Re: Telstra iPhone data usage
I have two accounts setup on my phone and both are set to push and receive a lot of email every day. I have never gone over 200MB of data usage in the 18 months I have had the phone...making my 1GB of data seem pointless. Adam Sent from my iPhone On 05/10/2010, at 9:01 AM, Andrew Schox and...@perthfootankle.com.au wrote: Hi Daniel, I do use mail, and had push set to on. I had set the fetch schedule to Manually, which I thought protected me, since I never get any mail unless I click the check mail button in mail. Cheers, Andrew On 04/10/2010, at 9:00 PM, Daniel Kerr wrote: Hi Andrew Do you have email set up? If so, have you gone and changed the checking of it from Push to Manual. If it's set to Push, then it's checking it all the time!! You can check in:- Settings - Mail, Contacts, Calendars. I generally have Fetch New Data set to Off. Then click on Fetch New Data. Change this to Manually. Then click on Advanced. Then change each account to Manually. This means email won't check, until you actually open up Mail to look at it. This stops it from checking all the time, and can help with data usage. Try that and see how it goes (if you're using Mail of course). If not, ignore everything I said :O) Kind Regards Daniel On 4/10/10 5:39 PM, Andrew Schox and...@perthfootankle.com.au wrote: Hi all, I have had a Telstra iPhone 4 for five days, and got a message today saying I'd used 93% of my 1.5GB data plan. Previous to this I had a 1.5GB Optus data plan which I never exceeded in two years. My data usage has been probably less than what I usually used on Optus as I have frequently been accessing the net via WiFi. Has anybody else experienced similar issues. I can't believe I've used that much data in 5 days. I'll have to organise to spend a few hours tomorrow getting transferred from one department to another at Telstra's friendly phone support service... Cheers, Andrew -- 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...@wamug.org.au --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel @ macwizardry . com . au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** -- 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...@wamug.org.au -- 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...@wamug.org.au -- 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...@wamug.org.au
Re: Nook app
There is an App called BN Bookstore made by Barnes and Noble...is that what you are looking for? Adam. On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 6:31 PM, Susan Hastings susanhasti...@me.comwrote: Hi Ronni, that's really strange indeed. Copying and pasting the link brings up some podcasts about the app, but no ipad app. I can see it if I go to the US iTunes store, but it won't allow me to download it on my Australian account and said its not available on the Australian iTunes store. I'm logged into the Australian store using my apple ID and password for MobileMe. It just doesn't work on my setup, whatever the reason. I would appreciate it if someone else could try to download the Nook application for the iPad so we can see if this happens for other people too. If everyone can download it but me I'll complain to Apple about it. cheers, Susan. On 30/09/2010, at 5:20 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hi Susan, I've just tried the AU Apple Store App Store then iPad Button Then in the 'Search Store' type Barnes Noble nook for iPad (perhaps copy and paste this in the search field) And up comes the Barnes Noble NOOK for iPad. I'll send you a screen shot of it Offlist, just in case you don't believe me ;-) I'm confused also, I have no idea why you cannot access it, and there is not a way I can send it to you unfortunately. Cheers, Ronni On 30/09/2010, at 4:17 PM, Susan Hastings wrote: Hi Ronni, I've already done that, with no result. When I followed the link you gave me in the previous email, it took me to the app store, but said it was unavailable in the Australian store, would I like to change to the USA store. I can't use that store with my present MobileMe account, which links to an Australian mastercard. I've tried several times just doing a search for it on the Australian store, but it just doesn't show up. So, wondering why on earth it shows up on your computer and not on mine. Confused. Susan. On 30/09/2010, at 3:52 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: On 30/09/2010, at 2:01 PM, Susan Hastings wrote: Hi Ronni, I'm home again, but still can't download this app which is available on the USA store only. Just wondering how you found a way around this. cheers, Susan. Hi Susan, Open iTunes, click on iTunes Store, then 'App Store', then iPad button. Then in the search (at top right in Menu bar) type Barnes Noble Nook for iPad (without the quote marks). Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core i7 2.66GHz / 4GB / 1067 MHz DDR3 / 500GB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200rpm OS X 10.6.3 Snow Leopard Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) -- 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...@wamug.org.au -- 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...@wamug.org.au -- 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...@wamug.org.au
Re: lousy VOIP
I have used iinet and amnet (who i am currently using) over my home Adsl with absolutely no problems at all. For the most part I can't tell the difference between the voip line and the pots line. I did have problems with mynetphone but that was mostly caused by me using an asterisk voip gateway. Not all modems are created equal and you may find the modem is causing the problems and not the provider (saying that I did a lot of work with voip over satellite which cannot be treated the same as over a terrestrial line and requires a lot of experience to get it optimal...running it over wireless probably presents similar issues which vividwireless may not have the expertise in dealing with) Adam Sent from my iPhone On 16/07/2010, at 1:38 PM, KEVIN Lock kal...@iinet.net.au wrote: I am very happy with vividwireless except the VOIP product and I believe, reading about VOIP on various forums, that it is not just vividwireless. The Harvey Norman bloke who sold us the Home Gateway for VW informed us that we couldn't possibly expect to get the same quality as a land line. I may go and buy a cheap new phone to try it once again. I will report back. Kev I'm with iinet Naked DSL my phone plays up the same way, I've had it for two years, it can be very good for many months then you seem to have a bad patch, the Tech support at iinet said that you can access the router change the channel the phone is using, I know none of this helps you, just letting you know it's not just Vivid, but I am glad you broadcast it as I was going to give Vivid a go myself, will now keep away from them. - Original Message - From: KEVIN Lock kal...@iinet.net.au To: wamug@wamug.org.au Sent: Friday, July 16, 2010 7:02 AM Subject: lousy VOIP We are connected through vividwireless 'home gateway'. Speeds are good, but the VOIP phone is lousy. I have talked with their Tech people a number of times, but the adjustments to settings has not improved the reception which ranges from very bad echoes to scratchy fading out volumes. The problems are inconsistent sometimes there are echoes, sometimes other problems. I am thinking of going back to Teltra landline where at least the quality is consistently good and using Skype for long distance calls. The Skype phone calls are much better than VOIP through vividwireless. I have tried several different phones on the Gateway. Am I missing something here? Intel iMac, plenty of RAM regards Kev -- 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...@wamug.org.au Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com -- 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...@wamug.org.au -- 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...@wamug.org.au -- 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...@wamug.org.au
Re: lousy VOIP
I am currently using a Billion 7401VPG-M which has worked extremely well for me. Asterisk was only a problem because I needed to trunk my calls instead of registering as a SIP client and they require a static IP for trunking (it was a while ago now so I can't remember all the details). Adam. On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 6:40 PM, Alexander Hartner a...@j2anywhere.com wrote: Hi Adam, What problem did you have with Asterisk and how did you fix them ? Also what modem do you suggest ? Regards Alex On 16 Jul 2010, at 16:00, Adam Hewitt wrote: I have used iinet and amnet (who i am currently using) over my home Adsl with absolutely no problems at all. For the most part I can't tell the difference between the voip line and the pots line. I did have problems with mynetphone but that was mostly caused by me using an asterisk voip gateway. Not all modems are created equal and you may find the modem is causing the problems and not the provider (saying that I did a lot of work with voip over satellite which cannot be treated the same as over a terrestrial line and requires a lot of experience to get it optimal...running it over wireless probably presents similar issues which vividwireless may not have the expertise in dealing with) Adam Sent from my iPhone On 16/07/2010, at 1:38 PM, KEVIN Lock kal...@iinet.net.au wrote: I am very happy with vividwireless except the VOIP product and I believe, reading about VOIP on various forums, that it is not just vividwireless. The Harvey Norman bloke who sold us the Home Gateway for VW informed us that we couldn't possibly expect to get the same quality as a land line. I may go and buy a cheap new phone to try it once again. I will report back. Kev I'm with iinet Naked DSL my phone plays up the same way, I've had it for two years, it can be very good for many months then you seem to have a bad patch, the Tech support at iinet said that you can access the router change the channel the phone is using, I know none of this helps you, just letting you know it's not just Vivid, but I am glad you broadcast it as I was going to give Vivid a go myself, will now keep away from them. - Original Message - From: KEVIN Lock kal...@iinet.net.au To: wamug@wamug.org.au Sent: Friday, July 16, 2010 7:02 AM Subject: lousy VOIP We are connected through vividwireless 'home gateway'. Speeds are good, but the VOIP phone is lousy. I have talked with their Tech people a number of times, but the adjustments to settings has not improved the reception which ranges from very bad echoes to scratchy fading out volumes. The problems are inconsistent sometimes there are echoes, sometimes other problems. I am thinking of going back to Teltra landline where at least the quality is consistently good and using Skype for long distance calls. The Skype phone calls are much better than VOIP through vividwireless. I have tried several different phones on the Gateway. Am I missing something here? Intel iMac, plenty of RAM regards Kev -- 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...@wamug.org.au Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com -- 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...@wamug.org.au -- 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...@wamug.org.au -- 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...@wamug.org.au -- 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...@wamug.org.au -- 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...@wamug.org.au
Re: ISP collation
Amnet Piara Waters ADSL2+ 18Mb/1Mb On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 8:30 AM, lynn...@westnet.com.au wrote: Hi everyone (who may be confused to what info i am collating) the info that i am collating is for speed in general by ISP and not at specific date/time. Info needed: Service Provider Suburb (if you dont mind, also street name - its ok if you dont want to) speed as advertised by provider actual speed when used please let me know if want to add in the speed test at specific date/time and ill add that in. regards lynn -- 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...@wamug.org.au -- 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...@wamug.org.au
Re: Snow Leopard
You can use a proxy mailing service though to get it delivered here. Would still be cheaper most likely Sent from my iPhone On 02/08/2009, at 12:25 PM, Ronda Brown ro...@wn.com.au wrote: On 01/08/2009, at 5:06 PM, Severin Crisp wrote: I just got a message from Amazon offering a pre-order on Snow Leopard for $29! I am sure someone is still making something, even at that price! Hi Severin, I received the email also, but on checking their website Snow Leopard can only be shipped within the US. Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AMHWP8/ref=pe_33650_12665600_as_img_1/ Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.5.7 -- 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...@wamug.org.au -- 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...@wamug.org.au
Re: Broadband on overhead cables ? ? ?
I suspect that what's missing from this article is that they don't want to dig to lay the cable under ground. So if you already have underground power then it will go with that. If not then it will go on the poles. Sent from my iPhone On 07/07/2009, at 9:24 AM, Rod Lavington l...@mac.com wrote: So what happens if you live in a suburb that does have underground power (like where I am in Leeming)? We miss out on the new broadband? On Tuesday, 07 July, 2009, at 10:20AM, Martin Hill marth...@iinet.net.au wrote: http://www.watoday.com.au/technology/technology-news/look-up-in-the-sky-theres-an-ugly-downside-to-labors-broadband-project-20090705-d93w.html Here's hoping all the suburban ones at least get put underground sooner than later (or at least get a nice coating of PVC for goodness sake! :-) -Mart -- 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...@wamug.org.au -- 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...@wamug.org.au
Re: Anyone know of freeware to delete duplicate email addresses ?
