Re: LP recording software
Hi Walter, I have a similar device - I'm sorry but I have not tested it yet nor do I have it with me as it is packed in storage but I do recall instructions mentioned that that the device had to be selected in Audacity as well for it to work. It may have been under Audacity Preferences Devices Regards, Gav On 14/04/2010, at 8:44 PM, F.W. Hänel wrote: Hi Bob, Peter and Paul, The turntable was supplied with the Audacity s/w on disc - for Windows. So I assumed that it would also work with the Aud. Mac version on a Mac. I also assumed that everything that comes out of a USB connector is digital and that it needs no pre-amp contrary to an analogue signal. The device shows up in system profiler hardware USB as USB PnP Audio device and also in the sound config/panel under Input. The user manual does not mention Macs, it only shows PC setup screens. (compatible with most computers) Thanks, Walter On 13/04/2010, at 9:49 , Paul K wrote: Good Morning Walter, It sounds like the device it not actually working, yet. Once you can see input levels in Sound Input you can use any applicable software to capture and edit the incoming audio. So concentrate on getting the level meter to show input, the install process needs investigating I reckon. I cannot find very much info about this device so I suspect it may have been branded Norwegia but may actually be something else. Not sure. Does it state it is OSX compatible anywhere? What is it listed as within System Profiler Hardware USB? Good Luck Paul -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Choosing DVDs for archiving of photos
Regardless of what you choose, I'd still suggest checking these discs every few years, and perhaps burning new copies as you do. Regards, Gav On 06/04/2010, at 5:25 PM, Marlene Oostryck wrote: Hi All I have an extensive collection of digital photos currently backed up on 2 computers and an external hard drive. I also have them on everyday Verbatim discs but I believe the images on these only last for 5-8 years. I would like to burn them onto archival quality DVDs. Info I have found so far on archival quality discs recommend: Pro Disc Gold Taiyo Yuden MAM-A Gold Verbatim UltraLife Gold Any others? Info from articles also suggest that +R gives higher quality than -R. Before I place an order any feedback would be appreciated. Regards Marlene Oostryck -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: help!! grey screen and whirling ball forever
Hi Rosemary, Hold down the mouse button, and then press the power button. Keep holding the mouse button until the disc ejects. Gav On 31/03/2010, at 9:26 PM, Rosemary Horton wrote: My macbook pro has died I updated the latest snow leopard updates which failed ..error please re-start I now get a grey screen and whirling ball forever I tried booting from mac install disk which repaired the disk, but did not repair permissions...no packages.Now I can't get the disc out!! Then I tried verbose safe mode which stops after library not loaded system/library/frameworks/coreFoundation.framework/versions/a/corefoundation and system bootstrapper has crashed trace/bpt trap tried re-setting NVRAM / PRAM but am still getting that grey screen!! I'm doing this on my husband's computer so don't have access to summary of my system, but will be in earlier emails Macbook Pro 15 in..about 3 years old, snow leopard all updates PS how do I get the install disc out? -- Rosemary Horton rosemary.hor...@gmail.com -- Rosemary Horton rosemary.hor...@gmail.com -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: VMWare Fusion v2/CD-ROM
Hi Stuart, If the virtual machine has control of the CD, it will not show up in the Finder. Gav On 27/03/2010, at 9:13 PM, Stuart Breden wrote: I'm just getting to know Windows XP with VMWare Fusion v2. I like the concept with VMWare Fusion v2. One thing I've noticed is that when Fusion is running CD-ROM's do not show in OS 10.6. Not in the side bar or even on the desktop. I've looked at the preference in Finder and Fusion but there does not appear to anything. Any suggestions? Stuart Breden PO Box 132 Kalamunda WA 6926 Ph: (08) 9257 1577 Mbl: 0417 053 266 -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Windows on a Mac
Hi Adrian, 20 gigs would be heaps if you were just going to install 7, your software and have room for updates and a bit of processing. You'd probably end up taking around 10 gigs for Windows 7. Personally, I'd put more if you can afford it - resizing the bootcamp partition sucks, and you do need a lot of spare space to do it, usually double the size you want the partition to be - eg if you want a 50 gig partition, you'll may need 100 gigs of free space on your hard disk to do this. It can be a bit of a messy process if you need to change. Otherwise, using a virtual machine might be a better option as you can always resize that as you need with less hassle. Gav On 26/03/2010, at 10:42 AM, Adrian Skehan wrote: Good morning all, Can some one please advise me how much disk space will be take if I install Windows 7 on an iMac (Intel Snow Leopard) using Boot Camp or other appropriate software. I do not intend installing a lot of windows application as I only require it to run Family Search software and maybe use it to verify that my windows victim friends will be able to play the odd CD/DVD that I send them. Regards, Adrian adrianske...@me.com -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Windows on a Mac
Hi Adrian, I haven't tried it but I believe installing boot camp to an external drive is a painful process. If you're doing that, I'd recommend a virtual machine and keeping it on the virtual drive if space is an issue. Gav On 26/03/2010, at 11:17 AM, Adrian Skehan wrote: Thanks Gavin, I dont want to sacrifice that much space so I will look at using a small external drive. Regards, Adrian adrianske...@me.com On 26/03/2010, at 10:48 AM, Gavin Criddle wrote: Hi Adrian, 20 gigs would be heaps if you were just going to install 7, your software and have room for updates and a bit of processing. You'd probably end up taking around 10 gigs for Windows 7. Personally, I'd put more if you can afford it - resizing the bootcamp partition sucks, and you do need a lot of spare space to do it, usually double the size you want the partition to be - eg if you want a 50 gig partition, you'll may need 100 gigs of free space on your hard disk to do this. It can be a bit of a messy process if you need to change. Otherwise, using a virtual machine might be a better option as you can always resize that as you need with less hassle. Gav On 26/03/2010, at 10:42 AM, Adrian Skehan wrote: Good morning all, Can some one please advise me how much disk space will be take if I install Windows 7 on an iMac (Intel Snow Leopard) using Boot Camp or other appropriate software. I do not intend installing a lot of windows application as I only require it to run Family Search software and maybe use it to verify that my windows victim friends will be able to play the odd CD/DVD that I send them. Regards, Adrian adrianske...@me.com -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: DVD region codes
