Re: 10.5.7 Update: what experiences?

2009-05-22 Thread David Moyle
, not holding breath though.. Cheers - Original Message - From: Adrian Skehan adrianske...@mac.com To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Sent: Saturday, 16 May, 2009 6:40:50 PM GMT +08:00 Beijing / Chongqing / Hong Kong / Urumqi Subject: Re: 10.5.7 Update: what experiences? Is there any

Re: 10.5.7 Update: what experiences?

2009-05-19 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
On 19/05/2009, at 1:46 PM, Mervyn Giuliana Bond wrote: Peter I opened Audacity in a new file, plugged my iMic Griffin usb into my computer. Plugged a mic into the Griffin. Went to System Pref - Sound - input and selected iMic USB audio system, set the input and output volumes. Went

Re: 10.5.7 Update: what experiences?

2009-05-18 Thread Philippe Chaperon
Hi Peter, Fortunately my software needs are very limited, hence no problems so far here. But what you have related is quite scarry! I'm now wondering now whether it is prudent to wait some time before updating! I have been updating as soon as I become aware of an one. Thanks for the report and

Re: 10.5.7 Update: what experiences?

2009-05-18 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
On 18/05/2009, at 2:16 PM, Philippe Chaperon wrote: Hi Peter, Fortunately my software needs are very limited, hence no problems so far here. But what you have related is quite scarry! I'm now wondering now whether it is prudent to wait some time before updating! I have been updating as soon

Re: 10.5.7 Update: what experiences?

2009-05-18 Thread Ronda Brown
On 18/05/2009, at 12:02 AM, Peter Hinchliffe wrote: On 16/05/2009, at 4:44 PM, Reg Whitely wrote: Hi WAMUGgers What experiences have you had with 10.5.7 updater? I've read some mixed reports. I've downloaded the Combo update and have 4 Macs to install it on, but am considering not

Re: 10.5.7 Update: what experiences?

2009-05-18 Thread Mervyn Giuliana Bond
Hi Peter I installed the combo and I can use Audacity to open and play mp3 and AIFF files. It won't handle .m4a files. Hope that helps. Merv On 18/05/2009, at 2:16 PM, Philippe Chaperon wrote: Hi Peter, Fortunately my software needs are very limited, hence no problems so far here. But

Re: 10.5.7 Update: what experiences?

2009-05-18 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
On 19/05/2009, at 8:09 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hello Peter, I've done voice recordings with my MacBook Pro's Internal Microphone in OS X 10.5.7 using Wiretap Studio 1.0.11 (7365) and it records, Audacity 1.3.5d records, Voice Candy 1.2.1 records, Audio Recorder application records. I

Re: 10.5.7 Update: what experiences?

2009-05-18 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
On 19/05/2009, at 8:39 AM, Mervyn Giuliana Bond wrote: Hi Peter I installed the combo and I can use Audacity to open and play mp3 and AIFF files. It won't handle .m4a files. Hope that helps. Merv Audacity itself works fine. The problem is interfacing with the iMic (see my reply to

Re: 10.5.7 Update: what experiences?

2009-05-18 Thread Michael Hawkins
I do not know if this is a coincidence or not, but since installing the 10.5.7 combo update my MacBook Pro will not wake from sleep and I have to press the power button to shut down the computer and, after waiting for a bit out of caution, power up again. Fortunately Word has retrieved documents

Re: 10.5.7 Update: what experiences?

2009-05-18 Thread Ronda Brown
was connected. You activate and deactivate each network interface using the gear icon menu at the bottom of the list. When an interface is deactivated, it is dimmed. See if that fixes your sleep issue. Cheers Ronni Re: 10.5.7 Update: what experiences? Michael Hawkins Mon, 18 May 2009 19:29

Re: 10.5.7 Update: what experiences?

2009-05-18 Thread Mervyn Giuliana Bond
Peter I opened Audacity in a new file, plugged my iMic Griffin usb into my computer. Plugged a mic into the Griffin. Went to System Pref - Sound - input and selected iMic USB audio system, set the input and output volumes. Went back to Audacity clicked on record, adjusted the mic volume and

Re: 10.5.7 Update: what experiences?