If it only text then you can do it in the terminal: 'cat textfile.txt | uniq newtextfile.txt' Adam Sent from my iPhone On 01/07/2009, at 5:06 AM, Steven Knowles emai...@knowles.net.au wrote: I have a text document full of email addresses, maybe 5,000 of them, but many are duplicated. I want to strip out the duplicates. I came across eMail Extractor, but before I go down that route and pay for something that I will most likely use once for a single job, does anyone know of alternative freeware which will do the same job? Or if someone has it already I could email the document through if it's a simple enough task. Cheers, Steven -- 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...@wamug.org.au -- 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...@wamug.org.au
iPhone Email
Hi All, At least for the time being I have setup Mobile Me with push email, contacts and calendar and it is all working quite well. I have all of my gmail email forwarded to the @me.com address which pushes it to my iPhone. The problem is that I would really like to be able to get aural notifications for any emails from our monitoring server 24 hours a day (for when services or servers fail) and get notifications for my other email only during the dayif any of that makes sense Does anyone have any method for doing this? Gmail filters don't seem to have a time of day option and neither does Mobile Me. The other option is to setup my own Exchange server and configure everything I want to do there, however it is slightly overkill just to get my iPhone working the way I want. Cheers, Adam. -- 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...@wamug.org.au
iphone and gmail
Hi All, I have had an iPhone for a while however I have been using a work supplied SIM card which did not have a data plan attached to it so I haven't really bothered with much of the 'mobile internet' side of it apart from using wireless at home. Now I am about to start a new job which doesn't supply a mobile plan and today I have got a new 16GB iPhone on a plan ($69 plan with Vodafone for those interested with 1GB of data) and I am giving my old iPhone to my wife. Now I just did a search to figure out how to setup my gmail account to push the emails to my iPhoneand discovered that it appears that Google haven't setup this feature yet!! I was sure that this was advertised as being available during one of the keynote speeches?? Apart from signing up with MobileMe (which I am going to find difficult justifying to my wife after getting the new phone and plan) how is everyone doing their push email? I have read about setting up a ymail account and forwarding gmail email to that etc, but then I run the risk of getting SPAM sent to the ymail account and getting delivered to me whereas the gmail SPAM filtering is fantastic. I find it really weird that they haven't set this up yet. While I am at it, does anyone have any tips tricks that they can share related to iphone/PIM/syncing/internet/etc for using with a data plan? Now that I have one I would like to put it to good use(I plan on getting iiQuota to manage my calls and data usage, plus I already have the ToodleDo app for keeping track of my tasksany other time management/project management tools would be useful as well) Kind regards, Adam. -- 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...@wamug.org.au
Re: iphone and gmail
Thanks Eugene, The problem with that solution is that I need to open the app to check if I have new email. Even using the Mail app I can at least set it to check periodically... I would just rather let google push it to mr instead of have to check. Thanks, Adam Sent from my iPhone On 23/05/2009, at 16:35, Eugene edeg...@helena.wa.edu.au wrote: Adam, I've downloaded the free google search browser from the iTunes store (simply called google) and besides being an excellent voice activated browser with uncanny word recognition it also lists amongst its 13 tools, Gmail. Not having a Gmail account I haven't tried using it but I can verify that some of the other apps I played with work as expected. Also find among the other apps, calendar docs, talk, tasks, reader, news, notebook, photos, translate, maps, youtube earth. Some of these duplicate the apps already available on the iPhone others are unique. Regards, Eugene On 23/05/2009, at 3:01 PM, Adam Hewitt wrote: Hi All, I have had an iPhone for a while however I have been using a work supplied SIM card which did not have a data plan attached to it so I haven't really bothered with much of the 'mobile internet' side of it apart from using wireless at home. Now I am about to start a new job which doesn't supply a mobile plan and today I have got a new 16GB iPhone on a plan ($69 plan with Vodafone for those interested with 1GB of data) and I am giving my old iPhone to my wife. Now I just did a search to figure out how to setup my gmail account to push the emails to my iPhoneand discovered that it appears that Google haven't setup this feature yet!! I was sure that this was advertised as being available during one of the keynote speeches?? Apart from signing up with MobileMe (which I am going to find difficult justifying to my wife after getting the new phone and plan) how is everyone doing their push email? I have read about setting up a ymail account and forwarding gmail email to that etc, but then I run the risk of getting SPAM sent to the ymail account and getting delivered to me whereas the gmail SPAM filtering is fantastic. I find it really weird that they haven't set this up yet. While I am at it, does anyone have any tips tricks that they can share related to iphone/PIM/syncing/internet/etc for using with a data plan? Now that I have one I would like to put it to good use(I plan on getting iiQuota to manage my calls and data usage, plus I already have the ToodleDo app for keeping track of my tasksany other time management/project management tools would be useful as well) Kind regards, Adam. -- 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...@wamug.org.au -- 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...@wamug.org.au -- 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...@wamug.org.au
Re: iphone and gmail
Could someone please tell me, does the 'push' email require you to have Mail open to receive it? I thought you would get a new email notification no matter what you are doing and then you would see the unread email count on the Mail icon increase? I have done a bunch of testing with a Yahoo account and it doesn't seem to do anything until I actually open Mail...Seems stupid if this is the case as I dont want to sit there with Mail open all day to know I have received any emails. Cheers, Adam. On Sat, May 23, 2009 at 4:35 PM, Eugene edeg...@helena.wa.edu.au wrote: Adam, I've downloaded the free google search browser from the iTunes store (simply called google) and besides being an excellent voice activated browser with uncanny word recognition it also lists amongst its 13 tools, Gmail. Not having a Gmail account I haven't tried using it but I can verify that some of the other apps I played with work as expected. Also find among the other apps, calendar docs, talk, tasks, reader, news, notebook, photos, translate, maps, youtube earth. Some of these duplicate the apps already available on the iPhone others are unique. Regards, Eugene On 23/05/2009, at 3:01 PM, Adam Hewitt wrote: Hi All, I have had an iPhone for a while however I have been using a work supplied SIM card which did not have a data plan attached to it so I haven't really bothered with much of the 'mobile internet' side of it apart from using wireless at home. Now I am about to start a new job which doesn't supply a mobile plan and today I have got a new 16GB iPhone on a plan ($69 plan with Vodafone for those interested with 1GB of data) and I am giving my old iPhone to my wife. Now I just did a search to figure out how to setup my gmail account to push the emails to my iPhoneand discovered that it appears that Google haven't setup this feature yet!! I was sure that this was advertised as being available during one of the keynote speeches?? Apart from signing up with MobileMe (which I am going to find difficult justifying to my wife after getting the new phone and plan) how is everyone doing their push email? I have read about setting up a ymail account and forwarding gmail email to that etc, but then I run the risk of getting SPAM sent to the ymail account and getting delivered to me whereas the gmail SPAM filtering is fantastic. I find it really weird that they haven't set this up yet. While I am at it, does anyone have any tips tricks that they can share related to iphone/PIM/syncing/internet/etc for using with a data plan? Now that I have one I would like to put it to good use(I plan on getting iiQuota to manage my calls and data usage, plus I already have the ToodleDo app for keeping track of my tasksany other time management/project management tools would be useful as well) Kind regards, Adam. -- 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...@wamug.org.au -- 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...@wamug.org.au -- 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...@wamug.org.au
Re: iphone and gmail
Thanks Peter, This isn't true. I have managed to get my Yahoo mail to push...for some reason I needed to reset the iPhone and its working now as expected. As you say though, I can just set it to check every 15 minutes and that way I wont have to put Yahoo into the mix. Hopefully Google will get their act together shortly (or more importantly that Apple implements IMAP-IDLED) so gmail will be push as well. Thanks again. Adam. On Sat, May 23, 2009 at 8:45 PM, Peter Fowler pfow...@iinet.net.au wrote: Hi Adam You can only get push notifications for mail/calendar/contacts through mobileme. All the other accounts are fetch only at the moment. This may change with the updates that are coming soon, you will be able to nominate which apps run in the background. On your iPhone if you go to settings/fetch new data and select every 15 minutes it will look for emails more often, even if mail is not open. They warn you that if you fetch more frequently you will use more of your data plan but with your 1GB it will not be a problem. I use 3G almost all the time for everything and never got close to the 1GB limit. I also have the google app and have been unable to log on to gmail with it. That should not be a problem if you already have gmail set up though mail. hope this helps cheers Peter F On 23/05/2009, at 6:52 PM, Adam Hewitt wrote: Could someone please tell me, does the 'push' email require you to have Mail open to receive it? I thought you would get a new email notification no matter what you are doing and then you would see the unread email count on the Mail icon increase? I have done a bunch of testing with a Yahoo account and it doesn't seem to do anything until I actually open Mail...Seems stupid if this is the case as I dont want to sit there with Mail open all day to know I have received any emails. Cheers, Adam. On Sat, May 23, 2009 at 4:35 PM, Eugene edeg...@helena.wa.edu.au wrote: Adam, I've downloaded the free google search browser from the iTunes store (simply called google) and besides being an excellent voice activated browser with uncanny word recognition it also lists amongst its 13 tools, Gmail. Not having a Gmail account I haven't tried using it but I can verify that some of the other apps I played with work as expected. Also find among the other apps, calendar docs, talk, tasks, reader, news, notebook, photos, translate, maps, youtube earth. Some of these duplicate the apps already available on the iPhone others are unique. Regards, Eugene On 23/05/2009, at 3:01 PM, Adam Hewitt wrote: Hi All, I have had an iPhone for a while however I have been using a work supplied SIM card which did not have a data plan attached to it so I haven't really bothered with much of the 'mobile internet' side of it apart from using wireless at home. Now I am about to start a new job which doesn't supply a mobile plan and today I have got a new 16GB iPhone on a plan ($69 plan with Vodafone for those interested with 1GB of data) and I am giving my old iPhone to my wife. Now I just did a search to figure out how to setup my gmail account to push the emails to my iPhoneand discovered that it appears that Google haven't setup this feature yet!! I was sure that this was advertised as being available during one of the keynote speeches?? Apart from signing up with MobileMe (which I am going to find difficult justifying to my wife after getting the new phone and plan) how is everyone doing their push email? I have read about setting up a ymail account and forwarding gmail email to that etc, but then I run the risk of getting SPAM sent to the ymail account and getting delivered to me whereas the gmail SPAM filtering is fantastic. I find it really weird that they haven't set this up yet. While I am at it, does anyone have any tips tricks that they can share related to iphone/PIM/syncing/internet/etc for using with a data plan? Now that I have one I would like to put it to good use(I plan on getting iiQuota to manage my calls and data usage, plus I already have the ToodleDo app for keeping track of my tasksany other time management/project management tools would be useful as well) Kind regards, Adam. -- 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...@wamug.org.au -- 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...@wamug.org.au -- 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: iphone and gmail
Well, although the 1GB of data might be plenty for checking email every 15 minutes, I have found that this does take a massive toll on the battery life. I have now set it to check every 30 minutes and I will see how the battery life goes now, if its any near as bad as checking every 15 minutes then I will reinvestigate the push email solution with Yahoo. Cheers, Adam. On Sat, May 23, 2009 at 8:57 PM, Adam Hewitt ahew...@theozhewitts.com wrote: Thanks Peter, This isn't true. I have managed to get my Yahoo mail to push...for some reason I needed to reset the iPhone and its working now as expected. As you say though, I can just set it to check every 15 minutes and that way I wont have to put Yahoo into the mix. Hopefully Google will get their act together shortly (or more importantly that Apple implements IMAP-IDLED) so gmail will be push as well. Thanks again. Adam. On Sat, May 23, 2009 at 8:45 PM, Peter Fowler pfow...@iinet.net.au wrote: Hi Adam You can only get push notifications for mail/calendar/contacts through mobileme. All the other accounts are fetch only at the moment. This may change with the updates that are coming soon, you will be able to nominate which apps run in the background. On your iPhone if you go to settings/fetch new data and select every 15 minutes it will look for emails more often, even if mail is not open. They warn you that if you fetch more frequently you will use more of your data plan but with your 1GB it will not be a problem. I use 3G almost all the time for everything and never got close to the 1GB limit. I also have the google app and have been unable to log on to gmail with it. That should not be a problem if you already have gmail set up though mail. hope this helps cheers Peter F On 23/05/2009, at 6:52 PM, Adam Hewitt wrote: Could someone please tell me, does the 'push' email require you to have Mail open to receive it? I thought you would get a new email notification no matter what you are doing and then you would see the unread email count on the Mail icon increase? I have done a bunch of testing with a Yahoo account and it doesn't seem to do anything until I actually open Mail...Seems stupid if this is the case as I dont want to sit there with Mail open all day to know I have received any emails. Cheers, Adam. On Sat, May 23, 2009 at 4:35 PM, Eugene edeg...@helena.wa.edu.au wrote: Adam, I've downloaded the free google search browser from the iTunes store (simply called google) and besides being an excellent voice activated browser with uncanny word recognition it also lists amongst its 13 tools, Gmail. Not having a Gmail account I haven't tried using it but I can verify that some of the other apps I played with work as expected. Also find among the other apps, calendar docs, talk, tasks, reader, news, notebook, photos, translate, maps, youtube earth. Some of these duplicate the apps already available on the iPhone others are unique. Regards, Eugene On 23/05/2009, at 3:01 PM, Adam Hewitt wrote: Hi All, I have had an iPhone for a while however I have been using a work supplied SIM card which did not have a data plan attached to it so I haven't really bothered with much of the 'mobile internet' side of it apart from using wireless at home. Now I am about to start a new job which doesn't supply a mobile plan and today I have got a new 16GB iPhone on a plan ($69 plan with Vodafone for those interested with 1GB of data) and I am giving my old iPhone to my wife. Now I just did a search to figure out how to setup my gmail account to push the emails to my iPhoneand discovered that it appears that Google haven't setup this feature yet!! I was sure that this was advertised as being available during one of the keynote speeches?? Apart from signing up with MobileMe (which I am going to find difficult justifying to my wife after getting the new phone and plan) how is everyone doing their push email? I have read about setting up a ymail account and forwarding gmail email to that etc, but then I run the risk of getting SPAM sent to the ymail account and getting delivered to me whereas the gmail SPAM filtering is fantastic. I find it really weird that they haven't set this up yet. While I am at it, does anyone have any tips tricks that they can share related to iphone/PIM/syncing/internet/etc for using with a data plan? Now that I have one I would like to put it to good use(I plan on getting iiQuota to manage my calls and data usage, plus I already have the ToodleDo app for keeping track of my tasksany other time management/project management tools would be useful as well) Kind regards, Adam. -- 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...@wamug.org.au
Re: Sun's VirtualBox
Hi James, Did you install the Guest Additions? My mouse tracking is identical to the host OS once the guest additions are installed. BTW, with VirtualBox 2.2 and the 3d acceleration (directx 9 and OpenGL) and seemless mode I can't really see any reason to use another Virtualization product. On Sat, May 9, 2009 at 9:45 AM, James Devenish jndeven...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, I use VirtualBox to run both Windows and Linux, no complaints, except (cosmetically) that the Windows desktop background sometimes shows through in seamless mode, and (reasonably) it is sometimes necessary to update VirtualBox after updating the hosted operating system. USB support is not always 100%, meaning that although most devices work fine, one or two don't seem to connect at all. Mouse tracking is not 100% as smooth as the native operating system, but I always found this to be a problem with VMware, etc, too. James -- 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...@wamug.org.au -- 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...@wamug.org.au
Re: Telstra Or
iiNet have a trained, dedicated, Mac department. Im not sure how good they are, but I would at least say that iiNet are 100% Mac friendly otherwise they wouldn't have wasted time and resources on making said team. On Mon, May 4, 2009 at 11:26 AM, Eugene edeg...@helena.wa.edu.au wrote: I've gone naked and won't return to the evil empire.. $50 per month flat. (We rarely exceed the 2 + 2 Gb cap and if we do we are shaped down to a lower but acceptable speed. You can have 8 + 8 Gb for $60 or 15 + 20 Gb for $70) ADSL 2+ No $30 line rental Free calls Australia wide cheap international and mobile calls. iiNet isn't 100% Mac friendly but I was able to configure the modem and set up without their help and the whole system has been stable for over a year now. I have only had to restart the Belkin modem once. Regards, Eugene On 03/05/2009, at 5:26 PM, Dark1 wrote: I've been trying to convince my friend to switch from telstra cause their fee's are very high. I did a comparison of the services i get from iinet with telstra. For the same speed and less available download per month telstra charge twice as much money as what I'm paying to iinet. You should look at the iinet plans available and compare them to your telstra plan. Regards Ruben I was just looking at the traffic on the change to telstra. We have been on telstra for years without a glitch but we do run over the limit of 12 gig -with teenagers and updates. But we also have the landline, and phone calls to pay for. Has anyone out there actually costed the benefits of changing to iinet or westnet from Telstra. It seems that someone menttioned the benefits of free downloading of ABC and other services. SHOPULD WE CONSIDER MOVING TO EITHER OF THE ABOVE tom samson -- 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...@wamug.org.au -- 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...@wamug.org.au -- 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...@wamug.org.au -- 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...@wamug.org.au
Re: What Format to convert AVI files to to put on DVD
This may not help you, but most recent DVD players can play DivX video, which most AVI files are encoded with. If yours can play them then you just need to burn them to a cd/dvd and put it in the player. I do this with all of my video's at the moment (my xbox media centre is currently in storage). Adam. On Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 3:56 PM, Matt Falvey mmfal...@bigpond.net.au wrote: Hi, I have a TV series of various episodes on AVI files that I am currently playing on my iMac using Quicktime. I am trying to put them on a DVD and play them on the TV through a DVD player, any ideas as to how I should go about this? I tried converting some of the AVI files on Xilisoft Video Converter to VOB files and then burning them on Toast but that bright idea did not work. So would appreciate any ideas you may have. Thanks Matt Falvey -- 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...@wamug.org.au -- 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...@wamug.org.au
Re: MobileMe
Hi Daniel, Please see my responses inline: On Sun, Apr 5, 2009 at 4:07 PM, Daniel Forsdyke daniel.forsd...@mac.com wrote: For me just having an email address that does not have to change regularly, but looks a bit more professional than a 'yahoo' or 'hotmail' address is worth it. Since getting my .mac email address the home email account address has changed 3-4 times alone. The other advantage is the 'push' email to my iPhone. For a *lot* less than a mobile me subscription, you could buy your own domain (I recently got one for my brother-in-law for $7.95 per year) and have the email for that domain hosted with Google for free. I am currently doing this and it works fantastically. I am currently utilising the 'iDisk' service extensively. I have my iDisk set up on the laptop and the desktop so that I can use it offline, then syncs when they go online. This means that I can access important documents from the laptop, the desktop or online via the work computer, and always be working on the same document instead of copies (once they sync). It also means by default that they are backed-up in multiple locations. Microsoft offer this service for free with 20GB of storage space. Just this weekend I needed to scan a document and share it with about 6 other people. But the size of the file meant I could not email it. So I uploaded all the documents that I needed to distribute to iDisk, then 'shared' them with the 6 people that needed access, by clicking on the share button to send an email with the link. This can also be done with Microsoft's SkyDrive Last month I took photos as some special events. One of the events had nearly 90 photos, so instead of emailing small batches of photos or burning CD's, I set up a 'Web Gallery' using iPhoto and MobileMe - all set up in iPhoto. Also can be done with Microsoft's SkyDrive for free. Whilst I am using it daily, I am sure that I have not yet taken full advantage of all the MobileMe services available. I also suspect that when 'iWork.com' finishes it's Beta phase that you will require a MobileMe account to take full advantage. (I have only trialed iWork09, and have not had the chance to use 'iWork.com') Mac integration and also multi-device syncronization of contacts and calander items are probably the big two reasons to keep it, although with some effort you could setup google calendar sharing and have the google contacts sync'edbut I have found that to be pretty clunky in the past. Adam. -- 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...@wamug.org.au