Hi Andrew, VLC. www.videolan.org Gav On 24/02/2010, at 6:26 PM, Andrew Schox wrote: Hi all, Is there any way to play DVDs from different regions without invoking that horrible little dialog that only gives you a few chances to change the DVD player's region code? This is on a new MacBook. Cheers, Andrew -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: e-Waste
http://www.recycleit.net.au/ are now based in Wangara - I was able to dump a pile of stuff their before Christmas, no probs - UPS, printers, PCs, monitors and individual parts. Gav On 14/02/2010, at 2:47 PM, Allen Gladwell wrote: Ray There used to be a place in Osborne Park at 2/27 Collingwood St that took computers and printers etc.. Not sure about individual bits. You could give them a call on 9244 9048 or www.recyceit.net.au and see if they are still there Regards Allen On 14/02/2010, at 1:26 PM, Ray Forma wrote: Is there any place in the greater Perth area that will accept old computer bits such as hard disks, component boards, and even whole computers? It would be a pity to just put the stuff in the wheelie-bin. Regards, Ray Forma Tel Fax +61 (0)8 9335 6568 Mob +61 (0) 428 596938 -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Mac Mini
Hi John, Do you mean to use the iMac as a monitor? Sorry but this isn't possible. A 22 Samsung monitor is around 220 dollars these days. Gav On 01/02/2010, at 11:40 PM, John Daniels wrote: Hi Wamuggers I would like to update my table lamp iMac possibly to a MacMini. Can I run the Mini using the old table lamp PPC G4 IMac? If not has anyone recommendations for a reasonably priced display, say about 20inch? Cheers Jonn -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Which Browser?
Hi Diana, If you get the connection back up, IE 8 works fine on this site. Gav On 26/01/2010, at 2:54 PM, Diana Graham Stevens wrote: Hi Everyone, Happy Australia Day Graham has been trying to access the on-line ordering site www.almliquor.com.au with no luck. He has tried Safari [4.0.4] and Firefox [3.5.7] on his iMac [PowerPC G5(3.0), 1.8 GHz, 1 GB RAM running Leopard]. He then tried using the PC with Internet Explorer. This would access the site but it kept on wanting to upgrade to IE v. 8 and so he gave in and upgraded. Now the PC does not connect to the wireless network any more! He is very peeved and has now gone to watch the WA State Bowls finals while I try to solve this. I don't kid myself I can solve the PC problem so what I need is a Mac browser that can access the site. Does anyone have any suggestions please? Best wishes from Diana -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Thunderbird
Hi Bill, Thunderbird has filters which should be able to achieve this for you. Tools Message Filters will open up the interface. I'm on Thunderbird 3 at the moment so it may be in a different spot but version 2 does have filters. Regards, Gav On 25/01/2010, at 10:39 AM, Bill Parker wrote: I'd appreciate any help on this. I use Mac MAIL as a matter of course. I also have to use Thunderbird on another machine (iMac 9,1 /OS 10.5.7/ Thunderbird 2.0.0.23) How do I set up sub mail boxesin Thunderbird so that when emails arrive from specified senders they get automatically routed to particular mailboxes? It is EASY using Mail but I have spent a few hours trying this with Thunderbird with no success. Thanks Bill -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Thunderbird
Hi Bill, I selected the folder I wanted to have the filter run on in the folders list and then went Tools Message Filters. Does this help? Gav On 25/01/2010, at 11:10 AM, Bill Parker wrote: Thansk gavin, Been thus far many times.It asks for a target folder and there is nothing i can find that will make that target folder for me. Bill On 25/01/2010, at 10:45 AM, Gavin Criddle wrote: Hi Bill, Thunderbird has filters which should be able to achieve this for you. Tools Message Filters will open up the interface. I'm on Thunderbird 3 at the moment so it may be in a different spot but version 2 does have filters. Regards, Gav On 25/01/2010, at 10:39 AM, Bill Parker wrote: I'd appreciate any help on this. I use Mac MAIL as a matter of course. I also have to use Thunderbird on another machine (iMac 9,1 /OS 10.5.7/ Thunderbird 2.0.0.23) How do I set up sub mail boxesin Thunderbird so that when emails arrive from specified senders they get automatically routed to particular mailboxes? It is EASY using Mail but I have spent a few hours trying this with Thunderbird with no success. Thanks Bill -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: NTFS to mac
Hi Peter, If you want the disk to be usable by both Windows and Mac systems, it's best to have the disk in FAT32 mode, which can be done via Disk Utility in Snow Leopard. NTFS is readable by your system, you just won't be able to write to it without third party software. If you are just going to be just using the disk on your Mac system, I'd recommend formatting it to Mac OS Extended (I prefer to have it journaled) so that you can store files over 4GB in size on it. FAT32 is limited to 4GB files, which may be a problem if you're working with e.g. large movie files. The only real hassle would be moving all your data on the disk to somewhere temporary while you format it, as this would of course, erase all the data on it. Regards, Gav On 20/01/2010, at 11:01 AM, Crisp, Peter wrote: I am in the process of migrating from my Windows environment at home to Apple based. I have a 1TB external hard drive Maxtor currently connected via USB to the PC and want to connect it to my Time capsule USB so I can access the content directly via Finder. I have ascertained that the Maxtor external drive is a NTFS formatted disc and I think this might be a problem for me. I was under the impression that “FAT32” is required to be able to do this. I did a quick search and found this product which I think might be the fix for this ‘incompatibility’ but maybe there is a built in fix in Snow Leopard http://www.paragon-software.com/home/ntfs-mac/ Has anyone had experience with this migration? Regards Peter… Macbook Snow Leopard Time Capsule 1TB N O T I C E - This message from Hatch is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information which is privileged, confidential or proprietary. Internet communications cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, arrive late or contain viruses. By communicating with us via e-mail, you accept such risks. When addressed to our clients, any information, drawings, opinions or advice (collectively, information) contained in this e-mail is subject to the terms and conditions expressed in the governing agreements. Where no such agreement exists, the recipient shall neither rely upon nor disclose to others, such information without our written consent. Unless otherwise agreed, we do not assume any liability with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the information set out in this e-mail. