Re: USB Music Keyboard

2009-09-14 Thread Evers
, at 11:45 AM, Evers wrote: My daughter uses GarageBand every day to create and edit her music, and I am looking at getting her a USB music keyboard/controller. I have looked at the M-Audio KeyStudio 49 at $150 http://store.apple.com/au/product/TN529ZM/A on the Apple site, and I'm checking

USB Music Keyboard

2009-09-10 Thread Evers
My daughter uses GarageBand every day to create and edit her music, and I am looking at getting her a USB music keyboard/controller. I have looked at the M-Audio KeyStudio 49 at $150 http://store.apple.com/au/product/TN529ZM/A on the Apple site, and I'm checking to see if anyone has

Re: Microsoft Office 2004

2009-09-04 Thread Evers
not be able to get a copy nearer home. I live south of Yallingup in Gods country. Let me know off list, and I will contact you. Regards Darrel On 04/09/2009, at 11:31 AM, Evers wrote: I'm hoping to find/buy/scavenge Office 2004 if anyone has a spare or outdated copy? I have been using the original

Re: Microsoft Office 2004

2009-09-04 Thread Evers
the free NeoOffice? http://www.neooffice.org/ Thanks, Shay On 4/09/2009 11:31 AM, Evers wrote: I'm hoping to find/buy/scavenge Office 2004 if anyone has a spare or outdated copy? I have been using the original Office for Mac X at home and finally decided to upgrade, only to discover that Office

Microsoft Office 2004

2009-09-03 Thread Evers
as there are 5 macs in our house. Thanks in anticipation... Cheers Tony Evers -- 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

Re: Microsoft Office 2004

2009-09-03 Thread Evers
...@possumology.com on 4/9/09 11:31 AM, Evers at ev...@bbnet.com.au wrote: I'm hoping to find/buy/scavenge Office 2004 if anyone has a spare or outdated copy? I have been using the original Office for Mac X at home and finally decided to upgrade, only to discover that Office 2008 does not run VB

Re: Drives

2009-05-20 Thread Evers
and it worked perfectly. Hope that helps. Kind Regards Daniel On 20/5/09 1:39 PM, Evers ev...@bbnet.com.au wrote: I have a WD Elements 1TB USB 2.0 on a 2 GHz 1.5 GB Intel iMac 10.5.6 and it has worked seamlessly for a year - no tricky reformatting, just plug, disk utility (2 partitions), use

Re: Drives

2009-05-20 Thread Evers
up,...) :o) (Hi Wendy). I'll email you off list and I'm sure we can work something out. Kind Regards Daniel On 20/5/09 3:05 PM, Evers ev...@bbnet.com.au wrote: Thanks Daniel - very helpful. I will get firewire for the video storage, and I would buy from you except I'm in Albany (although

Re: Drives

2009-05-19 Thread Evers
I have a WD Elements 1TB USB 2.0 on a 2 GHz 1.5 GB Intel iMac 10.5.6 and it has worked seamlessly for a year - no tricky reformatting, just plug, disk utility (2 partitions), use. Always mounts, always available, always responsive. However I am about to get another 1TB drive specifically

Wanted - Intel MacBook, iMac or Mac Mini

2009-04-22 Thread Evers
Just checking if anyone is thinking of replacing their Intel MacBook, iMac, or Mac Mini? This is on behalf of Woodbury Boston Primary School in Torbay, near Albany - see here for more info: www.woodburyboston.wa.edu.au Some WAMUG members generously supported the school some time ago when

Re: Firewire hub

2009-03-28 Thread Evers
Hi Reg, I'm in Albany so don't need your kind offer - thanks anyway - and congratulations on new grand daughter. Cheers, Tony. On 29/03/2009, at 10:34 AM, Reg Whitely wrote: My wife Elaine is in Albany now with son, daughter in law and newborn grand daughter Annice Joy Whitely. She could

Re: Firewire hub

2009-03-28 Thread Evers
Hi Neil, Good offer - thank you - I'm a big supporter of re-using/recycling. Severin, you put out the call first so you have first option - if you take up this one I will get a new one from Stewart at T4, otherwise I am interested. Just let me know. Cheers, Tony. On 29/03/2009, at 9:17

