----------------------------------------------------------------- On Sep 10, 2005, at 10:23 PM, Bill Brown wrote:
> Hi Group. > Got a bit of a problem that has me stymied, and I=B9m sure > that the guru=B9s on this list can help me out. Please? > > First, the necessary background info: > > iMac Blueberry slot-loader, 350MHz, 6GB HD w/3.19GB available at this > time, 192MB Memory, running OS 9.1, Virtual Memory is on. > > I=B9m using Outlook Express v.4.5 as my mail handler. Memory of OE > is set at 4k suggested, 6k minimum, and 10k preferred sizes. > > Up until a few days ago, everything hunky-dory. Can=B9t recall doing > anything new/different to cause this problem: > > Whenever I open an email with any embedded attachment(s), most > times now I get only the image placeholder. Occassionally, it seems > that the smaller images will eventually appear, but the larger pics > will remain as placeholders. > > I=B9ve tried dumping my OE preferences panel, my cache of internet > prefs, and bumping up the OE preferred memory from 8k to 10k. > > So, any suggestions? I know it=B9s some kinda memory problem, right? > With all this unused HD space, and trashing pref files, I thought that > would clear up the problem; but alas - no. > > I know that this is a stupid little mindless fix, but I=B9m at a loss =20= > as to > what > it could be and how to correct it. > > If anyone can give me a point in the right direction, I would be =20 > forever > greatful. > > Thanks!! > > Bill > Bill, Assuming you haven't made any changes in your system, check with your =20= Internet service provider to see if they have made any changes in =20 their support of your version of Outlook Express. That's most likely =20 why you've all of a sudden started not getting images. You might try =20 downloading the latest version of Outlook Express from Microsoft as =20 yours is kind of "ancient" by now, and may no longer be fully =20 supported by your ISP. In addition, it wouldn't hurt to upgrade to OS 9.2.2, available via =20 free downloads from Apple. Finally, recognize that this is fair warning concerning the future =20 Internet viability of your entire setup. In other words, it is time =20 to start thinking about migrating to more modern equipment or at =20 least a more modern OS (i.e., OS X). You can run OS X 10.2 Jaguar AND =20= OS 9.1-9.2.2 on your machine without a problem, though 192 MB RAM is =20 marginal, and your hard drive is just barely big enough to hold the =20 OS X install and leave you some breathing room. You also can run OS X =20= 10.3 Panther (via CD install disc). Or you can get OS X 10.4 Tiger =20 shoehorned in there if you can obtain CD install discs, even though =20 Apple does not formally support non-firewire machines for 10.4. You can buy yourself some time by upgrading your logic board to a =20 400-500 MHz Motorola-cpu logic board (careful; some 500 MHz logic =20 boards have IBM cpus which require a heat sink in a location =20 different than the built-in one in your 350) with dual firewire =20 ports, maxing out RAM at 512 MB and installing a larger hard drive =20 and a better optical drive than the standard 24xCD. But the cost of =20 doing this will be in the neighborhood of $200-300 (more or less), =20 which would buy a good used 600-700 MHz G3 iMac. Or you simply can =20 try one of the other browsers out there, such as iCab, that are =20 compatible with OS 9.x. But first, check with your ISP and find out =20 what versions of the Mac operating system, and corresponding =20 browsers, they now support and those they expect to be supporting in =20 the next year or so. Good luck. Jim= -------------------------------------------------------------------- Jim, Thanks for all the info. I will start with the basic stuff and work up to getting a new system. However, because I am on a limited income, it may be awhile before I can afford a whole new system. I realize that my 350 is an oldie, but it has only given me minor problems from time to time, so due to my financial straits and lack of interest in buying new equipment every six months, I have made do with what I could afford over the years. I know that progress is leaving me in the dust at a rapid rate electronically, but then I will be turning to dust myself before much longer. Again, thanks for your help. If I figure out what solves the problem, I'll drop the list a note. Bill -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 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