Microsoft Plug and Play - more like Plug and Pay then Pray... -- Peter Bull Computer Coach Phone 9362 3138, Mobile 0427 474 013 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.compcoach.net
USB
I have just bought an Iomega CD RW and installed the software. My imac 350 running OS9 does not see it. The burner does not appear on the desktop and I suspect it might be a USB problem. The burner supports USB 1.1 and 2, but I fear the iMac might be USB 1.0. How do I find out if it is 1.0 or 1.1 and can I upgrade it to 1.1 if required? Thanks, Peter Bull -- [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Job
Just checking out the Ambit Recruitment web site and saw this ad, Thought it might be of interest to some members. Apple Solutions Consultant - Retail Apple Solution Consultant - Retail An exciting opportunity! Our client in the process of expanding its presence into retail sales and will shortly open a state of the art prestige retail centre in Perth. This is an opportunity for an experienced Apple Sales Person to be the catalyst to forge new ground into a new retail environment. *Be able to demonstrate a successful record in retail sales based on commission *Be customer driven to deliver high service standards *Possess exceptional presentation and communication skills *Be highly motivated, tenacious and thrive on the capacity to earn commission *Have the ability to mentor and nurture relationships within other retailers There is a competitive remuneration package available aided by development training. Send your Cv to [EMAIL PROTECTED] The ideal candidate will: *Live eat and breath Apple technology. *Have the ambition to make things happen *Have a proven retail sales experience, be able to demonstrate a successful track record in sales and be used to working within a commission environment *Have the flexibility to work effectively in a busy and prestigious retail environment *Be customer driven and focused and be able to deliver the highest service standards. *Posses exceptional presentation, communication, training , merchandising and leadership skills *Be highly self motivated, tenacious and be prepared to be measured by results achieved *Have the ability to mentor and nurture a strong working relationship with other team members and retailers *Enjoy the challenge of developing a well known brand into a new market in a retail environment If you would like to be considered for this role we would like to hear from you. The position offers: *A competitive remuneration package *Development training If your are open to the challenge applications should be emailed marked confidential to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Robert Biddle PRO/WA/205567/RBI/RBI (PLEASE quote this reference number) To Apply Now, simply click on the Apply button below Peter Bull -- [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Is it just me, or does Apple seem to let golden opportunitiesslip by?
You are right - Apple do have a proud history of making great computers but not wanting people to know about them. I have spent the day grappling with MS Access on a PC so I KNOW that Apple make great computers! I'm back on my iMac now :-)) I am surprised that there are a number of web sites that don't work on a Mac, which may be poor design, but Apple should have a guru around to the site's developer to try and fix it. The old chestnut used to be that You can't get software for Macs'. The new one will be - You can't access web sites - and that will really hurt sales. Apple do seem to not want to tell too many people about their product. Peter Bull -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Peter Hinchliffe [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 17:30:21 +0800 To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Re: Is it just me, or does Apple seem to let golden opportunitiesslip by? On 13/10/2004, at 4:58 PM, Rod wrote: Hi All! Just wondering if anyone else thinks the same way. Apple have a proud history of this. Can anyone say No viruses? Apple don't seem to be able to. Apple's main line now in selling the iMac G5 is From the makers of the iPod. Big deal. I'm afraid that even today, when the average purchaser thinks of buying a computer for the first time, the thought of Apple doesn't even enter their head. This is what Apple needs to attack. They've always needed to, but they never have. -- Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Fax (618) 9332 0913 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] WAMUG is powered by Stalker CommuniGatePro
Re: Gateway's New iMac G5 Killer
YUK!!! At first I saw the side view and thought it was a new Gillette razor. And not a mention of the G5 iMac design which is far more elegant. Peter Bull -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Mark Secker [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2004 18:13:23 +0800 To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Re: Gateway's New iMac G5 Killer WOW man that styling is so... so... so 80's Marantz stereo system colours meets Gennex (generic brand TV hifi) ergonomics. it also looks like it's supposed to have espresso taps on top rather than a screen. seriously if I was back at high school (circa 1984) and this picture was doing the rounds as the future of computers I probably would have been impressed, 20 years down the track I'm gob smacked that anybody can come up with a design THAT BAD! Check out Gateway's new iMac G5 Killer here: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1648470,00.asp A word of warning ... only to be viewed on an empty stomach!! ;-) rmkay PS: Steve Jobs must be rolling on the floor laughing if this is the best the competition can come up with. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] WAMUG is powered by Stalker CommuniGatePro -- ~ Mark Secker Computer Support Officer ph#6488 1855 (ECEL) mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] University of Western Australia - CRICOS Provider No. 00126G ~ Only he who attempts the absurd is capable of achieving the impossible. - Miguel de Unamuno It takes an idiot to do cool things that's why it's cool - Haruhara Haruka (FLCL) http://ecel-mark.ecel.uwa.edu.au/~marksecker/index.htm (sometimes works) -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] WAMUG is powered by Stalker CommuniGatePro
Re: website hosting and domains
I also use hostingshop and it costs me about $110 a year for hosting. I can't remember what package I have but it suits my small business. But the important part is their service. I recently had a problem getting email (probably caused by me *#$@@!) and they were very helpful and patient in sorting it out via email. Hope this helps Peter Bull -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2004 09:34:20 +0800 To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Re: website hosting and domains Rosemary, Where I work provides web hosting, but we aren't as cheap as some of the other suggestions: $200/year 50MB space and i think it's unlimited email addresses... Netregistry is a pretty good place to reg domains, another which can be cheap for .com addresses is enetica: http://www.enetica.com.au/ There are no bandwidth limits on our hosting either... Based in Fremantle. http://conceptual.net.au/ Cheers Paul Rosemary Horton wrote: Anybody know anyone who does website hosting? Needs to be for our small business. Probably not a lot of traffic to start with. Probably need 50 meg; with some e-mail addresses. Needs to be relatively cheap, if possible. No need for website design or anything . I can do that. If there's anyone local I'd like to support them. So far I've seen $80 50 meg with smartyhost $100 a year for 50 meg with hostingbay.com.au I've seen domain registering for com.au for $60 australiacheapdomains..but they're connected with primus with whom I had bad experiences as isp. discount domain $65; netregistry $66 anyone know them? Everyone else seems to be $79 Rosemary Horton [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] WAMUG is powered by Stalker CommuniGatePro
La Cie CD burner
Hi, I have been offered a near new La Cie external CD burner for $100. Is this a good deal? Peter Bull -- [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Java gurus
Is there anyone out there interested in helping a Thai student with Object Oriented Programming? He failed the unit last year and desperately wants to pass this term. He lives in Parkwood (near Riverton). Email me or phone 93623138 for more info. thanks, Peter Bull -- [EMAIL PROTECTED]
HTML and [EMAIL PROTECTED]@@
Hi, I have just finished a site which was designed on an iMac using Dreamweaver. When I look at it on a PC the font size has been increased which really upsets the layout. Is there any way of locking the font size so that it can't be altered? The site is http://www.catalina.org.au Thanks, Peter Bull Peter Bull -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Recycling monitors
Hi, I have a monitor from the PC which has died and been replaced. Is there somewhere that recycles them? I feel a bit guilty just dropping it in the bin. TIA Peter Bull -- [EMAIL PROTECTED]
