Re: new imac wanted

2010-08-02 Thread rkor...@iinet.net.au
I don't know where you got the specs from 27in 3.4 i7? 2.93GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7 is on the apple store for 3 business day delivery :) I am sure some of the local guys should also be able to help :) Roger On Tue Aug 3 9:27 , thefrogs sent: > >our son is after a new mac 27in 3.4 i7 >

new imac wanted

2010-08-02 Thread thefrogs
our son is after a new mac 27in 3.4 i7 has anyone seen these yet and who is likely to have one tom samson -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - Guidelines - Unsubscrib

Re: Image file size reduction in Preview - is there an equivalent in Windows?

2010-08-02 Thread Steven Knowles
Thanks Peter. Just in case some thought I was serious, the 'buy a Mac suggestion' was tongue-in-cheek. Cheers, Steven On 03/08/2010, at 4:51 AM, Crisp, Peter wrote: > > There are numerous Windows based applications for reducing file sizes. > Google "image resizer" for no less than 1.5 millio

RE: Image file size reduction in Preview - is there an equivalent in Windows?

2010-08-02 Thread Crisp, Peter
There are numerous Windows based applications for reducing file sizes. Google "image resizer" for no less than 1.5 million hits. There are free downloads which incorporate directly into the OS for image resizing. Alternatively, photo managing using Picasa (also a free download, if you Google it yo

Re: Image file size reduction in Preview - is there an equivalent in Windows?

2010-08-02 Thread Paul K
IrfanView + Plugins. Free, easy and powerful. Unlike myself. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - Guidelines - Unsubscribe -

Re: Web Hosting

2010-08-02 Thread Rob Davies
Morning, http://www.ilisys.com.au Originally and stilled within WA, although Admin control is in Melbourne? Means corporate identity is there, and sometimes support may transfer there. Great support very flexible to what can be installed in your environments, some of the best backbone in coun

Re: Image file size reduction in Preview - is there an equivalent in Windows?

2010-08-02 Thread Steven Knowles
PIXresizer looks as though it'll do. A shabby looking UI, but a Windows user won't notice that - it'll blend in with the OS nicely :-) Thanks Daniel. On 02/08/2010, at 7:11 PM, Daniel Kerr wrote: > > > > > On 2/8/10 10:56 PM, "Steven Knowles" wrote: > >> >> Preview has a nice easy mech

Re: Image file size reduction in Preview - is there an equivalent in Windows?

2010-08-02 Thread Eugene
Hi Steven, If you are using Preview V5 that came with SnowLeopard it can also adjust the document size by changing the resolution and dimensions. This is far better than simply tweaking the quality. I know it doesn't answer your question but it does reflect how much Preview has grown up into a

Re: Image file size reduction in Preview - is there an equivalent in Windows?

2010-08-02 Thread Daniel Kerr
On 2/8/10 10:56 PM, "Steven Knowles" wrote: > > Preview has a nice easy mechanism for reducing the size of image files, eg. > simply slide the scale to less quality for a jpeg. > > A Windows user wants to do the same thing. Can someone please tell me whether > Windows has something close to

Image file size reduction in Preview - is there an equ ivalent in Windows?

2010-08-02 Thread Steven Knowles
Preview has a nice easy mechanism for reducing the size of image files, eg. simply slide the scale to less quality for a jpeg. A Windows user wants to do the same thing. Can someone please tell me whether Windows has something close to Preview to achieve the same thing? I've already suggested

Re: Web Hosting

2010-08-02 Thread Matthew Healey
On 29/07/2010, at 9:45 AM, Rob Findlay wrote: > I have to register a new domain and setup a webpage, something I haven't done > for a while. > Anyone recommend a good one stop shop to register and setup the hosting? > I used Crazy Domains last time which seems cheap and adequate. Would like to

August WAMUG Meeting Cancelled - Reminder (Please Do Not reply)

2010-08-02 Thread Pete Smith
G'day all WAMUGGERs. This is just a reminder that there is NO August meeting of the WAMUG. Also, thanks to all those that have sent replies to the original notice, both on and off list. We have been taking notes and are busily following up on various leads. Please don't reply to this message b

SOLD: Mac Mini and 13" MacBook

2010-08-02 Thread Susan Hastings
Hi all, I have confirmed buyers for both, although they have not yet been picked up. Thank you to all who expressed interest. kind regards, Susan. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - Guidelines -

Re: new iMac - printing times out and pauses

2010-08-02 Thread Rob Davies
Afternoon all, The place to start with all printer problems is localhost:631 from machine that is causing error. This brings up the CUPS printing window which is what OS X utilises for printer control. Administrator is what you want to select then select device. I would say the printer is sh

Re: Xml/Fetch question

2010-08-02 Thread David Noel
Hi Katie -- -- If you have a multilayer website, logging in will normally bring you to the main domain or user site. With Fetch, double click on the folder you want to open, continue to click on sub-folders until the folder you want to transfer to is open. If you want to install a new sub-folder,

Re: WAMUG Meeting (August) Postponed

2010-08-02 Thread Warwick Smith
Yes, Martin has it once again. WAMUG incorporated not long after the group was founded. I'm glad someone else remembers it. Public liability insurance is a practical necessity, but should not be a huge bugbear. A basic risk assessment would demonstrate whether over nearly 25 years there h