Re: Quark vs InDesign
Being an Open Source advocate I would like to throw Scribus (http://www.scribus.net/) into the mix. This is free to download and use and is comparible to InDesign in terms of functionality. Best of all you can try it without any outlayif you dont like it then uninstall and try something else. Adam. On Wed, Feb 18, 2009 at 10:59 AM, Peter Bull pb...@bbnet.com.au wrote: I am going to get serious about desktop publishing and I am trying to decide between Adobe InDesign and Quark Express version 8. I have used InDesign 2 and found it a bit cumbersome. I would appreciate any feedback or opinions about each from people who have used them. Thanks in advance. Peter Bull pb...@bbnet.com.au -- 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...@wamug.org.au -- 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...@wamug.org.au
Re: Unsubscribing for a while
Sorry for what is going to sound like a harsh reply to this...but this $h!ts me to tears. Why is it that people feel that emailing directly is remotely close to a good idea. Thanks to those people this list has just lost, albiet temporarily (we hope), one of its most dedicated and helpful members...well done. To make matters worse all of those support emails being sent directly have now had no impact on the rest of the list or for anyone searching through the archive for answers to the same problems. *sigh* /rant On Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 11:16 AM, Ronda Brown ro...@wn.com.au wrote: Hi all WAMUGers, I just wanted to let the list know that I will be unsubscribing for a while. Due to the large amounts of emails that I get sent direct to me 'off list' as well as other emails sent to me from people who have referred me I find that it is now getting out of control. So for a while I will be having a break from it all, to catch up and concentrate on some other things that I want to do. I hope that you all understand and would appreciate that any support emails are sent direct to WAMUG rather then directly to me. I won't be near my email as much so wouldn't be able to respond anyway. I hope all goes well for the coming months and look forward to helping when I return. Best wishes. Cheers, Ronni -- 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...@wamug.org.au -- 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...@wamug.org.au
Re: FS: White Macbook 4gig RAM
I did some reading and the Macbook being sold has an Intel X1300 graphics card which is not supported, however all accounts are that it works, just don't expect any kind of blistering speed. Depending on how many things are going on in the area you can expect 15-30 frames per second which is playablealthough playing with low graphics detail in windowed mode at a lower resolution (1024x768) seem to produce 30+ fps which is respectablebut then it depends on what is expected. Adam. On Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 2:43 PM, Jude ibr...@iinet.net.au wrote: Hmm. Well it's World of Warcraft he wants to play. The latest patch - the Lich King says the minimum specs are Macos 10.4.11 or later Power PC G5 or Intel Processor ATI Radeon 9600 or better Would this machine cut it, do you think, Susan? If it's slow on your Macbook Pro 2.4, Roger, maybe it's not an option? I play on my Octo and I find it tends to be the net connection that causes slowdowns, although up till the last patch my friend's G4 Powerbook could *just* manage. I'll try a bit more research. cheers Jude Hi Jude I run Warcraft on a Dual 2.3 G5 and also a MacBook Pro 2.4 and it will run slow on Both at times. It depends how many things are happening at the same time and how many computer opponents you are playing. As for World of Warcraft I don't play that but again Warcraft puts quite a load on any system. Roger -- 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...@wamug.org.au -- 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...@wamug.org.au
Syncing todo lists with iphone
Hi All, I am looking for a solution for syncing my Outlook todo list with my iphone. The best I have found so far seems to be the Toodledo client + toodledo.com + the Toodledo Outlook sync application which syncs from the website. The problem with this is that I want to sync my todo list from my work Outlook to my iphone which has neither a wireless connection or a data plan available...therefore syncing offline is really the only option (unless I dont sync my iphone until I get home and have both the office and home outlooks syncing with the website). Does anyone have a better solution? Kind regards, Adam. -- 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...@wamug.org.au
Re: AM/FM radio for iPhone
Denise said she would like to be mentally challenged, not listen to someone mentally challenged :P On Fri, Dec 19, 2008 at 9:14 AM, Andrew sprint9...@iinet.net.au wrote: Alice Cooper - week nights on 96fm. Andrew On 19/12/2008, at 1:08 AM, Denise Williams chri...@iinet.net.au wrote: And for those who like to be mentally challenged, there is the ABC 720 (AM Radio) Challenge of 25 general knowledge questions every week night at 10pm! What can FM radio offer to challenge the mind?? Denise Williams-Photographer PH 9447 3468 MOB 0417 184592 chri...@iinet.net.au Yeah, that's what the crickets on! Peter On 18/12/2008, at 10:49 PM, David Moyle wrote: Do people listen to that? :P Original Message From: bred...@highway1.biz To: wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: AM/FM radio for iPhone Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:07:06 +0900 Hi there I see that there are FM radio applications for the iPhone. Are there any for AM radio? Stuart Breden PO Box 132 Kalamunda WA 6926 Hm Ph: (08) 9257 1577 Wk Ph: (08) 9291 4599 Mbl: 0417 053 266 -- 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...@wamug.org.au Thanks, David Moyle Manjimup, WA e: moyla...@westnet.com.au -- 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...@wamug.org.au -- 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...@wamug.org.au Denise Williams-Photographer PH 9447 3468 MOB 0417 184592 chri...@iinet.net.au 55 Duart Rd TRIGG WA 6029 -- 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...@wamug.org.au -- 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...@wamug.org.au -- 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...@wamug.org.au
Re: iphone and birthdays in calendar
Hi Ronni, Thanks for the info but this doesn't appear to be related. This was a brand new install of iTunes and a copy of Outlook that has never been used, so both are fresh and the latest versions. Kind regards, Adam. On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 5:05 PM, Ronda Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 10/12/2008, at 3:57 PM, Adam Hewitt wrote: Hi All, After importing all of my contacts to my iphone (from Outlook 2003) I realised that the birthdays seem to be missing from the calendar. I can go into the contact and see it there, but not in the calendar itself. After searching on the interwebz I found that if you remove the birthday, sync, add the birthday and sync again it works...and this works for me. However I have 149 contacts in my phone and I really don't want to do this for all of them. Do any of you have a magical way of fixing this without going through this process? Hi Adam, I don't know whether this has anything to do with your particular problem. Some or all calendar events from Outlook calendar may not sync to iPhone http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1465 Cheers, Ronni -- 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] -- 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: outright iphone purchase
Well I hope that isn't the case as I had already bought the 8GB model from JB Hifi for $762.30 (could that charge be any more random?). Thanks for all your help. Adam. On Tue, Dec 9, 2008 at 1:00 PM, Martin Hill [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That is surprising as only last week I called Telstra and a Telstra consultant confirmed the $849 outright purchase option was indeed still available in stores though it couldnt be purchased over the phone. -Mart Sent from my iPhone On 09/12/2008, at 12:31 PM, Adam Hewitt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry for replying to my own email, but I just found out that the NextByte store (which my wife obviously thought was the apple store) is actually doing the 8GB model for $1099 and the 16GB model for $1199 :( Adam. On Tue, Dec 9, 2008 at 12:18 PM, Adam Hewitt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All, I have been lusting after and iPhone since it was first announced by Steve Jobs at the keynote all those many moons ago, however I wasn't able to justify the purchase to my wife. However after a nasty accident involving my current o2 XDA and a washing machine I will receive a couple of hundred dollars in insurance to put toward a new mobile. Excitedly I called the local Telstra shop to see if they had them in stock (which they do) only to be told that they don't do outright purchases anymore and that it needs to go on a plan. I currently have a telstra sim issued by my employer that I wanted to use (hence going with a telstra outright purchase to prevent having to get it unlocked) so getting a plan doesn't really work for me. To my dismay it appears that they are all doing this now as I can find no mention on any of the mobile company's selling them outright at all. What I have been told is that I can get it outright from the apple store for $1099 which seems slightly dirty given the $849 it was previously. Does anyone know whats going on here and what I need to do to get one? I am finding all this very depressing :( Adam. -- 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] -- 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] -- 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] -- 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]
iphone and birthdays in calendar
Hi All, After importing all of my contacts to my iphone (from Outlook 2003) I realised that the birthdays seem to be missing from the calendar. I can go into the contact and see it there, but not in the calendar itself. After searching on the interwebz I found that if you remove the birthday, sync, add the birthday and sync again it works...and this works for me. However I have 149 contacts in my phone and I really don't want to do this for all of them. Do any of you have a magical way of fixing this without going through this process? Cheers, Adam. -- 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]
outright iphone purchase
Hi All, I have been lusting after and iPhone since it was first announced by Steve Jobs at the keynote all those many moons ago, however I wasn't able to justify the purchase to my wife. However after a nasty accident involving my current o2 XDA and a washing machine I will receive a couple of hundred dollars in insurance to put toward a new mobile. Excitedly I called the local Telstra shop to see if they had them in stock (which they do) only to be told that they don't do outright purchases anymore and that it needs to go on a plan. I currently have a telstra sim issued by my employer that I wanted to use (hence going with a telstra outright purchase to prevent having to get it unlocked) so getting a plan doesn't really work for me. To my dismay it appears that they are all doing this now as I can find no mention on any of the mobile company's selling them outright at all. What I have been told is that I can get it outright from the apple store for $1099 which seems slightly dirty given the $849 it was previously. Does anyone know whats going on here and what I need to do to get one? I am finding all this very depressing :( Adam. -- 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: outright iphone purchase
Sorry for replying to my own email, but I just found out that the NextByte store (which my wife obviously thought was the apple store) is actually doing the 8GB model for $1099 and the 16GB model for $1199 :( Adam. On Tue, Dec 9, 2008 at 12:18 PM, Adam Hewitt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All, I have been lusting after and iPhone since it was first announced by Steve Jobs at the keynote all those many moons ago, however I wasn't able to justify the purchase to my wife. However after a nasty accident involving my current o2 XDA and a washing machine I will receive a couple of hundred dollars in insurance to put toward a new mobile. Excitedly I called the local Telstra shop to see if they had them in stock (which they do) only to be told that they don't do outright purchases anymore and that it needs to go on a plan. I currently have a telstra sim issued by my employer that I wanted to use (hence going with a telstra outright purchase to prevent having to get it unlocked) so getting a plan doesn't really work for me. To my dismay it appears that they are all doing this now as I can find no mention on any of the mobile company's selling them outright at all. What I have been told is that I can get it outright from the apple store for $1099 which seems slightly dirty given the $849 it was previously. Does anyone know whats going on here and what I need to do to get one? I am finding all this very depressing :( Adam. -- 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] -- 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: outright iphone purchase
I didn't really want to go down that path as I would like the warranty to be valid and I dont like spending that much money on ebay anyways. I did find that JB Hifi will do it outright if you are a Telstra customer, however they only do the 8GB version :( Adam. On Tue, Dec 9, 2008 at 12:36 PM, David Peake [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Adam, Not sure if you would want to take this route, and you might have to be very careful who you bid/buy from (to avoid scams like any ebay auction) but it might be worth having a look on ebay? I just bought a white 16 Gig 3G iPhone on there, factory unlocked and sealed box for $930... The last one went for $910 and the seller has 4 more... There's 8 GB black 3G models new and used for much less, but more than $600. Also I did look on Perth Gumtree which is an online Perth classified, there's a few on there - used but cheaper than the prices you've been quoted. As always though, make sure you pay with a refundable method (such as Pay-Pal) or pick up and pay cash... Regards, David. On 09/12/2008, at 12:31 PM, Adam Hewitt wrote: Sorry for replying to my own email, but I just found out that the NextByte store (which my wife obviously thought was the apple store) is actually doing the 8GB model for $1099 and the 16GB model for $1199 :( Adam. On Tue, Dec 9, 2008 at 12:18 PM, Adam Hewitt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All, I have been lusting after and iPhone since it was first announced by Steve Jobs at the keynote all those many moons ago, however I wasn't able to justify the purchase to my wife. However after a nasty accident involving my current o2 XDA and a washing machine I will receive a couple of hundred dollars in insurance to put toward a new mobile. Excitedly I called the local Telstra shop to see if they had them in stock (which they do) only to be told that they don't do outright purchases anymore and that it needs to go on a plan. I currently have a telstra sim issued by my employer that I wanted to use (hence going with a telstra outright purchase to prevent having to get it unlocked) so getting a plan doesn't really work for me. To my dismay it appears that they are all doing this now as I can find no mention on any of the mobile company's selling them outright at all. What I have been told is that I can get it outright from the apple store for $1099 which seems slightly dirty given the $849 it was previously. Does anyone know whats going on here and what I need to do to get one? I am finding all this very depressing :( Adam. -- 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] -- 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] -- 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: outright iphone purchase
Regardless unless they increase the camera to 5+MP I wouldn't really care about any hardware upgrades. The existing ones do everything I would need, but I would really rather get a 16GB model over the 8GB. Adam. On Tue, Dec 9, 2008 at 2:01 PM, David Peake [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Haha well obviously, but rumor has (had) it, there wouldn't be an iPhone (hardware) update expected 'till 2010... On 09/12/2008, at 1:38 PM, Chris Griffiths wrote: Who said that! Apple will update when they want to. Chris G On 09/12/2008, at 1:34 PM, David Peake wrote: I thought there wasn't going to be an updated iPhone until 2010? It's likely that between now and then there will be a price drop though surely? On 09/12/2008, at 1:11 PM, Chris Griffiths wrote: Hi Adam, I'd wait now until the MacWorld Conference Jan 5-9 2009. They will probably be bringing out a new phone anyway!! Regards Chris G On 09/12/2008, at 1:06 PM, Adam Hewitt wrote: I didn't really want to go down that path as I would like the warranty to be valid and I dont like spending that much money on ebay anyways. I did find that JB Hifi will do it outright if you are a Telstra customer, however they only do the 8GB version :( Adam. On Tue, Dec 9, 2008 at 12:36 PM, David Peake [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Adam, Not sure if you would want to take this route, and you might have to be very careful who you bid/buy from (to avoid scams like any ebay auction) but it might be worth having a look on ebay? I just bought a white 16 Gig 3G iPhone on there, factory unlocked and sealed box for $930... The last one went for $910 and the seller has 4 more... There's 8 GB black 3G models new and used for much less, but more than $600. Also I did look on Perth Gumtree which is an online Perth classified, there's a few on there - used but cheaper than the prices you've been quoted. As always though, make sure you pay with a refundable method (such as Pay-Pal) or pick up and pay cash... Regards, David. On 09/12/2008, at 12:31 PM, Adam Hewitt wrote: Sorry for replying to my own email, but I just found out that the NextByte store (which my wife obviously thought was the apple store) is actually doing the 8GB model for $1099 and the 16GB model for $1199 :( Adam. On Tue, Dec 9, 2008 at 12:18 PM, Adam Hewitt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All, I have been lusting after and iPhone since it was first announced by Steve Jobs at the keynote all those many moons ago, however I wasn't able to justify the purchase to my wife. However after a nasty accident involving my current o2 XDA and a washing machine I will receive a couple of hundred dollars in insurance to put toward a new mobile. Excitedly I called the local Telstra shop to see if they had them in stock (which they do) only to be told that they don't do outright purchases anymore and that it needs to go on a plan. I currently have a telstra sim issued by my employer that I wanted to use (hence going with a telstra outright purchase to prevent having to get it unlocked) so getting a plan doesn't really work for me. To my dismay it appears that they are all doing this now as I can find no mention on any of the mobile company's selling them outright at all. What I have been told is that I can get it outright from the apple store for $1099 which seems slightly dirty given the $849 it was previously. Does anyone know whats going on here and what I need to do to get one? I am finding all this very depressing :( Adam. -- 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] -- 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] -- 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] -- 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] -- 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] -- 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] -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml
Re: Installing Leopard on a Dell Inspiron 1525 Core 2 Duo
I haven't installed on that laptop, but I have installed on my pc at home and despite getting everything working it was massively unstable and every update required you to cross your fingers and pray to whatever god you prefer as 95% of the time an update would kill the system :( I ended up bailing it after about a week of trying and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone as a real desktop. Adam. On Thu, Dec 4, 2008 at 2:48 PM, Michael Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has anyone done this successfully? Last night I won one of these laptops in a raffle. Regards Michael -- 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] -- 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: Installing Leopard on a Dell Inspiron 1525 Core 2 Duo
However saying that, the URL provided above does sound like it has made some headway in this regard On Thu, Dec 4, 2008 at 3:26 PM, Adam Hewitt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I haven't installed on that laptop, but I have installed on my pc at home and despite getting everything working it was massively unstable and every update required you to cross your fingers and pray to whatever god you prefer as 95% of the time an update would kill the system :( I ended up bailing it after about a week of trying and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone as a real desktop. Adam. On Thu, Dec 4, 2008 at 2:48 PM, Michael Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has anyone done this successfully? Last night I won one of these laptops in a raffle. Regards Michael -- 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] -- 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] -- 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: satellite provider
From my understanding you pretty much have 3 options as far as the service is concerned. Telstra, Optus and IPStar, anything over and above those you move into commercial connections. I would have a look at Westnet which sell IPStar under the the Government Broadband Guarantee. It might also help if you provide your current monthly costs, speeds and download limits so that we can give you a better fit to your current position. Adam. On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 9:39 AM, Martin Sulkowski [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hi Everyone I have been with broadbandnet who are in voluntary administration now.There service was absolutely shocking and need to find a new ISP with satellite .Any recommendations prisewise and more important Qualitywise? Thanks Martin -- 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] -- 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: broadband recommendations? (and broadband 2 in Mt Hawthorn?).
