Re: wamug offer of support - may be too limited for your purposes

On 12/02/2006, at 5:04 AM, I wrote: Howdy Mac, I get to BBY around 1/10days. I live in Harvey. Spell out what kind of support you want if this situation fits in with your plans. I can't do more than be another amateur with good intentions. You know: all care taken, no responsibility

Faxing with G5 iMac and ADSL

Hi everyone, I am running a G5 iMac with OS X 10.4.4, and would like to use the faxing capabilities of Tiger. I have a Belkin 4 port router with wireless providing ADSL internet connection. Currently I have it connected as follows: Phone Line - splitter -

Re: Interesting desktop idea from Sun

A 3d desktop, is an interesting concept, but SUN coming out with a pretty gui? Ok, I admit, i've been a bit sceptical of SUN's GUI design ever since around 1998-1999 when they came out with some new gui and totally confused the unix geeks for weeks. My prediction is that Windows will do 3d

80s Computer funny :-)

Hi All! After finding out about the new tv show in the Uk called The IT Crowd, I stumbled across this: http://www2.b3ta.com/heyhey16k/ For those of us who roughly 30 and over, this song and video clip is a great trip down memory lane :-) Oh for the days of C64 Basic! Seeya Rod! PS There

Re: Interesting desktop idea from Sun

an important feature of 3d is that you can have more windows open at once without cluttering the screen you can move files from subfolder to subfolder (on an other volume) much easier the flip around write onto the back can be handy to store content description, which in turn may help in a

IPod batteries

Is it better to keep my iPod battery constantly topped up or to let it run down before recharging? I know there was discussion about this with rechargeable batteries in the past. Lloyd

Re: Faxing with G5 iMac and ADSL

On 12 Feb 2006, at 12:08 PM, Spin wrote: Hi everyone, I am running a G5 iMac with OS X 10.4.4, and would like to use the faxing capabilities of Tiger. I have a Belkin 4 port router with wireless providing ADSL internet connection. Currently I have it connected as follows: Phone Line -

Re: IPod batteries

On 12 Feb 2006, at 3:09 PM, Lloyd White wrote: Is it better to keep my iPod battery constantly topped up or to let it run down before recharging? I know there was discussion about this with rechargeable batteries in the past. Lloyd IF it's a NiCad battery it is preferable to have it

Re: IPod batteries

Thanks Bob On 12 Feb 2006, at 3:09 PM, Lloyd White wrote: Is it better to keep my iPod battery constantly topped up or to let it run down before recharging? I know there was discussion about this with rechargeable batteries in the past. Lloyd IF it's a NiCad battery it is

Gimp-Print in OSX10.4

I am using Gimp-Print 4.2.7 in OSX 10.2.8. (Thanks to Bob Howells some months back) I understand it can also be used in Panther. Has anyone used it in OSX 10.4? Merv -- Science teaches that we must see in order to believe, but we must also believe in order to see.

PS2 to USB connector

Hi, we have ordered the above thingy, which we are told may take 2 - 4 weeks to arrive. We need it to attach a PS2 keyboard to a Mac (its a special keyboard for people with disabilities). The little device which used to come with printers is not suitable as its the opposite configuration

Wanted: Mac boxes

Hiya, My sister and I are packing up someone's household and need some boxes. Apple boxes are always the best - they are strong and don't fall apart, and have carry handles in the sides. If anyone's got a Mac box or three that they have no need for, please let me know and I can come pick

Re: PS2 to USB connector

Bob, this green thing is the opposite to what is required, we have them floating around as well. As electricians say, we want a female circular plug(no pins) and a male USB (not a port, but the end that plugs into a port). But, will drop in to Dick Smiths this week to see what they have,