Re: Anti Virus Software
Shay Telfer wrote: ClamXAv will not remove viruses (it just detects them), whereas Virex will attempt to do so in most cases. It should be pointed out that ClamAV (and the MacOSX and Windows versions) don't remove detected virus occurrences for a reason. Their FAQ states: Can ClamAV disinfect files? No, it can't. We will add support for disinfecting OLE2 files in one of the next stable releases. There are no plans for disinfecting other types of files. There are many reasons for it: cleaning viruses from files is virtually pointless these days. It is very seldom that there is anything useful left after cleaning, and even if there is, would you trust it? So, while you might choose Virex because it removes infestations, you should think about what is happening underneath the hood. Cheers, -- Onno Benschop Connected via Optus B3 at S34°45'36.5 - E139°00'08.7 (Mount Pleasant, SA) -- ()/)/)()..ASCII for Onno.. |?..EBCDIC for Onno.. --- -. -. --- ..Morse for Onno.. Proudly supported by Skipper Trucks, Highway1, Concept AV, Sony Central, Dalcon ITmaze - ABN: 56 178 057 063 - ph: 04 1219 - [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Steve Balmer - The remix
Make sure your breakfast has at least partially digested: http://www.flamingmailbox.com/maccomedy/movies/balmer.html Stew
Re: Anti Virus Software
On 08/08/2005, at 9:20 PM, Shay Telfer wrote: Hi folks, I know this must sound a bit paranoid but well you just never know. I have Virex installed but my .Mac membership expired about 3 months ago. I don't think the updates work any more because of this ?? Is this correct ? I can't see any way of actually checking. I noticed someone recently recommending ClamXav. I have downloaded it but have not yet installed it. Would this be a good replacement for Virex ? Or (if Virex still woks) a I better off staying with Virex ? Regards, Stephen Chape ClamXAv will not remove viruses (it just detects them), whereas Virex will attempt to do so in most cases. But it does give the user an option of automatically removing virus into a quarantine folder. So, as to do with as you wish, following means of destruction according to virusDB, but it will no longer be active. A reason for ClamXav over others besides cost factor, is it's actual virusDB, update procedures, and response time to new outbreaks, check the website. http://www.clamav.net Do not install on Mac OS X server. Be careful when setting check .mbox do not set with quarantine folder active. Documented in ClamXav. http://www.clamxav.com I do not let it scan .mbox as I have quarantine active; if I suspect an .mbox. I make a copy of said .mbox and drop this into ClamXav. If it finds something I can go and remove suspect file without damaging the .mbox, and have to spend hours repairing .mbox. Cheers! `Rob...
Car Stereo and iPod
Hi. I want to buy new car audio equipment but want to attach my iPod as well. Does anyone have any recommendations for a unit. I'd like a radio but CD player isn't necessary. If you know of a good store or company to deal with that would be good to know about too. Thanks, Michael
Re: Anti Virus Software
Shay Telfer wrote: ClamXAv will not remove viruses (it just detects them), whereas Virex will attempt to do so in most cases. It should be pointed out that ClamAV (and the MacOSX and Windows versions) don't remove detected virus occurrences for a reason. Their FAQ states: Can ClamAV disinfect files? No, it can't. We will add support for disinfecting OLE2 files in one of the next stable releases. There are no plans for disinfecting other types of files. There are many reasons for it: cleaning viruses from files is virtually pointless these days. It is very seldom that there is anything useful left after cleaning, and even if there is, would you trust it? So, while you might choose Virex because it removes infestations, you should think about what is happening underneath the hood. I do, and Virex quite happily removes *most* Word macro viruses on the Mac, which is good because * They're pretty much all the viruses that are on the Mac. * The Word documents are usually what users care about the most. Do I trust it? As much as I trust ClamAV, even if I can't look at the Virex source. Have fun, Shay -- === Shay Telfer Perth, Western Australia Technomancer Join Team Sungroper in the Opinions for hire [POQ] 2005 World Solar Challenge http://public.xdi.org/=Shayfnord http://sungroper.asn.au/
Cartridge refills
Has anyone used Inkwell Australia's refill kits for their inkjet printers? They also have a device to reset those with a chip to full so that they can also be refilled. Comments please. Merv -- Science teaches that we must see in order to believe, but we must also believe in order to see.
