Re: telstra bigpond cable

2006-02-22 Thread Brett Carboni
On 21/02/2006, at 10:39 PM, Greg Sharp wrote: On 21/2/06 8:06 PM, Hugh Griffiths [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1/. How hard is it to self install bigpond cable wireless modems? ( the website says that self install is not supported for macs?) Telstra Wireless is a pain in the butt. Nobody I've

Re: telstra bigpond cable

2006-02-22 Thread Susan Hastings
Iiinet also has a good reputation. Everything has worked seamlessly for me. Their download speeds are the fastest available as far as I know. Prices comparable or better. On 22/02/2006, at 1:41 AM, Brett Carboni wrote: On 21/02/2006, at 10:39 PM, Greg Sharp wrote: On 21/2/06 8:06 PM, Hugh

Re: have a read.....

2006-02-22 Thread Josh McKinnon
On 21/02/2006, at 21:18 , James / Hans Kunz wrote: are you ipod user?, then have a read..James Police warning for iPod users http://tinyurl.com/af5p8 from the article... --- Police have warned that cyclists should never listen to an iPod while riding unless they have a death wish.

Re: have a read.....

2006-02-22 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
On 22/02/2006, at 9:31 AM, Josh McKinnon wrote: On 21/02/2006, at 21:18 , James / Hans Kunz wrote: are you ipod user?, then have a read..James Police warning for iPod users http://tinyurl.com/af5p8 from the article... --- Police have warned that cyclists should never listen to an

Re: telstra bigpond cable

2006-02-22 Thread Brett Carboni
They *do* have good download speeds reasonable prices but last time I heard their Mac support was not good. (I used to be with them for years and I found it was not the best, but then, who's is? Methinks we are oft considered pariahs in the PC world, Oh - you have an *Apple* :-) Nice

[JOB] C++ developer wanted for full time position

2006-02-22 Thread Adam Yap
Hey guys,, The full job description isn't in yet, but there's an opening for a full C++ developer at my work. If anyone's interested, drop me a line. Adam

RE: telstra bigpond cable

2006-02-22 Thread Hugh Griffiths
I guess in my case its partly voodoo economics, as I have two mobiles and landline through telstra, plus my big pond dial up, I get the discount which gets applied to all services, effectively making my current internet access ( 29 $ per month) free. Looking at the bigpond website it appears that

Re: telstra bigpond cable

2006-02-22 Thread Robert Howells
On 22 Feb 2006, at 1:41 AM, Brett Carboni wrote: BTW, she *did* get me running after a while with a direct ethernet connection but, hey, everything was working fine until they sent me the new cable modem. And I'm kinda used to wireless now. And she was polite :-) They're not cheap. For the

now this on the other hand is not funny

2006-02-22 Thread subscribe
open safari and try this, http://blogs.zdnet.com/Ou/index.php?p=163 safari's default config runs this shell script cheers Nat

Re: now this on the other hand is not funny

2006-02-22 Thread Ronda Brown
On 22/02/2006, at 10:42 AM, subscribe wrote: open safari and try this, http://blogs.zdnet.com/Ou/index.php?p=163 safari's default config runs this shell script cheers Nat I never tick Open 'safe' files after downloading in the General section of Safari's preferences. Cheers, Ronni

Re: now this on the other hand is not funny

2006-02-22 Thread Susan Hastings
worth knowing about Ronni, thanks. I just unchecked that in Safari prefs. cheers, Susan. On 22/02/2006, at 10:57 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: On 22/02/2006, at 10:42 AM, subscribe wrote: open safari and try this, http://blogs.zdnet.com/Ou/index.php?p=163 safari's default config runs this shell

LaserWriter Select 360

2006-02-22 Thread KEVIN Lock
I am trying to find a driver for this machine without success. The Mac I am attaching it to is running 8.6. Can it run on other drivers such as the LaserWriter 310? TIA Kev

Recycling

2006-02-22 Thread Paul Weaver
The dilemma of what to do with old Macs is a problem here too. I can't bear to toss 'em out because I remember how much they originally cost. But I have gradually come to the realisation that is what I might have to do. But I have been cleaning out the garage this week and would like to offer

Re: LaserWriter Select 360

2006-02-22 Thread Rod
Hi Kevin, The Select 360 is a localtalk printer, so will work through the Laserwriter8 driver in the Chooser. Your Appletalk settinsg will have to be turned on, and pointing to the right port on your Mac. Seeya Rod! On Wed, 2006-02-22 at 11:05 +0800, KEVIN Lock wrote: I am trying to find a

Re: LaserWriter Select 360

2006-02-22 Thread Christian Kotz
Since we are on the topic of older Apple Laserwriters... Does anyone know what causes printed lines down the pages. I have an 8500 I scored for $5 but all printouts have two lines straight down the page. I though it may have been dirty rollers but they seem clean and roll the paper in the