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail and destroy and delete the message from your computer. -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: NTFS to mac
Hi Peter, Time Capsule can be used by Mac and Windows machines as a storage device, it's not just for Time Machine. Gav On 20/01/2010, at 2:03 PM, Crisp, Peter wrote: Ok, thanks Gav that is quite clear for me. I should originally have indicated my intent to fully migrate to an Apple only basis (no intent to use Windows again at least for data storage) - so I will convert it to Mac OS Extended format (unsure how to do this just yet) but I am now stuck with the dilemma of where to place the currently stored data in the interim while I reformat the Maxtor. Is the Time Capsule hard disc able to be used for simple storage or is it only accessible by Time Machine for back up basis only? I see a note just now from Ruben indicating NTFS-3g for Mac OS X will enable my Mac to 'talk and write' to NTFS so that might be a solution for handling the data I already have - ie nothing to do. Thanks all, I'll explore these options further. Regards Peter... Kind Regards, Peter Crisp, Associate, BE Mech HATCH (Phone + 61 8 9428 5437 2Fax + 61 8 9428 ÈMob 0402 001 019 ?E-mail pcr...@hatch.com.au Website http://www.hatch.com.au/ -Original Message- From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Gavin Criddle Sent: Wednesday, 20 January 2010 11:10 AM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: NTFS to mac Hi Peter, If you want the disk to be usable by both Windows and Mac systems, it's best to have the disk in FAT32 mode, which can be done via Disk Utility in Snow Leopard. NTFS is readable by your system, you just won't be able to write to it without third party software. If you are just going to be just using the disk on your Mac system, I'd recommend formatting it to Mac OS Extended (I prefer to have it journaled) so that you can store files over 4GB in size on it. FAT32 is limited to 4GB files, which may be a problem if you're working with e.g. large movie files. The only real hassle would be moving all your data on the disk to somewhere temporary while you format it, as this would of course, erase all the data on it. Regards, Gav On 20/01/2010, at 11:01 AM, Crisp, Peter wrote: I am in the process of migrating from my Windows environment at home to Apple based. I have a 1TB external hard drive Maxtor currently connected via USB to the PC and want to connect it to my Time capsule USB so I can access the content directly via Finder. I have ascertained that the Maxtor external drive is a NTFS formatted disc and I think this might be a problem for me. I was under the impression that FAT32 is required to be able to do this. I did a quick search and found this product which I think might be the fix for this 'incompatibility' but maybe there is a built in fix in Snow Leopard http://www.paragon-software.com/home/ntfs-mac/ Has anyone had experience with this migration? Regards Peter... Macbook Snow Leopard Time Capsule 1TB N O T I C E - This message from Hatch is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information which is privileged, confidential or proprietary. Internet communications cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, arrive late or contain viruses. By communicating with us via e-mail, you accept such risks. When addressed to our clients, any information, drawings, opinions or advice (collectively, information) contained in this e-mail is subject to the terms and conditions expressed in the governing agreements. Where no such agreement exists, the recipient shall neither rely upon nor disclose to others, such information without our written consent. Unless otherwise agreed, we do not assume any liability with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the information set out in this e-mail. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail and destroy and delete the message from your computer. -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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
Re: firewire vs usb
Hi James, I've got cases from Zytech before. http://zytech.com.au/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGYCategory_Code=EN25 Good products and good service! Gav On 09/01/2010, at 7:15 AM, James Devenish wrote: Speaking of which, Wishfully thinking, does any know of any economical, portable, bus-powered external FireWire 800 enclosures for 2.5 hard drives? James -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: fqm file
If I'm correct, FQM is the name of the person who provided the release, not a file extension. They are probably renamed zip/rar files. Gav On 29/12/2009, at 10:06 AM, thefrogs wrote: I have just downloaded Stargate universe from last week and it came as a folder of fqm files. But stuffit cannot open join and open them. what does? tom samson -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Upgrading Macbook RAM
Hi Callum, www.crucial.com has a nice tool for this - you can install one or use their search tool. If I'm right, you can put up to 4GB in that machine with 2 times PC 5300/667 SODIMM chips. Gav On 28/12/2009, at 10:14 AM, Callum Prior wrote: Hi all, I'm looking at upgrading my partner's Macbook RAM but am unsure what I need to be getting. Is there a site that shows the maximum capacity for RAM ? What information do I need to be considering? The Macbook's specs: Macbook 3,1 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 2 x 512Mb 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM. Cheers! Callum Prior -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: airport extreme
