how to tell what application is foremost?

[Roger P Kortas]

Hi Guys

Does anyone know how to tell what application is foremost and then
send an email saying it is??


Many thanks

Roger

RE: Mac longevity?

[Roger P Kortas]

well how long is that string!!

we have had some iMacs fail after a week or two and we have had some
that have never been turned off in 3 years!!

I have a B&W G3 thats has been running 24/7 for 4 years.

This is not question that can be answered really, I have had brand
new G5's fail after an hour due to hard drive problems and others of
the same batch that have been fine since installed.

Regards Roger


> Original Message 
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: wamug@wamug.org.au
>Subject: RE: Mac longevity?
>Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 09:55:52 +0900
>
>>Having seen one of our family iMacs self destruct with a puff of
>smoke the
>>other day when it was turned on got me wondering how long can a Mac
>last?
>>Please don't use the cliche, "How long is a piece of string."
>>
>>In particular I am curious as to whom on this list can honestly
>claim have
>>the oldest Mac in regular working use?  Working meaning doing actual
>useful
>>work on a consistent basis.
>>
>>Furthermore is there some "easy" way one can tell when a machine was
>built?
>>
>>Kind regards, Paul.
>>
>>
>>-- 
>>Dr Paul R. Weaver
>>
>>Fremantle - Home of the Dockers
>>
>>http://www.livejournal.com/users/fremantlebiz/calendar
>>
>>
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Re: Windows/Mac issues...

[Roger P Kortas]

Remote Desktop works fine if they give you access, but saying that
the port should already be open.  You can get the current version of
version tracker.

What stops you moving to Macs?

Regards

Roger




>
>
> Original Message 
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: wamug@wamug.org.au
>Subject: Re: Windows/Mac issues...
>Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2007 07:53:29 +0900
>
>>On 07/02/2007, at 10:13 AM, Mark Heeler wrote:
>>
>>> In my office we have a server (that I own !)  running Windows 2000
> 
>>> which I do not have any administration access (due to our  
>>> inflexible IT department).
>>>
>>> This server runs Windows 2000 on which I have a user account that 
>
>>> requires changing the password every 30 days.
>>>
>>> When I want to access the server (simply to copy data onto the  
>>> drive), I can do so with my Mac as long as I update the password  
>>> using one of the "locked down" workstations every 30 days.
>>>
>>> The question is, is there any software that I can install on the  
>>> Mac that will enable me to change the password every 30 days  
>>> without using one of the workstations ?
>>>
>>> I was considering buying Macs to totally replace the Windows  
>>> workstations however this appears a major hurdle. Can anybody lead
> 
>>> me in the right direction ?
>>
>>You could probably use Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection (comes as
> 
>>part  of Microsoft Office). the only problem is that the Windows box
> 
>>would have to be set up to accept remote connections of this sort.  
>>Another IT department roadblock, I suspect.
>>
>>--
>>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.
>>
>>
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Re: Ghost Image Mac CLone

[Roger P Kortas]

You make an image of your drive the way it is right now.  When or if
you have to do a restore boot from your external drive that has the
image on it, use disktools to erase the internal drive and then do a
restore to that drive.  The time it takes to restore depends on how
big the image is.  For instance tonight I have just done 7 restores
of an image that is just under 9gb and these took about 15mins each
and these were from slow 4200 external firewire drives.

Hope that helps.

Regards

roger

>
>
> Original Message 
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: wamug@wamug.org.au
>Subject: Re: Ghost Image Mac CLone
>Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2006 19:30:57 +0900
>
>>Thanks for the Replys
>>
>>With Superduper I see I can create a image but cant see if it can  
>>restore completely
>>back to the drive that is bootable "The drive that has the OSX"
>>
>>On Windows when using Norton ghost I can use a image i created  
>>previously
>>the PC will reboot and restore the image back on my C: drive
>>so when the PC reboots it back to the original state as when the  
>>image was created.
>>Ive done this for many years on the PC and this is the easiest way
>to  
>>reinstall windows
>>with all the drivers/software that can take 10 - 15 minutes.
>>
>>Just trying to work out if this can be done on OSX
>>
>>Thanks
>>
>>Regards
>> Ray
>>
>>On 03/12/2006, at 4:07 PM, Robert Howells wrote:
>>Ray ,
>>
>>I can vouch for Superduper available from Shirtpocket .
>>Demo version with limited functions is available , registered
>version  
>>is excellent with it's extra functions .
>>
>>Create a Sparse Disk Image on your external firewire drive and copy 
>
>>your drive ,or your home folder or to it .
>>
>>Download and description available here :-
>>
>>
>>
>>The Superduper version 2.1.3 is for 10.3.9 and above .
>>If you have earlier OSX and you cannot find an earlier version  
>>Superduper I can help
>>
>>You need to determine what you expect to do and then orgainse things
> 
>>accordingly .
>>
>>With OSX the actual full system is split amongst a number of folders
>  
>>and invisible files .
>>Send some scenarios and I can send suggestions .
>>
>>
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Re: Daylight Saving OT

[Roger P Kortas]

well said

I can't believe all the passion that this has invoked and the real
important things no one seems to care!!


