Re: Iphone 3.0 firmware is out

2009-06-18 Thread Susan Hastings
Hi, I can't find a tethering option under my Telstra NextG settings, Rod has confirmed that its not yet available through Telstra. cheers, susan. On 18/06/2009, at 1:47 PM, Duncan Hardman wrote: It's under settings - general - network Sent from my iPhone On 18/06/2009, at 9:29 AM, Rod

Capturing video

2009-06-18 Thread Severin Crisp
Is it possible to save video viewed from things like YouTube? I suspect that Safari holds it in cache or similar? Severin Assoc Professor R Severin Crisp, FIP, CPhys, FAIP 15 Thomas St, Mount Clarence, Albany,

Telstra NextG tethering does work already

2009-06-18 Thread Susan Hastings
Hi, I have been able to get tethering working for Telstra NextG with the aid of a little config file downloaded from the discussion forum on Whirlpool - so even if Telstra is slow off the mark, it isn't because it can't be done. Now, I'm not going to use it because of the expense. cheers,

Re: Capturing video

2009-06-18 Thread Warren Jones
Hi Sevrin There are ways of extracting/converting/saving YouTube videos - just Google it for solutions On 18/06/2009, at 2:55 PM, Severin Crisp wrote: Is it possible to save video viewed from things like YouTube? I suspect that Safari holds it in cache or similar? Severin -- The WA

Re: Capturing video

2009-06-18 Thread Robert Howells
On 18/06/2009, at 2:55 PM, Severin Crisp wrote: Is it possible to save video viewed from things like YouTube? I suspect that Safari holds it in cache or similar? Severin _ I know of 2 Apps that allow you to record what is viewed on

Re: Capturing video

2009-06-18 Thread Susan Hastings
TubeTV will allow you to download and convert YouTube video content. A quick Google finds it. Its freeware. On 18/06/2009, at 3:03 PM, Robert Howells wrote: On 18/06/2009, at 2:55 PM, Severin Crisp wrote: Is it possible to save video viewed from things like YouTube? I suspect that

Re: Capturing video

2009-06-18 Thread wyvern
Hi Severin try here http://www.zamzar.com/url/ no need for an app on your computer and no cost. Zamzar will convert the video to mp4 and email you when done [sometimes only a matter of minutes] giving you a link from where you can download the converted file. Zamzar holds the file for

Re: Telstra NextG tethering does work already

2009-06-18 Thread Neil Houghton
Hi Susan, Yes, best to wait till you know what it costs - you might lose your house :o) http://www.smh.com.au/technology/biz-tech/pensioner-risks-losing-home-over- unpaid-bigpond-account-20090618-cj7k.html Cheers Neil on 18/6/09 2:57 PM, Susan Hastings at susanhasti...@me.com wrote: Hi

Re: Can't download Pdf files from Safari

2009-06-18 Thread Pat
I have discovered a down side to opening PDFs with Safari, as opposed to Adobe Reader (at least, it is a down side in my opinion). That is, with Adobe Reader, I can highlight, copy and paste text from PDFs directly into other apps, such as Mail. Using Safari, the copied text has to be

Re: ext HD

2009-06-18 Thread Bill Parker
On 18/06/2009, at 3:03 PM, WAMUG Mailing List wrote: WAMUG Mailing List Digest #2148 1) Iphone 3.0 firmware is out by Jack/Bauer bart...@e-wire.net.au 2) Re: Iphone 3.0 firmware is out by Duncan Hardman duncan.hardman.li...@gmail.com 3) ext HDs by Bill Parker

Re: Can't download Pdf files from Safari

2009-06-18 Thread Adrian Skehan
If you don't already have it Safari 4.0.1 has just been released, maybe that will help. Regards, Adrian adrianske...@me.com On 18/06/2009, at 3:34 PM, Pat wrote: I have discovered a down side to opening PDFs with Safari, as opposed to Adobe Reader (at least, it is a down side in my

Re: Capturing video

2009-06-18 Thread Ronda Brown
On 18/06/2009, at 2:55 PM, Severin Crisp wrote: Is it possible to save video viewed from things like YouTube? I suspect that Safari holds it in cache or similar? Severin Hi Severin, When using Safari, there's an easy way to download YouTube videos. Open the page with the movie and

Capturing Video - Thanks!!