I Chat Video

2006-02-22 Thread ken
Hi folks, we're trying to connect with a video chat to Los Angeles (our Son is a muso/actor there) we keep being told after 'accepting' the invitation that WE, this end failed to accept, while Geoff at the other end is told that 'he failed to accept'?? Have limited the bandwidth in 'Prefs'

Re: telstra bigpond cable

2006-02-22 Thread Greg Pennefather
Hugh We're running a VoIP business for residential customers and have come across Bigpond cable a number of times and the trouble customers have plugging our phone adapter in. What we have found is that Bigpond cable only supports a single device - either the Ethernet port or USB, not

RE: telstra bigpond cable

2006-02-22 Thread Hugh Griffiths
It sound like the best option if I have to keep with bigpond is to go the standard cable modem and then use airport to link my PC ( wireless already) and imac G3 ( if needed), I'm quite happy at this stage to leave the PS2 off the network. Best Regards Hugh Griffiths -Original

Internet Explorer 5.1 and iinet

2006-02-22 Thread Rick Armstrong
I am having trouble accessing the iinet webpage with Internet Explorer 5.1 on G4 OS9.2.2 and with Internet Explorer 5.2.3 on G5 OS10.3.9 all OK with Safari. Has anyone else have this problem (iinet support can't help). Other websites are fine on both these machines in Explorer.

Re: Internet Explorer 5.1 and iinet

2006-02-22 Thread Lloyd White
I am having trouble accessing the iinet webpage with Internet Explorer 5.1 on G4 OS9.2.2 and with Internet Explorer 5.2.3 on G5 OS10.3.9 all OK with Safari. Has anyone else have this problem (iinet support can't help). Other websites are fine on both these machines in Explorer. -- The WA

I Chat video

2006-02-22 Thread ken
Please don't follow up on my earlier post, Geoff solved the problem from his end. Works beautifully!! Thanks, Ken Hi folks, we're trying to connect with a video chat to Los Angeles (our Son is a muso/actor there) we keep being told after 'accepting' the invitation that WE, this end failed

Ports and the internet

2006-02-22 Thread James Anderson
hi, I have my G4 400mhz Powerbook dialled up to the net via the 56k modem AND the network cable plugged into a LAN (with net). Can I use both connections at once? Currently the dialup connection prevails and thus I get slow net, however I need to use some ports which are blocked on the

Second Apple worm targeting Macs found

2006-02-22 Thread Peder Kristensen
Hi All, A new computer worm targeting Apple Computer's Macintosh computers has been identified for the second time in one week, security experts said. see link http://www.itnews.com.au/newsstory.aspx? CIaNID=30395eid=1edate=20060222 Cheers, Peder

Re: Internet Explorer 5.1 and iinet

2006-02-22 Thread James / Hans Kunz
use opera...for os9 iinet uses a lot of java scipts, your browser may not be capable to process them James On 22/02/2006, at 13:08, Rick Armstrong wrote: I am having trouble accessing the iinet webpage with Internet Explorer 5.1 on G4 OS9.2.2 and with Internet Explorer 5.2.3 on G5 OS10.3.9

Re: Internet Explorer 5.1 and iinet

2006-02-22 Thread Mervyn Giuliana Bond
Rick - tried with IE 5.2.3 and got a blank page. OK with Mozilla. Merv At 1:08 PM +0800 22/2/06, Rick Armstrong wrote: I am having trouble accessing the iinet webpage with Internet Explorer 5.1 on G4 OS9.2.2 and with Internet Explorer 5.2.3 on G5 OS10.3.9 all OK with Safari. Has anyone else

Re: Second Apple worm targeting Macs found

2006-02-22 Thread Lara
Peder Kristensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A new computer worm targeting Apple Computer's Macintosh computers has been identified for the second time in one week, security experts said. see link http://www.itnews.com.au/newsstory.aspx? CIaNID=30395eid=1edate=20060222 Identified

Re: I Chat video

2006-02-22 Thread Reg Whitely
How did he do it Ken? I've experienced similar situations. Reg On 22 Feb 2006, at 2:48pm, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Please don't follow up on my earlier post, Geoff solved the problem from his end. Works beautifully!! Thanks, Ken Hi folks, we're trying to connect with a video chat to Los

Re: Ports and the internet

2006-02-22 Thread James Devenish
Hi James, What OS are you using? Yes, you can use multiple connections at the same time. But, as you have noted, one connection will prevail when you make connections out from your computer to other computers. Internet (IP) protocol knows about addresses but not ports, so unfortunately it is not

Re: Second Apple worm targeting Macs found

2006-02-22 Thread Matthew Healey
On 22/02/2006, at 6:31 PM, Lara wrote: Yeah, I'm rushing out to buy AV tomorrow. Why buy it? http://www.clamxav.com - Matt

Re: Second Apple worm targeting Macs found

2006-02-22 Thread Shay Telfer
Peder Kristensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A new computer worm targeting Apple Computer's Macintosh computers has been identified for the second time in one week, security experts said. see link http://www.itnews.com.au/newsstory.aspx? CIaNID=30395eid=1edate=20060222 Identified