Amcom sell Fibre services, Amnet sell ADSL. If you have a look at the upload statistics on speedtest.net you will see that Amcom has 12408kbps even though ADSL has a max of 1024kbps...therefore thats not really a good comparison. On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 5:15 PM, Glenn Nicholas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm not with them, but I've noticed on Speedtest.net that Amcom seem to have pretty fast connections http://www.speedtest.net/global.php?continent=6country=18region=260city=2004 Glenn. -- 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: Programs being Invisible
On Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 3:24 PM, Ronda Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Clyde, I'll try to explain why you are seeing the picture you posted here http://www.members.westnet.com.au/cmclenna/picture%201.png 1. If you Quit the Audacity application by going to the Menu bar - Audacity Quit Audacity Then open Audacity again and click it's icon in the dock, you will see the Invisible is NOT ticked, but Audacity IS ticked. 2. If you just close the Audacity application by clicking the RED button, then click on the icon in the Dock you will get your picture that only shows Invisible (which is ticked). When you only close the application it becomes invisible (icon stays in the dock) until you open it again. By actually Quitting the application it completely Quits (icon stays in the dock). Just closing the application makes it invisible. Hope that clears it up for you. Cheers, Ronni An example of where this is useful is with instant messaging applications. You may not want the contact list to be visible in the dock, but you do still want to remain connected to the service and receive messages, in this case you would click on the red button, the contact list will disappear and the IM program will run in the background. When you want to quit the application you select quit from the menu, when you want to minimize the contact list you click the orange button. Make sense? Adam. -- 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]
iphone
Hi All, Does anyone know of anywhere in Perth that currently have the 16GB iphone on a pre-paid deal? I had my name down at All Phones and when I called them this morning to get an update they advised me that they are filling their contract reservations first and therefore it will be a few months before they can begin to sell the pre-paid versions :( Adam. -- 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: iPhone rush
Christopher S wrote: Hi Guys, I picked my iPhone 3G up from the Tshop(Telstra) in Sydney at 6am this morning. I arrived at 4 and was number 11 in the queue. By 6 (opening time) there were about 100-200 (not entirely sure as it went around the corner) The Telstra people were saying 200, but I don't think so. It was quite amusing actually, the queue at the Apple store was longer at 4am than the TShop across the road, even though the Apple store was only rumoured to be selling the iPhone and wasn't going to open till 8am. The store had black drapes covering the bottom floor, and all of the iPod Touch backlit displays had been replaced by iPhone 3G ones - so I suppose it was a good bet that they would be selling it. Anyway back to the point of this post... The Telstra plans were pretty much as leaked - ie not good. I have the Telstra brochure in front of me, however Gizmodo Aus have all the details so you could go here: http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2008/07/official_telstra_iphone_3g_plans_mix_and_m atch_but_still_poor_value.html Of note, you can buy the phone outright from Telstra, though it will be locked to Telstra. I put my PrePaid Telstra Next G SIM in and it worked fine. Oh and the only reason I went with Telstra is the coverage, as I go out to York a bit and the signal drops down to EDGE there for Telstra as opposed to GPRS for the other carriers. Final word - it is an amazing piece of technology so it was worth the wait, the cold, the Telstra systems that were down and their awful deals. Chris. How much are telstra selling it for outright? Adam. -- 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: VMWare Graphics Card(s)
Rosie Cable wrote: Hi fellow list members I have recently installed VMWare Fusion and Windows XP Pro, in order to begin explore the other side of my iMac. So far, so good, except for one minor problem - recognition of the graphics card. I guess that as the graphics card is part of the hardware, then Windows offers little assistance in the way of emulating hardware. Has anyone on the list got the same software installed and working, and if so, do you know whether there is a way of getting PC programs to recognise the Mac's graphic card. I have a game installed, which is compatible with the operating system (Windows XP), that will not execute. I contacted the game's developer, and he told me that it was not loading because it didn't recognise the graphic card, however if I could find a work-around, it might work. His bottom line, however, was that the company did not support the use of their (PC) games on Mac's. The specs for the game are:Processor:1.6 GHz (minimum) 2.8 GHz (recommended) Windows:XP/Vista; DirectX 9.0c RAM:512MB (minimum) 1 GB (recommended) Video Card:nVidia GeForce3/ATi Radeon 8500 (minimum) GeForce 6600/ Radeon X1300 or above (recommended) Not compatible with all integrated sound/graphics solutions including laptops. Sound Card:DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card Other:2x CD-ROM drive, 750 MB hard disk space (minimum) 1.5 GB hard disk space (recommended). The specs of my iMac are:Processor:2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo OS:Tiger 10.4.11 RAM:4 GB Graphics:ATI, Radeon HD2600 Pro Sound Card:Unsure (I can't seem to locate this information) Other:Pioneer DVD-RW DVR-K06A (DVD Drive) About 760 GB of hard disk space (currently free). Any support or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. TIA Regards Rosie :-) Im not sure about VMWare Fusion, but with VMWare Server and VMWare Workstation you have to install VMWare-Tools in order to get advanced features. If there is such a thing in VMWare Fusion have you installed it? Adam. -- 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
I should also add that it is very annoying when subjects are modified mid thread as well as this causes my threaded client to see it as a new thread. Case in point here is Re: Gooseneck iMac power cable wanted - Called a C5 plug Adam. Adam Hewitt wrote: Or hit reply to all and then delete the private address. (yes this has annoyed me for a long time as I am an advocate for reply to list, but the powers to be have decreed otherwise) Adam. Kyle Kreusch wrote: Hi Jane When you hit the reply button to an e-mail on the mailing list you then need to change the e-mail address to wamug@wamug.org.au Kyle On Fri, May 16, 2008 at 5:57 PM, Jane Griffiths [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is probably the dumb question of the year but as a newbie to the WAMUG mailing list I can't see how to reply to messages so that they appear on the appropriate WAMUG thread. I posted a message earlier re Apple's stock widget and received an excellent reply from Christopher S, but his reply was sent direct to my email address and so doesn't appear on the thread. Looking at the WAMUG archive I can't see how to reply via the mailing list. So my question is how do others reply to messages and get their replies to appear within the appropriate mail archive thread? (I receive the individual emails via the default wamug feed) Regards Jane -- 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] -- 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] -- 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] -- 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
Or hit reply to all and then delete the private address. (yes this has annoyed me for a long time as I am an advocate for reply to list, but the powers to be have decreed otherwise) Adam. Kyle Kreusch wrote: Hi Jane When you hit the reply button to an e-mail on the mailing list you then need to change the e-mail address to wamug@wamug.org.au Kyle On Fri, May 16, 2008 at 5:57 PM, Jane Griffiths [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is probably the dumb question of the year but as a newbie to the WAMUG mailing list I can't see how to reply to messages so that they appear on the appropriate WAMUG thread. I posted a message earlier re Apple's stock widget and received an excellent reply from Christopher S, but his reply was sent direct to my email address and so doesn't appear on the thread. Looking at the WAMUG archive I can't see how to reply via the mailing list. So my question is how do others reply to messages and get their replies to appear within the appropriate mail archive thread? (I receive the individual emails via the default wamug feed) Regards Jane -- 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] -- 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] -- 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: Windows for Intel Mac
One thing to keep in mind that no one seems to have mentioned yet is that there are licensing issues running windows under virtual machines. As far as I am aware only Vista Ultimate is licensed to be used inside a VM and using any other version is the same as using a pirate copy. I am not so familiar with the XP licensing however I would imagine that it's the same deal, ie. Pro version only. Adam. -Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Daniel Kerr Sent: Friday, 9 May 2008 9:54 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Windows for Intel Mac On 9/5/08 4:14 PM, Rosie Cable [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi fellow mac users I'm just after some advice about the right Windows program to use on my intel mac. Having had this machine since the end of last year, I have spent time doing just Mac stuff, and haven't looked into the dual capabilities of the system. However, I have just acquired a copy of VMWare Fusion, which claims to be able to run programs from a range of other platforms, and is made for intel macs specifically. The problem is, I can't seem to find anyone who will sell me a copy of either Windows XP (a program I know about, because I have to use it at work), or Windows Vista (of which I know very little) without the additional purchase of PC hardware. I have absolutely no interest in anything PC, I just want to buy the software as a stand-alone package. Therefore my questions to list members are: 1. Which would be the better program to buy for use with VMWare Fusion (the specs on the box just say 'Windows' - don't specify which program)? 2. Is there anywhere in Perth that I can buy this program, as a stand-alone package (without requiring the additional purchase of unwanted PC hardware)? TIA Regards Rosie Hi Rosie Sounds like you've had some fun looking into it! :o) VMWare will run any of the Windows software, so you shouldn't have any problems with whatever you load on it. Obviously XP may be more suited for what you want to do, as you're familiar with it, and know how it works. But Vista will also run fine no problems. (well apart from Vista still have some issues with drivers and extras). XP still does seem to be more popular for mainstream use. Some of the reason you would be having trouble finding a copy, is (a) most shops and retail outlets carry mostly the OEM version, which has to be sold with a machine or critical hardware and can't be sold separately. With an OEM version you don't get the pretty box or manual, just a CD and the serial number, so it works out cheaper then the full version. And secondly a lot of the shops really have to sell Vista as it's the most current version and I believe for some Windows licensing issues, they are only meant to sell the new one and not the old one. (I could be wrong with that, but I had a strange idea it was something to do with some of the Microsoft agreements). Also, as Microsoft are really pushing Vista, they are trying to phase out XP, even though lots of people still want it! If you are after Windows XP (Home or Pro) then I may be able to help. (I can also get in Vista if you wanted that as well.) Please feel free to contact me off list if you like as I have both of them available and am happy to discuss. Hope that information helps. Kind Regards Daniel --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel @ macwizardry . com . au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** -- 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] -- 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: Westnet bought by iinet
There are a few differences here. Firstly is the fact that iiNet have *always* assimilated the companies they have acquired into their own. The fact that they have stated they will not be doing this would lead me to believe that they plan to do exactly what they say. Secondly iiNet are well aware that Westnet has survived incredibly well in a reseller market for one reason, customer service excellence. I think it would be a long time before iiNet would want to make any changes which could destroy thatfor $81M you really don't want the customer base abandoning ship. Adam. -Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stephen Chape Sent: Thursday, 8 May 2008 8:47 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Westnet bought by iinet I just read the announcement from Westnet and got this very strange feeling of dejavue. A couple of years ago I worked for WA's largest hardware co-operative, CPS (500 stores in the group) Then they merged with Mitre10 (referred to as a joint venture) Now CPS have all but disappeared. Let's see what happens with this one eh ? On 08/05/2008, at 1:42 PM, Robert Howells wrote: My commiserations to our Westnet based members Bob http://www.australianit.news.com.au/story/0,25197,23665272- 15306,00.html -- 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] Regards, Stephen Chape -- 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] -- 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: SPAM? Malware?