2009-06-18 Thread Severin Crisp
Thanks for the many suggestions for capturing video. Keepvid works very nicely and Zamzar has other useful options too. Usual instant and all embracing response! Severin Crisp Assoc Professor R Severin Crisp, FIP,

Re: Capturing video

2009-06-18 Thread Ken Jackson
Just Google Tube TV, works well, best, Ken On 18/06/2009, at 3:03 PM, Robert Howells wrote: On 18/06/2009, at 2:55 PM, Severin Crisp wrote: Is it possible to save video viewed from things like YouTube? I suspect that Safari holds it in cache or similar? Severin

Re: Mail

2009-06-18 Thread Ronda Brown
Hey Ken, Are your deleted emails going in the Trash Mailbox since checking Move Deleted messages to a separate folder? Cheers, Ronni On 17/06/2009, at 1:10 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hi Ken, You need to check Move deleted messages to a separate folder the Trash folder. Cheers, Ronni

Re: Hit counter / Sandvox

2009-06-18 Thread Reg Whitely
Hi Peter and Pedro Here's an example of Sandvox. Have a look at http://web.mac.com/rwhitely/Reg/ This is only a trial site but it was easy to set up and maintain. It links to my old iWeb site - unable to update it because the original folder is on a failed PowerBook hard drice

Re: powerbook battery

2009-06-18 Thread Reg Whitely
Hi Alastair. Sounds similar to mine recently. I bought a new one from MobilePower for $132 delivered Australia Post Express mail within 36 hours from Melbourne: http://www.mobilepower.com.au/ Reg On 18/06/2009, at 11:46 AM, mince and pud wrote: Hi all I have had to rest the PMU on my G4

Test

2009-06-18 Thread Peter Sealy
Sorry. No reply. Having a bit of trouble. Peter Sealy Thurgoona AUSTRALIA The Apple Religion: Geek Orthodox -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines -

Test

2009-06-18 Thread Peter Cutrona
Sorry all having problems posting to WAMUG. On 18/06/2009, at 5:46 PM, Peter Sealy wrote: Sorry. No reply. Having a bit of trouble. Peter Sealy Thurgoona AUSTRALIA The Apple Religion: Geek Orthodox -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives -

Re: Hit counter / Sandvox - oops wrong link!

2009-06-18 Thread Reg Whitely
Oops, wrong web link. Can't even remember my own .Memacmobileme address, ...and yes, hard drice is like hard rice :-) when one has fried his hard drive! Reg Hi Peter and Pedro Here's an example of Sandvox. Have a look at http://web.mac.com/whitelyr/Reg/ This is only a trial site but it

Re: Iphone 3.0 firmware is out

2009-06-18 Thread RJDart
Second that, Virgin is switch on goes to information page instructing how to connect through USB or Bluetooth it works with Powerbook. Small message about additional charges could be applied, my understanding as Virgin helpdesk these are data only, to be advised later I suppose this

iphone on three - FINALLY!!!

2009-06-18 Thread Peter Cutrona
For all those who use three for their mobile needs this is great news!! ( as reported of Whirlpool and Mactalk) http://store.three.com.au/Apple-iPhone-3G-Coming-Soon It will be interesting to see what their plans actually will be. Peter -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List --

Re: Iphone 3.0 firmware is out

2009-06-18 Thread Neil Houghton
Optus is $9.99/month for tethering according to this: http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/mobiles/optus-iphone-tethering-comes-at- a-price-20090618-cizn.html Cheers Neil -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: n...@possumology.com on 18/6/09 6:21 PM

Re: iphone on three - FINALLY!!!

