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1) I have read from some users (not necessarily on this list) that Norton Utilities is a waste of money for the Mac.
I'm not sure I've ever seen anyone characterise it as "a waste of money" on this list -- more like "not as good and not as necessary as it once was." Perhaps you're thinking of Norton Anti-virus, which like all anti-virus programs for the Mac is, at the moment, a waste of money because there ARE no viruses for Mac OS X. Of course, that could change tomorrow, which is why copies continue to be sold and why I continue to recommend having one (as long as it's reasonable in price).
With Panther, OS X has moved one step closer to being self-doctoring. There's Disk Utility (which runs automatically if there's an unplanned restart) and automatic defragging (to a point) and journaling and ever some other UNIX-y tricks all built in.
Further, it's my belief that two other companies (at least) -- Alsoft (makers of DiskWarrior) and Micromat (makers of TechTool Pro) -- "get" OS X drive/directory structure better than Norton does these days and consequently make better tools for it. I would recommend a copy of DW3 or TTP4 over Norton nowadays.
I don't have an up to date version of Norton, just the old ones I used on older macs. Most recent I have os 5.0, which is on an old powerbook 1400. Could someone please confirm or deny this, and please elaborate?I believe there is a free update to 5.0.3, which I would strongly recommend. Anyone who has used Norton Utilities for years will tell you the same thing: those .0 releases are always RIDDLED WITH BUGS, sometimes quite DANGEROUS ones. A *hell* of a lot of people lost data using Norton 4.0, and that's what started the general "Symantec-doesn't-get-it" sentiment against Norton Utilities.
Sometimes, however, it's most economical to upgrade Norton, so if that's the situation for you I'd suggest:
1. Do NOT try to run Norton Utilities on a OS X system until it (Norton) has been upgraded to the latest version.
2. Do NOT install the program on your HD; run it from the CD only. Should work fine for that purpose.
2) I've written and asked for help regarding my non owrking internal modem on my iMac. I seriously doubt I can get it working, save a logic board replacement. Are there any suggestions on a good USB or Firewire external modem for me to use?
Apple is developing a technology called IP over Firewire which, if successful, could quite literally revolutionise the Voice-Over-IP and videoconferencing businesses. In the meantime, however, here's some alternative suggestions:
1. Screw the modem. Broadband, baby -- it's the only way to go!
2. Here's a page that lists USB modems, some of which specifically state they work with Macs:
http://www.56k.com/links/Specialty_Modems/USB_Modems/
CHECK CAREFULLY to make sure they will work with OS X before buying. They should, but ...
_Chas_
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