>
> Original Message 
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: wamug@wamug.org.au
>Subject: Re: Daylight Saving OT
>Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2006 10:56:36 +0800
>
>>sigh,
>>
>>if only we could motivate the middle classes to care and be as vocal
>
>>about real issues like rural health and education and pollution as 
>>they are over daylight saving then we would truly be the envy of 
>>nations the world over
>>
>>-- 
>>~
>>Mark Secker Computer Support Officer
>>ph# 61-8-6488 1855 (ECEL) 
>>University of Western Australia - CRICOS Provider No. 00126G
>>~
>>
>>"It takes an idiot to do cool things that's why it's cool"
>>- Haruhara Haruka (FLCL)
>>
>>Ubi fumus, ibi fumus
>>
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Re: Filemaker Question

[Roger P Kortas]

>
Hi Peter

Yes I should have said that, I am using 7 and server 8!

regards

Roger

>
>
> Original Message 
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: wamug@wamug.org.au
>Subject: Re: Filemaker Question
>Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2006 07:44:03 +0800
>
>>On 24/11/2006, at 12:22 PM, Roger P Kortas wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Guys
>>>
>>> Does anyone have some hints on how to get a user when they log in
>to
>>> go to a particular layout automatically per their user name??
>>>
>>> Any help would be wonderful.
>>>
>>> Regards
>>>
>>> Roger
>>>
>>
>>What version of Filemaker are you using? Things are very different  
>>between version 6 or earlier, and version 7 or later.
>>
>>--
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>>FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer
>>Perth, Western Australia
>>Phone (618) 9332 6482Fax (618) 9332 0913
>>
>>Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to.
>>
>>
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Filemaker Question

[Roger P Kortas]

Hi Guys

Does anyone have some hints on how to get a user when they log in to
go to a particular layout automatically per their user name??

Any help would be wonderful.

Regards

Roger

RE: How cool is Zune

[Roger P Kortas]

This is rather strange

I received the two replies before this original.

As to the Zune well I am underwelmed, perhaps ipod has spoilt me?

regards

Roger


 Original Message 
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: wamug@wamug.org.au
Subject: How cool is Zune
Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2006 07:30:54 +0800

>Have a look at:
>www.zune.net:80/en-US/#
>in particular the Up Close experience
>
>Gives an insight into what Microsoft sees as 'cool' marketing.
>
>
>Glenn.
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epson printer?

[Roger P Kortas]

Hi everyone

does anyone have any opinions or comments on the Epson STYLUS PHOTO
R230?

I am thinking of buying one to print on DVD's


Regards

Roger

Free Scanners

[Roger P Kortas]

Hi Guys and Girls

Are there any Schools or Charities that would like a free Umax SCSI
PowerLook II Scanner?  We have 14 of them all working and with
transparency adaptors all in good condition.

We won't be able to give them to individuals sorry.


regards

Roger

Re: ADMIN important

[Roger P Kortas]

Westnet.

I may also be able to help when I get back from holidays.  In Fiji at
the moment :  ))

Roger

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: wamug@wamug.org.au
Subject: Re: ADMIN important
Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2005 23:33:48 +0800

>Swiftel.
>
>
 How can you help?
 
 We need to do an informal survey of list members to find out who
>your
 ISP is. So...
 
 PLEASE TELL ME WHO YOUR ISP IS.
 
 Just reply to this message and let me know. That's all you need
>to
 do. Thanks for your time
 
>
>
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Re: iPod Shuffle RAID

[Roger P Kortas]

Hi Guys

I ordered 4 and got them last week :  )  no not only for me but also
for friends at the office.  Great little toy!!!

roger

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: wamug@wamug.org.au
Subject: Re: iPod Shuffle RAID
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2005 16:05:52 +0800

>>Hi All,
>>
>>So, what do you do when you and some friends are all getting iPod 
>>Shuffles? You make a RAID array out of them, of course! Follow along
>
>>as we explore new depths of geekery...
>>
>>http://www.wrightthisway.com/Articles/000154.html
>
>Personally I'm amazed they managed to get one of them, let alone 4!
>
>Have fun,
>Shay
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>
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Filemaker ?