It could be an email harvester. If someone sends an email to an address that doesn't exist it will bounce back saying no such user. If they keep track of all the accounts they sent emails to, then they can deduct the bounces and are left with a valid user list. Unfortunately there is very little that can be done about it. I get these from time to time as well. Adam. -Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Neil Houghton Sent: Thursday, 8 May 2008 10:18 AM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: SPAM? Malware? Just received an email with no content, no subject and apparently from no-one! If you view the message source it just shows: Return-Path: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: from nskntingx04p.mx.bigpond.com ([92.113.126.10]) by nskntmtas03p.mx.bigpond.com with ESMTP id [EMAIL PROTECTED] gpond.c om; Wed, 7 May 2008 20:09:29 + Received: from 10-126-113-92.pool.ukrtel.net ([92.113.126.10]) by nskntingx04p.mx.bigpond.com with SMTP id [EMAIL PROTECTED] 92.pool.ukrtel .net; Wed, 7 May 2008 20:09:27 + Received: from matrices.misstitty.com (helo mortify.host-offshore.com [68.30.246.136]) by asus.com with SMTP id O[10 Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 20:09:29 + Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 92.pool.ukrtel .net None of which means much to me! But it got me thinking: 1) - It wouldn't seem to be much use as SPAM because there is no subject or content to tempt anyone, there is no link to click, and even if you were curious enough (or stupid enough) to try and reply - there is no-one to reply to - if you DO hit the reply button the email program asks you for a to address. 2) - Assuming that the view source shows you everything, it does not seem to contain anything which could be malicious (just a few headers) 3) - Even though the to field is blank, hitting the reply button generates a blank reply from my bigpond account so I'm assuming it came in via this account (it has come from somewhere!). Anybody got any thoughts/info on this - as I say, it appears pretty harmless but is there anything to worry about - could it be any sign of something lurking on my machine? Cheers Neil -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- 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] -- 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: Off topic: Death Note
As far as I understood it the laws were amended towards the end of last year to allow recording of tv broadcasts and also to make backups of your music cd's for use on iPods etc. A number of FTA providers now offer free downloads of the shows after they have aired anyways, only problem is they are in DRM'ed formats and require a specific player to view them. Adam. -Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Oldham, Toby Sent: Tuesday, 6 May 2008 3:46 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Off topic: Death Note Ah - an excellent topic of discussion. I believe it's illegal in Australia to record free-to-air broadcasts, even for personal use only (Australian Copyright Council - G079v04 - 'Fair Dealing'). Given that 99.99% of Australians ignore the law in this regard, should you feel bad in advocating a P2P client/service to obtain a copy of the program, especially as: A) The program has already aired in Australia and B) The program has already been paid for by the tax paying public. T. P.S. You could argue that P2P services are a mass distribution system that by their nature breach the 'for personal use only' premise, in that you upload and download simultaneously. A VHS recording requires additional steps, i.e. effort, to generate the same result. So is it less about the act, and more about the likely-hood of the act occurring? On 6/5/08 3:17 PM, Kyle Kreusch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cough cough Torrent cough Cough On 5/6/08, Mervyn Giuliana Bond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was charged with recording Death Note, ABC 2, last night and forgot!! Did anyone make a recording that I could have a copy of and win back my daughter-in-law? Merv -- Science teaches that we must see in order to believe, but we must also believe in order to see. -- 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] -- 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] -- 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] -- 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: New iMacs
Coming from a PC background I really don't understand the fascination that Mac people have with the mighty mouse. I must admit that I had never used one, but I have seen them and in my opinion they are a very basic and expensive mouse. With companies like Logitech who specialize in mice and the fact that Mac's can use any USB mouse, why would you go down the path of the mighty mouse in the first place? Adam. -Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, 29 April 2008 10:49 AM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: New iMacs Well the new iMacs have been announced as predicted. Plus the price has dropped on the basic machine from A$1698 to $A1599. Too bad they don't appear to have designed a better Mighty Mouse. Cheers, Paul. -- 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] -- 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: New iMac Advice
Keep in mind that the genuine Apple RAM is ECC Registered, where as any RAM you buy is likely to be non-ECC registered unless you spend quite a bit of money on it. ECC registered RAM as listed by Wikipedia.org is: Error-correcting memory Main article: Dynamic random access memory#Errors and error correction Because soft errors are extremely common in the DRAM of computers used in satellites and space probes, such memory is structured as ECC memory (also called EDAC protected memory). Typically every bit of memory is refreshed at least 15 times per second. During this memory refresh, the memory controller reads each word of memory and writes the (corrected) word back.[citation needed] Such memory controllers traditionally use a Hamming code, although some use triple modular redundancy. Even though a single cosmic ray can upset many physically neighboring bits in a DRAM, such memory systems are designed so that neighboring bits belong to different words, so such single event upsets (SEUs) cause only a single error in any particular word, and so can be corrected by a single-bit error correcting code. As long as no more than a single bit in any particular word is hit by an error between refreshes, such a memory system presents the illusion of an error-free memory. [1] Read more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ECC_memory#Error-correcting_memory Adam. -Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dark1 Sent: Tuesday, 29 April 2008 7:15 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: New iMac Advice I think it's always been exceptionally cheaper to buy RAM separate from your Apple purchase but that was when you could keep your standard RAM chips and add in extra ones yourself. I think the iMac only has the 2 RAM chips that come preloaded so you'd be replacing 2GB of RAM if you wanted to upgrade using non-Apple purchased RAM. In terms of hard drive space you can easily get an external one at a later date if you end up needing it for a decent price. In your shoes I would go for a bit more hard drive space than I think I'd need but not worry about maxing it. Dear WAMUGgers If I was *tempted* to buy a new iMac 24 3.06GB at Apple Ed price of $2787, would it be good value to upsize to 4GHz RAM instead of 2GHz (2 x 2 GHz v 2 x 1GHz) for an extra $269.50, and to upsize the HDD from its 500GB to 750GB [Plus A$ 135.30] or to 1TB [Plus A$ 333.30]? I'm not really worried about upgrading to wireless mouse and keyboard at this time. The specs look Ok to me out of the box for what we currently need, but I've always subscribed to the good advice of getting the highest specs we can at purchase. Would it be better to update later, if needed, with Apple or non- Apple hardware? Daniel, other? Just dreaming but Elaine's Ruby iMac is getting very slow with Tigger and all her digital pics and rellie's PPTs on board. We'll need a new baby to do it all on one day soon. Regards Reg -- 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] -- 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] -- 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: Non-Apple Mac?
The company is actually called Psystar and the website is at www.psystar.com and yes they are selling a machine called the OpenMac for said price. Adam. -Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pat Sent: Saturday, 26 April 2008 11:57 AM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Non-Apple Mac? MacRumors.com is reporting that a company called OpenMac is selling a PC that runs on Mac OS X Leopard, for only $399 (no monitor; Leopard installed costs $155). Could this be true?! http://www.macrumors.com/2008/04/14/openmac-promises-399-headless-mac- but-not-from-apple/ Cheers, Pat -- 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] -- 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: OT seek advice on TVs
-Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ronda Brown Sent: Saturday, 22 March 2008 1:01 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: OT seek advice on TVs On 22/03/2008, at 12:16 PM, Peter Sealy wrote: Please excuse the OT but I know there are heaps of geeks on this list who may offer me some advice. I am in the market for a new TV for home. This not for any Apple TV connection, just ordinary TV viewing. There still seems to be some argument over the merits between plasma and LCD. Can anyone point me to any good review/road test reports on these two types and particularly any personal views would be most welcome. Most of the info I have found so far is about 12 months old and I guess that like most stuff tech these days that is stone age. Hello Peter, Plasma vs LCD The ADVANTAGES of Plasma over LCD are: 1. Larger screen size availability. 2. Better contrast ratio and ability to render deeper blacks. 3. Better color accuracy and saturation. 4. Better motion tracking (little or no motion lag in fast moving images). The DISADVANTAGES of Plasma vs LCD include: 1. Plasma TVs are more susceptible to burn-in of static images. 2. Plasma TVs generate more heat than LCDs, due to the need to light of phosphors to create the images. 3. Does not perform as well at higher altitudes. 4. Shorter display life span (about 30,000 hours or 8 hrs of viewing a day for 9 years) than LCD. However, screen life span is improving to as high as 60,000 hours. due to technology improvements. LCD television ADVANTAGES over Plasma include: 1. No burn-in of static images. 2. Cooler running temperature. 3. No high altitude use issues. 4. Increased image brightness over Plasma. 5. Longer display life (about 60,000 hours - at which time all you may need to do is replace the light source, not the entire set). This can vary according other environmental and use factors. 6. Lighter weight (when comparing same screen sizes) than Plasma counterparts. DISADVANTAGES of LCD vs Plasma televisions include: 1. Lower contrast ratio, not as good rendering deep blacks. 2. Not as good at tracking motion (fast moving objects may exhibit lag artifacts) - However, this is improving. 3. Not as common in large screen sizes above 42-inches as Plasma. However, the number is growing fast, with some LCD sets having a screen size as large as 65-inches now available to the general public. 4. Although LCD televisions do not suffer from burn-in susceptibility, it is possible that individual pixels on an LCD televisions can burn out, causing small, visible, black or white dots to appear on the screen. Individual pixels cannot be repaired, the whole screen would need to be replaced at that point, if the individual pixel burnout becomes annoying to you. 5. LCD televisions are typically more expensive than equivalent-sized Plasma televisions (although this is changing), especially when comparing EDTV Plasmas to HDTV-LCD Televisions. http://www.cnet.com.au/tvs/0,239035250,240036500,00.htm http://www.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/lcdtv-plasmavslcd.shtml http://direct.tesco.com/buyersguide/lcd%20versus%20plasma%20tv.aspx A search on Google will bring up lots of information. Cheers, Ronni Plasma also has an optimal viewing distance which is a ratio of the size of the screen (I forget what the math is). Therefore the bigger the screen, the further you have to sit away from it to get a decent pictureLCD does have that problem which means that a bigger LCD screen looks bigger because you can sit closer to it. I have the 42 1080p LG LCD with a 10,000:1 contrast ratio and 5ms response time. I haven't seen any ghosting on it with fast moving video (sports etc), and the black doesn't look washed out at all. Overall I am extremely happy with it. Oh and I picked it up for $2350 on sale. Adam. -- 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: Aussie iPhone will (may?) be locked to one carrier
-Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rod Lavington Sent: Thursday, 28 February 2008 8:55 AM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Aussie iPhone will (may?) be locked to one carrier On 28/02/2008, at 8:34 AM, Peter Hinchliffe wrote: http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/communications/soa/Legal-shmegal- Aussie-iPhone-will-still-be-locked/0,130061791,339286350,00.htm Make of it what you will... Of course it will. The Sidekick is sold only through Telstra, with a plan that is exclusive to the Sidekick. Three exclusively sell the Skype phone, also with a plan to suit. Slow news day yesterday for the media ;-) Seeya Rod! Ahh, but the question is do you have the ability to unlock those phones for use elsewhere? -- 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: Embedded Images ??
If you were able to see your email store on the server using a command line and open the email using a text editor you would see the email headers (to:, from:, subject, etc), plus the body plus the attachments presented in ascii. There is no magical flags in the email format that dictates whether or not the mail client will present it as an attachment or embedded into the body of the email. What does dictate it is twofold. Firstly whether or not the client supports displaying the attachment inline and secondly whether or not there is an application registered on the system that can be used to present the attachment. The reason that zipping it works is because there is no application registered that is capable of uncompressing the file and displaying the contents. Similarly if someone sent an Excel file and you don't have Excel installed it will also show as an attachment. Your windows friends will be in exactly the same boat, although they do have a setting in Outlook to turn off viewing attachments automatically (it is a security risk leaving it on anyways as Spammers often embed html images from remote servers into an email with the image having a name that is unique so when that image is viewed in your mail client the Spammer knows that your email account is valid) Adam. -Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Hastings Sent: Sunday, 16 December 2007 6:53 AM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Embedded Images ?? Well, with that little program installed, I was able to send and receive a document as an icon on both a Windows and my Mac. Maybe the other person needs to have the program installed to change their Mail program as well. On 15/12/2007, at 10:57 PM, Stephen Chape wrote: This is interesting. I just send an email with an image attachment using Entourage (instead of Mail). I downloaded it using Mail and the image is embedded. I then sent another one using Entourage. I downloaded it using Entourage this time. The image is still embedded. So it appears that this is not restricted to just Mail. So is this the result of a setting in OSX rather than in the email application ? Regards, Stephen Chape -- 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] -- 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] -- 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: X11
Why don't you use Seashore which is a native port of the GIMP to OS X? -Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Daniels Sent: Monday, 19 November 2007 9:44 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: X11 I have recently installed Leopard so I have lost Photoshop 7. Can anyone tell me how I can get X11 so that I can use GIMP? I did have X11 on Tiger but it has disappeared and does not appear to be on the Leopard installation disc. The download of X11 on Version Tracker is a 2006 version which I assume will not work with Leopard (although I haven't tried it) Cheers John -- 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] -- 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: New Imac keyboard
Pull it apart IMMEDIATELY. Cola contains acid which is causing oxidation of the circuitry inside the keyboard. You really need to pull it apart and clean it all off from the inside. It is a pain, but I failed to do this quick enough with my $120 Logitech G15 gaming keyboard and it is now sitting at the back of the room to be used as spare parts when I finally get around to replacing it. Adam. -Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of samantha whitely Sent: Tuesday, 13 November 2007 7:14 AM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: New Imac keyboard Hello all, I have a new I mac keyboard that I have spilt a cola based drink on. I mopped it up as best I could straight away, but am unsure if I am able to take it apart and clean it as the keys are now sticky , and I am thinking that cola + sugar + lovely new keyboard won't be a good combination. If anyone has any suggestions, they would be greatly appreciated, or else its off to someone who knows an awful lot more than me about keyboards asap. Just as a note if anyone is looking at buying one, it is a beautiful thing to type on and not as awkward as the laptop pads due to their extra length I suppose and now my old one seems really clunky. Thanks, Sam. -- 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] -- 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: iPhones
Hi Brad, Welcome :D I would recommend getting a redirection service in the US. I don't have the details on me atm, however I know there are places on the net that allow you to sign up from anywhere using a credit card. This allows you to buy directly from apple.com and have the item shipped to the redirection service which will then send it to Australia for you. As for the firmware why bother about it? It won't take the crackers long to break the new firmware anyways, so get your phone from a reputable place and use it as a PDA until the unlock software is released for 1.1.1 Apart from anything else the 8GB iPhone is $399US which converted to ~$460AUS when I checked about a week ago. If you want to buy them from somewhere in Oz you are looking at ~$950AUS from what I have seen. Adam. -Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brad Sent: Monday, October 08, 2007 11:22 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: iPhones Hi everyone, First post here! ;-) Being a die hard Mac fan and gadget freak I am keen to purchase an 8Gb iPhone and unlock it for use in Australia (yes I realise it voids warranty, visual voicemail doesn't work etc), but was wondering if any WAMUG users have done so and wouldn't mind sharing their experiences. I work in IT and love to tinker so am looking forward to performing the unlocking myself, which from my reading appears quite straight forward. Can anyone recommend somewhere to buy them from? eBay is selling lots, but the prices are exhorbinent and there are also no guarantees that the phones for sale are firmware 1.0.2 or lower (which allows for SIM unlocking). I know that I must pay a slight premium to use an iPhone early in Australia, but was wondering if anyone knew of a cheaper international reseller or if any good condition 2nd hand iPhones were available? Just a quick note for any other members that may look at purchasing an iPhone in the future overseas prior to the official launch in Australia: [snip] To update anyone that is heading to the US to buy an iPhone, there are reports that ATT stores in the boonies still have old ones (e.g. Week 32) with 1.0.2 installed. Apple stores seem to turn over their stock quicker, and Week 39 serials are about a 50-50 chance of 1.1.1 being pre- installed. A typical iPhone Serial number: 7T727XYZWH8 Using the above as an example digits 1 to 3 (7T7) = Year / Batch code digits 4 to 5 (27) = Week of manufacture digits 6 to 8 (XZY) = Unique identifier part of the S/N digits 9 to 11 (WH8) = 8Gb model There are no reports of any week 40s on sale yet, although it is expected they will be 1.1.1 Serial numbers are on the outside back of the iPhone box, so could be read before purchase (difficult) or before cutting the shrinkwrap. [snip] Please feel free to email me direct if you wish not to list websites/prices on the list. Cheers and have a good one! Brad -- 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] -- 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: McAfee Internet Security Suite 2007 Vista?
