Just to say I updated Libre Office to the latest version today. And now the Libre errors I was getting on Yosemite have gone. So no issues with Yosemite for me. I'm warming to it.
Andrew Gill Email: [email protected] |* Web: www.andrewgill.com <http://www.andrewgill.com>* This message and any attachments (the "message") are confidential, intended solely for the addressee(s), and may contain legally privileged information. Any unauthorised use or dissemination is prohibited. E-mails are susceptible to alteration. The sender nor any of its subsidiaries, clients or affiliates shall be liable for the message if altered, changed or falsified. Subject to contract & Without Prejudice. On 18 October 2014 15:16, Phil Tomlinson <[email protected]> wrote: > Footnote - > I spoke too soon. Daisy Disk doesn’t seem to be able to open folders……! > > On 18 Oct 2014, at 14:10, Phil Tomlinson <[email protected]> > wrote: > > I installed Yosemite on my 2007 iMac yesterday and, up to the moment, > everything seems to be working fine. There is no slow down on opening on my > elderly machine. All the Apps I use most often seem to work correctly > In design terms I like the new system - gone is the peculiar > representation of a “shelf” for icons at the bottom of the screen and in > its place is a see-through bar. The icons are all instantly recognisable - > Maybe I feel a bit sad to lose the old Picasso-esque “Finder” face icon > which seemed to me to be a comforting link with the earliest Mac OSs, and > the “Trash” icon seems a bit uninspiring but I like the cheerful shade of > blue of the new Folders and the new flattened design. > > Phil T > > On 18 Oct 2014, at 12:34, mac98aop <[email protected]> wrote: > > Thanks Andy. > > I feel rather torn. > > I really like Mavericks, and the new UI doesn't really appeal. I don't > really like the system font, and there is something to be said for enjoying > what you're looking at it one spends to long staring at the screen each day. > > Trying to decide whether it's worth updating or not, as can't think > there's anything I especially need in Yosemite?! > > It's a shame in some ways, as this is the first time I've ever hesitated > with Apple updates. Both iOS and Mac OS are headed in an 'interesting' > direction, and not one where I'm overly confident :( > > AP > > On Saturday, October 18, 2014 12:27:50 PM UTC+1, Andy wrote: >> >> I 'upgraded' to Yosemite on my macbook pro. Working well. The only >> downside so far for me is Libre Office now crashes when converting document >> formats - I get a Java error. >> >> Also I'm undecided whether I like the new user interface styling very >> much - reminds me of Ubuntu. >> >> Overall is fine and shouldn't grumble too much as it's kindof free. >> >> Andrew Gill >> On 18 Oct 2014 11:21, "mac98aop" <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Anyone else having trouble with Mail as per Sam? >>> >>> I use it constantly and might wait for .0.1 update before being driven >>> mad with slow syncing and other bloopers. >>> >>> AP >>> >>> On Friday, October 17, 2014 10:55:45 AM UTC+1, Stephen McW wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi y’all, >>>> >>>> My partner upgraded his MacBook Air last night and all went through >>>> without a hitch. Mine was fine until about 99% of the way through on the >>>> final “installing” progress bar when it sat there forever. I pressed the >>>> iMac’s rear button and restarted and it booted up and completed the install >>>> fine. The only thing I’m not sure about is the colour picker window which >>>> looks crude and garish, but I suppose I’ll have to live with that. :-( >>>> >>>> ice and speedy on everything so far apart from Spotlight rebuilding all >>>> its indexes … >>>> >>>> Also, 1Password 5 is a free upgrade which I installed but if you have >>>> bought 1Password 4 from AgileButs rather than the Mac App Store it kills >>>> your iCloud Sync if you used it and you’ll have to buy the store version at >>>> 30% off for £25 or change your sync method. I’m switching over to WiFi >>>> though. Info here https://guides.agilebits.com/1password-mac-kb/5/en/ >>>> topic/switching-to-wi-fi >>>> >>>> Other than that, I’m enjoying the new interface. >>>> >>>> As always, one of the highlights of a new release of OS X is John >>>> Siracusa’s in-depth review. Get a cup of coffee and settle down for the >>>> full 25 screen experience: http://arstechnica.com/apple/2014/10/ >>>> os-x-10-10/ >>>> >>>> OK, off to continue the ritual disk grind of updating various apps >>>> weighing in at hundreds of MB each. Sigh … >>>> >>>> Stephen >>>> >>>> >>>> On 17 Oct 2014, at 06:40, Ray Packham <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi >>>> >>>> all its been relatively fine for me as you say Sam slow syncing in mail >>>> and I had a problem streaming Iplayer to my apple tv for some reason ... >>>> But I found its pretty stable and quicker ... I use duckduck go :-) and >>>> find it irritating at times with crap search results but other than that >>>> it's all good :-) >>>> >>>> Regards all ray >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> "Nothing will benefit human health and increase chances for survival of >>>> life on earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet" - Albert >>>> Einstein >>>> >>>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to [email protected]. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/smug. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Sussex Mac User Group" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/smug. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Sussex Mac User Group" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/smug. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Sussex Mac User Group" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/smug. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. 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