A quick and easy answer - yep! Gav On 28/12/2009, at 11:20 AM, mince and pud wrote: A quick and easy one (I hope) If I get an airport extreme card for my wife's iMac - the one with the broken ethernet port - will it talk to the belkin wireless router or does it have to have an airport base station? thanks alastair -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Photo Scanner
Hi Gordon, What problems have you had with PSE6 with 10.6.2? My copy seems to work fine. Gav On 30/11/2009, at 4:15 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: On 30/11/2009, at 12:57 PM, Gordon Wilson wrote: I have about 150 Kodachrome 35mm slides to digitise and add to iPhoto. The best machine seems to be the Epson V700 because 12 slides can be done at once and from the reviews,results are quick and first class. I need a flat bed scanner for other work so I don't want a pure photo scanner. It comes with Photoshop Elements 6, (no good for 10.6.2) and 10.3.8 or later software. Can anyone comment on this machine and will it work ok with 10.6.2. Hi Gordon, I don't have any experience with this unit, but the Epson V700 works with Snow Leopard, via Firewire or USB. Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.6.2 Snow Leopard Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
RE: Extracting audio from iTunes video
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basically get a jack stereo to jack stereo cable connect the line in to the headphone/line out, set itunes ready for play\par
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after stopping the recording in audacity edit end start export entire file to what ever you need (wave,aiff,mp3) or may be you find software that records directly from any source in the computer (w/o cable)\par
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Re: optus wireless broadband
Hi Janis, It could be new software run but it could be a faulty fan - I've had a couple of fans replaced in my MacBook Pro - basically the heat sensor didn't know how hot the machine was so cranked them on full by default. Gav On 22/11/2009, at 11:03 AM, Janis Lynn wrote: Dear People I recently bought a optus USB wireless broadband, when I log on my Macbook fan immediately comes on revs around 6200 the whole time I am connected. Has anyone else had this problem? Also, is ok, I mean is it doing any damage? Also, any suggestions how to fix would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Janis -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Firefox Bookmarks
Hi Frank, Depending on what version of Firefox you're using, they can be stored in a few locations: FF 3.0 and below should be user profile Library Application Support Firefox Profiles Profile Name bookmarks.html FF 3.5 - the file should be in the same location but it will be called places.sqllite Gav On 20/11/09 10:52 AM, Frank Biundo fran...@iinet.net.au wrote: Hello All Can anyone please tell me how I can import the Firefox Bookmarks from one Macbook Pro to another Macbook Pro. I used Migration assistant to transfer everything across but the bookmarks did not work. The original machine is running Leopard and the new one is on Snow leopard. Safari synced trough Mobileme but I would also like Firefox because of some other different bookmarks in it. Did a Spotlight search but no luck. Thanks Frank Biundo -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- Gavin Criddle IT Support Officer Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Medical Research Foundation, Royal Perth Hospital, M570 University of Western Australia P: (08) 9224 0311 F: (08) 9224 0246 E: gavin.crid...@uwa.edu.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Tools of the Devil
Hi Rob, If the builtin backup feature of Windows (under Accessories I believe or maybe System Tools) is good enough for my father, it's good enough for anyone (: It can select folders and schedule backup times. Gav On 06/11/2009, at 4:43 PM, Rob Findlay wrote: Excuse my posting a Windows question here but I trust you guys more than a Google search and random website. I have so little to do with Windows these days it drives me crazy when I have to do something in it. I need a simple one click cheap/free backup for Windows XP. Nothing fancy just select a folder of docs, select a target, press backup. Needs to be really simple for one of my clients who is not tech savvy. I need to be able to setup a script that copies A - B but not schedule as it will happen at different times. Versioning would be nice but not essential. I've found a bunch of stuff by Google but wanted a personal recommendation. I've previously recommended Acronis True Image which is good but a little more powerful than what is needed here. Want to be able to say, click this icon to launch the program then click the big red button says backup. Cheers Rob -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Tools of the Devil
Here's a link about it: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/learnmore/bott_03july14.mspx Sorry, forgot to post earlier. Gav On 06/11/2009, at 4:50 PM, Gavin Criddle wrote: Hi Rob, If the builtin backup feature of Windows (under Accessories I believe or maybe System Tools) is good enough for my father, it's good enough for anyone (: It can select folders and schedule backup times. Gav On 06/11/2009, at 4:43 PM, Rob Findlay wrote: Excuse my posting a Windows question here but I trust you guys more than a Google search and random website. I have so little to do with Windows these days it drives me crazy when I have to do something in it. I need a simple one click cheap/free backup for Windows XP. Nothing fancy just select a folder of docs, select a target, press backup. Needs to be really simple for one of my clients who is not tech savvy. I need to be able to setup a script that copies A - B but not schedule as it will happen at different times. Versioning would be nice but not essential. I've found a bunch of stuff by Google but wanted a personal recommendation. I've previously recommended Acronis True Image which is good but a little more powerful than what is needed here. Want to be able to say, click this icon to launch the program then click the big red button says backup. Cheers Rob -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Stuck CD
