Re: Change of e-mail address

2010-05-31 Thread Kyle Kreusch
Yes James On Mon, May 31, 2010 at 8:09 AM, James / Hans Kunz sad...@iinet.net.au wrote: hmmm..i thought you have to unsubscribe from/with the old email adress then subscribe with the new adress, wamug does not maintain accounts James That's why you have to send 2 e-mails one from your

Re: Voice recognition software

2010-05-31 Thread Kyle Kreusch
Hi Jennifer When it comes to Speech Recognition Software I have found there is only one name to trust Nuance http://www.nuance.com/ Communications. I have been searching for years for reliable speech recognition software to help out with my reading and writing disability. Several years back I

Re: *** IMPORTANT NOTICE ***

2010-05-31 Thread John Thompson
Hello Members, I spoke with Peter Hinchliff this morning and offered to set up and administer a Filemaker Database for WAMUG, working in conjunction with the Treasurer. This database would hold all the required information for the members including a membership number and any other

Re: Voice recognition software

2010-05-31 Thread Ronda Brown
On 31/05/2010, at 3:52 PM, Kyle Kreusch wrote: Hi Jennifer When it comes to Speech Recognition Software I have found there is only one name to trust Nuance Communications. I have been searching for years for reliable speech recognition software to help out with my reading and writing

Re: *** IMPORTANT NOTICE ***

2010-05-31 Thread Ronda Brown
Hello John, That sounds excellent. I've always loved my original WAMUG Member Card 'Got a Mac?' (wish I could send a scan). It still resides in my wallet ;-) Member # 1054 … I hope I can keep my 1054 number … it's sentimental to me ;-) Much appreciate you making this offer of setting up and

Re: *** IMPORTANT NOTICE ***

2010-05-31 Thread John Thompson
Hello Ronni, I see no problems with keeping the old numbers, I think mine was 860 but will have to do some checking to find out. I doubt if I can find my last card but you can send a scanned copy of your off list if you wish. Regards, John On 31/05/2010, at 4:25 PM, Ronda Brown

Re: Strange freezing problem just after startup ? ?

2010-05-31 Thread Stephen Chape
Thank you Ronni, Only recently installed TTP5 coz I got a reaaly great deal for it. This will be my first opportunity to use it. Something to do with having an Apple extended warranty code (if I recall). Well ... here goes. About to set upon my first RP exercise !! On 31/05/2010, at 8:44 AM,

Re: *** IMPORTANT NOTICE ***

2010-05-31 Thread Reg Whitely
I'm happy to pay registration. I stopped some years ago when I did a bank transfer to the WAMUG a/c after John Currie retired as treasurer. I never received acknowledgement, receipt or membership card, so that was that, but I value the WAMUG list and the support other WAMUG list

Re: Voice recognition software

2010-05-31 Thread Kyle Kreusch
Hi Ronni and all Not anymore ;-) David Pogue doesn't use Dragon anymore. What he uses is MacSpeech Dictate and he wrote that he has been using it for quite some time now. So if David Pogue uses it, others should definitely give it a try, too. Now you mention it I do remember him posting

Re: *** IMPORTANT NOTICE ***

2010-05-31 Thread Laura Webb
As mentioned in a recent email, when joining earlier this year, I never received acknowledgement, receipt or membership card (did not even know such a thing exists) so the idea of something being done to remedy this is great. I too value the WAMUG list and the support other WAMUG list

Re: *** IMPORTANT NOTICE ***

2010-05-31 Thread Yvonne Harrison
I would be happy to pay something as I read everything this list has to offer. Electronic only though - perhaps BSB and acct? Regards Yvonne -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines -

Re: Voice recognition software

2010-05-31 Thread Jennifer Lefroy
Hello Everyone, Thank you all very much and especially for the hyperlinks. Isn't it good to have a unanimous recommendation? We are now off to get a price. Many thanks, Jennifer On 31 May 2010 16:53, Kyle Kreusch kylekreu...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Ronni and all Not anymore ;-) David Pogue