2009-06-18 Thread Pedro
Hi Peter I have been using my Optus bought iPhone for nearly a year now on the 3 network . Had it unlocked for free after the first month and put in my old 3 sim card. The only change made was the activated the internet on my card. A 2yr $49 plan - $350 calls and 300min free 3 to 3 and a

Re: Capturing video

2009-06-18 Thread thefrogs
I use the free Tube TV program small works very quickly and doesn't falter tom samson On 18/06/2009, at 3:03 PM, Robert Howells wrote: On 18/06/2009, at 2:55 PM, Severin Crisp wrote: Is it possible to save video viewed from things like YouTube? I suspect that Safari holds it in cache or

Re: powerbook battery

2009-06-18 Thread mince and pud
Thanks for the tip Reg Damn box only had a new hard drive a few weeks ago and now this. On 18 Jun 2009, at 10:43, Reg Whitely wrote: Hi Alastair. Sounds similar to mine recently. I bought a new one from MobilePower for $132 delivered Australia Post Express mail within 36 hours

Re: Telstra NextG tethering does work already

2009-06-18 Thread Rob Phillips
I've just been browsing the Whirlpool forum, and it didn't help me - it was full of jargon I didn't understand. I found the configuration file, but I have no idea what to do with it. Does my phone need to be jail-broken to do this? Any advice gladly received. Rob Susan Hastings wrote: Hi,

Re: Hit counter / Sandvox - oops wrong link!

2009-06-18 Thread Pedro
Thanks Reg I had a look at the link and it looks great. (nice wedding) I must admit I love iWeb as it is so easy to use, is intuitive and looks great. I have had a good look at the Karelia website and I like what I see. I may download the trial version and have a play on the weekend. I

Re: Telstra NextG tethering does work already

2009-06-18 Thread Shay Telfer
On 18/06/2009 9:06 PM, Rob Phillips wrote: I've just been browsing the Whirlpool forum, and it didn't help me - it was full of jargon I didn't understand. I found the configuration file, but I have no idea what to do with it. Does my phone need to be jail-broken to do this? Any advice

Re: Telstra NextG tethering does work already

2009-06-18 Thread Susan Hastings
With the one I found on Whirlpool, you can send it to yourself in an email, pick it up on the iphone, and it offers itself to be installed. On 18/06/2009, at 9:06 PM, Rob Phillips wrote: I've just been browsing the Whirlpool forum, and it didn't help me - it was full of jargon I didn't

Safari 4 problem

2009-06-18 Thread John Daniels
Hi Wamuggers Since installing Safari 4 I find that I cannot log on to bank sites. I can input account number and password but the box to click labelled log on does not appear. This applies to all banks. I can log on using Firefox without a problem. Java is enabled and pop up windows are

Re: Telstra NextG tethering does work already

2009-06-18 Thread Susan Hastings
Hi, I had a look at the site in Shay's email, and the instructions describe the process I followed, except mine was for Telstra. I already had MMS working, installing the config file allowed for the tethering (although I didn't get bluetooth tethering working, despite having followed the

Re: Safari 4 problem

2009-06-18 Thread Daniel Kerr
On 18/6/09 9:30 PM, John Daniels jdani...@westnet.com.au wrote: Hi Wamuggers Since installing Safari 4 I find that I cannot log on to bank sites. I can input account number and password but the box to click labelled log on does not appear. This applies to all banks. I can log on using

Re: Telstra NextG tethering does work already

2009-06-18 Thread Pedro
Cheers Shay I got tethering and MMS on my Three iPhone Pedro On 18/06/2009, at 9:23 PM, Shay Telfer wrote: On 18/06/2009 9:06 PM, Rob Phillips wrote: I've just been browsing the Whirlpool forum, and it didn't help me - it was full of jargon I didn't understand. I found the configuration

Re: Safari 4 problem

2009-06-18 Thread John Daniels
Thanks Daniel I can't find this update on the Apple site. Can you help? John On 18/06/2009, at 9:51 PM, Daniel Kerr wrote: On 18/6/09 9:30 PM, John Daniels jdani...@westnet.com.au wrote: Hi Wamuggers Since installing Safari 4 I find that I cannot log on to bank sites. I can input account

Re: Safari 4 problem

2009-06-18 Thread Daniel Kerr
Hi John You just download it from here:- http://www.apple.com/au/safari/download/ It says 4 but when you download it, it's 4.0.1. Hope that helps. Kind Regards Daniel On 18/6/09 10:01 PM, John Daniels jdani...@westnet.com.au wrote: Thanks Daniel I can't find this update on the Apple site.