Re: Car Stereo and iPod
On 9/8/05 9:16 AM, Michael Schmidt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi. I want to buy new car audio equipment but want to attach my iPod as well. Does anyone have any recommendations for a unit. I'd like a radio but CD player isn't necessary. If you know of a good store or company to deal with that would be good to know about too. Thanks, Michael Alpine are making head units with direct connection for iPod with controls and display on the unit. http://www.alpine.com.au there is a link on the left to a flash movie about the ipod unit. I have had good service from Alberts Car stereo (Morley) http://www.alberts.com.au Rob
iMac 700MHz - Memory and availability?
I've been looking over older mac models and my sister might benefit from a 700MHz G3 Indigo or Graphite iMac. It looks like it takes normal SDRAM. Is that true because I have twin 256M sticks for it if it is. Also, does anyone know if any 700MHz iMacs are available over here for purchasing second hand. I've checked eBay and got a bunch of US sellers but would prefer a local source if possible. Mal
Re: iMac 700MHz - Memory and availability?
On 9/08/2005 10:46 AM, Malcolm Burtenshaw [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been looking over older mac models and my sister might benefit from a 700MHz G3 Indigo or Graphite iMac. It looks like it takes normal SDRAM. Is that true because I have twin 256M sticks for it if it is. Also, does anyone know if any 700MHz iMacs are available over here for purchasing second hand. I've checked eBay and got a bunch of US sellers but would prefer a local source if possible. Mal Hi Mal Yes the iMac G3 700Mhz uses standard PC133 SDRAM memory, so what you have should work fine. (The bus will actually read PC100 and PC133, but PC100 isn't as common anymore.) I don't have any of the 700Mhz models at the moment, but I've got a couple of 500Mhz models (at $350) if you were interested. Hope that info helps. Enjoy! Kind Regards Daniel --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: danielATmacwizardryDOTcomDOTau Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh**
[4Sale] Xerox Phaser 840 Ink + Free Printer
We have an older Phaser 840 which is just hanging in there, that we want to get rid of. So, if you have a working Phaser 840, then I have cheep ink for you. 1x Unopened box of 5 Magenta + 2 Black - $200 ($350rrp) 1x Unopened box of 5 Blue + 2 Black - $200 ($350rrp) 1x Unopened Maintainence Kit - $100 ($230rrp) Loose Ink Blocks - $150 the lot. 1x Magenta block still in plastic 1x Black block still in plastic 2.5x Black blocks loose in printer 2.5x Magenta blocks loose in printer 2.5x Blue blocks loose in printer 2.5x Yellow blocks loose in printer. If you buy all the ink, you can have the printer for nothing. It is still good for parts, and it still generally prints. - Matt
Lombard bronze keyboard wanted
Hi Folks, Does anyone have or know of anyone with a keyboard for the G3 Lombard laptop [bronze keyboard] sitting around spare? I was away, laptop fine then laptop she no go got back to perth and hey there was Craig Ringer's email describing almost the exact same sickness so I tried all the suggestion but nope so I took it to Stu at Team Digital and got the call this afternoon. The keyboard is dead and he cannot get one. My options find one or use an external keyboard. I have a spare iMac keyboard so laptop will live again but I'd rather get a replacement if I can. Craig if you are still having the problem with yours disconnect the keyboard and try an external could be you have the same problem. Yvonne
Re: Lombard bronze keyboard wanted
On 9/08/2005 5:19 PM, wyvern [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Folks, Does anyone have or know of anyone with a keyboard for the G3 Lombard laptop [bronze keyboard] sitting around spare? I was away, laptop fine then laptop she no go got back to perth and hey there was Craig Ringer's email describing almost the exact same sickness so I tried all the suggestion but nope so I took it to Stu at Team Digital and got the call this afternoon. The keyboard is dead and he cannot get one. My options find one or use an external keyboard. I have a spare iMac keyboard so laptop will live again but I'd rather get a replacement if I can. Craig if you are still having the problem with yours disconnect the keyboard and try an external could be you have the same problem. Yvonne Hi Yvonne I think I've got one, as I have a couple of Pismo's in parts lying around, so if you're interested I'll have a look and see what I've got. Drop me an email and let me know. Kind Regards Daniel --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: danielATmacwizardryDOTcomDOTau Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh**
Beige G3 probs
I was investigating some problems in a G3 (beige) and when I attached a monitor and cranked it up the monitor does not get up. The monitor is good and works on other Macs. Is there such a thing as a power fuse on board the G3? TIA Kev
6400 and OS9