Re: Firewire hub

2009-03-27 Thread Evers
There must be something in the air - my firewire hub (also a Swann) died a few days age but I haven't pursued a replacement yet. As Severin says, any suggestions? Cheers, Tony Evers On 27/03/2009, at 4:55 PM, Severin Crisp wrote: My 6 port Swann Firewire hub appears to have carked

Re: Firewire hub

2009-03-27 Thread Evers
Thanks Yvonne - this looks good. To those who suggested daisy chaining, in the interests of energy conservation I only switch on what I intend to use in a session, and I have several plug play items that get moved around the house (movie cameras, hard drives, with 6 users including me in

Affordable good HD video cameras on a budget

2008-12-14 Thread Evers
mechanism good sound recording and external microphone input Preferences are: big hard drive capacity long battery life Her choices thus far are JVC GZHD10 Sony HDRSR10 Any user experience, comments, recommendations will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Cheers, Tony Evers. On 12/12/2008

Re: Research

2008-08-03 Thread Evers
fine by me - sounds interesting. good luck with it. Cheers, Tony Evers On 02/08/2008, at 6:09 PM, Nathalie Collins wrote: Hello everyone: I am a long time WAMUG member and am currently working on a PhD in Customer Evangelism at UWA with Associate Professor Jamie Murphy. Of course, Apple

Digital camera advice

2008-06-02 Thread Evers
. Cheers Tony Evers -- 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]

Re: Messages Thread on WAMUG

2008-05-17 Thread Evers
I agree with Ronnie - let's keep it in the list, so that private responses off list need to be a conscious choice made as required. Cheers Tony On 18/05/2008, at 1:03 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: On 17/05/2008, at 5:47 PM, Matthew Healey wrote: On 16/05/2008, at 6:10 PM, Adam Hewitt wrote:

Re: OT: Solar Cells for house roof

2008-04-11 Thread Evers
WILL increase both substantially and soon - flexibility control - how and when do I want to use the energy produced - grid connection matches supply with demand In short, in my view go grid connected solar wherever and whenever you can. Hope this was of interest. Cheers Tony Evers On 11/04/2008

Re: New MacBook (Pro) Released

2008-02-26 Thread Evers
So...this is Apple USA... when will we see these in Australia - and at what price? Cheers Tony Evers On 26/02/2008, at 11:02 PM, Matthew Healey wrote: Hi All, Apple seems to have released new MacBooks and MacBookPro's. Bigger, better, faster :-) http://www.apple.com - Matt -- The WA

Re: New MacBook (Pro) Released

2008-02-26 Thread Evers
Aahhh - so they are! Ooops. Thanks Cheers Tony Evers On 27/02/2008, at 9:35 AM, Susan Hastings wrote: They're on the Australia website too. On 27/02/08 9:28 AM, Evers [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So...this is Apple USA... when will we see these in Australia - and at what price? Cheers Tony

Re: Best Mac Source/Support

2008-01-26 Thread Evers
My thanks to all who responded with their advice and experiences - I'm confident my daughter will get good support when needed (that's another OK item on the very long list a Dad deals with when a child - first of four - moves away from home). And thanks that WAMUG exists. Cheers Tony Evers

Best Mac Source/Support

2008-01-24 Thread Evers
Hello WAMUGGERS, My daughter is about to move from Albany to the big smoke to begin university. She will be living in Glendalough and attending Curtin (Bentley). We're looking MacBook Pro. She can buy education price, so I'm looking for an outlet with helpful, timely and accessible

Re: Replacement for G3 Powerbook adapter

2007-12-30 Thread Evers
Hi Greg, That adaptor looks OK - should work although like you I am unsure re the plug. However, I do have a working Apple adaptor from a PowerBook Duo that I also used with a G3 clamshell iBook that used the yo-yo adapter, so it should suit your PowerBook. (DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THIS WILL

Re: problems with iTunes purchased songs on reformatted mac

2007-12-19 Thread Evers
Thanks Chris - thanks for your help and have a great Christmas Cheers Tony Evers Community Mental Health Educator Supporting The Transition To Parenthood PO Box 5075 Albany WA 6332 ph 08 9844 6317 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Take a moment to consider - am I confusing wants with needs? On 17/12/2007

