> OK here are some issues that I need help with & I > don't need MAC propaganda or options to IE.5.1 - just > help with fixing issues! > > Memory - what do I need to set the minimums to? > 1) I use myspace.com to stay in touch with friends and > every time I try to go to the page I get 2 error > messages A) Cannot load shockwave due to memory and B) > Cannot load blah blah blah address (don't have the > address but it's basically part of the main page load > up) > > 2) Can't log in to myspace.com - when I hit Login > button & as I watch the status bar, it looks like a > java loop blocks the access request from going through > to MySpace servers and causes the site to spitout a > "bad password" error message and returns me to the > login screen. > * it's not me or my login because I can get access to > the site from a PC at work or any other PC so it's > something to do with MAC >
If the site is Java-based, it may be the version of the Java machine you have needs to be updated. What is it? > 3) Whenever I try to view a windows media movie file > by clicking on the link, the Computer downloads it as > a text file and doesn't recognize the site "link" > commands to boot WMP and play the clip. > > *went into the file helpers and changed everything > under WMP to use WMP to open said file - some sites > work other just see the link as a text file* > > 4) POP-Up blocking in MAC IE 5.1 > Where and what settings do I need tweak to stop > pop-ups - why isn't there a IE MAC OS setup site or > page to help people like me just switching over to the > "better" system? There is no pop-up blocking in Mac IE 5.x, other than to turn JavaScript clean off in the Preferences. > > > Thought MAC was better but there is soooo much manual > manipulation and tweaking that I am not that sure that > it is better - granted I'm an amatuer to MAC but give > me a break!!!! How do you expect to appeal to the > average user if a PC pro has to send emails to a list > to get info needed! > > Don't hate me, just understand that MS O/S setup is a > lot easier & there isn't a lot of info out there about > how to get things working properly and so far NOTHING > in MAC OS 9.2.2 and before is easy : ) = > Most of this is IE-related -- unfortunately that browser has not been updated in years, & never will be, for Mac. That's why so many of us recomend some sort of Mozilla build (WaMCom works under 9), or iCab. -- Bill Art page: <http://geocities.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