I don't know about McAfee specifically however I am on the beta testing for a couple of Vista Security Suites (eset and agnitum outpost) and it seems that the security architecture of Vista has required an almost complete rewrite for most of the security suites and it has left most of them well behind in production. I have tried a few of them and they are either not compatible at all or they are so buggy that it makes them useless. One thing to make sure of is that you disabled the windows firewall before you installed it as it may be that it is clashing (and I know for a fact that a majority of them do *not* disable the Windows Firewall during installation). Adam. -Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ronda Brown Sent: Friday, 21 September 2007 12:44 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: McAfee Internet Security Suite 2007 Vista? Hi WAMUGers, I have the latest Parallels v3-5160 and had WindowsXP running with McAfee Internet Security Suite 2007 installed, perfectly. I then decided to erase WindowsXP VM and install Windows Vista Ultimate in Parallels yep, everything went well and Vista was working. It is slower than WindowsXP and is heavy on CPU and my MacBook Pro (2.4 GHz / 3GB/ 800MHz/ 160GB HD) runs hotter. I then tried to install McAfee Internet Security Suite 2007 in Vista . oh dear not a good idea. It seemed to complete it's installation and then Vista asks to be restarted, which I did . then all Hell broke loose, Vista blocks some startup items and then says it has a 'Critical Error' and will shutdown. But, It won't shutdown, it won't do anything I had to just Quit Parallels. I downloaded McAfee Removal tool, but Vista would not stay working for me to uninstall McAfee. I eventually managed to start Vista Ultimate in Safe Mode was able to uninstall McAfee Internet Security Suite 2007. Have you heard of anyone that has been able to install run McAfee Internet Security Suite 2007 in Vista? I understood it was compatible with Vista .. On the box I notice it does not mention Vista ;-( I've searched and searched the Internet McAfee's support for an answer, to no avail. I think there must be an update for Vista, but I'm damned if I can locate one. Failing this, I guess I will have to install the 'Kaspersky Internet security' that Parallels has under its 'Actions' menu. This of course will cost me more dollars! Or else re-install WindowsXP in Parallels. Thanks for any information regarding this, I will appreciate it as always. Cheers, Ronni who is focused on my beloved 'Pies' winning tonight against 'The Cats' ;-) -- 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] -- 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: Changing ISP
On 09/09/2007, at 2:10 PM, tom samson wrote: We are really considering changing from Bigpond now but which one is better for what price? Someone suggested Virgin because there is line rental included tom samson -- 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] My recommendation would be to put your home phone with Telstra and reduce it to the minimum line rental ($19.95) and then sign up with an ISP that gives you quality VoIP. With iINet you get extra downloads if you have VoIP with them. The VoIP costs $10 extra to reserve the phone number, so in the end you pay the same as you would on a standard phone line for rental, however you can now make untimed national calls for $0.15 and international calls for $0.02 per minute. My home phone bill was traditionally around $45 with telstra and I am now paying about $4-$5 in calls with iiNet VoIP. Adam. -- 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: New iPods
It really depends on what you want to use it for...music or video? If you want it for music then just go for the larger drive, if you want it for video then you would want the larger screen. However, if you are going to be after a new mobile phone in the next ~5 months then why not wait and get the iPhone for only a bit more than the iPod Touch? Adam. -Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rod Blitvich Sent: Thursday, 6 September 2007 5:48 AM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: New iPods iPod Touch What do you think guys?? http://www.apple.com/au/ipod/whichipod/ 16GB $549 Or iPod Classic 80GB $349 Blitto -- Rod Blitvich - Amy Sam¹s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0409 681 256 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://web.mac.com/blitto/iWeb/ The day Microsoft makes something that doesn't suck is probably the day they start making vacuum cleaners -- 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] -- 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: Portable HD
I don't know whether they are still offering it, but Harvey Norman had this deal on recently along with a 500GB model for ~$200 which is an amazing price. -Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Laura Webb Sent: Wednesday, 29 August 2007 1:46 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Portable HD Australia Post currently has a Maxtor One Touch 111 80GB portable hard drive for $99. Does anyone have experience, recommendation or otherwise for this unit.? Using MacBook 10.4.10 Thanks. Laura -- 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] -- 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: Router Firmware update
When I have downloaded similar files in the past I have found that OS X will open the file and show the contents, but also keep the original file intact in the place that I downloaded it to. This might be a stupid question, but have you tried looking in the place where you downloaded the file to see if the .bin file is still there? Adam. -Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lloyd White Sent: Thursday, 16 August 2007 2:38 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Router Firmware update I have a Belkin 4 port router and iiNet tells me I need to get the latest firmware update. V.41 However when I download the .bin file it immediately opens to a .img file which the router will not recognise. The Mac man at iinet tried to do the same with same result. Apparently the Belkin update will not work on a Mac. Has anyone tried this or has any ideas? Lloyd -- 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] -- 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: Wireless Modem Recommendations
-Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Adam Lippiatt Sent: Saturday, 4 August 2007 4:00 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Wireless Modem Recommendations Hi Aurora I also use a Netgear DG834G. But, I then turned the wireless off and use an Airport Extreme (and express to extend) for wireless. I have been much happier since doing so (both Macs and PCs in this house). On a related note, my next door neighbour gets 14000 out of his iinet connection, but I only ever seem to get 6500. Has anyone had any luck pushing their Netgear DG834G to proper ADSL2+ speeds? Are there any usual issues I should think about (line noise etc?). Thanks Adam I have gotten roughly 18Mbit+ on a number of different modems on iiNet ADSL. The main cause of speed issues is distance from the exchange (I have a cable length of 700mtrs from my exchange). With that aside any cable joins cause issues, so if you have multiple telephone sockets then you might want to get in the roof and make sure that they are cabled properly. The other problem is issues with the line which is nothing you can fix. One thing to note is that PPPoA is *slightly* better performing than PPPoE, so you may get a marginal speed increase using PPPoA...however this is not likely to show on your modem connection stats, but show up more in real world download speeds. Adam. -- 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: Windows virtualisation, which way?
-Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robin Belford Sent: Friday, 3 August 2007 9:42 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Windows virtualisation, which way? We (my sister and I) have bought our mother a new MacBook so she can run her windows based sewing machine software. We have the application (for a Pfaff sewing machine) and a legit copy of Windows XP Pro. What I need to know is what is considered the best (stable, connectivity, ease of use, ease of setup, recoverability etc) virtualisation software for this task. Is it, VMware Fusion Parallels Desktop Bootcamp or something else? Dual booting and switching between OS's is not a priority, she has a 20 iMac for proper computing use. Your thoughts please. robin I haven't used VMware Fusion, however from all reviews I have read say that it runs pretty much the same as Parallels but lacks some of the features that Parallels has. The main feature of Parallels is that you can run your virtualized applications in an OSX window, ie. The windows guest OS still needs to be installed and you install your software inside that...but you have the ability to put an Internet Explorer icon in your dock and when run it opens *just* the Internet Explorer window so it *appears* to run as part of the OS X desktop. (I have only read about this functionality and have never tried it so I may have an incorrect understanding). The only issue I have had with Parallels (and it would most likely be the same with any virtualization software) is that switching between a Windows install and OSX was painful (and may be fixed by seting up the feature described above)...however if she is only needing a single application then this is probably a non-issue anyways. Unless you were wanting to play games on your Macbook under Windows, I wouldn't bother with dual booting using Bootcamp. Adam. -- 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: A new spam
-Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rob Davies Sent: Thursday, 2 August 2007 1:48 AM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: A new spam Morning, SNIP Yes it does create another message, but only the header information is sent back to the address. More importunately though this address is now removed from the spammers arsenal. Hence, one address removed, and eventually ISP's network administrators - engineers would be forced to configure servers more thoroughly. Thus forcing them to become more astute to what is actually running on their networks also. Firstly how is your address going to be removed from the spammers arsenal if the sender address was spoofed? Secondly not all SPAM is sent using a misconfigured email server, I know for a fact that SPAMers also use stolen/fake credit cards to purchase cheap dialup accounts at ISP's and use the ISP's email server to SPAM. Without setting recipient limits and/or limit the number of emails a person can send in one day how exactly do you expect the ISP engineer to prevent this? By adding these limitations you are then imposing limits on normal users (sending news letters to their bowling club for example). IT Security is a good website to read for ways to Eliminate Spam from your Inbox. One is complaining about resending emails again, actually read this paper correctly because it recommends sending more than one and the actual cost factor not just monetary but actual time and testing would be staggering. I read that article and I did not read anything about sending emails back, let alone more than one. It did say at one point to send an email to the source outlining conditions of them sending you SPAM, however this was in the context of a legitimate company (read: real source address) sending you SPAM. Use the software as it was originally designed to do and it will relieve most of the pain itself. Actually configure the config scripts instead of accepting a holistic approach, ban the use of HTML email this is the number 1 problem, as spammers not only get addresses, but confirmation some one has received relevant email. Email is a form of a letter - text. I agree. More importantly people whom setup email servers or email clients should stop trying to find simple solutions and correctly setup said servers-clients. So as to stop false email addresses being created on their networks, then blaming others for doing it. Do something about it, augh!... I do not have the time, but obviously have the time to be part of the cause. I am guessing this is part of some deep seeded anger that we are not priviledged to understand, as I don't recall anyone in this thread blaming other people for their own server/client misconfiguration. Bounced emails on these servers does no more or less damage than it originally created! Once again I don't see how this is possible. Try bouncing an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and tell me what you think is going to happen? The email will get to your ISP's email server and sit there for a week until it decides that the remote email server doesn't actually exist (and not just temporarily offline). Meanwhile that mail server is going to try every X minutes to resend that emailhence causing unnecessary load on the server. -- 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: A new spam
-Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jude Sent: Thursday, 2 August 2007 9:34 AM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: A new spam A question that's been bugging me for years. Does Spam actually work? Do people actually buy anything advertised as spam? It makes me really angry, and I can't see how it could possibly work to begin by making your customers angry. Its all a numbers game. If they send out 10 million emails and 0.1% of those buy something then thats still 10,000 sales. Most people do get angry and annoyed, but there would likely be a few people who really do want to buy Viagra over the internet. Plus I have been noticing that there is significantly more phishing emails lately than actual SPAM, and there are also enough naive people out there who fall for those as well. Adam. -- 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: Mac savvy
-Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, 2 August 2007 12:02 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Mac savvy Hi all, Yes it's a good thing more evidence of the fact that ISP's others are beginning to understand the need for Mac savvy staff. Westnet have been providing Mac support for a year or two now, they are exceptional I think., so nothing new on Iinets part really (unless you're with them of course). Regards, Ken The point here was not whether iiNet are supporting the Mac (which they also have been doing for years), but the fact that their staff are now getting training on OSX directly from Apple. ...let's face it any training any call centre staff get can only be a good thing. Adam. -- 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: A new spam
Do not bounce these or any SPAM email. The sender is usually either a bogus account name/domain in which case you are only causing load on your ISP's server, or in the case of viruses the sender is a harvested email address out of someone else's address book, therefore bouncing it is returning it to the wrong person. Dropping email is the best you can (and should) do. Adam. -Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Adrian Skehan Sent: Tuesday, 24 July 2007 7:10 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: A new spam Those and numerous annoying e-cards supposedly from friends, neighbours or colleagues etc. which appear to be links to web sites. Is there a way of setting up a rule that will automatically bouncing them? Adrian Skehan [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 24/07/2007, at 5:15 PM, Severin Crisp wrote: I have recently begun to receive a different type of junk/spam mail. It is quite innocent looking and inoccuous with a single .pdf attachment and appears to come from single, named individuals unknown to me. They seem to bypass the usual spam filters. I have trashed them all instantly and not opened the attachments. Has anyone else been subject to this or have any comment to make? Severin Crisp Assoc Professor R Severin Crisp, FIP, CPhys, FAIP 15 Thomas St, Mount Clarence, Albany, 6330, Western Australia. Phone (08) 9842 1950 (Int'l +61 8 9842 1950) email mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- 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] -- 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] -- 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: Mac Pro RAM?