Re: problems with iTunes purchased songs on reformatted mac

2007-12-17 Thread Evers
this to get back the lost authorities? Cheers Tony Evers Community Mental Health Educator Supporting The Transition To Parenthood PO Box 5075 Albany WA 6332 ph 08 9844 6317 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Take a moment to consider - am I confusing wants with needs? On 17/12/2007, at 5:04 PM, Mark Secker

Re: Blu-ray loses backers

2007-08-21 Thread Evers
the superior technology (I don't know enough to make that call with Blu-ray v HD DVD). Cheers Tony Evers On 21/08/2007, at 1:28 PM, Neil Houghton wrote: Let's hope this isn't the start of a trend :( Japan's Toshiba and its partners gained a much-needed boost in the next-generation DVD

MS Snapshot file format

2007-08-07 Thread Evers
I have received an email with an attachment in MS Snapshot format (.snp) that I need to access. I followed the following advice but of course Snapshot Viewer download is a .exe application so won't run. The attached document is in Microsoft Report Snapshot format. If you have Microsoft

Airport Express user feedback

2007-07-22 Thread Evers
I am considering an Airport Express with AirTunes so I can stream my iTunes library out through my home stereo system (10 metres away in the next room) - not concerned at this stage with sharing printer or wireless internet. HOWEVER, looking at the reviews on the Apple Australia site, I am

Re: Not authorized to view this page?

2007-07-06 Thread Evers
Doesn't work for me either - Safari Firefox Tony ? On 06/07/2007, at 3:08 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hello WAMUG people, Is anyone able to access this web address please? http://www.patersondowding.com.au/ I've never been on the site before but my IP Address is being blocked . why?

Re: The Future of WAMUG

2007-06-12 Thread Evers
in the virtual queue to pay up. What do others think? Cheers Tony Evers On 12/06/2007, at 12:55 PM, Jude wrote: I'm with these guys. I've never managed to get to a meeting, but the mailing list can be a life saver. Especially since this is a local source. That can mean actual physical people come

Sophos virus protection

2007-06-12 Thread Evers
with Macs and Windows. I’d like to know of anyone’s experiences related to significant use with Windows networks. Any user feedback much appreciated. Any recommendations of other suitable virus protection? Yet another example of the value of this list! Cheers Tony Evers -- The WA Macintosh User

OSX 10.3 licences

2007-06-06 Thread Evers
can't find reference to 10.3 in Apple Store etc. Cost is an issue (low socio-economic demographic). Can anyone advise as to how I can obtain licences? Does anyone have no longer needed OSX 10.3 at an affordable price? Any other suggestions? Thanks in anticipation, Cheers Tony Evers

Re: Voice to text programs

2007-06-05 Thread Evers
I would appreciate some user experience info on this as well - would you please cc me if anything is forthcoming? Cheers Tony Evers On 05/06/2007, at 2:26 PM, Mike MOORE wrote: I'm looking for a program that will allow me to dictate to the computer and have it type the text. Advice

Re: Renewable Energy Questions

2007-05-30 Thread Evers
blackouts, thus prolonging the battery bank life for essentials such as lighting and refrigeration. Thanks in anticipation. Tony Evers Community Mental Health Educator Supporting The Transition To Parenthood PO Box 5075 Albany WA 6332 ph 08 9844 6317 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Take a moment

Re: Donotcall register

2007-05-03 Thread Evers
Just registered fine via Safari - just hope the filtering meets my expectations.. Tony On 03/05/2007, at 2:35 PM, Malcolm McCallum wrote: Thanks everyone, will be interesting to see if it works. My wife will be pleased because I had taken to being short and very much to the point

Undo Empty Trash Command

2007-04-09 Thread Evers
human error. I have not done any other commands following this blunder in the hope that something can be done. G5 2 GHz PowerPC iMac running 10.4.8 Any help greatly appreciated. Cheers Tony Evers -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist

Re: Mac longevity?