[Roger P Kortas]

Hi everyone

Does anyone know if its possible to get a Filemaker Pro script to run
at set time? ie: everyday at 12 noon?

Many thanks


Roger

Off Subject (for the Kids)

[Roger P Kortas]

Hi everyone

I have been in contact with Matt and asked if it was alright to post 
this.  If I offend anyone please reply to me off list as we don't 
need comments on the group list.  I will then post a summery of any 
emails I get.


Many thanks for getting this far.

Regards

Roger

-

Here's a Fantastic Salsa night in Freo.

If you want a night of fun and laughter, book your tickets for the
MannaRelief party, "Celebrate the Children of the World with Salsa"
 Saturday, 29 January at the Kulcha Club.

Tickets are only $15.00 and will sell out so you don't want to miss
out.  You can book directly with the Kulcha Club on www.kulcha.com.au

Your enjoyment is for a good cause - there will be a raffle for heaps
of great prizes, a free salsa lesson and lots more.

Bring your friends and put it in your calendar - Saturday, 29 January
8pm at the Kulcha Club in Fremantle.  Come and celebrate the children
of the world with Salsa and support MannaRelief!


If you can't make it -
 please forward this to all your friends - it's going to be great!



Thank you for your assistance
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Re: Addressbook sms send by bluetooth

[Roger P Kortas]

have a look at BluePhoneElite 0.9.656  I use it with my 610.

Regards

Roger

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: wamug@wamug.org.au
Subject: Re: Addressbook sms send by bluetooth
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2004 11:46:07 +0800

>>Looking to get a bluetooth phone that will send sms's by typing on
>the Mac
>>and sending using the phone. LOTS of people want us to phone them
>back with
>>bookings confirmations and we end up playing phone tag or they just
>don't
>>turn up. Turning into a lot of work and being able to use templates
>of
>>messages would be handy.
>>
>>Apple's compat list not much good. My P800 is on there but it can't
>do it.
>>
>>Don't want to use I/net service because they charge and I have space
>on my
>>cap to use up.
>>
>>Anyone use this feature?
>
>FYI, the services my Sony-Ericsson T610 provides are
>
>Device Services: OBEX File Transfer, Dial-up Networking, Voice 
>gateway, Serial Port 1, Serial Port 2, OBEX Object Push, IrMC 
>Synchronization, HF Voice gateway, OBEX Basic Imaging
>
>according to the BlueTooth Preferences panel. It does let you SMS 
>from the Address Book.
>
>Have fun,
>Shay
>-- 
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>
>  Perth, Western Australia   Technomancer  Join Team Sungroper in the
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20" imac

[Roger P Kortas]

Hi

Digilife  have a 20" imac on display plus 2x17", the 20" makes the 
17's look rather small.


Roger
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4 sale

[Roger P Kortas]

Hi Everyone

I have a few things for sale:

D-link DSL 300 ethernet ADSL modem  80.00 ono

Netgear router  $125.00 ono

Macintosh 233 mhz G3 portable, 2 batteries that don't seem to charge 
+ 2 internal CD's  $190.00 ono.


Call me on

08 9303
or
0413 307995

regards Roger

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Re: Disposing of Old Macs

[Roger P Kortas]

Thanks for all the replies we will now be going through and 
contacting those who we can help.


Regards

Roger
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Disposing of Old Macs

[Roger P Kortas]

Hi everyone

We (Thats the West Australian Newpapers ) are disposing some of our 
old Macs from 9500. 9600 and beige G3's for free, we have around 15. 
Before you get too excited we only donate to schools or charity 
organisations and they have to be approved by us.  There is no 
software or monitors with these.


If you know someone who might be interested please let me know.


Best regards

Roger
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Re: Edit Mpeg4?

[Roger P Kortas]

Thanks Rob but its to big for imovie to handle, imovie will only 
handle files less then 2gb's


Roger


imovie should do the job?

On Sun, 2004-05-02 at 17:32, Roger P Kortas wrote:

 Hi All

 I hired a digital camera and got the resulting movie burned to DVD,
 but as always there is a but!!  I only used part of the second tape
 and there was some footage from the previous hirer on the tape which
 of course got burnt to the DVD.

 Is there a way of editing this movie to get rid of the extra
 footage??  I have iDVD but is doesn't seem to allow you to edit the
 movie itself.

 Regards

 Roger


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Edit Mpeg4?