Hi Peter, The CD may just be getting stuck on the side of the drive - I've removed a stuck disc like this before with some thin tweezers and I was able to to push the disc in the correct direction as it was trying to eject. In the end, I had to replace the drive as the mechanism was broken - I used an external drive on the machine until it was replaced. Gav On 04/10/2009, at 8:06 AM, Peter Curtis wrote: Hi Daniel No, it's still stuck in the laptop. I left the computer off all night to perhaps cool off and tried again this morning. I can hear the mechanism trying to eject the disk a couple of times but it doesn't appear, it then stops trying to eject it. Anybody any other suggestions to try? It's going to be interesting telling the library they'll have to wait for their CD's, and why. Regards Peter -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: HP LaserJet driver
Hi Michael, I don't think it's cynical advice to wait 6 months before installing a new OS. I've waited a year before switching people to a new OS on a production machine - it is just too costly in time and money to switch people over for the sake of a new OS being there and risk problems. A working computer is far more useful than bells and whistles (: Regards, Gav On 02/10/2009, at 10:16 AM, Michael Hawkins wrote: Thanks Ronni. Looks like the cynical advice to wait for 6 months before installing an updated OS because it takes that long for drivers to be updated may have an element of worth, as far as HP is concerned. I've steered clear of HP since having enormous trouble back in 2002. Cheers, Michael. On 2/10/09 9:54 AM, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Michael, It is a HP LaserJet 2100TN in Maria Langer's article, but might be helpful for sorting the HP LaserJet P2014n. HP hasn't released new drivers compatible with Snow Leopard for the P2014n ... yet. The link below mentions a solution for HP LaserJet P2014n. OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Printer Driver Incompatibility List: http://forums11.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/bizsupport/questionanswer.do?threa dId=1367803 HP LaserJet P2014n v1.0.5 OS X Drivers Failed: Generates Error:-9672 when attempting to add the drivers for the printer when linked via Bonjour (Zeroconf). Workaround: Setup via Static IP address using the HP JetDirect Socket Protocol and the HP LaserJet P2010 - Gutenprint v5.2.4 drivers. === HP Mac Architect on Apple Discussions: http://discussions.apple.com/profile.jspa?userID=1062781 http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2131363start=810tstart=0 LaserJet P2014/P2014n and Color LaserJet 2600n these devices don't even have print drivers yet. Cheers, Ronni On 02/10/2009, at 8:33 AM, Michael Hawkins wrote: Good morning Ronni, My colleague is using a HP LaserJet P2014n. From its title, it looks like http://www.mariasguides.com/2009/09/03/using-an-hp-laserjet-2100tn-with-sno w- leopard/ will be useful. Thank you, Michael. On 2/10/09 7:36 AM, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hello Michael, You don't mention what Model HP Laserjet Printer your friend is using (or trying to use) in Snow Leopard. Snow Leopard is the first version of Mac OS that doesn’t support AppleTalk. While that shouldn’t be an issue for most people, if have an ancient printer that uses Ethernet and AppleTalk to connect to your computer, you might have a problem. This HP Support Document covers Mac OS X 10.6 HP Printer issues and how to solve them: http://h2.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=encc=us o bjectID=c01844177prodTypeId=18972prodSeriesId=25469 Another very good article here: http://www.mariasguides.com/2009/09/03/using-an-hp-laserjet-2100tn-with-sno w- leopard/ Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.6.1 Snow Leopard On 01/10/2009, at 5:34 PM, Michael Hawkins wrote: A colleague cannot get his printer to print Word documents since installing OS 10.6.1. He has a current model iMac. He gets a library error message when attempting print Word documents. Adobe pdf docs print, even though printer offline message is displayed. Can't find any new drivers on HP USA site. Has checked for updates to Word, reinstalled driver, repaired permissions, unplugged and replugged printer, restarted and torn hair out. In short, none of the tried and true methods have worked. Any suggestions? Regards, Michael Hawkins. -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Anyone have MS Office 2004 for Mac ?
Hi Stephen, What version of OpenOffice have you got installed? I'm assuming version 3 but I found 1 and 2 quite slow whereas version 3 seemed to sort this out. If you're after a cheap webcam, www.zazz.com.au has a cheap one today that apparently works with a Mac, mind this was tested on a 10.5 Intel Machine so YMMV. Gav On 07/09/2009, at 10:13 PM, Stephen Chape wrote: Hi there folks, I have just set up my step daughter with an eMac. Got her away from the dark side at last. I installed OpenOffice for her and she is totally frustrated with the lack of speed. Don't want her blaming the Mac for this after telling her how great it is !! I know this question was recently asked, but if anyone has MS Office 2004 that they are no longer using, I would be happy to buy from you for a reasonable figure. PS: Also looking for an iSight webcam if anyone has a redundant one doing nothing ? She communicates with her brother in Dubai using Skype but has no video at this stage. Regards, Stephen Chape -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Windows
Hi Adrian, Bootcamp doesn't like anything below XP - I'd say the best trick would be to use Fusion or Parallels and make a virtual machine - that shouldn't take up much space. Gav On 03/09/2009, at 9:43 AM, Adrian Skehan wrote: Good morning all, I have an old (very old) windows machine that I occasionally use to look at some Family History Resource CDs' and I would like to get rid of it if possible. Is it possible to install windows (98 works ok.) onto a 100 GB Firewire external HD attached to an Intel machine in order to look at these CDs'? I don't want to install it on the computer due to disk space considerations. Regards, Adrian adrianske...@me.com -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: startup
Hi Chris, If Numbers is on your Dock, right click and check that Open at Login is not ticked. Gav On 14/08/09 10:27 AM, Chris Burton c...@it.net.au wrote: Hi Muggers I recently purchased iWork 09 and installed it. Now, when I do a restart (MacBook Pro 2.2 10.5.6) the iWork software, Numbers is automatically started up. How I stop Numbers being started? It rings a bell but I just cant remember! Best regards to all and thanks for any assistance Chris -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: A good idea?