BING Microsoft Search - Funny Acronym

2009-06-18 Thread Andrew Bignell
Saw this and had to laugh, some people are too clever. BING, Microsoft's new search engine, its answer to Google. BING really means “But It’s Not Google.” Anyone tried BING? Regards Andrew Bignell Email: abign...@iinet.net.au Mobile: 0414 349 002 -- The WA Macintosh User Group

Re: Telstra NextG tethering does work already

2009-06-18 Thread Peter Meyer
The other solution referred to on that page: http://tetherme.lstoll.net/ Is very simple, selecting the file appropriate for Telstra, dowloading by email, clicking to install - So easy; and it works Sent from mouse's iPhone peter meyer 0408902349 On Jun 18, 2009, at 21:23, Shay Telfer

Re: Telstra NextG tethering does work already

2009-06-18 Thread Rod Blitvich
Does a tethered mac/iphone get charged as a phone call or for the data? ta Blitto On 19/06/2009, at 1:22 AM, Peter Meyer wrote: The other solution referred to on that page: http://tetherme.lstoll.net/ Is very simple, selecting the file appropriate for Telstra, dowloading by email, clicking

Re: Safari 4 problem

2009-06-18 Thread Ronda Brown
Hi John, Run Software Update, Safari 4.0.1 update will be there ready to download install. Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.5.7 On 18/06/2009, at 10:07 PM, Daniel Kerr wrote: Hi John You just download it from here:-

Re: Safari 4 problem

2009-06-18 Thread Mike Fuller
Hi Ronni Software Update doesn't bring up Safari 4.01 for me (currently running Safari 4.0 in Tiger). I suspect it's because I don't have iPhoto '09, which won't run in Tiger, although the Safari update is supposedly for Tiger and Leopard. The update is supposed to address issues between

Re: Telstra NextG tethering does work already

2009-06-18 Thread Eugene
Hi Rod, Telstra will charge at data rate. For my plan that works out at $1 per Mb. Not really encouraging me to use it. I think I'll stay on WiFi at work and home and go to McDonalds when on the road!!! Regards, Eugene On 19/06/2009, at 6:44

Re: Telstra NextG tethering does work already

2009-06-18 Thread Susan Hastings
I tried this one, hoping it might make Bluetooth work. However, it brings up the message, 'to enable tethering, contact Telstra'. I've tried switching off and switching on again, plus restoring the original config file I used. On 19/06/2009, at 1:22 AM, Peter Meyer wrote: The other

Re: Can't download Pdf files from Safari

2009-06-18 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
On 18/06/2009, at 3:52 PM, Adrian Skehan wrote: If you don't already have it Safari 4.0.1 has just been released, maybe that will help. Regards, Adrian adrianske...@me.com Yes, Safari 4 definitely supports copying text from PDFs. -- Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services

Re: Capturing video

2009-06-18 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
On 18/06/2009, at 8:02 PM, thefrogs wrote: I use the free Tube TV program small works very quickly and doesn't falter tom samson My favourite, Video Box, has been upgraded to work with Safari 4 and Mac OS X 10.5.7. Not free, but very elegant. -- Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer

Re: Safari 4 problem

2009-06-18 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
On 18/06/2009, at 9:30 PM, John Daniels wrote: Hi Wamuggers Since installing Safari 4 I find that I cannot log on to bank sites. I can input account number and password but the box to click labelled log on does not appear. This applies to all banks. I can log on using Firefox without a

Re: Safari 4 problem

2009-06-18 Thread Ronda Brown
Hi Mike, Did you install the Security Update 2009-002 that was released through Software Update awhile back? If you have you can go here download Safari 4.0.1 http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/application_updates/safari.html Cheers, Ronni On 19/06/2009, at 7:24 AM, Mike

Re: Telstra NextG tethering does work already

2009-06-18 Thread Paul Mulroney
Hi Susan, On 19/06/2009, at 5:01 AM, WAMUG Mailing List wrote: Hi, I have been able to get tethering working for Telstra NextG with the aid of a little config file downloaded from the discussion forum on Whirlpool - so even if Telstra is slow off the mark, it isn't because it can't be done.