[Roger P Kortas]

Hi All

I hired a digital camera and got the resulting movie burned to DVD, 
but as always there is a but!!  I only used part of the second tape 
and there was some footage from the previous hirer on the tape which 
of course got burnt to the DVD.


Is there a way of editing this movie to get rid of the extra 
footage??  I have iDVD but is doesn't seem to allow you to edit the 
movie itself.


Regards

Roger
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Andrew Shox where are you??

[Roger P Kortas]

Hi Andrew

I have Wes Storms here at the moment and he would like to catch up 
with you before he goes back home next weekend.  Can you give me a 
call or email me with your details and I will get him to contact you.


regards

roger
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FS: 500mhz G3 Zif

[Roger P Kortas]

hi all

I have a Sonnet Encore 500mhz Zif G3  1mb L2 cache processor card for 
sale, its suits B&W G3's or beige G3's.  The card sells for around 
$320 here and works well with OSX and no drivers required.


$210 ono

Mobile # 0413 307995
or of course email.

regards

Roger
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RE:adsl/iinet

[Roger P Kortas]

Hi all

I was an iinet users for I guess 6-7 years but got fed up with their 
service so changed to iprimus they were not much better. So hence I 
changed again to Westnet and so far I have only good things to report, 
they helped me through a problem when I first installed adsl and since 
then around 4 weeks no problems at all.


Roger




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(4 sale) Router + others

[Roger P Kortas]

Hi All

I have a SMC Router for sale 3 months old it includes built in:
4 port 10/100 switch
Modem port V90 modem recommended
WAN port for ADSL modem
Print Server
Firewall

$225.00
--
Belkin

USB VideoBus for Mac OS9

$95.00
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Lexmark Z32 printer

$35.00
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Logitech

USB Quickcam Pro

25.00
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Call or email me if you are interested

Regards

Roger
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ADSL logging?

[Roger P Kortas]

Hi All

Does anyone have any idea of how to log the up and down time of an ADSl 
link? I have been connected for 2 weeks now and seem to be having a 
lot of down time and would like to create a log of the down and up 
times.


I am using a D-Link DSL 300 modem attached to a Netgear RT311 Router, 
there maybe a way of getting a log from these but haven't found it yet.


Thanks in advance.

Roger


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Re: Hard Drive prices

[Roger P Kortas]

If you check the ple.com.au web site you will see that the Seagate is 
very cheap


Seagate 7200 120gb $269.00

Western Digital 7200/8mb $369.00

Regards

Roger

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Re: Cad

[Roger P Kortas]

Vectorworks is good but you could also try Graphisoft ArchiCAD its more 
higher end than Vectorworks.


Regards Roger

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PC PCI Radeon 7000 card?

[Roger P Kortas]

Hi everyone

Does anyone know if you can get the PC version of this card working on 
a B&W G3 if its possible how could it be done?


Regards

Roger

re safari

[Roger P Kortas]

Some how I managed to redirect Keiths email instead of replying to 
the list, sorry Keith I'm trying to do tooo many things at once.


Roger
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Safari

[Roger P Kortas]

Hi Guys

I have been using Safari since yesterday as as I said ANZ banking 
works fine and the only site so far that I have found that doesn't 
work is ple.com.au you can't select any more products once you have 
selected the first one.


I have sent the bug report.

We have to remember it is still in beta and all we have to do if give 
Apple feedback. There are some things missing but so far I like it.


Roger


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Re: Anyone tried Safari yet?

[Roger P Kortas]

Hi Guys

I have been using it all morning without any serious problems I do 
find it a little slow but must bear in mind I am using a B&W G3/300.


I had no problems going into Yahoo/wamug at all. (Using iprimus)

ANZ internet banking also works very well.

Regards

Roger
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(4 sale hopefully) Indesign v2

[Roger P Kortas]

Hi all

Well I had no offers at the last price I asked for so must assume 
that it was too high, so would someone like to make me a offer for 
it??


I can be contacted on 9303 or 0413307995

Regards

Roger

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(4 sale)

[Roger P Kortas]

Hi all

Just going through my stuff and realised I have a 1gb Jazz drive with 
1 cartridge here hardly used so if someone would like it I would 
accept $85.00 ono for it.


I can be contacted on 9303 or 0413307995

Regards

Roger
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(4 sale) Indesign V2

[Roger P Kortas]

Hi Guys & Girls

I have for sale Adobe Indesign v2 unopened, its an unwanted prize or 
more to the point I need the money at the moment!!


$1250 ono

I can be contacted on 9303 or 0413307995

Regards

Roger
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