2007-02-12 Thread Evers
interfaces. Cheers Tony Evers Community Mental Health Educator Supporting The Transition To Parenthood PO Box 5075 Albany WA 6332 ph 08 9844 6317 [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 12/02/2007, at 8:55 AM, Paul Weaver wrote: Having seen one of our family iMacs self destruct with a puff of smoke the other

Re: Mac longevity?

2007-02-12 Thread Evers
. The 400MHz G4 server that has run faultlessly 24/7 since January 2000 was turned off and replaced last week - not a bad run. Cheers Tony Evers Community Mental Health Educator Supporting The Transition To Parenthood PO Box 5075 Albany WA 6332 ph 08 9844 6317 [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 12/02/2007

Re: Subscribe/Unsubscribe

2007-01-28 Thread Evers
Hi Matt, Thank you. The address to be removed is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cheers Tony Evers Community Mental Health Educator Supporting The Transition To Parenthood PO Box 5075 Albany WA 6332 ph 08 9844 6317 [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 27/01/2007, at 11:59 PM, Matthew Healey wrote: On 27/01/2007

Re: Subscribe/Unsubscribe

2007-01-27 Thread Evers
is an agreement between Westnet (same address since 1995) and BroadBandnet (new address) as Westnet is unable to provide high speed access (ADSL, ISDN) to my home, whereas BBNet's radio high speed service works really well. Cheers Tony Evers Community Mental Health Educator Supporting

Re: Bogus Purchase

2006-11-27 Thread Evers
I received the same hoax - I don't think there is anything in it in terms of credit card details etc but I will be keeping a close(r) eye on my bank accounts just in case. Cheers Tony Evers On 27/11/2006, at 8:39 AM, Wilson Tony wrote: Like many WAMUGGERS I receive hoax mail but the one

Re: In Confidence,

2006-08-03 Thread Tony Evers
Westnet's filter captures almost all of this type of spam - best $10/ annum I've spent in a very long while. Cheers Tony Evers On 03/08/2006, at 9:43 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: Most of my Spam mail comes through my Dot Mac email address. Not near as much through my Westnet mail address. Junk

Re: Wireless Mighty Mouse

2006-07-27 Thread Tony Evers
meant Paul. Cheers Tony Evers PO Box 5075 Albany WA 6332 ph 08 9844 6317 [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 27/07/2006, at 9:30 AM, Paul wrote: On 25/07/2006, at 10:42 PM, Matthew Healey wrote: Well, the Mighty Mouse is now wireless and laser enabled. It uses Bluetooth and runs off two AA batteries

Re: iLife iMovie - old version - THANK YOU

2006-07-03 Thread Tony Evers
life out of our ageing school network (hopefully being upgraded in 2007) and let the students get on with some video editing via iMovie. Thanks again. Cheers Tony Evers PO Box 5075 Albany WA 6332 ph 08 9844 6317 [EMAIL PROTECTED]

iLife iMovie - old version

2006-07-02 Thread Tony Evers
Albany? I will cover postage as part of purchase. Cheers Tony Evers PO Box 5075 Albany WA 6332 ph 08 9844 6317 [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Reflections on Intel macs

2006-06-23 Thread Tony Evers
! Cheers Tony Evers On 21/06/2006, at 11:39 AM, Eugene wrote: Hi Bob, I'll let you in on our little secret, we buy them at auction for about $200 - $400, most have hardly been run in, we check the duty cycle before purchase. No one wants to purchase them because they are the size

Re: Edit PDF

2006-06-14 Thread Tony Evers
PDFLab is excellent! Thanks for the recommendation Cheers Tony Evers PO Box 5075 Albany WA 6332 ph 08 9844 6317 [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 13/06/2006, at 11:13 PM, Rob Findlay wrote: PDFLab is pretty cool, does most of what you want. And it's FREE! http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx

Edit PDF

2006-06-13 Thread Tony Evers
Tony Evers PO Box 5075 Albany WA 6332 ph 08 9844 6317 [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 13/06/2006, at 9:37 AM, Duncan Hardman wrote: Using safari I have problems. I have no problems using Firefox. Duncan -Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Murdoch