Is it possible without a major workaround to load OS9 on a 6400? Each time I try the machine tells me that the software can not be loaded onto this machine. TIA Kev
Re: 6400 and OS9
Kev, Mactracker says Max OS for Power Macintosh 6400 is 9.1 so it should load if the disc is for power pc and not iMac [I think the discs are different but I'm no expert on that] Yvonne On 09/08/2005, at 5:58 PM, KEVIN Lock wrote: Is it possible without a major workaround to load OS9 on a 6400? Each time I try the machine tells me that the software can not be loaded onto this machine. TIA Kev -- 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 - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] WAMUG is powered by Stalker CommuniGatePro
Re: 6400 and OS9
On 09/08/2005, at 5:58 PM, KEVIN Lock wrote: Is it possible without a major workaround to load OS9 on a 6400? Each time I try the machine tells me that the software can not be loaded onto this machine. TIA Kev Should take 9.1 scsi and adb but not 9.2 USB Bob
Re: Beige G3 probs (also Bad RAM)
KEVIN Lock wrote: I was investigating some problems in a G3 (beige) and when I attached a monitor and cranked it up the monitor does not get up. The monitor is good and works on other Macs. Is there such a thing as a power fuse on board the G3? Is the Mac good and works on other monitors? Are there any other (even unrelated) probs? Is it trying to boot 9 or 10? This was happening to me recently, a bit like an iMac with a dead display and noise from the box and power light is on. It would 'sometimes' come up as 9 booted especially after PRAM resets. So it wasn't completely consistent, however it was quickly getting worse and given enough time I believe it would have not worked at all like yours. Occasionally it would come up as 10.3.9 booted, only to reveal kernel panics. It was really doing my head in till I saw bad display artefacts during an attempted 10.2 CD boot. Bad RAM. Sheesh! This is the second Mac I've met with bad RAM, the first was our first, a 6100/66. There were a few other enigmatic bugs under 9, this together with it's fruity on screen behaviour and kernel panics led me to the RAM. Now fixed, and I have to say it is going like a trooper. Thanks to MemTest, XPostFacto and PatchBurn. It was the G3s first OSX install. No upgrades, aside from some new RAM of course ;) and it is a very capable OSX box for the mum and dad audience. Good Luck Paul
Re: 6400 and OS9
KEVIN Lock wrote: Is it possible without a major workaround to load OS9 on a 6400? Each time I try the machine tells me that the software can not be loaded onto this machine. TIA It might be because the disk is one which came with another computer. If you had an off-the-shelf disk it would work. Good Luck Paul
Commonwealth BatAuth
I am about to start a system of entering credit card details into the Commonwealth Bank merchant BatAuth system. It is not Mac friendly and the Batch Wizard will not work with Macs. Is there anyone in WAMUG who has experience in using this system. I have to create my own template using TextEdit or similar. If there is anyone with experience who is prepared to give advice would you conact me direct please. Many thanks Lloyd --
Re: iDVD Burning Errors
Many thanks to Rob and Rod and Ronni! After Ronni's suggestion about chapter markers I created 3 new projects and added one movie to each project. Two burnt happily and the third did not, indicating that this movie was the culprit. I then went back to the offending movie and removed the Chapter markers, and voila it then burnt happily. Thanks! Rod on 8/8/05 8:31 AM, Ronda Brown at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Rod, On 08/08/2005, at 6:17 AM, Rod Blitvich wrote: Hi Yeah... I know I'm having a bad week! Happens to all of us at some stage Rod. Me probably more than most. iMovie 5.02 iDVD 5.0.1 10.3.9 1GB RAM 8GB free on startup disk Working from external drive with plenty of space. Doing a 2 dvd disk set project of my Kimberley trip. Disk one burnt fine. Disk two keeps giving an error message 2 or 3 hours into the burning phase. Error 34506 - failed to burn or something similar. Have recreated the DVD project,tried a new disk etc but still happens. My guess is that one of the 3 movies in the project must be faulty in some way. Please does anyone know what error 34506 means? ta Rod Hi Rod, Are you burning from a Disk Image? I find this is safer. Check you don't have mixed audio 44.1KHz and 48KHz on the disc 2 project. Should all be 48KHz - 16bit Audio. Also -34506 errors are sometimes caused by Chapter Marker problems. http://dvd.kentidwell.com/?page_id=53 Cheers, Ronni -- 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 - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] WAMUG is powered by Stalker CommuniGatePro -- Rod BLITVICH Head of Learning Technologies Balcatta Senior High School Apple Educator of Excellence 2002 - 2003 Amy and Sam's Dad [EMAIL PROTECTED]0409 681 256 http://www.apple.com.au/education/hed/products/ibook/balcatta.html --- At work I always try to go the extra mile... but my boss always finds me and brings me back.
