Looking for freelance web designer

2008-08-13 Thread Greg Colgan
Hiya Muggers, Our company - active in film and television and based in Fremantle - is looking to do a long overdue overhaul of its website and we're looking for a creative, talented web designer - preferably with Flash experience - to do the job for us. An appropriate fee for the job will be

Suitable software for interactive chart/work flows?

2008-06-30 Thread Greg Colgan
Hi all, I'm seeking to identify suitable software that would allow me to construct an interactive process/flow chart for the purposes of tracking a project from inception to conclusion. By interactive, I mean that users can indicate in the program, where they are at with the particular project in

Free for pickup - Epson Stylus CX3500 multifunction printer

2008-01-05 Thread Greg Colgan
Hi there WAMuggers, If anyone would like this printer, for a pickup in Willetton, please holler. It has no cartridges installed in it, and I am not sure if it's worthwhile installing cartridges as I removed them to flush blocked nozzles - which I did - but opted to buy another printer when I

Replacement for G3 Powerbook adapter

2007-12-30 Thread Greg Colgan
Hiya Muggers...Happy New Year! Does anyone know if this unit being sold on EBAY will replace my faulty power adapter? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=180172712819ssPageNam e=MERCOSI_VI_ROSI_PR4_PCN_BIX_Storesrefitem=180198946068itemcount=4refwid

Using an external hard disk with iMovie

2007-10-24 Thread Greg Colgan
Hiya Muggers... Anyone out there able to advise on the pros and cons of using an external HD for storing and editing video footage using iMovie? I'd like to buy a disk but don't know (for example) whether to get a firewire or USB 2.0 drive. Also, is it best to transfer the iMovie software

Wanted: G3 Powerbook adapter

2007-05-21 Thread Greg Colgan
Hi everyone, Has anyone got a G3 Powerbook adapter - the circular ones - available surplus to requirements or for sale? My adapter has a short and needs to be replaced. Thanks! greg -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml

Re: power supply repair to G3 Powerbook

2007-05-04 Thread Greg Colgan
Hi folks, I wonder if anyone can recommend a repair service for G3 Powerbook that has a loose connection in the power plug? I only get power to the laptop if I jiggle the plug in a certain way and apply a bit of pressure. I'm pretty sure the problem is with the laptop and not the adapter.

Epson printer troubles

2007-04-30 Thread Greg Colgan
Hello everyone, Any tips on how to resurrect an Epson Stylus CX3500 that puts very little ink on to the paper, despite having new cartridges and had the head cleaned through its maintenance routine umpteen times? I've also turned the thing off, on and left overnight.still no change. Virtually

Help! Lost files after all turned into alias files during disk burning

2006-06-20 Thread Greg Colgan
Hello there, I recently upgraded to Tiger and this morning attempted to prepare a disk to burn my wife¹s school report files. I selected the files on the desktop and dragged them into the window for the disk, but was surprised to see that all of the files had become alias files. I dragged them

Re: Help! Lost files after all turned into alias files during diskburning

2006-06-20 Thread Greg Colgan
Thanks for the advice but I had already searched using Spotlight and there's no burn folder on the desktop. Seems to me that the original files have gone. A heavy price to pay for that particular lesson! Greg

Connecting to PPPoE internet using OS9?

2006-06-19 Thread Greg Colgan
Hi there Muggers, Any advice on the following would be greatly appreciated! How do I connect to the internet using a PPPoE account on OS9? I used to use Enternet as supplied by Telstra but moved on to another ISP on a newer computer running OSX and threw the disk away. Now, I want to get the

Apple Software Coupons

2006-05-05 Thread Greg Colgan
Hi there Muggers, As many of you know, when you buy new Apple computers, you get software coupons. I've got a set of 3 for iLife 04 and Mac OS v10.3. I'm already running iLife 04 and 10.3.9. Do these coupons actually mean anything or have a use? Thanks! Greg

Choosing which Eye TV?

2006-01-20 Thread Greg Colgan
Hi Muggers, There has been some discussion of Eye TV from Elgato recently. For those using any of the available systems, I'd be interested to hear recommendations on what set up would best suit a small business running a LAN. The ability for any individual to send recording instructions over their

FOR SALE - Medal of Honor - Allied Assault - Deluxe Version

2005-12-30 Thread Greg Colgan
Hi there, I'm retiring from the battlefield and would like to sell this deluxe edition of MOH. It includes Allied Assault and the Spearhead expansion on a single DVD. There is also a bonus disk that will be included if desired. This is of course the Macintosh version of the game. If you're

Megamart - 20% off Apple kit

2005-10-22 Thread Greg Colgan
Is Megamart bailing out of Apple gear? Computers - including Powerbooks - are on sale at 20% off...no orders.