From my understanding it is simply that if one memory segent on the chip fails that the chip will continue working without a problem. Non-ECC registered RAM will completely die when one component fails. This is due to Error Correction on the return from the module. Adam. -Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Moyle Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 10:09 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Mac Pro RAM? Hey I don't think it HAS to be ECC memory but I wouldn't go buy something on my say so! Daniel should be able to confirm this answer quite easily! I don't know the differences but I believe ECC is designed to have less latency and be more geared towards server build hardware! Thanks, David Moyle -- Bertram, Western Australia E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Leviathan - The Blue Beast -Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Antony N. Lord Sent: Thursday, 19 July 2007 7:46 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Mac Pro RAM? I know the new Mac Pro's take PC5200 DDR2 ECC RAM. a) Does it have to be ECC? b) Why is ECC RAM so insanely expensive compared to non-ECC RAM or am I missing something here? Cheers, Antony. -- == == = = Antony N. Lord = http://antonylord.com = = [EMAIL PROTECTED] = Perth, Western Australia = == = == -- 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] -- 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] -- 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: Most useful software utilities for Mac
-Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tom samson Sent: Friday, July 20, 2007 7:40 AM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Most useful software utilities for Mac Essential software depends on what we actually call utilities GC over larger Phtoshop?Haven't run virus for years and my intego Virus just didn't work last time don't know why forgot about it. I can't believe that Photoshop has been mentioned numerous times in this thread and no one has mentioned Gimp for X11, Seahorse (native cocoa port) or osx-gimp (uses a GTK+ port to run gimp natively). Almost as good as photoshop...but its free. Adam. -- 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]
logitech g15 gaming keyboard
Hi All, I managed to spill a few drops of coke on my g15 gaming keyboard last Friday, which I wiped off immediately. I continued to use it for the rest of the day without problems and then discovered on Saturday that 85% of the keys don't work any more. I pulled the keyboard apart and found that the coke had managed to get in between the plastic membrane with the circuitry on it that registers the key presses. I cleaned it all out and made sure it was all gone and dry, however the circuitry has seemingly oxidized in some places and has gone a brownish color. I put it all back together and tested it again and it made no difference. I phoned Logitech this morning to find out how I could go about getting the replacement membrane (SOE-KBT432) and I was told that they do not sell individual components and the best I could do was to leave the keyboard out in the sun to dry or buy a new one. I am very disappointed that I cannot purchase what would be a $10 part to fix my $120 keyboard. Does anyone: 1. know where/if I can get a replacement for this, even a 3rd party one. 2. know anyone that has a broken g15 that I could pilfer the membrane from 3. know how I could go about getting this membrane fixed at a reasonable price. Kind regards, Adam. -- 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: Apples to Apples
Hi All, I *hate* these debates. I especially hate it when they try and pawn themselves off as being a *true* comparison. After watching that video and reading the comments I am inclined to start a real Apples to Apples website that allows for comment to be imbedded into the argument. In any case here are my points on this topic. 1. The hardware costs are significantly different depending on quality and manufacturer. Compare the cost of a Palit 8800GTX and a BFG 800GTX for example. 2. The hardware is not even the point to most of the Apple ads, its the software that is being compared (Upgrade to Vista for example) 3. The guy failed to take into account X11 and the linux ports. I would say that this would constitute a large amount of free software, so only giving examples from downloads.com is not accurate. 4. There were a number of arguments in the comments regarding viruses and hackers and that Windows is less secure only because there are so many more Windows machines around the world. This is a crap argument because of one simple factWindows defaults to the user being Administrator and OS X does not. If an Apple user got a virus it would only affect that users environment unless they allowed it to run as a priviledged user, but this is not a bug its user ignorance. Also the Proof on Concept viruses or exploits for Mac have been 99% local exploits, meaning you need physical access to the machine to make it work...not really an issue in my opinion because if you have local access to any machine you have access to all the data on it. 5. They also argued that Windows has to support much more hardware and therefore it is inherently going to be less stable. The fact that OS X is based on BSD means that it makes no difference what hardware it needs to support as long as drivers are written properly it will have no issues. I run Linux and I am overly certified in Linux Administration and I have seen how these Unix variants run on varying hardware and it is awesome. Linux can even use a wrapper around a windows driver to get the hardware to work, which I have done and it works very well. If Apple turned around tomorrow and said that they were scraping the hardware component and allowing OS X to run on anything, it would still be infinitely more stable than Windows. I will stick with my Rolex thank you... Adam. On 17/07/2007, at 11:37 AM, Philip Trouchet wrote: Comments please on ( http://pcpitstop.com/news/video/ apples2apples.asp ). Interesting stir. Cheers p. -- 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] -- 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: just to make you aware....
-Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of James / Hans Kunz Sent: Friday, July 13, 2007 8:28 AM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: just to make you aware of that cups is not open source anymore http://www.cups.org/articles.php?L475 Article #475: CUPS Purchased by Apple Inc. Created at 14:49 Jul 11, 2007 by mike In February of 2007, Apple Inc. acquired ownership the CUPS source code and hired me (Michael R Sweet), the creator of CUPS. CUPS will still be released under the existing GPL2/LGPL2 licensing terms, and I will continue to develop and support CUPS at Apple. Answers to questions about the change of ownership can be found on the frequently asked questions page. The fact that it is being released under GPLv2 means that it *is* still open source. Just because Apple bought the source code does not mean that it is no longer open source. What it does mean is that there is the potential for yet another source branch with the current code being developed open source and Apple also developing from the current code base as proprietary software. Safari is a prime example of this as they took a snapshot of Konqueror, made it close source and rewrote the parts they needed to to get it into the software we see today. Of course they still give some code back to the Konqueror developers, but how much is another question. Adam. -- 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: just to make you aware....
Safari is a prime example of this as they took a snapshot of Konqueror, made it close source and rewrote the parts they needed to to get it into the software we see today. Of course they still give some code back to the Konqueror developers, but how much is another question. Not quite right. Apple took a snap-shot of KHTML (Konqueror is to KHTML as Safari is to WebKit) and developed it to their needs. They released that code back to KHTML. As it turned out, Apple did more work than the KHTML guys so Apple then started WebKit and released the source to that. At this time, WebKit is open source and is far more advanced than KHTML. http://webkit.org Well that will teach me for talking about stuff that I know through hearing bits and pieces through the grapevine. ...Interesting site though. Thanks for the correction. Adam. -- 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: Swap bootable hard drives?
I am not 100% sure on the kernel specifics for Mac OS X, however I would consider myself to be an expert on Linux and although the drive may boot by simply swapping them, the kernel would have been setup to be a single processor kernel and you won't get the benefit from your second processor. I am not sure if there is a way to simply replace the kernel in OS X. Adam. -Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Fuller Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 9:32 AM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Swap bootable hard drives? I'm considering putting the larger hard drive from my single processor iMac G5 into my dual processor G5 tower. Will I be able to boot from this drive as is or will the single/ dual processors, and perhaps the different architecture, cause a conflict? I'm basically trying to avoid having to reload all my software. Thanks, Mike -- 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] -- 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: Swap bootable hard drives?
Unless I missed something in that article, it didn't help at all. The question isn't whether OS X will support the processor, it is whether an install on a single processor machine can be swapped over to a dual processor machine. I would like to think that Apple have a selection of kernels on the install disks and they select the appropriate one on install. Therefore you won't have SMP support on your existing install...so as I said, it will work, but you won't be able to use both processors. ...but I am no guru on these matters. Adam. -Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Howells Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 9:51 AM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Swap bootable hard drives? On 29/06/2007, at 9:31 AM, Mike Fuller wrote: I'm considering putting the larger hard drive from my single processor iMac G5 into my dual processor G5 tower. Will I be able to boot from this drive as is or will the single/ dual processors, and perhaps the different architecture, This might help :- http://news.com.com/2100-1040-254554.html cause a conflict? I'm basically trying to avoid having to reload all my software. Thanks, Mike -- 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] -- 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] -- 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: wireless
All the new ADSL modems will be ADSL2+ capable. It means you can get speeds up to 24Mbps as opposed to up to 8Mbps on ADSL1. Adam. -Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Adrian Skehan Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 9:34 AM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: wireless This one has ADSL2+ Ready on the box, does this mean anything in- particular? On 25/06/2007, at 10:07 PM, Phillip Arena wrote: Hi Adrian, I've been using a Netgear WGR614 at home without a hiccup for about 7 months now. In fact, it was 'scary' how simple it was to set up - it also logged in effortless when booting up the Intel machine as PC. I managed to pick that one up for under $90 (including postage) by shopping online. Regards Phil I'm looking at going wireless with the Belkin Wireless ADSL Modem/ Router with 4 Ethernet ports $130 at Office Works, anyone out there got any comment on the pros and cons of such a move. Regards Adrian -- 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] -- 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] -- 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]
safari 3 beta
Hi All, I just found it amusingly ironic that the only problem I have had with the Safari 3 Beta browser in the week-odd that I have been using it, was when I went to www.apple.com/quicktime ...where the browser crashed completely. Adam. -- 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: missingsync software
Hi Janis, I have been using Missing Sync for about 8 months and I have never had a problem with it. It syncs everything perfectly. The only two issues that I have is that: 1. They released an update about 1 month after I bought it and I was elegable for $10 off the RRP to upgrade (which I never did as it does everything I need now anyways) and 2. That if you sync your PDA between your Mac and a Windows PC you will end up getting duplicated entries for everything. This is apparently a known issue with windows based PDA's and probably not so much a problem with Missing Sync. Kind regards, Adam. -Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Janis Lynn Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 5:06 AM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: missingsync software Dear All I was wondering if anyone has come across any freeware software that will sync windows based pocket pc and a MAC? Also has anyone any experience with missingsync software available from Mark/Space, selling for around $50 AUD? Thanks Janis -- 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] -- 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: foreign language OS
Not that I have looked into this but I would be very surprised if you couldn't find a version of linux for *any* language. I did see Red Flag Linux on the cover of PC Authority the other month which is the official Chinese one... ...and here is a link for a Bahasa Indonesian version: http://www.blankonlinux.or.id/ Cheers, Adam. -Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of KEVIN Lock Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 7:53 AM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: foreign language OS Everywhere we have travelled we have seen both Mac and Windows operating systems in English only. Are other language Operating Systems availableBahasa Indonesia for example? Google tells me that Apple is developing and Arabic OS and Windows is soon to release an LE edition of XP in Malay, Thai and some other language. Does this mean that the rest of the world has to use English? TIA Kev -- 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] -- 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: IMAP
IMAP accounts require you to 'subscribe' to the folders you want to view. I am not sure of the exact config options in Entourage but there will be an option somewhere for subscribing, then view all the folders and select the ones that are missing and subscribe to them. Adam. -Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter Bull Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 11:02 AM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: IMAP I recently switched ISP's from Optus broadband to Westnet dial up. Can't get broadband yet out here in East Cannington. I had trouble accessing email using a POP account so Westnet said to use IMAP. Just recently most of my mailboxes in Mail (including the one for WAMUG) just disappeared along with their contents. Where have they gone and can I get them back? I have switched to Entourage using POP a couple of days ago and so far without any problems. Emac OS 10.3.5, Mail 1.309 Peter Bull [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- 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] -- 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: Printer recommendation wanted
-Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Aurora Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 9:48 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Printer recommendation wanted Hi, My sister is looking for a colour printer for her Mac. She is looking for a printer that can run when either the colour cartridge/s or the black and white cartridge is empty - she is sick of replacing them. She ideally wants one that can scan and copy as well. Faxing not required. Can anyone suggest one that would meet her requirements and be affordable? Smiles Aurora I bought an HP C3180 from Target for $120 about 5 months ago and that has been very good. It comes with a Mac software CD and everything works perfectly. Kind regards, Adam. -- 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: Having trouble emailing to list
This is a text only list and you are trying to send it as an HTML email, or
you are trying to include an attachment.
Adam.
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Re: Mac backups to PCs?
On Tue, 2007-05-22 at 08:29 +0800, Antony N. Lord wrote: I'm about to build an XP based full tower with about 8 removable drives in it to act as the main storage unit for all the data around the house / that I bring home (because the hardware is cheap and space a plenty!) Are there any downsides to backing up to / storing Mac data on the windows platform? I've never had issues in the past when sharing data on a mixed network. Cheers, Antony. Hi Antony, Given that the Mac is a BSD/unix derivitive I would like to think that you are much better off installing Linux on this fileserver. Not only will you have greater stability and security, but you have a much greater number of options as far as mounting the remote filesystem such as NFS, samba or even appletalk. I understand that Linux is a little daunting for the first time user, however with newer distributions out there they are becoming easier and eaier to use (I would recommend using one with a GUI interface such as Ubuntu). Adam. -- 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: External microphone
Hi Glenn, I doubt this is relevant, however I used to have the same problem in Windows XP which turned out to be that the mic port was configured for use as a subwoofer port. Once I disabled the subwoofer option then the mic worked as per normal. I have never owned anything other than an iBook and MacBook so I don't know what the ports are like on the iMac, but is it possible that the audio is setup for surround sound? Adam. -Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Glenn Nicholas Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2007 8:49 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: External microphone Hi Wamug, I've got a new Sony ECM-C115 external microphone, but not having much joy from it. Recording using the built-in microphone is fine. However when I plug the external mic into the audio-in plug on the back of my iMac G5 (PowerPC): - input in Sound Prefs switched over to Line In - input volume is turned up (max) - input level shows 60-70% - in the recording, the sound is very-very-soft sound levels. Am I missing something? Glenn. -- 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] -- 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: Deleting a protected file
have you tried the force option to rm? If not try rm -f filename If that does work then chances are good that there is a process holding the file open. try running 'lsof | grep filename' and it will give you the process ID of the process that is using it. You can then do 'ps uax | process id' and if it looks like a process that can be killed then kill it using 'kill -9 process id' Adam. On 24/03/2007, at 5:45 PM, David de la Hunty wrote: Hi I have come across a funny little file which refuses to let me delete it. Has a HTML tag, and title in Vietnamese. Not locked but the locked option is ghosted. 122 kb file. Looks viral. Have used option-empty trash and it generates an error -43 gone into Terminal, navigated to dir, used rm command and various options, also tried to rm the enclosing directory using the option which deletes its contents. still no go. Generates a no such file or directory error. Any good tricks to nail this little sucker? I'm not fluent in Unix at all... thanks dd -- 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] -- 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: Spam Filter.