2009-05-17 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
On 16/05/2009, at 4:44 PM, Reg Whitely wrote: Hi WAMUGgers What experiences have you had with 10.5.7 updater? I've read some mixed reports. I've downloaded the Combo update and have 4 Macs to install it on, but am considering not doing it, especially if there are known issues. No

10.5.7 Update: what experiences?

2009-05-16 Thread Reg Whitely
Hi WAMUGgers What experiences have you had with 10.5.7 updater? I've read some mixed reports. I've downloaded the Combo update and have 4 Macs to install it on, but am considering not doing it, especially if there are known issues. PowerBook G4 1.67 GHz MacBook White 1.83 GHz Core Duo

Re: 10.5.7 Update: what experiences?

2009-05-16 Thread Severin Crisp
Very straightforward and trouble free with the Combo update on my G5 1.8. The extended restart sequence can be offputting but I was warned, by Ronni's posting. Severin Crisp On 16/05/2009, at 4:44 PM, Reg Whitely wrote: Hi WAMUGgers What experiences have you had with 10.5.7 updater?

Re: 10.5.7 Update: what experiences?

2009-05-16 Thread Ronda Brown
Hi Reg, I haven't had any problems since installing it, everything running very smoothly. There is large amount of changes 'below the surface' in this update. Getting ready for Snow Leopard's release. A thorough article of what is updated can be found here:

Re: 10.5.7 Update: what experiences?

2009-05-16 Thread Ronda Brown
Reg, I forgot to remind you to: 1. Run Repair Permissions before any Apple update 2. Restart after running the update 3. Run Repair Permissions again When I ran Repair Permissions after doing the Update there was a heap of changes. So I strongly suggest you repair permissions after

Re: 10.5.7 Update: what experiences?

2009-05-16 Thread Reg Whitely
Thanks Severin and Ronni I might have a go then. Beanie and Frizz are helping. They told me to vote NO. Elaine has gone to Perth to the craft fair with a minibus of crafties for a girl's weekend away. Reg On 16/05/2009, at 5:14 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Reg, I forgot to remind you to: 1.

Re: 10.5.7 Update: what experiences?

2009-05-16 Thread Stuart Breden
That takes me back to a matter that I have not resolved. It is about repairing permissions. I've had problems for some time at home and at work. I've got 1.8 GHz PowerPC G5 iMac's. I tried running the repair using the install disk and Disk Utilities on the HD. I just tried with the

Re: 10.5.7 Update: what experiences?

2009-05-16 Thread Philippe Chaperon
Dear WAMUG'rs, Re the latest update, I have only used the software update because I do each and every update as soon as I'm aware of them being available. I have now updated 3 hard drives with no problems what soever. I did however, as Ronni warned us, have the double restart. The machines I

Re: 10.5.7 Update: what experiences?

2009-05-16 Thread Susan Hastings
And I didn't have any problems with the Combo update on a Macbook. On 16/05/2009, at 6:07 PM, Philippe Chaperon wrote: Dear WAMUG'rs, Re the latest update, I have only used the software update because I do each and every update as soon as I'm aware of them being available. I have now updated 3

Re: 10.5.7 Update: what experiences?

2009-05-16 Thread Adrian Skehan
Is there any suggestion of new/updated computers with the release of Snow Leopard? Regards, Adrian adrianske...@me.com On 16/05/2009, at 4:44 PM, Reg Whitely wrote: Hi WAMUGgers What experiences have you had with 10.5.7 updater? I've read some mixed reports. I've downloaded the Combo

Re: 10.5.7 Update: what experiences?

2009-05-16 Thread Ronda Brown
Hello Stuart, I just tried with the the utilities on the HD. All that happened was the blue barber's shop kept rotating. Yes I did leave it for some time before quitting. How long is some time ... How long did you leave Disk Utility repairing permissions for? Repairing permissions in

Re: 10.5.7 Update: what experiences?

2009-05-16 Thread Brian Scott
Hi Reg, I Repaired Permissions before and after installing the Combo and the only problem I'm getting on my iMac is Mail's Rules seem to be playing up. Emails aren't being moved to appropriate folders as before, but it only means having to re-set a rule for each faulty one as they come in