Hi Severin, One other idea is to make a partition on the local hard disk and clone a copy of the DVD there - this would mean you'd always have a copy handy, even if your DVD failed - touch wood. Gav On 7/08/09 4:19 PM, Severin Crisp sevcr...@westnet.com.au wrote: In my trawling the help pages during my trauma of earlier, resulting in a clean install and restore from TimeMachine, I came across the suggestion that one should clone the Leopard DVD on to the Time Machine disk and then use that as a start up disk. That would not have helped me today as I could only boot from a DVD but it seems like a neat idea and presumably the basic Leopard install would be faster. Has anyone else come across this and will it actually work? Severin Crisp -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- Gavin Criddle IT Support Officer Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Medical Research Foundation, Royal Perth Hospital, M570 University of Western Australia P: (08) 9224 0311 F: (08) 9224 0246 E: gavin.crid...@uwa.edu.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Bluetooth mouse
I've used a Microsoft Bluetooth 5000 model - worked great and lasted ages - mind, I found the mouse a little small for my hand and I did experience a bit of physical pain so I had to stop that one. Gav On 30/07/09 8:39 AM, Peter Hinchliffe hinch...@multiline.com.au wrote: On 30/07/2009, at 7:58 AM, Peter Sealy wrote: Anyone using a bluetooth mouse? Roadtest reports? I have a Logitech mouse which I bought in March 2007. It has never failed me, and I think I've changed the batteries twice in that time. Certainly no more than that. It always pairs within seconds and runs all day. Excellent device. -- Gavin Criddle IT Support Officer Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Medical Research Foundation, Royal Perth Hospital, M570 University of Western Australia P: (08) 9224 0311 F: (08) 9224 0246 E: gavin.crid...@uwa.edu.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Laser Printer Suggestions?
Hi Andrew, Not sure of the print volume you go through but I like the HP P3005DN - I've one customer who hammers this and it puts up with it (: Gav On 23/07/09 8:57 AM, Andrew Schox and...@perthfootankle.com.au wrote: Hi all, I need a new laser printer for our office (6 macs). Black and white is fine, and it needs at least two trays. Any suggestions? Thanks, Andrew -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- Gavin Criddle IT Support Officer Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Medical Research Foundation, Royal Perth Hospital, M570 University of Western Australia P: (08) 9224 0311 F: (08) 9224 0246 E: gavin.crid...@uwa.edu.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: macbookpro overheating
Hi David, Boot from your install DVD and see if a repair via Disk Utility will help - sounds like a kernel panic. You may need to backup your data and try a complete reinstall - if the problem reoccurs, you may have a hardware fault. If your Mac is overheating and your fans are turning on a lot, I'd take it to an Apple repairer - I've had a couple of fans go funny, turning on full/intermittently - they've been replaced and run quiet as. Gav On 14/07/2009, at 2:42 PM, netr...@bigpond.com wrote: My macbookpro has overheated and will not boot up. I keep getting an error message to press the power button to turn it off and restart. When it restarts the same error message appears to hold down the power button. Any suggestions David Hudleston -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Problem with WD My Book drive
Hi Graham, Be careful if you decide to put this drive in an external enclosure - I did that with a WD drive from one of these units and it blew the enclosure power supply - and smoke came out of the molex adaptor. It was kinda cool looking, bar the data loss. The odd thing is though, attaching it to the WD power supply didn't have this problem. In the end, the problem was with the power connector on the hard disk that was causing the problem. I've had another go on me in similar fashion - I'm a fan of WD and this sort of behaviour has been a bit of a surprise. I'm not sure if it may have been related to the powersave feature of these drives - I figure powering a drive up and down regularly may increase the chance of it freaking out. Gav From: Graham Byatt gr...@westnet.com.au Subject: Re: Problem with WD My Book drive My USB 1TB one, blew the power supply and then did the same to a replacement power supply (within 30secs). I'm wondering if this is likely to be a fixable thing because can't find receipt and don't know how much stuff is on there that i no longer have elsewhere. Graham -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: windows virus scanner
Personally, I use CA Anti-Virus from Computer Associates - I've had good experiences with their products in the corporate and personal environment. It has a small footprint and have a multi-license for home users - In the free field, I find AVG a bit slow and unreliable in terms of finding viruses and prefer Avast - though, this requires a yearly registration, which is free. Not having a go at the free products as CA used to provide a free home user license but I think that if want to be sure your Windows box is safe, it's best to put a few bucks down a year and get a decent antivirus product - kind of like paying for a car service, since for some reason, computers always get a car analogy attached to them. Having said that, really not a fan of Norton products, due to their hunger for resources and their reluctance to be removed, should their be an issue with the software that needs fixing. I always enjoy the experience of helping someone at home with think I have a virus type queries and discovering a 30 day trial version of Norton Security Suite 2005 - no really. Anyhow, YMMV. Gav -- Gavin Criddle IT Support Officer Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Medical Research Foundation, Royal Perth Hospital, M570 University of Western Australia P: (08) 9224 0311 F: (08) 9224 0246 E: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- 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]
Re: recovering data from External HD
Hi Kevin, Two outfits I've had to work with are: http://www.spectrumdata.com.au/ - in Technology Park http://www.elcotronics.com.au/ - in Myaree I've had good service from both - Last time I went, Elcotronics charged $150 for a quote but this would go towards the final cost of recovery if you wanted to go ahead. Regards, Gav From: KEVIN Lock [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: recovering data from External HD A friend of a friend is seeking advice having dropped his external hard drive with all his data on board. The drive will no longer boot up and he wants to get back all the info. Is there a secure Perth-based outfit that can do the job? I don't think that money is a problem. Any advice appreciated. Regards Kevin -- End of WAMUG Mailing List Digest #1873 ** -- Gavin Criddle IT Support Officer Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Medical Research Foundation, Royal Perth Hospital, M570 University of Western Australia P: (08) 9224 0311 F: (08) 9224 0246 E: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- 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]