Re: Voice recognition software

2010-05-31 Thread Justin Davies
Hi, just been looking at pricing - from US site $199US equiv approx $240 here, from australian site $299. Saw another site with $288 approx in Aust. Tried to buy from US site, sent a query as problem at checkout. Daniel, et al do you have local pricing? Best regards Justin Davies

Re: Voice recognition software

2010-05-31 Thread Ronda Brown
Thanks Kyle for your reply. Are you going to get the Dictate iPhone App when it is released? The via Dictate app allows the iPhone to be used as a remote extension of MacSpeech Dictate, when MacSpeech Dictate is running on a Macintosh. The via Dictate app is intended for distribution at no

Re: Voice recognition software

2010-05-31 Thread Kyle Kreusch
Hi All If you're considering buying MacSpeech Dictate there is different microphone bundles that can make the price higher These are the ones I've seen in retail stores as boxed versions. I have no problems using the built-in microphone but I use it in a small bedroom I have used both microphones

Re: Voice recognition software

2010-05-31 Thread Kyle Kreusch
Hi All Again Ronni's reply to my last e-mail regarding MacSpeech Scribe Has reminded me about the problems with Nuance Regarding Apples iP Product's -- (iPad, iPhone and iPod touch) Nuance's iP Product's Dragon Dictatiohttp://www.dragonmobileapps.com/apple/dictation.html and Dragon Search

Re: *** IMPORTANT NOTICE ***

2010-05-31 Thread Michael Hawkins
I paid $30.00 last week using Paymate via WAMUG url and received an acknowledgment of payment, including date, amount and that it was paid to WAMUG. Regards, Michael Hawkins. On 31/5/10 5:20 PM, Yvonne Harrison yptra...@westnet.com.au wrote: I would be happy to pay something as I read

Re: *** IMPORTANT NOTICE ***

2010-05-31 Thread David Paul
Yes Paymate via the WAMUG website worked for me last week as well. Regards Dave On 31/05/10 6:47 PM, Michael Hawkins michael.hawk...@mjhawkins.com.au wrote: I paid $30.00 last week using Paymate via WAMUG url and received an acknowledgment of payment, including date, amount and that it was

WAMUG Meeting Final Reminder: This Tuesday 1 June 2010 (Please Do Not Reply)

2010-05-31 Thread Pete Smith
G'day again all WAMUGGERS. Tomorrow's winter, you beauty!!!, and then there's the June WAMUG monthly meeting as well. So, if you haven't done so already, mark tomorrow Tuesday, 1 June 2010 in your iCal. We have some interesting topics for you this month (as we do every month!!). In no

Re: Voice recognition software

2010-05-31 Thread Kyle Kreusch
Hi Ronni Thanks Kyle for your reply. :-D Are you going to get the Dictate iPhone App when it is released? Sadly I don't own a iPhone at the moment I am waiting to see what apple releases next. I nearly bought one when the 3GS came out but due to the problems I mentioned with Dragon

Re: *** IMPORTANT NOTICE ***

2010-05-31 Thread Ronda Brown
Hi everyone, Yes, its been working this way for a long time. You get a Transaction ID number details of your payment, date of payment, WAMUG General Membership. A notice to Print Receipt. You see a reference to 'Paymate' in your Credit card or Bank Account statement. I don't know what more

Re: *** IMPORTANT NOTICE ***

2010-05-31 Thread Curtis Peter
Hi Yes, I use iCal and mark every July to pay wamug the $30 through paymate (far better than Paypal) I don't know when the fees are due, but just automatically pay every July. I can't get to the meetings as I'm in the country, but it's well worth joining wamug just for the mailing list. I know