WTB: iBook

2005-10-14 Thread Greg Colgan
Hi there, My colleague recently put out a wish to buy a powerbook, but had a rather unrealistic price. She now realises that her budget is more aimed at an iBook, so if anyone has something to sell along the following lines, please contact Kirsty at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Specs wanted: ibook G4, 512

WTB: G4 Powerbook

2005-09-23 Thread Greg Colgan
Hello, A colleague of mine is interested in buying a pre-loved Powerbook and has asked me to put up the following 'ideal' shopping list: An Apple Powerbook G4 Approx 1Gz, HD60GB, 512+ MB memory Superdrive 12-15 inch screen $1,000 MAX Please contact her (name is Kirsty): [EMAIL PROTECTED] Her

Creating Mbox mail archives in Entourage

2005-06-28 Thread Greg Colgan
Hey there Muggers, I would dearly like to archive Entourage email from certain projects that I have finished working on and have catalogued into a series of folders containing subfolders broken down into categories x subject. The problem I have though is that when I drag a folder on to my

Re: Laptop bags

2005-04-05 Thread Greg Colgan
I've used my Targus bag - bought from David Jones - for over 12 months with my Powerbook and am very happy with it. It's a back-pack style bag so ideal for travelling. At that time, it cost about $100. From: Rob Davies [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2005 07:48:46 +0800 To: WAMUG Mailing

Re: Advice on noise-cancelling headphones

2005-04-05 Thread Greg Colgan
with them in - great for that red eye flight On 04/04/2005, at 2:12 PM, Greg Colgan wrote: Can anyone recommend where I can buy some noise-cancelling headphones in Perth that: A) do a good job B) don't cost the earth (eg Boss and Sennheiser!) C) can pick up before cob Friday

Advice on noise-cancelling headphones

2005-04-04 Thread Greg Colgan
Apologies for this being strictly off-topic, but thought someone may have some advice.. Can anyone recommend where I can buy some noise-cancelling headphones in Perth that: A) do a good job B) don¹t cost the earth (eg Boss and Sennheiser!) C) can pick up before cob Friday I'm looking for a

For Sale - Epson Photo700

2005-02-06 Thread Greg Colgan
If anyone is interested in an Epson Stylus Photo 700 Ink Jet Printer for $60 ono, please email me directly. Comes with cartridges installed, in box with full documentation, cds and adb cable. Works perfectly and in excellent condition. One owner since new. Greg

Getting rid of iDisk from my desktop?

2005-01-22 Thread Greg Colgan
Hi all, A few months ago I signed up for a time-limited free use of .mac, to see what it was like. After this expired, I decided not to shell out the annual fee. Now I can¹t get rid of the iDisk icon on my desktop. Any ideas? Thanks in advance... Greg

Alternatives to Adobe Acrobat Pro?

2004-12-10 Thread Greg Colgan
Hi there Muggers, Thanks for any responses in advance. I¹m looking for software that delivers on much of the functionality of Adobe Acrobat Pro, but without the hefty price tag. Any tips? The key function I need is to be able to take OSX generated PDF files (via the print function) and have some

19 LCD screens - Formac

2004-10-18 Thread Greg Colgan
Hey there Muggers, Anyone got any feedback on recommended non-Apple 19 displays for use with a G4 Powerbook? I'm interested in the Formac range..anyone got one and/or can recommend where they can be purchased locally? Thanks in advance! Greg

itunes headphones on Apple laptops

2004-06-09 Thread Greg Colgan
Hi Muggers, Does anyone know if there is a way to continue to listen to iTunes through headphones on a Powerbook or iBook with the lid closed? I'm thinking of plane rides for example, where you'd want to maximise battery time by not powering up the screen. I realise you can have the display go to

FOR SALE - G3 laptop, printer and assorted gear...REDUCED

2004-04-12 Thread Greg Colgan
Hi Mac lovers The market dictates that I drop the price on my recently advertised gear. OK, here we go. If not sold this week, will advertise in the paper. Was originally advertised for $650. Will now sell for $550. All equipment has proven to be very reliable. Well suited to someone starting out

FOR SALE - G3 laptop, printer and assorted gear...

2004-04-01 Thread Greg Colgan
Hi Mac lovers There were no takers for my gear when advertised in late January. It has just been sitting around here, so before putting it in the press next weekend, will offer it once again to the mac community. All equipment has proven to be very reliable. Well suited to someone starting out

ilife 04 upgrade - bah humbug

2004-01-31 Thread Greg Colgan
Don't you just hate it when you buy a new puter and shortly thereafter, a new suite of software comes as standard? I bought a new laptop a few days before Xmas and now find out that computers purchased on or after Jan 6 without iLife, qualify for a AUD$35 dollar upgrade - which includes

For Sale - G3 laptop, printer and assorted gear...

2004-01-19 Thread Greg Colgan
FOR SALE (will sell as a package or as individual items (**). Gear includes original packaging and invoices). ** G3 233MHz POWERBOOK ** (Wallstreet ­ manufactured 1998/9) 320 Meg RAM (bottom 64MB, top 256MB), 56k internal modem, CDrom, near-new authentic Apple rechargeable battery, updated

For Sale - G3 laptop, printer and assorted gear...(amended)

2004-01-19 Thread Greg Colgan
FOR SALE (will sell as a package or as individual items (**). Gear includes original packaging and invoices). ** G3 233MHz POWERBOOK ** (Wallstreet ­ manufactured 1998/9) 320 Meg RAM (bottom 64MB, top 256MB), 2gig HDD, 14.1 screen, 56k internal modem, CDrom, near-new authentic Apple

Upgrading to OSX from OS9??