Re: VMWare problems
Hi Peter, I am presently using 1.1.2 with no problems with the NAT setting - works fine with wireless or Ethernet. Regards, Gavin From: Peter Hinchliffe [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: VMWare problems Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 08:47:19 +0800 X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.919.2) I'm keen to hear from anyone who is using VMWare Fusion successfully. This is on behalf of a client whose VMWare install is working fine in everything but sharing the Mac's network connection. The only setting which is even halfway successful is the NAT setting. The other two each disconnect the Ethernet interface completely. The NAT setting maintains the Ethernet interface, but cannot receive an IP address from the Mac. He running VMWare 1.0. I suspect that an upgrade to 1.1.2 may fix, but I'd be interested to hear from anyone who has had anything like this problem. I am aware that there is a known bug in earlier versions, but this seems to be associated with wireless connections. This one is a wired connection. -- 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]
For Sale: Powermac G5 and monitor
Powermac G5 DP 1.8GHZ 3.5 Gig of RAM Superdrive 160GB hard drive Keyboard + Mouse OS 10.2 installed (this is the OS the machine came with) Apple 20 Cinema Display (ADC) Airport Extreme Third party USB Bluetooth adapter - works without drivers on 10.4 and 10.5 $1400 ono Selling as is, have tested the machine and it is working fine. Happy to deliver to Perth metro area (Joondalup to Rockingham) Regards, Gavin -- 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]
For Sale: Powermac G5 and monitor - sold
Thanks for the interest and replies; this has been sold. Gavin -- 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]
For Sale: Powermac G5 and monitor
Hi everyone, I have the following for sale: Powermac G5 DP 1.8GHZ 1 Gig of RAM Superdrive 160GB hard drive Keyboard + Mouse OS 10.2 restore disk Apple 20 Cinema Display (ADC) $800 Selling as is, have tested the machine and it is working fine. Happy to deliver to Perth metro area (Joondalup to Rockingham) Regards, Gavin -- 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]
Ibook for sale
Hi everyone, I'm selling off my iBook as I don't have much use for a laptop these days, so here it is if anyone is interested. Apple iBook 12 G4 1.2GHZ 1.25 GB RAM 30 Gig hard disk Combo drive (DVD ROM/CD RW) Built in Aiport New battery (replaced via Apple battery recall recently) VGA Adapter Svideo Adapter OS 10.4 media Ilife 05 Original manuals and box Selling as is - laptop is 16 months old and is in good condition $850 Gav
Number for Michelle S - regarding cheap laser printers
Can someone please email the number for Michelle that was posted in the latest digest email, regarding cheap laser printers? Thanks, Gav Gavin Criddle IT Officer Humanities IT Services Curtin University of Technology t: +61 08 9266 7237 e: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
12 RGB Macintosh Display
Old school! Taken from an LCIII, works fine - going to bin, unless anyone wants it? Gav
G4 Power adapter
Has anyone got a g4 power adapter cable for the yo yo style model for sale? Part number M7332. I've an adapter here but not the actual cable. Gav
Tool kits
Myself, I just use a cheap screwdriver with swappable heads - mine has 6 different heads and cost me about 7 dollars from Super Cheap Autos - for the same reason as mentioned before, if I lose it, I won't be too fussed. I used to carry around a bag of tools from dick smiths but I find I simply don't need it anymore. I have a torx set, though I don't have to use that too often. I have a 1 gig usb thumb drive for carrying around various anti spyware progs and other utils and for backups and if your workplace is feeling generous, get them to pay for a external firewire/usb2 case and a hard disk - if only all computers could boot in firewire target disk mode, all I'd need is my ibook (: Gavin Criddle Helpdesk Officer Humanities IT Services Curtin University of Technology t: +61 08 9266 7237 e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Tool kits From: Aurora [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I have a vaguely off topic question. Can anyone recommend a good computer tool ie screwdrivers and stuff. I need to get one for work to battle the evil PC's and we are being left to buy our own although we will be reimbursed. Smiles Aurora
Ibook 3rd party flash
Hi Mark, This is probably a silly question but have you ever had issues with this flash? I probably won't use the external video feature much but I figure I may as well should I ever need it one day. Gavin Gavin Criddle Helpdesk Officer Humanities IT Services Curtin University of Technology t: +61 08 9266 7237 e: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Strawberry Imac for sale
Hey y'all, I'm selling my Strawberry Imac if anyone wants it: Strawberry Imac 333MHZ Idance stand 288MB Ram 20Gig hard drive Logitech Cordless Optical Mouse OS 9 and 10.1 media OS 10.2 media $150 If you're living in the metro area, I'll happily drop it off. I'm selling this as I just picked up a 12 ibook - which really offended me - laptops are not allowed to be working, fully patched and working wirelessly 30 mins out of the box - that's just not on. Murphy must have a cold or something. Regards, Gavin Gavin Criddle Helpdesk Officer Humanities IT Services Curtin University of Technology t: +61 08 9266 7237 e: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
free memory bits
Hi all, I have 3 times 64MB SODIMM chips (suitable for old laptops/Imacs) - they were working when I last used them - free if anyone wants them, I'm happy to mail them to you (provided you don't live in ie the Arctic Circle). Regards, Gavin
Re: Stupid question about thumbdrives
My machine is running OS9.2 and I was wondering which is a good brand to pick up. Is there any that can't run on that config??? I personally use Astone USB keys - they work well on my XP + OSX/9 machines - they have a nice form factor too - don't get stuck on cases with irritating bezels ie HP machines - I get mine from PLE Computers - www.ple.com.au
Backup Disk Ideas?