Re: *** IMPORTANT NOTICE ***

2010-05-31 Thread Malcolm McCallum
Where abouts are you Peter? Mac On 31/05/2010, at 9:25 PM, Curtis Peter wrote: Hi Yes, I use iCal and mark every July to pay wamug the $30 through paymate (far better than Paypal) I don't know when the fees are due, but just automatically pay every July. I can't get to the meetings as

Photographer / Filmaker seeking assistance getting a Mac

2010-05-31 Thread Rob Findlay
Hi people, a friend sent me this recently. My understanding is Apple aren't that interested in things like this but I figured if anyone knew of a way to help it would be here. Feel free to email him direct if you have any thoughts. To Rob Findlay, Team Digital, Perth From Peter Strain,

Re: Photographer / Filmaker seeking assistance getting a Mac

2010-05-31 Thread Rod Blitvich
I'll go with him!!!:)Blitto (who loves aKimberley adventure)On 01/06/2010, at 12:09 AM, Rob Findlay wrote:Hi people, a friend sent me this recently. My understanding is Apple aren't that interested in things like this but I figured if anyone knew of a way to help it would be here.Feel free to

Re: Photographer / Filmaker seeking assistance getting a Mac

2010-05-31 Thread Ronda Brown
Fine Art Photography from Australia's wild Kimberly coast. http://www.fine-artphotography.net/fine-art-photography-blog.html Hey Blitto you love the Kimberley Coast … not Kimberly coast. Ronni being pedantic ;-) On 01/06/2010, at 6:44 AM, Rod Blitvich wrote: I'll go with him!!! :) Blitto

Re: Photographer / Filmaker seeking assistance getting a Mac

2010-05-31 Thread rb...@iinet.net.au
oops! I should be sent back there to learn how to spell it Ronni! On Tue Jun 1 8:29 , Ronda Brown sent: Fine Art Photography from Australia's wild Kimberly coast. http://www.fine-artphotography.net/fine-art-photography-blog.htmlHey Blitto you love the Kimberley Coast …

Re: Photographer / Filmaker seeking assistance getting a Mac

2010-05-31 Thread Tony Francis
Rugged, Beautiful, but not so wild. 10 years spent in the Kimberely and loved it. On 01/06/2010, at 8:29 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: Fine Art Photography from Australia's wild Kimberly coast. http://www.fine-artphotography.net/fine-art-photography-blog.html Hey Blitto you love the Kimberley

Paid

2010-05-31 Thread Severin Crisp
Playmate, OOPS - Paymate worked a treat for me. I am now paid up and receipted, and have a wonderful clear conscience! Severin Crisp Assoc Professor R Severin Crisp, FIP, CPhys, FAIP 15 Thomas St, Mount

Re: Paid

2010-05-31 Thread Lloyd White
Me also - (but I'm disappointed I'm not getting a Playmate Calendar!) Perhaps we could raise money by producing our own calendar of members in posing with their Macs - nude of course. Lloyd Playmate, OOPS - Paymate worked a treat for me. I am now paid up and receipted, and have a

Re: Paid

2010-05-31 Thread Michael Hawkins
I'm not such a Mac fanatic that I want to look at endless pictures of nude Macs. Michael. On 1/6/10 11:09 AM, Lloyd White lloydwh...@iinet.net.au wrote: Me also - (but I'm disappointed I'm not getting a Playmate Calendar!) Perhaps we could raise money by producing our own calendar of

Re: Paid

2010-05-31 Thread Paul K
No ;-) On Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 11:09 AM, Lloyd White lloydwh...@iinet.net.au wrote: Me also - (but I'm disappointed I'm not getting a Playmate Calendar!) Perhaps we could raise money by producing our own calendar of members in posing with their Macs - nude of course. Lloyd Playmate,  

Re: Paid

2010-05-31 Thread John Thompson
I thought we wanted to attract members. On 01/06/2010, at 11:09 AM, Lloyd White wrote: Me also - (but I'm disappointed I'm not getting a Playmate Calendar!) Perhaps we could raise money by producing our own calendar of members in posing with their Macs - nude of course. Lloyd