Re: SOE style backup

combinations. Must figure out how much space I have now :) Smiles and thanks once more Aurora Hi Aurora Superduper is your friend ... free copy to start with available here :- http://www.shirt-pocket.com/ The free version will erase the disk you are copying to and then copy all

HP Laptop Battery

Hi, Many months ago the name of a battery supplier in QLD was mentioned on this list. Can anyone please supply the name as I require a replacement battery for a HP Laptop and the prices quoted here in Perth are 3x that of online stores. Smiles Aurora -- Chemically speaking, chocolate really

Unable to get to websites

assistance? An example of a website is Bankwest (but was able to get to other bank sites) and iTunes. Smiles Aurora -- 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

Wireless Modem Recommendations

. Any help would be appreciated. Smiles Aurora -- We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars - Oscar Wilde -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist

Re: Firefox 2.0.0.6 help - THANKYOU

You are a legend This solved the problem exactly. I love this list and the wonderful people on it. Smiles Aurora -- ŒLying can never save us from another lie.¹ Vaclav Havel. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml

Firefox 2.0.0.6 help

Hi, Can anyone please tell me how to get the right click menus back on Firefox. I have upgraded and now have to hit the control key and right click on my laptop to get the right click menus. It is driving me insane. Smiles Teresa -- Other things are just food. But chocolate's chocolate.

Firefox .2.0.0.4 Right Click Menu error

Hi, I just downloaded the update and like a fool deleted my older version. I have now lost all my right click menus. I can't find any notes on the error. Can anyone suggest a solution - It's only been an hour and I ready to scream. Smiles Aurora -- Normal is nothing more than a cycle

Printer recommendation wanted

anyone suggest one that would meet her requirements and be affordable? Smiles Aurora -- We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope.' Martin Luther King -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml

Desktop Icons Disappearing

blank or a test pattern like creation. Can anyone please advise? Smiles Aurora -- ŒIn a world we find terrifying, we ratify that which doesn't threaten us.¹ David Mamet

Ibook Power port problem

Hi, I know this was a big problem with the G3 powerbooks but has anyone heard of any problems with the ibook power ports becoming loose overtime? If so can someone please tell me what card it is attached to? Smiles Aurora -- In order to be walked on, you have to be lying down.' Brian Weir

Command Line Help

it as it doesn't want to terminate in the GUI (Force Quit Applications - doesn't appear in the listing) Smiles and thanks in advance Aurora -- When you choose the lesser of two evils, always remember that is it still an evil.' Max Lerner

Thankyou - mystery desktop icon

Hi, Sorry I took so long to a reply but to all the wonderful people out there that email me - a restart did get rid of the phantom finder non-icon on my desktop. Smiles Aurora -- We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars - Oscar Wilde

Possible dead laptop

Hi, I have an old G3 laptop that I forgot to recharge. It now won't turn on and the battery doesn't appear to charge. The machine won't start up even when on mains power. Have I killed it or can it be salvaged? Smiles Aurora -- Youth is a disease from which we all recover. - Dorothy Fulheim

Strange desktop icon

Hi, The apple happy face has suddenly appeared as an icon on the lower left hand side of my OSX desktop. It is sitting over the desktop image and is not an active icon - there is just the image. Can anyone please explain why it has appeared and how I get rid of it Smiles Aurora

Download managers

HI, I have been using Deep Vacuum as a download manager but in the last month I have been having trouble with some sites. I have upgraded to the latest with no improvement but can still download using Firefox. Can anyone recommend an alternative download manager? Smiles Aurora

Typing Tutors

Hi, Can anyone recommend a good touch typing program for OSX? Smiles Aurora

RAM for an Indigo IMac

Hi, My sister needs a RAM upgrade for her 500Mhz indigo Imac. It currently has 256MB - 2 x 128 sticks. Can anyone please suggest a good retailer or prices. I would pref like to take it the max for this machine. Smiles Aurora

Re: tool kits

Hi, Thankyou for all the wonderful suggestions. Smiles Aurora

Tool kits

Hi, I have a vaguely off topic question. Can anyone recommend a good computer tool ie screwdrivers and stuff. I need to get one for work to battle the evil PC's and we are being left to buy our own although we will be reimbursed. Smiles Aurora

iphoto not recognising library

of moving the folder onto the icon in the dock - mean to recognise the library then. All to no avail. Can anyone suggest anything as she naturally hasn't backed it up previously. Smiles Aurora

Changing folder appearance

this? Smiles Aurora

Apple Care Warranty lost

system change - I figure my warranty is alive and well in the legacy system but didn't follow to the new one. Does anyone know how old the new computer system is? Has this happened to anyone else. Smiles Aurora

ASF files

Hi, Does anyone know how to get ASF files to play correctly - ie with sound? I have tried Windows media Player, Mplayer and VLC but they play the video and not the sound. All the converters I have found are for the PC. Can anyone help please? Thanking in advance. Smiles Aurora

Shock and horror

Hi, Just called to register my new ibook for its apple care and guess what happened. The unthinkable... an Indian call centre. I have to admit it was better than HP's but still. Bit cheap there Mr Jobs - what happened to quality. What a way to start the morning. Smiles Aurora

re: Shock and horror

Hi, In reply and some how I feel like defense. I don't care where they are located if the service is good but it wasn't when HP went to India and from my call this morning Apple India isn't either. It isn't the workers fault I know but they can't/or are not allowed to answer a question that

New Question and Thankyou

but I am trying to be positive. Thankyou in advance Aurora

Re: New Question and Thankyou

Hi, I have tried that one as well. I did the magic PRAM zap times three and no joy. I was crushed :) Smiles Aurora Try zapping the Pram.start up holding down keys .Apple/option+P=R and hold them until you hear three startup chimes and then let go and see if that helps