2003-10-25 Thread Greg Colgan
Hi there MUGgers, I've done some research on this on the net (mostly looking at Apple's site), but would appreciate informed advice from those of you who have been there and done that. The issue here is putting Panther on existing machines, buying new hardware but continuing to run pre OSX

Problem with G3 Powerbook battery

2003-10-21 Thread Greg Colgan
Hi there, A few months ago, I purchased a replacement battery from a local company for my G3, but after a few days of use, my laptop no longer recognised the battery's existence. On contacting the company, they supplied me with another battery and I thought, end of problem. Wrong. After several

Problem with G3 Powerbook battery-more

2003-10-21 Thread Greg Colgan
Quite right Bob - OS in all cases, is 8.6. Greg Hi there, A few months ago, I purchased a replacement battery from a local company for my G3, but after a few days of use, my laptop no longer recognised the battery's existence. On contacting the company, they supplied me with another battery and

Re: Digital video camera as web cam

2003-06-13 Thread Greg Colgan
Hi there, I've been using ivisit and a webcam (cross-platform) with reasonable results. Have not tried with a DV Cam, but the tech people claim that it's possible. You may like to give it a try. Here's a pasting of answers to tech questions like yours..some of it is Win-specific. If you

Problem with installing downloaded software

2003-05-30 Thread Greg Colgan
Hi Muggers, A colleague of mine is unable to install software downloaded from the net (or taken from a cd we have given him), even though two other people have succeeded in doing so. The difference, is that he is using an e-mac running OSX, while we are running OS8.6 and 9.2. The problem is that

Re: Problem with installing downloaded software

2003-05-30 Thread Greg Colgan
Hi there, Thanks to all who answered my query. Kaye, we tried your suggestion and it worked a treat! Excellent! Greg We had this problem, even though we only have one account on our eMac, and it has full administrator privileges. We solved it be rebooting in OS9, installing the software, then

Faxing from a computer using broadband

2003-04-30 Thread Greg Colgan
Hi there Muggers, Got a query for you. Prior to going over to broadband, I used to use my internal fax/modem to send faxes. I no longer have a modem account, and am accessing Telstra broadband through the Ethernet port - so no more faxes. Does anyone know if there is a way that I can send

Re: G3 Powerbook - replacing or rebuilding batteries - results

2003-04-09 Thread Greg Colgan
) is 10.8V 4.8AH. This is available only from the middleman. Lead time within 10 days $298.00 + gst All are brand new replacement batteries assembled in China using Japanese cells. They have a 12 month warranty From: Greg Colgan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 02 Apr 2003 16:04:17 +0800 To: wamug

Looking for older version of a Mac to PC emulator

2002-12-18 Thread Greg Colgan
Hi there Muggers, Anyone out there got an outdated copy of something like Virtual PC for running PC progs on a Mac, that they would like to sell or..? This is for non-business use. I've got a G3 Powerbook 266Mhz running OS 8.6...so would have to be suitable for those specs. I'd probably run

2nd hand Mac software wanted

2002-09-10 Thread Greg Colgan
I'm looking for authentic, multi-user licensed (if applicable) versions of the following software and wonder if anyone has anything that they'd be willing to sell for a reasonable price: QuarkXPress v4.0 or above Adobe Acrobat v4 or above Microsoft Outlook Please contact me off list, thanks.

Re: USB driver for Sony TRV17E Digital Handycam

2002-06-26 Thread Greg Colgan
Thanks to everyone who answered my enquiry. A kindly WAMUG angel sent me the driver and Shim file from another Sony camera - and they worked! That's one hurdle less! Greg

USB driver for Sony TRV17E Digital Handycam

2002-06-25 Thread Greg Colgan
Hi Muggers, Checked on the archives, but couldn't get any joy. Our office has lost the software for this camera. Anyone got a mac USB driver for this camera that they could kindly email to me? Can't find one anywhere on the net! Running 8.6 if that's an issue. Thanks...fingers crossed. Greg

USB driver for Sony TRV17E Digital Handycam

2002-06-25 Thread Greg Colgan
Ooopsthanks Shay. Forgot to mention, that my machine is pre-firewire (G3 Powerbook 233Mhz). The only reason I have USB is because I fitted a PCMIA card. I also have no idea re software as it would have been on the missing CD. Sigh. Greg Hi Muggers, Checked on the archives, but couldn't get

Weird modem behaviour

2002-01-23 Thread Greg Colgan
Hi Muggers, I can't find a solution to something with my modem that is increasingly annoying me, and costing money... My internal modem on a G3 Powerbook (running OS8.6, Open Transport 2.0.3 and Remote Access 3.1.3) only connects to my ISP (Q-Net) without a hitch, about 50% of the time. The other