I am not 100% sure of the SPAM filters currently used by Westnet however I am fairly sure that they are the same appliances that are used by iiNet. These devices barely even utilize baysian filters but use a global network of probes to monitor email traffic patterns and can block connections before they even get to the email servers based on the IP address the connection is being created from. They cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and have a false positive rate of under 1 in 1 million emails. Based on this information I would recommend changing the delivery options in your account tools to delete the spam emails before they even get to your inbox, that way you aren't paying for spammers to use your bandwidth. I have been doing this for roughly a year and I am yet to find out that I have missed an email. Lets face it, email is not a reliable enough medium where people are using it to the point that missing an email would be the end of the world, so even if you do miss one email in a million chances are it wont matter. Adam. On 12/03/2007, at 1:35 PM, Malcolm McCallum wrote: Hi everyone. I am curious to know if my actions in regard to Westnet's spam filter is the same as everyone else. When I first employed the filter I religiously read the 'email' of spams they sent me but as my recall rate was virtually nil I now delete the email which shows the spam mail I have received without reading it. :-( Is this the a common practice? \ Mac Malcolm McCallum [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype docmactor -- 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: MacBook Batteries
I spoke to AppleCare first and they were the ones who told me to take the battery into NextByte to be sent off for testing. You were obviously lucky. I did, however, just recieve a call to say that the replacement battery is now in the store so I can pick it up whenever...much earlier than the estimated three weeks :D Adam. On 09/03/2007, at 9:01 PM, choy wrote: Dude, you don't need to wait three weeks. I had exactly the same problem as yoy with my macbook battery. I rang applecare, explained the situation and they arranged for a replacement to be sent to Next byte in neldands, and in the meantime I picked up one in stock from nextbyte nedlands. Changeover time one day. Dave On 09/03/2007, at 5:02 AM, WAMUG Mailing List wrote: From: Adam Hewitt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MacBook Batteries Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2007 14:13:39 +0900 X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.752.3) Hi All, In a strange coincidence my MacBook battery started exhibiting the exact same symptoms as a recent poster on this list. I was using it on Monday and I didn't have the power plugged in and went out for the day, when I came home I found that the battery had drained and the MB had switched itself off. When I plugged it back in the power came on, however I noticed that the battery indicator had a cross through it and if I clicked on it it said No batteries available. I did a bunch of searching on Google and found that apparently there is a widespread issue with the MacBook batteries where they have a minimum charge limit and if the power drains below that level then the battery is no longer recognised and can never be charged again*sigh*. So I opened a case with Apple and the guy, despite being very helpful and accepting that I had already tried all the usual troubleshooting techniques, seemed to know nothing about this being a widespead issue. I took the MB into Next Byte in Carousel (sp?) and they put my battery into another MB and sure enough it still didn't work. So I am now without a battery for 3 weeks on my work laptop, which makes it hard to see clients, however I thought I would let the list know that this is a problem so if you experience it you know what its all about. Cheers, Adam. -- 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: No emails from WAMUG ????
I haven't recieved any emails since the 4th and I also had a few go missing (ie. didn't go through and didn't bounce). I guess seeing as yours has gone through the issue is resolved. Adam. On 08/03/2007, at 12:07 PM, Stephen Chape wrote: Hi folks, Don't know if you will get this email !! I have had no WAMUG emails for about 2 days. Is there a problem ? Regards, Stephen Chape -- 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]
MacBook Batteries
Hi All, In a strange coincidence my MacBook battery started exhibiting the exact same symptoms as a recent poster on this list. I was using it on Monday and I didn't have the power plugged in and went out for the day, when I came home I found that the battery had drained and the MB had switched itself off. When I plugged it back in the power came on, however I noticed that the battery indicator had a cross through it and if I clicked on it it said No batteries available. I did a bunch of searching on Google and found that apparently there is a widespread issue with the MacBook batteries where they have a minimum charge limit and if the power drains below that level then the battery is no longer recognised and can never be charged again*sigh*. So I opened a case with Apple and the guy, despite being very helpful and accepting that I had already tried all the usual troubleshooting techniques, seemed to know nothing about this being a widespead issue. I took the MB into Next Byte in Carousel (sp?) and they put my battery into another MB and sure enough it still didn't work. So I am now without a battery for 3 weeks on my work laptop, which makes it hard to see clients, however I thought I would let the list know that this is a problem so if you experience it you know what its all about. Cheers, Adam.
macbook battery
Hi All, Someone on the list recently had an issue with their PowerBook where the battery wouldn't recharge when the power was plugged in. I have just now started having the same issue with my MacBook. The battery icon has a cross through it and when I click on it it says No Batteries Available. The power pack has the green light and the date is fine so in my case it is not the PRAM. Any ideas? Adam.
streaming video
Hi All, I have trouble streaming video via my wireless LAN to my MacBook. The videos are stored on my windows PC running Vista and streamed over an 802.11G connection. The video will typically play for about 3-5 minutes and then pause for 30-45 seconds. If I play them via the wired LAN they play fine. The files are usually about 350Mb are DivX or Xvid and are TV shows I have...errmrecorded to my windows PC using my TV to Hard drive broadband internet convertor :o/ I had assumed that this was due to the bandwidth of the wireless not being good enough to view the files that I am trying to view (without the constant rebuffering), however one of my mates came over the other day and he reckons that he has no problems viewing similar files over his wireless LAN. Oh and my wireless signal strength is perfect and no one else is using the wireless while I am attempting this. Does anyone know if this would be caused by the wireless connection or if there is something amiss with my setup? I couldn't find anywhere in the quicktime config to change bandwidth settings or similar. Cheers, Adam.
Re: We're Unable to Reset Your Apple Password
This is not a hoax email, someone has been trying to retrieve your apple account details by attempting to guess your security questions (ie. Whats your mothers maiden name). Adam. On 26/02/2007, at 10:13 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hello WAMUGers, Has anyone else received a similar email to the one below. I have not (to my knowledge), ever provided any answers to Security Questions with Apple. Is this some hoax email? Thanks. Ronni Begin forwarded message: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 26 February 2007 9:55:22 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: We're Unable to Reset Your Apple Password Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Ronda Brown, We apologize but we were unable to verify your account information with the answers you provided to our security questions. Because too many invalid attempts were made to answer these questions, you will not be able to reset your password for the next 8 hours. If you need further assistance, please visit: http://survey.info.apple.com/feedback/appleid.html Thank You. -- 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: We're Unable to Reset Your Apple Password
On that note, there is nothing stopping you from right clicking on the links in emails, selecting copy link and pasting it into the URL bar in your browser...before you hit enter have a look at the URL and make sure it looks legitimate (ie. info.apple.com and not infoapple.sdfjlkhajnaskj234nsdf.com/wehacku?steal=username). Adam. On 26/02/2007, at 10:24 AM, Robert Howells wrote: Golden rule number 1 : Do NOT click on that link ! Either it is a scam , or they have been trying to access your .mac account . My bet is on the SCAM trying to get your login and password . Bob On 26/02/2007, at 9:13 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hello WAMUGers, Has anyone else received a similar email to the one below. I have not (to my knowledge), ever provided any answers to Security Questions with Apple. Is this some hoax email? Thanks. Ronni Begin forwarded message: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 26 February 2007 9:55:22 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: We're Unable to Reset Your Apple Password Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Ronda Brown, We apologize but we were unable to verify your account information with the answers you provided to our security questions. Because too many invalid attempts were made to answer these questions, you will not be able to reset your password for the next 8 hours. If you need further assistance, please visit: http://survey.info.apple.com/feedback/appleid.html Thank You. -- 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] -- 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]
project management software
Hi All, I am looking for some Project Management software in the likes of MS Project. It doesn't need to look like the MS version, nor does it need to work the same...just have similar functionality. Cost is also a limiting factor. I have just tried GanttProject and found its interface was pretty crap, ie. only the first 8 letters of a task title is shown which makes it difficult to see which task you are looking at when you have a bunch of tasks allocated. It also seemed like you could only view a single project at a time, whereas with MS Project you have all your projects in a list that expands to show tasks and sub tasks, etc. I downloaded OmniPlan which looks good, but the trial only allows you to have up to 20 tasks which is no good for me to trial properly. Could anyone in the know please provide me with your perspective on whatever you have tried. Cheers, Adam.
Re: project management software
Please excuse the self-reply, however I forgot to mention that I only need this to keep track of my own projects, so no collaboration and also that I don't need to have any MS Project file opening/writing capabilities. Cheers, Adam. On 21/02/2007, at 1:52 PM, Adam Hewitt wrote: Hi All, I am looking for some Project Management software in the likes of MS Project. It doesn't need to look like the MS version, nor does it need to work the same...just have similar functionality. Cost is also a limiting factor. I have just tried GanttProject and found its interface was pretty crap, ie. only the first 8 letters of a task title is shown which makes it difficult to see which task you are looking at when you have a bunch of tasks allocated. It also seemed like you could only view a single project at a time, whereas with MS Project you have all your projects in a list that expands to show tasks and sub tasks, etc. I downloaded OmniPlan which looks good, but the trial only allows you to have up to 20 tasks which is no good for me to trial properly. Could anyone in the know please provide me with your perspective on whatever you have tried. Cheers, Adam. -- 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]
Apples X11
Hi All, I am trying to find the Apple X11 installation file and I am going around in circles. Apples own documentation is pointing at pages that dont exist anymore. Could someone please point me at somewhere I can download the latest full version? Cheers, Adam.
Re: Apples X11
On 21/02/2007, at 5:49 PM, Robert Howells wrote: On 21/02/2007, at 4:40 PM, Adam Hewitt wrote: Hi All, I am trying to find the Apple X11 installation file and I am going around in circles. Apples own documentation is pointing at pages that dont exist anymore. Could someone please point me at somewhere I can download the latest full version? Cheers, Adam. Isn't that on one of the instal disks .. tiger and an update is here : http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/x11update2006113.html Bob It sure is...I looked on the disks first but didn't see it there. I have found it now...cheers Adam.
Re: HD clicking
I had a linux server a while ago that exhibited the same symptoms. Given that the server was only running a squid cache and connecting my ADSL I didn't really care if the hard drive died. After a few months of the clicking noise issue the machine hard locked up with nothing of any interest displayed on the screen. When I rebooted the OS would not load citing OS not found: Please insert system disk or similar. I stuck in my Debian CD, booted up and reinstalled everything on the same hard drive and everything continued to work. I am fairly sure that I never had that drive fail again, but I don't think I used that server for very long before upgrading. The moral is that the drive may keep working for a long time, but don't expect your data to stay safe. Adam. On 19/02/2007, at 8:26 AM, Jon Davison wrote: Well it looks like it may be time to upgrade, or is it Monday morning G5 blues? Remember a while back I posted a story about a continual clicking noise that I thought may have been my CD/DVD drive? well it's doing it again, and it is without a doubt coming from one of the HD's (80Gb and 120Gb). It always produces ten metallic clicks, then a 2 second space, followed by another 10 and so on? and it keeps on going for say 10 mins and then stops. During this time the multi-coloured 'don't talk to me now I'm working on it' wheel, spins away. Any ideas? also all the fans slowly start to power up and build into a crescendo of whirling plastic blades. It has just done it again, so I hit the power off button and restarted. Now everything is working again, but the 'Mac OS X - starting Mac OS X' window is still on screen, with the blue progress line complete, even though I am writing this email? Is all this familiar too you you have had an HD start to die on you? any thoughts would be welcomed. G5/1.6GHz/1.5Gb RAM/OSX 10.4.8/80 + 120 Gb internal HD's. Thanks Jon
Mail.app
Hi All, I formatted my macbook last weekend and reinstalled everything and now I am getting this error message in Mail.app Message could not be saved ...whenever I compose an email. I read on the net that the fix is to set the IMAP Path Prefix set to INBOX, which seems to work however it also moves any sub-folders out of the appropriate mailbox and places them underneath my Smart Mailboxes which I don't particularly like. Is there any other way around this? Cheers, Adam.
Re: Mail.app
My accounts are POP or IMAP as are 90% of accounts out there, however I like to use IMAP so that I dont have to worry about backing it up and so I can check my email on multiple systems. Adam. On 19/02/2007, at 12:34 PM, Robert Howells wrote: So is your mail account an imap or Pop account ? What should it be ? Bob On 19/02/2007, at 11:27 AM, Adam Hewitt wrote: Hi All, I formatted my macbook last weekend and reinstalled everything and now I am getting this error message in Mail.app Message could not be saved ...whenever I compose an email. I read on the net that the fix is to set the IMAP Path Prefix set to INBOX, which seems to work however it also moves any sub-folders out of the appropriate mailbox and places them underneath my Smart Mailboxes which I don't particularly like. Is there any other way around this? Cheers, Adam. -- 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] -- 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: Partition in external firewire disk to run Windows
Touche. In the body of the email he says 20Gb to format for Windows to store data...I guess he needs to clarify. Adam. On 18/02/2007, at 10:09 AM, David Moyle wrote: RE: Partition in external firewire disk to run Windows Thanks, David Moyle -- Bertram, Western Australia Mb: 0427 888 257 Confidentiality Notice: The contents of this email are confid.. Were you meant to recieve this? If not, delete it. Please? -Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Adam Hewitt Sent: Sunday, 18 February 2007 10:08 AM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Partition in external firewire disk to run Windows He was wanting to run windows from said partition, only to use it to store data. Adam On 18/02/2007, at 9:40 AM, David Moyle wrote: Hey It can't be done, you can't run Windows off an external disk of any sort, firewire or USB2. Though on really new computers you can boot off USB2 memory sticks which is sweet. Thanks, David Moyle -- Bertram, Western Australia Mb: 0427 888 257 Confidentiality Notice: The contents of this email are confid.. Were you meant to recieve this? If not, delete it. Please? -Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tim Law Sent: Sunday, 18 February 2007 12:54 AM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Partition in external firewire disk to run Windows Hi, I have a 100Gb external hard drive connected to my eMac via Firewire and am running Tiger 10.4.8 I have an old PC with an internal 4gb hard drive, and a small profile box - ie there are no spare bays inside it. I want more capacity to store PC files without having to use Virtual PC on the Mac. I was hoping to create two partitions on the 100Gb drive and format one for the Mac and the other of about 20Gb to format for Windows to store data. The HDD enclosure has firewire and USB ports. I suspect the PC is using USB 1 - it's pretty old and I know it will be slow. I cannot work out how to format the HDD into partitions using Disk Utility, nor to format one of those partitions into a Windows format. It can format into Unix, would that do?? I may have some OS9 Formatting software that may be able to do the job, but would the disk be readable by Tiger if I used an old application to write new disk drivers? Is what I am trying to do feasible? Is it possible with Disk Utility? Or other alternatives? Thanks Tim -- 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] -- 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] -- 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] -- 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: strange happenings!
You dont use .Mac by any chance do you? I have never used it myself, but it seems like one of the things that .Mac would do. Adam. On 15/02/2007, at 1:24 PM, kevin Lock wrote: I hope someone can shed some light on this. We have two Macs at home, both on line through ADSL modem to iinet. We recently sold an eMac to friends and yesterday I connected it to BigPond by ADSL modem at their house. Whilst I was there I deleted a whole lot of bookmarks on Safari...stuff that the new owners wouldn't want. When I got home I noticed that all those bookmarks deleted on the Mac I had just set up had vanished from Safari on our other machine. What the! any ideas or should I call GhostBusters (or a shrink)? Kev -- 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: PowerBook 5300 going
Actually forget that, my wife has just informed me that she doesn't want/need any more computer crap around the house :( Adam. On 14/02/2007, at 3:59 PM, Vladimir James wrote: Free. Pick up in Mundaring or Sawyers Valley. This unit was refurbished by Apple shortly after purchase and is in very good nick, functional but retired for many years (a bit like me). Includes power block, external keyboard mouse. MacOS 8.5.1, 16MB RAM, 500MB HD, ClarisWorks 5. Good for a collector, as it was the first Powerbook based on PowerPC. Queries by email, please. Plenty of info if you google, eg: http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/powerbook/stats/ mac_powerbook5300cs_100.html http://lowendmac.com/pb2/5300.shtml http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=112326 Vlad James -- 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]
