"Keith A. Wiley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > This is more of a OS 9.x problem, but it is occurring on my 8500, so I hope > I can get some help. I have a problem with my computer trying to "phone > home", i.e. trying to dial up by itself. It will do this with no other > programs running. I shut down once while this was starting and I briefly saw > the AppleScript icon in the menu switcher. I suspect it may be a game trying > to detect a network, but I haven't been able to pin it down. Any suggestions > as to how I can disable this (can't really disable AppleScript, this would > screw up a lot of other programs) or at least find out what program is doing > this? I've checked the modem logs, but it doesn't give information as to > what program is trying to dial in. When this occurs during a CD burn, it's > insta-coaster.
There's a setting that allows programs to dial up by themselves-- something like "allow programs to automatically connect" in the Open Transport or Remote Access CP. Disable it, and you'll have to click an extra button when you want to connect. -- Dana [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