A cheapish idea would be to buy two 3.5 IDE drives and then buy external USB drive cases for them - I think a 120/160GB drive is about around 100 dollars these days and a USB case should cost around the same - I used one of these setups once at an old workplace - a nice cheap solution. Oh, and a piece of tape to mark backup drive X on the drive (: Only downside was the cooling fan for the drive case was a little loud - and since I was sitting near the server most of the day, it was a bit irritating. I usually turned it off all day until I left for the day to leave the overnight backups running.
Any Garageband users out there?
Hi everyone, Does anyone on the list use Garageband? I'm in the process of deciding what sort of specs I'll need to be using this effectively - I'm quite impressed with this bit of software. I've had a play with a G5 1.8, a G4 Powerbook 12 and 15 and a G4 12 ibook - all of which had 256MB which didn't seem to be enough - after programming a few basic tracks, the system informed me that it didn't have enough memory to run what I was doing. I don't have much hope for my G3 Imac. I currently have an XP PC that I use for audio production, which is a PIV 2.8 with a gig of RAM, which works fine for recording and mixing - would I need to be looking at least a gig of RAM for Garageband, or possibly more? I'm quite tempted to get a G4 Powerbook for portability (so my angsty music about the vending machine outside the office can be recorded when it next steals my choc chip cookie) though as I find with working on my PC, hard disk space is an issue so maybe a G5 Powermac with a hard disk or two could be the way to go? Any suggestions would be welcome - I like Garageband but I'm sure I'll pick up some more music software for the Mac once I get hooked on using it, so any advice/experience about audio production on a Mac would be appreciated. Thanks, Gav
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Norton AV Issues
I'll add my two cents to this - I recently removed NAV from my girlfriends XP PC (to upgrade to a new version of AV no less) and I had some serious problems with this - Instantly lost all wireless network connectivity - tried add and remove the network adapter - no luck. In the end, I had to connect via Ethernet cable, give the machine a fixed IP, remove the Ethernet cable and magically the wireless adapter worked again. And somehow, her copy of Office was also corrupted, which needed a reinstall. Don't ask me - was not impressed at all - neither was girlfriend (: I personally use e-Trust antivirus for my XP PC - has a lot less overhead than NAV, which I wouldn't recommend in a PC with less than 256mb of ram, unless you like waiting 5/10 minutes for your PC to load up. Gav Having anything offered by Symantec (eg Norton) anywhere near my Mac is much like allowing a tiger snake indoors in the hope that it might make a good mouser. My cynicism and phobia about this outfit goes back well before 2002. Vlad James snipped I know one thing: if I did own a PC, I wouldn't be letting Nortons anywhere near it. I wouldn't even show it the box. more snipping From an ISP helldesk point of view, anything made by Norton since 2002 is the biggest source of email and browsing issues that I have seen in a long time. Every few weeks, it updates itself and manages to break a decent number of pc's.
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iBook vs Powerbook
Hi everyone, I've had the rather enjoyable experience of my faithful Compaq laptop giving up the ghost and I'm in the market for a replacement. While shopping around, I thought I might try a Mac laptop for something different, as I don't need to rely on anything PC specific. It would also make a pleasant replacement for the iMac g3 running OS X. I'm basically after a simple portable PC that can be used for web browsing, minor bit of graphic work and something that easy to hook up to a TV to play DVD/VCD/mpeg/avi/real audio type files. I'm tempted to go with a 12 powerbook G4 as these have a bit of extra grunt over the iBook (and look cool) and are apparently more suited to connecting to external monitors/TVs and watching videos - However, would it be a better idea to go with a iBook and drop in some more RAM and a faster hard drive and save some money, or would I notice a huge performance increase with a Powerbook? I'd upgrade whatever laptop I get up to at least 512MB of RAM. One other question - my old Compaq (m700 piii) used to get quite warm and I'd have to put a book/table on my lap as it got quite uncomfortable - has anyone out there had any experiences with heat and the new G4 laptops? I don't feel like wearing my asbestos trousers just to use a laptop. I've tried to find some recent G4 pbook vs ibook reviews but haven't had much luck. Thanks for your help, Gav