Re: New Question and Thankyou

Hi, I have tried this as well - the trust cure all failed in this case. Thankyou for the suggestion Smiles Aurora Hi, Thankyou to everyone that emailed me with help about installing OSX on a blueberry imac and OSX software for newbies. I have a new question. My old machine

Extra info for question

Hi, Sorry but i forgot an error message that may help - occasionally on restart I get and error that says there is an error with cache memory but it doesn't happen all the time and it can take a few tries to reboot. Sorry for giving only half the info. Smiles Aurora

OSX utilities for a newbie

good system repair software is there - I use to live by Tech tools and would now love a replacement. Does anyone have any suggestions? Also any software or hints for ipod mini's? Smiles Aurora

Installing panter on Blueberry imac

on? Any help would be greatly apreciated. I have put this off for over a year and have finally run out of road to hide on. Smiles Aurora

Stupid question about thumbdrives

Aurora -- I try never to get involved in my own life. Too much trouble. [Babylon 5]

Thankyou

Hi, Thankyou for all your wonderful suggestions for statistical software. I am now spoilt for choice. Smiles Aurora -- Well-timed silence has more eloquence than speech. -MT. Tupper

Statistical software

Hi, Can anyone recommend any statistical software for use in bio-statistics and public health. I am running an OS9 machine and for some strange reason :) my uni doesn't think about the hoards of Apple users when setting software for courses. Thankyou for all your help. Smiles Aurora -- I try

0S9.2 and Ipods

Hi, I want to know if anyone has gotten an ipod (any model) to work with OS9.2 and the appropriate version of iTunes. Smiles Aurora -- Well-timed silence has more eloquence than speech. -MT. Tupper

OS10.3 WinXP file sharing problems

Hi, I have a new problem for a differnt friend that I need your help with. Apologies for not searching the archive but I do not have that addy at work. The hardware g4 powerbook - 10.3 PC - WinXP Netcomm wireless router/modem The PC can get files and see the Apple but when they try to access

Thankyous

that is was dual boot) and deleted the files under OS 9. But as the machine is going to be upgraded soon and I can see this happening again I have stored all your wonderful suggestions. This list is wonderful - Thankyou Cheers Aurora -- Confessions may be good for the soul, but they are bad

OSX File Permissions Question

the files for her? Smiles Aurora -- It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them. Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1803 - 1882

Re: Applecare - How long is it offered for

since. I was wondering when I may no longer expect a renewal notice in the mail? As it stands I have very little incentive to upgrade as Applecare has taken wonderful care of my machine. Does anyone else know for sure? Smiles Aurora

Apple Care - How long is it offered?

Hi, Does anyone know how many years applecare is offered for renewal after initial purchase? Smiles Aurora

WTB

Hi, I have a friend that wants to buy a cheap imac or emac. The requirements are firewire, CD burning (ideal), no slot loaders, OSX. Current applecare would be a massive plus. Please contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you have a likely suspect. Smiles Aurora

WTB ammendment

Hi, I just reread my earlier post and realised that I stuffed part of it up. No tray loading imacs if possible not slot ones. Apologies for the brain fade. Smiles Aurora -- Sometimes I think I understand everything, then I regain consciousness.

Hardware Rumors

Hi, I am possibly in the market for a new laptop and wondered if there are any rumors about possible new models? Cheers Aurora -- We are what we pretend to be. - Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

Thankyou!

Hi, Thankyou for all the help with the Iomega question I have. The burner fired up no problems - doubts about the software but I have a copy of Toast in the vaults :) Many Smiles Aurora

Re: Iomega Predator CD-RW Question -Doh

tonight has reduced my mind to mush. Smiles Aurora -- If people could see the inside of my brain, I would be in prison. --Camille Paglia

Iomega Predator CD-RW Question

. Cheers Aurora -- Well-timed silence has more eloquence than speech. -MT. Tupper

Re: Iomega Predator CD-RW Question

grave concerns on their (Officeworks) ability to advise on a non pc issue as the staff are not trained in this manner. If it doesn't say it on the box then they don't know it which is fair for what they get paid :) Cheers Aurora You could go here : http://www.iomega-asia.com/ap/en/products/cdrw

Pwerbook G3 question

if anyone can give me a suggestion on how long it should be in the repair shop for? It is still under apple care warranty. Also can anyone suggest a good repair shop? Cheers Aurora -- If reality wants to get in touch with me, it knows where I am...

Floppy Screen

Hi, My Powerbook G3 is starting to develop a floppy screen. Is there anything I can do about this apart from finding a convenient wall? Cheers Aurora -- We are what we pretend to be. - Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

Networking book recommendation wanted

Hi, I am starting a new job that has networking admin duties. This is a new area and I was wondering if anyone could recommend any books or web sites on the subject. Thanks Aurora -- Well-timed silence has more eloquence than speech. -MT. Tupper

Aus Post barcoding

Hi, Does anyone know of a AMAS complient company that supports Apples? Please Aurora This mail was sent by Up'n'Away WebMail 2.5

RE: Laptop insurance

Hi, I have mine insured through Western QBE. I don't know how they go in terms of price comparision but I have worldwide coverage at an agreed value above replacement cost. I also had all extras listed. The only rub is that they usually insist that you have an exisiting policy with them.

Re: Evil Outlook Express-Conclusion

Hi, Seems the problem was not with Outlook but with my ISP. They are a very nice ISP that got back to me fairly promptly. Seems the main problem came from those incredibly uninformative Microsoft error messages sigh Hope this my help someone in the future. Aurora -- If reality wants to get