A G3 iMac quirk

2009-06-18 Thread Severin Crisp
My wife's trusty G3 iMac exhibits a minor quirk. On occasion the power button does nothing and the machine will not switch on. This happens in two circumstances, either at a normal switch on or at a restart after doing an installation when it shuts down and will not restart. In either

Re: A G3 iMac quirk

2009-06-18 Thread Robert Howells
On 19/06/2009, at 10:05 AM, Severin Crisp wrote: My wife's trusty G3 iMac exhibits a minor quirk. On occasion the power button does nothing and the machine will not switch on. This happens in two circumstances, either at a normal switch on or at a restart after doing an installation

Re: A G3 iMac quirk

2009-06-18 Thread Ronda Brown
On 19/06/2009, at 10:05 AM, Severin Crisp wrote: My wife's trusty G3 iMac exhibits a minor quirk. On occasion the power button does nothing and the machine will not switch on. This happens in two circumstances, either at a normal switch on or at a restart after doing an installation

Re: Safari 4 problem

2009-06-18 Thread James / Hans Kunz
i just installed safari4 on tiger bendigo log on was fine, java has to updated i think James On 18/06/2009, at 21:30, John Daniels wrote: Hi Wamuggers Since installing Safari 4 I find that I cannot log on to bank sites. I can input account number and password but the box to click

Re: Telstra NextG tethering does work already

2009-06-18 Thread Peter Meyer
Hi Sue I don't know if you are saying that the message to contact Telstra was seen only when you attempted to connect with Bluetooth; I didn't bother to try Bluetooth, only USB. I only played with it briefly. The one cautionary message I received was that mentioned on the

Firefox problem

2009-06-18 Thread KEVIN Lock
Revisiting my previous request for help with FireFox. After an upgrade to FireFox some weeks ago, I cannot access YouTube videos.The video appears with a note that that video is no longer available, however if I go through Safari the video runs. I cannot see any preferences to change.

Re: Firefox problem

2009-06-18 Thread Robert Howells
On 19/06/2009, at 9:41 AM, KEVIN Lock wrote: Revisiting my previous request for help with FireFox. After an upgrade to FireFox some weeks ago, I cannot access YouTube videos.The video appears with a note that that video is no longer available, however if I go through Safari the video

Re: Telstra NextG tethering does work already

2009-06-18 Thread Susan Hastings
Hi Peter, I did actually eventually get it set up by briefly turning on data roaming, then setting it up, then when I turned off data roaming, it stayed on. I haven't found that syncing with iTunes switches it off - so far. cheers, Susan. On 19/06/2009, at 10:48 AM, Peter Meyer wrote:

iPhone 3G 16B Sales Blitz

2009-06-18 Thread Leon Shaffer
Hey All, Was doing some shopping around last night to see if I could get some pricing info on the new 3Gs and the Allphones/Telechoice staff member (can't remember which on it was) let slip that Virgin Mobile are doing a sales blitz on remaining stocks over the weekend for the old 16GB

for those discussing the phone/Telstra options this info is informative.

2009-06-18 Thread Ken Jackson
What Telstra doesn't want you to know http://apcmag.com/what_telstra_doesnt_want_you_to_know.htm Compare with other networks as well, handy article if you're looking, best, Ken -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives -

Outgoing servers in iPhone Mail

2009-06-18 Thread Peter Meyer
Can anyone confirm that my experience with sending email on the 3G network is more general than mine, alone? My iPhone contract is with Telstra but my current ISP is People Telecom. Therefore I have the need to specify two outgoing mail servers: mail.bigpond.com for the 3G network and